This week has been quite interesting for me and a lot of people from Citi. Well, I seem to be improving at work, I think... People are getting stressed because of all the ad hoc tasks we are being given aside from our main job of making sure payments are made to suppliers.
It was the middle of this week that I did foreign currency processing. I had a better grasp of what to do but I am still not used to it. It is not an easy task to order foreign currency so you could pay the supplier in their desired currency. I got two more next week and I gotta be honest, I'm not so happy about it... I was also assigned to validate the TANDE invoices, and Aging reports aside from my GIRO report and it is taking a good amount of my time-time that should be focused on processing. Hopefully, I could pass back the TANDE to my co-worker who is on mandatory leave when she is back.
Enough about work. (as in work) I attended my first company christmas party and it was pretty interesting. I got to see a couple of people I don't really know and I was able to chat with a couple of them, which is pretty cool. Kinda reminds me of the days of parties in college I attend wherein I barely know anyone and end up chatting and laughing out loud with people. Oh, I danced by the way. I was so nervous I had to do my regimen for releasing pressure and stress. (I'd rather not post it here cause my dad knows about this blog... haha) It was pretty cool. It made me kinda stressed looking for a hoodie to wear cause I don't have one and am not planning on wearing one on a regular day. My sis accompanied me to sm dept store Thursday night to look for the cheapest one I could buy. We got one for like 500 or something but my older sis said the brand looks terrible. Good thing my sister's bf lent me one so all is well that ends well. Thanks dude! It was quite nice that people said our presentation was great and some girl said, "Hey! You were the dancer right? I'm from West but I was cheering for you guys." Gave me a big smile so I courteously said, "Thank you. Enjoy the rest of the night. She was going back to the office at 10pm on a Friday to work. Geee... We really are workaholics. Oh! And my boss told me I work too hard. I took it as a compliment. It was nice hearing it. Feels even better than getting my paycheck. :)
Oh! And the most important thing about this week was what transpired this morning. My dad gave me an opened envelope that was sent by UA&P. I was quite surprised when I read it...
"I'm being invited to take my Master's degree in Applied Business Economics by Dr. Terosa. I did not expect this because he told our group we were not good researchers back in 4th year. Of course Jared is in the 5th year on his way to MA in Industrial Economics. But yeah it was quite flattering to be invited five months after your graduation by Doc T! I don't think I can accept it til next year or in 2011 though. I do not want my parents to shoulder the expenses so I want to pay for my tuition on my own. Secondly, I gotta make sure I am in the position wherein I could avoid having to render OT on class days because Doc T is quite strict with attendance but you can't really leave your obligations at work behind..."
I do want take my Master's some day so I gotta save up. :)
P.S.
My mom and grandma are back from Aklan... Crabs and suman galore! ;p
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
when men try to act like gods..
If you are an avid fan of asian telenovelas (by this, i am referring to the oriental ones), you would probably have seen meteor garden and boys over flowers. These shows show to us how 4 brats live like as if they own the whole country because they are so affluent and powerful... Some would find this attractive and cool. But if you try to be rational about it, it is very dismaying to have these people exist in the real world... Unfortunately, there are punks like these in the real world...
What the country has witnessed recently is the shameless massacre of over 30 people (mediamen and those filing for candidacy) by the alleged incumbent governor of a province in Mindanao (somewhere in Maguindanao). I find this utterly dismaying because not only is it cold blooded massacre; it is a manifestation of how the killers have lived their lives (I am not certain until now who it is. Nobody is certain because we cannot simply state the obvious. We need strong proof.). Let us look at this objectively, it is not by simple impulse that one could do such a vile and horrific act. Whoever did this has been doing a lot of repulsive wrongdoings throughout his/her life. It would take a gravely scarred and callous conscience to even think of such an act; more so, to have it executed!
I am not one to condemn but whoever did this deserves nothing but a slow and painful death. I have never thought I would think of this being a pro-life and all but this is really terrible. The husband of the murdered wife has all the reason in the world to act like the guy from law abiding citizen. I just hope he does not resort to that. I hope he can find a way to move on and keep living. If he couldn't, I can't blame him.
As a final word, "FOR THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THIS MASSACRE, SHAME ON YOU! YOU ARE ALREADY BURNING IN HELL EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE STILL BREATHING!! YOU BELONG TO THE GROUP OF HITLER AND STALIN. YOU WOULD FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS THE TYRANTS OF THIS PLANET!"
"Hey Megalomaniac! You're no jesus! Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis! Wash your, hands yeah know yourself maniac! Step down! Step down! Step down!"
AND BURN IN HELL!!! YOU ASS!!! X(
What the country has witnessed recently is the shameless massacre of over 30 people (mediamen and those filing for candidacy) by the alleged incumbent governor of a province in Mindanao (somewhere in Maguindanao). I find this utterly dismaying because not only is it cold blooded massacre; it is a manifestation of how the killers have lived their lives (I am not certain until now who it is. Nobody is certain because we cannot simply state the obvious. We need strong proof.). Let us look at this objectively, it is not by simple impulse that one could do such a vile and horrific act. Whoever did this has been doing a lot of repulsive wrongdoings throughout his/her life. It would take a gravely scarred and callous conscience to even think of such an act; more so, to have it executed!
I am not one to condemn but whoever did this deserves nothing but a slow and painful death. I have never thought I would think of this being a pro-life and all but this is really terrible. The husband of the murdered wife has all the reason in the world to act like the guy from law abiding citizen. I just hope he does not resort to that. I hope he can find a way to move on and keep living. If he couldn't, I can't blame him.
As a final word, "FOR THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THIS MASSACRE, SHAME ON YOU! YOU ARE ALREADY BURNING IN HELL EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE STILL BREATHING!! YOU BELONG TO THE GROUP OF HITLER AND STALIN. YOU WOULD FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS THE TYRANTS OF THIS PLANET!"
"Hey Megalomaniac! You're no jesus! Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis! Wash your, hands yeah know yourself maniac! Step down! Step down! Step down!"
AND BURN IN HELL!!! YOU ASS!!! X(
Monday, November 2, 2009
time to update my johari's window
I think I am old enough to keep myself interested in something for a significant period of time.. as we get older, our attention span should extend longer.. however, i have realized how easy it is for me to lose interest in something that i am doing and it is a very bad thing. it could either mean that up to now, i haven't found my passion (which has always been centered in the economics/finance industry) or i really just do not have what it takes to endure boredom and keep myself focused on achieving my goals...
I am so confused right now and I definitely need to sort things out!!
I am so confused right now and I definitely need to sort things out!!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
ACCEPTANCE
why must i force myself into a herd when i am being embraced by everyone else outside the herd?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
there are times when thick is good! (even better than thin)
Contrary to what seems to be the crazy fad ongoing right now, thick is actually good! Fine! I can live with the thin cellphones, models, pizzas, tvs, laptops, etc. They are all pretty good and I like them all thin. However, thick seems to be another way to go in some cases (i.e. wallets, books, sandwiches, coats, skin, etc.). And yes, you read it correctly! It is at times good to be thick-skinned.
On several occasions, people especially us Filipinos tend to be mahiyain (Please don't lecture me over making generalized statements!). We are prone to feeling shy when we are alone and we are not comfortable in other people's company. Hence, neophytes and newcomers have a tendency to become pushovers because they would like to jive with other people. Gusto natin makisama sa ibang tao. However, there are occasions when you just have to put your foot down and say, 'Oh no! You can't do that to me. Nor can you treat me that way. I won't be swayed; this is my stand!' Why do I say this? Because there are occasions, when we are swayed regardless of intention. If we are being influenced for the better then excellent! Let us be swayed and changed. However, when the people around us are influencing us for the worse, you gotta stay firm in your principles baby! Strengthen your stance and don't let nobody destroy you. There are times when people act like rust.. They put their residue in you and they destroy you from within. They plant ideas in your mind hoping that it will be enough to make you vulnerable and destroy you.
I am sorry. This bamboo is fully grown. Though it wiggles; it fights for its place because its roots are firm-planted in the ground. This bamboo can't be pushed!
There are times when thick is good!
On several occasions, people especially us Filipinos tend to be mahiyain (Please don't lecture me over making generalized statements!). We are prone to feeling shy when we are alone and we are not comfortable in other people's company. Hence, neophytes and newcomers have a tendency to become pushovers because they would like to jive with other people. Gusto natin makisama sa ibang tao. However, there are occasions when you just have to put your foot down and say, 'Oh no! You can't do that to me. Nor can you treat me that way. I won't be swayed; this is my stand!' Why do I say this? Because there are occasions, when we are swayed regardless of intention. If we are being influenced for the better then excellent! Let us be swayed and changed. However, when the people around us are influencing us for the worse, you gotta stay firm in your principles baby! Strengthen your stance and don't let nobody destroy you. There are times when people act like rust.. They put their residue in you and they destroy you from within. They plant ideas in your mind hoping that it will be enough to make you vulnerable and destroy you.
I am sorry. This bamboo is fully grown. Though it wiggles; it fights for its place because its roots are firm-planted in the ground. This bamboo can't be pushed!
There are times when thick is good!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The metropolis is sinking...
Just as the owners of the Titanic never saw the possibility of its sinking; I never saw Metro Manila sinking amidst the anger of the unforgiving rain-nay!-storm. I have never thought of the city as an invincible. unfailing place but I have never envisioned it to be incapable of defending itself against natural calamities.
True, the city has its resources; it is advanced; and it has the majority of the better off citizens. But yesterday, we all witnessed that even the grandest of walls could be faltered and deterred by a million stone-throwers, given enough time. The rain was strong but not unforgivingly strong. What made it cause damage is the length of time and continuity it was capable of withstanding. It almost never stopped raining yesterday and just when it seemed that it would surrender and leave, it shouts an angry scream-as if shouting at the people, houses, buildings and streets. Quite a sadistic storm Ondoy is.
Earlier that day, people were calling me, telling me that their parents would not allow them to step foot outside their houses thereby forfeiting their seats to my birthday party-a party that was to set a milestone in my life. My time to formally become an adult; a MAN. I remained optimistic that all would be well. After all, never has it been in the past that the metropolis did not stand tall amidst calamities. No, no, no, no, NO! The metropolis has much to boast to be taken down by a petty storm. What made me more optimistic was the fact that a good number of people were assuring me that they'd come til I woke up to my senses. Was I being selfish? Or maybe I just did not want to waste money since the contracts we entered were non-transferrable; non-refundable? When our relatives texted us of the situation in Sta. Mesa, I knew I should definitely cancel my gathering. This day was not about me. This day was about my loved ones who I may endanger for my stubbornness and when I saw the situation in the tv, I realized it further branches out to a grander scope. This day was about a good portion of the city being enslaved by nature's anger.
And so with this, we are left with more or less 50 people dead and a good hundreds or thousands displaced. People being stranded in their roofs. People being stuck in the streets. Cars being washed away in the streets as if they were mere debris, crashing into each other and floating around like they were cheap, disposable items...
It saddens me and I feel great sympathy to those who were affected by this tragedy. I am thankful that we were lucky enough to be unaffected by this calamity. However, I feel a strong urge to act. To do something about this dismal state we currently face.. I will talk to my siblings how we could send donations. If Citi will not have any campaign, I will simply join what Sunlife started early today.. Let us all do our part..
This truly is quite a humbling situation.. I now fully understand what the Bicol, Batanes, VISMIN areas go through each year when they get struck by these types of calamities.
God bless us all and may we all be better prepared in the future. Resilience does not prevent deaths and destructions caused by calamities..
True, the city has its resources; it is advanced; and it has the majority of the better off citizens. But yesterday, we all witnessed that even the grandest of walls could be faltered and deterred by a million stone-throwers, given enough time. The rain was strong but not unforgivingly strong. What made it cause damage is the length of time and continuity it was capable of withstanding. It almost never stopped raining yesterday and just when it seemed that it would surrender and leave, it shouts an angry scream-as if shouting at the people, houses, buildings and streets. Quite a sadistic storm Ondoy is.
Earlier that day, people were calling me, telling me that their parents would not allow them to step foot outside their houses thereby forfeiting their seats to my birthday party-a party that was to set a milestone in my life. My time to formally become an adult; a MAN. I remained optimistic that all would be well. After all, never has it been in the past that the metropolis did not stand tall amidst calamities. No, no, no, no, NO! The metropolis has much to boast to be taken down by a petty storm. What made me more optimistic was the fact that a good number of people were assuring me that they'd come til I woke up to my senses. Was I being selfish? Or maybe I just did not want to waste money since the contracts we entered were non-transferrable; non-refundable? When our relatives texted us of the situation in Sta. Mesa, I knew I should definitely cancel my gathering. This day was not about me. This day was about my loved ones who I may endanger for my stubbornness and when I saw the situation in the tv, I realized it further branches out to a grander scope. This day was about a good portion of the city being enslaved by nature's anger.
And so with this, we are left with more or less 50 people dead and a good hundreds or thousands displaced. People being stranded in their roofs. People being stuck in the streets. Cars being washed away in the streets as if they were mere debris, crashing into each other and floating around like they were cheap, disposable items...
It saddens me and I feel great sympathy to those who were affected by this tragedy. I am thankful that we were lucky enough to be unaffected by this calamity. However, I feel a strong urge to act. To do something about this dismal state we currently face.. I will talk to my siblings how we could send donations. If Citi will not have any campaign, I will simply join what Sunlife started early today.. Let us all do our part..
This truly is quite a humbling situation.. I now fully understand what the Bicol, Batanes, VISMIN areas go through each year when they get struck by these types of calamities.
God bless us all and may we all be better prepared in the future. Resilience does not prevent deaths and destructions caused by calamities..
Monday, September 21, 2009
i'm a year older.. i'm 21 baby!
i turned 21 yesterday. i wouldn't say i'm no longer a boy; i'm finally a man! since that is just sily..
it was quite a magical feeling actually. i never felt like it was my birthday. i was just happy that i got my first pay last friday so i was able to pay for dinner. that moment actually made me THE MAN! you know, providing and stuff.. lol.. i know it's petty but it's a nice feeling.. to digress, i am happy mark and kaye anne joined us for dinner. my parents and my grandma enjoy meeting our friends. i enjoyed a lot needless to say.
ok. i finally know how it feels like to be thrifty at all cost. i found a 5Gs pair of shoes in rockport and i felt hesitant to buy it-because i worked hard for the money i was about to spend. normally, i would have bought it but i declined this time. lol. i was kind of dissed they didn't have my size in leaveland. i really wanted to buy this authentic leather shoes on the side, crocodile leather up top shoes. i eyed on it 2 weeks ago and wanted to buy it when i get my first paycheck but they no longer have my size in their inventory. but God is good! i was able to get two pair of shoes for the price of one! my sister has great eyes on sales! 50% off baby! it also made me happy that my purchase allowed the sales guy to reach his quota. :)
i know this is senseless but i worked for 11 hours today. my mind is all hazy and i could barely keep my eyes open. hence, i'm dog-tired.
i'm so excited for saturday and the day before that and the day after that! lol.
i know what you're thinking... this is so retarded!
and even though i'm all legal to enter casinos and stuff, i won't! i hate casinos! i despise them! but that's another story to tell..
bon courage!:)
it was quite a magical feeling actually. i never felt like it was my birthday. i was just happy that i got my first pay last friday so i was able to pay for dinner. that moment actually made me THE MAN! you know, providing and stuff.. lol.. i know it's petty but it's a nice feeling.. to digress, i am happy mark and kaye anne joined us for dinner. my parents and my grandma enjoy meeting our friends. i enjoyed a lot needless to say.
ok. i finally know how it feels like to be thrifty at all cost. i found a 5Gs pair of shoes in rockport and i felt hesitant to buy it-because i worked hard for the money i was about to spend. normally, i would have bought it but i declined this time. lol. i was kind of dissed they didn't have my size in leaveland. i really wanted to buy this authentic leather shoes on the side, crocodile leather up top shoes. i eyed on it 2 weeks ago and wanted to buy it when i get my first paycheck but they no longer have my size in their inventory. but God is good! i was able to get two pair of shoes for the price of one! my sister has great eyes on sales! 50% off baby! it also made me happy that my purchase allowed the sales guy to reach his quota. :)
i know this is senseless but i worked for 11 hours today. my mind is all hazy and i could barely keep my eyes open. hence, i'm dog-tired.
i'm so excited for saturday and the day before that and the day after that! lol.
i know what you're thinking... this is so retarded!
and even though i'm all legal to enter casinos and stuff, i won't! i hate casinos! i despise them! but that's another story to tell..
bon courage!:)
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