I set myself on vacation mode last week. And I think I forgot to shift it back to normal today. :) I just simply can't. That's why I don't even know how or what to start doing as of.
Well, Holy Week was in deed a moment of reflection. I haven't gone places. Just stayed at home (Paco and Bulacan). We usually do Visita Iglesia every Maundy Thursday but since my Tito was too tired to drive since he just arrived from Malaysia, I decided to go to Antipolo with my officemates. We just walk the way from Robinsons Galleria to Antipolo Church. We started walking 8pm and we reached the church almost 1am. Daming tao sobra! It's very tiring. But thinking of how God suffers when He carries the cross and everything, it made me more determined to do that panata kasi it's way beyond what He did for us. Kaya ayun, it's rewarding when you see the church na.
Then I went home to Bulacan last Saturday lunchtime. My bro invited me to join him and his barkada on their badminton session in Marilao. It's been a while since I had one, and so I joined them. We went home almost 12am na and the pain goes every part of my muscles.
I was not able to see the Salubong in the morning because I slept almost 2am of Sunday kasi kulit ng tatay ko. :) I can't sleep. I felt like I was attending the mass too early that time because of my dad's sermon. Hehe.
Then come Sunday. I left Bulacan at 3pm. Few minutes after i left home, i received a call from a friend. I was surprised because we're actually on a teleconference, with Reggie in UK, and Mike. And imagine, from Bocaue exit to MRT, I was on the phone the whole time! Bait ng friend namin na yun. :) Lagot ka sa company mo. Hehehe.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Thursday, March 17, 2005
The West Side of Baguio
Yup, I was there once again and have sensed the cold breeze of the City of Pines last March 15 and 16. This time, it was not anymore related to any business agenda or whatsoever. My personal trip, with my boss. We acknowledge the invitation of Texas Instruments President Mr. Bing Viera to attend their Annual Supplier's Party. Aside from the invitation itself, I also thought of attending it as part of my investment with the so-called emotional bank accout. Yes social is part of it.
We were supposed to be there Monday but I told my boss that I will just catch up the following day so I could still do some office works before I leave Tuesday and Wednesday. So I was alone going there 2:00 am of Tuesday, sleepless and unprepared, got allergies due to the mfenamic acid I took to ease my body pains that almost lead to fever. Ibang klase pala if you travel alone. Adventure yes. But I feel like my body liquids are getting spoiled that any moment in the bus it might stink. So instead of bugging my seatmate, I just slept the whole travel and I did not even went out during stop overs kaya ang sakit ng pwet ko. Hehehe.
I arrived in Baguio past 7:00 am and from then on, my boss and I took the chance to revisit the Baguio spots. That's one nice thing about Baguio, for me. It always never fail to amuse me. The view, the people, everything.
And SM Baguio is different! Hehehe. Total overlooking.
And here came the event, Tuesday night at the sort of Camp John Hay Pavillion. It was a cowboy party, and everybody was really wearing western outfits, with matching horses, ropes, and guns. Hehehe. The TI IT Director noticed me and commented that I was not on a cowboy look. I just told him, this is what young cowboys wear now and he laughed. Hehehe. They fined 1K for those pasaways kasi for the benefit of their supported charity institution Children's Hour. :)
TI is so generous to their suppliers, to think that TI is the one giving them business.
After the event, we went to The Manors and have some glasses of wines with some of the big bosses of different companies. Yes I was there for my boss and you must really have the courage to introduce yourself, mingle with these people, otherwise, you feel like you wanna volatilize in a split of a sec. And I think I'm good at it. Or at least, I know the art of doing it. :) I can't live alone. And mute.
We stayed at Baguio Country Club, the same room we stayed when we went there last February 2005. Room 222 and 224.
And yes, I survived Meningo. :) They have this T-shirt nga with a print design like that of the Survivor theme but I didn't buy it. Awan ti kwarta na. :)
And of course, how can I leave Baguio without pictures? :)
(Z-pattern): The cowboy just arrived in Baguio. The cowboy smashed and sleepy. Kampay! Me and the TI President, Sir Bing. With my boss and her chubby daughter.
(From left to right): With Sir John of TI (He's very accommodating too!). With the movers and shakers; far right is Mike Petrucci, the Amkor President.
(From left to right): Of course I need to wear that cowboy attitude, with the help of my black stallion. And come oooooooonnn! I hate strawberries! I just bought 5 kls and that's it. :)
Now I'm enjoying berries with cream and milk.
Back in the office...and work is up to neck.
We were supposed to be there Monday but I told my boss that I will just catch up the following day so I could still do some office works before I leave Tuesday and Wednesday. So I was alone going there 2:00 am of Tuesday, sleepless and unprepared, got allergies due to the mfenamic acid I took to ease my body pains that almost lead to fever. Ibang klase pala if you travel alone. Adventure yes. But I feel like my body liquids are getting spoiled that any moment in the bus it might stink. So instead of bugging my seatmate, I just slept the whole travel and I did not even went out during stop overs kaya ang sakit ng pwet ko. Hehehe.
I arrived in Baguio past 7:00 am and from then on, my boss and I took the chance to revisit the Baguio spots. That's one nice thing about Baguio, for me. It always never fail to amuse me. The view, the people, everything.
And SM Baguio is different! Hehehe. Total overlooking.
And here came the event, Tuesday night at the sort of Camp John Hay Pavillion. It was a cowboy party, and everybody was really wearing western outfits, with matching horses, ropes, and guns. Hehehe. The TI IT Director noticed me and commented that I was not on a cowboy look. I just told him, this is what young cowboys wear now and he laughed. Hehehe. They fined 1K for those pasaways kasi for the benefit of their supported charity institution Children's Hour. :)
TI is so generous to their suppliers, to think that TI is the one giving them business.
After the event, we went to The Manors and have some glasses of wines with some of the big bosses of different companies. Yes I was there for my boss and you must really have the courage to introduce yourself, mingle with these people, otherwise, you feel like you wanna volatilize in a split of a sec. And I think I'm good at it. Or at least, I know the art of doing it. :) I can't live alone. And mute.
We stayed at Baguio Country Club, the same room we stayed when we went there last February 2005. Room 222 and 224.
And yes, I survived Meningo. :) They have this T-shirt nga with a print design like that of the Survivor theme but I didn't buy it. Awan ti kwarta na. :)
And of course, how can I leave Baguio without pictures? :)
(Z-pattern): The cowboy just arrived in Baguio. The cowboy smashed and sleepy. Kampay! Me and the TI President, Sir Bing. With my boss and her chubby daughter.
(From left to right): With Sir John of TI (He's very accommodating too!). With the movers and shakers; far right is Mike Petrucci, the Amkor President.
(From left to right): Of course I need to wear that cowboy attitude, with the help of my black stallion. And come oooooooonnn! I hate strawberries! I just bought 5 kls and that's it. :)
Now I'm enjoying berries with cream and milk.
Back in the office...and work is up to neck.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Iba Talaga Ka-Summer ang Kapamilya!
Channel 2 just launched their Summer Station ID on Sunday during ASAP 05. And it's really amazing! Though the concept is not that original but let's face it, you don't have to reinvent the wheel. It's so happen that we get to see concept of the same sort (just like the Dolby teaser in theatre). Sometimes the question is not a matter of which one's the original, but which's the best! And this Summer Station ID is definitely the best!
I'm sure those outside the family track we'll try so hard to have their own version of summer theme. Hay...I bet it would be a tough job for them. Wala naman kasing sense magkaroon ng ibang summer ang tibok ng puso. Duh?!? hehehe. O kaya iba ang Tag-Init ng K___o. Isa pang duh?!?
You can preview the Station ID at http://now.abs-cbn.com/ but the copy is not so clear. I hope you'll have the time to see it.
I'm sure those outside the family track we'll try so hard to have their own version of summer theme. Hay...I bet it would be a tough job for them. Wala naman kasing sense magkaroon ng ibang summer ang tibok ng puso. Duh?!? hehehe. O kaya iba ang Tag-Init ng K___o. Isa pang duh?!?
You can preview the Station ID at http://now.abs-cbn.com/ but the copy is not so clear. I hope you'll have the time to see it.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Whatta Week
When I arrived in the office today, I am thinking of what it is that could drive me to work. And I thought of blogging. So here it goes.
This week has given me a lot of ups and downs, topsy-turvy events that caused me to almost gave up but then God pinched me in to pick up lessons in disguise. Sometimes that worst thing happened to us turned out to be the most funny scenario you ever had. That is, if you have learned how to forgive and forget, move on and face what is ahead. And I think I just did. Or at least, too close to that idea.
Sunday
After the afternoon mass I attended in Ermita Church, I went to Mega Mall to meet a friend. While I was waiting for her, I spent my whole time to a record bar and I got stuck to it because of MYMP's new album - Versions. And I thought it's really great. In fact I'm listening to it right now while composing this blog.
Monday
The first and worst day of my week. I got involved in a blazing argument with my officemate which made me left the office at lunchtime to cool down. It's really true pala that when you are clouded with too much anger, your sight gets murky. Good thing I wasn't holding a knife or some sharp objects because I can really hurt someone that time, or even myself. But before that day ended, my officemate apologized to me and I acknowledged her sincerity and humility. I asked her to do me a favor. I asked her to read that parable about forgiveness which I just read few weeks ago. I told her that's where I usually get enough strength and enlightment to forgive other people no matter how worse their sins could be, as God is generous enough to do the same if we are sincere to change as well. And we are Ok now. Thank God.
Tuesday
We had our operations meeting in the office. As usual, I rushed up to my class in DLSU.
Wednesday
Uhm...let me think...nothing unusual happened. An ordinary day.
Thursday
Our household was supposed to have a prayer meeting for whatever reason, my members did not even give me any response, a confirmation that they will not be able to attend. Oh well, I just prayed for them.
Friday
I still have to wait what is in store for me today. One thing is for sure, by the time I reach this part, motivation is with me already. So I got to go back to work now.
Oh, and I've been bringing some work at home this whole week. It will be my microteaching in PNU this coming Saturday so I have to prepare for that. Then bespren Reggie asked me to help him do his module that will be submitted to our teacher on Saturday. By that he meant that I shall do his entire module from scratch! Goodness. In fairness to him, he gave me naman some resources. And now I'm almost done with it. Madami nang utang sa kin yang kaibigan kong yan, kaya lagi ko na lang sinasabi sa kanya, balang araw sisingilin ko din sya. hehehe. I understand though what he's been going through right now. And that what friends are for - a trampoline when he falls (hehehe); holds the weak bridge he crosses so he could reach the other end.
Thank God for this wonderful day.
This week has given me a lot of ups and downs, topsy-turvy events that caused me to almost gave up but then God pinched me in to pick up lessons in disguise. Sometimes that worst thing happened to us turned out to be the most funny scenario you ever had. That is, if you have learned how to forgive and forget, move on and face what is ahead. And I think I just did. Or at least, too close to that idea.
Sunday
After the afternoon mass I attended in Ermita Church, I went to Mega Mall to meet a friend. While I was waiting for her, I spent my whole time to a record bar and I got stuck to it because of MYMP's new album - Versions. And I thought it's really great. In fact I'm listening to it right now while composing this blog.
Monday
The first and worst day of my week. I got involved in a blazing argument with my officemate which made me left the office at lunchtime to cool down. It's really true pala that when you are clouded with too much anger, your sight gets murky. Good thing I wasn't holding a knife or some sharp objects because I can really hurt someone that time, or even myself. But before that day ended, my officemate apologized to me and I acknowledged her sincerity and humility. I asked her to do me a favor. I asked her to read that parable about forgiveness which I just read few weeks ago. I told her that's where I usually get enough strength and enlightment to forgive other people no matter how worse their sins could be, as God is generous enough to do the same if we are sincere to change as well. And we are Ok now. Thank God.
Tuesday
We had our operations meeting in the office. As usual, I rushed up to my class in DLSU.
Wednesday
Uhm...let me think...nothing unusual happened. An ordinary day.
Thursday
Our household was supposed to have a prayer meeting for whatever reason, my members did not even give me any response, a confirmation that they will not be able to attend. Oh well, I just prayed for them.
Friday
I still have to wait what is in store for me today. One thing is for sure, by the time I reach this part, motivation is with me already. So I got to go back to work now.
Oh, and I've been bringing some work at home this whole week. It will be my microteaching in PNU this coming Saturday so I have to prepare for that. Then bespren Reggie asked me to help him do his module that will be submitted to our teacher on Saturday. By that he meant that I shall do his entire module from scratch! Goodness. In fairness to him, he gave me naman some resources. And now I'm almost done with it. Madami nang utang sa kin yang kaibigan kong yan, kaya lagi ko na lang sinasabi sa kanya, balang araw sisingilin ko din sya. hehehe. I understand though what he's been going through right now. And that what friends are for - a trampoline when he falls (hehehe); holds the weak bridge he crosses so he could reach the other end.
Thank God for this wonderful day.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
It's all about the Million Dollar Baby
Another must-see film for me. If you would like to know why they bagged major awards on Oscars, you definitely should not miss this one. You'll find out how it justifies it all.
This movie is full of gutts, determination, faith, trust, and love. Though I was kinda on a temporary state of poignancy after watching it, I find it more than inspiring. At least, better than watching inventions during industrial revolution or flying some big planes by a severely eccentric man, which was not appealing to me by the way. Perhaps, Aviator was not my type of film. Thinking the positive side, Di Carpio naman made his mark during his Titanic, at least.
And oh, I missed Ray. I think it was shown here weeks before Oscars so I didn't actually notice it. Hehehe. But good thing I saw this flick.
These are just my opinions. Don't curse me for this. :) Wishing us all a nice day ahead. Oh and I hope I got the spelling of this one correctly, Mo Cuishle. That's one thing you should wait in this Baby film. :)
This movie is full of gutts, determination, faith, trust, and love. Though I was kinda on a temporary state of poignancy after watching it, I find it more than inspiring. At least, better than watching inventions during industrial revolution or flying some big planes by a severely eccentric man, which was not appealing to me by the way. Perhaps, Aviator was not my type of film. Thinking the positive side, Di Carpio naman made his mark during his Titanic, at least.
And oh, I missed Ray. I think it was shown here weeks before Oscars so I didn't actually notice it. Hehehe. But good thing I saw this flick.
These are just my opinions. Don't curse me for this. :) Wishing us all a nice day ahead. Oh and I hope I got the spelling of this one correctly, Mo Cuishle. That's one thing you should wait in this Baby film. :)
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Modern Day Hero
He's rich. Famous. He can get anything he wants. He bought 3 luxury wheels at the same time. His money works for him. While most of us are trying to save our earnings, this guy gave up his P500 million worth for the Filipinos. And the catch? He's not even one. He's a briton and he's Dylan Wilk. Our modern day hero.
He came from a poor family. But his intelligence, perseverance, and luck I should say, has brought him to the peak of his career, that easy. At the age of 25, he had everything, more than the usual. He's travelled the world. His being casanova was not emphasized though he said that's part of his lucrative life then. But for someone who made a 360 degrees turn from rags to riches, would easily gave up his fame and money for us? That's almost crazy and that's what makes Dylan more than famous now, not as a young entreprenuer who owns Game Play and made name in e-commerce, but as a faithful servant of the Lord who builds houses by his bare hand through CFC's Gawad Kalinga.
When asked why he chose Philippines and why help Filipinos, he proudly said that he was amazed by our bayanihan. He even asked his friend in UK to help him find the meaning of the word but to no avail. Until he realized that bayanihan for him is being a hero to one another. He loves Banawe Rice Terraces. Why? It was built on bayanihan. Yes it was made just like the great pyramids. But our own wonder is different, he stressed. Pyramids were made out of slavery, torture, and force but ours is made through harmony, through bayanihan, through heroism.
Dylan Wilk has been building houses for our less-fortunate fellowmen in coordination with the Gawad Kalinga of Couples for Christ. While the government plants promises for these people, Dylan makes everything possible for them. He was an angel to them. He also helps people with illnesses, like that one manang who was relieved from her goiter through the generosity of Dylan.
When I attended one affair of Singles for Christ, I was able to listen to this guy. His testimonies, faith, and passion to help sounded mediocre for me then (me bad). Until I saw him on PIPOL of Channel 2.
Now he's even more inspired to help people. He just got married to a Filipina. Tito Tony Meloto's daughter (those in SFC can relate to him. :) He's been travelling across Europe to promote Gawad Kalinga and Filipinos.
On the light side, he's trying to learn our language. Small papers found all over his house. On the door, walls, kitchens to let him learn Filipino as easy. He truly loves Philippines more than his own land.
If I am not mistaken, he published a magazine about GK and the Filipinos. On the latter part of the paper, he made an article entitle Nobody is Perfect dedicated to Filipino's delight on eating balot, which he never understands. :) He said, "my stomach might still be briton, but his heart is truly filipino."
I'm proud of this guy. I'm proud of Gawad Kalinga, of Couples for Christ, of Single for Christ. I'm proud to be a part of this community.
Me, I may not be rich, but poverty is not a hindrance to anything. If the passion is within you, and God is with you, then without any doubt, you can make wonders and you can make people's lives and living more bearable. You'll be amazed yourself.
That's all for now. I gotta go back to work. I need to earn a lot pa. Hehehe. God Bless everyone!
He came from a poor family. But his intelligence, perseverance, and luck I should say, has brought him to the peak of his career, that easy. At the age of 25, he had everything, more than the usual. He's travelled the world. His being casanova was not emphasized though he said that's part of his lucrative life then. But for someone who made a 360 degrees turn from rags to riches, would easily gave up his fame and money for us? That's almost crazy and that's what makes Dylan more than famous now, not as a young entreprenuer who owns Game Play and made name in e-commerce, but as a faithful servant of the Lord who builds houses by his bare hand through CFC's Gawad Kalinga.
When asked why he chose Philippines and why help Filipinos, he proudly said that he was amazed by our bayanihan. He even asked his friend in UK to help him find the meaning of the word but to no avail. Until he realized that bayanihan for him is being a hero to one another. He loves Banawe Rice Terraces. Why? It was built on bayanihan. Yes it was made just like the great pyramids. But our own wonder is different, he stressed. Pyramids were made out of slavery, torture, and force but ours is made through harmony, through bayanihan, through heroism.
Dylan Wilk has been building houses for our less-fortunate fellowmen in coordination with the Gawad Kalinga of Couples for Christ. While the government plants promises for these people, Dylan makes everything possible for them. He was an angel to them. He also helps people with illnesses, like that one manang who was relieved from her goiter through the generosity of Dylan.
When I attended one affair of Singles for Christ, I was able to listen to this guy. His testimonies, faith, and passion to help sounded mediocre for me then (me bad). Until I saw him on PIPOL of Channel 2.
Now he's even more inspired to help people. He just got married to a Filipina. Tito Tony Meloto's daughter (those in SFC can relate to him. :) He's been travelling across Europe to promote Gawad Kalinga and Filipinos.
On the light side, he's trying to learn our language. Small papers found all over his house. On the door, walls, kitchens to let him learn Filipino as easy. He truly loves Philippines more than his own land.
If I am not mistaken, he published a magazine about GK and the Filipinos. On the latter part of the paper, he made an article entitle Nobody is Perfect dedicated to Filipino's delight on eating balot, which he never understands. :) He said, "my stomach might still be briton, but his heart is truly filipino."
I'm proud of this guy. I'm proud of Gawad Kalinga, of Couples for Christ, of Single for Christ. I'm proud to be a part of this community.
Me, I may not be rich, but poverty is not a hindrance to anything. If the passion is within you, and God is with you, then without any doubt, you can make wonders and you can make people's lives and living more bearable. You'll be amazed yourself.
That's all for now. I gotta go back to work. I need to earn a lot pa. Hehehe. God Bless everyone!
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