After two so-so years in PolSci and three awesome years in OrCom, I am finally finally exiting the halls of CAS. Graduate na ako. Graduate na ako. Ano na ngayon?
Nagpasa na ako ng bound thesis kanina na iniyakan ko pa kasi sabi ng magaling na CJ's xerox e 12nn ko daw makukuha. Alas quatro na, wala pa rin. Anyway, nagpasa nga ako. Kasama ko pa sa RH ang mommy ko dahil nagkita kami sa rob. Pagkatapos ko magpasa, naupo ako sa bench sa RH lobby. Tapos medyo surreal ung pakiramdam. Yung tipong, "shet isa na to sa mga huling beses na uupo ako sa bench na to."
Hindi ko maexplain, mas unsure yung pakiramdam ko kesa excited. Unsure dahil pagkatapos ng graduation rites, actually ngayon pa lang, nararamdaman ko na ang sarili kong nagtatanong ng isang malaking "now what?" Napakadaling sabihing magtatrabaho na ako, gusto ko maging brand manager, etc etc. Pero isipin nyo na lang, halos buong buhay ko, 16 years to be exact, nag-aaral ako. Isang malaking routine ng buhay ko ang mawawala. Syempre nung sinabi ko to sa nanay ko, sabi nya "Magdoktor ka na lang kaya". Tumawa ako pero pramis, sineseryoso ko ang mga comment na ganun at nasasaktan ako. Nalilito lang kasi ako lalo.
Andaming memories ng CAS, super successes at super Math failures din. OO, Math lang ang failure ko at napakasakit sa akin nun.
Sa UP ko natutunang maging independent at free thinker. Mas lumawak ang kaisipan ko at pag-intindi sa mga bagay bagay. Siguro dahil na rin yun sa mga taong nakakasalamuha ko. Hindi restricted sa isang stereotype ang mga naencounter ko. May mga theist at atheist (extremes ng parehas kung minsan), may mga komunista at kapitalista, may mga aktibista at anti-aktibista, may hetero, homo, bi, at unsure sa kanilang sexual orientation.
Na-witness ko ang madugong ebolusyon ng itsura ni lola patola. Dati cool na lola sya, ngayon bordering on babaeng bakla na (*ahem MKule, mas gusto ko yung dati). Na-experience ko pa na make shift offices ang offices ng DAC at DSS sa RH 220 at RH 227 respectively. Naranasan ko pa ang sobrang hirap na enrollment system lalo na pag late reg ka. Nagkaroon din kami ng tambayan katabi ng "dating" tambayan ng MaSig. Naranasan naming mawalan ng tambayan. Naasar din ako sa unti unting pagtaas ng benta sa Nutrilicious, Smokey's, Tita Crem's at ung isang tindahan na hanggang ngayon di ko alam ang pangalan.
At higit sa lahat, sa UP ko nakilala ang lalakeng ipinalit ko sa ex ko. Hahahaha! Don't get me wrong, mahal ko si Alex kaya nga kami pa rin, almost five years na.
Mahal ko ang UP, hindi lang dahil sa prestige nito, pero dahil sa ideologies at mentality na ipinamana nya sa akin.
Sa mga prof at iba pang taong na-encounter ko sa loob ng limang taon ko sa UP, maraming maraming salamat.
Ngayon, kelangan ko na sauluhin ang UP Naming Mahal kasi kakantahin pala sa graduation. Hahaha.
Congrats batch 09. Congrats OrCom.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Pangaral ng Cool na Parent - No, Hindi ko to Parent, Natuwa lang ako. :)
Anak, sa maniwala ka o sa hindi, ikaw ang pinakamagandang nangyari sa buhay ko.. Kahit hindi kami naging mag-asawa ng nanay mo, sana huwag kang magtatampo kung ikasal kami sa iba at magkaroon ka ng mga bagong kapatid. Magmahalan kayo bilang magkakapatid, at huwag ninyong gawing telenobela ang buhay ninyo dahil sa walang kakwenta-kwentang bagay.
Mahalin mo ang nanay mo. Wala siyang ibang inisip kundi kapakanan Mo. Kung paluin ka man niya o sigawan, ito ay dahil may nagawa kang hindi sang-ayon sa mga prinsipyo niya. Itanong mo kung bakit ka niya pinapagalitan. Kung mali naman talaga, huwag mo nang ulitin. Piliin mong mabuti ang mga kaibigan mo. Huwag sumali sa barkada na may iisang stereotype. Huwag sumali sa barkada na puro jologs, puro conio, puro bakla, puro nerd, puro manginginom, puro manyak, puro leadtech, puro equipment tech, puro Process engr, puro equipment engr, puro visor, puro manager, puro HR, puro IE o puro nasa taas lang ang kaya mong batiin! Siguraduhin mong nakikita mo ang lahat ng klase ng tao sa barkada mo. Mas marami kang matututunan sa kanila kesa sa TV o sa bahay mo. Marami silang maituturo sa yo na hindi namin kaya, o hindi appropriate na kami ang magturo.
Maging fluent ka sa written and spoken English. Pag-aralan mong
mabuti ang subject-verb agreement. Huwag kang matakot mag-consult sa dictionary o thesaurus kapag may hindi ka naiintindihan. Kasi anak,darating ang araw, makakaapak ka sa ibang bansa, at sigurado akong marami kang makakausap na hindi makakaintindi ng Tagalog. Kahit saang sulok sa mundo, makakahanap ka ng nagsasalita ng English. Kung wala ka naming makuhang trabaho eh pwede kang pumasok sa call center at dun mo gamitin ang english mo! Gawin mo ang lahat para matuto kang mag-gitara. Pag-aralan mo ding kumanta ng nasa tono. Kahit saan mo kasi dalhin ang gitara, maaaliw ka e. Isipin mo yung mga bulag. Hindi sila nakakapag-PSP.
Hindi sila nakakapag-Internet. Hindi sila nanonood ng TV, at hindi sila nakakapag-enjoy sa mall. Pero bigyan mo sila ng gitara at
pakantahin mo, matutuwa sila. May kuryente man o wala, mapapasaya ka ng gitara. Makinig ka sa mga kanta ng Beatles. Kapag naging aware ka na sa pag-develop ng musical style ng Beatles, kahit anong genre kaya mong i-appreciate. Sa kanila ka matututong magsulat ng poetry, at sa kanila mo rin matututunan kung paano lagyan ng music ang poetry na ito. Saan ka nakakita ng banda na lampas 30 years nang naghiwalay, patay na ang ilan sa mga miyembro, pero sikat at ginagaya pa rin? Beatles lang ang makakagawa nun, anak. Kung di mo naman trip ang Beatles eh pwede kang makinig ng EMO, grunge rock, heavy metal, indie, punk o alternative! Basta wag ka makikinig sa Cueshe at kay April Boy!
Pagdating mo ng college, huwag mong kakalimutang subukan lahat ng kalokohan sa mundo. Bakit college? Kasi kung high school ka
magiging sira ulo, mawawalan ka ng options sa college. Baka sa walang
kwentang money-centric computer institute ka bumagsak. Mag-aral ka ng
mabuti sa elementary at high school. Dapat makapasok ka sa UP, Ateneo, La Salle , o UST, AdU, Mapua or PUP. Dapat maganda yung course mo. Mas maganda kung engineering ang course mo! Pero kung gusto mong yumaman, Nursing na lang kunin mo! Matatagalan kasi
pagyaman mo kung engineer ka! Sa college, balansehin mo yung academics mo tsaka kalokohan.
Gumimik ka pero pasukan mo lahat ng klase mo kinbukasan. Huwag magpakalasing kung wala kang siguradong uuwian at kung walang aalalay sa yo pag sumusuka ka na. Wag maadik sa droga. Sumubok kang mag-marijuana pero subok lang. Kung dadating yung panahong hindi mo na mapigilang makipag-sex, siguraduhin mo lang na gaganda ang lahi natin kung sakaling mabuntis mo yung makaka-sex
mo. Siguraduhin mo rin na babae ang partner mo! Marami kasi sa Bora at Puerto eh mga bakla! Practice safe sex. Wag mong kakalimutang mag-survey ng lugar kung may camera o wala. Kawawa naman ang nanay mo kung malalaman niyang may scandal ka. Kung gagawa ka naman ng scandal, make sure na nasa separate na Memory Card sya, iwasan mo na ma-corrupt para mai-blutooth mo sakin!
Huwag mong gawing trial and error ang pagkakaroon ng girlfriend. Alamin mo muna kung ano ang kaya mong ibigay sa isang relationship, at kapag nalaman mo na, doon ka maghanap ng isang babaeng magiging masaya sa mga maibibigay mo. Pakinggan mong mabuti ang mga kuwento ng girlfriend mo. Alamin mo kung ano ang mga gusto niya at mga ayaw niya. Huwag mong sisigawan. Dahil ang babae, kapag pinakinggan mo siya at alam niyang nirerespeto mo siya, mamahalin ka nun habambuhay.
Pagka-graduate mo, iwanan mo na ang mga araw na umaasa ka pa sa Ibang tao para mabuhay. Pumasok ka sa Sunpower para malaman mo ang value ng pera! Mahirap ata kitain ang 9300 sa isang buwan! Dose oras na Load Unload yun! Matuto kang mag-ipon. Alamin mo kung tama yung kinakaltas sa sweldo mo. Pinaghirapan mo yang pera na yan. Huwag mong hayaang kunin na lang ng kung sinu-sino. Bago ka gumastos, lagi mong itanong sa sarili mo kung ang bibilhin mo ay isang NEED , isa lamang WANT, isa lamang YABANG, o isa lamang SUNOD SA USO! Sana maging accountable sa lahat ng ginagawa mo. Oo, hindi maganda ang sitwasyon nung dumating ka sa mundo. Pero sana sa paglaki mo, huwag mong sisisihin ang mga pangyayaring ito kaya ka nagrerebelde o nalulugar sa masamang landas. Ang buhay mo ngayon ay dahil sa desisyon namin na mabuhay ka. Pero tandaan mo to: lahat ng mangyayari sa buhay mo e dahil sa mga desisyon mo.
Anak, marami pa akong gustong sabihin sa iyo. Buti na lang naitanong ko sa isang kaibigan ko kung ano ang kaisa-isang advice na
maibibigay niya sa anak nya, at eto yung nasabi niya sa kin. Sa lahat ng maibibigay kong advice, eto ang pinakamahalaga:
LEARN.Huwag kang matakot matuto. Matuto ka sa Discovery at National Geographic channels. Matuto ka sa library. Matuto ka sa Internet.
Matuto ka sa news. Matuto ka sa Bible, Koran, at teachings ni Buddha.Matuto ka sa mga pagkakamali namin ng nanay mo. Matuto ka sa mga kaibigan mo.Higit sa lahat Matuto ka sa mga pagkakamali mo.
Mahalin mo ang nanay mo. Wala siyang ibang inisip kundi kapakanan Mo. Kung paluin ka man niya o sigawan, ito ay dahil may nagawa kang hindi sang-ayon sa mga prinsipyo niya. Itanong mo kung bakit ka niya pinapagalitan. Kung mali naman talaga, huwag mo nang ulitin. Piliin mong mabuti ang mga kaibigan mo. Huwag sumali sa barkada na may iisang stereotype. Huwag sumali sa barkada na puro jologs, puro conio, puro bakla, puro nerd, puro manginginom, puro manyak, puro leadtech, puro equipment tech, puro Process engr, puro equipment engr, puro visor, puro manager, puro HR, puro IE o puro nasa taas lang ang kaya mong batiin! Siguraduhin mong nakikita mo ang lahat ng klase ng tao sa barkada mo. Mas marami kang matututunan sa kanila kesa sa TV o sa bahay mo. Marami silang maituturo sa yo na hindi namin kaya, o hindi appropriate na kami ang magturo.
Maging fluent ka sa written and spoken English. Pag-aralan mong
mabuti ang subject-verb agreement. Huwag kang matakot mag-consult sa dictionary o thesaurus kapag may hindi ka naiintindihan. Kasi anak,darating ang araw, makakaapak ka sa ibang bansa, at sigurado akong marami kang makakausap na hindi makakaintindi ng Tagalog. Kahit saang sulok sa mundo, makakahanap ka ng nagsasalita ng English. Kung wala ka naming makuhang trabaho eh pwede kang pumasok sa call center at dun mo gamitin ang english mo! Gawin mo ang lahat para matuto kang mag-gitara. Pag-aralan mo ding kumanta ng nasa tono. Kahit saan mo kasi dalhin ang gitara, maaaliw ka e. Isipin mo yung mga bulag. Hindi sila nakakapag-PSP.
Hindi sila nakakapag-Internet. Hindi sila nanonood ng TV, at hindi sila nakakapag-enjoy sa mall. Pero bigyan mo sila ng gitara at
pakantahin mo, matutuwa sila. May kuryente man o wala, mapapasaya ka ng gitara. Makinig ka sa mga kanta ng Beatles. Kapag naging aware ka na sa pag-develop ng musical style ng Beatles, kahit anong genre kaya mong i-appreciate. Sa kanila ka matututong magsulat ng poetry, at sa kanila mo rin matututunan kung paano lagyan ng music ang poetry na ito. Saan ka nakakita ng banda na lampas 30 years nang naghiwalay, patay na ang ilan sa mga miyembro, pero sikat at ginagaya pa rin? Beatles lang ang makakagawa nun, anak. Kung di mo naman trip ang Beatles eh pwede kang makinig ng EMO, grunge rock, heavy metal, indie, punk o alternative! Basta wag ka makikinig sa Cueshe at kay April Boy!
Pagdating mo ng college, huwag mong kakalimutang subukan lahat ng kalokohan sa mundo. Bakit college? Kasi kung high school ka
magiging sira ulo, mawawalan ka ng options sa college. Baka sa walang
kwentang money-centric computer institute ka bumagsak. Mag-aral ka ng
mabuti sa elementary at high school. Dapat makapasok ka sa UP, Ateneo, La Salle , o UST, AdU, Mapua or PUP. Dapat maganda yung course mo. Mas maganda kung engineering ang course mo! Pero kung gusto mong yumaman, Nursing na lang kunin mo! Matatagalan kasi
pagyaman mo kung engineer ka! Sa college, balansehin mo yung academics mo tsaka kalokohan.
Gumimik ka pero pasukan mo lahat ng klase mo kinbukasan. Huwag magpakalasing kung wala kang siguradong uuwian at kung walang aalalay sa yo pag sumusuka ka na. Wag maadik sa droga. Sumubok kang mag-marijuana pero subok lang. Kung dadating yung panahong hindi mo na mapigilang makipag-sex, siguraduhin mo lang na gaganda ang lahi natin kung sakaling mabuntis mo yung makaka-sex
mo. Siguraduhin mo rin na babae ang partner mo! Marami kasi sa Bora at Puerto eh mga bakla! Practice safe sex. Wag mong kakalimutang mag-survey ng lugar kung may camera o wala. Kawawa naman ang nanay mo kung malalaman niyang may scandal ka. Kung gagawa ka naman ng scandal, make sure na nasa separate na Memory Card sya, iwasan mo na ma-corrupt para mai-blutooth mo sakin!
Huwag mong gawing trial and error ang pagkakaroon ng girlfriend. Alamin mo muna kung ano ang kaya mong ibigay sa isang relationship, at kapag nalaman mo na, doon ka maghanap ng isang babaeng magiging masaya sa mga maibibigay mo. Pakinggan mong mabuti ang mga kuwento ng girlfriend mo. Alamin mo kung ano ang mga gusto niya at mga ayaw niya. Huwag mong sisigawan. Dahil ang babae, kapag pinakinggan mo siya at alam niyang nirerespeto mo siya, mamahalin ka nun habambuhay.
Pagka-graduate mo, iwanan mo na ang mga araw na umaasa ka pa sa Ibang tao para mabuhay. Pumasok ka sa Sunpower para malaman mo ang value ng pera! Mahirap ata kitain ang 9300 sa isang buwan! Dose oras na Load Unload yun! Matuto kang mag-ipon. Alamin mo kung tama yung kinakaltas sa sweldo mo. Pinaghirapan mo yang pera na yan. Huwag mong hayaang kunin na lang ng kung sinu-sino. Bago ka gumastos, lagi mong itanong sa sarili mo kung ang bibilhin mo ay isang NEED , isa lamang WANT, isa lamang YABANG, o isa lamang SUNOD SA USO! Sana maging accountable sa lahat ng ginagawa mo. Oo, hindi maganda ang sitwasyon nung dumating ka sa mundo. Pero sana sa paglaki mo, huwag mong sisisihin ang mga pangyayaring ito kaya ka nagrerebelde o nalulugar sa masamang landas. Ang buhay mo ngayon ay dahil sa desisyon namin na mabuhay ka. Pero tandaan mo to: lahat ng mangyayari sa buhay mo e dahil sa mga desisyon mo.
Anak, marami pa akong gustong sabihin sa iyo. Buti na lang naitanong ko sa isang kaibigan ko kung ano ang kaisa-isang advice na
maibibigay niya sa anak nya, at eto yung nasabi niya sa kin. Sa lahat ng maibibigay kong advice, eto ang pinakamahalaga:
LEARN.Huwag kang matakot matuto. Matuto ka sa Discovery at National Geographic channels. Matuto ka sa library. Matuto ka sa Internet.
Matuto ka sa news. Matuto ka sa Bible, Koran, at teachings ni Buddha.Matuto ka sa mga pagkakamali namin ng nanay mo. Matuto ka sa mga kaibigan mo.Higit sa lahat Matuto ka sa mga pagkakamali mo.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Where Did All the Cute Guys in High School Go?
Imagine you high school crush whom you cried your eyes out for for almost all your four years because he didn't give a damn about you. To top that pain off, your circle of friends make his slightest glimpse, his corniest jokes, or even him mentioning your name (because the teacher asked him to look for you) a big deal. Telling you non-stop about how cute he was looking for you.
Imagine the time you had to play truth or dare and your "very supportive" friends dared you to shake his hand. You did it though, almost fainting at the touch of his skin. They thought that you would faint too as your skin turned from pale pink to just pale.
Imagine having her sister as one of your close friends and it just so happened that you and that guy love the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. Fortunately for you, you have the complete collection and he has no choice but to borrow stuff from you. Imagine his sister making a very very very big deal out of that.
Remember that press conference you had to attend. Oh lord, one week of seeing him 24/7. He writes news, you do the editorials. Maybe you could help each other out. True to your assumptions, being the assuming girl that you are, you did get close, or did you? Maybe you just assumed that you did. Does it matter? You got "close" right? Close enough to be in the same group who goes to the mess hall every meal time. That one week was enough even though things got back to "normal" when the conference ended.
He was one of the cutest guys in high school that you swooned and shivered at the sight of. He was a dream, your dream and probably the dream of half your school. He was part of the top ten of his class, a great writer, volleyball player, and musician. The one complete package every high school girl would want to have.
Only, he had his eyes for someone else.
High school ended without a really good conversation between you two.
Then he texts you one day five years later. More of a group message you think. A get together of those who could come that day. You get excited, jittery at the thought of meeting him again. You buy new make up because you left your set at home. You try to look as pretty as possible out of those "school clothes" you were wearing. Stars were sparkling in your eyes as you get more excited approaching the meeting place.
And there he was, his back on you. Standing tall and looking gorgeous in his black shirt, black pants and red Chucks. You call his name. Holding your breath, anxious at what he looks like now. And just like in the movies, everything moved in slow motion. He turned around, smiled at you.
And all those stars sparkling in your eyes suddenly went out of sparkle. You stand in shock and find yourself saying out loud "What the hell happened to you?!"
Your high school flame, the one you almost passed out on the mere look of him, the complete package . . . was a complete loser at life. Not just physically, but everything as well. No plans for his life, no dreams. He was contented on being mommy's boy with acne scars on his face.
You think maybe your standards just went up or maybe "his quality" really just plunged down.
Imagine the time you had to play truth or dare and your "very supportive" friends dared you to shake his hand. You did it though, almost fainting at the touch of his skin. They thought that you would faint too as your skin turned from pale pink to just pale.
Imagine having her sister as one of your close friends and it just so happened that you and that guy love the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. Fortunately for you, you have the complete collection and he has no choice but to borrow stuff from you. Imagine his sister making a very very very big deal out of that.
Remember that press conference you had to attend. Oh lord, one week of seeing him 24/7. He writes news, you do the editorials. Maybe you could help each other out. True to your assumptions, being the assuming girl that you are, you did get close, or did you? Maybe you just assumed that you did. Does it matter? You got "close" right? Close enough to be in the same group who goes to the mess hall every meal time. That one week was enough even though things got back to "normal" when the conference ended.
He was one of the cutest guys in high school that you swooned and shivered at the sight of. He was a dream, your dream and probably the dream of half your school. He was part of the top ten of his class, a great writer, volleyball player, and musician. The one complete package every high school girl would want to have.
Only, he had his eyes for someone else.
High school ended without a really good conversation between you two.
Then he texts you one day five years later. More of a group message you think. A get together of those who could come that day. You get excited, jittery at the thought of meeting him again. You buy new make up because you left your set at home. You try to look as pretty as possible out of those "school clothes" you were wearing. Stars were sparkling in your eyes as you get more excited approaching the meeting place.
And there he was, his back on you. Standing tall and looking gorgeous in his black shirt, black pants and red Chucks. You call his name. Holding your breath, anxious at what he looks like now. And just like in the movies, everything moved in slow motion. He turned around, smiled at you.
And all those stars sparkling in your eyes suddenly went out of sparkle. You stand in shock and find yourself saying out loud "What the hell happened to you?!"
Your high school flame, the one you almost passed out on the mere look of him, the complete package . . . was a complete loser at life. Not just physically, but everything as well. No plans for his life, no dreams. He was contented on being mommy's boy with acne scars on his face.
You think maybe your standards just went up or maybe "his quality" really just plunged down.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Coldest January Ever
According to my Google weather forecast, the temperature today is 21 degrees celcius. That's very cold and probably one of the coldest days here in Manila. I took my comforter out of the closet and started using it since last week. I haven't been using the electric fan for almost a week now, (yey to electricity conservation!) and have been hybernating (asleep from 12am til 11am) almost everyday. My earliest class is at 1pm so I don't have to rush.
Cold weather results to unproductivity.
I would like to disagree. First off, define productivity.
I found myself engorged in another offline RPG, Sacred (after hours of playing Fate, Diablo, and even Kivi's Underworld) which takes most of my "precious" time away. The same "precious" time that I should be spending on thesis/speech making. I am productive. My Seraphim is now level 22 after just three days! :D
No, I am not bumming. I am "leisurely" taking my time.
I pressured myself yesterday to revise my thesis proposal and finalize my research instrument. Guess what? It's 6:45 am of the following day, I am still awake. I have been productive. I have finished my thesis proposal before my personal Friday deadline. I feel so accomplished.
I am debating with myself to whether I should go out and have breakfast at Jollibee or stay home and sleep. Tic-toc-tic-toc. I really don't know. I'm craving for both Jollibee pancakes and sleep under the warmth of my thick comforter. Can I do both simultaneously, pretty please?
I will graduate this semester. I can feel it. OJT folder, you're next.
Cold weather results to unproductivity.
I would like to disagree. First off, define productivity.
I found myself engorged in another offline RPG, Sacred (after hours of playing Fate, Diablo, and even Kivi's Underworld) which takes most of my "precious" time away. The same "precious" time that I should be spending on thesis/speech making. I am productive. My Seraphim is now level 22 after just three days! :D
No, I am not bumming. I am "leisurely" taking my time.
I pressured myself yesterday to revise my thesis proposal and finalize my research instrument. Guess what? It's 6:45 am of the following day, I am still awake. I have been productive. I have finished my thesis proposal before my personal Friday deadline. I feel so accomplished.
I am debating with myself to whether I should go out and have breakfast at Jollibee or stay home and sleep. Tic-toc-tic-toc. I really don't know. I'm craving for both Jollibee pancakes and sleep under the warmth of my thick comforter. Can I do both simultaneously, pretty please?
I will graduate this semester. I can feel it. OJT folder, you're next.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Big Christmas Break: A Retrospect
My last semester in college is definitely the most exiting one I have ever had. Within a few months I changed from a marketing noob to a noob with a Mark Prof hat. Yes, still a noob. :)
I quit my organization, even though I LOVE advertising and still do, because of reasons both personal and technical. I am still accepting ad jobs though. Will be posting my portfolio soon.
My internet shop's doing well and I can increase my daily income quota next year.
I'm applying for big companies and am hoping to get into P&G or Nestle. Come to think of it, I'm still not done with my revised resume. Dear Rona, please wait for me to send my CV. :D
Travelled from Manila to Mindoro today and experienced the most stomach wrenching trips of my life. We really thought the boat was going to overturn as the waves were HUMONGOUS! People were already crying and the emergency alarm was already screaming. I was too busy vomitting (first time I ever vomitted on a boat trip) and being nauseated to panic. The usually 45 minute boat ride was prolonged to a total of two hours because of the HUMONGOUS waves. My tummy's still hurting. But at least we're alive.
I have to finish my OJT folder before January and have to find an instrument for my thesis. And I am on the verge of procrastinating once again. But no, I will graduate on time, one year late. :D
Happy Christmas to everyone and may you all have a bountiful new year ahead of you.
I quit my organization, even though I LOVE advertising and still do, because of reasons both personal and technical. I am still accepting ad jobs though. Will be posting my portfolio soon.
My internet shop's doing well and I can increase my daily income quota next year.
I'm applying for big companies and am hoping to get into P&G or Nestle. Come to think of it, I'm still not done with my revised resume. Dear Rona, please wait for me to send my CV. :D
Travelled from Manila to Mindoro today and experienced the most stomach wrenching trips of my life. We really thought the boat was going to overturn as the waves were HUMONGOUS! People were already crying and the emergency alarm was already screaming. I was too busy vomitting (first time I ever vomitted on a boat trip) and being nauseated to panic. The usually 45 minute boat ride was prolonged to a total of two hours because of the HUMONGOUS waves. My tummy's still hurting. But at least we're alive.
I have to finish my OJT folder before January and have to find an instrument for my thesis. And I am on the verge of procrastinating once again. But no, I will graduate on time, one year late. :D
Happy Christmas to everyone and may you all have a bountiful new year ahead of you.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Naintriga sa Colorgenics Chorva
You don't need anxiety and problems. All you really seek is a conflict free environment which can offer peace and mental security. You don't like the idea of being alone and, whatever the reason, at this time of your life you feel as if you are being 'left out'. What you really need is perhaps some 'tender loving care'.
Comment: Ayoko talaga ng conflict. Sino bang may gusto nun? Pero I don't feel "left out" kasi ako yung lumalayo. So, why would I feel left out? And I have all the tender loving care i need.
You are a true extrovert, frivolous and outgoing. You need to feel in control of any situation. If matters are not proceeding according to plan you tend to get extremely irritable and perhaps become difficult to live with.
Comment: Yes, I am an extrovert, frivolous (baliw, bangag, sabaw), and outgoing. BUT I don't need to feel control of ANY situation. Controlling ako sa mga bagay na alam kong kaya kong i-control, otherwise I let other people who know better control the situation.
You feel that you deserve far more than is being attributed to you, but there is no-one to whom you can turn to for sympathy and understanding. Your pent-up emotions and inherent egocentricity make you quick to take offense, but as matters stand you realize that you will have to make the best of things as they are.
Comment: OO, brat ako. Kaya don't disappoint me. hahaha!
You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.
Comment: Comment on first three sentences is the same as my first comment. And refer to my precious blogs regarding working alone. :D
You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.
As I have said, nobody wants to be in conflict. I do not want any more arguments and I wish everybody (including myself) would just grow up and be mature enough to not be overly sensitive. I don't want to be left alone, I want people with issues to leave me alone though. :D
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sembreak na!!
Yan ang sigaw ng karamihan ng kaklase ko. Pero ako.. wala. Wala na talaga akong sembreak. Alam kong hinanda ko na ang sarili ko pero kahapon ko lang narealize na walang wala na talaga akong sembreak.
"S-leepful nights
E-xam free days
M-orning smiles
B-atugan mode
R-estful afternoons
E-xcessive eating
A-blazing energy
K-ahirapan: walang allowance"
Natanggap ko to nung isang araw, galing kay JP. Parang gusto ko magreply, "sige JP, rub it in :("
Kahapon ang unang araw ng MarkProf meeting. Nakakastress. Oo, masaya. Pero nakakastress. Mararamdaman mo talaga ang competetiveness ng mga tao. May mga tao rin namang magtataas lang ng kamay para may masabi pero wala namang sense. Pero karamihan, over-achievers talaga.
Natouch ako sa sinabi nung founder, si Ding Salvador. Isa kasi ya kasi sa nag-interview sa group namin nung 2nd screening. Sabi nya, "who here was from the group I interviewed during the 2nd screening?", nagtaas kami ng kamay. Tapos sabi nya "who's the girl from UP Manila?", e di nagtaas ako ng kamay. Sabi nya, "I fought hard for you."
Wow. Naalala nya ko. Hindi lang yun, pinaglaban nya na makapasok ako. Hindi lang yun, naniwala sya na may potential ako. Saya.
Unang meeting pa lang, dapat orientation lang ang mangyayari pero hindi. May konting lectures na kami saka assignment na hindi ko maintindihan kung anong gagawin. Kelangan daw icompare yung market-driving strategy nung company/brand na nakaasign sa akin sa traditional chorva nung chorvang brand. Pramis, ang alam ko lang na marketing e yung nakita ko sa sari sari store ng lola ko. Nasabaw ako. Nahiya akong magtanong kung ano yung traditional pero ngayon narealize ko dapat nagtanong ako kasi four pages yung kelangan namin ipasa sa sabado. Sabaw. Unang una, ano yung traditional? Pangalawa, ano yung Metro International na kumpanya? Pwede namang Nintendo Wii yung mapunta sa akin, o kaya Ikea, o kaya Cebu Pacific, bakit Metro International? :( Tapos hindi lang yun. May second assignment na rin kami due sa November 3.
Pero masaya. Masaya talaga. Pinagpapasa na kami ng resume (wow, buti naalala ko, sa 25 na rin nga pala to ipapasa) kasi naghahanap na ang Johnson & Johnson at Unilever ng applicants. Tapos ang saya ng incentive. Kapag nanalo kami sa case study, may 20,000 php! Tapos pag valedictorian ka pa ng batch, another 10,000php! Woohoo! Kung may ganitong motivation lang ang UP, shet, Suma Cum Laude ako! Hahaha!
May Markprof bag, notebook and jacket rin na kasama. Tapos para kaming laging mag ooffice. Hindi naman business formal ang attire pero business casual. Libre ang AM snack, lunch saka PM snack. Yung canteen ng Asia Pacific College, yung college na pagmamayari ni Henry Sy, parang food court ng SM! Nakakatuwa! Pati yung mga CR nila.
Pero ang ganda ng room namin. Auditorium style na 40 person capacity lang. Ang lamig lamig! Next week si Emily Abrera ng McCann ang lecturer namin. Hah! Exciting!
Nga pala, sa mga 3rd year OrCom na may leadership capabilities at gustong magtry ng marketing: Humihingi ang MarkProf ng referrals para sa "sure" slots for MarkProf next year. Tapos pwede rin kayo mag sit-in sa isa sa mga lectures namin. Free food, free seminar from the business industry's biggest names. Kung interested kayo, text nyo ko sa 0927-3069599 or PM nyo ko dito. Pramis, once in a life time thing to. At sobrang fulfilling ng pakiramdam.
E-xam free days
M-orning smiles
B-atugan mode
R-estful afternoons
E-xcessive eating
A-blazing energy
K-ahirapan: walang allowance"
Natanggap ko to nung isang araw, galing kay JP. Parang gusto ko magreply, "sige JP, rub it in :("
Kahapon ang unang araw ng MarkProf meeting. Nakakastress. Oo, masaya. Pero nakakastress. Mararamdaman mo talaga ang competetiveness ng mga tao. May mga tao rin namang magtataas lang ng kamay para may masabi pero wala namang sense. Pero karamihan, over-achievers talaga.
Natouch ako sa sinabi nung founder, si Ding Salvador. Isa kasi ya kasi sa nag-interview sa group namin nung 2nd screening. Sabi nya, "who here was from the group I interviewed during the 2nd screening?", nagtaas kami ng kamay. Tapos sabi nya "who's the girl from UP Manila?", e di nagtaas ako ng kamay. Sabi nya, "I fought hard for you."
Wow. Naalala nya ko. Hindi lang yun, pinaglaban nya na makapasok ako. Hindi lang yun, naniwala sya na may potential ako. Saya.
Unang meeting pa lang, dapat orientation lang ang mangyayari pero hindi. May konting lectures na kami saka assignment na hindi ko maintindihan kung anong gagawin. Kelangan daw icompare yung market-driving strategy nung company/brand na nakaasign sa akin sa traditional chorva nung chorvang brand. Pramis, ang alam ko lang na marketing e yung nakita ko sa sari sari store ng lola ko. Nasabaw ako. Nahiya akong magtanong kung ano yung traditional pero ngayon narealize ko dapat nagtanong ako kasi four pages yung kelangan namin ipasa sa sabado. Sabaw. Unang una, ano yung traditional? Pangalawa, ano yung Metro International na kumpanya? Pwede namang Nintendo Wii yung mapunta sa akin, o kaya Ikea, o kaya Cebu Pacific, bakit Metro International? :( Tapos hindi lang yun. May second assignment na rin kami due sa November 3.
Pero masaya. Masaya talaga. Pinagpapasa na kami ng resume (wow, buti naalala ko, sa 25 na rin nga pala to ipapasa) kasi naghahanap na ang Johnson & Johnson at Unilever ng applicants. Tapos ang saya ng incentive. Kapag nanalo kami sa case study, may 20,000 php! Tapos pag valedictorian ka pa ng batch, another 10,000php! Woohoo! Kung may ganitong motivation lang ang UP, shet, Suma Cum Laude ako! Hahaha!
May Markprof bag, notebook and jacket rin na kasama. Tapos para kaming laging mag ooffice. Hindi naman business formal ang attire pero business casual. Libre ang AM snack, lunch saka PM snack. Yung canteen ng Asia Pacific College, yung college na pagmamayari ni Henry Sy, parang food court ng SM! Nakakatuwa! Pati yung mga CR nila.
Pero ang ganda ng room namin. Auditorium style na 40 person capacity lang. Ang lamig lamig! Next week si Emily Abrera ng McCann ang lecturer namin. Hah! Exciting!
Nga pala, sa mga 3rd year OrCom na may leadership capabilities at gustong magtry ng marketing: Humihingi ang MarkProf ng referrals para sa "sure" slots for MarkProf next year. Tapos pwede rin kayo mag sit-in sa isa sa mga lectures namin. Free food, free seminar from the business industry's biggest names. Kung interested kayo, text nyo ko sa 0927-3069599 or PM nyo ko dito. Pramis, once in a life time thing to. At sobrang fulfilling ng pakiramdam.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Questions on How I Work
Maybe this is a sequel of my previous post Reasons Why I'd Rather Work Alone or Else Work With Just Alex.
Having to work with different groups now makes me think on two things. First, I'm really better off alone, and second is there something wrong with the way I lead or is there something wrong with how other people lead? I have posted a rather harsh entry on the former thought so I'm not going into the details of that.
"....if the group sleeps tight and sound tonight and tomorrow night I WILL KILL myself and YOU." was one of the frustrated messages I received today. I know, we are all in shock and in so much disappointment over what happened, how he reacted. I understand that you spent more time on this project basically because you said it was "your passion". I know, I understand when you seem to have all the workload in the world and your group mates seem to be slacking off. As much as I would like to defend myself and the other group members over the slacking off thing, I'd rather not. Not because that statement is true but because that's not the whole point of this blog (note: re read the title to get the flow of thought again).
As I have said, I know the frustration and the head/heartache caused by such incidents. But now, as I look back, I wonder if I was ever that forward about my feelings towards my (past, present, and future) group mates. And then I realize, I am still too passive. Bitchy, yes, but passive.
I am the type of person that (as I have reiterated over and over again) would rather work alone. Not because I can't work well with groups (in fact, I work super good with groups), but because I tend to get disappointed easily with mediocre work.
I am not that forward with how I feel about my group mates, unless provoked or unless I'm really close with those I work with. If I didn't like something, I'd inform the person he/she did a good job but the work needs to me modified so I'll change it. It usually ends up great. And now, I ask myself "Am I too passive?". For one, I could never ever send messages of negativity more so death threats to my group mates. I tend to be over optimistic at times for my group mates to feel more positive about the work, but sulk in a corner and get eaten up with pessimism when I'm alone. At times I want to scream, "Hey, I did that all by myself" but would dismiss the feeling when the group gets praised for it. Now I don't know if what I have been doing all along, of encouraging the group and sulking by myself or voicing my concerns on other people, is a really good thing. I know it isn't.
Maybe I'm trying too hard to be a charismatic type of leader that I end up not being the ideal transformational one (wear your OrCom Hat - Barrientos, 2008). I didn't take the lead this time because I know I couldn't commit as much as the other people with passion for the job can. However, the "what if I took over?" "what if I commented on this?" "what if I committed more?" phrases crossed my mind.
Yes, I've been delinquent this semester. But I still have until Saturday to make up for it.
By the way, I hate you Barry. You say things I want to but cannot say. :)
Having to work with different groups now makes me think on two things. First, I'm really better off alone, and second is there something wrong with the way I lead or is there something wrong with how other people lead? I have posted a rather harsh entry on the former thought so I'm not going into the details of that.
"....if the group sleeps tight and sound tonight and tomorrow night I WILL KILL myself and YOU." was one of the frustrated messages I received today. I know, we are all in shock and in so much disappointment over what happened, how he reacted. I understand that you spent more time on this project basically because you said it was "your passion". I know, I understand when you seem to have all the workload in the world and your group mates seem to be slacking off. As much as I would like to defend myself and the other group members over the slacking off thing, I'd rather not. Not because that statement is true but because that's not the whole point of this blog (note: re read the title to get the flow of thought again).
As I have said, I know the frustration and the head/heartache caused by such incidents. But now, as I look back, I wonder if I was ever that forward about my feelings towards my (past, present, and future) group mates. And then I realize, I am still too passive. Bitchy, yes, but passive.
I am the type of person that (as I have reiterated over and over again) would rather work alone. Not because I can't work well with groups (in fact, I work super good with groups), but because I tend to get disappointed easily with mediocre work.
I am not that forward with how I feel about my group mates, unless provoked or unless I'm really close with those I work with. If I didn't like something, I'd inform the person he/she did a good job but the work needs to me modified so I'll change it. It usually ends up great. And now, I ask myself "Am I too passive?". For one, I could never ever send messages of negativity more so death threats to my group mates. I tend to be over optimistic at times for my group mates to feel more positive about the work, but sulk in a corner and get eaten up with pessimism when I'm alone. At times I want to scream, "Hey, I did that all by myself" but would dismiss the feeling when the group gets praised for it. Now I don't know if what I have been doing all along, of encouraging the group and sulking by myself or voicing my concerns on other people, is a really good thing. I know it isn't.
Maybe I'm trying too hard to be a charismatic type of leader that I end up not being the ideal transformational one (wear your OrCom Hat - Barrientos, 2008). I didn't take the lead this time because I know I couldn't commit as much as the other people with passion for the job can. However, the "what if I took over?" "what if I commented on this?" "what if I committed more?" phrases crossed my mind.
Yes, I've been delinquent this semester. But I still have until Saturday to make up for it.
By the way, I hate you Barry. You say things I want to but cannot say. :)
Friday, October 03, 2008
Frozen Yogurt is Love!
I have definitely found a new comfort food, White Hat frozen yogurt! It's really so yummy and the fruit toppings are just superb! Here's a pic that the White Hat crew of MOA took and uploaded in their website. Imagine, instant endorser!
You should definitely try it. A cup costs 85 pesos though, if you're saving up, that's a lot. But I tell you, it's so worth it.
Photo from: http://www.thewhitehat.com.ph/gallery/a1/p9
Damn, where could I get a White Hat frozen yogurt at this time? I'm craving for one.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
PRSP, Thesis, Ad Campaign, Burn's Final Paper, Barry's Special Project
The PRSP grand prix ended last Sunday. Finally! One major event down. Congrats to the Sportan's for bagging the bronze, will post pictures as soon as my internet connection becomes faster. :D Libre!
I can now focus on three other things:
Ad Campaign (due on Oct 6, Monday at 8.30am)
Thesis Proposal (due on Oct 10, Friday at 12nn)
Burn's Final Paper (due on Oct 18, Sat at 9am)
Barry's Special Project (due on Oct 18, Sat at 9am)
Fun, isn't it?
I don't want to put these as a calendar entry because I'll have a visual representation of my toxicity.. which until now I am trying to deny. I think of all the things I have to do, I cringe at the fact that all these things make such a "heavy" load, then I drown the panic and tension with big doses of Heroes, Bleach, Fringe, House, ANTM cycle 11 and Project Runway season 5.
I am in BIG denial that I have lots of things to do. My thesis topic isn't that ready yet and I have to pass a proposal next week. *roll on the floor dying*
I need to focus. First things first. Ad Campaign. Hey groupmates! What happened to you? Where's our NGO? So because I haven't heard from them yet, might as well start on my thesis.. or Heroes? or House? or Fringe? or Bleach? or ANTM cycle 11? or Project Runway season 5?
I am dead. So this is what graduating feels like.
I can now focus on three other things:
Ad Campaign (due on Oct 6, Monday at 8.30am)
Thesis Proposal (due on Oct 10, Friday at 12nn)
Burn's Final Paper (due on Oct 18, Sat at 9am)
Barry's Special Project (due on Oct 18, Sat at 9am)
Fun, isn't it?
I don't want to put these as a calendar entry because I'll have a visual representation of my toxicity.. which until now I am trying to deny. I think of all the things I have to do, I cringe at the fact that all these things make such a "heavy" load, then I drown the panic and tension with big doses of Heroes, Bleach, Fringe, House, ANTM cycle 11 and Project Runway season 5.
I am in BIG denial that I have lots of things to do. My thesis topic isn't that ready yet and I have to pass a proposal next week. *roll on the floor dying*
I need to focus. First things first. Ad Campaign. Hey groupmates! What happened to you? Where's our NGO? So because I haven't heard from them yet, might as well start on my thesis.. or Heroes? or House? or Fringe? or Bleach? or ANTM cycle 11? or Project Runway season 5?
I am dead. So this is what graduating feels like.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Things I Can't Blog About
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.
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.
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!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I Made It!
Woohoo!
I made it through the second screening of the MarkProf search for the top 25 marketing management trainees. Well now, I am part of the top 100.. er.. 76 for that matter out of hundreds of applicants.
Final screening date on August 30. Sir Barry, pa-absent ulit.. *insert big sad pleading puppy dog eyes here*
And to those who are asking why I haven't posted anything lately, guys, may thesis din ako.. :)
Congrats to Nikki Valdez as well.
Happy happy joy joy.
I made it through the second screening of the MarkProf search for the top 25 marketing management trainees. Well now, I am part of the top 100.. er.. 76 for that matter out of hundreds of applicants.
Final screening date on August 30. Sir Barry, pa-absent ulit.. *insert big sad pleading puppy dog eyes here*
And to those who are asking why I haven't posted anything lately, guys, may thesis din ako.. :)
Congrats to Nikki Valdez as well.
Happy happy joy joy.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
When I Started to Doubt
One word is enough for a wise man.
Yes your grades will qualify you for a cum laude honor, maybe even a magna. You may belong to the best of the batch. But you don't have a clue as to what is happening in the world today. You won't believe something even though it slaps you on the face unless it has statistical support. You laugh last at jokes which are even explained to you. You can't even follow simple instructions and expect to be dictated as to what to do.
You are flawless with your theoreticals. But are you ready to step out of the classroom and into the world of spontainity, harsh realities and time constraints that require you to think on your own.
I am not doubting your capabilities to memorize theories. What I'm not sure of is how you will apply those in the real world.
Wake up honey, it's show time.
Yes your grades will qualify you for a cum laude honor, maybe even a magna. You may belong to the best of the batch. But you don't have a clue as to what is happening in the world today. You won't believe something even though it slaps you on the face unless it has statistical support. You laugh last at jokes which are even explained to you. You can't even follow simple instructions and expect to be dictated as to what to do.
You are flawless with your theoreticals. But are you ready to step out of the classroom and into the world of spontainity, harsh realities and time constraints that require you to think on your own.
I am not doubting your capabilities to memorize theories. What I'm not sure of is how you will apply those in the real world.
Wake up honey, it's show time.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Of Frank, Alumni Homecoming, and HotSpot
"UPM. wala raw pasok sabi ni Robert. dahil sa alumni homecoming"
Wala akong pakialam kung anong dahilan nang pagkakansela ng klase bukas, bastas ang idinalangin ko wala talagang klase. Sobrang anxious ako kung totoo ba ang balita kaya nag PM ako kay Stella, nagtext kay sir Barry at humingi ng tulong kay God na sana nga walang klase bukas.
Sir Barry: "HI. DAC confirmed that the rumor is not true. So there are classes tom. See you all. Pls pass to the confusd! :) tnx."
Lintek. Parang gusto ko nang umiyak.
Dumating kami kaninang madaling araw (4am) dito sa Mindoro para sa opening ng HotSpot (oo yun na na ang pangalan ng internet shop ko). Baon ko ang 44php worth ng photox ng readings ko kay Barry. Kahit alam kong hindi ko mababasa to, dinala ko lang just in case magkaroon ako ng time magbasa. Syempre, dahil opening ng shop, yun ang inasikaso ko.
Hindi ko nabasa ang five chapters, reporting bukas. Okay lang. Luluwas na lang ako ng maaga.
"Anong oras ang byahe ng barko bukas ng madaling araw?" "Ay ma'am, may signal po tayo ng bagyo dito sa Mindoro, baka i-cancell po ang byahe ng barko."
Lintek ulit. Pano ang readings ko? Pano ang klase ko? Pano ko aatend kay Barry??
Mangiyak-ngiyak kong kinulit si Yela na iconfirm ulit kay Barry (kahit kinonfirm ko na) kung may klase ba talaga. Wala akong means para makaluwas. Cancelled ang byahe ng barko. Hindi pa ko nakakapagbasa. Worse case scenario, October 2009 graduate ako dahil sa 142. O HINDE!!
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:18 PM): wala na
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:21 PM): bnawi na ni barry
Roan (6/20/2008 10:19:26 PM): ha?
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:28 PM): teka
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:31 PM): gagawa ulit ako gm
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:35 PM): weyt lng
Stella (6/20/2008 10:20:27 PM): ganto... binawi na ni barry. wala na raw class sabi ng dac. nd na rin sila magkaklase. so, baka... wala na rin yung DS natin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yahoooooooooo!
Kinakabahan pa rin akong nagtext kay Barry para "magtanong" kung wala nga bang klase kahit na deep inside gusto ko nang magmakaawang i-cancell nya ang klase dahil hindi ako handa.
"To my 142 class: DAC finally decided to cancel class tom. I received txt just now. Pls tell your classmates that we will instead meet next week. Haay, ang gulo ng UP, masisiraan ako ng ulo. -barry"
Halos magkasabay bumuhos ang malakas na ulan at ang aking mga luha ng kagalakan. Pero dahil masyado akong natense bago ang magandang balita, hindi ko na nagawa pang umiyak.
Maraming salamat Alumni Homecoming, Frank, DAC, Yela, at sa Poong Maykapal. Kaninang hapon pa ko nagdarasal na sana walang klase bukas kahit alam kong imposible yun. Ngayon, sa gitna ng bagyo, wala palang imposible.
Nakanaks! Matutulog na ko! :D
Wala akong pakialam kung anong dahilan nang pagkakansela ng klase bukas, bastas ang idinalangin ko wala talagang klase. Sobrang anxious ako kung totoo ba ang balita kaya nag PM ako kay Stella, nagtext kay sir Barry at humingi ng tulong kay God na sana nga walang klase bukas.
Sir Barry: "HI. DAC confirmed that the rumor is not true. So there are classes tom. See you all. Pls pass to the confusd! :) tnx."
Lintek. Parang gusto ko nang umiyak.
Dumating kami kaninang madaling araw (4am) dito sa Mindoro para sa opening ng HotSpot (oo yun na na ang pangalan ng internet shop ko). Baon ko ang 44php worth ng photox ng readings ko kay Barry. Kahit alam kong hindi ko mababasa to, dinala ko lang just in case magkaroon ako ng time magbasa. Syempre, dahil opening ng shop, yun ang inasikaso ko.
Hindi ko nabasa ang five chapters, reporting bukas. Okay lang. Luluwas na lang ako ng maaga.
"Anong oras ang byahe ng barko bukas ng madaling araw?" "Ay ma'am, may signal po tayo ng bagyo dito sa Mindoro, baka i-cancell po ang byahe ng barko."
Lintek ulit. Pano ang readings ko? Pano ang klase ko? Pano ko aatend kay Barry??
Mangiyak-ngiyak kong kinulit si Yela na iconfirm ulit kay Barry (kahit kinonfirm ko na) kung may klase ba talaga. Wala akong means para makaluwas. Cancelled ang byahe ng barko. Hindi pa ko nakakapagbasa. Worse case scenario, October 2009 graduate ako dahil sa 142. O HINDE!!
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:18 PM): wala na
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:21 PM): bnawi na ni barry
Roan (6/20/2008 10:19:26 PM): ha?
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:28 PM): teka
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:31 PM): gagawa ulit ako gm
Stella (6/20/2008 10:19:35 PM): weyt lng
Stella (6/20/2008 10:20:27 PM): ganto... binawi na ni barry. wala na raw class sabi ng dac. nd na rin sila magkaklase. so, baka... wala na rin yung DS natin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yahoooooooooo!
Kinakabahan pa rin akong nagtext kay Barry para "magtanong" kung wala nga bang klase kahit na deep inside gusto ko nang magmakaawang i-cancell nya ang klase dahil hindi ako handa.
"To my 142 class: DAC finally decided to cancel class tom. I received txt just now. Pls tell your classmates that we will instead meet next week. Haay, ang gulo ng UP, masisiraan ako ng ulo. -barry"
Halos magkasabay bumuhos ang malakas na ulan at ang aking mga luha ng kagalakan. Pero dahil masyado akong natense bago ang magandang balita, hindi ko na nagawa pang umiyak.
Maraming salamat Alumni Homecoming, Frank, DAC, Yela, at sa Poong Maykapal. Kaninang hapon pa ko nagdarasal na sana walang klase bukas kahit alam kong imposible yun. Ngayon, sa gitna ng bagyo, wala palang imposible.
Nakanaks! Matutulog na ko! :D
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