I may not have been constant in telling you this but since I can’t be thankful enough of your friendship all these years, I felt compelled to pronounce my gratitude and appreciation of the fact that you’re one of my treasured jewels. While people in my life have come and go, I value the fact that you’ve served as the shadow in my bright side and the flaming torch when darkness invaded my sight. You have been a good reason why amidst all the lunacies and insecurities I have been to the past fourteen years of our acquaintanceship, I held on to my remaining senses; for I know for a fact that with your companion I can be contented on being a simple man with simplest dreams and wants, with your mere presence I can be peaceful and serene. Above all, with your friendship, I am still the Ady nobody else knows of.
We’ve grown to be different individuals and it’s something we don’t deny. While I’m the strong-willed, you’re the composed one. While I dreamt of reaching the farthest star, you have been contented on wishing me well on the journey. Yet, when I fail (which I always do, in the first place) I hear no blames; I just feel the most silent presence of a very understanding sister. You rejoiced with my successes, you wept with my defeats. As what you’ve told me, our friendship will never be tarnished by things I chose not to tell you; and with that I am really thankful, for I know you value my individuality and my unique way of thinking. My only wish is that, you won’t get tired of me and my shortcomings.
I am writing this not to promise I am to give you the same love and care you’re giving me. My reason of writing this is simply for the world to know that I have in my life the friend they could wish for – may not be the best but definitely, sharing my whole life with. I love you Yeth! And I’ll always do…
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Flouted Whimpers...
The tears won’t stop flowing and the agony still lingers in my bare soul. This has been going on for quite some time now. While I pose a grin, I know inside me I am howling. The routine has been more than boring, and I can’t seem to find the end-button, even if I am already resigning. What’s worst, I am again alone on this battle, with no one to hold on to… no one to ease the pain… no one to complete the emptiness within.
I know I’ve been healed and ready to face a new horizon. Like what a friend told me, the first key is to be indifferent. And yes, I was successful in doing so. Another friend mentioned I need to do compartmentalizing - put the person off into a corner of my heart. Again, I was triumphant in doing such. But when I’m back on the loneliness of my own room and hear the silence of the night, I feel the longing and the pain again… and the cycle will be back…daunting me… haunting me…
I am pissed. While I am trying to realize the importance of my existence to the people that matters around me, there’s still one person who can break me out of my normal state. And that’s you. While I continue to ignore your existence, you continuously play your scheme – being my wicked ghost. I don’t like this feeling anymore. I hate to see myself weeping again. Enough!!! Leave me alone!!!
Friends, don’t worry… I am fine and doing well… and surely, I’ll be able to get through… like what I previously did...
I know I’ve been healed and ready to face a new horizon. Like what a friend told me, the first key is to be indifferent. And yes, I was successful in doing so. Another friend mentioned I need to do compartmentalizing - put the person off into a corner of my heart. Again, I was triumphant in doing such. But when I’m back on the loneliness of my own room and hear the silence of the night, I feel the longing and the pain again… and the cycle will be back…daunting me… haunting me…
I am pissed. While I am trying to realize the importance of my existence to the people that matters around me, there’s still one person who can break me out of my normal state. And that’s you. While I continue to ignore your existence, you continuously play your scheme – being my wicked ghost. I don’t like this feeling anymore. I hate to see myself weeping again. Enough!!! Leave me alone!!!
Friends, don’t worry… I am fine and doing well… and surely, I’ll be able to get through… like what I previously did...
Thursday, October 25, 2007
He Brought Me to You
One of my favorite songs...
CHRISTIAN:
In search of my life and my one true love
I prayed to almighty God above
And His masterful voice directed me to
The many things i was destined to do
So I sailed across the mighty sea
Pursued knowledge of the highest degree
Took to learning new skills
Experience new thrills
Felt my life was completely fulfilled
At the end of my amazing quest
After proving myself by achieving success
I hope to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would bring me love
A love without measure
Trusting and true
And behold my dear sapphire
He brought me to you
He brought me to you
SAPPHIRE:
In search of my life and my one true love
I prayed to almighty God above
His compassionate voice directed me to
The many things i was destined to do
And in my private reverieI read of lands across the sea
I imagined enchanting hollow and hill
Worlds beyond my window sill
And through all of these my fancied quest
I cherish a secret, held close to my breast
I hoped to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would bring me love
A love without measure
Precious and true
SAPPHIRE: And behold my dear Christian
CHRISTIAN: And behold my dear Sapphire
CHRISTIAN and SAPPHIRE:
He brought me to you
He brought me to you
CHRISTIAN and SAPPHIRE:
My heart knew this without a doubt
That's what destiny's all about
CHRISTIAN:God promised he would bring me love
SAPPHIRE: A love strong and true
CHRISTIAN: A promise he fulfilled above
SAPPHIRE: He brought me you
CHRISTIAN: He bought me to you
SAPPHIRE: He brought me youC
CHRISTIAN: He bought me to you
CHRISTIAN:
In search of my life and my one true love
I pray to almighty God above
And His masterful voice directed me to
The many things I was destined to do
So I sailed across the mighty sea
Pursued knowledge of the highest degree
Took to learning new skills
Experience new thrills
Felt my life was completely fulfilled
At the end of my amazing quest
After proving myself by achieving success
I hope to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would give me love
A love without measure
Trusting and true
And behold my sweet Jewel
He brought me to you
He brouight me to you
JEWEL:
What is this I feel
Is this for real
The longing inside that I just cannot hide
In search of this feeling they all call love
How could i've known someone up above
I find this rare and priceless treasure waiting
This isn't a story but fantasy
It's as real as his love for me
The feeling is true
What i feel for you
And I promiseI will come to you
CHRISTIAN:
In search of my life and my one true love
I prayed to almighty God above
And His masterful voice directed me to
The many things i was destined to do
So I sailed across the mighty sea
Pursued knowledge of the highest degree
Took to learning new skills
Experience new thrills
Felt my life was completely fulfilled
At the end of my amazing quest
After proving myself by achieving success
I hope to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would bring me love
A love without measure
Trusting and true
And behold my dear sapphire
He brought me to you
He brought me to you
SAPPHIRE:
In search of my life and my one true love
I prayed to almighty God above
His compassionate voice directed me to
The many things i was destined to do
And in my private reverieI read of lands across the sea
I imagined enchanting hollow and hill
Worlds beyond my window sill
And through all of these my fancied quest
I cherish a secret, held close to my breast
I hoped to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would bring me love
A love without measure
Precious and true
SAPPHIRE: And behold my dear Christian
CHRISTIAN: And behold my dear Sapphire
CHRISTIAN and SAPPHIRE:
He brought me to you
He brought me to you
CHRISTIAN and SAPPHIRE:
My heart knew this without a doubt
That's what destiny's all about
CHRISTIAN:God promised he would bring me love
SAPPHIRE: A love strong and true
CHRISTIAN: A promise he fulfilled above
SAPPHIRE: He brought me you
CHRISTIAN: He bought me to you
SAPPHIRE: He brought me youC
CHRISTIAN: He bought me to you
CHRISTIAN:
In search of my life and my one true love
I pray to almighty God above
And His masterful voice directed me to
The many things I was destined to do
So I sailed across the mighty sea
Pursued knowledge of the highest degree
Took to learning new skills
Experience new thrills
Felt my life was completely fulfilled
At the end of my amazing quest
After proving myself by achieving success
I hope to find a prize so rare
A priceless treasure beyond compare
For God promised he would give me love
A love without measure
Trusting and true
And behold my sweet Jewel
He brought me to you
He brouight me to you
JEWEL:
What is this I feel
Is this for real
The longing inside that I just cannot hide
In search of this feeling they all call love
How could i've known someone up above
I find this rare and priceless treasure waiting
This isn't a story but fantasy
It's as real as his love for me
The feeling is true
What i feel for you
And I promiseI will come to you
New Bloopers...
E-mail sent to my team member:
Acknowledge you're faxed. (Hmmm, na-fax ang team member ko!)
DVD Party Conversation:
"Panoorin na lang natin ang RESIDENTIAL EVIL"
Posting sa pantry area:
Menu for the Week:
Tues - Ginataang Yellowpin (hmmm, di ba dapat yellow fin?)
Thurs - Chicken Carry (oy, i-carry ang chicken!)
Friday = Mongoe (Marilyn Mongoe, hmp!)
Lalang... just want to make you laugh...
At eto the best...
A JTL called and I answered... without me realizing na ang earpiece is nasa mouth ko at ang mouthpiece nasa tenga ko!!! Oh ayan, may bloopers na din ako... partida na!!!
Acknowledge you're faxed. (Hmmm, na-fax ang team member ko!)
DVD Party Conversation:
"Panoorin na lang natin ang RESIDENTIAL EVIL"
Posting sa pantry area:
Menu for the Week:
Tues - Ginataang Yellowpin (hmmm, di ba dapat yellow fin?)
Thurs - Chicken Carry (oy, i-carry ang chicken!)
Friday = Mongoe (Marilyn Mongoe, hmp!)
Lalang... just want to make you laugh...
At eto the best...
A JTL called and I answered... without me realizing na ang earpiece is nasa mouth ko at ang mouthpiece nasa tenga ko!!! Oh ayan, may bloopers na din ako... partida na!!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
I stayed…
It’s almost a year now when I had an offer to join an IT company as a Recruiter. The offer was really good and the promises were really tempting. Yet after weighing all the factors, I decided to stay with Accenture.
Admittedly, it was not an easy choice at all. I even remember I told Miss Amie Buizon I’m really to accept the offer of the said company. My Team Lead friends were also saddened, my teammate felt abandoned and I had this guilty feeling that I am to leave a company which has molded me into the young professional that I am right now. And yes, the guilt was heightened by the fact that I am to leave my Black Pearl babies (since I recruited their majority). It needed two Managers (who ironically, are dear friends) to convince and to put it more bluntly, bully me to stay. I remember how tiring the session was with Glenn David and Jenie Mercado; for I know it’s also hard for them to do such. I remember the e-mails and the online chats I had with Mitch Gross, some were ill-toned but majority was a friend-to-friend chat. I will always remember his line, “I wouldn't be fighting so hard here to keep you”. And that turned the table around…
Now, as I look at the year that was, I felt that indeed it was one of the wisest decision I’ve ever made, personally and professionally. I have met more and better people, seen good initiatives for the company, been part of the major changes and plans of the organization and have maximized and realized my potentials as one of the company’s leaders. Realizing all the benefits, I didn’t have any regrets. I take pride of being a part of a very dynamic and successful company, and will always be proud of its name, its reputation and its core values. I may or may have stayed, but I know Accenture has and will always give me home, kilometers away from my real abode. I know that indeed with Accenture, I truly belong…
I am not writing this to convince Accenture employees to stay with the company, to reduce the high attrition rate that we are experiencing now (all industries anyway are on this dilemma actually). I know I’m not the best person to deliver this kind of message, and I know I wouldn’t be convincing enough. But we all know there’s no such thing as a perfect organization. Outside we would always see greener pastures, outside there will always be better offers but definitely, outside’s still a world of uncertainty. To the present times when there’s high unemployment rate and/or there are many companies who are “fly by night”, we would definitely agree that it’s not worth risking for. You may feel dissatisfied one time (who wouldn’t anyway), but one thing we all know and probably would like with Accenture is the fact that there will always be ways to hone your skills and there’ll always be windows of opportunities where you can test your feet into… as long as you have the passion and the commitment to excel. I have had those the past year and I know, there are more things to come my way. Let me just clarify, I am not a “blessed son” of Accenture, I simply just know how to love the company I am serving for… And with that, I know blessings are and will be innumerable.
Here’s to more years of being proud to say, I am an Accenture employee!!!
Update:
Glorietta bombing has 11 casualties already. And to this day, the cause of the blast is still subject for investigation.
Admittedly, it was not an easy choice at all. I even remember I told Miss Amie Buizon I’m really to accept the offer of the said company. My Team Lead friends were also saddened, my teammate felt abandoned and I had this guilty feeling that I am to leave a company which has molded me into the young professional that I am right now. And yes, the guilt was heightened by the fact that I am to leave my Black Pearl babies (since I recruited their majority). It needed two Managers (who ironically, are dear friends) to convince and to put it more bluntly, bully me to stay. I remember how tiring the session was with Glenn David and Jenie Mercado; for I know it’s also hard for them to do such. I remember the e-mails and the online chats I had with Mitch Gross, some were ill-toned but majority was a friend-to-friend chat. I will always remember his line, “I wouldn't be fighting so hard here to keep you”. And that turned the table around…
Now, as I look at the year that was, I felt that indeed it was one of the wisest decision I’ve ever made, personally and professionally. I have met more and better people, seen good initiatives for the company, been part of the major changes and plans of the organization and have maximized and realized my potentials as one of the company’s leaders. Realizing all the benefits, I didn’t have any regrets. I take pride of being a part of a very dynamic and successful company, and will always be proud of its name, its reputation and its core values. I may or may have stayed, but I know Accenture has and will always give me home, kilometers away from my real abode. I know that indeed with Accenture, I truly belong…
I am not writing this to convince Accenture employees to stay with the company, to reduce the high attrition rate that we are experiencing now (all industries anyway are on this dilemma actually). I know I’m not the best person to deliver this kind of message, and I know I wouldn’t be convincing enough. But we all know there’s no such thing as a perfect organization. Outside we would always see greener pastures, outside there will always be better offers but definitely, outside’s still a world of uncertainty. To the present times when there’s high unemployment rate and/or there are many companies who are “fly by night”, we would definitely agree that it’s not worth risking for. You may feel dissatisfied one time (who wouldn’t anyway), but one thing we all know and probably would like with Accenture is the fact that there will always be ways to hone your skills and there’ll always be windows of opportunities where you can test your feet into… as long as you have the passion and the commitment to excel. I have had those the past year and I know, there are more things to come my way. Let me just clarify, I am not a “blessed son” of Accenture, I simply just know how to love the company I am serving for… And with that, I know blessings are and will be innumerable.
Here’s to more years of being proud to say, I am an Accenture employee!!!
Update:
Glorietta bombing has 11 casualties already. And to this day, the cause of the blast is still subject for investigation.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Of Life and its appreciation...
Just when we thought everything’s stable as peso’s now getting stronger and the stock market’s on a good game, here come perils to the Philippines which again will test its strength as a nation - the alleged Php 500,000.00 bribe to the local government officials by an unidentified Malacañan personnel and a bomb explosion (still to be confirmed, but the LPG tank angle was already trashed out) in Glorietta which killed 8 people and left 119 wounded. I was not able to watch the news in full details, just read the updates from the web and from the emails from our Senior Execs but still, I was really startled. I may sound unbelievable, but I was really saddened by the fact that eight innocent lives has been wasted when all they wanted to do was to enjoy a day’s sale in one of the country’s premier shopping centers.
To the lost lives, I offer a prayer…
Truth is, a team in the office is supposed to have a group dinner in Glorietta yesterday by 6:00 PM, and I was invited by their Team Lead to join. The bomb exploded in the restaurant which is exactly on the other street where the dinner’s venue is located. Imagine if the explosion happened five hours later. Indeed, we will be ones of those who experienced the trauma… even if the dinner’s venue is many establishments away.
To our safety, I offer a prayer…
I may not sound like this on my usual self, but realizing the fact that life’s too short, I came to appreciate the certainty that nobody knows what’s gonna happen next. Right now, we’re breathing… right now, we’re enjoying our moneys… right now, we have our jobs… right now, I’m in front of this computer monitor writing my thoughts out.... but after a few more minutes, all these may vanish… we and I will be back to where we came from… dust.
To the wonders of life, I offer a prayer…
I thank those who checked on me yesterday if I was safe. Avegail, who truth is, I didn’t expect to check on me. Mom and Dad, who were both worried (though it was Dad who told Mom of the incident as he’s at work while Mom’s probably taking her afternoon nap then). Jean, who was initially doubtful of my news hehehe. Yeth, who made sure I was able to come home comfortably by checking on my whereabouts.
To my love ones, I offer a prayer…
Life is indeed precious, and to the God above, thanks to giving me a wonderful one.
To the lost lives, I offer a prayer…
Truth is, a team in the office is supposed to have a group dinner in Glorietta yesterday by 6:00 PM, and I was invited by their Team Lead to join. The bomb exploded in the restaurant which is exactly on the other street where the dinner’s venue is located. Imagine if the explosion happened five hours later. Indeed, we will be ones of those who experienced the trauma… even if the dinner’s venue is many establishments away.
To our safety, I offer a prayer…
I may not sound like this on my usual self, but realizing the fact that life’s too short, I came to appreciate the certainty that nobody knows what’s gonna happen next. Right now, we’re breathing… right now, we’re enjoying our moneys… right now, we have our jobs… right now, I’m in front of this computer monitor writing my thoughts out.... but after a few more minutes, all these may vanish… we and I will be back to where we came from… dust.
To the wonders of life, I offer a prayer…
I thank those who checked on me yesterday if I was safe. Avegail, who truth is, I didn’t expect to check on me. Mom and Dad, who were both worried (though it was Dad who told Mom of the incident as he’s at work while Mom’s probably taking her afternoon nap then). Jean, who was initially doubtful of my news hehehe. Yeth, who made sure I was able to come home comfortably by checking on my whereabouts.
To my love ones, I offer a prayer…
Life is indeed precious, and to the God above, thanks to giving me a wonderful one.
Friday, October 19, 2007
I don’t want… I’m gonna die…
These two lines is now becoming the office’s quotes for the day, and probably would be for a week. As to who said these lines perhaps you know already, that is, if you’re a PBB fan!
I should say, I’m more interested with this batch of PBB Celebrity Housemates than the first one… maybe because I was irritated then of Roxanne Barcelo’s nonsense whining… and maybe because, I can’t wait to see what “pasaway” acts Ethel Booba would do now that she’s finally IN… and yes, Mariel Rodriguez is a sure delight with her “I don’t want… I’m gonna die”… shticks… and for sure, they will again have me glued late every night on my room’s television set.
I don’t know all the housemates except for their names, but I think that’s explicable. Admittedly, I’m a Kapuso by heart… it’s just that there are some interesting shows in Channel 2 that I can’t forego watching. Going back to the housemates, I personally like Ethel Booba and yes, right now, she earns my votes. Dunno why but I’m really fond of this girl’s jokes, acts, looks and “katangahan”… Ever since Extra Challenge Days, I’m hooked with her and would really laugh on her English grammar but admire at the same time her bravery to try all the challenges in the show. Never mind her controversies... she wouln't be Ethel Booba if not for all those, anyway...
I also like Mariel Rodriguez’s addition simply because she was really entertaining; her coño bitchy acts (as Yeth puts it) are really amusing. Usually, I’m easily pissed-off of her noisy hosting in Wowowee (Truth is, I’m not fond of this show; it’s just that it’s the widely-watched show every lunch break in our pantry area), but seeing her last night in PBB house saying “kwela” lines are making me like her. At least, for now… “I don’t want… I’m gonna die”… hehehe
Well, it’s still a long game… I know there are more highlights to happen inside the PBB house and I hope to catch all those even if I transfer to the night shift next month. I hope to still catch the daily late primetime updates hosted by Toni Gonzaga… even if that would mean delaying my work for half-an-hour. I think that wouldn’t be a mortal sin. After all, I can adjust my work schedules accordingly.
For the meantime, let’s all enjoy the show…and the “I don’t want… I’m gonna die” of Mariel…
On Your Comments
I’m now getting enormous reactions and comments on the blogs I posted here… and modesty aside, these are all positive. And yes, some of you are now intrigued. I know Yeth and Jean have questions in their minds that they decided not to ask anymore. Broken-hearted colleagues can easily relate to the “It all started here…” entry and wonder now if they are the personas I talked about on the “Bloopers” entry. Nonetheless, my purpose is now attained. Thanks much for appreciating the writer in me…
Probably, the friend I talked about on the “Are you Proud of Having Me as a Friend” have read the blog and he has somewhat reacted. I don’t care anymore if he’s affected – whether he’s mad or moved – my thinking now is that, I was able to convince myself that I am still the friendliest and most likeable person around, despite the bitchyness that’s innate in me.
And lastly, I’d like all of you to continue checking my blog site regularly. I just realized it’s no longer my own, but yours too!!! I’m just the essayist, the stories behind my blog are basically, YOU!
Thanks again!!!
I should say, I’m more interested with this batch of PBB Celebrity Housemates than the first one… maybe because I was irritated then of Roxanne Barcelo’s nonsense whining… and maybe because, I can’t wait to see what “pasaway” acts Ethel Booba would do now that she’s finally IN… and yes, Mariel Rodriguez is a sure delight with her “I don’t want… I’m gonna die”… shticks… and for sure, they will again have me glued late every night on my room’s television set.
I don’t know all the housemates except for their names, but I think that’s explicable. Admittedly, I’m a Kapuso by heart… it’s just that there are some interesting shows in Channel 2 that I can’t forego watching. Going back to the housemates, I personally like Ethel Booba and yes, right now, she earns my votes. Dunno why but I’m really fond of this girl’s jokes, acts, looks and “katangahan”… Ever since Extra Challenge Days, I’m hooked with her and would really laugh on her English grammar but admire at the same time her bravery to try all the challenges in the show. Never mind her controversies... she wouln't be Ethel Booba if not for all those, anyway...
I also like Mariel Rodriguez’s addition simply because she was really entertaining; her coño bitchy acts (as Yeth puts it) are really amusing. Usually, I’m easily pissed-off of her noisy hosting in Wowowee (Truth is, I’m not fond of this show; it’s just that it’s the widely-watched show every lunch break in our pantry area), but seeing her last night in PBB house saying “kwela” lines are making me like her. At least, for now… “I don’t want… I’m gonna die”… hehehe
Well, it’s still a long game… I know there are more highlights to happen inside the PBB house and I hope to catch all those even if I transfer to the night shift next month. I hope to still catch the daily late primetime updates hosted by Toni Gonzaga… even if that would mean delaying my work for half-an-hour. I think that wouldn’t be a mortal sin. After all, I can adjust my work schedules accordingly.
For the meantime, let’s all enjoy the show…and the “I don’t want… I’m gonna die” of Mariel…
On Your Comments
I’m now getting enormous reactions and comments on the blogs I posted here… and modesty aside, these are all positive. And yes, some of you are now intrigued. I know Yeth and Jean have questions in their minds that they decided not to ask anymore. Broken-hearted colleagues can easily relate to the “It all started here…” entry and wonder now if they are the personas I talked about on the “Bloopers” entry. Nonetheless, my purpose is now attained. Thanks much for appreciating the writer in me…
Probably, the friend I talked about on the “Are you Proud of Having Me as a Friend” have read the blog and he has somewhat reacted. I don’t care anymore if he’s affected – whether he’s mad or moved – my thinking now is that, I was able to convince myself that I am still the friendliest and most likeable person around, despite the bitchyness that’s innate in me.
And lastly, I’d like all of you to continue checking my blog site regularly. I just realized it’s no longer my own, but yours too!!! I’m just the essayist, the stories behind my blog are basically, YOU!
Thanks again!!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Can't think...
Yes, after series of weighing the saliencies, my bro and I decided to install SMARTBRO internet in our home PC. But let me say this, my PC at home is not bought, built and connected to the web because I will now bring works at home. That’s a big NO!!! I am still an advocate of work-life balance. Let’s just say that I will be online for work once in a while when homed, but that would be for urgent and important matters only. After all, when I face this monitor and strum these keys, that would mean I have spent long hours already of being an employee… by this time, I’m off to a new dimension, a place where my resting psyche listens to the ferocious lullabies of the tactless mom in the neighborhood... irritating yet homey… my sanctuary…
Well, what’s new with me? Well, I seem to have adjusted on my upper and lower braces, having eaten the same amount of food that I usually take… but still, no hard bites yet.
Another thing, I’m comfy now with my trainer for braces apparatus… wearing it an hour during daytime and overnight seems to be a piece of cake already… I feel no more stinging sensations.
Lastly, I’m running out of ideas. Damn! This has become boring!
Hmm… prior to doing this entry, I watched Pangarap na Bituin TV series… okay, okay… I am a fan and so what’s bad about it? I simply like the plot… simple and catchy. Was able to hear Sarah Geronimo’s version of the song, “Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka” and yes, I liked her pop rendition of an original Regine Velasquez’s “birit” piece. I should say Sarah is now a big star… she can sing, she can dance and indeed, she can act!!! I don’t care if the rival show’s topping the ratings’ game… Dios Mio!!! I still despise copycats!
Oops, have to park this pen now… I’m to watch PBB… the greatest pasaway’s gonna be IN… will be a riot indeed. Just don’t know if it would be Ethel Booba or Melanie Marquez. But whoever it is, I look forward to the fun this new entrant would add in Kuya’s house.
When’s the PBB Season 3? Who knows, I might be interested to join… Paging ABS-CBN hehehe…
Good night for now!!!
Well, what’s new with me? Well, I seem to have adjusted on my upper and lower braces, having eaten the same amount of food that I usually take… but still, no hard bites yet.
Another thing, I’m comfy now with my trainer for braces apparatus… wearing it an hour during daytime and overnight seems to be a piece of cake already… I feel no more stinging sensations.
Lastly, I’m running out of ideas. Damn! This has become boring!
Hmm… prior to doing this entry, I watched Pangarap na Bituin TV series… okay, okay… I am a fan and so what’s bad about it? I simply like the plot… simple and catchy. Was able to hear Sarah Geronimo’s version of the song, “Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka” and yes, I liked her pop rendition of an original Regine Velasquez’s “birit” piece. I should say Sarah is now a big star… she can sing, she can dance and indeed, she can act!!! I don’t care if the rival show’s topping the ratings’ game… Dios Mio!!! I still despise copycats!
Oops, have to park this pen now… I’m to watch PBB… the greatest pasaway’s gonna be IN… will be a riot indeed. Just don’t know if it would be Ethel Booba or Melanie Marquez. But whoever it is, I look forward to the fun this new entrant would add in Kuya’s house.
When’s the PBB Season 3? Who knows, I might be interested to join… Paging ABS-CBN hehehe…
Good night for now!!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
New Look... on my blog site and on me...
I must say, the writer in me has fully awaken from it deepest slumber years ago. I know I have not make sagas worth a book bind yet, and humbly speaking (?), I don’t know if I’ll reach that far… All I know is that I am enjoying writing now the same way that I enjoyed it years ago… and surely, I’m giving delights to my readers (and so I thought, and so I hoped!).
I’m now getting obsessed with my own blog site. See the picture? That was taken in Boracay. Dunno but when I decided to add a picture on this site, that was the first pic I thought of. Probably because that fits my blog title… probably because that was a good picture with a bad subject… probably that was simply the pic..
For whatever it means, I am now contented… and surely, will continue pouring my heart out… with all the pieces I will write.
This is it for now… I have to hurry back home to catch my dentist’s clinic… I had to re-instate the wire on my molar’s brace. Due to “katakawan”, the wire was dislocated…
And yes, I now have full brackets… up and down…
I remain to be a self-obsessed bitch…and so who cares???
I’m now getting obsessed with my own blog site. See the picture? That was taken in Boracay. Dunno but when I decided to add a picture on this site, that was the first pic I thought of. Probably because that fits my blog title… probably because that was a good picture with a bad subject… probably that was simply the pic..
For whatever it means, I am now contented… and surely, will continue pouring my heart out… with all the pieces I will write.
This is it for now… I have to hurry back home to catch my dentist’s clinic… I had to re-instate the wire on my molar’s brace. Due to “katakawan”, the wire was dislocated…
And yes, I now have full brackets… up and down…
I remain to be a self-obsessed bitch…and so who cares???
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Ady’s Ecstatic and Erratic Weekend
It’s Saturday again and I can hear my twitchy psyche already complaining. Such a long weekend, and indeed very exhausting. The air conditioner in the office is one hell of a torture; how I wish I have my pillows and blanket with me… Today’s a humdrum day.
Let me go back… one whole week of not posting a blog… What??? Why???
Simple reason: office to-do’s. Parts of my job are meetings here and there, reports here and there, phone calls here and there and yes, addressing employee concerns here and there. But I am not complaining, I love what I’m doing. But of course, if I wouldn’t post anything, my quest to be a popular blogger will be put in question; moreover, to a catastrophe. Shit!!! Yeth’s blog is more updated than mine!!!
Okay, okay… Monday’s (October 08) something that will be stamped on my life calendar (just don’t know how long it will hang back in my long-term memory). It was the day my upper braces were installed (the lower portion will be done on Monday, October 15 as my pre-molars still has tight contacts). Yes readers, the guy’s now joining the office fad. And what a fad indeed!!! So expensive and so hurting…
It’s Monday as well when me and my bestfriend ate out, after two months of his hibernation. Bullshit!!! I didn’t enjoy my Chowking Congee meal… while he feasted on his Fish with Tausi Sauce, my siomai and his (I gave it to him after I can't finish a piece) and of course, his ever-present buchi!!! I was also envious of his Ruffles and bar of chocolate… I haven’t eaten a good meal yet since Monday. Well, at least last night I was able to eat some little portion of pork from my Mom’s nilagang baboy… But knowing me and my food intake, it’s really a big sacrifice! But thanks, I’m losing weight… and that’s the good side.
Tuesday again, as usual was the first day of work. I was tasked to deliver the Leadership Meeting’s Guiding Principle and yes, delivered a senseless speech. Blame it to the braces’ pain and to the impromptu notification… this isn’t the usual me.
Wednesday’s Ever’s Birthday celebration and I tried to eat Amber’s spaghetti. My dentist would have spanked me but it was very mouth-watering!!! Thanks Ever for the treat!
Thursday’s a test for my speech prowess (I’m now having speech defects because of the braces); I am supposed to host the Monthly Town Hall. Thanks to Ryan for supplanting me. But still, the talkative me didn’t want to be outshined. Toink! I still delivered the longest spiel.
Friday’s a meeting with my Great Place to Work Council finalizing our Christmas Party Plans. If there are many things I am looking forward come Christmas season, this one’s probably topping the list. I can’t wait to experience the elegance of the The Blue Leaf Pavilion and gobble up on Josiah’s Catering’s sumptuous dishes. By then I probably would have been more comfortable with my braces.
Well, it’s 10:03 AM and I’m done with my day’s to-do’s. Saturday’s really an insipid day… But there are also few exciting things that I’m looking forward to this weekend...
First, my date with Yeth and Jean later at Festival Mall, though I dunno know what will be the activities for this one. Second, I can again have long sleeps tonight and on Sunday night. Third, it’s Avegail’s birthday celebration tomorrow and we’ll be dining out as a family again with Tita Lydia and Lola; though this one’s gonna be an ordeal for me, envying them eating nice dishes while me eating soft ones. Not to mention the money that I would have to share to this supposed-to-be treat from the bitchy celebrant, hmp!. Fourth, my full-time membership with the Office’s Latest Fad Organization will be realized on Monday with the installation of my lower braces. And so a week again of initiation, of soups and soft diet!!!
It really pays to be gorgeous.
Let me go back… one whole week of not posting a blog… What??? Why???
Simple reason: office to-do’s. Parts of my job are meetings here and there, reports here and there, phone calls here and there and yes, addressing employee concerns here and there. But I am not complaining, I love what I’m doing. But of course, if I wouldn’t post anything, my quest to be a popular blogger will be put in question; moreover, to a catastrophe. Shit!!! Yeth’s blog is more updated than mine!!!
Okay, okay… Monday’s (October 08) something that will be stamped on my life calendar (just don’t know how long it will hang back in my long-term memory). It was the day my upper braces were installed (the lower portion will be done on Monday, October 15 as my pre-molars still has tight contacts). Yes readers, the guy’s now joining the office fad. And what a fad indeed!!! So expensive and so hurting…
It’s Monday as well when me and my bestfriend ate out, after two months of his hibernation. Bullshit!!! I didn’t enjoy my Chowking Congee meal… while he feasted on his Fish with Tausi Sauce, my siomai and his (I gave it to him after I can't finish a piece) and of course, his ever-present buchi!!! I was also envious of his Ruffles and bar of chocolate… I haven’t eaten a good meal yet since Monday. Well, at least last night I was able to eat some little portion of pork from my Mom’s nilagang baboy… But knowing me and my food intake, it’s really a big sacrifice! But thanks, I’m losing weight… and that’s the good side.
Tuesday again, as usual was the first day of work. I was tasked to deliver the Leadership Meeting’s Guiding Principle and yes, delivered a senseless speech. Blame it to the braces’ pain and to the impromptu notification… this isn’t the usual me.
Wednesday’s Ever’s Birthday celebration and I tried to eat Amber’s spaghetti. My dentist would have spanked me but it was very mouth-watering!!! Thanks Ever for the treat!
Thursday’s a test for my speech prowess (I’m now having speech defects because of the braces); I am supposed to host the Monthly Town Hall. Thanks to Ryan for supplanting me. But still, the talkative me didn’t want to be outshined. Toink! I still delivered the longest spiel.
Friday’s a meeting with my Great Place to Work Council finalizing our Christmas Party Plans. If there are many things I am looking forward come Christmas season, this one’s probably topping the list. I can’t wait to experience the elegance of the The Blue Leaf Pavilion and gobble up on Josiah’s Catering’s sumptuous dishes. By then I probably would have been more comfortable with my braces.
Well, it’s 10:03 AM and I’m done with my day’s to-do’s. Saturday’s really an insipid day… But there are also few exciting things that I’m looking forward to this weekend...
First, my date with Yeth and Jean later at Festival Mall, though I dunno know what will be the activities for this one. Second, I can again have long sleeps tonight and on Sunday night. Third, it’s Avegail’s birthday celebration tomorrow and we’ll be dining out as a family again with Tita Lydia and Lola; though this one’s gonna be an ordeal for me, envying them eating nice dishes while me eating soft ones. Not to mention the money that I would have to share to this supposed-to-be treat from the bitchy celebrant, hmp!. Fourth, my full-time membership with the Office’s Latest Fad Organization will be realized on Monday with the installation of my lower braces. And so a week again of initiation, of soups and soft diet!!!
It really pays to be gorgeous.
Friday, October 12, 2007
My Firsts...
Let me begin this one by saying I am not good in recalling my firsts. And honestly, this one’s the most thought-provoking topic so far. As a kid, I do not have vivid memories of my have-beens, and the fact that I am now an adult does not really help. But since Migs is quite dear and so I am obliged to come up with a piece. After all, I was the one who asked my colleagues to choose a topic for me to write.
In my pursuit of being an extra-popular blogger, here I am going back to the time when I was still a kid whose primary source of enjoyment was our backyard… when my and my to younger siblings’ afternoon naps are a must… and when my mom’s spanking was the simplest (?) punishment I get when I escape through our windowpane.
Drum rolls please… and so I start…
The first poem I was able to memorize was my Lolo’s composition, “Ako si Banturete”. I wouldn’t dare write the poem’s lines (just four making it a stanza), they were really obscene. I remember and was told I was reciting the poem when I was one year old, and mind you, in front of a big crowd. I was told I have a poem piece yearly, always written by my departed Lola Doneng since I’m always enjoined by my Mom, Aunts and Uncles in the programs during the Barrio Fiesta.
My first day in school was when I was a “saling ket-ket” in my Aunt’s Grade One Class. I basically was the youngest but modesty aside, I belong to the top performers. But since I was not mature and ready for schooling yet, I was not able to finish the school year. And so I was stucked reading my eldest sister’s high school Language book during the afternoons when I really hated sleeping beside my Mom, Jay-Ar and Avegail. But oh my, how I enjoyed reading the short stories intended for fifteen-year old teen-agers!
And so after a year, I went back to school as a first grader. Then, I already know how to read and write, how to differentiate shapes, and how to identify colors of the rainbow. I lead the class in reciting the afternoon poems and chants, in reading our Abakada module (can you still remember this book?) and in solving our simple Math equations of additions and subtractions. I also top the class when it comes to dictation and of course, to the ever present, writing your name back-to-back on my First Grade writing paper with blue, red, blue lines. And with my schooling, I’m no longer forced to take my afternoon nap. Thanks God!
The first time I joined a competition was when I was a Third Grader. If I can still remember it was a Slogan-Making contest and I won the First Place, besting some other Grades Four, Five and Six contenders. But Mom was so furious because I was not able to receive any prize, just the sounding claps of my classmates and the parents of the other contestants. Then, I was not really thinking it was a competition… it was merely fun and enjoyment for me… I also learned playing the lyre instrument when I was a Grade Three and yes, that’s the first and the only musical instrument I learned to play. And that early, a promising lyrist was born…
Oh ayan na… my first crush was when I was a Fifth Grader… do I need to elaborate??? I’m hearing a commotion…
It was during a district-wide activity when I met Joanne (she’s from a different school). I was actually seated beside her and I think there was some sort of an election for a district-wide organization. I was nominated Vice President and it was Joanne who gave my name to the person in-charge of the election. Unluckily, I did not win. When the time came that we are to vote for the Muse, I nominated Joanne. Luckily, she won. And that was the start of our friendship… Mind you, even up to now Joanne and I still keep in touch. She’s now happily married and has a kid.
I first delivered a speech when I graduated Salutatorian during Elementary. It was a back-to-back three yellow paper speech prepared by my Grade Six Adviser and mind you, I was able to learn the piece by heart it in a week’s time. True enough, during our Graduation Rites, I delivered the speech in a very polished manner, outshining even the speech of the Class Valedictorian… (Well, even if she or her Mom wouldn’t admit it, I am really more intelligent than her! Yabang!!! Bitter!!!) J
My first day in my High School was actually, a mixed-emotion. I was happy I’d be in a new environment since I was fed-up with the competition that I had with our Class Valedictorian but was also frustrated that she was in the same school as mine… and worst, we belonged to the same section. But that was when I was able to assert myself more… it was then that it became so obvious I’m better than her. After one year, she transferred to a different school; that was of course after she committed countless absences in all our classes.
Joanne, by the way, was also on the same school.
My first high school crush (now this isn’t Joanne anymore) was the very first person I have learned to care so much (and perhaps the only person I could give the same kind of affection). For the purpose of privacy and to preserve the anonymity, I won’t mention name on this blog.
The person is a dear friend of mine. We usually take our lunch together… we became close when we were first year high schoolers mainly because a seatmate of mine was so fond of creating a wrangle between us (there lies the irony!). We became closer each day that we’re together… we did our assignments in the school library… and we go homes together, even if we have separate ways…
But sadly, we both had to grow… we had our different peer groups… and slowly, the closeness faded away… that was when I recognized my feelings towards the person… but sadly, it was not reciprocated… Perhaps because, we became totally different individuals who have seen the other sides of adolescence outside each other’s proximities… Perhaps because we simply do not deserve each other (as a common friend always tells me)… Perhaps because what we have is pure friendship… nothing less, nothing more… I wouldn’t say that was my first heartache as up to now I know I still have a friend, but of course, like any other normal human being, I was saddened by the changes of events…
But if there’s one thing I must say to this one great love that I had, I am still here… and God knows you’re the only person I will forever hold close to my heart…
I had my competitive spirit when I entered my college years. Competition here and there… school activities here and there… my college life was basically the year when I first realized my competencies… and it was when I first built my plan of being a successful HR professional… my dream of helping Dad and Mom and our family… my dream of being the best that I could be.
My first job was with a manufacturing firm where I worked as an HR Clerk. There, I handled Benefits and Compensation and Recruitment. It was such a wearing but a learning experience, being able to put into practice what I’ve learned from my professors.
My first Makati-based work was with a recruitment firm that caters to international clients. I worked there for a year before transferring to Accenture.
What other firsts are you interested to know???
Hmmm… I am hearing chants again…
My first heartache was with the person who inspired me to write the first blog, “The Art of Letting Go”… I wouldn’t drop a name again, only a very limited two friends know the person…
My simplest reason is that the person is in my Friendster account. What we shared was really precious to me and wouldn’t want to spoil the good memories… yes, we had our good times together… but we had our bad times as well…
We cackled about everything that’s weird… we wandered around the dark streets of Filinvest Alabang after a movie’s last full show… we devoured and were always delighted with pastas and pizzas, be it in Don Henrico’s or in Pizza Hut (Calamba, Los Baños or anywhere)… we sauntered the long alleys of Megamall with me hurting my feet… we enjoyed our facial treatment together in SM Sta. Rosa… we enjoyed our coffees in Starbucks Alabang Town Center…
We found Toni Gonzaga’s and Sam Milby’s first movie so so corny but enjoying… we cried in the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness and was moved by Will Smith’s performance of a doting dad… we were both fascinated on latest gadgets and I was influenced to buy my digital camera and my N95 cellphone because of this… we both appreciate the beauty of pictures, and life in general…
We loved doing groceries together
… we became each other’s source of inspiration… we weaved dreams that are so colorful… and we treasured each other so much, accepting whole-heartedly each other’s flaws and each other’s good attitudes…
So what went wrong???
Simply put, it’s not meant to be… and yes, I wept… I was devastated… I became jaded… I lost myself…
Have I been a better person because of the experience? Definitely yes! I am now better equipped on gauging who among those around me now are real and true… and yes, I have learned to appreciate the fact that I am gullible yet smart enough to know where’s the finish line…
Have I lost hope on loving? Definitely not!!! Somehow, somewhere, a better person is coming my way… And I know that I’ll be the best companion that person would have…
These are my firsts, Migs… and to the topic that you gave, let me give my first kudos… you’re the first person who goaded my long resting mind… and you’re the first person who helped me realize that I am healed… May you be blessed!!!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Kaluluwang Ligaw...
Bakit nga ba may mga pagkakataong malungkot ang isang tao kahit ang nasa paligid naman niya ay masaya at makulay? Dahil ba sa likod ng mga ngiting kaniyang ipinapakita ay nararamdaman niyang may kulang sa loob ng kaniyang pagkatao?
Bakit kahit maliwanag ang kaniyang nilalakara'y sa kawalan pa rin ang kaniyang tinutungo? Dahil ba sa ang ilaw na kaniyang naaaninag ay mapusyaw at walang hatid na kutitap sa kaniyang mga landas?
Bakit ang pagsikat ng araw ay itinuturing niyang isang panibagong hamon at pagsagwan sa agos ng hinagpis gayung kung iisipin, ito'y hudyat ng panibagong buhay?
Bakit ang takip-silim ay nagsisilbing huling hibla ng hiningang kaniyang hinahabol sa paghimlay ng kaniyang pagal na kaluluwa?
Bakit ang mundo ay patuloy na umiikot gayung sa lahat ng sulok nito'y may dahas at may mga nilalang na mas nanaisin pang makitil ang kanilang hininga?
Bakit ang isang batang musmos na puno ng ligaya'y kailangan pang lumaki at magbata ng hirap at dusa?
Bakit ang bulaklak ay bumubukadkad gayong sa huli, ito rin nama'y malalanta, malalagas at mawawalan ng halimuyak?
Bakit ang mata'y lumuluha gayong kailangan pa rin namang pahirin ang tubig na sa kaniya'y dumaloy?
Bakit ang puso na pinagmumulan ng sanlaksang kaligayahan ay kailangan pang masaktan at mabigo?
At muli, bakit ang puso ay kailangan pang tumibok gayong sa huli siya rin naman ang huling mawawala sa isang nilalang sa kaniyang kamatayan?
Maraming tanong ang mahirap hanapan ng kasagutan... ngunit marami ring sagot ang walang katanungan.
Ikaw, nagtanong ka na ba kung bakit? Ako'y katatapos lamang... At sa kasawiang-palad, ako'y hindi nakanap ni isang tugon...
At ang araw ay sumikat... lumubog...
Ako'y hinamon ng buhay at pinanday ng pagkakataon... ngunit sa huli, ako pa din ay isang kaluluwang ligaw...
Handang magliwaliw sa dilim ng kawalan...
Bakit kahit maliwanag ang kaniyang nilalakara'y sa kawalan pa rin ang kaniyang tinutungo? Dahil ba sa ang ilaw na kaniyang naaaninag ay mapusyaw at walang hatid na kutitap sa kaniyang mga landas?
Bakit ang pagsikat ng araw ay itinuturing niyang isang panibagong hamon at pagsagwan sa agos ng hinagpis gayung kung iisipin, ito'y hudyat ng panibagong buhay?
Bakit ang takip-silim ay nagsisilbing huling hibla ng hiningang kaniyang hinahabol sa paghimlay ng kaniyang pagal na kaluluwa?
Bakit ang mundo ay patuloy na umiikot gayung sa lahat ng sulok nito'y may dahas at may mga nilalang na mas nanaisin pang makitil ang kanilang hininga?
Bakit ang isang batang musmos na puno ng ligaya'y kailangan pang lumaki at magbata ng hirap at dusa?
Bakit ang bulaklak ay bumubukadkad gayong sa huli, ito rin nama'y malalanta, malalagas at mawawalan ng halimuyak?
Bakit ang mata'y lumuluha gayong kailangan pa rin namang pahirin ang tubig na sa kaniya'y dumaloy?
Bakit ang puso na pinagmumulan ng sanlaksang kaligayahan ay kailangan pang masaktan at mabigo?
At muli, bakit ang puso ay kailangan pang tumibok gayong sa huli siya rin naman ang huling mawawala sa isang nilalang sa kaniyang kamatayan?
Maraming tanong ang mahirap hanapan ng kasagutan... ngunit marami ring sagot ang walang katanungan.
Ikaw, nagtanong ka na ba kung bakit? Ako'y katatapos lamang... At sa kasawiang-palad, ako'y hindi nakanap ni isang tugon...
At ang araw ay sumikat... lumubog...
Ako'y hinamon ng buhay at pinanday ng pagkakataon... ngunit sa huli, ako pa din ay isang kaluluwang ligaw...
Handang magliwaliw sa dilim ng kawalan...
Bloopers
The nice thing about my job is that I get to meet a lot of people almost everyday... different names, different looks, different smells, etc. Especially when I was still recruiting wherein I meet countless applicants daily, I feel proud everytime I get to shake their hands and say my piece, "Hi I'm Adrian, I'm your interviewer for today".
But I must say, the most memorable mark an applicant would leave me during interviews are their bloopers... and I'm telling you, these are bloopers which makes me fall off my interviewing chair...
Here are some:
Ady: Are your parents still working?
Applicant: Yes, my Dad's an engineer and my Mom's a government employee
Ady: So, how many siblings do you have?
Applicant: Sir, ahhh... siblings?
Ady: Yes, your brothers and sisters. How many are they?
Applicant: Sir, I only have a few siblings in the bank because my Mom gives me only a few money.
Duh!!!
Here's another one:
Ady: How do you see yourself five years from now?
Girl Applicant: Sir, in five years, probably I am already successful... I have a stable job, a nice career, a good car and my own condom.
Iha naman, ganda mo pa naman... condom lang kailangan mo pa maghintay ng five years para lang makabili...
One classic piece:
Ady: So how did you learn that we have a vacancy here?
Applicant: Sir, I just go jay-walking.
Toink!!! Buti hindi ka pinakanta ng Lupang Hinirang ng guard namin!!!
I also had some experiences on panel interviews:
Ady: So, ____. This would be your panel interview for us to gauge if you are promotion-ready.
Interviewee: Thank you. I believe that leadership... (some five minutes spiel that we, the panelists were already laughing)...
Ady: Ahm, excuse me but we haven't asked you a question yet...
Interviewee: As I was saying, leadership is... (continued his spiel)
O siya sige na, promoted ka na!!!
May ilan pa na sometimes, umiiral ang pagkabitch ko..
Phone rings, I answered:
Ady: Hello?
Credit Card Agent: Sir, is this Mr. Adrian Manay? We are offering credit cards, with annual fees waived on the first year of enrollment, etc. (the usual spiel of a credit card agent)
Ady: I am not interested po eh.
Credit Card Agent: Sir bakit po naman?
Ady: Bakit, kailangan ko pa ba iexplain talaga sa 'yo kung bakit eh sa ayaw ko nga eh!!!
Another phone call:
Ady: Thank you for calling Accenture. This is Adrian speaking.
Caller: Sir, follow-up ko lang po kung ano na po status nun quotation namin ng Ham as Christmas Party give-aways.
Ady: Ah Mam, hindi po kami kasi interested. We don't give hams as give-aways for Christmas.
Caller: Ah Sir, ganun po ba? Ano po ba give-aways ninyo sa employees pag Pasko?
Ady: Gift certificates po eh.
Caller: Ah Birth Certificate po ba? Naku naman Sir, sayang naman po yun hams na offered namin.
Talaga lang ha!!! Cge na nga, ham na lang kesa birth certificate... baka may mga aliens kame dito.
Meron din mga sablay na email ako narereceive...
Good day
I have a query regarding my member XXXXXXXXXXXXXX . She meets her quality and productivity expectation last march, this is to verify if dhe got passed the IE validation you’ve made. Thanks processor only asking why she have no IE this pay out .
Thank you
I have a query regarding my member XXXXXXXXXXXXXX . She meets her quality and productivity expectation last march, this is to verify if dhe got passed the IE validation you’ve made. Thanks processor only asking why she have no IE this pay out .
Thank you
Eto isa pa...
Good day,
Ady, one of xxx has sametime access,, but he already forgot his username and password since sametime was face out .What process he could do in order to retrieve access on it.
Thank you,
Ady, one of xxx has sametime access,
Thank you,
Eh look at my face, baka makita mo sagot...
At pati pag ako na tatawag, may bloopers pa:
Ady: Hi, I'd like to speak with xxx
Applicant: Yes, speaking
Ady: I'd like to schedule you for examination on xxx and then please look for me, Adrian
Applicant: Okay, so that's on xxx and then I will look for me, Adrian
Wow!!! Galing!!! Ako na ikaw???
Resume din may bloopers:
Birth of Date: June 21, 1986 / Birth of Place: Pateros, Metro Manila
Hayy... madame pa actually. Yun iba kasi hindi ko na maalala eh.
Hindi naman ako perfectionist. Actually, even I has bloopers but of course, I won't dare write them here... It's my blog anyway... And besides, I wrote this one not to offend these folks, but merely to make you all laugh...
This is in reply to Iche's request
Friday, October 5, 2007
A Few Lines...
I requested friends to give me topics they want me to write about on my blog and here's what I've gathered from them...
Marriage - from Sandy Marcelo - if there's one thing that should be forever for me, that would be marriage. Not because I was raised to believe so but because I believe that marriage is a life-long commitment to the person you chose to be your spouse. That is why I always advice my friends NOT to marry for the wrong reasons because, there's no simple way out.
Inday Quotes - from Leo Naluz - you see, it was Ederlyn before and now here comes Inday. And yes, I also forward those messages... For those who don't know her, Inday po is the infamous maid who's ingglisera and whose sentence construction you would have to unearth. Even Mr. Webster himself would probably have nose bleed when he speaks to this nanny. Anyway, bottomline is sikat pa din si Inday... and she's a living proof that there's reincarnation... nabuhay uli eh :-). Leo naman, nonsense to!!!
Third Party - from Joanne Paguinto - Third parties are bullshit!!! Assholes!!! I don't know why there are people who fancy meddling with something they should be totally out of... and to them, isa na lang siguro sabihin natin... MAY ARAW DIN KAYO!!! Hala, tinamaan ako!!! :-)
Advantage of being the Third Party - from Jhoanna Ander - naman!!! Ako nga ang nabiktima ako pa magkukuwento ano mga advantages ng third party??? Haller??? Pero sige, nun panahong naging third party din ako (ayan ha, umamin na ako!), masaya naman siya pero hello... nakakapraning din... but one thing certain, I don't like the feeling... eh si ano kaya, masaya na ngayon? I don't think so!!! Har har har!!!
Sex Addiction - from Jhoanna Ander ule (ahmmm) - Jander ha!!! As Sigmund Freud taught us, sex is the main drive of every human being... but Jander, hindi po ako sex addict and hindi ko pa siya natitikman so how could I say a line to this topic. Anyway, if you're partner is really really hot, delicious, spicy, tempting and any other adjectives you wanted to describe him/her, then GO!!! Splurge!!! Just make sure you have a Frenzy condom on your pocket... hala ka, kakapromote mo pa lang eh lumalandi ka na ha!!!
Metrosexuality - from Francesca Tio - I don't see anything bad to men or even women who are proclaiming themselves as metrosexuals. As long as you want to feel good about yourself and you have the resources then it's okay. Somehow somewhere somewhat, I am also a metrosexual and I don't care about what other people are saying about me... Bakit hinihingi ko ba sa inyo ginagastos ko???
Online Relationship - from QA Red - I had this before and my most recent was also online... Hindi siya maganda... all are just pretensions... I believe that for a relationship to work it should be with physicalities and emotions... Heller, mas masarap kaya Red na yun I love you is naririnig kesa nababasa lang sa YM o e-mail... And as for me, I don't go for this. Lokohan lang to. I know a few good relationships that started online... but hey, more than the online chats and e-mail exhanges, these few ones that I know centered the relationship into one thing - and that is GENUINE LOVE.
Friends with Benefits - from Joanne Paguinto uli - Ay, parang type ko to, joke! Seriously speaking, lugi dito ang babae... Ke sex o ano man yang benefit na yan, bottomline is, friendship lang din ang ending ninyo... no commitment, no intense affection, no surety. I have nothing against those who are okay with this set-up but hey, martyrs are no longer given monuments so why would you want to be one? Go for something that can give you whatever love and affection you deserve. Toink, Ady!
Friends or Lovers - from Myla Baloca - next question please!!!
Interview Bloopers - from Iche Magalona - I'll post a separate blog about this one... baka tomorrow.
Secrets to a Long Lasting Relationship - from Ever Rocela - di kaya ikaw dapat ang tanungin ko about this one, Ever? You're now five years with She and six years with, sino nga yun??? Joke!!! Anyway, I think for a relationship to work, here are my ingredients... trust, communication, loyalty, love and respect. If any of this five peter out, then try to regain it. If after all the efforts it still failed, then give up... no one will be contented in a relationship that has doubt, abandonment, betrayal, hatred and insolence.
Fixing a Broken Heart - from Iche Magalona - magblog ka... joke!!! I think the best way to fix a broken heart is to stand up from where you failed. Pick up the pieces... it will not make you whole again but that could be a good start... call a friend, talk to a family member, spend time alone in your room... cry if you want, shop if you can, pity yourself if you should... hurting is a phase believe me... and after all these, you will see yourself a better person... ready to love someone who's better...
How to Hide Your Indiscretions from Others - from Ryan Salamat - guilty ako!!! Naman!!! Am I hiding? Though I think I am guilty on this one, I am basically the what-you-see-is-what-you-get type. I may not let you in to my thoughts at first, but soon as I am ready to pour my emotions, then let's have a cup of coffee. I think there's no best way to do it but be true to yourself. Unmask the hypocrisy in you. Be not afraid to show who you really are, after all, no one's gonna appreciate your whole being more than any body else but YOU.
Your Firsts - from Migs Miguel - I'll write something about this on a separate blog.
The difference of "Being Alone" & "Being Lonely" - from Gerry Cuntapay - Hahaha, ewan!!! I think being alone is a choice while the other is a coincidence. Admittedly, I have the tendency to be lonely when in fact I am not alone. Being alone is you alienating yourself to the wonders of life while being lonely is the feeling of alienation to these wonders of which you yourself can't do something about. May sense ba sinabi ko, parang wala? Hahaha!!!
Friends or Lovers - from Myla Baloca - cge na nga... Pinapipili mo ako di ba? I think a good lover must first be a good friend... someone who listens and understands your very self. Someone who's gonna accept the person in you. And we know that indeed, only genuine friends can do this. So friendship ang choice ko!!! Myla naman!!!
Marriage - from Sandy Marcelo - if there's one thing that should be forever for me, that would be marriage. Not because I was raised to believe so but because I believe that marriage is a life-long commitment to the person you chose to be your spouse. That is why I always advice my friends NOT to marry for the wrong reasons because, there's no simple way out.
Inday Quotes - from Leo Naluz - you see, it was Ederlyn before and now here comes Inday. And yes, I also forward those messages... For those who don't know her, Inday po is the infamous maid who's ingglisera and whose sentence construction you would have to unearth. Even Mr. Webster himself would probably have nose bleed when he speaks to this nanny. Anyway, bottomline is sikat pa din si Inday... and she's a living proof that there's reincarnation... nabuhay uli eh :-). Leo naman, nonsense to!!!
Third Party - from Joanne Paguinto - Third parties are bullshit!!! Assholes!!! I don't know why there are people who fancy meddling with something they should be totally out of... and to them, isa na lang siguro sabihin natin... MAY ARAW DIN KAYO!!! Hala, tinamaan ako!!! :-)
Advantage of being the Third Party - from Jhoanna Ander - naman!!! Ako nga ang nabiktima ako pa magkukuwento ano mga advantages ng third party??? Haller??? Pero sige, nun panahong naging third party din ako (ayan ha, umamin na ako!), masaya naman siya pero hello... nakakapraning din... but one thing certain, I don't like the feeling... eh si ano kaya, masaya na ngayon? I don't think so!!! Har har har!!!
Sex Addiction - from Jhoanna Ander ule (ahmmm) - Jander ha!!! As Sigmund Freud taught us, sex is the main drive of every human being... but Jander, hindi po ako sex addict and hindi ko pa siya natitikman so how could I say a line to this topic. Anyway, if you're partner is really really hot, delicious, spicy, tempting and any other adjectives you wanted to describe him/her, then GO!!! Splurge!!! Just make sure you have a Frenzy condom on your pocket... hala ka, kakapromote mo pa lang eh lumalandi ka na ha!!!
Metrosexuality - from Francesca Tio - I don't see anything bad to men or even women who are proclaiming themselves as metrosexuals. As long as you want to feel good about yourself and you have the resources then it's okay. Somehow somewhere somewhat, I am also a metrosexual and I don't care about what other people are saying about me... Bakit hinihingi ko ba sa inyo ginagastos ko???
Online Relationship - from QA Red - I had this before and my most recent was also online... Hindi siya maganda... all are just pretensions... I believe that for a relationship to work it should be with physicalities and emotions... Heller, mas masarap kaya Red na yun I love you is naririnig kesa nababasa lang sa YM o e-mail... And as for me, I don't go for this. Lokohan lang to. I know a few good relationships that started online... but hey, more than the online chats and e-mail exhanges, these few ones that I know centered the relationship into one thing - and that is GENUINE LOVE.
Friends with Benefits - from Joanne Paguinto uli - Ay, parang type ko to, joke! Seriously speaking, lugi dito ang babae... Ke sex o ano man yang benefit na yan, bottomline is, friendship lang din ang ending ninyo... no commitment, no intense affection, no surety. I have nothing against those who are okay with this set-up but hey, martyrs are no longer given monuments so why would you want to be one? Go for something that can give you whatever love and affection you deserve. Toink, Ady!
Friends or Lovers - from Myla Baloca - next question please!!!
Interview Bloopers - from Iche Magalona - I'll post a separate blog about this one... baka tomorrow.
Secrets to a Long Lasting Relationship - from Ever Rocela - di kaya ikaw dapat ang tanungin ko about this one, Ever? You're now five years with She and six years with, sino nga yun??? Joke!!! Anyway, I think for a relationship to work, here are my ingredients... trust, communication, loyalty, love and respect. If any of this five peter out, then try to regain it. If after all the efforts it still failed, then give up... no one will be contented in a relationship that has doubt, abandonment, betrayal, hatred and insolence.
Fixing a Broken Heart - from Iche Magalona - magblog ka... joke!!! I think the best way to fix a broken heart is to stand up from where you failed. Pick up the pieces... it will not make you whole again but that could be a good start... call a friend, talk to a family member, spend time alone in your room... cry if you want, shop if you can, pity yourself if you should... hurting is a phase believe me... and after all these, you will see yourself a better person... ready to love someone who's better...
How to Hide Your Indiscretions from Others - from Ryan Salamat - guilty ako!!! Naman!!! Am I hiding? Though I think I am guilty on this one, I am basically the what-you-see-is-what-you-get type. I may not let you in to my thoughts at first, but soon as I am ready to pour my emotions, then let's have a cup of coffee. I think there's no best way to do it but be true to yourself. Unmask the hypocrisy in you. Be not afraid to show who you really are, after all, no one's gonna appreciate your whole being more than any body else but YOU.
Your Firsts - from Migs Miguel - I'll write something about this on a separate blog.
The difference of "Being Alone" & "Being Lonely" - from Gerry Cuntapay - Hahaha, ewan!!! I think being alone is a choice while the other is a coincidence. Admittedly, I have the tendency to be lonely when in fact I am not alone. Being alone is you alienating yourself to the wonders of life while being lonely is the feeling of alienation to these wonders of which you yourself can't do something about. May sense ba sinabi ko, parang wala? Hahaha!!!
Friends or Lovers - from Myla Baloca - cge na nga... Pinapipili mo ako di ba? I think a good lover must first be a good friend... someone who listens and understands your very self. Someone who's gonna accept the person in you. And we know that indeed, only genuine friends can do this. So friendship ang choice ko!!! Myla naman!!!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Are You Proud of Having Me as a Friend?
This was raised due to my “kaartehan” mode. The other night, I asked a friend this question out of nothing, just merely asking. And to my surprise, he answered NO. And yes, I was pissed-off, super super pissed-off… not to him but to the idea that I am not at all likeable.
You see, all these times I thought I am a good friend, notwithstanding my being a good son and sibling (ahem, self-proclaimed!). I really think I am, but somehow, I feel I am better off as a friend. And modesty aside, I am loved by the people around me. That is why to have the NO reply from the very first friend I asked this question, that spells something wrong in me.
Let me analyze. I have 515 friends (and still increasing) in my Friendster account but basically, only 85% of these are the ones I know personally. Out of the 85%, I just don’t know how many really are my friends, in its truest definition, be it yours or mine. In the office, I am tagged as the “Friendship ng Bayan”, with me getting along with everybody so well - be it the good ones or even the bad cows. At home, I know I am loved and appreciated (even if I am the worst kiddo, most arrogant and most suplado in our neighborhood). So what’s wrong???
Probably because I am simply Ady – the strong-willed, determined, focused, outspoken and candid person that I am. Admittedly, these strong points are also my weakest ones, and these are also some attributes that put me into compromising situations. People around me knows how I am making my way to get everything I want… and they also know how I can hurt someone if things are not coming, with my tirade of fierce words and way of thinking. But these are just clear manifestations of who I am, and to a friend that should have been accepted and somehow, tolerated.
But one thing certain, a friend to me is someone I owe my being. I wouldn’t be the person that I am if not for the good companions who have molded me and shaped my understanding of life’s realities. I have my share of ups and downs, and I know these are life’s occurrences that made me learn something from, and most of these events are brought about by the friends that I have on my sides…
My most recent pain was because a special friend betrayed me but thanks, I have realized that not all good things last forever. I was enlivened because someone came along to offer me friendship and I know it’s worth it. A friend gave me the work that I have right now and to her, I am forever thankful. A friend gave me my most treasured gift last Christmas. A friend was the first person who greeted me on my 27th Birthday and most probably, she’ll also be the first on my 28th. I have two best friends who I can easily tag along on all the out-of-town trips and gigs that I’ll have. A friend is the one great love that I had… and probably, would be my greatest love ever...
See, I am a friendly person and I know I’m doing my best to save them. Not because I need them but because I know they are parts of me. So I don’t know why someone wouldn’t like me at all… I can’t figure out the why’s and the how’s… But let me tell you this… even if you’re not proud of having me as your friend, I feel the other… I am blessed to have one friend in my life who doesn’t appreciate the friendship that I am giving… and with that, I feel humbled… there are still hypocrites around… and I am one of them…
Let me end this by giving you a few good quotes forwarded to me by some good friends:
- The only people that you need in your life are the ones who prove that they need you in theirs… - forwarded by Queenie Laygo, a colleague and friend
- For every person who doesn’t like you, there are twice as many who do. So why should you care about those who don’t? You can never please everybody anyway. If you’re being true to yourself and that still isn’t enough for them, then what’s left for you to do? NOTHING! Just hope that someday, they’ll learn to see you in a different light and embrace who you really are… That’s the law of life – forwarded by Cherry, a former Accenture-Rainier Trainee
Good day everyone!!!
It all started here...
This is quite an old blog...
I remember I wrote this one on April 14, 2007, the day before our AHPI 2007 Summer Outing in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. This was written purely because I was hurting then, but mind you, tinatawanan ko sia ngayon...
And I must say, this started everything... This somehow is the spark that has awaken the hibernating writer in me. Though I know this one's the most famous, controversial, intriguing and well-loved, I hope I can write the same kind of masterpiece again (you can check some other blogs on my friendster account, http://profiles.friendster.com/adrianmanay) ... not because I am hurting still, but because I wanted to hone the skill that I inherited from my departed Grandma (arte?)... when before I was just the orator of her pieces, I am now the writer... and yes, I'll take this seriously, now that I again have accepted the challenge of the pen...
Friends, read on...
Day 1... The Art of Letting Go
by Adrian Manay
Last night, was basically my "Friday, the 13th"... It didn't start good... I waited again for more than 30 minutes... for the nth time, hindi sia sumipot sa oras ng usapan... then i learned, may pinuntahan pala siya prior to our meeting...
We had our dinner... masama pakiramdam niya... hindi makausap ng matino... I've been the usual most patient pal... but I was really really nervous... coz I know that this is the night when it really had to end...
Dinner ended... we're fighting as to where to go next... we decided to have some coffee... and doon ko napinasabog... ibinigay ko na ang sabi ko ibibigay ko sa kaniya... isang simpleng sulat na naglalaman ng lahat ng emosyon at galit na kinimkim ko ng matagal. Binasa niya lang ng tahimik, nilukot, at itinapon. Pinulot ko at inutusan siyang tapusin ang pagbabasa... ginawa naman niya... but the agitation was there... the anger was felt... maybe because huli na siya... at tama lahat ng sinulat ko...
Sa galit, nagwalk-out siya... ni hindi natapos ang kapeng inorder niya... ni hindi nga nabawasan man lang... I being an insane person, humabol... pero hindi ko kayang talunin ang isang track and field athlete... naiwan ako... pabalik- balik sa bakanteng lote kung saan siya nawala bigla... nagtatago ata... knowing how poor my eyesight is, alam niyang hindi ko siya makikita... or probably nakatakbong bigla doon sa subdivision na restricted... na obviously, wala ako access...I decided to leave and go... until nakareceive ako ng text galing sa kaniya... message was plain, "Salamat". Nagreply ako, sabi ko bakit bigla siya nawala... hindi na ako nireplyan...
Malapit na ako sa bahay ng may isa uling text message "Ingat ka na lang. Sori. Love you". Sumagot ako, sabi ko "Sorry din, if you were hurt I was hurt more"... Wala ng reply... Tinext ko na lang "Tulog ka na, pahinga"...
Hanggang mag-umaga, wala na ako narinig sa kaniya... maghapon na ngayon... Day 1... kaninang tanghali, nangangati na ako itext siya pero alam ko hindi dapat... Nagplay ng music na malungkot sa opisina, pinapalitan ko... dahil naninikip na dibdib ko... hindi ako dapat umiyak... masisira image ko sa opisina... nagyou tube na lang ako...lunch time ganun pa din... naninikip pa din dibdib ko at nangangati ang daliriko na magtext... but then again, hindi pwede... magfriendster na lang ako...
Ngayon, ilang oras na lang, tapos na ang linggong ito na puro sakit... bakit hindi ako maiyak? Nasan na ang luha ko? I'm really good on concealing my feelings... kainis!!! Grrr...Matatapos na ang linggong ito, mayamaya lang nasa Bulacan na ako... magpapakabusy para sa outing bukas... sana sana sana... wala na akong lungkot na maramdaman... hindi ako mapag-isa... I will be very busy tonight and tomorrow... bahala na sa lunes...
This is my Day 1... I'm learning the art of letting go.
I remember I wrote this one on April 14, 2007, the day before our AHPI 2007 Summer Outing in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. This was written purely because I was hurting then, but mind you, tinatawanan ko sia ngayon...
And I must say, this started everything... This somehow is the spark that has awaken the hibernating writer in me. Though I know this one's the most famous, controversial, intriguing and well-loved, I hope I can write the same kind of masterpiece again (you can check some other blogs on my friendster account, http://profiles.friendster.com/adrianmanay) ... not because I am hurting still, but because I wanted to hone the skill that I inherited from my departed Grandma (arte?)... when before I was just the orator of her pieces, I am now the writer... and yes, I'll take this seriously, now that I again have accepted the challenge of the pen...
Friends, read on...
Day 1... The Art of Letting Go
by Adrian Manay
Last night, was basically my "Friday, the 13th"... It didn't start good... I waited again for more than 30 minutes... for the nth time, hindi sia sumipot sa oras ng usapan... then i learned, may pinuntahan pala siya prior to our meeting...
We had our dinner... masama pakiramdam niya... hindi makausap ng matino... I've been the usual most patient pal... but I was really really nervous... coz I know that this is the night when it really had to end...
Dinner ended... we're fighting as to where to go next... we decided to have some coffee... and doon ko napinasabog... ibinigay ko na ang sabi ko ibibigay ko sa kaniya... isang simpleng sulat na naglalaman ng lahat ng emosyon at galit na kinimkim ko ng matagal. Binasa niya lang ng tahimik, nilukot, at itinapon. Pinulot ko at inutusan siyang tapusin ang pagbabasa... ginawa naman niya... but the agitation was there... the anger was felt... maybe because huli na siya... at tama lahat ng sinulat ko...
Sa galit, nagwalk-out siya... ni hindi natapos ang kapeng inorder niya... ni hindi nga nabawasan man lang... I being an insane person, humabol... pero hindi ko kayang talunin ang isang track and field athlete... naiwan ako... pabalik- balik sa bakanteng lote kung saan siya nawala bigla... nagtatago ata... knowing how poor my eyesight is, alam niyang hindi ko siya makikita... or probably nakatakbong bigla doon sa subdivision na restricted... na obviously, wala ako access...I decided to leave and go... until nakareceive ako ng text galing sa kaniya... message was plain, "Salamat". Nagreply ako, sabi ko bakit bigla siya nawala... hindi na ako nireplyan...
Malapit na ako sa bahay ng may isa uling text message "Ingat ka na lang. Sori. Love you". Sumagot ako, sabi ko "Sorry din, if you were hurt I was hurt more"... Wala ng reply... Tinext ko na lang "Tulog ka na, pahinga"...
Hanggang mag-umaga, wala na ako narinig sa kaniya... maghapon na ngayon... Day 1... kaninang tanghali, nangangati na ako itext siya pero alam ko hindi dapat... Nagplay ng music na malungkot sa opisina, pinapalitan ko... dahil naninikip na dibdib ko... hindi ako dapat umiyak... masisira image ko sa opisina... nagyou tube na lang ako...lunch time ganun pa din... naninikip pa din dibdib ko at nangangati ang daliriko na magtext... but then again, hindi pwede... magfriendster na lang ako...
Ngayon, ilang oras na lang, tapos na ang linggong ito na puro sakit... bakit hindi ako maiyak? Nasan na ang luha ko? I'm really good on concealing my feelings... kainis!!! Grrr...Matatapos na ang linggong ito, mayamaya lang nasa Bulacan na ako... magpapakabusy para sa outing bukas... sana sana sana... wala na akong lungkot na maramdaman... hindi ako mapag-isa... I will be very busy tonight and tomorrow... bahala na sa lunes...
This is my Day 1... I'm learning the art of letting go.
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