Life Goes On

Before you think of any other thing, it is NOT about marriage, at least not as of this time. What I am pertaining to is something else that might happen in the next 28or 29 days. Just wait and see. All I can say for now is that I am ready. It is right there waiting to be put into black and white. The dates are complete. It is just awaiting execution. But for now, I am hoping that one of the other thing will call me within the week. Something that could trigger the execution real fast. I am ready. Yes, I am! :-)

Early Monday morning there was a bus that caught fire along Skyway. My classmate from Goethe saw it and the van she was in was just few blocks away from it. It was a Ceres Transport, one bus company that caters for passengers going to and from Batangas. Thank God no one was hurt on this event. Tuesday afternoon, few minutes before 2pm, a bus exploded at the corner of EDSA and Buendia Ave. here in Makati. As of Wednesday, the number of dead people rose to 5 and 14 (or was it 10) was seriously injured, one man must have his leg amputated. There is still no concrete update as to who or what group was responsible for the explosion. This afternoon (or was it at noon), construction workers at a condominium here in Makati met an accident. As of 2pm, there were already 9 casualties. I am still yet to read the news to find out the reason for the accident. What I only heard from the news as a reason was that the service elevator failed. Three consecutive days of accidents and frightening e...

I got this link from my regular Powerbooks email updates. I am tempted to apply. I am so much interested to work on a bookstore and be surrounded with books everyday. I think I'd surely find heaven working with them, even if my degree is waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy far from being a Book Associate. But then, there is no Powerbooks branch in Batangas, and I wanted to go back home to Batangas and work from there.

After days of fearful events here in Manila, I am back to old phobic me. I just don't know now how am I going to travel home to Batangas. :'( There had been two cases of bus explosion on two consecutive days. What's happening to Philippines? Why are evil things prevailing the city? This is just sad and frightening...

I just got home to my place from Sanctuarium. If you are from Manila, then you know what is there at Sanctuarium. My dear uncle doctor passed away this morning due to illness. It was so sad. One of the few people that we can run to in case of emergency and we are not financially capable of getting a specialist. He is the director of the Department of Surgery at Philippines Veterans Hospital. Had been a doctor all his life and helped everyone in need. Being feared by younger doctors yet highly respected. When it comes to his profession, his family always come first. He used to say that he studied medicine because he is aware of what our family health history is, and it is so difficult when you do not have enough money. Another reason why he chose to work for government hospitals. He said financial gains from Medical practice is not satisfying, but rather it is the chance to help those in need. I had my own share when it comes to stories on how he touched our lives. It is sad that on...

Lately, I’m back to my old self. The old me that made my old high school friends to call me “ Indianera ” or “ Drawing . ” I don’t really want to be like that, in fact I hate those name-calling, but I cannot blame them because I do things that justifies that name.   In Filipino culture, we have many terms, one is when you are late for the appointment, we say that you are following Filipino time. A negative trait that connotes Filipinos is late. We are aware that it is bad, maybe it is with the culture or the environment, but people still keep on doing that. Well, that is not what I want to rant about myself. Another term is what my friends call me “ indianera ” or “drawing.” It connotes that one NEVER keeps up with the promise of meeting a person, either he/ she makes up reasons or simply hides away. Sadly, I am like that. However though, I can justify myself for being one.   When I was younger, I am ...

I first got curious about this when my batchmate from High School joined a promotion at Facebook under Groupon Philippines . I was wondering what Groupon is and started to surf the net to find the answer. Now I kinda understand it a bit and I got a hint why he and his wife are so addicted to it, it is in fact addicting! Just looking at the deals offered per day is already enticing. I signed up myself got my own referral link (please click on the LINK ! I want to win additional Php150 to be added on my account! :-p). Hopefully someday I can get more coupons and have more purchases.   It is great to shop through them! Imagine having 50-90% discount on your spa or shopping, amazing!

It is not really a dormitory, but I compare it with my old dorm sa Rosarito St.,totally the same set up. I chose to stay on this kind of place instead of a flat since I won't be staying too long here naman. Anyway, one problem I found here: SUPER HINA NG SIGNAL NG GLOBE TO THE POINT NA SOS CALL NA LANG ANG ALLOWED! Hence, this made me think of putting an end to my postpaid and get Sun prepaid instead. So far kasi I am okay with my Sun broadband signal, though tinotopak din pag minsan. Ang aga ko nagising, di pa ko sanay sa supposed to be new body clock ko. I was home as early as 11:15pm kagabi, only 10-minute ride pala ito from the office, then all set to sleep na ko around 12mn, till Uwe called and we talked in Skype till 2am. So the real plan is wake up at 12noon today, but here I am, visiting FaceBook as early as 10am and blogging at 10:45am. I hope next time hindi na ko mauna gumising sa alarm clock ko. ^_^

I honestly cannot remember who told me or where I read it from, but there's this repeating advice in my head when I feel like I am having my writer's block, and that is this: "When it seems like there is no reason to write, grab a pen or paper and write words. It does not need to be written in phrases, nor sentences nor paragraphs. Just write them as they are."* It may sound a little absurd, but yes, I tried it today. Though the words on my mind were the words I typed as a title of this blog, and look! It worked! I got to write more than ten words! Maybe next time I'll try with only random words, let's see what I'll get to finish. *I think I remember now where I read it. It was one chapter within one of the Gossip Girl series where Dan went blank and Vanessa told him to simply write the words regardless how meaningless it sounds. Was it really Vanessa? Anyway, bottom line is it came from von Ziegesar.

I checked on jobstreet.com today and found out that 2 of my last applications were unsuccessful. I am not sure whether the reason for it being unsuccessful was due to my high asking salary or due to the fact that my knowledge had been stagnant. Ever since I joined my current company, I felt like my knowledge had deteriorated. I already forgot about the 7QC tools, which I used to know by heart. I used to be good with FMEA and Lean Management as well, but after 2 years and more here, it seems like I already don’t know anything about any of those important tools for a Chemist like me. It is frustrating and it makes me yearn more for a new environment. A place where either I can regain those knowledge or learn more. I am looking forward to looking back to a manufacturing company. I am no longer after the salary, but more on what I would gain from them in terms of knowledge.   Today, I tried again to apply to about 5 or 6 companies. I am hoping and praying that this time, th...

Okay, I am just excited, so excited to see my former professors … former classmates … former seniors and former juniors (when we were the seniors).   Another event to bond with my college friends. January 22, 2011 is already marked red. I’m all set for the event !!! Üüüü   -will be blogging more about this after the event, with photos, photos and more photos!-

After receiving such a wonderful service, I think it would be best to give them the best review ever here in the Cyberworld. Let me start this short review by telling you the story how this all began. It was just last December, a week before my birthday, when I thought of purchasing a netbook because my old laptop was too heavy and too big to carry around. I was after Gateway brand, another netbook from Acer, simply because of great freebies they had on promo. I went to Acer store, but they said the model that I am looking for was out of stock at their branch. I felt disappointed, but at the same time determined not to go home without a netbook. I walked around SM Annex searching for other netbooks with tremendous freebies, avoiding Octagon because of my last not-so-good experience with them. I went inside Complink and looked around the units they carry. One staff immediately went to me and asked what I was looking for. I said I was looking for a netbook, Gateway in particular. Howev...

Ang dali lang pala mag-flash ng Samsung phone... ^_^ I therefore conclude, lagi na akong magmamanual update ng firmware ko... :)

The first time I saw this model being advertised, I already fell in love with it. So even if I am a thrifty buyer, who waits for stuffs to be on sale, I bought my own Jet as soon as my neighborhood phone store offered it (when I say neighborhood, it is literally my neighbor). Unfortunately though, I was one of those people who had ALL the bugs on the first units. I was kind of disappointed, but I never gave up on my phone. I searched throughout the worldwide web and find people who are also experiencing the same first-birth pains. I found groups formed at Facebook , with some techie people who risked their units and tweaked it to find solutions to the bugs. Until I came to a certain website, I think started also by a Filipino, who caters for all Samsung users and has a large help forum for Jet. I joined the group initially to find tweaks on how to improve the sensor, etc. It also became my venue for free applications and games. Some techies also suggested and provided user-fri...

It's already 2011. First Sunday of the year. As a start, I asked myself one question: WHAT DO I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR? Here are some thoughts/ plans that came to my mind: 1. Put that resignation letter into physical form and forward it to the right person not later than April. 2. Complete at least A2 of my German language. 3. Get married. Oh well, this also depends with him, not only my decision. 4. See the beauty of Germany and Vienna during Summer. 5. Find a temporary job near my home sweet home (Lipa City). 6. Read more award-winning books. 7. Blog more, of course! I wish I can accomplish at least 50% of these plans this year, best if 100% will be made into reality.:)

Yes, you read me right. I AM BACK!!! And I just want to start my new year right by going back to what I really love to do. Expect to hear from me again this year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!