CHRISTMAS in DOHA '06

3 Days Celebration of Christmas! December 24,25,26 2006

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JANUARY 2007 - Flight Schedule

Start:	Jan 1, '07
End:	Jan 31, '07

JANUARY

1-2 - Day off
3-6 - Manila!!!
7-8 - Day off
9 - Standby
11-12 Bankok
13-14 - Dubai
14- Dubai, Abu Dhabi-Doha, Doha-Kuwait-Doha (Turnaround!)
15- Riyadh
16-17 Day off
18- To be Notified
20-21 - London Gatwick, U.K
22-24 - To be Notified (I hope Manila..)
25- Day off - My Birthday!!!
26- Day off
28-30 - Frankfurt, Germany
31- To be Notified

COCHIN-INDIA & BAHRAIN

Le Meridien Resort & Convention Centre (December 23-24 2006)

QATAR AIRWAYS CREW:

1. Capt. Gregory Stuart Lynn
2. First Officer Mohammed Ali Elallaghi
3. CS Sharmila Cassim
4. Shilpa Sethi
3. Aleah Alerre
4. Estrellita Villanueva
5. Manish Bhardwaj
6. Kim Su Mi

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Radisson SAS Palais Hotel
"Nestled in the heart of Europe.."
December 16-17 2006

DECEMBER 2006 - Flight Schedule

Start:	Dec 1, '06
End:	Dec 31, '06

DECEMBER

2 - Bahrain
4 - A330 Aircraft Conversion Training
5-6 - Day Off
8 - Lahore, Pakistan
9 - Dubai
10-11 - Trivandrum, India
12-13 Day Off
14- Damascus, Syria & Dammam, Saudi
16-17- Vienna, Austria -Europe
18-19- Day Off
21- bahrain
23-24- Cochin, India
25-26- Jeddah
27- Day Off
28- Air Restraint Training
29-31 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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TRIVANDRUM, INDIA I & II

The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort: (December 10-11 2006)

December 9' 2006 (Saturday) 7am - 12:30pm I had a turnaround flight to Dubai-Doha, When I got home, I only slept for awhile since my schedule says I'll just be on Standby the next day & followed by day off, but then the rostering called me the same day to do a layover flight to TRV India, I accepted it.. I had a great time taking pictures! The crew were friendly, The CS were so nice & sweet as well, the place is relaxing even the food were good.. How I wish we had enough time there, to take more pictures, to walk around, to swim, have more fun & visit their spa! but I guess there will always be a next time! =)

QATAR AIRWAYS CREW:
1. Capt. Jose Dominguez
2. Shawki Raghei
3. CS - Maria Nomat
4. Tomoko Arai
5. Estrellita Villanueva
6. Mohamed Beg
7. Maria Mercado
8. Meetu Sinuh
9. Mika Euno


My 2nd Time in Trivandrum-India with New Set of crew, New Uniform... (June 2007)

After Graduation (Wings Day) CELEBRATIONS!

DOHA OCT-DEC 2006

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Young Traveller... (Disneyland USA 1992)

I was Only 7 yrs old then.. =)

My 18th Bday at Coconut Palace (CCP Complex) Roxas Blvd.

Gown by: Malu Veloso of Shangri-la & Mc kinnely roadForbes Park Boutique

~*~ Venue/Receptions : Coconut Palace Roxas Blvd.CCP Complex, Manila, ~ Coordinator : Raul Valles-Manager of "Good Concept Enterprises">~*~ Coordinator/Choreographer/Director: Jhun Manoloto ~*~ Catered by : Josiah's Catering inc. href=http://www.Josiahcatering.com>http://www.Josiahcatering.com

~*~ Gowns By : Malu Veloso of Shangri-la & Forbes Park Boutique Tel.#: 6315054

~*~ Crowns/Accessories : Sabella Boutique -Robinson's Galleria branch

~*~ Shoes of Cotillion members/Debutant: Alicia, Made to order Shoes (Source/Dealer of Rusty Lopez)

~*~ Photo & Video Coverage by: Fantasy World

~*~ Stage/Bridge Builder: Regala incorporated, Manila

Unforgettable Blessed day...

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...

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 Manaog 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 saying that I should report at the agencies office 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

 

PHILIPPINES!!!

- Isdaan Restaurant (Gerona, Tarlac)
- Clark
-Mimosa

HONGKONG TOUR (Disneyland)

February 2006

HAWAII - US Tour 2005

HONGKONG TOUR (Ocean Park) - Feb 2006

Miscellaneous

BAGUIO & PANGASINAN (Dec.2005 & May 2006)

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LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO - U.S Tour 2005

March to May 2005