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Wololong!

2012-02-08T16:50:00.001+08:00

Psychic or Psycho?

2012-02-06T15:54:00.007+08:00

Maybe it's just me, but I think I have some psychic powers. I know it's weird of me to think about it but this is based on facts... Or maybe I'm just feelingero.

Last week, I was reminiscing about my life in the 90's.. This includes the 16-July-1990 7.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the island of Luzon. The memory of that tragedy is still fresh... I was playing with my neighbors that afternoon when we felt the tremor. I rushed back towards our house and hugged my Lola. She was trying to be calm by praying the Rosary.

(Still, last week) I watched this video clip from GMA News of Tina Monzon-Palma reporting about a video footage of the exact moment when the earthquake struck at Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija.

It was a tragic moment for the Filipino people as an estimated 1,621 people were killed, most of the fatalities located in Central Luzon and the Cordillera region. Then all of a sudden, I thought "will there be an upcoming earthquake?"

Of course, no one can predict one, but today, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake followed by several aftershocks struck off the island of Negros and nearby provinces.

I can't help but think, was my last week's reminiscing drama a warning for another earthquake?

Other stories to follow, including the death of Micheal Jackson and the lamp posts in Aurora footbridge and in Intercontinental Hotel.

P.S.
Here is the screenshot of my tweet last week regarding the earthquake:

On Blogging

2012-01-31T23:54:00.007+08:00

I never seem to have found my place online. For the past several months, I have been transferring from one blogging platform to another: Blogger, Tumblr, Posterous, Jux, Wordpress; too many choices when my only objective is simply to write.

I have always wanted to have my own space from a web hosting site. But again, I won't be shedding some dollars every month just to have it. I'm not a frequent blogger, unlike others who can post interesting entries and gain money from advertisers which they will use to pay for web hosting. I don't even think that there are people interested to read this blog. But I need to write. I need to record the silly, the amusing, and the mundane.

I somehow blame Twitter for not blogging often. You see, I have been using this micro-blogging platform for nearly 3 years and I already have 16,822 tweets as of this writing. I think I should change the habit of writing, instead of tweeting, I should be writing a blog entry about that thought. At least I won't be confined with 140 characters.

Ok, I'm not making any sense. I'm hungry. Kbye.

2011: The Year That Was

2012-01-24T13:01:00.010+08:00

I never had a chance to blog about the year 2011 since I was busy with something for the past weeks. I believe it is never too late to look back and take stock of the things that happened in the year that was.

January: I will never forget the time when I went back to my alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas to celebrate its 400 years of unending grace. I was nervous and excited at the same time as I enter the walls of UST. I also had the chance to meet my former classmates again after a long time.

April: This month marked my 5th year as an employee of Convergys Philippines and made me eligible to take advantage of the early-retirement plan. Congratulations to me! Haha!

May: I celebrated my birthday at home with my family, and in Greenhills with my friends.

June: I started working as a Junior Corporate Recruiter where I learned to source and recruit for the non-agent requirements of our company. I also joined a community where I was able to find my way back to Kuya Jess.

July: I was able to spend more time with my friends as we frequent Bo’s Coffee every night right after our respective shifts.

August: They say ‘everything must come to an end’ and with a heavy heart, I bid goodbye to Convergys as an individual contributor. I am very thankful to be a part of wonderful teams, both in operations and in recruitment.

October: When I purchased a new laptop for me and it’s the new Macbook Pro!

December: It was my first time to go to Boracay. I really had so much fun there, and I promised to myself that I will go back anytime soon.

The year 2011 had be a great year for me. It had been a wonderful, awesome and life-changing year. It was a year that encouraged me to strive harder at work and at the same time, tested me with lots of challenges. Nevertheless, I am thankful for these challenges made me stronger and wiser.

Now it is time to get 2012 on the road. As my friend said, I am sure that I will rise up to meet whatever challenges I face and I will be humbled by the success I have. This year is definitely going to be bigger and better than ever.

It's More Fun in the Philippines

2012-01-06T10:38:00.008+08:00

How much of the Philippines have I visited?

2011-12-04T18:25:00.000+08:00

I still have a long way to go...

My Lakbayan grade is D!
How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!

My Domain

2011-11-02T20:09:00.003+08:00

Who Am I As A Friend?

2011-10-27T18:39:00.003+08:00

A friend of mine and I were exchanging text messages a while ago about his journey to something which I cannot reveal yet. I told him that I'll support him all the way.

Suddenly, a question popped into my mind... What kind of a friend am I? It is very difficult to answer. Then I remembered that I was given letters by some of my friends and I'm keeping it in a box...

You are one of the most important people in my life, and when I count my blessings, I always think of you. It is very rare to find a friend like you in these days and I definitely consider myself very lucky to have you. -Riah

Always remember that your G5 family is very proud of you. Thanks for always brightening up my day! -Jerome

You're one talented, smart, cute (?) (hehe) and thoughtful friend. -Louri

G5 is not the same without you. -Bea

We miss you here in G5 -Jhe

I love you, man. -Pat

You are worth it! Embrace yourself with who you are and what you can do. Everyone else will definitely follow. That's your magic! -Jap

Even if lagi mo ko inaaway, I still think that you are one of the nicest here sa office and you have such a big heart. -Furu

You are one of the most honest and genuine friend I've met in Makati. You never let issues around you affect your character and personality, and I admire you for that. -Faye

I will always be happy to have you not just an officemate, but a true friend. I am always comfortable talking to you regardless of whatever topic - be it personal or work-related. I know kase that you are someone I can trust. -Judy

Ano ba talaga ko sayo??? After 4 years na-realize ko na you mean so much to me!!! Always remember na lahat ng things na ginawa natin together eh never kong makakalimutan!!! -Bianx

We haven't spent a decade together, but the 4 years that I have known you have been nothing short of fun, exciting, tearful and heartfelt. You were my "constant" in CVG. -Diane

You're really a good person, it's rare to find someone who cares about others so much, even more than himself. It's a risky role to play, yo put yourself out there at the risk of getting hurt but it's admirable. -Zach

I'm grateful that our friendship happened. For whatever reason I don't know and don't really care anymore. -Allan

It really feels good to know that there are people trusting and loving you the way you are.

Top 10 Reasons Why Good Employees Quit

2011-10-22T14:51:00.003+08:00

Article by Shel Myeroff

According to the US Department of Labor and Statistics, turnover can cost an organization 33% of an employee’s total compensation including both salary and benefits. But the impact is not only financial it also affects employee morale. Therefore, it would be prudent for hiring managers to focus on reducing turnover rates but in order to do that they must first understand the reasons why employees quit.

There have been many studies and articles written on why good employees leave their current positions. As a veteran search consultant, I have heard an infinite number of reasons first hand. Over the years, I have identified and compiled a list of what I feel are the “Top Ten” reasons why good employees quit:

1.) The job was not as expected. All too often the job changes from the original description and what was promised during the interviewing stages. It becomes painfully clear to the new hire that their new company played the bait and switch game which ultimately leads to mistrust. The new hire is now thinking, “What else are they lying about?”

2.) Work/Life imbalance. There are times when management demands that one person do the jobs of two or more people. This is especially true when a company downsizes or restructures resulting in longer hours and possible weekend work. Employees are often forced to choose between a personal life and a career.

3.) Mismatch between job and new hire. No matter how much you love the candidate, don’t hire them unless they are truly qualified for the job and they mesh with your company culture. Too many times, I’ve seen hiring managers try to fit a square peg into a round hole especially when it comes to a sales position.

4.) Management freezes raises and promotions. Money isn’t usually the first reason why people leave an organization but it does rank especially when an employee can find a job earning 20-25% more somewhere else. Make sure your wages are competitive and your benefits package is attractive. Resources like www.salary.com can provide accurate and appropriate information.

5.) Feeling undervalued. It’s human nature to want to be recognized and praised for a job well done. And in business, recognizing employees is not simply a nice thing to do but an effective way to communicate your appreciation for their efforts and successes while also reinforcing those actions and behaviors that make a difference in your organization.

6.) Lack of decision-making power. Too many managers micromanage down to the finest detail. Empower your employees and allow them the freedom make suggestions and decisions. I realize that Empowerment is a ‘catch-all’ term for many ideas on employee authority and responsibility; but as a broad definition it means giving employees latitude to do their jobs and placing trust in them.

7.) Too little coaching and feedback. Many managers have no clue on how to help employees improve their performance. In addition, many managers put off giving feedback to employees even though they instinctively know that giving and getting honest feedback is essential for growth and in building successful teams and organizations. Your role as a manager is to help your people find the right behavior, not just tell them what to do.

8.) Management lacks people skills. Remember that many managers were promoted because they did their first job well, but that doesn’t mean they know how to lead others. People skills can be learned and developed but it really helps if a manager has the natural ability to get along with people and motivate them.

9.) Too few growth opportunities. One of the most common reasons employees express for leaving their jobs is lack of challenge and potential for career growth. The most successful employers find ways to help employees develop new skills and responsibilities in their current positions.

10.) Loss of faith and confidence in corporate leaders. With employees being asked to do more and more, they see less evidence that they will share in the fruits of their successes. More often than not, when revenues and profits are up, employers are still thinking competitive wages but employees are thinking bonuses, stock options and creative development opportunities.

Imagine A World Without Filipinos

2011-10-15T22:59:00.002+08:00

I found this picture on my Facebook wall and I think it's worth sharing. This was originally posted at Arab News by Abdullah Al-Maghlooth | Al-Watan.

TRANSCRIPT:

Muhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home. He says: “When they left, I felt as if I had lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite.”
Al-Maghrabi then flew to Manila to look for two other Filipino workers to replace the ones who had left. Previously, he had tried workers of different nationalities but they did not impress him. “There is no comparison between Filipinos and others,” he says. Whenever I see Filipinos working in the Kingdom, I wonder what our life would be without them.
Saudi Arabia has the largest number of Filipino workers — 1,019,577 — outside the Philippines. In 2006 alone, the Kingdom recruited more than 223,000 workers from the Philippines and their numbers are still increasing. Filipinos not only play an important and effective role in the Kingdom, they also perform different jobs in countries across the world, including working as sailors. They are known for their professionalism and the quality of their work.
Nobody here can think of a life without Filipinos, who make up around 20 percent of the world’s seafarers. There are 1.2 million Filipino sailors.
So if Filipinos decided one day to stop working or go on strike for any reason, who would transport oil, food and heavy equipment across the world? We can only imagine the disaster that would happen.
What makes Filipinos unique is their ability to speak very good English and the technical training they receive in the early stages of their education. There are several specialized training institutes in the Philippines, including those specializing in engineering and road maintenance. This training background makes them highly competent in these vital areas.
When speaking about the Philippines, we should not forget Filipino nurses. They are some 23 percent of the world’s total number of nurses. The Philippines is home to over 190 accredited nursing colleges and institutes, from which some 9,000 nurses graduate each year. Many of them work abroad in countries such as the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Singapore.
Cathy Ann, a 35-year-old Filipino nurse who has been working in the Kingdom for the last five years and before that in Singapore, said she does not feel homesick abroad because “I am surrounded by my compatriots everywhere.” Ann thinks that early training allows Filipinos to excel in nursing and other vocations. She started learning this profession at the age of four as her aunt, a nurse, used to take her to hospital and ask her to watch the work. “She used to kiss me whenever I learned a new thing. At the age of 11, I could do a lot. I began doing things like measuring my grandfather’s blood pressure and giving my mother her insulin injections,” she said.
This type of early education system is lacking in the Kingdom. Many of our children reach the university stage without learning anything except boredom.
The Philippines, which you can barely see on the map, is a very effective country thanks to its people. It has the ability to influence the entire world economy.
We should pay respect to Filipino workers, not only by employing them but also by learning from their valuable experiences.
We should learn and educate our children on how to operate and maintain ships and oil tankers, as well as planning and nursing and how to achieve perfection in our work. This is a must so that we do not become like Muhammad Al-Maghrabi who lost his interest and appetite when Filipino workers left his flower shop.
We have to remember that we are very much dependent on the Filipinos around us. We could die a slow death if they chose to leave us.

One Big Fight!

2011-10-01T18:11:00.001+08:00

Ateneo joins the ranks of UAAP Men's Basketball Champions: UE, DLSU and UST; winning 4 consecutive championships.

Rain

2011-09-08T23:45:00.000+08:00

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Blog Not Updated

2011-09-06T01:20:00.000+08:00

Quick post.

I've been having a hard time updating this blog. I am not motivated to write when I'm in front of my laptop. But when I'm on the road or when I'm somewhere doing nothing, I feel the urge to write down what is running on my mind. Unfortunately, I don't have my tools with me. Weird.

Anyway, I was surprised because there are still some people who are visiting my blog. Some of them are from other countries like the US, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, and even some countries in Africa and Europe. Me already! :D

See, another non-sense post. Pffft!

Primacy of Conscience in Catholic Theology

2011-08-01T16:48:00.001+08:00

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's co-sponsorship speech on the Senate version of the Reproductive Health bill. Read the transcript of her speech here.

Upon his resurrection, Jesus appeared first to women, thus sending a message. It was, and still is, the message of responsible love.

Requiescat in Pace

2011-07-23T07:07:00.001+08:00

IN MEMORIAM. The University of Santo Tomas joins the entire Thomasian community in praying for the eternal repose of the soul of its Centenarian Alumna, Ms. Amadea Elviña Medina (1911-2011), who became an inspiring part of our Quadricentennial celebrations. She delighted the whole Thomasian community as she displayed her wit in her interview during the Quadricentennial Program at the UST Grandstand on 27 January 2011. She was also an honored guest in the Q Grand Alumni Homecoming Dinner on 28 January 2011, where she led the cutting of the cake replica of the UST Main Building. She graduated from the University in 1933 with a degree in BS Education Magna cum Laude. She passed away at the UST Hospital on 22 July 2011, Feast of Mary Magdalene.

Source: UST QUADRI

Fun-filled Friday

2011-07-10T20:08:00.004+08:00

I finally get to experience fun after spending 5 days at work. Yes, working for 12 hours a day is no fun for me. So right after 12 midnight, Friday (well, actualy it's a Saturday already), I went to see my former teammates at Kiraban, a new bar just a few steps away from Central 1 in Makati.

The place was nice and spacious compared to Central because there were only a few people drinking. Maybe because they only started their operations 2 weeks ago. I tried their drinks and it was not really leaving a mark. There were some talks about career plans and we were able to share our sentiments at work over bottles of beer and mixes of different drinks. But after drinking for 4 hours, I got drunk. As in I had a hard time managing walking straight and talking properly. Then we saw a kart selling street foods. I think I ate 3 squidballs and 4 bite-sized hotdogs. After eating, we have decided to stay at Bo's for some coffee.

We were able to fit the 6 of us inside a cab and we were laughing like hell on the way to Glorietta 5. When we arrived at Bo's they bought froccino to ease the dizziness, and I started listening to my iPod and sang songs loud enough for the people in the next table to hear. What a shame! We have decided to go home at around 6-ish in the morning. It was really a memorable night for us.

On my way home, I got to see my crush inside the bus. She also dropped-off in Pulilan. But I think she lives in Baliuag. ;)

Front Yard

2011-07-04T01:51:00.000+08:00

I spent my Sunday at home and played with my new toy, Canon S95.

I took some shots of our front yard using one of the functions, the miniature effect.

First Night-Out

2011-07-04T01:49:00.000+08:00

First night-out of DLSU-DWTL Batch 167 with some Dazers at Central 2 last July 1, 2011. Fun-filled night with overflowing booze and laughter while reminiscing the weekend with Kuya Jess. +BIL

+BIL

2011-06-29T23:33:00.000+08:00

Baguio Invasion

2011-06-20T01:17:00.002+08:00

Walang kakwenta-kwentang post.

Kung matutuloy, ito na ang pangatlong beses kong aakyat sa Summer Capital of the Philippines. Sana lang talaga wag umulan. Shyet! Kinakabahan ako. Yung totoo. E kasi naman, mga drawing ang kasama ko. Isama mo na ang Queen of Pocahontases na si Maan. Hahaha!

As of this writing, I am currently researching on what to do in Baguio. Gah! Sana may pera ako para mapuntahan at makainan lahat ng ipa-plano ko. Kung hindi, maiiwan ako sa creepy rest house nila Bea. Hahaha!

Balak namin umalis ng Saturday midnight. Syempre kasi napaka-ewan ng shift schedule ko. Not to mention the toooot and the toooot. Kainis lang. Hahaha! So sana may meeting din ang mga kasama ko para quits lang. Plan namin sumakay ng Deluxe bus para mabilis. In 5 hours, nasa City of Pines na kami. Pag dating dun, kakain kami sa carenderia, I insist. Para mura lang. Hahaha! Ok na siguro ang lugaw at mainit na kape. So siguro mga P30 lahat yun. And since nakapagpahinga kami sa byahe at malamig naman, lalakarin na lang namin from the bus station papunta sa bahay nila Bea... At hindi ko alam kung saan yun. Sana malapit lang.

Pagkadating namin dun, wala nang ligo-ligo o bihis, direcho na agad kami sa Baguio Cathedral (Our Lady of Atonement). Tapos direchong Grotto. Aakyatin namin yun habang binibilang ang steps pataas. Pwedeng mag-slow down, pero bawal ang tumigil sa pag-akyat. Pag may tumigil, siya/sila ang magbabayad ng taxi fare namin the whole day. At pag narating na namin ang itaas, panalo kung sino ang may pinakamaliit na butas ng ilong. Tingnan natin kung sino ang hindi maghahabol ng hininga pag nasa tuktok na kami. Ang mananalo ay ililibre ng lunch. Game?

Matapos namin mag picture-picture habang effort sa pagpapaliit ng butas ng ilong, didirecho na kami sa Mines View Park, kung saan makakakita lang naman kami ng bundok. Ano pa nga ba? Tapos direcho sa Good Shepherd Convent. Dun yata ang Pink Sisters. May kwento pala ang Pink Sisters. Dapat daw, wag magpupunta dun ang mag-jowa, dahil magbe-break sila.

So by that time, malamang gutom na kami. Kaya didirecho naman kami sa Camp John Hay para kumain. Gustong gusto kong kumain sa, uhmmm... Basta dun sa Mile Hi Diners yata yun. Hahaha! Nakalimutan ko na. Pero gusto ko lang yung ambience. Pagkatapos kumain, lalakarin namin ang Starbucks CJH. Habang naglalakad, maghahanap kami ng perfect pine cone. Kung sino ang may pinakamalaki, sya ang mauunang pumili ng upuan sa Starbucks. Hahaha! Ang labo men!

Syempre, hindi mawawala ang pagbisita namin sa Convergys Baguio. Alam nyo ba, sa unang araw ng recruitment nila dun, 500++ ang walk-in applicants!!! Imagine! May lalaban ba dun? Hahaha! #yabang

After nun, hindi ko pa alam. Baka manood kami ng Baguio Flower Festival sa Session Road. Ay teka, wala pala. Kasi January-February lang yun. Hahaha! So kung hindi uulan, pupunta kami sa Starwberry Farm at maghahabulan. Parang movie lang? Hahaha! Tapos punta na kami sa Session Road para mag-dinner then hahanap kami ng videoke bar. Since magkikita ulit kami ni Maan, hindi pwedeng hindi namin kantahin ng dut ang I Believe ni Fantasia. Signature song namin yun. Perfect ang blending. Pangako!

Tapos didirecho na kami kila Faye para mag-inuman. Pero sana walang basagan kasi sayang kung hindi namin masasaksihan ang PMA cadets parade sa Sunday morning. Syempre magsisimba kami then maglalaro kami ng golf. Golf? Feeling mayaman. Hahaha!

So ipagdasal natin na matuloy. Otherwise mauuwi na naman sa inuman ang pera namin. Hahaha! You think P3,000 is enough for transpo ang pocket money? Isa pang inaabangan ko e kung may magpaparamdam samin. Especially the White Lady in Loakan. Hahaha! Do you want to read urban legends and ghost stories? Hihihi! Meron ako pero next time na lang muna.

Tagalog

2011-06-19T22:01:00.003+08:00

Isang araw, pumasok ang topic about blogging nung nagkausap kami ng kaibigan ko. Sabi ko sa kanya, sayang yung dotcom ko kasi wala naman laman. Tinanong nya kung bakit. Sabi ko tinatamad ako magsulat. Minsan kapag may gana ako, di ko naman dala ang laptop so wala rin. Tsaka ang sabi ko pa, nakakahiya kasi non-sense naman mga pinagsususulat ko. At hindi ako kagaya ng iba na wide ang vocabulary. Dala na rin siguro ito ng kaka-interview sa mga taong walang sense. Sorry a, pero totoo.

Minsan nakaka-bobo kung araw-araw, hindi sensible ang kausap mo. Siguro, na-adopt ko yun. Kaya wala akong sense. Ni-suggest nya na mag-blog daw ako sa Tagalog. Sabi ko, kahit Tagalog pa yan, hindi rin kaaya-ayang basahin. Sabi nya e wala na silang pakialam. Blog mo naman yan.

Tama sya, blog ko nga to. Yun totoo, kaya ako nagsusulat e kasi gusto ko na balikan ang mga nangyari sa akin kapag tumanda na ko. Iba na rin ang may online space kasi kapag diary, baka mawala ko lang din. Pero maingat naman ako sa gamit.Yun nga lang, napakarami ko kasing notebooks at planners, kaya hindi rin ako makapili kung saan ko sya isusulat.

Laki ng problema ko no?

Anyways, pag nakuha ko na ang camera ko, iniisip ko kung sa tumblr ko na lang ipo-post ang mga pictures. Para naman hindi ako puro-reblog. Whatchasay?

Image source: http://www.work-at-home-blogger.com/basic-blogging-tips-for-new-blogger/

What Went Wrong?

2011-06-12T23:55:00.008+08:00

Fill in the (missing) blanks.

It was hard but I did it. Now I'm having second thoughts on. Why is it like this? I never imagined I will be dealing with this. I am sacrificing a lot from. Now I can't do what I used to enjoy doing. If I'll think about it, it's easy. There are also some perks that I enjoy now. But it's not satisfying my needs. There is no.

Lately, I've been asking around. My only hope is this one from ME so it wouldn't be that difficult.

I hope I could.

McBillboard

2011-06-04T22:25:00.004+08:00

Last Tuesday was the last time I rode the MRT on my way home. I was with John, my officemate, and we were waiting for the last northbound train. While waiting I noticed this McDonald's billboard...

Bob: Shyet! Kanina pa ko nagugutom. Nakakatakam yun McDo o.
John: Oo nga, P25 lang!
Bob: May tanong ako...
John: Ano yun?
Bob: What if ililibre ka pero McDo lang ang kakainin mo for one whole day, kaya mo?
John: Oo naman!
Bob: Pero yan ang kakainin mo ha, McFloat, Burger McDo, Fries and Sundae, in one seating!
John: Oo yan lang pala e.
Bob: Tange! Ganyang kalaking McFloat, Burger McDo, Fries at Sundae! Pag di mo raw naubos, papatayin ka. Hahahaha!
John: Gago!

Hapdeyt (Kapampangan Version of Update)

2011-05-22T19:22:00.007+08:00

Ok. So it's been a while since I last blogged, 2 months that is. I tried writing after the last one but I lacked time and motivation. See, I even missed writing about my birthday! As what I always rant on Twitter, I've been sacrificing a lot just to fulfill my duties and responsibilities at work. The company is growing rapidly. And that resulted to extended working hours, and meetings left and right. This week, my work schedule will start at 9am and will end at around 10-ish in the evening. But I'm only counting a few more days before the big switch. And now I'm getting excited.

Recently, I've been having sleepless nights because of this Panasonic Lumix LX5 addiction. Haha! I kept on reading reviews and I really can't wait to own one! Since I don't have cash-on-hand, I am looking for someone who has a BPI credit card who can spare me P20,000 worth of credits for 6 months. My plan is to purchase one under a 6-month installment program. The problem is, I don't know anyone who has a BPI credit card!!! Puck!

So there.

The Lost Prince

2011-03-22T23:27:00.003+08:00

I always wondered why life is unfair. I believe I am a good person. I admit that there were times when I made fun of other people. Then afterwards, I realized that doing so was wrong. I just stop and quietly apologize as if I'm talking to the victim of my crime.

We all have wants but in reality, we can never have it all. I sometimes don't understand why some of our valid wants cannot be ours. I just say to myself, to compensate, that God wants it that way. But sometimes I think that He's fooling us. I know it's wrong to question Him. Cliche as it may sound but I am just human.

I'm still a lost soul. I need to understand why these things are happening to a naive person like me. I need the Spirit of Understanding and the Spirit of Wisdom. I am immature.

I didn't know if my questions will be answered. I'm no smart individual. I need guidance. I need strength.

Oh good Lord, take my wheel. Drive me to a place where I can see the light.

Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/_kit/3281279331/

UNENDING GRACE: THE GRANDEST CELEBRATION OF THEM ALL

2011-01-28T02:11:00.002+08:00

It took place a few ticks before the countdown to 400 Years reaches Day Zero. And attended by celebrities of all genre, the Dominican Priests, the loyal Alumni, the hardworking Faculties and Employees, the whole student body, and the rest of the Thomasian community who have all been witnesses in this once-in-a-lifetime experience of celebrating FOUR HUNDRED YEARS of existence.

As the night was filled with every song, dance, praises and speeches to the University Of Santo Tomas, the celebration continued to go on a hype and it was capped with the grandest pyrotechnic ever to be displayed within the campus, topping all the previous ones have set.

Thomasians of all ages welcomed its 4th Century with a blast making its mark in history book long before they can ever be written down nor ever be forgotten by anyone.

CHEERS TO UST! CHEERS TO 400! CHEERS TO GOD’S UNENDING GRACE!

(via imahe.tumblr.com)

Unending Grace

2011-01-23T22:48:00.003+08:00

Frozen

2011-01-17T03:11:00.002+08:00

I'm still awake! I can't sleep. Maybe because of the movie that I've watched before going to bed. The movie is Frozen.

Frozen is a story of a group of friends who went on a ski vacation and was trapped at a cable car. I first saw the trailer last year and I promised myself to catch it once released. Luckily, my friend has a clear copy of it so I just watched in on iPod Touch. Now the result is I'm wide awake.

O_O

My Domain!

2011-01-15T14:56:00.001+08:00

Yay! Finally, I have my own identity in the world wide web! I was able to get bobbyjonc.com!!! I've been wanting to own this since I was a high school student. Now the question is, what am I going to do with this?

I am planning to be serious in blogging. I don't care if I don't write well coz I'm really not into literature. I've been hooked to Twitter since November 2009 and it became a micro-blogging site for me. Then lately I realized that I am spamming the timeline of my followers already with some non-sense and drama. So since no one's reading my blog, I will just write them here.

BlogPress

2010-12-30T17:33:00.001+08:00

Testing BlogPress for iPhone

Blogging OMW to Makati

2010-11-05T09:31:00.001+08:00

I'm on my way to the office now. Still having this weird pain. I hope it's just my glasses. Initially, the doctor gave me a drug for vertigo. After 3 days, I found out that it's all about my right eye that's causing the dizziness.

Tonight, we will attend the second calibration with OnStar operations. I hope that my fellow recruiters will understand why we're having this. And I hope they'll be more strict in hiring for the said program.

Lastly, I can't hide my excitement for the Naga jobfair next week. I was chosen to represent Makati Recruitment Team. I hope I could get quality hires. And of course to enjoy the trip coz it'll be my first time to go there. So far, the farthest place that I've been in the south is Puerto Galera. I really don't know the geographical location of both places but I know that Naga has the longest travel time compared to PG.

Btw, it's traffic again. What's new?!

Road to Fitness. The Finale.

2010-10-29T19:47:00.001+08:00

Today I hit the gym for the last time. I won't be renewing my membership in the near future. I realized that I cannot commit to this activity due to long hours at work and not enough motivation. I also need more time to condition my mind not to be insecured with other gym-goers.

I am happy for my friend whom I influenced to go back to the gym. He is very persistent and persevering in achieving his goals. So far, after 8 sessions, little by little, he sees some improvements and he is liking the result.

Probably I can just use the Hip-Hop Abs program. It was intoduced by a friend, and with motivation and proper diet, her tummy area has improved.

After 2 sets of a 3-month membership, I can say that I failed. I did not achieve my goals. I did not go to the gym regularly. I did not manage to discipline myself with my nicotine-intake through yosi.

The lesson is never take anything for granted. Yes I have gym membership, but it requires a lot of discipline, tons of motivation and presence of mind. I should have focused on my Road to Fitness.

Globe Vanity Number

2009-02-06T14:12:00.000+08:00

Arrgh! I want to have one. Pero prepaid lang. Like 0917 - XXX - YYYY. Or anything basta 0917 ang prefix and maganda last 4 digits. Where can I buy one na hindi ako tinataga ng presyo?

HAPPY 2009!

2008-12-31T18:59:00.000+08:00

1) Baby New Year Tradition
The tradition of using a baby to signify the New Year was started around 600 B.C by the ancient Greeks, who, at the start of a year would carry a baby around in a basket. The purpose of it was to honor Dionysus, the God of Fertility and symbolize his annual rebirth.

2) Hogmanay
The New Year in Scotland is called Hogmanay. The people in Scotland follow a ritual that appears nutty but actually has a great significance. One can find barrels of tar set afire and gradually rolled down the streets in the villages of Scotland. This ritual symbolizes that the old year is burned up and New Year is going to begin.

3) Burning "Mr. Old Year"
In Columbia, Cuba and Puerto Rico families stuff a life-size male doll with things and then they dress it up in old clothes from each family member. At the stroke of midnight, this 'Mr. Old Year' is set on fire. This is done with the simple belief that a doll thus stuffed have bad memories or sadness associated with them, and that the burning of these will help one to do away with all past grief's and usher in happiness in life with the coming year.

4) Eating Noodles
Late on the evening of December 31, people of Japan would eat a bowl of buckwheat noodles called "toshikoshisoba" ("year-crossing noodles") and listen for the sound of the Buddhist temple bells, which were rung 108 times at midnight. The sound of these bells is said to purify the listeners of the 108 sins or evil passions that plague every human being.

5) Eating 12 Grapes
In Spain people eat 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight (one each time the clock chimes) on New Year's Eve. This peculiar ritual originated in the twentieth century when freak weather conditions resulted in an unseasonable bumper harvest of grapes. Not able to decide what to do about so many grapes at Christmas time, the King of Spain and the grape growers came up with the idea of the New Year ritual.

6) Gifts in Shoes
In Greece children leave their shoes by the fireside on New Year's Day (also the Festival of Saint Basil in Greece) with the hope that Saint Basil, who was famous for his kindness, will come and fill their shoes with gifts.

7) Carrying a Suitcase
In Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and Mexico, those with hopes of traveling in the New Year carry a suitcase around the house at midnight. Some even carry it around the block to ensure traveling at greater distances.

8) Burning Crackers
The people in China believe that there are evil spirits that roam the earth. So on New Year they burn crackers to scare the evil spirits.

9) Times Square Celebrations
The first Ball Lowering celebration atop One Times Square was held on December 31, 1907 and is now a worldwide symbol of the turn of the New Year, seen via satellite by more than one billion people each year. The original New Year's Eve Ball weighed 700 pounds and was 5 feet in diameter. It was made of iron and wood and was decorated with 100 25-watt light bulbs.

10) Foods
It was thought that one could affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year by what they did or ate on the first day of the year. It is still held in some regions that special New Year food are the harbingers of luck. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year's Day will bring good fortune. The hog, and its meat, is considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity. Cabbage is another "good luck" vegetable that is consumed on New Year's Day by many. Cabbage leaves are also considered a sign of prosperity, being representative of paper currency. In some regions, rice is a lucky food that is eaten on New Year's Day. The ancient Persians gave New Year's gifts of eggs, which symbolized productiveness.

11) Black-eyed peas
Many parts of the U.S. celebrate the new year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by either hog jowls or ham. Black-eyed peas and other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures.

12) Rings
Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes "coming full circle," completing a year's cycle.

13) Wearing new slippers
In China, many people wear in the new year a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you.

14) Sealed doors & windows
During new year, the doors and windows of some homes in China can be seen sealed with paper. The Chinese think that this will succeed in keep the evil demons out.

15) Jewish New Year
The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is a holy time when Jews recall the things they have done wrong in the past, and then promise to do better in the future. Special services are held in the synagogues, children are given new clothes and New Year loaves are baked to remind people of harvest time.

16) Japanese New Year
On New Year's Day in Japan, everyone gets dressed in their new clothes. Homes are decorated with pine branches and bamboo, both of which are considered to be the symbols of long life.

17) American resolutions
40 to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year's resolutions each year. And these range from debt reduction to giving up bad habits to what not? But the ones that are the most common deal with weight loss to exercise to giving up smoking.

I hope you have enjoyed these pretty little New Year trivia's. New year is simply the perfect time to make resolutions and make for a fun-filled day. Take in the coming year with open arms. Have a blast!

Closing Cycles by Paulo Coelho

2008-08-04T13:29:00.000+08:00

One always has to know when a stage comes to an end.

If we insist on staying longer than the necessary time, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the other stages we have to go through. Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending chapters - whatever name we give it, what matters is to leave in the past the moments of life that have finished.

Did you lose your job? Has a loving relationship come to an end? Did you leave your parents' house? Gone to live abroad? Has a long-lasting friendship ended all of a sudden?

You can spend a long time wondering why this has happened. You can tell yourself you won't take another step until you find out why certain things that were so important and so solid in your life have turned into dust, just like that.

But such an attitude will be awfully stressing for everyone involved: your parents, your husband or wife, your friends, your children, your sister, everyone will be finishing chapters, turning over new leaves, getting on with life, and they will all feel bad seeing you at a standstill.

None of us can be in the present and the past at the same time, not even when we try to understand the things that happen to us. What has passed will not return: we cannot for ever be children, late adolescents, sons that feel guilt or rancor towards our parents, lovers who day and night relive an affair with someone who has gone away and has not the least intention of coming back.

Things pass, and the best we can do is to let them really go away.

That is why it is so important (however painful it may be!) to destroy souvenirs, move, give lots of things away to orphanages, sell or donate the books you have at home. Everything in this visible world is a manifestation of the invisible world, of what is going on in our hearts ?and getting rid of certain memories also means making some room for other memories to take their place.

Let things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them. Nobody plays this life with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Do not expect anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your genius to be discovered, your love to be understood.Stop turning on your emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning you, nothing else.

Nothing is more dangerous than not accepting love relationships that are broken off, work that is promised but there is no starting date, decisions that are always put off waiting for the "ideal moment". Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell yourself that what has passed will never come back. Remember that there was a time when you could live without that thing or that person - nothing is irreplaceable, a habit is not a need. This may sound so obvious, it may even be difficult, but it is very important.

Closing cycles. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your life. Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust.

Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.

The Rules of a Happy Life

2008-03-04T14:24:00.000+08:00

Remeber these five simple rules to be happy:

1 - Free your heart from hatred.

2 - Free your mind from worries.

3 - Live simply.

4 - Give more.

5 - Expect less.

No one can go back and make a new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Disapointment are like road humps, they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don`t stay on the humps too long. Move on!

When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,just sit tight and be happy, because God is planning of something better to give you.

When something happens to you, good or bad, consider what it means. There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.

You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.

The measure of love is when you without measure. In life there are very rare chances that you'll meet the person you love and loves you in return. So once you have it don't ever let go, the chance might never come your way again.

It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one you love because of pride.

We spend too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.

When you truly care for someone, you don't look for faults, you don't look for answers, you don't look for mistakes. Instead, you fight the mistakes, you accept the faults, and you overlook the excuses.

Never abandon an old friend. You will never find one who can take his or her place.

Friendship is like wine, it gets better as it grows older. When you receive this, you know you are cherished.

The Art of Letting Go

2008-03-04T14:23:00.000+08:00

Dr. Alan Zimmerman's Comments:

Sooner or later, everyone you know will disappoint
you in some way. They'll?say something or fail to
say something that will hurt you. And they'll do
something or fail to do something that will anger
you. It's inevitable.

Unfortunately, you make things worse when you stew
over someone's words and deeds. When you dwell on a
rude remark or an insensitive action made by another
person, you're headed for deeper problems.

In fact, the more you dwell on these things, the more bitter you'll get.

You'll find your joy, peace and happiness slipping
away. And you'll find your productivity slowing down
as you spend more and more time thinking about the
slight or telling others about it. Eventually, if
you don't stop doing it, you'll even get sick.

So what should you do the next time someone betrays
you? TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR FEELINGS. Even
though the other person may be at fault, even though the other person
wronged you, you are still
responsible for your own feelings.

In other words, other people do not "cause" your
feelings. You choose them.

For example, two different people could be told that
their suggestions made at the staff meeting were
"stupid and idiotic." One person may "choose" to
feel so hurt that he never speaks up at any other
meeting again. The other person may "choose" to feel
sorry for the critic, sorry that the critic couldn't
see the wisdom and necessity of her suggestions.

As long as you blame other people for your feelings,
as long as you believe other people caused your
feelings, you're stuck. You're a helpless victim.

But if you recognize the fact that you choose your
feelings and you are responsible for your feelings,
there's hope.?You can take some time to think about
your feelings. And you can decide what is the best
thing to say or do.

Then, you've got to learn to WALK AWAY FROM
DISAPPOINTMENT.?It's difficult to do, but it's
possible. The famous 19th century Scottish
historian, Thomas Carlyle, proved that.

After working on his multi-volume set of books on
"The French Revolution" for six years, Carlyle
completed the manuscript and took volume one to his
friend John Stuart Mill. He asked Mill to read it.

Five days later, Mill's maid accidentally threw the
manuscript into the fire. In agony, Mill went to
Carlyle's house to tell him that his work had been
destroyed.

Carlyle did not flinch. With a smile, he said, "That's all right, Mill.

These things happen. It is a part of life. I will
start over. I can remember most of it, I am sure.
Don't worry. It's all here in my mind. Go,my friend!
Do not feel bad."

As Mill left, Carlyle watched him from the window.
Carlyle turned to his wife and said, "I did not want
him to see how crushed I am by this misfortune." And
with a heavy sigh, he added, "Well the manuscript is
gone, so I had better start writing again."

Carlyle finally completed the work, which ranks as
one of the great classics of all time. He had
learned to walk away from his disappointment.

After all, what could Carlyle have done about his
burnt manuscript?

Nothing. Nothing would have resurrected the
manuscript. All Carlyle could do was to get bitter
or get started. And what can you do about anything
once it is over? Not much. You can try to correct it
if it is possible, or you can walk away from it if
it isn't. Those are your only two choices.

Sometimes you've just got to shake it off and step
up. It's like the farmer who had an old mule who
fell into a deep dry well. As he assessed the
situation, he knew it would be difficult, if not
impossible, to lift the heavy mule out of the deep
well.

So the farmer decided to bury the mule in the well.

After all, the mule was old and the well was dry, so
he could solve two problems at once. He could put
the old mule out of his misery and have his well
filled.

The farmer asked his neighbors to help him with the
shoveling. To work they went. As they threw
shovel-full of dirt after shovel-full of dirt on the
mule's back, the mule became frightened.

Then all of a sudden an idea came to the mule. Each
time they would throw a shovel-full of dirt on his
back, he would shake it off and step up.

Shovel-full after shovel-full, the mule would shake
it off and step up. In not too long a time, the
exhausted and dirty mule stepped over the top of the
well and through the crowd.

That's the same approach we all need to take. We
need to shake it off and step up.

Finally, you need to FORGIVE. It's difficult,
especially when the other person doesn't deserve
your forgiveness or doesn't even seek it. It's
difficult when the other person is clearly in the
wrong.

Part of the difficulty comes from a common
misunderstanding of forgiveness.

Forgiveness doesn't mean that the other person's
behavior is okay. And forgiveness doesn't mean that
the other person is off the hook. He's still
responsible for his misbehavior.

Forgiveness is about letting yourself off the
emotional hook. It's about releasing your negative
emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. It's about
letting go of the past so you can go forward to the
future.

Everyone in your life, everyone on and off the job
is going to disappoint you. If you know how to
respond to those situations, you'll be way ahead of
most people. You'll be able to live above and beyond
your circumstances.

Action:

Identify two people that have disappointed, hurt, or
angered you. If?possible, select two people towards
whom you still have some bitterness.

Then ask yourself, "How does my bitterness serve me?

Am I happier holding on to it?

Do I sleep better?

Is my life richer, fuller, and better because of my bitterness?"

If you find that your bitterness is hurting you, make a decision.
Actually decide to let it go.

Walk away from the disappointment -- which means you
no longer dwell on it or talk about it. Period!

Or as Islam teaches us, the true believer is the one who
can forgive while she is angry.

Viva Santo Tomas!

2008-01-28T11:19:00.000+08:00

A Triduum and a concelebrated Mass highlighted the celebration of the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of the University of Santo Tomas, which will also mark the 397th foundation anniversary of UST.

A month-long set activities are lined-up from January until the end of February which consists of lectures, symposia, contests, an international conference on Religion, alumni homecomings, exhibitions and book launch.

HAPPY FEAST DAY THOMASIANS!!!

BAD DREAM

2007-11-04T08:21:00.001+08:00

I had a bad dream last night. And it goes...

I joined UK troops because at that time, UK and US were at war. We were recruiting people to join us. The order was to kill every American we saw. So everytime we see an American, we have to kill him right then and there. The bad thing was (well, good thing for me), I can't target because of my poor vision, so my bullets were nasasayang.

I was living on an apartment complex and there was a big, fat American in one of those apartments. In a group of four, I led them to the place of that American. That American was sleeping but we can't find a way to kill him. Accidentally, one of us made a noise which made the American to wake-up. He was trying to find us. Then, one of us pulled the trigger, plok! He had bullets no more. The American heard the plok and saw us. He fired his rifle and one of us got hit. The three of us ran as fast as we can.

The end.

Now I am wondering what does my dream mean?
Why are we naked? Yes, we are naked.
Who are the members of the troop?
Who was killed?
Why am I part of the UK troops?

Paging Joseph, the dreamer...

Starbucks Planner 2008

2007-10-27T06:13:00.000+08:00

October is almost up and it simply means that people will go crazy over Starbucks Coffee. According to my friend, Starbucks will release the new planner for 2008 on November 1 and they will start giving out cards and stickers on November 6.

Last year, you need to accomplish 21 stickers before you get the planner. You have to buy 9 Christmas blends and 12 regular coffee to complete the stickers. This year, instead of a pen, the planner will be partnered with a pencil. Hmmm... Well, let's just wait and see.

This time, I'm planning to finish the Christmas stickers first. Coz last year, Toffee Nut Latte/Frappe was already sold-out during the last week of December. I won't be indulging myself with a cup of coffee everyday. Besides, we have an overflowing coffee at work.

Well, then, see you on November 6!

*** Thanks to Jason for the photo.

My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?

2007-10-02T05:23:00.002+08:00

"Deus meus, Deus meus, utquid dereliquisti me?"
That was the fourth of the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross.
That was also my line this morning.

Teka, teka, hindi pa ko mamamatay. Matagal pa yun. Kaya lang, late ako kanina sa shift ko ng 20 minutes. As usual, umulan na naman, mahirap sumakay at sobrang traffic. Ang pagkakamali ko, Grace Park na Baliuag Transit ang sinakyan ko, hindi ko na nahintay yung Cubao na dumating kasi nga ang lakas ng ulan sa Bulacan. Naisip ko na okay lang kahit Grace Park na sakyan ko since may LRT naman. Ang problema, wala na nga pala ko LRT Stored Value Card. Kaya pagdating sa LRT 5th Ave Station, pumila pa ko. Kung naabutan ko lang yung isang train eh di sana hindi ako late.
Eto pa, pagbaba ko sa Buendia, hanap agad ako ng taxi para direcho na ko bababa sa harap ng building namin. Ang kaso, wala ako mahagilap na taxi. Lahat puno! Pag minamalas ka nga naman. Nung nakasakay na ko, hindi pala alam ni manong yung pasikot sikot sa Makati. Ok lang kasi kabisado ko naman. Ang problema pa, hindi sya marunong dumiskarte. Lagi kami naaabutan ng red light! Kasi di ba kapag yellow light na, either slow down ka na or bibilisan mo yung takbo. Eh sya laging slow down kasi natatakot na raw sya sa Makati. nahuli na raw kasi sya minsan. Ayun, it tested my patience.
Haaay... Ano pa nga ba eh di Verbal Warning na ko nyan. Peste talaga kanina.
Sa Bulacan pa lang, pagdaan ng jeep sa may simbahan, nagdasal na ko to give me a pleasant surprise today. Meron ngang surprise, hindi naman pleasant. Si Kuya Jess talaga mapagbiro. Nakakainis kasi ang aga aga ko gumising, nakipagbuno ako sa mga tao para lang makasakay sa bus, nabasa ako ng ulan, hindi na ko kumain ng breakfast, mamaya hindi na naman ako makakakain ng lunch sa tamang oras, mag-isa pa ko magpa-process ng napakaraming applicants, tapos male-late lang pala ko. May kasama pang disciplinary action.

My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Por Seyl

2007-09-07T17:47:00.000+08:00

iPod Video 30G

Complete
With warranty until July 2008
Bought from Digital Walker
Loaded with cool songs
No defects and scratchless.
Last Price is P10,000.

PM me or text me or email me.

Weekend na naman..

2007-08-24T16:09:00.001+08:00

Wala na naman ako computer sa bahay, so ibig sabihin walang multiply.

Gusto ko sana lumuwas, kaso P1,500 na lang pera ko, nabawasan pa kanina.

Tapos long weekend pa kasi wala kami pasok on Monday.

Hindi ko na naman nagawa yung dapat kong gawin this week. Yan ay ang maghanap ng ....
Hmmm....

I need Divine Intervention. Mahirap tong decision-making na kinakaharap ko.

Sa mga pwends ko dyan, text text na lang. Meron na ko Sun just in case meron din kayo, text nyo lang ako sa Globe ko, I'll open lahat ng lines, both postpaid and prepaid.

Sa mga classmates ko, miss ko na kayo. Kitakits tayo next week, may sweldo na ulit. Weeee!

Sa mga officemates ko, kaya natin to! Sulong sulong sa pagsulong, walang mahirap kung tulong-tulong! Hahaha! Kerne!

Sa multiply pwends ko, di ako makakapagkulitan sa inyo ng 3 araw. Text nyo na lang ako kung alam nyo number ko. Hahaha!

Sa mga mahal ko dyan, hehehe. Yun lang masasabi ko. Mababasa nyo to kasi naka-cross-post ito sa blogger ko. Wahahaha! Bawal paranoid! Bawal tampuhan! Bawal away! Magmahalan tayo. Sarap ng pakiramdam diba? Haaayy... Thank God I Found You!!! Naks!

Kay Kuya Jess, bibisitahin po kita sa Linggo. Pero araw-araw naman po tayo nag-uusap kaya ayos pa rin.. Thank you po sa walang sawang pakikinig sakin kahit non-sense mga kwento ko. Thank you po sa pag-guide sakin. Nagiging matured na po ako kahit paunti-unti. Thank you po sa lahat ng blessings! Soooobrang thank you talaga! Kung wala ka, wala rin ako. Basta love kita. Mamaya usap ulit tayo masinsinan.

BAD NEWS!!!

2007-08-06T19:42:00.000+08:00

Blocked na ang multiply sa office!!!
Di naman namin inaabuso yun e. Productive naman kami a.
Nakakabadtrip lang.

MRT Ride

2007-07-31T07:09:00.000+08:00

May nakasabay akong celebrity sa MRT ngayon...

Hehehe!

Walang Pera

2007-07-26T13:33:00.000+08:00

Yesterday dapat mag-uupload ako ng pictures kaso antagal magrespond nun PC. Nasa iPod kasi yun mga pictures e. Anyway, yesterday before going to work, I went to McDonald's PeopleSupport to buy a brunch for myself. Dapat bibili ko na rin si Gie ng food kaya lang di nya nasagot agad yung text ko. I ordered Cheeseburger Meal.

Then nagpa-deliver kami for her food. E di ba ang minimum is P165, so I ordered Cheeseburger Meal ulit since wala na ko pera. Ayun, nakadalawa ko cheeseburger pero ok lang kasi masarap naman sa Mcdo e. Shemperds, Love Ko To!

Tapos mga 5:30pm na yata yun, dumating si Bespwen. Nag-invite kasi sya na manood ng The Simpsons Movie together with his gf na imi-meet namin sa Greenbelt. Nag-stay muna sya sa loob while Gie and I were having a meeting about sa report na ipapasa namin sa supervisor namin. We have to prioritize that para ma-approve na yung another test facilitator.

Since matagal pa si Nina, kumain muna kami ng dinner with Jars sa Verve, near Enterprise. Libre ni big brother kasi mayaman sya. Hahaha! Ayun, konting kwentuhan. Ok naman yun food kaso konti lang yun serving. Parang lugi lang.

After that, nagsundo na kami then we watched The Simpsons Movie. Ang saya! Super funny yung movie kasi funny din yung tawa nun mga viewers. Tapos, yun nga, you have to watch the movie till the very end. Basta masaya. Tapos meron din frontal nudity sa movie. Hahaha! Tapos nandun din sa movie si Tom Hanks.

Next time na yung pictures ha...

Wala na ko pera. Penge naman!

The Simpsons

2007-07-26T07:26:00.002+08:00

Watched it last night sa Greenbelt Cinema 2. Ganda lang! Funny. Natatawa rin ako sa fellow movie-goers kasi sa tawa nila. You have to watch till the end. Kasi sa gitna ng credits may mga scenes pa. Kwento ko later.. Trabaho muna ko a...

New Seven World Wonders

2007-07-11T14:34:00.000+08:00

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt: The only surviving structures of the original seven wonders, the three pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs 4,500 years ago. Nearby is the Great Sphinx statue.

THE NEW SEVEN WORLD WONDERS

Great Wall of China: The 4,160-mile barricade running from east to west is the world's longest man-made structure. The construction of the wall took place over hundreds of years, beginning in the seventh century B.C.

Petra, Jordan: This ancient city in southwestern Jordan, built on a terrace around Wadi Musa, or Valley of Moses, was the capital of the Arab kingdom of the Nabateans. The city is famous for water tunnels and stone structures carved in the rock.

Christ Redeemer Statue, Brazil: The outstretched arms of the 125-foot statue of the Christ the Redeemer overlooks Rio de Janeiro from atop 2,343-foot Mount Corcovado.

Machu Picchu, Peru: Built by the Incan Empire in the 15th century, Machu Picchu's walls, palaces, temples and dwellings are perched in the clouds at 8,000 feet above sea level in the Andes.

Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico: This pyramid was part of a sacred site in an important Mayan center on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Built according to the solar calendar, shadows at the fall and spring equinoxes are said to look like a snake crawling down the steps, similar to the carved serpent at the top.

Colosseum, Italy: The 50,000-seat amphitheater in Rome was inaugurated in A.D. 80 and served as the backdrop for thousands of gladiators who dueled to the death.

Taj Mahal, India: The white marble-domed mausoleum in Agra combines Indian, Persian and Islamic styles and was built by a 17th century Mogul emperor for his favorite wife, who died in childbirth.

Sabado Night

2007-06-24T17:31:00.001+08:00

Brownout kahapon dito sa Pulilan, kasi pinapalitan yung mga cables ng Meralco. Eh I have to do my report.. Kaya ayun, I went to CVG. I did my report there. Then my friends invited me to join them in Glorietta.

Around 7:30pm, naglakad ako papuntang G4. I'm telling you, parang ghost town kasi walang tao sa walk way kundi ako lang. Creepy! Tapos may nakasalubong akong woman sa may Paseo de Roxas and she asked me kung anong time na. Kakatakot talaga. Anyway, magmeet kami sa Dairy Queen then I told them gutom na ko. They've suggested sa a'Venetto. Sarap naman ng food nila dun. Then after meeting some new friends, we proceed to Segafredo. Just had 3 San Mig Light then picture picture. Then uwi na.

Then kanina, just watched Prison Break 2. Ayoko muna tapusin, though alam ko na yung ending. Si Mars kasi. Hahaha!
Ang galing talaga. Sobrang astig!
Pag nagkapera ko, bibili ako nung original DVD's. Huh!

Prison Break is an American serial drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on Aug 29, 2005. The story revolves around a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his brother's elaborate plan to help him escape his death sentence. Created by Paul Scheuring, the show is produced by Adelstein-Parouse Productions in association with Original Television and 20th Century Fox Television. The current executive producers are Paul Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, Dawn Parouse, Marty Adelstein, Neal Moritz, and Brett Ratner. Its theme music is composed by Ramin Djawadi, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2006.

Currently, two seasons of the show have been aired. Due to its immense popularity in its key demographics, the show was renewed by Fox for a third season, even though it was originally conceived to have only two seasons. The uniqueness of Prison Break is attributed to its serialized story structure, a similar format used by Lost and 24 and to its setting, as very few television series were primarily set and filmed in a prison. Its success and recognition as a prison drama revived interest in the genre.

Which one?

2007-06-13T10:05:00.000+08:00

O2 XDA Atom Life

versus

Dell Inspiron 1505i

Unbelievably unbelievable

2007-06-10T08:54:00.000+08:00

Believe it or not, I celebrated my first month as a recruitment coordinator of Convergys last June 7. And I was uber busy doing the statistics of Makati coz I’ll be presenting that the following day. Math and I are like magnets. We are both the North Pole! I am really having a hard time doing the stats. I think, it’s very simple since I’m only exporting the numbers from the documents saved under Shared drive. But I can never get it correctly. So I have decided to spend the entire night in figuring out the ways to consolidate the stats into one worksheet. Damn! I can’t balance it!

Carla and Nard dropped by my station where we had some heart-to-heart talk regarding our posts. Well, I can’t disclose it here and even to other people. It’s a TOP SECRET! It lasted for about one hour and they went back to the base.

After two hours, Nard phoned me and invited me to go with them at the 8/F, since Mikko and Josh ordered a pizza to share for everyone. So I went to the 3/F and waited for them. They had some kulitan pa before we went to HR.

Ath the HR, we saw piles of notebooks to be given to all employees who celebrated and celebrating their birthday from January to June. Then we started eating Yellow Cab c/o Mikko and Josh.

While eating, we had some picture taking…

Then they started telling stories about this ghost in the 8/F. Well, I’m not scared at all. But I remembered that I will be the only person the entire night and no one will accompany me on my station. Ngiii!!!

So there, I was so damn tired doing the statistics and I can’t balance it.

The following day, I was so ngarag. Gie and I went to McDonald’s to buy breakfast meal. I also have to help Gie in administering the exams for the applicants but I can’t. Sorry Gie. Josh lend me his jacket and shirt. He was in the building with Nonie distributing their gifts for the agents.

Well, the day ended with the monthly meeting with the recruitment team. I have delivered my report even if it’s not accurate but I have addressed my concerns to the team. And hopefully, starting this month of June, I don’t have to spend another night in the office just to do the reports.

Coming back

2007-05-24T10:14:00.000+08:00

Blogger... Here I come.

Sun Cellular

2007-02-18T15:19:00.000+08:00

Guess what...???!!!
I've bought a Sun Cellular sim card na and the good news is...
MAY SIGNAL NA SA BAHAY NAMIN!
Bwahahahaha!
Sorry sa Globe, mababawasan kayo ng isang Unlitxter.
But of course, I'll still keep my postpaid Globe sim. Syempre for emergency and business related yata yun.
I'm appealling to my classmates and friends there who were Sun subscribers before, balik na tayo sa network na nagpagaan ng bulsa natin! Hehehe! Sa P150 mo, meron ka nang 30 days text unlimited, meron ka pang 4 hours free voice calls. Saan ka pa?! Tapos for the first year, meron akong 20 free text every month, provided na maglo-load ako ng P100 a month prior.
If you want to know my number, message nyo lang ako sa Friendster or you may even reach me sa Globe postpaid ko.

Confused again.

2007-02-18T15:05:00.000+08:00

Is it time to say goodbye?
I don't know.
Maybe.
You love that person.
But you should also learn to love yourself.

RIDP

2007-02-04T12:47:00.000+08:00

RIDP started last Thursday. It was so exciting and the people on the recruitment department were very nice! During the orientation and calibration, I was given a chance to conduct an initial interview. I was trembling with so much nervousness! But at least I did great according to Mai, my RIDP buddy. After the interview, I did phonescreening, I also like it but the initial interview of the walk-in applicants was more exciting.

Tomorrow, I'll be attending another session at 9am.

Anyway, yesterday, I went to SM San Lazaro to have a haircut at Ystilo. I went at Bench Fix first but there so many on queue. It would take an hour and 45 minutes before they could attend to me so I have decided to go to Ystilo. Well, same hairdo but different style.

I'm A Big Loss to the Company

2007-01-28T14:59:00.000+08:00

I still can't decide whether to have Smart Bro or Digitel DSL. My aunt has DSL already and they're enjoying it. Smart Bro is offering faster connection with just a thousand bucks per month. But Digitel guarantees uninterrupted service and lesser downtimes.

Anyway, yesterday I bought an optical mouse from Sony. It was small compared to Logitech. It has a USB to PS2 adaptor. It was P375 and it's orginal compared to other P250 imitations.

Wednesday night, we watched House of Wax. The movie was, of course, unrealistic. But at least it was different. Last Thursday, Jay and Andrew went over the apartment and we had dinner. The Friday night, we watched Jeepers Creepers 2. I did not like it at all.

By the way, this coming Thursday, February 1, we will be having our orientation and calibration for the recruitment internship program of our company. I hope I could do better than they expected from me so I could be promoted. If, by April of this year, I don't see any career movements, I will resign!

Speaking of resignation, I'm planning to resign immediately because I'm not loving my present schedule. Don't they understand that I'm concerned with my safety and security? I mean I always take a jeep going home. And the route to Tayuman is not that safe especially the way from Sta. Cruz to Recto. My friend was robbed there. I don't even know why my Team Leader can't rotate the team's schedule.

Bahala sila, I firmly believe, and I know they also do that I AM A BIG LOSS TO THE COMPANY!

Wala lang.

2007-01-04T17:33:00.000+08:00

Wala ako maisip na isulat.
Anyway, buhay pa rin ako. Hehehe!

Farewell

2007-01-03T17:07:00.001+08:00

Before a new chapter begins, the old one has to end:
Tell yourself that what has passed will never come back.
Remember that there was a time when you could live without that thing or that person - nothing is irreplaceable, a habit is not a need... Closing cycles... Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that it no longer fits your life...
Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.
Be happy always.

2007

2007-01-01T15:36:00.001+08:00

Happy New Year!!!

Bisperas

2006-12-24T21:07:00.002+08:00

Ang saya! I found a new internet card na pwede gamitin dito sa bahay. P100 lang sya pero unlimited use for 5 days. Mas okay to sa e-volve kasi I could use this even daytime. Tsaka I don't have to worry about leaving the connection on.
Anyway, badtrip ang Globe. Kasi natapos na yung 5days unlimitxt ko tapos di pa ko makapag-register. Spam nila yan kapag holiday season. Kunwari naga-update sila ng system pero ang totoo, they're preventing the subscribers na makapag-unli para may charge ang pagtetext.
3 hours na lang Pasko na!!! Merry Christmas everyone! Love you all! Napatawad ko na yung dapat patawarin at salamat sa mga taong dapat pasalamatan.
Vacation leave ko bukas. Haay... Sarap ng kasama mo ang pamilya mo pag ganitong Pasko. Kahit hindi madami ang nasa hapag, ang importante sama-sama kayo.

Lord, thank you po sa lahat ng blessings na natamo namin mula sa Inyo. Sana po patuloy Ninyo pa kaming biyayaan ng Iyong Mahal na Grasya. Humihingi po kami ng kapatawaran sa lahat ng aming pagkukulang at pagkakasala sa Inyo at sa aming kapwa. Love you Lord! Happy Birthday!

Starbucks 2007 Planner

2006-12-08T16:50:00.001+08:00

Bwahahaha! I have my planner na! I got it the night of December 6.
I went to SM San Lazaro. Dami tao pero I had my last Toffee Nut Frappe then the barista named (i forgot, hehe!) handed me my planner.

Planner Update

2006-12-06T16:28:00.000+08:00

I'm 1 sticker away from the Starbucks Planner.
I'm gonna get you!!!

A simple life

2006-12-03T12:38:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow na yung Christmas Party ng Convergys sa World Trade Center. Unfortunately, di ako makakapunta kasi my work ako from 11:45am to 8:45pm. Pero baka mag-drop-by ako. Sayang yung jacket. Hehehe!
Lahat ng Convergys employees pupunta sa event, except syempre yung mga nasa Cebu. I don't know what will happen kasi registration will start at 4pm. I don't know kung kailangan pa mag-register para makasama sa raffle. Sayang din yung Chevrolet Optra. Mardi Gras yung theme pero syempre pasaway ako.
By next week, aayusin ko na yung Digitel DSL connection namin. Magpapakabit na ko kasi pathetic yung E-vovle. Ang hirap kumonek! Siguro 128mbps muna, kapag mabagal, ipapa-upgrade ko to 256mbps.
Madami nag-discourage sakin sa Smart Bro. Potek! Mas mura sya pero sino naman ang gusto sa pangit na service? Ang tagal ng issue yan pero wala bang magaling na engineer ang Smart Bro to fix the problem?
I can't think of a Christmas gift for myself. Simple lang naman akong tao eh.

Blogging while taking lunch

2006-11-28T16:47:00.001+08:00

I'm so happy! I was chosen to be a part of the special project of our account. I will be prioritized if they will be needing agents out of the phone. I will monitor calls and check the status of some of our subscribers if it's correct or not. I was chosen last Sunday when I reported at work.
My dad was also confined at Medical City last Sunday but he was home na today. Thank God! I hope the results of the tests are positive.
I'm also planning to apply to one of the programs of HRD. I hope I could make it and organize my schedule.
I'm 9 stickers short for the Starbucks Planner.
Enough for the update. I'll enjoy my lunch muna.

Missing a lot

2006-11-18T22:48:00.001+08:00

Home at last. Kasi I went to CdSP, my alma mater (from nursery to high school) to deliver the food of my sister. They're having a campfire, both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I wasn't able to meet her kasi hindi pala nya dala yung celfone nya so I left the food to Mang Gardo, the school security personnel. I hope makuha yun ng sister ko. I also saw Patrick there.

I want to share nga pala yung team building namin last night sa Glorietta. We watched Casio Royale 007, libre ni TL Joey. The movie was good pero nung bandang gitna konti lang ang action.

May twist sa last part tapos unexpected pa nung namatay yung leading lady (ooops! spoiler), kasi di ba sa ibang movies nabubuhay yung leading lady after she receive a kiss from the bida. Watch nyo na lang.

Actually, Convergys gave free tickets kanina pero nagpa-haircut na lang ako sa Ystilo sa SM San Lazaro. My hair was well done. Dapat sa Bench Fix ako kaya lang ang daming naka-reserve. Eh ayoko na sa Ricky Reyes kaya Ystilo na lang.
Ano pa ba? Hmmm... Ah malapit na nga pala kami magka-computer sa apartment kasi kukunin na mamaya yung LCD monitor. Pero syempre we should be considering our electric bill.
We have two little kittens nga pala. Kanina ko lang nakita. Ang cute nila, kumakain na sila ng food. Finished na rin pala yung renovation ng facade ng house namin. Nakakapanibago. There's no place like home talaga!
Regular employee na nga pala ko sa work ko. If Marlon was right, I will be receiving a month and a half salary adjustment sa next payday. Not to mention yung mga holiday pays. Then by first week of December yata, I will be receiving my pro-rated 13th month pay. Kala nyo dami pera di ba? Syempre I have to buy gifts na for Christmas kasi I have work na. I have to share my blessings. Thank you Lord!
By the way, as of today, I only have 5 stickers from Starbucks for the planner. :( Of course I want to contribute at Spark Hope that's why I also collect stickers. If I have plenty of money, I would like to finish 3 booklets. I'll give the other planner to my mom. She badly need it!

Dial-Up or DSL?

2006-11-12T14:02:00.000+08:00

I'm planning to have a Broadband or DSL connection sa bahay. Kasi we usually spend 600Php a month for the internet cards tapos 46kbps lang. Kaya lang, if I'll go with Smart Bro, I don't know if I'll like their service kasi according sa friend ko, minsan down ang server. Pag Digitel NetAdvantage DSL naman, 800Php a month pero 128/64 lang ang bandwidth. I need help! Wala kasi dito BayanTel and PLDT.

New UST rector to be installed Nov. 9

2006-11-06T15:24:00.000+08:00

From INQ7.net, by Ms. Josephine Darang. Click here.

Lonely Planet

2006-11-06T15:16:00.001+08:00

Dito ulit ako pantry.
Ako lang mag-isa magko-calls kasi si Marlon 3am shift na. Si KF, Errol at Bryan off nila. Si Fides at Lea change off. Si Rev absent. Waaahhh! Sana hindi queueing mamaya after my lunch break.
Yun lang. I'm craving for chocolate nga pala. Punta muna ko 7-11 to buy chocolates na pwede ko papakin sa loob. Hehehe!
See you!

One minute only

2006-11-02T15:49:00.001+08:00

I'm here at CVG 7th floor pantry while typing this entry.
Just want to share that I'm very busy with my work due to shift slides. Anyways, I will post more entries when I get back home to Bulacan. By the way, I wasn't able to go home this Undas because I had work. I want to complete the required perfect attendance for me to earn an additional 8 raffle stubs for the raffle draw on our Christmas Party on December 4. A Chevrolet Optra is up for grabs! Fingers crossed.
See you!

Parental Guidance

2006-10-22T15:05:00.001+08:00

I was browsing the blogsite of cofibean when I reached this recording. Wait! Take note, PARENTAL GUIDANCE is advised!!!
Game? Click here.
I just want to share. Hehehe!

Thank you for calling...

2006-10-14T16:05:00.001+08:00

Let me just share you my experience yesterday as a customer care representative in Convergys. We had a slide shift from 6am to 3pm. I was 8 minutes late kasi ang hirap bumangon ng 4am.
My first call was the president of our program! I was so nervous but I still managed to give what he wanted and, of course, had a smooth call flow. Yun nga lang I wasn't able to recap because he was in a hurry. I know that that call is a test call for MAK advisors. I asked advice from TL Rei, OM Joel and SOM Marv.
Then kagabi, Ryan and I fetched Don at SM Manila. May check point pa nga sa may Ayala bridge. Then nilibre kami ni Don sa Wendy's Dapitan. I ordered Bacon Mushroom Melt. Sarap!

Relieve 96 at 69!

2006-10-07T19:48:00.000+08:00

Wooohooo! Go USTe!!! Too late to rejoice? Nah! Ngayon lang ako nakapag-blog ulit eh. Di ko pa napapanood yung championship pero ok lang kasi panalo naman. I'll watch na lang sa YouTube. Hehehe! Ang saya talaga! GO USTE!!! ONE BIG BITE!!!
Anyways, last Friday, pumunta kami Aruba Bar sa SM Mall of Asia. Ang saya kasi napakanta ako nung vocal ng live band. Material Girl yung kinakanta nila eh parang may audience participation, umikot yung vocal tapos nakita nya ko. Sabi ko "I don't know how to sing" pero she guided me, ayun, napakanta ako ng di oras. Kakahiya pero ok lang kasi sobrang saya.
Sunday, I went to MOA again to buy a jacket from G2000. Hirap pala ng walang pera! Kasi yung jacket na gusto ko P2,400 eh ubos na yung sweldo ko. Kakainis pala yung ganun. I was with Arjay and we ate at Teriyaki Boy and stayed at Starbucks.
Yesterday, may shift slide sa work ko, instead of 11am to 8pm ako, naging 8am to 5pm. Grabe! Late ako ng 5 minutes tapos ang hirap pa umuwi! Ang dami kasi passengers. Yun lang. Hehe!

McDo, Happy 9th!

Know the Truth

2006-09-24T14:10:00.000+08:00

I was reading this magazine entitled "Know the Truth" and has a tag line "A publication to defend the Catholic faith". I was intruiged by the articles because it was my first time to read very frank words defending the Catholic faith against the accusations of other sects.

Here is one of the articles that you could find. Medyo mild pa 'to:

The Name 'Catholic'

The early church, as they accepted the primacy of Peter, they accepted the importance of the church in Rome. St. Paul wrote in Tom 1:18 "First of all, I give thanks to my God to Jesus Christ for all of you because your faith is heralded throughout the whole world." The original Greek word ussed here for 'Proclaimed throughout' is 'Kata;' whith the adjective 'Holos' which means 'whole'. Thus, the word 'Catholic comes from this iriginal Greek text of the Bible which means the Universal Church.

The word 'Catholic' is more ancient than the word 'Bible'. In order to explain the nature, mission and vision of the church 110 AD, an early bishop of the church, Ignatius of Abtioch used this word 'Katholicos' (Greek word means "universal") "where the bishop is present, where the congregation gathers, Christ is there".

"'Know the Truth' is a sincere effort to defend and protect Catholic faith from the attacks of different sects. Thousands of its copies are distributed and well accepted by millions! You can support this mission by giving endorsements and advertisements for its next edition. Please join us to defend out Mother church."
Fr. Paul Kaiparambadan
Publisher of Know the Truth
San Bartholomew Parish
Rizal Eve, San Agustine, Malabon City
0921 346 2538

New home!

2006-09-23T18:45:00.001+08:00

I will be moving here.
Unfortunately, all of my previous entries on my former blog site were deleted due to my irresponsibility. Nevertheless, I will continue blogging.
Since I have my N70, I will take pictures and post it here so I could, somehow, enhance my monotonous blog.
Thanks for your continued support!
Labshu all! Hehe!