Soul Satellite: it's been a year

I was browsing through profiles of my friends in facebook when I came across the profile of one of my supervisors during my OJT in Nestle, Sir Bert Cual. He's not actually my direct supervisor, but I consider him as one of my mentors because other than being a supervisor also of the department I was assigned to, he helped me in one of the weaknesses that I have to get over with before I finish the OJT: reporting. My supervisor (Sir Vic) and Sir Bert were members of the Toastmasters. Sir Vic gave me and my partner an assignment to prepare a short presentation regarding one of the projects that we were handling. I guess this was intended for two reasons: one, to gauge how much we know about the background of the project and next, to see our reporting skills (because we had to report about the four projects that we handled on the graduation day of the OJT). The "critic" they gave me was actually spot on (that I was too technical, and all the other stuff that I know I'm not good at), and they gave me some pieces of advice on how to deliver the report in a manner that everybody would understand.

Anyway, I watched a video of his humorous speech that he delivered in a Toastmasters contest. Watching that he really performed like a pro, I am now in awe. Now I say I'm really very lucky to have been trained in a good company under excellent supervisors.

It's been a year and six days since the OJT graduation, and reminiscing those days that I've spent in Nestle CDO makes me smile. I have written it all down six months ago and I posted it in Facebook. I'm reposting the entry again here in my latest blog site in remembrance of the happy times.

Think Summer

I sometimes wish that I could go back to Summer 2009. It was one of the happiest times for me this year (last year).

I still cannot get over the things that I have experienced during those times. It was my very first time to be independent, to be living alone (and gulay, ang hirap pala). I had a foretaste of how it is to be really working and earning a living for myself (though I still received my monthly allowance from my mother). I also enjoyed working inside an actual industrial plant, although at first I really had a difficult time adjusting to the work scenario, nevertheless I made it through the end of the training. I was amazed when I saw the machines and equipment that were discussed in the classroom (because I really had a hard time imagining how the machines really looked like). I was in awe when I had that opportunity to take a closer look on the machines (to the point that I could really touch some of them): cooling tower, pumps, activated sludge system, absorption machines, condenser, furnace, boiler, etc. Though I somehow feel regretful of not really maximizing my stay there, I was really grateful for having this experience of a lifetime. :)

The best part really was meeting and befriending a lot of people. Although we only had 2 months to be together, I will always cherish every moment that I had with the people there. I'm thankful for having been assigned under supervisors who were really supportive. I learned a lot from them, especially on reporting and speaking to co-workers especially to the executives (which were my waterloo. I was really lucky to be trained by these people who are also members of the toastmaster). I'm also thankful for having nice co-trainees in the department where we were assigned. I admit I had a hard time relating to them during the first week of the training (because I was still adjusting), but in the long run, I really really really enjoyed their company. I also had fun talking with the associates and workers, they never failed to make me laugh every time I visit their lungga. Bilib ako sa kanila, hands down as a matter of fact. I also learned a lot from them, especially about some of the actual operations inside the plant. I also gained a lot of friends from my co-trainees assigned in other departments.

I really feel happy whenever I look back to these memories. This is a blessing from God that I will forever cherish and be grateful for. :) To Nestle, my supervisors (Sir Vic, Sir Eric, Sir Bert and Sir Daryl), SH&;E co-trainees (Gai2x, Benjoe, Marrin, Karl, Baby Rona and Partz Marky), Voltes 5 (Peter, James, Nicho and Sarah), friends in other departments (Ivy, Aisha, Aldrine, Marianne), my co-trainees, Ma'am Lizette, sa lahat, THANK YOU and I miss you already.