sentiments of a narcissistic coffemaniac

2009-03-11T02:32:00.001+08:00

Recently, I've been having a hard time adding up new post here at Blogspot. always receives some kind of error. And I like have to manually edit my work like three to four times until I give up. So I decided to create a new Wordpress account (since I alreday have one before) and see which of the two is like more user friendly and stuff. So yeah. But of course, I won't be deleting this one. ^^

Do check it out:

www.gamesho.wordpress.com

Just created it so I don't think anything interesting there yet. But yeah.

2009-03-11T01:26:00.001+08:00

Raw evil score: 28.89%

2009-03-06T00:16:00.003+08:00

Mirotic

A few years back I attended this three day Journalism fellowship seminar, and I was really inspired by the speech of Maria Ressa, who is the Head of ABS-CBN’s News and Current Affairs and the invited speaker of the day. She was such a great speaker. One page of my 2006 planner was filled with quotes from the speech.

Somehow, Ressa just made me want to verge into the world of Journalism even more. It was the time when I really really wanted to be a writer. I have all the passion in the world. As if I have my future crystal clear. I know where I was headed. The feeling that you could go and conquer the world, do anything you want, be anything.

I somehow re-felt part of that great emotion as I was browsing my 2006 planner. And it felt good. It made me smile.

Sad enough, and like I’ve mentioned like a thousand times here, it all just miraculously disappeared one day. Sad. Really sad.

As of now, I don’t think I’ll be pursuing my 'supposed to be' career. I’m in a tricky maze and I’m really having a hard time looking for the way out.

Hopefully, I’ll find the exit soon and have my old ‘passion’ back as the prize. And since it looks like I’m still half-way through, I’ll just try to enjoy life as it is.

2009-02-25T22:47:00.003+08:00

Between Friends

I have this thing for making my friends wait when meeting them. I mean, yes we’ll go out but it’s no job interview or something right? They wouldn’t really get mad at me if I make them wait for a bit. And they seem to be so used to it as well, and that goes to my excuses for being late too.

It’s really weird, because I really hate it when people make me wait. But than again, it’s a completely different thing when I make them wait right.

A few days ago, I had this little reunion with some college friends. Mj and I decided to meet at the train station so we could go to Glorietta together to meet up with Lee and Pete.

Sunday. 12:35 noon.

GameSho: Text mo ko pag paalis ka na.

Mjep: *@#%@! Kanina pa ako nandito. 12:30 usapan diba.

GameSho: Lol. Give me 5 minutes, magwawax lang ako ng hair (something that takes me a longer time since I have a longer hair now – which I call the adik Yael long hair look)

Mjep: (forgot what she said but it something like hurry up)

And of course, my five minutes turns up to be 15 minutes.

Also, during college for a thesis meeting, I remember making Danna and MJ wait for me for 3 hours. The looks on their faces were unforgettable.

2009-02-18T23:25:00.006+08:00

Waltz

The ‘craze’ over facebook and I was tagged by some of my friends. And for some reason, I don’t want to post this there. I don’t know but I’m not that into facebook, I don’t even know why I opened an account.

Going back. I remember making something like this before – though it was 15 random things instead of 25. But since I love writing about myself, I’ll do this one too – of course, without repeating anything from my previous list. Click here to read it.

25 random things:

1. If ever there is a Halloween costume party, I would dress up as either Harry Potter or the Phantom of the Opera.

2. I drink water, milk or orange juice in the morning, though I’m a coffee drinker. Coffee is for me to enjoy in the afternoon or evening.

3. A big fan of Super Junior and Epik High. And I mean I love them!

4. Pinoy dramas that I currently watch: “May Bukas Pa’ and ‘Tayong Dalawa’

5. I have lots of Batman stuff. (Jacket, shirts, water bottles, mugs, pillow, etc)

6. Seriously, I can eat McDonald’s Spaghetti and Chicken Nuggets everyday.

7. Not too fond of kids, except for a couple.

8. Most of my money goes to junk foods and coffee.

9. I rarely buy books.

10. I only use blue inked pens.

11. Very loyal to Magic 89.9. I just love that station. I used to listen to The Morning Zoo Crew then Goodtimes with Mo every morning when going to class. Currently, I enjoy Boys Night Out.

12. While on my way to work, I ALWAYS listen to Moonstar 88’s Migraine. Hmmm, wonder why.

13. After work, while walking from the village gate to our house, I ALWAYS listen to BoA’s Love Letter.

14. Big fan of WWE Raw brand.

15. Short or long hair, I always wear my sister or mother’s head band.

16. Monthly, I never forget to buy a copy of Men’s Health and Maual. Been thinking of subscribing. At times, I also buy Metro Him.

17. Been thinking of ordering a copy of Epik High, Jay Chou, BoA and Super Junior albums. But it’s quite expensive.

18. Sites I never forget to check when surfing: WWE’s official site, Kim Heechul’s Soompi thread, Jay Chou’s international fan forum, BoA’s official English fan site and Soompi thread, a wordpress blog of K-pop updates and LiveJournal.

19. I’m so prone to headaches.

20. Wants to buy a new Randy Orton shirt.

21. Not too fond of pets.

22. But, if given a chance, I want a turtle as a pet to be named Napoleon. Turtles seems like they need less attention and stuff unlike dogs.

23. I love Disney movies, but my top faves would be The Emperor’s New Groove and Cinderella.

24. Starting to be a fan of TNA’s The Beautiful People.

25. If something is bothering me, I would walk. Walking and thinking of nothing and enjoying an ice cream or cold drink. It just somehow magically removes my stress for some time.

Idol Mania

Once again, I’m into the Idol craze. And yes, I already have my favorites from group 1.

Danny Gokey – The guy is just super. His ‘Kiss From a Rose’ and ‘Hero’ performance were superb! Right now, he is my number one bet fir this season.

Anoop Desai – Not really a fan but when I saw his ‘Angel of Mine’ performance, I thought it was really good and that he was great.

Alexis Grace and Jackie Tohn - I think they’re ok and they are really unique.

Tatiana del Toro – not really my favorite but I’m quite hoping she’d stay cause I think she’s funny and interesting.

2009-02-12T22:46:00.003+08:00

August Serenade

I’ll be going to back to IBM next week to collect my back pay and COE. Though I’m enjoying my extended stay in Bumsville, I really miss a lot of things.

I miss waking up 5am everyday. Catching the early shuttle ride to Makati. Entering PBCom. Lunch at the Patio with colleagues. Yosi break while I enjoy either an ice cream or burger. Surfing the Net while working. Loud music in the room while working. The long line of the shuttle after work. Makati traffic in the evening. Or sometimes, the uber jammed MRT to Ortigas. Being extra happy on Fridays since it’s my last day. Enjoying my weekend off. Half sulking when Monday comes.

And right now, I’m undecided whether to pursue a job in the media field or just look for a non-related job with a decent pay again. And to tell you the truth, I’m more inclined with the latter.

Everything seemed to have changed. Back in college, I have all the passion in the world for writing. I still have, but not to the extent of starting a career with media or writing.

There are just a lot of thing I wish I knew before college. Everything would have been different probably. But nonetheless, I’m quite satisfied with what I have now, though it’s not much.

And ok, I have decided. I’ll start job hunting again. ^^

Dorky Swan Songs

2009-01-25T20:53:00.000+08:00

** I’m so enjoying my little Friendster war with GIANT DORK Yuan! Who is also a brat! DORK! DORK! DORK! >tackles<

** Poker Face Scorpio’s starting to get boring, I just want to see how ‘heartless’ that weirdo really is. ‘Beware because I don’t have a heart’? Bring it on! >insert evil laugh<

** Mjep’s one lucky weird dork. Her now oh-so-awesome profile is filled with comments and pictures of the Beautiful People! >Dale Oliver’s Angels On My Shoulder music starts<

** Only a few days away from my back pay! I really miss over priced coffee and fast food!!!

** Still in Bumsville. Waiting for the job that’ll probably start in February. Is it really worth the wait?

** I’m coming clean. I’m watching ‘Tayong Dalawa’. Don’t know why but I like it. Last pinoy serye that I was so keen to watch was ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’. Once I started to like or love something, I’m totally blind to it’s flaws – which includes Gerald’s acting. I like Kim, she’s cute. ^^

** Currently watching ‘Let’s Go’ on youtube. I really love that show.

** Boys Over Flower (Korean version of Meteor garden) is SOOOO COOL! I personally think it’s better than the Japanese or Taiwanese version.

** Also trying to read ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ (was my Xmas gift to my sister) and ‘Anansi Boys’

** There’s a Hong Kong Style Noodles stall here in our village, which is kinda weird but nonetheless uber cool! I really love it!

** Don’t want to work again soon! Family’s planning to go somewhere. I want to go to Baguio (which was the original plan and which was supposed to be the vacation in last December), then my sister wants to go to a beach. >Narrows eyes dangerously<

** Hoping for another Code 1-2 Batman update from someone far far away. >hint hint<

** For fun, here are my WWE Royal Rumble 09 predictions:

1. 30-man Royal Rumble Match
~ Winner: Randy Orton, The Miz or John Morrison

2. ECW Championship: Jack Swagger (C) vs Matt Hardy
~ Winner: Swagger

3. Heavyweight Championship: John Cena (C) vs JBL
~ Winner: John Cena (only 55%)

4. Women's Championship: Beth Phoenix (C) vs Melina
~ Winner: Melina (biased, she's my fave diva)

5. WWE Championship: Jeff Hardy (C) vs Edge
~ Winnder: Jeff Hardy (again, my bias)

2009-01-17T02:15:00.002+08:00

All-Around Smart

You are all-around smart. Essentially, that means that you are a good combination of your own knowledge and experience, along with having learned through instruction - and you are equally as good with theoretical things as you are with real-world, applied things. You have a well-rounded brain.

40% applied intelligence
40% learned intelligence

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

2009-01-13T02:27:00.002+08:00

I freaking love the new McDo ad!!!

And they even used Huling El bimbo by Eheads which of course made it better!!!

2009-01-02T13:36:00.002+08:00

Top 20 songs of 2008

I’ve been writing down my monthly top 20 songs on my planner, this is something that I have been doing in the past3 years. I don’t know why I did but I just decided to one day. So I’ve reviewed the list and also checked the songs on my phone to come up with ‘My 08 Top 20 Songs’.

20. Epik High – Let It Rain

- Epik High would be my biggest musical discovery of 08. I’ve known the rap band years before but didn’t really paid attention to their song, not until 08 came. And now, I really love this band and I think they’re so brilliant. This song is one oif their older songs that I got to listen to a few months ago.

19. Sarah Bareilles – Gravity

- this song was used as a background music in an episode of ‘We Got Married’. Meaning of the song is just so good.

18. Vanessa Hudgens – Say Ok

- this is an old song that I still listen to and is still in my phone. I just love it.

17. Mariah Carey – Bye bye

- one of my colleagues in Yahoo! Is in love with Carey and everyday he will play her songs non stop. Among her newer songs, this is one that I liked the best. If I remember correctly, I think she wrote this herself. Cool.

16. Epik High – One

- a great song fro their latest album. I just love the songs of this band. And their videos are so epic!! This one is a must as well.

15. Super Junior – U

- I just can’t stop listening to this song. This would be the song that got me hooked in Super Junior.

14. Imago – Sundo

- I think this was released in 07. But I remember listening to this song on the way home in a bus when I was still in Yahoo! And I was returned in grave yard shift.

13. Incubus – Love hurts

- another win song from the best band ever. You just cant help but love this band, they’re just so frickin cool.

12. Demi Lovato – This is Me

- soundtrack from the movie Camp Rock. And this song is very good. Personally I think it is better than a lot of the songs in High School Musical.

11. Super Junior M – Me

- This song just makes me happy for some reason. Whenever I want to be more confident and such, I’d listen to this song and it never fails to give me the extra boost.

10. Epik high – Breakdown

- the video is the best. It’s amazingly disturbing in a good way actually. The video is a must see.

9. Jon McLaughlin – So Close

- very romantic song from a movie that I like. Really gives you the ‘awww’ factor.

8. CSJH feat Cho Kyuhyun – Just For One Day

- a nice Korean ballad that even my sister loved. Kyuhyun’s voice is good and I oove how it perfectly blend with the girls’ voice.

7. Ayaka – Let’s Hold Hands

- I don’t know when this song was released, all I know is that I really listen to this one a lot.

6. BoA – Eat You Up

- BoA’s US debut song, and it’s so catchy.

5. Super Junior T – Rokkuko

- another song that I cant help but li8sten to almost everyday. Rokkuko!!

4. Rico Blanco – Your Universe

- it’s sad that he left Rivermaya, but at least he’s still in the music industry and this song proves that he’s still good.

3. Moonstar 88 – Migraine

- I love this one. I listen to this every time I’m on my way to work.

2. SHINee – Replay

- one of the songs that would always remind me of 08. this song is also a must listen to one.

1. Epik High – Umbrella

- the best song of 08, hands down. How can a rap group be that so good? Thank you Epik High for all the great songs you have given us. ^^

2008-12-30T03:17:00.003+08:00

Velvet

It never fails to amuse me how fast time flies. It was just like yesterday I was having a blast working in Yahoo!, then being transferred to United Airlines where hell slowly began, which soon ended up to my first ever resignation.

But to sum it all up, 08 has been a good one for me. Despite the obvious hardships and almost everyday exhaustion I had at work. It was good nonetheless. Like I’ve said, getting new experience is always welcome.

IBM will always be special for me. It was the first company I’ve worked with and it is a good one no doubt, but due to some circumstances, I had to go.

The feeling of leaving a company you have worked in for a year was so weird. I remember the day when I was about to go to the office to pass my resignation. I was incredibly happy for the fact that I’ll get to have a long rest, but there’s the feeling of missing the company and people you have worked with. It was not really a good feeling, but it seems like it was the best choice and right thing to do anyway.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right?

Probably the best thing I’ve learned this year was a work ethic lesson:

‘Stay if you’re happy, leave if you’re not’

I’ll definitely remember that for a really long time, as I continuously try to write everyday and get my old flare in writing back. And I will.

2008-12-28T03:36:00.007+08:00

Swan Song 4

Mary Joy de Lara and Danna Rica Francisco

The Library Queen / El Humano Braso and The Libido Queen / Alluring Scorpio

We refer to the GameSho, M-jep, and Darlo group as ‘Thesis-mates’ until now. Or sometimes ‘Ka-chillax’ (which is with Mr Carlos.)

I really grew fond of these two girls and I miss them so much! Too bad our Alluring Scorpio’s too busy this December with her teaching work, we didn’t get to go out this month.

I love M-jep for her weirdness and enthusiasm. And she’s one of those people who can endure my slight tendency to be a a so-called narcissist, and of course my never ending complains about every little thing.

However, I can’t say the same for Darlo though. I find her inner weirdness, ummm weird, and she’s a bit on the pessimist side. But soon, I was able to love her slowness and all.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

GameSho: Starbucks tayo. Treat kita. ^^ (Let’s go to Starbucks, my treat)

M-jep: Let’s go!!! ^_____^

Darlo: Bilog ba ang buwan mamaya? (Is it full moon tonight?)

GameSho and M-jep: *freezes on their track* ……… o.O

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Both seating on the floor in the AB hallway while waiting for class to start as we recite our favorite balcony scene.

M-jep: Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow.

GameSho: Sleep dwell upon thine eyes, peace in thy breast! Would I were sleep and peace, so sweet to rest.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

After theses meeting.

Darlo: San ka pupunta pagkatapos? (Where are you going after?)

GameSho: Megamall!

Darlo: Sama ako, para naman makameet ako ng Ortigas boys. (I want to go with you so I can meet Ortigas boys)

GameSho: ……. o.O

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

At the archives section of the Manila Library.

GameSho: Ang baho!!! (It stinks!!!)

Darlo: ………..

GameSho: Bakit ba ganito amoy dito? (Why does it stinks so much here?!)

M-jep: ………..

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Reciting our favorite ‘Emperor’s New Grove’ line/scene while waiting for the professor.

GameSho: I bet you weren’t expecting this! Aha! Whew, that was close!

GameSho and M-jep: *laugh*

M-jep: And I never like your spinach puffs…. Never!!!!

GameSho and M-jep: *laugh*

Darlo: *busy talking with boylet*

2008-12-07T21:47:00.002+08:00

Happy. Happy. Happy.

2008-12-03T02:21:00.005+08:00

Though I haven't posted anything in the past weeks, I'm was able to write again. Hope this continues.

Mirotic

2008-11-15T05:13:00.000+08:00

Officially back in bumsville. Never thought I’d be so happy to say that. I have the rest of November and the whole month of December to relax and enjoy. What’s left is to slaughter my hard-earned cash.

But then again, I enjoyed my 1 year and 2 months stay with IBM. Specially the first half, it was a blast. Until things got a lot more challenging and difficult. But I still made the most out of it.

The last week was, I think, the worst. Waiting for your shift to end was like hell. And I will never, I mean NEVER, work in a call center again – I will if the jobs an email or chat support agent, but not in a voice account. Five months of talking for eight hours was more than enough, and I don’t think I’ll ever miss it. Once enough.

On the other hand, I just want to mention a few people that I’ve learned to appreciate and respect while I was in the company:

Batch mates:

Ace – the MC marathons are kinda annoying, but weird enough, I miss it.

Diane – she’s a very interesting Butch. She will not be easily forgotten.

Kuya Ben – I really didn’t like him at first sine we didn’t really click (probably because of the age difference), but he turned out to be one of the people I was most thankful for.

Janus – my doughnut and chocolate-mate. Miss our Krispy Kreme and random chocolate cravings. Good Luck on your exams! Aja!

Robby – my original Noona (Noona: Korean term used by guys to address older girls), I always loved his version of ‘How Deep Is Your Love’.

Y! People:

Justin –Kwen cha na yo Noona? Haengbok haseyo!

Edry – the girl I thought I’d never get along with because of her strong personality, but she’s really cool and nice.

Marj – my banzai-mate. I miss our outlook chatting and pic-spam moments.

Inah – though it was kinda late, but I’m glad we became close. Stay sweet and nice! I’ll miss ya!

I really enjoyed the company of everyone (Ate Mercy, Corrs, Avi, Kuya Angelo, Kuya Mark, etc). Mami Nari for being a great TL. Would have stayed longer if Y! is still there. If only. Lol

Team Jacksonville – I also enjoyed the company of these people (Ate Jvee, Minnie, Ai, Aileen, Grace and Che. Kuya Ipe and Jay). Maybe I would have left earlier if not for them. They’ve been nothing but nice and I really appreciate that. Thanks!

I’m happy that I don’t have to take calls anymore, but sad that I’ll be leaving IBM. But anyway, it was a fun first job.

Aja!

2008-10-17T12:23:00.002+08:00

Countdown begins

By the week, I’m going to pass my resignation. Can’t believe I lasted one year when the original plan was only three months. Over the weekend, I was deciding if I would immediately resign or make it until November 30. And I think I finally decided to choose the latter.

Pros:

- a very happy and merry up-coming holiday! (Retention and 13^th month pay on the spot!)

Cons:

- more days of work and talking.

I’m not sure if I could still make a full month straight of graveyard shift work. But if there’s someone who could embrace stress and pressure, it’s me. But then again, it’s different when you work and sleep like a living vampire.

I thank my TL for giving utmost consideration of my absences (even though I know that she hates her agents being late, absent, etc.) I’m a physically weak guy with asthma, so it’s really tough for me.

But I made it through college by commuting 4 hours a day, sometimes staying at school until 9pm even though I have classes like 8am the next day. And now, I only travel like at least an hour a day and I’m complaining.

I can’t seem to stop talking about work.

x_x

Attn to: Nikki Unidad

2008-10-07T04:10:00.000+08:00

Finally uploaded the pic I'm telling you about, a cool pic of us during our freshman year in High School!

A few things to notice:

1. You were taller (about 2-3 inches taller maybe?)

2. The background (the trash can)

But some things really DOES NOT change, we're still freakin thin. Seems like our bodies does not want to change.

The pic's kinda blurry. Think this was taken during the sportsfest, don't know who took it though. Cool no? Lol

2008-09-18T06:45:00.004+08:00

Swan Song III

74 days to go. Still up and surviving.

I’ve been working in IBM for a year now. So cool. Me and my Yahoo batch mates are planning to have dinner one time to celebrate our 1^st year (4 out of 6 in the group also celebrating 1^st year of work in their 1^st job). Really miss those guys.

Anyway last week, Mj (my ever loyal book fair buddy) and I went to the 29^th International Book Fair where I spent almost 2k worth of books. It’s hard to restrain from buying when you know that the books are on super sale. So yeah. Also, Mj and I decided to have Japanese food rather than our usual Korean Food cravings.

Just finished reading ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ by Mark Haddon, which is surprisingly a good book ( I just didn’t like all those math problems and explanation thing, I hate math). Up next Haruki Murakami’s ‘Kafka on the Shore’ (which was recommended by one of United’s VA trainer Mabel.) Still have lots of books waiting. And yeah, no more book-buying until December for me.

On the other hand, I also saw this cool create your avatar thing online. Here’s the face your manga version of Saisho:

*If ever I can’t think of a title for anything, I just automatically type in Swan

Song.*

2008-08-14T02:39:00.004+08:00

Toxic

Working is so freaking stressful. Makes you wonder why on effing earth did you ever wish and hope you’d get out of studying ASAP. When in fact, school gives you less tress than work.

I have 3 months and 2 weeks to go. Feel like giving up now. But I know I shouldn’t. Pressure and stress are two things that I know I can handle quite well.

It’s nice to escape and run away from reality every time things get frenzy. And quite honestly I’m good at that. Possibly the reason why I’m still here, surviving.

Do I live to work or do I work to live? Hmmm.

I work so I could satisfy all my selfish pleasures and cravings.

And to the person who invented or discovered coffee and music, hands down. Those two things just keep me sane everyday.

Anyway, I was reading some of my old emails and found my 3 year college articles. It was fun to re-read all of it. From my Literary Journalism articles, to my numerous Features articles. Then there’s the travelogue article I wrote with Mj and Danna, and the Zorayda Sanchez article with Mj.

How I miss school.

2008-08-06T05:17:00.004+08:00

Swan Song II

Can’t think of anything to write. So I decide to do a little blog-hopping and then I saw this flickr meme from Issai’s blog. Cool. Lol.

******

# Go to www.flickr.com

# Type in your answer (to each of the questions below) on the search engine

# Choose a photo from the first page (of the list of matches to your answer) only

# Copy+paste the html of your chosen photo onto your blog/answer sheet, or save the photo in your computer and then copy+paste it onto your blog

First name: Saisho. And here's the story behind the pic. I tried searching for Zaidee and I got pics of various girls whom I assume also has the same name. So I tried searching for Saisho instead. The kids are playing 'Saisho Wa Gu', Japan's version of Jack 'en Poy.

Food: Dark Chocolate (my comfort food!)

School: University of Santo Tomas

Color: Green

Crush: Koran singer BoA

Drink: Coke and Pepsi Light, can't decide which is better (as if there's any difference, lol)

Dream vacation: Japan, Cherry Blossom Festival

Dessert: Strawberry ice cream

Love most: Caramel Macchiato

Grow up: Angono, Rizal

One word to describe you: Lazy

Dream about: to work in a Magazine

2008-07-22T03:55:00.005+08:00

Swan Song

** Love songs about the rain. Currently in love with Epik High’s Umbrella.

** Healthy me got sick. Failed to go to work for two days because of asthma and fever.

** Going to watch the new Batman movie later with Mj (who will watch the flick for the nth time.) Even though I’m still sick, just to watch my favorite superhero.

** I miss my Livewire friends. But I’m cool with team Jacksonville.

** Been watching lots of Camera Café (pinoy version) and Happyslip videos on Youtube. Really funny and cool. I really love Happyslip’s Aunt Baby character.

** Miss watching WWE on TV. Melina’s my new favorite diva. And also Kelly Kelly.

** Want a new Samsung phone. I really want F330. Or the phone BoA’s endorsing, not just sure what model that is.

** UAAP!! Hope the Tigers gets to the Final Four at least. Also miss watching college basketball.

** New guilty pleasure: My Girl pinoy version. The Korean version was and still is my favorite Koreanovela.

** The pic was taken by Mj. Think it was late December last year, few days before New Year when Mj, Danna, and I went to Tiendesitas.

** Can’t stop drinking Coffee.

** Randomly sings: “Coz I can’t stop thinking bout you girl.” – Super Junior’s U.

** High School Musical 3 coming soon. Trailer was ok. Go Wildcats!!! Lol.

** Current music: Sitting Down Here by Lene Marlin. Sings: I’m sitting down here but hey you can’t see me.

** I was surprised when I saw this movie poster yesterday at MegaMall to have a checkup at the MegaClinic. Sassy Girl Hollywood version. Hmmm. Don’t even know who the leading girl was.

2008-06-15T06:31:00.001+08:00

The day the earth disappears

So I’ve been officially taking calls now for like almost a week, and yeah it’s tough. Still adjusting from the non-voice to voice transition. So pretty much, I’ve really gained respect for call center people – not because I’m also a call center agent. It not really an easy money job like every one thinks it is.

So, if you’ve noticed, I got this countdown ticker on my blog. So I’ll be working my ass out in IBM until this ticker reaches zero, and when it does I’ll decide if I should continue and stay in the company or finally look for a job in the media industry.

It’ll be a tough decision, knowing that if I do decide to finally look for a new job, I have to settle for a less competitive salary, which is of course not that exciting since the primary reason why we work is for the money right.

Anyway, a few days ago I watched the movie Stardust and I really liked it. So the next day before I go to work, I stopped by at a book store and bought the book. Nice story. Very interesting and unusual Gaiman’s mind is.

Laugh at me if you want, I’ll be watching High School Musical in a few minutes. Lol

2008-05-18T01:56:00.000+08:00

Whatever things

I have 2 Become 1 on my phone. A few months ago I got to listen to the song and I realized that it’s about sex and I didn’t know that before. Lol. Super cool.

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Somehow, my friends remember me whenever they go to Starbucks. They would say or text me:

“Naalala kita, nagstarbucks kami kanina’

Weird.

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First week of the voice account training is over. Yeah it’s quite challenging. Now I realized how easy a non-voice account is. And I’m having doubts if I can even last or pass this training.

But then again, so far the training’s been fun and good. The trainer’s really nice, luckily. Easy to talk to and approachable.

Already working in IBM for almost 8 months, and I can’t seem to let go even if it’s a call center job. Weird because I swore that I will not work in a call center, but here I am.

2008-05-12T10:16:00.001+08:00

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Today’s my first day in this new account. I’m quite excited, I just hope that I’d enjoy UA as much as I enjoyed Yahoo!. I don’t know what to expect, this would be my first voice account. Cool, just hope I can handle it. Don’t even know why I was one of the people who were chosen to be transferred. Anyway, hope this turns out good.

Goodbye to petix mode. T_T

2008-05-07T02:51:00.000+08:00

The place where I am

This would be my last week with LiveWire.

Yesterday, I took this chance and had an interview for another account and yeah I got accepted and would immediately start next week.

But I’d take this as an opportunity, because come to think of it my salary would increase. And also I have a few friends who also got accepted in the account. So that’s cool. As if we have a choice anyway.

It’s sad but then again nothing is constant but change. And I think change should always be welcome.