I just returned home from a tiring off-road activity as an honor to a promise. Again, for the third time, I experienced the up and down thrill of dune bashing. This time around, I think we had with us the most aggressive though not so friendly driver (maybe because he doesn’t speak English well) that I knew so far. His skills in maneuvering the ride made me (right, not us but me) do all the twists and shouts. I found myself unconsciously kicking the back of the driver’s seat and both my hands were tired from a tight grip on the side of the door.
I should say it was a day well-spent. Not solely because I had fun myself. But because my friend, who was dying to try ‘desert safari’ before she leaves Dubai, said she had heaps of fun. After we lost all our energy from sand boarding, it’s time go down inside the camp and catch our breath. But, persistency led my friend to climb up the slope once again to camel ride. I wonder where she got all the energies despite being small. I’m glad she had fun and that’s all it is to me. Now, you’re all packed not only with photos but with the memories of fun and friendship. I will miss you Laarns! And I’m not gonna be saying my goodbye cause I know you’re coming back.
God bless you in all your endeavors in life.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
25 random things about me
Just riding on to the ‘random list’ thing. You ride on,too.
1. I am called ‘Tatty’ or ‘Tati’ (no exact spelling) by my family. Why? It’s actually the reverse of ‘tita’. My niece, when she’s very young, kept on calling me ’tati’ becuase she can’t utter ‘tita’ correctly. Now, that’s what I am called by everyone in the family.
2. When I joined the company that I am currently employed now, I was baptised with a new nick name, which at first, I thought was weird. They call me Mace (read: Ma-se, with stress on the 2nd syllable). Later on, I learned to love it and thought it is the sweetest name of all.
3. They say I am a, hate to say this word, menopausal baby. My mother had me when she was in her 40’s. 11 years is the age gap between me and my next brother, which goes to show that I was totally unexpected. (This might have been the explanation why I am lunatic, heheh)
4. I call my older sisters ‘At’ as short cut for ‘Ate’ instead of ‘Te’ which is the one commonly heard of. I guess no one in this world uses this term other than me.
5. I was baptized a catholic and had my share of the ’religious’ beliefs. When, I reached 2nd year collge, I stopped doing the ‘Sign of the Cross’. I once resigned to being agnostic.
6. I didn’t excel in any subject except for English pronunciation, which earned me best in english in 6th grade.
7. I have a niece who is older than me by 7 months. Strange!
8. 3 days - the shortest span of period I’ve been with a company (FedEx Dubai) and the number of days of not-serious relationship with my 1st bf.
9. 4 years and 8 months was my longest serious relationship (omg, it’s almost half a decade.)
10. ‘Love Me Again’ of Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin was the latest movie I’ve watched on big screen. VIP seat at 50 AED. The only reason I watched it is because most of the plot of the story was shot in my home sweet home, Bukidnon. Bukidnon is very nice!
11. In my high school and college years, I was obsessed with JFK and Apollo 11 Mission. When my close friends hear these two, they always associate them to me.
12. I watched ABS-CBN more often than GMA. Kapamilya po ang iyong lingkod, heheh!
13. Haven’t been to a lot of places in the Philippines like Baguio, Bohol or Boracay. I was a foreigner in my own country (translation: Ako’y isang dayuhan sa sariling bayan.)
14. My 2nd year HS math teacher gave me a chocolate because I was one of his good students (walay lain, heheh).
15. In 4th year HS, our section (St. Theresa) was assigned to teach Religion to elementary students at a school beside ours. I went on to teaching 5th grade.
16. If given a chance to shift profession, I’d definitely want to be a newscaster or an interior designer.
17. I used to bite my nails as a habit. It was the hardest habit to break. Now, I enjoy having my red nails on. It is alluring.
18. I am a late sleeper and late riser.
19. I can’t sleep with pillows on my head. Though, I need a lot of them to cuddle with.
20. I developed a phobia riding on a plane, after my terrible turbulence experience during my flight back from Philippines to Dubai (it was during my first vacation). That was my worst nightmare ever.
21. I’m obsessed with monkey stuffed toys. I have a couple of moi-moi’s scattered around my bed. I also adopted a monkey virtual pet.
22. I am a fan of Leona Lewis. For everyone who doesn’t know her, she was the winner of The X Factor (UK) season 3. I think she has the sweetest British accent that I’ve ever heard of.
23. I’m currenlty using Lacoste Inspiration perfume.
24. I had an accident when I first try to learn to ride a motorcyle. Believe it or not, it was on a Good Friday.
25. In my childhood, my childhood friends and I have a group which we called the ‘7 Unicorns’ (the seven are Apple, Willgie Mae, Ate Iv, Ate King2x, Ate Gigi, Ate Ingrid and me).
1. I am called ‘Tatty’ or ‘Tati’ (no exact spelling) by my family. Why? It’s actually the reverse of ‘tita’. My niece, when she’s very young, kept on calling me ’tati’ becuase she can’t utter ‘tita’ correctly. Now, that’s what I am called by everyone in the family.
2. When I joined the company that I am currently employed now, I was baptised with a new nick name, which at first, I thought was weird. They call me Mace (read: Ma-se, with stress on the 2nd syllable). Later on, I learned to love it and thought it is the sweetest name of all.
3. They say I am a, hate to say this word, menopausal baby. My mother had me when she was in her 40’s. 11 years is the age gap between me and my next brother, which goes to show that I was totally unexpected. (This might have been the explanation why I am lunatic, heheh)
4. I call my older sisters ‘At’ as short cut for ‘Ate’ instead of ‘Te’ which is the one commonly heard of. I guess no one in this world uses this term other than me.
5. I was baptized a catholic and had my share of the ’religious’ beliefs. When, I reached 2nd year collge, I stopped doing the ‘Sign of the Cross’. I once resigned to being agnostic.
6. I didn’t excel in any subject except for English pronunciation, which earned me best in english in 6th grade.
7. I have a niece who is older than me by 7 months. Strange!
8. 3 days - the shortest span of period I’ve been with a company (FedEx Dubai) and the number of days of not-serious relationship with my 1st bf.
9. 4 years and 8 months was my longest serious relationship (omg, it’s almost half a decade.)
10. ‘Love Me Again’ of Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin was the latest movie I’ve watched on big screen. VIP seat at 50 AED. The only reason I watched it is because most of the plot of the story was shot in my home sweet home, Bukidnon. Bukidnon is very nice!
11. In my high school and college years, I was obsessed with JFK and Apollo 11 Mission. When my close friends hear these two, they always associate them to me.
12. I watched ABS-CBN more often than GMA. Kapamilya po ang iyong lingkod, heheh!
13. Haven’t been to a lot of places in the Philippines like Baguio, Bohol or Boracay. I was a foreigner in my own country (translation: Ako’y isang dayuhan sa sariling bayan.)
14. My 2nd year HS math teacher gave me a chocolate because I was one of his good students (walay lain, heheh).
15. In 4th year HS, our section (St. Theresa) was assigned to teach Religion to elementary students at a school beside ours. I went on to teaching 5th grade.
16. If given a chance to shift profession, I’d definitely want to be a newscaster or an interior designer.
17. I used to bite my nails as a habit. It was the hardest habit to break. Now, I enjoy having my red nails on. It is alluring.
18. I am a late sleeper and late riser.
19. I can’t sleep with pillows on my head. Though, I need a lot of them to cuddle with.
20. I developed a phobia riding on a plane, after my terrible turbulence experience during my flight back from Philippines to Dubai (it was during my first vacation). That was my worst nightmare ever.
21. I’m obsessed with monkey stuffed toys. I have a couple of moi-moi’s scattered around my bed. I also adopted a monkey virtual pet.
22. I am a fan of Leona Lewis. For everyone who doesn’t know her, she was the winner of The X Factor (UK) season 3. I think she has the sweetest British accent that I’ve ever heard of.
23. I’m currenlty using Lacoste Inspiration perfume.
24. I had an accident when I first try to learn to ride a motorcyle. Believe it or not, it was on a Good Friday.
25. In my childhood, my childhood friends and I have a group which we called the ‘7 Unicorns’ (the seven are Apple, Willgie Mae, Ate Iv, Ate King2x, Ate Gigi, Ate Ingrid and me).
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Disquieted
My eyes were right in front the tv but I wasn’t paying attention to what I was watching. My mind was drifting somewhere like it can wander farther.
The drama is supposed to be over. Long over. I thought I’ve made up my mind. I thought it was time to cross the bridge, let go and never look back.
But how can I do this task when thoughts of him follow me relentlessly? His image leads me towards bittersweet sensation. His words always run through my head.
It always has been this way. It seems that the more I avoided, the more I am drawn…I can’t throw him out from my system…I am wondering how long could this be like? When can it end?
The drama is supposed to be over. Long over. I thought I’ve made up my mind. I thought it was time to cross the bridge, let go and never look back.
But how can I do this task when thoughts of him follow me relentlessly? His image leads me towards bittersweet sensation. His words always run through my head.
It always has been this way. It seems that the more I avoided, the more I am drawn…I can’t throw him out from my system…I am wondering how long could this be like? When can it end?
The Wait Is Over
It’s not as though I am expecting for some sort of a response, but I was hoping to find even a tiny hint.
Today, just when the least I expect it, I found it. The wait is partly over.
It’s no tiny hint. It is a big thing for me. A bucketload was just unloaded from my shoulders. I smiled in a sweet relief.
Praying, enduring patience…together eventually will earn its worth.
Benediction Rhyme
These lines from the Benediction of Rev. Lowery’s on Obama’s inauguration brought a smile not only to me but also to Obama himself and the rest of the jubilant crowd.
“Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around … when yellow will be mellow … when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen.”
“Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around … when yellow will be mellow … when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen.”
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Hanging by a thread
This is the metaphor of our company in the middle of the recession. How can a company live and survive without projects in a row? Even with contracts signed already, our clients are freezing the kick-off. Everything is put on hold...including our much-awaited salary increment.
As my boss said, the good thing is we are surviving. Our contemporary companies in the U.S. have already closed. But, how far can it survive? It's a question nobody can answer. No one can depict what 3 months, 6 months, even a year from now is up to. Everything is a mere speculation.
Although, I thought my boss is the most inhumane creature in the world after he told four people off-guard, 'This is gonna be your last day in this company', I realized he made sense. He did what he has to do as a measure for survival. After all, they didn't hire people to fire them anytime they want.
Well, this is beyond any genuis. And anything beyond that is beyond me. I guess, all we ought to do is wait and see.
As my boss said, the good thing is we are surviving. Our contemporary companies in the U.S. have already closed. But, how far can it survive? It's a question nobody can answer. No one can depict what 3 months, 6 months, even a year from now is up to. Everything is a mere speculation.
Although, I thought my boss is the most inhumane creature in the world after he told four people off-guard, 'This is gonna be your last day in this company', I realized he made sense. He did what he has to do as a measure for survival. After all, they didn't hire people to fire them anytime they want.
Well, this is beyond any genuis. And anything beyond that is beyond me. I guess, all we ought to do is wait and see.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A sad news
Jan. 11, 2009
The day I learned that four of my officemates have been laid off from work. I feel sad. It crushed my heart. I even cried from within for being so sorry for this horrible news. Well, the global financial crisis is not new to us. We have been hearing and been talking ourselves of the massive lay-off by a lot of even giant companies in Dubai. But, I just can't believe that it's penetrating now in our company...this soon. Months without project, forced annual vacation, no salary increase...who would, in their right mind, not expect this whole thing?
I can not be exempted from this. It's just that these four people happen to came in last, so they are to come out first. With projects still not getting in our way, anyone left awaits for their turn to be laid-off anytime. NOBODY STANDS ON THE SAFER GROUND.
I fear so much. It trembled everybody. Who wouldn't? Who would want to lose a job at this time where it is a pinhole to find a good one. But in times like this, I know where I can turn to...where it has been my refuge to find solace and security from this seemingly unsecured circumstances. For every single person has different circumstances in life at the same and varying times...that in the end, is worth thanking for why such circumstances happen.
I hang on to Him. I stand still about the future for it has been already laid upon His hands if we believe. And His promises are worth believing.
The day I learned that four of my officemates have been laid off from work. I feel sad. It crushed my heart. I even cried from within for being so sorry for this horrible news. Well, the global financial crisis is not new to us. We have been hearing and been talking ourselves of the massive lay-off by a lot of even giant companies in Dubai. But, I just can't believe that it's penetrating now in our company...this soon. Months without project, forced annual vacation, no salary increase...who would, in their right mind, not expect this whole thing?
I can not be exempted from this. It's just that these four people happen to came in last, so they are to come out first. With projects still not getting in our way, anyone left awaits for their turn to be laid-off anytime. NOBODY STANDS ON THE SAFER GROUND.
I fear so much. It trembled everybody. Who wouldn't? Who would want to lose a job at this time where it is a pinhole to find a good one. But in times like this, I know where I can turn to...where it has been my refuge to find solace and security from this seemingly unsecured circumstances. For every single person has different circumstances in life at the same and varying times...that in the end, is worth thanking for why such circumstances happen.
I hang on to Him. I stand still about the future for it has been already laid upon His hands if we believe. And His promises are worth believing.
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