CNY at Lorong 29

I didnt get to celebrate the CNY but I think it’s been treating me well so far…. A lot of good things going on in the office, good karma I say. Quoting someone I know but would not want to mention “Good things come to those who wait and those who are righteous”.. Hell, yeah!! =)

I had a very interesting weekend. Spent it with my bf’s family. I learned how to gamble the Chinese way…and I also learned how to play a Pinoy game taught by Chinese…(I’m not quite sure about it but they call the game “malacanang” but I’ve never heard it before.) I also received ang pao from relatives (thank you all) and saw old photos of their family.. it makes me a bit jealous as it’s been so long since I had my family and other relatives gather together just to catch up with each other…

Anyway, I have a lot of big plans for this year and I hope everything materializes. I hope the dragon treats me well this year.

I am very happy because this year is a very special year for me, as I have finally stepped into adulthood and yes, I am still overwhelmed with all the responsibilities, but I am enjoying and I am excited for everything life has in store for me.

For this year, I have not made my Wishlist yet so I think I’ll just give it a quick note here.

1. Camera (point and shoot)
I’ve always wanted to get my own DSLR but due to budget constraints, I never had the guts to get it.. but a point and shoot camera can do.. I’ve missed out on a lot of events, and my phone can only take so much photos…. so yeah, I would love to have a camera this year.

2. COOKBOOK
I dont know but every year I wish for a cook book, but even I myself am so lazy to get one.. well, it’s a bit unnecessary now because there are a lot of recipes available online. but i’d still want one!!

3. A TICKET TO GOOD CHARLOTTE / URBANDUB CONCERT!!!!!
I’m not a big fan of Good Charlotte, but I am a fan of Urbandub!! Yes!! That’s true. It’s been two years since the day I watched them live…

4. A PLANE TICKET TO PHILS..
It’s been more than a year since I left.. and I would really really really be happy if I’d be able to go back.. There are so many things I can not wait to do…. and so many people I miss… My sister, ashlee, nanang, my sisses, brods, friends, labs, pards, my pets… still so sad for the death of my dog Choopie….

I think that’s all for now.. will update this list soon..

When it’s September, we suddenly get the feeling that the weather is changing, everyone is generally cheery, and there are longer nights than days. I wonder if it really is that way, or we are just affected by how we perceive things.

Either way, I still have a lukewarm feeling towards this time of the month. It makes me nervous, excited, happy and sad all at the same time. Maybe because it’s the idea of time flying by so fast, or maybe because I just don’t want to join the  bandwagon. Who knows..

But hey, I’m not saying that I want to be like the Grinch and burst everybody else’s bubbles, no.. I also like celebrating September.. Maybe it just feels so different this year..

Happy September everyone!

Happy birthday to my labs.. and to my Pogi-est.

As I lay down and wait for sleep to come.. thoughts on strategies on how to be better at work crossed my mind.

Sales is not an easy thing to do. It’s either 100% hardwork or 100% luck. So far, I give about 70% hardwork and get 40% luck. Not too bad but not too good either.

With the way things are going, I know that better things are coming soon.

Hoping for the best to come.. soon enough. Sigh.

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Came across this through stumbleupon…

I have always been a frustrated artist. i can only doodle so much and it’s rare that i come up with something impressive.

This artwork on the other hand is probably one of the most amazing paintings I’ve ever seen.

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Okay, so it’s fairly less stressful than last year. But still, the feeling of being stressed is something that I can never take out from my system.

Thankfully, my job is not the most stressful job in this world. The idea of it being “stress-free” has suddenly taken its toll on me. I know I have been slacking off, and I know that I can do so much better, but a part of me is holding back and I know the reason why.

I have told myself time and again to do THAT WHICH I ought to do but I still can’t get myself to do it. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.

Today, as I was sitting on my chair, arms resting on my desk.. and staring blankly on the papers and clutters all over my table, a random thought surfaced on my mind. GTA 9. The statement “In all endeavors, the mark of excellence” rang in my ear over and over again, and I realized that I have not been giving my 100%.

So, I browsed through my email and dug out one of my prized possessions… My batch’s project proposals. As I went through them one by one, I recalled how we did everything to accomplish all our projects. I thought to myself that this shouldn’t be so different from that.

With that in mind, I came up with a plan. Like how we did it in my committee before (I was in the sponsorship committee for almost 3 years), I realized that somehow, there’s a way to get through this. I’m all pumped up.

On other news:
Election fever. One of the things I miss the most is the election rush in UPM at this time of the year. I miss seeing all the people so caught up with campaigning, training, giving out propaganda materials etc. I miss listening to what people have to say and looking out for issues that might come up.

Luckily, I have kept myself updated even if I’m quite far from where they are. I am hopeful that things turn out great for my sisters. Our USC Chairperson candidate Jamie Balgos deserves to win this election. Not only for the things that she’s already done, but because her intentions are pure and sincere. I have known her for so long and from the first time that we spoke with each other, I just know that she is cut out for this. Her vision has not changed since she was younger and well, that is rare for a student leader amidst the political party bickering in the University.

I am so proud of my sister. No matter what happens this elections, I still believe that her capabilities as a leader are truly exceptional. She embodies most of the population of the University; simple, striving to be the best in her own ways, and pro-actively involving herself on issues that matter.

I just wish I can be with them right now and share with them all the stress, happiness, sadness, and even anxiety that they’re feeling right now.

Oh well, my time as a resident has already passed..it’s their turn now.

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Not that I’m not enjoying it anymore.. it’s just that sometimes it gets so monotonous that I lose the level of interest I used to have. I enjoy the work that I do.. But I feel like it’s taking so much of my time that I don’t really get to do the things that matter the most to me. Everything that I do is  limited to whatever I can do with the little time I have left after work.

Also, I’m starting to ask myself what I’m doing in this line of work when I spent a quarter of my life preparing for something entirely different.

Practically speaking.. I can’t  really be picky. I should be thankful that I have a decent job while others would kill to be in my position right now. Err. My mind is such a mess.

On other news:
I went to my boyfriend’s place for dinner today… And I realized something that I’ve never thought about before.

Inter racial conflict.

Okay. So we’re not really from different races but our cultures are a bit different.. But come to think of it.. We are  more alike than different.. Maybe I just have to get used to this..

The dinner went well I guess.. I got to meet his aunt (his mom’s sister) and his cousins. And they’re all very welcoming. The problem again is with me. You see I’m a very detached person.. And I try to avoid getting too close to people especially when I’m not sure if they’re (or I am) gonna be around for a long time.

I really enjoyed tonight and I feel like I’ve just so spent my night with some of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known. Sigh.

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Because I can’t think if anything to blog about.. I’ll just re post this article I came across with from stumble upon. Interesting facts that not a lot of people know about. =) I feel so geeky right now. =)

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