Me & My Mind

It's My Big day!

2011-07-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

It's been so long since I had last written something on my blog. when I had the chance to be online I just checked my blog just enough to reply to all comments, but grrr.... It's so frustrating that I had lots of backlog to update about. I guess, nobody cares anyway if I had written something or not lol.

Since, it is just the first time to wirte again for the longest time... I still need some warming up articles to write. Those loosers who continue to read boring stuff I write, let me dumb found you with my none sense wall post O randomly wrote on Facebook:

Support Earth Hour

2011-03-24T19:56:00.000-07:00

"Earth Hour in the Mind of 3 Years Old"

I was a bit surprised that our 3-year-old son, Rap shrieked when he saw the gigantic cut-out Styrofoam-board of 60 inside SM Mall Davao last week. He shouted, "ah! Mom, please take a picture of me on Earth Hour!". My husband and I were wondering how this little 3-year old knew about the Earth hour. He even recited, "Let's support Earth hour on March 26, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm...".. Huh? I know we have lots of button pins of Earth Hour last year, because the Dole Mountaineering Club sponsored the local Earth Hour campaign last year. But he's too young at that time to remember.

But when went back to our hotel, he hurriedly grabbed the TV remote control and watched. Nickelodeon. That's when we realize how he had known the complete details of this year's Earth Hour campaign.

Earth Hour is About...

It's not about you, nor me... It's all about the place we live in.Let's support Earth Hour. If you wanted your future kids to live and enjoy same (or wishing to be better) Earth as we have now? Participate in turning off your electric supply for just an hour. Don't bother to miss an episode of your favorite TV show. After all, it's just an episode. You can save years on the life of our mother Earth.

For more information check out http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/pinoys-help-fight-climate-change-20110323-032720-642.html

In your own capability? How would you help save our planet Earth? Visit http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110324013421AAPFmeG

~The Making Of A Mother ~

2011-03-14T19:20:00.000-07:00

~The Making Of A Mother ~

inspiring mother stories

By the time the Lord made mothers, He was into the sixth day working overtime. An Angel appeared and said "Why are you spending so much time on this one?"

And the Lord answered and said, "Have you read the spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not elastic; have 200 movable parts, all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that can hold three children at one time and that disappears when she stands up; have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart; and have six pairs of hands."

The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! No way!" said the Angel.

The Lord replied, "Oh, it's not the hands that are the problem. It's the three pairs of eyes that mothers must have!"

"And that's on the standard model?" the Angel asked.

The Lord nodded in agreement, "Yep, one pair of eyes are to see through the closed door as she asks her children what they are doing even though she already knows. Another pair in the back of her head are to see what she needs to know even though no one thinks she can. And the third pair are here in the front of her head. They are for looking at an errant child and saying that she understands and loves him or her without even saying a single word."

The Angel tried to stop the Lord "This is too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish."

"But I can't!" The Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can feed a family of six on a pound of hamburger and can get a nine year old to stand in the shower."

The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"She is soft," the Lord agreed, "but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."

"Will she be able to think?" asked the Angel.

The Lord replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason, and negotiate."

The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman's cheek. "Oops, it looks like You have a leak with this model. I told You that You were trying to put too much into this one."

"That's not a leak." the Lord objected. "That's a tear!"

"What's the tear for?" the Angel asked.

The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her disappointment, her pain, her loneliness, her grief, and her pride."

The Angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything for this one. You even created the tear!"

The Lord looked at the Angel and smiled and said, "I'm afraid you are wrong again. I created the woman, but she created the tear!"

Thanks Sir Jef (Minandang) for passing the story to me... I kind of appreciate more being a woman and a mom! = )

I will miss you po and the KCC family...

Resignation Letter

2011-03-10T05:51:00.001-08:00

10 March 2011

Mr. Ramon N. Ang
MIS Director
KCC Property Holdings, Inc.
Gen. Santos City

Dear Sir Ramon,

I would like to tender my resignation effective 11 April 2011.

I am hoping that you would understand that I have had hard time joggling my schedule as a working mother.

I do understand the load and volume of tasks our group must accomplish at this point but as a mother, I know that I can no longer contribute effectively in our team.

I am hoping for your understanding.

Respectfully Yours,

Rona Formoso

The Husband Store ...

2011-03-08T21:02:00.000-08:00

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!

You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the Building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. .

On the first floor the sign on the door reads:

Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.

The second floor sign reads:

Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.

The third floor sign
reads:

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking.

"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.

She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework.

"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"

Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she
goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor.
This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.

Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day!

*Para sa mga pihikan hehehe... 'still sent by my bestfriend...

Salary Increase Request - Coded Letters

2011-03-04T18:53:00.000-08:00

Old, yet still funny way to request for a raise if you are to shy and don't know how to ask your boss

Dear Bo$$

In thi$ life, we all need $ome thing mo$ t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company.

I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon.

Your$ $incerely,

Norman $oh

The next day, the employee received this letter of reply :

Dear NOrman,

I kNOw you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well as yet.

NOw the media is reporting that the world's leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession. After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad.

I have NOthing more to add NOw. You kNOw what I mean.

Yours truly,

General Manager

2011-02-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

Since I got no time to write new blogs of my personal life as well as my current adventures, I would like you to enjoy bits of stuff I read lately. A quote which famously quoted and quoted to ease someone's burden in waiting for that special someone who is he keeps on waiting and trying to win someone’s love; a bit of hilarious and sarcastic/comedic interpretation based on someones profession or attitude:

Original Quote

If you love someone, Set her free...
If she comes back, She's yours,
If she doesn't, She never was....

The New Versions...

Pessimist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she ever comes back, She's yours,
If she doesn't, As Expected, She never was...

Optimist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
Don't worry, She will come back

Suspicious:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she ever comes back, Ask her why

Impatient:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she doesn't come back within one hour, Call her up

Patient:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she doesn't come back, Continue to wait until she comes back ...

Playful:

If you love someone, Set her free ... *
If she comes back, and if you love her still, set her free again

* Repeat

C++ Programmer:

If(you-love(m_she)), m_she.free()
If(m_she == NULL), m_she= new CShe;

Animal-Rights Activist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
In fact, all living creatures deserve to be free!!

Lawyer:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
Clause 1a of Paragraph 13a-1 in the
Second Amendment of the Matrimonial Freedom Act clearly states that...

Bill Gates:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, I think we can charge her for re-installation fees
But tell her that she's also going to get an upgrade

Biologist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
She'll evolve.

Statistician:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she loves you, The probability of her coming back is high
If she doesn't, Your relation was improbable anyway

Schwarzenegger's Fan:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
SHE'LL BE BACK!

HR Specialist:

If you love someone, Set her free by Offering her VRS and other benefits ...
Then outsource her

MBA:

If you love someone, Set her free instantaneously and ...
Look for others simultaneously

Psychologist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, Her super-ego is dominant
If she doesn't come back, Her ID is supreme
If she doesn't go, She must be crazy

Somnambulist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, It's a nightmare
If she doesn't, You must be dreaming

ERP Functional Expert:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, Map her into your system
If she doesn't, Carry out a gap-fit analysis

Finance Expert:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, It's time to look for fresh loans
If she doesn't, Write her off as an asset gone bad

Marketing Specialist:

If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she comes back, She has brand loyalty
If she doesn't, Reposition the brand in a new market
Thanks’ to the original author… though my best friend sent it to me, Id probably thank the one who wrote this one and give lots of thought. Salamat for the laughs!

If women ruled the world!

2011-02-25T08:18:00.000-08:00

more on hilariously funny heckle about women but may we (as women) would totally nod along on about 60% of these listed ironies below... again, thanks to my best friend Bhel for passing along... no violent reactions please = )

PMS would be a legitimate defense in court.

Men would get reputations for sleeping around.

Singles bars would have metal detectors to weed out men hiding wedding rings in their pockets.

A man would no longer be considered a "good catch" simply because he is breathing.

Fewer women would be dieting because their ideal weight standard would increase by 40 pounds.

Shopping would be considered an aerobic activity.

"Ms." Magazine would have an annual swimsuit issue featuring scantily clad male models.

Men would not be allowed to eat gas-producing foods within two hours of bedtime.

Men would be secretaries for female bosses, working twice as hard for none of the credit..

Little girls would read "Snow White and the Seven Hunks"

Men would earn 70 cents for every dollar women made.

Men would bring drinks, chips and dip to women watching soap operas.

Men would HAVE to get Playboy for the articles, because there would be no pictures.

Men would learn phrases like: "I'm sorry", "I love you", "You're beautiful", "Of course you don't look fat in that outfit."

Men would be judged entirely by their looks, women by their accomplishments.

Men would sit around and wonder what WE are thinking.

Men would pay as much attention to their woman as to their car.

All toilet seats would be nailed down.

Men would work on relationships as much as they work on their careers.

TV news segments on sports would never run longer than 1 minute.

All men would be forced to spend one month in a PMS simulator

During mid-life crisis, men would get hot-flashes and women would date 19 year olds.

Overweight men would have their weight brought to their attention constantly.

After a baby is born, men would take a six-week paternity leave to wait on their wives hand and foot.

For basic training, soldiers would have to take care of a two-year olds for six weeks.

Are You in Love, Lust, or Just Married?

2011-02-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

Are you in Love, lust, or just married?

LOVE......................when your eyes meet across a crowded room.
LUST.......................when your tongues meet across a crowded room.
MARRIAGE............when your belt won't meet around your waist, and you don't care.

LOVE......................when intercourse is called making love.
LUST.......................all other times.
MARRIAGE............what's intercourse?

LOVE......................when you argue over how many children to have.
LUST.......................when you argue over who gets the wet spot.
MARRIAGE............when you argue over money.

LOVE......................when you share everything you own.
LUST.......................when you think twice about giving your partner bus money or money for any reason.
MARRIAGE............when the bank owns everything.

LOVE......................when it doesn't matter if you don't climax.
LUST.......................when the relationship is over if you don't climax.
MARRIAGE............what's a climax?

LOVE......................when you phone each other just to say "Good day".
LUST.......................when you phone each other just to organize sex.
MARRIAGE............when you phone each other to find out what time your son's game starts.

LOVE......................when you write poems about your partner.
LUST.......................when all you write is your phone number.
MARRIAGE............when all you write is checks.

LOVE......................when you show concern for your partners' feelings.
LUST.......................when you couldn't give a shit.
MARRIAGE............when your only concern is what's on TV.

LOVE......................when your farewell is "I love you darling.."
LUST.......................when your farewell is "So, same time next week?"
MARRIAGE............when your farewell is silent.

LOVE......................when you are proud to be seen in public with your partner.
LUST.......................when you only ever see each other in the bedroom.
MARRIAGE............when you never see each other awake.

LOVE......................when your heart flutters every time you see them.
LUST.......................when your groin or privates twitches every time you see them.
MARRIAGE............when your wallet empties everytime you see them.
LOVE......................when nobody else matters.
LUST.......................when nobody else knows.
MARRIAGE............when everybody else matters and you don't care who knows.

LOVE......................when all the songs on the radio describe exactly how you feel.
LUST.......................when it's just the same mushy old shit.
MARRIAGE............when you never listen to music.
LOVE......................when breaking up is something you try not to think about.
LUST.......................when staying together is something you try not to think about.
MARRIAGE............when just getting through today is your only thought.

LOVE......................when you're interested in everything your partner does.
LUST.......................when you're only interested in one thing.
MARRIAGE............when you're not interested in what your partner does and the one thing you're interested in is your sports score.

Remember, this is a joke. You can still be in love and with lust in marriage.

Again, salamat bhel sa email na'to.. Author Unknown daw po hehehe

Men and Women Differences II

2011-02-22T18:13:00.000-08:00

another ironic and humorous differences about men and women, aside from how yo spell the "M-E-N" and "W-O-M-E-N"; women takes the spelling of a men, even longer than "Men", lol....

Making a Woman Happy vs Making a Man Happy
How to Make a Woman Happy
It's not difficult to make a woman happy- a man only needs to be:

a friend
a companion
a lover
a brother
a father
a master
a mentor
a chef
an electrician
a carpenter
a plumber
a mechanic
a decorator
a stylist
a sexologist
a gynecologist
a psychologist
a pest exterminator
a psychiatrist
a healer
a good listener
a smooth talker
an organizer
a good father
very clean
sympathetic
athletic
warm
attentive
gallant
intelligent
funny
creative
tender
strong
understanding
tolerant
prudent
ambitious
capable
courageous
determined
true
dependable
passionate
compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:

give her compliments regularly
love shopping
be honest
be very rich
not stress her out
not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, THE MAN MUST ALSO:

give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
give her lots of time, especially time for herself
give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT: Never to forget:

* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY

Show up naked
Bring food and drink

Men & Women Differences

2011-02-21T17:40:00.000-08:00

Here's another funny story about differences of men and women:

MONEY

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need because it's on sale.

BATHROOM

A man has five items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel from a hotel.
The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 481. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

ARGUMENTS

A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

NAMES

If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara.
If Mark, Chris, Eric and Tom go out, they will very likely affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-Head and Scrappy

EATING OUT

When the bill arrives, Mark, Chris, Eric and Tom are more likely to each throw in a $20, even though it's only for $32.50.None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want the change back.
When the women get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

CATS

Women love cats.
Men say they love cats, but when women aren't looking, men kick cats.

FUTURE

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife

SUCCESS

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change and she does.

DRESSING UP

A woman will dress up to go 4 shopping, to water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, and read the mail.
A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL

Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING

Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods,secret fears and hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

FINAL THOUGHT

Any married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing.

Again, the author is unknown. I know the differences have been blown out of proportion, but they are funny and somehow reflect some reality for some people.

thanks bhel for this email = )

Why Men Die First

2011-02-20T18:16:00.000-08:00

Another hilarious but a bit factual stuff about men and their women...

Why do men die first?

This is a question that has gone unanswered for centuries...... but, now we know.

If you put a woman on a pedestal and try to protect her from the rat race...you're a male chauvinist.
If you stay home and do the housework...you're a pansy.

If you work too hard...there's never any time for her.
If you don't work enough...you're a good-for-nothing bum.

If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay...this is exploitation.
If you have aboring repetitive job with low pay.....you should get off your lazy behind and find something better.

If you get a promotion ahead of her.....that is favoritism.
If she gets a job ahead of you......it's equal opportunity.

If you mention how nice she looks......it's sexual harassment.
If you keep quiet..........it's male indifference.

If you cry............you're a wimp.
If you don't........you're an insensitive bastard.

If you make a decision without consulting her......... you're a chauvinist.
If she makes a decision without consulting you...... she's a liberated woman.

If you ask her to do something she doesn't enjoy....... that's domination.
If SHE asks you.........it's a favor.

If you appreciate the female form and frilly underwear...... you're a pervert.
If you don't..............you're gay.

If you like a woman to shave her legs and keep in shape..............you're sexist.
If you don't.................you're unromantic.

If you try to keep yourself in shape................you're vain.
If you don't................you're a slob.

If you buy her flowers.............you're after something.
If you don't....................you're not thoughtful.

If you're proud of your achievements........ you're full of yourself.
If you don't....................you're not ambitious.

If she has a headache............she's tired.
If you have a headache.............you don't love her anymore.

If you want it too often.........you're oversexed.
If you don't..........there must be someone else.

Men die first because they want to.

All About Women I

2011-02-18T00:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a funny story sent by my best friend Bhel, about Women... Read along...

What is the difference between girls aged: 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, 68?

Yes, this is politically incorrect, but hope you appreciate the humor!

At 18 - You tell her a story and take her to bed.

At 28 - You don't need to tell her a story to take her to bed.

At 38 - She tells you a story and takes you to bed.

At 48 - You tell her a story to avoid going to bed.

At 58 - You stay in bed to avoid her story.

At 68 - If you take her to bed, that'll be a story!!

Movie Review: The Illusionist

2011-02-11T19:44:00.000-08:00

2006's movie "The Illusionist"

Last night, I was dead bored; I tried browsing through our laptops' folders. I thought of watching few past episodes of Glee (whom Dr. Doogie Houser, MD was a guess actor). Funny, I never remembered the actors name name who played Dr. Houser, but I clearly remembered the show. As well as those actors from "Wonder Years" and "Ally Mcbeal"; I have known the actors because of what show I first saw them, lol.

1997's Box Office Love story hit, "Titanic"

But as I was half way watching re-runs of Glee, my boredom grew. So I tried opening the file Illusionist. Thinking that the film is a suspense driven film plotted on early century days, (which obviously shows the actors outfit), I have convinced my self that I am prepared to be scared. And As far as I remembered, the file was in our laptop for a year already but I am not fond of scary movies that I didn't even take a time to open it. But I did watch it anyway...

All Time Favorite Romantic Movie, "Somewhere in Time"

As the movie started, it didn’t even stimulate my feelings yet. Not until I understood the flow of the story. I never thought, it be a wonderfully, unique and astonishing love story. Not of typical, booing, and irky vampire-human love story like “Twilight”.

http://www.unm.edu/~popejoy/Press/

The Illusionist is one of the most delicate but wonderfully love tale twist I have ever seen in my life (Of course next to Christopher Reeves and Jan Seymour’s “Somewhere in Time” and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) . If it should have been promoted well same ad exposure to lame teeny buffer movies like Twilight, it must have gained more audiences more than if “Titanic”.

Overrated but lame Vampire Movie "Twilight"

The characters were perfectly portrayed, Eisenheim’s character was adoringly matches of real magician’s trait (like of real magicians like David Blaine and our local Erik Mana). Jessica Biel whom I fondly recall her teenage years at 7^th Heaven as Pastors 2^nd eldest child, was convincingly portrayed a real royal socialite duchess. Meanwhile, Paul Giamatti plausibly rendered an innocent, dignified but intelligent officer as Police Officer Uhl. On the other hand, Rufus Sewell dignified a villain’s role. The ensemble, story, plot, lights, costumes, and the dialogues were flawlessly presented. I was just a bit confused about the magician and the orange tree which disappeared for no reason. I was so dismayed I wasn’t able to watch it on big screen.

Famous Modern day Illusionist, David Blaine

The Illusionist was wholly and rightly researched and inspired by true accounts in Austrian and European history. The Characters of Eisenheim and Prince Leopold was inspired by film director Sergei Eisenstein (1898–1948) as the real life first Illusionist (but actually direcor, when film was not yet known), and crown prince Franz Joseph I of Austria. The crown prince also committed suicide, right after he killed his mistress, which sparked controversy on the late royal empire of Austria. Same tragedy, and media attention ex-General Angelo Reyes suicide and corruption accusations controversy.

Controversial Suicide of Gen. Angelo Reyes

In our local dialect, I would say that “The Illusionist” is astig!

I’ll rate it 9 out of 10.

pictures from:

The Illusionist @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Illusionist_%282006_film%29

Twilight @ www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html

Somewhere in Time http://www.movieposter.com/poster/MPW-29497/Somewhere_in_Time.html 

David Blaine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blane

Angelo Reyes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelo_Reyes 

Titanic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_%281997_film%29 

For those Loveless and Dateless

2011-02-08T18:20:00.000-08:00

For those who are dateless this weekend...

by Arce Garcera

If you don't have any plans this Valentines ye, please contact Arce @ 0917 7189058...

He'll be happy to make your Heart's day meaningful = )

Just Another Date

2011-02-07T01:57:00.000-08:00

Last week, circumstances have never been a friend to me. I nearly had a nervous break down. I guess it was may be twice or third time in my entire life that I felt so deeply depressed and frustrated.

Luckily, Dad is supportive of my ordeal at that time. I can’t even recognize from what is right to wrong, can’t distinguish what is reasonable from what was not, can’t think straight for what should be the proper reaction and what not suitable response was, and what must be justifiable reasoning to what is unacceptable. It’s more than a hard day for me. Given, that in line with our family blood; we have history of manic, panic and schizophrenia conditions. Thank God I have a loving husband to understand and care for me. I would suddenly catch from crying spell out of nowhere, even when I am just walking or sitting alone. My office mates could tell that something’s wrong with me. I walk as if I float and was not aware if I bump with someone.

Dad has always been a hero. He comes to the rescue when in times like these. After his tedious and tiring work; he went to our office and he treated me out for a date. Even without talking, he eased the pain that I felt. We hang out at Robinson’s food court and waited for me to post an FB shout out. Then, after we had dinner, we watched “Season of the Witch”. Though, I did not fully appreciate the plot as well as the movie spills which how the story goes, it kid of entertained us a bit. We rather watched “Tangled” instead.

Anyway, thanks Dad. It meant a lot when you stayed by my side.

My heart is crushed but it still my spirit is fighting. It's because I have my Dad and Raph by my side.

Mind versus Heart versus Ego

2011-02-05T01:18:00.000-08:00

‘These past few days is the most dreaded and depressing days of my life.

Expectations… Once you didn’t meet them, you feel awfully sick.

You lower your standards… and you still weren’t able to get what you expect… you feel so horribly down.

I had a manic depression attack. Yes, I admit it. I honestly say that I am weak. I could not stand feeling defeated and lost. I am used to achieving and receiving recognition and respect that I deserve. But I didn’t receive the treatment that I deserve. It’s so frustrating that I am rapidly losing my value as a professional.

I felt hell… I felt more that blurry yellow… I felt terribly awful… I felt like crying the whole day.. .I felt like loosing my sanity… I felt degraded…

I lost myself for a moment… weep

My Kung Hei Fat Choi Resolution

2011-02-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

My Kung Hei Fat Choi Resolution

Well, well, well… 2010 passed.. Welcomes 2011.. Again, another New Year celebration by our Chinese brothers. Last December 31, 2010, before 12Midnight strikes, I wrote the following lists as to my new stuffs to do and to give up this 2011. Though it started with a very long list, but I manage to trim it down to fewer easier ones = )

1. No soda for all the days of 2011

2. Do good at my job and whatever task I had committed (but lately, I kind of so depressed with what had happened at work. ‘Tell you about this some other time)

3. Regular quiet time (so tough to keep this with all the negativity and too much work to do)

4. Save at least PhP1, 000.00 every month to Rap’s savings account (I hardly can’t save 500 a month, sigh)

5. Organize dad and Rap’s birthday climb this year

6. Pay the remaining PhP7, 000.00 we owe from Mamang Nena
7. At least 2 blogs a week (too hard to keep up with my interest to write and my schedule)

I do hope I can keep up with this list. These resolutions are harder than I thought.

This is Not My Day!

2011-02-03T18:27:00.000-08:00

I am earlier than I thought, but it turned out I arrived at exactly 9AM. I am about to punch my time card (for some unreasonable grounds that I am still not allowed to use the finger scanner log-in) when I can’t find my DTR card! It took me about 30 seconds to look for it. An inconsiderate and unorganized co-employee has used my time card slot. Then when I finally found my card and about to punch my DTR, guess what? It’s already 9:01AM! What a day it is. sigh

Another worst situation today, is that I have an inconsiderate office mate. Everyone knows I am in deep shit these past few days; he annoyingly threw me with inconvenient jokes which pushed me to my limits. Patience… I lost you again. Why won’t you stay permanently in my heart, mind and soul? What will I do to have you?

Worst Interview Questions I Flunked Answering!

2011-01-28T19:00:00.000-08:00

'Spent more than 8 hours a day on this work space'

Actually, job interviews are not really hard questions. They are just questions with which either relates with what you wrote on your resume or basically questions that just exemplify your character as a worker and as a person.
Common questions during interviews (which I easily and impressively persuade interviewer, brag brag brag lol) are:

‘Tell me something about yourself.’ Or ‘Describe yourself’

‘What is/are your strength/s’, followed by ‘Your weakness’

‘If we’ll hire you, what would you do with the company’ or other interviewers may ask ‘What is your edge against other applicants’ or tactfully statement may vary like ‘What would you offer the company’

‘Why would you like to work with our company’ or ‘How did you know about the company and the vacancy’

If it’s not your first job, most likely interviewer will be curious, asking you ‘Why did you left your former company’

‘Have you been in the situation where you have hard time dealing with your boss or co-worker or may be a friend or a family member ’, testing if you are a anti-social person, harhar. Be careful in answering his. Or best, if you have had past difficult times with difficult people; just pretend that you hadn’t ever experienced it in your entire existence

And more!...

I easily responded to those questions without a wink! Those were easy for me not until the following questions were asked from me few weeks ago. It was a disgrace!
First: An interview with my background investigator. Aside the fact that the our company’s private investigator had hard time setting schedule for my interview, I was damn bored with his background check questions. (like who’s my father, mom, my siblings and their spouses’ names- I don’t even know their real first names!, etc.). Then suddenly a familiar but unanswerable question popped out on my investigator’s mouth: ‘Who is your best friend at work?’

‘Oh, God! (I had few moments of silence) This is an easy question but I am not able to answer.’

Again the investigator asked me, he must be thinking I wasn’t able to hear him.

So, I hurriedly answered him any name then. I thought of Silver’s name. The most silent and proper gal in the MIS Tech office. She may probably not mind if I’d use her name as my best friend. After the interview, I can’t still get over with that question. A lot of questions lingered on my mind as I ride on a bus going home. Why didn’t attached myself to my new co-workers? Why did I suddenly stop having one true best friend? Am I traumatized with my past close friend? oes Silver Mae consider me as a good friend?... And the questions goes on….

Another tough question I had ever heard was:

During an interview for my regularization, a question which I never thought would be asked by our company president

'26 Years from now, and your son is getting married in a few minutes; As the mother of the groom, what would the legacy in form of advice would you want to share to your son?'

Darn it! I lost it! I blew the one question which I may possibly impress our company president! I totally flunk to grab the once in a life time chance to have a face to face talk to a person like him, but I blew it off! It was a damn hard beauty contest-like question. However I confidently answered from my heart,
‘I would hug my son and tell him that I love him and he I am not really asking him to be rich and to be materialistically successful, just enough to be a good Chritian and live a simple life doing everything in God’s glory; the way we (his dad nad I) raised him… ’
But, sadly, Mr. President was not satisfied with my answer. He rephrased the questions and stated example of advices himself. He wanted me to assume that all my future dreams were already accomplished and I have to boast it to my son as an example. I get his point but I was afraid that I would be looking like a too mended-air headed, boisterous and too pre-assuming mom in that case. I told him respectfully, ‘I can’t, I would totally sound so-pre-assuming if I would do that. Unlike you, you are already an accomplished person, so it is easy to be proud of your won true accomplishment…’

Then he told me to just have confidence. He then followed up more questions regarding on what I wrote at my resume. The interview was over but not me thinking (‘till now!) about the beauty-contest-like question.

More depressing, a co-worker was also asked same question and he is proud that he answered it satisfyingly. Hays, asar. Feeling ko ang bobo ko tuloy! I had faced and talked tomost of our country’s prominent people from government and other private companies like Ping de Jesus, former Sen. Salonga, Sen. Loren Leagarda, and even businessman tycoon Henry Sy… but I had never tongue-tied like that before!

If you are to be asked with that question? How would you answer it? = (

I Feel... Yellow

2011-01-24T18:25:00.000-08:00

Connect Yellow With… My Amarillo

I am definitely not Pro-Cory, though I am deeply saddened when she passed away. And I am a bit fan of Kris' annoying tactlessness (a thief hates another thief ey? lol); it’s not enough to say that I liked yellow then; nor because of my jaundice skin. Yellow, since the Bio Man days, I feel like Yellow 4 perfectly fits my description. (Those who do not know about what I am mumbling about, never mind; Panahon ko’to hehehe). Another reason why I love the color yellow is the bright color which makes me happy (instead of pink and purple?! I find these colors as too girly for me which I have hard time pulling clothes in these shades). For me Yellow glows that it draws a happy and gleeful mood on me. Whenever things are not going my way, I’ll just wear something yellow or eat something yellow (like mango or cheese ice cream with pancakes? Mmmp, sarap!). Everything will be fine

But have you ever heard the idiom, “I feel yellow”? People who I heard say this phrase is too darn down to be jolly and too stubborn to be with. Totally the opposite of how I thought I knew yellow.

The day I Felt a Different Shade of Yellow

Have you ever felt once in your life too sad and too depress that you think no one will be able to cheer you up and no body will ever understand how you feel? It’s to damn stressful. The feeling is totally unexplainable. All you did was cry; shed a tear and a long silence.

This is how I felt a different Yellow. I feel feverish Yellow. Unusual color shade of color Yellow. I feel yellowish….

pictures from: 1.http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?q=yellow+flower&um=1&hl=tl&sa=N&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=T_p_auXXQvKWtM:&imgrefurl=http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Black-and-Yellow-Butterfly-on-Yellow-Flower-Posters_i3721253_.htm&imgurl=http://cache2.allpostersimages.com/p/LRG/27/2740/T5PND00Z/posters/black-and-yellow-butterfly-on-yellow-flower.jpg&ei=YjU-TbfYFYWucMrA_PQB&zoom=1&w=400&h=300&biw=1360&bih=605

2.http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?q=yellow+flower&um=1&hl=tl&sa=N&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=bWGjxSvXJYzB_M:&imgrefurl=http://www.blueberryforest.com/evi-dolls/evi-dolls.htm&imgurl=http://www.blueberryforest.com/images/images-evi-dolls/evi-doll-yellow-flower-fairy-300x325.jpg&ei=pending&zoom=1&w=300&h=325&iact=hc&oei=-jQ-Te6cNoPEcLKozNYB&esq=16&page=4&tbnh=146&tbnw=133&start=56&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:56&biw=1360&bih=605

Looking Back @ My 2010

2011-01-19T18:57:00.000-08:00

2010! Ah, what a year it has been. Nothing melodramatic happening nor joyously applaud-able achievements; 2010? A bit quite boring and unsatisfying year it was. Though some happy moments and laughable occasions I may remember.

To start with, as the 2010's first quarter ends, it was a bit troublesome (and somehow depressing) for me. This was one of the not so nice instance of my life. 'Had to deal with difficult students at NDMU (oh, I regretted to have handled Thesis and graduating students, lol). The next quarter 'till December 2010 has been quite a ride: had to go through petty struggle with my husband and Aunt-in-laws' relationship, had to adjust to new working environment and new culture, and has to realize who were my true friends are (some who I thought were important to me and I to them were *lost, some gained and now I am really careful, and there were those who remain and are as sturdy as an oak).

I know you are not interested with what are the major stuff happened to me last year (but here it is anyway):

>> Gave up teaching and moved back to hands-on IT stuff at KCC Property Holdings Inc.

>> Had to deal with my fear (secret, not related with my fear of rats though)

>> Attended my best friend's wedding

>> Transformed myself into dressing up ( and I bravely wore contact lens! Blue, that is)

>> Gave Dad nice gifts (first time in our marriage, I saw him very satisfied with the gifts I gave him; of course nothing beats Rap as my best gift ever lol)

>> Asked my youngest brother to try life here in Mindanao

My 2010 will not be as exciting as it is without the following to thank to:

To Joanne, at your young age, you inspire me to become a better person for Christ

Auntie Letty, a woman of patience and virtue

Auntie Celia, a woman of strength and generosity

Jen, you showed me that I can still put my head up even when everything seems falling apart

To Janine and Jay, who encouraged me to be joyful, be content and maximize what I currently have

To Mamang, Papang Ate Elaine and ate
Emily, kayo na po nagging pamilya ko mula ng pagka-bata; Sana madinig nya na ang mga hinihingi nating healing and blessings. Salamat po

Lola, I love you. May distance will not be a hindrance to show my love and gratitude to your love and guidance

To Bhel, my best friend and whom I see as a beauty queen in distress; I will always be here for you no matter what; I am ready to fight your own fight.

To Daneelyn, who share same blissful wifely and motherly duties; and who unconsciously had blessed me well with her effortless words of encouragement;

To Baby Tonette and Ms. Melissa, whom I always ask God to give them their silent prayers; may it come true this coming 2011!

To Kathy Kathy and Josef , whom I just seldom see online, has put a smile on my face even in few minutes of conversation; hoy! Mag-asawa na kayo! lol

To Arman , who I am grateful for keeping my heads up again for taking courage to tell the truth and showing me that I am worth much more than I know of myself; you brought back my self confidence

To Col Galido, whom I always look up to as the best boss ever!

To Ate Emy, or kindness and generosity without asking anything in return; Kudos to you!

To Cynthia, who finally had granted her silent prayer of finally finding herself a partner in life; all prayers of love and healthy baby to come

To Sharon, Carl, Helen, Richard, Liah, and Misyel, nice seeing you last June; you made my 2010 a nostalgic year for me; Seeing you made me miss AFP more

To Maria Lourdes (which Rap fondly calls her Meme), your sincere and absolute friendship is superb and endearingly treasured; I couldn’t ask for such respect and honor you made me feel

To Princess and Joy, who made me see the reality that not all shinny and glittery objects are genuine gems; thank you for that valuable lesson

To Ma’am Susan for the open arms and ears when I need someone to confide in; it’s an honor knowing you

To BSIT 2010 NDMU Graduates, thank you for honing my patience and inner strength

To Ma’am Brenda, Ma’am Maui, Glenn, Sir Ludger and to all students/co-workers at NDMU that has been a part of my wonderful, though at times lowly times of my 2010, Salamat po

To my new found friends at KCC,

Erma and Girleen, who quietly taught me to wait patiently and be humble; these two, left a mark a virtue of friendship

Ivan, for bridging an opportunity for me to meet wonderfully unique people like:

Sir Ramon, a true leader to look up too, gentle yet can tame a million lion with his discreet ways; I would not be afraid to be called ‘Christian’ if not with his prudent ways; a modern day Paul, close to God’s heart

Sir Dennis, who is far more loyal and is well trusted with the talents entrusted in him

Sir Alain, who taught all of us patience, understanding and doing more than the best we could offer without expecting too much in return

Silver, who is never tired of exercising her duty as my friend,

Anna, who has annoyingly share common traits with me

Ronnel and Jessie, who became seasoning to my usual days at work

Engr. Earl, had seen his ardent and uncorrupted dedication to God's ministry

Rex, who left us without bidding a proper goodbye to me, who sheepishly tame every lovely lady

Sir Roger and Sir Paolo , in spite of their achievements’ still remain meek and lowly; I salute your admirable character

Joshua, who I never figured out why he loves the color black, and who is boyishly and lovingly fine-looking guy next door

Marlon, who do all tasks with commitment and love but still remain quiet

Sir Jim, if there's such a "Breakthrough Artist Award "in KCC, I must say he might have won that award

Jeff, Ma’am Cherry, and Jane, who laughs and gossips with me every juicy news and unsettled topics (whether it may be corrections of proper grammar, an actress in distress or work-related topic)

Ma’am Lala, who I see as very intellectual person

JR, who I always described as courageously bold (aside from his physical built, hehehe) and gallant with his sword-like words; fearless though convincingly full of conviction,

Renz and Paul, who both shows what the late famous genius Ernie Baron ‘s brainpower

Jaime, a former co-coffee addict and now a convert

Eugene, for teaching how to value responsibility towards family and extending his patience regardless of instances and sharp words he receives

Ma’am Jesse who bravely speaks her mind regardless of what others may think but instilled motherly advices to all;

Ma’am Chiu, (definitely not Kim Chiu, no,no,no!) for the good example of kind-heartedness and positive outlook in life which you unconsciously inspire me to be a better Christian

Zarla, for the bratty but funny stories of her childhood

Jeffrey and Arce, for the effortless encouragement you taught me to support and appreciate my husband’s love of adventure (@ Azariel for having the unique and weirdest name which I had ever heard, next to my son’s Raph)

Clieff for the wacky and witty acts and tagline which makes my stay at KCC a very lively one (who understate the use of word “existence” even before Bb. Pilipinas Universe Venus Raj did)

Some of my new KCC Family

And to Jeffer, Gerald, Ma’am Mergie Rose, Sir Dexter, Raymond, Sir Cyrus, Sir Chito, Ma’am Agnes, Ma’am Mariecarl, Sir Domeng, Ma’am Cathy, Sir Rei, Ma’am Lorna and to all who (*who I can not recall their names as of this time but I am pretty sure I come across with you everyday of my life at work) had become part of new life at KCC family, you all actually made something out of me far from what I am originally am. Daghang salamat kaayo.

To my Pastor Sam, Ma’am Anne, Ma’am Ethel, and all my family at Capital Alliance Church, thank you for enriching and reminding us of our spiritual responsibility.

To my adopted family, who demonstrated care and helped me perform my responsibility as a wife, a mother, an aunt, a sister in law, and a daughter in law as well; Kay Kuya Jo, Ate Che, Tala, and Mama Puring, thank you

Mama Luming, I salute you for your unconditional love and faith in God

To Rap, thank you for the smile and laughter you gave us. You are our best treasure of all.

To my hubbyness, Mac (or Rai as most of our new friends calls you) who literally stayed when I am not in my normal self, who joyously enjoy my boring company, who selflessly takes care of me and Rap, who kept his promise to God and to the law. Thank you.

And of course to my All-Mighty-Creator, Savior and Guidance Counselor – my Lord God Jesus Christ, Salamat po ng sobrang sobra sa pabor at pagmamahal.

*Lost means not physically lost but relationship wise, I may not be happy related with them in any way. I do not consider them enemies but I could be civil with them = (

A Young Modern Hero

2011-01-18T18:14:00.000-08:00

Hero is often associated with "Superheros" like Superman, Spider-man, or if you are less of masculine you might think of Wonder-woman (or if your a Filipino most likely Darna will pop up your expectantly, lol). But we have real life heroes like those humanly and real life men who literally saves life like our fearless firemen, brave protectors soldiers, peace loving policeman, dedicated teachers, and if your a Filipino you will probably expect on the list: well, OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) who work hard abroad just to send money to their love ones back in the Philippines.

Just yesterday, I read a news on yahoo about an Australian boy named Jordan Rice who unselfishly prioritized his brothers safety versus his own life. During the massive flood on Australia, the two brothers were rescued by a team but the boy asked the rescuers to save his younger brother first before him. But it was too late before it's his turn to be saved. What's so amazing and unbelievable is that according to Jordan's family, he has great fear of water. He does not know how to swim at all. But despite of his own weakness and fear he conquered it over his love. His family explains that they could not imagine how troublesome and tragic Jordan went through while drowning to death.

Blake, his brother must probably remember his brother's selfless act through his life.

Jordan Rice, 13-year-old Australian boy a tragic-hero

Jordan, wherever your are; you are an inspiration. I know that your have a good life now with God; I wonder what would make the world if all people were selfless as you?

To read more about about the boy who conquered his own fear just to save his brother at

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110113/ts_yblog_upshot/boy-saved-brothers-life-in-australian-flood

Not Our Typical Christmas Cantata (CAC's Christmas .. A Celebration of Faith, Hope, and Love )

2011-01-17T17:53:00.000-08:00

Capital Alliance Church

presents

CHRISTMAS.. A Celebration of Faith, Hope, and Love..

(A Musical Concert)

26 December 2010

@ Capital Alliance Church, Marbel, South Cotabato

Rap, singing with choir using his hand as his mic

It has been a family fair to always attend Christmas Cantata on our church. For 5 years of our marriage, we haven't missed any Christmas concert (not that in that 5 years, it's coincidently my husband was the narrator. lol) But last Christmas was way different. Though, every concert, it’s filled with wonderfully rehearsed voices and creatively designed choir formation, last December 26, 2010 was a bit unique. It’s a bit not a typical choir at Capital Alliance Church.


Cantata starts with famously sang Christmas song, "Noel"

Together with Rap, Mama Luming, and Tala, we arrived early that night, as Pastor Sam reminded us during morning service to come on time for the Christmas Concert. Truly, our pastor has not dismayed us. Seeing those sophisticated and well-designed choir costumes and star quality make-up (by Jared Palmejar,; yes, they did hired a stylist consultant), I might say, I expected the choir presentation to be somewhat classy. Again, I was not dismayed with my expectations.

Testimony by Mrs. Rosie D. Montiel, followed by Yzel Arias and Ptr. Samuel Timogtimog

Solo, performed by Kim Timogtimog; "The Baby"

For those who was not able to witness the Christmas Cantata, you missed:

5 – Elegantly styled choir members (which I had hard time recognizing who’s who, they were put on their make up fabulously)

4 – Fascinating Lighting and sound effects

3 – Surprisingly elegantly designed change costumes

2 – Astounding Acrobatic Acts blended on each Christmas Carol

1 - Touchy and true to life testimony (though some of the choir member’s testimonies were not clear because you can feel the speaker’s nervousness and husky but crooked voice)

Offertory intermission in old familiar Christmas song medley; nicely played violin by two siblings

But what I like most was the Musical Concert’s voice over. He must have perfectly practiced every line he read. A clear and inviting voice hovering over and in between the choirs songs was perfect! (ofcourse! Not that my dearest hubbyness did that part, lol)

Caught on the Act! Busy behind spotlight, Engr. Rainer Paul R. Formoso and Miss SharonPeralta

Though it’s sad that people started to arrive on the last part of the choir presentation, they missed a lot of costume changes, acrobatic acts (which I suspect they also imported a choreographer outside church), delightfully solo acts, touching testimonies and endearing jolly but soulful music; all in one night!

Sadly, I wasn't able to enjoy well the Cantata, I have to run after our little Rap outside Church

Other Acknowledgments:
Production Mgr >> Rev. & Mrs. Samuel Timogtimog
Musical Dir.      >> Mrs. Perlyn Joy Enriquez
Choreographer >> Jed Bagius
Stage Mgr.      >> Engr. Doroteo Ines, Jr.
Advertisement & Promotion >> Rev. SAm Timogtimog
                                                 Edmund Francisco
Program          >> Petronio Cagas Jr. & Kurt Buen Timogtimog
Decoration      >> CYP & Ptr. Herculine Payot
Lights & Sound >> Mrs. Neptali Tamaro & Engr. Rainer Paul Formoso
                             Mr. Don Cagas
PowerPoint Presentation >> Michael Joan Ines & Jeffelyn Marie Ines
                                           Kurt Buen Timogtimog & Sharon Faith Peralta
Costume >> Jared Palmejar
Food >> Mr. & Mrs. Doroteo Ines Jr.

On Philippine Farmers: Best and Worst Profession of All

2011-01-16T18:39:00.000-08:00

While watching Ka Tonying's fearless comments and personal opinion on Umagang Kay Ganda this morning about, I totally agree every points he says. It's as if he thinks through my rationale mind and speaks through my brave/opinionated mouth (which always I always know, I always get me into trouble, all the time! lol).

In other countries, farmers were viewed as rich and fine living individuals whose government treasure them as their countries' best professionals. Here in the Philippines, most farm owners (most especially the tenants/'trabahador') were one of the poorest of poor. Though they produce the basic commodity of every Filipino, they do not enjoy same privilege of eating a nice plate of meal: worst they may have not enjoyed a good life most of professions which does not relate with agriculture (for your information, agriculture is Philippines' largest industry, but, hell the life of these farmers ). If only Philippine government must have prioritized these farmers. Government will just take a glance on these farmers if they are already suffering death (or not care at all) when media comes in. Where are those promises these politicians promised go? Before elections, there a tons of politicians promised good life, good governance and good agricultural system. Pero asan na ang pangako nyo?! It's heartbreaking to see my lolo''s hardship to till the land and nobody in his apo (grandsons) has even dreamt of being a farmer also? Because my uncles and those farmers in our provinces stayed poor. 'Nak ng kamoteng import-import na yan! Sana maisip ng mga politiko at mga nasa gobyerno (I myself worked in the government, I witnessed unfair and corrupt system; though not all , but most) na habang gumaganda buhay nila, me nahihirapan at halos tumirik ang mata sa kakabungkal ng lupa para lang me mapakain sa kapwa Pilipino nila!

To all the farmers, ipinagmamalaki ko kayo.You all deserve a good life more than a company president. Please help me pray that this generation and the next one, farmers will have a better and best life ever.

image from: http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?q=philippne+farm&um=1&hl=tl&sa=G&biw=1360&bih=605&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=Sz-9chd71Ik0vM:&imgrefurl=http://filipinolifeinpictures.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html&imgurl=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/346341302_19a6126581.jpg&ei=gKszTeTqBoXEcLWt6KoH&zoom=1&w=500&h=332