Office Birthday

Time does fly really fast.

Tomorrow, June 16, I commemorate my first year in the office. I can't believe how much I've been through in my first year at work! Truly a roller coaster ride, a 360 degree shift especially for a girl like me with ZERO percent background of export sales and marketing. (For those who don't know, I'm a communications graduate working at the export sales department... where's the connection? hehe) A few important things I learned in the past year:

1. Don't believe you know EVERYTHING. When I stepped out of college, I felt like I was superman (or super girl), ready and set to conquer the world. I thought I knew enough things for me to say that people should listen to me, but I was wrong. When I started working, it was as if I was back in school, learning more and more things that I could not get from the four walls of the classroom.

2. NUMBERS matter. It's easy to come up with ideas, but hard to justify if you don't have numbers to support it.

3. "Go lang nang go". As cliche as it may sound, I learned how to keep my determination going and going. To get through problems at work, you have to face it and learn to toughen yourself and be determined to stand up for your problems. I realized that in order for me to get to where I want to be, I should never give up. Go lang talaga nang go.

4. There will always be Sh*tty days. Truly a fact of life. That's why it's also important to take note of my no. 5 learning....

5. Make sure to have time for your loved ones. They can be your refuge after a long day at work.They make sure you keep your sanity intact.

6. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, just make sure that you learn from them. My boss actually encourages me to make mistakes in my first two years at work. You might think, "what a boss!", right? But he actually makes sense. If you don't make mistakes, you won't realize the gravity of those certain things because it won't stick in your mind... That's why you just have to make sure that you learn from them.:)

And last but not the least....

6. Never get in a job just because you have no other option or just because you're "pressured". It's important to think through your offers and make sure that this is what you really want. Don't think that this is the only opportunity you have and that if you miss this opportunity, it will be doomsday for you. At the end of the day, you will still be the one to face the consequences of your decisions.

Happy office birthday to me! :)

Grade School, oh Grade School...

Laugh trip. Thanks, Diane! :)

Can you name 13 of your classmates in ELEMENTARY that you can think of right off the top of your head. Don't read the questions underneath until you've written the names of all 13 people.

This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first. No Cheating!

1. Rosette
2. Mads
3. Armando
4. Ron
5. Berry
6. Karlo
7. Mary
8. Jocelyn
9. Louie
10. Rey
11. Pamela
12. Anya
13. Czarina

How did you meet 10? (Rey L.)
He was my classmate in St. Ben. I remember how he would always have a hanky on his table because he had really sweaty hands. hehe. :)

What would you do/what would happen if you had never met 1? (Rosette S.)
I didn't have a confidante for all my boy crushes back in grade 3! haha! I remember she was also as kikay as me eh! :)

What would you do if 6 and 2 date? (Karlo D. and Mads C.)
That would be weird. Mads was a really tall girl and Karlo... hmm hindi masyado siya kataasan. hehe. :)

Have you ever seen 4 cry? (Ron T.)
NO! But he sure did tease me a lot back in Grade School!

Do you think 10 is cute? (Rey L.)
Yes, he was cute... as in small-cute. haha sama ko. But he's really a smart ass I tell you! :)

How did you get to know 3? (Armando V.)
He was my real-life Aladdin, in the flesh! Haha. He was my ultimate crush in grade school! haha!

What's 7's Favorite color? (Mary L.)
Shucks, I don't know!

What would you do if 5 confessed he/she loved you? (Berry S.)
She was my best friend in Grade 6. Of course she loved me! hehe! :)

Fact about 9: (Louie T.)
He's a cute kid with 2 sisters... Safe! haha!

Who is 4 going out with? (Ron T.)
Lots of girls. Haha! He seems to be happy with his current situation. :)

What is number 5 to you? (Berry S.)
One of my grade school best friends. We almost had the same things.. kaya ako nainis because I thought she was such a copycat. How immature! I regret having those feelings back in GS! haha!

Would you ever live with 13? (Czarina F.)
Why not? Last time I saw her was back in Grade 4. grabe tagal na!

Is 2 single? (Mads C.)
Hmm.... I think she still is. :)

Where does 7 live? (Mary L.)
I knew she stayed in Eliazo in college. I don't know where she lives now.. For sure, she has a house in Davao! haha labo.

What do you think about 12? (Anya D.)
She was one of the reasons why I didn't want to transfer to Cebu. She was a really really great friend in St. Paul. :)

What's the best thing about 8? (Jocelyn)
She was a really fun seatmate...

Who is 11 to you? (Pam E.)
This really smart girl who doesn't speak Tagalog or Bisaya. English speaking itech! haha.

Favorite Memory with 1? (Rosette S.)
Going around school and giggling because of our crushes. haha!

Pamamalengke!

Noon ko pang pangarap magsulat ng isang "entry" na hanga sa sarili nating wika. At ngayon, sa sitwasyong walang ibang magawa kung hindi magsulat ng kung anu-ano sa blog na ito, naisipan kong magkwento tungkol sa aking karanasan nitong nakaraang mga buwan.

Dalawang buwan na ang nagdaan mula nang ang aking ina ay umuwi sa aming munting tahanan sa Cebu. Samantalang nagpapakasaya ang aking inang giliw, ako naman ay umupo bilang munting nanay sa bahay. Sa maikling pananalita, ako ang nagsilbing "taga" ng tahanan: taga grocery, taga bayad ng kuryente, tubig, at kung anu-ano pa (pasensya, hindi ako marunong magluto, si Manang nalang ang bahala diyan. HEHE.)

Kaya't nitong nakaraang mga linggo ay naranasan kong pumunta ng supermarket kasama ang aking tatay, kung hindi man ang mga kaibigan ko o ang aking kasintahan. Nakakatuwang alalahanin ang iba-iba kong karanasan sa pamamalengke pag kasama ang kaibigan, kasintahan, o magulang.

Ilan lamang ang mga ito sa mga pagkakaiba na aking napansin:

1. Sa Pagpili ng Gulay, Karne, at Isda:
- Pag kasama si daddy, napakatagal namin sa seksyong ito. Mapili ang aking ama sa pagpili ng pinakapresko at pinakabagong mga karne at isda. Hinahayaan niya akong pumili ng mga gulay, kaya't medyo matagal-tagal rin ako sa seksyong ito dahil nalilito ako sa napakaraming klase ng pechay (hindi po kasali si Pichay dito hehe), kangkong, at sili... Nakakaloka!
- Pag kasama ang kasintahan, hindi ako namomroblema sa seksyong ito. Hinahayaan ko si "labs" (ang baduy, para Pilipinong Pilipino, o diba?) na pumili ng magagandang klase ng gulay samantalang ako ay magpapakyut lamang at "magkukunwaring" (kahit hindi talaga haha!) nalilito ako sa mga berde at dilaw na masustansyang gulay na nakikita ko.
- Pag kasama ang mga kaibigan, ang seksyon na ito ay iniiwasan dahil nauubusan na kami ng oras pag kinailangan nang bumili galing sa seksyong ito.

2. Sa Presyo at Pagpili ng Bilihin:
- Pag kasama si daddy, napakalikot ng aking mga kamay (kuha lang nang kuha ng kung anu-ano) dahil si daddy naman ang magbabayad eh. HEHE. :)
- Pag kasama ang kasintahan o ang kaibigan, kailangan maging mas maselan ka sa presyo dahil masakit sa sariling bulsa ang iilang sentimo o piso na diperensya.

3. Sa Pagsasama
- Masayang kasama si daddy dahil maliban sa libre ito (at nabibili ko ang iba kong mga luho tulad ng mamahaling sabon, facial wash, at syampoo!), ito ang tanging oras namin para mag-bonding. Minsan ko lang makita ang "soft spot" ng aking tatay, at ang pamamalengke ay isa na sa mga ito.
- Napakabagal ng oras pag kasama mo ang mga kaibigan mo sa palengke. Kung sa wikang Ingles pa ito, "easy-easy at chill" lang parati. Dahil sa napakaraming chika at pahinto hinto sa seksyon ng mga sabon at panglinis ng katawan (hehe), mas kakailanganin mo ang mas mahabang oras para libutin ang buong supermarket.
- Pag kasama naman ang kasintahan, pakiramdam na pakiramdam ko ang aking mga pangarap. Dito ko nararamdaman ang aking kinabukasan-- ang posibilidad na gagawin ko ito ng mas madalas pag nanay na ako. Alam kong napaka keso-y (cheesy) nito, pero nakakakilig lang isiping tinutulungan niya ako sa pamamalengke at... nandyan lang siya sa katabi ko. :)

Hay nako, mga bagay na natutunan ko habang wala si nanay! Kahit papano, nag-enjoy rin naman ako. Masarap ang pakiramdam na kahit papano, ikaw ay "nagcocontribute" sa inyong tahanan. Sana mas matagal pa bago bumalik ang nanay ko. Nasisimulan ko nang magustuhan ang pamamalengke..... =)

Hanggang sa susunod na kabanata. =)

Opposites.

Ever been in a situation where you SOOOOOO want to go out but end up not being able to go out at all? And when you do not want to go out (or just plan of staying at home and watch dvds at night), that's when all your friends invite you to go out on a gimik?

Hell yeah, it happens to me most of the time.

Tonight is a perfect example of the above situation.

Bored... Who. Was. Your. Last

Got this from a friend's blog...This looks like fun... :)

Rule #1: You can only say Yes or No

Rule #2: You are NOT ALLOWED to

Explain ANYTHING unless someone messages you and asks

Q: Kissed someone on your Friendster® list?

A: Yes.

Q: Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back?

A: Yes.

Q: Been arrested?

A: No.

Q: Kissed someone you didn't like?

A: Yes. :)

Q: Slept in until 5 PM?

A: Yes.

Q: Held a snake?

A: No.

Q: Been suspended from school?

A: No.

Q: Been fired from a job?

A: No.

Q: Sang karaoke?

A: Yes.

Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?

A: Yes.

Q: Laughed until you started crying?

A: Yes.

Q: Kissed in the rain?

A: No.

Q: Sang in the shower?

A: Yes.

Q: Sat on a roof top?

A: No.

Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?

A: Yes.

Q: Broken a bone?

A: No.

Q: Shaved your head?

A: No.

Q: Played a prank on someone?

A: Yes.

Q: Felt like killing someone?

A: Yes.

Q: Cried over someone you loved?

A: Yes.

Q: Shot a gun?

A: No.

Q: Donated Blood?

A: No.

Q: Still love someone you shouldn't?

A: No.

L A S T S

0. What did your last text message say?

- "Pls col me" (work related. hehe)

1. Person you hung out with?

- Itoy!

2. Rode in a car with?

- Itoy!

3. Went to the movies with?

- Itoy (again.. haha)

4. Went to the mall with?

- Mommy.

5. You talked on the phone with?

- Arggy, my officemate

6. Made you laugh?

- Pichay (haha!)

7. Last person you told and/or they told you they Loved you?

- Itoy =)

W O U L D . Y O U . R A T H E R.

1. pierce your nose or tongue?

- nose.

2. Be serious or be funny?

- funny.

3. Drink whole or skim milk?

- Skim.

4. Die in a fire or get shot?

- get shot.

5. Spend time with your parents or enemies?

- parents.

A N S W E R . T R U T H F U L L Y.

1. Do you like anyone?

- YES

2. Sun or moon?

- Sun.

3. Winter or Autumn?

- Winter.

4. left or right?

- Right.

5. 10 acquaintances or two best friends?

- 2 best friends

6. Sunny or rainy?

- Sunny.

A B O U T . Y O U

1. Age: 21

2. First name?

- Regina

3. Where do you wanna live?

- CEBU. My hometown. :)

4. How many kids do you WANT?

- 3

5. Do you want to get married?

- YES :)

6. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?

- both

7. Have you ever eaten spam?

- YUP

8. How many kinds of cereal are in your cabinet?

- None!

10. Do you cook?

- No.. Embarrassing!

11. Current mood?

- Scared... of calling my buyers in 10-15 minutes!

I N . T H E . L A S T . 48 H O U R S . H A V E . Y O U.

1. Kissed some one?

- Hee hee. :)

3. Been hugged?

- Yes.

4. Felt stupid?

- Yeah.

5. Missed someone?

- Yes.

6. Danced Crazy?

- In the Shower!

8. Gotten your hair cut?

- No.

9. Cried?

- Yes.

. ST U F F .

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?

- :)) No.

2. Do you have a Dog?

- In Cebu. His name is Jazzy =)..

3. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?

- Someone else.

4. Do you believe in ghosts?

- Yes.

5. Do you consider yourself creative?

- Yes. More of corny-creative. hehe.

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