Going, going, gone...

Its official. We've finally told everyone that I'm leaving just last week. Time flies by so fast that its actually my last day in the company that's been my home for 4 1/2 years. It was so hard to make the decision to move on because I've been so happy in Level Up. I've accomplished so many personal goals here. I helped pioneer an industry, turned the Filipino youth into the "Ragnarok Generation" (as Sandy Prieto was quoted as saying in the Inquirer), produced an album, a TV show, a book, a massive event (the biggest ever World Trade Center has ever seen), and launched the Philippines' biggest videogame titles. This company now is a far cry from the organization I entered back in 2003 when all it had was a small staff, an office, and a unique concept that didnt exist in the country and I am so proud of that fact. More than that, I've created friendships here that are meant to last a lifetime. I thought I was ready to move on because I feel like I've done so much, but to this day I suddenly realized that there is still so much left for me to do. But then, there are other personal goals left for me to accomplish, one of them to live independently and in a different country. So a little less than a month from now, I'm taking the plunge and moving to Kuala Lumpur to start a new career in the telecoms industry. I know it will never be the same as what I've found here, but its time to explore how it could be different.

I've told a small circle of friends about this some time ago, and despite it being a big change, the reaction from them has been so heartwarming. They have been sad, supportive, and very hopeful for what I'm about to do. Some of them have even had the most unusual reactions which I will probably get to talk about one of these days. So although I will definitely miss my home and my family, I'm looking forward to the adventure I'm about to have. Wish me luck!