WHEELS-A-TURNING

Pottery throwing wheels, that is.

I just came from a date tonight with former colleages and my ex-boss and friend--P. It was just like old times--great food (had dinner at Good Earth Tea Room and dessert at Bizu), interesting anecdotes, and a barrel of laughs.

I give credit to P for jumpstarting my interest in the wonderful world of the arts (we took photography classes together under Mandy Navasero) and computers. As a supportive boss, she backed my training in photography, writing, digital design, along with other interesting professional development programs.

As a friend, she did get me into trouble a few times--coercing me to join her on (failed) double dates, playing hookey at work (you can't disobey your boss, right?) among other things!!! I would have to say that my 12 years spent in the bank had really interesting peaks and valleys, thanks to her.

This time, she is asking me to accompany her, yet again to another arts class. Her flavor of the month? Pottery! Back in the day, I remember her browsing through the internet on anything related to pottery at the AMACO/Brent site--designs and trends, clay materials, potters wheel parts, dry glazes and what-have-you. I never did really understand her interest then and am still having reservations now. But at the end of the day, her charm worked wonders on me. She had me convinced. May gayuma ata ang dessert. Hehehe.

Wish me luck!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH