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I'm All But A Nagging Sis And I Hate It! :(

I hate nagging! I've been doing it lately and it makes me kind of stressed out! I don't like to keep repeating myself! I didn't choose teaching as a profession because I don't have that much patience! I don't like telling people what to do because I don't like treating them like they're stupid!

I hate seeing people looking so lazy when they're not supposed to. Phew! I'm talking about my brother. I just had enough of him lately. I'm getting tired of hearing his wife telling him what to do. He's like a toy waiting to be maneuvered or something. He can't just do things his way. Someone has to tell him what to do and what not! He's just a year younger than me but he acts like he's still in college. He just wanted to sleep and watch TV! And when he sleeps he snores so loud! I kept telling him to do some exercise to remedy the disturbing snore but it just fell on deaf ears! What the hell happened to him? He's got a wife and a kid for Christ-sake! Geez! I don't know what to do with him anymore. I'm really running out of patience here.

I'm all but a nagging sister and I hate it! :(

My Mom And The Future...

The last time I talked to my Mom over the phone is when she asked me to sign up for a direct selling company called DXN. She wanted to go to Malaysia and wanted me to help her out in selling some products. I'm still half-hearted because I know I'm stubborn. I'm afraid to end up disappointing her. I would still love to make her happy though.

It's the same thing she did (insistent prodding) when she asked me to get a pension plan from my Aunt Rose. The pension plan is the same as what I've read from term life insurance quotes. Your beneficiary gets a sum of money if something happens to you. If I won't die, I get to enjoy the money that I've spent for the pension plan that I've signed for.

My Mom is always ready for future financial crisis. This is the kind of values that she wanted us so badly to inherit from her. During our phone conversation, she told me that she's going to buy herself her coffin so that if she dies, we won't have to worry about it. It's silly because she'd already planned in advance for her funeral.

I know it's funny and really silly. But that's how my Mom is! :D

Rainy Days and A Bad Flu... :(

It has been raining cats and dogs. As expected, with my weak immune system, I usually get sick during rainy seasons. I don't have a choice but to stay home all day and blog and watch my favorite TV shows. I hope I won't get so sick though.

My best friend Czarina is back here in Manila. I went to see her the other day at Robinson's Mall. We watched a movie, chatted for a while and went home afterward. I was really not in the mood because of my flu.

It's still raining hard outside. I envy the kids who get to enjoy playing in the rain. They seem to not care about getting sick. I wish I can be like them once again. Darn! I miss being a kid! :D

Forced To Join DXN International

My Mom wanted to travel to Malaysia. That's what she told me when we talked on the phone this week. Her way to travel? She wanted me to sign up on a multi-level marketing which she's into recently.

I am half-hearted into joining the MLM because I have been to one of those MLM before which did not help me succeed. But because of her prodding, I ended signing up for DXN International as an agent today.

I still have to study the product and it's marketing scheme. I have to make my Mom happy. Hopefully I can since I can't give her this travel dream myself, I should at least put some effort to making her dream come true.

I hope I won't fail her. So help me God. :D

Meticulous Me... :D

I'm a bit meticulous with my stuffs in my room. Since my room is not that spacious, I have to make sure that as much as possible, everything is in it's proper place. Books and magazines should be placed back on my mini shelf after use, my shirts properly tucked in the dresser, my documents filed on the right places, the vga cables and electronic gadgets should be in box after use. I can't afford to buy replacement for destroyed stuffs just because of being clumsy. I might just step on them if I don't put them on the right places. As much as possible, I don't like my room to get too messy. I don't want to end up just like those hoarders on TV.

I'm glad my SIL and bro got used to my house regulations! :D

Cop Gone Mad - Quirino Grandstand Fiasco

I am utterly ashamed of the fiasco that had happened at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila yesterday. A dismissed police officer, Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza, took all 25 people, most of them are Hong Kong tourists, on board a tourist bus as his hostage. His demand? To be reinstated to his previous post in the Manila Police District. He was axed because of misconduct. And what he did is the stupidest thing to do to get his job back!

After failed negotiations, Mendoza was already distressed. When he saw his brother and son being hauled by the police officers on TV in the bus, that's when he cracked up and executed some of his hostages.

Lots of gun shots followed inside the bus. It led the policemen and the MPD no choice but to assault the bus, even exchanged fire with Mendoza.

It ended with Mendoza dead with gunshot on his forehead by a sniper. Some tourists died too, some of them got lucky to be alive including the driver of the bus who managed to escape.

Who was to blame to this mishap? Is it the negotiators who wasn't able to handle the situation properly? The media who was there to cover the details of basically everything that was going on for the world to see? The policemen? Or Mendoza who had gone crazy and started all this in the first place?

I feel sorry for the victims on board especially to those whose lives were taken because of a cop-gone-mad! Still makes me feel disappointed and angry when I think about what happened yesterday. A wrong decision which ended up in tragedy and shame for our country!

Watched A Movie For Guys - The Expendables

I watched a "man's" movie the other day - The Expendables. Why I said it's a "man's" movie? Well, it's action packed, bloody, a lot of muscles showcased and bones cracking in it! Ouch! Not exactly the type of film I would normally pick in a movie house. It's like watching another Rambo movie all over again! haha! I had fun watching it with my friend Jodi.

I was curious about the movie not only because it was starred, written, produced and directed by Sylvester Stallone, I was also curious about all the other action veterans who are in the film!

Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, Randy Couture and Stallone make up the Expendables who are a team of mercenaries who are tasked to bring down a ruthless dictator, David Zayas, in South America. Ah! The battle was really bloody and fiery! There were scenes where Stallone was really beaten up for real by the big man, Steve Austin. That's because Sly asked him to. That part of the movie looked realistic! Just like all his other films, Stallone don't need a double for most of his stunts! It just amazes me because at 63, he still have the capability of making unbelievable stunts. He's actually still in good shape!

Mickey Rourke's role in the movie is Sly's brother who looks pretty much like a DOM (Dirty Old Man) haha! He does Sly's tattoos and plays dart with Statham using their knives.

Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger had cameo roles in the movie. I thought both of them were part of the Expendables. Unfortunately they weren't.

When the movie ended, Jodi and I concluded that it is indeed a movie for guys! My uncles and cousins back in the province would love watching this film! They are Rambo fans, actually. :D

21 Guns - Music Monday

For all the soldiers who fought in the wars...

I love this version of Green Day's song - 21 Guns featuring the casts of American Idiot Musical.

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Sleepy Employee

I just got home from church. I'm glad I'm done with my church service today. All I would do tomorrow is got enough sleep.

I didn't get enough sleep today so expect me sleeping on my terminal later at work. :D I hope I won't have an irate caller today. I worry about my patience whenever I lack sleep. Sigh. I'm a bit tempted on not going to work today. But I have to work on my scorecard.

I wish I can just doze off to sleep and not care about work! :D

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Excited About Seeing Michelle, Jon and URE!

My cousin's fiance, Kuya Jon, love his car so much! I think most men's first love is their car. :D When I lived with them on the previous apartment, I sometimes hear my cousin Michelle nag about the car. That Kuya Jon is always caught up with the car (the expenses and what not). He also have friends who own cars and feel the same way as he does with his car.

The cars are boys' toys. That's an old cliche. Yet it's true. Men make sure that their cars have good sound system in it, buy expensive wheels just to make their cars look cool. Some even put gadgets in their cars. I'm pretty sure that the cars they own are insured since sometimes the boys race whenever they get together. I bet they've chosen the best insurance for their cars, even read quotes like that of rv insurance quote, just in case something happens. It's better to be ready whatever happens to their beloved cars.

I haven't seen Michelle and Kuya Jon for quite sometime now. I miss their company. They're really fun to be with. We're planning to see each other next week. I'm already excited for the meeting. I'm pretty sure I'm going to see URE as well (that's the name of Kuya Jon's car).:D

For People On The Road

Rich people here in the Philippines, most of them are artists who are always on the go, own an RV (Recreational Vehicle). It is a vehicle equipped with amenities which is found in a home for their convenience. I also see these RVs on movies and shows of bands or artists who tours across the United States. I bet they have done a lot of rv repairs and customization on their vehicles just to make them comfortable and feel like they're at home while they're on the road.

I haven't imagine myself owning one, though. It could be important to those who basically are on the road for their profession. Unless it's not too late for me to become a famous band singer, I might find myself owning one. :D

It's About Time For A New Pair Of Chuck's! :D

I had extra money from my pay out so I decided to buy a new pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Converse! Yeah. It's about time to buy something for myself! The Shoe Salon at Glorrietta in Ayala Land was on sale today. So I got myself a pair of this:

My 2nd pair of Chuck's!

Call Center Job Vs. Other Jobs.. :D

A call center agent is the one who handles incoming calls. They are the customer service representatives who handles account inquiries, customer complaints, or technical support issues. In some call centers, the agents are the ones who do outgoing calls. Most of them are from the sales or collections department. A lot of people could say that this job is tiring and stressful. Well, I guess all kinds of jobs are stressful in different ways. It just depends on the job description. The only difference is that most call center agents work on graveyard shifts. When most of the people sleep, employees like myself have to go to work.

In my more than four years of experience as a call center agent, I seldom get a day shift. That's only during training which is the first two or three months being hired in the company. After the training we don't have a choice but take calls for our American clients during the time when they're awake. :D

I really can't complain since this is one of the jobs in the Philippines where you can earn a pretty much better compensation. After the stressful day, our job ends as soon as we get off the phone. Unlike other jobs where some employees have to take home the paper works. Good for those who have laptops or USB ports where they can just save or do their document management at home. They won't have to go home with stack of papers.

I am pretty much contented with my job even though sometimes I have to deal with irate callers. There are times that I experience burn out but I think it happens in all kinds of jobs. It's only up to you on how you handle the negative. What matters is I have a job that takes care of my needs for the mean time.

Mother Update

My brother, Florante, went home in the province last week. He said she's so busy with her new businesses. Despite her busy schedule she was able to talk to my brother about her plans. I was glad that she told Florante that she's going to help him with the money needed for placement fee once my brother gets an agency that will hire him to work abroad. My plan for the money I've been saving will all go to the house that we're about to build next year.

I'm planning to go on leave for a month in April of next year so that I'll be there to supervise suring the construction of the house. I want to be in charge of the spending especially when shopping for the industrial supplies needed for the home. I'm getting excited already just thinking about it. I also want to spend a lot of time with my Mom even if it means that we're going to argue a lot. LOL! I love my Mom despite our differences. I miss you Nanay dear!

Money Earned, Money Spent

The money you earned from work basically just passes by that quick. Most of the money goes directly to bills you have to pay, to some, they have to pay for the debts they owe to some other people or they have to pay for their credit cards. Good thing for me, I don't have both. I make sure I don't borrow money as much as possible especially if there's percent interest on it. I'm also really not interested on credit cards. In fact, I even save some of the money I earned.

I have a pension plan that I pay monthly as well. Thank God I have a Mom who doesn't stop telling me about saving for my future. She also wanted me to get a separate health insurance plan like that of bcbsnc which has good health benefits for qualified applicants. I already told my Mom that my company has freebies like that. So I won't have to spend for the health insurance.

All in all, with the money that's left, I only have enough for me to go out sometime. I seldom buy something for myself. Only if I have extra bonuses or if I render over times at work. Sigh. I guess I have to consider applying for work overseas just so I would have plenty of money. Well, that will need a lot of thinking and planning. :D

Had A Blast Today With Boyet and Mary Joy

I invited my brother and my sis-in-law to go out today. We had Burger King for lunch then we watched the movie The Grown Ups afterward.

The movie house at Glorrietta in Ayala roared up in laughter while we were there watching the movie. It was really fun seeing all those famous comedians in just one movie - Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider. Ah! They made all of us laugh in our seats while hearing their funny lines and seeing their hilarious acts. I'm glad all three of us decided to watch this movie instead of Inception.


After the movie, we went to buy the chair which is my brother's replacement to what he destroyed this morning. I don't want to go back online not comfortable while doing my online chores.

We bought groceries for this week. Headed home and divulged on my recipe for the day - milk fish stewed in vinegar (paksiw na bangus). :D I still feel bloated right now!

I'm up since 4 o'clock this morning because I started my day by doing church service. Now it's time to end my day! I had a blast with Boyet and Mary Joy. I'm going to do this again with them some other time.

G'night everyone!

Damaged Chair Because Of Weight

My brother, Boyet and his wife, Joy moved in my room yesterday. The move will help them save some money since they're still looking for a job. My room is basically small and we find ways to make sure that all three of us won't look congested in the small space. Thankfully we were able to arrange our room.

Boyet and I went to Baclaran yesterday and bought mono block chairs and a comfy chair for the computer table. It's also a plastic chair which he broke just this morning. He's that heavy to break a brand new chair! :D I have been telling him to go on a diet or try safe weight loss pills. Now because of his weight, he damaged a chair! It was funny but I still find myself a bit pissed. There's nothing I can do but to have him replace the chair.

I have to be comfortable when I'm in front of my laptop. Sorry bro, but damage has been done to the chair. Blame it to your weight! :D

Letters To God

Hope is contagious....

That's a tag line from the movie Letters To God which I have watched last week. I've been doing movie marathon since I got lazy about rendering overtimes at work during my rest days. And it has been raining a lot lately so I preferred hibernating in my apartment and watch movies.

I came across this inspiring movie - Letters To God which is about a boy, Tyler, who have cancer. He's a happy child despite of his condition. He's surrounded with love not only from his family but the whole community. During the course of his sickness, he writes letters to God everyday. He puts it in an envelope, seals it, and mails the letters. A confused postman named Brady McDaniels, who also is going through tough times at that time, doesn't know what to do with the letters. Until he realizes God's plan. Tyler is God's instrument to the community. That despite all the hardships in life, there still Hope in God.

It turned out the Brady and the whole community learned to communicate to God by writing letters to Him. Some may have sent postcards and learned postcard printing or find their own ways to communicate with God.

Here's the trailer of the video:

High School And Grade School Reunion???

I have communicated with my grade school and high school friends in a social networking site recently. I was glad I was able to chat with them online after all these years. It made me reminisce the good old days! Some of our pictures where also posted online. We had fun commenting on the photos. We were actually making fun of our looks back then.

A lot of them have married and already have kids. I sometimes envy those who are having the times of their lives overseas.

We agreed to organize a reunion in December. I hope I'd be able to attend it. I wonder how all of them look like now that we're grownups. :D Some of them may already be rich and maybe smoke cao cigars. I wonder if some of the men are still single and available. LOL! I really want to get reunited with them. I wonder if bullies are still bullies and geeks remain geeks. That's for me to find out!

Perfect Two - Music Monday

It would seem to be a perfect world if you find someone who completes you. :D

I haven't found that one for me yet, but I'm hoping to find him sometime soon! Haha! Hopeless romantic me! This song made me fall in love!

Perfect Two by Auburn

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Dakota And The Movie: Dreamer

Dakota Fanning is one of the child actresses whom I really find adorable during her much younger years. I have watched a lot of her movies.

Lately she starred as one of the vampires in the famous box-office Twilight Saga. Her character there isn't that adorable anymore. Talking about her looking really cold. Lol! Of course! Because she's a vampire!

I've also seen her in the movie "The Runaways" where she portrayed the lead vocalist of the '70's all-female band, Cherrie Currie. She's a wild kid in the movie but I find her really pretty.

There was this family movie where she was like 6 or 7 years old or much younger which I find really touching. The movie is called Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story. It's about a girl who longed for her father's love and attention. Both father and daughter get reunited because of the love for an injured horse named Sonya.

Although it's about horse tack and racetracks, the movie really didn't focus on those things. It's a family film that's so touching and inspiring.

Congratulations, Czarina, On Your New Job!

My best friend, Czarina, just landed on a job! I'm really happy for her! Way to go, Gat!

She had gone through series of interviews and she passed! She's on her way to becoming a call center agent like me! I'm so happy for her! She'll start her training on Monday. She's a call center newbie and I know how it is like when you're a newbie. With her wits and charm, I'm sure the upcoming training will all be smooth and easy for her.

I'm just happy for you, Gat! If only you're not miles away, I might have thrown a party for you! LOL! Would you take custom usb drives as a present? Or would you rather go out with me and party? I know you'd prefer the latter. Too bad, we're far apart. Let's save the celebration when we get together, aight?

I miss you, Bestest friend! hehehe... Love you much!

Sightseeing At Work

At work, we're not allowed to open the blinds of the glass windows. My supervisor said that someone on the other buildings may have a binocular and would be able to see accounts that we're working on our computers. Since we handle credit cards, the management is extra cautious of the business.

We don't have any choice but to follow the clients' directives. When we want to see what's going on from the outside world, we just take a peek beneath the blinds.

When I get stressed from work, I usually look out the window. Just my way to unwind during my break. I don't smoke anymore so I do sightseeing instead. The streets downtown Ayala Avenue is clean especially during Sundays. It makes me feel relaxed a little bit.

Tired of Pointless Rantings

Back fighters, negative thinkers, ranters - they're just everywhere, aren't they? They are these people who seem to not have peace of mind. People who doesn't give chance to see the good in others. Instead of contemplating and confronting the person whom they misunderstood or had disagreement with, they would turn to others who really didn't know what really happened. Tell them their side of the story and brainwash them. Those people end up scornful towards that other person.

I feel sorry for those who were brainwashed. Even more sorry for the brain washer.

This is about work, actually. I'm just getting tired of someone's pointless rants and whining which seemed never ending. I want a positive atmosphere at work, however, there's this person who can't stop ranting about our boss. That person just don't get tired of raising issues which are already getting old and irrational. What a pity!

I have told this person that I disagree with her and I think she realized that I'm not on her side, so she turns to my other colleagues. Sigh.

I just want peace, don't you get that? You're getting into my nerves! Why don't you just do your darned job and make our work atmosphere harmonious?

Back off you manipulative, pointless ranter!!