Something Between My Ears

2012: Resolutions, Goals and Purpose

2011-12-31T15:52:00.004+08:00

2011 will be over in a few hours so as I always do, let me run down on my resolutions and goals for the coming year of the water dragon (as they say in Feng Shui). Creating lists are not required for everyone, but a lot of people still do it to guide them throughout the year or just for fun :) . A new year's resolution list is similar to that of a child's Santa Clause wishlist, a Santa Clause wishlist maybe a kiddie version of a New Year's wishlist as aspirations, goals and wants change over time.

To start off, here's my new year's resolutions:

To attain financial wellness - i need to cut down on my unnecessary expenses, WHATEVER it is.
To live a healthier lifestyle - minimize or ultimately quit smoking this year as i am not getting any younger anymore.
Minimize tardiness - not only in work, but in other commitments, in meeting deadlines, in school work, and in the on-the-side work that i do.
Read more books - though this is not a problem for me, i think i should be more open to other genres as well as not only look but MAKE time for it.
Fix my desk at the office and room at home - studies show that a more organized and cleaner workplace can be more beneficial for the person.

On top of my new year's resolutions, I also have a separate list of goals for 2012:

Hopefully finish my degree :) - excited about having an M.S. after my surname in due time, but diligence and patience on passing through Comprehensive Examinations and Master's Thesis within the year is the key.
Learn a new language - a multilingual individual can go a long way, so as this has been always on my list each and every year, I need to do this asap so as to not lose the momentum.
Travel and discover the world - Malaysia and Indonesia is within reach in the next few months. More to come for the next few years.
Learn a new skill - would love to enroll in a writing or painting workshop or might go back to violin classes or learn something else. The possibilities are endless.
Meet new people - to establish great friendships and network which in due time will really pay off.

However long our lists are, the very essence of it is that we have aspirations and dreams that make us live life in its fullest. It is with these dreams and aspirations where we get the ultimate source of that flame that lights a fire under our asses, the very purpose of how we want to live. Speaking of purpose, let me share with you a very good song from the 2004 Tony Awards' Best Musical Avenue Q, titled Purpose.

2 years and all the cheesy pick-up lines

2011-12-17T01:23:00.004+08:00

Just want to share my facebook wall post for Cat & I's 2nd Anniversary:

It has been two years and we are still standing strong, happy and very much in love. We may not agree in a few things, but that's part of it. There are so many words i want to utter in my mouth right now but let me put it down into three simple words "I LOVE YOU". Let me get back to that day when i delivered my classic pickup line that swept you off your feet and started my intense appreciation for the what they say, kabaduyan ng mga pick-up lines. :))

Setting: Meeting Room while preparing some Christmas decors

Characters: Myself, johnlloydwannabe & Cat, johnlloydwannabewith

Me: Mayroon isang lugar na gusto ko talagang puntahan...
Cat: Saan? Sa Aman Pulo? (and some other places)
Me: Malapit lang yun, soobrang lapit lang! as in!
Cat: Saan nga?! Nasa Makati?
Me: Hinde
Cat: Saan!?
Me: SA PUSO MO! :)

The rest was history ika nga.

Happy Happy 2nd anniversary!! I LOVE YOU

Wishing that this wall post doesn't destruct you on your exam later today rather will give you INSPIRATION. :)

HAIRvironment

2011-11-30T15:57:00.004+08:00

As a working professional in my mid-20s there have been a multitude of dillemas that I have experienced through the years. Besides the so called unofficial quarter life crisis I am supposed to be experiencing, there comes the multiple adaptations that I go through from everyday life shifting from being single to being in a relationship, from being a full-time student to being a working one, from transferring from one workplace to another, from meeting new people or just meeting people from my past, this world is such a whirlwind of whichever is under the sun.

Much from my very kathartic and long introduction, my point being is to introduce a truly amazing product that i started using just a few months ago to sort of address my unhealthy, hair-thinning/balding problem.

Presenting JĀSÖN, a 100% all-natural personal care brand from the US which is being locally distributed by Healthy Options, one of my favorite shops around. I am using their thin-to-thick hair care system. The product in all fairness has been addressing my hair problems. One, my white hairs suddenly disappeared after just a few months after using, second as weeks pass by, I see that my hair has been going back to that thickness it has been before (though gradually, more moths to come), there were time a few months back that I was really desperate in getting all my hair shaved so i could not see or feel that I am already losing hair at such a young age. Third, my hair became softer and more healthy looking as before. It looks like that I am doing a very manufactured-prime time TV-major multinational company-advertisement but the bottom line is that this particular product works.

Scanning through products out in the market, I can say that JĀSÖN's thin-to-thick hair care system is such a wonder. Not only this, but what truly made me admire the brand itself is that it doesn't need to have multimillion dollar advertising campaigns to sell its products, second it is very close to my heart since we have the same goal of being environmentally conscious of not using harmful chemicals in its ingredients thus protecting the environment in the long run.

At the end of the day its good to know that there are still companies/brands that are very conscious in meeting halfway in terms of satisfying both the customers, as well as the environment at the same time. Corporate greed is not in their line of thought. Just quality, life-changing, and lastly and importantly environmentally-conscious products.

Indeed, going back to the shower is more responsibly done :)

"I want to serve other people"

2011-10-23T17:36:00.006+08:00

As i was fixing my things in my room i was surprised to stumble upon this old piece of paper from high school, i think an output from an activity during career counseling for those in senior year.

Looking at it further, it's both a realization and a reflection of my aspirations. I am so proud of myself that even at the age of 15 i was already having the very essence of my existence embedded in the tapestry of my neurons in making this world a better place to live in by putting into number 1 "I want to serve other people".My chosen fields of study it seems that i haven't indicated psychology or behavioral science on it but still, i am a son of the social sciences and will forever be forever grateful about it :)

On power dreams, I am quite surprised that i wanted to be a political leader because as of now and maybe in a long time I wouldn't want to be one, seeing how our political system works on our country, but why not if the likes of Nelson Mandela, Cory Aquino or even Mahatma Gandhi who were all icons of making this world a better place to live in and in my opinion reached the top of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs by being SELF-ACTUALIZED with what they have done for our world.

Looking at the list made me realize that there's still tons of work, patience and powerdeaming (as i may say) to do to reach the top of my own hierarchy of needs :)

Confirmation and 15 years

2011-10-16T17:07:00.007+08:00

(JC with Tita Chari, JC's Confirmation Godmother)

Yesterday, JC had her confirmation in school. In all fairness to St. Paul-Pasig, they are organized in conducting such school events given the limited space in their venue and more than 300+ confirmants. Bishop Vergara of the Archdiocese of Pasig was the celebrant of the event, needless to say, I also had my confirmation when I was 12 years old here in our parish, but compared to my sister's, it was a little unorganized and uncomfortable since it was the yearly "kumpilang bayan" you expect almost all of the parishioners' children to participate, add the humid sunday midday church temperature, the long homily and the VERY unorganized picture-taking part of the program. Anyways, I would like to congratulate JC for being confirmed (pwede na siya ikasal), kidding aside you can see below a school project i did way back in grade school which contains a poem I composed for my sister. Obvious ba na I am truly proud of her? :)

Again, congratulations to my sister JC for being confirmed, may you continue being a responsible Catholic and spread the word of God, and YES, after mong mag-debut and ang Japan trip natin pwede ka na ikasal in... 15 years :)

Beginnings and Conclusions

2011-10-08T10:32:00.006+08:00

The end of the year is fast approaching and we could already feel the cool air surrounding us, the longest Christmas season in the world has begun about a month ago and i bet you could already hear the Christmas songs being played on the radio, how about the Christmas decorations that your LGUs are putting on display ALMOST everywhere?

I intended to start this blog by talking about the early Christmas atmosphere that we feel even months before the actual Christmas month, December. It's so ironic to think that December means two totally different things, it's both a beginning and an end. A beginning because Christ was born, also it's that time of the year when new lives are transformed, enemies became friends, friends become lovers (*coughs*), electric bills shoot up compared to other months of the year, or it;s just that everything turns to positive for the sake of Christmas, everyone seems to be as nice as they could ever be. On the other hand, December is an end as well, an end of a fruitful year (at least for me).

Talking about beginnings and conclusions, I've was invited to attend a wedding of one of our dearest friends and former office mate, Jayme and her husband, Mao and needless to say a very pleasant wedding with a twist of rock and alcoholic drinks which basically reflects the personality and interests of the couple. Just like December, a wedding is as well both a beginning and and end, a beginning in the sense that its a union of two hearts, a beginning of a new chapter for two single individuals who were joined together by God, a beginning of a journey of a lifetime. It's also an end for being single, an end for the what we say kalokohans of youth. New responsibilities, new commitments, and definitely new priorities.

Cyber Life Reengineering

2011-09-11T14:21:00.006+08:00

Yes, you read the title right, reengineering. Such a powerful word, but really applies to my cyber life. After having lunch today, I managed to check on how my blog is and to a coincidence the last time i had an entry was the same month last year. Blogspot life was ZERO. I also checked on the blog of those I always follow and to my surprise, they have either cancelled, refurbished, transferred to another account or just like me, have not updated for ages.

I haven't blogged for quite some time and come to think of it, the last time i wrote something out of my cyber pen "nawalan ata ng tinta for some time" :)) was September of last year, what a coincidence really :) Then I was blogging about my 9th monthsary with girlfriend and the previous entry was about the UAAP cheerdance and this coming weekend I will also be in Araneta (hopeful about getting tickets) to watch the cheerdance with my girlfriend and our friends. A lot of things have happened to me in the past months I was not blogging, and to give you a rundown here are some of them:

I was able to complete my academic subjects for my master's degree, now i'm off to my practicum, comprehensive examinations, and my master's thesis, i'm giving myself up to October 2012 to finish my degree.

I also haven't featured my travels in and out of the country in the last few months and even those I had years ago. I may be so swamped with work that I totally forgot about injecting ink to my cyber pen or i am just plain busy juggling, work, school, business and personal life.

The emergence of the other popular social networking outlets like facebook and twitter also snatched my time away from blogspot. Gone were the days that friendster, myspace and multiply were the ultimate attention rivals of blogspot.

We also moved in our new yet unfinished house still in Taguig,

I am with my employer for more than a year now, and so far, no plans to resign.

Why Reengineering?

In the last few years and months that I was not blogging, Lots of ideas and things went into my mind which gave me this concepts in reengineering this blog

Whatever I blog must at least contribute to the ultimate goal of making this world a better place to live in? Sounds ambitious I know, but as they said everything starts small, like how plants came from seeds, chickens from eggs (still debatable though lol), the complex human beings from the primodial soup. etc. I can do it one step at a time.

lucky 9

2010-09-17T14:52:00.001+08:00

it has been 9 cycles of love-hate-smile-cry that the both of us have. this blog entry is dedicated to my sunshine in the night, to my breathe of fresh air to my pollution, spark of hope to my neverending journey to life. I love you and promise to take care of you. happy monthsary once again to my love!

2010 UAAP Cheerdance Competition

2010-09-12T14:01:00.001+08:00

will feu retain it's crown or will up and ateneo steal it away or will ust reclaim it's glory? watch now on studio 23 live

new blog, new app

2010-09-10T21:10:00.001+08:00

I hope that this app would be a way to constantly update my cyber diary with cyber ink... :)

Superhuman?

2010-03-24T14:46:00.004+08:00

A certain realization that caught me off guard with what I have been experiencing for a few days is that, there comes a time in your life when for you it seems that everything is properly aligned, na kahit ganun, kahit papaano mayroon at mayroon pa ring pagkukulang. None is perfect in this world both living and non-living. But, since this is the present and this is what is available and generously served you have to deal with it. Beggars can't be choosers.

Masyado lang talaga akong ambisyoso kaya ganito. One should learn to prioritize. One should learn self- management, because there's no such thing as time management, because time is naturally unmanageable and slips very fast. We can't do multitude of things all at the same time or else quality would be sacrificed.

and oops I almost forgot I am not superman because I don't have the supernatural wonders that would make me more than who I really am. I am just simple, true and human.

22 YOUs in my first job =)

2010-03-08T13:24:00.000+08:00

A similar entry with this format was done by a good friend of mine when we graduated from college. Now, I would like to take this opportunity to write in that exact and simple format. For those who would take time to read this one, kayo na ang bahalang manghula kung sino kayo diyan.

You are a simple embodiment of a strong woman by being a responsible breadwinner. You inspire me.
You are my ultimate JC idol and yosi buddy and will always be, hands down. You drive me to excel.
I've just met you but we clicked with similar interests. You must leave a mark.
You are a simple person yet with so much more to give. You will always be our "taray queen".
There's so much I like to say to you but let me put it down into three words. I Love You
You are a person with rather out-of-this world taste of things. But I still apreciate you.
You are my mentor, coach and most importantly a dear friend. You will always be one
You called me a "stubborn boyfriend" and i still appreciate your kindness. You are a selfless friend.
You are my buddy and my partner in crime. You are my accomplice
You are everyone's Kuya. I'll miss one.
You are our dear nicole and wyclef jean. You make us laugh hard.
You will always be our CEO. You are driven to succeed
You are my first boss and reference. I've learned a lot from you.
You were my forever seatmate in our cubicle. I'll miss our small talks.
I can say that I will still miss you even though you're mean to me. Your annoyance is my character building.
You are the epitome of excellence in the field. You drive me to perform.
You are my sort of my ka-banda even for one time. It felt good performing with you.
You are my sort of ate in the office. I've enjoyed exchanging stories.
We are die hard fans of great music and rock and roll. You are what you are.
You are my adviser and listener in a lot of things. Thanks for casual talks and yosi breaks.
You are the newest member of the team. From here I pass on a commitment of excellence.
You are our group's new friend even though your not full-time. You are unbelievably kind.

Until

2009-11-23T09:55:00.004+08:00

Dear Anonymous,

First of all I want to say sorry If I am already making you uncomfortable with my actions, I promise to stay discreet with my actions and your identity as well. I really hope the good times would be back where we could talk to each other out of the blue without you thinking that there's a motive or something. I asked you one time if you know me? I got a reply. I'll reply sana and come with you during the ride and talk about things I haven't told you pa.

I hope we could spend more time with each other, and will let you know of how everything is at this point in time. I know it would already be close to impossible to bring back the companionship and friendship we have before this...

I was always thinking of the time when we could go out and "hang-out" and that would such be a delight. I was also thinking of the time were we could sit down relax talk casually, and maybe stare at you all day, looking through your eyes, asking how you see mine. I also remember a time when we were talking about our preferences. You told me that I was looking for a greek goddess, and I told you that you were looking for a greek god that doesn' even exist, as for my part I would like to say that a greek goddess doesn't exist as well UNTIL I MET YOU. Each time we don't talk would both be pleasure and pain for me, pleasure in the sense that I still have time to construct and organize my thoughts, so if we talk I don't get lost I don't confuse you with words I say.

Corny man ako, pero damn! gugustuhin ko nang maging corny habambuhay kung totoo naman lahat ng sinasabi ko! As I always say, if you need someone to kick, to punch, to curse , tell your frustrations o ano pa man, dito lang ako always open to talk, I'm willing to open up my ears, my mind and most especially my heart to you.

take care and love you much!

Sherwin

broken sonnet

2009-11-20T21:23:00.002+08:00

Dear Anonymous,

By now, I know you would already be reading some of my simple letters to you. I would just like you to know that I am still alive and kicking, yes, they say that love is cheesy in some ways but that makes it more interesting. Everytime i don't see you around it seems like that i am no longer comfortable. There's something missing, medyo corny pero totoo pala. I wouldn't mind if you're now looking on a different perspective, the more you don't realize my presence the more i can still see your other side. Sabi ko nga in my earlier shoutouts in facebook "Mabuti nang ganito tayo.... dahil mas napagmamsadan kita mula sa malayuan" yeah, I know it would sound stalkerish already, pero wala lang. you wouldn't mind naman? dahil di mo naman pansin talaga.

Just want to share something, I was in an fx the other day and a very special song played on the radio, wala lang. the plucking of the guitar and the way champ sings it. It seems na sobrang mahal lang niya yung tao. Well, I'm into too much hale and mymp songs since we talked. sabi ko nga sa'yo don't mind me. I'm just like this everytime...

By the way here's the lyrics of the song:

Broken Sonnet by Hale (Isa lang masasabi ko, the best pa rin ang first album ng hale!)

And now I concede on the night
of this fifteenth song
Of melancholy, of melancholy
And now I will admit in this fourth line
That I love you, that i love you

I don't care what they say
I don't care what they do

Cause tonight I leave my fears behind
Cause tonight I'll be right at your side

The clock on the TV says 8:39 p.m.
It's the same, it's the same
And in this next line I'll say it all over again
That I love you, that i love you

I don't care what they say
I don't care what they do

Cause tonight I leave my fears behind
Cause tonight I'll be right at your side
Lie down right next to me
Lie down right next to me
And I will never let go, will never let go

I leave my fears behind
Cause tonight I'll be right at your side
Lie down right next to me
Lie down right next to me
And i will never let go, never let go

But still I see the tears from your eyes
Maybe I'm just not the one for you

With high regards,
Sherwin

Love Letter

2009-11-17T09:42:00.003+08:00

Dear Anonymous,

Thanks for appearing in my real world today. For sure it would be such a long one but just seeing you doing your own stuff would make such a big difference. I know maiinis ka na naman, pero okay lang at least alam mo nag-exist pala ako at the first place. There's so much stories I would like to tell you, unfortunately a lot of things happened in the past weeks kaya di kita masisisi. honga pala, i would be changing my number really soon from smart to globe so me and my friends could text regularly as well as you. I hope you don't forget to smile kahit at least once a day lang. I know it would help you release your tension. Remember that i'm just around the corner and you as well in the corner of my heart. Will write to you again tomorrow.

take care and God bless!
Sherwin

White Marble Flooring

2009-09-27T22:25:00.006+08:00

Here's the aftermath of ondoy's very fierce rainfall last saturday:

This is suppose to be our living room's white marble flooring, now it's underwater and those white boxes in the upper right part of the pic are kitchen cabinets removed to be used as sort of "scaffoldings" for our more precious stuff, and yes, we now use a hose to get potable water for laundry, washing dishes etc. Thanks God I'm still way LUCKIER compared to others who experienced WORST harshness from Ondoy! Let us all pray as a nation that we will survive this catastrophe, pero bilang pinoy yakang-yaka natin 'to we're already tested in these types of situations. I still hope that everyone would still be optimistic cause as we always say, there will ALWAYS be sunshine after the rain, literally. =) Good night everyone!

Revolve Around the World Item # 3

2009-09-20T22:12:00.003+08:00

There are a few people who thinks that the world revolves around them. Say for instance, Kanye West, he's been an awards show-crasher for a few times, and he thinks that it wouldn't affect his popularity which includes his album sales, contract deals etc. but we'll see in a few months. But whatever he does still doesn't affect my delight over his songs, they are somehow of substance over other rappers. Another perfect example would be Megan Fox, for having a rude exchange of words between her and Michael Bay (director of Transformers). But that doesn't still remove the fact she's HOT!

Moving on a more localized and very personal note let me start with friends. Friends are there to understand you. Friends are there to listen to you. I don't care really how i project things, but that's genuinely me. I hate being misinterpreted and misunderstood. I really don't understand how people think of themselves too much. People who thinks that the world revolves around them. Take for instance, I had a situation where some of my friends would ask me if i really have feelings over this classmate of ours which they (unbelievably!) thought for a long time. Me as honest that I can be really denied it because there's nothing to admit. I really don't get the point of admitting something that you didn't really do or in this case something that you don't have (feelings). I look upon her as a friend who turned to someone whom I already do not know already. Time may be the suspect. I get the point that maybe I have fault over this. But i do think the whole blame shouldn't be accounted to me alone. AND JUST IN CASE, this is just a part of a game to embarass me to everyone, that I play the part of someone hoping for something to that person and she just laughs at me saying that I don't have any chance on her. WELL, screw whatever happens! I'M MAD, i know but this foolishness has to end. Anyways we don't like each other. She has her preference and honestly di ko talaga siya type (forgive me for being rude) x(

Really Hard Item #2

2009-09-18T00:22:00.005+08:00

It's really hard when you get to that situation where people accuse you of something that you really are not or something you didn't do. It's really hard that people do misinterpret you in countless ways. It's really hard for you to understand because all odds are against you and every action you do will be perceived improperly. Why do people still push forth things that are way too impossible to achieve or in a better view, difficult to fathom...

...Sometimes, just like some things in life there's no need for an explanation.

On Humility, Users & Frustrations Item #1

2009-07-06T09:15:00.005+08:00

I really hate people who are users, i mean users in their own understanding, nakakainis talaga...I mean everyone's living in a utilitarian world but to some extent we have to manage these people because as everything, every single entity, non-living or living should have a saturation point.

Humility is a measure of breeding. I certainly believe that these is applied to everyone else, that's why up to this constantly changing era, there is still a great barrier between educated or not, rich or poor and for me properly educated and raised and IMproperly educated and raised.

Have anyone been frustrated in their present engagement or relationship. I cannot speak of this because me myself is not involved in a relationship at this point. I don't care how people treat you or how they perceived you. What I really care about is that why are you doing these behind your loveone's back. I think you are just bitter and have regrets with all the "present" that you have. Bakit di ka pa rin tumitigil. We were supposed to be closer as friends but with what you did, everything failed. You had been a great barrier and i think will always be as soon as I am here and you are still frustrated. You think you're great! well, that's what you ONLY think, and i definitely beg to differ in a million ways.

50 days and another stage of my life comes. I want to be antisocial, I want to hate everyone because i believe its very healthy. Everyone wouldn't like it. I know. but like everything else we shouldn't be fixated and be stagnant. Everything else develops rapidly.

countenhear

2009-06-14T20:14:00.003+08:00

1,2,3 I was counting lizards on our ceiling
I hear noises from outside
Noises that will be part earth’s horizon
Off as my light went out…everything was hidden on darkness

3,4,5 I was counting advertisements on tv
I hear dogs barking, and cats meowing
The sofa was soft as I was lying
Watching shows that networks do for living

6,7,8 I was counting text messages on my mobile
I hear my keypads being pushed as if they were spelling out
every letter i put in.
The bed was ready to be laid on but i still refuse.

9 and 10 I was counting how many hours have passed and I still think of you
I hear the alarm waking me up and saying a bright morning
but every day that passes, 1-10 would still be 1-10 if only you were right here with me...

....then every number wouldn't be the same

bro/ken hearted

2009-06-08T21:29:00.000+08:00

she was my world were all the things are in their right places
she was the one who puts glimmer in my eyes,
she was the panacea for a lifelong of unbearable venom
she was the missing piece in my life's puzzle

one day i realized that such move can be risky
risky that it can break us apart,
apart where hatred and pain are sandwiched by life's destiny
destiny, yes destiny that is not for us, but for her to someone else

if ever i knew that things would happen this way
then, i should've waited longer, where everything else were ripe
ripe, where it can be picked and be enjoyed by two
the two whom equality of love and comfort will be a commitment

every woman i see, i see her in their faces
a face that i know will remain up to my deathbed
remain not only because of love but more of pain and disappointment
pain and disappointment that will remain as scars in my mind

now i see she's in cloud 9, in someone else's hands
dynamites keep on exploding up in my mind down to my heart
the reason for living is not anymore important
important, because time is too short, and the venom is engulfing my whole body

maybe there is a reason , yes it's a reason why we both didn't became as one
the reason i do not know...maybe were just two opposite poles that do not collide
or there is something in me that doesn't satisfy her, or is there really more to life
more to life that she looks for, that more to life that she found with someone else,
and not with me.

No to BNPP! Yes to Renewable Energy!

2009-04-26T12:58:00.007+08:00

One photo shown during the exhibit

During the lighting of about 2,000 candles that spells out NO NUKES in protest to the re-operationalization of the BNPP

JC & I After the candle-lighting vigil

An expectator duing the exhibit

Goal for everyone was to light a candle.
First, for the victims of the Chernobyl disaster
second to protest against the BNPP

Jc & I wento to attend the Green Cafe organized by Greenpeace, since I was a supporter for some years now, I did not hesistate to attend this one. Since the news of the re-operationalization idea of BNPP (Bataan Nuclear Power Plant) being proposed in Congress came in , I was already against it. Not only being a white elephant for some years now. It is also a reflection of an ambitious and corruption driven regime with all these years that had gone by it's ability to be safe would still be a question.

It was a day full of eye-popping information about nuclear energy, the consequences that it entails. The Chernobyl disaster has been an iconic representation of nuclear energy amd its adverse effects to humankind. A short film titled Zero Hour: The Disaster at Chernobyl was presented. The film reconstructed the minute-by-minute events on the morning of April 26, 1986. After which, a short talk was given by Francis dela cruz of Greenpeace regarding the activities the government has been doing to reoperationalize the BNPP. He also pointed out some similarities that happened and might still happen if BNPP will be back into Operations.

After which, we were guided back into the field for the candle lighting vigil for the victims of the Chernobyl disaster and the protest against the BNPP.

For more photos, please visit my multiply site

Spiritual Medicine

2009-04-10T15:56:00.006+08:00

We've been to Tagaytay to spend our Holy Thursday & Good Friday away from Manila. (pictures comming soon on multiply) Actually, biglaan lang naman ang lakad. We were supposed to have a retreat pero ayun di na rin naayos ni Daddy, kaya ayun nag church na kami last night.

It has also been quite a while since I blogged about Lent. Pero this year had been very special for me since I never felt this energized about my faith. Quite some times, I really felt that i need to put my spirit to that "spiritual hospital" that i just created for myself. My spirit had been bruised for some time. I need to conduct a "spiritual first-aid" for myself.

That Spiritual first-aid is having the eagerness and urge to go to confession. Nothing equals the feeling of undergoing confession and telling all the things you were sorry for. It has been my habit to go to confession once a week in the Greenbelt church (Ston Nino de Paz). I've been doing this for some months already and I am encouraging everyone to actually do it. I tell you, the feeling is different. Come on! it's like 15-20 minutes to confess and it would give you speedy results.

It's better than spa and any form of exercise to release stress.

It's a good form of communication with that someone we called God.

It's better than C2 and green tea to detoxify your dirty inside.

Lastly, It's a better help for Jesus in the cross, at least the sins he needs to carry would be lesser.

I'm encouraging everyone to go to confession not only this time of lent, but everytime you need one and you need to communicate with God. Please visit your nearby parish to have a spiritual dose of medicine to your brusied spirit.

Have a meaningful weekend everyone! (Btw, the pic was taken during my flight back to Manila last February)

Beyond what is required.

2009-04-02T21:07:00.002+08:00

I'll be straight to the point. I would be taking up my Master's Degree any time in a few months. yay. I'm super excited with this new development in my life and career, kahit mag-uumpisa pa lang naman.

Well this is pretty much an achievement on my part, since I'm known as a person who wants to finish thing so fast. Like, when I was in college, I have familiar lines like: I want to end this! gusto ko na grumaduate!..enough of the paper works, the case papers, the suuper long reading materials and handouts. hahahaha then ironically mag-aaral nanaman ako ulit.. tsk..tsk..

Course to take:

I am geared on taking a Master's Degree in Psychology (quite similar to my BA Behavioral Science Background), with concentration/major on Industrial/Organizational Psychology. as if i have a choice?!

From Tigers to _____

Well' that's unsure at this time pero I left myself with two choices, The acronyms of the first one is ***U and the other one is ***U hahaha. well, if you know me pretty much, you would have an idea which great schools these are. Pero, Ok na ako dun sa isa. Napasa ko na lahat. Magcoconfirm na lang and enroll and start na naman ng pagiging estudyante ko. I'm still waiting for the other one. still hoping and praying.

In relevance with my goal of finishing my master's degree in psychology in 2-3 years time, here's a copy of a being proposed Psychology Bill (A bill on professionalizing psychology like other professions e.g. Medicine, Architecture, Engineering, Education etc.) written by Psychologist Dr. Allan Bernardo (also one of the prominent faculty from one school of my choice, ***U)

The PAP Board approved the Proposed PSYCH BILL last May 2, 2008. It will be presented to the PAP body during the 45th Annual Convention in Davao City on August 14-16, 2008. Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo, current PAP President, also answered frequently asked questions about the PSYCH BILL here.

Here are excerpts from the Proposed Philippine Psychology and Psychometrics Act of 2008.
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOMETRICS
A PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST shall be authorized to engage in the professional practice of psychology consisting of the delivery of psychological services:

(1) psychological interventions such as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, psychosocial support, coaching, psychological debriefing, group processes, etcetera;

(2) psychological assessment or the gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation, accomplished through a variety of tools; and,

(3) psychological programs or the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of psychological treatment programs and other psychological intervention programs for individuals and/or groups.

A PSYCHOMETRICIAN shall be authorized to do any of the following, provided, that such shall at all times be conducted under the supervision of a licensed professional psychologist:

(1) administering and scoring of objective personality tests, structured personality tests, pen and-paper intelligence, achievement and interest tests, excluding projective tests and other higher level forms of psychological tests;

(2) interpreting results of the same and preparing a written report on these results; and,

(3) conducting preparatory intake interviews of clients for psychological intervention sessions.

LICENSURE EXAMS REQUIRED

All applicants for registration to practice psychology and psychometrics shall be required to pass a licensure examination for psychologists and psychometricians.

QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE THE LICENSURE EXAM FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Applicant:
(a) is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident, or a citizen of a foreign state/ country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession;

(b) holds at least a Master’s degree in Psychology and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examination;

(c) has undergone a minimum of 500 hours of supervised practicum/internship/ clinical experience under the auspices of a licensed psychologist or other licensed mental health professional;

(d) is of good moral character; and,

(e) has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.

QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE THE LICENSURE EXAM FOR PSYCHOMETRICIANS

Applicant:

(a) is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident, or a citizen of a foreign state/ country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession;

(b) holds at least a Bachelor?s degree in Psychology and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examination;

(c) is of good moral character; and,

(d) has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.

EXAM SUBJECTS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS

The licensure exam shall cover the following:
(a) Advanced Theories of Personality
(b) Advanced Abnormal Psychology
(c) Advanced Psychological Assessment
(d) Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy

EXAM SUBJECTS FOR PSYCHOMETRICIANS
The licensure exam shall cover the following:
(a) Theories of Personality
(b) Abnormal Psychology
(c) Industrial Psychology
(d) Psychological Assessment

REGISTRATION WITHOUT EXAMINATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
A person must apply for registration with the Professional Regulatory Board for Psychology and Psychometrics within three (3) years after its creation, by submitting proof of having fulfilled the requirements under (1), (2), or (3) below, before the effectivity of this Act:

(1) Obtained a doctoral degree in Psychology and had accumulated 3 years of work experience in the practice of psychology in the Philippines;

(2) Obtained a master’s degree in Psychology and accumulated a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the practice of psychology in the Philippines;

(3) Government psychologists or government employees who hold plantilla positions as psychologists presently employed in various government agencies, who have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, accumulated a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the practice of psychology as a government psychologist, and who have obtained continuing professional education in various psychology-related functions.

REGISTRATION WITHOUT EXAMINATION FOR PSYCHOMETICIANS
A person must apply for registration with the Professional Regulatory Board for Psychology and Psychometrics within three (3) years after its creation, by submitting proof of having obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and having accumulated a minimum of 2 years full time work experience in the practice of psychometrics in the Philippines, before the effectivity of this Act.

Source: http://papnews.wordpress.com/ Posted July 18, 2008 by papnews

Resurrection

2009-03-11T00:03:00.004+08:00

I've been out of touch not only from this blog but from my spirituality as well for a few months due to so many things that happened. Basta, kwento ko na lang next time. I need to meet Mr. Sandman na. Good night everyone!

Ten Conyo-Mandments

2008-11-18T16:18:00.000+08:00

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?"
`
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?"
`
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."
`
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"
`
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!"
`
6. Make gawa the plural of pangngalans like in English or Spanish.
ex.
"I have so many tigyawats, oh!"
`
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!"
`
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?"
`
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!"
`
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

2008-11-09T18:31:00.000+08:00

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

2008-10-28T18:27:00.000+08:00

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

2008-10-19T18:24:00.000+08:00

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

2008-08-04T06:12:00.000+08:00

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

2008-07-11T11:37:00.000+08:00

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

2008-06-19T17:53:00.000+08:00

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.

Busy Changes

2008-06-08T11:11:00.000+08:00

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

2008-05-19T17:26:00.000+08:00

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

2008-05-12T19:18:00.000+08:00

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!

2008-05-08T20:07:00.000+08:00

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!

2008-05-03T08:58:00.001+08:00

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!

2008-04-27T22:03:00.003+08:00

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.

2008-03-22T13:28:00.003+08:00

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

2008-03-19T22:36:00.000+08:00

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

2008-03-08T06:57:00.000+08:00

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.

2008-02-17T23:07:00.003+08:00

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)

2008-02-17T19:42:00.000+08:00

**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.

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

My Christmas Wishlist!

2007-12-23T22:19:00.000+08:00

Its that time of the year when everyone is happy, everyone is preparing for that one special day, all the lights and sounds, the catchy beats, the cool surrounding air, the colorful packages and gifts, the feast. And for the second time i'm making my wishlist. Christmas is not only for kids but for me also.

1. Ipod Touch - every music lovers oxygen tank, and singers' lifeblood
2. As I Am Album of Alicia Keys - the 9-time Grammy winning R&B superstar's 3rd studio album
3. A "pogi" planner - since i don't have the resources and the coffeeholism needed i can't afford that one of starbucks'
4. A wi-fi router - so that wireless heaven could be made possible at home
5. Any spiderman collectible - an addition to my growing collection.

So for those who would read this, better check your pockets and be ready christmas will be very soon.

Blurred

2007-11-20T15:35:00.000+08:00

After a record breaking 2 months of blog leave, here i am again fearless and roaring! no one can stop me of blogging of almost all things you could imagine. well what's new with me? let's see, besides a fresh semester, there nothing more you could think of (very ironic with the title of this blog). I have so many plans in the coming months, since it would be the last 5 months in the university i'll surely miss a lot when time comes for work or for graduate studies

Honestly up to this point i still need to weigh my priorities and plan my life, the vision of the future is blurred. I know that if I work immediately after graduation, I would be a forever helpless and routined slave, based from the experiences i had when i was an intern in two companies last summer, I promised myself i will not land on a job as routinary and as boring as it is. Sorry for being so lame... Anyways I still have some months to decide.

Another option for me would be to enroll to graduate studies. This is so good to know..the options are so limitless and interesting. If ever i intend to pursue such, i would limit myself into two universities only. About the course to take..hmm..If i'll be going to go with the flow..i would take up masters in human resource, industrial or organizational psychology, or mba. but other things also interests me like taking up dev't psyche (there's a part of me who wants to be a child psychologist of some sort), media studies (the zigzag world of media is of my interests), social psyche(i want to prove that psychology is a science just like physics and other fields in the natural sciences taking from the work of Dr. Solomon Asch of UPenn) yah! I know I am very ambitious. There's also a part of me who wants a post-grad degree in marketing and advertising because consumer psychology/behavior also interests me. I am a walking confusion of alot of things

I know, i know in months with God's guidance and with the help of my rational thinking and my mentors in UST. I wcould finally decide what to do after graduation, because af of the moment as i mentioned earlier Life after graduation for me is still unclear like choosing between three openings in a cave. You don't know where it will bring you.

Cumpleaños Feliz!

2007-08-27T11:06:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday, Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday to me!

How old are you!?

I am twenteen years old!

Here are the people who greeted me:

guadazzling wrote on Aug 18 sa multiply "super advance happy birthday kuya sherwin! hehe."

Aiza greeted on Friendster "advance happy birthday!! hope to see u in school! tc!" on August 19

Paolo greeted on friendster "happy bday" on August 25

Fhatz greeted at 12:34 am of August 26 "Shersher hapi bday! i may nver say it openly but im glad 2 have met sum 1 lyk u.. salamat sa frndship!"

Krung greeted at 6:31 am of August 26 "HAppy birthday sherwin! HOws ur mOm na? HOpe she's ok."

Jai greeted at 7:54 am of August 26 "Ei sherwin...happy birthday!..a yr older kna,blessing yan..hehe..God bless..musta na mom mo?

Hanna greeted at 9:48 am of August 26 "Sherwin!happy birthday!mOr 2 cOme..break muna s mga projcts, activites,concerns m s skul,enjoy ur day..hehe..

Marica greeted at 10:23 am of August 26 "Sherwin. happy birthday."

Joie greeted at 1:15 pm of August 26 "Happy bertdey! i hope ur mOm is doing bter,hehe see on our grad pic"

Yin greeted at 2:27 pm of August 26 "Happy birthday!"

Vanessa greeted at 7:57 pm of August 26 "happy birthday! may u hav a very blessed day."

Reg greeted at 8:10 pm of August 26 "Sher-sher! hapi hapi brthday!! GOD bless u mah frnd!"

Michael greeted at pm of August 26 "Shewa hapi birthday"

Ate Selda greeted on friendster "happy birthday sherwin honey!i miss yougod bless
ate selda" on August 26

Rhea greeted on friendster "BeLaTed HaPPy BiRthDay To yOu!! hehehe.. 20 yrs old kna rin..ang tanda n ntin!(^_^) on August 26

Mia wrote on august 27 on multiply "HAPPY BEERDAY SHERWIN!!
*ehem* libreng beer pls. haha lam ko lagi kta inaasar..sbra lng tlga ako sa kprankahan.. sa mga ttoong friends ko lng un gngawa. hehe ibgsbhn isa ka dun. naks!be more patient lang sherwin.. hehe nand2 lng ako 4u lagi pg kylngan m ng 2long. kht maldita ako friend mo parn ako dnt 4get. hehe HAPPY BIRTHDAY ULIT."

MULI! sa lahat ng bumati salamat ng marami sa mga hindi naman salamat na rin!

I've been Simpsonized

2007-08-19T08:30:00.000+08:00

this is how i am going to look like if i'm living springfield with the simpsons...it took me about an hour to do this, it's not that easy one mustbe realistic in matching the features of the face, like my spectacles, and of course my body type...

2007-08-14T15:09:00.000+08:00

you read it right! i'm fresh from BLOG HIBERNATION..it has been months since i REALLY blog..i've been very much occupied by too much school work. since i'm already in my senior year i'm also busy doing thesis. i'm also busy doing my first org project: company tour at people support and bank of commerce. luckily wala kaming exam for tues-thurs..which means review and at the same time bum day din..3 more exams to go at half-way na for first sem.

at last makakapag-blog din ako. namiss ko 'to sobra!

last friday since my class would be around 6 pm pa, so i decided to try out pgma's new pasig river ferry, which has been getting the buzz aroung lately.

so here'e my little review for the latter.

SECURITY: Super inspection ang gagwin ng guard sa'yo once na pumasok ka sa stations nila, so i think there's no need for you to worry kung may mga holduppers or criminals around.

SAFETY: once na nakapasok ka na sa actual ferry boat, you can see that lifevests are very much available under your seats. so no need to worry of getting drowned or whatsoever. PERO I DON'T WANT TO IMAGINE MYSELF GETTING INTO THE RIVER NO WAY!

COMFORT: the stations are fullyairconditioned and clean as well as the ferry boats itself.
and don'ty worry about the smell of the river getting inside the boat, you can't even smell a thing!
the seats are made of blue plastic, so it's quite hard to sat on.
they played this celine dion concert dvd during my ride, and i think that's the only thing they would play.

CLEANLINESS: the stations are really clean (or because bago pa lang kasi!?) as well as the boat itself.

PRICE: I was not so sure about this one, since i was wearing my uniform, kaya binigyan ako ng student discount nung teller. i paid 38.25 to be exact. so if not either a student or a senior citizen expect a 40+ fare from guadalupe to escolta (so far these two stations pa lang ang dulo).

TIME EFFICIENY: i left the gudalupe station at 3:07 pm and i arrived at the escolta station at 3:48 pm. not bad ah!? less than an hour free from traffic.

THINGS ENJOYED: hmm i went to see the undiscovered trails of the pasig river. i saw different spot in the metro, one can get a good view of the riverside (except the slums, because these are reflections of urban ugliness and poverty).

speaking of different riverside spots here are some pictures from the trip

guadalupe station

Pioneer mandaluyong area

JP Rizal Street in Makati, riverside being facelifted

Makati City Hall

Some vessels boating thru pasig river

Rockwell Center

MMDA Flood-cotrol system boat

mandaluyong bridge?

Manila boat club

another pasig river ferry boat

Slums: refelction of poverty and urban ugliness

sTa ana station: i bet the letter was stolen..

PUP Station

pandacan area

after this area (nagatahan etc.) i was already stopped by the guards, because we are already approaching the malacañan area, so bawal magpicture for securtity purposes daw

factory along u.n. avenue ito

ayala bridge

LRT 1

Post office building

post office building pa rin..

escolta station, my destination for the day

all in all the ferry ride was enjoying, parang field trip in manila na ginawa ko eh...anyways this is very enjoyable specially if you have the luxury of time to do things..

frozen delight

2007-08-08T02:13:00.000+08:00

this blog is -30 degrees in temperature..haaay..sorry don't have enough time to blog na ah!..been very very very busy...with school stuff lately... dapat kasi may laptop na ako eh (happy birthday to me!) para on the go din ang pag-blog ko..see you on my next blog entry..

Thesis It!!

2007-07-23T19:13:00.000+08:00

" It's like sending me to a movie, and then after the movie you ask me if I am satisfied with my life"
-Thesis Adviser on correlating Job Satisfaction and Computer-Based Training

Sa bagay, our thesis adviser has a point....hehehe....super major revision ito ng related literature and studies, significance, at ang mismong structure ng study namin...kasi patay ang paper namin...

Thesis to the next level ito!

blog hibernation

2007-05-23T18:56:00.000+08:00

i've not been blogging for almost a month, and it is very irresponsible of me..not to update..can't blame me...sira pc ko sa room...so i have no choice but to stick to old school computer shop...right across the street..i went to the beach, finished my first internship and now i'm already having my 2nd internship..this time in the company (where i wanted to have my internship all summer)...too bad they called me mid-may na..anyways..

everyime i don't blog..it seems that i lack some bodily fluids..kaya di ko matiis..kahit na ang daming ginagawa..

for those who regularly visit this humble url..thanks very much..i've seen my webcounter..gain some tens...and some people even commenting on my humble posts..thanks...i really appreciate it...AGAIN...SOON..i will renovate this site...new blog for the new schoolyear! potah! SENIOR na ako..at 10 stressful months na lang..black toga na ang suot ko!.....

readers..just give me time...i will do my best to update this site...

Easter Part 1

2007-04-11T02:20:00.000+08:00

We went to Aristocrat (roxas blvd. branch) for our merienda sunday afternoon, i ate clubhouse sandwiches (breakfast?!).

for some more pics visit my multiply

After Merienda we went straight to San Agustin Church to hear mass, but we were 1 hour earlier, so we had no choice but to wait and i gave a geeky suggestion, Mag museum tayo! (haha! dead kid na dead kid ah!) so we went inside, marami na palang nagbago since the last time i visited the museum..

for more pictures visit my multiply

ehem ehem! let me introduce to you these heavenly made cupcakes..want some?!..then go and grab a box at cupcakes by sonja just make sure you're ready to burn at least 50 bucks per piece.. located at serendra (talking about an all-sweets diet!)

LENT

2007-04-07T00:55:00.000+08:00

I can't have a happy blog while christ is dead..for the meantime here's some pics taken since sunday.. have a peaceful and life-changing lent guys!
pic 1: taken during palm sunday in the grotto of our parish (the guy at the center {the one with the red sash} )acts as one of Jesus' disciples.

pic 2: ulam for the day, daing na (forgot the name of the fish!), anyways.. i'm so proud of myself at last i can last a week without eating pork, beef and chicken! achievement 'to!

pic 3: palaspas of the churchgoers in our parish..the priest was blessing our palaspas (i can't call it palms, kasi di naman siya palm leaves diba!?)

Makati Boy!

2007-03-27T17:05:00.000+08:00

From tomorrow up to 200 hours, this will be my 2nd home (Address: LKG Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City)

Tomorrow would be my first day of work at my company, i'm having mixed emotions right now, a certain percent of my feelings would be excitement. I'm excited for my tommorow's work, questions like: what am i going to do on my first day? will it be enjoyable or something? or a disaster? will the people in my company be accomodating? kind? generous? considering its a multi? still buzzes in my mind up to this hour while doing this blog. A good song that could perfectly match my upcoming experience tommorow would be Carrie Underwood's Jesus takes the wheel, surely a lot of adjustment and all must be observed in the next weeks to come...since i'm going to spend 200 hours of service with that company. A feeling of pride runs through my veins also, because according to my dad i'm the first one to undergo an internship in the hr department of this company, besting out some 3 schools out there, this i have to double check...if ever the info is true, then lucky me!

Things I want to happen:

prove that THOMASIANS rock! even though we have cheaper tuition than other 2 schools.
first day high! (parang classes resume lang ah!)
to do my tasks well (i mean very well!)
that i'll be exposed to all facets of hr (compe and ben, training {sana!}, od, recruitment and placement, labor {wag naman sana!} testing and assessment etc.)
to project a good first impression (as they say first impressions last!)
to build good relationship with my immediate supervisors and officemates!
and lastly di sana ma-LATE sa first day of work!

Love and Family

2007-03-26T15:17:00.000+08:00

Mixed Clans: Yamzons in Yellow, Arabits in Red, Bautistas in Blue, and Olmedos in Green

"Our theme calls us to be aware and acknowledge, accept and appreciate our
origins and attend to the field of love we live in. So today is a collective
honoring of who we are, where we come from, and what we can still make of
ourselves.

To embrace our roots is a gesture of love to humbly claim
our human heritage, the incredible intertwining of mutual streams of ancestry,
memory, shadow, and light. Also and more so, we claim our divine heritage as
children of God, the Source, core and primal root of our being...We embrace all
the blessings flowing and running over through time, from our great-great
grandparents to the youngest grandchild of at least eight generations."

This was taken from a quote during the eucharistic celebration in our reunion courtesy of tita angel's blog

Last January 27, 2007 we had a reunion at the Riverbend Hotel in Marikina one momentous event which brought together the yamzons (where i belong), the bautistas, the arabits, and the olmedos. The reunion is just a prequel for a bigger reunion next year, which would include everyone including those who are abroad.

Color Coding: Yellow=Yamzons, Blue=Bautistas, Red=Arabits, Green=Olmedos

The event was an eye opener for me, it made realize a lot of things about my past. Our family tree was presented during the reunion. A lot of discoveries like, each clan has it's own nun for example: the bautistas have sister florence from the religious of the good sheperd, the olmedos have sister mari from the cenacle sisters, the olmedos have a theresian sister, while the yamzons have the late Rev. Mother Josefina Yamzon, Religious of the Virgin Mary. who served as the mother superior of the order for some years. Not only this, A lot were also musicians, like our lola alice, a pianist, one of the bautistas was and still a violinist at the white house, another one is a pianist, and one was even given a young artist's award.

Many of our relatives also made it big in the academe, either as a dean or a full professor in their respective universities. A handfull were also succesful in their respective fields in business. All in all the reunion was very succesful with all the games, trivias etc. Congratulations to the organizers of the event. Hoping that there will be a bigger and a more succesful reunion! see you next year!

At the ballroom of the Riverbend Hotel with the theme: Embracing the roots of our being

Everyone was trying to greet each one, but we are way too many..

For some more pictures of the event visit my multiply site

An ultimate summer wish!

2007-03-25T00:30:00.000+08:00

I was trying to clean up my pc to prepare it for vista, when suddenly i bumped into these pics of moi! resolution was shitty kasi webcam lang naman yan. it was like very frustraing na sana bumalik at least sa ganyang state yung mukha ko (i mean at least in the following pics, medyo chiselled ng kaunti yung jaws ko)..haay...

Blog Update at last!

2007-03-24T16:39:00.000+08:00

It been very long since i've updated my blog so know i present to you a read worthy blog:

It's been decades since i've updated my blog and you know what!? a bunch of things happened to me..

1. I won the Behavioral Science Elections (few months back)
Good news: I am the new Vice President-External of our "so-called" society
Bad news: I can feel responsibilities munching me up already
Link: Friendster account

2. Enrolled in Violin Class
Good news: A dream come true indeed
Bad news: I am at Megamall every thursday afternoon

3. I got accepted at ABS-CBN for internship
Good news: I already have a fall back if ever
Bad news: I declined due to geographical location (q.c. is too far from taguig), and allowance.
Link: ABS-CBN

4. I got accepted at AIM (Asian Institute of Management) for internship
Good news: Another fall back
Bad news: I declined due to issues regarding allowance
Link: Asian Institute of Management

5. I got accepted at JobsDB.com
Good news: another fall back but..
Bad news: for the Marketing Department (i'm supposed to work either in the Human
Resource, Personnel, or Administrative Depts. only)
Link: JobsDB.com

6. My group in our BES 203: Training and Development Class presented our training program last valentine's day entitled "Glamour-US: A training on social dressing and ramp modelling"
Good news:
"Perfect!"
"It was like an actual training"
"All of you have potentials... specially
(waves her hand towards my side)"
-Dr. Caparas, Professor

Bad news: financially stressing, had a little whereabouts with some of my groupmates
because it was also the peak of the campaign period.
Link: Glamour-US courtesy of my friend's multiply site

7. I already resigned from my previous post as Vice President for Social Action of the AB pax Romana
Good news: I can focus more on my academics and my work as Vice presindet of our Society
Bad news: It hurts! Pax has been my homw away from home (Please see my entry)
Link: AB Pax Romana

8. I attended the JPMAP (Junior People Management Association of the Philippines) National conference @ Manila Pavillion
Good news: A sucess! of course kasama ako sa organizing team!
Bad news: financially stressful!
Link: 6th JPMAP National Conference

Just Check back soon for some more updates of me and my musings...

boo!

2007-03-22T20:21:00.000+08:00

it has been centuries since i've updated this blog!!..waah! so sorry everyone..been ver very very busy lately..so much things to do..so much papers to pass..so much deadlines to meet..waah!..i'll just update as soon as my mind is free fro worries and all!!..check back soon.

On the Treshold of Losing Good Terms

2007-02-01T02:10:00.000+08:00

They say friendship can't be measured by anything, friendship is support, friendship is a brotherhood. having friends is an escape from nomadity, it's also a force of intertwined web of lives. when you have friends (i'm referring to the true ones) you trust them, you give your support to whatever your friend does, you look up to almost same aspirations, you support his/her abilities, talents, and endeavors (whatever good may it be), without holding back, without misconceptions, without underestimations, and most importantly without thinking twice.

The past two weeks has been so stressful to me. first, i've resigned from my current post as an officer on my organization (pax romana), and it has been so painful to me. pax romana has been my home away from home, it has nurtured me as a responsible Catholic. it has established me a network of friends, i've worked with uncomparable people who love me for what i am and for what i do. they accepted me as i was. it has been sweat and blood that has been my capital for staying in the organization. to sing doubles the prayer, that's one of the things i do in pax. (i sing for the choir, that's my service to God).

Things just came out really really fast, so fast it left me so confused and pre-occupied for almost all the time, i know that God has a purpose for putting me in this situation. the original plan for me and my classmate was to join forces and run for a position in our society (behavioral science society), my classmate as the president, and me as the vice president (juggling between ext and int). Too many uninteresting things happen, that's why i ended up running with another party (and i'm not going to tell the details here, this is not the place). Some days ago, i've talked with one my good friends regarding the feelings (side) of the class of me running instead of my classmate, she told me some good points, but of course, what made me feel a little bad, was "they had wanted my classmate more to run for a particular position in the society rather than me", it may not be verbatim, but that's what her statements scream out. Well, i'm not gonna tell keenly more of the details of our simple chit-chat..it simply boils down to the fact that i was less preferred / less wanted, take this: if the opposite happened "me telling my classmate to run instead of me" what do you think would happen?? what would the circumstances and situation be??

These are the things that i don't want to happen:

Losing good terms

Losing confidence of feelings , and trust

Destroying a bond

Ending up alone

Me against the world

I wish they could read this and see my side of the story

GODSPEED!

2007-01-28T23:08:00.001+08:00

a dyan?

the picture above was taken yesterday when we're on our way home galing sa reunion..traffic sa c-5, kaya walang magawa. just to share you this really cool pic, ala lang na-astigan lang talaga ako sa bible passage na nakalagay dun sa likod nung kotse.. basta sherwin kaya mo yan!! just believe in him! (inedit ko na ng konti yung pic..kaya medyo may glow effect na siya)

regarding the reunion i've attended, check back soon na lang..medyo marami ginagawa..for the meantime yung multiply account ko muna tignan nyo..they say "pictures worth a thousand words"

guys gusto ko pumunta sa event na ito..kung sino gusto sumama e-mail nyo na lang ako btw sa feb. 4 lang ako pwede, so 300 pesos yun pero worth it..ang daming activities..at syempre madaming books! almost forgot!1 kakabili ko lang ng new album ng hale (twilight) kanina..ok naman siya..the usual good stuff...coldplayish sound

for more in formation go to this site >>read-or-die<<

photo courtesy of: read-or-die.org

some things

2007-01-26T03:34:00.000+08:00

for sometime that i haven't been uploading, i have been so busy with things....so busy, sometimes when i arrived home i went straight to my bedroom and knock-out!

Sensitivity Training '06, It has been a tradition in bes (behavioral science) to attend this 3-day training. This year's theme was Getting into S.H.A.P.E. though i forgot what the five letter means, but all in all, the event was worth the price, and was so unforgettable. For some more pics....>>here<<

Who said that class christmas parties are for high school only? we don't agree to that!! for more pictures..>>here<<

that's it for now..just check back soon guys for more..

Responsibilty as a Citizen of the Republic

2007-01-18T23:16:00.000+08:00

Oh! this entry is so outdated, actually i intentionally left it unpublished so that i can organize my thoughts more for a longer time, and besides, the past weeks has been hell to me (as if i have a choice!?)

mag-register ka! its your responsibility!

It was on my political dynamics class under sir tayao that i've learned how voting is considered to be a crime on other countries, he gave australia as an example, he said that there, "not voting is against the law", while here in our country the power to vote is just being taken for granted or worst, being ignored. the 2007 elections is fast approaching, so it's time to register, at first i thought that it would be easy, fill-out forms here, sign there etc. but long lines proved me wrong, the lines were so healthy it mimics an anaconda. all in all i took me three days after i got my stub (a shitty piece of paper, indicating that you are already a registered voter)..what made it worst was the employees' attitudes towards us, those people! so unpolite, so annoying, so rude i mean think of all the bad adjectives you can think of... another thing, the registration showed how filipino would say "mamaya na!" in his/her responsibilities or in other words our very famous mañana habit, one employee exclaimed "ngayon kayo nagpupunta nuong mga nakaraang buwan walang katao-tao dito! (aray! natamaan ata ako dun ah!)... what was funny was that its an undeniable truth, if only i did listen to what my mom was telling me to register already..to avoid the long lines (tigas kasi nang ulo ko eh!), it was also my first time to get a police clearance (actually to see one also), the people from the station (police) were kind enough (i mean tollerable naman sila) compared to the people in the comelec office.
i went there with jac and alvin 2 of my highschool friends..

busy..

2007-01-07T02:37:00.000+08:00

hello everyone! sorry if i haven't updated my blog for ages..promise to do it if i'm going to have spare time on the future...just check back soon for updates..

Ang Galing!

2006-12-26T17:03:00.000+08:00

Yesterday our family went to glorietta to watch this film fest entry entitled zsa zsa zaturnnah (the official movie title was carlo vergara's zsa zsa zaturnah ze moveeh) i was the one who suggested to watch it, my dad on the other hand was eyeing for enteng kabisote, while my mom for mano po. but i think the uberly long lines stopped him for purchasing a ticket, so he was left with no choice but to watch zsa zsa instead, so did my mom. so the question would be, among the other entries in the film fest, why did i opt to have chosen zsa zsa?
My answer to that question would be, its because i think (at least for me! kaya nga "i think!") it possesses social relevance, not only that, actually a few months back when i was still enrolled in my humanities class under sir galan, he was telling us that he was kinda intrigued to watch zsa zsa the musical, since then i always had this preoccupation, whenever i surf the net i had to look for info about it. the musical itself, based from what i've read, did not have bad reviews, which was really good!..because nowadays, only few people appreciate art at it's fullest, and it's really rare that you don't get negative criticisms.

Primarily, the movie produced by regal films for this year's filmfest, was originally a musical play (zsa zsa zaturnnah ze musikal) staged by tanghalang pilipino at the cultural center of the philippines. it stars eula valdez(zsa zsa zaturnnah), agot isidro(queen feminina), tuxs rutaquio(ada), arnold reyes(dodong) among others. by the way, from the known musical zaturnnah was really made for comics (ang kagilagilalas na pakikipagsapalaran ni zsa zsa zaturnnah) made by carlo vergara, published by visual print enterprises. the said comic book was awarded the "best comic book award" for 2002 by the Manila Critics Circle's National Book Award.

Not only this, Zsazsa Zaturnnah was first released in December 2002 as a two-part limited series, and since then has been prominently featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Businessworld, Manila Standard, Art Quarterly Manila, Culture Crash, etc. as well as the television show Knowledge Power. source: visual print enterprises

simbang gabi

2006-12-24T18:37:00.000+08:00

my little sis was telling me to go and take a bath already, but i'm so hard-headed, we need to go to mass a little later..kahit na di ko naumpisahan yung simbang gabi..ok lang..at least we're going to church as one family. here are some pictures taken pa last year (sorry medyo luma na!)..during simbang gabi at our parish...

images of christmas (at least for me)

2006-12-24T01:10:00.000+08:00

it's that time of the year, where everyone is happy (with the exception of the grinch! of course!)..kids contemplate whether they did good or bad all throughout the year. as i was going around the city certain images of christmas caught my eye, although i'm kinda biased..kasi ust, house, and market! market! and megamall lang ang locations....and here is my list (randomly listed)

1. A christmas tree, a snowman, and a santa clause, in the new ust-tan yan kee bldg.

2. The incomparable ust main building light fixtures (paper-cutout effect), they don't remove the lights na..eh, kahit di na christmas

3. the gifts i bought for my loved ones

4. Our Belen at home..
5. Paskuhan 2006

6. Street children ng sampaloc...(Six million children under five die every year as a result of hunger ----courtesy of care.org)

7. The world-famous Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!!...(i would love to have 1 box full of new york cheesecake! for christmas!)

8. Speedy christmas shoppers of sm megamall (ang mall ng bayan!)

9. Benavides Park's christmas lights

10. Giant christmas tree sa fountain area ng market! market!

11. And lastly, christmas party ng class sa mcdo lacson! (di lang pang-hs ang christmas party ah!)

2006-12-22T11:47:00.000+08:00

first entry on my new blog!...i'm so pissed of with blogdrive...after a year of happy blogging with them....nasira pa sila...hay naku!...need to transfer though!!!! new blog for the new year!..just come back soon...as we watch this blog develops into a mature one!! hahaha...happy holidays!