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special news!

2009-03-04T00:15:00.000+08:00

This blog has been moved and can now be followed on its new site.

http://www.itsylan.com

see yah there!!!! :)

text quote

2009-02-03T00:20:00.002+08:00

Here's one short message i received through SMS the other day. I think it's worth sharing here...

"Be with someone who knows what they have when they have you.
You don't need too many people to be happy.
Just a few real ones who appreciate you for who you are."

So right.... :)

travelling memoirs

2009-02-02T23:57:00.003+08:00

I used to travel in groups. I'm always with my friends and colleagues whenever i go someplace for relaxation or for fun or for pure diversion of the sedentary life in the office. We always try to make it that we'll stay in just one room even if sometimes it meant having to snug ourselves. It was always fun that way.

I suddenly miss my friends. The people i usually hang around with. They are now oceans across me and travelling together can now just happen once in a blue moon. Travelling alone can be boring, i know. But i've given it a second thought - it's equally fun. I've never travelled by boat my whole life alone but i made it sometime last month. And it seemed scary but it was at the same time elating.

One of my friends said she'd be going to Europe to visit her sister maybe end of this year. I really would like to go but i'm almost certain i won't be able to save enough for the trip. I can just imagine the luxury hotel rooms i would be staying. Maybe, someday soon, i'd get to visit this part of the world. Who knows right?

love month!

2009-02-02T23:40:00.003+08:00

Love month is here and there's no stopping! Aw! :P Where will i be on this day of the year? Hmnnn, here's what i tell you, it's not going to change, i'll still be with my friends! Waahhh! Hahah! It's a Saturday. I can choose to stay at home and bore myself out. Or i can choose to stay out and enjoy the day. I think i'd choose the latter.

I pass by the mall today and saw all sorts of valentine items and decors populate almost every corner of the edifice. Love is definitely just around the corner. Sadly so, not within my corners. LOL! :P I had a happy stroll though. I got some promotional pens given by one of the bookstores. You know just how i love freebies. Well, so much with the love thingy. I wish everyone love-full days all throughout the year.

month ender

2009-01-31T19:30:00.002+08:00

Oh my, time flies! January is about to end and the love month is here to come. Almost everyday, i'm consumed by the idea how days go by so fast. I can't believe it's going to be February already. It's just when we celebrate Christmas and New Year. Well...

Some parts of the world is celebrating the Chinese New Year so my friends (old colleagues) from Singapore came home to spend the holidays here in Cebu. It was nice to seem them 3 again. It's even nicer that they treat us to dinner. :P I'll post some photos in my other blog later. I saw another former colleague from Singapore and another one from Manila earlier today too. By this minute, the four must be on their flight back to Singapore already. See you soon, again, guys! (Hopefully in Singapore! LOL!)

i must, i must!

2009-01-23T01:06:00.002+08:00

Golly! This never ending rants of mine about losing weight is really getting riling already. I promised to do this and do that but nada! I sometimes read about the best weight loss pills in the market and wonder if they are ever effective and beneficial. But right now, i just want to lose weight naturally. How can that be possible though when i tend to get so lazy doing even the simplest exercise known to mankind. I'm sometimes thankful that it's cold because i would have to pee often and that would mean i would have to walk often. Heheh! Even so, peeing can be annoying? Huh! See, how riling i can get! Seriously though, i really must manage my weight. It's not pretty obvious in the photos but i really have to deal with it. Then again, it only goes to my mind not in action. LOL!

Mrs. Michael Scofield

2009-01-20T23:28:00.004+08:00

My tattoo rocks! As if that big & plenty! :D
Sinulog 2009, Mango Avenue

shower parties

2009-01-17T00:44:00.002+08:00

Hey there single friends! Can one of you get married soon? I so miss having shower parties! Maybe i just miss hanging around with my girl friends. Or maybe i should organize one even if noboby's getting married, lol! :D

window shopping

2009-01-17T00:27:00.003+08:00

I passed by the appliance center in the mall today. I couldn't help but gazed on the different designs and brands of TVs displayed. Gone are the old tube television set that requires much space because of it's protruding back designs. I feasted my eyes looking at the all new flat screen televisions on sale. Geez, i realized i badly wanted one. I also saw some tv stands that would perfectly bear my TV in perfect location. I'm still loving my good old tv though. It's what keeps me company on my lazy nights. Then again, i would buy a new one if i have the money! Arrggh!

employee health and safety

2009-01-17T00:09:00.003+08:00

I used to be one of the 5S auditors in the office. 5S is the Japanese concept for House Keeping. 1.) Sort (Seiri) 2.) Straighten (Seiton) 3.) Shine (Seiso) 4.) Standardize (Seiketsu) 5.) Sustain (Shitsuke) I'm not working for a Japanese firm but we are adopting it. I think it's just right because it somehow makes sure that the employees are working in a safety environment. Not directly, but the principle behind it encompasses the word safe. Say, i'm checking the laboratory - i have to make sure that everyone inside is wearing the safety equipment nor all the wirings are properly bonded nor the top of cabinets are free from falling objects. Things like these i think should be properly monitored and implemented so that the employees' health and safety is rightly addressed. Not that i wanted to become an auditor again because it's kinda tiring. I'm just saying... :P

couch potato

2009-01-17T00:00:00.002+08:00

I'm really hoping i'll be able to wake up early tomorrow so I could watch the annual fluvial parade. The parade is just one of the many activities during the annual Sinulog festival. Come Sunday is the grand day - the street mardigras wherein you will see lots of contingents in their most colorful and most exuberant costumes. I'm not sure if i'll be watching it though because i have to walk from Capitol down to Fuente Osmena. Let's see. If i'll be stricken by indolence, it wouldn't be bad because i have my new episodes of Ugly Betty to watch for. I could only wish i have this home theater seating at home so that my viewing pleasure is more than comfortable.

i rather be a passenger

2009-01-16T23:42:00.004+08:00

What? Yes, i rather be a passenger than a driver. Why so? For some reasons, i think it's better if i'm just a passenger. Of course, i think it's cool to drive around and don't get my hair messed up riding in a public utility jeepney. But you see, i'm poor in reading directions and i'm a panic-freak missy. A passenger would only have to sit and wait 'till she gets to her destination. No fuss. Opps, that's not my car. It's my friend's and i'm just striking a pose. She just told me a while ago that she just paid for the car insurance and (ah) i forgot the other thing she paid for. Then there goes the maintenance, etc, etc. Ahh, i'm gonna stick to being a passenger.

alternative decor

2009-01-16T23:32:00.002+08:00

Most of my colleagues are now looking into buying their own houses. I wanted that too. Of course. But my priority is to have my parent's house renovated first. When that is accomplished, then maybe i'll look into getting my own house. It's not gonna happen anytime soon, i know, but i already have in mind lots of ideas on what should my house look like. Whenever i have time, i keep on looking house designs particularly on designs of windows. I totally adore the 'french windows' type. I'm not sure if that exactly is the name or not. And guess what? I think i just found the perfect match for it. Bamboo shades would really be cool and sleek. It looks very homy and comfy. I like that my house has a touch of nature in it. Well, i gotta find a way to make my dream house come to reality first. :)

old notes

2009-01-13T23:57:00.002+08:00

Here's another proof of me being a pack rat.

During my early days at work, i find it very difficult to leave voicemails to my counterparts. Whenever i had questions and wanted to make a follow-up, the best thing to do was to call or leave voicemalls. Then again, i find it very embarassing (that was back then). So, for me to avoid stuttering - i write down my notes first. Then i realized it's even more embarassing because i was like reading or doing some recitals, lol. I was cleaning my r2d2 (steel cabinet) awhile ago and found these pieces of notes. :)

Paulo Coelho's words on Solitude and Dependence

2009-01-12T23:44:00.000+08:00

:::Quotes Unlimited:::

from Paulo Coelho's Warrior of The Light

When a Warrior is the victim of some injustice, he usually tries to be alone, in order no to show his pain to others.

This is both good and bad.

It is one thing to allow one's heart to heal its wounds slowly, but it is quite another to sit all day in deep contemplation for fear of seeming weak.

Inside each of us there lives an angel and a devil, and their voices are very alike. Confronted by a problem, the devil encourages the solitary conversation, trying to show us how vulnerable we are. The angel makes us reflect upon our attitudes and occasionally needs some one else’s heart to reveal itself.

A Warrior balances solitude and dependence.

packing mania

2009-01-06T22:08:00.002+08:00

Brand new year - i should start up the year free of (old) clutters and garbage (literally). You know, i'm a fan of collecting junks. I'm a pack rat. So, by new year's eve, guess what i did? Cleaning is all. Ain't that fun? While everyone was outside busy making some noise, I was inside the house segregating my stuff. Geezz, i sure have a lot of things that need to be disposed. I'm going to need some shipping boxes so i could send my old shirts to my relatives in Ormoc if my sisters won't have it. Up until now, i'm still not done arranging my things. Whew!

always a woman

2008-12-30T22:24:00.006+08:00

"they can kill with a smile, they can wound with their eyes
they can ruin your faith with their casual lies
And they only reveal what they want you to see
they hide like a child, but they're always a woman to me"

uninviting

2008-12-30T22:10:00.002+08:00

As much as I would like to stay at home more often these holidays, I simply can't. Not to mention that i need to work, staying at home isn't relaxing either. You cannot imagine how noisy it is because the nearby building is undergoing repair and reconstruction. The architect said they're changing bearings and the flooring. I couldn't care less. All i want is for them to finish their job soon so i could get my much needed rest. Also, my cousin is repairing our roof so our house is really uninviting for anyone these days.

aint i a boss

2008-12-30T21:09:00.003+08:00

It's supposedly holiday week and i'm supposedly just be home the entire week. But what do you know? I should be at the office and working. Why o why they can't move the timing and consider the holidays in the Philippines? Arrgghh! It can get so annoying right but i can't jeopardize the project either. Ahhhh! The hassles of being an employee. Maybe it's better if i have my own business then i can be my own boss. I can go to work just whenever i want. A friend of mine is working on her own business already, maybe i should try and look into some small business for sale that i could start. Hmnnn not a bad idea.

christmas wish

2008-12-30T20:48:00.002+08:00

Whew! Just one more day and it's new year! Time flies really fast, so fast i can't keep track. Anyways, how's your Christmas holidays guys? I hope everyone had a happy and meaningful one. As for myself, i spent Christmas eve away from home - for the first time ever in my life. :D I always, always try to be home for Christmas but this year i spent it otherwise. I spent it with some good old friends somewhere. (I'll tell you the whereabouts when i have the photos :P) Anyhow, i was back on December 25 noon, so it's still Christmas :) As to my subject, i could always wish for good health for everyone in the family but practicality wise, i wish for a life insurance quote from Wholesale Insurance for everyone. We can never tell what's going to happen but this would at least help.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T23:59:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :)

company party '08

2008-12-20T22:52:00.001+08:00

It's been a pretty hectic week since last week. Practically, month of December has always been busy. Not only with work tasks in the office but also with lots of gettogethers to attend to. Yesterday was a company holiday. The day of the company Christmas party is usually declared a holiday to give everyone ample time to prepare especially the program committee. This year's Christmas party was held in Sunflower Disco. The area was quite small for us but nevertheless we were accommodated. I was gonna put on my halter blouse i got on sale a couple of months ago but i changed my mind and wore a dress instead. The program started as early as 5:00pm. Well, not bad, that gave everyone more time in the dance floor. The movie flicks shown from each department were very hilarious. I think our version of Charlie's Angels was totally fun! In fact, our version of Cameron grabbed the Best Actress award. As usual, we had lots of photos so if i have another flash drive to spare, then i wouldn't have problems copying pictures from my coworkers' cameras. I will post more pictures next time when everyone shares their copy. I can't wait to see them all!

the subject

2008-12-15T22:56:00.000+08:00

all smiles
but we simply are
just the background
At any rate, Romelyn and I, knew that the camera is rollin' ...You noticed? :P

her secret

2008-12-14T22:30:00.002+08:00

Ain't I a vain person. But conscious enough about my belly. Not the exercise-always-to-get-flat-abs conscious but rather the not-doing-anything-but-always-complaining-about-her-bulging-belly conscious. Opps! I look like a pregnant woman with this blouse. Yay! My belly is bulging! Ulk! Just a few of the lines you'll hear from me every time when confounded by the fact that i have a big tummy! LOL! A friend who used to have the same predicaments have moved past these retaliations. She now has a flat tummy i so envy. She just told me her secret that come in diet pills along with regular exercise. Oh my! Maybe I should really try it.

keeping your clients safe

2008-12-14T22:18:00.003+08:00

I'm almost always a fan of late night tv shows and documentary specials. A few weekends ago, i chanced on seeing a special report on how these con artists manipulate and rob banks. I was really furious as to how they could play roles and run off with all the money. Some innocent victims at hand may even pay the price. The security cameras installed inside the banks played major part in identifying the culprits. Security officers may not be able to stop the robberies but images captured from the cameras may help the policemen or special forces find a lead to the case. I therefore suggest that banks and other institutions should install these safety gadgets at all cost. The safety of their clients should come first.

sale madness

2008-12-14T21:47:00.002+08:00

Went to Gasa Sa Gugma Center (Missionaries of Charity) earlier with some of my coworkers to visit the elderlies. It was quite a heart wrenching experience. How i wish they will be given more attention by our government. If not, i hope lots of benefactors will shower the center with more funds. Anyways, i will be posting rest of the story in my other blog. We later went to The Terraces in Ayala and have lunch. We opted for some pizzas and pastas. To burn the calories away, I strolled and was tempted even more to spend the last of my money for the lots and lots of things to buy on sale anywhere inside the mall. Control i did, still i went home with two blouses to show off. Tsk! Moving on more about sale madness - elusive it may seem, but i shall one day own a notebook. This Samsung NC10 would surely do. I'm concern with the HD capacity most of the time. Well, a 160GB HD is a winner! Even electronic items are sold at lesser prices now a days. I could only really hope i have the ample amount of money now and materialistic wise, my Christmas wish would be complete!

most fave piece lately

2008-12-14T21:41:00.003+08:00

is not a dress, nor a pair of shoes, nor a bag...
it's nothing else but my portable drive... :P
refer to my previous post to understand... :D

isn't she lovely? :P
Just allow me to gloat, ok? I'm just happy because now i need not worry where to store my gazillion photos and movies and tv series files. :P

finally, i got

2008-12-14T20:38:00.003+08:00

My friend and colleague, Melody, arrived back to Cebu last week from her assignment in Michigan already. There's no doubt that her family was excited of her return. Especially her son, who happens to be my godson. I too was very excited! Why not? She was bringing with her one of the items i so wanted to have this year. Finally, i got my My Book Essential Edition USB 2.0 External Hard Drive. If you happen to read one of my previous posts, i wrote i really wanted to buy a portable drive. Now, i have it! She got it on sale and certainly no shipping fee to account for. Ain't that neat?! Thanks so much to her. I hope i won't have to pay her though. Hehe! Can i have this as christmas gift instead? Hmmnnn... The next item i'm eyeing for is a MiniSD USB2.0 Multi-Media Card Reader from Aluratek. This little piece of delight can support any type of memory cards - MicroSD, MiniSD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, etc. This should really come handy should i need to download pictures from my camera. How much? I can get if for just $11.99. That is quite affordable, right? Maybe, i'll have this next year. I'll have to save first for my hosting. LOL! :)

what can i do with my lovehandles?

2008-12-04T00:08:00.003+08:00

Nice blue skies, nice view, nice picture - but this picture could have been greater if i don't have that spare tire to pair with. Waahhh! I'm so much annoyed by that excess muscle around my waistline. I think it's high time i should get myself some corsets especially if i'm wearing a dress. It should help me tuck those unwanted fats. Really, i'm not your very vain friend but sometimes it's really annoying if you don't get to wear all that you like. It can get stressful thinking about it you know, lol! I don't want to look thin, i don't want to look slim. I just wanted this bulging tummy be slimmer. I should poke myself! All i do is complain but never get my lazy butt to do some exercise. I should do something! Hmmnnn...

the kid next door

2008-12-03T00:58:00.003+08:00

I kind of feel groggy while at work today. I should have slept early the night before because i was tired from our trip but I slept late instead. I coudn't resist watching my favorite TV series. Then I woke up a little early than usual. I woke up to the noise of my neighbor yelling at her 7-year-old daughter. I rose and looked in the window. This cute neighbor of mine was at their roof proudly cleaning. She's waving with a roof cleaner in hand. I doubt she's not cleaning at all but rather playing. Well, the scene could actually cause any mother to panic but she looked like she knew what she's doing :P I tried going back to sleep but to no avail. Well, at least i was up early. :)

mellow thoughts this mellow thursday

2008-11-27T23:33:00.002+08:00

:::Quotes Unlimited:::

"Love unexpressed is not love at all."
Really?!?! Oh my, gotta tell him na! ahehehe! :D

"What advertising agencies do for their clients, we're called to do for Christ."
Sure thing!

portable harddisk

2008-11-23T23:06:00.004+08:00

I already mentioned that i have lots of files to burn yet. I have a gazillion of photos still from 2006 that needs backup. I was able to save some and it took me a couple of hours transferring the files to the PC with DVD writer. Later, i bought an 8GB flash drive and somehow, transferring of files was easier. Transferring via the network drive is not a wise thing to do. A couple of weekends ago, i already started looking for another flash drive. This time i'm looking of buying a portable harddisk. I scouted in the malls for sale items so i could get them at discounted prices. I was not pretty convinced with all that i saw so i tried browsing the net. Olalah! I think i just found one!

I want this external hard drive very badly! It's a Western Digital 750GB My Book Essential Edition USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for only $99.00. Wow! You know, i will be able to save $70.00 because the list price is $169.00. Plus shipping is free! Seriously, I want this! Can my Manita or Manito get this for me? This is really a great item. And i like the color. ;)

those were the days...

2008-11-23T22:57:00.002+08:00

when i was still a little slimmer... this pic is not edited... it's blurred as it is... and i remember how our former Lead Engineer would bully us that we look like health center aids with our uniform.... huhuh! gone is that slender figure of mine! arrgghhh!

photographs and memories

2008-11-23T22:37:00.002+08:00

One of my ultimate hobbies is collecting photos. When i'm home and left with nothing to do, i'd usually arrange and rearrange the photos in my albums. I especially have lots of photos from work during my first 3 years since at that time we still use the good old photo films. I think i got a dozen of photo albums at home. Most of them i got on sale in the malls because i love slugging myself in bookstores not reading books but looking for stationaries, notebooks and cute albums. With the advent of technology, i now collect more than a dozen of discs full of pictures. I haven't labelled them all. I just made sure all were saved because at once, my harddisk crashed! I'm thinking now of buying a digital photo frame, a Sunpak 10.4-inch black wood, SF104-42001SL model. Online, it will cost $103.99, giving me a savings of $145.96 because the list price is about $249.95. Shipping is totally free so i really don't have to spend for extra charges. Can someone get me this for Christmas? :) Photos are great memorabilias of the experiences we had. I sure will have an awesome way of storing and sharing photos if i got my self this type of photo frame.

the unit

2008-11-19T23:59:00.003+08:00

Movies and Me: The Unit

Hail to the tv series The Unit! This is my current addiction and I can't wait to watch the complete episodes of Season 4, currently aired on American TVs. I have so many favorite lines uttered by the characters, sadly i can't memorize them all. Probably not my usual type of movie or series but i'm really hooked! It's about the elite group of trained soldiers whose tasks are mostly involved in terrorists attacks and the likes. True enough - soldiers are unsung heroes! I so much admire these army wives who could keep their sanity intact everytime their husbands leave for their missions. Ah! Just watch The Unit - there's the killing and all, but really i'm just hooked to it. Much more than i was hooked to Heroes and House. Heheh! :P

Max Martini as Master Sergeant Mack Gerhardt
i never want to marry a soldier but i'd change my heart in a bit if it's him! :D

Max Martini, Dennis Haysbert as Master Sergeant Jonas Blane, Scott Foley as Sergeant First Class Bob Brown
Who would think that i'd be interested in wars, terrorists, bombs, etc!?!?!

aerobics fever

2008-11-19T23:23:00.002+08:00

Arrgghh! I'm jealous! Three of my female coworkers are now going to the gym and are into dance aerobics. I've heard another one will be joining too. They kept on inviting me but i cannot just decide yet. It would mean i would have to report to work early so that i can go out early and attend the dance aerobics. I so wanted to join in any dance lessons/class but work sched would always get in the way. It would help if I live nearby but i don't so it's quite not feasible. Maybe i'll just do my own dance routine at home but dancing in a group is more fun! It's not just about losing weight, i enjoy dancing so it's hitting two birds with one stone. What can I do? Leptovox and exercise - the dress for our upcoming Christmas party should fit right already.

commercials and signs

2008-11-19T22:56:00.002+08:00

I'm a certified TV buff, there's no denying about that. When i'm home, i'm usually just watching TV. Well, there's really nothing much to do, so the idiot box is my bestfriend. Sometimes, it's really not the TV shows that i enjoy watching. It's the commercials and advertisements that catch my beguiling eyes. I'm always amused on how the geniuses behind these TV ads can think so unambiguously. Most if not all commercials are really boring but I have to say that there are really those that are witty and funny! Some are even cute and heart warming. Even print ads can speak so much about the product, just depending on how it is presented. But huge billboards will all those flashy lightings say a digital signage is even more catching and striking. I wonder if i'm good if i made a career in advertising? Hmnnn...

my officemates and i are obsessed in what?

2008-11-14T23:13:00.004+08:00

My female coworkers and I are pretty obsessed on the idea of losing weight. Take note, i just said "idea" because we are actually doing nothing. :P But true enough, two of them are going to the gym regularly lately. I have my fair share of gym moments before but laziness overpowered me. I'm thinking of going to the gym again but then again, holiday parties are just around the corner so i might just knock my gym sessions and put my money to waste? See, i have lots of excuses! Anyways, I've heard, Phentermine a diet pill, can also be another option. Hmnn... let me think about it. But for now, i should go and do some brisk walking. Wanna join me?

on problems...

2008-11-14T00:22:00.002+08:00

Unlimited Quotes #9

If you can’t get through the mountain – Go around it.
If you can’t go around it – Go over it.

If you can’t go over it, sit down and ask yourself,
If getting to the other side is all that important.
If it is, set about digging a tunnel.

For every problem, there are many solutions.
Whatever the problems in life are, you have to find ways to get over it.

---
Got this from a forwarded mail. Sure, problems are always there. But to every problem, there has to be a solution. According to my teacher in graduate school: if a problem has no solution, then, it ain't a problem at all. So, don't worry folks! :)

weird dream

2008-11-14T00:11:00.002+08:00

What are dreams? The dictionary defines it as a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep. Some say, it's the reflection of your subconscious. Dreams are the outcomes of what you think and fear or aspire. I have this dream when i was still a kid that until now i couldn't fathom whether it was real or was it just really an outcome of my flaky mind? I'm never into toys especially electronic toys. I don't even have dolls. I content myself from playing paperdolls. But i once dreamt of remote control helicopters flying around outside our windows. Seriously, until now, i still keep on thinking whether we had a kid neighbor who had such a great toy or was it just me dreaming of toys i can't have? But i wouldn't want a helicopter huh! I'm a girl! It's really weird! :P

traffic in the bridge

2008-11-13T23:08:00.002+08:00

Whew! We're already mid of November and just a few more days and it's Christmas! Evidently, heavy traffic and rush hours are dominating wherever i go already. Not sure of other places, but from where i come from, Christmas starts as early as September. If you want to get to wherever you may be going on time, better spare extra minutes for the traffic. On my way to the office earlier, traffic in the new bridge is terribly annoying. I've been stucked for almost an hour already and we're not moving. Maybe if i walked my way, i would have probably on the other end of the bridge already. But it's too hot so i rather contain my temper and wait inside the jeepney. Traffic jam in the area isn't really a new thing but earlier was just way too much. It turned out, car collision occured right at the midway of the bridge. The two cars were seriously damaged. I just hope they got some car insurance perhaps like that of South Carolina auto insurance to help defray the expenses. Luckily though, the drivers weren't awefully harmed.

cook wannabee

2008-11-04T20:10:00.003+08:00

Last weekend, i really was planning on cooking real food. I already printed the recipe and was convinced to buy some groceries Saturday evening so i could cook on Sunday. I was gonna cook beef steak or bistek. I was kind of excited but my mother was pushing she wanted to eat lechon. Lechon is a grilled pig. Sounds creepy huh! I could use the word pork but literally, the whole pig is being grilled. It is one famous delicacy from where i grow up and it is one food mostly missed by Filipinos abroad. Anyway, back to my cooking thingy. Since i wouldn't want to spend double for the lechon and beaf steak, i postponed my cooking drama. I'm not sure if my steak would taste good anyway, hehe. I saw this paella pan and i'm thinking if i buy one, my cooking experience would be even better.

airport scenes

2008-10-31T23:21:00.003+08:00

I was in the airport as early as 4:00am sometime last month. I was with my mother to send off my youngest sister to Manila for a weeklong training at her work. The flight is at 6:00am yet but my sister was so anxious she didn't want to be left behind and that her boss told them to be around at exactly 4:00am. Of course, the boss arrived late! Anyways, while waiting, lots of thoughts came rushing to my mind as i saw travellers and employees alike coming in and out of the gates.

Airports can take part in a lot of moments in our lives and feelings in our hearts. That is very well depicted in the movie The Terminal starred by Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

In the corners of my mind, i think:

- if i travel, i think my clothes won't be enough for the allowable weight of luggage. You see, it is not easy to just pick from my favorite ones. I don't understand that famous cliche on travelling light. I can't travel light, huh! How's that possible?!?

- airports can turn into a fashion runway. Some people arrive in their best suits, some sport their most comfortable shorts and shirts duo. Some wear their skimpiest outfits while others will don some prissy pieces. And believe me, i saw someone wearing something close to a gown! There's also someone who puts on a long sundress, i think she's about to go the beach? She looked pretty on it though.

- airports can be both happy and sad. Imagine this, someone has to leave and someone has to be left behind. Need i say more?

- airport is a destination in itself. It is where recollection can happen and it is also where farewells commence.

- i should travel. But i don't have money, so, there you go.

I'm really excited at the thought of flying again. I wanna see myself in the crowd fondly pulling my luggage and checking how i look. Oh, i can't wait!

Well, shall i see you in the airport?

notebooks at lower prices

2008-10-31T22:46:00.002+08:00

I see lots of banners anywhere i go. Major malls in the city are having lots of promotional gigs in time for the halloween. I'm not thinking of buying something for halloween. If only for costumes, i can surely improvise. I'm looking for sale items i can buy. It's never too early to start christmas shopping right? After all, it's already November. It's a good thing that shopping can get so handy through shopping online. You don't wait in queue and you don't tire your feet. A friend sent out a text message while i'm thinking about shopping but spending less. She was asking where she could buy a laptop at minimal prices because her father-in-law is in town and wanted to buy one. If i were her, i'd definitely buy this Acer Aspire Notebook for only $399.00. Do you know that its list price could go as high as $899.00? Hmnn that's a bit much. But with free shipping on top of the lowered price, i would be able to save as much as $500.00. That's a lot of extra money for other things i can buy. I should see her tomorrow and tell her about this great item at reasonable price.

movies and me #3

2008-10-31T22:30:00.004+08:00

Girl: Do you like music?
Boy: More than food...

That single line uttered by the male lead character struck me most. Actually, the lead character is a kid aged 11 who believed that through his music, he'll meet his parents. He grew up in an orphanage and never cease to believe that one day, he'll be reunited with his biological parents. He ran off from the orphanage because he wanted to be out in the open. He strongly believe that his parents were also looking for him.

Do watch the movie August Rush and be moved by how this young boy met his parents through his passion for music. You'd be amazed! It's also a tale of two people in love who were separated yet fate brought them back. :)

And by the way, do you not think that August Rush is a very cool name? I sure think it is!

shopping contest for you and me!

2008-10-30T23:29:00.003+08:00

Hey girls! I got some cool news for you. Gotta read it carefully. I know just how we love shopping so why not take a few minutes of your time and join this contest you surely will love. It's so easy. Just go to www.ShopAndConfess.com and discover how you can win some fabulous prices.

To participate, do register first on this link -->
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Hurry, share to everyone your shopping confessions and you'll never know of the great surprises that await you. This is an all new shopping experience and online shopping can never be this exciting! What are you waiting for!? :)

travelling bag

2008-10-29T00:14:00.003+08:00

I'm just recalling how lucky i am to have some friends who are always ready to help me when i need them. When i travelled outside the country for the first time, to Michigan that is, I didn't have any winter clothes. I didn't have any travelling bag. I was gonna just stay for 3 weeks so i thought buying new ones is really not a necessity. One friend who just arrived from Spain after an offshore assignment let me borrow her winter clothes. Another friend who just came from Norway to visit her older sister let me borrow her travelling bag. It was a red Samsonite bag so perfect for my stuff. I can't thank them enough. Because of them, i made my journey without having to spend so much. :) Though i had to buy another bag later because my stay was extended. I stayed for 2 months instead of 3 weeks only.

69,500

2008-10-21T22:29:00.002+08:00

69,500. That's not a plain figure. I'm neither just refering to a plain number. I'm actually talking about a whooping 69,500 amount of money in peso denomination. Probably not too much right? But hey, if i say i just bought a P69,500 bag. Would you be awed? Well, i did not buy anything for that amount. I can't afford it! Toinks! But i read in a magazine about bags owned by celebrities. I think i felt dizzy converting the dollar values to pesos. A bag worth $1500.00???

If i have that amount of money, that would either let me:

1. travel to two Asian countries. Hongkong and Singapore. Singapore and Thailand. Thailand and Hongkong. I just have to make my choice. Or just one country maybe if i'll go shopping.
2. send my younger sister to college for maybe about 2.5 years.
3. buy at least 50 local bags. See i can go a month with different bag each day.
4. buy at least 50 local shoes. Wow! I can be a little Imelda with this.
5. buy new sets of clothes. Whoaah no-uniform-days will be very exciting!
6. eat in Shangrila everyday for a month. Huh! I've been wanting to go there. Hmnnn.
7. go to Palawan and Boracay again.
8. go to more local tourist destinations - Club Serena, Abaka Resort, Plantation, Shangrila.
9. go to America or Europe! (friends from there will feed me, heheh!)
10. pay off my debts most importantly. LOL!

But if someone gives me a P69,500 bag, i'd be more than willing to accept it! :D

unlimited quotes #8

2008-10-20T23:16:00.002+08:00

"There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there."
— Paulo Coelho (The Fifth Mountain)

So true... but at times, it's really just so difficult to fathom things.

businessminded

2008-10-20T22:54:00.003+08:00

I have a friend who doesn't like to work so much around offices. You know the type of work where you have to be trapped for 8 hours or so. Reporting dutifully 5 days a week or 6 days even. She hates that! She is not lazy or something. She just prefers to work on her own small scale businesses which she hope eventually will grow big later. She is currently looking into some auto parts franchises together with another friend of hers. I think it's kind of cool. If you have your own business, you are a boss to yourself and you can do so much with your time. But i don't know, i don't have that business stuff in mind. I probably just don't have the capital! LOL! :D

formidable hobby

2008-10-20T22:43:00.002+08:00

I'm really not into reading books. It seldom happens that i can finish reading one. I'm only good in the beginning and then laziness will get the most out of me. I realized reading can be very powerful. Where else do you get all those stock of information if not by reading? I should try and get on with this hobby. I should read more books and learn new things. Of course, things cannot be learned by reading alone, but it will start from reading.

beauty product must have

2008-10-20T22:10:00.002+08:00

A woman's beauty locker can get so complicated. From our hair down to the tips of our toes, demands a corresponding product. For the hair alone, there's the shampoo, conditioner, spa, hot oil treatment, etc. For the face, there's the moisturizer, facial mask, facial scrub, toner, etc. For the body, there's the whitening lotion, firming lotion, anti-aging lotion, anti-cellulite lotion, etc. Just a lot of beauty products to apply i sometimes get crazy thinking which one i should apply first. But if there's one product i should have and maintain right now, it's gotta be a female fat burner, definitely. Why not? With my habit of eating too much and not exercising, i could so use an aid.

pink mp3 player

2008-10-19T22:03:00.002+08:00

Anywhere you go today, malls, shops, markets, everything seems to be just expensive. It's what is everyone is clamoring now a days. I've talked with some friends from other countries and they told me the same things. They are also suffering from economic crisis. Well, we are all obviously in a tough situation right now. I guess it's just a matter of descipline and knowing when and what to buy. In buying commodities, it's always great if we get to purchase them at sale prices right? Getting discounts or freebies or buying stuff at a lesser amount than usual is a sure saving. It also eases that guilt feeling of buying something that you can just put off and not buy at all. But right now, i really wanted to have a new mp3 player. We are no longer allowed to use headphones inside the office unless it's not connected to the PC/workstation. That's just so boring. I can't live without music! Imagine my delight when i saw this InVion 2GB pink mp3 player online. You know how i get ecstatic about stuffs of pink shade. It's really cute and it's not just an mp3 player. It's an mp3 music, video and photo player. Most of all, it'll just cost me $16.99. That means, i get to save $53.00 because list price is about $69.99. Plus shipping is totally free so this is really a great deal. I can't wait to have this cute pinky music player. I already have my songs ready for download. I'm so relieved, i get to have a music player and i get to save. You too, check out the item i just mentioned. You might just as well love it.

mother instincts or plain paranoia

2008-10-12T23:22:00.004+08:00

I'm not yet a mother and I can't seem to distinguish - help me identify if you can. Let me cite two situations for your judgement.

Situation #1:
I was in a children's party (sort of) organized by a colleague who wanted to celebrate his birthday with the kids in Tabor Hills, a community somewhere in Talamban. One mother was cheering for his son who joined in one of the games while carrying an infant at the same time. The infant was resting on her shoulder and she could not see what the infant was doing. The poor infant was trying to open a jelly candy using his one hand and his mouth. I was so alarmed when i saw the baby! What if he choked and the plastic must be dirty! I was thinking, why is the mother not paying attention to her baby? I tapped the mother's shoulder and told her to watch for her baby. The mother just gave me a look i can't identify and lazily got the candy from her baby's hand. Huh! What if! What if the baby choked!?

Situation #2:
Was inside a jeepney on my way home and then 3 passengers embarked - a mother tagging along 2 boys, ages 4-7 maybe. I assume 'twas her sons. They sat at the corner, rear of the jeepney near the steps. The boys were seated at the rear end and i was in front of them. In the middle of the trip, i noticed that the boys were sleeping and they would tend to dislodge everytime the driver made a sudden stop or turn. I was so horrified they might fall from their seats and roll. I took a look at the mother who was just sitting calmly. She didn't even bother to put her arms in front of the kids to at least protect them. A few more minutes and i can't take the rather dangerous scene in front of me anymore. I told the mother, "hey, your kids are sleeping, watch out for them, they might fall." I thought i sounded like a 45-year-old woman who had so much experience around kids. The mother did not respond and she just sat still! I was irritably disgusted. The mother must have noticed my furious look and she gave out a sigh and an expression all the more i couldn't identify like the mother in situation #1. I thought, for a moment she just gave me an attitude and then she extended her hand to hold the jeepney railing. Her right hand now in front of her kids. That's when i felt a bit relieved. What if! What if the kids fall from the jeepney!?

Now, tell me what it is. Mother instincts or plain paranoia or is it something else?

inseparable

2008-10-11T00:40:00.002+08:00

I always thought that the software development and software validation sections in the office are inseparable. Previously, validation section as a whole reports to the development section. Eventually, we (validation group) were separated and we got our own Lead Engineer. We were already separate entities but still under the same manager. I never thought that we would be separated to a larger extent. Right now, the management is looking into making 3 major departments - hardware development, software development and software validation. We are going to have a new manager solely for our group. The question now is what's going to be the job descriptions of this new manager since we already have a Team Leader (who has Lead Engineers) who currently reports to the current Software/Validation/Hardware manager. There seems to be a redundancy of positions here but top management must have given this much thought already. Well...

shopping by bulk

2008-10-05T19:23:00.003+08:00

Often, i prefer to go mall hopping or shopping or going to street markets alone. Being alone, i can go anywhere i want without having to worry if my companion is tired already or doesn't like walking around too much. But shopping with friends has advantages too. For one, strolling could never get boring. Second, you get to have some thoughts from them if what you're buying is good or not. Another vantage i could see is that you get to save. How so? When you shop with friend/s, you could buy wholesale items. In my experiences, items that are sold in bulk are lesser when compared to purchasing them by piece. Even alone, buying items in large quantities is good especially if you're starting to make your christmas list already. :)

movies and me #2

2008-10-05T19:10:00.003+08:00

Generally, I like the HBO series Sex & The City. I'm done watching all the 7 seasons yet i still watch some of the episodes over and over again.

There's this line spoken by one of the female lead stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, as Carrie, that i like the most. I'm not really sure if this is the same exact line but it goes like:

"I realize i still have faith... faith in myself that someday there will be that someone for me who is sure to himself that i am the one." - Carrie Bradshaw

i gotta have my own flash drive

2008-10-04T00:34:00.002+08:00

I mentioned earlier that i want a laptop. Really, i want to have one. Well, i actually have one but i don't own it personally. I have one from work and I brought it at home because I get tired carrying it everyday nor on weekends. So whenever i wanted to finish some tasks at work, I'd go crazy looking for portable storage devices. I have an mp3 player which can store up to 512MB of data but it's just not enough. I would need more than a gig of free disk space. I have been really wanting to buy a new one with bigger capacity but i just never got around to it. I always get lazy running into some shops in the mall. I was really planning to go the mall tomorrow but i guess i'm changing plans. I just found some great deals over the internet. Pretty what i need and it's on sale for only $11.50. Yes, it's a 4GB flash drive at a very low price of $11.50. Don't think that i'll be spending more on the shipment instead because shipping is totally free. Yes, you read it right, shipping is free. Now, i won't have to worry anymore on where to save my files. This would really come handy. Also, really do check out their site. They have lots of items sold at reasonable prices. More importantly, you get to shop at the comforts of your home. Lots of electronic gadgets with great deals - a haven for budget conscious people.

wake me up when september ends

2008-10-01T21:53:00.001+08:00

by Green Day

Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when september ends

like my fathers come to pass
seven years has gone so fast
wake me up when september ends

here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are

as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when september ends

summer has come and passed
the innocent can never last
[ Find more Lyrics at www.mp3lyrics.org/e9 ]
wake me up when september ends

ring out the bells again
like we did when spring began
wake me up when september ends

here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are

as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when september ends

Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when september ends

like my father's come to pass
twenty years has gone so fast
wake me up when september ends
wake me up when september ends
wake me up when september ends

Uhuh!!!! It's October already!!!!!

quotes unlimited #6

2008-09-28T21:27:00.000+08:00

"Every problem is an opportunity to trust God. Christ must be at the center of your relationships because He provides a stable, fixed point of reference; otherwise, your relationships will be frail and fragile."

grilled food and the beach...

2008-09-28T20:29:00.003+08:00

We'll have no work tomorrow because HR people swapped it to Wednesday's holiday which is the Feast of Ramadhan. Oh, i'm excited! Me and my teammates will go to the beach. It's going to be fun. I hope somebody will bring fish for some healthy grilling action. I can't think of what to bring, maybe i'll just bring more fruits. Ahh the beach, grilled food, the sun... this is going to be heaven. I hope the weather will cooperate. :)

i want a laptop!

2008-09-28T20:02:00.002+08:00

Been to the mall lately and was looking through some items i wanted to buy. I guess i can wait until it will be sold at lesser prices. Isn't it always a delight when the things you've been eyeing for days suddenly is available at discounted prices? I bet it's a rewarding feeling when you get to buy those favorite items at lower prices. Great deals are our bestfriends. Well, why would you purchase items that are expensive when you get to buy the same items at lesser costs? That's just great! Aside from strolling in the malls, there are other ways to scout for great deals. If I were you, i won't even go through the hassles of going to department stores and wait in queue to pay in the cashier. I would simply just sit and look for items online that are for sale at low prices. You would probably not believe how much you would save if you try this. As for myself, I have a lot in mind to buy especially electronic gadgets. I really want a laptop for Christmas but i don't think i would be able to save enough to buy one. But i'm quite relieved because i might just be able to buy. How so? I'm looking into buying this Gateway M6309 Notebook for only $399.00. I will be able to save about $500.00. How about that? That's a lot of savings there! Here's more - I wouldn't have to spend on shipping because shipping is totally free! Folks, buy now, stock is limited.

auto financing

2008-09-24T00:54:00.002+08:00

We all know that a car is one of the basic necessities in America. Auto Financing is what you probably need right now. If yes is the answer to my intuition, then why not check out APEX Auto Loan. They specialize in auto loans and financing including bad credit car loans. And applying is really easy, you just have to apply online and in 2 minutes, you're good to go. Who wants a fussy way of getting a loan? No one! If i were you, i would just apply online and i'll be worry free. You may also want to check new car prices? Just hit one site for that.

movies and me #1

2008-09-24T00:09:00.002+08:00

Vivian: Thanks for driving me home. Goodbye.
Carlo: Where is it?
Vivian: We are almost there now. It's not far from here.
Carlo: Can you go alone in dark?
Vivian: Are you going to walk me home if i can't?
Carlo: If you want me to.
Vivian: Do you know what? Girls often dream about this... where she feels like a withered flower surrounded by all these fabulous people and out of nowhere, this prince on a white horse calls her name, holds her shoulder and gently touches her hair. And walk her home. But that is too perfect. I'll be going. I am really thankful for today. I really am.

Dialogue of Vivian and Martin in the Koreanovela, Lovers in Paris. I shed a tear in this part. I don't know. It's probably because it somehow resonates what i am truly from the inside. I may come off an independent and self sufficient woman but a part of me will and always will look for that certain warmth of being taken cared of.

who wants a vacation?

2008-09-23T23:46:00.002+08:00

I do. I want a vacation right now. And so i've heard that when you say vacation, Branson vacation is nothing but superb! Olala! There's a lot of vacation packages to choose from. One can either choose a platinum, gold, silver, bronze, family, great american or titanum package. Each package has it's corresponding cost with equivalent inclusives. I'm pretty sure you'll get to find one package that best suits your idea of fun at reasonable prices. The packages are perfect if you'd like to spend a couple of days with your loved ones and family. Kids and adults alike would surely enjoy the shows like Acrobats of China, Grand Jubilee, Hammer Barber Variety Show, Haygoods, Kirby VanBurch, Legends in Concert and Pierce of Arrow. Plus lots and lots of other shows you'd be booking for another tickets for your next visit. Don't forget to check out the condos, it will want you packing your clothes and head on to a weekend of rest and recreation. Now, i really can't wait to have a vacation.

personalized stuff

2008-09-23T23:32:00.002+08:00

Gifts are even more appreciated when you know it's given much thought by the bestower. For my birthday this year, a friend gave me a personalized cap. Another one gave me a personalized bathrobe. All of the other gifts were equally personalized knowing that it's my favorite color or they're my favorite stuff. I actually have other personalized things of my own too. I bought last year a mug that has my name printed on it. Then Christmas of last year, my group in the office had personalized pens for our Christmas gifts. Oh wait, i have keychains which bear my name also! This would probably explain why i get so attached to my little novelty collections.

unpredictable weather

2008-09-23T23:12:00.002+08:00

One minute it's raining, another minute and the sun is beaming! Unpredictable weather conditions can make me crazy sometimes. You see, i always carry a humongous bag so it could accommodate my gazillion of stuff from pens to notebook to flashlight to little medical pouch to makeup kit to umbrella. Yes, i carry around an umbrella regardless if it's raining or not. I have it as long as i have a big bag. But sometimes, the little fashionista side of me would prefer handy cute bags or sling bags to match my outfit. And yes you guess it right! It rains when i don't have my umbrella. Tsk! A friend had a share of somewhat similar misfortune earlier when she informed me that she's in the middle of the traffic inside her car with no air conditioner. I told her to get a new air conditioning compressor and a functional cooling system might just ease her when trapped in busy streets on hot days.

babies and baptisms

2008-09-23T22:20:00.000+08:00

Every now and then, i receive baptismal invitations from friends and old classmates. Seems like everyone is having a baby! Geez! Am i left out? Last Sunday was the baptism of Berna's (college friend) baby. I wasn't really feeling well so i was not able to attend to the said occassion. She did not tell me beforehand that i was one of the godparents. It's just yesterday that she informed me through text that i was supposed to be a godparent if i came early. Huh!? I would have attended no matter what if i knew it. Anyways, whichever the case is, Berna's about to kill me! :P I missed her wedding and i missed her first baby's baptism. I hope i can make it to the first birthday party. :) You know what, it's always a dilemma for me when it comes to choosing what to give as presents. More often than not, i end up giving baby clothes or dresses. My godkids, don't worry, i'll try harder to think of other gifts to give next time.

quotes unlimited #5

2008-09-22T00:19:00.001+08:00

"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure." — Paulo Coelho

But who is not afraid to fail? Not even the slightest hint of fear?

unwritten thoughts

2008-09-17T01:09:00.001+08:00

Really, i have so many things in mind that i'd like to write but i just don't have the time to do now. But i sure will write them all next time.

on insurances

2008-09-12T00:10:00.003+08:00

One of the things that an applicant would look into before accepting any job offer is the company's benefits given to the employees. For some generous big companies, group health insurance is one of the benefits. I'm glad that currently i get to avail of it even though the amount is not that big. Anyhow, it's of great help if i'll be hospitalized nor my parents who are my declared dependents. Sad to say, not all employers give this kind of benefit to their employees. How about you? Do you consider this a factor?

clothing fanatic

2008-09-11T23:43:00.003+08:00

I'd have to admit, i really like clothes. I may not wear the best of dresses because after all it's not what that defines me. But i do appreciate and admire those people who can pull off wearing those chic clothes and apparels. I even find costumes or office uniforms adorable. I mean of course those tailored office uniforms that compliment the apperance of the workers. I just think that if you wear something nice, it helps bring out the best of you. I don't mean nice here as expensive. Nice may mean cheap but what is that makes you feel comfortable and look neat. Would you believe that i like to watch these women equestrians? Not only they look cool riding in their houses, with their equestrian clothing, they even look cooler!

quotes unlimited #4

2008-09-10T20:42:00.001+08:00

"We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation.

It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path." - Paulo Coelho

Oh, just another wonderful line from Coelho :)

annoying coworkers

2008-09-10T20:25:00.002+08:00

The 6 Most Annoying Coworkers: Are You One?

Nearly every workplace has them: the Naysayer, who dismisses team members' ideas; the Spotlight Stealer, who claims credit for a colleague's efforts; and other annoying coworkers who make collaboration difficult. Following are six professionals whose irritating behaviors and irksome attitudes prevent them from forming productive relationships at work -- and what you should to do avoid following in their footsteps:

1. The Naysayer. This office dweller delights in shooting down ideas. Even during "blue sky" brainstorming sessions, where all suggestions are to be contemplated with an open mind, the Naysayer immediately pooh-poohs any proposal that challenges the status quo.

The right approach: Because great solutions often rise from diverse opinions, withhold comment -- and judgment -- until the appropriate time. Moreover, be tactful and constructive when delivering criticism or alternative viewpoints.

2. The Spotlight Stealer. There is definitely an "I" in "team" according to this glory seeker, who tries to take full credit for collaborative efforts and impress higher-ups. This overly ambitious corporate climber never heard a good idea he wouldn't pass off as his own.

The right approach: Win over the boss and colleagues by being a team player. When receiving kudos, for instance, publicly thank everyone who helped you. "I couldn't have done it without ..." is a savvy phrase to remember.

3. The Buzzwordsmith. Whether speaking or writing, the Buzzwordsmith sacrifices clarity in favor of showcasing an expansive vocabulary of cliched business terms. This ineffective communicator loves to "utilize" -- never just "use" -- industry-specific jargon and obscure acronyms that muddle messages. Favorite buzzwords include "synergistic," "actionable," "monetize," and "paradigm shift."

The right approach: Be succinct. Focus on clarity and minimize misunderstandings by favoring direct, concrete statements. If you're unsure whether the person you are communicating with will understand your message, rephrase it, using "plain English."

4. The Inconsiderate Emailer. Addicted to the "reply all" function, this "cc" supporter clogs colleagues' already-overflowing inboxes with unnecessary messages. This person also marks less-than-critical emails as "high priority" and sends enormous attachments that crash unwitting recipients' computers.

The right approach: Break the habit of using email as your default mode of communication, as many conversations are better suited for quick phone calls or in-person discussions. The benefit? The less email you send, the less you're likely to receive.

5. The Interrupter. The Interrupter has little regard for others' peace, quiet or concentration. When this person is not entering your work area to request immediate help, the Interrupter is in meetings loudly tapping on a laptop, fielding calls on a cell phone, or initiating off-topic side conversations.

The right approach: Don't let competing demands and tight deadlines trump basic common courtesy. Simply put, mind your manners to build healthy relationships at work.

6. The Stick in the Mud. This person is all business all of the time. Disapproving of any attempt at levity, the constant killjoy doesn't have fun at work and doesn't think anyone else should either.

The right approach: Have a sense of humor and don't be afraid to laugh at yourself once in awhile. A good laugh can help you build rapport, boost morale, and deflate tension when working under stressful situations.

It's fairly easy to spot the qualities that make the above individuals irritating -- at least when the behaviors are displayed by others. It can be a challenge to recognize when you exhibit them yourself. You may not realize, for instance, that you always pepper your communications with industry- or company-specific jargon, even when speaking with new employees or outside contacts. Though you may not be a full-fledged Interrupter or Stick in the Mud, take care to avoid heading down their paths.

The best advice: Remember common courtesy and act toward others as you want them to act toward you.

*Got this from a forwarded mail and i thought it's worth sharing. I'm probably the Inconsiderate Emailer type. hehe! :P

knickknacks collector

2008-09-08T23:25:00.002+08:00

I really like to collect cute stuff like figurines, angels, decorative figures and even picture frames of variety of designs. My work desk in the office seem to look like my own desk at home because of the number of decors i have on it. If not for the 5S audit, i could have accummulated more. Some of my cute stuff are just stored in my cabinet because it's really never allowed to put non-work related items on my desk.

me? a glutton? not really

2008-09-04T21:39:00.003+08:00

It's not that good if i go out alone. Chances are, i would eat way too much that my stomache can't take. Or i have this way of testing myself how much i can consume of this and that. Or if i'm craving for something, i'd eat as much as i can that after eating, i'd think i won't be eating it for the next couple of months. No, it's not gluttony, maybe close but i'm just plain weird. :P Last weekend, i tried to check if i can consume two pieces of chicken. Tsk, turned out i can't. Maybe in some instances i can, i'll sit on it for hours watching tv perhaps. Geez, i guess it's really time i should find some diet pills and see which product works for me best.

detoxify

2008-09-04T21:28:00.002+08:00

I've been hearing and seeing lots of commercials on tv about beauty products that detoxify our skin making it more youthful and smooth. That's really nice since we all know that as we age, the elasticity of our skin changes. But what about the insides of our body? With all those junk unhealthy food we consume? Is there a way of eliminating those toxins we take? It's a relief that there is colon cleanser tablets available in the market today to help us clean and revitalize our system. Of course, with healthy diet and exercise, vitality is achievable.

What's True Love?

2008-09-03T22:38:00.001+08:00

Got a tag from Glorie about love. I'm not sure if I like this tag, lol! Thanks though. :)

• What does true love mean to you?
==> it is accepting the person regardless of his flaws and imperfections

• How do you know you’re really in love?
==> when the other person's happiness nor sadness is my care

• How many times in your life have you fallen in love?
==> not telling :P

• Have you ever fallen out of true love because you were mad at the moment?
==> no

• Do you feel love and physical attraction is the same thing?
==> no, pyhsical attraction may come first, then love

• If your true love became ill or disfigured would you continue to love the same way?
== sure why not, if he lets me

• Should anyone else be able to tell you who to love or not love?
==> opinions in some ways matter, but ultimately i'm the one who gets to decide

• Would you do anything for love?
==> yes, but human as i am, i have my limitations

Anyone interested, just go grab this tag :)

world wide employees

2008-09-02T23:40:00.002+08:00

Working in a big multinational company can be overwhelming and mind buggling at times. When there are organizational changes in the upper level, announcement is usually made through a broadcast mail to all the employees worldwide. Senders of this kind of emails are no lower than the vice presidents. It's just either the President or the various vice presidents of various offices/departments. This email will reach each and every employee that has the company email account.

I often wonder this. What would happen if by any chance i get to hit the wrong button and send an email to the World Wide Employees addy? Worst, a personal email at that? Or what would happen if i would just intentionally send an email to WWE? Perhaps, just for the sake of ending my wondering and getting some answers.

1. Will L*** fire me?
2. Will i undergo a one on one discussion with the HR Manager (probably question my integrity?) nor the IT Manager (abuse of company resource)?
3. Will the rest of the L*** employees think that i'm cool? or maybe fool?
4. Will the rest of the L*** employees read my email or plainly ignore it?
5. Will i become FAMOUS?

What do you think? :P

it's officially christmas season

2008-09-01T23:19:00.000+08:00

in my blog and in my workspace. I already hang two cute christmas stuffed toys to mark the first day of September! hehe! ;)

aren't they cute? ;)

i adore candles

2008-09-01T22:08:00.004+08:00

Yup! I love candles, especially scented ones. If i have my own house, i rather that my house be decorated with all those candles of different scents and designs. For now, i'll just content myself by putting some candles in my desk at work. Haha! Thanks, 5S audit is lifted otherwise i'm number one in the list with a call out. Aside from the fact that it embodies spirituality, it also is romantic. One of my closest friends is getting married real soon and I think Votive candle holders are perfect.

unrealized weekend getaway

2008-09-01T21:56:00.002+08:00

I was supposed to go to El Salvador resort in Danao yesterday and meet Glorie and Maricel. They were already there since Friday evening. Not in El Salvador though but at least near the area. I woke up around 7:00am and packed my stuff and was ready to go. It was already 11:00am but i don't receive any sms message from Glorie that they're already in El Salvador. I waited until i decided to go to SM mall instead because i was almost certain that the getaway to El Salvador is not happening. Maybe around 3:00pm, i was already in the mall when i received her message that she just woke up! Duuhh good thing i did not go to Danao, otherwise, i'll be disappointed all the more. At least they met me in the evening and went visit another friend in the hospital. Right now, all i could think and imagine are vacations especially Orlando vacations on summer. It's probably not gonna happen anytime soon but it will happen, one of these days.

i'm worth 550,000 Great British Pounds!

2008-08-22T03:05:00.002+08:00

Here's another email i got today that i wish it's true!

"I am using this opportunity to thank you for your effort to our unfinished transfer of fund into your account, I want to inform you that I have successfully transferred the Cheque out of the company to someone else who was capable of assisting me in this great venture. Due to your effort, sincerity, courage you showed at the course of the transaction I want to compensate you with the sum of £550,000.00 (Five Hundred And Fifty thousand Great British Pounds). You are to contact the COMPENSATION FINANCE & INVESTMENT LTD where I deposited the fund to issue you an international certified bank draft cashable at your bank.

At the moment, I am very busy here because of the investment projects I am having at hand. Finally, I have forwarded instruction to the finance house on your behalf to send the bank draft to you as soon as you contact them."

Wow!!!! Imagine if this is all true! How much is this in Philippine pesos? Gosh! I'll be travelling here and there. And i'll sure will purchase my dream house. Tsk!

beauty rest and retreat

2008-08-20T00:02:00.003+08:00

My head is aching, i feel dizzy probably because i slept at around 6:00am today. Went to the airport with my mother to send off my youngest sister. She'll be in Manila for a weeklong training in her new work. I so wanted to have a body massage. I so long to go to a massage parlor and have the much needed retreat. Speaking of which, i noticed lots of massage parlors sprout in the city now a days. Wherever you go, you will spot a very inviting massage parlor or a spa and sauna or beauty parlor. I hint that massage parlors and massage therapy schools are lucrative businesses today. Well, after long hours of work, one truly deserves a relaxing massage. And a beauty retreat especially to women.

online diva award

2008-08-13T22:33:00.001+08:00

Rules:
1. Post the button in your blog.
2. Please link back the person that gave the button to you.
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
4. You need to pass the button to at least 4 people that you think are also divas in any way.
5. Come back here and leave your post url so you can be added to the master list and help increase our rankings.
6. Please add to the list below a reason why you love being online all the time.

Online Divas:
1. All Merging in the Path of My Life 2. My Big Picture 3. Walk on Red with Me 4. Supah MaMa Wannabe 5. The Stories of a Now SAHM 6. When Mom Speaks 7. Kathycot Cooking With a Twist 8. Me and Mine 9. Little Peanut 10. Pea in a Pod 11. All My Memories 12. Enchanted Play 13. I Am Mommy 14. My Happy Place 15. Living A’La Mode 16. A Slice of Life 17. Jenny Said So 18. Feels Like Home 19. Blessings in Life 20. My Life’s Rollercoaster Ride 21. On Touching and Saving Lives 22. Mind Bubbles 23. SAHMdom and Beyond 24. Jenny and Belle 25. Malditang bunso’s journal 26. My Views On My So Called Life 27. Bits and Pieces 28. Hailey’s Domain 29. Our Journey to Life 30. Permanence in Change 31. Blogsilog 32. Cherry’s Comfort Zone 33. Captured Memories 34. {Buzzy Me} 35. Wishing and Hoping 36. Thinking Out Loud 37. Sweet Serenity 38. Ylan's Refuge 39. Fun Under The Sun 40. Ylan's Upshots And Whatnots

Reasons why I am an Online Diva:
1. Litzie - It helps me pass time when I’m at work and don’t have any patient to attend to.
2. Kathycot - Because it serves as my past time plus it gives me moolah for my kapricho’s
3. Yen- It helps me do what I like and love after a long day.
4. Jacq - It connects me to friends all over the world. It gives me work and lets me shop to all my favorite stores without leaving my home.
5. Dzoi - Because I’m an Internet Junkie. I just love everything about the Internet. I can work from home, find clients all around the world, get updates on old friends and meet new people.
6. Cee - “Onlining/onlin-ing” gives me some ME time and Blogging makes me the Goddess of my web page.
7. JennyL - it connects me to other people online all over the world, and of course it gives me moolah na rin hehe.
8. Alpha - I need to go online or else my day will not be complete. It’s my outlet and I get to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, shop a little and I get to earn, too.
9. Tere - I’m online coz it’s something I enjoy doing and gives me a chance to be rewarded with moolah and that helps in our finances and Gas-tric urges.
10. Marie - it’s what I love doing and I’m loving it!
11. Em - It’s the closest thing to home, it’s my therapy for my homesickness blues.
12. Jenny - I enjoy surfing the net, discovering new stuff, and ideas. Blogging made me new friends and is an additional source of income.
13. Jammy- Very entertaining and I love bloghopping. Makes me learn more about my new friends… plus it’s a good past time
15. Cheryll - I am an online diva because I am online most of the time devah?! Hahaha16. Tet -I can’t seem to survive the day without opening my laptop or blogging. It helps me lessen the stress and at the same time serves as an outlet to share about my life & family.
17. Hailey - I am me! when I am online, space is immaterial, and time is limitless!
18. Abie – I think I’m online almost everyday. It helps me get connected and get updated with my friends and relatives. It is also my way to pass time, to share my thoughts or just share anything about me, my life, and my family.
19. Happymum - Internet has given me answers to those questions that I can’t find answer from books or magazines. It has generated me extra income, gained more friends, created me hobbies, keep me in touch with my friends, retail therapy (at times when I’m checking out modern furniture and keep me sane when the going gets tough.
20. Chikai - Because I own and maintain lots of blogs!
21. Ylan - i find beauty in writing...
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I'm passing this award to Glorie, Miah, Tess and Irel.

heavy rains this afternoon

2008-08-12T22:09:00.002+08:00

I was about to leave when the rain started to pour. I said i'll wait for a few minutes and let the rain stop. Wait i did until i fall asleep! I woke up but the rain did not stop and it became heavier. Yet, i had to leave. Armed with my blue umbrella (to match my blue uniform), i went out of the house and walked my way to the streets. 10 steps and i came running back home! The rain's too heavy that i got wet in just a matter of minutes. I change my pants to skirt and then waited for another hour. Finally, the rain slowed down and off i went again. I hailed a cab - only to find out i have no money for the fare...

weekends

2008-08-11T22:36:00.003+08:00

If i'm not working on weekends, i'm usually somewhere in downtown looking for some cheap but nice things to buy like clothes, bags and shoes. I'm not brand conscious anyway so i really enjoy shopping in bazaars and small shops. I sometimes go with my friend, Glorie, who also is an expert in finding the best buys at affordable prices. After the tiring stroll in the different shops, we'd often end up eating siomai or bbq. And while eating, we'd think of hundreds of possible business we could open like a boutique, a small restaurant, a grocery store, etc. Maybe it's high time we'd put our thinking into action. What we need is capital and a little more determination. And maybe we'd also check out futures trading online.

monthly period

2008-08-06T23:25:00.002+08:00

I hate that day - you know that first day that most women dread for? Yes, i meant first days of monthly periods. An ordeal every woman on earth will have to go through. As for my case, it's either i get a migraine, pain of which is impossible! And I mean here unbearable. Or i get menstrual cramps that i could wish i'm just at hope sleeping. The most annoying part is that it's always accompanied by pimples. I've tried a couple of creams around but i don't think i could say one works for me. Zeno is a handheld electronic device that i must try to remove pimples or other skin blemishes. I'm sure there's one product out there that will work for me.

lots of photos

2008-08-06T23:14:00.002+08:00

These photos are taken during my birthday. I really have lots of photos to share because i love taking pictures. I love capturing moments. Even if i don't have a very sleek or high end camera, it's enough for me that i get to immortalize moments through photos. But of course, SLR cameras wouldn't hurt if i own one. :) And because i also love to share photos, i often make them into collages. You get to see a lot of poses in just one file. I think photos are meant to be shared so maybe it would be really hip and cool and great if i have a digital photo frame to boost. I would have an interesting way of sharing photos then.

i hate thursdays

2008-08-06T22:59:00.002+08:00

I sort of hate Thursdays. It is the time of the week when I will spend 2 hours maximum listening to my offshore counterparts during teleconferences. I just really find it tiring and annoying because sometimes i'm really just listening to some people talking and i only get to talk when asked. And i hate knowing the project status of coworkers because i need to know it because i will be asked anytime. And it will be a shame if i cannot answer. Now, i'm beginning to hate Wednesdays too. This time i'm like listening to a Chinese drama on air for most of the participants are from China office. I couldn't understand them and i can't get to hear them clearly. Maybe a Bluetooth headset will solve my concern! Hmmnn can i make a request for this? I just got an idea.

a great realization, through my necklace

2008-08-06T22:21:00.003+08:00

Magbisaya ko kay dili ko kamao mu english sa word nga nabubub hehe. The picture is a necklace. I spent countless hours trying to figure out unsaon pagtangtang sa bubud kay puerte na gyud niyang lambud-lambud. Gisapot na kaau ko, as in nanginit na ko sa kasapot kay dili gyud nako mabungkag ang chain. Sa tunga-tunga sa akong sapot, I realize i needed to figure a way nga masulbad nako ang bubud instead of just trying my luck ug bitad bitad hoping to find a loose end nga makasugud ug wagtang sa bubud. So, akong gibuhat, nisugud ko sa usa ka end, from there akong gisubay iyang bubud hantud finally naabut ko sa pikas tumuy. Viola! nawagtang ang bubud ug magamit na nako ang necklace! Dugay sya nga process and the same way nga nagkinahanglan ug pasensya but i was sure i was leading into something. Unlike sa pelmiro nga dugay kaau ko gabinatbinat apan wala gyud nako nabungkag ang chain. I contemplated: it's just the same with my life. If I will not start something solid with it - i will arrive at nothing. It may take longer but at least i'm certain im getting into something. If i will do nothing and just wait for chances - then i may or may not arrive to something. Grabe ni nga pamalandong sa akoa, sa tinuud lang :P

makalagot!

2008-07-31T01:06:00.002+08:00

Sa man ni oi! makalagot ning "g double o g then le" ha! Ngano man ni akong PR diri from 2 gihimo na lang ug 1??? Mau gani kay wala gi zero! Hmmppp!!!!

fun weekend

2008-07-31T00:52:00.002+08:00

I really had a fun weekend. I will post pictures and talk about the details later in my outing blog. The trip was a bit tiring but i couldn't care less. I had a great time and it was nice seeing one of my online friends again. It's truly my pleasure to have been invited to attend the birthday party of her daughter. Her family has a beachhouse and of course i like that. I like to be under the sun yet at the same time, i hate to be under the sun. Why so? Because my skin will get dark so easily and then i'll get blackheads all over my nose and chin. I get so annoyed by it but i guess no amount of skin blemish can stop me from enjoying the beach and the sun.

tip to dressing and looking good and feeling great

2008-07-31T00:30:00.003+08:00

Even before, i always try to wear the best undies or my favorite undies whenever i have to attend important occasions or special gatherings. It always makes me feel good and comfortable. It boosts some aura of confidence and beauty. Later on, either i read it on a magazine or saw on a fashion-lifestyle tv show that wearing sexy gorgeous undies is one of the tips to look good. It's like there's an inner power that will bring magic and will let you feel good and look good. You know what? I believe that because that's what i have been doing. I don't know if people notice it but i sure do feel good when i wear some nice lingerie whenever i'm out. Even if i'm busy at work, i still try doing it because i feel it helps me look not that exhausted. You should try it! ;)

i halt my diet last weekend

2008-07-31T00:19:00.003+08:00

As what some of my friends know, i'm following a diet plan for the past month already. I had to do something with my weight because i'm really not happy with it anymore. I always complain that i'm getting big but i'm doing nothing about it. So, for over a month now, i followed a diet i won't reveal not until i can say it's effective. But i was out of town for the weekend so my idea of diet went into the thin air! I ate my heart out for the past 4 days that i think the little amount of weight i lost is gained back in just a matter of 4 days. It's ok though, i know i still can do better in the next coming days. They say, aside from dieting, i should incorporate some exercises to further losing of weight. Maybe i should do some running or at least go to the gym and use the treadmills so i could sweat. I'm hoping that in the next 2 months, i'll reach my target weight. Wish me luck!

townhouses and real estates

2008-07-23T22:16:00.002+08:00

Last weekend, after watching the motocross in Panagdait, a couple of friends and I went to a subdivision not too far from my workplace. We checked the area if there are still vacant slots for sale. One of my officemates is already living there and told us that the subdivision is nice and it's not that costly. Well, the place is quite ok. It's not that far from the church and school. I think the developer also has commercial real estate for sale and for rental. I'm really not planning on getting a house yet as i can't afford it as of this time but it's good to start looking. You'll never know, i might just win in a lottery!

accidents in the streets

2008-07-22T01:00:00.002+08:00

No matter how we try our best to be safe all the time, there are just reckless people who do not think of their safety, let alone thinking of other's safety. For the last couple of days, i've seen lots of car accidents especially in reclamation area. And it's not a good sight. You'd know there must have been lives lost and injuries to endure by the passengers nor drivers. While it's really not avoidable and accidents do happen sometimes, it's always good that you'll refer to a truck accident lawyer when it happens. You better get your case assessed by the experts only.

dream living room

2008-07-22T00:52:00.002+08:00

On Sunday nights, i try not to miss my favorite local TV show that features the best of houses in the country. They give tips on how to make small spaces appear big. They also give tips on how to decorate and maximize your house. There was one house that they feature that i truly like because it has a superb home theater seating in their living room. I wish i have one but for now, i'll content myself with my wooden chair. It's definitely a dream living room i must say.

i'm a proud mama

2008-07-22T00:29:00.006+08:00

After my pre birthday celebration last Sunday in the beach, i went to my friend's house. I'm such a lousy person that i haven't gotten a chance to visit her in the hospital. Seriously, I was so busy then and she was at the hospital for a few days only. So, I paid her a visit that afternoon and it was nice to see her for the first time - as a mother.

an epitome of a proud mama, ooppss Tita! :P)

there, the real mommy! ;)

the little girl, 3 weeks old Samantha
born to a half Filipina half Chinese mother and a Spanish father
When i arrived at their house, the baby was sleeping soundly. She is a picture of an angel you can't dare to stir up. When she woke up, her mother had to change her disposable diaper and it brought back some memories. I used to change the cloth diapers of my younger siblings back then. Maybe it wouldn't be that hard if i had to do it with my future children someday.

i'm a year older - the summary

2008-07-21T23:20:00.005+08:00

Last July 14, i turned another year older, but none the wiser :P I don't usually make a fuzz of my birthday. I don't even celebrate ;) This year, i spent a fortune! Because i wanted it to be special and worthwhile. Special but not grand. Special in a way that it is shared with the people i hold dear. Not all were there, but at least most were. I had a 3-day celebration (murag artista!). First with my family, another with my female friends and a third one with my coworkers. Why 3? Well, for one, i cannot accommodate them all in one setting. I just want a subtle and simple gettogether. 2nd reason, 3 is an important number for my birthday this year. haha! :P

Visit this links should you wish to view the details and photos.

pre bday celebration | my bday celebration | my bday - continuation | post bday celebration

I want to thank everyone for all the birthday greetings and warm wishes. I cannot mention all of your names, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you. From the text messages (especially gikan sa akong duha ka crush nyahaha!), messages left in my tagboard and comments,messages in friendster, messages from Bisdakplanet, scrapbooks and gifts and cards and phone calls - thank you very much for remembering. :)

And most of all, thanks God Almighty for the blessings and the gift of life... :)