The T-Mobile SIM card that I bought on eBay came in the mail today. Hence, I am now a proud member of the texting world! I'm so sprung! I'm starting to think that maybe I was in denial all these years by saying that I didn't like cellphones. Hmm...another new revelation. LoL. For my memories only...
First person texted
Pen
First person to text me
Belle
First conversation on the phone
Pen: Akala ko kung sino itong may 206 number!
MiNA: Tange! Bakit ka tumawag, mauubos load ko!
ROFL.
Friday, October 29, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
It's About Time
I am young. I am single. I have no boyfriend. I have no children. I do not own any properties. I have no pets. Simply put, I have freedom to do the things that I want to do.
Co-worker L has repeatedly pointed these out to me in the past few weeks. Last night, I took some time to finally accept the truth. With that, I have decided to do something about the things that I have only thought about since graduating from college.
Advertising. Working in another country. Helping people. Traveling.
I am very fortunate to have many options, but with that comes great confusion on my part. I don't know which one to take, I don't know what I want the most, I don't know how to get from point A to B. A couple of people have already told me that the best thing to do is to just dive right in. Fine.
In my current work situation, I now understand that life is too short to be doing something that doesn't excite me. Sanity is priceless so it's best not to lose it while trying to earn lots of money. If there's something that I choose to applaud Boy Abunda for, it's his "Are you relevant?" question. I love that question. However, I choose to rephrase that and ask "Are you making a difference?" instead.
I want to be able to answer that question well at every stage of my life and I'm starting now. I am going to apply for the JET Program this year. I am also going to be taking the foreign service exam next year for the chance to re-join the State Department (...Reunited and it feels so good...LoL). How about advertising? I'm currently trying to join them, if only they would answer my e-mail (*ahem!).
That's my current to-do list. I'm feeling good for the simple fact that I'm finally taking some action (who knew that a crappy workplace can do wonders to your sense of clarity!). I think the superwoman-me is back after two whole years of hibernation. Hooray!
Co-worker L has repeatedly pointed these out to me in the past few weeks. Last night, I took some time to finally accept the truth. With that, I have decided to do something about the things that I have only thought about since graduating from college.
Advertising. Working in another country. Helping people. Traveling.
I am very fortunate to have many options, but with that comes great confusion on my part. I don't know which one to take, I don't know what I want the most, I don't know how to get from point A to B. A couple of people have already told me that the best thing to do is to just dive right in. Fine.
In my current work situation, I now understand that life is too short to be doing something that doesn't excite me. Sanity is priceless so it's best not to lose it while trying to earn lots of money. If there's something that I choose to applaud Boy Abunda for, it's his "Are you relevant?" question. I love that question. However, I choose to rephrase that and ask "Are you making a difference?" instead.
I want to be able to answer that question well at every stage of my life and I'm starting now. I am going to apply for the JET Program this year. I am also going to be taking the foreign service exam next year for the chance to re-join the State Department (...Reunited and it feels so good...LoL). How about advertising? I'm currently trying to join them, if only they would answer my e-mail (*ahem!).
That's my current to-do list. I'm feeling good for the simple fact that I'm finally taking some action (who knew that a crappy workplace can do wonders to your sense of clarity!). I think the superwoman-me is back after two whole years of hibernation. Hooray!
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Big Silver Thing
Oh my gawd. Oh my gawd.
I had my first "for-women-only" exam today. Twelve hours later, I'm still a little traumatized. HeHe. I saw the instrument and I can assure you that I definitely felt it. LoL. I can't believe women go through this every so often. I also can't believe that there are people out there who conduct these tests. Oh my gawd! Now I know why I chose not to become a doctor! LoL.
I had my first "for-women-only" exam today. Twelve hours later, I'm still a little traumatized. HeHe. I saw the instrument and I can assure you that I definitely felt it. LoL. I can't believe women go through this every so often. I also can't believe that there are people out there who conduct these tests. Oh my gawd! Now I know why I chose not to become a doctor! LoL.
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Illiteracy is Rampant
I ended up taking my winter coat out of the closet yesterday. *SNIFF. The cold days are here. And with that, pagbigyan na ninyo ako sa itatanong ko...
Wala bang pogi na male blogger dito sa mundong ito? LoL. Masyadong deep ba yung question? HeHe. Papa Patrick used to hold this title, but he has moved on to be with the man of his dreams. LoL. Kaya eto, wala na naman akong ka-loveteam. HaHa!
It's actually a deeper issue than you may think. You know how I always whine about guys these days not knowing how to read and write? Well, maybe that's the problem. The pogi boys of this world can't read and write. Hence, no pogi bloggers! O di ba, how scientific can I get?
*SIGH. Ang dami talagang problema dito sa mundo! LoL.
Wala bang pogi na male blogger dito sa mundong ito? LoL. Masyadong deep ba yung question? HeHe. Papa Patrick used to hold this title, but he has moved on to be with the man of his dreams. LoL. Kaya eto, wala na naman akong ka-loveteam. HaHa!
It's actually a deeper issue than you may think. You know how I always whine about guys these days not knowing how to read and write? Well, maybe that's the problem. The pogi boys of this world can't read and write. Hence, no pogi bloggers! O di ba, how scientific can I get?
*SIGH. Ang dami talagang problema dito sa mundo! LoL.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Five More Months
I know I said one year at Job #1. I know it's the right thing to do, but I swear, I think it's going to be easier said than done.
I want a positive working environment. I want a boss who values me as an employee as well as a person. I want to feel good about spending the day in the office every single time I turn that doorknob in the morning. I want to be with people who get "it." I want to be mentored. I want to not have to put up with someone's personal problems. I want an uninterrupted lunchtime and two 15-minute breaks per day as defined by the laws of this country. I want to be proud of who I work with.
Am I asking for too much again? I was excited about working in an all-women department again, but seven months later, I'm now starting to realize that maybe there was nothing to be excited about afterall (However, I do not wish to be the only woman in an all-men department either. Been there, done that, and wishes to not find herself in the same situation again).
It's a shame that all I'm thinking about is my one year anniversary in which I can finally say goodbye. These days, I'm pre-occupied with thoughts like, "There are three paid holidays in November; December will fly by; then it's only three more months to go." Pathetic!
Please tell me you have a crappier workplace than I do. Please, pretty please? HeHe.
I want a positive working environment. I want a boss who values me as an employee as well as a person. I want to feel good about spending the day in the office every single time I turn that doorknob in the morning. I want to be with people who get "it." I want to be mentored. I want to not have to put up with someone's personal problems. I want an uninterrupted lunchtime and two 15-minute breaks per day as defined by the laws of this country. I want to be proud of who I work with.
Am I asking for too much again? I was excited about working in an all-women department again, but seven months later, I'm now starting to realize that maybe there was nothing to be excited about afterall (However, I do not wish to be the only woman in an all-men department either. Been there, done that, and wishes to not find herself in the same situation again).
It's a shame that all I'm thinking about is my one year anniversary in which I can finally say goodbye. These days, I'm pre-occupied with thoughts like, "There are three paid holidays in November; December will fly by; then it's only three more months to go." Pathetic!
Please tell me you have a crappier workplace than I do. Please, pretty please? HeHe.
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