I was dreaming of something when I suddenly heard my alarm. As much as I wanted to stay on my bed and hug my pillows as it was cold, I chose to get up. I am not rich, so I need to grind. Ahh, I missed those days when I was a kid. My parents always indulged me in sleeping more, yet like other naughty kids; I always opted to play. If only I had known adulting would be this hard, I didn't take for granted those days.
While I was buried with some paper works, I suddenly remembered I needed to buy some girly stuff as I wasn't able to do grocery shopping last weekend. I decided to punch a break as it was hard to commute during rush hours.
My office location was known as for home of skyscrapers, nightlife bars, restaurants, and business centers.
Though I could say that was before, as now it seems the title was snatched when BGC (Bonifacio Global City) was developed.
The moment I stepped out of, all I could see were tall buildings, but this caught my attention.
What I mean is the office building of " SHOPEE."
I am not sure if this is available in your country but it is a leading e-commerce platform in Southwest Asia and Taiwan and was launched last 2015. It's goal is to provide customers with an easy, secure, and fast online shopping experience through substantial payment and fulfillment support. SOURCE]
Some companies struggled even went into bankruptcy when the pandemic happened yet there are also who were lucky, and sales spiked up. I think Shoppe is one of them.
I only had a few walks when I felt water droplets from the sky. How unlucky I am as I don't have an umbrella. I didn't expect it would rain. I don't have a choice but to stop for a while and look for a shade. Gladly as I passed near this building under construction, they added a temporary shade along the pavement for passers—also, this one as safety precautions from falling debris in case.
As I looked around, I thought that the time would come, and no vacant space would be left. Currently, this is the only lot without a building for construction—a paid parking space.
See those trees? Will they still live, if ever?
After a few minutes, the rain stopped, so I continued walking to Podium Mall. I chose to take the overpass just in case rain started to pour again.
Not only because of rain but for safety precautions too. After hearing news about reckless drivers, some of them just paid their victims? I'd would rather choose to climb those stairs even am already catching my breath than be sorry.
I almost reached my destination, and while waiting for the stoplight, I took a photo of these buildings.
Seeing this made me remember when there was an earthquake, yet I and my officemate, chose not to go down the building. Maybe we felt safer because we knew our office's structure was strong enough. Besides, I don't want to experience the fear of being on the ground again. I don't know if it was only me, but I was so scared and almost ran when we were sent home during the earthquake. I thought I might still die due to fallen debris from the buildings around.
Do you have that feeling too? Or was I overacting?
Finally, I reached the mall! It's been months the last time I visited here since the pandemic. By the look, the management had some adjustments as there was already Alfresco dining.
They say it is much safer to stay and dine in an open area, so the restaurant along the side extended their tables outside. Since it was in one management, it was the same theme, and all the chairs and tables were uniform. It looks like a party venue for a reception to me.
Do you agree?
I go straight into the corners of items I badly need without checking other merchandise for economic reasons. Perhaps ladies here can relate to me.
When I walked back to the office, I decided to took the other route, passing by one of the multinational companies here in the Philippines, the San Miguel Corporation.
When I was still applying for a job, this one was on my list, preferably this site. The office building looks so cool, with wide parking spaces shaded by trees. It looks so green because of the plants there was even planted in the building.
Even if you take a look outside, this is what you will be going to see.
No doubt the owner cares about the environment. In fact, it has some environmental programs covering land, water, and air protection. SOURCE
Hello Hivers! It's Wednesday again and usual this is my entry in Wednesday Walk of Sir @tattoodjay.
Pinmapple code: [//]:# (!pinmapple 14.585319 lat 121.059201 long The Podium Mall d3scr)
Author: Lhes
Date published: 08/17/2022
Place: Manila Philippines
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All photos captured by me.
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Thanks for the tour
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
Thanks too for creating this community🙂
My pleasure to host the Wednesday Walk
City na city life Ms Lhes hehe. Woah, I think shoppee had revenue of million per day, so I am not shocked to see the high rise of it hehe.
Haha Oo, wala na lagi makita buildings laang
Yep plus they are not paying taxes accurateley I think, I mean the sellers😂.
Hindi sila na issue O.R. eh😂
Nakakamiss Naman to lhes. Ilang taon nako Hindi nakakaluwas. Dati nakapunta nako sa Ortigas nung nag apply ako sa intra Philippines. Puro sa Makati kasi work ko pero kapag nasa mega and galleria Ayan nakikita ko
Hindi pa ako nagagawi ng makati. Mas maganda yata BGC eh, napanis na ortigas😂
Oo haha. Magada BGC. Panis din Ayala don 🤣
Gala nga ako doon minsan
Nice to see Ortigas is a bit clean. Imagine if all the places in the country would be like this too.
That place has really a lot of buildings. I don't know if I have been there, I think not. 😅
Hehe yeah it ia clean in our area and though it was a business centers, still there are a lot of trees.
Sa likod lng kmo banda ng SM megamall
Ohh okay, so parang d pa nga talaga ako napapadpad dyan 😂
Ang haba cguro phone mo.. Yung ibang photos mo kc hehe..
Haha hindi ah, panorama gamit ko pag picture para wide range
Nung napunta ako Makati, nagsisitaasan din mga buildings eh. Grabe halos wala ka nang makitang mababang establishments diyan. May Farms din ata ang San Miguel eh, not sure lang.
Ay oo, skycrappers din.
Not sure din ako pero may mga tree planting programs sila.
Ganda nga ng office nila dito...
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The walkathon in Ortigas. Back then when CCF was in St. Francis Square and I am working in Manila I am always there and the walking time is not that good my feet usually feel the hurt though it is just a few walks.
How'd I miss the place.
Also the SHOPEE building hahah that is the first thing that I saw too in the images you uploaded. Is it a sign already to get one from the App?
Ccf church? When I was new here sa work ko sakit din lagi paa ko😂, kasi required heels plus better maglakad kaysa mag fx tapos ang traffic😂.
I think St francis now is office lease na lng, converted na lahat😂.
Magshoppee na😁
Lagi ko tong tinatanaw ang Ortigas pag naka MRT ako hehe. Tas yung mga tao naglalakad na parang mga langgam.😆
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Not overreacting inday.
Am glad you got out and about inday, I will do mine tomorrow!
Oh it was scaring kuya!
oo I can imagine inday :) You be safe if it ever happens again please
Kuya! It's your birthday?
Prepare the beers, lol😆
hehe it was yesterday inday og salamat ;)
Ang ganda ng San Miguel Corporation. Lagi ko din sya tinitingnan mula sa sa labas. Parang ang relaxing nya na place in the heart of the city
ay same, kapag nakadaan ako, parang gusto ko na magpaalam sa guard if pwede pasilip