The Likeablity Factor

I guess I had my share of being Mr.Nice guy or Mr. Congeniality wayback during college.. which is like 30 yrs ago? hehe! joke! But however, everything change when I went out to the real world.. which is in the workplace.. I guess it forever change my perspective and everything changed. (courtesy of my 1st job experience- a hellish ride)

People are rude, arrogant and completely not... NOT LIKEABLE. Well it makes sense since I'm in sales, people are competitive and the managers are like monsters.. its a dog eat dog world and they will swallow you whole if you let them. But deep inside, I still have some remnants of that old me, so I guess I need to review this pointers? nah.. I'll think about it! hehe! Besides, Im not some insecured person who wants to be like by everybody, besides.. you cannot please eveybody right.. why try? Nwei just wanna share this article from yahoo.


Increase Your Likeability Factor

To be heard you have to make people like you. You need to create chemistry with your staff as a manager, with your team as a project leader, with your boss, with your customer, with your strategic partners. People believe people they like. That’s not a news bulletin. Great communicators develop the “likeability factor”—your personality and the “chemistry” you create between yourself and others.

Just as many roads lead to success in the workplace, many different personalities attract followers. But the following traits seem universally to attract people and open their minds and hearts.

Be Vulnerable, Show Your Humanity

In speaker training 101, people learn to tell failure stories before success stories. Generally, audiences have more in common with those who struggle than those who succeed in life. If you worry about whether your teen will graduate from high school without getting involved with the wrong group, say so. If your father-in-law drove you nuts during the holiday weekend, it’s okay to mention to your colleagues on Monday morning that you might not have been the storybook spouse. If you lose a customer, regret it rather than excuse it. If you miss a deadline, repair the damage and catch up.People respond to humans much more favorably than machines. When you communicate with colleagues, never fear to let them see your humanity.

Be Courteous—Remember to Kick the

In and day out, it’s the small things that kill our spirit: The sales rep who empties his cold coffee and leaves the splatters all over the sink. The manager who uses the last drop of lotion and doesn’t refill the container. The analyst who walks away from the printer, leaving the red light flashing “paper jam.” The boss who walks into the reserved conference room in the middle of a meeting and bumps everybody out for an “urgent” strategic planning meeting. The person who cuts in line at the cafeteria cash register. The guy who answers his cell phone and tries to carry on a conversation out loud in the middle of a meeting.

As a result, even the smallest courtesies kindle a fire that ignites chemistry and builds kinship. The courtesy of saying “hello” when you come into the office after being away. The courtesy of letting people know when you’re going to be away for an extended period. The courtesy of honoring policies about reserving rooms, spaces, and equipment for activities. The courtesy of a simple “please”, “thank you”, and “you’re welcome” for small favors.

Share a Sense of Humor

No matter whether people agree or disagree with George W. Bush’s political positions they typically admire his self-deprecating humor. At one of the Washington correspondent’s dinners, that ability to poke fun at himself seemed to be the primary thing the media responded to favorably. Bush said at the lectern, “I always enjoy these events. But why couldn’t I have dinner with the 36 percent of the people who like me?” At one such event, Bush even brought along his “double” comedian Steve Bridges, to make fun of his frequent mispronunciations. The double modeled for him one of his most difficult words to pronounce correctly, “Nu—cle—ar proliferation … nu—cle—ar proliferation. Nu—cle—ar proliferation.” Then Bush tried it, “Nu-cle—ar pro-boblieration.” The crowd went wild.
Self-deprecating humor can open hearts and minds to make people receptive to ideas in ways words alone cannot.

Show HumilityPower can be seductive.

Praise pushes people’s buttons, elevating peer pressure to feel important. And just as suddenly as lightning strikes, an act of arrogance can destroy an otherwise credible communicator. For example: Refusing to acknowledge people when they speak to you. Failure to respond to people’s suggestions. Haughty body language. Time spent only with those of your “rank and ilk” at a social gathering. An amused smirk in response to an idea expressed in a meeting. An upward roll of the eyes meant to discredit someone’s comment in the hallway. A talk jam-packed with jargon meant to confuse rather than clarify. Insistence that things must be said one way and one way only.

Credible communicators show humility in innumerable ways:

-They let others “showcase” by delivering key messages instead of always having to be “on stage” themselves

-They let others feel important by “interpreting,” “passing on,” and “applying” their goals and initiatives.

-They get input from others—and consider that input worthy of a response. (They don’t ask for input “just for drill” if they don’t plan to consider it.)

-They excite others by asking for their help, cooperation and buy-in

-They share the limelight by telling stories about star performers

-They share leadership roles by telling success stories of other leaders

-They communicate awareness and appreciation of the efforts and results of other people

Certainly, credibility involves a balancing act between establishing a noteworthy track record and fading away into the furniture. People do want to know that you know what you’re talking about. But arrogance antagonizes them. Expertise tinged with a touch of humility goes down far better.

Your look, language, and likeable personality will have a huge impact on whether people accept what you say. If your message isn’t sinking in … if you’re not getting the action you want … maybe you should take it, well … personally.

JOB HUNTING 101

Found this article this morning at MSN just wanna share it here.
If you're already frustrated and depressed coz you cannot find a job.. then this article is for you.

But sorry, I just cant stop myself from giving my own feedback on this topic.. coz I know alot of jobseekers out there dont pay particular attention on their application specially the newly grad, if you wanted to be taken seriously then guys please do your homework.. it doesnt mean that you already have your diploma means there's job for you somewhere. If you dont stand out from the crowd.. then your just among the countless faces.

For me job hunting is such a challenge and I love challenges..I dont leave anything to chances. I've got a pretty nice credentials since I graduated from a prestigious university in Manila (FYI- it does count in the Philippines) plus passing the Medical Technology Board exam is a major +++. After the board examination I decided that I dont want to practice my profession since I cant stomach the very low wage, since I've got medical background I thought I can easily got a job from Pharmaceutical companies which I think up to now is a prestige.. and I did!

I applied with multinational companies.. ABBOTT, GLAXOSMITHKLINE, PFIZER and the like. I just take my chances.. by the way theres nothing to loose right? I want to work in a multinational company as a start but I did'nt expect to be hired by a company which are on top 5 list Pharma company in the world.. I had my chance when I passed the veryyyy strict screening from the HR people of ASTRAZENECA . By the way its a nationwide application and they went to 3 cities in the Philippines just to look for the right candidates- they went to Baguio, Cebu and of course in Manila. Since the company is on the top 5 pharma company worldwide and they got the nicest package on the entire industry... applicants piled up, later on the managers told us that we are very lucky since we were picked from around 800 applicants nationwide.. Among the 800 applicants, only 65 were chosen and only 35 passed the training... and of course including me.. as a newly grad.. it was like I'm on top of the world already.

Life is Good! Aim HIGH.. the universe will ONLY give you what you think what you deserves.. if I've choosen to work in a hospital as a med.tech.. then probably I'm still back home suffering like everybody else. I'm here abroad working also in a top company here because I have choosen it.

I'm not bragging or something... but what Im trying to say is.. even I have that edge.. I still do my homework.. which means, I made my resume attractive(by the way I bought a special paper only for my resume- I use cream or off- white and is thicker than the ordinary paper, always make yourself stand among the rest) Make sure there's no crease or dirt or whatever unpleasant thing on your resume thats the first rule. You can check online some popular resume formats. Bring extra that might be of help. Since I targeted huge and multinational companies in the Philippines, I made my self look very presentable and professional.. which means I go to the interview wearing longsleves, tie and everything(looking handome and gorgeous hehe!) I usually get annoyed when somebody goes to the interview just wearing a plain polo and pants and they expect they will be hired? unless you're applying for a call center job which is not a big deal.

The moment you enter that door, all eyes are on you, your every move is measured. It will be beneficial if you will research the company's background. And during the interview- make your self comfortable as possible(dont show you're afraid-they cant hear your heart thump by the way) Hope I did inspire you with my blahblah.. hehe! feedbacks are most welcome.



Here's the article

10 Things that Scream, "Don't Hire Me!"

You just don't get it. You've applied to numerous jobs, been to countless interviews and made several new contacts in your network -- yet here you are -- still sitting on the unemployment list. What gives?

Well ... have you ever stopped to consider that what gives might in fact be ... you?
It's a hard concept that most job seekers have trouble wrapping their heads around, but applicants frequently -- inadvertently -- raise red flags to hiring managers that immediately scream, "Don't hire me!" But, it might not be entirely your fault.

"Most companies don't give direct feedback about areas people are weak in while they are employed. They are enabling poor performance and lack of accountability," says Tom Gimbel, president and CEO of The LaSalle Network, an executive recruiting firm in Chicago. "The same mentality exists when people interview. They feel they did 'great' on the interview and never look at themselves for if they feel that the interviewer was looking for something different."
Not sure if you're unknowingly blowing your chances at scoring your dream job? Here are 10 red flags to be wary of during your next job hunt:

Red flag No. 1: You don't have any contact information on your résumé

When you're crafting your résumé, you should focus on highlighting relevant skills and accomplishments that are in line with the position for which you are applying. But what good is an impressive résumé if hiring managers have no way to get in touch with its owner? If they can't find you, they can't hire you. Always provide a home address, phone number or e-mail address so employers can get in touch with you easily.

Red flag No. 2: You have long gaps between jobs on your résumé

Even if your long departure from the work force is valid, extended lapses of unemployment might say to an employer, "Why weren't you wanted by anyone?" Gimbel says. Anytime you have more than a three-month gap of idleness on your résumé, legitimate or otherwise, be prepared to explain yourself.

Red flag No. 3: You aren't prepared for the interview

There are many ways to be unprepared for an interview: You haven't researched the company, you don't have any questions prepared, you didn't bring a copy of your résumé, etc. Plain and simple, do your homework before an interview. Explore the company online, prepare answers to questions and have someone give you a mock interview. The more prepared you are, the more employers will take you seriously.

Red flag No. 4: You didn't provide any references

By omitting references in your application, employers could infer that you don't know anyone who has any positive things to say about you -- when in fact, you just forgot to provide them with people who can vouch for you. No references also shows employers that you aren't prepared for people to call them, Gimbel says. Always make sure the hiring manager has at least one person to contact who can speak on your behalf.

Red flag No. 5: You only have negative things to say about previous employment

We know how tempting it is to want to tell anyone who will listen how much of a (insert expletive word here) your old boss was -- but a hiring manager for a coveted job is not that person.
There are hundreds of ways to turn negative things about an old job into positives. Thought your last job was a dead end? Spin it by saying, "I felt I had gone as far as I could go in that position. I'm looking for something with more opportunity for advancement." Couldn't get along with your co-workers? "I really need to work in an environment where I feel like I'm part of a team and my last position didn't allow for that kind of atmosphere."

Red flag No. 6: You've held seven different jobs -- in the past six months

Job hopping is a new trend in the working world. Workers are no longer staying in a job for 10-20 years; they stay for a couple and move on to the next one. While such a tactic can further your career, switching jobs too often will raise a prospective employer's antenna. Too many jobs in too little time tells employers that either you can't hold a job or you have no loyalty, Gimbel says. Pick and choose the jobs you include on your résumé or prepare to explain yourself.

Red flag No. 7: You give inconsistent answers in your interview

One tactic hiring managers use during the hiring process is to ask you the same question in several different ways. This is mostly to ensure that you're genuine with your answers and not just telling an employer what he or she wants to hear. Keep your responses sincere throughout the entire process and you should be good to go.

Red flag No. 8: You lack flexibility

Most people know what they want in a job as far as benefits, compensation, time-off, etc. If you're unable to be flexible with some of your (unrealistic?) expectations, however, you're going to have a difficult time finding a job. Have a bottom line in terms of what you want before you start the hiring process and be willing to bend a bit if necessary.

Red flag No. 9: Your application was, in a word -- lazy

Only doing the bare minimum of what's asked of you won't get very far -- in life or in your job search. Applying to jobs with the same résumé and the same cover letter (or none at all) is pure laziness. And as Gimbel points out, if you won't spend extra time on yourself and your application materials, you sure as heck won't do it for a client.

Red flag No. 10: You lack objective or ambition

If you have no long-term goals, then you really have no short-term goals either, Gimbel says. "Long-term goals may change, however you need to have some concept of where you want to go." Know where you want to go and how you plan to get there. Otherwise you seem unfocused and unmotivated, which are two big no-no's for an applicant.


Jobseekers GOODLUCK!

Hail, Rain and Sandstorm in Kuwait

I was in Marina Mall the other friday working overtime at the branch.. (Friday should be my day off) Since I dont have much to do so.. I said fine, but my laundry are getting taller and taller.. and it looks terrible hehe! Me and Joyce finished our overtime around 5:30pm, we headed to the foodcourt since I was really starving.. We ate Sambosa. Yummy!

Were about to leave the mall when we heard loud crashing noises on the glass roof above.. then people comes and goes in every directions. Actually we panicked a bit and we can't comprehend what was happening.. then Joyce bf called her and tell her that there's a violent sandstorm that just hit Kuwait. Outside, what we heard thumping on the glass roof are ice as big as a thumb, the roads are flooded and the sands covered the whole of Kuwait.

When I came home that night.. I said.. Thank God my room is still here! The problem is my cable..

Below are some of the pics from the local newspaper the following morning.


It's like some scene from some apocalyptic movies from Hollywood.. this pic reminds me of the movie The Mummy.

From the US BASE

Powerful lightning streak accross the arabian gulf

Beach goers run.... run... run! hehe!

Flooded street all over the city

It's raining ice...in the desert.

The real Dr. Phil..

The first time I watched him.. I was glued. The second time, it was a confusion and the third time.. I said, okay.. he's a crap! Since then I never watch his show again.

He's supposed to be a psychologist but during his show.. he's so arrogant, rude and plain mean mustached man. I always thought that all the stories in his shows are all a HOAX.. there's a saying that truth are stranger than fiction.. but the stories that were featured on his show is to much a hoax like himself. He got lots of fans out there but he simply did'nt gain my respect. As a read the article below at MSN earlier this evening.. I was never surprised. It was more of a confirmation.

To all Dr. Phil fans out there.. check this out!


Special to MSN Entertainment

Maybe it's awful to kick a walrus-mustachioed man when he's down, but I am all for the recent public backlash against Dr. Phil. His producers bailed out one of the teens jailed for (allegedly) violently attacking a Florida teenager, in exchange for an exclusive interview with her, only to backpedal in the face of public disapproval. This boundary crossing is just the latest in a string of Dr. Phil's missteps; it's high time we all admitted that the good doctor is out -- out of touch, out of step and sometimes almost out of his homily-riddled mind.

Dr. Who?

Phillip Calvin McGraw, best known as Dr. Phil, hit the airwaves as Oprah's golden boy in 1998. She seemed to enjoy his straight talk and the way her audiences responded to his no-nonsense approach. It was refreshing, at first, to listen to a shrink who gave advice free of psychobabble buzzwords; he was even a little folksy, some homespun, gingham-aproned Freud. This is the guy who said, "Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right." Adorable, right? Of course, he wasn't really a shrink, and he hasn't seemed to take his own advice. McGraw has a history of not making the right decisions, nor has he done much to right them.

This is the guy who said, "Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right." Adorable, right? Of course, he wasn't really a shrink, and he hasn't seemed to take his own advice.

Doc in a Cheap Suit

It's a sad fact that, these days, many a high-profile "personality" is going to have at least one good lawsuit lobbed his or her way, but Dr. Phil seems to repeatedly provoke lawsuits. The Texas attorney general investigated him for a possible health club scam in 1973. McGraw sold expensive lifetime memberships to a health club in Topeka, Kan., and resold the contracts to a financial institution, so the members had to keep paying whether the club existed or not. According to the court papers, three different Topeka banks sued him for more than $40,000, but he never showed in court and monies were never recovered. He had moved on to Texas, where he obtained a doctorate from the University of North Texas and began to practice psychology.

In 1989, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists imposed disciplinary sanctions against McGraw for what was deemed an inappropriate "dual relationship." McGraw admitted he hired one of his clients, a 19-year-old woman, to work in his office (can you say "breach of ethics"?), but denied her claim of a sexual relationship. The board ordered McGraw to pass a jurisprudence exam, undergo a psychological evaluation, take an ethics class and have his practice supervised for one year. Did he make amends and make it right? Well, as of 2008, no. Nineteen years in, and he still hasn't met the board's conditions. His license to practice psychology was revoked and, from that point on, he has not been licensed to practice psychology at all. As the man himself has noted, "Failure is no accident."

McGraw, who said, "We teach people how to treat us," exhibited poor judgment again when he decided to feature convicted murderer Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek. Bembenek was scheduled to appear on the "Dr. Phil" show in 2002 to clear her name. It didn't go well. She later filed a lawsuit against Dr. Phil and more than 50 of his staffers for, she said, being held against her will in an apartment with no way to contact the outside world, while awaiting potentially show-stopping, name-clearing DNA results. Bembenek claims the forced confinement led to a panic attack, which drove her to escape by climbing out a window. She fell and shattered her leg, which later had to be amputated below the knee. Despite whether Bembenek was detained against her will, one wonders at the "stinkin' thinking" involved in allowing an emotionally fragile, convicted murderer to become so agitated that she felt her only recourse was to shimmy down the outside of a building on a bed sheet ladder.


In 2006, Dr. Phil was named as a co-defendant (along with CBS) in a lawsuit filed by two brothers in relation to the Aruban disappearance of U.S. citizen Natalee Holloway. McGraw hired a private investigator to interview the Kalpoe brothers. They claimed they were recorded without their knowledge and the material was doctored, but later broadcast as being a true representation, portraying them "as engaging in criminal activity against Natalee Holloway ..."

Sure, maybe McGraw's involvement would break open the case as the one tactic that had so far eluded the combined forces of the U.S. and Aruban officials -- a trained television host.


McGraw has long been an outspoken critic of pornography. Eyebrows were raised, then, when he stood as the best man in his son, Jay's, 2006 wedding to Playboy playmate Erica Dahm; the elder McGraw even hosted the wedding at his Beverly Hills, Calif., mansion. Against porn? Fine. Supportive of his son, regardless? Terrific. Altering his "Dr. Phil" Web site to remove all of his comments about porn right after the fact? Umm, "What in the hell were you thinking?"

In January 2008, McGraw's behavior motivated a psychologist (an actual one, with a license and everything) to lodge a complaint with the California Board of Psychology, alleging that Dr. Phil was practicing illegally when he visited Britney Spears at Cedars-Sinai. McGraw was, reportedly, counseling Spears as well as inviting her to join her family on his stage for an upcoming televised intervention. After his unannounced hour-long visit, he made several long-winded statements on his show about Britney's mental state, which really chapped the family spokesperson. Whether he was honestly trying to help or just looking to snag an exclusive, one is tempted to repeat his own words back at him yet again: "The quickest way from A to B is not always at the most feverish pace."

Testing Patience
Who hasn't Dr. Phil ticked off? Thelma Box, a former business partner, alleges that McGraw sold his stake in Pathways, their self-help company (started in 1984), an entire year before he told her. Box also insists she co-created and co-authored the materials used in Pathways seminars, material that McGraw uses today in his show, but she has never been given any credit.

Even the fairly unflappable residents of Los Angeles' Wilshire neighborhood have raised arms against McGraw. His Dr. Phil House was an actual house back in 2006, but multiple film crews, trucks, cables and the numerous wandering, addled, addicted, and just plain nutty guests all culminated in too many complaints. They were forced to stop shooting on-site; the show is now actually shot on a soundstage, not on location (although the exterior of the house is still shown in episodes).

And now this: Last week, Dr. Phil had his producers bail out Mercades Nichols, one of the six teenage Florida cheerleaders accused of beating another girl, videotaping it and posting the footage on YouTube. Nichols signed an exclusivity contract with McGraw's people, allegedly in exchange for her $30,000 bail. In light of the public outcry, producers have since announced they made an error in judgment and they have no plans to go forward with the show. Dr. Phil has yet to make his usual half-apologetic public statement, although now might be just the time for McGraw to heed his own advice: "If you want more, you have to require more from yourself."

The inappropriate bail, on the heels of the Britney fiasco, may be why there are growing rumors that Oprah wants nothing to do with the not-always-so-good doctor; there is also talk that McGraw and his wife, Robin, are on the outs. There are plenty of folks with reason to be upset. After all, "Anger is nothing more than an outward expression of hurt, fear and frustration."


Physician, Heal Thyself

McGraw has been remarkably savvy at reinventing himself every time his plans ended at a career dead end and/or lawsuit. He's made a number of business mistakes and personal gaffes, but, hey, so have most folks at his level of success. Of course, not many "lifestyle and relationship experts" have proven to be so generally, well, inexpert. When was the last time you saw Dr. Ruth or Dr. Joyce Brothers so consistently in the tabloids? Even dingbat Dr. Laura hasn't left such a trail of lawsuits and professional enemies in her wake.

Maybe the problem isn't McGraw and his stern-talkin' daddy-tude; maybe the problem is that people are listening to him as if he's got a clue, or at least more of a clue than the rest of us. All facts point to the contrary. Just glance at McGraw's personal life (read his unauthorized biography, "The Making of Dr. Phil," for details about his never-mentioned first marriage and early company dealings); look at his business track record. Or take it from me. Just like Dr. Phil, I'm an unlicensed unpsychologist, and my advice to you, in classic Dr. Phil speak is this: "That dog really, really don't hunt."

Another Unique Recipe

Yesterday, Joyce called me up and we chat for some time.. then she said she will come for lunch. I panicked since I dont have that much stock, I still dont have time to go to the grocery.After she hanged-up, I run towards the kitchen and I checked the fridge. My fridge looks really sad.. it needs to be replenish haha! At least I found something.. A pair of potatoes and carrots.. Thank God!It looks promising!

I'm the king of cooking innovation.. I never have doubts about it. But still I cannot figure out what I'll do with the carrots and pototoes. I check the freezer and get the shrimp and the ever famous hotdog. Now, I have something in mind.




Veggie Recipe

Ingredients

tons of garlic
chopped onions
bell pepper(green, yellow, red whatever)
2 pcs medium size potatoes
1 carrot
lots of shrimps
hotdogs 2-3 pcs
celery
oyster sauce
tomato sauce
mustard sauce
butter
chicken stock

1) put the shrimp in a bowl, add vinegar and leave it for a while (it will remove the unpleasant after taste of the shrimp)
2) sautee the garlic and onion, I add up a spoon of butter.
3) drain the shrimp and add to the sautee while the onion and garlic is not yet brown. quikly follow the sliced hotdogs.
4) Make sure that the garlic will not be over fried since it will ruin your dish, after 2-3 minutes put 1 cup of water.
5) Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer.
6) Add 3 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of mustard and 4-3 tbsp tomato sauce.
7)Add the celery, I add probably 1 tbsp of butter, the put the sliced bell pepper( yummy I love it) It also make every dishes with distinct aroma. Cover simmer for 2-3 minutes and your done.



Oystered-Shrimp Veggies



After tasting it.. I was like.. Did I cook this one? It really taste great.. its a veggie dish with a kick! I'll do it next time that's for sure. I bet kids will love it. The ingridients mixed well and its one hell of a veggie dish, now I look differently towards the dumb and boring carrots and potatoes.

Joyce ask for the recipe and she obviously likes it.

Cooking for me is like an adventure, I always want something different. Everday lots of dishes are being born and lets not limit ourselves of with whatever we usually eat or drink.

BON APPETIT

Got nothing to do..

I woke up early today knowing that my work will be at 10am at the mall, I took a bath, I readied myself and when I'm about to go .. Joyce called me, Mr.Hani called her and ask her to take the morning shift at Shaha Branch and me instead of Marina Mall, will take the evening shift.. Damned! Im all ready.. What I'm gonna do now??!!

Cant get back to bed, so I open my laptop.. checked my emails, my friendster and my blogs. I got nothing left to do when I remember that I always planned to revise the links on this blogs but I did'nt have the time. Then I made myself busy with it.

I segregate the Links so you my readers can easily navigate my page. Links are very important to any blogs or site and it makes the blog more interesting, so I painstakingly analyze and choose which one to include on my list. Here we go.. there's the Photography, Travels, Fashion, Relevants and Sports Links. I incorporate household names such as OPRAH, DR. PHIL, RACHAEL RAYS and for the sports lover I put NBA, WorldCup and Wimbledon.Actually, there's everything for everybody.. CNN, BBC for the news hungry individuals. I put Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and National Geographic for pips like me who loves natures, sciences and and cuddly animals. There's several links for Men's Fashion like DIESEL, D&G, DKNY. And since it's already summer in some parts of the world, I put travel links to the most famous destinations such as Thailand, Maldives and Carribean.

It's already 11:30 and I need to check my fridge what to cook for lunch.. see yah!

New Target- Oh my GAWD!

Last night we received an sms from our manager, he was in the head office. The details of the message- bout our new target..

Shaha- 3,600kd- (Nothing change- Same as before)
Marina- 4,600kd
Airport I guess is 5,000kd- How about that for a target? Extremely Insane..

Did I say we're a retail company? haha! Actually, I miss the corporate accounts now.. I think it's much better..

<<<<<< Just a Rewind.... When I was a Medical Representative at AstraZeneca that was in 2004, I was assigned in Batangas and my target was just to Enormous.. Say 10million pesos. That time for me its the silliest thing I've ever heard.. a 10million pesos target ... But that's a combination of retail and corporate accounts so its quite reachable.. but my present scenario is MUCH as in much CRAZIER.. coz were a plain retail. Our life blood is the 1 year subscription of slow internet connection.. So from where can we get the target now??


Gawd! Are they fucking joking??!

Well its obvious that they dont know what they're doing.. I mean it's kinda illogical and completely ignorant. I'm sorry guys but I am really upset and totally frustrated about it. But what makes me mad is that- I cant do anything about it but accept it- as if I do have a choice.. Well at least we receiving a nice salary..


I think I need to buy a thousand eggs and give that to the carmelites nuns to pray for us Haha!

Well.. spell G * O * O * D * L * U * C * K *

Late lunch at IKEA

Julius called me up yesterday and its his off, same with mine... We agreed to meet and probably waste some money.. and I bet you, we did!

We met at Ikea at THE AVENUES. First, we had our lunch at the IKEA resto. By the way they never dissapoint me ever. After our late lunch, we went to Carrefour and I bought some toys for my nephews ad cousins, after that we headed directly to the Mishref International Fair. Actually I already been there a day ago with janel, but julius wants to buy some nice perfumes so I said yes.

I bought two nice perfume, actually I did bought them not for the perfume itself but for the freebies.. a nice bag.

Here's some pics hope you like them.

Julius ordered a salad and rice with almost a dozen of beef balls.. hehe! By the way he hates California Maki.. or probably any raw fish on that matter.

Saw California maki at the counter and I grabbed it without looking at th price and that's the reason I payed almost 5kd just for lunch, by the way no problem coz I really missed it. Back at home I always dined at Tokyo Tokyo and my fave jap resto.. YOSHINOYA! God knows how I miss their Beef bowl.. Yummy!

A Tuna dish or something.. I am soo hungry that as soon as I taken my seat.. I grab the spoon and take a mouthful... its really nice dish by the way. As I savor the pricey lunch I scratch my head and finally remembered .. OH MY it's all ruined, how can I forget to take photos first..

ON A DIET

Yesterday I went to check the Vaio laptop in Souq Sharq, It really amazed me and I already ask the sales lady to reserved one for me. Hopefully I'll get it this week, I just need to go to Kuwait Finance House for the approval. After checking "THE LAPTOP" I went to the supermarket for the grocery..

I bought everything needed to do a sandwich.. I bought, Of course bread, cheese( feta) mustard, smoked turkey slices, tomatoes, cucumber, mayonaise, some salad dressings, and sausages.

Last nite, I started my diet.. It's really delicious and fulfilling. I'll not eat rice and the usual meal for I dont know how long.. hopefully it'll work hehe! Since I arrived here in Kuwait for almost 10months now, I gained to much pounds and much worst? my face was always the first one to bulk up.. and I really hates it! I look soo fat in the photos.. God help me! haha!

So hope this desperate act of mine will work..

I miss my friends.. the tea boys

Last night was the last day of Wataniya teaboys (contract finished) almost everyday for 3 months since I was transfered to Shaha, I'm with these 3 guys.. They made me laugh with their antics specially Rikyan, they're wacky.. naughty and they're all full of fun. I guess my life in Shaha would be more dim without them. Muklis give me coffee everyday as soon as I arrive, Durga was the quiet one.

I like them because they're true to themselves, they're not pretentious and their friendship is for real. They were just tea boys but I dont look on that.. Actually i enjoyed their company more than the locals. The locals are also nice but they lack the warmth.

When I was transfered in Shaha last November.. I was in shocked because I didn't expect it to happen. I feel out of place and start to feel alienated once again, the place is dull and without friendship.. I start to miss the airport with full of people and it's busy routines. Thank God there's a tea boy not one but three... I though it's much better because I can bark at them with my orders, being three of them.. our work would be much easier.. but I am wrong, they're much better than that. Everyday, they will come to me wherever my station before the customers arrive. We chat and made fun of each other and lots of jokes thrown. They also shared their life, their dreams. I came from a poor country but they came from much poorer countries. Muklis is from Bangladesh and Riki and Durga are from Nepal. Imagine they came here to Kuwait to work for only 50KD... in US dollars that would be only 18dollars a month!!! I cant believed it at first but its true!

I admired them for their hope and strength because if I'm in their situation.. i think I cant do it! With their level, people dont pay attention to them that much and they're happy because I do the opposite.

The first time they brought the issue about their contract, I feel bad for them and I guess its not fair. I felt their helplesness and pain. For the first time, I cant say anything. I was touched when they said that they will miss me so much. I am just sad for their plight.. they're just receiving 40-50 dinars/month and they said that it will be much lower on their next company.. such a sad story! I just can't imagine how helpless they were in that situation.. and I cant do anything about it which makes me feel bad.

I'm in my own journey towards life.. there's bend, a crossroad or uphill climb but and I am really happy meeting such humble yet extraordinary people. I might not able to help them but my prayers are with them.

God Speed!

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

Thank God! It's HOLIDAY here in Kuwait. I woke up late and my stomach is growling. I look at the fridge for something to eat..thank God there are! there's the omnipresent fried chicken, leftover pasta without sauce from last night party with friends and there's the mouth watering cassava cake.. Oh God it taste like heaven. I pour my newly found fave juice..Kiwi and Lime..it taste like a cocktail just much cheaper.

After eating mouthful of the uber delicious cassava cake I set up my new speaker with my laptop..I tested it and really sounds great! Perfect while writing my blog.. but i guess our flat neighboors would be very mad hehe!

It's 2008 and looking back at the year 2007.. It's simply GREAT! Im very positive that 2008 is much better and I'll be more productive. Every year I got a list of my new year resolutions(yah I know its useless) but Im glad that I can stick with some of it. Actually there's some habbit that I already flushed out of my system because of this resolution thing..though I admit that most on that list did'nt materialize. This year I got to be tough on one particular list..... Saving!!!

I am really compulsive buyer and anything that I like..I buy. I'm like a shopping machine or something. I dont know but love shopping.. It's like I am addicted to it. Actually when my friends invite me to go to the mall, just one thing I tell them...that it's something dangerous haha! More often than not I buy something even though I have no plans of buying.


So here is some of my New Year Resolutions:

5) To keep my mouth shut (ummppp)
4) Not to be lazy (i sleep all day during my day offs)
3) I need to go to the gym (Im becoming fat here)
2) Not to Shop if I dont need
1) To SAVE.. SAVE and more SAVE

So what's your's??

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New year time again.. time to think bout the blessings, the misadventures, and most of all the hapiness the passing year brings. Time also for the endless list of New Years resolutions which you have since high school.. hehe! joking! For me the year 2007 for me is such a blast. This year my dream of working abroad just came true.. it's such a blessings. I met new friends along the way, also working in a top company here in kuwait is such a priviledge... Life is Great!

Me and my flatmate Anthony went yesterday for our grocery, Due to work.. I almost forgot it's New Year.. when I was in the fruit section I saw lots of kabayan buying different types of fruits.. then I remember it is really new year. Im quite sad because this is my first time away from my family during the new year..I remember I'm the one responsible buying the fruits on the market and also the fireworks.. Oh my God! I really missed it! I got a message from my Mom this morning and she told me that she did'nt cook that much because its just the four of them.. I almost in the brink of crying.. good thing I was able to manage.. I'm tough guy! hehe! Joking aside! I really miss our routines during the new year.. So I bought 13 diferent fruits just to satisfy my sadness. For those readers who's wondering what the heck about the fruits.. Its a custom for Filipinos to buy 13 fruits every New Year for good luck. We got it from our chinese ancestors.

13 Fruits for Good Luck






I just miss the smell of paputok hehe! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

BOOK AFFAIRS-PART 2

One time at Powerbooks in Glorietta, I saw this very interesting book titled- THE ART OF SEDUCTION. I was soo curious so I browsed it. I thought it was a self help step by step on how to seduce a person.. naughty hehe! But I was hooked because its much deeper and have much sense than I though.


Everyday we interact with different types of people, maybe in school, work or in the community and yes, even at home. Sometimes we wonder why Mrs. Sanches- your high school teacher was always mad in her class (what's her problem by the way) or you wonder why your BIG Boss does'nt like you at all, or you think how you can get closer to Jenny- your ultimate crush. Well, be thankful, because all the answer are in this book. I got soo hook on this book-Super!



Below are the 18 types of seducer

1-THE SIREN
A man is often secretly oppressed by the role he has to play-by always having to be responsible, in control, and rational. The Siren is the ultimate male fantasy figure because she offers a total release from the limitations of his life. In her presence, which is always heightened and sexually charged, the male feels transported to a world of pure pleasure. She is dangerous, and in pursuing her energetically the man can lose control over himself, something he yearns to do. The Siren is a mirage; she lures men by cultivating a particular appearance and manner. In a world where women are often too timid to project such an image, learn to take control of the male libido by embodying his fantasy.

2-THE RAKE
A woman never quite feels desired and appreciated enough. She wants attention, but a man is too often distracted and unresponsive. The Rake is a great female fantasy-figure-when he desires a woman, brief though that moment may be, he will go to the ends of the earth for her. He may be disloyal, dishonest, and amoral, but that only adds to his appeal. Unlike the normal, cautious male, the Rake is delightfully unrestrained, a slave to his love of women. There is the added lure of his reputation: so many women have succumbed to him, there has to be a reason. Words are a woman's weakness, and the Rake is a master of seductive language. Stir a woman's repressed longings by adapting the Rake's mix of danger and pleasure.

3-THE IDEAL LOVER
Most people have dreams in their youth that get shattered or worn down with age. They find themselves disappointed by people, events, reality, which cannot match their youthful ideals. Ideal Lovers thrive on people's broken dreams, which become lifelong fantasies. You long for romance? Adventure? Lofty spiritual communion? The Ideal Lover reflects your fantasy. He or she is an artist in creating the illusion you require, idealizing your portrait. In a world of disenchantment and baseness, there is limitless seductive power in following the path of the Ideal Lover.

4-THE DANDY
Most of us feel trapped within the limited roles that the world expects us to play. We are instantly attracted to those who are more fluid, more ambiguous, than we are-those who create their own persona. Dandies excite us because they cannot be categorized, and hint at a freedom we want for ourselves. They play with masculinity and femininity; they create their own physical image, which is always startling; they are mysterious and elusive. They also appeal to the narcissism of each sex: to a woman they are psychologically female, to a man they are male. Dandies fascinate and seduce in large numbers. Use the power of the Dandy to create an ambiguous, alluring presence that stirs repressed desires.

5-THE NATURAL
Childhood is the golden paradise we are always consciously or unconsciously trying to re-create. The Natural embodies the longed-for qualities of childhood-spontaneity, sincerity, unpretentiousness. In the presence of Naturals, we feel at ease, caught up in their playful spirit, transported back to that golden age. Naturals also make a virtue out of weakness, eliciting our sympathy for their trials, making us want to protect them and help them. As with a child, much of this is natural, but some of it is exaggerated, a conscious seductive maneuver. Adopt the pose of the Natural to neutralize people's natural defensiveness and infect them with helpless delight.

6-THE COQUETTE
The ability to delay satisfaction is the ultimate art of seduction-while waiting, the victim is held in thrall. Coquettes are the grand masters of this game, orchestrating a back-and-forth movement between hope and frustration. They bait with the promise of reward-the hope of physical pleasure, happiness, fame by association, power-which, however, proves elusive; yet this only makes their targets pursue them the more. Coquettes seem totally self-sufficient: they do not need you, they seem to say, and their narcissism proves devilishly attractive. You want to conquer them but they hold the cards. The strategy of the Coquette is never to offer total satisfaction. Imitate the alternating heat and coolness of the Coquette and you will keep the seduced at your heels.

7-THE CHARMER
Charm is seduction without sex. Charmers are consummate manipulators, masking their cleverness by creating a mood of pleasure and comfort. Their method is simple: they deflect attention from themselves and focus it on their target. They understand your spirit, feel your pain, adapt to your moods. In the presence of a Charmer you feel better about yourself. Charmers do not argue or fight, complain or pester-what could be more seductive? By drawing you in with their indulgence they make you dependent on them, and their power grows. Learn to cast the Charmer's spell by aiming at people's primary weaknesses: vanity and self-esteem.

8-THE CHARISMATIC
Charisma is a presence that excites us. It comes from an inner quality-self-confidence, sexual energy, sense of purpose, contentment-that most people lack and want. This quality radiates outward, permeating the gestures of Charismatics, making them seem extraordinary and superior, and making us imagine there is more to them than meets the eye: they are gods, saints, stars. Charismatics can learn to heighten their charisma with a piercing gaze, fiery oratory, an air of mystery. They can seduce on a grand scale. Learn to create the charismatic illusion by radiating intensity while remaining detached.

9-THE STAR

Daily life is harsh, and most of us constantly seek escape from it in fantasies and dreams. Stars feed on this weakness; standing out from others through a distinctive and appealing style, they make us want to watch them. At the same time, they are vague and ethereal, keeping their distance, and letting us imagine more than is there. Their dreamlike quality works on our unconscious; we are not even aware how much we imitate them. Learn to become an object of fascination by projecting the glittering but elusive presence of the Star.

10-THE ANTI-SEDUCER
Seducers draw you in by the focused, individualized attention they pay to you. Anti-Seducers are the opposite: insecure, self-absorbed, and unable to grasp the psychology of another person, they literally repel. Anti-Seducers have no self-awareness, and never realize when they are pestering, imposing, talking too much. They lack the subtlety to create the promise of pleasure that seduction requires. Root out anti-seductive qualities in yourself, and recognize them in others-there is no pleasure or profit in dealing with the Anti-Seducer.

In the book, there's also the 18 types of victims(the person whom you're seducing) their character profiles and what to do best in every character and situation.

Probably now thinking if you are a Dandy or a Charmer.. Kinda exciting right? Well I guess I'm a bit Couquettish with a bit of a Dandy. What's yours? Leave a comment

I also love the book POWER THE 48 LAWS from the same author

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Now, Im here in Kuwait. I miss the holiday season back home, the cold december morn, merry kids singing carols on the streets, the festive mood around the air, the colorful decoration on the streets and at the malls, the Xmas party at the office, exchange gifts with friends, and most of all being with my family during the Holiday season.

When me and my siblings were still young, just like any children on earth, we were really excited when ber months arrive. It only means, the holiday is just around the corner.
We reside in the province and when holiday arrives, some of our relatives residing in Manila celebrate with us, which makes us more happy because they gave us lots of money and gifts hehe! My mother seldom cook, but during holiday season she really cooks a lot for us and for our visitors.



As early as the last week of November, we already build the Christmas tree and put decoration all around the house. Its really fun to do it with my sister and brother. Then we put all our gifts at the feet of the giant tree, we then brag who got the plentiest of gifts. My parents put a rule not to open the gifts before Christmas day itself.. but mischievous me, I woke up in the middle of the night and I woke up my brother, we then sneek from our rooms to the living room and we checked the gifts... specially the largest one! We again sneek back to our room then we goes back to sleep. When mom asked us about the gifts which are obviously been moved.. we'll just look at each other and we'll giggle..really funny!

Christmas day comes, we attend the mass at 4am (1st mass) which I admittedly hate because that's too early. My parents are both religious persons and actually my father is a Lay Minister and it's a must for us to complete the 9 mornings. After the mass we ate breakfast and after that it's really hectic day. My mom starts to cook at 9 and me and my sister helped her. We have lots of coins to give to the children which start to arrive around 9am and will ends till lunch time. Relatives from the nearby towns will also drop by and eat with us, they always bring some delicacies for us chomp. We kids love's the spaghetti, there's pancit, menudo, lechon, lots of sweets like leche flan(Mama Gee, my aunt really do the best) Im assigned to do the punch which I love doing. After lunch, everything was clean, we will go to our room together with our gifts.. excited to check our gifts. Oh God knows how I missed it..

Christmas passed, and we kids now look forward to the New Year. In our family, we seldom woke up for Noche Buena. But for New Year our celebration is much elaborate and my parents spend more money for this event. Lots of foods than christmas, we bought 13 different types of fruits and put it on the center of the table, then for me, I begged to my father to give us money to buy firecrackers.. of course he often gives in (he knows that I will not leave him until he give the money hehe) And if he did not? well I collects money from my sister and brother from our money we received last christmas.. then we have lots of firecrackers.

We have lots of foods during Media Noche, they believed in chinese customs that every new year there should be plenty of everything so that the coming year would be prosperous. Mom always have the salabat or ginger tea, the bola-bola which I love, suman, bibingka, maja etc.
Spaghetti was a staple every occasions, there's the ubiquitos pancit, lechon, menudo, puto and the sweets, there's the fruit salad, leche flan, lechetin and at the center of the table are the colorful 13 fruits. When its already 12 we start to lit the firecrackers.. we kids loves the fountain, lusis, we are not allowed to buy the pla-pla, bawang and something that can amputate our fingers.. that's for our older cousins hehe! O god I love the smell of paputok.. hehe! After few minutes of really loud noise across the town, we then eat that foods. It's so plentiful that I dont know what to get.. I usually get a little bit of everything and I love the sweets. Everything that left would be our breakfast and lunch.

Writing this post is such a bittersweet thing for me, I'm happy to reminisce the old times but yet sad because I'm not there with them. I know that this year would be the saddest, because my sister and me are already working abroad. We are a small family and I know its not complete.. the whole thing without us, last year it was still okay because im still there but now, it'll be much different for them.

I miss everything about the holidays.. But I guess its the prize of being here and earning some nice bucks abroad. But I guess sometimes, we need to experience this for us to appreciate what we have now.

Merry Christmas to all!

Flat searching

Two days ago, I recieved a text from my landlady saying that I need to find a new room. Her daughter and niece will arrive by the end of December and they'll need my room. Old Bitch!

Such a nice news right? By the way, who's looking for a flat in december? I thought its kinda weird. Also i love my room and I thought i will stay here during the whole duration of my contract but something unexpected thing like this happen.. well, nothing is permanent!

Im planning to get a one room flat..at least i have full privacy, but... it'll cost to much, that's for sure. Another thing is, I hate transfer. I am a man of habbit and if something disturb my routines.. I become really upset. Just thinking bout the transfer itself makes me sick.. have to pack my things.. put important papers to a safe place.. etc.. then the worst of all? Unpacking all the things you packed earlier.. shit right? Then most of all? you dont know where to start, hehe! have you experience that before? You just dont want to move because you dont know what and where to start because theres so many things to do.. Oh that would really be a one fine day! huhu!

Well, I guess the only good thing about finding a new flat.. is that, I have something to post here. hehe! One thing for sure is, I get my flat here in Salmiya. I love the place and i think its the best city here in kuwait. Hawally is also nice, Kuwait city is so populated.. but the best is Salmiya.

Wish me luck!

On being homesick.. but most of all..

They say, being homesick is your worst enemy. Im just like everybody else and I was homesick. I miss my family.. miss my old life, my routines and I miss my dog beaver.. He is such an adorable creature. I remember, I used to walk with beaver every morning and stroll on our compound, he really loves going out.. seeing new people and you know what? he really got an attitude! People are amazed and fall in love with him at first sight..yes! he is that adorable, but wait.. this little guy got an attitude.



He is a little snob and a jerk hehe! He will bark at people whom he dont like and he's indifferent most of the time. He's proud of himself and he demand attention. What a pet right? Yah, he is that way but I love him the way he is. I definitely LOVE this creature.



He is used to sleep inside my room specially when he is still a kiddo, I worry to much if I let him sleep outside (he might fall on the stairs, he might chew on the cords and he'll get electrocuted some bad thoughts like that) so i let him sleep beneath my bed, by the way he really love it there. Morning come, around 4 or 5am he will stand up and scratch me up or lick my face if he can reach it.. he want me to lift him and sleep with me on my bed.. sweet right! OMG! Just writing this.. makes me wanna go.





Then, I'll let him sleep in my bed. He will go and sleep near my feet. When he was still small.. I mean smaller hehe! he sleep on my chest.. yah he is really that small, and thats one of my most fondest memory of him.. that he sleep so adorably on my chest and I also slept, after a few minutes he wokes up.. its just a few minutes but for me its more.


I dont know why, but I love dogs. When I was young, I have a dog name KISSES she was given by my estrange aunt(were still at war now hehe) I was 11 and she was my 1st dog ever. She is a half breed, If Im not mistaken she is half golden retriever and half japanese spitz. The 1st time I saw her.. I fall in love ith her. She is soo adorable, her fur is like a gold and she was so lovely. My aunt dont have any intentions to give it to me, but to our relatives whom live next to our house, but since Im so attached to that dog and the older people dont have any time.. i became her master. She grew up very fierce dog but to me she's so loyal and sweet. I still remember she dont eat a food if I'm not the one who made it. She's terribly jealous of other pet and she means business, she killed two of my pet geese when they get closer to her, that was a sad one. She was so special to me because, she was my 1st dog and I had her when I was still growing up. Every single night I stroll her to the garden.. which became our bonding time for 4 years before I go to college. Going to college was hard. You know, she is not just my pet, I bestowed upon her my friendship.

During my teenage years, when I'm so frustrated and angry at the world, she was there and comforts me like she knew what I'm going through. Everytime I'm sad, I'm angry I'm happy, she was there. I dont have that much friend when Im growing up, and she replace that hole. Whenever theres an emptiness and void, she filled it with love. Her love was really true and her heart was gentle( I cried now.. ) I know its weird but I felt theres a connections between us. I cried to her several times.. even though she dont know what was going on. she will just sit beside me so close to me and I'm fine. Just the though of her really comforts me.

Several months before I leave for college, I was already thinking about her. I made the most of our time left, I know, she knew that something was about to happen and she seems also sad a few days before I leave for Manila (Pet psychologist says that pet have intuitions and they sometimes foresee what was about to happen) I hugged her several times to compensate for the months that we will not see each other. Such a sad story. Then I was just a sad boy longing for love and a little affections, met a pet with a great heart equals a mighty story. Kisses was special to me and still special to me because she was there when I need a friend at the most, I had a bad childhood and she completed the missing piece, You see she is just a dog but she made a difference in my life. Our bonds are so tight that even now, whenever I think of her I can still remember her fur close to me.

It was my second year in college when my mom called me up and told me that my dog health is deteriorating.. she was not eating for almost a week and they're afraid she got some illness. Summer was fast approaching and we nearly finish with our Finals. After the finals, I finished everything and I headed immediately to my hometown. I missed her so energetic look each time I arrive for our semestral break or every christamas or summer break, then she was so happy. She was still looking healthy but she was weak. I still felt numb. I know she is dying.. Several of our dogs died the same way, they contracted a virus in which it attacks there digestive system. The symptoms are all the same. I was terribly at loss and I never felt so helpless, I want to save her but there's no Vet in our province and I dont have the money to take her to the nearby city. I was helpless and Im soo guilty I cant do anything to save her. I just make the most of our time, but I miss her energy and her warmth. I'm just thankful because, I was able to take care of her since Im on summer vacation, I would feel bad if I didnt able to se her and take care of her. The God is good at least I was able to be with her for almost a month before she died.

The day before she died I bathe her, not knowing its her last. Im still glad she never lose her beauty. Her coat were still shining brightly and she still looks plumpy, That would be much worst for me if she looks really ill and gaunt which unfortunately happened to some of our dogs. That terrible day.. i visit her on her dog house and I talk to her.. I told her that I will miss her terribly and I love her so much.. Her eyes just stares blankly but i know she still listen. I stayed there for almost an hour talking to her and patting her. No tears.. but my heart cried, I feel numb. Its weird but I know that was the day she will leave me, And I dont want to see her off so I go to my room and slept. When I woke up 3pm, my brother told me the news. Kisses was gone. I go to her house and pat her for the last time. My older cousin and me put her on the sack and we go to our nearby farm. There she rest in piece. I pluck few of hairs and I bind it with my hair.. a sign of our friendship. I pick 3 wild yellow flowers and showered it on her grave. Im still numb and I dont want to show my emotion to my older cousin. When I arrive home.. I go to my room and cry. Now, everytime I remember her, I still feel the love she gave unselfishly. Her heart is big. And yet she's just a dog. I dedicated the song Special Memory and the theme song from the movie Casper


Here's a line from that song- Remember Me this way

Every now and then we find a special friend
Who never lets us down
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the bestfriend that I've found

I know you cant stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
I dont need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And I know that you'll be there
For ever more apart of me, your everywhere
I'll always care

And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side in all you do
And I won't ever leave as long as you believe
You just believe..


Right now, Im here abroad.. im missing beaver the way I miss kisses. But this one is much far.. I cant just ride a bus and Im already at home. No its not! Im hundred miles away from home.. hundred miles. Im planning to go on vacation next year.

When, I was bout to write this post, Im thinking about being homesickness.. but for some reason I wrote something else..

Im just being homesick and sentimental..but most of all I miss beaver.

6 months

Time fly so fast.. It seems just yesterday when I bade goodbye to my old life in the Phil. Full of hope and dreams, I am more eager to leave han to stay. For 10 years I lived in manila, I feel so fed up with its negativity. Back then, I feel so cornered and I feel I'm in a dead end.. theres no way to go. I feel restless each day and I drag myself to work. I said to myself that I need to do something or else.. I just be like them. I busy myself everyday on the net sending my resume to different companies abroad. Unfortunately, no one replied. I felt so drain, and Im on the verge of depression. For me i really want to go out.. I need new sorroundings, new friends, new perspective.. a fresh new start. Then my prayers were answered.



January, during one of my endless hours of internet action, I saw one promising job ad, "I think I qualify for the job".. I said to myself. I send my resume to the email address without expecting a reply, Then a miracle happened, After just an hour, I received an email from Tangent Int'l from London. They said Im qualify for the job and I will have an interview February 9, 2007 4pm at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati..... Oh GOD! am I dreaming? finally after almost a year of sending application around the globe, I received a reply.

It was just an interview schedule but.. that time I felt so happy. To cut the story short.. I get the job. But before that I wait 3 long agonizing months.. Come May, we finally received our precious Visa... so precious that I almost put it in our altar for me to pray and vowed everytime I pass by.. hehe! After 2 weeks.. we finally leave. We leave June 8, 2007.

After being here for 6 months.. I felt, I been here for soo long that I almost forget my life, my routines when Im stil in the Philippines.

Happy to be here! Happy 6 months guys! Job well done!

Welcome to my blog

Life is too complicated and perplexing.. For some, life is an adventure, for some its a struggle. For me, I choose to see life as an adventure. Life is too valuable to waste with pessimism and negativity. Life is not perfect but its in our hands to make it almost perfect.. Life is about seeing things in a good perspective. If you lose your job.. think something is much bigger will come and its their loss not yours. If you loss somebody, then cry, cherish all the good times with that person and then move on.

Life is about.. being happy with what we have now. Life is not about plans, life is not about the future.. LIFE is about now. When you ask people in old age if they have regrets.. I'll bet sure they all have.

We are so busy with our life that sometimes we forget all the good things around us, we forget to smile.. we forget to live. Then when we look back, we have lots of regrets.

As i look back behind the years.. I can say that its been fruitful and life is great , but still there are some regrets and there's the ''what if"' I know there's something missing in me and that's my quest to find out. Im living one day at a time and just like everybody else im finding my way to survive. I have a full life ahead of me and I'll face it with a smile.

I do this blog to chronicle my life here abroad, being on my own and finally the realization of all my dreams. So come take the ride..

Cheers!