Thank You 2022!

2022 has not been a walk in the park (work-wise, at least) but glad to have survived it, and I’m truly grateful for the turn that would unknowingly take place to wrap the year up. Couldn’t have said it better than Jerico Silvers’ words above. WHAT. A. RIDE.

Some key moments at my corporate world (mostly at work and some outside) — because I now have the courage and willingness to showcase them and I myself too, is surprised with this sudden urge hahaha. I’ve never been publicly expressive when it comes to things concerning work but streaks are meant to be broken lol

March 2022

Excitingly said my “See You Soon” to OMD to venture out into something new

Last official team building with this team!

Had my last virtual client meeting before surrendering my laptop

“Last photo op” at the OMD lobby

Team’s parting gift for me — they’ve always tolerated my kaartehan and these were literally on my online shopping cart at the time!

My virtual send-off! OMG seeing my face all over was uncomfortable!

Back at the hands down* most pleasing office ever — the Publicis/Starcom grounds*

1. New teammates physically went to work on my first day

2. Surreal to be back at this conference room! First meetings on the same day

One of the first and many RTOs (return to office) I had with this team —

..not to mention the many Poblacion nights too!

April 2022

Upgraded my work space in my room for better WFH experience

Reunited with my former boss after seven years! NTM, another Poblacion night

One Publicis Team Samsung Philippines

Glad this reunion happened — our stint together may not be that long, but this sure will always be one of the work relationships I will forever cherish!

May 2022

First Official Team Building

June 2022(and beyond)

Official Workshops

Galaxy Z Flip & Fold 4 Workshop

At the Meta Philippines office

Lego Leadership Workshop

July 2022

More night outs

Mid-year meet-up with the Beshies (former colleagues turned friends)

Unloading of work ganaps LOL

And birthday celebration for the August celebrants!

Publicis Team Building in Boracay

Meet-up with OMD-McD squad

Another unloading session lol

August 2022

Big Launch for the Galaxy Z Flip & Fold 4

First and last Flagship launch came full circle for me here

October 2022

My second stint at Starcom ended in seven months — what an experience to have worked with these brilliant Gen Zs! Shoutout to Nadine for this opportunity, will always be glad I jumped in <3

Touched with this despedida! Never thought I’d get to experience having two in a year lol

Appreciate the parting gift so much! <3

PS — ganon ba ako kaarte?? Hahaha

Last meal with the team!

Last lounge at the Starcom office (again)

Back again at OMD whewww! Good thing it wasn’t goodbye that I said in March hehe

AAAAAAAAHHH! Thankful for this plot twist!!

Happy to see a familiar face in a familiar territory!

November 2022

Another catch-up with the OMD-McD squad

My new OMD team!

Catch-up dinner with the OMD-McD team

Guess no matter where I go in this corporate world, I’ll always have a home in this McD media team <3 Ahhh, my youth! Haha

December 2022

Beshies Round 2!

After four months in the making, this We Can Weekend dinner finally pushed through lol

What’s left of the hiking crew, and now we shifted to food tripping lol

Company Christmas Party

The Mateus’ Wedding

Aaaaahhh! Crafting this entry made me realize that I got caught up in the negative energies that drew me in the middle, but looking back at all these memories now — it wasn’t so bad after all.

These were all great opportunities and I have no regrets, truly.

My 2018 self (was at a similar situation at the time and whoa I just realized I never got to release the pain in writing lol) was able to pull through with internal pep talks on perspective and in 2023, I hope to be able to relearn channeling this. Contrary to how I saw 2022 — I was e x c i t e d — now I am a bit scared I have to admit. Lol that ~attempt at bravery~ sure gave me trauma, but just like before, I’ll figure this out.

Can’t lose a turn, eyes on the prize.