Ten Conyo-Mandments

Marami nito sa MRT sa Starbucks o sa high street.. got this from mam fleur's site..

THE TEN CONYO-MANDMENTS

1.Thou shall make gamit "make+pandiwa" .
ex.
"Let's make pasok na to our class!"
"Wait lang! I'm making kain pa!"
"Come on na, we can't make hintay anymore! It's in Andrew pa, you know?"
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2. Thou shall make kalat "noh", "diba" and "eh" in your pangungusap.
ex.
"I don't like to make lakad in the baha nga, no? Eh diba it's like, so eew, diba?"
"What ba: stop nga being maarte noh?"
"Eh as if you want naman also, diba?"
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3. When making describe a whatever, always say "It's SO pang-uri!"
ex.
"It's so malaki, you know, and so mainit!"
"I know right? So sarap nga, eh!"
"You're making me inggit naman.. I'll make bili nga my own burger."
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4. When you are lalaki, make parang punctuation "dude", 'tsong" or "pare"
ex.
"Dude, ENGANAL is so hirap, pare."
"I know, tsong, I got bagsak nga in quiz one, eh"
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5. Thou shall know you know? I know right!
ex:
"My bag is so bigat today, you know"
"I know, right! We have to make dala pa kasi the jumbo Physics book eh!"
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6. Make gawa the plural of pangngalans like in English or Spanish.
ex.
"I have so many tigyawats, oh!"
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7. Like, when you can make kaya, always use like. Like, I know right?
ex.
"Like, it's so init naman!"
"Yah! The aircon, it's, like sira!"
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8. Make yourself feel so galing by translating the last word of your sentence, you know, your pangungusap?
ex.
"Kakainis naman in the LRT! How plenty tao, you know, people?"
"It's so tight nga there, eh, you know, masikip?"
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9. Make gamit of plenty abbreviations, you know, daglat?"
ex.
"Like, OMG! It's like traffic sa LRT"
"I know right? It's so kaka!"
"Kaka?"
"Kakaasar!"
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10. Make gamit the pinakamaarte voice and pronunciation you have para full effect!
ex.
"I'm, like, making aral at the Arrhneo!"
"Me naman, I'm from Lazzahl!"

Health Concerns @ 21

A few weeks ago I blogged about a suspected health concern I was experiencing for some days. It was two straight days back then when I experienced this intense half face ache from my forehead up to the area under my right eye, not only that I also felt this twitching on my right eye. The ache was so intense that I had to rest from work and consult the doctor in our company's lousy and not-so-reliable healthcare service provider. Fortunately, I was given a check-up and was asked to undergo some tests.

I haven't undergone all the 5 medical tests until I asked for a second opinion from our ever trusted family physician. After getting blood and attaching apparatus on my body, I've waited for a day to get the results. I've been praying constantly that I wouldn't get anything from what I was unintentionally doing back then when I was a kid.

Childhood & Sweets

My parents spoiled me very much with chocolates, candies, cholesterol-rich foods, chips, and some unhealthy food. I can't blame them since I was the first and only son they have, I don't mean that sarcastically. I mean masarap naman talaga ang bawal. There's a nine-year gap between me and my sister. I can still remember vividly when we still have our bakeshop back then. Everytime my mom bakes pastries & cakes, I used to eat the excess bread and the icing when mom leaves it on the fridge. Talking about gluttony. hay.

To make the long story short, I don't have highblood pressure, but my BP is at high normal already same as that of my dad's. I also don't have hypertension! Yey! for now, but this should also be a warning for me since I'm not getting any younger. All the aches and twitching was just Migraine. Thank God! it was nothing serious. The doctor told me that he got the same when he was also my age. The source? I don't know the doctor haven't stated it. Maybe it's because of work-related stress? or long exposure to computer radiation? I don't know. Up to this point I still don't know the culprit of this migraine that i developed so quickly. For now, I have to take this maintenance drug once a day, and take another one when it attacks.

So far so good! Still happy! Still healthy! ay mali pala. I still need to lose weight and watch what I'm eating pala, as per the 2 doctor's advise.

Happy

This is what I am exactly feeling right now, very opposite from what i was last week. A lot of good things are happening with me so far. But since my sis pested on the pc for so long, i haven't managed to do a longer, more sensible, and readworthy blog. But for my readers' sake, here's a list of things i would be featuring in my future blogs.

First and foremost of all, I want to thank God for delivering me away from a suspected High Blood Pressure, and Hypertension that keeps my family, friends, and officemates very much worried. (will elaborate in later entries)

Second, for a wonderful and a very productive work week for me in the office. (will elaborate in later entries)

Lastly, for putting me back on track on that railroad called LOVE. (will elaborate in later entries).

That's it for now. Will be bloggin' as soon as i can

Music Of My Life

Got this from Lui's blog. gotta try it. looks fun

THE RULES:

1) Open up your music library (iPod, Winamp, Windows Media PLayer, iTunes, etc.)
2) Put it on shuffle
3) Press play
4) For each question, type in what song is playing
5) Hit next for each question***************************************************************************


1. What do people assume when they first look at me?
Pure by True Faith.....seryoso?

2. What will be a big challenge in life for me
Pon De Replay by Rihanna.....huh?

3. Am I a good boyfriend/girlfriend?-
I'm Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage........doesn't make sense

4. Do I have a Secret Admirer?
Take Me Or Leave Me from Rent..................tama yan!

5. Will I ever become manically depressed in my life?
Why Don't You Get a Job? by The Offspring

6. Is someone trying to kill me?
I Can Go The Distance by Michael Bolton....habulin mo ako kung sino ka man!

7. What is my sexual preference?
If Your Gone by Matchbox 20....this doesn't answer the question...

8. What am I afraid of?
Don't Know Why by Norah Jones

9. What will I be doing in a few years?
Final Warning by Ginuwine ft. Aaliyah....ano kaya yun?

10. What is some good advice for me?
I Won't Tell by Fat Joe ft. J. Holiday..........bakit naman?

11. What should I do instead of this quiz?
Are You Happy Now by Michelle Branch......di masyado


12. Will I get married?
The Heat Is On In Saigon from Miss Saigon.......so i should get married in Vietnam?


13. What is the story of your life?
Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand..about taking out? labo!


14. How can you get ahead in life?
All I Need by Radiohead...if i have everything i need? tama ba?



15. What is the best thing about your friends?-
Cyanide by Metallica...hehehe


16. What song describes you?
Para Sa Akin by Sitti


17. How does the world see you?
Out Of My League by Stephen Speaks


18. Will you have a happy life?
Confessions Part II by Usher


19. How can I make myself happy?
Take A Look At My Girlfriend (Cupic Chokehold) by Gym Class Heroes..hahaha sana nga meron!



20. What should I do with my life?
Fallen by Sarah McLachlan...huh?


21. Will I ever have children?
Six Feet From The Edge by Creed.....no!

Silence 2

There are so many things that happened in the weeks that i haven't had connection with multiply. There are so many things to talk about so far. I dunno pero either tinatamad ako, wala sa mood, or wala rin naman time magpaeasy-easy sa work. Pero to give everyone an idea, the following are the things i should be talking about on my future postings.

1. Daughtry Concert (yeah! I was there, also includes my encounter with a taipan's son)

2. Pseudoreunion with Highschoolmates (though nagakaroon ako ng kaunting problema)

3. My neverending kaskasan with miro my credit card.

4. In connection with no. 3 ang nakakalaway na sale sa fully booked, music one at celio.

5. Dineouts with BESfriends

6. and some other supposed to be everyday rantings and adventures.

Till my next entry! God bless everyone.

Silence 1

The office is near to empty we are nearly 10 left. Our bosses are in Batangas, for their annual event, we would also be going to the place on Saturday (Company Outing). The temperature is so cold that i need to wear a jacket to make myself feel warm (as if there is something better?). There is an almost deafening silence, what I could only hear is my keyboard, the mouse so as my officemates'.

So far, I've been with my company for approximately 2 months and 3 days. And I still have the same corporate ignition that i need to fuel my work. The corporate jungle is a vast biodiversity of office animals occupying different levels and social status. Some kings the jungle, some do manage, some does supervising, but some like me supports and does the dirty work. Actually there is nothing wrong with that. I love the feeling of actually doing lots of work kaysa WALA. I don't have the power to complain since I'm just a pupae in this vast routined and naturally competitive dimension. Another reason i must not complain is that a lot of Filipinos my age can't get a decent job, hence they are unemployed.

For the four years I've been into college, we've been trained to be HR people. doing things like interacting with working people, with regards to their salary, their development, their careers, their personality, and how they will be able to venture into a new world (company). The last one is something I'm presently very engaged with. I don't know but since last week, I've been feeling this too much pressure already, I'm a teapot nearing its boiling point, but i think that would be for a long time pa. I believe I'm hearing an inner voice that's telling me otherwise (no! I am not suffering Paranoia), that I still need to analyze and evaluate.

To be continued...

Retirement

What the heck!? I just started working a month ago and I'm thinking of retiring? pero hindi! siguro pag hindi ko na talaga kayang magtrabaho, maybe 25? hahaha nope! seriously, this early I AM ALREADY THINKING OF MY RETIREMENT, iba na kasi ang panahon ngayon, alam nyo na...

Isa lang masasabi ko! Iba pa rin talaga ang buhay-estudyante, wish ko lang mag-aaral pa rin ako (malapit na ulit yun..hehehe)

Anyways, the very reason this entry is written is that I want to share something that really made me interested of retiring:

Enjoy reading this article i got from Yahoo!

The 10 Brainiest Places to Retire
by Liz Wolgemuth
Thursday, June 5, 2008
provided by

Just because you hit your 60s, it doesn't mean your brain starts to power down. Just the opposite. Your noodle needs more stimulation than ever, and, finally, you have the time to supply the required intellectual input. And picking a place to retire can be key to that process. For retirees who have no desire to stop learning—and that's, like, pretty much everyone—there are plenty of American communities that boast thriving intellectual centers where cultural activities keep residents (and their brains) as busy and interested as they want to be.

What makes the difference? A city with a large local university might offer a colorful slate of arts or educational events nearly every evening. Some suburbs have found a way to create unique learning opportunities for residents, who still have an easy route into the neighboring metropolis.

U.S. News consulted our list of more than 1,000 Best Places to Retire and came up with 10 retirement destinations that attract highly educated folks. (And you can use Best Places to Retire to do more than seek out intellectual excitement: A search tool allows you to build your own list of retirement spots based on your personal preferences, including region, climate, healthcare, recreational and cultural activities, and other factors.)

One brainy spot that won't surprise: Berkeley, Calif., where residents might head for a screening of a film on urban organic farming in Cuba at the local Unitarian Universalist congregation, attend a University of California-Berkeley professor's speech on counterinsurgency in Iraq, or get a tour of the UC Botanical Garden. While traditional bingo is on tap at the South Berkeley Senior Center, residents can also learn a less common skill like self-acupressure or take a class on the millinery arts, says director Larry Taylor.

Across the map in Chapel Hill, N.C., residents might spend their evenings paddling out in kayaks to watch the stars with an astronomy educator from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Boulder, Colo., may be best known for its environmental-protection efforts and green savvy, but this city offers its residents a wealth of cultural activities. Albert Boggess, former project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope, and his wife, Nancy, also a former research scientist for NASA, retired to Boulder in 1994, drawn by both the climate and an academic community that included many of their colleagues. "It's a university town, which is important to us, and there are all sorts of activities which come with that automatically," Albert Boggess says. "There's lots of good music here, both classical music and popular music. And that appeals to us."

Upper St. Clair, Pa., is near Pittsburgh and has 29 area colleges, including Carnegie Mellon University, while the quintessential college town of Ann Arbor, Mich., offers an array of intellectual and cultural programs through the University of Michigan's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

West Lafayette, Ind., is home to Purdue University, which hosts lectures and brings in ballets and plays—"a variety of different programs that you wouldn't necessarily normally get in this size community," says Joann Wade, president of the Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau. The city's nearly 29,000 permanent residents can also get "bigger-city opportunities," Wade says, by driving an hour to Indianapolis or two hours to Chicago.

Hoboken, N.J., and Brookline, Mass., also have the big-city experience close at hand. Hoboken is just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, while many Brookline residents commute the short distance to work in Boston's medical centers and universities.

Some suburbs have a main attraction all their own. Reston, Va., was developed as a planned community or "new town" in the 1960s, and it's only a half-hour drive to Washington, D.C., and its panoply of world-class museums. Out west, Lake Oswego, Ore., hugs the city of Portland but also offers culture and beauty of its own, making the most of its 405-acre lake.

The brainiest places to retire:

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Berkeley, Calif.
Boulder, Colo.
Brookline, Mass.
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Hoboken, N.J.
Lake Oswego, Ore.
Reston, Va.
Upper St. Clair, Pa.
West Lafayette, Ind.

Copyrighted, U.S.News & World Report, L.P. All rights reserved.

Busy Changes

This blog has not been updated for quite some time already. My work is the culprit, my laziness is the sidekick. I've been living a rather semi-routinary life for the past weeks. Little changes have also been made. Ang fx terminal na sinasakyan ko everyday papuntang work binigo ako ng ilang beses, kaya ang resulta lumipat ako ng terminal. The new terminal na pinupuntahan ko is a little farther from my place (one jeep ride). One jeepney ride nga siya, pero the advantage is that I don't have to wait dreadfully compared to the old terminal. Pagbaba ko, may pila, which is normal, pero hindi ganoon karami ang tao and to add to that, sunod sunod ang pagdating ng fx, i guess marami silang legal na fx . That made me happy. nang sumakay ako ng fx medyo kinabahan kasi ako dahil first time (lahat ng first time ay memorable). I was a little pessimistic thinking things like, baka ibang route ang daanan nito, baka mag buendia ang fx, baka traffic ang daanan nito, pero all those thoughts melted dahil ang babaan ng fx is in Ayala Ave. mismo in front of V. Madrigal bldg. which was like a 2-3 minute walk from my office. Ayos .

That day indeed was a very happy one. At least mayroon na akong tiwala sa fx terminal na pinupuntahan ko. Another change was I have to wake up earlier (6:00 AM) para makapasok din ako ng maaga. I don't want something (refer to my previous blog) to happen. Kasi hanggang November 8, On-probationary and under observation ako, Sabi ko nga isa akong corporate guinea pig. Yup! right I forgot to tell something about it. My position title reads "Talent Acquisition Associate". Its a new position being offered by my company. the tasks are a mixture of Executive Recruitment, Industry Research, Sourcing and a little of Admin. My boss told us that our program is fast-track, which means, we have to deliver results faster than usual our learning and pick-up  as well para kami yung magiging norms in case na i-offer yung position in the future. Basta lahat dapat mabilis . lahat pinapagawa sa amin. mapa-bago, mapa-luma, in short sala sa init, sala sa lamig. I have this funny yet imaginative idea na isa akong guinea pig na nasa isang cage na nasa loob ng laboratory para gamiting specimen para sa maraming test.

Another change i would like to point out is that I was transferred to a new workdesk and cubicle which was previosuly occupied by another colleague who resigned. The area is a little bit better for me, kasi mas malamig, mas comfortable, mas malapit sa boss ko, at mas maluwang. Kaso lang I have to be watchful and careful at the same time kasi dalawang bosses ang kasama ko sa area. On the other hand, isang luma at mabagal na pc pa rin ang gamit ko .

I have lots of stories to tell pa actually, pero i need to gussy up because I'm going out with my family, for our usual Sunday Family Day. Honga pala! Have a great looong weekend pala. Yay!

Till my next blog guys!

Old yet unreliable

A few days ago, I came in late for office, late kung late, nakanang kasi ang fx terminal na yan, ang aga ko na nga umalis ng bahay (7:40 am) tapos nang dahil lang sa kulang sa fx (both colorum at legal) malalate ako ng todo, i came in at 9:10 am, ohh diba? late talaga? manager? considering na 8:30 ang in ko dapat so that's like 40 SOLID MINUTES ng kahaggardnessan at kabwisitan sa daan, basta this experience really tested my patience. It's really embrassing kasi to come in the office na ikaw na lang ang wala, at new hire pa man din ako. Gusto ko kasi mas maaga ako pumunta ng office, para its less stressful at the same time i can start with the gazillion of workload i have to do. Nandyan pa ang pressure ng incoming cut-off dates at quotas.To make it worse, the VP/Managing Director of our division was already in his office, and i think (o baka guni-guni ko lang dahil sa stress) he saw me enter ang log on sa log sheet for my attendance. major haaay!

What I did to kind of make up for it was to stay up until 6:30 pm in the office, para ok naman yung entire stay ko, hindi madaya, though i'm not yet entitled with overtime pay since on-probationary pa lang ang employment status ko. But so as everyone knows, I love the feeling of sort of torturing myself with lots of workload, it's like work + stress = fuel, fuel to do more and produce more outputs, what the heck! magrereklamo pa ba tayo sa mga trabaho na mayroon tayo, eh there are many filipinos who are either underemployed or the worst, UNEMPLOYED.

Earlier pala, I met up with jai to eat lunch, syempre lakad nanaman ako papuntang LKG , besides eating lunch with jai, i also met up with Denise, she is the present VP-External of behavioral science society (in short, ang aking kapalit) the reason was, to turn her over the documents that are still with me, that she would be needing in her organization work, as well as for requirements in OSA, and siyempre di mawawala yung kamustahan.

When I was done with my office work, I totally forgot that it was American Idol today (David vs. David na ito!) anyways, as I walked my way through the fx terminal going home, I was surprised to know na walang nakapia, and wala rin fx. the barker/conductor asked me.

FX Conductor: dito po!
sherwin: (e di lakad naman ako palabas ng de la rosa carpark). nasaan ba?!
Fx conductor: ayun! (sabay turo)
sherwin:ahh ok!

Nang pasakay na ako ng fx...

driver: hanggang market (market! market!, the mall) lang ako.
sherwin:huhh? @%^#@!

barker: gago yung driver na yun.
sherwin:ahhh cge ok lang, hntay na lang ako.
barker: ay huli na yun, wala ng kasunod
sherwin :ha!!? !@#$@%^%
barker:huli na iyon, bukas na ulit.

As of this time, sa soobrang inis ko, umalis na lang ako, so naghanap na lang ako ng taxi. At take note kung ano ang personality ng mga taxi driver sa Makati. (basta elaborate ko ulit sa ibang blog). basta first time nangyari sa akin yun. basta kwento ko na lang sa ibang blog ko yung ibang kabwisitan so far na nararanasan ko sa pangaraw-araw kung pagiging commuter at the same time isang corporate guinea pig (elaborate ko lang din ulit) din.

till my next blog!

Comfortable

This is one characteristic I could prettty much describe my first job, a lot of things really does make it comfortable.

1. Proximity: When I was still looking for a job I really made sure that it would either be in Makati or in the Fort, or in some cases Libis. Pero ayun nga, based na talaga ako sa Makati.

2. Public transport: going to work was a lot more easier than the time I was still in collge sa USTe, dapat 1 1/2-2 hours ang alloted travel time ko. Manila kung Manila, commute kung commute, mapa-fx, dyip, trike, mrt, lrt pati pedicab isama mo na. lahat nasubukan ko na. In my work, paglabas ko ng bahay, after ng isang block, eureka! terminal na ng fx na biyaheng ayala-makati.

Pag pauwi naman ibang kwento, way back in college, the same time allotment depende sa oras at traffic. I still remember, nung freshmen pa ako, mas mahaba pa ang travel time ko kaysa sa mismong classes ko, half day lang kasi ako back then. ngayon naman sa work paglabas ko ng building tawid lang ako ng ayala ave papuntang legaspi village, tapos lakad ng kaunti papuntang de la rosa carpark, ayun! terminal na! ang swerte ko nga naman.

3. Work Space: Last monday, I was already designated to my work area/cubicle. so far, I am satisfied with it dahil una, di siya kasing lamig (ga-refrigirator!) ng conference room, sunod nakikita ko lahat ng papasok and e-exit ng office (katabi ng reception area), and lastly katabi ko si dien, ang maganda at very accomodative research associate ng john clements, she's always there to entertain my inquiries. On the other hand, mabagal ang computer ko, so kamusta ang oras na paghihintay sa pag-open ng pdf files? My boss assigned me kasi to research on the particular industry my future account will be coming from. basta, elaborate ko na lang sa ibang entry.

4. Accessibility: our office is very much accessible to places where I would get my neccessities like: ang 7-11 and Ministop, pagbaba ko ng bldg, andyan na, nandyan din ang ever famous na jolly jeep, ang starbucks, at marami pang iba, so ayun.

Enough with the things na kanina ko pa dinadaldal, by the way I am proud to say that I just finished a 2-day training on Effective Sourcing, yehey! (will post the pics soon) I know this would really help me a lot, since more than half of what I will be doing in my present work is really this. By the way I was commended earlier by my trainer na ok pala ako maghandle ng call, in fairness maayos sa isang first timer, considering na senior manager ng isang foreign IT company (name must not be divulged) ang kinausap ko. Clap clap for me!

Honga pala, i forgot to write about mother's day, so in exchange of that, I post this pic of me with my mom, this was taken when I was still that cute (and snob) toddler (pansinin ang simangot sa mukha). With all the things I mentioned earlier regarding my work, and knowing that my mom is always there around me...

...Life indeed is very Comfortable.

Ewan ko ba, pero it seems na all things are meant to be comfortable at least for me this time in my life. Thank God for these things!

God bless everyone, till my next blog entry ulit!

First Day High!

Now, I can officially say that I already have a job. It is my first day of work earlier. As I promised, I am going to tell some details of my job. Well, presently I am working at John Clements Consultants, Inc. as a Talent Acquisition Associate for their Executive Search and Selection Division. For those who doesn't know anything about Executive Search, well it is basically the process of recruiting, what we mean by this is not the ordinary HR-type of recruitment but things like Targeted Selection Interviewing and the likes. candidates either from an active databank, or headhunting (or mamirata!) for certain executive positions (take note, Sr. Managers up to CEOs only) for our client companies. Most of the companies that our division handles are multinational companies across various industries (name it!).

How was my first day so far?

Well it was pretty much ok, I was surprised to know that there were only two of us who had the position, both of us fresh graduates. As expected (as it was already mentioned in my Final Interview) we were bombarded with all the learning tools and modules we need to feed our brains with to be fit for the tasks and responsibilities they will be giving us in the near future. This is Executive Recruitment. This is done by more seasoned (as suggested by our boss to use this instead of "senior") recruiters and consultants. So it is really something I am not really used of doing or even expecting to get in to this early. Anyways I thank God for this job. For the next 6 months of this employment we will be under this super comprehensive recruitment/recruitment sales & marketing training, projecting this management trainee-ish effect ba! we were also given and will still be given special projects, which are expected outputs after the initial 3 months of the training.

Going back to school?

It is like going back to school really, we were given this manuals on everything executive recruitment and related topics for us to study in the whole duration of the training. Like school, we will also have exercises, quizzes, exams, activities etc. and some certifications for us to uberly develop our skills so parang careerin na ba ang recruitment? Not only this, by the end of the training we have to pass this particular certification/assessment for us to proceed to the next level, if not then back to square 1. talking about too much pressure! huhuhu.

Will write more about my job again as soon as i can, for now, I need to sleep! I have to freshen up those neurons for tomorrow's new round of cerebral torture! unlike kanina na sabaw ako kasi 3 am na ako nakatulog last night kaka-fillout nung requirements (sss, philhealth, pag-ibig etc.)

till my next blog!

Extremely Happy

Yay! may trabaho na ako! (in principle). I am still going to sign my employment contract on Monday. Thank God for this wonderful and immediate answer to my prayers. Talagang pinagdadasal ko sa Diyos ang trabaho na ito.

My job as I wish it would be, is very much HR-related. The company is the best in it's field. The office is in Makati. Just the right ingredients for my idea of a perfect job. It really came into my consciousness na this is the job na I really envisioned myself to be. I'll blog more of my job like: the particulars, specifications etc. as soon as mapirmahan ko ang precious contract na yan. Till my next blog entry! God bless everyone!

The path less traveled.

It has been barely 1 month and 6 days since I had my last blog entry. I have been occupied with things like my college graduation, job hunting, soul searching, tapping my innate universe. A lot of questions have been bugging my mind lately like after graduation what should I do? which particular career should i choose, for so many days ang laging nakalagay sa YM stat msg and friendster shoutout ko ay "I might be taking the path less traveled." So what's the story behind this ba? Some of my friends alam kung ano yung ibig kung sabihin. but for everyone's sake, at para matigil na rin ang constant questioning about it, sasabihin ko na.

I always believe na the course i took in college (AB Behavioral Science) will expose me into a lot of perspectives on human behavior. In UST kasi, you're designed and expected to practice Human Resources-related work and duties name it (Recruitment, Placement, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Compensation, Salary and Benefits Administration, pati Administrative/Clerical na work isama mo na). I have always been grateful to the multitude of opportunities that has been in store for me. The areas that I mentioned earlier, are the most common path na tinatahak ng graduates ng course ko. Some even say, na we have an edge over dun sa mga mismong kumuha ng BS Psychology, kasi they only have Industrial Psychology, as one area of concetration in UST mas inclined sila in doing clinical work, psychiatry, basta related to medicine. Kami, almost 90 % percent of our major subjects are either business-related (management), or Industrial Psychology related (HR).

The things that I mentioned are the common paths na my coursemates would engage themselves on. But still, there are some other opportunities available. Just recently, I was almost on the verge of taking a job offer way different than HR. Its a school-related work (Primary to that), I was almost a Guidance Counselor for a certain catholic elite school for boys in Alabang. Actually If I indeed accepted the job offer last Friday, dapat New Hire Orientation Seminar ko na ngayong Monday pero yun nga, I changed my mind. Thanks to Mam Emy and Mam Vida (college professors) for their pieces of advice. Seriously, I'm back to zero, I need to apply ulit for a job, but this time HR-related na. I'm sleepy, need to rest to prepare for the week ahead, Guys! I'll just keep you posted.

Visita Iglesia '08: Churches, Prayers, and Peace

Last Maundy Thursday our family went to visit the different Churches around Manila for our yearly Visita Iglesia (Church Visits). According to the Catholic Herald, The Visita Iglesia is a practice in cities, where there are many churches, in countries as duverse as Malta, Poland, Ireland and the Philippines. Filipinos have brought it to places that never had it before.

All in all we've visited and prayed in seven Churches. All located in the city of Manila. I was the reason why we went to Manila this year, actually I've been asking my dad to consider going to the Churches in Manila for a change since we've already done it in Pasig and Makati areas before.

First stop was in Malate Church located just in front of Rajah Sulayman Park and Roxas Blvd. The Church seems to be very old as the dark, and moss-covered walls emphasizes its centuries-old existence, and so as the magnificent design and structure that will welcome you as you go inside. It is home to the Our Lady of Remedies, an image of the Virgin Mary where filipino devotees tuned into in times of trouble over the war.

The second Church we went in was the Iconic Manila Cathedral, being the seat of the Catholic Church in our country makes it one among the places to-go-to in Manila. It is also known as the Mionor Basilica of the Immaculate Concepcion. We parked in front of the Palazio del Gobernador, since no parking is available near the cathedral because of the number of people, we had confession here so as appreciating the works of art located in every corner of the cathedral.The Manila Cathedral is of European Baroque-style Architecture and stands as a center of faith and devotion for Filipinos, It also has a crypt which serves as the resting place of Catholic Church leaders such as Cardinal Sin, Michael O'Doherty, Rufino Santos, Gabriel Reyes and many more.

Since we were in the walled city of Intramuros, it was very convenient and practical for us to visit a nearby church, the San Agustin Church. The Church has been famous lately for holding the wedding ceremonies of Marimar and Sergio from the top-rated t.v. series Marimar. But the church itself is more that that, the San Agustin Church boasts centuries-old history being one of the oldest churches in the country (built between 1587-1606) and the only intact structure remaining after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila. It also has magnificent trompe l'oeil murals both on its walls and ceilings, the church itself is a work of art. We did not managed to go inside because of the influx of people, as well as the church people made the 14 stations of the cross outside.

The next church we visited was the Binondo Church also known as the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila. The church I could say is very much related to me. Why? Actually My whole first name is Sherwin LORENZO, yes, you got that right! I was named after the first Filipino saint. The church is located in the center of manila, near Chinatown, asnd is surrounded by a lot of historic landmarks and businesses motly owned and managed by the chinese community. It was also believed that St. Lorenzo Ruiz served as an altar boy, and resided at the convent of this church.

The Fifth Church we've visited has been known to be the last hope for Filipino in times of despair. It also has been a tradition and a momentous event every year, that thousands of people flock to this Church to ask for guidance and to ask for fullfillment of their wishes. It is obvously one of the most famous Catholic churches in the country, it is home of the miraculous statue of the Black Nazarene. The church is of Mexican Baroque style architecture, based from the origin of the image of the Black Nazarene itself. We parked along Avenida, and walked through the crowd in going to the church. I even spotted Nina Corpuz of ABS-CBN news (see picture below) interviewing someone regarding their holy week activities.

The second to the last church we visited is very special to me. I've spet my entire college life praying in this chapel. The UST Chaple cannot be missed, it plays an important role of being the beacon of faith in the Sampaloc area, as well as the 30,000 plus student body of the University of Santo Tomas. It is also known as the UST-Santissimo Rosario Parish, in veneration to the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary-La Naval de Manila. I'v attended and sung into many masses held in here. Will always be a part of who I am, as a responsible Thomasian.

The last church we visited is one of my favoritesand i consider one of the most beautiful. The San Sebastian Church also known as the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian and National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. It is the only all-steel basilica in Asia. It is of Gothic-type architecture and is considered among the world's most endangered sites and was part of the UNESCO World heritage site because of its cultural and architectural significance. it is located in Legarda, Manila, in the district of Quiapo so it was not difficult for us to shuttle to three churches in this area. It is managed and well taken care of by the Order of the Augustinian Recoletos.

The Visita Iglesia is an important part of every Filipino Catholics' holy week. The magnificent churches, the superb interiors and architecture, and the rich history, are all important in the preservation of this works of art all for the glory of God. But we mst be more that that, what really does matter is for us to be sorry for our sins, and make this time of the year a time of prayer and peace.

Our country badly needs justice, peace, equality, and truth. A prayer a day does not hurt. It would only take a few minutes of our time. That precious time, how short it would be, could make a difference, most especially in this time when our country is submerged into great chaos and confusion.

Have a peaceful and life-changing day guys!

Cross-post

From now on until i reformat my blog spot blog I will be blogging here in multiply, anyways, My blogs here in multiply are cross-posted in blog spot: something between my ears (http://sherwinology.blog spot.com).

Thesis Acknowledgments

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


The Researchers would like to thank our thesis adviser, Ms. Chrisma Bangaoil-Calumpang, for constantly guiding us, sharing her expertise and time despite all our “buggings”. Your insights and criticisms have helped us a lot and made us realize that accepting criticisms is a form of character building. We really appreciate you for helping us in our data gathering.


Next, we would like to thank our panelists, Ma’am Vida and Ma’am Emy for further giving suggestions for the improvement of this paper. To Sir Ferdie for having the patience and understanding in extending the deadlines; To Sir Kliatchko, even if we were not his advisees, he unconditionally gave his time in validating our questionnaire and analyzing our statistical tool.


Much appreciation is extended to Miss Tracy from Siemens Incorporated for allowing us to pilot our study and to all the respondents, acquaintances and friends for making our data gathering possible. Also to the Manong, Kuya Guards of Siemens for making us laugh even if it was 4 A.M.


Thank You to Ate Diablo, Anongs, Lovelite, 7/11, and Ministop for just being there to fill our stomachs in times of stress; To Miranda school supplies store in Asturias for providing us the folders used in the whole duration of the paper; To Blessings and Antonio Photocopying centers for just being our blessings in disguise; and of course, the ever friendly kuyas and ates at Photoprints Dapitan and V.Concepcion for our unendless and discounted printings.


We would also to thank UST-UNICEF Organization room (3N) for allowing us to crash and edit our paper there. Our lives won’t also be the same without the Miguel de Benavidez Library. Thank You also to JSTOR, EBSCO and Emerald Insight for our sources in foreign studies.


Thank you to our family’s undying support and understanding our moody moments. Thank you also for providing us with our financial needs, moral and emotional support. Without you guys this would be nothing.


To the BESWAN family, for being the family away from home.


To each other, Sherwin, Joie and Kris, DESPITE ALL THE MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND MISCOMMUNICATIONS, WE MADE IT AS A TEAM!!!


Lastly, but not the least, to God Almighty for never leaving us in times of our successes and failures not only in this paper but also in our lives.


 

Its that time of the year where politics is just around the corner. the room-to-room campaigns of the dreamers, the "suntok sa buwan" projects, the unbelievable campaign speeches, the heated arguments, the neverending debates, and the either vague or impressive answers to questions.

Everyone has only one goal and that is to WIN! I had the same feeling same time last year. All the backstabbing, the "batuhan ng putik", the late night practice speeches in hidden areas inside and outside the university, the goosebumps and adrenalin rush. All of these I myself have experienced.

Two things are for sure, there's a winner and there's a loser. And I experienced both, Losing way back on my first year in college when I run for P.R.O. (against a very good friend of mine, Tabby) taught me important lessons and made me realize a lot of things. That incident taught me that Losing makes a better person, It taught me how to stand up on my own feet and continue with life, it taught me to be a tougher person if ever i'll be in the same situation again in the future, it taught me how to appreciate my own strengts and weaknesses including my imperfections. basta marami.

Losing itself in its ugliest form made me realize that in politics you don't have permanent friends only enemies, this happens when you let yourself be engulfed by the spirit and pride of your own political party. Seriously, way back in highschool I was not really well versed with such things, I just happen to join the glee club and the theater club. Politics for me was a no no. For me Politicians are mere liars and users. because when they get into postion it seems that there's no turning back. Good thing though I was raised morally principled and with fear of the Lord. Thanks, I was raised up this way.

Smelling the aroma of victory is one of the most important things i've experienced during this college life, and I will surely miss when I graduate in a few weeks time. Just like Losing It taught me a lot. Winning the election have been the cherry on top of my 2007. But it was not an easy task being the Vice President External of the society. Leading a near to 300 student body, a struggling graduating student that I am absorbs all the expectations and pressures, and being a role model for the members of the society indeed was not an easy task.

As the person who likes to pre-empt things and being the natural spoiler that I am, I am going to post my fearless forecast for this up-and-coming bes society elections. (For those candidates who would to read this relax and be calm, respect my right to freedom of expression into this blogoshpere).

**The information indicated below doesn't really reflect what I will most likely supply my ballot this coming elections.

PRESIDENT:

It's really hard to choose between the two.

Arden is charismatic, kind, and knows how to answer questions but doesn't have enough experience (w/in the society) to boast.

Benedict, has an experience to boast for, kind enough, diligent (dean's lister), but lacks charisma with the lower years.

VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL:

I could say that it would be Denise Concepcion.

VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL:

Another position that would be different to decide on.

Hazel, just like Benedict has the experience and the diligence, and I could say obedience. However, she lacks that certain amount of self-control with her choice of words in reference to some of her outgoing and incumbent officers (proven by some instances), and a little bit of being too emotional at times.

Michael on the other hand, has the diligence and kindness needed. but hasn't held any position within the executive board compared to his opponent. And I personally haven't worked with him yet, so its really unfair to judge him quickly.

SECRETARY:

It would be Khiara Agnote

TREASURER:

I don't have any idea who to choose, but based from my observations and chit-chats with certain people, It would be Trish Gimenez.

AUDITOR:

I assume it would be Jam Ressurecion.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

I think it would be Khrisie Tongio.

Bes Soc Elections: Fearless Forecast (not for the faint hearted)

Its that time of the year where politics is just around the corner. the room-to-room campaigns of the dreamers, the "suntok sa buwan" projects, the unbelievable campaign speeches, the heated arguments, the neverending debates, and the either vague or impressive answers to questions.

Everyone has only one goal and that is to WIN! I had the same feeling same time last year. All the backstabbing, the "batuhan ng putik", the late night practice speeches in hidden areas inside and outside the university, the goosebumps and adrenalin rush. All of these I myself have experienced.

Two things are for sure, there's a winner and there's a loser. And I experienced both, Losing way back on my first year in college when I run for P.R.O. (against a very good friend of mine, Tabby) taught me important lessons and made me realize a lot of things. That incident taught me that Losing makes a better person, It taught me how to stand up on my own feet and continue with life, it taught me to be a tougher person if ever i'll be in the same situation again in the future, it taught me how to appreciate my own strengts and weaknesses including my imperfections. basta marami.

Losing itself in its ugliest form made me realize that in politics you don't have permanent friends only enemies, this happens when you let yourself be engulfed by the spirit and pride of your own political party. Seriously, way back in highschool I was not really well versed with such things, I just happen to join the glee club and the theater club. Politics for me was a no no. For me Politicians are mere liars and users. because when they get into postion it seems that there's no turning back. Good thing though I was raised morally principled and with fear of the Lord. Thanks, I was raised up this way.

Smelling the aroma of victory is one of the most important things i've experienced during this college life, and I will surely miss when I graduate in a few weeks time. Just like Losing It taught me a lot. Winning the election have been the cherry on top of my 2007. But it was not an easy task being the Vice President External of the society. Leading a near to 300 student body, a struggling graduating student that I am absorbs all the expectations and pressures, and being a role model for the members of the society indeed was not an easy task.

As the person who likes to pre-empt things and being the natural spoiler that I am, I am going to post my fearless forecast for this up-and-coming bes society elections. (For those candidates who would to read this relax and be calm, respect my right to freedom of expression into this blogoshpere).

**The information indicated below doesn't really reflect what I will most likely supply my ballot this coming elections.

PRESIDENT:

It's really hard to choose between the two.

Arden is charismatic, kind, and knows how to answer questions but doesn't have enough experience (w/in the society) to boast.

Benedict, has an experience to boast for, kind enough, diligent (dean's lister), but lacks charisma with the lower years.

VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL:

I could say that it would be Denise Concepcion.

VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL:

Another position that would be different to decide on.

Hazel, just like Benedict has the experience and the diligence, and I could say obedience. However, she lacks that certain amount of self-control with her choice of words in reference to some of her outgoing and incumbent officers (proven by some instances), and a little bit of being too emotional at times.

Michael on the other hand, has the diligence and kindness needed. but hasn't held any position within the executive board compared to his opponent. And I personally haven't worked with him yet, so its really unfair to judge him quickly.

SECRETARY:

It would be Khiara Agnote

TREASURER:

I don't have any idea who to choose, but based from my observations and chit-chats with certain people, It would be Trish Gimenez.

AUDITOR:

I assume it would be Jam Ressurecion.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

I think it would be Khrisie Tongio.

**The information indicated below doesn't really reflect what I will most likely supply my ballot this coming elections.

SO GUYS! VOTE WISELY on the 18th and 19th