Office Pixies

I once worked for an international radio network. After our barkada of broadcasters and writers finished eating a spiced eggplant salad as a peace offering by one of the announcers, we decided to get really wild and freaky that night in the radio compound.

Here are some of the pranks we did:

One of the female newscasters danced on top one of the expensive studio consoles. The technicians and engineers were not amused.

We distracted several foreign announcers (a Scott, a Brit and a Kiwi) while they were reading some serious news for audiences across Asia.

We harassed a couple of our own local newscasters while they were doing the evening news.

Despite the mess we made, we were never cited or disciplined – makes you wonder how office pixies like us get away with crimes like that, while you get a pink slip for coming late once, huh?

Janet and Niña at SM City – Marilao

Last October 1, Saturday, I went to SM City Marilao for a reunion with my former office-mates (or what’s left of them) from Far East Bank and Trust Company (which was unfortunately swallowed by a bigger bank). We ate at Shakey’s, had mojos and some pizzas. I’m the one who looks like an elephant in human attire. I was with Mam Jay (Janet Blandura) and Niña. We talked about a lot of things particularly about that intriguing “umbagan” at the comfort room during a supposed Christmas Party reunion.

Frankly, the male victim got what he deserved — for selling us employees out for his own selfish gain.

Pizza with Belle and Aline

Last August 3, 2005, I invited two fellow office-mates from FEBC Philippines for a night-out at Shakey’s.

I needed Belle Villanueva’s recommendation for my scholarship applications for The British Council’s Chevening Scholarship and PAEF’s Fulbright Scholarship.

 

On the other hand, Aline was there for the comedy relief.

 

As usual, we talked about the golden days of our work, and how we wished things could have been better.