The Boss and the Secretary

Four Years

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:40:00 +0000

Exactly four years ago, we promised that we would love each other for the years to come. I told you that our relationship would last for the next fifty years--and beyond! I was happy. You were happy. I thought we were perfect for each other, just like any other person who is deeply in love. We were young and idealistic then. Young love, sweet love.

The years passed by and we had to go our own ways. It was my fault, I know, for I failed to give you the importance that you most definitely deserved. I was absorbed into my personal problems and failures that I forgot that you were there--you, who I had promised to love. For that, I am deeply sorry, even though I know that my apologies will never be enough.

We parted ways. I am thrilled that you are now deeply in love with a close friend. I know him, and I know that he will not do anything to hurt you the same way I did. I don't have to ask you to love him in return, because I know you already do. As for me, I am also happy and contented with my own life right now. All's well that ends well, I suppose.

Can I just make one last promise?

I will be your friend for the next 50 years. That is a promise that I will not break anymore.

Happy *supposedly* 4th anniversary, Debbie. :)

...

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:27:00 +0000

you know how sometimes you feel like running away?

people are stupid sometimes. they don't know how much they hurt you. and what sucks more is that they are the people who are SUPPOSEDLY be the ones who will not hurt you.

:(

Facebook status: Debbie is hurting

About Online Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:16:00 +0000

The beauty of online shopping is its ability to save you so much time that you will otherwise waste in brick-and-mortar stores, but the beauty of online shopping does not end there.

Through the use of the Internet, comparison shopping has never as easy as today. Back then, you will have to waste a lot of energy walking around stores to get the best deals. Today, comparing online shopping deals is just a click away! This does not only involve discounts. This also involves cash back rebates that you also won't regularly get in traditional shops.

If I only had enough money in my Paypal account, I would've shopped for my not-so-urgent needs from one of these online stores but, sadly, Paypal does not allow Philippine customers to deposit money from banks at the moment.

Finally a Break

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:54:00 +0000

hurrah. i finally get a day-off from the store. A much deserved break. Honestly, i am stressed out na... not because of the work itself but the drama that revolves around the store.

So help me out would you.

What to do... when... you discovered that

your business partner... who is MARRIED is in a relationship with one of your employees?

and THAT EMPLOYEE is acting as if she owns the store already.

AND you do everything in your power to terminate THAT EMPLOYEE but... your business partner is protecting her.

crap. help!

Sem Break!

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:24:00 +0000

While my partner's off busying herself with her business, I get to enjoy the next two weeks or so for my semestral break--well, not quite. I think this particular semestral break will be crucial since the next semester is said to be the toughest semester in our program. With the way I lazily passed the previous semester, I need some deep thinking and preparation to do!

During the break, I plan to:

solve some programming problems in Java. I have to refresh my Java knowledge since I hardly programmed this semester
work on my proposals and invitations for UP ACM. This will also be a very busy semester for our organization. There will be a lot of activities concerning external entities, of which I am in charge.
sleep a lot and fix my sleeping habits. I cannot expect myself to perform well in class if I sleep at 3 in the morning and wake up 4 hours later.
concentrate and contemplate on what I really want to do with my life. Somewhere along the trip, I forgot where I was supposed to go. A retracking is in order.

In short, this semestral break will revolve around discipline. That is what I have to enforce not only to have a meaningful vacation, but also to re-establish good study habits and time management practices.

Medical and Dental Plans

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:36:00 +0000

Times are getting harder for everyone's pockets. Personally, I am most worried when the time comes when I need money so much, just to find out that I have no money to fund my needs.

Take medical bills, for instance. When you get sick, you don't know when it will be. Sicknesses do not come when they find out that you have some fresh money to burn. They just come. So better be ready while you can still pay for it.

And I don't mean forcing yourself to get sick when you have the money. I mean purchasing dental plans, as well as medical plans. With these kind of insurance plans, you are sure that you can turn to someone when the need arises.

post college

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:26:00 +0000

before i start can i just say to my partner - awww. :) loveyou!

***

post college was harder than i imagined. i thought i would have more time for my "whatevers" but no... immediately i was bombarded with responsibilities with my business. it left me no time for myself and for my family. literally.

so sorry if i haven't updated much.
if everything is settled, i hope i can tend to things that help me relieve stress - like the boss sec. :)

Closures

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:00 +0000

Always. :)

Hiatus Break

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:38:00 +0000

I'm just taking a commercial break from my hectic schedule.

An Update of My Life

1. Finished my Practicum Defense - 94% Wuhoo :)
2. Thesis Paper Revision according to panelists - yes we are slaves.
3. Working at my restaurant - aspiring Restauranteur. yeee
4. Managing family business - why parents sent me to school originally
5. One more day as a student of De La Salle University - Manila
6. 3 Final Exams to go before freedom
7. Fixing my Calendar for Social Acivities. wuhoo.
8. :) to love life. haha. <--- eew.

Commercial break over.
College life is almost over.
wa

On A Hiatus

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:16:00 +0000

It's probably obvious by now, but my partner and I are on a hiatus. It is the time of the year when schoolwork gets piled up. Do not worry. My partner will be back here after she graduates on August.

Counting the days

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:10:00 +0000

First of all, i would like to apologize for not being able to update in our blog. I have been experiencing creative writing difficulty and the inevitable "graduating student" dilemma.

You see, i am bombarded with numerous commitments, academically and non academically, that my schedule is as tight as a tight pants. (what!?)

Academic:

Deadlines to meet in our simulated corporation in my business program. We are also preparing for our defense - which hopefully be my ticket to the outside world. Aside from this are also the hassles that other subjects joyfully bestowed upon us. Damn.

And - i have given up all my organization commitments. Haha. Not because i'm too busy with school work but because they seem to think that Orgs should be prioritize over your studies ----- Dream On josE!

Non Academic:

I haven't graduated yet, but my parents are now giving me responsibilities that involves the word family and business... Family Business!
Hurrah! The exchange of being sent off with a business course is handling our own ordeals. I don't really protest against it because it's my way of saying "Thank You" for paying my tuition fee in all those years. Garrr.
There's also my own business that i think about. I'm having this dream to be the Lucio Tan of my generation.

Or a business tycoon for that matter.
I hope it works. happens.

Till next time - toodalo!

Movie at the Office: Kung Fu Panda

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:33:00 +0000

Author's note: With the way things are going, this office should have been a movie review central. lol.

First of all i would like to say that aside from having a unicorn, i would like to have a pet panda who knows kung fu... (or have jack black instead. kidding.)

This movie is one of the best animated film that i have seen. The makers of Shrek have once again brought another movie that is original, creative and dynamic to the silver screen. Not to mention over the edge funny. The modern take in the film requires due praise as is speaks of sheer beauty and jaw dropping scenes. Slow motion fight sequences, majestic landscapes and fuzzy animals are the assets of Kung Fu Panda. It has captivated the hearts of audiences of all ages, as cute animals share wisdom that can be applied in reality.

Kung fu panda also hails big names such as angelina jolie (tigress), david cross (crane), seth rogen (praying mantis), lucy liu (viper), jackie chan (monkey), dustin hoffman (master shifu), and jack black (po the panda).

The only problem that i have is that it has taken Hollywood too long to give movie fans a film that is truly a "breath of fresh air". The inner child on everyone would surely have a field day even at the beginning of this flick.

So when you're sad and alone, you're feeling blue
Just see kung fu panda on malls near you.

The Underworld

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:39:00 +0000

Even at an early age, i have expressed my fascination with water and everything that has to do with it. It's no wonder that i became a swimmer (and a good one at that) and have created a fantasy of becoming a mermaid. Over the years i have learned that prayers are not enough to transform you into one and even vicky bello cannot help me at having my own set of golden fins.

So i turned to SCUBA DIVING.

There's no wonder that fishes die when you take them out of the water.
The deep blue is practically one of the best places on earth that you can be in. It's an environment where curiousity takes the best of you as you encounter colorful fishes, various water plants, and fascinating corals. Non living and living forms at 60 ft. becomes an epitome of life at its best. Something that we constantly seek here on land. The beauty underneath the ocean is incomparable to the superficial and material things that we see above. Life size aquariums do not even give the same experience as compared to what scuba diving offers to you.

The adventure of interacting with magnificent creatures and the journey of swimming into endless depths is both appealing and exciting. The freedom of existing in an entirely different world brings you to a state of eternal tranquility and contentment.

This is why i urge everyone to support every effort there is to protect our second world, the ocean. You do not have to be submerged into this paradise to be able to realize that it is worth saving. Fish bowls are just a teaser for the magic that lies beneath the ocean. What some of us don't encounter everyday, is a haven for those who seek peace. As humans, we should make the effort to respect and protect one of the true wonders in our planet.

To simply put it.
Save the ocean so nemo can find his way.

Movie at the Office: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Indiana Jones movies are known for the fast chase, catchy lines, well thought-out plots, effects, theme song, and harrison ford's hat. This time it's different. Really different.

I do not think that we would all like to remember Indie's latest adventure. Don't get me wrong i was having a roll watching the movie - it has met every Indiana Jones standards. There's the adrenaline rush stunts that would keep you at the edge of your seat. The witty lines and not to mention Shia LeBeouf to keep your eyes glued on the silver screen. There's also the superb acting, as expected, from Harrison Ford and the chameleon of all hollywood actresses, Ms. Cate Blanchet. But let's face it at the end - you would leave the theater with a huge question marked face.

Leave it to steven spielberg to connect indiana jones with aliens.

Common.

Who would want to see a history rooted movie be intertwined with sci-fi!? Could there be such a possibility? Well, perhaps. But would movie goers and avid Indiana Jones fan would like to see some magnetic alien skull be the climax of this legendary film - uhm no.

Another is that there's too much going on in this sequel that the movie's story line has perhaps lost its essence. You would rarely see romance and heavy wit on this film which avid fans have much enjoyed in the "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Spielberg's alien is certainly not a plus compared to the deadly caves and interesting artifacts that were presented in previous Indiana Jones film.

Bottom line is - it was quite dissapointing. The movie was well equipped with effects and jaw dropping stunts, but it lost the Indiana Jones touch along the way.

This proves that effects alone cannot outdo a previous record.

Let alone some 13 skeleton aliens trapped in a cave which turned out to be their spaceship - SPOILER. :)

Movie at the Office: Speed Racer

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:25:00 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to watch Speed Racer in the new Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall with some college friends. Yes, that was the first time in the mall since I rarely go in that area.

EDIT: I realized that I'm just rewriting the synopsis written in Wikipedia, probably because I am not interested. Just check it out here instead.

The movie was clearly made for kids. Even though 'realistic' animation fans will hate the movie for its visual effects, I must say that I was impressed with its surreal feel. The combination of live action and animation was crude, but it manages to pass itself as a pleasing movie to the eyes.

The problem is that's all there's to it. The storyline is pure crap and one will just be bored with its two-hour-screening since there's nothing that substantial to watch in the movie. My friends and I even managed to text and text while in the middle of the showing.

The best part, I think, of the movie is when the famous Go Speed Racer Go! was played. It somewhat brought me back to the times when I sleep late at night just to watch the US version of the anime on Cartoon Network.

So unless you're really a Speed Racer fan or you think that you can throw in a couple of bucks just to see Rain in the movie, I suggest you not to watch this film.

Reversion of Night and Day

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:30:00 +0000

3:30 in the morning. I am still awake. It seems that the almost two months of summer vacation has changed my sleeping habits. I now sleep at around 4 to 5 in the morning, and wake up at around 1 to two in the afternoon.

I am starting to be alarmed. When June 10 comes, I will have to wake up at around 4 in the morning because my first class is at around 7:30 in the morning during Tuesdays and Thursdays, and around 8:30 during Wednesdays and Fridays. I need a drastic shift back to my regular sleeping habits, sleeping before midnight. I was advised that I should wake up early a day or two before the first day of classes so that I will be forced to sleep early that night.

Will it work? I really hope so.

GATE B9

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:46:00 +0000

THIS IS OFFICIALY THE GATE OF HELL.

The greatest thing that may happen to someone who is traveling! HAS JUST HAPPENED TO US!!! Wipeee!!! (can i hear an echo?!)

Well dear friends... i'm here blogging at the waiting area of GATE B9 Sunport Albuquerque airport (with a headache) heading to San Francisco. It's around 6:46 a.m. right now and guess what time our flight is... (CHENEN!) 6:00 a.m.

WHAT A HAPPY DAY THIS IS!! CAN YOU FEEL MY HAPPINESS?!?!?!!??!?!

SARCASM OFF.

What went right?

1. Packed luggage and Balikbayan Box the day before
2. Woke and dressed up early for our flight
3. Carried luggage packed by my brother, sister and i are free of all the pointless prohibited goods by air

19th Skydiving Birthday!

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:50:00 +0000

This would be the most memorable birthday yet. I can't necessarily call it the happiest because my parents weren't with me - but still it was a pretty pretty happy day. :D

For one reason: I celebrated my 19th amongst the clouds, 10,000 ft above the earth with the wind against my face - literally.

Skydiving has been my ultimate dream since i can remember. The thought of throwing yourself out of an airplane and floating in the sky appeals to me. What i have realized though is that it's more than just a thrilling ride, skydiving brings you to a place where you can feel at peace.

But it's not for everyone. It takes a lot of courage to waive your rights and dare to face a jump that could possibly result to your death

This [jumping off a plane] is the hardest part - clay, skydiving instructor

Once you have released yourself from fear, the feeling is incomparable. You experience mix emotions; shocked, bewildered, excited, amused, scared, happy and what not. It's like floating in Utopia. I could have just stayed in that moment forever.

Now i know why the birds sings. For only they get to experience the best flight.

Horny

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:22:00 +0000

Who likes to have this unicorn? Raise your hand!

I'm sure at least one will raise her hand.

Oh the Drama!

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0000

My partner really knows what makes me react. Her recent post did. Goodness. She knows very well how I HATE these teenybopper dramas. I can only guess why she even bothered to talk about this kind of shows. Ugh.

When friends tell me their love problems, I can't help but just laugh. I almost always say that we're practically kids and that we'll just laugh at these problems when we grow up. Maybe something's wrong with me because I am also a teen, and just like what my partner said, I am bound to be affected by such petty emotions--but that rarely happens.

Boy problems, girl problems. WHAT THE HECK. Let's just study for now and be productive members of our society, shall we?

i can fly

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:36:00 +0000

$25 and 70,000 miles from my homeland - this girl was finally able to fly.

Imagine being put into a harnessed suit and being attached to a cable that is tied on the two white towering poles. Imagine being lifted into the sky with your "aunt" who is cursing you the whole time in english because you made her go with you in the ride. Imagine being lifted so high in a lying position where in after just a few minutes the people seemed to turn into ants and mountains are on your eye level.

And then you heard it.
The cue to pull the rope that will release you from the safety cable wherein you'll be dropping thousands of feet down, head first, and swing you back and forth like a pendulum.

3,2, 1 - FLY!

teenybopper | RATED D |

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:05:00 +0000

Rated D for Drama

i'm seriously considering dropping THIS BLOG because my partner has not updated this one since i have been gone. ay nako. tsktsk.

i'm 70,000 miles from the philippines and yet i still get to watch this teeny bopper show on TFC - star magic! haha. yuck! i don't really like local shows, especially this one. It's making me laugh though, it's so stupid with all their love problems. lol. but one thing i realize - no matter how much i dislike being a teenager, i'm still one. i still experience the same prejudice, mediocre, fun, and pain. (ayay. so drama.) It's true though.

even though i want to be a kid forever, like peter pan... People around me are pushing me into becoming what a teenage-typie should be. and i think i'm subjected to one of those issues - uh huh. boy problem. (oh yey. personal blog natoh)

i'm not feeling to disclose everything here. but i'm going to work it out while i'm in this freakin cold place. when i get back - i hope everything would be straightened out. don't like it one bit.

kung me time machine lang - sasakay ako. at irerewind sa age na si barbie lang ang iniisip ko. haha!

scene from star magic:
ice "janine! bakit mo siya binasted? di mo ba alam na ikaw lang ang babaeng minahal niya? anubang meron ka na wala ako!? bakit di nalang ako ang mahalin niya!? bakit?!"

BWAHAHAHA!
ANG FUNNY!

fin.

19 OL

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:13:00 +0000

I'm tendering my one month leave in this office. I'm off to a colder place! Hurrah! My partner would be in charge when i'm not around, please file your complaints as soon as i get back. =)

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To answer your curious minds - yes i would be turning 19 this month! end of the month in fact. waaa.

SO Following tradition.. ehem ehem..

DEBBIE'S BIRTHDAY LIST:
1. A huge pillow! wahaha
2. Anything with a rainbow on it.
3. Unicorn stufftoy
4. Care bear
5. Tamagochi - priority
6. Tuition fee for next semester - =( booo
7. A new laptop. Latest model of Acer, Asus and HP - any of these would do
8. A guitar for guitar heroes
9. Dinner in ... Manila Pen! haha
10. Trip in Palawan
11. Europe Trip
12. Trip around the world
13. Cherry Blossom Tree
14. New Cellphone! G800! - 2ND priority
15. dog! (chowchow or english shepherd)
16. canvass
17. new earphones
18. DVD of coffee prince 2nd cup! haha
Feel free to choose any of these gifts and send them to this address --> 22 florante st. brgy. plainview mandaluyong city. :) haha.

Thanks a bunch! Happy Birthday to me in advance!

Fear Factor

noreply@blogger.com (masterdeboy) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:58:00 +0000

Most common fear there is - fear of heights.

However, i don't suffer from such anxiety and panic attacks when i'm at a higher altitude. On the contrary, i love being at higher places and the "long way down" view. This leads me to another theory that in the past life, i could have been a bird. A maya perhaps or a dove or ... a bat. who knows?! anyway, i'm going out of topic. Aside from heights, i like riding fast moving machineries. The idea of conquering fear and winning over that risk of death appeals to me. Not to mention, the pure adrenaline rush that you get in that long drop.

Because of these reasons, i thank whoever - for the creation of theme parks! (yehey! clap clap!)

But of course i too have my own demons to fight. and mine would be closed space. Yeap, claustrophobic person i am. . .

How do i manage riding in elevators?! Simple... i close my eyes. and pray that there won't be too many people in the ride with me. :|

Swinging

noreply@blogger.com (Gian Paolo) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:29:00 +0000

Like a pendulum, we swung back and forth. One time you are up there, way beyond my reach. Then another moment you are the one who's already looking up at me. I swear I never liked the top, for the top is a dizzying position. It just makes my insides swirl. And in the speediness of things, I leave my soul far below.

You seemed to enjoy the top, then I would say you are one lucky person. To tell you the truth, I liked it that you are there, too, because I am below, where it is less terrifying.

But, no, I go up once again, frightening the hell out of me. I do not want you to be on top anymore as this means the reverse will come in a while. So I wish it would just stop. Please stop the swinging. Please please please.