Last Friday, I went to Manila to return my passport to IPAMS after borrowing it for a few days. Then I headed to Cavite to claim my TIN ID. (I know how hard it is to get one so I’m really glad that mine was processed before I resigned in my first job.)

Sadly, I was unable to reach the zone at my target time for different reasons:

1. I left home later than expected because I wasn’t able to sleep well on Thursday night.
2. I had to prioritize going to IPAMS. (plus traffic and LRT delays)
3. I had to drop by SM Bacoor to buy “pasalubong” because I no longer have coins to use for my fare. The Manong would surely scold me if I hand him a 1,000 peso bill for my 20-peso fare.
4. I forgot about the traffic ‘cause it’s a Friday.

So unfortunately, I was not able to catch those who leave the office at 5 pm. I was not able to see Ate Lhea and all the other inspectors. Sad.. Well at least, I reached the company gate five minutes before 6. (An almost buzzer beater) But the lady guard does not know me (because she was just recently assigned in LSP and I haven’t visited the company since mid-April) so she refused to allow me to enter the admin office since the person I’m looking for is on a meeting. Good thing, Kuya Guard (sorry, I dunno his name, I just know he’s the SO) still recognize me and allowed me to enter the office and bring my pasalubong.

I was so happy to see my former officemates and how they smiled upon seeing me (and my pasalubong, LOLz!) The bell rang and it’s time to go home, but some of them stayed and I had a little chat with them. A part of me felt sad because if only I didn’t decide to leave, I still have those people around me.

Then, after all the Ha-Ha-Has where I became a clown for about 30 minutes, we decided to leave the office and go to Cedz as planned. Cedz is an eat-all-you-can restaurant in Cavite that we love! I was really happy, delighted… hmm, I can’t think of a deeper word for how I felt, sorry I’m weak at adjectives.. All I know is that I love to see us all gather and eat, something that we all love to do.

Click here for a few of the pictures we took in the place in a few days. (These are just the ones I took using my phone. Please bear with the resolution. I haven’t requested for a copy from the others who also took pictures during our dinner. )

Geez, that was really a great night! With all the food and the people so dear to me laughing and sharing stories.. I know I made the right decision when I went back to the place where I used to work and live. I dunno if it’s gonna be the last time I’d be in Cavite. But one thing’s for sure.. that was one of the best nights I had in the said place.