Rian Ruiz - 26 years!

I am diverse,versatile,well-rounded,goal oriented and creative woman. I took up Business Administration major in Computer Applications at De LaSalle College of St.Benilde.During my college days I opened my small online shop selling pre-owned items and eventually I made my own accessories like flower brooches,layered necklaces, stylish headbands and other trendy accessories. It was my goal to use my skills in web development and my passion for fashion that brought me to become an entrepreneur at that time.I also became a blogger and get to contribute for www.stealthatlook.com (www.stealthatlook.multiply.com) regarding fab finds:a list of local online shops, during the start of multiply.com's site as a platform for fashion online market in the country. After college I went to New York for a vacation and it opened a wider interest for me about western culture. I went back to Manila to pursue my goal to serve others and so I enrolled to a Nursing course.Photo editing has been one of my interest also; editing friend's set cards,head shots and portfolios.I design invitations for my friend's parties and make creative photo gift tags during holiday's gift giving or during special events.I wanted to make other people feel special and surprising them with unique gifts made them appreciate the present more. I became a second courser while I part-time as a Barista for Starbucks Philippines. That experience widen my other network,friends and build my confidence in dealing with different people from different walks of life.I also get to work for a Fashion Show as a Stylist with a Carnival Theme which was organized by friends who are starting a Modeling Agency. I graduated and passed the Nursing board exams in 2009. From then on I worked as an Employee Health Clinic Nurse at St.Luke's Medical Center.I became part of their Employee and Labor relations department engaged in presenting Wellness Activities,Summer Outings,Sports Feast and other Company Events.That job experience gained me more awareness in wellness- participating on yoga classes and aerobic exercices.Now I jog/run, do boxing trainings, yoga, and maintain being fit.Presently I am a part-time wedding coordinator, online shop entrepreneur, and reviewing for upcoming exams for Nursing. I am always online and in constant lookout for trends/fashion report locally and internationally. I get to attend fashion shows during Philippine Fashion week and other Trunk Show Events in New York aswell. I have the desire to discover what life has to offer,having a positive outlook in life and in continuous search for more challenges and experiences where I can impart my knowledge,skills and passion to others.It has always been a dream for me to work for Summit Media and now that "The Mall.ph" via "stylebible.ph" has been a success, it made me more motivated being part of your team sharing my background in web development, my love for fashion, skills in customer service, my love for fashion, enthusiasm in styling and wide range of contacts from Fashion,Medical,Hotels,Business and Events Industry.Those are my personal qualities, experiences and journey that I hoped would qualify me for the Editorial Assistant position in your company.

Reality Check 2011

It's June already time flies so fast.. I am stuck at home due to my "eye condition" now my right eye is infected aswell (huhuu!) I dunno if my eyes are just sick and tired of seeing the house 'coz whenever I'm out it's getting better! Crazy medical condition! Anyways I just want to make a reality check.. Looking on how things went from deciding to go back here in the Philippines and starting on my own,trying to get my independence.

Here's a run-down of what life has been :)

*challenging*

Febuary 2011

• Get to spend time with hubby,his fam and friends.
• Visit St.Luke's family.
• Look for Nursing trainings and seminars.
• Wedding preparation for client:LOT!

March 2011

• Attend IVT training @ PHC. (completed)
• Exam and interview for Staff Nurse position @ SLMC. (failed)
• Got a part-time job back @EHC.
• Challenges with daily operation of EHC (dame pasaway na employees talaga)

April 2011

• Summer vacation with hubby and friends @ Ilocos.
• Job Hunt! Job proposal! Business proposal!
• Dramahan with Ate Pia and Nary.(I'm fed up na!)
• Got my Student Driver's Permit. :)
• Pass resume direct to Marikina Valley Medical Center.
• Vacation leave ni hubby! :)
• Bonding with cuz Bless and friends.
• Launch Fashionista Nurse online store @ Multiply.com
• Jogging/work-out

June 2011

• Pass resume online thru Jobstreet.com
• Reunion with Santos family.
• Hangout with Gelo's family and relatives.
• Jogging!
• Learn how to drive (sana)
• Get a new job!

So far that's how things has been.. Hay i'm in so much pressure right now I'm broke and unemployed...:( Emotional Rollercoaster.The only thing that's satble is my LOVE LIFE . :)

March - April 2011

dear Everyone,

March has been a busy month for me. Adapting being back to my Manila life. Living eachday with my beloved hubby, catching up on missed bonding with our friends and families. I managed to complete my IV training , working on our client's wedding preparations and pursuing job opportunity as a staff nurse @ SLMCQC ( which didn't pushed through). Instead I was offered to relieve my previous manager's numerical @ EHC.

April- I was back @ SLMCQC-EHC as a company nurse. Back to my Monday to Friday 8-5 job. It was for a month's contract. A lot of issues, negative vibes and irate & arrogant people encountered every week (grrr!). Yet I get to spend more time with Sweetness (morning breakfast,3 o'clock visit,praying in the chapel,strolling around the hospital). Bonding with Shel got shortened due to her LapCholecystectomy :(. Trained a new nurse, Maine and my OJT's. As usual kulitan with the HE doctors was one of the highlight. I also get to attend SLMC's 2011 summer outing (what an experience- 1st time to use the O2 tank,naging professional first aider ako bigla). Ended the month with Holy Week - experienced Bisita Iglesia with the Belano's.

May started with a Northbound Adventure with Sweetness, my sister & friends. We went to visit Ilocos. It was super hooooot! Yet it was exciting going back to my grandparent's hometown. We were still small when we last visited and it was still with my parents and relatives. It was a long awaited out of town vacation with Sweetness. (Super tired pero enjoy at busog sobra). Pictures to be posted soon @ sweetnessislove.

.sadness on Vday.

I don't know pero i really felt sad after seeing pictures of friends holding their flowers.chocolates,gifts from their special someone. Then it hits me that it's Feb.15 morning already and not a single rose insight. Did Valentine's day just passed. I was at the same location where my bf was for the entire day but get to spend it more with other single friends since he was on duty. I was being the same old me-feeling single waiting for something to happen, just helping other friends buy roses, eating other people's cake,being treated by others. Ok, I admit that I went all the way from NY just to spend Valentine's day with my sweetness. I was just dissappointed that he just let it pass and dwell on his problems at work. Yes, I am being immature and selfish right now. I'm a bad gf who doesn't deserve a rose on Valentine's day!

.close to giving up.

I woke up checking my phone and still got no reply/text from my boyfriend. I was thinking that he has no load or something's wrong with his phone again. So I just send a text message saying "i miss you,ope ur fine, thanks for not replying". But then now he replied "Bakit galit? busy hubby. :(". Containing my disappointment i delayed my reply. Then he text again "galit ba wife ko?"..then after coming up with a neutral reply (since I don't wanna sound overly pissed) "im not mad.nanibago lang ako na hindi mo sinabe kung nasan kana.sorry naistorbo kita"..he replied.."sorry busy lang hubby now"..(then suddenly I felt teary eyed)I guess I wasn't mad but I felt unimportant and disappointed. So I just decided to shut my globe phone. (I just feel tired checking my phone for nothing). Actually I'm tired of my life's setup!And my relationship with him is not helping. :(

.reality check.

It's been awhile since the last time I blogged here. This used to be my "vent blog", I just let out my ideas, feelings, experience and just share anything without being judge by anyone. It's been a month and a half since I left Manila. Resigning from my job-leaving my bestfriends-leaving my boyfriend-leaving my crazy life. Being with my parents and sister here in NY is like living my younger days. Staying at home, trying to please the family eachday, doing household chores, going shopping. Yet the more I feel useless and stuck up. I don't know if I can ever stand on my own feet.

.first kiss.

Last night was the 3rd batch of my despedida party. This time I get to celebrate with my new friends from SLMC (from Admissions,CAD,IMD,Pharmacy,Wellness). Another videoke party , wherein most of the songs were dedicated to me and sweetness. Everyone was crazy-drunk . We were all singing our hearts out and dancing aswell, nakakaloka tlga. Most of the evening I was seated beside sweetness. He was being super caring (well not letting me drink shots and stopping me from "yo"). Then when we had to drive ciarky home, we were seated in the backseat of Carlo's car, then he suddenly became cuddly and being sweet to me - holding my hand. *blush* From that time I know that this was the time that I have been waiting for, for us to finally just express our feelings for eachother. Back to my house where everyone was wasted already and was all laying on the couch. So me and sweetness just had a little chit chat and bonded more playing our iTouch. At 3am the girls woke up already and was sober to head home. So it's just me,sweetness and his friend left in the living room. His friend was really knocked down, and so we had the entire night for eachother. He was experiencing insomia so i had to be awak e and join him. Then there was MAGIC :) he started pinching my nose and becoming flirty, we were cuddling and I went to lay on his lap, when he suddenly leaned towards me and gave me a passionate kiss *kilig super* it went on for several times.. and it felt so good! I was feeling verry happy and just wanted to stay on his arms the entire time. We got sleepy around 5am just when the sun started to arise. *perfect moment*.

Now I am feeling elated! I just can't help but smile by just the thought of him kissing me. It may sound cheesy yet I miss him already. I think I love him already. I'm so thankful that he turned around and made a move.

I only have a week to spend time with him.. I'm really hoping that he'll consider having a long distance relationship with me..( I maybe demanding and selfish, but right now I can see myself spending the rest of my life with him ) *all smiles*

I love you Angelo Belano!!!