Ever tried juggling two jobs at one time? I have. And I tell you, it ain’t an easy thing to do, though, initially, the idea sounded a lot more exciting that it actually is.

I have submitted my resignation at my first job — and now, I’m starting a new one, facing another transition and taking on new sets of challenges, I am not yet officially resigned there, so I am trying to attend to both jobs everyday as I’m required to. Imagine the stress I’m in.

Irony #1: Last year, I had a potential job at a Call Center here in Ortigas. But after I mysteriously disappeared and repeatedly refused to pursue a career in that industry, I swore not to work in Ortigas again, but to concentrate on looking for jobs in Makati City instead. Why? Well, for one, Makati is more accessible, in my opinion, and since I’ve stayed there for a period of time, I know Makati a lot better than I know any other city in Metro Manila. So when I search for jobs in Jobstreet, JobsDB or even in the Manila Bulletin paper, I only apply for jobs located in Makati. Other than that, I consider all other job posting as a waste of good ‘net or newspaper space.

But look where I am now. I’m right where I started! It’s like I’m destined to work in this place from the beginning. I avoided it too much that I steered the wheel right back at it. I was only trying to push the Makati dream too hard and I just forced the issue with much exaggeration. But I now realize, it isn’t bad naman. Ortigas is even nearer from where I’m currently staying. Commuting was even made easier. Heehee.

Irony #2: Since the year I’ve first known Riz, we’ve been ranting about how we needed more time to talk and bond. And if you could just read our exchange of e-mails since 2003 (but which you could never do), you’ll learn about our foolishness and the things we have in common which we have lost count na, and how we feel we’re deprived of ways to share our thoughts other than the usual lengthy e-mails we send each other.

But now, to my big surprise, I see her everyday! And I’m seated right beside her pa! How cool is that? :)

Strangely though, we don’t seem to talk that much as we’re both soaked in the tasks we need to do individually. Surfing and chatting included. :)

So here I am, all tired from the 2 jobs I try to juggle. We’re talking about dark bags under the eyes, and a terribly aching back. I only sleep for 4.5hrs/day, max. I’m suffering the consequences of what I chose to do. And it won’t end soon, not for another 2 weeks. But I’ve also acknowledged every good thing that will come out of it. :)

I am definitely gonna miss my soon-to-be former work, workplace, and colleagues. For a first job, it wasn’t so bad. I was blessed far more than I expected. And even if I won’t be working there anymore, I will be holding on to the most prominent remnant of my first job, I’m holding on to something very special — literally.