ever since i started my SOHO job, i've pretty much encapsulated myself, cut down on face-to-face interactions (with people outside my family) to single digits per semester. if i had higher levels of testosterones, there would have grown a full beard sprawling over my face and no one would ever notice it.
but this week, i'm glad to come across new experiences that re-linked me back to society.
yesterday, i got paid to be a bimbo... no wait. a female hostess. karen desperately needed some girls to help out at 2 events that her company was organizing, so she instantly thought of me as one of her best candidates since, well, i got plenty of time at hand and always welcome easy (yet fair) money. i took the job almost without a blink.
my task for the day was simple and straightforward: just be pretty and SMILE~
ok, the job does have some glitches though, apart from greeting and explaining things to guests, there were the tedious terms such as arriving at the venue before 8am, wearing a purple spaguetti dress, and standing on heels for the whole day. all that while carrying a pretty smile on the face, of course. despite the pain that my feet was going through and the goosebumps falling of my skin from the strong A/C, i have to admit that i had some good times talking to the other girls (during breaks) on girly topics like makeups, clothes, shoes, life, sales, etc etc. Depth on the topic was definitely not within brain consideration, it might not be a sophisticated conversation, but i felt free for being surrounded with same species of my age, for listening to mindlessness, for laughing at retarded jokes.
and today was the first day of my new volunteering work at nearby city hospital. i assist at the information desk, where patrons throw all their questions and smaller functions at. the tasks might be trivial, the station is very busy, but it's one of the fastest ways to learn about a hospital; you get to observe people too. there is still a lot to learn, but i think it is a good chance to allow myself to grow, while keepig me physically entertained.
it has been a while since i've remembered how good it feels to be of service for others
it has been a while since i've focused my full attention on a task at hand
it has been a while since i've stopped bothering myself with thoughts
i think the old part-time nong has awaken...
but this week, i'm glad to come across new experiences that re-linked me back to society.
yesterday, i got paid to be a bimbo... no wait. a female hostess. karen desperately needed some girls to help out at 2 events that her company was organizing, so she instantly thought of me as one of her best candidates since, well, i got plenty of time at hand and always welcome easy (yet fair) money. i took the job almost without a blink.
my task for the day was simple and straightforward: just be pretty and SMILE~
ok, the job does have some glitches though, apart from greeting and explaining things to guests, there were the tedious terms such as arriving at the venue before 8am, wearing a purple spaguetti dress, and standing on heels for the whole day. all that while carrying a pretty smile on the face, of course. despite the pain that my feet was going through and the goosebumps falling of my skin from the strong A/C, i have to admit that i had some good times talking to the other girls (during breaks) on girly topics like makeups, clothes, shoes, life, sales, etc etc. Depth on the topic was definitely not within brain consideration, it might not be a sophisticated conversation, but i felt free for being surrounded with same species of my age, for listening to mindlessness, for laughing at retarded jokes.
and today was the first day of my new volunteering work at nearby city hospital. i assist at the information desk, where patrons throw all their questions and smaller functions at. the tasks might be trivial, the station is very busy, but it's one of the fastest ways to learn about a hospital; you get to observe people too. there is still a lot to learn, but i think it is a good chance to allow myself to grow, while keepig me physically entertained.
it has been a while since i've remembered how good it feels to be of service for others
it has been a while since i've focused my full attention on a task at hand
it has been a while since i've stopped bothering myself with thoughts
i think the old part-time nong has awaken...
posted by nongi at 8:31 PM
1 Comments:
Inong! great that you found other opportunities in your daily life. haha I still remember your working at women's rocker in IMA :D It's too bad that I am not free like you even though my job is not productive...hope you will find time to chat with me as usual:)
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