JOURNAL | The crazy days

The crazy days

For a time I have been using WORDPRESS as my blogging avenue, just to get rid of the familiar feeling I have with blogspot. But I realize that when the 'new-ness' finally wears off then you always go back to where you came from.

JOURNAL | 3AM

3AM

I should be doing something else.

But at mornings like this, I just don't feel like doing anything

except perhaps watch porn... well not really, but I just don't feel like doing anything.

I've already practiced singing.

In a matter of an hour, I'll be up again

to meet my student.

If this computer breaks down on me again,

something should be done.

For now,

maybe I should join the rest of the world- sleeping.

EVENT | 2009 World Pyrolympics

2009 World Pyrolympics

Review

Contender 1: Germany
Germany’s approach to its fireworks display was quite disappointing for two reasons. First is the passé musical scoring, the kind you hear at the entrance of Star Wars and Superman. Well it was at first exciting with the beat and all, but the fireworks just didn’t match with the sound. Second, the fireworks had no order. It was like sent up the air randomly with no reason except to make it look like they are having a pyrolympics. There was just nothing you can get out of Germany’s exhibition. Actually, their performance looks a lot the common New Year celebrations of the Filipinos on New Year’s eve.

JOURNAL | The Conclusion

The Conclusion

Just as Koreans find it difficult to pronounce some English sounds of the English language, sounds of the Korean letters can be very difficult also for foreigners like me. For example, Koreans have words that have the same sound to foreigners but actually have different meanings. For example, the words 방 and 빵. They actually have the same sound but to Koreans they have distinct sounds which are just not easily detected by foreigners. When I say, ‘나 는 방을 먹어싶어요’ does not make a difference when I say ‘나는 빵을 먹어싶어 요’ This makes it more difficult to pronounce since we can't distinguish the difference.

ARTICLE | Kamera Kafe: A Textual Analysis on the Portrayal of Filipinos in Camera Café

Kamera Kafe: A Textual Analysis on the Portrayal of Filipinos in Camera Café

Abstract 

This study aims to explore how Filipinos are portrayed in the comedy program Camera Café. Guided by the Social Construction of Reality, this study is purely qualitative. The researchers employed textual analysis to study the messages in the said program, and to acquire information on the representations and values presented in the program. Results show that Camera Café. The researchers have found remarkable situations in the episodes that reflect society. Furthermore, the representations of the characters suggest Filipino character and identity. Camera Café portrayed values, expressed a sense of national pride and culture and raised societal issues.

JOURNAL | Three word phrases

Three word phrases

I think today was kind of hopeful and the turn of events really gave me reason to look forward to working hard in the next four months with my THESIS.

TRAVEL | UP Tour

UP Tour

I don’t want to forget this day. So despite my spent condition, I am continuing this journal.
As promised, I met my Korean friends in front of ShopWise[1] at 3pm. Took a cab since I was running late. The funny things was that, I got up from bed, changed clothes and went out immediately. No brushing of teeth, not even washing face. But I had to drop by Dolly’s place to hand over the money and eat lunch.

JOURNAL | Jogging in November

Jogging in November

[Listening to John Mayer song]

My stomach really hurts badly, and I am worried I've hurt myself too badly I might have appendicitis. I just did the most stupid thing this morning, jogging after eating breakfast or was it jogging without having any sleep. Things I do to myself, sometimes I get surprised too. But I already called my friend Dazzle to ask about appendicitis and she said you don’t really get it from jumping after eating so I was kind of a relieved to hear that. She told me that the appendix is located just below the navel somewhere on the right side, diagonally from the navel. Perhaps, my body’s just aching from the strenuous jogging I did this morning.

JOURNAL | Reaction to ‘5 Ways to Hack Your Brains into Awesomeness’

Reaction to ‘5 Ways to Hack Your Brains into Awesomeness’

These days I find writing personal journals quite cumbersome that I’d rather stay in bed and doze off. But that is really lazy and I seriously want to change that habit so I’ll try to write my thoughts down as often as possible. It’s just that whenever I open my laptop, instead of writing I just watch porn. I sometimes curse the makers of these porns. They simply distract me from doing what I should be doing. Anyway, today I will try to write down as much as I can.  

To start off, I chanced upon this article from the Internet talking about how people can use the hidden capabilities of the human mind. It talked about how we can control dreams, rhythm of sleep, and so on. Well, I was kind of intrigued by this since I can really control dreams sometimes. But I find doing just that quite difficult these days because of my hectic schedule. Wow, what an excuse. In this blog[1] entry, I’ll jot down some of these intriguing mental facts/fiction.  

LIFESTYLE | Sharing

Sharing

This one's sent to me by my fellow teacher in my part time job office.

A young man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at McDonald's. He noticed that they had ordered one meal, and an extra drink cup. As he watched, the gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries, one for him, one for her, until each had half of them. Then he poured half of the soft drink into the extra cup and set that in front of his wife. The old man then began to eat, and his wife sat watching, with her hands folded in her lap. The young man decided to ask if they would allow him to purchase another meal for them so that they didn't have to split theirs.

LIFESTYLE | Che'lu in

Last night I lost my cellphone at Che’lu

Most of the people I talked to only had one thing to say and that is ‘it’s your fault.’ Well, they’re right. I was careless. I didn’t watch my self as I got drunk. Somebody danced with me and I think that’s the time he took the phone. But I was just thankful because he didn’t take my wallet. I don’t know what will happen to me if my wallet was also taken. This really sucks. I have to learn that some people in Manila are just plain hopeless kleptomaniacs, the hard way.

JOURNAL | Mali ka na naman

Mali ka na naman

Grabe, sobrang antok to the maximum level na ito.

3:36 na ng umaga at ako ay hindi pa natutulog.

I just finished working on my first 5 articles and I am really doubting this decision.

may cellphone ka nga, patay ka naman.

JOURNAL | Friday once again

Friday once again

Feeling so tired on a Friday night, just like the other days. Nothing else in mind except to go home. Feel the comfort of my laptop. Or maybe just go out, drink, get drunk. I don't know. I just feel so confused. This week has been so heavy on me. It felt like a whole month laid on my back. There are still so many things on my mind- things which should be settled soon.

LIFESTYLE | VATICAN HUMOR

VATICAN  HUMOR

A joke I didn't easily get. I think I'm getting slower and slower.

After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light), the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb.

JOURNAL | Yu-na-ri (윤아리)

Yu-na-ri (윤아리)

I don't exactly know how to play this game but it seems like you have to toss the four bars and then.. well, you can use your imagination.

JOURNAL | It’s All About Mistakes

It’s All About Mistakes

If a barber makes a mistake, It's a “NEW STYLE”
If a driver makes a mistake, It is a “NEW PATH”
If parents makes a mistake, It is a “NEW GENERATION”
If a politician makes a mistake, It is a “NEW LAW”
If a scientist makes a mistake, It is a “NEW INVENTION”
If a tailor makes a mistake, It is a “NEW FASHION”
If a teacher makes a mistake, It is a “NEW THEORY”
If our boss makes a mistake, It is a “NEW IDEA”
If an employee makes a mistake, It is a “MISTAKE”

LIFESTYLE | Students Need Money

Students Need Money

A letter a student wrote to his parents hinting that he needed some money.... The following letter was written home to his parents by a student who was trying to hint that he needed some money.....

JOURNAL | Adapting to Diverse Culture for Development

Adapting to Diverse Culture for Development

They say that when the gods created the island of the Philippines, they were so happy they made 1,106 more. So goes one of the folktales in our literature. 

True enough, this god-given gift gave life to a diversity which we now call Filipino culture. For the thousand and more islands in the land bore the richness of unique cultures each displaying the Filipino spirit, alive in every sense of the word. No matter where you go, great surprises await you. From Aparri to Jolo, you can never miss out on the distinctive Filipino-ness that separates us from other Asian countries. The pearl of the orient seas, as we are fondly called, continue to amaze foreigners as they see the defining characteristics of the Filipinos, resilient and optimistic. 

LIFESTYLE | President Arroyo's menu and bill in New York

President Arroyo's menu and bill in New York

I got these photos from an anonymous email showing the president's imprudence- spending so much when the country is suffering. I don't understand how she can take these all in, the mud she's putting on her sleeves, just make me disgust the politicians all the more. Below are the food and the corrupted money they used to pay for this indulgence.

JOURNAL | Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law

Damn it.... And so I have been brushing elbows with Murphy. Murphy who? Murphy's Law. Yes, the one that say anything wrong can go wrong at the most unexpected time. Oh dear.... this morning I was really flustered, or rather horrified that all the unluckiness have fallen down on me. First, I wasn't able to finish the paper on time when I thought, just before I went to bed it was just easy knowing I just have to rearrange the titles and put them in their proper places. But no. I'm late again. Second, I went rushing to the internet shop only to find that it was closed. How fair is that? Third, I go to this ugly shop and when I turn on the computer, it was so slow; the keyboard isn't working; and it's all ready 13 past 5am. Fourth, the thesis partner sent me a message but I couldn't reply simply because I don't have cellphone credit. I wonder what's gonna happen next... I know, I'm looking at a stressful day.

JOURNAL | Filthy rich

Filthy rich

First day of September.
Where was I last year on this day? As I think about think, well I think I was so busy trying to manage my academic life trying to balance the little human left in me. I've become more of a zombie living in the twilight zone where the only thing that makes me breathe is the hope that the future will be a lot different than this.

JOURNAL | Palpitating

Palpitating

2 cups of coffee, and palpitating again. Maybe a little more and I will have a heart attack. When I go home, I wish I can really do what I want. Clean my things. Watch my Korean DVDs. Arrange my files in my computer. So many things to do- so little time. I wish my day is more than 24 hours. I wish things were a lot better.

LIFESTYLE | Urgency and responsibility

Urgency and responsibility

Attended Sunday worship with Sarah Edjan today. Sarah's one of my best friends and I thought of joining her today since I neede some spiritual healing. Fortunately, I did receive some spiritual healing even a little bit. I had a few realizations and that include the following:

LIFESTYLE | Funny cartoons

Funny cartoons

If you just don't know what you're doing, admit it. People are just to egotistic of their imperfections. Like me.

JOURNAL | A Winner I Will Always Be

A Winner I Will Always Be

It has been a long time, I felt like I have slept long enough now. All the potentials and the talents have been concealed inside- Afraid to show them, that they mau not sustain. But just like a volcano, heated by the Earth's core It is now time to erupt, To show the real me. Show no mercy. Show no remorse. Whatever it takes to get to the finish line, let it happen because I wasn't born to fail. Lately things are not going my way. I try to be gentle towards others but they have been pushing me. I try to let others boss me around, feeling that it is better that way for I am considering their feelings- But in the process, I have been left behind. It was very tough to see the show from behind. I was born an achiever and an achiever I will be.

JOURNAL | The Victor

The Victor 

If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win but think you can't, It's a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you've already lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with the fellow's will. It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are. You've got to think high to rise You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battle don't a;ways go To the stronger or faster man. But soon or late, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

JOURNAL | Re-Start

Re-Start

I'm beginning to panic again. This is exactly the same feeling I get when I was doing my internship. Each day seems to be so heavy I don't want to move anymore. But today proved to be a day of reckoning. I realized I should not let get defeated by this simple challenge. I've been through worse. I've been through more trying times. But I have all worn them out. I am a survivor. Nothing can put me down. Not even myself. All I have to do now is to be stronger. I can do this. I know I can.

JOURNAL | Down

Down

Lately, things are just taking their toll on me. All the pressure and stress seem like my sanity is going to collapse soon. I always feel like everyday is a gloomy day even if I try to convince myself that things are going to turn out fine. I'm not really asking much and not even trying to ask for something grand. All I wanted to happen to was that I finish this damn thesis. The problem being is that the thesis just won't finish that easily. This is simply hell. My last year is simply hell. Only months away from graduation and I feel so weak. I want to go out. Escape even just for a short while. I want to forget that I am haunted by all these responsibilities. What hope is there for me?

JOURNAL | Stressed, as usual

Stressed, as usual

I don't know but things this semester seem to repeat itself. I am starting to feel that this mighht even be harsher than the previous one. Totally no sleep now for the past two weeks. No time for a decent meal. Plus I notice that I don't really earn anything. I am getting poorer by the day. I am getting older too. When I look at the mirror these days, all I see are the black circles- circles around my eyes. I feel dizzy now as I write this. The files in my laptop too are waiting to be transfered. The room remains to be a challenge as my room mate keep playing his loud music. I want to be out. I want to be left alone.

MOVIE REVIEW | TRANSFORMERS 2: Revenge of the Fallen

TRANSFORMERS 2: Revenge of the Fallen

Synopsis

In its second run, the movie now centers around (as the title imply) the revenge of the Decepticons after its failure to rule the Earth in Transformers 1. The twist this time, ancient Decepticons, older than Megatron and his allies, are introduced as they try to recapture the key to this machine that can harness energy at the expense of Solar System’s sun.

JOURNAL | Pikon - Cranky

Pikon - Cranky

I just realized that I really get too cranky when I don't get enough sleep. Lesson 1: Insufficient sleep results to decrease in tolerance Just in case I come back here again, get to read this page again, it is worth the time to remember how I easily flare up once I feel that people around me are not performing very well or are just plain too useless that my life gets really messed up because of their out of this world failing. Lesson 2: Saving, makes you go bankrupt Just opened my passbook today. Sheesh, finally after months and months of planning here it is now. I was just only disappointed about the passbook. It was such a pity to see such a passbook without a jacket.

JOURNAL | What to write?

What to write?

Peanuts. Two cups of coffee (and counting). Two donuts. One cup of noodles. One bread with egg. I feel vomiting now. The weather outside is truly depressing. Got wet when I rode the FX this afternoon. Thought of buying coffee and donuts because I like eating donuts on a rainy day. But I think the vitamins made me really groggy. I feel so sleepy and lethargic. My mind just can't focus. Or this could be the effect of last night's invasion. Kali people namely Dea, Dolly, Myra, Ay, and Tiger were in the house to sleep. There is a lambanog at home. I want to drink it. Get drunk and sleep. That's what I need to do now. Get a good night sleep. I need to focus seriously. I have so many things in mind. If I don't organize my self, then I'll be all fucked up. Sorry for the term. My eyes earlier this afternoon were so itchy. It's as if I'm going to have some sore eyes. Good thing it didn't happen. Back in the canteen with Ryan I heard some issues. First, Ay broke up with Isko. Second, likes Mico. Third, Mico and Levi together. Fourth, Benjie likes Levi. Fifth, Tiger courting Dolly. Love issues. So why shoud I care? I am so apathetic these days. Even the bulbs in our house has the same flickering feeling. Literally. Took a shower with lights out. Kinda afraid it might explode anytime. Had coffee after lunch. Still with Ryan. Talked about occasional dreams. What we'll do in the near future. He wanted to have a piggery. I wanted to be out of the country soon. This semester is really trying. Only four more subjects to go. I can do this of course. No doubt about it. I just need to focus. Focus. I feel so lost in my thoughts today.

JOURNAL | Ending Internship

Ending Internship

After a long hiatus... but actually it wasn't a hiatus but a forced disappearance. Due to my unexpected schedule at Citibank, my life suddenly revolved around my company. It seems that 24 hours is not enough anymore and weekends made me feel like it was the best days in my life.

CORPORATE | The End

The End

It seems like we've only started.
But now here we are at the end of the cross croads.
We don't have to wake up early in the morning anymore.
No taxis.
No elevator.
No corporate attire.
No shoes to scar my heel.
No glass doors.
No desk with tons of work.
MOST especially, no more supervisors.

I love this part of internship.
Perhaps the best one.
Wohooo!

JOURNAL | Branch visit

Branch visit

This is it.
Just the opposite of what I have expected.
Visiting the Citi branches today really gave me a headache.
Imagine, I felt like I was some kind of an outlaw under the suspicions of all the Citi employees I met in my visit. Damn them all from the driver to the installers to the guards. Oh dear, holding on to my dear life.

JOURNAL | I'm still a college scholar

I'm still a college scholar

In my university's parlance, being a college scholar meant being a dean's lister as normally called in other universities. I wasn't expecting this, since my target was to be a university scholar but still I am happy though my major subject gave me a really low grade which I think I don't deserve. It's just that there are simply people who are jappy putting people down. But as if I am gonna be affected by their jealous attitudes. I have reestablished my worth as a student and no insecured grade conscious selfish monkeys and bitches would ever make me feel bad again. They are just pathetic to pull people down so that they can come up. Very crabbish indeed, and I hope three more pairs of hands grow on them so they can just show off the world how much greedy they are. The long and short of this- I am very very pleased with my semester's turn of events.

JOURNAL | Trunks and Grudge

Trunks and Grudge

Today I bought a very cheap swimming trunks with a 50% discount. I am now gearing up for the summer and I just can't wait to head to the beach and enjoy the sun. I swear I am going to have so much fun no matter what happens. 

These past few days have been too tough for me add to that the people who have given me so much stress making me sin during the holy week. And speaking of the holy week, I won't be coming home this year as I used to do because of several reasons but primarily because of the weather; I just can't take the heat, and also the impractical cost of bus fare and its inconvenience. Imagine I have to endure the 5 hour drive and pray that my kidneys bear the long trip lest it explodes and I die. Fares nowadays aren't cheap anymore and going home twice in a month I think is capricious. At a time when global recession plagues our country, we just need to think of measures how to save and only by doing so can we make our life more, I don't know, maybe profitable. Well we can say that since it is really difficult to find money. Good thing I don't have to eat fire for me to survive here in the metro. 

Life is seriously tough and this coming Tuesday, oh heavens, I would be meeting the very people I detest. Oh I pray that I may be forgiven for this grudge I've sown in my heart. But you can't really blame me if I hate some people.

LIFESTYLE | Funny line

Funny line

A girl about to park her car was suddenly cut by a brute guy. The guy gets off his car and darts the girl in the car a cunning look. "It pays to be fast." Said the guy. Then the girl in her car suddenly crashes her car to the guy's car as if it's the most normal thing in the world, and then she told the guy, "It's pays to be rich."

JOURNAL | Dahil ako ay nag-aartehan lamang

Dahil ako ay nag-aartehan lamang

Siguro yun nga, spur of the moment, spur of emotions. Pero nalinawan na naman ako kaya I deleted the post. Nabasa man niya, I don't care anymore.

CORPORATE | Helpful Internet Sites (by category)

Let's learn English using these wonderful resources from the Internet.

JOURNAL | Waiting

Waiting

Faced with the fact that my internet connection in my room has finally been cut, I had to learn a few body bending techniques just to plug those chords unto a CPU without directly looking at the terminals. This means that I am running the risk of getting electrocuted early in the morning, something that makes me think whether this is worth the trouble at all. Later at 10:30, I am meeting my student NEO at CMC to have a class. Sometimes I envy this student of mine because he only has to pay to learn necessary English skills from someone like me who has been seriously troubled by the failure to submit necessary papers to my professor. I am slowly losing hope but I have really nothing but HOPE. If I lose it then I lose everything. My life would be such a complete waste. Anyway, I am in this SHABBY internet cafe, waiting for 5:00 to come so I can have class with my student BK and hopefully things get fine. Just a sidenote, I have dreamt of my professor last night. It's not really bad at all but I am starting to think hoiw much she has been affecting my existence that she creeps even in my dreams. To think that I have only slept for three hours. Three hours of sleep for today? I don't think that's enough, makes me worried for the day's activities. Good thing it's Thursday now. Only a day to go before we can have some time to breathe. It's really difficult to breathe nowadays. I hope things get better soon. And that I may finish all my responsibilities.

JOURNAL | Setting Personal Goals

Setting Personal Goals

I have so many things running in my mind. Just too many I couldn't manage them anymore, as if I am living in a world of make believe; I feel like I am standing in a an open field staring up high at all the things I wish I could achieve, helpless from my incapacity. The article below provides some guidelines on how to have a direction in life.

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We often hear people say, “I need more direction in my life.” Setting personal goals can give your life a sense of direction. It’s a technique used by top athletes and successful business people in all fields. Before you set personal goals, think about what you want to achieve in your life. Try to set goals in some of the following categories: Career – what do you want to reach in your career? Community service – do you want to help make the world a better place? Creative – do you want to achieve any artistic goals? Education – is there any knowledge you want to acquire? What information will you need to achieve it? Family – what kind of relationship do you want with your husband, wife, children, and other family members? Financial – How much money do you want to earn? Physical – Are there any athletic goals you want to achieve? Recreation – How do you want to enjoy yourself? Write down your goals and think about them carefully. Are they realistic? When will you be able to achieve them? To help you make the process more manageable, divide your goals into smaller tasks. For example, if you want to reach a major goal in ten years, set a five-year goal, a one-year goal, a three–month goal, and a one-month goal. Remember your goals can change with time. Adjust them regularly to reflect this growth in your personality. Be sure your goals are things t\you hope to achieve, not what your parents, spouse, family, or employers want. Source: Richards, J. C. (2005) Interchange 1 (3rd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press. P.111

CORPORATE | My Worries

My Worries

So what's on my mind recently? Well nothing but HOW TO FIND A COMPANY THAT WOULD PAY INTERNS! I am getting anxious as some of my friends have found theirs already. What am I to do if I don't get in somewhere I am looking for. I don't really want wasting my time in an office exploiting my talents with nothing in return. I still am clear on the reason why I burden myself with years of studying, and that is to earn. Tomorrow, I need to finish some papers for my particpatory research subject. It's all about the Cupertino visits. Actually, I don't think an overnight would be enough to do the paper. But what the heck, I just have to make it and pass it tomorrow. No extensions. Then there's also the issue of C140 Media and Society. Staggering 20 papers to be finished within 5 days. Oh dear oh dear. Actually I can do this, I have no other option. No time to be so perfect too. Cramming. I thrive on cramming. The C110 is not to be outdone as this CODE OF ETHICS should be finished/ symposium about advertising waiting to be accomplished. Whew! Don't I just wish to split my body into multiple parts to do all these.

JOURNAL | Vacation is coming, but not so soon

Vacation is coming, but not so soon

What is ironic about March is that it is suppose to give students like me that ease knowing that vacation is just around the corner. But no, these days I feel so bounded by all the responsibiities that I just to attend to. Again, my head is spinning as if I have nowhere to run. I keep my academic life and my professional career trying to balance the two but it just feels so impossible. How can I do that when my time seems to slip out of me. I wake up everyday looking forward not to discover what's in store for me today but instead, I look forward to waking up to another day so that time will soon finish. That things are just gonna be over. I know things will be better soon. I just need to learn some patience.

JOURNAL | iSing Rewind, the final day

iSing Rewind, the final day

Tomorrow is the day I will gain prominence in the university. A chance to prove to the whole academe that I can create a name. A name never to be taken for granted. A legend, forever remembered in every corner. This is it. A chance to be immortal.

CORPORATE | Leaders and Managers, Part 2

Leaders and Managers, Part 2

MANAGERS AND LEADERS: ARE THEY DIFFERENT? 
Leadership Inevitably requires using power to influence the thoughts and actions of other people. Power In the hands of an individual entails human risks

1. the risk of equating power with the ability to get immediate results
2. the risk of ignoring the many different ways people can legitimately accumulate power
3. the risk of losing self-control in the desire for power Collective leadership Managerial ethic Inherent conservatism

CORPORATE | Managers and Leaders: Are They Different

Managers and Leaders: Are They Different

Two conflicting needs: 1. Managers to maintain the balance of operations 2. Leaders to create new approaches and imagine new areas to explore Because leaders and managers are basically different types of people, the conditions favorable to the growth of one may be inimical to the other. Leadership Inevitably requires using power to influence the thoughts and actions of other people. Power In the hands of an individual entails human risks 1. The risk of equating power with the ability to get immediate results 2. The risk of ignoring the many different ways people can legitimately accumulate power 3. The risk of losing self-control in the desire for power Collective leadership Managerial ethic Inherent Conservatism An organization is a system, with a logic of its own, and all the weight of tradition and inertia. The deck is stacked in favor of the tried and proven way of doing things and against the taking of risks and striking out in new directions.

JOURNAL | iSing Rewind, I got in

iSing Rewind, I got in

Surprise, surprise (well I was actually expecting) I passed the singing contest's audition. I'll be competing in the finals. I'm so excited. I'll give it my best shot this time.

JOURNAL | Friday madness

Friday madness

Audition blues For the iSing Rewind singing contest, I went to FC AVR and did some belting though I must say that the belting is an overstatement. I was really shaking all the while. I don't undertand seriously why I still feel this way knowing that I have been to a number of contests in front of the public and every time I go up on stage, I feel so amateurish and start shaking. My friend Isabel sais I have stage fright. Why do we have to get afraid of standing in front of the people? There is really no use for that. And, by the way I wore Nico's (my roommate) black long sleeves. I felt so sexy donning the shirt with my chest half exposed to seduce everyone. I think I gave the song some justice I hope.

CORPORATE | My topic for my boss's presentation

My topic for my boss's presentation

TEACHING IN KOREA
1. Different view on education. To Koreans learning is very important, thus competitiveness 
2. They are willing to spend so much money just to learn English.
3. Children at a very young age are taught how to speak English.
4. The problem is, at schools, children don’t really speak English but just study grammar.
5. Surprised at how until 12 mn, Korean students would keep on studying
6. Utmost respect to teachers. Nobody dare ask the professor.
7. Filipino teachers have advantage because we don’t talk too fast unlike our native counterparts.
8. Our ears are more accustomed to mispronunciation of Korean students which Western teachers usually find very difficult.

BOOK | Understand the second intent: get it right

Understand the second intent: get it right

Understand the second intent: get it right Getting it right is another task-focused intent that influences behavior. Have you ever sought to avoid a mistake by doing everything possible to prevent it from happening? When getting it right is your highest priority, you slow things down enough to see the details. You probably take a good, long look before leaping-if you ever leap at all.

BOOK | Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with Difficult People

Difficult people: they’re those people you can’t stand and who don’t do what you want them to do or do what you don’t want them to do – and you don’t know what to do about them.

BOOK | The Nothing Person

The Nothing Person

Reassure and follow through. Once the decision has been made, reassure the Maybe Person that there are no perfect decisions and that his or her decision is a good one. Then stay in touch until the decision is implemented. Strengthen the relationship. Take a few moments from time to time to listen to the Maybe Person’s concerns and help him or her learn the decision-making process whenever the opportunity arises. With patient investment, the Maybe Person may become one of your most dependable decision makers.

JOURNAL | Introduction to Theater

Introduction to Theater

I have always been a fan of theater productions. In fact, I used to be a stage actor when I was in high school. Every single moment spent with my co-actors is a time well spent. There is certainly that unexplainable feeling that you can only get from becoming a part of a stage play. Hard work and patience really took root on me as we rehearse plays days after days, to think that during this time, I had to balance my high school academic life and acting career (so to speak). 

JOURNAL | I feel like I need to go back to my old life

I feel like I need to go back to my old life

With homework all looming like mills around my neck, there is an urgent call to revert to the old self I used to be. But there is no telling if that would be helpful. It's just that now, everything is too much for me to take. I am suffocating from all the stress I have to endure. I just don't know how long I can keep holding on.