My Life in the Past Six Months (as described by my phone's saved wi-fi networks)

This could have been a year's worth of travel and wi-fi networks, but since I rooted my phone in April, all of the data have been reformatted and hence, unremembered. 

It is very amazing how one evening, while cleaning up remnants of uninstalled apps in my Android, a sudden hit of nostalgia has occured to me. Though it may be the most unusual thing in the world to note that network IDs caused the feeling, it's true. 

Ergo, here is where I've been, where I've connected, where I've experienced various things both personal and career-related. (I'll only include the relevant ones as I may bore you out of your wits if I write everything here.)

1.minda_pub2

Of course, this is where I work. 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. Self-explanatory.

2. BellarmineAP

One Saturday morning, I finally have decided to claim my college diploma in Ateneo. Hooray! It was a bittersweet moment stepping once more unto the halls my Alma Mater. 

Because these Coca Cola stalls reminded me of College Fiesta I loved back then <3

Well, not mainly because of the memories but the realization of how old I am. Kid in black sitting in front of me at the gazebo, sup?

Additionally, this wifi hotspot never changed. I could still not connect to it. Oh well, nothing much has changed after all.

3. DFA 9th

On a more serious note, this is one of those times where I've "practiced" what I learned in college. Foreign Affairs, National Security, the like. The 9th floor housed the ASEAN Affairs and Asian and Pacific Affairs offices. In an hour's worth of discussions, I met some people for the first time, the ones who I only communicate with through e-mail and over the phone. Like Timmy, one of the most pleasant people I've come across with. She's a Foreign Service Officer at age 30. Smart, charming, confident - marks of a true diplomat. I like her so much I wanna make her my peg.

Whatever we discussed is a matter of national secrecy so this part should end here. :P

4. Discovery-DCMI-WLAN

Discovery Suites, Ortigas. This was where we stayed during the week of special meetings with the BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials, National Secretariats and Ministry of Foreign Affairs - China in July. This is actually an annual event, last year being my first (my baptism in BIMP-EAGA!) and this year my second.

5. GlobefreeWifi@MIAA

Terminal 2, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay City. I've been here lots of times, but the most unforgettable would most probably be when I first traveled on my own to document the consultation between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Customs last April. This had been my best friend for a while; my means to acquiring some moolah as I didn't have cash at the time. No load, no taxi fare, nothing. I only had with me a hundred bucks and was waiting for my allowance to be deposited. I used this wi-fi network to locate the nearest MRT station (which I was able to find, by foot!), use Chikka to text my parents, Facebook, Twitter, etc. 

I don't know where I got this risky attitude from; cashless in Manila for Chrissake. And now I complain when some people tell me I'm "aresgada".

6. GREEN COFFEE

My favorite coffee shop, of course! I frequently visit the place especially when I'm with friends from high school and college. My fave treats in Green Coffee include Chocolate with Fine Salt and Cheese and Durian Freeziccino. Nomnom.

7. KCC-free-wifi

KCC mall, General Santos City. Been here twice in six months, in totally different situations. One in April, the other in August. The more recent, I did a spontaneous buying of overnight stuff because my mom won't let me go home to Davao at night. Yes, I'm not afraid of anything as I may have passed all my fears to my mudra. 

Special thanks to my friend Paul for helping me find a cheap accommodation as I was again almost cashless at the time. :))

8. MPEN_Conference Room

Sosyal is the only adjective that first came to mind as we were escorted in one of the function rooms in Manila Peninsula. Another meeting here, with a foundation which share with us visions in trade facilitation. Anyway, the CROISSANT is heavenly, which by the way came with an iPad menu. Kthnxbye.

9. ParaisoII

Paradise Island, September 16. Just wanted to get inspiration for a song I was writing, as well as savor their yummy kinilaw. I had the sudden impulse to just get my butt on that ferry to Samal, take note, at 5PM. Dragged my boy buddy along. It was an added bonus that it was Meet Febie's gig schedule. They played Lauren Wood's "Fallen", Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years", Adele's "Love Song", etc. Perfect. Perfect Sunday.

Fire dancers!

So yeah. :)