My Internet speed had been literally crawling recently, with download speeds ranging from 200 to 300 kbps...can you believe that? I'm now taking a lot of my late-night teleconferences at home, so this kind of connection might get me into trouble if I can't connect to Skype or Live Meeting. Plus my brother's always complaining that he gets logged off from War Rock (*rolls eyes* ) when he and the bunch come over for a visit and of course, hog my computer all day.
I then thought of upgrading my PLDT MyDSL plan, but from friends' advices, I looked into shifting to another Internet service provider instead. Unfortunately, there are no available lines for Globe Broadband, SKY Broadband, or Destiny in my area... talk about tough luck!
So I guess I was stuck with PLDT MyDSL. I was just going to upgrade my plan to 1 mbps, since the plan I signed up for (Plan 999) years ago guaranteed only 384 kbps. However, I learned from the MyDSL tech support guy that I should already be at 1 mbps at my current plan and that if I wanted to upgrade then it would be to the 2 mbps plan, which was for P1299.00/month. But I figured that if I was getting 200 kbps when I'm supposedly getting 1 mbps, I might just end up getting 400 kbps if I upgraded to 2 mbps...no way!
Instead of upgrading my DSL plan, I just filed a report that my connection was utterly slow. I was really dubious about filing another report because nothing had been done in the past. The tech guy just attributed the slow connection to the speed of my computer...duhh??? I have a 2G Core Duo processor (okay, Job I can hear you laughing, or probably rolling your eyes? :P ) or whatever. My brother has a slightly slower processor and gets great speed for his MyDSL connection.
Anyway, they worked on it remotely the whole week last week. They never came to my place, as I am only home after 5, so they just called me to see how my speed was and did their thing wherever. The guy in charge was the same guy who said the slow connection was because of my PC (I just talked to him on the phone then, too). Anyway, they finally did something right, and the last time I checked I was getting a download speed of 1.15-1.20 mbps, and that was a peak hour. My upload speed was around 300+ kbps. Not bad at all...woot! :)
I thought it was over I thought I could move on But now the past comes haunting Getting on my nerves again.
See what you've done How careless could you get? So much confidence in yourself? Now everything's breaking down. Do I clean up after your mess? Isn't that a bit unfair? I told you many times before Listen you wouldn't care.
Is there hope for you? Is there hope for us? I can't go on like this It simply is too much.
I didn't bargain for this Was looking for something better Seems now I'm stuck instead To this mess you have created.
I've been coming across the Helen Fisher personality types for some time now. According to Helen Fisher, these personality types are based on certain body chemicals, which make them inherent in people rather than developed (meaning we were born with them). The Helen Fisher personality types are classified into the following: explorer, builder, director, and negotiator.
In a nutshell, Explorers are impulsive, spontaneous, and adventurous, while Builders are quite the opposite. Builders prefer being relaxed. They are traditionalists and live by a certain set of values. Directors, on the other hand, rely much on logic. They go after what they want and are open to new ideas as long as these are logical. Discovers are quite scientific in nature. Conversely, Negotiators are more intuitive than scientific. They focus on emotions and on details. Well, a ton of information is on the web or click here for more information.
They say explorers are compatible with fellow explorers, builders with fellow builders, and negotiators with discoverers. The following is an excerpt from http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net (Sorry, no time to rewrite:P ):
Explorer/Explorer. Explorers are attracted to other Explorers because they crave excitement; they want optimism, impulsivity and curiosity in their partner. The Explorer/Explorer match is generally strong because Explorers love adventure and want a partner to share their spontaneity. But this match can have problems. Since both are willing to tolerate risks, two Explorers can find themselves in disastrous situations. And Explorers are not usually very introspective so the pair often avoids difficult discussions.
Builder/Builder. Like Explorers, Builders are attracted to each other. They are most likely to marry each other, to say they are happy in their marriage and less likely to divorce than other combinations. Builders like bringing people and community together and enjoy working together. They are successful at building large circles of close friends, making sensible decisions about money, family and feelings together and value security above almost everything.
Director/Negotiator. Unlike Builders and Explorers who are often attracted to people of their own type, Directors and Negotiators are often drawn to each other. They compliment each other as Negotiators see the big picture while Directors focus on smaller pieces of the puzzle. Negotiators are skilled at seeing all angles without taking action and Directors are decisive yet don’t often analyze ancillary data. The two types are also compatible socially. Negotiators are good at smoothing over Directors’ inappropriate comments and Directors admire the diplomatic nature of Negotiators.
Of course, I became curious about my own personality type, so I took the test, and it turns out I'm a Negotiator/Builder, meaning I'm primarily a negotiator and secondarily a builder.
The test is quite long, but the results are pretty accurate. After the test, you'll get a page-long result explaining your personality type. Will just keep the rest of my personality type's description to myself...haha. Anyway, you can take the test here. You'll be required to enter a US zip code, so for non-US residents, you can just enter 90210, and voila! :)
To the readers of this blog who will be taking the test, it will be interesting to know what types you are or what you think of the test :)
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Famous negotiators: Oprah Winfrey, Leo Tolstoy, Katie Holmes, Bill Clinton, Hillary Duff, Mohandas Gandhi, and Charles Darwin.
3 Doors Down (3 Doors Down). This album sounds very consistent with their previous album(s). A good listen if you're into adult contemporary music -- easy listening rock with lyrics you can relate to.
New Kids on the Block (The Block). My dream come-back album :) Yes, I was a huge fan back in the days -- being an official fan club member, collecting all sorts of New Kids stuff and the like LOL. Well, this album doesn't sound much like their albums then, which I think is quite apt since they're much older now. This album has more of the R&B groove, with lotsa dance tracks and having the sexy vibe. I'm really more into rock and emo now, but this is still a great one. I just hope this wasn't a one-off thing to make some quick cash :P
Plus One (Exodus). I got this CD for free from a BMG website, thinking it was anything like their first album (with hits Last Flight Out and Here in My Heart), but this album sounded surprisingly different -- more rock and more Christian than their previous album. It turned out that by this time (this album was released in 2003), the group of five has become three and they've decided to veer away from mainstream pop and shift their music to rock -- well, sorta like pop-rock. Anyway, songs from this album take some time to get used to, and I still like Hillsong United and Jars of Clay better, but this one's a good listen and lyrically rich, too!
Secondhand Serenade (A Twist in My Story - Deluxe Edition). I've been listening to this album for over a year now, and I still can't get enough! This has basically just a few tracks added to the regular album -- quite redundant really, but something you won't mind if you're a fan :P A new additional track here is John Vesely's rendition of Coldplay's Fix You. It seemed the right song to cover at first, but I was a bit disappointed because John's acoustic version of sorts sounded a lot like the original, but I guess there was really nothing much he could do with the song -- geez, I'm starting to sound like Simon Cowell LOL.
Taylor Swift (Fearless). I totally love this girl...as in TOTALLY! I can listen to her all day everyday :) Of course, I try to restrain myself from doing that, as there are so many more music acts to listen to. Anyway, this album is just as good as her previous offing...simply superb! Amazing writing skills, too, for someone so young.. and she can play the guitar really well. Now that's what I would call true artistry! I can really relate to her songs, too, but I hope that as she grows older she'll have more to write about than getting cheated on :P
I find it fascinating to learn about the differences in how men and women think and feel. It's quite surprising to learn how men are so different from how women perceive them to be.
As someone who's interested in psychology, I find these kinds of "findings" really interesting. However, lately, I think there has been quite an overload of information on this topic. The Internet abounds with articles on this, and when I switch on the TV, there would be an author promoting his or her book on the same subject matter.
And they have the same pitch: To help women attract and keep a man. Sure, at first this seems very plausible. After all, they do come out with studies of all kinds, so why not this one, too? But with the volume of material being written about this now, I can't help thinking, are women really that desperate to have a man in their lives that they even need to consult these books? Can't they be happy otherwise?
Anyway, the main message of what these "experts" say is basically for a woman to be confident and happy with herself. In other words, women empowerment and self-love. They say that these are the things that will attract men (I wonder if these apply to Filipinos, too, since a lot of Filipino men would resent independent women), but regardless of whether this is true or not, I think that it is a win-win situation. If this theory of theirs is valid then you're bound to get and keep a great guy, but if it's not valid, then you should still be happy because you've taken care of yourself well and you are happy in and of yourself.
You complete me is a famous line from the movie Jerry McGuire, but as some experts have said, this shouldn't be the case, and I totally agree. You shouldn't have to rely on another person to be complete and happy. You should be happy and complete by yourself.
For me, having a relationship is something that's nice-to-have and not really a must-have -- sorta like icing on the cake. It shouldn't be the be-all and end-all of anyone's existence. In these times of failed relationships, I think that the only thing you can really be sure of is yourself, so start appreciating yourself more :)
It's just starting to dawn on me how fast next month is approaching, and it will be for a month... OMG!
I've known about it for some time but I guess I've always taken it for granted, as it has always worked out, and there has always been a way. But I guess this one's going to be different -- a little more challenging maybe.
I dread the thought and the day..or days? But on the positive side, maybe the time will do a lot of good. They say be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it. It seems I might get something I wished for, though I've already discarded that thought. But maybe the time will allow for reflection. Maybe it will allow for strength to build..for rejuvenation?
It's a make or break situation, I think, but I believe everything happens for a reason. I just wonder what this one's is.
Vanilla was telling me yesterday about her weird and colorful (not literally!) dream about me. Vanilla has this habit of retelling her stories over and over, so of course I was hearing about it until this morning...oh bother! I love Vanilla, but I really have to tune out on the second or third round of her stories... *shakes head*
Anyway, her dream about me was so fantastic (I thought it was) and quite detailed. Surprisingly, though, once I broke down the details of her dream, I found that it was a very literal interpretation of what "others" have told me about my future (which Vanilla didn't know about) -- quite accurate actually if I'll base it on what I've been told.
But really, this means nothing to me. I don't believe in dreams (the dreams you have when you sleep, that is). I take them for granted and take them as mere manifestations of my thoughts and feelings while I'm awake. Besides, they're often so literal that I don't think they symbolize anything as dreams should (or should they?). I sorta envy MissMetaphor whose dreams are very symbolic but which manifest one way or another in the "real world".
Well, as I told Vanilla in conclusion to our lengthy (and circular?) discussion of her dream, we'll just wait and see if her dream will come true.
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To the curious and intrigued minds that graze this blog, characters in my blog are kept hidden, mysterious or anonymous (whichever term you want to use) for a purpose...and to make this blog more interesting. I'm sure you agree....or you wouldn't still be reading this. *winks*
There's a recent controversy about Freddie Aguilar labeling the likes of Arnel Pineda and Charice Pempengco as monkeys for not singing originals and singing only covers of foreign artists' songs, although the former claimed that he did not label the two as such and was merely citing Mariah Carey calling Regine Velasquez a monkey (bad Mariah!) some years back.
Whether Freddie Aquilar did call Arnel and Charice monkeys or not, I think that it was a good criticism that could have been stated in a better or more positive way. Besides, Arnel Pineda is the lead singer for Journey. Of course, he's expected to sing Journey songs. As for Charice's never-ending rendition of Run To You, well, it was the song she sang at the local competition she joined, which first got the attention of the people who helped propel her to the fame and stardom she now enjoys. Although she could at least be singing covers of different songs in her numerous TV guesting, I still think it's quite forgivable because that song does showcase her vocal prowess, and it was after all from a singing competition. Even American Idol contestants sing covers during the competition to get the viewers' attention. I don't think singing contestants can make much of an impact if they sing their own songs.
Anyway, what I do agree with regarding Freddie Aguilar's comments is the lack of Filipino singers' originality when it comes to their music. I'm not a fan of Filipino music because of this. So many Filipino singers just sing covers of popular foreign songs and sing them very much like the original. I mean, if they're gonna sing covers, they should at least change the arrangement, or cover unpopular songs. If they can make unpopular or unknown songs popular then I think that would at least come close to originality.
It's such a shame that we have so many talented singers who can't make their own music. I think that covering popular songs is just an easy and fast way to cash in. It baffles me how many young artists in the US make it with their own music, yet our "veteran" singers still get by on covers and even recycled covers at that.
Nina and MYMP, for example, are music acts that I was very impressed with in the beginning. I was about to buy their albums but changed my mind upon seeing that their albums consist mostly of covers. Why would I want to listen to something I've already heard hundreds of times? They do have great originals, but it seems that for every original song, they come out with 5 or more covers. Ugh! Don't they have confidence in their own talents and just stick to their own stuff, or are they just too lazy to sit down and take their time in coming up with their own music?
I've never been to a Filipino artist's concert, maybe because of the same reason. Even when the artist has his or her own material, he/she still ends up singing a lot of covers in the concert. What for? And then there are those who would use original lyrics but to the tune of something popular.. ugh! Lazy, lazy, lazy!
It's not like I'm against the lack of originality only in the Filipino music scene. Westlife, a band I love, has two albums of covers -- one of Frank Sinatra's (I didn't even bother to listen to this one) and one of love songs (a good listen, but not something I can listen to repeatedly) -- which aren't anywhere on my list of favorites, and New Found Glory has an album that has nothing but covers of popular songs, too, which I think is also lame. I don't know about New Found Glory, but Westlife at least comes up and has come up with a lot of original hits, unlike some Filipino artists who come up with album after album of covers. I guess I just don't like copycats...period -- regardless of who's doing the copying.
I don't think I'll ever be a fan of Filipino music, but when I do listen to some, it would be those of the local rock bands. Although only a few would conform (for lack of a better term?) to my taste in music, I applaud these bands because majority -- if not all -- of them would have enough originality and creativity to create their own material.
P.S. I know a lot of local rap/hip hop artists also come up with their own stuff, but since I don't really listen to that kind of music then I'd rather not comment :P
Jason Mraz (We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things). This one's very consistent with Jason's past offerings. Very easy-listening with a slight touch of reggae. I always get the feeling of being on a tropical island and basking in the sunshine whenever I listen to his music. Quite funny and silly lyrics, yet which have a positive vibe to them. Coolness!
Jesse McCartney (Departure). I've been listening to this album for a year now, and even after a year, it's still spawning hits and getting a lot of air play on the radio and music video channels. Jesse's music is very pop, but what I like about him is he tries to sound different with each album. The first (Beautiful Soul) was very generically pop and sounded very much like the kid he was back then. The next (Right Where You Want Me) still sounded very pop but had a lot of jazzy feel to it. This latest offing is more dance and upbeat with a sexy vibe. Jesse trying to be more mature? Well, I wouldn't commend the lyrics, but definitely a good listen if you want something to get you going.
Jon Mclaughlin (OK Now). This is the second album I have of him. I guess my dad really likes his music. I hear his songs on Internet radio, but he's unheard of here in the Philippines. Well, his music is a lot like those of John Mayer and James Morison --- easy listening, sorta acoustic. This makes for good listening if you want something relaxing that won't make you doze off.
Jonas Brothers (A Little Bit Longer). Okay, this one's a download. Even forgot all about it till I saw it on my ipod. Anyway, not a big fan of theirs but I keep listening to them just to get in with the hype, and they're not that bad. They are, to me, like the bubblegum pop of rock. No substance in the lyrics, but this one's a good listen if you want to listen to pretty good music that you don't need to digest.
Kelly Clarkson (All I Ever Wanted). This is very reminiscent of Kelly's Breakaway album in terms of quality. I instantly loved this one. I'm glad she's back with a great album after her not-so-great My December album. I'm not sure how successful that one was, but it was definitely a flop in my book. I think I've had that album for two years now, but I still haven't given it a good listen just because it didn't interest me enough. Well, she's making a strong comeback this time, and she's looking better, too!
An idle mind is a playground for thoughts -- no, not the negative kind this time. I guess I just wasn't too preoccupied this weekend. Actually kind of bored, and these flashes of thoughts keep entering my mind -- about how the future will be like.
It's like I am assuming how the future will pan out for me -- a sense of certainty about the future, and yet at the same time, I can't quite fathom how it will come to be. Again, that overwhelmed feeling washes over me.
But then I remember that I sorta felt this way, too, five to ten years ago. Despite people's cynical remarks about my future, I always knew that I'd be able to get to where I am now. Back then, I didn't know how, but I knew for sure that I would.
And sure enough, I'm here. I didn't even realize that I was slowly getting myself to where I envisioned myself to be. Things that I thought wouldn't be possible have now come to fruition.
It's true that when you help yourself God will do the rest, but it never ceases to amaze me just how God makes anything possible. And right now, I have this inexplicable feeling of being so darn ready for the next chapter of my life, it's both kinda scary and exciting at the same time. Scary because it might mean a lot of unforeseen changes and maybe even a diversion from the dreams and plans I've held on to all my life. Yet it's exciting, too, because I've learned to trust God so much that I know everything He brings into my life would be something great.
I got a bunch of CDs from my dad when he came home some months ago. This review of sorts is kinda overdue, but I wanted to give them a good listen before giving my thoughts on them. Also dividing them into several parts so as not to make this a very long post.
Ashlee Simpson (Bittersweet World). I was very surprised when I found this among the CDs my dad gave me, as in what the --? Well, maybe since I like the likes of Britney Spears, he assumed I would like Ashlee, too. Not in the same league! Well anyway, of course I listened to this one -- as painful as it may be LOL -- and it's bearable LOL. I hate the fast tracks, which are, I think, a lame attempt at trying to sound techno or dance. The fast tracks from her first album were even better. Anyway, there are a couple of slow songs in this album that are quite "doable", namely Little Miss Obsessive and Never Dream Alone. Well, I definitely liked her on Seventh Heaven, but I'd rather listen to Fall Out Boy anytime =)
Dido (Safe Trip Home). This one's a snoozer -- the type you'd want to listen to when you're trying to unwind from a long tiring day. The melodies are very monotonous (???) and you can listen to this as you sleep without being awakened by sudden crescendos or loud guitar riffs. Not one of my favorites (The previous album was better, too), and I definitely won't listen to this if I want to get revved up in the office.
Duffy (Rockferry). This was another surprise among the bunch. Why would my dad give me a CD of Duffy? I knew she was popular in the US, which I didn't get, but I was kinda irritated with her Misery video, with the '70s do and the seemingly "squeaky" voice (felt like nails scratching a chalk board). It was a surprisingly good album, though -- very easy listening yet kinda different (definitely a plus! I hate sound alikes). She still sounds squeaky to me (LOL), but this album's very good!
The Fray (The Fray). I just love this band, and this follow-up is very consistent with their first album. Great melodies -- rock, but not too loud and not too boring either -- and touching lyrics.
Hoobastank (For(n)ever). This one's bordering on a bit too loud for my taste, but it's still pretty good if you're in the mood for some hard -- yet not so hard -- rock. My fave in this bunch is So Close, So Far, but still nothing beats The Reason, which is one of my all time favorites =)
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What's with the Korean music invasion? I don't listen to local radio (just because I love my ipod more :P ), and I definitely don't listen to novelty music, but all of a sudden I've been seeing Korean music videos being played a lot, some of which are by the group 2NE1 where the Philippines-discovered Sandara Park (now known as Dara from what I hear) is a member. Ugh! *rolls eyes*
I'm no Miley Cyrus fan, but her song The Climb kinda perfectly describes what I'm going through.
I can almost see it That dream I am dreaming But there's a voice inside my head saying "You'll never reach it" Every step I'm taking Every move I make feels Lost with no direction My faith is shaking So many times, thoughts of giving up play in my mind, yet I again got reassurance that things will be good -- in time.
But time can either be a friend or foe. I know and believe that things happen at the right time and that rushing things might just ruin them all the more. However, so many things can happen while waiting for that time. I, for one, am not a very patient person. When I want something done, I want it done as soon as possible. Patience is a virtue I'm still trying to develop. It's also hard to believe that things will turn out okay in the end when the present indicates otherwise, which can make you give up before the right time comes.
"Like a tree, you should grow roots to become strong and solid", says KJ. Maybe that's what time is for -- to allow the roots to grow.
Be strong and understanding.
There's always gonna be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose Perhaps this is the climb that I have to make to get to where I wanna be, at the same time helping me grow stronger. It's easier said than done, though. When the negativity and doubts surround me, I tend to forget that things will be alright and tend to focus on just the now. I pray that I can always stay strong enough to hold on and not try to run away, and that I can be understanding enough to put others before myself, yet still being firm and taking a stand on my values and beliefs.
"Carry on", KJ says. Getting reassured and gaining insight on the whys, what's and how's of things serve to boost my courage, re-energizing me to continue the climb.
What is it with Biblical names? They all had Biblical names, and now Infinite, too! I wonder what that means...
I was catching up on reading friends' blogs, and got a year's worth of lovey-dovey feeling from reading Pandan Pandan's blog....mushy! mushy! mushy! Peace, Rache! I'm really happy for the both of you!
I love Daughtry's new song, and it's really no surprise =) It's just as good as I expected it to be if not even better...Can't wait to hear the rest of their album!
We finally got some content management system at work. We have the Team Foundation Server on Robohelp...yayy!!! Though it still won't support content sharing, at least it allows for multi-authoring through the check in/check out of help topics. The check in/check out process is pretty fast, and we now have a safe repository for our files (*breathes a sigh of relief*).
I miss my former teammates. The teasing and bickering. The "stop overs" on my cube. The endless breaks. Sneaking to the pantry (or somewhere) to discuss something "hush hush". The many different and fascinating personalities. The outings. The latest gossip about whomever and whatever. The boy stories. The girl stories. Furiously chatting on YM even when your cubes are just next to each other. The sharing of downloads. What can I say? I miss everything about the team!
During these times of economic crises, I'm baffled by how so many people are still so complacent about their lives -- particularly about their jobs or their lack thereof.
A lot might raise their eyebrows on this blog entry. Well, I don't mean any offense nor do I mean to judge anyone. I'm just thinking aloud.
Every morning as I get ready for work, I always wonder why so many of my neighbors are still milling about the street in their house clothes -- maybe even their pajamas -- as late as 10 in the morning (The people I see when I leave for work at 7am are the same ones I see during those times when I leave for work later than usual). It just makes me wonder, don't they have work or school to go to? During these times, how can they afford to just bum around?
Take Vanilla's boyfriend, for instance. He keeps telling Vanilla how he'll take care of her, how they'll have kids someday, blah blah blah. And poor Vanilla believes him. Yet how can this be when at 35, he doesn't have a job -- let alone a stable job? He seems comfortable, knowing that he can rely on his siblings who have good jobs.
Granted that it isn't easy to get a job these days, but if you don't even try to look for one, then what does that make you? Then again, there are those who are looking for an "easy" job and would quit at the first sign of difficulty. Isn't any job (as long as it's decent) better than not having a job at all?
FeelingSexy once told me that she's so tired of working and how she wants to stop working already. She has five (I think) kids in Quezon whom she can't support. How can anyone not want to work in these times? Even the well-to-do are striving to make ends meet. I have a lot of friends who are rich enough to do without a job but who still strive to do well in their jobs.
I think that the lack of education is a lame excuse. My mom had a fellow manager before who didn't even graduate from elementary and couldn't read or write and yet succeeded in his job (they were in marketing/sales). The parents of my brother's childhood friend refused to put him through college, so he supported himself and the last time I heard, he was an IT head in one of the big malls in Baguio. Wow, now these are the people I really find admirable!
People always complain about how the rich become richer, and the poor become poorer. And how they blame the government or the economic conditions for this. Well, maybe these are partly to be blamed, but maybe a larger factor in this is the personal drive to reach a goal or to improve one's life. The rich never stop working and worry a lot about tasks not being completed, whereas the financially challenged are very complacent about their lives.
While there are disadvantages to being too driven (stress, unhappiness, etc.) and advantages to being contented with a simple life (relaxed life, satisfaction, etc.), I just think that "intentionally" bumming around is not a solution to anything.
Count your blessings, they say. With all the daily struggles we face, it seems that all we ever get from life are problems. With the fast-paced world we live in and the busy schedules we have, we often neglect to appreciate the good things around us and even the blessings we receive. We tend to take them for granted and focus our energies on the resolution of one problem after another.
A few years ago, I made it a practice to stop and think of the major blessings that I received in the previous month. I would ask myself, "What was God's surprise for me last month?" And sure enough, I always came up with good things that happened to me in that month, which assured me that indeed, blessings come my way and that God does look after me at all times.
However, I got so busy with my job and up to now, I've never been able to continue this "practice". My mind had always been filled with thoughts of deadlines, the bills I had to pay and the many details of life I had to deal with that, although I always took time to thank God, I wasn't really sure what I was thanking Him for.
So starting this month, I'm going to start literally counting my blessings again, and post them on this blog (if it can be shared;)). Although we receive blessings everyday -- in small, big, ordinary, or extraordinary ways --- I'll only be posting the major ones to ensure they're special -- sorta like the ice cream flavor of the month, topped with chocolate bits, marshmallows and what-have-yous =)
First project completed. Last month (June), Cobra, the product I was documenting, was finally released. Although there were a lot of frustrations along the way, I'm so glad it's finally out the door, and now I'm gearing up for my next project Mako (according to my teammate, this is a type of shark -- yeah, our company obviously loves using animals as code names for their software products/releases :P). Mako is a business intelligence software, and I love business intelligence software products, especially since I also worked on one in my previous job.
Some me time. The completion of my project gave me a lot of "lull" time at work, allowing to give some time to pamper myself. I finally got to go for that haircut and facial and that long overdue dental appointment.
Hmm... I wonder what God has in store for me this month :)
Took me a while to come up with a profile, as I don't like talking about myself -- at least not in a direct way.
Well, I started this blog as a way to keep in touch with friends and to express my thoughts.
I believe that it's not the details of what happens to us that matters, but what we learn from our experiences. Mostly I'm just rambling here, but I hope you get to relate to some of the things I go through.
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RACH left Manila for Taiwan a month ago. She had a cool job offer, plus the
chance to be indie. Even before her departure date, we've talked about
schedu...
