Sunday, April 27, 2008
I had been back working again last week and boy do i miss working! Surprisingly..there has been a lot of changes. No more pressure on the floor, no more shouting and best of all no more OT's! Yey! Finally..work has become conducive and more enjoyable compared before. I used to remember all the headaches i have and how i always have the feeling of dreading to go to work..but now thank god that has changed.
I really miss the people at work..I got so bored when i was on leave for a long time. I missed the chika time that we had during breaks, the many jokes that we share everyday, the kulitan moments with the gays at work and never ending post hopping to ask food from agents hehe Darn..maybe that's why leaving epac is so hard for me to do. I just can't seem to part ways with the easy going environment in USWB. I also noticed that a lot of agents who quit before suddenly appears out of nowhere asking to come back to us. Weird noh? Dati kating-kati silang umalis tapos babalik din pala..natatawa na lang ako sa kanila.
Hey..don't get me wrong..im not sucking up or whatever. I have been with the company for 4years now..i guess I just like being here. lol
Labels: uswb, work
Sunday, April 20, 2008
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
In a shocking tribal council on last night's Survivor: Micronesia, the tribe voted out Ozzy instead of Jason. When Ozzy's alliance seemed set on sending Jason home, Cirie saw it as the perfect opportunity to formulate a plan to send him home. She figured he would not play the idol because he'd never see it coming. She was right. Cirie had Natalie, Jason, and Alexis on her side but needed to pull one more over. Parvati was ready to make a big move in the game, even if it meant that it cost her friendships or her original alliance. With Parvati on their side, the five players voted Ozzy out of the game, making him the second member of the jury.
Immunity Challenge
The challenge is simple in concept. Each Survivor will step up on a log and their hand will be tethered to a bucket filled with water that is suspended above their head. If their hand drops, the bucket tips, the water spills out, they get wet, and they’re out. Last person standing wins immunity.
With Ozzy gone, all alliances are now up for grabs. The next real move lies in the hands of Cirie and Parvati. If they make the right move they can sort of control how the end game will turn out. However, the real power now lies in the hands of Alexis and Natalie if they can somehow manipulate Jason.
Gaadd!! I knew it! Cirie the puppetmaster is at it again with her evil plots. Kawawa naman si Ozzy kc skills-wise he has it but he just became too confident with his so-called alliance with the Faves. Parvati is so lame with the individual immunity challenge when she literally begged Jason to quit the challenge in exchange for the tribe's guarantee that he won't be voted out. Cirie and Parvati are backstabbing bitches!! I hope they rot in hell!
Labels: Ozzy gets voted out, Survivor MICRONESIA - Fans vs. Favorites, Survivor: Micronesia
I dunno if this is true or it's all crap. I am not even worried of the suppossed "rice shortage" amidst news about it everywhere. Personally, i think this issue was created to undermine and cover-up the Jun Lozada issue with the Arroyo government.
See..people no longer cares or gives a shit on whether Romulo Neri will finally speak up and face the Senate inquiry..hell everybody in Manila is busy lining up everywhere just to get NFA rice.
As for myself..my problem now is my Dad is always bringing sacks of rice whenever he comes over to Manila..like every 2 weeks. Eh mag-isa lang naman ako sa bahay so how the hell can i eat all that? I was telling Eric that with the abundance of rice at my house I can already sell good variety rice really cheap! Lol Or I can just give some away.
Hay..something is really wrong with our government!!!
Labels: Asia's Rice Crisis, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, NFA rice, rice shortage
Monday, April 14, 2008
Thank God it finally rained today!! April showers is da best!And because of that I had been sleeping soundly again..i dunno why i get easily tired these days but it's all good. I finally had time to upload pics on Eric's pc..also uploaded old ones on my multiply and flickr.Check them out here!Labels: April showers, blogger, flickr, multiply, new pictures
Sunday, April 13, 2008
In the Philippines, the choices for summer escapes are rich indeed. There’s a lot to be explored in a country made up of 7,107 islands, where the breeze is balmy throughout the year. In fact, the opportunity to discover something new is limitless; and this is exactly why Havaianas — being a brand that mirrors the easy vibe of the tropics — is giving you the chance to indulge in summer bliss all year round.
In the hopes of underscoring the country’s unexplored gems and rediscovering favorite coastal destinations, Havaianas, in partnership with Studio 23’s NewsCentral and with the support of the Department of Tourism, launches Flipping for the Beach. The initiative underscores the inherent tourism potential of the country via an endeavor that invites locals to share the unique activities that one can do to immerse in the diversity that the Philippine coast has to offer.
Whether it’s diving the sunken cemetery of Camiguin, swimming with the stingless jellyfish in Siargao, reef walking in Siquijor or whitewater tubing in Davao del Sur, it’s your creativity that will allow these destinations to shine. The contest, which will run nationwide from April 1, 2008 to May 1, 2008, is open to all Filipino Citizens of legal age and challenges you to write (maximum of 500 words, with at least 3 photos taken at the destination) or document via video (60 to 90 seconds running time in VCD or DVD format) about a unique beach getaway in the Philippines, focusing on the distinctive experiences that you can expect from your chosen destination. Remember, it is all about the experience and the destination, so photos and videos do not necessarily have to have Havaianas featured in them.
A panel of judges including Mr. Vince Rodriguez, executive producer of Studio 23’s NewsCentral; Honorable Department of Tourism Sec. Ace Durano and Ms. Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Terry S.A., along with top travel writers, will choose seven (7) winners who will then each receive an exclusive Havaianas pair which is not sold in the market, a 3-day/2-night all-expense-paid trip for two to the destination he or she wrote about and summer goodies from David and Goliath, T-Box, and Dakine.
For details
* Visit a Havaianas store or call (2) 780-9898 or text +63927-662-1127 or e-mailpromo@havaianasphilippines.com More infos about mechanics here Labels: Flipping for the Beach, Flipping for the Beach : Experience Summer All Year Round with Havaianas Contest, Havaianas, HAVIES
16-year-old bubbly girl from Davao, Jieriel Papa became the first teen housemate evicted from Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus during the 1st Eviction Night. The Davaoena garnered the lowest number of votes (4.59%) while Josef got the highest (47.49%). Automatic nominees Priscilla and Valerie got 19.98% and 18.66% respectively while Linda got 9.28%. Gerry, Jieriel’s stepfather was also evicted from the guardian’s house.
I knew it! How can Jieriel match up with Josef's popularity?? Im sure the La Salle peeps will make sure that Josef gets represented and backed up no matter what. If Nan got nominated baka may chance pa si Jieriel..but i think not too. Madaming naiinis (myself included) sa ugali ni Jieriel not to mention how loud mouthed she is. I don't wanne sound mean pero that girl needs to learn how to be more lady like and proper especially now that she's on tv.
Labels: Jieriel Papa, PBB, pbb teen edition plus, PBB Teen Edition Plus 1st Evictee, Pinoy Big Brother
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Episode 9
After religiously following episodes on tv..it's finally Merge time! And the most anticipated episode of Survivor Micronesia: Fans vs. Favorites happened!
“I think Jason walking around with my fake immunity idol is a beautiful thing.
I think its poetry in the making.” — Ozzy
“That’s not the idol. It’s a f#%king stick!” — Eliza
“It has a face on it, don’t worry!” — Jason
And the ninth person voted out of Survivor Micronesia
and first person in the jury is:
Eliza!
She used the f#%king stick to save herself, and OMG it was the funniest thing ever. Of course, Eliza did not hesitate to tell everyone that Ozzy had the real one because she’s bitter. But still. You wouldn’t think that there would be any more classic moments on Survivor but there it was.
Did you guys notice the bat stew during the merge feast? The way that James immediately grabbed a bat's head and devoured it like chicken???? Ewness!!!! haha I think you can see tha bats somewhere in the table. I seriously hope that Ozzy wins Survivor this time. He plays the game well and is so darn good with the challanges. He totally deserves it. I just hope that Cirie will stop her scheming to put other members out. That girl is a puppet master alright! Ozzy is my main man now..no wonder Alexis and Amanda are fighting over him haha
I would be seriously pissed if Ozzy will be voted out of the game.
Go Ozzy!
P.S.
Eric..cge tumawa ka lang jan!! panget!! bwahahahaha!!!
(He's laughing behind my back kc as i type this post..nakakainiz ang kulet nya)
Labels: Episode 9, Survivor MICRONESIA - Fans vs. Favorites
Friday, April 11, 2008
The Internet-savvy should think of the past fewweeks as more than just a hate fest and a gossip buffet. It is awake-up call—and a testament to the true powers of blogging.After countless names have been thrown around the World Wide Web andsmeared with nastiness, many have expressed fear about peopleblogging about them.
But the truth is, you should be concerned not only with what otherspost about you. You should also be careful about what you post aboutyourself.
Blog backfire
Twenty-two-year- old Lisa called in sick one Friday afternoon. But she wasn't really sick. She was planning to start the weekend earlyby going to the beach with her friends. Days later, she postedpictures of the outing on her blog. Someone in her office found thelink. Soon, she was called to her boss' office. She didn't lose herjob, but she got into a lot of trouble.
Eighteen-year- old Anne enjoys an independent life. Both parents arein the US. She blogged freely about her misadventures— drunken nightsout, failed tests, her penchant for bad boys. She thought her blogwas being read only by her friends.
But a concerned relative sent the link to her parents whoimmediately jumped to action, calling Anne up and threatening to fly her to the US where she could be put under their watch. Anne isstill in the country but has deleted her blog.
The two girls have experienced blog backfire. Things they posted online ended up working against them.Make sure it doesn't happen to you, too.
Here are some things to think about when you blog.
1. You don't know who is reading your page.
Unless your entries are locked and you have total control over whohas access to them, you're never sure who is reading your entries.Your parents, your teachers—they' re all just a google search awayfrom unlocking your deepest thoughts.
2. What you post can make or break your career.
While some people have gotten book deals after building a huge blogreadership, most bloggers need to realize that employers havestarted using Google searches as a tool to scan job applicants.
3. Will your post hurt anyone?
It is easy to vent online your anger with a friend or a familymember. But let the anger simmer before hitting the "publish"button. Sleep on it, think it over because once it's online, it willnot be easy to get rid of—not with the cache features of online searches.
4. Can your entries be lifted and used against you?
Your blog entries may be lifted anytime by anyone who knows how tohighlight and press Ctrl and C. Your photos may be stolen as easilyand defaced, like some have been on gossip blogs. It may be smart toadd javascript that prevents readers from right-clicking on yourpage. It's not total protection, but it may save you from the less-techie lurkers.
5. Will your entries attract the wrong kind of people?
Most blog readers are kind. They leave comments, they send you e-mails and sometimes, you even find people you can be friends with.But some of the more popular bloggers have had problems with blogstalkers. High internet traffic is a good thing, but not when itleads to scary encounters.
* source
Yes, blogs can ruin your life
By Pam Pastor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/you/blogaddicts/view/20080401-127751/Yes-blogs-can-ruin-your-life
Posted date: April 01, 2008
Labels: blogging again, blogs can ruin your life, BLOGSKINS, effects of blogging, Pam Pastor, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Yes
Last Tuesday was Eric's graduation at the Manila Hotel. Naturally, I was his official photographer. I was taking shots of the event although it was kinda hard to get a decent picture during the graduation ceremonies because I was seated kinda far from where Eric was. Fortunately, I was also seated in the aisle where all grads walk as they get off the stage. Buti na lang Eric's batch was in the afternoon where there were less number of graduates coming from only 3 respective courses so there were less hassle. I am particulary proud of Eric especially now he's now a Doctor of Optometry..im kinda inggit din kc may title na cya..I should really get off my ass and start going to Law school asap! lol (I know Eric will be smiling as soon as he reads this post so i'd beter stop myself na) hehe
Pictures!!


Congrats tol!! Im sooooo proud tlga! naks!
Labels: Eric's Graduation, graduation, kulyan, naknampootah
Friday, April 04, 2008
I had really bad dreams for a couple of days now. It was really disturbing that i dread everytime it gets late and dark. I used to sleep comfortably with lights off..I like it when it's really dark even when I sleep during daytime. I'd pull back my curtains and even drape blankets to make my room darker. Now I am terrified to sleep in the dark. You see, I live alone. Although I got a bigger apartment last October 2007 (so my sister can live with me and have enough space when my parents come over to visit) I still feel really empty. Oftentimes I would sit alone and watch tv, eat alone and sleep alone. I have been so used with this set-up for 4years now but ever sincve having the bad dreams..I now get scared easily.
Let me share you my dreams. Hopefully somebody can help me interpret these.
*1st dream
I dreamt that there was this really huge cathedral with big roman like pillars with it..and people are supposed to get in. Think Noah's Ark but a lot better and bigger. I think it was like the end of the world and God is calkling everyone who likes to be saved to get in the cathedral. I was frantically looking for my family and anybody i know so they will be saved too. I distinctly remember catching this tiny bug (a tiny salagubang top be exact) so I can bring it with me inside. The doors were shut and there was like big explosions outside, like doomsday..and when it was all over..those who were not able to get in were all dead. No trees, no grass, no buildings..zero. Like everything was wiped out. By that time, I found myself alone with no one to talk to. I was with unfamiliar faces, i desperately looke for my parents and my siblings..I was crying when i found out that only Nanay and me survived. I was devastated! I was blaming myslef for not being able to save Tatay, Arnie and Paulo. I was looking for Eric too but i could not find him. I was trembling. Then I woke up..it was only 3am. I was not able to sleep again and cried until morning.
*2nd dream
I dreamt of the aftermath of my first dream. I was in this vehicle with God and my family. He was showing us what happend to the world that He created, how he was so disappointed that mankind was not able to take care of everything that was given to us. The world was upside down..Mountains and oceans were distorted., skyscrapers and buildings were in ruins, fires are everywhere and there were demons too. One demon even tried to hurt a baby I was holding that time which I protected so I was the one who got hurt instead. I don't even know who that baby was or if it was mine.
It was so scary. Feeling ko God is telling me something but I can't figure what it is. These days, I find myself staring blankly at the wall, thinking of a lot of things. I dunno if im getting crazy or what. I sometimes find myself crying again alone in the dark. I get paranoid..I get easily pissed..minsan inaaway ko si Eric for no reason at all. I don't like what I am feeling. I am scared and I feel lost.
Labels: bad dreams, disturbing dreams, scary dreams
I have never been sooooo bored! I used to think that staying at home and doing nothing is absolute heaven but having tried that for about 1week now..I can pretty much say that it SUCKS!!! When I got out of the hospital after my "surgery" my doctor specifically told me to REST, sternly told me not to climb stairs for at least a week and forced me to be on bed rest..which I did for at 2days hehe Being the hard headed that I am, I refused to be chained and locked down at home for a whole week!
For the last 7 days..I had memorized ABS-CBN and GMA summer station ID, watched all commercials and know the stupid jingles by heart, watched all teleseryes from all channels and hate seeing Kris and KC on tv because they have too many commercials!!! Gaaad!!! It's killing me! Not only that, I automatically zone out to Lala-land once i take up my meds. I swear..my medicines have stronger doses than sleeping pills! All I do is sleep and watch tv! I miss going to work already! I miss the pressure, I miss being shouted by our big bosses, miss our never-ending meetings and huddle-ups and i super miss chismisan moments with my crazy officemates! Hell..I even miss our crappy food at the office cafeteria!
Thank god for internet and cheap internet cafes here. Reality check..I am still sane. Blogging keeps me sane. God bless technology!
Labels: 2007 Philippine Blog Awards, blogging again, bored to death, boredom kills
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Eric has been looking for Desert scarves for like forever! Now I know where to get them! Haha Many colors to choose from and the price is kinda cheap! This will be a perfect graduation gift for him. Thanks to Style Manila and Irene's Closet.
Check out the these beautiful scarves.






Hmmm..although he has been asking me for a All Star jersey. What to do..what to do?? He'd better be extra good now so I can get both items for him. I'd better check my wallet for that. lolLabels: Desert Scarves, Desert Scarves for sale P450 More Colors, graduation, graduation gift, irene's closet, multiply, naknampootah, style manila
Are you the office flirt?
The modern workplace is charged with sexual energy - an evolutionary hangover from the days when procreation and survival were the name of the game. We might think we've learned to control the primitive instincts which our ancestors relied on, but the trappings of modern office life merely serve to remind us that under the surface, we might not be so sophisticated after all. The average office worker spends over 260 full days a year with their colleagues, and the ways in which we interact with one another in person, via email and even on the phone can be indicative of the ways we repress and sublimate our innate behaviour. So find out how flirty you really are ... take the Office Flirt Test and WIN!
Your Results - The Monkey
Noisy and high-spirited, you are the office joker - a quality you use to your advantage when it comes to entrapping the opposite sex. Everyone likes you and enjoys your sense of humour and ability to be light-hearted, even when things aren't going well. You flirt constantly, even without knowing it, and use your comic approach to wheedle your way into people's affections whilst covering your real intentions. Work is your playground - and that applies sexually as well - you certainly wouldn't shy away from a few naughty games in the office. All in the spirit of fun, naturally. The only problem you may have is when your jokey outlook means you 're flirting isn't taken seriously by the true object of your affections. Maybe it's time you made your feelings known in a more obvious way - we can help!
Labels: Are you the office flirt?
How many of you guys actually flush public toilets with your hands?
Seriously, that’s totally gross if anyone of you answers, “I do!”.
I would NEVER, EVER flush public toilets with my hands. If I have to use my hands, I’d wrap my hands with tissue first and a disinfecting with alcohol will definitely follow.
Anyway, if you’re a germophobia like me (just to some degree!), FootFlush should definitely be on your wishlist!
Just hook to your toilets and start using!
[Image source from Geekologie ]
Labels: FootFlush, FootFlush: Hands-Free Flushing, gadgenista.com, Geekologie
How to Make a Woman Happy It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:
1. a friend2. a companion3. a lover4. a brother5. a father6. a master7. a chef8. an electrician9. a carpenter10. a plumber11. a mechanic12. a decorator13. a stylist14. a sexologist15. a gynecologist16. a psychologist17. a pest exterminator18. a psychiatrist19. a healer20. a good listener21. an organizer22. a good father23. very clean24. sympathetic25. athletic26. warm27. attentive28. gallant29. intelligent30. funny31. creative32. tender33. strong34. understanding35. tolerant36. prudent37. ambitious38. capable39. courageous40. determined!41. true42. dependable43. passionate44. compassionateWITHOUT FORGETTING TO:45. give her compliments regularly46. love shopping47. be honest48. be very rich49. not stress her out50. not look at other girlsAND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goesIT IS VERY IMPORTANT:54. Never to forget:* birthdays* anniversaries* arrangements she makes HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY1. Show up naked2. Bring foodLabels: How to Make a Woman Happy, understanding women, women and men