Denice

Being a bookworm that I am, it saddens me that the Books For Less outlet along Pearl Drive has closed shop recently. It used to be my favorite place to hang out with my son and niece. The place is within close proximity to the clinic of their pediatrician. So when either of them would have check-up, the rest of us would wait in Books for Less, read and end up buying a few pieces.

And why not? It sells interesting books and most of all, its salespersons know what customer service is about. They have been friendly and patient with the kids. I understand that the owner is the outlet is the owner of my other favorite shop, Papemelroti.

A few months later by today, I was meaning to visit the place again but as I mentioned earlier, it’s no longer there. I can only wish it relocates to another site as cozy as where it used to be situated in.

The book “Lead, Don’t Manage Your People” was formally launched on late afternoon of October 10 -11, 2008 at the Top Shelf in Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street in Manila.

Its author Jim Black happens to be a former boss of my former colleague, Yolly. It was also the first time for Yolly and me to meet again after she left the company I presently work with.

Yolly introduced me to Jim and I was one of the few who were able to personally had a tête-à-tête with him. Jim already went back to the U.S. and hopefully he’ll hit the town again by February next year.

In the meantime, here’s sharing Yolly’s email message right after the book launch:

Subject: Thank you!!

Dear all:

Thank you so much for participating to Jim’s book launch yesterday.

I would like to recognize the  hard work of  Rhea, Nimfa and  Team - for making the 2-day book launch happen —   and coffee was excellent !!

Of course to Lia - gee…your cream puffs were delicious…..expect an order from me…..(I’m sure the rest will place their order too) and the full support you’ve also given to Jim.

Denice and Regin (and to your brother) - thanks for being there!!!

I have attached some pix for souvenir.

See you again sometime and I had a great time with you all!!

Best regards,

Yolly