I think I need another vacation. Well I have 3 projects staring me at my face and another one in the works... I haven't been having a diet of pressure and stress in a while so it's an experience that I have to get used to... Again...
Well all this work has rendered me sick again... I think I have used 4 sick leave days for the month of may. Maybe it's the weather, or maybe I'm just a bit stressed. Either way, its not healthy...But I'll get used to it, I guess... I have been here before after all.
I used to eat pressure for breakfast and stress for lunch haha. I guess my skills and experience will be tested again...
And yes... I'm raring to go at it again... Fight!!!!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Soliloquy of Sadness
For some reason... I feel sad today.... it's like there is this big black cloud hovering just above me...
Well work has been good so far... and I have been productive in my craft... I just feel that there is something missing that was there before...
Also, I feel like I don't belong anymore... dunno, maybe because it's just because of the absence from my peers... or something else....
I wonder if anyone would miss me if I'd be gone... sometimes I just want that affirmation that I am wanted... I am needed...
It seems that I am back on my Wandering days... Well I am the Wandering Knight of Solitude after all...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Summer is Over... Rainy Days are here again...
Oh well, the summer is finally over, and so are the out of town trips to boracay and puerto galera (for the moment). The rains have started falling, and the weather now is cooler albeit annoying (Think of the Traffic Jams).
It was good while it lasted. The hot sun, the cool waters, the white sand and the multitude of people walking alongside you at the coast. Not to mention the eye candy around as well. Lotsa Eye Candy (haha).
I also experienced a lot of peer bonding this summer. I got to see my friends almost everyday. I also got to see every aspect of their personality: their moods, their frustrations; what brightens their eyes or what sets them off. Especially during those out of town trips and the sleepovers. Whew!
Well looks like everything is settling back to normalcy. My mind isn't on vacation anymore (haha) and its time to focus my energies on these projects that were assigned to me. Somehow, the summer helped me overcome the burnout and have the zest to come back to the salt mines (aka work).
This summer was very memorable, and one of the happiest times (to date) that happened this year...
Till the next summer!
Monday, March 20, 2006
In Silence...
It has been a while since I have made any posts to my blog. Well, its just most of my time is occupied with work and friends that I rarely be alone with my thoughts. I guess that this is a good time as now to put most of my thoughts into writing.
The year 2005 has been a year of ups and downs for me. I got a new job and became good at it. Not to mention that I think that I would finally settle here for a long time to come. My social life however, has been another story. I thought that I would find someone I could call me own. A love that would always be beside me as we would take care of each other. But fate simply had other plans. Maybe there is someone out there that is really meant for me.
Then comes 2006, I feel like I'm starting over again. Making new friends and doing new stuff. And now I feel that I'm falling for someone all over again. We are as close as close can be. But I think that is someone else within that strong yet fragile heart of hers. Sometimes I want to tell her what I feel but I think that would turn her world into more chaos. I think she needs me more as a friend than anything more than that. And right now, I can live with that. As for how long, I do not know. But right now part of my personal goal is to see that she finds happiness in her life she so richly deserves...
So right now, I'm contemplating on my silence on these things... maybe until I reach clarity...
The year 2005 has been a year of ups and downs for me. I got a new job and became good at it. Not to mention that I think that I would finally settle here for a long time to come. My social life however, has been another story. I thought that I would find someone I could call me own. A love that would always be beside me as we would take care of each other. But fate simply had other plans. Maybe there is someone out there that is really meant for me.
Then comes 2006, I feel like I'm starting over again. Making new friends and doing new stuff. And now I feel that I'm falling for someone all over again. We are as close as close can be. But I think that is someone else within that strong yet fragile heart of hers. Sometimes I want to tell her what I feel but I think that would turn her world into more chaos. I think she needs me more as a friend than anything more than that. And right now, I can live with that. As for how long, I do not know. But right now part of my personal goal is to see that she finds happiness in her life she so richly deserves...
So right now, I'm contemplating on my silence on these things... maybe until I reach clarity...
Thursday, September 01, 2005
GimikNatin Inc.'s 1st Anniversary Party
Happy 1st Anniversary GimikNatin, Inc.
Here are some pictures of the event held last friday, August 26 at the Magellan Function Room, Discovery Suites.
The Party was a blast, as there were almost a hundred attendees. Although the attire was formal/smart casual, that didn't stop us from having fun. From Parlor Games, to Chatting with Friends, to Singing and Jamming with the Band playing at the event.
This goes to show you, whatever the attire, the place or the type of gimik, we guarantee that you will have fun!
Till Next Anniversary!
Friday, August 12, 2005
Bowling... Bowling... Bowling....
Had a chance to play bowling again... after a miserable average of just a shade below 100 (97 I think), I played two games where I had 155 and 129 pinfalls. I surprised even myself that time.
Me and my friends have been bowling since October of 2004, and even though I skipped attending sometime, Thursday evenings are always reserved as a bowling night. We usually play at Starmall, Shaw Boulevard. And I guess the people there know who we are because week after week we play up to 11pm (and even past 12 when everyone is in the mood... and have lots of cash in their pockets).
Bowling is really an addicting sport. You tend to challenge not only your opponents but yourself as well. You try to better your score with every game. We used to play for fun but we added some incentives such as the "loser pays for food" or pot money for every game. It is a bit competitive, but hey all our averages have gone up.
Me and My friends, invite you to bowl with us every thursday at StarMall, Shaw Boulevard. It is at the 4th floor. You can just ask where we are by asking the people who work there: "Asan mga taga- GimikNatin". Hope you could join us soon :D
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Me and my friends have been bowling since October of 2004, and even though I skipped attending sometime, Thursday evenings are always reserved as a bowling night. We usually play at Starmall, Shaw Boulevard. And I guess the people there know who we are because week after week we play up to 11pm (and even past 12 when everyone is in the mood... and have lots of cash in their pockets).
Bowling is really an addicting sport. You tend to challenge not only your opponents but yourself as well. You try to better your score with every game. We used to play for fun but we added some incentives such as the "loser pays for food" or pot money for every game. It is a bit competitive, but hey all our averages have gone up.
Me and My friends, invite you to bowl with us every thursday at StarMall, Shaw Boulevard. It is at the 4th floor. You can just ask where we are by asking the people who work there: "Asan mga taga- GimikNatin". Hope you could join us soon :D
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Sunday, August 07, 2005
'Twas a Good Week (with some Detestable Moments)
This past week has been really good, although there were some bumps along the way and some annoyances but I guess other than that, I was pretty much in a good mood.
Work
Although there was not much work to be done this week, which comprised mostly of documentation and some testing, most of my office time was immersed into C# and Linux training; although the lessons were concise and comprehensive, the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. I think I fell asleep a few times (heh heh). And I think this was one of the few times that I have not been given any scrubdown by my superiors. I did a lot of contributions, however little in some of the projects that I was assigned in. And I really felt that my expertise and experience was needed for that kind of job. And I felt really glad about it. Looking forward for the next working day is a feeling that I haven't had in a very long time.
Friends & Social Life
Had spent lunch and dinner with someone I haven't seen in a long time (well,
except on television I guess). We got joined by another friend, and the result was a riot. We were spending so much fun that my 1 hour lunch break became 2 and a-half hours. And even after work we were still at it, whether it be an internet cafe or in some eatery. I have also spent time with some of my friends who work in makati at a coffee shop near our offices. We just spend an hour or two sharing stories and drinking hot coffee. Except last friday as I was going to that same coffee shop, I person I truly detest dropped by to show up. I decided not to go instead. But all week, that was the only thing really that really ruffled my feathers. Next week though there maybe more plans to party!
Home and Family
Well nothing much new with home. My mom, well... is my mom. My niece though is still as annoying as ever. Always asking me to buy her a new phone. Sometimes I do want to. But there are times when she acts really like a spoiled brat which makes me think otherwise. Oh well, I would observe her again in a few months or so if she deserves it. I have nothing to do much at home except rest, watch TV and surf the net. I really have been active in the office so I wind down in front of my PC when I am at home.
Lovelife
Big fat EGG... what else is new. So I just spend my time pouring out my heart in
writing. It feels good though, even if it is just in my mind. Sometimes it is fun to escape reality even for a few moments. It keeps me sane. Though I had dreams of watching her being married to someone else. I was forcing myself to wake for the first time (heh heh).
And so my voyage for this week has been written... tomorrow is a new day, and a new voyage...
Work
Although there was not much work to be done this week, which comprised mostly of documentation and some testing, most of my office time was immersed into C# and Linux training; although the lessons were concise and comprehensive, the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. I think I fell asleep a few times (heh heh). And I think this was one of the few times that I have not been given any scrubdown by my superiors. I did a lot of contributions, however little in some of the projects that I was assigned in. And I really felt that my expertise and experience was needed for that kind of job. And I felt really glad about it. Looking forward for the next working day is a feeling that I haven't had in a very long time.Friends & Social Life
Had spent lunch and dinner with someone I haven't seen in a long time (well,
except on television I guess). We got joined by another friend, and the result was a riot. We were spending so much fun that my 1 hour lunch break became 2 and a-half hours. And even after work we were still at it, whether it be an internet cafe or in some eatery. I have also spent time with some of my friends who work in makati at a coffee shop near our offices. We just spend an hour or two sharing stories and drinking hot coffee. Except last friday as I was going to that same coffee shop, I person I truly detest dropped by to show up. I decided not to go instead. But all week, that was the only thing really that really ruffled my feathers. Next week though there maybe more plans to party!Home and Family
Well nothing much new with home. My mom, well... is my mom. My niece though is still as annoying as ever. Always asking me to buy her a new phone. Sometimes I do want to. But there are times when she acts really like a spoiled brat which makes me think otherwise. Oh well, I would observe her again in a few months or so if she deserves it. I have nothing to do much at home except rest, watch TV and surf the net. I really have been active in the office so I wind down in front of my PC when I am at home.Lovelife
Big fat EGG... what else is new. So I just spend my time pouring out my heart in
writing. It feels good though, even if it is just in my mind. Sometimes it is fun to escape reality even for a few moments. It keeps me sane. Though I had dreams of watching her being married to someone else. I was forcing myself to wake for the first time (heh heh).And so my voyage for this week has been written... tomorrow is a new day, and a new voyage...
Thursday, August 04, 2005
My Ode to a Bronze Goddess
Flowing dark hair in the pale moonlight
Deep black pools as dark as the night
Intoxicating scent brings me to a trance
Gliding past my way in a graceful dance
Tanned Bronze skin that glistens in the light
I simply couldn't let her out of my sight
Melodic voice like the sirens I hear
Weakens my knees and drives me to tears
Standing from a distance here I stay
Watching my goddess from so far away
Frozen in time as I look into her eyes
Tearing the veil of hidden secrets and lies
Showing to the world how much she is strong
Cold and emotionless, how much they are wrong
Beneath that facade is a delicate flower
A lonely soul trapped in an endless tower
Here is the Goddess I protect and adore
Someone whom I'll give all my heart and more
She is the one who gives me my strength
When my morale is low and my body is spent
To the bronze goddess, I offer thee an ode
Grant that you keep it even at your abode
A poem I make for you, from deep within my heart
So even through my thoughts, we'd never be apart
Saturday, July 30, 2005
On a good note!
Good Morning Everyone!
What a week... Full of ups and downs. I never felt that low in my life. It seems that every day something goes wrong within the workplace. And it also seems that I have been taking most of the flak with it. It made me re-assess my worth. I thought: "Am I really fit to be here? It looks like that everything I do seems to go wrong.".
Actually yesterday I felt that I was about to go to a major scrubdown but to my surprise everything went really well. Maybe I have been too hard on myself that I do blame myself every time. I guess this is just part of "growing pains" when you are in a new work environment. A guess in a few more weeks I would be truly settled here.
I guess things will get better from now on...
What a week... Full of ups and downs. I never felt that low in my life. It seems that every day something goes wrong within the workplace. And it also seems that I have been taking most of the flak with it. It made me re-assess my worth. I thought: "Am I really fit to be here? It looks like that everything I do seems to go wrong.".
Actually yesterday I felt that I was about to go to a major scrubdown but to my surprise everything went really well. Maybe I have been too hard on myself that I do blame myself every time. I guess this is just part of "growing pains" when you are in a new work environment. A guess in a few more weeks I would be truly settled here.
I guess things will get better from now on...
Food that Gets You in the Mood!
I was walking around the malls when I came across The Body Shop, and bought something there. It was about that time that a thought came to me. Well not as something to beautify your skin and hair, but about food. I suddenly remembered an article about this and I want to share it with you.
In ancient times, nutrition was a big concern. Poor nutrition affected both libido and fertility rates, and aphrodisiacs were sought out to not only remedy sexual anxiety or inadequate performance, but to increase fertility.
Foods that, by their nature, represented seed or semen, such as bulbs and eggs, were considered inherently to have sexual powers. Other types of foods were considered stimulating because of their physical resemblance to genitalia. In fact, aphrodisiac foods have been documented as early as the first century A.D. by the ancient Greeks.
Chocolate
The Aztecs and Mayans were the first to recognize the potency of chocolate, celebrating the harvest of the cacao bean with festivals of wild orgies. The Aztec ruler, Montezuma, reportedly drank 50 cups of chocolate each day to better serve his harem of 600 women (not all at once, I assume). You know what's tastiest under a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce? Skin.
Asparagus
The ancient "Law of Similarities" said that if one thing looks like another, it will improve what it resembles. As a phallic symbol, asparagus proves size doesn't matter! See if your lover can control himself when you lick Hollandaise sauce off individual spears and then nibble them one at a time.
Grapes
Marc Anthony wooed one of the most captivating women in the world with grapes (no, not J-Lo -- Cleopatra!), peeling each one and feeding her the individual juicy orbs. If you want to serve your lover grapes, lie down and place them one at a time in your navel.
Pine Nuts
These delicate, buttery nuts have been known to stimulate the libido since the second century. We now know they contain lots of zinc, a key mineral in the production of testosterone. You can bake them in cookies, or use them to make pesto. Or simply sprinkle a trail of pine nuts on your lover's body, and nibble your way home.
Honey
From the Kama Sutra to the Bible, honey has been connected with love, sex and sensuality. Ancient Egyptian remedies for sterility and impotence were based on honey. And of course the "honeymoon" is based on a Medieval tradition of newlyweds going into seclusion and drinking mead, a fermented drink made from honey until the first new moon of their marriage. Lipstick is icky but honey is yummy. Smear your lips with honey and give your lover a luscious kiss.
Vanilla
The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the myths of the ancient Mexican Totanac culture, Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness forevermore. You'll find lots of pleasure in a small carton of vanilla ice cream. Drop cool spoonfuls on warm skin, and lick the drips as it melts.
Libations
Alcoholic beverages have served throughout history as a basis for most love potions, masking the foul tastes of bizarre ingredients. Of course now we know a glass of wine, or a smooth cocktail relaxes us, lowers inhibitions and stimulates our senses. Try a Margarita you'll never forget. Sprinkle some salt on your lover's neck, and have him hold a wedge of lime in his teeth. Lick the salt from his neck, drink a shot of very smooth tequila and have him squeeze the lime in your mouth. Oh-lay.
Oysters
These seductive mollusks have been documented as an aphrodisiac for two thousand years. Glistening on the half-shell, with delicate petals of tender meat, is it any wonder they look sensually familiar? They also happen to be loaded with zinc, a key ingredient to testosterone production. In any case ladies, if your lover loves oysters, you're in luck! Tuck a pearl in your oyster, and let him go diving.
In ancient times, nutrition was a big concern. Poor nutrition affected both libido and fertility rates, and aphrodisiacs were sought out to not only remedy sexual anxiety or inadequate performance, but to increase fertility.
Foods that, by their nature, represented seed or semen, such as bulbs and eggs, were considered inherently to have sexual powers. Other types of foods were considered stimulating because of their physical resemblance to genitalia. In fact, aphrodisiac foods have been documented as early as the first century A.D. by the ancient Greeks.
Chocolate
The Aztecs and Mayans were the first to recognize the potency of chocolate, celebrating the harvest of the cacao bean with festivals of wild orgies. The Aztec ruler, Montezuma, reportedly drank 50 cups of chocolate each day to better serve his harem of 600 women (not all at once, I assume). You know what's tastiest under a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce? Skin.
Asparagus
The ancient "Law of Similarities" said that if one thing looks like another, it will improve what it resembles. As a phallic symbol, asparagus proves size doesn't matter! See if your lover can control himself when you lick Hollandaise sauce off individual spears and then nibble them one at a time.
Grapes
Marc Anthony wooed one of the most captivating women in the world with grapes (no, not J-Lo -- Cleopatra!), peeling each one and feeding her the individual juicy orbs. If you want to serve your lover grapes, lie down and place them one at a time in your navel.
Pine Nuts
These delicate, buttery nuts have been known to stimulate the libido since the second century. We now know they contain lots of zinc, a key mineral in the production of testosterone. You can bake them in cookies, or use them to make pesto. Or simply sprinkle a trail of pine nuts on your lover's body, and nibble your way home.
Honey
From the Kama Sutra to the Bible, honey has been connected with love, sex and sensuality. Ancient Egyptian remedies for sterility and impotence were based on honey. And of course the "honeymoon" is based on a Medieval tradition of newlyweds going into seclusion and drinking mead, a fermented drink made from honey until the first new moon of their marriage. Lipstick is icky but honey is yummy. Smear your lips with honey and give your lover a luscious kiss.
Vanilla
The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the myths of the ancient Mexican Totanac culture, Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness forevermore. You'll find lots of pleasure in a small carton of vanilla ice cream. Drop cool spoonfuls on warm skin, and lick the drips as it melts.
Libations
Alcoholic beverages have served throughout history as a basis for most love potions, masking the foul tastes of bizarre ingredients. Of course now we know a glass of wine, or a smooth cocktail relaxes us, lowers inhibitions and stimulates our senses. Try a Margarita you'll never forget. Sprinkle some salt on your lover's neck, and have him hold a wedge of lime in his teeth. Lick the salt from his neck, drink a shot of very smooth tequila and have him squeeze the lime in your mouth. Oh-lay.
Oysters
These seductive mollusks have been documented as an aphrodisiac for two thousand years. Glistening on the half-shell, with delicate petals of tender meat, is it any wonder they look sensually familiar? They also happen to be loaded with zinc, a key ingredient to testosterone production. In any case ladies, if your lover loves oysters, you're in luck! Tuck a pearl in your oyster, and let him go diving.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Every Little Thing...
| Now here is a song I haven't heard in a while. It kinda brings back memories (heh heh). In the last year how many times I have heard this. I missed hearing it. It is a song first sang by the Police, in their album "Ghost in the Machine" (I even bought this CD when I was in Japan). It was also revived into an acoustic version, by our very own local band M.Y.M.P (Make Your Momma Proud). Well truly, "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic". |
| Though I've tried before to tell her Of the feelings I have for her in my heart Every time that I come near her I just lose my nerve As I've done from the start Every little thing she does is magic Everything she does just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on Do I have to tell the story Of a thousand rainy days since we first met It's a big enough umbrella But it's always me that ends up getting wet Every little thing she does is magic Everything she does just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on I resolve to call her up a thousand times a day And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way But my silent fears have gripped me Long before I reach the phone Long before my tongue has tripped me Must I always be alone? Every little thing she does is magic Everything she does just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on |
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
GimikNatin, Inc.
What is Gimik Natin, Inc.?
This is a forum/site where you can post any idea, fact or opinion that you may want to express or address, be it wholesome or not; intellectual or emotional; or simply if you want your voice to be heard. Just post away.
You can also post any gimik or announcement and you can invite the other members to join as well. Or you can join any of the gimiks. Everybody is welcome here...
You can have coffee with the GNi Ladies...
...Or the GNi Men
You could also go bowling with us. Every Thursday @ Starmall (or maybe e-lanes)
You could bar hop with us (even every night when everyone is in the mood)
Or join our Swimming Parties (not just once or twice... but a lot of times)
We also have a photo gallery where we document our gimiks. Although you have to be registered to see them.
So what are you guys waiting for... Register and Join by clicking HERE
Monday, July 18, 2005
Sea of Void...
Floating, in a sea of blackness
My soul reduced to nothingness
As I stare off in the distant sky
Wishing that I could really fly
Drained, as a glass overturned
The essence of my being totally burned
Falling into a bottomless hole
In despair that I'll never be whole
Frozen, like an artic storm
Feeling pain like I'm being torn
Chilled to the bone I am feeling cold
I feel so alone with no one to hold
Empty, I am nothing but a shell
I feel moving closer to death's knell
I leave this world of loneliness
As I shimmer into a sea of nothingness
| Just felt empty today... I dunno. Something has changed. Incomplete? Lonely? Maybe? I just feel a big black void (redundant, isn't it) within me. Or maybe I should put return values in the functions that I make instead of declaring them void (hehe). Seriously, I am empty. Like everything has been drained out of me. Oh well I just have to wait and see. And live by the adage, "Hope for the best and expect the worst". I'll just move along where life takes me. |
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Silver Lining
| Just seeing her comely face Ever the depths of her soul I see Never I have seen such loveliness Nor I have ever seen such grace I was blessed to meet one such as she Forever I will keep in my heart Every waking moment spent with her Remembering her image burned in my mind I have mistaken her for a divine being Living among us, an angel from heaven Life in her presence makes it sweeter Up in the clouds I feel my heart soar She is beautiful both inside and out Tough and strong, yet gentle and sweet Right in the midst of mortals like me Every woman's inspiration and every man's dream |
Ten Interpretations to a Happier Life
Stress affects all of us and can show its manifestations in various
forms. We cannot avoid it altogether, but what we can do is follow some of
these hints to reduce stress from our lives. Here is a list of ten
quotations and how we can interpret these to experience a happier and
stress free tomorrow.
1) Cry a river; build a bridge; get over it.
Let go of past failures, sadness and people whom we remember but who no longer care for us. This sounds so easy but its easier said than done. We all have gone through our share of heartaches and sadness. But when we constantly remember the pain and suffering we had endured, we are allowing that sadness to gain an upper hand over us. What we must realize is that what has happened has happened. Its over and done with. People change and times change. Moving on in life is very difficult but its the first constructive step to a better you.
2) Everything happens in its own time.
There are things that we do and expect to be rewarded for which does not happen. In offices, there might be a promotion that we might have wanted, a high score on a test, or a job offer that we were sure that was to be given to us that never worked out. At such times we lose perspective and blame our luck and become despondent. We need to realize that there is a time for everything that happens in our lives. And when the appropriate time comes, things will start working the way they were supposed to work.
3) You are the only person who can make yourself happy.
Think of "your" happiness, too, and be kind to yourself. In life, all of us have goals and ambitions. But in the pursuit of those goals, we lose sight of the bigger picture that we are doing these things to make ourselves happy. This is seen especially in the case of mothers who are doing so many things for their kids and family that they don't remember when the last time was that they did something for their own happiness.
It happens to all of us. Be gentler with yourself. Make yourself happy, and that can be done in so many ways. Treat yourself to some ice cream, buy a book that you were dying to read, spend a day lolling in the bed doing nothing. We deserve it and so do our bodies.
4) Laughter is the best tranquilizer with no side effects.
Laugh each and every day of your life. Humorous situations happen to us every single day. Whether you choose to enjoy the moment or not is your decision. There are so many excuses in our day-to-day life to have a good laugh. All we need to do is just look at the lighter side of life and enjoy the moment. When you laugh, don't think whether people are watching you or how much you laugh. It's their problem that they cannot find the humor in the situation that you have found.
5) Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
As we make our journey through life, we have so many things to savor and experience. There is no such thing as instant happiness or happiness that can be found somewhere. Live your life each day, the same way you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.
6) Do today what others won't so you can live tomorrow like others can't?
So many times we are faced with duties and work that we are not happy doing or performing. In those times, instead of hating or shirking from that work, we can try and make use of the thought that somehow, whatever we are doing will prove beneficial to us one day or another. Maybe the results won't be seen tomorrow, but surely we will benefit because we did something that no one was willing to do. An example would be the people who started companies which are million dollar establishments today. They dared to venture and put their money in something that their colleagues would not have been willing to do, and today their work is paying off rich dividends.
7) It is never too late to be what you might have become.
There are several factors that cause us to end up doing the work we do. Many of us, at some point of time, would have definitely wanted to make a career change and thought that it's too late to do it. But the truth is it's never too late. You can start doing whatever we want to do because it's your life and your decisions. Think of the people who attend college in their late 60's and 70's because they always wanted to do it. Such people are the ones who truly believe in this adage.
8) Treasure the love you receive; it will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished.
We always seem to cherish our material possessions more than we should. But life can take a lot more from us. Today we might have good health, family love and a good home to go back to. What we forget is that there are so many calamities that can take away all our comforts, but love is something that can never be taken away. We need to be more demonstrative of our love towards others and treat our loved ones with more kindness and affection.
9) The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.
Any huge task that needs to be done seems very daunting at first. But if we analyze the task carefully, and do it step-by-step, we will find that things get resolved very quickly and easily. But we need to be bold enough to take the first small step. Once that is done, we just need to proceed with additional small steps towards our goal.
10) Always have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
These three things are what will keep the flame burning within all of us. Something to do will keep us busy, something to love will keep us motivated and something to hope for will take us faster towards our goal.
forms. We cannot avoid it altogether, but what we can do is follow some of
these hints to reduce stress from our lives. Here is a list of ten
quotations and how we can interpret these to experience a happier and
stress free tomorrow.
1) Cry a river; build a bridge; get over it.
Let go of past failures, sadness and people whom we remember but who no longer care for us. This sounds so easy but its easier said than done. We all have gone through our share of heartaches and sadness. But when we constantly remember the pain and suffering we had endured, we are allowing that sadness to gain an upper hand over us. What we must realize is that what has happened has happened. Its over and done with. People change and times change. Moving on in life is very difficult but its the first constructive step to a better you.
2) Everything happens in its own time.
There are things that we do and expect to be rewarded for which does not happen. In offices, there might be a promotion that we might have wanted, a high score on a test, or a job offer that we were sure that was to be given to us that never worked out. At such times we lose perspective and blame our luck and become despondent. We need to realize that there is a time for everything that happens in our lives. And when the appropriate time comes, things will start working the way they were supposed to work.
3) You are the only person who can make yourself happy.
Think of "your" happiness, too, and be kind to yourself. In life, all of us have goals and ambitions. But in the pursuit of those goals, we lose sight of the bigger picture that we are doing these things to make ourselves happy. This is seen especially in the case of mothers who are doing so many things for their kids and family that they don't remember when the last time was that they did something for their own happiness.
It happens to all of us. Be gentler with yourself. Make yourself happy, and that can be done in so many ways. Treat yourself to some ice cream, buy a book that you were dying to read, spend a day lolling in the bed doing nothing. We deserve it and so do our bodies.
4) Laughter is the best tranquilizer with no side effects.
Laugh each and every day of your life. Humorous situations happen to us every single day. Whether you choose to enjoy the moment or not is your decision. There are so many excuses in our day-to-day life to have a good laugh. All we need to do is just look at the lighter side of life and enjoy the moment. When you laugh, don't think whether people are watching you or how much you laugh. It's their problem that they cannot find the humor in the situation that you have found.
5) Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
As we make our journey through life, we have so many things to savor and experience. There is no such thing as instant happiness or happiness that can be found somewhere. Live your life each day, the same way you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.
6) Do today what others won't so you can live tomorrow like others can't?
So many times we are faced with duties and work that we are not happy doing or performing. In those times, instead of hating or shirking from that work, we can try and make use of the thought that somehow, whatever we are doing will prove beneficial to us one day or another. Maybe the results won't be seen tomorrow, but surely we will benefit because we did something that no one was willing to do. An example would be the people who started companies which are million dollar establishments today. They dared to venture and put their money in something that their colleagues would not have been willing to do, and today their work is paying off rich dividends.
7) It is never too late to be what you might have become.
There are several factors that cause us to end up doing the work we do. Many of us, at some point of time, would have definitely wanted to make a career change and thought that it's too late to do it. But the truth is it's never too late. You can start doing whatever we want to do because it's your life and your decisions. Think of the people who attend college in their late 60's and 70's because they always wanted to do it. Such people are the ones who truly believe in this adage.
8) Treasure the love you receive; it will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished.
We always seem to cherish our material possessions more than we should. But life can take a lot more from us. Today we might have good health, family love and a good home to go back to. What we forget is that there are so many calamities that can take away all our comforts, but love is something that can never be taken away. We need to be more demonstrative of our love towards others and treat our loved ones with more kindness and affection.
9) The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.
Any huge task that needs to be done seems very daunting at first. But if we analyze the task carefully, and do it step-by-step, we will find that things get resolved very quickly and easily. But we need to be bold enough to take the first small step. Once that is done, we just need to proceed with additional small steps towards our goal.
10) Always have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
These three things are what will keep the flame burning within all of us. Something to do will keep us busy, something to love will keep us motivated and something to hope for will take us faster towards our goal.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
You on my Mind!
| I'm having another last song syndrome again. This time it's a song from SOS (Swing Out Sister), entitled "You on my Mind". I have been singing this song over and over as I have been modifying my code and making stored procedures. Jeez... even now I'm humming it again and again... |
| Friends say I'll get over you soon Thoughts of you come back to fill me with gloom Time forgets but I'm not over you yet There's no sense of asking why Until the tears run dry There's no one but you on my mind Serching for a perfect ending that we'll never find If we could make it work this time Years have flown by since you've been gone This broken heart of mine's been waiting too long All alone wihout you I can't carry on There's no sense of asking why Until I'm there by your side There's no one but you on my mind Searching for a perfect ending that we'll never find If we could make it work this time We could plant tomorrows Dreams now together In a garden to last forever more All the flowers would grow From the seeds we'd sow... There's no one but you on my mind Searching for a perfect ending that we'll never find If we could make it work this time There's no sense of asking why Until the tears run dry I could be there by your side If you would only change your mind If we could make it work this time. |
Friday, July 08, 2005
50 Things About Me! (Part II)
More tidbits about myself. Which means, more stuff to laugh about (Part II). To read the first part, click here
26. I can't blow a balloon from a bubblegum (how pathetic).
27. I'm obsessed with completing my phonebook with all details, including Surname, E-mail Addresses, Thumbnail Images, and Birthdays.
28. My favorite snack is Granny Goose Tortillos (dipped in spaghetti meat sauce).
29. I had Ernie and Bert (of Sesame Street) Stuffed Toys when I was a kid.
30. I played Benjamin in our School Musical play, Cam Floria's (Joseph) "The Dreamer". I won artist of the year in school because of this.
31. I'm a survivor. I once lost my financial stability, my self-esteem and my dignity due to some stupidity and a gold digging ex-girlfriend. Yet I'm still here, and better than ever.
32. I'm very good at C programming; whether it be C, C++ or C#.
33. My favorite color is BLUE.
34. I was an OPM band die hard during the 90's. I used to listen to the music of Eraserheads, Rivermaya (bamboo era), Parokya ni Edgar, Yano, Afterimage... and so on and so forth.
35. I don't detest eating liver, but I'm not too thrilled about eating it as well.
36. I love writing poems, check my other blog: Sleepless in Makati.
37. My mobile phone is a Nokia 6230. I plan to upgrade to a newer phone though.
38. I have been to Palawan numerous times, but for some reason, any attempt I made to go to Boracay goes awry (that really sucks!). But Hey! Club Noah is the Best!
39. At my age, I still use Johnson's baby powder after each bath. Laugh all you want but that is who I am.
40. My all time favorite song: "Till they take my heart away", by Clair Marlo.
41. My all time favorite movie: "The Cutting Edge". (I'm sappy, so sue me!)
42. I own a Voltes V toy (now mangled due to wear and tear). I had it when I was only 5 years old. Not many have this.
43. My greatest attempt at having a political career was winning a position in the student council (1995). Politics is really dirty, on every level.
44. My favorite numbers are 4 (I won most contests being the 4th contestant), 12 (I was an Yves Dignadice fan so I used it when playing with my officemates) and 67 (This number is creppy for me. My employee number during my first job is APTi-0067. My local number here was 6067. When I was undergoing AOTS training in Japan, my number is 9716067. And now here at my new job, my Associate number is S1767. Hmmmmm, Lucky I guess, but there is no 67 in Lotto!).
45. I love olives, whether it be black or green. Love to eat it when serving caldereta or callos.
46. In my life as a student, I got 11 medals (7 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze), 2 trophies (1st & 3rd place), and 16 certificates.
47. My YM id is silverknightonin.
48. I am a member of three Gimik Forums: Gimik Natin, Inc., Manila Tonight.Com, and HoOkUp.PH. I use the same handle: Sir Galahad®.
49. I am friends with the very bubbly model of the PLDT 10 peso/call ads, Ms. Jennifer Illustre.
50. When I fall in love, I get blind-sided with what goes around me... Simply put, she becomes my world.
26. I can't blow a balloon from a bubblegum (how pathetic).
27. I'm obsessed with completing my phonebook with all details, including Surname, E-mail Addresses, Thumbnail Images, and Birthdays.
28. My favorite snack is Granny Goose Tortillos (dipped in spaghetti meat sauce).
29. I had Ernie and Bert (of Sesame Street) Stuffed Toys when I was a kid.
30. I played Benjamin in our School Musical play, Cam Floria's (Joseph) "The Dreamer". I won artist of the year in school because of this.
31. I'm a survivor. I once lost my financial stability, my self-esteem and my dignity due to some stupidity and a gold digging ex-girlfriend. Yet I'm still here, and better than ever.
32. I'm very good at C programming; whether it be C, C++ or C#.
33. My favorite color is BLUE.
34. I was an OPM band die hard during the 90's. I used to listen to the music of Eraserheads, Rivermaya (bamboo era), Parokya ni Edgar, Yano, Afterimage... and so on and so forth.
35. I don't detest eating liver, but I'm not too thrilled about eating it as well.
36. I love writing poems, check my other blog: Sleepless in Makati.
37. My mobile phone is a Nokia 6230. I plan to upgrade to a newer phone though.
38. I have been to Palawan numerous times, but for some reason, any attempt I made to go to Boracay goes awry (that really sucks!). But Hey! Club Noah is the Best!
39. At my age, I still use Johnson's baby powder after each bath. Laugh all you want but that is who I am.
40. My all time favorite song: "Till they take my heart away", by Clair Marlo.
41. My all time favorite movie: "The Cutting Edge". (I'm sappy, so sue me!)
42. I own a Voltes V toy (now mangled due to wear and tear). I had it when I was only 5 years old. Not many have this.
43. My greatest attempt at having a political career was winning a position in the student council (1995). Politics is really dirty, on every level.
44. My favorite numbers are 4 (I won most contests being the 4th contestant), 12 (I was an Yves Dignadice fan so I used it when playing with my officemates) and 67 (This number is creppy for me. My employee number during my first job is APTi-0067. My local number here was 6067. When I was undergoing AOTS training in Japan, my number is 9716067. And now here at my new job, my Associate number is S1767. Hmmmmm, Lucky I guess, but there is no 67 in Lotto!).
45. I love olives, whether it be black or green. Love to eat it when serving caldereta or callos.
46. In my life as a student, I got 11 medals (7 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze), 2 trophies (1st & 3rd place), and 16 certificates.
47. My YM id is silverknightonin.
48. I am a member of three Gimik Forums: Gimik Natin, Inc., Manila Tonight.Com, and HoOkUp.PH. I use the same handle: Sir Galahad®.
49. I am friends with the very bubbly model of the PLDT 10 peso/call ads, Ms. Jennifer Illustre.
50. When I fall in love, I get blind-sided with what goes around me... Simply put, she becomes my world.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Silky Smooth
I met this band around June of last year, got introduced to them by a common friend Jennifer Illustre (Vanilla Girl and PLDT Spokeperson/Model), she being a former member of the band. We were at Friends El Pueblo that time and it was really jampacked. It was ladies night that time and there were a lot of women around (ha! ha!). We were presented with three ladies: Kat (who was standing in for the sick Caroline), Mae and Yasmin; who were performing their hearts out to the delight of the crowd. Once again, I was yanked into the stage to sing along with them. It was a wednesday so there was work tomorrow. But nevertheless, we went home at two in the morning.
We got a taste of the full ensemble when we watched them at Chef & Brewers in Ortigas. And hey, most of the group got so addicted that we were watching them week after week after week. Hell, I was partying everyday during that period.
So what is Silk. Silk is one of the leading cover bands in the Philippines today. They perform songs from different groups like Swing Out Sister, Everything but the girl, The Corrs and a whole lot more. They seem to be Eighty-ish. But who am I to complain, I grew up with those songs.
The silk frontline is now composed of Caroline, Mae and AJ, since Yasmin quit the band for a higher calling (marriage?). They are still at it and you can watch them in different bars around.
More Power
Monday, July 04, 2005
This is for you...
| Whenever |
| Whenever you're feeling blue, And there's nothing else to do No need to stop and stare You know I'll always be there Whenever you're feeling down Your face marred with a frown A silly verse I will sing Maybe a smile to you I bring Whenever you need to rant Those things you never want I'll lend a sympathetic ear All your problems I will hear Whenever you're feeling cold Neither cloth nor blanket to hold Let you stay within these arms To keep you safe from harm Whenever you are feeling happy Feeling giddy, or even sappy The best smile, to you I show "I'm happy too", to let you know Whenever you want to rage Like a monster out of its cage You can come to me and vent Until you are all tired and spent Whenever you are in doubt Not sure to utter from your mouth I could help with sound advice To sieve the truth from the lies Whenever you are in tears Your face showing all your fears You have my shoulder to cry on To show you, "You are not alone" Whenever your heart needs a home You'll never ever be alone No matter what the gods may say Beside you, I'll always stay |
"This poem is dedicated to the person closesto my heart right now. I just want you to know, no matter what you say or argue about it... You were never alone, never still and never will be!"
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