Philippine STAR Ngayon
26 Oct 2011 3 Comments
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Whether we admit it or not, at one point in our lives, we’ve wondered what it would be like to be in the shoes of our favorite celebrities–where fame, fortune, and endless Twitter followers and Google hits come up at the click of their name.
Philippine Star Ngayon (I’ll publish the Hi-Res once I get the copy, I have 2 more pictures on page 2)
Still available Nationwide in Philippines, October 2011 issue of Health Today from bookstores or magazine stands near you, grab yourself a copy now.
It’s me, gracing the pages of a Magazine! 3rd time!
30 Sep 2011 8 Comments
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I got featured again at Health Today Magazine October 2011 Edition, before my photo was just was just ¾ or ½ page of the magazine, but this time I’ve got the whole page! Yey! This is what I am waiting for! Thanks you Ms. Ingrid Cabrido for this opportunity and Mr. Leo Bautista for the photo!
For others maybe Photoshoot could be tiring, not for me because I’m used to wearing makeup and high heels, and of course, I love my pictures being taken by professionals! Modeling or posing in front of camera is one of my life’s joy… I don’t consider it as a career though – it’s just something I enjoyed doing. As what I’m saying since then, as long as I’m happy with what I’m doing I don’t care if there’s no fee involve. I’m just after the experience, exposure and addition to my picture collection and personal portfolio.
Here I am, gracing the pages of Health Today Magazine October 2011 Edition for the 3rd time!
Another Magazine Exposure & Endorsement! =)
31 Jul 2011 9 Comments
in Accomplishments, health & wellness, lifestyle, Magazine Exposure, product review, Special Feauture Tags: All About Me... My Life..., health & wellness, lifestyle, magazine exposure
In Health Today’s August Edition – I’m endorsing the Art & photography workshops in the city. It is a fact that doing something enjoyable has been associated by positive stress, the healthy kind that motivates the person.
Discovering a new talent can be rewarding, especially when it can lift your spirits & open your eyes to a new opportunities. While finding your inherent strength you may meet your inner artist – and develop a deeper appreciation of beauty from between – HT
When Health Today’s July issue was released I wasn’t in the Philippines. I was really eager to have a copy the soonest so I just asked one of my colleagues who happened to have Manila flight to grab a copy for me, since she’s Korean I instructed her where she can find it… National Bookstore, FullyBooked, Booksale, even in grocery’s magazine rack or 7-11, but unfortunately, she forget about it… but anyway, I had a Manila flight a week after so it’s ok! As soon as I landed, I immediately, went to bookstore! Wow! Nothing beats the feeling of buying a magazine to see your face in it! The feeling is surreal!
I’m looking forward to have more endorsements, and photoshoots too… Modeling and practicing my make up skills are really an enjoyable moment for me! I started building up my portfolio in my FB but it’s not yet formal because I don’t have much time to update it from time to time.
Right now, I’m a flight attendant, businesswoman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, model, magazine writer, Star Bliss Salon & Spa owner of 2 Branches and soon to be a professional make up artist, Jeweler & Hotelier!
“When you dream, dream BIG, and never give up. There’s no law that says you have to dream small. Your dream is just yours. Never let anyone tell you that your dream can’t happen, it can! Nurture your dream. Keep seeing yourself do what’s never been done before. Believe me, it has no other choice but to come true!”
* I have a new business, but I’ll keep it private for now as instructed by my mom, Shhhhh! Don’t tell anybody! =)
* Again please BEWARE of Scammers & Posers who loves to use my pictures!
* Related Post: A Smile that made it to HT July 2011 Edition!
It’s Been Awhile…
07 Sep 2010 3 Comments
in Asia, fashion, life as a cabin crew, My Spa Tags: friends, Sen. Chiz Escudero, spa, Star Bliss Salon
It’s been awhile since my last post. Lack of time and interest has been solely responsible for this but actually there are tons of things to write about and happenings to share.
Flights have been great. I’m so thankful that I do fly to Manila more than 4 times per month plus the additional other flights that they will give me. I don’t care about the new destinations and new routes we fly to anymore. Whether I already been there or not it doesn’t matter anymore. I just want to go home, period.
I’m not in the mood to post a really long post, so will just briefly list out some things that I have done in the last few weeks. Just last month I’ve had another vacation leave. It was supposed to be 6 days but luckily I was given additional days offs and a night departure flight (That makes it almost 11 days).
Everyday I’m dropping by at Star Bliss Spa in Timog Ave. Corner Scout Torillo to get some pampering. Be it to start my day with a mani/ped or to finish my evening with a soothing massage or to accompanied the other FA’s on the flight. One time I was there at the spa, my staff saw Sen. Chiz Escudero on the nearby parking lot waiting for his car to be fixed. They called him and insisted to just wait inside the spa! Since he already went there before he agreed to have a back massage while waiting! Mr. Jojo Alejar & Jay Manalo is also our regular customer but I’m not around every time they visits.
My college best friend Riva also visited me then the later on another friend (Emgie from Singapore) surprised me too! “Pag talaga hindi planado natutuloy!” Riva,Glacie & I we’re having dinner at Off The Grill just accross Star Bliss when Emgie came, Then we started calling Ayi, Rina & Em if they can drop by din coz we were the ones na super close since day one of college! We enjoyed catching up and reminisce the good old days while Emgie’s kids are having a kiddie massage treats in the 2nd floor…
The next few days my cousins Ate Arlene & Andrea came over. Now my spa also serves as a good place to chill & hangout while being pampered! Mainly for the convinience of the location with lots of Parking space and because of the establishments around the area. If you want the place to be rented (6-15 person) Just message us at http://www.facebook.com/starbliss.spa / 09205356633 / starbliss_spa@yahoo.com
* Related Post: Pictures From my August Leave
http://starvillanueva.com
27 Jul 2010 9 Comments
in Accomplishments, internet, Short Stories/ Thoughts Tags: links
As my blog completes one successful year in blogosphere, I am happy to announce that http://starvillanueva.com domain is now officially mine…
Star Bliss Salon & Spa List of Services
20 Jul 2010 7 Comments
in bath & body, health & wellness, My Spa, product review, skin care, Special Feauture Tags: Ehra Madrigal, GMA, health & wellness, Jay Manalo, manila, my accomplishments, my spa, Spa Menu, special features, Star Bliss Salon, Timog
” Be Pampered Like a Star…”
Star Bliss is a spa specializing in natural nail, hand and foot care using quality and imported products. Star Bliss Spa believes that nothing can be more rewarding than being able to bring out the beauty of nails and natural way. At Star Bliss, one gets to experience the real sense of being pampered also by body massage, scrub, bleaching, firming, paraffin, Whitening treatments, hair spa, hair removal, hot oil and more.
Super Star Body Scrub Treatments:
Whitening Body Scrub with Glutathione – restores skin’s natural lightness and overall skin tone this whitening body scrub contains mineral-rich sea salt and Glutathione to remove dead skin cells, whiten skin blemish, darkspots, whiten your skin to a glowing perfection and dries out and prevent pimples.
Anti-Cellulite Scrub – Known to heal, soothe and revitalize skin cells, gentle yet stimulating exfoliant to improve circulation and break up fatty deposits. It is formulated from carefully chosen herbal extracts that flush away toxins. This treatment contains moisturizing properties to promote a firmer supple skin and embodies the most recent technology for anti-cellular complex.It delivers a number of positive effects to improve tone and skin appearance.
Sea Salt Scrub – Natural, refined sea salts and essential oils are blended together for the ultimate body exfoliation. This treatment with improve blood circulation, energy flow and release tension. Kiss all your rough spots good-bye! Applied in a circular motion that is sure to liven up your skin tone as well as your senses!
Ms. Ehra Madrigal After her Manicure & Pedicure
Luxurious Massage Therapy:
Muscle Tension Stress Release – Using Swedish massage strokes, classic and stimulating, full body massage that helps soothe tired muscles, increase circulation and reduce body tension.
Jet Lag (Sleep Better Massage) – The massage starts from your feet. Your feet will be washed and dipped in salt water, followed by a massage of lavender and Eucalyptus oils that will give you a complete relaxation out of jet lag. The next step is to massage the head gently and this really helps you to get rid of the stress and mental fatigue. This is followed up by a mild massage of the eyes, which will help to remove the dark circles and the drowsiness. This massage will give you a good sleep for the night and you will adjust to the new time zone easily.
Volcanic Rock Massage – For the ultimate treatment of aching muscles, the warmth of basalt stones used in this massage helps achieve deeper relaxation.
Twin Massage – A tension-releasing, deeply relaxing and re-balancing massage with two therapists working in synchronized movements to achieve mental and spiritual bliss.
Shiatsu Massage – Based on the concept of acupuncture, this Japanese-style pressure point massage works on vital energy points resulting in balanced chi.
** All massage starts from your feet. Your feet will be washed and dipped in salt water – Salt helps tired, swollen feet. A solution containing salt and water is hypertonic. This means that it drains excess water out of your feet and soaks it up.
** Also followed by unlimited Tea & Coffee that complements the soothing effect of massage beautifully.
* Newly wake up Mr. Jay Manalo after his body massage
Hair Treats:
Aroma Scalp Treatment & Shoulder Massage – Using essential oils, this soothing massage is designed to balance the body’s and improve mental and physical health. Star Bliss Spa treatment will give your hair and scalp the best conditioning and massage you’ve always wanted.
Protein Treatment Hot oil- Give life to your hair from root to tip. Hot oil treatments can help with dry scalp conditions including dandruff & Hair Fall. Since oil and moisturizers are the key ingredient, they can condition the scalp and skin in addition to the hair. Relaxing Head & Shoulder massage follows.
Hair Mask (Protein & Keratin) Treatment – Specifically for dry & damaged hair. Recommended if you recently color, permed or straighten your hair.
Also offers: Hair Color, Hair Rebond & Hair Cut – Men we do have our professionals to make sure you get the cut & color that you want. Ladies our licensed hair stylists are ready to give you the hair makeover that you deserved!
Nail Treatments:
Foot Spa with special Treatment – starts with a refreshing peppermint footbath and scrub, followed by a gentle massage promoting blood circulation and providing relief throughout the body.
Foot Reflexology – Targeting points on the feet linked to specific body parts and systems, it offers relief from pain and stress and brings balance to the body. Also known as zone therapy, reflexology operates on the theory that every part of the body corresponds to a point on the hands and feet. By applying pressure strokes on these points, healing is stimulated and balance restored in the body.
Bliss Manicure & Pedicure – Experience manicure & Pedicure the way it should be – great service using a very good brand. Cuticles are conditioned; nails groomed and polished, the Star Bliss Spa way!
Special Foot Spa- Give your feet the pampering it deserves. Try our Foot spa service and enjoy a soothing foot soak & foot scrub, capped off with a luxurious application of moisturizers that will leave your feet feeling soft, smooth and sensational.
Give your feet a treat with our warm and relaxing foot spa and feel the difference!
Star Bliss Nails & Body Spa is backed by trained and experienced people . The spa service business has the fastest growing niche market in the industry today.
Kiddie Spa Services & Prices: “ Even Your Little one Deserves Pampering Too!”
Kiddie Manicure – P100
Kiddie Pedicure – P120
Kiddie Body Whitening Scrub – P 500
Kiddie Hair Spa/ Hotoil – 250
Kiddie Body Massage – 250
Kiddie Foot Spa – 200
* For Home / Hotel Service booking you may call: 5461764 / 3329272
* Star Bliss Salon & Spa is a Sole Proprietorship, For Franchise Inquiry: Send an email to Star Villanueva at Starbliss_spa@yahoo.com / http://www.facebook.com/starbliss.spa
* Addresss: #67 Timog Avenue Corner Scout Torillio QC.
Star Bliss Nails & Body Spa – Now Open For Franchise!
03 May 2010 5 Comments
in Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., Asia, bath & body, family, fashion, fitness & nutrition, health & wellness, inspirational, investment, lifestyle, money talks, My Spa, product review, Special Feauture Tags: inquiries, investment, my accomplishments, my spa
OUR VISION
To be the top full service spa center.
MISSION STATEMENTS
We are dedicated to provide CUSTOMER SATISFACTION through rendering of professional spa services and the delivery of high quality products. In our quest for excellence, we are committed to continuous training, research, and application of new technology.
THE PEOPLE ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET. We develop our people to their fullest potential by providing training and opportunities for growth and advancement. We ensure good working conditions, compensation based on performance and attractive benefit program. The interest of the company and the employees are inseparable.
* Star Bliss Nails & Body Spa is backed by trained and experienced people . The spa service business has the fastest growing niche market in the industry today.
* Star Bliss Nails & Body Spa is a Sole Proprietorship, For Franchise Inquiry: Send an email at Starbliss_spa@yahoo.com
* Qatar Airways Crew - Transport / Pick up from Diamond Hotel can also be arranged just call us up at 3329172 or 546176 or message us in Facebook.
My Very Own Star Bliss Salon & Spa
27 Apr 2010 20 Comments
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* Pang billboard sa Edsa hehe!
Starbliss_Spa@yahoo.com
A Message of Appreciation
23 Nov 2009 3 Comments
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* What a nice surprise! Thank you for choosing me to be your first featured blogger entitled “Blogging with a Star”… Your generous kind words and compliments really made my day. Please know how much I appreciate it.
* Especial thanks to Tyrone (for the recommendation) – Author of my favorite financial blog “Millionaire Acts” - http://www.millionaireacts.com
* Be the next Featured blogger at Bloggista.com It is a post showcasing bloggers of different niches. If you want to be feautured or suggest someone. Click here for more details.
* …And to all the warm greetings, lovely comments, touching messages and frequent visitors of my blog either multiply or wordpress… (can’t mention all the names but I know all of you as I’ve reading them all when time permits) Endless Thanks… I promise to still reply to inquiries as much as I could because I’ve been there before back then when I was still applying to be FA, I know the feeling when we sent messages but nobody replies. Golden Rule “Don’t do to other’s what you don’t want do to you…” God bless us all..
A Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant on Vacation Leave
04 Aug 2009 16 Comments
in Accomplishments, All about flight attendant, All About Me... My Life..., Asia, family, fashion, food, inspirational, life as a cabin crew, lifestyle, places & travels, Short Stories/ Thoughts Tags: Accomplishments, All about flight attendant, Asia, inspirational, life as a cabin crew, lifestyle, manila
I was invited as a guest speaker at NCBA (National College of Business and Arts) for their 3rd-4th year HRM (Hotel & Restaurant Management) student with Tourism subject. The discussion firmly focuses on my travels to different countries, International Tourism, customer related information and life as a flight attendant.
My seminar only last 40-50 minutes but the question and answer portion made my stay longer. At first they were hesitant to ask, Later on they started calling Ma ‘am Star! Ma’am Star! Ma’am Star from each corner of mini theater room even some professors asked few questions too. It turns out to be a conference!
I actually had fun speaking in front of a crowd while sharing my stories and of course with pictures along with my stories because I’m not the type of person who keep telling things what they have but no evidence or proof at all (but words). I’m just laughing in my mind while listening every time I’m hearing stories such as I have this-that, Bought this at and there. haha! But I rather be quiet. I’m used to those kinds of personalities already. Oh come on, words are not even considered hard proof evidence in court hearings. The Judge may just condemn you right away. What I mean is, if you have it SHOW it. End of story. Not just by words. As the saying goes, puro kwento-walang kwenta! Again, I rather be quiet and let you boast your exaggerations and that’ll make me a good listener. Hehe!
After the Seminar, The College Dean personally thank me and told me that I should come back, etc. Then we proceed to HRM room to have lunch because they prepared lunch for us. After that went to Gateway Mall, then had a soothing massage at Blue Water Day Spa in Capitol Hills. The spa has a great ambiance and greenery view of a golf course, it’s like being away from the busy life of Metro Manila but it’s just actually in Quezon City near Celebrity Sports Club. (See Their Website)
I won’t summarize my speech anymore because it’s so long, but here’s my final message to them “Never get afraid of things which are achievable by you. Nothing is Impossible in this world. Many individual who’ve had a dream in their
childhood and succeeded in achieving those dreams has proved it. So I suggest we should aim and dream for a goal and try to succeed them without any laziness & losing control of ourselves. Let’s make every time worthwhile because Time is Gold!”
Related Post:
- All The pictures of my NCBA Seminar – Click Here
- House Blessing & Christian’s Birthday
- Everyday is a Holiday!
My Condo Unit…
19 Jun 2009 17 Comments
in Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., Asia, family, investment, lifestyle, manila, money talks, My Condo Unit, real estate, Special Feauture Tags: Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., Asia, family, investment, lifestyle, manila, mckinley, megaworld, money talks, My Condo Unit, special features, taguig, the fort, the venice, venetian mall
I finally found the condominium with a perfect location. It’s in posh area of McKinley Hill in The Fort Global City. It’s very accessible from all vital roads in Metropolis. It’s direct access to the Makati business district through McKinley road by passing through Forbes Park. Direct access to Ortigas and Airport through C5 road and Edsa.
When people think of buying pamper gifts for themselves, they usually go to the mall to check out cellphones, clothes, iPods or Make-ups. But not me, I went out and bought myself a condo unit. Not bad for 24 years old lass. It’s just that I view home ownership as a part of being a responsible adulthood.
Although, I still have my 2 existing bedrooms in my mom’s 2 houses in QC and Jero’s parents had given us a penthouse unit in Sole Mare (besides Mall of Asia.) I still want to pursue my dream of owning one. “iba kasi yung sense of fulfillment pag naisip kong sakin yun or pundar ko talaga yun” and I want to start buying home stuff in different countries then I’ll put it there.
I’m planning to stay at my condo whenever I feel like having my “Me Moments/ independence” or Every time may tantrums ako and I just want to be alone! Hehehe! Kidding aside, I just couldn’t resist the thought of wanting it, because it offers location of advantage, ease and convenience. The unit that I purchased is in front of Venetian Mall with Gondola ride in the impressive man-made Grand Canal. Parking will not be a problem.
It’s supposed to be zero down payment but I preferred to pay P500,000 downpayment to make the monthly mortgage low and the turnover lump sum on June 2012 will be less. I was about to get the unit on the 6th floor but then I’ve realized there isn’t much view on 6th floor so I chose 15th floor. The price of floor difference between 6th -15th floor is 175,000 pesos!
After 9 hours flight, when we reached our hotel yesterday (June 18′ 2009) where Qatar Airways crew stays. I began to write the details in my personal checks, but because I’m tired and sleepy. Some of the checks are just wasted because of date/year mistakes or my signature becomes Estretita instead of Estrellita! Hehe!
* My First Real Estate Investment in Tagaytay
A Fairy Tale: Dreams do come true…
21 Feb 2009 1 Comment
in family, inspirational, manila, Real Estate Investment Tags: All About Me... My Life..., casa milan, fairview, family, house, inspirational, investment, manila, mansion, neopolitan, real estate
Ever imagine yourself standing inside your dream house while you are actually stuck on the traffic? Then you know the power of visualization or better known as daydreaming! This mind-body tool let us preview a better life, which gives us the focus to help make it happen. I know you’re all wondering why I am writing this way. Positive thinking matters.
My mom like everyone else always dream of a house, she successfully owned a house but still dreams of a bigger house with swimming pool. She used to say “maybe not now but sooner or later, I know that dream house will come – in God’s will.” After years of hard work & investments here’s the result! 
OUR NEW HOME in an exclusive subdivision in the heart of Quezon City! with Swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzi, 5 Bedrooms with maid’s room, 3 spacious balcony, Attic on 3rd floor, grand staircase & unobstructed view of the neighborhood! Worth $230 US Dollar paid in cash and yet she doesn’t want to sell our other house for a very sentimental reason and because it’s where it all started. In short, it’s a lucky house.
Looking at those advertisements about Homes for Sale inspires me a lot that someday I will be owning one of the fabulous house. Every one dream as I do. Who doesn’t want a house on their own? Of course no one wants to stick in just renting a house or company provided apartments. But in the process of living we will start at a low level. It’s not quiet that easy. It might not happen overnight, but if you stay focused and have a strong faith to God, what you want should eventually come your way in his will.
I’ll post the interior of the house soon after they finish some renovations, repainting, when it already has furnishings inside and the pool has water already! Also watch out for the Grand House Blessings! Inshaalah!
What keeps me busy…? My New Career!
21 Oct 2008 1 Comment
in Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., fashion, inspirational, internet, Layover Flight, Short Stories/ Thoughts, Special Feauture Tags: Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., doha, fashion, inspirational, internet, layover flights, life as a cabin crew, lifestyle, magazine, q'ways, short stories / thougths, special features
“Windows of opportunities open & close all the time. That’s why it’s important to seize these moments because they’re the keys to altering your present and creating a more positive future.”
* 1st & 2nd Edition of Q’ways Magazine“
Pardon me for not updating my blogsite lately this is my excuse! When I was still new my flying hrs each month were just around 65-80hrs. Lately, I’ve been getting 100 something, this month (October) I have 153 hours flying time!
Another thing that keeps me busy besides from flying & being a homebody was the recently launched Qatar Airways Magazine for the Cabin Crew. I was a part of the magazine committee long before the title has been given. We’re around 12-13 people busy brain-storming new ideas for the next layout, articles & new features from cover to cover. We are given Office duty indicated in our roster from 7-3 pm and it’s being consumed productively.
How did I became a part of the committee? All forms of media has always been close to my heart. Communication Arts is my major, have advertising background because of my mom & sister’s travel agency & general merchandise, exposed to marketing industries because my family is entrepreneur and I got my certificate for OJT (On-the-Job-Training) as Public Relations Trainee in the U.S and became one of the campaign speaker during candidacy of Congresswoman Annie Susano in Quezon City dist II, list goes on.
I was hired as Flight Attendant 2 months after my graduation, so I never had the chance to really apply my chosen field. Q’ways - is such a good opportunity for me to practice what I’ve learned. I’m glad out of many who volunteered I’ve been chosen to be part of the team.
* 1 of my Published Articles
I still enjoy flying but being a part of the print media makes me more fulfilled. I’m enjoying the brain storming, comments, email updates, deadlines, follow ups, re-writes, disapprovals, interviews, photo shoots, editing, pictorial and the pressures because it keeps me busy & occupied. I believed our potentials as a human are limitless therefore we should not just settled for anything we already have but still continue to aim for greater developments for our own satisfaction & for the future!
* 1st edition timeline
* Preparing for the busy day ahead…
* with our Editor-in-chief Cheska & managing editor Nazanin
* Rewarding Letter From Mr. Bandula (Vice Pres. Cabin Service)
My 1st Real Estate Investment
16 Sep 2008 16 Comments
in Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., family, inspirational, investment, money talks, real estate, Real Estate Investment Tags: Accomplishments, All About Me... My Life..., family, inspirational, investment, money talks, My Condo Unit, real estate, tagaytay
Last February 2007 I handed 12 post dated cheques to my mom because she’ll give it to the Real Estate Agent for my first property investment. I had mixed feelings doing that because during that time I haven’t seen the location yet. The property is located in Amadeo, Metro Tagaytay (5-10mins) from Taal Vista Hotel. This was a pre-sell. This means the property is still under development and should be finished anytime soon. I decided to go after it because the terms were pretty good and because my mom also bought lot there for my younger brother & little sis.
It supposed to be 2 years to pay. Fortunately, I was able to lump sum the amount needed to complete it in less than a year. I felt like I need to finish paying it before I bought Condo sooner or later. (Still looking around) Anyway, if the area in La Excelsa Country Homes develops further and it becomes a prime spot, I might rent it out later. Alternatively, I could sell it later to get some potential income.
* See my 2nd Real Estate Investment: A Condo Unit in Mckinley Hill – The Fort
When Least Expected
13 Jul 2008 5 Comments
in Accomplishments, All about flight attendant, All About Me... My Life..., aviation news, inspirational, Short Stories/ Thoughts Tags: All about flight attendant, All About Me... My Life..., aviation news, doha, inspirational, life as a cabin crew, promotion, qatar airways application
To sum it up, my day doesn’t start well, waking up with lots of errands ahead of me, roster changes, lack of time to pack my stuff, short sleep & time pressure! I really hate the feeling because I’m a very punctual person, I’m always ahead of time & never gets late.
I managed to be ready at 8:32 am just in time to wait for the transport bus. The Rostering called again to say “THE FLIGHT WILL BE DELAYED-I WILL BE ON HOLD-JUST STAY HOME” It’s too early to be pissed off so I just return to my room, had breakfast, read our Lady of Perpetual prayer book & think positive that there’s maybe a reason why all these unecessary things are happening…
Around 11:30 am I arrived at Technical bldg. since not everyone is on the briefing room. I went out to check my pigeon hole and was surprised to read a letter with this intro –> “CONGRATULATIONS ESTRELLITA” for someone who haven’t been flying for more than 2 years & without experience It never cross to my mind that I will be promoted so soon. It was so unexpected because there are lots of senior crew than me, some were like 3 years flying and just recently got promoted.
* I feel so blessed & contented in every single moment of my life, I’ve learned that never place a period where God has placed a comma.. God has been so good to me all these years ..Copied From my multiply online diary...
Unforgettable Blessed day…
25 Jul 2006 29 Comments
in Accomplishments, All about flight attendant, All About Me... My Life..., life as a cabin crew, places & travels Tags: All about flight attendant, life as a cabin crew, places & travels
July 22’2006 – The day I won’t forget! It’s the day I signed my 3 years renewable contract to Qatar Airways!!! Out of more than a thousand of people who submitted resume online, only 300 were call on for the initial screening & interview, only 200 hundred applicants has been call on for an International Airline assessment, became 54 who made it during the assessment, screening, English Proficiency & exams, down to 24 all in all including other batch. I was so thankful to Almighty God for all the blessings! Prayer can move mountain…
Now my next steps are full medical exams/dental exams and full of vaccinations! As well as the authentication of NBI clearance approved by Malacanang, Qatar Embassy, POEA, etc.. During the pre-employment orientation, they were discussing the benefits while we were signing contract. We are also given an offer letter from Qatar Airways stating all the benefits & advantages, I almost cried, I really love to travel to different countries which I already start doing since I was younger… I was so overwhelm of happiness especially when I’ve read the congratulatory letter, stating:
Dear Ms. Villanueva
CONGRATULATIONS! We are very pleased to inform you that you have been successful at your final interview, you are selected to join our Cabin Crew team on the condition that the Qatar airways pre-employment complete medicals has been passed….and so on… I enjoyed every single minute of it, I even read the advantages of being a Flight attendant over and over again.
Summary of The Offer letter in my contract:
Very high salary + hourly flying pay + meal allowances depending on the country and lots of bonuses! For the uniform it’s from the luxury
European brand by ‘Jaeger’ and an impact resistant made from aircraft aluminum ‘Delsey’ 3piece luggage bag.
Monthly fair rostering system that ensures a fair allocation of trips
30 calendar days leave, ticket is provided.
Shared by 2-3 free accommodation in fully furnished, air-conditioned brand new apartments including utility. Each person has their own bedroom
Free transport between Airport & apartment
Free 5 star hotel accommodation overseas and free transport between airport and hotel.
Will undergo to an intensive 7 weeks training programme on all aircraft types.
Concessionary travel are available to you and your family members: Including 1 free ticket from home based to Qatar, 50%-90% reduced price of tickets including to other airlines.
July 23’2006- My family and I started the week attending mass at Our Lady of Fatima, then go to photo studio because I need additional 24 passport pictures in white background and 36 passport pictures in Navy blue background for Qatar, because it will be used in our I.D, bank applications, (they will publish us in an International Magazines), and other documents such as other embassy purposes, residence clearance and dual-citizenship…
July 24, 2006 – we have to leave early for my medical check up because of SONA, the major roads are closed, that’s why I slept over at Alma’s house, so that I can arrive at the (hospital affiliated by Qatar Airways) to lessen the time of my fasting, I don’t’ recall all the exact type of exams anymore (Quite expensive though) – it’s too many process and medical terms to remember, but it includes blood test for different purposes including, blood history, blood typing, std, HIV tests, etc… After the laboratory, Physical exams – The female doctor will require to undress to check the skin (head to toe), scalp, hair, nails, and to make sure that you haven’t done any major operations such as giving birth, next is Audio lab, Optometry, chest x-ray, psycho analysis, interview, etc… The whole procedures lasted more than 4 hours… The results will be out in 3 days, after Passing, should secure dental clearance, panoramic x-ray and Vaccines Certificates – including BCG, Polio, DPT, MMR, Tetanus, Typhoid, Meningococcal, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B… (It’s like a chemo-therapy process!!!)
*** “The value of waiting is a value of a lifetime, if we know how to wait, Life shall be easy because God knows what to give us in the right time”
International Career, More Blessed life: Worth waiting for…
23 Jul 2006 7 Comments
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It was April 25’2006- when I submitted my resume at International Placement Agency through email they replied after 2 days saying that I should proceed to Physical Screening and Initial Interview, April 27’ 2006- I went to the Agency wearing corporate attire as required, they checked my skin, teeth, height & weight, luckily I have no noticeable blemish & my weight are proportioned to my height. I passed the physical screening and scheduled me for interview. April 28’ 2006- I visited Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan, May 3’2006- I went back to Agency for the interview, a foreigner personnel interviewed me, Ms. Jasmine told me that they will call within 4-6 weeks if I will be short-listed. Weeks has passed and I haven’t receive any call, but I didn’t lose hope, I also applied to other Airlines such as Etihad Airlines, they called me for assessment at Hyatt Hotel in Roxas Blvd, but I arrived late afternoon and it was closed already! but that didn’t discourage me!
June 23’2006- After more than a month of waiting, while my family and I are on the way to St. Jude church in Manila, I received a text message from IPAMS saying that I should report at IPAMS to pick up my Qatar Airways assessment! The messages are still in my cellphone! =) After we visited the church I received another text message from Cebu Pacific, they invited me for exams on June 26 7:30am at Training and development Center, Pasay. The exam was so hard, it’s like entering a prestigious university. It’s strictly time pressure per exam, it includes English proficiency, Analogy/Abtracts, Problem reasoning with explanation, reading comprehension, Psychology & mathematics!!! I spent 4 hours there, we were 24 taking exams then only 3 Passed, including myself, but down to 2 because the other applicant has a tattoo in her arms. So we were just 2 who passed that morning. Thank God!
I solemnly pray and offer Novena to Mother Perpetual & St. Rita (St. of Impossible.) I really want to be a Flight Attendant, My story started when I was 5 yrs old, (1990) my first trip to Singapore, California then Hawaii. Seeing and knowing the Perks & advantages of flight attendants that was enough for me! I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, and with my almost yearly travel abroad, I have never deviated from that dream! Finally my chance came. I’m 21, old enough and just graduated a 4 years degree of B.A Communication Arts last April 1’2006.
June 30’2006- Qatar Airways workshop & Assessment held in New Manila, QC. The Flight attendant recruiters are British, Egyptian and Indian national (No Filipino). First they orient us, some discussion, Question & Answer, etc… Then they gave us comprehensive English Proficiency exam, while taking the exam they called the applicants by number, one by one… (I still recall my badge number 42!) Then they once again measure the height, weight, teeth and they will ask you some personal questions to test communication skills, They even asked if I was wearing contact lens, I replied yes, because I’m near sighted. After the exam they will check the papers then divide us to 3 groups for group dynamics, they gave us 3 situations & problems, on where we must contribute our ideas and point of views while the recruiters are evaluating us. The time has come, they will already announce the chosen applicants, I was Chosen!!! I was the last number announced! 42! Thank God! Out of 50 applicants that morning I was one of the 8 who got chosen!!! My heart is pounding, my hand is shaking, it’s like I want to cry! While other applicants who already have experiences and currently working at Philippine Airlines & Cebu Pacific and some already applied more than 3 times already but got rejected, I can’t believe I was chosen immediately… It was one of the memorable days of my life! Then I went home and pray, it’s such a big help!
July 2’ 2006- (Sunday) After filing out the application forms given by the international airline, We went to the International placement Agency for my Panel Interview, Then Executive Interview! It’s like a Ms. Universe pageant Q & A with more than 1 interviewer. Sensing how determined and serious I was, they closed the interview saying that the decision will be out within two weeks because the authorities when they’re back in Qatar will still approve it! The following day, an unfamiliar telephone number registered my cellphone, I missed the call and didn’t bother to call back, but then the next day July 3’ 2006,the exact time when I was reading a prayer book, the same number called me. If I’m not mistaken her name is Ms. Feyolla- an Egyptian. She said, “Hi, Estrellita!? If we will accept you, we would like you to know that colored hair is prohibited” I said “Oh, no Problem!” She said, Ok, great! Have a great day”.
A week came, and another week. It’s really hard to wait! Most especially when you didn’t know yet what you’re waiting… I was wondering why it took almost 3 weeks already, what went wrong, A time comes that I couldn’t stand the suspense any longer – I called the Agency to know if the results are out already! Finally, July 19’ 2006 (Wednesday) out of my despair – I received a text message that I should call the Agency regarding Qatar Airways application, I was inside the car that time, so I used my cellphone to call them, This was the big moment! They informed me the schedule of orientation & requirements that I should bring because I’m already accepted as FLIGHT ATTENDANT to an International Airline! I had finally received the answer I wanted to hear – I got the job!
*** “Prayer is a big help, keep believing, just have faith, don’t’ lose hope in achieving your goals in life, don’t let yourself be distracted because you know yourself better!!! Always remember that Everything’s happen for a reason, Time will come that it’s your time to shine so Dream big! & you’ll go far!” –Star
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