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New Blog: Jeepney Diaries

2006-01-28T00:51:00.000+08:00

This is my last post in this blog. This is the 201st post. Almost 2 years worth of blogging (angst exponentially increasing each post).

New blog. New posts. Less angst.

http://JeepneyDiaries.blogspot.com

Mga kwentong kanto at kwentong barbero ng isang Pinoy.

See you there...

Di nakatiis, balik blog!

2006-01-27T09:40:00.000+08:00

Kinain ko yata ang mga sinabi ko. Sabi ko kasi sa last post ko eh matagal-tagal bago ulit ako magblog. Pero di ko kinaya. Kailangan ko magsulat.

Nasaktan ako, natamaan, nainis, nagalit. Pero tapos na yun kasi nakuha ko na yung bonus ko! Hindi na pro-rated bonus kasi more than 1 year na ako! Hehehe. Too bad, I need to pay my credit card and phone bills.

Pero sa totoo lang, di kasi ako marunong magtampo. Minsan lang. Pero mabilis din naman gumaan ang loob ko. Kasi alam ko wala namang patutunguhan. Pinakamatagal na siguro yung kay Giselle pero natapos na yung sama ng loob ko last year. Back to normal (ano nga ba ang normal?)

Nag-isip-isip ako, kailangan mag-tame down ako ng konti. Puro angst at sama ng loob ang sinulat ko sa blog. Ginamit ko kasi ang blog ko para ilabas ang sama ng loob ko. Dito, naisip ko, walang mag-ju-judge, walang makiki-elam. Walang epal! Ulitin ko… walang epal!

Kasi, bakit mo naman iinisin yung sarili mo? Kung ayaw mong basahin, di kita pinipilit? Di ko naman ina-advertise 'tong blog ko.

Sabi ko nga, tapos na yun. Ayoko na mainis kasi nakakapagod. Sayang lang ang oras ko. Madami pa akong panonoorin na TV Shows na galing kay Jay.

So ano na ba ang balak ko sa blog ko?

Basta ang alam ko, hindi na magiging diary itong blog ko. Minsan lang siguro kasi naisip ko, mas mabuti nga na sa akin na lang yung mga sarili kong saloobin. Di na kailangan malaman ng mga tao, ng mga friends ko at mga “friends” ko.

Kalmado na ako, salamat sa bonus ko na malamang wala pang 1week, ubos na! Buti na lang may bonus ulit next pay day! Tapos may OT + Rice pay pa kasabay ng bonus 2 weeks from now. Yahoo! Mahal ko na ulit ang trabaho ko! Balik blog na ‘ko!

The End

2006-01-24T07:27:00.000+08:00

Blog Temporarily Closed

2006-01-23T15:59:00.000+08:00

Bakit? One reason na naisip ko is that people who’s been reading my blog criticizes me... A lot. I mean, I really don’t care pero naiinis ako eh. Parang kilala na nila ako. Di naman sa pinagmamalaki ko sarili ko sa blog ko at puro reklamo na lang sa buhay pero sa lahat ng pinagdaanan ko, para sa akin yun. Achievements ko. Di ko naman sinasabing di importante ang trabaho ng ibang tao. Iba-iba ang perspective ng mga tao. Pinag-aralan ko yan sa Philo 1.

Pinagdaanan? Madami. Dun sa mga akala nila kilala nila ako, alam ninyo ban a supposedly di ako makaka-pagCollege kasi our family was broke? Na grade 6 ako when we had our last family dinner na lahat present sa table? Na I was supposed to be aborted by my parents. Hindi niyo alam di ba? Na alam ninyo ba na I hate going to your house! Bakit? Kasi I hate seeing happy families, perfect ones, or at least near perfect kasi I can’t remember the last time na masaya kami sa bahay. Alam ninyo ba din na more than half ng sweldo ko napupunta sa family ko, sa sister ko pang-college, sa mom ko panggastos?

Oo, sobrang asar ako. Especially sa mga taong akala ko kaibigan ko. Oo, sasabihin ng iba dyan typical tong problema ko pero hangga’t di ninyo nararanasan, wag ninyo sasabihin sa akin na typical lang.

I’m not here to get your sympathy. Di ako perfect na tao, inaamin ko naman eh. Minsan mataas ang ego ko.

Sa mga akala ko kaibigan ko, stop pretending and sabihin ninyo sa akin harap-harapan. Kung ayaw ninyo eh di wag. Madali naman akong kausap eh.

Anyway, wag na kayo magcomment sa post na ‘to or mag comment sa tagboard. Useless.

Pahinga muna ako sa blog. Gawin ko muna mga templates nina Jona, Jay and Van (meron pa bang hahabol?); manunuod ng sangkatutak ng DVD ang latest ng US TV series galing kay Jay, magbabasa ng mga librong binili ko na malapit ng amagin, at mag-iisip ng bagong format ng blog. Tama din kayo, puro angst ang posts ko. Sa new blog, ibahin natin. Bawasan ko ng konti.

Sabi ko nga, di ako perfect. Walang taong perpekto. Pero before you start criticizing people, take a look at your own life? Nasan ka na ba? Naka-upo ka pa din bas a unidoro? Baka mapasama ka sa pag-flush. Ingat ka.

Sa muling pagbabalik…

DEEJ

Gameplan

2006-01-23T07:40:00.001+08:00

Last year, my UP professors went to Intel for some projects. Our UP IE Department got some sponsorship from Intel like new computers and scholarship grants. In return, I guess, they will work on a project for Intel. During the one day meeting at the office, I lead them through the microprocessor factory line tour and my job was done. I was so nervous talking to them about the processes. It feels like good old college days, presenting our case studies and defending our feasibility projects. During the 1-day meeting, I saw them at the cafeteria. While waiting for the cashier I had a very brief discussion with Iris and Gina. They were telling me how proud they are. Compliments coming from my professors were my personal affirmation that I did a great job from college to work. I was not even in the honor list. That was definitely something. But then I told myself that this might be a typical comment that one will get from their old professors. So I let it pass.

2006. One of my UP orgmates told me that Iris was telling one of her classes about my work at Intel and how “successful” I am. What? Now I’m one of her anecdotes during class.

Now, who’s to blame? Really?

I remember my former IE manager. She was the one who told my UP professors about my job and my achievements at work.

I guess I owe it to her… Wait... Actually, I owe it to myself.

Now, my ego is building up and there’s not enough space for it. Haha!

At least, I know and confirmed that grades will not make you successful in life. It’s only a factor for success. When you start working you will need more than a high mark from your grades. It takes social skills to do networking and a lot of determination to finish a job that you don’t like. To be successful, you need to have a gameplan.

Don't Go Trigger-Happy

2006-01-23T07:40:00.000+08:00

Every day you will hear people say that they want to change. They want to wake up early for work and not be late. They want to eat breakfast instead of just having a cup of coffee and nicotine. Quit smoking, drink alcohol in moderation and stop their addiction from shopping.

Everyone wants to change. But people cannot let go of their past just like how a zebra cannot scrub his stripes off.

There is nothing wrong with change. But do not fool yourself by saying that you will be a better person when you changed. We always have these wishful thoughts but let’s leave them in dreamland. It takes more than self-discipline to change. It’s self-determination.

Do not regret your past. It makes you who you are today.

The main problem that you will face when it comes to change is the people around you who will constantly judge you for your actions. Believe me; they will be there when you slip off from your plans. They are like vultures prying on your every move, waiting for you to give-up, getting ready for the kill by telling you the I-told-you-so speech.

Why can’t people just be happy that you want to change?

Remember this, change is good but change is hard. Never give up, never give in. You’ll hear constant heckling so keep a shotgun at reach. But don’t go trigger-happy because these so called life-suckers will just make your life more miserable.

If you want to change, then go for it. You do not need affirmation from your friends.

Things to do in WW04

2006-01-22T11:36:00.000+08:00

1. Overtime from Monday to Thursday. Monday OT for Assy Time study. Tuesday – Thursday for APPV MOS with Tbeth.

2. Meeting minutes from Thursday’s JIT Meeting.

3. Check VG fallouts. Hopefully wala na.

4. Email Jesse to ask for the discs. Sana meron na.

5. Pick the jacket size for Yonah.

6. Check how to get fitted for a Jogadores jersey. J

7. Ask Peter or Emong to attend the volleyball meeting on Thursday. I can’t attend kasi may MOS ako.

8. Friday: Dinner with friends, PVD gimmick TBD, other gimmicks bahala na

9. Saturday: Ultimate training part 3

10. Sunday: “Linggo lang ang pahinga”

Polo and Bob

2006-01-22T11:35:00.001+08:00

I just want to share my MRT experience with these 2 obnoxious guys.

At Cubao station, 2 guys got in the MRT, uwian na so madami ng nakaupo. Of all the places, both of them stood in front of me.

The first guy is wearing a Bob Marley shirt, denim pants and leather shoes. Let’s call him Bob.

The other guy is wearing a polo, denim pants and rubber soled shoes. Let’s call him Polo.

Polo: Is that casual?

Bob: Yes it is.

Polo: I don’t think so. You’re wearing leather shoes. You’re too formal for a casual gimmick.

Bob: No I’m not. You’re the one who’s too formal. Wearing that polo makes you look formal.

Bob: No I’m not

Okay, paulit ulit silang nag-usap about their outfits. I was reading my Bob Ong book pero ang ingay nila, baka nga naririnig nyo silang nag-uusap. At Ortigas, the girl next to me got off the train. Bob asked the lady standing next to him to sit but she doesn’t want to. Then Bob asked Polo to sit. Polo said no and told Bob to sit. Ayan, paulit ulit na naman hanggang sa Shaw boulevard. Then Polo decided to sit down. At this point gusto kong batukan sila with my shoes.

And so I thought tahimik na ang mundo ko. From Shaw to Mandaluyong there was silence. WAS kasi when the train took off the station, eto na naman sila.

Polo: Have you seen the pics that I sent to your phone

Bob: No. I’ll check it at home

Polo: No check it na.

Bob took his phone and checked the pics.

Bob: Nice.

Polo: How about the others.

Bob: Hey this one looks like you’re trying to hard.

Polo: Let me see (Bob shows it to Polo). No I’m not trying hard. Cute ko kaya dyan

Bob: Nah. You’re trying really hard. Hey this one’s too normal.

WAAAAAAAAAAH! Punyeta. Magtigil kayo!

First things first, pag sinabing casual, basta naka denim pants ka, casual na yun. Regardless kung naka polo ka or naka leather. Formal = Polo + tie + slacks + leather. Casual, tanggalin mo isa sa Formal equation, casual na yun. Next, pag may tumayo sa MRT, ibigay ang seat sa matanda or buntis or babae. Pag ayaw umupo, ikaw ang umupo! Next, about taking pictures, kailangan pa bang ipagsigawan sa MRT ang mga pose sa pics? Pota! Mga conyo na nagfee-feeling!

Another Ultimate Saturday

2006-01-22T11:35:00.000+08:00

Day 2 of my Ultimate training and this time I barely made it home. I mean, I gasped for air, gasped for air and, well, gasped for air. Kulang na lang himatayin ako sa gitna ng Sunken Garden.

We started around 4pm. There were no games in the Sunken Garden but a lot of people are already occupying a lot of space mostly soccer players (or English Football). Late si coach Yug pero we still found space to place our cones. With my Puma sponsored outfit (shirt, socks and shoes), I had my game face on. We started with some practice throws (my forehand still sucks but my backhand is improving), then we stretched (teka parang baliktad), and some drills na inimbento ni Roxette 2 (joke lang Yug). Then we played ultimate pero since sobra ng isa, I volunteered to sit down muna and be a sub.

While waiting for my turn to play, I sat with Joy and Kate who’s been taking xenical which is effective. Wahahaha!

Then I was called to play. I think mga 20 minutes ako naglaro and paksyet, naubusan ako ng hangin. Defense, throw, dump, cut, run deej run! We lost pero I learned a lot.

Before we left the Sunken Garden, Yug and Rose gave us some jogadores stickers. Then we left. Uwian na.

A Filipino of Faith - comments

2006-01-20T21:28:00.000+08:00

“Paikut-ikutin mo. Bali-baligtarin mo. Sabunin mo man ng (green) papaya soap ang balat mo para pumuti ka, hindi ligo ang katapat para magbago ang isang tao. “ – dj diaz

“despite what people say, despite the state of our nation ... i love this country and i'm proud to be a filipino.

i like the challenge of proving to people we work with that we can be as smart and as successful as they are.

i don't say i'm the perfect citizen and sometimes i feel like there's no hope left ...

but those moments are fleeting at best. I believe we are not beyond redemption.” – jay santos

“So let’s be the change agents…it’s high time for us to do our part, in our own little ways” – maddy bandera

“But I made it to the point that I don’t even give a rat’s ass about the news going on around our country anymore. Blame it on the media for always emphasizing the negative stuff… (murder here, rape there, corruption over on the other side, a little scandal in the air…. Haaaaay nako….). I know it’s not better in other countries, but every time I see our lawmakers on paper and on tv, my blood boils… But beyond politics, it’s still my home sweet home….” – migs punzalan

“Sabi nga ng isang taxi driver (in English ha) : love it, hate it, what the heck – it’s still my country and I choose to love it” – arlene say

“Our battle is not out there in the streets, but in our hearts. If we want it hard enough, then we will start with ourselves. No matter how small, it will make a difference. Eventually, somebody else will catch on. Before we know it, the whole nation will catch on.” – trixy villegas

“Go Paquio!” – vince banas

A Filipino of Faith

2006-01-20T21:20:00.000+08:00

A FILIPINO OF FAITH
BY THE WAY By Max V. Soliven
The Philippine Star 12/19/2005

We keep on paying lip service to the catchword, "Faith in the Filipino." In this Christmas season of hope - and also sadness - - this faith and confidence inourselves too often falls short of being justified.

However, here's one story which I must tell.

This incident took place last Thursday in the late afternoon. I was rushing home in my car, an X-5, from my last meeting in Makati - already far behind schedule, since my next appointment, after a change of clothes, was in Malacañang. My vehicle broke down in the mounting rush-hour traffic on the Paseo de Roxas, not far from the corner of Buendia. There I was, frantically trying to hail a cab in vain while the avenue was crawled alongside, almost gridlocked. My desperation must have been all over my face. I had fruitlessly attempted calling my Stargate office on Ayala Avenue, then my associates and friends nearby. I needed a car badly to rescue me from the corner where I had been stranded. But nobody could be contacted.

Then a white Chevrolet Ventura pulled up to the curb. The young man at the wheel leaned over, his window rolled down, and asked: "Can I help you, sir?"

I blurted out, "Yes - my car over there broke down. I must get home in a hurry! Can you bring me somewhere where I can find a taxicab?"

The fellow smiled and said: "Hop in, Sir I will drive you home."

I scrambled aboard, thankful to the kind stranger, and God - and for my good fortune. In retrospect, I wonder why it had never occurred to me he might be an armed hold-up man. I guess it was the disarming nature of his smile, his earnest approach. Yet now could anyone be so generous as to stop in the middle of traffic,
then offer a total stranger a ride all the way to his home? He hadn't even asked how far away I lived; he'd made the offer without hesitation.

When we were underway, I asked to shake his hand and asked for his name, "My name is Alex," he simply said. I'm Max," I replied, then fished in my pocket and offered him my card. He peered at it, then exclaimed: "Wow. It's an honor! I read you every day!"

"Now. Alex, you owe me your card in return." I said.

Stopped at a light, he took out his wallet, got one and politely handed it to me. It read: Alexander L. Lacson, above which was his firm's title: "Malcolm Law", underneath that, "A Professional Partnership." By golly, I had been rescued by a lawyer.

There you are. Somehow, when faith in the Filipino wavers, a Filipino comes along to restore your faith. Restore it? So surprise you with his kindness and
generosity. This is an experience - and a shining gesture - I'll never forget. * * * I finally told Alex I was headed for Greenhills. He grinned. "By coincidence, since I'm taking you there, my destination happens to lie not far away - I'm headed for Wack-Wack subdivision to give a talk at a
Christmas party."

"Why?" I exclaimed. "In addition to being a lawyer, are you also a preacher?"

He smiled even more merrily and explained that he had written a little book. It was on the car seat beside him, and I picked it up. It was entitled: "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country."

Alex had his little volume (108 pages) published earlier this year by the Alay Pinoy Publishing House in Quezon City, and it had sold out in its first printing within three weeks. The second and third printings were about to sell out, too.

No, he wasn't selling it through any bookshop, the biggest book shop (unnamed here) wanted too big a portion of its possible earnings, but I told them I wanted the proceeds to go to a scholarship foundation for the needy."

So, Lacson has been selling his book out of his office and out of his home.

The dedication of the slim tome reveals his sincerity. It says: "To my Creator, who has blessed me with so much, and to my Country, which yearns for love from its people."

As we drove up EDSA, Alex said: "I read your mother's book, 'A Woman So Valiant,' too - and I loved it!"

Can you beat that?

My mama had written that book of hers in longhand, on yellow pad paper not long before she died at the age of 81 on October 16, 1990 - and belatedly, we had
published it last year. Astoundingly, it had been a runaway bestseller, without publicity, and had sold out in the National Bookstores.

My sister, Mrs. Mercy S. David messaged me when she arrived from New York that the Japanese were now planning to transcribe the autobiography into Japanese
and publish it in Tokyo, as a chronicle of what happened to a Filipino family in the war years (and during Japanese military occupation). The proposed Japanese title, "A Valiant Mother and Her Nine Children."

But that's another story, far removed from today's inspiring tale about Alex Lacson's Christian spirit and generosity. One thing Alex said demonstrated he had really read Mom's book. He remarked that the thing he vividly remembered in Mama's memoirs was that, in spite of our poverty, she had determined: "I don't want my children to feel poor." Thus, one of us or two of us in turn had been taken by her, on her meager earnings as a seamstress, to eat at a good restaurant. The "classy" restaurant of the time, Alex recalled from its mention in mama's book, was The Aristocrat. How lives intersect in this spinning world.

To get to the end of the "rescue" saga, Alex Lacson drove me to my home in Greenhills, and I noticed he never broke a traffic rule. I was tempted, in my selfish agitation to get home and get my tuxedo for the State dinner in the Palace, then dash over to Malacañang, to cut corners, such as push into the opposite lane when stuck not far from the Buchanan Gate, in order to sneak into the Gate. But Lacson calmly awaited his turn in traffic. Obey the law and obey the rules were obviously the bedrock of his "12 Things" credo.

In any event, getting to Malacañang in the end was only the bonus. Meeting someone like Alex Lacson was the real miracle. * * * Alexander Ledesma Lacson, it turned out, modest as he was in bearing, was a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law, 1996, and took up graduate studies at the Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass. (Good old Harvard Yard, by gosh). His wife, Pia Peña - it turned out even more amazingly - is the daughter of an old friend, Teddy Peña from Palawan! She, too, is a lawyer - U.P. 1993 - a legal counsel for Citibank. They established a foundation together to help underprivileged children through school, and are now subsidizing 27 young scholars in different public schools in Alex's native Negros Occidental.

The reason Alex had been headed for Wack-Wack was the fact that the officers and employees of a company named Resins Inc., after buying 1,000 copies of his book had invited him to give the "homily" at their Christmas party. This was not a small group - the company had 600 employees, waiting for his "word" that night.

Alex, it struck me from our conversation, is an eloquent and devout Catholic. He believes God must have destined our people for some great role - why, in all history, he reasoned, were we Filipinos the "only Christian nation in Asia?" One thing is certain: He and his wife Pia practice their Christianity - and live it.

Four years ago, he and his wife had a serious discussion about migrating to the US or Canada because the Philippines, as a country appeared hopeless since things only got worse year after year. They wanted to know if their children (they have three, one boy and two girls) would be better off staying in our country or abroad in the next 20 years.

Pia and Alex had asked themselves the question: "Is there hope for the Philippines to progress in the next 20 years?"

They reasoned: If the answer is Yes, then they would stay. If it was No, they would leave and relocate abroad while they were still young and energetic. There were long discussions. One day, the realization, Alex recalls, struck them: the answer to that question was in themselves. The country would improve, Pia and Alex finally understood, if they and every other Filipino did something about it. Leaving the Philippines was not the solution. As Lacson put it in his book: "The answer is in us as a people; that hope is in us as a people." * * * When I read the book afterwards, I discovered that many important people had endorsed it.

But these encomiums are not needed. Alex laughed when I quipped that he must be one of the wealthy Lacsons from Negros Occidental, like my classmates and schoolmates in the Ateneo. He cheerfully, and proudly, said that he was "a poor Lacson." His mother, he pointed out, had been a public school teacher in Cabangcalan.

No, he's not poor - his richness are in his friends, and in the heart.

Here are, in outline, his 12 commandments:

1) Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.

2) Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.

3) Don't buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino. (Or, if you read the book, he suggests: 50-50).

4) When you talk to others, especially foreigners speak positively about us and our country.

5) Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.

6) Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.

7) Support your church.

8) During elections, do your solemn duty.

9) Pay your employees well.

10) Pay your taxes.

11) Adopt a scholar or a poor child.

12) Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

These are the 12 things every Filipino can do to help our country. At first blush, they seem simple. When you study them more closely, they are difficult to do. But all of us, together can do them.

Nightmare on G6

2006-01-20T09:44:00.000+08:00

Dahil sa sobrang ka-busyhan ko, I don’t have time to update my blog. And dami ko sanang gustong i-post. Haaaaaay.

Check ko lang ha. Trabaho ko pa ba tong ginagawa ko? I mean, ako ba talaga dapat maghanap ng resolution sa mga issues na di naman sa akin. Daily meetings since last week about partial lot sizes. May impact kasi sa tools na hawak ko. Pero… wait dapat naka all caps… PERO, hindi ko naman product yung dahilan ng issue. It’s Yonah! Though naka HVM mode na sya, wala pang formal passdown sa akin. Wala pa. Right now, I’m analyzing the capacity impact due to partial lot sizes, calculating the required shifts to deplete the lots, analyzing the potential runrate degradation. Hindi siya madali kaya kailangan mag out of the box thinking na naman si DJ. Tanong ko lang, ako ba talaga dapat mag-analyze nito?

VanGuard fallouts. Kakanta na lang ako… “Di ka ba napapagod, o di kaya’y nagsasawa, sa ating mga tampuhan, walang hanggang katapusan!”

DUN consumption. Since October, I monitor my consumption dahil sa kuripot na pusa. $40/month = 10hrs/month. Teka, tactical support ako, may VF concerns din tapos 10hrs/month lang? Anyway, in my December consumption, umabot ng $140. I explained na impossible siya. Hello, 60hrs yung personal internet consumption ko sa Globe. Ayaw maniwala. I-justify ko daw yung almost 40hrs na consumption ko sa December. EH PAANO KO NGA I-JUJUSTIFY KUNG DI NAMAN NANGYARI. Pagnagcontinue daw ‘to sa January billing, tatanggalan daw ako ng Internet access ng Intel. Mahirap daw magjustify na kabitan ulit. Eh pucha, di tanggalan niyo ako ng access. Di nga ako nag-fi-file ng OT kahit na sa bahay nagtratrabahao ako eh. Dapat nga may TY pa akong matatanggap. Anyway, I emailed someone sa DUN 2 weeks ago. Then last week again. Then last Monday. Then last Tuesday. Ayun, ang sabi sa akin nung nagmomonitor ng DUN na taga-US, mali daw yung consumption ko and sorry daw. So… anon a ngayon?

Another nightmare. May nakitang mali sa metric model ng Dothan. Maling lot size. Though kay Jason na yung model nay un, ako pa din ang babalikan. Pero teka lang, sino ba talaga may kasalanan? Dib a yung mga na-una sa akin? At yung nauna pa sa kanila? Pasensya na kung di ko nakita yung issue last year. Ang hirap kasi, wala na ata akong oras last year kasi ang dami ko ding nililinis na issue na hindi naman ako ang may kasalanan.

Prerequisites. I thought sa College lang meron nito. Pati sa trabaho pala meron. Pero bakit ngayon lang sasabbihin? Pano na yung plans ko? Ang gulo! San nyo ko i-ro-rotate bago mag-end ang first half of 2006? Nasan na yung help-needed ko sa trainings na kailangan ko? Kung di matuloy ang gusto ko mangyari, or at least bigyan ako ng tolerable na position, there’s always my Plan B.2 and Plan B.3 na di nyo pa alam. Yung Plan B.1 eh di ko na tinuloy. Plan B.1 = Unilever Interview.

Balanced work load. Hindi totoo yan! There are people in our group na sobrang dami ng trabaho (katulad ko) and yung iba na mas madali ang trabaho (and yung iba parang walang ginagawa). Haaaay…

I saved this article in my outbox. It’s about the main reason why people leave their jobs. Hindi salary. Hindi better position. It’s their bosses + office politics.

What is office politics? Siguro, as an example, yung di ka papayagan ng big big big big boss na pumunta sa New Mexico.

Micromanagement? Eto naman yung lahat ng kilos at activities ng tao mo babantayan mo.

Haaaaay. Kita nya. Sobrang angst diba. Nakakapagod tong week na ‘to. Nightmare.

The Lion, The Bitch, and the Wardrobe

2006-01-16T07:52:00.000+08:00

We watched “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” last Friday at Festi. Konti lang kami that watched the movie: Jay, Iam, me, Allan and Van. Supposedly, last January 8 pa kami nanood but si Raf lang natuloy, nagsolo (or may date kay *toot*). We had dinner at Sbarro. Again. This time, di ako nagpa-ka gluttony because last time I ordered ½ baked ziti and the 1 inch thick pizza. Diet diet diet!

The movie was great. Better than I expected. I read the eBook last year. Sobrang pang kids yung book and wala masyadong “action” compared to Harry Potter so I guess that’s why it turned out to be a good film. Not to mention that Walt Disney was the one who produced the film.

Mr. and Mrs. Beaver are the cheesiest couple! Pucha! They had their kilig moments. We had our kilig moments. Lucy and Mr. Tumnus.. errr… Animal bestiality? Semi-animal bestiality? Lucy will grow up as an English Hooker. Ang bata-bata, sobrang flirt!!! Then there’s the bitch-witch-diva Jadis, stunning performance. She can take on roles like this. Remember her from Constantine as Angel Gabriel. Bitch bitch bitch! Who else, oh there’s Aslan Campena, the lion. Ganda ng fur di ba? Sayang hindi pinakita nung nilapa nya yung white bitch. It’s rated PG kasi. Pero again, why show kids how to flirt with a half-human half-animal.

Van, hindi Phone si Mr. Tumnus. Faun. Wahahaha!

After the movie, san pa nga ba? Starbucks. Since tapos na yang Christmas holiday, I had my Rhumba frappe.

Wait, ano nga ba ulit yung name nung babaeng barista? She’s cute.

Anyway, during our kapehan, we talked about centaurs. Female centaurs. Male centaurs in the movie are unbelievable. Ang galing di ba! Pero how will female centaurs run? I mean, pano yung boobs nila?

a. Naka sports bra sila

b. Isasabit nila sa likod nila

c. They’ll hold it while running

Anyway, this week we might watch Underworld 2. Pero kasabay siya “Rumor Has It” and this other film about a kid in New York falling in-love (Little New York?).

And ultimate practice on Saturday! Wooohooo!

Ultimate Saturday

2006-01-16T06:45:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, I went to UP for Ultimate. Actually, I asked Yug if I can join them on their Frisbee training. I arrived around 3pm but we started doing practice throws around 430pm. I never played Frisbee before and hopefully these trainings would help me know more about the basics and techniques of throwing a disc.

I learned backhand and forehand throws. I need to practice aiming and making the disc spin faster. My forehand sucks! Out of 10 attempts, I can only execute 2 successful throws. Praqctice, practice, practice. Thanks to Andrei and Yug for the tips! I blame my mouse and MS Excel! My wrist sucks… wahahaha!

I also learned some basic stuff about Frisbee… errr… Ultimate. It’s not just a game of 2 teams throwing a disc. It’s about the technique that you use. Aiming. Not to mention a good cardio-vascular system. You won’t be playing with Jack (the dog), your teammate won’t catch the disk with his mouth.

I had fun though we just had practice throws. I’m not sure I can play yet because you’ll just see me gasping for air after 2 or 3 rounds. I play sports but sports without any much running: badminton, volleyball, shopping and googling. I guess I need to cut my smoking and run at least 20minutes a day at the treadmill. I might jog around Gateway ala Forrest Gump. Run DJ Run!

I’ll be back next week. I hope to have better throws especially with my forehand grip. Now about the disc, I can’t find one. I hope Jesse can find some discs in Arizona mills. Calling Jesse, please buy me 3 discs. One in red, one in white, one in pink.

My Saturdays will be completely booked with Jogadores’ Ultimate Clinic.

By the way, thanks to Yug, Andrei, Jonar (errr…), Bruce, and Julie.

Bato-bato tayo!

Priceless

2006-01-12T13:39:00.000+08:00

Sppliarium by Imago

2006-01-10T10:28:00.000+08:00

Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

2006-01-06T15:54:00.000+08:00

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience…I will dispense this advice now.

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked….You’re not as fat as you imagine.

Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.

Do one thing everyday that scares you

Sing

Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.

Floss

Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind…the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with yourself.

Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.

Stretch

Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.

Get plenty of calcium.

Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.

Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary…what ever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either – your choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s. Enjoy your body, use it every way you can…don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own..

Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.

Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.

Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.

Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.

Travel.

Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.

Respect your elders.

Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.

Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it.

Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.

But trust me on the sunscreen…

SA on Monday

2006-01-06T08:13:00.000+08:00

Honestly, it’s hard to write my SA for 2005. I’m not sure how to squeeze all of my accomplishments in 1 page. Ang dami kasi :p

Marketability

2006-01-05T19:06:00.000+08:00

7-8am
Finalizing a report to be presented around 8am.

8-930am
VF Assy JIT Meeting. My analysis was ratified. My brain is shutting down already. I only got 2hrs of sleep... since Tuesday!

930-11am
Replied to emails. 4emails per minute! New record.

11am-12noon
Petiks over here. Petiks over there. Google here, Blog that.

12noon-1pm
Lunch = Coffee and Yosi. NEED TO STAY AWAKE!

1-1:30pm
Email managers regarding an IE 101 class that i'll open 2 weks from now.

1:30pm
RRRRRIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNGGGG!!!!

"Hello, is this David John Diaz?"

"Yes, may I know who's calling?"

"This is Jane from XYZ company. We got your name from Mr. John Doe. Are you available for an interview tomorrow afternoon?"

"Uhmmmm," still with my very sleepy self, "I can't."

"How about tomorrow morning."

"I can't, i'm really busy this week."

"Just want to ask if you're interested to apply in our company."

Okay, at this point, my brain cells woke up. You might think that i'd reject XYZ company. "Just wondering, who referred me to your company?"

"Mr. John Doe"

Now, i don't remember meeting Mr. John Doe.

"Oh okay, i have to check my schedule first. I have a very tight schedule until next week. Can i call you back and arrange an interview?"

"Sure. Thanks!"

So will i call Jane and schedule an interview? I'm not quite sure. I mean, the company's great, some of my batchmates from college works there. They have a good CompenBen, etc. The position is in Marketing and Demand Planning. But who is John Doe? I asked Steph if she knows him and he said that John Doe is Djo's boss.

Honestly, I'm interested in the position being offered.

Anyway, yesterday, Elmer forwarded a soon to be open-req for a Communications Specialiist position. The ComSpec will work on mailblasts, newsletters, communication packages, videos, photos, anything about communication. The applicant must have some background on supply chain management, must be creative, etc. This job is great! And i really want to apply for this job when the req is open. Now, how to convince my boss?

Next Thursday, I'll have my self assessment review with him. I'll ask him the group's plans on rotating people in our org. I'm eyeing the Penryn EIT IE position. So let's see if they'll support me on this one. But if the position in which I'll rotate to will be something that i might not want to get, then i'll open up this ComSpec position.

"You own your Employability." Let's see if this works. I mean, if i do own it, then i can decide where to go. Why work on some job that you don't like anymore. I really want to take a new role. I'm almost on my 2nd year as an Operations IE. Quoting Migs, "I feel that i'm on a plateau." I need to go somewhere. Fast!

I'm keeping my options open. See, other companies would hire me! I mean, just last year, i received around 5 calls from different companies. This morning, i received a new call. Isn't great, that at least i'm still "marketable" outside Intel.

Huhummmm...

Must Read Books

2006-01-05T07:41:00.000+08:00

I'm almost done reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" and i find the book really interesting. Western culture might look upon a Geisha as a high-class prostitute but Geisha in itself is a form of art. From the way their hairs were done, to a geisha's make-up, and of course the Japanese Kimono. I can't wait to watch the movie but i don't want to keep my hopes up since usually, movie adaptations lacks important details that can only be read on a 500-page book.

After Memoirs, I'll be reading "The Unbearable Lightness of Being." Actually, i was supposed to buy "Stainless Longganisa" by Bob Ong last week but it was unavailable at National Bookstore.

Intel Logo in Maroon Color

2006-01-05T06:51:00.000+08:00

Here's the new Intel Logo. I changed the color to maroon. I don't like the color blue on intel's new logo because it will look like Samsung's logo.

Johnny Depp... JD... DJ?

2006-01-04T14:00:00.000+08:00

See... I look like Johnny Depp!

Pirates of the Caribbean!

What movie Do you Belong in?(many different outcomes!)
brought to you by Quizilla

Rocky 2006

2006-01-03T01:43:00.000+08:00

Eye of the Tiger: http://theteatime.free.fr/talc/rocky.html

360 Feedbacks

2006-01-03T01:33:00.000+08:00

Last year, i only received around 3 emails requesting me to write 360 feedbacks for their employees. Now, i got 12 emails. I'm already done writing drafts for those who sent the emails before the holidays but for those who just sent them yesterday, are you insane? And you want these when? End of this week? I'm still on vacation leave.

Anyway, though the questions are pretty similar, i still need more time to think about it. When it comes to giving feedback, i'm really objective.

a. What are his/her 2005 contributions and how did he/she add value to you & your organization as they relate to your interaction/ expectations?
b. What do you think are his/her areas of strength? What particular Intel value did he/she exemplify the most?
c. What do you think are areas where he/she could make improvements? What particular Intel value would you like him/her to emphasize?

This is a good way of providing valueable inputs to a person's working habits. But how am i suppose to write a good one if some people just sent it yesterday? Too bad for the person who'll receive my feedbacks, I'm sorry but i can only write a couple of inputs in your work habits.

So next time, email it to me a week before the holidays. Note that these are not just answerable by a simple yes or no. Next time, i beg you, have some sense. Email it earlier if you want good (written) feedbacks. Okay?

What's in store for 2006?

2006-01-03T01:21:00.000+08:00

Since i started blogging, i've been posting almost about everything. 70% about my job, 30% about complete nonsense. This year, i'll write more about my dilbert-like days at work. Now that i told everyone at the office about my blog (including my boss), i'm sure they'll bookmark my blog (from a 900 hits to 1100 in just 2 days? are you already reading my past posts?) Look at it on the bright side, at least your names will be searchable in google. Maybe not now but soon Wahahaha!

More sarcastic and downright psychotic posts. Stories about sucking-up, being fed-up and downright stupidity at the workplace.

Move Over Fantastic Four

2006-01-03T00:18:00.000+08:00

I'm still finalizing the profiles of each area ie. Meet the cmo area ie superstars...

Barkada Trip Shirts: Intel Version

2006-01-02T18:22:00.000+08:00

What did Arlene Say?
Did Karen See that?
Si Elmer Medalla.
Why is Mon Maramot?
Why is Mon Maalat?
Si Daisy Sapul.
Si Jason Averia talaga.
What did Jesse Barro?
Sabi ni Kristin Manito
Which Wei Wei?
How Lake ba?
Where did Mandy Goh?
Charlene Hintay!
Kung ayaw ni Mike Acuna lang.
Kung Mae Hope, may peace

a farewell to 2005

2005-12-31T23:30:00.000+08:00

People of my age are now celebrating their New Years Eve with their friends and family. I, on the other hand, am spending it by myself. I know it’s pathetic. I am pathetic. But I think otherwise.

A New Year usually signifies the time to change, withdrawal from bad habits and telling yourself that you want to quit smoking and lose weight. But everyday, people change. You don’t need to wait for 365 days in order to change. What’s wrong with now? We were sometimes fixated on this “time” of year to change, or at least fool ourselves by keeping a list of dos and don’ts. Change, either for the good or the bad, happens everyday, every freakin’ minute.

There’s nothing wrong with celebrating this time of year. I was supposed to go to a party but I declined the invitation. I hardly knew the people invited, I’d drink alcohol that I’ll throw up any way. Am I supposed to be fantasizing that some lady will just approach me and kiss me by the struck of midnight. I’m not a sore and bitter loser but it makes no sense to me. Maybe next time but now at the moment.

Thirty minutes ago, I was with my tita’s place. My mom, sister, aunt, cousins and uncle were there and we were supposed to celebrate new year there. I left instead and decided to come home. Family gatherings and celebrations usually bore me. And I don’t feel like celebrating since not my whole family is there.

I’m spending New Year’s eve by myself. And nothing’s wrong with it.

2005, the year of hopes and dreams. Some came true while some were flushed in the toilet. I met friends and met a handful of interesting people. I went to the US for a business trip. I had a surgery. I had a year of pitfalls and broken dreams. All in all, I had a great year. Like every other year.

This is my last post for the year. I already shared my blog to all of my officemates. I wish you don’t take things personally, whatever it is that will be written in this blog. This is my blog, this is my webspace. A place where I write about my frustrations, hopes, dreams, cynic remarks, life ironies and rant after rant after rant.

New Year's Eve Party Tips

2005-12-31T18:45:00.000+08:00

Got this from Waiter Rant.

1. Have a designated driver or call a cab. Spending New Year’s Day in jail (or the morgue) is not a good idea.

2. Leave the drugs at home.

3. Leave the kids at home.

4. If you must bring the kids, bring the drugs. Give ‘em to the waitstaff! They’ll need it.

5. Ladies! No coked up recreational lesbianism in the bathroom. (Unless I get to watch.)

6. Actually, no quickies of any kind in the coat room, parking lot, under the table, on the table, or in the restrooms. Somebody has to clean up after you! Get a room.

7. If you’re attending an early seating, please remember other people are coming in after you. Don’t dawdle.

8. Ladies, feel free to kiss me at the stroke of midnight.

9. Guys, don’t kiss me.

10. Sing “Auld Lang Syne” all you want. When you’re drunk your voice always sounds better.

11. Guys, the waitress is being nice to you because it’s her job. She’ll toss your number in the toilet the moment you leave.

12. Getting upset because another year’s gone by and you’re still not married does not constitute a psychiatric emergency. (Unless you’re Jewish, then God help you.)

13. Popping the cork is so passé.

14. Haggle with the hooker BEFORE you come to the restaurant.

15. Ladies, if you feel funny wearing that dress, you shouldn’t be wearing it.

16. Yes, it’s gonna be an expensive evening. If you don’t feel like spending money stay home!

17. Tip heavy. I’ll be nicer to you in 2006.

18. Waiters! You’re probably gonna pool your tips. Make sure the “lazy ass” waiter on your staff (there’s always one) pulls their weight!

19. Tell ten people about Waiter Rant!

20. Vomiting at the table isn’t cute.

21. Watch your language. Being boisterous in public is fine. Being crude is not.

22. If you don’t have a reservation – you’re fucked. Might I suggest Château Blanc?

23. Don’t bitch about where you’re sitting.

24. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

25. Now get out so I can start drinking

Time to hit that accelerator

2005-12-31T03:55:00.000+08:00

Slow down or Full Speed Ahead? I've been on first gear for the past 23 years. Need to got on 3-4th gear and push that nitro to speed things up. Slowing Down ends on 2005. But of course, i need to buckle-up for safety.

Fireworks ain't that fun!

2005-12-31T03:36:00.000+08:00

We went to Roxas blvd to watch pyro olympics (or was it pyrolympics?). We walked from Baclaran to the soon to be SM Mall of Asia. Traffic was not that bad, but Diosdado Macapagal was closed and served as the public parking place for everyone. We went to building F just outside Teletec call center so we can have a better view of the fireworks.

During the first set of fireworks, there were oooohhhs and aaaahhhhs. I wasn't quite mesmerized by the fireworks display but my cousins were enjoying it. Kids.... they can't help it.

While waiting for the second set, my youngest cousin and I walked to blue wave to buy something to eat. The lines at starbucks was fucking ridiculous so we went to Gloria Jeans. No one's in line but they don't serve cold drinks. We fall in line at Ice Monster but when we got to the counter the they only have a couple of toppings left to offer so we decided to go to this waffle stand. By then the second set of fireworks were already starting so we decided to walk back to building F.

While walking back, again, ooohhhhs and ahhhhs. KIDS! It's just some fucking fireworks display! But then i saw some couples holding each other and enjoying the view. Awwwww.

After the second set (the last set) i began criticizing what happened. My lower body aches like hell, i haven't eaten dinner, and i didn't enjoyed the fireworks. Maybe it's the empty stomach speaking but then i realized why i didn't enjoyed it.

1- I'm not a kid anymore.
2-I'm not that old yet to appreciate those fireworks. I guess during their days, they were used to lazy fireworks and super lolos.
3-I don't have someone special to share this oh-so-magical fireworks display.

SPA SPA SPA SPA SPA

S.P.A. - Self Pity Again

OMFG! Am i that desperate, that pathetic?

Need to find a girlfriend next year. I'll put that in my iMBO. 50% CL but at High Risk. Being single is not fun anymore. I've been enjoying "bachelor-hood" for quite some time (uhmmm... 23 years and counting). Am i really missing something?

Fcuk!

Ah, Love - Blaise Pascal

2005-12-30T14:45:00.000+08:00

‘Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît pas

The heart has reasons that reason knows not of...

Tis The Season to be Jolly

2005-12-30T14:14:00.000+08:00

I'm fucking deaf!

It's the 30th of December. As a Filipino-Chinese-Japanese-Spanish Mixed tradition, people buys fireworks to keep the bad spirits away. And now, the people in my neighborhood had invented a "safer" way to boo those spirits away.

I don't know what to call it. They call it "kanyon." I'd like to call it as automatic ear cleaner. They use PVC pipes, a stove igniter and paint thinner. It's louder than your average "super lolo" and it's safer (i beg to disagree). I believe that the doctors will be out of work this New Years Eve.

But for me, it's completely nonsense. At 1pm. It's siesta time. Get a life you fucking assholes. By the way, my dad is also an asshole.

I opened my windows to check who's playing with these "toys" and then i saw my dad holding one. I slammed the window after meeting him eye to eye. Call me rude, but it's a complete waste of time, energy and... brain cells to try to understand its purpose.

I'll make water balloons later. I'll throw it to them. Or maybe gasoline filled balloons.

Happy Fucking New Year Assholes!

Will I freak out right now?

2005-12-30T13:53:00.000+08:00

Lipoma
"The lipoma is a benign tumor (neoplasm) of fatty tissue. It may be moveable beneath the surface of the mouth membrane and more superficial lesions have a yellow/white color. It is painless and slowly enlarges, sometimes to become several inches across. It can occur at any age and will not diminish on its own, hence, must be surgically removed. It has no potential for developing into a cancer."
- Thank God I don't have Cancer.

(White) Adipocytes
"White adipocytes contain large lipid vacuoles surrounded by a ring of cytoplasm. The nucleus is flattened and located on the periphery. The fat stored is in a semi-liquid state, and is composed primarily of triglycerides. White adipocytes secrete resistin and leptin."
- What? In layman's term please.

So, i have this abnormal benign tumor in my mid frontal forehead. It was surgically removed last June 2005. Now, I'm feeling it again. Damn! I'll have it surgically removed again probably after the Paul Van Dyk gimmick. I'll go to another doctor, probably in Asian Medical Center.

So to my friends:
Van - I leave you all my Bob Ong books, please take care of them.
Jona - My Puma stuff. Especially the goalee shirt.
Trixy - My bead necklaces: 1 pink, 1 white, 1 rasta
Jay - My DVD collection. At least the ones you don't have.
Iam - My Mickey Mouse bedsheets, blanket and pillow cases.
Chongs - My cds. Take good care of them.
Family - My money

Now, to whom will I leave my FHM collection? My clothes?

Where's my Stainless Longganisa?

2005-12-30T13:47:00.000+08:00

Waaaah! National Bookstore does not have the book yet. I bought a different book: "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera. I'm 50% done with "Memoirs of a Geisha" and hopefully, I'll finish it mid-January.

Bob Ong... Where are you when I need you the most?

Bob Ong

2005-12-30T01:24:00.000+08:00

Waaaah! I miss my book (Ang Alamat ng Gubat)! Na kay Popsie pa. Probably bedtime story niya kay Jakob. And now, Bob Ong had released his 5th Book. I'll rush to National Bookstore tomorrow to buy one. Stainless Longganisa here i come!

Nakita nyo na friendster ni Tong? Tong is the main character of Bob Ong's 4th book, "Ang Alamat ng Gubat!" Add Tong in your Friend's List. Click here.

Do Not Smell The Cork!

2005-12-30T01:11:00.000+08:00

A nice blog to read. Saw this link from my friend's blog.
At least, even if Fox killed there show "Kitchen Confidential," this blog will be the best substitute... for now.

Go to www.waiterrant.net!

Celebrity Identity Crisis

2005-12-28T23:06:00.000+08:00

While I'm looking at old pictures, i can't help but wonder why people say that i look like some celeb...

First it was Victor Neri. Uhmmm? When I was in college, they were telling me (well, some of my org-mates) that i look like him. Then, last enggweek, i think it was Scott who mentioned it again.

Next Celeb: Paolo Santos. It was when i wore this long sleeved shirt at the office. "Does the moonlight shine on Paris..." Nah... Popsie is Paolo Santos, not me. And besides, I think i weigh more than Paolo Santos.

3rd Celeb: Erik Santos. I heard this from one of the MS from the die-prep area. Then again with my Tita Jeannie. Do i look like him? Uhmmm...

Sabi ko na nga ba pwede akong maging artista (dream on deej)!

D.E.E.J.

2005-12-28T22:10:00.000+08:00

Wahahaha! True True True!

D	Devilish
E	Emotional
E	Enjoyable
J	Judicial

First 5 Predictions for 2006

2005-12-28T01:03:00.000+08:00

I’ll make some predictions, checkpoint every end-of-quarter, let’s see what happens.

1. New Job – I’ll get a new job at Intel. The EI position is my first pick, but if that doesn’t happen, there are other positions that I’ll be offered to work on to.
2. Someone Special – I’m not saying that I’ll get committed into a relationship. Someone special will come in my life in 2006. A FB, FWB, GF… someone special. Psychiatrists not included.
3. Travel Abroad – Though my F2F proposal was put on hold indefinitely, I think I’ll have a different travel opportunity in 2006.
4. EE/O – I know that competition is hard in this year’s focal review but I believe that I’ll get the EE or O rating. Go for O
5. Almost Famous – I’ll be famous next year. Wahahaha! Let’s be more specific. I’ll be famous at Intel, something that they’ll be proud of. (will I star on an Intel commercial?)

Next predictions soon (sometime this february).

Final Take on 2005

2005-12-28T01:00:00.000+08:00

Dec27’05 was my last day at the office. Not that I resigned and went MIA. It was my last day for 2005. I’ll be back on January 04, 2006. I have not filed my VL yet for Jan2-3 but I already sent a notice to Vince last month. 2005 was a rough year for me on different levels.

At Work – The Dilbert Dilemma
Am I still happy or am I on a state of plateau? During Q1’05, I was working really hard just to show that I’m of so much value for our company. What pulls me back every now and then were the unsolved issues which dated way back 2002. There’s no one to blame (actually, Boyet still works at the other building, and some of the former A-IEs are still in our department) but I took accountability on closing those issues (until now). As I dig for answers, problems exponentially came out.

2005 was also the year where I performed capacity analysis on a higher level. I came out with the conversion plan for NGCAM. I made the presentations, worked it out with Ervin and Van, and was presented (by Shawee/Kevin/Ria) to BK. Without any training on capital planning, I’ve used what’s readily available like former presentations and excel files. Then I managed my own area’s capacity starting with metrologies and manual operations. I think that I was ahead of the so-called “power curve.” Later on, I came up with a suggestion that enabled the Philippines to process the next 1266 mobile product. I’m literally working on my Area-Capacity skills though the formal trainings will start next year.

At work, I made friends and “friends.” I became closer to my co-IEs and partied more. The end-of-week dinner-movie-coffee gimmicks, the coffee sessions, etc. WLE activities were different but still maintained the level of excitement. Who would think that Van. Jason and I would win the Jologs Quiz Show? We took the championship title for Volleyball, etc. Now, for my new “friends,” I think that I can start my own comic book with mix-and-match characters: Hello KiTty of the Sanrio Factory, Betty Boop who loves Brandy, Your Aunor Spongebob, Cocoa Puffs, Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Epi Quizon. Then, later on, the IE family welcomed GJG (Giant Joga Girl) and Mirinda Margate (the long lost 5th Softdrink Beauties).

The major downer (endorphin catalyst) in 2005 was when I told everyone that I am reaching my breaking point. Everyone was stunned as I opened up during the CMO IE Salu-usapan. Then it was followed by a 1:1 with Vince. Blah blah blah… I already told this sad story from my previous post. It was ancient history to me.

Nevertheless, Dilbert decided to stay until next year.

At Home – Family First Insurance
My sister graduated from HS and went to UP Diliman for college. She’s taking IE as well. I’m a very proud brother! What’s the catch? Well, we’re not exactly financially stable so I have to help her out on whatever she needs for college. Good thing she got the DOST-SEI scholarship. Anyway, I don’t look at it as a burden. It was my Tita Kate who paid for my college. It was my Grand Aunt who helped for my mom’s (and tita’s) tuition fees. It’s the circle of life without Simba. The downer, however, was that it seems that my dad was of no help to us.

But it wasn’t my dad who was completely useless, it was my uncle. It’s been more than a year since he stayed with us. From 12noon-7pm he’s at my grandma’s house, from 7pm-12noon, he stays with us. Useless! Complete waste of breathing oxygen. He does not have any job, he’s one solid drum of lard sitting and sleeping at our couch.

2005 was also the year wherein my tita Kate had her first baby, Marcus. Then later on, my Tita-Cousin Debbie had her own baby girl, my niece, Mariel(le).

Lovefool - Lustfull
No updates here. Zero. Nada. Does Not Exist. Anyway, I had a few short crushes (no Kodak moments though) in 2005. Want me to spill it out? Hmmm… I think I’d better use the word “like” instead of “crush.” Wait wait wait. Uhmmm… No horny-ness factor included (maybe an ounce or so). It was during my trip to the US where I met Mariel Abellan of Costa Rica. She’s fun to be with, that’s all. And she loves sushi!!! Then there’s Diana whom I just met as well when I was in Arizona. She’s… uhmmm.. pretty, morena, and smart. Then there’s this brief encounter with a girl at a coffee house (shit, I already forgot her name)! We just talked for a while, she gave me her number but I never called her back (and I lost that damn piece of paper). And that’s it. 3 for 2005. Now, as far as lusting for someone is concerned, I’ll just keep it in my dirty head.

Health is Wealth
From 112lbs, I’m now tipping the scale at almost 140bs. Thank god i didn’t blew up or had a beer belly or something. At least, the weight was distributed evenly in my body. The gained weight was not from going to the gym (zero attendance in 2005) or anything, it’s just that I love eating!

This year was also the year that I had a surgery to get rid of the bone cyst in my forehead. I’m now scarred for life looking like Frankenstein rather than Harry Potter. Right now, I’m feeling a small bump again. I have to get it checked out next year (I’m too lazy to get a doctor’s appointment this year). Anyway, this will explain my 2005 look: the guy with bangs look.

Smoking… Bad habits die hard.

Etc.
All in all. 2005 was the year of new challenges. It was a good year indeed. Hopefully, 2006 would bring something even better!

On Digital Photography

2005-12-27T20:13:00.000+08:00

I found my soon to be new hobby. No it's not ultimate (i still have to ask Yug if i can join Jogadores), it's not biking (i rather spend my weekends on my room sleeeping), it's digital photography. Since i saw Niccolo's albums/portfolio, i was so amazed on how he captured the images. I was looking at his PBASE album then suddenly, i told Jay that i would practice my digital photography skills. I have the creativity, i only have to learn 2 things: lighting and Adobe Photoshop.

I actually started with creating videos from pics and video clips. I'd say that i became a "guru" using Windows Movie Maker. Now, it's time to move on. Last November, i actually told myself that i have to learn Flash/Shockwave. Now, i have to go with digital photography.

All i need for my first set of digi pics: A camera (check), models (check) and a concept (somewhat check).

I asked my cousins to go to our place tomorrow so i can experiment on her. The concept is like "Ladies of the Lake" or something like "Children of Gaea." I hope to get great shots.

Digital Photography. Hmmm... Let's just wait and see.

Say cheese! (Pimiento for Van).

Maytinis 2005

2005-12-27T10:07:00.000+08:00

Before Paskuhan sa Imus, Kawit celebrated Maytinis. Aside from the colorful lanterns and the marching band competition, the Kawit Church (St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church) has the wonderful Belen. The Maytinis Parade, a parade of Bible-inspired floats, is the key attraction of the Maytinis Festival.

From Adam and Eve, Abraham, King David, Samson and Delilah, etc. From the Old Testament to the New Testament; from Pagbati (Annunciation) to Panunuluyan (Mary and Joseph in-search for a place to stay). The Panunuluyan float stops for about 3-4 houses. Singing and asking the “maybahay” to let them in wherein the “maybahay” refuses and asks them to leave. The Panunuluyan will end up in the Kawit Church (as the manger), at the Belen altar. Sheppard and Angels singing Vamos while Mary and Joseph climb up the belen. I once became a sheppard singing "Vamos a Belen" on high notes... Blech!

Aside from the Biblical floats, we have the “payaso” and at the end, we have the Inang Pilipinas float sponsored by the Kawit Jaycees. Anyway, here are some pics from the 2005 Maytinis Parade. You can see more pics by visiting Niccolo's PBASE Album

It's You By Ryan Cabrera

2005-12-27T07:14:00.000+08:00

Another night goes by without sleeping'// Cause I know I won't wake up next to you// Another life goes by without dreaming// And I can't help but think that mine will too

I'm standing before you with this label on my head// I'm pleading before you for you to understand

Baby it's you// When I look up in the sky I see you// Then I turn and close my eyes// It's you// When I'm sitting all alone in my room// Everything reminds me of you

The time is slow and I am sinking// Into a hole blackened with lies// And though I made it myself// You stand watching as my life passes me by

I'm standing before you with this label on my head// I'm pleading before you for you to understand

How much I adore you// I'll be there till the end// When everything falls down// Will you hold my hand

Baby it's you// When I look up in the sky I see you// Then I turn and close my eyes// It's you// When I'm sitting all alone in my room// Everything reminds me of you

i have my reasons

2005-12-27T02:02:00.000+08:00

when i'm late for work
or too busy to answer your emails
i have my reasons

when i have to bail out from dinner
or from a scheduled gimmick
i have my reasons

when you see me smiling
then suddenly depressed
i have my reasons

hate me all you want
but i'm not your bitch

i don't care what you think
i don't care what you feel

life goes on... my world does not revolve around you
i have my reasons, you either respect them or not...

White Dinner Party

2005-12-27T01:21:00.000+08:00

CHONGS DINNER @
December 30/ 8pm

Hmmm... Wear anything WHITE (excluding your undergarments) so we can have good pics when all of us are wearing white.

After dinner (and lots of chicken fingers), we'll go somewhere else to party.

Next year pt 1

2005-12-26T22:00:00.000+08:00

Save Money! My savings account was flushed down the drain. This year (and until 2009 or so) I'm helping out for my sister's college education. I'm still paying for the phone/internet bills, some money for groceries, etc. Saving money in 2006 does not mean na i'll cut my contributions. I have to cut my own expenses! I already have an idea how. I also have to limit my credit card usage. Hope it works!

Healthy Living. Well, i'm not saying that i'll quit smoking. I just have to cut it down. I have to go back to the gym. I gained almost 30 lbs this year and i think that NOW is a good time on going back to the gym.

No More Bull(shits). Serious mode. Tiger look. Wahahaha! 2006 is my year (year of the dog... you dawg!). Let's see how it goes. No more funny and "pasyal-pasyal" moments at the office.

A New Job. I hope things work out next year. I mean, i want to move out of the A-IE role. 1.5 Years... I can go for 2 years but after that, i have to go somewhere. The EI soon-to-be opening, I'm still thinking about it. I just want to have something new to look forward to aside from the issues from the manufacturing floor. Paulit-ulit, nakakasawa!

Be Nice. Hmmm... This is hard. But i'll try.

Multiply

2005-12-26T21:54:00.000+08:00

Before Blogger.com, i had my sort of a blog account at Multiply. Well, Blooger.com had a better offer (i can edit the templates) so i abandoned my Multiply account. But now, since I can store around 150+ pictures in Multiply, i'll be resurrecting my account (mabuhay ang bangkay!).

So for those who has an account at Multiply, kindly add me up: http://MrDJ.Multiply.com

Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how my blog will look like next year. Hmmm...

The Family Stone - Best Christmas Movie

2005-12-24T03:01:00.000+08:00

Punyeta! Naiyak ako! Well, di naman humagulgol with matching dripping sipon. Naluha lang actually. But not really masama ang loob ko after watching the movie (hindi sa pirated DVD). Akala ko it's just another movie na may twist sa huli like what i saw in the trailer. Yung twist that Clair Danes will end up with Dermot when he is actually engaged to Sarah Jessica Parker (sister ni Claire Danes) wherein Sarah Jessica Parker ended up with Dermot's brother, Luke Wilson. May ibang pampaiyak moments pa!

Warning, sa mga di pa napapanuod, may spoilers on my post.

Spoliers:

Dermot's family is really great. May history din bawat isa. Rachel McAdams played the youngest Stone. May pagka-bitch. Ayaw ayaw pa kay Brad but eventually, she ended up with him. There's the gay Stone who was married with a black guy. Luke Wilson is the "prodigal son" pero he's being a prodigal son was not explained in the movie. There's the buntis Stone. Then there's papa Stone and mama Stone. Teka, bakit ba Stone... Eh kasi Family Stone nga yung title eh. Actually, it's the Stone Family.

ANo nga ba nagpaiyak sa akin. Actually, 5 scenes. Everthing happened during the Christmas Week at the Stone's residence.

1. When nalaman ni Luke Wilson, from his dad, that Diane Keaton is sick (breast cancer) and malapit ng mamatay. Luke Wilson hugged Diane and he said, "I Love You Mom!"
2. When Sarah Jessica Parker, being so outspoken, discussed that it's best to have a straight kid. I mean, they started discussing what race (black, asian, or white) yung adopted baby nung gay couple. Then the discussion ended up with, would you prefer a gay baby. Sarah Jessica Parker kept on arguing that it's best to have a straight baby. Take note, gay yung isang member ng Stone family. Daddy Stone suddenly shouted, "ENOUGH!" When Sarah Jessica Parker left the dinner table, the gay actor (di lang pala siya gay, pipi din pala) was in shock and parang tulala. Diane Keaton threw a fork at him to get his attention and she said, "You're as normal as your brothers and sisters. I love you, remember that!" Naluha lang ako. Huhuhu.
3. Dermot was in a snob-mode with his mom. He's asking for his grandma's wedding ring so that he can propose to Sarah. Early Christmas morning, Diane Keaton handed him the ring pero masama na loob niya. Then Diane said something and then she said that she's sick and she might not be there on his wedding. Naiyak ako when i saw Dermot's face turned from a snobbinh look to a nakaka-awang bata face. As in! The nhe hugged Diane Keaton, still with is nakaka-awa look. Syet!
4. Sarah Jessica Parker handed out her Christmas Gifts to everyone. It was a framed photo of Diane Keaton nung buntis pa sya. She thought it was during Diane's pregnancy with Dermot but actually, it was her pregnancy with Rachel McAdams. I think at this point, alam na ng lahat about Diane's condition. So tahimik lahat. Oh shit!
5. At the end of the movie, 1 year after, they celebrated Christmas again at the Stone's residence. The gay couple adopted a black baby, Rachel hooked up with Brad (the guy who popped his cherry.. wahahaha), Dermot + Claire, Luke + Sarah. At the very end, nakafocus yung camera sa framed photo ni Diane Keaton when she was pregnant with Rashel. Haaaay...

I suggest you watch this movie. Kahit nakwento ko na, maiiyak kayo. This can be a date movie and you can test if you're date has emotions or just hooking up with you for sex. It'sa romantic-comedy-turned-drama.

Intel: Leap Forward

2005-12-24T02:24:00.000+08:00

I'll be positive for a change...

Intel is the number one semiconductor comany in the world. Though our stocks dropped from ~$100 to ~$30, we are still earning millions. The reason the stocks dropped was due to the Y2K bug wherein ALL companies had dropped their stocks, especially semiconductor companies. But not looking at the stocks, i'd say that Intel is one of the best companies here in the Philippines.

Looking at our CompenBen (Compensation and Benefits), there are some stuff which is debatable and arguementative. But right now, i had learned that we do have an above-average T-Comp (Total Compensation: Cash and Benefits).

Just months ago, i tried to analyze my salaray, how i spend it, and what-if i work in Makati for some other company (let's say Shell, HP, or P&G).

Working and earning a living at Intel.
-Intel is in Cavite. So less gimmicks. Weekends lang. For a friday movie-then-coffee gimmick, ~Php500 is more than enough.
-We eat at the canteen during lunch hours. And i don;t have to spend much pa din kasi we have meal tickets. Though nauubos ko siya agad... Hehehe...
-I don't own a car so i have to commute. Pero we have shuttles naman.
-I don';t have to spend too much on clothes. Casual lang sa office: jeans and shirts. Pero i usually buy 1-2 shirts a month.
-I can take my MBA or MSIE. Supposed to be by 2006 magstart ako ng MSIE but i said to my manager, 2007 na lang.
-Syempre i have stock options. I can also buy stocks at a discounted rate. And hopefully, I can have RSUs after my focal review.
-After 1 year, nakapunta na ako ng US for 2weeks. Hopefully in 2006, punta ako ng Shanghai or Malaysia for our face-to-face
-Q3'06, if things go well as planned, and if kuhanin ako ni Arnoldo (or baka si Jay), i'll be working on our new product... in Arizona... for 6months (mali, 180 days lang pala at hindi 183 days).

So if i work in makati, definitely i have to spend more on my meals, my clothes and my gimmicks. Kahit na sabihin ko na marunong akong tumanggi, hindi pa din. Peer pressure is peer pressure. Or, lagi akong nag-pa-pa-peer pressure.

About the job, yes, mahirap siya. Pero the good thing about it is that I'm being tested. I'd say na lahat ng IE subjects ko sa UP (except for 183) eh nagamit ko na. From looking at white papers, to actually performing an analysis. Nagamit ko sya lahat!

Maybe somthing that my intern said made me realize how good Intel is. Cat told me that when she was an intern at a consumer company, her job was to photocopy some papers, pickup some documents, and... and.... pour water on the employees' glasses. SHIT! Here at Intel, she analyzed the work flow, came up with a system for JAFS, nag time study, nag-analyze at nag-analyze. Never ko syang inutusan na magtimpla ng kape or kumuha ng tubig or magphotocopy. Tsk tsk tsk.

Anyway, I'm still okay here at Intel. The trabaho can be hell, but the outcome can take you to heaven. I already presented an analysis to the factory manager and to the department managers. I had the opportunity to talk to BK during the ERSAhan (BK is the Big Boss). I even lead a team in the VF (Virtual Factory = China (Pudong and Chengdu) + Malaysia (Penang and Kulim) + Costa Rica. Exposure. Sigurado yan.

Well, i think it also depends to the individual. Kung tamad ka, mabubulok ka sa cubicle. Kung mabagal ka, wala kang patutunguhan. Ako, ayoko. 1.5 years had passed, sabi nga ni Jona, Senior IEs na kami (maybe unofficially, pero parang ganun na nga). I've accomplished a lot, helped save millions of dollars for Intel, and making everyone happy (through my videos and my pang-aasar). Masaya pa naman ako, so dito muna ako until something better comes in.

Well, syempre, i won;t settle for anything less than what i have or what i can have today.

525,600 Minutes

2005-12-24T02:07:00.000+08:00

I was doing the "year-end" video for my department. Di siya trabaho, something to remember, to treasure. Eto na lang siguro gift ko sa kanilang lahat (wahahaha!). Actually, i have to edit it pa kasi medyo MADAMING pictures and videos and the ~4minutes na video is not enough to wrap up the whole year. Almost ~30% ng laptop space ko is puro pictures and videos. Have to copy it in a CD.

Anyway, as i was looking at the pics, can't help but wonder, i already am on my 1.5 years at Intel. If nagbabasa ka ng blog ko, you'd remember that i want to leave Intel for another company. But i stayed and hoped for the best. Right now, though not completely satisfied, I'd still want to work for Intel. Next post na kung bakit. Basta, i believe that Intel can offer me more than what other companies can.

For 2005, the our department had grown from 15 to 25 (excluding our bibong interns). I met a lot of people outside the department like Trixy, Mel, etc. Mas madaming parties, mas madaming gimmicks. Though different from my College gimmicks, things do change. That's what i have to remember, that what i had before can't be the same in the future. Ang lunch-out sa Eastwood eh napalitan ng lunch sa canteen. Ang endless bashing sa ibang orgs, now, dapat maging objective. Pero minsan, nakakamiss nga ang college. THINGS CHANGE FOR A REASON.

Instant Engineers?

2005-12-22T19:58:00.000+08:00

Fcuk You! IEs are not Instant Engineers. 5year course, puro engineering sciences (ES1, ES11, ES12, ES 13, ES 15, ES21), may ME63, MeTE143, EE6 and EE7, and madami pang iba. bakit, dahil wala ba kaming board exam? Grrrr....

This morning, i had a chat with a manufacturing supervisor, si Queennie. She said something about IEs na the other people looks at IEs as instant engineers. Well, she agrees with me na hindi. Luma na masyadi ang meaning ng engineering or engineer. Engineer=Technical. But how technical is technical? Data crunching? Complex formulas? Heuristics?

Usually, madami nga nagsasabi, pag di ka nagboard exam, di ka engineer, or may right tawagin na engineer blah blah. Well, di ako tinatawag na Engineer Diaz and ayoko actually. Sabi nga ng Comm teacher ko, these are just some sort of status symbol. Engr/Atty/Dr? Skills pa din.

If ang IE eh Instant Engineer. Eh paano na ang CS (CompSci) in which they are sometimes called Software Engineers. So Instant Engineers din ba sila?

But wait! By 2008, hopefully, a law will be passed requiring IE grads to take a certification exam. Yeah, okay lang sa akin na mag-exam. I have to study now!

Anyway, sa mga "engineers" dyan na nagsasabi na instant engineers ang IEs... Sinong boss niyo ngayon? Anong course nya? Where do you go when you need help analyzing the capacity? the impact of your downtime? San kayo lumalapit when you need to buy collaterals? Buy additional tools? Work on tool conversion? Who plans for the future of the company? Who works tactically with you just to ensure that you can ship out millions of units? Sa HR may IEs din, sa Finance, etc. IEs can be Manufacturing Supervisors, Supply Chain Analysts, Logistics Specialists, etc.

I'm proud to be an IE. Bahala kayo kung anong sabihin ninyo! basta alam ko, kahit Grade 3 lang ako sa trabaho, kahit individual contributor lang ako, i work directly with the group leaders, the supervisors, and even the direct managers. They have higher positions but i work with them, and may times na i drive them to work on something that is needed. Di ba Rey?

Anyway, sabi ko nga, bahala kayo. Opinion nyo yan. Ako lang naman eh sana mag-isip muna. Hehehe... :)

PAUL VAN DYK - 01/27/06

2005-12-21T22:52:00.000+08:00

Beer, Whisky, and Vodka

2005-12-21T22:33:00.000+08:00

After 1 San Mig Light, 1 margarita, 5-6 Smirnoffs (who's counting... wahahaha), 2 shots of J&B whisky, and 1 shot of water (aka Absolut Vodka), nag-"ano-ka-hilo" kami. Wahahaha! Sakit sa ulo ng alak! Pero aminin, masaya!

Last year, we had the White party. Simple, lahat kami naka puti. Konting games, konting inom, ayun party! This year, kakaiba. 30+ people came. Salamat din sa mga non CMO IE like Mel, Donnelly, Elmer, Ice, Jay, Jerk, Jeck, Allan, Creed, Park and Bene. Sayang wala si Wei... pero weird yun, kasi, reggae yung theme. San ka nakakita ng chinese na naka reggae outfit? Wahaha!

Thanks to Gib's sister (mahal ka ng CMO IE) for the 4 boxes of Smirnoff Ice. People ignored the San Mig Light. Sabi nga ni Bene, 1-2 bottles lang iniinom natin sa labas, pero dahil free, drink all you can! Wahahaha!

Some stuff na nalaman namin during the party:
1. Raymond is a virgin (from Donnelly's analysis)
2. May 7 dwarfs sa department namin
3. Si Donna Cruz nag-wo-work sa intel
4. Mas maitim si Donnelly compared to Ian
5. Si Ian saka si Donna Cruz... bagay!
6. Migs LOVES the grass! Ayan, namatay tuloy yung damo sa bahay ni Jona.

hahaha! Anyway, at least nalaman ko that not all of my officemates are stuck-up corporate slaves. They know how to party. Well, sabi ko nga, it's different compared to the IEC parties or gimmicks ko when i was in UP. But, yun nga, i'm not in college anymore.

Next party? Shit!!!!! PAUL VAN DYK! Salamat kay Allan, may reservation na kami sa VIP area! Ang kulang na lang eh outfit ko sa party!

Under The Reggae Moon

2005-12-21T22:21:00.000+08:00

Ang hirap gumawa ng video. Or mag-edit pala ng video. 300+ pictures, 120+minutes worth of videos, ang hirap. Mag split daw kami ng pag-edit. Wahaha... Ayoko nga. haha! I'm done with the teaser. The song was Alcohol and you can see me, Jason, Park, Migs and Vince doing the "ano-ka-hilo" kabaliwan. Haaaay... Sa mga office mates ko, take note, DI AKO NALASING. Parang lang kasi naka-glue na yung microphone sa akin sa may videoke.

Merry Christmas!

2005-12-20T09:28:00.000+08:00

Christmas Shopping Gone Wrong

2005-12-19T01:36:00.000+08:00

Christmas shopping is such a hard task. The main objective is to buy something for my family, my friends, my cousins, my nephews, my nieces, and to some people in my Christmas gift-giving list. I've been in the mall (SM, Glorietta, Greenbelt) almost 5 times just this December. What have I accomplished? Pretty much, gifts for myself!

First major shopping was last Tuesday. I was looking for a gift for my mom and my sister in Glorietta/Greenbelt when i found into this shop and bought myself a nice shirt and a white polo. Then i bought a bead necklace (2 actually) again for myself. On my way home, i dropped by SM Bacoor to buy something in Toy Kingdom but i ended up in Silverworks and had my ears pierced! Christmas Gift count: ZERO!

Last Thursday, i dropped by SM Bacoor again to look for an exchange gift. At least this time, i was successful in buying one, but together with the exchange gift were a beaded necklace and a wristband (for myself).

This Saturday, i woke up around 6pm, went to the mall to watch "The Fog" but since the movie won't start in the bext 30mins, i managed to buy some shoes, again for myself....

Just this afternoon, i was going to attend a kiddie party. I was early so i went straight to Glorietta to buy something for my nephews. I ended up buying a white polo from Gas and a nice Spongebob shirt from Ramsus.

This week, I'll be on leave on Monday, Thursday and Friday. I plan to go back to the mall on Thursday OR Friday. I have to finish my Christmas shopping for somebody! I have to restrict myself from buying anything for myself...

But who am i kidding, i still need to buy some pants, some accessories, and probably leather shoes for Christmas. I hope that these are the last 3 (or 4, or maybe 5) items that i buy for myself. Or else, i'll end up putting cash from those Red Envelopes for my my nephews and nieces. And probably just give a christmas card for the rest.

say cheese

2005-12-18T00:33:00.000+08:00

when was the last time that i had my picture taken professionally? hahaha! it was last August when i'm preparing my US VISA/Passport (i dont go to stalls in the mall which takes your pictures and have them developed in 2minutes). Before that, it was during my college grad pic. Before that, it was during my highschool grad pic. Before that, it was during my business class project in highschool.

before the year ends, i'll go to a professional photographer and had my pictures taken! Weird huh? Not that i'm planning to submit my portfolio to model aganecies, or audtion for a tv soap or stage play. Wala lang! Pang Christmas gift sa officemates. I'll have them framed so that they can put it in their cube. Nice huh? Or probably have them in wallet sizes so they can put it in their wallets as "pampa-swerte." I'll sign some of them and put some dedications at the back. hahahaha! I'm just kidding pero if you want one, i'll have them framed.

the main reason. Uhmm, I just want a nice picture for myself. I'll be sending one to my aunt in Australia, for my family, and for myself of course. Also, i want to have a good pic so that when i turn 60+, i can look back and probably my grandkids would ask, "Is that you lolo?" Lolo Dj looks great during his youth!

i wish Niccolo can take my pics but probably he's too busy! Or probably ask for a high fee! I want nice shots, wacky shots, mala-model shots. No skins exposed, my abs aren't that good this year. paging Niccolo Cosme, pwede ba pa-pic? I'm willing to pay for it, pero pahingi ng discount! Hehehehe....

Vain? Nah. What's wrong with having your picture taken professionally? same question as "What's wrong in wearing pink?"

But before i have my picture taken, i have to get rid of this zit in my cheek! Out out you stupid zit!

2005-12-18T00:19:00.000+08:00

I'll have my vacation leaves next week until january. Not exactly from Dec19 until January 03, it's actually a chopped VL. Dec 19, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30 and Jan 02, 03. Have to go to work on the 27th! Damn! :)

i have lots of time to finish the US tv series episodes downloaded by jay, more time to finish the dvds that i bought (and will buy), i'll have time to create the videos from our christmas party and time to work on my IMEC abstract paper. And course, more time to write in my blog!

what to post? what to post?

1. my enggweek experience as an alumnus! - some enggweek reviews, but you can read more reviews from Jen's blog.

2. my 2006 resolutions - another list of things that is actually doomed to be accomplished.

3. a reggae christmas - the IE christmas party, the virgin-boy, those damn shots, steepee moments, and my videoke concert!

4. my year-end review - what happened this year? oh well, let's just say i rant to much about my work. i'll include SPA moments as well. same old same old.

...and more. Ang saya di ba!

My Blogs Year-End Summary

2005-12-16T03:40:00.000+08:00

Mechanics: Take the 1st few sentences from the 1st post of each month of 2005 except if it's about a TV/Movie/Book review or some showbiz gossip. That's your year in review. So here's mine.

January: New Year, New Blog. First, I would like to thank everyone that I met last 2004. Thanks for everything. You made 2004 a very memorable year. Co UP IE graduates, those that I left from college, Clubbers, and most specially, CHONGS! Through thick and thin, though miles apart (in Sel’s case, thousands of miles), we stayed as one! We will not be dismissed early, we shall not go bowling, we shall drink coffee (cold coffee for Mond), we shall bash all year round! Harharhar!

February: No Blog

March: Just updated my blog after N weeks. Not that I don't have anything to say, but, well, I cannot find time to update it. As you can see, my blog page is so typical. No artistic designs, not your typical artistic DJ page. Well, I guess, it doesn't matter what my blog design would be. As long as I have internet space for myself, that'll be enough.

April: When I started working, I was really excited day after day, week after week. But now, it's like this fucking routine everyday. I wake up, I ride the shuttle, I dock my laptop, I get coffee, get some smoke, go back to my cube, analyze data, go to the manufacturing area, get back, get some smoke, do some data crunching, have lunch, after-lunch-smoke, freshen up, data analysis, undock my laptop, get some smoke, ride the shuttle home... Then WORK AGAIN!

May: No Blog

June: My first post after N years. Wahahaha... Either I'm too lazy to update my blog, or I have a lot of things to do. Well now, I can't do anything with incomplete data, need to rest, update my blog.

July: I'm tired. Exhausted. Almost in my breaking poit. Overly emotional. Consistently negative.

August: The party peeps came from the CMO Yield Group, some IEs and Wei’s friends (with a special participation of Chris Tucker). We got there around 7pm, tired and hungry. But when we arrived, the kebabs were not yet cooked.

September: When I was a kid, I always dreamt of being a doctor. Well, we only have a couple of choices when we were kids. Become a doctor and cure cancer, be a firefighter or a policeman and serve the people, be an actor and entertain everyone, or be a superhero who wears their underwear on top of their tight spandex pants. As we grow older, we added “engineer” or “lawyer” or “businessman” to our to-be list. In Highschool, we were more specific on the job we want to have. In college, we’re screwed, as the choices exponentially increases. And so we thought that after college, we can start on working to be the next bill gates and build our own empire, or be the next Donald trumph and own billion-dollar worth of industries. But as we work on our first job, we were completely disillusioned and began searching for the next big thing, or better than what we have when we started working.

October: Kill Hello Kitty. No kids, not the sanrio hello kitty. but our factory manager who loves to micro manage its people. hmmm...

November: Aside from my college friends, only Jona, Van, Iam, and Jay knows my blog address. I kept it somewhat personal. Actually, i kept it away from my supervisor and the managers. Most of my blogs are "hate-blogs." But what's the purpose of blogs anyway.

December: We went to Casa De Bambini, a small orphanage, in Tagaytay. It's really great sharing our blessings to these kids. A simple gift would mean a thousand blessings for these kids. I hope these kids will have a wonderful Christmas!

Walang Tulugan (medyo lang)

2005-12-16T03:30:00.000+08:00

I've been awake since 6am yesterday. Now it's 3:34 am. Ack! I've been awake for almost 22hours! Wahahaha! I wasn't planning to sleep, probably i had too much sugar. Or was it the endorphins? I'm not planning to sleep. I still have to go to work! Damn. Actually, i'll just take naps. Around 1hr during the bus ride, 1.5 hours during the carpool in the after when we go to Jona's place in Paranaque. Probably i'll take a 30 minute nap during lunch as well to make it 3 hours. They said that when you sleep beyond your regular sleeping pattern, you have to multiply it by 2!

I'll probably poke my eyes in the office while working. Anyway, i have to attend a meeting in FCJIM so i can probably just close my eyes and listen on their conversations.

Insane? hahahaha! I already did the same thing when i was in college. I work until 630am, and while Arlene drives from Las Pinas to UP, i sleep at the backseat!

Just want to test it again! Hahahaha!

EWOC: 17/20

2005-12-16T02:41:00.000+08:00

The UP lantern parade this year was different. Instead of big floats (meron pa din naman kahit konti), students marched around the acad oval wearing lantern-like costumes. I arrived late so konti lang nakita ko. Austerity daw kasi sabi nung Vice Chancellor. Pero mukhang mas magastos… Hehehehe... I went straight to ENGG kasi last day na ng Miss Engg. I saw my batchmates and Grace told me the goodnews that we are somewhat, EWOC na! Yipee! Then we went out for dinner at Aveneto. God, I miss aveneto! I chipped in for the food as my treat. We ordered pasta (oohhhh I love the tahong pasta, pero the best pa din yung squid pasta ng Don Hen) and 3 large pizzas (sayang, we didn’t ordered the anchovy pizza!). Pia arrived late and naiwan pa niya si Ohmie (naku… miss ko pa naman si Ohmie). Then we went back to engg at 930pm. Ha! Dinner from 7pm to 930pm.
Dumami ang IEC alumni: Kiko (aka Mrs. Engg 2003… hahaha), Nina & Ter, Dottie, Mitch, Jose, Shao, Babar, Obet, Dindo, JB, Nat, and LyAnne (congrats, alumnus ka na din). I saw Taty and Chief around 1130-ish. Sheila Ang and the gang (oohhhh… it rhymes) just stayed around 10minutes and left. At least dumaan sila.
Waaaah! I missed my UP life, my ENGG life, my IECLUB life. Days wherein lagi kang nasa tambayan playing poker (gambling actually: 5/10/15, good, better, best… wahahaha) and smoking (which is bawal na sa loob ng engg), and bashing galore! Syempre andyan ang enggweek. Here are just some of the events that I played from 1999-2003: Indakan, Slug Race (not really, hehehe), Cycleng’g, Family Computer Games, Water Balloon Fight (actually, I joined 1 game but the other team didn’t came, so di ako nabasa… pero nadulas ako sa grass papuntang engg lawn!), Beng’g Beng’g, Twister, I Dubbeng’g mo, Maskipaps fashion show stage director (wahahaha, ako nag-choreo for Chief), Cheering (maniwala ka man oh hindi, naging lifter ako), Speedeng’g, Diliman Marathon (freshmen ako, di pa ako nagyoyosi kaya may lungs pa ako), Lagundi (puta nakakahingal!), Studio 23 Quiz Show, Yes or No, Acteng’gan, Cartoon Quiz Show, Jumping Rope Race. Maarteng’g Tambayan (Hawaiian Theme), and many more! Waaaaah! Memories! Precious memories! Priceless! Kahit maupod na yung butt ko ka-ka slug race!
My sis and I went home around 1230. I asked her what she wants to do and she said she wants to go home. The EWOC party is in China… Actually, they called Edgar’s house CHINA. Buti pa sister ko, IEClubber. At least I know she’s in good hands. Indaker din siya! She’ll try out on cheering or awitan next year.
Congrats to IECLUB! 17 out of 20! Pataas ng pataas ang percentage! Balik acads na kayo.

Eto na naman

2005-12-14T22:06:00.000+08:00

Pucha, eto na naman. Thinking about my career. Hindi lovelife, but about my work. Thoughts are flying in my head. Lipad. Leap forward? Hehehhe...

What's my next move?

Jona is now the Conroe NPI on top of her current roles. Van is working on her next position. The rest, i have no idea. As for the former platform IEs, i'm not sure where will Migs and Raymond rotate to. Migs might probably stay and handle VF stuff, as for Raymond, he's the "floating IE." Now, what's next for me.

Looking at my IDP, I'm set to be an EIT IE. I am aiming for the next mobile product which is Penryn. Looking at the group, there's a small competition. Since Jona will be working for Conroe, Van on strategic, only the Philip, Con, Jowell, and the other former platform IEs were left to compete for the position. Sorry but i'll be disecting each of them (what am i sorry for again... hehehe).

The Senior IEs
Jowell: I don't think he'll take the EI role again. Di ba Jowell?
Con: Now that she has her first baby, I think mommy will stay at home.
Jesse: Nah, she'll be working for her product, Merom.
Michelle: I don't think so. She has bigger plans i guess.
Deanne: Teka senior na ba si Deanne? hehehehe. Unlikely to be the next EI
Philip: My strongest competitor. His advantage: he's in Test and he was the former Gameplan IE. His disadvantage: Uhmmm... Basta alam ko mas magaling ako. Hehehehe... Ewan.

The Junior IEs
Tin: Unlikely
Sarah: Nah
Jason: Probably, pero not that sure
Tbeth: Pwede, pero bakahindi din

The former Platform IEs
Migs: Nope
Raymond: Lacks "area ie" expertise
Ian: Uhmm.. no.
Pam: Nah!

What i need to work on are my capacity IE skills. And i need to know more about the other operations. That can be done in the next 3-4 months before the req opens.

Pero, the question is, do i want to get the EI job? If there are jobs to be opened in the US, i'll consider them. Before, an ATD IE position was open but it was not open for relocation. In addition, it will take me 6months before i relocate. And of course, there's kitty kat tamagochi that will be my biggest roadblock (literally).

Right now, my plan is to get the position. To be the next EI. Naks! Confident.

But right now, what i need to work is my focal. Ayan na naman! Hope that the focal results download won't be scripted. hehehe. And i hope to get a higher rating. I'm not just Successful this year. Outstanding ako, pwede ba.

Tired-ness

2005-12-14T21:27:00.000+08:00

It’s been N-days since I posted something in my blog. I’ve been busy with work, my social obligations, blah blah blah.

Last week was the week of social obligations. Dinner with Jessica and another one with the rest of our visitors. We went out and had dinner at Congo Grill in Westgate. The long long dinner table was cut into 2, the system developers (Arjun, Iris, etc.) and the system SU’s (Pei Nee, Lee Shan, Dennis and Herardo). Seated at the middle were Jay and Mel. Jay was quit frustrated (uhmmm frustrated was an understatement). Our foreign visitors paid for the meal 6 AMEXCO cards right) but Dennis’s card wasn’t accepted (too much shopping and overspending in his trips in Boracay). We were supposed to go to Makati but we (Raf, Mel, Jona, Van, Jay and I) decided to stay in Alabang and watch a movie in Festi. We watched “In Her Shoes.” The movie wasn’t all that bad. Jay, Jona and Van cried; Raf has his kilig moments while watching elderly couples dancing. Ha!

Yesterday, I went to Makati to do my Christmas shopping, which turned out to be a “Christmas Window-Shopping” marathon. I can’t find anything for myself, I’m not sure what to buy for my family, cousins, officemates, friends, my nephews and my niece. I went home with 2 shirts, 2 bead necklaces, and a pierced left ear. Yeah, I had my left ear pierced.

Today, I attended the open forum with Brian Krizanich. Some of the questions were… uhhmmm… I think wasn’t supposed to be asked at that forum. 5 minutes before the open forum ended, I asked a question (originally by Jay) regarding job rotation from ATM to FSM. I think BK gave an honest answer that he’s still working on that but definitely, more people will be allowed to “apply” and get a job at FSM. What’s weird was that he mentioned that people in ATM finds it hard to relocate to the US. Uhmmm, you can take me there right now! Hahaha!

Back at work, I was busy. Busy preparing for the IE Christmas party. Last year we had the “White Party,” this year we’ll have “Under the Reggae Moon Party.” Oh how I wished the parties that I helped organize when I was still in UP especially the “Threesome Party @ GSpot.” Next time, I think we can have a Hollywood-themed party.

Don’t have anything to update. I’m tired. Christmas na!

Full Blown Focal

2005-12-10T02:10:00.000+08:00

Last year, i submitted my 1 page performance review and it's hard to summarize everything that i accomplished within my first 6 months. This time, i have to summarize 1 year in one page! My gawd! I was reading Jay's blog and he's right, how are we to summarize everything in just 1 page if we accomplished a lot? My oh my!

1 page! I'm not that good in summarizing my achievements. I tend to brag about each and every accomplishments. My focal review will serve as my 1 page justification for an "O" rating. Yup, you read it right, I'm targeting an outstanding rating. Di ako nangangarap maging outstanding, i know that i am! What does it take to be O? Does it take more ass kissing to manufacturing (please, i-sandpaper na lang kasi!), Is it how much % i contributed to the factory capacity? Or probabaly i need to be a "tuta ng kano" (like spongebob and brandy... nah, i rather die!).

Basta, dapat maging objective, dapat maging objective, dapat maging objective, dapat maging objective, dapat maging objective!

WLE Videos

2005-12-08T08:02:00.000+08:00

I have to finish a couple of videos. I got an urgent request from Jay to have a Video for Dennis. I should be asking for an Amateur’s Fee! Hahaha! Then I have to finish the Casa De Bambini video from our Outreach project (hopefully to be played in CV TV). I was planning to use Fantasia Barrino’s I Believe since there’s this orphan, Vanessa, who sang the song beautifully. Then I’ll add a small clip with the song With A Smile (Southborder’s version). Then, I am also planning for a CMO IE End of Year video, just in tme for our Christmas Party. I also hope that we can borrow a video projector by next Friday!

Dilbert-Like Days

2005-12-08T01:00:00.000+08:00

1. I finalized the Video Time Study for NGCAM ASTRA. I had my initial assessment and saw 20% degradation. I still need to prepare a presentation for Friday's meeting. Take note: Usually, for new tool configurations, it'll take a week before an analysis + recommendation comes up. But just after the first day of my video time study, Rey is already asking for the results. Duh! So right now, i need to finalize a presentation - MORv Results for Dummies.

2. I have to prioritize the VTS so i was unable to send the initial data to Agnes. I HAVE TO FINISH THIS PROJECT BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS. More like my last blow before the Focal Review. I haven't started my IMEC paper as well!

3. Annie Deng was such a hard customer to please. Well, probably because she's from Finance. She'll join the ranks of Kellogs Cocoa Puffs and Hanna Barbera in the firing squad. They only see the dollar impact of each project. If the project can save money, then they want it implemented NOW! What they (all FINANCE folks) don;t understand is that there are several technicalities that needs to be addressed first. Haven't they heard off project management? Probably they need more stuff to calculate so that they can include it in their Focal Assessment. I wonder, they might put, "driven the $2Mu savings for NGCAM." Duh! What they did is to just compute the savings! I can do it as well, i took Engineering Economics, Accounting and Managerial Accounting in College! Ready, Aim, FIRE!

4. ERSAhan with Brian Krizanich will be next wednesday. I volunteered to be the CMO IE representative. Then i saw the list of representatives, and i'm the youngest! Though i am now a Senior IE (am I?) in our group, i still need more stuff to learn. But probably what the "oldies" need are fresh ideas. Experience is the key, but where's the risk taking in that? I studied organizational development in College so i believe i can ask "intelligent" questions on Wednesday. Huhummmm....

5. FOCAL! Last Focal, i was quite unsatisfied with my focal assessment wherein i was only rated as successful. This coming focal, i'm still aiming for an Outstanding rate! People might say that i'm over confident, but hey, with the issues that i closed for the year and the projects that i worked at, being rated as Successful again is an understatement! It;s not really about the raise (who am i kidding) but i believe i deserve better this year.

I'm sleepy, i need to hit the sack!

Notes when i wake up - Try wearing socks after wearing undies. Hahaha! Or is it undies then lotion then socks? Or is it called "a socks." Wahahaha!

Engg Week @ Intel

2005-12-08T00:39:00.000+08:00

We won 2nd place. Not bad. We can do better. Well, we followed the rules and the other groups had extended their dance presentations. Sheeesh! We thought that the old recipe won't work but it still worked. We scrapped the belly dancing routine! Lesson learned: Sex Sells, more skin = more points.

SHIT! Thank god for the Intel Events, i still feel that I'm in UP and going after the EWOC Title. This year, i joined the Volleyball Games (we won as the overall champs), the Dress Up Your Cube (we didn't won, but we had the most colorful Halloween Cube), the Intel Dance Contest (2nd... huhu) and tomorrow, we'll join the Jologgs quiz show. Next year, we'll join the Chorale singing contest (naks, just like KEM's Awitan) and probably join Brain Challenge Again (EMC's pautakan?). I might join the Badminton Games as well (IEC's Drop Shot!!!). Hopefully, our department would have a new IE band for the band competition (ACES's Jammeng'g).

And for the IE Christmas Party, we'll be playing Engg Week events as well like CIEM's Natunugan mo, 49er's Cliptomania, and even Cursor's UP Sigaw UP Hataw (hahaha... Pio Del Pilar, fight, fight, fight).

How about Beta Epsilon's Maskipaps Modeling contest... Well, the themed Christmas party requires everyone to dress up in reggae style. Hmmm... Maybe we can also have Car Stuffeng'g or Matress Stuffeng'g. Or IEC's original games like Taboops or Spelleng'g Bee. We already did Acteng'gan during summer outings.

Enggweek at Intel. Second rate. But better than having dinner, yuppie style. Intel employees are not the yuppie types. But jay said we have to, well in the near future, hangout somewhere in greenbelt or rockwell and dine with wine, steak, and cheese. Hahaha!

Social Obligations

2005-12-08T00:30:00.000+08:00

We had dinner at Zong (or is it Zhong) at Westgate in Alabang. It was a farewell dinner for Jessica Quam. Jessica, Papeco, Mindy and the other folks from the US will be going back home. However, it was only Jessica whom we had dinner with. The food was... errr.. nice. The lemon chicken is too sweet. The ribs are too sweet. The tofu is not that bad. The brocolli was the best served dish.

After Z(h)ong, we went to Starbucks in Festival Mall and discussed jologs quiz stuff. Hahaha! We'll be joining tomorrow and hopefully, win 3K for our Christmas Party. Then the topic shifted to elementary/HS days. The Trapper Keeper, the Coleman, Espadrils, Kung Fu Shoes, Pagers, Slum Books and the Swiss-Army-Knife-like-Pencil-Cases!

Next week, we'll have our Christmas Party. Last year we had a White Party themed Christmas Party. This year, we will have a reggae party: Under the Reggae Moon Christmas Party. I have to buy my costume for next week!

DJ? In Love or In Lust?

2005-12-06T00:28:00.000+08:00

Am I inlove?

Or like ko lang siya?

Or libog lang ba 'to?

Hehehe... itutulog ko na lang 'to.

Sana mapanaginipan kita.

Uhhmmm... Duh?!

2005-12-06T00:16:00.000+08:00

I spent around 6 hours inside the assembly line doing my video time study. I was with 3 operators, 1 techinician and Joan (from training). It was really hard doing the VTS. I have to wait for the lot to finish, i have to follow the operator, i have to observe the tool, and more observations. The plan is to do the video time study in 2 days, and come up with an analysis by Wednesday. Usually, when new procedures are added, i have to get a lot of samples. But duh.... Around 2pm, Rey was already asking for my analysis just in time for his meeting. I said no of course. Then he asked me how much capacity to commit. I told him to wait for me to finalize the study. Duh?! Then Mike Maliwat dropped by my cube around 3pm and was asking the same thing. Duh?! I don't rush my work. Tapos ako babalikan pag mali sila. BULL!

Anyway, i got out of the assembly line around 630pm. But i need to be there around 7am again to check the start of shift activities. I hope to wake up early! Wala na akong intern to help me out.

And since I'm talking about work, Jona and I observed that one of our co Area IEs just sits around his desk. I remember Vince telling us that we need to spend at least 5hours a week inside the manufacturing area. Tsk tsk tsk. I hope that this would give a blow on his performance review.

As for me, i have to close my projects and presentations this year. Just in time for focal. I didn't get what i wanted last year (an O rating). Right now, i'm doing my focal write-up. I have to summarize my mid-year focal write-up and added a couple more achievements. Then i need to start working on my IMEC paper with Jesse. Sheesh... Busy busy busy.

PBB Sucker

2005-12-06T00:07:00.000+08:00

Yeah yeah yeah. I watch PBB on ABS-CBN. It's a reality comedy show. Though within a week, the show will be over, i guess most of them will have their own shows. Sam started with his ASAP debut, Cass will definitely grace the covers of FHM, Jason will be a sure hit in comedy, and Franzen will be the next Carlos Agassi (poor rapping and all). I hope that Uma gets a tv show with ABS-CBN with Kris Aquino. Di ba ang saya?

Download links!
PBB Dance performed in ASAP where Orange and Lemons won the best band and something like best original soundtrack. An incomplete quicktime movie of Sam and Say's Magmahal Muli, again, from ASAP last Sunday. Sam and Kitchie singing Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin. Kitchie won the best female performer in ASAP.

Roll Bounce and Goal

2005-12-04T22:57:00.000+08:00

During my unproductive weekend, i watched Roll Bounce and Goal on DVD (i don't have any problems about piracy).

Let's start with GOAL! First of all, i don't know anything much about soccer/football. When i was in college, my friends go gaga over it. So what's with kicking the ball from one end to the other. Ha! But after watching the movie, i wish i know how to play football (i prefer the english term rather than the US term for kicking the ball). GOAL has the same recipe of any sports-enduced movie: a striving young athlete want to make it big and fulfill his dream. Nothing new right? But movies about sports is all about the game. The plays, the slow motion clips when Santiago Munez kicks the ball, the crowd going gaga over a goal. Downright suspense! Now, what i need to do is to buy myself a pair of nice studs and practice my kicks! GOAL stars Juno Becker and a lot of English actors with a cameo of David Beckham. You can learn more about the movie by going to the movie website: http://www.bvimovies.com/uk/goal/main.html . By the way, there's Goal 2 and Goal 3. Goal Trilogy... hehehe! So will there be a prequel?

Roll Bounce is from Fox Searchlight production. It's about roller skates and dancing on it. A group of kids who went to a new skating rink and joining the skate off competition. Yeah, same recipe foes to this type of movies like You Got Served. What's funny is that at the end, there's an actual Face-off due to a tie decision. But this movie is worth watching, seeing dancing people in skates. Ha! Now i have to buy roller blades.

Playing football on roller blades? Nice!

This week, I'm planning to watch Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maxi. Not because Jessica Zafra emailed me (yes she did, and so i thought she will not respond to one of her fans... i love zafra!). Maxi seems to be an interesting movie, and i love watching indie movies and international movies (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Playing God, Motorcycle Diaries, A Very Long Engagement, etc.). Then there's Just Like Heaven and Prime.

By the way, i had my hair dyed because of boredom. Wait, i had my blonde highlights. Wahahaha! Kool-Aid strikes again!

Broomstalkers

2005-12-03T23:50:00.000+08:00

We will be competing on Wednesday for the Intel Dance Idol competition. We won last February. The mix last year were Get Right, Lick it, Eto Na Naman, and Chupeta (yeah... it was so funny). This year, the dance should only be 4mins. We mixed Madonna's Hung-up (70's DISCO), Apache Indian's Raggamuffin Girl (something from the 80's), and Black Eyed Peas' Don't Phunk (something new). The competition is harder: there are a lot of good dancers. And there will be text votes, which will be 20% of the criteria for judging (what? text vote?).

I hope that our group win again. The prize is 7K, and we are 7 in the group. :)

Undecided... na naman

2005-12-03T23:29:00.000+08:00

Undecided. Exponentially to the Nth power!

4 weeks until the end of this year, i told myself that i'm exploring a career outside intel. yeah yeah yeah. I know, you'll probably ask why? I don't want to rant about the reasons again. let's just say that i'm not that motivated to work. But a lot of things came-up a couple of weeks ago.

When i was in college, we work on projects. Projects which were different from the last ones that we did. At work, right now, it became a routine job. The type i really hate. But a couple of weeks ago, i started brainstorming on a big project called MUSiCa (Modular UPH Simulator/Calculator). It started as a small project concept but then, i asked the IEs in Arizona for support and they said yes! Aside from MUSiCa, my next project (I'll start it next month) will be about WIP flow and cycle counts.

Aside from the MUSiCa project, I'm preparing for my trip to China (or Malaysia) for my face-to-face meeting. Then there's my IDP that i need to work on if i want (that is, if i still want it) by Q3'06. It's the EIT position and i'm feeling some competition from my officemates (except from the pasyal pasyal girls... hehehehe... joke lang). Anyway, Q3'06 is still far away.

So with that, i decided to stay (indefinitely).

Tru-Blu Eheads Fan

2005-12-03T01:29:00.000+08:00

This is not my original post. I just read it from some emails.

6 Cycle Mind – Alapaap
GRABE! Nabago tingin ko sa 6 cycle mind dito. Binigyan nila ng angas yung Alapaap. Galeng-galeng! At least dalawa na yung kanta nilang alam ko. Yung isa yung may "konting alak lang kahit walang pulutan",tapos eto yung isa. Well done. Clap clap clap.

Barbie Almalbis – Overdrive
Awwww. Ang cute. Para syang 16 years old na gustong mag-drive.Yun lang. Sayang hindi nya sinama yung food trip ni Marcus sa huli. (Ginataang niyog.. ginataang gata… Ginataang Susi..)

Brownman Revival – Maling Akala
Alam nyo na to. Pero isipin nyo, isang kanta ng Eraserheads ang kinailangan ng bandang ito para makapasok sa mainstream. Galeng no?

Cueshe – Hard To Believe
Hmmm… Kelangang maging objective. Kelangang maging objective.Kelangang maging objective. Kelangang maging objective. Kelangang maging objective. Kelangang maging objective. Kelangang maging objective. Di ko talaga kaya. Taena parang si Tarzan tapos may mga kasamang gorilya na kumakanta ng Hard To Believe.

Francis M – Superproxy 2k6
FRANCIS M, HARDWARE SYNDROME, FEATURING ELY BUENDIA!!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! W00T!!! ALL HAIL FRANCISM & ELY BUENDIA!!! 10 million times na paulit-ulit sa player ko tong Superproxy 2k6. After a very very very long time, nag-headbang ulit ako. Hahahaha.

Imago – Spoliarium
By this time, baliw na baliw na ako sa tuwa sa album na to.Langya.Holy Shet. As in Blessed by the Pope Shet. Kinukubabawan na ng goosebumps ang braso ko sa version na to ng Imago.

Isha – Torpedo
Isha who? Who-who-whooo-whooo. Parang si Kris Dancel nung sya yung front ng Eraserheads.

Kitchie Nadal – Ligaya
Cute… cute… cute… Dahil asawa ko si Kitchie at mahal na mahal nya ako. May part ung song na natawa si Kitchie. At nainlab ako sa kanya. At naghabulan kami sa meadow, pareho kaming naka-puti, at may puting kumot na nililipad ng hangin. Niyakap ko sya, at nagtawanan kami. Biglang natapos yung kanta. Nagising ako sa katotohanan.

MYMP – Wag mo nang itanong
As expected sa MYMP, isang magandang acoustic version. Napaka-husay. Magiging hit to. Sigurado ako.

Orange & Lemons – Huwag Kang Matakot
Bagay na bagay. Iisipin mong sinulat ito para kantahin ng OnL.Pero after nito, isunod mo yung Superproxy 2K6.

Paolo Santos – Magasin
Wow. Si Paolo Santos may banda na. Akala ko nung una si Florante yung kumakanta. Hehehe. Sa bandang gitna ng kantang to, binalik ko sa Superproxy 2K6 yung player.

Radioactive Sago Project – Alkohol
Parang Astro Part II. Pagka-yosi mo ng astro, mag-alkohol ka. After nito, ok pakinggan yung Superproxy 2K6

Rico J Puno – Ang Huling El Bimbo
Eto yung best of the best of the best sa album. Sunod sa Superproxy 2K6. hehehe

South Border – With A Smile
Pag pinatugtog mo yung album, isunod mo to sa MYMP, Barbie, tsaka Kitchie. Tapos, after nito, ok pakinggan yung Superproxy 2K6.

Spongecola – Pare Ko
Pagkatapos mag-play ulit ng Superproxy 2k6 sa player ko,pinakinggan ko to. Ok lang. mas maganda yung Superproxy 2K6.

Sugarfree – TikmanOk sana kaso wala yung Beatles-Shake-Your-Head effect na meron yung orig. Pero maganda pa rin sya kasi stereo na tong version na to.Yung orig mono lang yata yun e. hehehe

All Star - Para Sa Masa
Eraserheads meets U.S.A for Africa. Yun lang. hehehe

Overall - 5 out of 5 starsBakit? Dahil true blue Eheads fan ako at sigurado akong pagnarinig ni Ely Raimund Buddy at Marcus to, magiging proud sila sa legacy na iniwan nila sa Pinoy Rock. Kahit yung tradition ng Eraserheads na mag-release ng album bago mag-Christmas, nakuha nitong tribute album na to. Best song – Superproxy 2k6 (kasi andun si Ely). hehehe

Kung ako sa inyo, buy the original. Mag-aksaya naman kayo ng pera para dito. Ako na ang nagsasabi sa inyo, SULIT!!!

At kung sakaling balak siraan ng Pulp at kung ano mang nagmamarunong na rock magazine ang album na to, eto lang masasabi ko sa inyo: POP U!

UltraElectroMagneticJam

2005-12-03T01:18:00.000+08:00

I only have one thing to say...

I LOVE ERASERHEADS!

Here are the songs in the tribute album for Eraserheads.
1. Eraserheads - Alapaap [6 Cycle Mind] (5:02)
2. Eraserheads - Magasin [Paolo Santos] (4:32)
3. Eraserheads - Spoliarium [Imago] (5:47)
4. Eraserheads - Overdrive [Barbie Almalbis] (3:00)
5. Eraserheads - With A Smile [South Border] (4:24)
6. Eraserheads - Tikman [Sugarfree] (3:23)
7. Eraserheads - Ligaya [Kitchie Nadal] (4:32)
8. Eraserheads - Torpedo [Isha] (3:30)
9. Eraserheads - Superproxy 2K6 [Francis M] (5:36)
10. Eraserheads - Huwag Kang Matakot [Orange And Lemons] (3:35)
11. Eraserheads - Pare Ko [Sponge Cola] (6:02)
12. Eraserheads - Huwag Mo Nang Itanong [M.Y.M.P.] (5:09)
13. Eraserheads - Hard To Believe [Cueshe] (3:39)
14. Eraserheads - Alcohol [Radio Active Sago Project] (4:05)
15. Eraserheads - Maling Akala [Brownman Revival] (4:48)
16. Eraserheads - Ang Huling El Bimbo [Rico J Puno] (6:12)
17. Eraserheads - Para Sa Masa [All Star] (5:05)

CMO IE and Kabarkada Outreach

2005-12-03T01:04:00.000+08:00

We went to Casa De Bambini, a small orphanage, in Tagaytay. It's really great sharing our blessings to these kids. A simple gift would mean a thousand blessings for these kids. I hope these kids will have a wonderful Christmas!

I Love Fergie's Humps

2005-12-01T17:09:00.000+08:00

Her humps, her hump her hump her hump.

It's been quite a while since i tuned in MTV. I usually watch DVDs or downloaded US TV Episodes. But yesterday, i became obsessed with Black Eyed Peas' video, My Humps.

I found a video over the internet. It's around 60MB but it's worth the disk space. The whole day, i played it on repeat. I even converted it to a screensaver. This is what obsession is about.

The main BEP star is Fergie. She looks different, uber to the max. If Gwen Steffani has her Hollaback Girls, Fergie has her own posse, the My Humps girls. And they surely have lovely humps and lumps.

My DVD Weekend

2005-11-27T21:37:00.000+08:00

Thanks to the LONG Weekend plus my approved vacation leave on Tuesday, I’ll be able to watch a lot of US TV Shows. Yeah, I’ll be wasting 4 days watching videos. Well, I’m planning to head out to the mall (which I already did last Saturday). Do some Christmas shopping, etc. However, I think it’s still too early to go shopping for clothes as I may do another Christmas shopping a week before Christmas.

Being stuck in my room wasn’t such a bad thing. It’s basic R&R. Here are the shows that I’m already done watching, thanks to Jay.

Ghost Whisperer, Supernatural (Bugs & Coming Home episodes), Alias Season 1 episodes 1-10, and Prisonbreak.

Funny thing about Prisonbreak. I was done watching the latest Prisonbreak episode (Odd Man Out). Then I got locked up in my room. It was around 12MN and I was banging the door. Then my mom helped me up but wasn’t able to get out. After twisting the knob, I broke it! Then I used a screwdriver and still, no success! I just went back to bed and just slept. In the morning, I heard loud banging, and my mom freed me up from my cell! And so I thought that I became Michael Scofield for 12hours. Ha! Talk about reality TV J

I also watched Chicken Little and it was so funny. Especially Fish! It’s Disney Funny, but not like WB Funny. Disney still has their reputation of keeping their animated films at rated G. The film is about 75minutes, shorter than I expected. Anyway, it was a quick endorphin fix.

I still have 2 days to go before I go back to work. I’ll try as much as I can to enjoy my remaining 2 days. I have too many stuff to do, being the chairperson for the Area IE JIT for FOL/EOL. Maybe I’m just overdoing my job, but failure or even a second rate performance review is not what I want this year. In just 5 weeks, I already showed almost everyone what I’m capable of. And no one can stop me now! Wahaha! These are just steps in conquering the world.

The 13th Month Pay

2005-11-25T22:49:00.000+08:00

Is 13th month pay tax deductable?

This dilemma came to me when i saw my payslip online. My 13th month pay was taxed... twice. Once I exceeded when the non-taxable 30k limit, second as taxable income. I searched BIR for some clarity.

First and foremost, i didn't see anything about the 30k guideline. Second, i found a list of exceptions for Gross Taxable Income, and here it is.

From http://www.bir.gov.ph/taxinfo/tax_income.htm
5) What are some of the exclusions from gross income?

Life insurance
Amount received by insured as return of premium
Gifts, bequests and devises
Compensation for injuries or sickness
Income exempt under treaty
Retirement benefits, pensions, gratuities, etc.
Miscellaneous items
income derived by foreign government
income derived by the government or its political subdivision
prizes and awards in sport competition
prizes and awards which met the conditions set in the Tax Code
13th month pay and other benefits
GSIS, SSS, Medicare and other contributions
gain from the sale of bonds, debentures or other certificate of indebtedness
gain from redemption of shares in mutual fund

So why was my 13th month pay taxed? And again, what's with the 30ku limit? I'll be computing my tax using the Philippines Tax Guidelines. Maybe the 30ku rule was an Intel self-imposed rule. I already sent an email to BIR and ask advice about 13th month pay, mid-year bonus, and other employee bonuses based on a company's profitability or ROI (revenue/profit sharing). I hope to get a response by Tuesday. By then, I'll see if I'll go and talk to the employee services at Intel or file a class action suit against Intel (remember, i want to rule the world, so why not start on conquering the largest microprocessor company... wahahahaha).

Anyway, IF the 13th month pay is really taxable, then i just hope that i see where my money goes, how it can be used to improve our country and not to be used as botox treatment pay for the corrupt officials.

Before the Beginning

2005-11-24T23:14:00.000+08:00

Just to give you more background about my so-called life, I'd be sharing another chapter from the DJ's book of dysfunctionality.

Chapter -99 - Before The Beginning
My mom got pregnant whe she was 18, my dad was, i think around 30. It wasn't a date rape thing but you know how kids fell in-love during the 80's. I found out when I was around 13 that when my mom knew that she was pregnant, they were considering abortion. So, I was 13, and how do you think I should react. Well, it wasn't like my mom was angry at me and blurted some of her options back then. We were members of a religious group who has bible studies and sharings everyweek and i have to complete around 8 sessions to become a member (BINHI: A religious-civic organization). So back then I was just thankful that i wasn't just flushed ut in the toilet just like a dead goldfish.

Eventually, during my highschool and college days, I wished I got aborted (that would save me time from being suicidal). The words kept playing around my head like a broken record player. It was more of thinking about me, my mom and my sister. If I wasn't born, maybe my mom got hitched to a better guy and my sister won't experience the same problems that I went through. It was like a "Maalaala Mo Kaya" moment.

Right now, the record player was fixed. I fixed it. I have a better solution. I'd eventually get rich and rule the world. Starting with my blogs that will consume too much of your precious time while i hypnotize you on giving me your stock options and money and your tiny brains. It's everybody's dream, to rule the world and eat peanut butter!

Now, now, i know that after reading this post, I'll be getting comments or some of you might tag me and say... "Awwwww" or "We're here to help you out" or "God bless you." Please. I know these already, specially my friends. I'd prefer other comments such as "You're the master" or "Hail to the King of the world" or any rude comments. This is me, apathetic and completely absurd. Get's?

Bruno, Bratch, Ambo, Nigger, Fishball: How Do You Brush Your Teeth?

2005-11-24T22:53:00.000+08:00

While i'm waiting for something, i decided to write a couple of posts about, errrr.... anything. If you've been an avid reader of my blog, you become a member of the DJ Cult! Wahahaha! You're completely swallowed in this shallow black hole and sooner, you'll be as dysfunctional as I am... Completely neurotic and on a borderline case.

What to write... uhmmm.... Let's see. Let's talk about pet names, starting with my mom's family. Meet the Vidal Family.

Papang Ado. He's my deceased grandpa (God bless his soul). Ado from his first name Conrado. Papang is more of a different version of "Papa." He ain't got any other name and we always call him Papang Ado.

Mamang. So if there's Papang, there's Mamang. But my grandmother also goes by the name "Mother" and "Myrna Loi."

Bruno. Dennis is the eldest but right now we call him Bunso. If you smell alcohol 10meters away, he might be approaching your vicinity. He might be joining the "sunog-baga" club anytime soon.

Bratch. She's my mom. First name Dinah, codename Bratch. From the root word BRA. When she was a teenager (and until now), you'll see her undergarments lying around everywhere. Thank god it never ended up in the kitchen or in the dining area and in my room. Yes, it already took it's place in the living area like saying "Bratch was here" or "My Bra was here." Like a dog marking it's teritory. Right now, she can be called Jackie Lou Blanco. She lifts weights almost twice her body mass.

Ambo. Wait, i think it was "Ambo, Tambo, Walis Tambo." Conrado Jr or Radi was the third sibling. Right now, he's tagged as "Sir" since he started working as a highschool teacher and now he's the Dean of Olivarez University. Sir Ambo... Wahahaha!

Nigger. First of all, we're not racist. Nigger or Jeannie is the only sibling who's skin color is darker than her brothers and sisters. We're the Tisoy and Tisay types (yup, I was once the AFTER version of a guy who used papaya soaps).

Fishball. My tita Kate was the youngest. I'm not sure about the history of her nickname. Right now, we call her Nanny since she was the one who took care of us when our parents were not around.

Now, i won't talk about my dad's side. Basically I'll call them leeches or lifesuckers. Or maybe, just to be more sensitive, I'll call them... uhmmm... can't think of any, let's just stick with Leeches.

Borderline

2005-11-24T15:52:00.000+08:00

Something in the way you love me won’t let me be

I don’t want to be your prisoner so baby won’t you set me free

Stop playing with my heart

Finish what you start

When you make my love come down

If you want me let me know

Baby let it show

Honey don’t you fool around

Just try to understand, I’ve given all I can,

’cause you got the best of me

Chorus:

Borderline feels like I’m going to lose my mind

You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline

(repeat chorus again)

Keep on pushing me baby

Don’t you know you drive me crazy

You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline

Something in your eyes is makin’ such a fool of me

When you hold me in your arms you love me till I just can’t see

But then you let me down, when I look around, baby you just can’t be found

Stop driving me away, I just wanna stay,

There’s something I just got to say

Just try to understand, I’ve given all I can,

’cause you got the best of me

(chorus)

Keep on pushing me baby

Don’t you know you drive me crazy

You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline

Look what your love has done to me

Come on baby set me free

You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline

You cause me so much pain, I think I’m going insane

What does it take to make you see?

You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline

Psycho Babble

2005-11-23T09:07:00.000+08:00

Seriously, I’m one of those guys who hide their emotions. It’s a known fact (well, based on statistics and some psychological studies) that men tends to hide their feelings compared to women (which explains the shorter life span of males vs. the female population). It’s hard for a guy to be so emotional as he will be tagged as either weak or gay. As for me, I did shed some tears every now and then, especially during my third year in college. But I only opened up myself to one person and I think once was enough.

It was during my third year in UP wherein I shared some stuff with a female friend who I courted (almost courted, somewhat courted, whatever). I was in emotional breakdown and I told her that I need some perspective on what’s been happening in my life. It was during a sleepover at Leney’s place for an IE project/BA case study when I shared something to her that made me cry. After that, I then realized 2 things, I don’t feel weak at all for sharing something with one of my closest friends, and I also realized that “Tao pala ako, umiiyak, nasasaktan (awwww).” But I think that my pogi points dropped. Anyway, “we” were never meant to be in the first place, it was just a college crush.

Right now, I feel somewhat apathetic to what’s been happening in my life. It was like I had Prozac to numb my senses. Maybe I just shut myself off from what’s been happening in my life, knowing that life continues so why fumble on my petty emotional episodes. How I wish to cry again and feel human, but then again, why waste time thinking for solutions which are far-fetched.

BUT, I learned something which made me realize that I don’t have to keep every emotional battles that I’m experiencing. Talking to Gizelle (my college friend) made me sane, waking me up that suicide is not an option. Yes, I was a half suicidal, half-neurotic when I was in college. Something that you don’t know. Don’t worry, to-date I’m less suicidal, more homicidal but a full-pledged neurotic. I won’t be shooting heads soon, maybe later after 4pm.

Starbucks... Kape muna dyan

2005-11-23T07:58:00.000+08:00

After watching Harry Potter last Friday, we spent around 1 hour at Starbucks. And that night, i was Cedric (uhmmm, according to my Peppermint Moccha Frap). My former Starbucks Aliases were Conroe, Luke, Kimi, John, JD, Cooper, Fudge, Vaughn (but the spelling was Bon), Astro and many more. Maybe next time I'll use "Big Brother" or "Vanila Ice."

"One Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino for Huseng Batute." Ang swanget!

Uma on Joe D' Mango

2005-11-21T23:47:00.001+08:00

Just watched PBB where Uma mentioned that Joe D’ Mango has a great voice, but when he saw Joe’s picture, he said the he looked like a bulate. Well, may point nga naman siya. And this just proves that people whpo has great voices over the phone or on the radio has… well... let’s just say that their voices compensates what they lack. Buti na lang panget boses ko.

Mondays

2005-11-21T23:47:00.000+08:00

Zam. I just have to say that Norizam Ahmad really didn’t understand what he was doing for the new database that we need to populate. Grrrrr! HE could have told me earlier. This is the week for Data Pop validation but our team are lagging behind because of him. How am I supposed to roll-it up if he doesn’t even understand the whole concept! Now he’s asking for my help. Tsk tsk tsk!

Kellogs. I’m not even sure how she got that codename (because she’s a flake?). Anyway, she’s from finance and she was so… so….. AMF! Pushing for a project that she didn’t even understand the technicality and risks. Kasi may savings eh. I wonder what she’ll write on her performance evaluation? “Was able to push for a ~$1M capital savings.” Uhmmm… let me rephrase that for her. It should be, “Calculated the savings for the project which was pushed by IE and Engineering.” I wonder what type of calculator does finance folks use? Eto ba yung mga pang-tindahan na may ilaw with matching sounds?

Paula Criselda Baller. She’s a new engineer. Well, she was asking for the ESP file. To start with, I do not have any copy of that project since it started before I was hired. Second, no passdowns was made from Boyet or Honeydew. I replied, “La ako copy.” Then she replied, “Badly needed. Serves as a proof that we have approved tables though non-CE!” “La na ako copy” as layman as it could be… Di niya naintindihan. And Intel is putting its fate to this girl? Nene, mag-isip-isip ka muna ha.

Put all of these 3 people together and they would ran a great sari-sari store with matching “Takakatak” yosi using a pang-tindahan calculator.

Anyway, my day wasn’t that bad at all.

Trixy and her word for the day (or week): Endorphins. Like endorphins will not make you kill people. Probably just brutally torture them.

Vince discussed Vacation Leaves, MOS, etc. I have plans about MOS but I won’t do it yet. I’m working something out, and hopefully, some people from FAB22 can help me out. Right Glenn?

And of course there’s the Conroe NPI IE for Q4’06. Well, honestly, I’m not that interested. Not a bit. I have bigger plans. And it might happen sometime between January and late May. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed.

Before I end this blog, I’d like to thank Dioselle “Korean Girl” Ching for checking up on the file that I sent her. Salamat Djo, muntik na ako dun. Hope things will go as planned. Thanks to Adidas for my shoes, GQ for my Jacket, Bench for my pants, Marlboro Menthol for my yosi and YC Bikini Briefs… Ack!

Shrek on Philippine TV

2005-11-21T12:47:00.000+08:00

And so the piracy begins. Or was it lack of creative juices. maybe i can lend ABS-CBN some of my creative ideas. For those who watches PANDAY, i think you now have an idea of what I'm talkin about.

But first thing's first, I DON'T WATCH PANDAY! It just so happens that i was flipping on different channels last week and saw the ridiculous image of Philippine TV Effects and Computer Animation.

Please welcome, Pinoy SHREK!

Am i just imaging this or was this a rip-off from Pixar's Shrek. Maybe Pixar is working for Toto Natividad during the conceptualization of Panday. Maybe next week, Donkey and Fiona would appear to your screen. Geeez! Anyway, i heard that Panday is one huge flop. Probably because of the director (Toto Natividad) or was it the lousy storylines. This is worse that watching Kris Aquino talk shows! At least Kris was hilarious.

Soon

2005-11-21T12:20:00.000+08:00

Soon? What’s coming soon? No spoilers. I just hope it would be sooner. Ah basta, SOON!

Getting to know your friends

2005-11-21T08:07:00.000+08:00

Ok guys, play along. It’s nice to learn something new about your friends.

Welcome to the new edition of getting to know your friends. Okay here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the fun! Just copy (not forward) this entire e-mail and paste into a new e-mail that you can send. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times. That means you have lots of friends.

1. What is your full name? David John V. Diaz

2. What color pants are you wearing? Blue Denim Jeans

3. What are you listening to right now? Dance, Dance by Fall Out Boy

4. What was the last thing you ate? Pork Chop

5. Do you wish on stars? Minsan

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red

7. How is the weather right now? Cold

8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Hmmm… Wrong Number Eh.

9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Sino? Si GJG? Hahaha… Yeah J

10.What is your favorite drink? Pepermint Mocha Frappuccino

11. Favorite sport? Volleyball

12. What is your hair color? Black

13. Do you wear contacts? No

14. Siblings? 1 Sister

15. Favorite month? December

16. Favorite food? See Food… When I see food, I eat! Hahaha… Spicy ones. And do you know what they say about people eating spicy foods?

17. What was the last movie you saw? Harry Potter in the mall; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in DVD

18. Favorite day of the year? Christmas

19. What do you do to vent anger? Smoke and Rant then it ends up in my blog

20. What was your favorite toy as a child? Lego

21. Summer or winter? Summer

22. Hugs or kisses? Hugs

23. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate

24. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? Yeah

25. Who is most likely to respond? Hmmm… I don’t know

26. Who is least likely to respond? Probably everyone, this goes directly to your junk email folder right?

27. When was the last time you cried? I don’t cry in front of people. Usually during SPA days.

28. What is under your bed? Dirty Porn… Hehehe… Nah, some dust and probably dirty laundry.

29. What did you do last night? Sleep.. I guess… if 3 hours of lying in bed and closing your eyes is what you can call a decent sleep.

30. What are you afraid of? Being alone.

31. Favorite car? Mini Cooper

32. Favorite flower? Hmmm… I guess I like orchids. You rarely see a guy giving orchids. It’s more beautiful that roses.

33. Number of keys on your key ring? 10

34. How many years at your current job? 1 year, 5 months… and counting?

35. Favorite day of the week? Friday

36. What did you do on your last birthday? Shopping

37. How many states have you lived in? nah… just visited Arizona for less than 2 weeks.

38. How many cities have you lived in? 1 in the Philippines

39. Why are you answering this quiz? Have to kill time muna since my brain is not yet functioning. I’m waiting for coffee to take in effect.

What's next?

2005-11-20T18:37:00.000+08:00

Hello Kitty strikes again. From what I heard, cellphones issued by the company must be surrendered. Only direct managers will be given cellphones. Before, Mr. Sanrio just placed a guideline for cellphone usage. Not, he wants to limit the users up to his managers only. Though I was not issued any cellphone, I pity Hello Kitty (hey, that rhymes… Pity Hello Kitty). First it was the MBA justification, then the travel expense guidelines, then the cellphone expense guidelines, now this? So what’s next? Cutting salary, the number of meal tickets, the number of shuttles? Or maybe you want us to use desktops instead of laptops?

How about my foot in your kitty ass? That’ll be perfect especially this upcoming Thanksgiving. You’ll be the foot-on-ass-stuffed-turkey.

Suggestion, ride a bike when you go to work. That’ll burn the grease in your ass. You save money from renting a car, you save money from your driver, you save money from not buying gas, and you keep the air clean. Not to mention losing weight. Wouldn’t that be fun?

Over Rated to the Nth Power

2005-11-19T23:17:00.000+08:00

Just read something in the internet about the difference between Metrosexual and Ubersexual males. So in which category do i fall? Heck, i don't want to be typecasted or stereotyped. Does putting product in my hair (clay, wax, or gum) make me a metrosexual or an uber male? Is it a sin if i make sure that i don't look like a clothes hanger when i go to office?

Today's society is far more advanced that before (during the Mahoma days). Physical presentation thus count. Beauty is not anymore a ladies thing but a guy's priority as well. Though a lot of guys won't admit this, the alphamale is more vain than an urban chick.

But i guess, the typical Juan Dela Cruz won't give in with the James Bond lifestyle. Almost everyone is painfully conservative, not to mention, cynical. But that won't keep me away from spending a lot of time before i go to work. Shirts and Jeans are the usual office attire, but it doesn't hurt to wear a nice polo shirt with matching golf pants. I don't want to be a eye strain when i present a report or a project.

Make an effort in dressing yourself for work. So what if for a couple of minutes, your co-workers are teasing you how "maporma" you are. You might even hear some people saying that you're insecure. Bahala sila, I'd rather look like a metro/uber sexual than a Mamang Sorbetero off to work. No offense to ice cream vendors, but Intel does not sell dirty ice cream.

Movie Review: Harry Potter - GOF

2005-11-19T02:01:00.000+08:00

OMG! We just watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire this evening at Filinvest. The movie ran for about 2.5 hours. All i can say is that it's bitin.

1. What happened to Hogwarts? I mean, the movie solely focused on the Tri-Wizard Tourney. Too many casts with very less exposure.

2. What's up with the friggin giant lady? I mean, maybe that's the reason why HP was rated PG13. Two giants flirting. Yikes!

3. Moaning Myrtle Moaning. Who would've thought that there's a sorta jacuzzi scene between Harry and Myrtle.

4. Short scenes. I thought that each challenge would last longer. It was good but i need some more adrenlin pumping action.

5. Suddenly, all of them matured especially Cedric and Hermione. And Ginny... And even the Weasley Twins. What more if they film the 7th installment?

6. The new Dumbledore is cooler than the original actor. Well, i prefer the more conservative Dumbledore.

7. Nose-Less Voldemort. I just can't imagine Ralph Fienes without his nose. He played the villain role better in The Red Dragon.

8. Fleur (wait, spell check, need to check the spelling) always screams, Victor Krum is like one of those Chicano kids waiting to beat you up, and Cho Chang... well... I'm not a Heart Evangelista fan, but she could do a better pa-cute acting than the one who was casted. But i guess Heart is to short to be paired with Cedric.

9. Where's Uncle Vernon and the family? Wala ng budget i guess.

10. The dance... it was nice seeing everyone wearing suits and gowns... Hermione is such a pretty girl... and so was Ron with his "Funeraria" inspired dress robe (available at any local funenaria stores, nationwide).

The movie was great. Actually, i forgot most of the chapters from the book (which is good, becasue i don;t want to over criticize the film adaptation).

Last Hirit before I sleep

2005-11-18T00:25:00.000+08:00

I just finished rolling up my presentation for the IE managers later this morning. And while I'm synchronizing my emails, I decided to post something "exciting" in my blog. Hmmm... What to rant about?

Let's talk about the bu-bu's in my workplace. This afternoon, i had a meeting with an engineer, 2 finance folks, and 2 IE GLs. I thought that the meeting would just be a breeze but i guess I'm having a Dilbert-comics-like day.

The Engineer: Well, let me be more specific. The Process Engineer. I cannot discribe him (physically) in detail but he's fat, dark-skinned (and batok and all) and quite sloooooow. I remember giving him a codename of Fat-Bastard but i guess i'm giving him much credit. We argued once on my statistical analysis (pareto and all). He didn't asked me directly but it seems that his point was "Di mo trabaho yang mag stat analysis." WTF! I took statistical subjects in college (with matching stoichastic analysis ala MArkovian Chains with matching hieroglyphics and latin). I said that his engineers don't even know how to properly compute the touch up percentage (aka tanga mag-math, naka-excel na nga eh) and told him about my IE27, IE 28, IE 135 and IE 183 subject in college. Ayun nag-sorry din sya. Industrial Engineer ako! Tangina naman... hehehe....

Financial Analysts: During the meeting, they were pointing out that the status of the 7th tool is on hold for purchasing. But we (IEs) know that it's the 8th tool which was suppossed to be on hold and not the 7th. N-2 daw kasi. So 8-2=6. They said that they saw N-2 in an analysis. Later this evening, i checked the first analysis that i did. Yes, it stated N-2. But N was 10. So N-2=10-2=8. WTF 2x! It's basic Math. Duh?! Or maybe they considered eVAT and the current exchange rate in the N-2? N*eVAT*exchange rate minus 2 = 6... Awwwwww....

The 2 IE GLs. Ala lang. Ayoko magsalita. kakampi ko sila sa meeting eh :)

Key Message: I know how to do my job (and at some point, how to properly do yours). But if you don't even understand simple statistics and math (pucha... N-2=10-2=6?), I'm giving free tutorials on how to successfully perform suicide, and you'll get the first 2 sessions free (out of the 5sessions on discussing 10 ways to die).

If N=10, what is N-2..... SAGOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ABS-CBN Money-Making Scheme

2005-11-16T21:04:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN and it's money making scheme. Endemol already ruled to evict Franzen! Pero mag-text pa din.

Ganito na lang... Evict Franzen... Then let Cass go...

Then after that, magtext vote ulit kung sinong papasok (nasa rules di ba).

Just a thought, Cass gave Franzen 2 points, pero she wants Franzen to stay. Inconsistent. Or maybe just plain scripted.

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Vote to Evict Franzen Please

2005-11-15T23:19:00.000+08:00

Franzen is a perennial liar…

Franzen violated the rules over and over again…

Franzen…

Cass is willing to voluntarily exit the PBB house just to save Franzen’s ass. Though self-sacrifice is such a noble thing to do especially to people who deserves it, Franzen does not deserve any self-sacrifice. Get rid of Franzen! If by text-vote, Franzen still wins, then god bless those who voted for him for being so overly blind. Pinoys just like me do understand the hardships of our countrymen, pero sobra na, palitan na, budget ng UP dagdagan, dagdagan (hehehe). Seriously, he already reached the tolerance level and any boiling point of every Filipino.

I won’t waste money to text Cass (I’m not one of ABS-CBNs “cash cow” targets) but for those who would willingly spare some money, please vote for Cassandra Ponti. She deserves to stay. But if she still voluntarily leaves, then let’s just respect her decision and wait for her career to bloom.

To Frazen.. eto sayo. ( )… Ooops… di mo mabasa… I’m mouthing it kasi. Hehehe!

Superman Returns - by WB

2005-11-15T19:44:00.000+08:00

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.

Directed by Bryan Singer (X2: X-Men United, X-Men, The Usual Suspects), SUPERMAN RETURNS stars newcomer Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth (Beyond the Sea, Blue Crush), James Marsden (X2: X-Men United, The Notebook), Frank Langella (HBO's Unscripted), Academy Award-winner Eva Marie Saint (North By Northwest), Parker Posey (Best in Show), Sam Huntington (Detroit Rock City), Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey (Beyond the Sea, American Beauty, The Usual Suspects).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Jon Peters production in association with Bad Hat Harry Productions, a Bryan Singer film, Superman Returns, starring BRANDON ROUTH, KATE BOSWORTH, JAMES MARSDEN, FRANK LANGELLA, EVA MARIE SAINT, PARKER POSEY, SAM HUNTINGTON, KAL PENN and KEVIN SPACEY. Directed by BRYAN SINGER, the film is produced by JON PETERS, BRYAN SINGER and GILBERT ADLER. The executive producers are CHRIS LEE, THOMAS TULL and SCOTT MEDNICK. The co-producer is STEPHEN JONES. The screenplay is by MICHAEL DOUGHERTY & DAN HARRIS, and the story is by BRYAN SINGER and MICHAEL DOUGHERTY & DAN HARRIS. The director of photography is NEWTON THOMAS SIGEL A.S.C.; the production designer is GUY DYAS; the film is edited by JOHN OTTMAN and ELLIOT GRAHAM; the costume designer is LOUISE MINGENBACH; and the music is by JOHN OTTMAN. The film is based upon Superman characters created by JERRY SIEGEL & JOE SHUSTER and published by DC Comics.

Superman Returns will be released on June 30, 2006 by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Superman Returns When Batman Begins

2005-11-15T19:22:00.000+08:00

Yup, Superman Returns is the newest and long-awaited movie of all time. Of course you won't see Christopher Reeve flying with his red cape (may he rest in peace) but I wish he would be part of this movie or something. After all, he's the original Superman.

Unlike Batman Begins, this movie is keeping the original Blue Tights and Red Undies costume. Starring new comer Brandon Routh as Clark Kent/Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane James Marsden and Kevin Spacey, this will surely be the next superhero blockbuster!

When is this going to hapenning? Ack!

2005-11-15T08:59:00.000+08:00

I’m sick again. Last Wednesday, I was unable to go to work due to my bolemic episodes. Today, I can’t pull myself up from bed, and not because of laziness. I woke up around 430am and felt really sick. Waaaaah! I managed to get out of bed around 7am to put up my OOP notice and answer a couple of emails, went back to bed, and back to my laptop because I remember that I need to attend a meeting with the engineers via bridge. “*tooot* this is DJ, I just joined the bridge, and it’s falling down, falling down, falling down.”

While listening to the engineers blahs (and more blahs), I had time to write this blog.

Puch, DAMING WRONG GRAMMAR!

“When is this going to happening?” Am I hearing this correctly? Or was it the 400mg Advil?

Anyway, I was unable to present because there were no more time (after dragging myself from bed!!!) I just sent out an email for them to ratify the changes.

DJ Mix

New Blog: Jeepney Diaries

Di nakatiis, balik blog!

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