Painted Life

Making Excuses?!

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:53:00 +0000

I'm not mad, just pissed...

" Xincia na foe kua d quh nka balik khapon lakas foe ulan d2 tapoz gabe na foe quh pa uwi na foe aquh sowie foe tlaga, kua."

Our maid's(jejelong) text to my husband, don't really like jejemon text, it's difficult and irritating to read.
Yesterday, our maid ask permission to go to Antipolo to meet "a friend," said that her friend came from Bataan (where she previously worked) brought her clothes and that she will pick it up. Ariel dropped her off the station since he's having Judai checked. When hubby came back after lunch, he told me that our maid was carrying some of her clothes and suspected that she won't be going home despite that he insisted that she should. To our dismay she came back Monday late night, even though she texted us that she's already on her way. Gosh! none of us is talking to her right now. She's been making a lot of excuses that she was lost or something.

cooling down...
-x☺x☺

Esprit Eclipse watches

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:26:00 +0000

Got the # 37/1000 of this Limited Edition, Thanks to my hubby :) Just in time for the movie lol

32 years of existence

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:31:00 +0000

I was so thankful to my officemates who bought a cake and gave me dozens and dozens of roses yesterday. I planned to be quiet and kept silent so no that much would notice. I only treated our department which was really funny; all the ladies were wearing pink. And that afternoon we just realized that a lot of people were in and out our office. And we couldn’t get inside to eat by ourselves heheh. (We don’t want strangers, eewww)

I went down our building as soon as the clock strikes 5pm. I felt like an idiot hiding from the people when I got off. I was carrying all the flowers like a ridiculous movie star. I couldn’t really avoid it, Guards looking at me, maybe wondering, my husband was waiting at the lobby, looked a little surprised together with our other officemates from other department.I tried not to mind them, though some came to realize what was it all about.

By the time I got home, another funny thing happened. I was talking to an old friend, babbling about FB and twitter. When I was to go off line, I bid my thanks to all those who greeted me on my birthday. And my friend tweeted me this.

I was really laughing. And she told I should have seen how she looked-like upon knowing. I could already imagine. I was making some comments that I’m sharing the same age with my brother for 17 days. It suddenly hit me; I'm at my early 30s & wasn’t getting any younger. Maybe I should get an affordable health insurance and medical benefits? I’d better be prepared when the time comes that I’m really that old and wrinkles start to be visible. Old age starts to sink in

Roses, roses, roses

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:51:00 +0000

These beautiful roses were on my desk when I came to the office. Came from my lovely ladies, Rhea, Yheng, Mae & Reina.:)

Thank you for the wonderful gifts :)

'Goonies' cast reunites after 25 years

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:40:00 +0000

We just watched this last Sunday at home. Coincidentally, while I was browsing this morning, I found 'Goonies' cast reunites after 25 years and saw the after 25 years photos below. I was laughing in disbelief when I came to realized that the main character, Mikey was Samwise Gamgee of Lord of the Rings.

goonies

Pahiyas 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Play & Grow Photoshoot

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:46:00 +0000

Duh!

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:45:00 +0000

Irritated, I want to be invisible...

Leadership Lessons

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:27:00 +0000

I saw this filed on my notes to read. I remember my boss read this to me. It's something we need during those days, something we need to let our colleagues understand.

Being a leader means building trust. It also requires developing a thick skin.

Here’s the thing: Leading isn’t for the thin skinned. Just the opposite: It requires the thick skin we all have, yet might not have discovered. When you’re really leading, you’ll constantly discover your thick skin while learning more about yourself.

We have to learn to trust ourselves before we can expect others to trust us. It’s only when others believe and trust us that will follow us. Earning trust is the starting point for any leader who expects others or be ready, willing and able to follow him. What is trust?

There are numberous ways to define trust. I think of trust as the glue that keeps relationships connected or, in the absence of trust, disconnected. Leaders can’t afford to have disconnected reaplationships.

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Excerpts from Leadership Lessons, Bed Times November 2009

Discover The 90/10 Principle

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:41:00 +0000

Sharing...

It will change your life (or at least, the way you react to situations)

10% of life is made up of what happens to you.

…90% of life is decided by how you react…

What does this mean?

We really have NO control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in the traffic.

The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.

How?... By your reaction.

Do not let people fool you. YOU can control how you react.

Let us use an example…

You are having breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what has just happened. What happens next will be determined by how you react.

You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your wife and you criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows.

You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish her breakfast and getting ready to go to school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school.

Because you are late, you drive 40 miles per hour in a 30 mph speed limit zone. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60.00 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye.

After arriving at the office 20 minute late, you realize you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home. When you arrive home, you find a small wedge in your relationship with your wife and daughter.

Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning.

Why did you have a bad day?

A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?

The answer is "D"

You had no control over what happened with the coffee.

How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day.

Here is what could have and should have happened.

Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say: "It's okay, honey, you just need to be more careful next time." Grabbing a towel you go upstairs and change your shirt. You grab your briefcase, and you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early a cheerfully greet the staff.

Notice the difference?

Two different scenarios.
Both started the same. Both ended different.

Why? Because of how you reacted.

You really have no control over 10% of what happens in your life.
The other 90% was determined by your reaction.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 Principle.

If someone says something negative about you, do not be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You do not have to let the negative comments affect you.

React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, or getting stressed out.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in the traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? (a friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off), Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Who cares if you arrive 10 seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?

Remember the 90/10 Principle and don't worry about it.

You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time to find a new job.

The plane is late. It is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger, why stress out? It will just make things worse.

Now you know the 90/10 Principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.

The 90/10 Principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this Principle.

The result?

You will see it by yourself!

Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and headaches. We all must understand and apply the 90/10 Principle. It can change your life! Enjoy it!

It only takes willpower to give ourselves permission to make the experience. Absolutely everything we do, give, say, or even think, it's like a Boomerang. It will come back to us.

If we want to receive, we need to learn to give first. Maybe we will end with our hands empty, but our heart will be filled with love. And those who love life, have that feeling marked in their hearts.

--- Stephen Covey ---
Recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey has dedicated his life to demonstrating how every person can truly control their destiny with profound, yet straightforward guidance. As an an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author, his advice has given insight to millions. Be sure to visit his site: www.stephencovey.com

Sharing: Dealing with Career Setbacks

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:47:00 +0000

Just Sharing

I was about to be fired from my job waiting tables at a Mexican restaurant when I quit. I refused to serve more than one jumbo margarita to a pregnant woman and later in the week a burrito platter was knocked from my hands onto another diner’s new coat. In one case I made an unpopular point, in another, it wasn’t my fault. However, I needed a night job so I could finish my graduate degree and I was finally getting Friday night shifts (big tips!) after a year at the restaurant. Financial setback. And a hit to my morale (“it isn’t fair”).
Previously, during my undergraduate degree, I was a salesperson in the Juniors department at a big department store. I had a full-time job with a full-time school schedule and was living away from home for the first time. I was tired. When traffic slowed down one night, I laid down on the sale table, covered myself with $9.00 dollar t-shirts, and fell asleep. Until the screams of an unwitting customer looking for a t-shirt woke me up. My manager lectured me, but gave me a second chance. But it impacted the trust I had with my manager and my colleagues. I was no longer on the “high potential” list to become a manager. I was watched closely, which was embarrassing.
We’ve all had setbacks, whether we made a mistake, or we made a stand, or something happened we had absolutely no control over. The point is: what do you do next? Does the situation begin to stand for who you are, what you can contribute, your outlook on life? Or do you learn something, make amends as best you can, and move on. Resilience is a key character trait for a great career.

Author: Jennifer Colosimo, Chief Learning Officer at FranklinCovey
Follow Jennifer on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jencolosimo

source: Dealing with Career Setbacks

Media Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:21:00 +0000

The most anticipated event for February. yeah it was, everybody was busy preparing for this. I was supposed to just assist 2 of my colleagues but end up being with them during the last 3 days of project preparation (short notice ei :D)

setting for the stage...

Tito, from AMPR oversees the area during the ingress, he wanted a hotel lobby -like are on one corner. So we created a mood board using deep red, beige and chocolate brown for this look

moodboard

with the lights on

sofa - borrowed from our customer

center table - borrowed from our customer

Carpet - from Carpet world

Hi end Mattresses for the guests to experience

pose muna :D

lab

photos here

Photohunt: Bulky

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:27:00 +0000

My share of the theme Bulky, this bulky xx meters long of foam will be lifted by a crane to the cutting machine

to make into mattress size. :)

More of the theme Bulky here:

Project 52: 2010 - Week 1

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:27:00 +0000

In my attempt to start Project 52 again, as part of my 2010 goals and resolutions under Photography, here's the Week 1 photo. A ring that I bought last Christmas, a a big accent ring I'm in fond of lately. With high hopes that I'll be able to make it up to Week 52 :)

New Moon: The wait is over

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:00 +0000

No wait! It isn't over yet. For New Moon yes, but there goes the sequel Eclipse in 2010, so I have a new waiting to do. :)
For now, I have to enjoy New Moon, I've been patiently waiting this. Last night I watched Twilight again just to keep in the mood (lolz!) Bougth the tickets 3 days earlier. It's funny though that some of my friends already bought their tickets and we're all asking, "what time you've got?" :D I hope it's a great one. clock's ticking...

Fairy Land Birthday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Me & hubby came about 11am to the venue at Alabang, the party is at 2pm. The caterer is just in time setting up the tables and chair. Little Abbie's birthday party was held at Palms Pointe Clubhouse, Filinvest Alabang so we're just a few minutes aways. :)

The colorful balloons were already done, we just need place it on the area. Ariel and Bobby prepared the "pabitin" for the kids and took care in placing it on the Garden high enough for the kids not able to grab 'em.

Ariel trying on the butterfly wings that Yheng bought for me. It's so pretty. :) It's soooo pink :) Yheng's got the violet one. I've been contemplating on that because I crazy over violet lately because of a friend :P

so kulit

completing the paper flowers. What's really fun doing creative stuff is that you do it with friends. Makes the workload seem easy adn untiring. Here's Yheng and Tine busy with the flowers. Make me happy that I was able to share what I know and that they enjoy doing it.

Cupcakes and goodies for giveaways

Here's the Violet Fairy ready for the party!

rest of the photos here

Fairies and Pixies

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:01:00 +0000

Another reason why I was hooked up with violet. :)
Abbie my friend's niece will be celebrating her 1st birthday themed with a fairy. These are the personalized invites we did, made the fairy and the tree pop from the flat invites and added some stick on jewels. As today will the celebration date, I will be a fairy slave the whole day :) Hope my wings are ready. We'll be decorating the venue with pinks and violets and butterflies.

Violets....

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:50:00 +0000

My poor blog, it's been ages... anyway, what am I up to these days besides the uncanny weather messing with my mood. Had this misalette and wine card layout for an old friend for quiet sometimes. Her fairy theme wedding made me love violets, purples, lavenders and lilacs (name all shades of violet)

Here's more, check her page
you'll see why my favorite color these days is violet

Bright Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:26:00 +0000

Loving these colors. These shots I took from my vacation last August in Bicol. Wanting to see more colors than the dark, muddy brown that the typhoon Ondoy left. Makes me feel sad.

New Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Pardon my enthusiasm about this movie, I'm loving this site for the infos on the Twilight Saga. Just sharing it :) This one came from MTV

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

TGIS: Pepper Lunch @ ATC

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:57:00 +0000

I have been craving for this since the first time I've read it on Chuvaness ' blog. Finally last night with hubby and Yheng, we dined around 8pm Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ Peppaa-ranchi) at ATC while making our usual malling on weekends. It's delicious, but can't take the butter, it's just too much siguro for me. I love the garlic soy sauce, there 2: honey brown sauce (Amakuchi) or garlic soy sauce (Karakuchi) :) I love the Caesar salad too hehe.

It's sort you're the one cooking it, because you need to mix the food while the plate is still hot and sizzling

Time Out

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:00 +0000

Guess I've been neglecting my blog for quite sometime now. I've been concentrating on work lately since "Ber" months was just weeks away. And now "Ber" month starts, I hoped for a lesser workload towards the end of 2009 and plan early for 2010.

And before September hit, I was able to take some time off (a little time out from work) and went to hubby's hometown in Bicol. It was more of an adventure and seeing Mayon again after 3 years and seeing all sides of Mayon volcano's pretty interesting. Went to Tiwi to Ligao, then Sorsogon during our stay.

view from Lingnon Hill

I love how the sunrise hits, makes my shot looked more saturated heheh, below is the sun rising

Our trip to Kawa-kawa Hill in Ligao was more like a continuation of our hiking exercises (LOL!) in Lingnon Hill. You will find the Stations of the Cross as you go up, it's breathtaking when you get to the top. It looks like a wok, that's why it's called Kawa, a "kawali" (a local term)

Kawa-kawa, Ligao

Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

Glad that I was able to take more photos for my collection. then our last stay we went to Sorsogon for a swim, where a long stretch of beach with fine sand is situated (Rizal Beach Resort Gubat, Sorsogon). And found some bubbler crabs(?), not some a lot actually. Not sure though, just the dip n dots like the create.

Bulusan Lake, Sorsogon

More photos here

Bicol Trip 2009
Here are a list of the places we visited during our stay:

Joroan Church in Tiwi
Tabaco Church
Bacacay
Pottery in Tiwi
Hoyop-hoyopan Cave in Camalig
Kawa-kawa,Ligao
Daraga Church
Cagsaua Ruins, Daraga
Rizal Beach Resort Gubat, Sorsogon
Bulusan Lake, Sorsogon

Pretending

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:58:00 +0000

My PC (windows) pretending to be a MAC :D

JEMS @ MOA

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:11:00 +0000

Went to MOA to meet my best friends Joan and Sinia (- Mahsa, she lives in Cali). Matt and my Darcy() came with Sinia. Catching up with out little sweet nothings and endless chikahan about our plans. Poor Bessy (Joan) came all the from her graveyard shift work, a little sleep. Miss them so much.
Miss Mahsa a lot! :(
Treated them for lunch at Burgoo and went shopping and coffee afterward.

31 years

noreply@blogger.com (Aira) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:56:00 +0000

Thank you to all those who greeted, texted me exactly at 12midnight, if that does count, though I was out of my mother's womb about 6:00 am in the morning hehe. By 5am I found myself texting family and old friends, text came in continuously until 9am by the office. Kuya Jojo cooked our fave buffalo wings for lunch and funny that we almost gave everyone who came in. This afternoon, my officemates surpirsed me with a cake, pancit and pichipichi.(sobrang busog) So thank you again, to Lord for another year older. Thank you for giving me a family whose love and support is so endless, a husband who's so kulit. Best friends Ching, Ann and Mahsa, especially Mahsa who's at the other side of the world, who took effort to ym me even for a short while just to greet me. Old classmates, Ardyth- she never forgets. =) My fellow w@wies, and old co-workers. Thank you. My officemates, who surprised me this afternoon! Reina, Mae, Mark, kuya Eric and my Iyang. Hats off to all of you. Salamat! Salamat sa Cake at food , lalo na sa higanteng birthday card. hehe