On a mini hiatus

Crap. So unlike me to be on a mini hiatus with blogging. It's been four days since my last update. There are a couple of things I would like to write about, but lately, I feel as though I'm playing catch up with the work emails for my absence last Monday. Crickey.

A wave of emotions and so many spells of sleepy-ness. I might be recovering from months of late nights at work and at gimik(s). Coffee just doesn't do it for me anymore (in terms of getting me in the zone). Perhaps I should take a caffiene abstinence for a few days. Just so I can feel its full effect when I start drinking again. Oh well. Let's see.

Will be blogging more maybe later. I got pics from my dinners with Keyce (@ Papaya in Serendra) and Irene (@ Five Cows in Trinoma).

What a weekend!

Two words to describe the weekend. Crazy Fun.




Will blog more tomorrow.

Rest Day Today

The 2.5 hours of sleep I got early Monday morning plus some of the stress from Monday night's practice finally took a toll on my not so invincible self. I woke up Tuesday feeling super sore and in dire need of some sleep. Which is what I got today. Teehee. Sarap lang to rest. To laze around, and to sometimes think about this Saturday's big event (among other things).

My mind was on hibernate mode yesterday, hence the lack of focus on work. I think I learned that about myself yesterday. I can pour my heart, mind, and energies into one thing. But it's hard to have the same amount of passion for another thing. Which could explain why the past few week's focus might have been work, and this week's focus is on Lola's birthday. I must say though. It gets quite tiring to be the resident party planner. Most of the time, too many cooks. It's quite a political arena. And I'm right in the middle. Oh well. I just remind myself, that it's all for Lola. And that it will be a great party no matter what.

Despite the katamaran and stress from Monday, it was overall quite a good day. Monday's highlights...

** Lunch was superb. Mike treated me to a Fish and Co. meal (long overdue, hehe!) and the crispy maki platter was bigger than what we expected. The NY fish and chips was yummy! And the freebie dessert was a nice way to end the very filling meal.

** Seeing the family performers pour their hearts out in practicing for this Saturday's big event. Effort ito!

** Lester saying he'll take care of the recordings for the finale. I almost gave Les a big hug. My mind's been troubled with the dilemma of the recordings. Thanks Les!

** Dinner with the Yaps, the Esguerras, the Munars, and Les. We had a very filling dinner at Gerry's Grill Promenade. Everyone pitched in. Celine and Gibo ate as though they haven't eaten for days. Hehe.

** And the perfect ending to a long day... Haagen Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream with Tito Mar, Tita Alda, Ate Love, Ina, Iris, and Yssa. I can't stop saying how much I just adore my girls! Ina is the funniest of the three. She can mimic Ate Ten's "Zaraaaaahh" with such precision. Camille's "Hash!" is classic anime. Yssa is the most grown-up of the three. I dunno where she picked up Fubu!!

** Monday night massage.

Business As Usual

This isn't really my day today. First of all, I had intended to get up early today to be the FIM for an implementation activity. I slept at 4am earlier today and waking up at 6 didn't seem do-able to my stressed out bod. I threw some office attire on and later realized (when I saw my manager) that it was casual day today. Dengit. When I withdrew money from the ATM, the machine dispensed 20 100 peso bills, instead of four 500 peso ones. Starbucks is closed today. And the best part of them all, it's a national holiday. All the regular employees, including the sleepy peeps at home, are resting and basking under the post-Egay sun. Perfecto.

The weekend was pretty tiring.

I spent most of Saturday with Irene. Lamon fest (in frequent, smaller portions). And a fashion show at their Sikatuna home from 830pm till 10. Fun fun! It was nice to play fashion consultant and to guide Ms. B about what could match with what.

Sunday it was all for Lola. From 10AM till 4AM. Prep for next Saturday's party is stretching the stress level. I think I sort of calmed down (and destressed), when I saw that Tita Alda was pitching in (in terms of prep), that Sheryl and Majo were both very committed to making the program a good one, that Mitchie was willing to be part of the Reception team, when Tita Baby offered to treat us out to dinner one of these days, and that the girls and the boys put their hearts in practicing! I think the "Deal or No Deal" segment will win everyone over. We still have to go through a monster to do list.

I was with my girls yesterday, too. Ina, Iris, and Yssa. Ina is almost as tall is Rommel now, with her long long legs! She's such a kikay goof-off. Here's how our conversation went last night when we were talking about their outfits for Saturday's presentation:

Marjorie: Leggings na lang kaya kayo?
Celine: Eh, stripes yung leggings ko.
Ina: Ako may black and brown.
Tenten: Wag na lang leggings. Mahirap pa. Dapat pare-pareho. Jeans na lang kaya!
All the girls: Sige sige! May jeans kami!
Ina: Wait Ate Ten! Anong jeans? Meron akong boot cut at skinny kasi.

Mwahahaha.I wanted to kiss her right then and there, but I was driving so I just laughed my silly a** off. She's super kikay.

Hay. Oh well. Back to work!

If I were the author...

I think it's been two or three straight weeks that I've been seeing Irene! Today was no exception. We went to Glorietta because she wanted to see "A Love Story". Being the pushover that I am, I went see the movie for the second time. I have to admit, I appreciated the movie more when I saw it for the second time. Maybe it was then when I noticed some of the subtleties.

After the movie, we went around Glorietta some more. On our way back to the Parking Lot, we stopped by UCC. The coffee place's location is just perfect.It's right smack in the middle of the mall hustle and bustle. The authentic greens make the more laid-back experience real.

She and I often ask each other these "what if"s about sometimes silly scenarios. This week, I asked her, "If you were the (sole) author of your life, how would you write it in the next two of three years?" Being the sole author means, everything you intend to happen will happen as you please. Irene excitedly told me how she envisioned her life. Her face was beaming as she was telling the story. She asked me to answer my own question and I went off with my own version of "what will be". To some extent, I was feeling sad. Maybe because I know that the likelihood of what I am envisioning becoming an absolute reality to a T is very slim. But then again, I remined myself and Irene that the best moments in our lives so far, are those which we didn't expect or plan to happen. Just like most movies. Where the twist or the unexpected, unconventional ending immortalizes a film.

This is quite similar to the game I love playing with my friends: Let's talk in present tense, as if it's ten years from today. Hehe. Fun fun.

[Movie Schmovie] A Love Story

In a rare moment in history, Aga Muhlach won over Jason Bourne. Imagine that. Keyce, Epay, Rni, and I saw the 10:10 pm show of "A Love Story", whose premise I thought glorified mistresses. Aba. There was a moral in the sotry. My favorite lines, "Hindi lahat ng nagpapasaya sa yo ay tama." and "Ayaw ko nang punan ang kulang" Champion. Maricel portrays the very mature mistress. Overall, the story was pretty good. All the main characters were portrayed very well by Aga, Angelica, and Maricel. We were pleasantly surprised at Angelica's dramatic chops. I'm not really a big Aga fan. But I think I like his performance in this movie best. He lost a lot of weight and wasn't shy about showing off his abs. Hehehe. Wish all mistresses are as wise as Joana (Maricel's character). Deng. No thanks to a guy with a lot of baggage. Haha.

Selfish Schmenten

It's looking rather dreary outside. The girls told me last night that there's another typhoon in the horizon (which apparently has arrived in the metro). Play a Coldplay track and I think I'm just about ready to slink into depression.

Okie. I've allowed myself to be selfish today. Just found out some awesome news about a particular "Green Department" fan who got her VISA. Real name NOT Keysi. Haha. Very happy for my good friend Keyce. This is a Mezzaluna prediction becoming a reality. I'm looking forward to seeing Keyce trudging through the Minnesota snow and hopping on to her RV.

I am quite sad though, that she is leaving. She and I have been movie and lamon buddies since time immemorial. Lately, I've been asking Keysi (more like whining to her), "Saan na ako pupulutin?!" Today, she told me, "Ipagbibilin kita." The selfish part of me wishes she stays. Instead of a Coldplay track, Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now" suits my mood best.

Karina has asked this question a couple of times. "Is it harder to be the one leaving? Or the one being left behind?" Lemme see.

If you're the one leaving, then you're leaving for a reason. Probably to do something new, pursue something exciting, do that one thing you've always wanted to do. But then there's the sadness of leaving the people you care about behind. Their lives will continue without you. Kids will grow up and new friendships will be formed. Missing out on the major milestones ahead. And then there's the anticipated sadness. Leaving the comfort of everything familiar.

If you're the one being left behind... Some people feel bad immediately because such a change is a reminder of their own uneventful life. Then there's the feeling of abandonment. Physically not having someone you can depend on, someone who makes life a little easier with a coffee break and a ton of laughs. A change in routine. Losing the comfort of something familiar. And then there are the great and not-so-great moments in your life, where you wish you could just share it with the one who went away. Although... There's that feeling of pride and genuine happiness when the one who went away accomplishes what he or she set out to do.

It seems being either person is hard. Change is inevitable. Situations change. Routines change. People change. Relationships and friendships evolve. And most of the time, that's a good thing.

Camille's 12th birthday

My baby, Iris Camille, celebrated her 12th birthday today. The girls invited us to have dinner at their Casa Marias home. On the menu was my all time favorite party food! Kiddie Pinoy-style spaghetti! Sweet with lotsah cheeeese! Camille brought out her baby album and we marvelled at Ina's once chubby cheeks and Camille's semblance with her mom.







Ahhh... These girls. Two hours of bliss.

[Music From the Baul] Be My World

Yes Paolo. I should rename my blog to be "Musings and Lyrics" (which actually isn't such a bad idea!). Hehe. I saw your sister Anna by the way in ATC yesterday (while I was happily munching on my Bulla Orange Split ice cream.

Anyway, this song brings back a lot of happy memories. I used to listen to this at least 5 days everyday. Kinda matches that out-of-my-mind-happy mood. This is a classic example of the wonders of music. How a four minute song can transport you back to one of the best times of your life. How the emotions become raw and real again when you hear these songs.

Makes me realize what a nostalgia-addict I am. Kinda ties in why I'm into music, especially the older ones which make some people cringe because they've become "baduy".

The "nananana" is pretty catchy.

Be My World
by Milky

All alone
that's me in many troubles
I need you now to be close to me

There's a world
runnin' round
run in circle
I don't know how it would be

Uh, I'm starving without your loving
with your kisses you can fill me now
Uh, come closer
don't wait a minute
you are the end
come on and be my world

Na na na na na..........
na na na na na..........

And I love to watch you
when you're walking alone
but there's nothing I can say
to make you feel the same way

All I see is a face in the mirror
I fall into emotion
pull me out of time

Na na na na na..........
na na na na na..........

Uh, I'm starving
without your loving

Uh, come closer
don't wait a minute
you are the end
come on and be my world

Na na na na na..........
na na na na na..........

[Music from the Baul] This Modern Love

During the last scene of last night's episode of "How I Met Your Mother", this song played in the background. I've been seeing Bloc Party CDs in music stores for the past couple of months. I wikipedia-d them last night and found out they're an English Indie band. Surprise surprise. Those blokes from the UK sure know how to make great music (Coldplay, Oasis, the Beatles... to name a few).

This Modern Love
By Bloc Party


To be lost in the forest
To be cut adrift
You've been trying to reach me
You bought me a book
To be lost in the forest
To be cut adrift
I've been paid
I've been paid

Don't get offended
If I seem absent minded
Just keep telling me facts
And keep making me smile
Don't get offended
If I seem absent minded
I get tongue-tied
Baby, you've got to be more discerning
I've never know what's good for me
Baby, you've got to be more demanding
I will be yours

I'll pay for you anytime

And you told me you wanted to eat up my sadness
Well jump right in shorty, you can gorge away
You told me you wanted to eat up my sadness
Jump right
Baby, you've got to be more discerning
I've never know what's good for me
Baby, you've got to be more demanding
Jump left

What are you holding out for?
What's always in the way?
Why so damn absent minded?
Why so scared of romance?

This modern love breaks me
This modern love wastes me

Do you wanna come over and kill some time?
Throw your arms around me

Pleasant Sunday Chaos

As i am writing this entry, sweat is coming down my forehead. I'm watching my cousins practice their choreographed "Deal or No Deal" dance. Made escpecially for Lola's 85th birthday party, which is about two weeks away. It's a HUGE production number, running about an hour long. I have a copy of the script and some of the things we need to prepare. I've this feeling in the pit of my stomach that we're missing out on a couple of things (maybe). But well, all for fun. All for Lola.

Jianna's baptism today at our auxiliary house. Tita Gina's unica hija and the boys' unica hermana. Pot luck, but the food was abundant! My purtruding belly is hard evidence of the Kare Kare, Kaldereta, buko pie, and fruit salad I ate a few hours ago. We're now back at the original house and the living room, dining room, family room, and both bedrooms up stairs are in a chaotic state. So many people. So little space.

Shopping and Eating on a Saturday

After a restless Saturday morning, which later paved the way for a short afternoon nap, I met with Irene in Makati. We went to the Rockwell tent to attend the Pink Kitchen, a Benefit Food Festival. Thanks to my projectmate Ruby for the free tickets! Twas like a tiangge of food!

[Movie Schmovie] Rush Hour 3

My brothers and I have always been big fans of the Jackie Chan-Chris Tucker tandem. This third installment delivers the laughs. I liked "Brokeback Carter" and all of Chris Tucker's funny side comments. Although I must say, in this third movie, Jackie Chan's character feels more detached. I didn't really empathize with the brother bit. The connection was kinda not there. Bottom line, story was pretty weak. The end was a little anti-climactic. We waited for a grand finale. Was given an ending which was just ok and watched the duo dance off into the streets of Paris. It was super entertaining though. The outtakes were fun!

[Movie Schmovie] Blades of Glory

Took a while before this movie found its way to Philippine Cinemas. Exclusive lang to SM Cinemas!! So Keyce and I trooped to Podium to catch the 8:40pm show. Will Ferrell plays this cocky sex-addict figure skater and Jon Heder plays the tutti fruiti curly-haired naive figure skater. Keyce and I were laughing our a** off. It was super entertaining. A perfect diversion from the rigors of work. Nothing thought provoking here though. But they were hilarious. Loved how they ended their first routine. Haha.

A Close Call

Was driving on my way home today when I spotted a kitten cross the SLEX. It was tiny and I tried to avoid it. I didn't realize how fast I was driving until I started violently swerving left and right. When the car finally stopped swerving, my heart was racing and my mind was more alert. Haaay. I had to touch the rosary (which hung on the rearview mirror) and mutter a small prayer under my breath.

That was a close one.

My driving karma has not been very good these past few years. I know there are worse drivers out there with better luck than yours truly. Jusmio.

I need something to calm me down and put my mind at ease.

Ooohh... Glad Jamie Oliver's on the Lifestyle Network. Lovely.

[Music From the Baul] It's Over

It's been a while since I last heard this song. Sad, but

It's Over
By Vertical Horizon

I'm here, wide awake again
This fear is something I call a friend
Hello again
It's been a while since I saw you here
I don't remember you saying goodbye

No,
It doesn't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time
It doesn't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time

Here we go, jump to the stars above
So low, why do I fall to love?
Hello my love
This voice never called your name
This boy would never be the same

No,
It don't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time
It don't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time

Don't let it end up this way
Don't spend another night afraid
Don't let it end up this way
Hey-yeah

Don't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time
Don't matter it's over
Here I've been waiting
All my life
All this time
All this time

I'm here, wide awake again

The Calm Before The Storm

This week so far, seems like a quieter week than last week. Yes, peeps. This is another entry about work. Hehe. Lemme try to dedicate just one paragraph to work. When I say "quieter", I mean-- Instead of 15 hours a day in the office, the max so far for this week is about 12 hours. Which isn't half bad. It's still non stop phone calls, receiving at least 200 emails a day, and giving an "I'd appreciate if you could..." speech at least twice a day. Big work moment today was when a production coordinator gave me a call to ask about the Porting Issue we have in production. Dengit. Very reminiscent of oral exams. I went to UBP today for an MTS meeting. It was nice to see Rissa, Erwin, Sheng, and Moie again. I'm hoping I'll have some time tomorrow to attend the planning session (lunch at UBP).

(Second work paragraph. Sowee!) A little scared about the upcoming RFS date next week. Yas and I were on the phone earlier today, just ranting about how we are heirs many problems. We forsee several things which will be blowing up on their faces next week. Jeepers. (Hence, the title of this blog)

Irene and I met up yesterday. Quick dinner at the Plant after her Ateneo Alumni Association meeting. She was stressing over her student VISA application to the UK. It's pretty exciting and scary. A major change. I was telling her that to me, the VISA was the greatest hurdle. Studying and applying I had much control over. But the VISA. It's always been 50/50.

Karina and I met today and we just spent a few extra minutes chatting inside the car. I hope Tita Lydia becomes ok. It's been almost two weeks since I last saw Feggy. We've both been very busy with work lately.

"Blades of Glory" tomorrow! I can't believe they're only screening this movie in SM cinemas. Unfair. I'm sure it's going to be a blast. Anything Will Farrell makes! Golden.

Iya Iya Oh.

This little girl made my Sunday quite a great day. She has the cutest smile.





Naks. Tonton. Practice! Haha!

Una Mas about Trabajo

(This entry is brought to you by Grouchy's comment in the CBOX)

Ye ye ye ye. I've become Miss Predictable. This entry is in fact about work. I was asked to be the FIM in yesterday's PT implementation of the Semaphores (mwo-mwo-mwo). It's not really part of my responsibilities (implementation), but then again, we sort of have to be a jack of all trades. Especially lately when we're all out of resources.

I arrived at the office a little past 5:30. AM . Had a ten minute lunch break at 3. Left the office at little past 6 pm. When I arrived at home before 8 pm (weekend traffic and all), I just had a bowl of Maggi noodles, opened the telly to watch (and cry over ) the last few scenes of "In Her Shoes", and then I was off to lala land, sleeping my implementation woes away. And that, ladies and gents, is how I spent my Saturday.

In non-work related news... Keyce and I met up Friday evening. We had dinenr at Pazzo and we ordered the same stuff which Pesem and I ordered a few months ago. Blue Ragu, Carbonara (bambino), and Pizza Pazzo Calzone. Yummmeeee.... Friday was another crazy work day. Although I had promised Keyce I'll be out of the office before7, I arrived at MSE at 9 (with a couple more emails I had intended to send but remained unwritten). Keyce has seen "The Simpsons" as well, and we were talking about our favorite scenes. I asked her, "Sino yung band sa opening nung movie ulet?" She immediately answered, so sure of herself, "Green Department!" Hahaha. We just laughed and laughed. She immediately corrected herself. "Green Day," she said emphatically.

Keyce may be off somewhere in the next month. I've been very selfish because I don't want her to leave. She and I started talking about living abroad, the expenses. She said she had to get a car. How else will she get from one place to another during the winter months? I then suggested getting an RV. Hitting two birds with one stone. Haha.

Friday night, it felt good to rant about work. Keyce understood our project's dilemma completely. Her old project had the same problems. I later confessed that I actually do want to see the project move out of the red zone and for the process to be more stable. I felt guilty about the chaos. Maybe it's that accountability bit about being one of the more senior members of the team. Or maybe I just have a messianic complex. I don't want to leave the project in its current state.... Yuck. Bottom line. I care. Anobeh.

Sunday today, and I'm waiting for the Yaps (Sheryl's, my cousin, family) to get ready for church. I asked if they wanted to see the Mall of Asia this afternoon (they're from Pampanga and they've never been). Unwinding time for Schmenten. I've been meaning to go shopping since Friday evening. Retail therapy!

[Survey Schmurvey] Atenista ka ba talaga?

Got this one from Tere's blog. And because of Grouchy's observation that I've been WV-ing (Word Vomit) about work, here's something NOT work related (hehe. But my next blog will be).

*****

IF YOUR BLUE BLOODEDNESS WOULD BE GRADED, WHAT WOULD YOUR FINAL MARK BE?

Place an X inside the box if it applies to you.


[ ] Bought something from the A Shop
[x] Got an A for at least one subject
[x] Understood the definition of "HELL" week…
[x] and regretted finding out what it meant
[x] Has taken/ Currently taking PE 101
score: 4

[x] Crammed three papers in one night whoa!
[x] Gave a class presentation that you now regret
[x] Know at least one photocopy lady because of professors who loved Xerox machines
[x] Got an F in a long test
(Mwahaha. Syempre, CS subject yun. Essay ang sagot ko sa pseduo-code!)
[x] Promised to do better but didn't in general
score: 5

[x] Exerted effort to be exempted sa finals
[x] Striven for bonus points
[x] Slept in the library
[x] Ate lunch outside the caf
(Along Katipunan and Cervina Caf)
[x] Got a Jesuit for a teacher
(Father Que! Love Philo)
score: 5

[x] Ate at least in 10 establishments in Katipunan
(Irene and I kept a list of restos we had to eat in along Katipunan. Kaya naman ganun yung grades namin when we were freshies)
[x] Got an attack from a higad
(Not a major attack. Sa kakatambay sa Quad yun eh)
[x] Watched BlueRep and TA plays required
Awww! I miss watching these! Especially yung CADS concert
[x] Preferred Manang's food over the Caf's
Waaaahh... The best grilled liempo. EVER
[x] Screamed your lungs out in Araneta for the Blue Eagles
score: 5

[ ] Puked at Math 19 and 20 (almost)
[x] Went to CERSA night
[x] Signed-up for an Org
[x] Joined an org that has a screening
[x] Became active in that org
score: 4

[x] Joined a socially oriented org
[x] Played cards during long breaks
[ ] Found immersion trips meaningful
DI ako nakapagimmersion!
[x] Went to school in flip-flops
[ ] Went to school in "pambahay attire"
score: 3

[ ] Went to school wearing chucks
[ ] Hated your random number (what's that?)
[ ] Been to Drew's
[x] Have an organizer, whether it be from Starbucks, Go Nuts, Belle de Jour or whatever!
[x] Went to class without showering after P.E. (I think I did a few times)
score: 2

[ ] Wanted to tell the guards to... umm... Go Fry! (clean version)
[ ] had accidentally seen a make-out session
[x] Used consultation times properly
[x] Brought an umbrella but it didn't rain
[x] Left an umbrella and then it rained
score: 3

[x] Went to school trying to make porma but no one noticed
[x] Went to school looking crappy and everyone noticed
[ ] Camwhored a lot
Di pa uso digicam dati
[x] Saw artistas and completely ignored them
Antionette Taus in the house!
[x] Spoke in a conyo way (pag nagtitrip lang! hahaha)
score: 4

[x] Found a Chinese girl/boy hot
[ ] Nagulat sa lumulubog na block sa SOM-Overpass walkway
[x] Had a block party
Oh yeah! Sa rooftop ng condo. Panalo ang party na yun
[x] Cut class to watch a movie with blockmates
[x] Have at least 25 Ateneans on your Ym list
score: 4

[ ] Became an FFL
[ ] Traded dvds of American tv shows with your friends
[ ] Went to E-wood for nothing
[ ] Wore aviator glasses in Ateneo
[x] Ate in class
score: 1

[ ] Became EMO for no apparent reason in school
[ ] Thought friendster is a bust and multiply is SOOO much better
[x] Voted in the Sanggu elections
[x] Read the Guidon and Matanglawin thoroughly
[ ] Tried to avoid the guards because you left your oh-so-precious id
score: 2

[x] Engaged in deep-thinking while in Ateneo gardens such as Zen and SOM walkway
sa gate 3! di ba Tere?
[ ] Bought coffee from Figaro sa MVP basement!
[ ] Nakapaghang-out sa isang MVP room
[ ] Became an official YouTube addict while waiting for class
[x] Knew why Jesuit education is priceless
Dapat ito worth 5 points!
score: 2

[x] Learned a lot about life due to your Philosophy and Theology subjects
[x] Went to Ateneo even if you had no class
[x] Knew at least 7 famous Ateneo Alumni
[ ] Laughed at Tapdancers
[x] Ran out of ink due to numerous papers you had to pass
score: 4

[x] Maximized the use of your flash drive
[x] Celebrated diversity in the Ateneo
[x] Kept OrSem memories
[x] Watched a movie with fellow Ateneans that aren't from your block
[x] Crushed on (felt the hots for, etc) a fellow Atenean
Anobeh?! I had a million crushies in college. Daming crushables kasi!
score: 5

Worth 3 points each:

[ ] Attended simbang gabi at Gesu
[ ] REGed2Vote
[x] Screamed in Araneta for the Blue Eagles
[x] Know at least 3 Ateneo cheers
[x] Memorized and sung A Song for Mary whole-heartedly
[ ] Got to be on the Dean's list for at least a semester
Almost! 0.03 points away!
[x] Prayed to St. Ignatius of Loyola
score: 12

Worth 5 points:
[x] Called yourself an Atenean
score: 5

TOTAL: 70

ATENEO QPI: = 70 = C+

A= 92-100
B+= 86-91
B= 77-85
C+= 69-76
C= 60-68
D= 50-59

15 hour work day

Mwahaha. Just when I thought I reached the pinnacle of overtime hours, I outdo myself again.

It's been more than a year since I last had such a long day in the office. The time on Mac Mac II reads 1:14 am. I just got home from the office. The sadder question is, why the hell am I on line when I've been in front of the computer for a duration not healthy to my eyesight? Probably because blogging is my Tenten time. Hehe.

I don't consider myself mataray. In fact, I think I'm one of the nicest persons I know. Mwahaha. But lately, I've been getting these irritating phone calls from so many people who are asking me to do a million things. A millionn things, all high priority. I've been soooo tempted to say, "Ya. Hold on a sec while I get my transmogrifrier so I can duplicate myself." It's hard enough getting almost 200 emails a day. Mix in your phone ringing off the hook, people pushing you to do things, people asking you to push other people to do things (when everyone's already stretched), major issues which never seem to end... All in the name of fun. Hoorah.

I do enjoy the chaos and busy-ness to some extent. I don't really mind doing the follow-ups. Practices my persuasion skills. Everyone's walking on egg shells and really stressed. Can't blame them entirely for being jumpy, or pushy, or sometimes rude. At the end of the day, I just remind myself that it's just work. That they're still people, people who've seen better days or have been in better moods.

Highlight of my week so far is my flat tire yesterday (as ironic as that sounds). I took Mama's car and when I entered Skyway, I noticed the car lost a little of its speed (even though I was still stepping on the accelerator). Then there was that weird sound. so I pulled the car over and cautiously went out (so many scary speeding cars). Viola. There it was. The right back tire, flat. With a gaping hole on the side. Dengit. And so, being the girl that I am (mechanically challenged), I just waited. And started contemplating if I had the guts to change the tire myself. I've seen it done a couple of times. But no. I stayed put, called my Dad. He arrived about 15 minutes later with Tonton. We just exchanged cars and I was on my way to the office (I dropped Tonton off first). Super Dad to the rescue!

My Dad's always been super dependable. He's the first person I call when something happens to me, or when I have big news. We've had our differences in the past (and we still do), but I think we've become closer these past few years. I love him to pieces. My brothers often tease me (and I'm sure they always mean it anyway), that we are very much alike. I can now understand and relate to those who look for guys just like their father. My Dad's been known to be uber serious and strict. But underneath that, he's a softie when it comes to us (the family). He's responsible and God-fearing (Fonzie think he's a priest). A good provider. Smart. Funny at times. Not super funny. But he makes us laugh when we least expect it.



Naks. Father's day ba? Haha.

It's really a great thought, being reminded that there are great people in your life. Who will love you and believe in you. Always.