SUMMER SCENTS

This piece was email to my FDC Family on February 15, 2011..

INTRO..

Tomorrow, I'll be stepping out of your life. You will no longer see the cute-alwaysinlove-mean joker in FDC and you will no longer hear my cute voice answering this phone number 325-4253. I don't care if you will not remember me but always mark this words: I will always remember you and I will haunt you. For four years, seven months, and fifteen days working in FDC has been worth-it. As always, I'm happy, I'm sad, I regret some of my decisions, I'm confused yet I learned. Past is past anyway.

WHO COULD EVER FORGET..

DEFUNCT FDC BAYBAY NOW FDC ORMOC & SOGOD

-For whole month of July 2006, I, together with the finance people were stuck in the office. Since it is our first month for operations, sales should be entered before cutoff.
-Funny Names like Botig, Kagang, Bao, Probone, Lastikman, Dyosa, etc.
-Cashier and Extruck Salesman Love affair - now they are happily married with one child.
-Alluring acronyms - like VIP (Vision Is Poor), AEIOU (Ang Earwax Is Overflowing Ultimately) - pertaining to people who are so deeply deaf. TYVMFTBOMBH (Thank You Very Much From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart), etc.
-Our adventures to the South.
-I roam around my coverage area - From Northern Leyte to Southern Leyte. Too bad, no cam available.
-Bring Home-Bring Home. My tactics in stealing a food in party to eat it later. Special weapon - tissue and a nice, convincing conversation.
-The girl with the overwhelming smell in her A**P**. It's good that she resigned.
Birthday & Fiesta raiding at Merida, Baybay, and Ormoc.
-The ghosts in our office - the reason why the one of the glass broke and the alarm said rriinnnnggg.
-Sir Wins (ASM) gave us christmas gifts last Christmas 2009.
-Salad Bowl Scenario. That was my first admin hearing.

FDC TACLOBAN

-Jun-Helen-Joed-Eva's Love affair.
-The kilig moment the day I will leave to go to Cebu for the conference. Though its not yet takeoff time, Emo cannot afford not to see Sahara before she goes with us.
-FDC Tacloban's Finance Pips rampage on FOODS esp. after mass and of course we should cherish our leader - Horace Cyril (that's why he is called Slurpy).
-Three girls were given a memo because of tsismis.
-"FDC MARIO" syndrome.
-Teasing names like Batorgs, Burikat, Dwarfina, Thumbelina, Eva Ponda, Lolo, Inang Reyna, etc. You know who you are guys..Hehe
-My one wish out of many wishes granted. That, there would be an event wherein all branches will be gathered. Well, it was realized during our Christmas Party last year. So far, was the best Christmas Party I ever had. I met my long lost friend and for the first time I danced in stage. I hope I could be invited this year's party.
-During FDC Tacloban's Christmas Party held last December 23, 2010. Newspaper dance and the sweet partners were Emo and Sahara. Unfortunately they did not win. The girl its awkward.
-FB Girl - who was scolded by her husband because of her business in updating her FB though her child was sick.
-The budget for the food during Cyril's birthday was not realized because it was donated to a child. That's why walang food.
-Alas Dose Na - three words during lunch time.
-One photo of a Big Time Customer - his pic was "nanhihinganga". Hehe.
-A Big time customer also who present a gun if an FDC Employee will go to his office.

HOME OFFICE/CONFERENCE/MEETINGS

-Mischelle's pronunciation of the word "thorough".
-Intimate connection of the two persons in which they call their as "LAB". Hehe.
-My best team building last November 2009 in Tadyaw.
During BCAS Meeting, some BCAS went to a petrol shop and we bought C**D**S. Hehe..

COUNTDOWN: MY LAST DAYS IN FAST..

This countdown was manifested in my facebook account and started last February 1, 2011 and will end today - my last day in Fast. Number has its own meaning - during my entire stay in FDC.

15- mostly in our office in Tacloban, there are fifteen people who I usually meet - Sir Bong, Charles, Sheryl, Cathy, Lian, Jethro, Cyril, Anthony C., MJ, Engr. Tiu, Jim, Mariden, Kareen, Elena, and Eva. They are responsible mostly in office works.
14 - 14th day of February 2011 will be my despedida party. Yes, I'm with Sir Bong O., Sheryl, Catherine, and Lian last night at Mags Blvd.
13- thirteen is the number of salesmen who are still here in my branch - Roldan, Anthony E.(Barney), Juanito, Bobby, Mark, Miguel, Eduardo, Ernesto, Anthony S., Joselito, Ronald, Benjie, and Max.
12- 12th day of June 2010. Independence day and I became independent. So much drama in this day because there was a memorable event happened. It made two persons very much happier than ever before and I'm on the other side.
11 - is the number of Supervisors and Managers (aside from me) here in my branch - Sir Bong O., Sir Ed, Sir Charles, Sheryl, Jim, Almer, Engr. Tiu, Anthony, Sir Jun, Jan Adrian, Sir Eugene.
10 - is the number of my own shoes I wore.
9- is the number of true blooded BATIKANG ACCOUNTANTS (College Batchname) who worked in FDC (aside from me). Still working are Sheryl Fua Salvatierra (BA Tacloban), Kareen Lesigues-Paclibare (Regional Staff), Roxanne Diaz-Espinosa (BCAS Ormoc), David Petronio (SCH Borongan), and Jose Hilario "Jury"Alfante (AMD Supervisor-HO). And my batchmates who resigned: Darell Sabadera (Encoder Tacloban), Catherine Lanante (Encoder Baybay), Flerida Ruth Romero (BA ICD), and Mary Grace Garcia-Yu (BCAS ICD).
8- is the number of travel destinations I had with my colleagues. We went to Albuera Beaches (Baybayon ni Agalon, Pelacor, & Shingles), Pangasugan Falls, Canigao Island, Hanginan Mountain, Tangkaan Beach Resort, Montecueva, Agas-agas Bridge, & Marig-ing Farm.
7- is the no. of boarding houses I reside during FDC Baybay (4) and FDC Ormoc (3).
6- is the no. of positions I had - Inventory Clerk, Invoice Clerk/Encoder, Warehouse Controller, Credit & Inventory Mngt. Supervisor, Supply Chain Head, and Branch Control & Admin Supervisor.
5- five is the number of seminars and conferences I attended. Nestle Summit and VMV last 2007, CCS and Accountants Conference last 2009, then Basic Supervisory and BCAS & Accountants Conference last July 2010.
4 - It's been four years that I stayed in FDC and it will be five by July 1, 2011. I worked in FDC Ormoc, FDC Baybay, and to my final destination - FDC Tacloban.
3- three colleagues died - Rolando Abocejo (+) - Extruck Salesman FDC Baybay, Eric Japitan (+) - Chief Mechanic FDC Baybay, and Charlie Abayan (+) - Picker FDC ICD. Please pray for their eternal repose.
2 - two important things in my life - Smiley stuff toy and M & M Chocolates (if you really know me, you know what I mean). They made me happy the times when I'm weeping. They made me smile the times when I'm down. I may be their option but still I'm happy.
1- FDC is my first company.

PEOPLE IN FDC..

In my entire life in FDC, I encountered several kinds of people and it is up to you where you belong. Let’s start with the “GOSSIPS” – they are the people who love to talk about other people’s life, pinoy celebrities, latest fashion, etc. They cannot finish their job because every hour they have to converse what’s in their mind. But beware they can cause broken friendships and unhealthy work performance. “GUYS IN VAIN” may sometimes be a good friend but they are sometimes or should I say almost late in their job. Why? Of course they are busy pampering their selves with all-girls-magnet perfume, impossible whitening lotion, and omg-smelly hair gels. Here goes the “ULTIMATE PLASTICS”. Good friends at first but they will stab you in the back. And in the pictures, you will manifest their plastic smile. For sure if they will be thrown into the sea, they will absolutely float. I had crush on some of the “HOTTIES”. To the guys, they are using their charms to compel customers to purchase on their products. They can be sometimes seen in the basketball court or in billiards house after their work or sometimes, during their work to have muscles and abs. As to the ladies, same with the guys they are using their pretty faces and sexy figures to compete with others. Powders, lipstick, comb, makeup kits are the things in their bags. Promises are meant to be broken – the motto of the “LOVELY LIARS”. They keep on promising something but in the end, they made us frustrated. They will tell you convincing words and they don’t mean it. But still, they try to be everybody’s friend after all. Most of the time, I’m with the “PARTIPHILES”. They are always in the attendance sheet during night outs, weddings, christening, fiesta, and birthdays. Party is the way of their relaxing mode. They love to eat, sing, and dance and they don’t care tomorrow. Afterwards, they will be in the toilet and you know what I mean. I am awkward when I am in front of the “UNFAITHFULS”. I don’t know why maybe because of my past experiences. Men who cheat their wives or their girlfriends and vice versa (yes, they are girls who cheats their boyfriends too). I always love to be with them because my snacks and meals are always free of charge – they paid it because I blackmailed them. All I wanna say to them – don’t add fuel to the fire. I can hang out with the "BEER BESTFRIENDS” but I can’t drink beer. Rain or shine, any location, as long as there are beers, they will be thirsty until they fell down. During their session, sentiments, problems, and experiences are brought up. Give way to the “FLIRTS” in this company. They will use their eyes, gestures, and lips just to seduce men. They are very annoying and they will forget their legacy just to be the center of attention. Please praise the “MARVELOUS MOMS”. They will do their best just to keep their children safe. Sometimes, they are not around in the office because they are taking care of their beloved children who are ill. If there are moms, how about the “RESPONSIBLE DADS”. They will go home as early as five to cook, to fetch their children from school, and to hug their wives. Most of them are in the “Sige-sige gang” and as days goes by, more members are in signing in. Most of FDC Family are “FACEBOOK ADDICTS”. During lunchtime, watch out for them as they log in their facebook account. They will post their daily life updates, their out of the world stories, and their crazy comments on your status. If you’re not one of us, its either you don’t know how to use a computer or internet, or you are a boring person. “GREAT PRETENDERS” suck. They are assuming of someone they are not. Their bossy attitude made their co-employees irritated. They always judge their co-employees but they don’t know how to judge their selves. They are like those beautiful cross-stitches pieces. They look pretty at the front but twisted and messed up at the back. Sometimes “NERDS” are soft-spoken boring persons but they are the persons who can submit their reports before deadlines. They might have this big spectacles because of being a “VIP” as in Vision Is Poor but don’t judge them, they are the assets of our company. The “TOTALLY OUTCASTS” are always alone, they occasionally smile, and so weird. They have their own world and they go home early. I idolized the “UNSUNG HEROES”. They are the hardworking and diligent employees but their output and good performance were not recognized, because of that they became activists. "SLOTHS" pretends that they are working but beware coz they are playing games or viewing videos during office hours. They are active on that activities but lazy to their works assigned by them. "JOKERS"makes our office full of fun and enjoyment. Without them, life is so boring. They don't care of being sensitive as long as it cannot harm anybody else. Jokers are less trustworthy but they are trying to be trustworthy. The"SUNOG BAGA". Hmmm, some of you are guilty. Cigarette in the morning, cigarette in the afternoon, and cigarette in evening. Hay, that small roll of finely tobacco leaves wrapped in a cylinder of thin paper are their best friends. and last but not the least, "ALL SAINTS" are the good persons in the corner. They are very generous, down to earth and very, very obedient. They are our idols and worth remembering.

Bato, bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magagalit.

SORRY..

I know, during my last few weeks, I've gain enemies in emails and facebook. I was trademarked as insensitive, considerate and mean. But I was misunderstood. We have learned our lessons and hopefully we get over it. I would also like to apologize for all the troubles I have caused and to the persons for not meeting their expectations.

And I know there is someone out there that I would like to say sorry. This person may not receive this email but I hope his colleagues in Finance will let him read it. Sorry for the times that I am incomplete, because I thought you will complete me. I will always keep in my mind this line from you, "Pada'a ka man sa imo gibati". Yes, you're right, I fall.

THANKS TO YOU..

To Defunct FDC Baybay (now FDC Ormoc and FDC Sogod) - To Sir Bing, Sir Sherey, and Sir Felix - the prime movers of the branch. Look at you now, all of you were all Managers. The rebel Finance team - 'te Ailyn, Roxanne, Ryan, & Reggie - for years we stand for the truth. You've been good employees and look at you now, all of you were promoted. Thanks for the our adventures, night outs, and gossips. To Joed and Rai - I hope you are happy where you are now. My salesmen before where the best guys you ever met (no offense to FDC Tacloban). Sa mga di ko naabutan - 'te Ems, Lay, Fred, Fritz, Norman, & Sarah - I hope the legacy of FDC Ormoc & Sogod will be put into your hearts. To the sales team - loverboy Sir Jo, Grumpy Joel, Haggard Smiley, Always-happy Joy, Huggable Evan, Dazzling Dante, Silent Alfie, Mano Dinoy, Ronald, Emilio, Nolito, Bebe, Kuya Jun, and Rocky - best salesmen I've encountered. Kuya Rowell and the rest of the logistics and warehouse team - our kakampi against Sales. Hehe. I'll miss all of your dance moves and I don't know if it is futuristic or primitive times. Watch out for my branch tour.

To Ice Cream Department - Kevin, Mischelle, Pinky, Sir Mike, Mano Herman, Donmar, and the rest of the team - thanks for chipping away some of your ice creams and give to us. Next time uli.

To MS Pips - Sir Bob, Vianne, Maricel Czar, Jehno, and the rest of the team. Thanks for being accommodating whenever I visit there in your store. I hope same good treatment will be provided to incoming BCAS of FDC Tacloban Roxanne Espinosa.

To Home Office Lads and Ladies - Jury, Mama Jean, Marjune, Eulou, Rhea, Noel, Marilou, Maam Faye, Ruth, Marilyn, Wennie, Malou, Celeste, Jam, DCBel, Amiel, Ariel, Andy, Miss Pinks, Roy, Ramon, Pastor, and Rodney - I hope you will continue to support all the branches. We may have misunderstanding and miscoordination sometimes, I hope it will be zero incident or lessen so that we can reach our goal in providing our company a good impression.

To the Auditors - Erna, Flor, Christine, Ivy, JM, Ryan, Arlyn, and the rest of the gang. Thanks for correcting our bad doings. You have the colorful souls in Fast.

To the people in other branches - Sir Gil, Sir Red, Sir Rey, Jericu, Sir Noel, Michelle L., Melissa, Jeryll, 'te Bing, Claire, Helen, Raymond, Rhealyn, Pablo, Antonette, David, Manessa, Timothy, Noriber, Leslie, Jocyliz, Francis, Mars, Glena, Mary Jane, Mark John, Renia, Ower - thanks for the chance that I met you. We may not see everyday, but I know what you are doing.

To those people who resigned - Daday, Judelyn, Christine, 'te April, Fiel, Vanessa, Rechille, 'te Mercy, Brett, 'te Joy, Cherry, Catherine, Genilee, Cort, Jose, RJ, Garyl, Januel, Mylene, Roselyn, Darell, Flerida, Grace, Nazir - I will be one of you na. Hoping that FDC Culture is still embedded in your heart. We will be called the Super FDC Alumni.

To FDC Tacloban - my last FDC destination. My officemates - Sheryl, Cathy, Lian, Eva, Cyril, Jetro, Anthony, 'te MJ, Elena, Kareen, Mariden, Jim, & Sir Charles. I am proud to say that I gained weight. We maybe stressed but still we manage how to smile. I hope we cound be the "Most Improved Branch" this year.

To FDC Tacloban Sales, Engineering, and Warehouse Team - Sir Ed, Sir Lito, Sir Eugene, Sir Jun, Jan Adrian, Roldan, Barney, Roland, Almer, Max, and the rest of the extruck salesman, MD Entreps and NP BOWers, Engr. Tiu and the rest of the engineering, Mano Rene and the helpers - What can I say. Thanks for the helping hand. I may sounds so irritable but I was just acting. Pwede na akong best actor.

Miss Eyeren, Miss Minervs, and Miss Iris - my first three ate's in HO. I really enjoyed being with you way back 2006 and 2007. I hope see you happily married.

Sir Cesar, Sir Bong M., and Sir Bebe - thanks for the unending support and good advices and you are truly respected ones. I hope you could choose the right people to be an asset of our company.

Sir Bong O. - thanks for the chika, love stories of yours, and of course the continuous support. Hopefully si Marker na talaga. I will vote for him. Thanks for the advice and I am truly sincere that I will say this, "you are one of the pillars of FDC - keep it up." And you are truly Inang Reyna.

And to those people who are not listed, sorry I had a sign of ageing - Thanks much.

There's a phrase way back 2008 when I'm going here in Tacloban for the SFA training and one salesman thought that I will be transferred here in Tacloban Branch for a new opportunity. He thought that he will never see me again. He texted me this "THANKS FOR EVERYTHING". It touched me and now I will say it to you -Thanks for everything.

FINALE..

My name is SHERWIN GARCIA. If we connect it, it will be SHERWINGARCIA. Can you see that? A "WING" in my name. I am an eagle with one wing, but still I'm flying. Why? Because my other wing was you. Yes, you who read this because without you, I am not what I am right now. I will still continue to fly up above the clouds with FDC spirit and will land at the end of a colorful rainbow with gold pot in it.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the interest and trust you have shown in my career. I am rest assured that the skills and knowledge I have acquired will be of value. Also, I genuinely merit my relationship with all of my colleagues throughout all the branches - the memories I had with you who made me a better person will always be in my heart. Lastly, I would like to offer my best wishes for continued success of your company.

I am proud to say that for my entire stay, there's 0% (zero percentage) tears flowed out in my eyes. No matter how hard to accept - audit findings, misunderstandings, scolded by my bosses, I still managed it. That's how strong I am.

So goodbye for now. I will treasure our memories and I will miss you all. See you soon.

I will raise the bar, I will step up, and I will surely break new grounds 2011 forward. Hep hep Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Signing off,

SHERWIN MACAPUS GARCIA
Branch Control & Admin Supervisor