hectic week

I never had a chance to check my mails these days. It's been a hectic week for me. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we had a whole day seminar at work. It was pretty a cool seminar on public speaking. It wasn't really about public speaking but about how to become an effective trainor. I learned a lot and i learned so much about grammar. I knew more about my weakness in talking. Hope i could apply all that i had learned.

HDPE

With global warming that our planet is facing today, each one of us has to contribute. I guess recycling is one of the things that we can do. Did you know that common recyclable plastic material such as food containers and milk bottles are made up of HDPE? HDPE means high density polyethylene. Polythylene is a lightweight thermoplastic used especially in packaging and insulation. Raw HDPE come in various forms such as HDPE granules, pellets, film, regrind or scrap. And you must know that there are lots of manufacturers and suppliers for HDPE and HDPE come in several different grades? Now this is really some piece of information.

one and a half month to go...

and something "big" will happen to me! LOL! What it's gonna be? Wait and watch out! Haha! Oppps no i'm not getting married or something. Hello!? Find me a boyfriend first! :D It's just something big for me to consider. Well, you will know in time. :)

on philanthropy

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cool tag

I got this tag from Miyah but i made some alterations for my answers since i don't have photos to post for each question. Anyways, thanks girl! :)

1. What is your relationship status?
> single, available and negotiable (ahahaha!)

2. What is your current mood?
> hungry and sleepy (always yata)

3. Who is your favorite band/artist?
> a lot really, i love old songs, mellow songs, danceable tunes, alternative, variety of music but one of my all time favorites is Firehouse

4. What is your favorite movie?
> I have lots of favorites. I especially like romance comedy movies. I have a collection of them. :)

5. What kind of pet do you have?
> I don't have a pet.

6. Where do you live?
> I live in the queen city of the south - CEBU!

7. Where do you work?
> In an automotive company called **** (secret bitaw)

8. What do you look like?
> Tough question! see my photo on the blog header.

9. What do you drive?
> Tricycle! hahaha!

10. What did you do last night?
> Watched HOUSE before i slept

11. What's your favorite tv show?
> Prison Break, The OC, House, Desperate Housewives, Grey's, Lost

12. Describe yourself?
> Physically refer to question #8

13. What are you doing today?
> working? blogging? emailing friends

14. What is your name?
> Just call me Ylan

15. What is your favorite candy?
> M&M, anything chocolate

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sticky note?

One afternoon i was surprised to see a big note posted on my CPU. I thought it was a note at first glance as i was approaching my table. Nope it wasn't! It was a leave from one of my teammates. He could have just left it on top of my table or under the mouse pad. He said he wanted to make sure i get to see it and have it signed. Clever eh! :) Well, i sure have no excuse of not seeing it.

attention De La Hoya and Mayweather fans

I think i already mentioned before that i was never a boxing fan. I hate to watch two people punching each other leaving scarred faces. All the more that i couldn't understand why other people get too excited cheering while watching. I hate it when my father tuned the TV and never allow us to switch channels because he is all hooked to the boxing bout. All that changed when i unintentionally watched a bout between de la Hoya and Mayweather. I was like these two people can't be boxers! They're way too good looking to ruin their faces. But of course, real boxing fanatics would see the fight more than their faces but the action they bring. From then on, i was hooked to boxing. The latest news i read was a real suprise. I thought that was de la Hoya's last fight but dear fans, watch out! He's up again for a match with no other than Mayweather. It's going to be a sure hit and an adrenaline ticking fight. Be sure not to miss the event and book your De La Hoya/Mayweather tickets now! I can't wait to watch them on the ring again. I sure will have to watch this on TV. Who's going to win? Well, let's all wait and see.

i was in the hospital...

Yup! I was in the hospital last 3 weeks ago. I woke up to a severe stomachache thursday morning so I took antacids but i was never relieved. I decided to get myself a medical checkup. 'Twas my second attempt actually because i was in the OPD last time. I was dismissed because i was relieved when the doctor arrived - meaning the medicine took effect. Last March 13 was the real one. My stomache was impossibly hurting. I had to be admitted and went through some tests to include endoscopy and ultrasound. The endoscopy was not painful but uncomfortable. It lasted for about 3-5 minutes but it felt like forever! I was holding on to my dear life while the tube was inserted through my mouth down to the esophagus to see the insides of my intestines. I shed tears while it was done, really. Fortunately my intestines were fine but was full of acid. I can see the yellowish substance on the monitor. At least the doctor was a joker, helped ease my fear. And the nurses whom i thought were bitches at first were actually very very nice. They kept on calming me down. Turned out i was having reflux esophagitis and bile gastritis. Now i have to be careful of what i eat - avoid all sorts of vitamin Cs, citrus fruits, milk, etc. But because i also had an ultrasound of my whole abdomen, the doctors found out some crystals (i wish these crystals are saleable hehe) on both of my kidneys and a stone in my gallbladder which is non obstructing at present. Which means I have to be more extra careful in what i eat should i want not to be bugged by the stone! Avoid all fatty foods!!! Basically, I should be on a strict food diet now. Avoid all salty foods, etc, etc. It's an ordeal. I was discharged from the hospital Saturday afternoon after much convincing moments with the doctors because i was already bored. And eating "lugaw" in all of my meals was not either helping. See, i'm that stubborn. Soft diet, soft diet for at least a month but just when i arrived home - i ate rice! :P And what's the saddest part of all these? I can no longer eat my ever favorite mango fruit :(

Thanks to my friends who visited me in the hospital and for the well wishers. Special thanks to Macelle & Jona for processing my LOA.

Note: It was my first hospital admittance. First time mo? :D

auto warranty

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happy easter...

I hope everyone had a very good and blessed holy week. As for me, i was off from work but i went nowhere. I was just at home lazing... aw, i was at the beach last Thursday with my friend Glorie. We were just out there chatting and idling. Bored girls, lol! :D

Anyways, i got this picture that reminded me of Michigan during easter sunday. If anyone of you been around to this area, please smile for me. It is where i stayed. This is crazy but i am missing Michigan a lot. :(

pharmaceuticals

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how was it in my 4th year high school life?

Here's a tag that's a bit a trip down memory lane from Miah. Think back to 4th year High School... Let's see how much you remember and how much you regret.. Thanks Miah! :)

What section were you?
~ No section name as we only have 1 section per year level :)

Who were your seatmates?
~ waahhh i can't remember! :( but i think in front of me was Joan, at my back is Duane? who were on my left and right? ngeeh!

Still remember your english teacher?
~ very much, Mrs. I (our only english teacher from 1st yr to 4th yr)

What was your first class?
~ values education? nah not sure!

Made friends to the lower years?
~ yeah

How was your class schedule?
~ fine, just the typical class sched... starts at 7:30 am then ends at 5:30? we had lunch break then do some cleaning activities after class

Made any enemies?
~ no

Who was your favorite teacher?
~ not really favorite but my teachers in high school were good

What sport did you play?
~ none, i was never the athletic type

Were you a party animal?
~ a resounding NO

Were you well known in your school?
~ no

SKIP CLASSES?
~ no, we can't do that i guess unless we really have a valid reason.. it's difficult to skip because we only have 1 class sched for the entire batch. remember we're only 1 section :)

Did you get suspended/expelled?
~ no

Can you sing the alma mater?
~ i can only remember, hail o hail hehee!

What was your favorite subject?
~ english and social studies

Did you go to the dances?
~ yes, it was quite required

Where did you go most often during breaks?
~ just in the classroom

What did you do on the last day of school?
~ maybe i was exchanging pics and slumbooks with my classmates

debt management

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lipstick anyone?

Really, i'm not much of a make-up fan. However, I do sometimes enjoy a little coloring on my face. Hmnnn, that should sound a relief huh!? A girl should have a little this and that of vanity you know. A dab on my cheek is all i need to let off a doll face. Plus a hint of a lip color. I only get to apply lipstick on my lips in the morning though right before going to the office but you know what? I have quite a few lipsticks with different shades only to collect them! LOL! I don't know, lately, i tend to get attracted to lipsticks but i really don't wear them, at least not all the time. Sometimes, i get confused which shade to apply. LOL! Weird huh.