So many emotions and frustrations are coming at my face right now. Possibly because of the amount of work that's waiting to be done. Well anyway, anyway.. I can't be strong for us always.
Personal things I can't but want to blog about. But then again here I am ranting my angst away. But again to no avail because.. just because.
The hell! Who will do my write up for my yearbook?! Dammit!
Boohoohoo.. I'm out of my wits right now thinking what to do first. PRSP definitely, then thesis proposal? or advertising campaign? or Barry special project? or speech plan? damn!
Burn all the cell phones of the DAC faculty who don't reply. :((
Okay. Back to reality.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Reasons Why I'd Rather Work Alone or Else Work With Just Alex
I hate groupworks especially if those groupworks call for artsy-techy stuff. I hate groupworks especially if your groupmates can not work on their own, meaning you have to think for them as well. I hate groupworks, period (except if it calls for major gastos then I would gladly have you in my group - HAH! USER!)
Here are some of the reasons why I'd rather work alone.
1. Loud internal monologues
I can critique myself, loud enough, angrily enough, yet not get hurt or have anyone else hurt in the process. Unlike when working with someone, I have to be cautious of the things you say otherwise, I end up having personal issues with that person. I hate confrontations and I'd rather just confront with myself. Working with Alex is like working with myself but having a man's perspective on my work. We think almost ergo less quarrels yet we still get to criticize eash other's work - minus the frustration of not getting understood or getting mediocre results.
2. Independence
Without anybody to work with, I can do my work at my own pace without having to depend on anybody. I have to take into consideration my groupmates, the "equal amount of work" (as if that exists!), the frustration of that somebody not reaching my expectations, damn, I end up working until the wee hours of the morning just so this piece of groupwork will not end up like crap. And believe me, I hate crappy artsy works.
3. Unwanted Groupmates
As much as I want to be unbiased with my groupmates, there are just some people I'd rather not work with. I hate to label people but there is this certain type of personality that I do not want to work with. Just when I need these people most (that's why I want to work alone in the first place to avoid "needing" them) they are busy with some divine work. I too have the same beliefs as you do but I guess its in the matter of priority. I do not want to flunk this subject but I guess it doesn't matter to you since "all things work together for good". I am so sorry for using that text against your type, but come on!
HOWEVER I love working with people given that they're not pasaway and will be of great help to the overall output. I love working with people who do not depend on me to do everything (even their part) for them.
Do not get me wrong, I'd love to work with you as long as you won't frustrate or disappoint me.
Here are some of the reasons why I'd rather work alone.
1. Loud internal monologues
I can critique myself, loud enough, angrily enough, yet not get hurt or have anyone else hurt in the process. Unlike when working with someone, I have to be cautious of the things you say otherwise, I end up having personal issues with that person. I hate confrontations and I'd rather just confront with myself. Working with Alex is like working with myself but having a man's perspective on my work. We think almost ergo less quarrels yet we still get to criticize eash other's work - minus the frustration of not getting understood or getting mediocre results.
2. Independence
Without anybody to work with, I can do my work at my own pace without having to depend on anybody. I have to take into consideration my groupmates, the "equal amount of work" (as if that exists!), the frustration of that somebody not reaching my expectations, damn, I end up working until the wee hours of the morning just so this piece of groupwork will not end up like crap. And believe me, I hate crappy artsy works.
3. Unwanted Groupmates
As much as I want to be unbiased with my groupmates, there are just some people I'd rather not work with. I hate to label people but there is this certain type of personality that I do not want to work with. Just when I need these people most (that's why I want to work alone in the first place to avoid "needing" them) they are busy with some divine work. I too have the same beliefs as you do but I guess its in the matter of priority. I do not want to flunk this subject but I guess it doesn't matter to you since "all things work together for good". I am so sorry for using that text against your type, but come on!
HOWEVER I love working with people given that they're not pasaway and will be of great help to the overall output. I love working with people who do not depend on me to do everything (even their part) for them.
Do not get me wrong, I'd love to work with you as long as you won't frustrate or disappoint me.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
When God Sends Blessings, He Sends It in Hoards
This is probably one of my most blessed moments in the entire history of my life. The week didn't start of that well, but it sure did end with a BANG!
To start off, I got into the MarkProf Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees for 2008, which was not that expected as I have explained in my previous entry.
Then today, the day of the dreaded Barry exam. I wasn't able to sleep that much last night since I had to read a ton of Barry readings for the exam. I don't even know if I remembered the important details, all I was concerned with was at least familiarizing myself with the concepts and what not.
Before I left for school I received a text message from Jan that our PRSP (Public Relations Society of the Philippines) entry was part of the Top 7. I really felt SO happy because I mentioned in my previous entry that if we did not get any call from PRSP by yesterday, I would not hope anymore. But then again, we got in. Not just that, I learned from Barry (our OC 142 teacher and a member of the committee) that our entry was 2nd with Diliman being the 1st. He told me that if we do well in the presentation we could really beat Diliman. So much joy, so much blessings.
Take note, the PRSP sent the contest guidelines to the universities last July 3. The deadline for the entries was on August 29. We received our copy August 27. But I guess God really had a better plan for us, the deadline was moved to September 5. So little time to prepare yet we are still in the top 3.
We are now going to present our proposal on the 28th, and we will be there to win. This is for all the sleepless nights, the tears, the quarrels, the money we spent. This is for Jaymie's grandpa and grandma who let us stay in their house for the initial planning stage, for Pesky's mommy, sister, househelp, househelp's baby for the second and semi final overnight. This is for Alex and Tong who despite them being not part of the team spent hours of no sleep just to help us with our collaterals. This is for my mom and dad who does not know what I'm getting myself into.
To everyone, WE WILL WIN THIS.
Congratulations to Pam's group as well, they are also in the Top 7. Two entries from UPM. This is definitely a first.
To start off, I got into the MarkProf Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees for 2008, which was not that expected as I have explained in my previous entry.
Then today, the day of the dreaded Barry exam. I wasn't able to sleep that much last night since I had to read a ton of Barry readings for the exam. I don't even know if I remembered the important details, all I was concerned with was at least familiarizing myself with the concepts and what not.
Before I left for school I received a text message from Jan that our PRSP (Public Relations Society of the Philippines) entry was part of the Top 7. I really felt SO happy because I mentioned in my previous entry that if we did not get any call from PRSP by yesterday, I would not hope anymore. But then again, we got in. Not just that, I learned from Barry (our OC 142 teacher and a member of the committee) that our entry was 2nd with Diliman being the 1st. He told me that if we do well in the presentation we could really beat Diliman. So much joy, so much blessings.
Take note, the PRSP sent the contest guidelines to the universities last July 3. The deadline for the entries was on August 29. We received our copy August 27. But I guess God really had a better plan for us, the deadline was moved to September 5. So little time to prepare yet we are still in the top 3.
We are now going to present our proposal on the 28th, and we will be there to win. This is for all the sleepless nights, the tears, the quarrels, the money we spent. This is for Jaymie's grandpa and grandma who let us stay in their house for the initial planning stage, for Pesky's mommy, sister, househelp, househelp's baby for the second and semi final overnight. This is for Alex and Tong who despite them being not part of the team spent hours of no sleep just to help us with our collaterals. This is for my mom and dad who does not know what I'm getting myself into.
To everyone, WE WILL WIN THIS.
Congratulations to Pam's group as well, they are also in the Top 7. Two entries from UPM. This is definitely a first.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees
"Good a.m. Congrats! You passed the final screening for MarkProf's Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees"
This is probably one of the best good morning messages I have ever received.
Yesterday I was thinking of two things, the PRSP Junior Anvil Competition and MarkProf. But since PRSP's information dissemination system is not that good, I have accepted the fact that if we don't get a call by today, we are not in (hopefully we are but I'm already prepared if we're not). I also thought that if I don't get into MarkProf, I'd just assume it was not for me and not appeal even if I wanted to get in.
But hey, there's no need to appeal anyway because I'm in. :)
This opportunity for me just reaffirms my self confidence. I may not be able to present my parents with a medal that at the very least says "Cum Laude" but I'm happy that at least somehow, I have this training for them to take pride on. At the same time it reaffirms me that I could do well in other fields and not pursue with medicine if I don't want to.
I never really intended to apply in the first place because what MarkProf did was send a letter to the school asking for the list of the Top 25 students in our batch. Since I wasn't in the list, I didn't think of applying. On the last few hours of application, I decided to fill out the form just because I was curious why I was being asked over and over and over again how to conver a point grading system to percentile.
When I passed my application, I wasn't even confident that I'd get in because of their minimun GWA of 85%. Yes, I don't have that grade. So I was surprised when I passed the paper screening that they made.
August 9 was the date for the second screening. It was really very tough because really, what do i know about marketing. I don't even know the Four P's of Marketing everyone was talking about! (Now I know it was just Price, Place, Product, Promotion). The whole screening procedure was composed of a group case study and an individual case study they call "The Big Idea" test. It was all about marketing and OrCom did not prepare me for that so I was again surprised when I got the message telling me I passed the second screening.
Aug 30: The Final Screening
Since I knew the odds for me of getting in was not high because still, I don't have the proper training in marketing, I gave myself a crash course in marketing. I studied templates of Marketing Plans that might help me in this final screening. We once again had our Big Idea test, a group case study with three judges observing us as we do our plan and an individual case study where we can showcase ourselves to this seemingly cold panel. After the whole thing, all I could do was pray for the best.
Adei asked me to gauge my performance during the last screening. I told him I know I did well, BUT EVERYBODY ELSE ALSO DID WELL. The last screening was the culmination of all the assertive bright students of the universities not only in Metro Manila but also from other regions. The playing field was really even, the only choice was to speak up or be gobbled by the assertiveness of others. If you speak up, that's good because everyone else will surely be speaking their minds. If not, do not expect that they will give you a chance to raise your point.
It was a competition for 25 slots. A competition of hundreds, trimmed down to 250, trimmed down to 75 and now, I am officially part of the Top 25.
This is probably one of the best good morning messages I have ever received.
Yesterday I was thinking of two things, the PRSP Junior Anvil Competition and MarkProf. But since PRSP's information dissemination system is not that good, I have accepted the fact that if we don't get a call by today, we are not in (hopefully we are but I'm already prepared if we're not). I also thought that if I don't get into MarkProf, I'd just assume it was not for me and not appeal even if I wanted to get in.
But hey, there's no need to appeal anyway because I'm in. :)
This opportunity for me just reaffirms my self confidence. I may not be able to present my parents with a medal that at the very least says "Cum Laude" but I'm happy that at least somehow, I have this training for them to take pride on. At the same time it reaffirms me that I could do well in other fields and not pursue with medicine if I don't want to.
I never really intended to apply in the first place because what MarkProf did was send a letter to the school asking for the list of the Top 25 students in our batch. Since I wasn't in the list, I didn't think of applying. On the last few hours of application, I decided to fill out the form just because I was curious why I was being asked over and over and over again how to conver a point grading system to percentile.
When I passed my application, I wasn't even confident that I'd get in because of their minimun GWA of 85%. Yes, I don't have that grade. So I was surprised when I passed the paper screening that they made.
August 9 was the date for the second screening. It was really very tough because really, what do i know about marketing. I don't even know the Four P's of Marketing everyone was talking about! (Now I know it was just Price, Place, Product, Promotion). The whole screening procedure was composed of a group case study and an individual case study they call "The Big Idea" test. It was all about marketing and OrCom did not prepare me for that so I was again surprised when I got the message telling me I passed the second screening.
Aug 30: The Final Screening
Since I knew the odds for me of getting in was not high because still, I don't have the proper training in marketing, I gave myself a crash course in marketing. I studied templates of Marketing Plans that might help me in this final screening. We once again had our Big Idea test, a group case study with three judges observing us as we do our plan and an individual case study where we can showcase ourselves to this seemingly cold panel. After the whole thing, all I could do was pray for the best.
Adei asked me to gauge my performance during the last screening. I told him I know I did well, BUT EVERYBODY ELSE ALSO DID WELL. The last screening was the culmination of all the assertive bright students of the universities not only in Metro Manila but also from other regions. The playing field was really even, the only choice was to speak up or be gobbled by the assertiveness of others. If you speak up, that's good because everyone else will surely be speaking their minds. If not, do not expect that they will give you a chance to raise your point.
It was a competition for 25 slots. A competition of hundreds, trimmed down to 250, trimmed down to 75 and now, I am officially part of the Top 25.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Isang Malaking Katanungan.. HELP :)
Okay, ganito..
Hanggang boobs na yung buhok ko.. Ngayon lang ako ulit nakapagpahaba ng buhok.. Grade 6 yung huli. Anyway, nasasawa na ko pero nanghihinayang sa buhok ko.
TANONG:
Magpapagupit ba ako? Kung oo, anong style. Kung hindi, sabihin kung bakit.
Sige, GAME! v^_^
Hanggang boobs na yung buhok ko.. Ngayon lang ako ulit nakapagpahaba ng buhok.. Grade 6 yung huli. Anyway, nasasawa na ko pero nanghihinayang sa buhok ko.
TANONG:
Magpapagupit ba ako? Kung oo, anong style. Kung hindi, sabihin kung bakit.
Sige, GAME! v^_^
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
PRSP, Barry, MarkProf, AdHere, Sir Chong
Yep. Things that made me busy not only tonight but for the past week(s?). All of them fun, all of them challenging, tiring, etc, etc.
I don't know if I am still coherent more so if I still should post this. Maybe I should, I dunno. For the first time in all my years in college the PRSP event last Thursday was the first time I spent a whole night at a friend's house for extra-curricular-acdemic stuff. The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) has this yearly PR contest to all interested college students. The contest guidelines, case study, letter, app forms, was sent to the UPM chancelor last July 3. Amazingly enough we received it only last Wednesday. What's more amazing was that it was due the day after that Wednesday which was Friday! Wow! Only one night to prepare for national contest! But being UP OrCom students, we split our batch into 3 groups. At least we'd have 3 chances to get to the finals. However, at 2:30 that Friday we received a call that the deadline was postponed. HAHA. We didn't get any sleep. Sheesh.
The Saturday after that Friday I went to my MarkProf Final screening. There was another Big Idea Test then an interview then a group case study then I went home to sleep. Wee!
We had another overnight Tuesday this week. Still for PRSP. I'm sleepy. Didn't get much rest yet and I'm still up for the advertising assignment...GROUP assignment.
Oh, and I heard a rumor why Ely Buendia had a heart attack during the reunion concert. :)
Lets sleep!
I don't know if I am still coherent more so if I still should post this. Maybe I should, I dunno. For the first time in all my years in college the PRSP event last Thursday was the first time I spent a whole night at a friend's house for extra-curricular-acdemic stuff. The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) has this yearly PR contest to all interested college students. The contest guidelines, case study, letter, app forms, was sent to the UPM chancelor last July 3. Amazingly enough we received it only last Wednesday. What's more amazing was that it was due the day after that Wednesday which was Friday! Wow! Only one night to prepare for national contest! But being UP OrCom students, we split our batch into 3 groups. At least we'd have 3 chances to get to the finals. However, at 2:30 that Friday we received a call that the deadline was postponed. HAHA. We didn't get any sleep. Sheesh.
The Saturday after that Friday I went to my MarkProf Final screening. There was another Big Idea Test then an interview then a group case study then I went home to sleep. Wee!
We had another overnight Tuesday this week. Still for PRSP. I'm sleepy. Didn't get much rest yet and I'm still up for the advertising assignment...GROUP assignment.
Oh, and I heard a rumor why Ely Buendia had a heart attack during the reunion concert. :)
Lets sleep!
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