surprises comes in different packages

My (ex)officemate has finally decided to resign and move on to the next level of her career after 6 years. I'm happy for her but this made me think about my own job...or career (or whatever you call it! ). I ask myself if I am brave enough to take the challenge and see what's beyond the green walls of the office. I'll be in my 7th year in the company next month and I know I've already accomplished a lot but I feel there is more to come for me.

Right now, I'm enjoying my momentum in terms of my targets... surprisingly, I'm not only hitting them but exceeding them for the past 2 months and its not even month end yet. The last time I get to experience this was during my first 2 years in the company where my sales just keeps on coming ... thanks to those inbound calls. hahaha! But then, you can never be too complacent... you got to always have a back-up plan when your pending proposals are shelved and your client buys from the competitor... PATAY na!

Let's see if I get that 7-year itch (is there such a thing in the corporate world?).. i'll keep you posted on that..

On a happier note ... Yesterday, I was surprised to get reply from my query last Feb 4 in Powerbook's multiply site about Remember Me? the latest book of Sophie Kinsella. That they have this book available at selected branches. So I immediately sent an email to make a reservation knowing that it will be released on Feb 26 (which is the official release date of the book). Then, I get another email asking for my contact number so they can get in touch with me as soon as its available in my nominated branch. I was expecting that they'll call or text me by next week.... but, after about 2 hours, I received a message that they have reserve the book for me until Feb 22... what da..?? I was shocked to learn that they already have the book on stand and its not yet even Feb 26. I was so excited I can't wait to get out of the office and head to Megamall to get my copy at the customer service counter.

Though it took them sometime to reply to my query on their site... they have compensated it with the earlier availability of the book here in the Philippines.. Thanks Powerbooks! your super!!!!