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A Song for Dai

2010-07-05T22:03:00.002+03:00

Time heals all wounds, they say. Dai, wherever you are, I sincerely hope we can be friends again. I will wait for the day you'd say hello again. But for now, I guess I'll just keep on praying that it would be sooner rather than later.

STEPHEN SPEAKS LYRICS

"Leaving Song"

And everytime I think of you
I'll remember all the goodtimes that we've had
And everytime I sing this tune
I will laugh, I will cry, I will close my eyes
Cause I know that it won't be long

Until we sing, we will write
We will laugh away the night
And the good times will never end
When we meet again

And I'm gonna be somewhat lonely
cause you know no one could ever fill your shoes
As iron sharpens iron you have taught me how to be a stronger man
And I look forward to the day I learn again

We will sing, we will write
We will laugh away the night
And I know that it won't be long
Until we meet again

Though I wish that I were with you now
I know there's a reason for a space
I can dream of memories you're writing down
And I look forward to that day
And the smile on your face

We will sing, we will write
We might cry and we might fight
And the good times will never end
We will laugh, we'll relax, we'll reflect on the years we've past
And I know that it won't be long, until we meet again

And everytime I think of you

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Credits:
Video from HeartAlchemy
Lyrics from azlyrics.com

Pack-up

2010-04-30T05:16:00.003+03:00

I've been putting off spring cleaning for a few weeks now. I've been busy with photography classes, work, and housework. With two weeks left before my vacation, I have no choice but to clean, clean, clean. And pack away stuff that I won't be needing for now, stuff for shipping back home. And dumping things that I no longer need. Period.

And so the trouble begins.

I have this tendency of becoming nostalgic with things. Old letters, receipts, pictures, more receipts. I have this ticket to the Skybridge dated June 23, 2003 that I still have because it was my high school friend's birthday. She died of childbirth the year before that. A matchbox from a hotel in Jeddah where I stayed during a conference. Keychains (lots of them) that I got as "pasalubong" from people at work. Anyone who didn't know better would think that I have a boxful of junk. But not for me. And I'm taking it home. Let it gather dust somewhere in my closet.

Some people have pictures to remind them of things, people, or events in their lives. I have my box. I don't know if I should feel sad or not, because it is all that I have to show for during my ten years working and living in this place. No investments, no earnings. Just this box of memories.

But then again, it's a different kind of investment. To quote Mastercard it's "Priceless".

In my next destination, I will try my best to be wiser with my finances, career path, and most of all, with the way I feel about myself.

Time to spread my wings.

Prayers for LJ

2010-04-06T22:15:00.002+03:00

LJ is now with our Lord. He passed away April 7, 2010 at 1:00 am Philippine time. Please include him in your prayers. Thank you.

Help for LJ

2010-04-05T18:09:00.006+03:00

Hello fellow bloggers! Nananawagan po ako sa inyo na kung may maitutulong kayo para sa anak ng kaibigan ko. Naospital sya noong February 16 dahil sa 3rd degree burns matapos matapunan sya ng mainit na tubig. Hanggang ngayon ay naka-confine pa rin sya sa Burn Unit ng PGH. Nangangailangan po sila financial assistance lalo na sa pagbili ng antibiotics. Nagkaroon po kasi sya ng infection (MRSA-MDRO) tapos nagkaroon din ng pneumonia. Heto po ang Facebook profile ng friend ko, doon nyo makikita lahat ng pictures. Nasa ibaba po yung ibang pictures.
By the way, the boy's name is LJ. His mom, Louria Pua, is my dear friend from college. Ito po yung account details nya:
LOURIA P. PUA BDO TAFT-PEDRO GIL 2410047226
Higit sa lahat po, kailangan namin ng dasal ninyo na sana ay gumaling si LJ. Maraming Salamat Po!

I gained weight :(

2010-03-26T17:08:00.002+03:00

Sad to say, I gained 1 kilo. I was already down to 53 the last time I posted an update in this blog. I admit, I have been a bit lax in my exercise routine lately. As in, the elliptical has been gathering dust this past month.

So now, I'm getting back to my old routine. Gradually. Balik sa daily-20-minute-elliptical sa gabi tapos crunches, plank pose, squat, push-ups, stretches sa umaga. Will try to see if I can go back to playing badminton.

Hay, gutom na naman ako. Makakain nga muna hehe.

Idle Talk Turns to Gossip

2010-03-14T05:31:00.002+03:00

This was originally a message for my sister in FB. Rant lang sya pero I don't know if you guys relate to this. I don't know if I'm being paranoid or what. You be the judge.

While having lunch yesterday, doon ko na-discover na yung mga simpleng pinagkukwentuhan pala namin ng mga lunchmates ko e nagiging news item sa SNN. Tama ba naman yun?

Eto, scene 1: Lunchtime. Kasama kong mag-lunch si AM (name witheld to protect you from her wagging tongue, in case may nakakakilala sa kanya dito.) Ordinary kwento-kwento lang. We talked about cosmetic procedures tapos sinabi ko nga na gusto ko ipatanggal yung dark circles under the eyes. More kwento-kwento then back to work.

Scene 2: Lunchtime ulit. This time with TR, D, AJ (again, names witheld for your own good). Kwento-kwento ulit hanggang yung cosmetic procedures na naman ang usapan. Biglang tanong sa kin ni TR, "Ano nga pala yung gusto mong ipagawa?" Gulat ako kasi ang napagsabihan ko lang noon e si AM. Hanggang sa pinagkatuwaan na ako. Alam mo naman yung tone e kasi parang may malice. Shocker!

In conclusion, idle talk turns to gossip! Bad, noh? I mean, don't they have a life? Pati ba naman yun pinagchichismisan? Heller? Sa ganoong bagay pa lang kailangan ko nang mag-ingat. Dahil kung more serious matters na ang pag-uusapan, baka hindi lang SNN kundi primetime news na ang chismax level nila.

I want change

2010-03-12T18:00:00.005+03:00

How do you handle rejection?

This is really a sore topic, as we would all like to believe that we all belong to someone, or some group, you know what I mean. But there are times when we are faced with rejection. Say,you got passed over for a promotion, got dumped, then left standing alone in the rain while cab drivers refuse to take you to your destination. Malas mo kung lahat ng ito, nangyari sa iyo sa iisang araw lang. WTF???!!

Anyway, who wouldn't be hurt, di ba? Bato na lang siguro ang hindi matinag sa mga ganoong sitwasyon. It would make you think and ask yourself kung tao ka. Sa lahat ba naman ng subok mo e puro reject ka na lang. Like people are walking around with buzzers in their hands. Get three, and you're out.

Ayoko na sanang ilabas ito kaso wala naman akong ibang mapuntahan. Pasensya na lang sa inyo, sana maintindihan nyo ako. Ayokong magpaawa. Pero ganon talaga e. May mga times na kinakain ka ng self-pity. And I'm just so sick of feeling so sorry for myself.

Siguro, hindi na lang ako maghihintay na kibuin ako. Ako na lang ang gagawa ng first move. I just realized, parang repeat lang ito ng journal entry or blog entry ko loonngg ago. Nakakainis naman, parang umikot lang ako at bumalik sa square one. Maybe I'm not doing something or maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Maybe now's the time that I find myself some real friends. Yung mga taong tanggap ako and who will grow with me, not outgrow me. And to do that, I first have to start forgiving.. myself.

So I guess, I'll start now.

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Hi! My name's Audrey.

Let's go... to Europe!

2010-02-26T16:00:00.002+03:00

Byproduct na naman ng walang ginagawa on a Friday afternoon.. mag-isip-isip ng kung ano ano.

Backstory: I was on vacation when I chatted with a friend in US. Sabi kasi nya ang tagal na raw naming hindi nagkikita-kita (she was referring to our college buddies). So I said, "why don't we go to Europe?". She said yes naman. And we left it at that.

When I got back here, I asked her if she was serious about the Europe thingy, and again she said yes. So we sort of planned it out. We were going to Paris and Rome on April 2011. We invited our other buddies, and they were also excited about the idea.. until unti-unti na silang nagsi-backout because of other plans. So now, I'm left with a plan and no one to be with.

Kaya eto, I'm contemplating of going through with the Europe-in-April2011 thing. Alone nga lang. It would be scary for sure, being alone in a strange place. But that's half the adventure already. Guts and common sense na lang siguro ang labanan. I can do it.

I CAN DO IT!

Wish ko lang maging totoo na itong kahibangan ko at hindi isang broken promise.

I lost 2 kilos!!!

2010-02-18T11:29:00.002+03:00

Share ko lang sa inyong lahat. Wala lang, ang saya-saya ko. April is just around the corner. Sana by then nga, bawas na ng 1" yung waistline ko.

I'm also happy to say that my lunchmates are also in on the "change of lifestyle" bandwagon. Hindi nawawala yung veggie salad ko na laging bagong harvest sa ref. Hinuhuli ata ako kasi lagi na lang tinatanong kung ano daw ang nilalagay ko. Bweno, this is it.

Romaine Lettuce, chopped
Cucumbers, peeled, cut into strips with the center part removed
Carrots, peeled, cut into strips or chopped (kung ano ang feel ko)
Juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

I sometimes add celery sticks, bell peppers, olives, cilantro, jerjer (spinach), basta kung ano ang meron.

Tomatoes are good, but I prefer them chopped right before eating. Hindi nga lang practical at work, messy pa. That's just me.

Tapos, when I wake up, I do crunches in bed. Then squats and lunges pagkabangon. Pag may time pa, elliptical. At work, I use the stairs, and try to move a lot.

Whenever I can, I also cook brown rice.

Kumakain pa rin naman ako ng sweets, biscuits, chips.. pero I try to discipline myself and not inhale the whole package. Tingi-tingi lang.

Happy Birthday, Dai!!

2010-02-04T03:29:00.002+03:00

Just want to greet my Dai a happy, happy birthday!!!! Enjoy your special day and have a good time tomorrow at the concert. Sensha na, ito lang maibibigay ko sa yo.
P.S. Got the image here.

An update on my weight loss goals

2010-01-12T20:09:00.003+03:00

Last November, I made a promise to myself that I would try my very best to lose weight. I was on track alright, until Christmas season came. Parties left and right, with so much food to go around. Sad to say, I'm still at the same weight.

But now I've made some changes. Small ones, just for a start. These are what I'm doing at the moment:

1. Limit rice intake. It's very hard to go cold turkey on rice, so I limit it to once a day.
2. Fruits and nuts for snacks. Instead of chocolates and potato chips, I now snack on sliced fruit and almonds in between meals.
3. Water. water. water. A glass of water before meals.
4. Elliptical for 30 minutes to 1 hour every night. Later on, I'd probably add some aerobic exercises to my routine. Boring naman kung elliptical lang.

Sana, by April, mabawasan naman ng 1" yung waistline ko :D

Pancit Malabon for Noche Buena part 2

2010-01-02T20:00:00.003+03:00

First off, Happy New Year, guys! Here's to a prosperous 2010.

I was able to make the Pancit Malabon for our Noche Buena. Here are some pics.

Pasado naman daw sa taste test, according to our guests :)

Pancit Malabon for Noche Buena

2009-12-18T17:39:00.006+03:00

My dad and I were talking about what to do this Christmas. There's really not much choice but to eat and sleep. There's no fun in celebrating since we live far away from mom and siblings in the Philippines, plus the fact that we are in a muslim country. Bawal ang Pasko dito .

Anyway, dad invited some of his friends to come here for dinner. Since Christmas eve here falls on a Thursday, I'd have the whole day to cook. I asked him what I'd be whipping up for dinner and he said "Pancit Malabon". Hmm.... I haven't tried cooking this before (although I enjoy eating this most of the time). Normally, I shy away from things I haven't tried but not this time. Bring it on! hehe.

So here I am, doing a Google search on the Pancit Malabon recipe. I've read through some websites and I've found interesting comments in MarketManila's entry. Will definitely try that Rosy's Pancit Malabon the next time I'm home. As for the recipe, I'll probably try this one from Recipes Around the World. Wala namang pork dito kaya erase na lang sya. May chicharon naman dito, kaso chicharong balat ng manok. Pwede na siguro yun.

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup vegetable or corn oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 1 cup diced tokwa or bean curd sold in Oriental food stores)
* 1/2 cup diced lean pork
* 1 cup shelled oysters
* 1 pound bihon or rice noodles (sold in Oriental food stores)
* 1/2 cup squid, cut into rings

Sauce:

* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
* 1 cup finely minced onion
* 2 tablespoons anatto water
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 cup shrimp juice
* 1/2 cup tokwa or bean curd, mashed
* 3 tablespoons patis or salt

Garnish:

* 1 cup pork cracklings, pounded to powder
* 1/2 cup smoked fish, finely flaked (or smoked oysters)
* 1/2 cup finely minced scallions
* lemon slices

Procedure:

In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic till brown. Add bean curd, pork, oysters and squid. Set aside. In the same skillet, cook the sauce, using the leftover oil. Heat the oil. Saute garlic and onion. Cook till garlic is brown and onion is transparent.

Add the anatto water. Dissolve the cornstarch in the shrimp juice and add to the mixture. Add the bean curd and simmer over moderate heat until the mixture is thick. Season with patis and pepper.

Turn off the heat and set aside. Soak the noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and transfer to a platter. Pour the sauce on top. Garnish with pork cracklings, smoked
fish flakes and scallions. Serve hot with lemon slices and patis or salt. Serves 4.

Wish me luck!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

What Do You Remember From the '80s?

2009-12-08T20:08:00.004+03:00

What do you remember from the '80s?

These are what I can come up with:
- candies at 25 cents each.
- Bazooka bubble gum.. and the comic strip that comes with it.
- Tootsie Roll
- more candies: Viva, Lipps, Texas bubble gum, PEZ (of course, with dispensers), White Rabbit, yung White Rabbit na caramel
- the PSA "kung ano ang ginagawa ng mga matatanda ay syang gagayahin ng mga bata"
- Batibot
- Rainbow Bright (or Brite?)
- Shaider
- sila Red 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Yellow 4 at Pink 5
- Smurfs
- Punky Brewster
- Shower to Shower (the commercial and the body products)
- Sic-o-clock news at Channel 13
- Edsa 1 (walang pasok kasi noon)
- Collecting stationery (dapat yung scented, para sikat)
- Chinese garter (pahabaan)
- Tex (padamihan, and definitely not the SMS)
- Mr. Magoo's pizza (bandang SM ata ito noon. not even sure of the name)
- Lovingly yours, Helen
- Connie Reyes on Camera
- Cow Label (local beef jerky)
- Holen
- Wok With Yan
- The Price is Right
- Perfect Strangers
- Laura Branigan
- Michael Jackson's voice in "Somebody's Watching Me"
- Kiss perfume beads (the ones they put in poutpourri ata. I swear, even the boys in class collect this)
- Police Academy
- 2 peso bills
- Playing outside with the neighborhood kids
- Aquanet
- USED jeans (the brand name)
- Fra Lippo Lippi
- The Cosby Show
- Improvised rattle made of tansan (pang-Christmas carolling)
- That's Incredible
- Ripley's Believe it or not
- Friday the 13th tv series
- The Twilight Zone
- Menudo
- making bubbles out of gumamela
- bangkang papel.. bangkang papel
- Ooceaan Deeeep
- Mr. T
- Astroboy
- Love Bus
- yellow taxis with broken meters
- cuffed jeans (like the boyfriend jeans trend)
- another PSA: "Ang basurang tinapon mo ay babalik din sa 'yo"
- Martin Nievera announcing his marriage to Pops on Penthouse Live
- The Wonder Years ('80s ba yun?)
- Karate Kid
- Aiza Seguerra as a kid (especially the duck walk)
- John and Marsha
- Litte Twin Stars
- Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
- Minus Ones
- Casette tapes
- Game 'n Watch
- Mario Brothers
- Atari
- Sweet Valley High
- Crimp 'n Wave

Dare I say it? Ang tanda ko na, ang jologs ko pa hehe.

So, what was your '80s like?

(Belated) Happy Birthday to Me!

2009-12-04T09:46:00.007+03:00

With my goal to lose weight and have a fit body (in time for my college reunion), I've been looking at exercise routines I could do, probably in a fitness club. But because of the Kingdom's crackdown on women's gyms, I've left with no choice but to purchase my own equipment (wow parang rich! hehe). I wanted a treadmill but the electrically-powered ones are way over my budget. So I resorted to ellipticals. I wasn't able to buy one on my birthday because the stores were closed due to the holidays here. So last night, Dad and I went out to buy one. It's a cheapo, but who cares. So here's my birthday gift to myself! (Sorry for the mess).

It's A Holiday 'Cause It's My Birthday!

2009-11-25T09:20:00.004+03:00

Technically yes, my birthday this year falls on a National Holiday. What's cool about it is the city has it's 3- or 4-nightly fireworks display! Will definitely plan (and attempt) on taking some shots.

It's a holiday. I will be home today.

Yup, I am home alright. Skipped work to do household chores (bummer). Probably do some spring cleaning in the fall (gulo, noh?). I have a lot of old receipts, bank statements, old CVs, manuals of things I no longer use, dried out pens, etc. Things that have served their purpose and now have to be - for a lack of a better word - removed. Aside from these, there are also personal mementos that I'm considering of putting in the bin. It's primarily because I don't need to hold on to them anymore.

"Pack lightly and carry only what you need." I've heard that somewhere, can't remember if it was from girl scouts or CAT years or some TV show. I think I even wrote it on a blog entry or Friendster, I don't know. But anyway, this would be a good thing to apply in life. I've been blessed to live another year. I guess I'll just make the most of it, travelling through life with a light luggage.

Ouch!

2009-11-24T15:22:00.003+03:00

Just saw this ad while waiting in line in McDonalds in one of the pitstops along South Expressway. I know it's old, but being in a foreign country, it was the first time for me to see it. Sorry, I'm still finding out how to embed videos on my blog so click nyo na lang ito.

Author's note: Received a friendly tip from a fellow blogger regarding video embedding. Thanks, Len!

Thank you for your patience.

2009-11-24T09:45:00.002+03:00

I'm trying to upload a new blog template. Could take some time choosing a template, fixing up the blog, adding ads and gadgets. This is all new to me. Anyone with expert advice and tips are most welcome to share them.

CNN Names Efren Penaflorida Hero of the Year

2009-11-22T16:58:00.002+03:00

That's right, folks. The man who had a small pushcart, old books, and a big dream had won worldwide recognition with the simple aim of providing education to children too poor to go to school. It just goes to show that there is no small deed when it comes to making a profound impact. Mabuhay ang Pinoy!!

Here's the video clip from CNN.

Day 4

2009-11-22T04:28:00.003+03:00

Woke up and measured myself - stats, weight, and height. Currently I'm 35"-31"-36", 123 pounds, 5'1". Checked my BMI here. Of course it's better to consult a doctor or dietician for a more accurate reading but this is what I can come up with at 4 in the morning.

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Read this at Yahoo! Got interested. Might try eating like a Brazilian :)

Here's the article.

Eat Like a Brazilian to Slim Down
Johns Hopkins University
By Margaret Furtado, M.S., R.D. - Posted on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, 10:32 pm PST
Healthy Living and Your Weight
by Margaret Furtado, M.S., R.D. a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition

I was in Brazil last August, my second visit there, and while on that trip remembered something that had puzzled me when I had lived in Curitiba for a year in 1994: Why, despite my eating 3 hearty Brazilian meals every day, did I weigh less during that year than at any time before or after--with no effort on my part?

This time around, as a dietitian, I of course took note of the Brazilian lifestyle and attitudes toward eating and found some common threads running through the culinary culture that answered my question. To make a long story short, Brazilians avoid packaged foods, indulge in little or no snacking between meals (other than some fresh fruit and coffee, sans cream), and fill up on salads before meals.

The salads are wonderful, including one of my favorites: hearts of palm with tomatoes and watercress. Unlike most salad lovers, the Brazilians forgo high-calorie salad dressings, which saves them huge numbers of calories. You might see a Brazilian add a small amount of olive oil and vinegar to a salad, but the vegetables are definitely the star of the show.

Filling up on veggies also helps the Brazilians cut back on their portions of higher-calorie entrees, such as red meat, a food that is certainly popular there. (If you eat red meat, I highly recommend the Brazilian-style barbecue. They make delicious BBQ cheeses too!)

Another thing that struck me about meals in Brazil was the abundance of freshly squeezed juices using fruits that you don't often expect to be drinking, like watermelon and pineapple (with a dash of mint). And because these juices don't come from super-concentrates, the purity of the taste, minus the sugar or anything artificial, is deeply satisfying.

My take-aways for U.S. eaters, after casting my dietician's eye on Brazil's eating habits:

* Be sure to include a hearty salad before your entrée, perhaps including such veggies as hearts of palm, fresh tomatoes, watercress, and maybe cilantro or basil. Add balsamic vinegar and a little splash of extra-virgin olive oil--or omit the oil altogether if you'd like to save calories.
* Consider fresh fruits in season for light snacks and desserts.
* If you drink a lot of sugary soda or tend to consume other liquid calories because you never learned to appreciate the taste of plain, old water, consider flavoring fizzy water with just a bit of freshly squeezed orange or pineapple juice (again, with mint). When flavored, carbonated water is refreshing and may even help stave off hunger, since many people mistake being thirsty with being hungry.

Whether you're in South America or North America, however, always try to eat slowly. Chewing your food well not only helps your digestion but will also increase feelings of satiety since your brain doesn't notice that the stomach is full until after you've been munching for about 20 minutes.

In Brazil, dear readers, the people say "Saude," which means "to your health."

Blogwalking

2009-11-21T18:07:00.000+03:00

Dai introduced me to blogwalking. It's basically hopping from one blog to the other, leaving messages in their shoutboxes and clicking their ads. She said it's one way to generate traffic (and money) to your blog. Let's face it, we bloggers have a symbiotic relationship (I scratch your back, you scratch mine).

So, keep on (blog)walking!

Day 2

2009-11-20T20:43:00.002+03:00

Now that I've made a resolution about losing weight, the next thing I need to figure out is how to gauge my progress. Do I use the weighing scale, tape measure, take pictures of myself? Do I get my BMI checked first?

Little steps.

Went grocery shopping and gave myself a pat on the back for choosing carrots over nachos and bananas over Starbucks ice cream. I still have to wean myself of pasta. Poached an egg this morning. Ok na ba for my first two days?

Next steps: look for my gym ball, yoga cd, buy a yoga mat.

That's all for now. Have to get up bright and early tomorrow for work. Happy weekend everyone!

It's been six months..

2009-11-18T18:03:00.005+03:00

More like seven since my last post. Went home again last month for a vacation. Celebrated my nephew's first birthday, took my niece to Manila Ocean Park (I kinda promised her), coffee and drinks with my sister and her boyfriend, went to Cebu to see my Dai (yihee!), ate loads of sisig, Ilocano comfort food (Vigan empanada, Vigan longganisa, pinakbet, dinengdeng, need I say more??), siomai, Chicken Joy, and drank lots and lots of San Mig Light. In between eating and drinking was my most favorite pastime.. sleeping. Haha.

When there's smoke there is fire. So when there's food, there's fat. And I took plenty of it with me back here.

Watching Julie and Julia on the plane gave me an idea on what to write in this blog. That is my journey to weight loss. Yup, I've always dreamed of having a fit and trim body. Why not now, right?

So here's the challenge: Two years to body beautiful! Why two years? Because in two years' time, I'll be having a mini-reunion with my college buddies. Ako na lang kasi ang tabachingching. Without posting my pic, I'll give you an idea of where I'm at. I'm pear-shaped, I have love handles, two chins and flabby arms. My skin also needs a good workout. Go figure.

Wish me luck! Hope I stick to this project.

2009-04-19T21:48:00.002+03:00

Can't believe it's been 6 months since my last post. I should be writing more, albeit about my mundane life here. Just for practice baga.

Hmm.. ano ba mga nangyari since my last post? Umuwi ng Pilipinas for a much-needed and deserved break, became a ninang to my new pamangkin, studied basic photography, met up with dai (of course), and a lot of lounging around. Ok lang, I've been working my butt off naman for the last 11 months.

Now, I'm looking into other career opportunities. Its about time that I move up the corporate ladder ika nga. I've been craving for change but instead of being proactive, I just let myself sink into misery. Ayoko na. Just before leaving work, you know what I did? I wrote a resignation letter. Of course, hindi ko pa isu-submit. Para lang may makita akong reminder na one day soon, I'll be submitting this to my boss. And for that extra kick of inspiration, nilagay ko na ang reason e career change (which is something na gusto ko naman talaga). Nilubos-lubos ko na rin kasi nilagay ko na sa publishing field yung career na gusto ko. Libre naman mangarap e, di ba?

Have to admit, writing that letter made me feel all good inside. I have this habit of breaking resolutions and promises to myself, so this time wala akong ipa-promise. Basta I'll just constantly remind myself of how good it felt writing that resignation letter and to keep acting on it para hind mawala yung postive vibes.

Oo nga pala, I'm on a book diet na rin. Everytime I visit the bookstore, I try to buy 2-3 books to read. Ang time limit ko e 1 month, dapat nabasa ko na yung 3 books. Magbibisyo ka na nga lang e dun na sa ika-iimprove naman ng utak.

Dami ko pa talaga ikukwento pero uunti-untihiin ko, para naman may makwento pa ako sa next entry ko. Yun lang po.

Good night!

Career Choices

2008-10-11T19:54:00.004+03:00

First off.. Dai! It's been more than two months na pala since I last blogged. Just wasn't in the mood to write (or rather, can't think of anything to write).

Anyway, I've been wanting to shift careers for a long time now. Looking up online on information on how to switch careers, I came across the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator (MBTI) Test. It's supposed to determine your personality type and how your brain perceives and make decisions. More on that here.

So I took the free online MBTI test (hope it's accurate). There were about 15 sets of questions and it only took me a few minutes to answer. And according to the results, I'm in the ISTP group.

Next step was to look for ISTP career choices. Among the many websites I've browsed, the choices on this url intrigued me the most. Mainly because the choices range from athletes to hitmen. Hitmen! Imagine that.

So, thinking about switching careers?