The Other Side of Me

Thank you my Friend...

2010-08-25T06:23:00.001-07:00

I have a friend who was assigned in Cagayan for a work. Last Saturday night he was here in Cebu as his vacation. I was so grateful to him that besides his limited time because he was here for only two days he was able to find time to be with me and play badminton. Thank you so much for the time and I really enjoyed your company.

Besides My Busy Schedule

2010-02-11T06:41:00.000-08:00

It’s almost Valentines Day and we have various activities in the office. On Saturday we will be having a cooking and movie marathon at the house of our boss. On Sunday it’s a Chinese New Year and we will have a lunch in City Sports. But besides my busy schedule I am planning to watch the movie “Valentines Day”. I’m always watching the trailer and it is really funny. I am planning to watch this movie on Sunday after our lunch.

"Dear John"

2010-02-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday we are planning to see the movie Dear John with my officemates. I was so disappointed when we check on the cinema that is not yet showing. It is showing in Manila but not yet in Cebu. Yesterday we went to the cinema and ask when it will be shown. The staff said she don’t have any idea. We will check it again today hope it is already showing. I am so excited to see the movie “Dear John”.

TRUE LOVE WAITS

2010-02-07T23:58:00.000-08:00

I was viewing pictures of my friend on facebook when I saw this poem. She take a picture on this one. The poem goes like this:

TRUE LOVE WAITS...
Being with you is all I ever wanna do;
And I know that you feel the same way, too.
When we’re together there’s a feeling deep inside
That’s hard to hide, a longing burning inside.

We are in love and yet we can’t go too far
‘cause we believe our love comes from above;
And so we treasure this sacred gift from God
Within our hearts
As we wait for the right time to come.

TRUE LOVE WAITS…
There is pain when true love waits.
But the joy is great when we are blessed by God.
TUE LOVE WAITS…
No matter how long it takes.
Yes, TRUE LOVE WAITS
For our hearts to fin’lly beat as one.

Bowling

2010-02-04T20:49:00.000-08:00

As part of our continuous goal to strengthen our camaraderie and improve the physical well being of our personnel, we will be having our bowling game this evening from 7:00-9:00pm. We always have this kind of activity in our office as part of our bonding session. This will be held in City Sports Club here in Cebu Business Park. I hope that all of my officemates will be joining the game.

Why Do People Fail

2010-02-04T17:29:00.000-08:00

Reading different types of books help a person to learn more. As I am now fond of reading books, I came to read this one book that really inspires me. This book is all about life and work. In this book the author was questioning “why do people fail at their work?” I learned from this book that the cause of our failure is only our self. Why we fail it’s not because we are stupid and we are deprived of opportunity, but simply because we begin things but leave them hanging. We acquired that habit of leaving work undone, and although we may have started off great, we aren’t able to finish. This is not hormonal, emotional or even biological. This is simply a behavioral problem. This book helps me a lot in changing my behavior because I’m also that kind of person who left work undone. It also teaches me that in order to be successful you have to finish what you have started. How can you say that you succeed if you did not come to an end?

Good Morning...

2010-02-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

I really love the weather today. The sun shines very bright. I hope that my day today would be as bright as the sun. I hope that I can overcome all my shortcomings for the previous days… Good morning everyone… I hope that we all have a beautiful day today…

Water

2010-02-03T16:50:00.000-08:00

Drinking water is very important in once lives for it helps us achieve a good health. This is more important than food because without food man can live for several weeks but without water we will die in a few days. The question is how much water we need in order to be a healthy human being. When I was in grade school I learned that we have to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day but if you are exercising you have to add 3-4 glasses a day. But drinking the desired requirements may be difficult enough especially on a busy day. With many things to do you cannot remember how many glasses you are able to drink. Be sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a bottle for water with you when you are working, travelling, or exercising so you can drink anywhere and meet the desired volume.

Eating Junk Foods...

2010-01-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

After eating my breakfast, lunch or dinner, I’ll have to eat junk foods because I really love it. I really like eating something sweet and salty after my meal. But I made some research on the effects of these junk foods to my health. Eating junk foods may cause lack of energy, poor concentration, heart diseases and high cholesterol but for those who are already addicted to these foods like me there are also some tips on how to avoid eating these foods. Do not let yourself habituated to these foods and always bring your healthy food and you should have to develop awareness for fitness since this will help you separate junk foods and diet from your regimen. Now, I still eat these foods but not too much since I really care about my health.

Foods for the Party...

2010-01-26T17:27:00.000-08:00

Today, we are very busy on choosing on our foods for our chopsticks party. We are a little confused if we go for a Japanese foods or Chinese foods because we are looking for a food that is just within our budget. I will not talk so much on this post. I’m so excited for our chopsticks party which will be held tomorrow, January 28, 2010 at 7 in the evening.

Gaining Weight

2010-01-25T19:44:00.000-08:00

Most women are very conscious about their body shapes even myself. I limit my food intake to avoid being fat. When I gain some extra pounds, I will have to do some physical activities in order to remove the unwanted fats. But some women are also having problems on how to gain weight because they are underweight. Even though they eat so much foods but it seems nothing happens. For those underweight, it’s very challenging on their part on how to gain that few extra pounds. To those skinny people who struggle to put on some extra pounds, here are some tips:
Thin people are not eating right and enough. Right and enough means that they are not eating foods that would help them to gain weight. First, skinny people should eat foods rich in protein because this substance is critical in adding extra weight. You also have to double your everyday calories intake and it is also advisable to eat at least 6 times a day. Second, you have to do some exercise because eating is not just sufficient. You have to do some proper work out that would turn the food intake into a healthy mass.

Chocolates...

2010-01-25T19:37:00.000-08:00

I am now very conscious about my health and I keep researching the web about the foods that I love to eat. One of the food that I really like are the chocolates. They’re very sweet and it really tastes good….. But according to what I have read in the web, eating too much of these is harmful to your health because it can increase the risk of obesity and it will make you fat. Chocolate is regularly eaten for pleasure but if eating chocolate has negative effects to your body it has also its positive effects. Cocoa or dark chocolate benefits the circulatory system. Other beneficial effects suggested include anticancer, brain stimulator, cough prevention and many other effects. A study reported by the BBC indicated that melting chocolate in one's mouth produced an increase in brain activity and heart rate. It is good to eat chocolate but make sure not to eat too much.

Drinking Milk...

2010-01-25T19:29:00.000-08:00

Drinking milk is very important in our body for several reasons based on my research. One of the many reasons are calcium can keep you trim, decreases the risk of kidney stone, lower the risk of breast cancer, less risk of colon cancer, fights hypertension, help to keep teeth for a lifetime and the prime way to stay out of a wheelchair.
I don’t really like drinking milk because this will make my stomach ache but as of now I am trying to drink it because I want to stay healthy and have stronger bones.

Protein, Carbohydrates and fat

2010-01-21T17:03:00.000-08:00

According to my research, our body needs the following:

Protein helps the body grow, builds muscle and give us energy. Protein-rich foods include meats, eggs, nuts and beans.

Carbohydrates are sugars that the body uses for energy. Simple carbohydrates, also called simple sugars, provide the body with quick energy. They are found in fruit, milk and white sugar. Complex carbohydrates, known as fiber and starch, break down slower than simple carbohydrates. They are found in vegetables, bread, rice, oatmeal, whole grains and peas.

Fat for energy, to grow and to process vitamins. There are many different kinds of fats. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for the body. These fats are found in nuts and fish, as well as in olive, peanut and cannoli oil. Saturated fats are mostly found in food from animals, such as meat and butter. Saturated fats can increase the risk of certain diseases. You should try to stay away from hydrogenated oils and trans fats, which are found in fast foods, baked goods and chips. They also can increase the risk of health problems. Source time for kids almanac 2008.

Chopstick

2010-01-19T20:58:00.001-08:00

Another gift given my boss was a chopstick. She bought this in Vietnam. Today I’m practicing on how to use this one because next week we will be having our “Chopstick Party” as part of our farewell of our officemates who will be going to Singapore by the end of this month. I am not very well versed on how to use chopsticks that is why I am practicing. It is very hard that you can think that you being punished in eating but as the saying go “practice makes perfect”. Hopefully, I can perfect this one. Good luck on our Chopsticks Party.

Globe Telecom Plans

2010-01-18T20:07:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, I received my billing statement from globe telecom. When I opened it, I saw a flyer enclosed in envelop. The flyer was all about the plans of globe telecom that they are offering a blackberry phones and iphones as free. I’m so excited to avail of the plan because it is my dream of having an iphone and the lowest monthly service fee is only P1,599.00 but it did not state of how many months lock to globe. I will inquire first to globe and if it’s only 24 months I will avail of the plan.

Kipling Freedom Pencil Case

2010-01-16T02:10:00.000-08:00

My boss was having her vacation in Vietnam and I’m so surprised when she arrived in our office after her vacation she gave me this kipling freedom pencil case. I’m so happy upon receiving this gift because I did not expect that she will give me this kind of gift. This pencil case is very useful to me. To my boss thank you so much for the kipling freedom pencil case.

Sinulog Celebration...

2010-01-15T06:42:00.000-08:00

Today after I finished all my deadlines, I get out early from the office and I attended the last day novena in honour of Sr. Santo Nino as part of my thanksgiving. Though the weather here in Cebu is not so good because of the heavy rain, I still go to church to attend the mass. My clothes are all wet and I started feeling not well now but that’s part of my sacrifice. Tomorrow there will be a procession and after will be the mass. I am not so sure if I will join the procession. On Sunday will be the “Sinulog” day. To all of us “VIVA PIT SENOR”.

Hi to All!!!

2010-01-15T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hi to all my visitors!!! I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to update this blog of mine for the past few days because I was so busy with a lot of things here in the office. I have a lot of deadlines to attend to and thanks God I’ve finished them all just today. Hopefully for the following days I can keep on updating this blog. Thank you for you’re time spend in visiting my site.

Savings...

2010-01-07T19:26:00.000-08:00

According to an insurance agent that I met, it’s very important to have savings.

I really agree with her and also according to her that you should have at least three times of your current monthly salary as savings. But it’s very difficult to have savings especially if you are just rank and file employee and you don’t have any sidelines because some of the rank and file employees are just receiving a minimum wage. The amount of compensation that you will receive is not even enough with your daily needs especially if you have already a family. I have a friend who is working, said to me that her salary is not enough so she is still dependent with her mother for the house rental and to think she is still single. Nevertheless, if we have extra money, we should try to have little savings not as three times of our monthly salary but a little amount that can be used whenever we are in dire needs or there will be emergency cases.

CPA Review

2010-01-06T04:18:00.000-08:00

I am currently having my self review for the CPA board examination and hopefully I can enrol this coming June 2010 for the formal review. I never tried entering in the review school and taking the CPA board exam it’s because after my graduation last October 2003, I got immediately a job and I really enjoyed working. Now, I am planning to take the review and the exam since I was convinced by my officemates to take the examination and they even let me borrow their books and hand outs. Hopefully, I will not be very busy after the audit season so that I can start with my formal review class. Thanks to Arlly for the books and hand outs, and also to Allen and Edgar for the books.

Cup of Coffee

2010-01-05T03:53:00.000-08:00

Usually I sleep very late at about 2:00am and wake up at 7:00am since my work will starts at 8:30am. So, I only have 5 hours of sleep everyday. To keep me awake, I always drink a cup of coffee everyday. According to my research most people are afraid of drinking coffee because coffee can cause jitteriness, anxiety, increase panic attacks, temper outbursts, heart palpitations, a mild tremor in your hands, and insomnia but though this is the thinking of others, still millions of people around the world love nothing more than to start their day with a steaming cup of coffee. The smell, the taste, the caffeine lift and the shared experience of coffee have become a staple of our modern life and culture. In addition, there is significant authoritative information available that drinking coffee has many benefits for our health and well being. One of the health benefits of coffee, according to the study made this is the No. 1 source of antioxidants, an important compound that protects your body from disease. For those who are excited about coffee as a source of antioxidants, it is recommended to drink one cup of coffee a day cause a cup a day may keep the doctor away...

Self Confidence and You

2010-01-03T21:13:00.000-08:00

I loved reading books and this is what I did during the holidays. I was reading the book from satagita.com. The title of the book was “Self confidence and you”. The book was given to me by ETF during our Christmas Party. I get interested with the book since I am a person who lacks self confidence. The book was very nice since it illustrated some confidence-boosting techniques that will be helpful in developing self confidence. You will also learn to love, honour and appreciate yourself even more.

Birthday Greetings

2010-01-03T02:20:00.000-08:00

Last December 21 was my birthday. I received a birthday card from my officemates with their messages on it. Here are some of the messages written on the card:

 I’m so glad I found a family and a friend in you. You are a wonderful person, very down to earth and responsible. May God shower you his blessings, give you good health and happiness that you really deserved…(EBF)

 I hope you enjoy life and make it worth living! Stay happy always. Good health and long life to you! Cheers! (IMA)

 I know that you’re a very consummate person, but everything must be in moderation. God Bless you always. (RCF)

 Always be happy whatever life brings… Remember that every 60 seconds of life you spend upset is a minute of happiness you can never get back… Thanks for the friendship and fun we shared together. (OJC)

When Things Go Wrong

2009-12-30T18:16:00.000-08:00

My officemates gave me a Christmas gift and it includes a short poem. Here is the poem:

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Thanks to OJC, EBF and AGA for this poem.