Life: As I view it!

2008 - My Most Treasured Year

2008-09-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

I could truly say 2008 is my most unforgettable year. Don't get me wrong, but I still do value my other cherished memories of past years. It's just that, I had gone through a lot this year that it will be difficult just to let it go unnoticed. Even though there's still a few months to go before 2008 officially closes, I'd like to feature already some of the following highlights:

1.) Rough and Hard stuff with my Chinese Boss!!!
You know, just by the thought of featuring this sets me on fire already! Just to give you an idea. I didn't exactly end 2007 in good terms with my boss. I won't mention his name for his sake! I still know how to give "Utang-na-Loob" you know. May pinag-aralan naman ako eh! When I started my job with FSC, I was hopeful enough to foresee myself already retiring with this company. I was very optimistic that even though things where bleak and unsure, I took the risk of giving everything for this job. At the hope that one day I'll be a part something great and wonderful. But things always doesn't turn out the way we want to be. Things went sour and all of a sudden, I'm beginning to have regrets. I was also damn worried about my financial situation, knowing very well I have a wife and a beautiful daughter to feed. It got me worried and scared.

Before the entry of 2008, I made some small mistakes with the company I'm working (yeah, that's right, no naming names!!! you know who you are a**&%$#%^ !). I must admit that these mistakes were truly forgiveable as compared to other costly and hideous mistakes somebody could make in a company. It would have been easier if my boss knows how to talk in a mild and level mannered. These guys, they're really spoiled brats! They don't care for your welfare, all they care for is only to make sure that they get something out of you. They don't care about you as a person. I've worked more that what I was suppose to do, sacrificing even my time to take care of my daughter! I'm sorry, I still feel a lot of pain and anguish everytime I think of this part of my life. I must admit, I do regret it and I felt like I was cheated out of something. But still, its all part of the risk I took as a part of my ambition of becoming a part of something great. Maybe, this is God's way of letting me know that only He knows best. To those who's going to read this, I know how important it is to follow your heart, but it also important to balance it with your mind and always seek for guidance. Don't take things as a gamble, it's not only you who will suffer, but your love ones as well.

2.) 2nd Kidney/Gal Stone Operation
Well as a result of too much hatred, I got another shot at experiencing the classy suits of Medical City. Pardon me, but I really would like to partially blame the people who've caused me this. Too much stress does really pull out toxins in your body. Guess what, this cost us around P100k+, which made things worst! No job, sick, confined in a hospital, wife and a daughter to feed. Guess how we survived!?

3.) Short Stint with Veltrup
Things began to brighten up a bit when I finally landed a decent job. But I still didn't feel at ease and satisfied. I just took this job marely to make ends meet and to be able to provide food for the table. I must admit, I wanted to blame Jhett for forcing me into accepting this job, but honestly I admire my wife for holding on with me through this challenging moment of my life. I can clearly see in her eyes her worries and this I cannot take anymore. So I decided to accept this job. It was also a time that I consider as a healing process. I still feel the hurt but I slowly progress to recovering from the emotional damage I had gone through with my career. I just felt a sudden gush of hope again and felt that life still has something better to offer.

4.) Finally, a break with Emerson
While holding on to my job with Veltrup, I saw an opening with Emerson. One of my very close friend Dan was already working for them and I suddenly felt that this is a chance of a lifetime for me. I submitted my application and immediately got an interview. Things turned out well and things are slowly falling back to pieces. I've regained myself back. Financially me and jhett are still struggling but still, now there's hope!

5.) Mishka 'd explorer
Despite all the struggles, God sent me this angel as a source of joy and inspiration. My wife and I, somehow felt the pain and difficulties of what we went through, but Mishka, everytime we see her just enables us to forget our worries away. God truly is magnificent! It just made me stop complaining and just enjoy life as it is. Seeing my daughter's laughter and smile, just totally brightens up my day. I love you Mishka!

6.) Jhett through thick and thin
Well, Jhett made the difference from all of this. I know how difficult this was for her. Bearing all the load financially. I'm ashamed but proud at the same time. Ashamed because I never wanted to be a burden but my actions resulted to things I could never control. Proud because I know I've found a very strong willed woman who knows how to pull through in time of difficulty. This I will never replace for another, not even a single bit!

Well, its still a long way to go from here. But at least, I'm in a much better situation now. I was forced to mature from my predicaments but also strengthened me more as a person. My life could never be better than what it is now. All my appreciation also goes to my family who stuck with us through thick and thin. I could never repay you financially for your goodness but I'll try to repay you in whatever way I can. Thank you and may God bless you in return. It's still a much better world out there, don't lose hope!

Proud to be the Son of an OFW!

2006-09-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

Not all of us gets a chance to be the SON of an OFW! Proud to say that I'am! My "tatsky" (cool name for a dad, huh!?) has been around the world for almost his entire life. I've enjoyed so much of his stories from the different places he has been through and the countless people he has meet while touring the world. I honestly believed that we should all find our fortunes wherever it may lead us. My dad did, and look how happy he is. Love you Tats!

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What's up with me?

2006-09-02T19:38:00.000-07:00

Lately, life has been like a washing machine tub for me. It continuously spirals up & down and truly unpredictable for the past few months. Right now, I'm trying to get hold of what's happening but our life will never stop revolving. Things will surely happen whether we like it or not!

The only thing we could do is just to enjoy the ride and see where it leads us! See this to better understand!http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/click/

The Paradigm Shift

2006-05-17T19:29:00.000-07:00

Are you contended with what you have and with what you are doing with your life? Are you happy and satisfied with the way things are happening and a situation seems unchanged? Does improvement seems bleak and impossible for you? Don’t you think it’s time for a “Paradigm Shift”?

A lot of us, we must admit, are not really openhearted in accepting changes in our life. Many of us, tend to become too complacent when things happen as normally as they would. It seems as though that life is just a cycle and we could always expect that things can be predicted when a déjà vu occurs in our tired and sleepless minds. Is this a hopeless case or are we just afraid to shake things around?

What happens when things are left in a corner for a certain number of days? They begin to collect dust, spiders find their way in it and create a web, or better yet it oxidizes and rust forms. Similar in our life, when we begin to become complacent with everything, tendency is that we become too lazy, stupid, idiot, and worst, we end up with a no-brainer attitude! We can consider it as the start of our decaying process in our present life. In other words, death is just around the corner. Let's admit it, growth within ourselves is irrepressible. There's no way to prevent this graceful word called: CHANGE!

At the present state of my life, I’ve started applying the “Paradigm Shift”. Many companies have sought this theory of the Paradigm Shift because if they don’t, it would be better for them to just shut down and close business.

The Paradigm Shift is the time wherein we put in people to act as a change agent and begin to shake things around to make a difference. These changes are being done inorder improve a present situation or to change things for the better. It’s never impossible to conduct a Paradigm Shift in our life! We are the change agent of our bodies. Everyone has the ability to change and shake things around for the better. All we have to do is to change our habits and attitude towards things. Let’s keep into mind that things will always end up for the better, no matter what happens. It all just starts with a thought, but the action should be quick to follow. The Paradigm Shift results to better productivity and more importantly: growth within ourselves. Let us all begin to accept and cope up with the unpredictable changes of our lives.

“Leaders do not fear change, but instead embrace and create it!”

"The Big BUM?"

2006-04-24T19:03:00.000-07:00

Have you ever tried being an official BUM?

Putting the question aside, I guess you have a clear idea where this leads up to! As what you can see, my life is a bit laid back as of the moment. In every event of our life we need to take a step back and try looking at the big picture ahead of us. We need to reassure ourselves that we are still human and needs the time to recharge our batteries inorder to enjoy ourselves better. Pardon me for my self-indulgence, pero wala lang talaga akong magawa ngayon!

Bakit kaya ako binibigyan ng ganitong pagkakataon? Ito ba ay paraan para ihanda ang aking sarili para sa isang malupit at matinding pagsulong sa darating na panahon? I'd never thought that being a bum would help me reflect on the things that I've been doing in my life. Is this the reason why people are afraid of retiring, being a BUM for the rest of their life? It makes no sense just being in a house without a single thing to do! Is this also a reason why we put people in jail, to also make them a BUM? So what difference do I make? Am I one and the same with them? These are the things that I've been thinking of, walang sense noh! Kaya BUM ang ginamit ko eh!

B.U.M. - Bored & Unable to Manage a productive life!

HOUSE HUSBAND!

2006-04-20T18:53:00.001-07:00

Being a man, have you ever imagined becoming a house-husband?

Well in fact, since I'm in a weeks vacation before starting with my new job, I've finally decided giving it a try, since I don't have any other things to do. This could be a rare opportunity for me to perfect this God-given talent of mine of humbling myself in service for my loving wife whose very much busy with her career life, as of the moment.

I've started my day, by washing our clothes today. Thank God that one of our godparents in our wedding was kind and thoughful enough to give us this very useful household equipment. Good thing though is that I'm a Mechanical Engineer and I've masterfully managed to wash our clothes in the most bubbly and water-efficient way! It was fun, but at the same time spiritually cleansing. During my younger years, I'm very much fond of being in the water (since I'm a swimming varsity member!) and I've always come to appriciate the good effects of water therapy. But don't imagine that I put myself inside of the washtub. One thing that made me sick is that our drainage is still clogged-up due to unknown foreign objects stuck in our piping system (this is my reason for sighting the water therapy thing!), I've good reason to believe that this substance could be the doing of my wife's unimaginable amount of falling hair, hmmmm.....tsk..tsk...tsk... Which makes me wonder how strong her hair could be. Still, she has a lot installed up in her petite-cuty face (mwah!). Anyways, I managed to float around while doing my thing.

After this, I still don't know what to do at the moment. Maybe I could give my baby old car an oil change or start mopping up the kitchen floor. But whatever I do today, call me your house husband at the moment for I'am extremely proud to be one right now!

" Impossible is nothing! " Oh yeah! Try cleaning your house!

Back with a Vengence!!!

2006-04-17T01:44:00.000-07:00

Pardon me for my long absence in the blogging world for I have been too busy trying to think of a way on how to steal Manny Pacquiao's title belt & Uma's undying fashion statement, the headband!

Anyways, kidding aside! Still remember my last blog entitled: The Power of Dreams? Well, as to some of you who didn't know, I'm leaving Honda this May of 2006 and have been fortunate to find a new job as a Service Manager for this company called: Boeing Material Handling Corporation.

For the past 5 years of working in Honda, I've been truly blessed of having the fulfillment of realizing my dreams, capabilities and ambition. Honda is not just an automotive company on its own, but a family who have nurtured me as an individual. I owe a depth of gratitude to this company and forever will I be thankful for giving me this opportunity. The company, the brand, the product and most specially, the people whom I've worked with will always be a part of me.

Moving on, as I've said, I'm now given this rare opportunity of climbing the corporate ladder! I still don't know of what's ahead of me, but an optimistic person like me is already very much excited to face the challenges that will be thrown at me. All I can say is that I'm ready, so bring it on !

My situation right now is that I'm really happy. I hate to brag about it, but 2006 is truly a remarkable year for me. A new life, a new wife (ooppss, sorry dates!), a new home, a new job and hopefully a new car :) Together with this brings joy and excitement into my fun-filled life. All I'm waiting for is my wife's turn to find her new joy, which is a new job. I'm sure God will grant her this. God is good, and so is my wife, definitely God will hear our prayers. But right now, let's all continue enjoying life at its fullest. There's no better way to do this than now, so let's all be merry and appreciate the blessings our Almighty Father has endowed upon us. Chow and God bless.

Got to believe!!!

2005-12-16T15:13:00.000-08:00

Just this year, I've decided to marry God's Greatest Gift to me. I did this without hesistance since she is really who I wanted to be with for the rest of my life.

On that day, we both had fears on how we are going to make our most awaited moment, our Wedding. But inspite of this insurmountable amount of task at hand, our only hope of refuge is our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ. Prayers were truly our outlet and resource whenever we are in doubt of how we are going to overcome this grandest event of our life. Now all is set and ready for "D" day. There's nothing to worry about, we just got to believe that there is a higher power out there and He will never let us down. Cheers and be merry...... :)

Belive that Dreams do come true!

2005-11-25T18:50:00.000-08:00

Working for Honda has truly made a lot of my dreams come true. Besides, its even our company banner: "HONDA: The Power of Dreams".

Inspite of all this, I now am dreaming of something big. Something that will make a great change in my life. I may have a glimpse of what I want, but I still cannot see the whole picture. This dream is interconnected in all the aspects of my life: God, Family, career & country! I want this dream to affect the lives of many and inspire them to make themselves better as well!

I hope that as I continue to dream big, God would allow me the opportunity and probably every means necessary in achieving my dreams.

"Dream Big! Live the life.....!" - Rockstar

Politics: My Views & Opinion

2005-11-14T06:43:00.000-08:00

Another monday to start the week! I did find it difficult to leave my bed today because me & my fiance are going to this far distant part of the city called: Caloocan. I'm not quite sure which is which, does it really start with a "C" or a "K"? Anyways, we were there to drop our invitation to the humble Mayor of that city, who happens to be my fiance's relative. Yup, we got him as our god parent for our wedding. Me & my fiance were a bit nervous on our way there because we're really not familiar with the place. Well just to cut to long story short, we gave our invitation and left right away because he's quite a busy man. You know how it is in politics, every minute of your time is occupied. That is, if you're really doing your part as a public servant.

I didn't report for work just precisely for that purpose, to meet the man. But at least I had a feeling of how politicians go through their day. I saw how demanding the job of a mayor is, it's really more like acting as a small president in a small town. I never really liked politics not because of how dirty it could be, but I really hate the thought of having enemies because of the people you will unintentionally hurt. My guess is that you could never really have friends in politics because its very difficult identifying one. You'll never know who'll be taking advantage of you and that sucks!!!

It amazes me so much while we were waiting there, the different people you could meet in the Municipal Hall. I just had this funny feeling that most of the people surrounding me (except for my fiance) where blood suckers and parasites on the loose. Sorry about this but this is what I felt at that time. I pity that man for I could see that his intentions were pure but its' quite obvious those people who are taking advantage of him. But I guess, that's what Public Service is all about, feeding the parasites!

Good thing though that I had my class today. My professor is also a member of CFC, so I felt for him on his thoughts about the community. Before we were sent home, I felt a deep stab on what he said: "The Catholic Church had failed in upbringing this country!" I know I'm part of what he's saying because I'm a pure breed practicing Catholic and I really feel for what he said.

Maybe its really about time to mix Politics with Religion! That's all I want to say for now. Whoever thought about dividing the state and religion is full of bullshit and darn stupid!!! Pardon me for the vulgar words, but its really the best one to use anyway! We could never really isolate one from the other or so to speak. So why in the hell did we put that in our book of laws? Could it be possible that our forefathers are atheist? No wonder why we're going nowhere because we never let God lead the way!

Change or Perish!

2005-11-08T06:04:00.000-08:00

I was early for class yesterday, so the usual, I go to one of my favorite hang-out place: "The School Library!" (yeah, I know, I admit, I'm one of the nerdy boys during my high school days, but so what!!!) As always, I entered the comlab to check on my e-mails first and to check on my fan mails (bwahahaha!!!). Still having some ample time with nothing else to do, I had no other choice than to read the newspaper. Coming from a long vacation, I bared myself from opening my books. Besides, I've done my homework already!

Anyways, I glanced upon this very interesting article in the business section of The Philippine Daily Inquirer entitled: "Change or Perish!" by Franco G. del Rosario. Even though the article implies more on the improvement of running a business, change is very important in our everyday lives.

It saddens me so much to know that there are lot of people in this world who tends to become too complacent, most specially in the place where I work! In fact, I really hate people who doesn't want to improve on themselves. Call me a perfectionist or an idealist, but I'm a person who's very much open to change. I like to improve and I like to continuously learn from a lot of things. Maybe that's the reason why Sponge Bob got my attention. I like to make use of what I absorb! I guess in life, we really need to be flexible and dynamic because nothing is constant and everything will always change! As some of you might know, I'm getting married soon (in fact, a few more days!). I decided on this matter not because I was forced too (as what jhett, usually jokes about, grrrr!!!) but because I really want something new. I want something different for my life and from what I'm accustomed to do during my younger years. People do grow up, but that's not bad if we take it on a positive note. Getting old means getting better (try asking my Tatsky about this topic and he'll give you a lot of input!) I'm ready to accept changes in my life and in fact I want to be a "Change Agent". I want to have that opportunity to make things better!

Tomorrow is something different for me, I'll be having the rarest opportunity to be employed with the company I've been dreaming of working for years. If I get this chance, thank you very much God! If I don't, I'd still thank God for it for I know that there will still be a better tomorrow ahead of me. At least, I tried to make some changes in my life. Acceptance is the only key for Change. If we don't, then go perish!

Tired, but Happy :)

2005-11-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

Another long weekend has come to pass and how fast did it came. Specially when your preparing for a wedding! Tiring as it may seem, things are slowly creeping up on me. My bride finally had here first trial make-up and did I realize that I was really going to marry a beautiful and wonderful woman. God really is full of surprises. Even though I have a lot of crazy thoughts already going through my mind (eg. money, money, money, career, career, career!!!!), God is already preparing something very special for me. Sorry for sounding so selfish at the moment, but really, I'm very excited now. I'm just so optimistic that the world is still and will continue becoming beautiful because God loves us so much.

My bride, when I saw her all made up, got me really excited. I'm just not trying to show it because I like to keep her interested on me. Knowing that her man is still mysterious in a way. Now I really can't wait for that moment to come, our wedding! I enjoyed our pre-nup pictorial session so much and it was only there that I began to realize that I had the potential of becoming a good fashion model, hahahaha!!! Hirap rin pala in a way, kasi nauubusan ako ng pose, bwahahaha!!!

About work, nahhh, leave it that way for awhile. But I'm really hoping for something new! Bahala na! As you know, I'm just as dedicated and passionate about my work, but the problem is that nobody really appreciates my potential! I know I have it in me what could be done to make things better. But maybe its really not yet my time to shine. So, I'll just continue becoming a better person and wish that, soon luck would finally land on my doors. If you know what I mean. :)

Now, its a sunday! Again that feeling of a final summer breeze. So lets just wait and see what would happen next. Bye :P

The President of the Republic

2005-11-02T05:22:00.000-08:00

I've long been wanting to become the president of this damn good country! I don't know why, but I guess it may be due to my very idealistic own point of view. Although it may seem hypothetical, but what would you really do if you were the President of the Republic of the Philippines?

My first agenda would be is to really expand the operation of the MRT & LRT along the sides of the South & North Luzon Express Way. I wonder if anyone has ever thought about this idea or is it only me who have thought of this? My fiance loves to travel a lot and I seldom enjoy it when we travel 'cause most of the time I'm the one behind the steering wheel while she's the only one who enjoys the scenery! Sorry dates :) I'm just being honest. Even though I get so much enjoyment going behind the wheel, I do miss the opportunity of just being a back seat passenger at times. But most importantly, I guess this would really boost our economy not only because of the tourist it could potentially generate but an improvement on the livelihood of many since this will speed things up specially when your planning to work on the southern or northern portions of Luzon. Likewise, factories & other businesses could now transfer to the less chaotic portions of our country and start building up on the countryside. Come on people think hard about this please!!!!

Next would be is to make the month of April and May as "National G.K. Months". I've been a proud contributor for this cause due to my active involvement with SFC & CFC. Not only will it promote spiritual maturity, but most importantly nation-building and love of country! As you could see, these months are usually the months of summer, and who else enjoys these months the most, the youth! So why not get them actively involve, its their future anyway! So might as well let their creativeness and exuberance get in the way inorder for them to enjoy while at the same time nourishing their love for this country more. (Boy, my idealism really gets in my way!)

As a president, I would really like to be represented by a group of hard-rock, butt-kicking, extraordinary and appealing press secretaries. I could not imagine anybody else for this position except for the dynamic duo of "Chico & Del". Yeah, yeah, I'm an avid listener of this combo, mainly because of their wit and adlibs! So as an added incentive, I have agreed to transfer the Office of the Press Secretary at the Lobby of the RX Boot somewhere in Ortigas! Cellphones are now the wave of the future anyways, so it wouldn't be difficult to keep in touch with a busy man like me, hehehehe!!!!! Wouldn't this be very appealing to the masses?

To reduce government spendings and allocations, all public officials will now use Honda Jazz for better fuel economy and cute representations. Besides, I'm sure MMDA officials will like this, mahilig naman sila sa pink eh, hahaha!!! Sayang naman ang pagtrabaho ko sa Honda, noh!

It may sound a bit funny, but this is what I really want for my future government to project that: "Filipino People are Happy People". Its what this country can offer to the world: Happiness! Filipinos are fun-loving and smiling people. It's what I could say as our greatest asset, to always smile despite the uncertainties that lies ahead of us.

So would you all agree in electing me to that Office? Funny huh, but I'm ready for it!

My First Time!

2005-10-31T15:49:00.000-08:00

So this is how it feels to finally have your own blog! Hmmm! I've been very curious about how this goes. Weird though, I've finally begin to hear my mind speaking on its own, hehehe. Just like in the movie: Somethings gotta give. Hearing your mind speak. Wow! My brain is really functioning.

I may seem like a boring person but actually, I'm quite the opposite. I'm very deprive of my childhood since all I can talk to was my G.I.Joe's and He-Man action adventure toys. Sad thing is that they never answer me back (stupid!). So my life centered mostly on being influenced by what I see in TV. Good thing about it is that I get entertained.

Anyways, I have non-sense going on my mind right now. So I'll just keep it this way. To keep it interesting.