Happy Halloween!!!

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Horror movies, scary documentaries, weird costumes, candles - these are some of the manifestations of Halloween. It's that time of the year that people like scaring themselves.Here in the Philippines, most Filipinos pay tribute to their deads. A lot of them are flocked in cemeteries and are busy cleaning up the tombs and celebrating. Yes, you won't see them grieve over there. In fact, you will even see disco lights in some cemeteries. People bring buffet of foods and candles and flowers. This is also the time for family reunions.

I don't participate in such chaos because I am scared of getting suffocated in a crowded place. I would want to visit my loved ones' grave but definitely not on Halloween. I'd rather stay at home and watch movies or horror flicks. Or work, as the case may be.

I remember when I was a child, me and my friends gather in one of our neighbor's house and tell scary stories about ghosts, vampires, supernatural creatures like maligno or aswang (Filipino mythical creatures) . While we were focused on discussing and scaring our butts off, one would boo us (especially the older ones) and everybody screams! hahaha! Childhood days were really fun!

Trick or treat is not that common here in the Philippines especially in rural areas (well, not in our province). It would've been so much fun if we have that when I was a kid. I can stay up late gathering assorted candies and wear costumes with friends. I would've enjoyed some more scary times with my buddies. If I will have kids in the future, I'll let them do trick and treat! Hah! Wishful thinking!

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

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Saving For Future Business

Lainy told me that a new mall was built in our hometown. It actually opened already sometime last month. Lainy and I have been thinking of putting up a business together. Doing franchise is one of our options for the business. However, it is still a plan. We haven't really talked to her more about it. If I am to go back to the province for good, I might just indulge into business of some sort. Getting employed there is tough. I should work to save for the future business while I'm here. My mom would definitely love the idea of me back to the province.

Getting Tired of the Typhoons

The weather is quite chilly here at Metro Manila right now. Another typhoon passed us by. His name is Santi (international name - Marinae) Although it wasn't as bad as the past 2 typhoons - Ondoy and Pepeng, it scared us this morning because it was raining so hard and was accompanied by strong winds . Thank God it ceased at noon. I went home worry free.

I'm getting tired of the typhoons. Our experience with Ondoy and Pepeng was traumatic. A lot of out countrymen still suffer from their losses. I hope there would be no more storms as hard as Ondoy and Pepeng.

I wanna be home soon...

My cousin Michelle is going home to the province next week. I envy her actually. I wish I can go with her but unfortunately I can't. I don't have enough money yet. I have yet to save for my vacation. Who knows? I might end up getting myself into one of the orlando vacations! Lol!

I really miss vacationing. When I get home, I'll spend some quality time with my family in a beach in our province. I love walking on the seashores and watch the sunset. I miss that! I better think of ways to be able to save some more moolah! I wanna be home soon!

It's just the start of my week...:(

I just got home. I got myself a massage. Remember when I said I need to take a break? Yeah, I did. But here I am back online again. Lol! Just can't get enough of it, I guess.

I bet my colleagues are getting ready for tonight's Halloween party at work. I really don't know what I will be tonight. I didn't have time to pick a costume. I guess I'd go for being Gothic or Emo. Whatever works on my outfit. Nah! I'll just go with the flow.

It's the start of my week later. I envy those who are about to enjoy their weekends.

Take care and enjoy the holidays! I'll be working on holidays too. Sigh!

Health Issues After The Typhoons

After series of typhoons hit the Philippines recently, there were several health issues that came up. Leptospirosis which is transmitted to humans through rats and their urine has been one of the diseases caused by the floods. Most of the victims are those people who soaked on the floods during the typhoons. Apart from that is diarrhea for most kids. The water has been contaminated with bacteria.

Health issues has become worst because most of the victims are poor people and the government doesn't have enough medicines to provide. Health plans like that of Blue Cross North Carolina would have been a big help if these people saved for that. Unfortunately, they've got none of these health plans.

My New Baby!!!

I finally bought my own laptop!!!

My best friend Czarina, as usual, accompanied me on buying my new portable computer 2 days ago. I was really excited.

When we arrived at the shop and checked out the different laptops on display, I didn't have any idea on what to buy. Then the manager approached us and helped us out. She recommended this Dell laptop and gave it to us at a discounted rate. I was even able to pick my favorite color - purple!

Here is my new baby!!!

I need a break!

I haven't jogged this morning because I slept late last night. I uploaded photos on my computer. It took long because while doing that, I was watching TV at the same time. I want to sleep but I got a lot of things to do. I had very busy schedule this past 3 days. Actually this past weeks. I'm getting a bit stressed out. Sometimes I feel like smoking cigars but I kept reminding myself not to. I just want to chill out sometimes. Maybe hang out with friends but since I got a lot of errands to do, I still can't give myself a break. Hopefully next week I'd be able to chill. Tomorrow is work day again. And we're asked to wear Halloween costume. Sigh! I still need to get out and buy myself one.

Phew! I need a breather!

Halloween Trick or Treat for Kids

I went to our company's Halloween party for the kids yesterday at Glorrieta 5. Of course I didn't go there to join the kids. I went there to see my colleague's cute little ones.

The children were fascinated by the magician when I got there. I just love looking at those curious eyes while the magician does his tricks. I also was fascinated.

I met the cute kids and get to play with them. I just love kids, you know. My colleagues kept teasing me to have one of my own. Duh! As much as I love to, it might take years from now. I gotta get myself a boyfriend and get married first. Lol! It's gonna take long before I can have my own baby!

Me and Baby Justin - the cute bat!

The moms and their kids

Pretty Julie, Lajon and Me

Yesterday was super fun!

Promise for my Laptop

When I was just canvassing for my laptop, I was really concerned about the specifications although I really don't know too much about computers. Since I had a technical background, just a little bit of it because of my previous account at work, I somehow managed compare the specifications of the portable computer I wanted. I made comparisons on the memory, hard drives, some accessories which will be useful for me. When I bought the computer, I was thankful the manager of the shop helped me out and even recommended a good one.

I just love this new baby. I promise to take good care of it as long as it works!

To The Best Cousin In The Whole Wide World

Dear Ate Ellaine,

Since it's your day, here's something I want to say.

May God grant you all the best things in life coz you deserve it. Thanks for always being there even when we're miles apart. Thanks for the fond memories that we've shared. I wish for happiness and good health and all the blessings be showered upon you not only today but for the rest of your life.

Love you Te! You're the best cousin in the whole wide world!

Happy Birthday Ate Ellaine!!!

Enjoy your Day!!!


Love, Ally

Want to Manage My Finances

Few weeks ago, our company offered us free financial consultation at work. I was quite interested to check the program out. Unfortunately the consultation was during our shift so I wasn't able to take advantage of the program. I definitely would want to know how to manage my finances properly. Investing for insurances is worth it. It's still best to save for financial security for your family, right?

Too bad I still wasn't able to join the program. If only we were given a few hours to spare for the program, it would have been nice.

Anything For You - Music Monday

The Philippine's Soul Siren - Nina has been awarded as the First and Only Filipina Diamond Awardee recently. It came to be a surprise to her during her birthday celebration at ASAP 2 weeks ago.

She has been reviving songs and this is one of the songs that she sang which I so love!

Enjoy!!!

Anything For You

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Car Accidents

Every time I watch the news, there are always vehicle accidents that are being reported. It's really horrifying. Most cases involve drunk drivers or vehicles driving through accident prone areas. Lives lost because of being plainly irresponsible or just a victim of misfortune. The family who were left behind carry the pain and the suffering. What about those who don't have enough money and cannot bring justice to the death of their loved ones? They're lucky if their cases will be handled by a Tacoma car accident lawyer. But what if not? It will truly be devastating.

Just recently, when I chatted with my cousin Lainy through YM, she told me that one of our cousins (her name is Janet) has also met a vehicle accident. Thankfully she wasn't badly hurt. She just got some bruises but it was traumatic for sure. I just can't imagine a family member, even a relative to be a victim of this tragedy. God forbid it won't happen to us.

Suspicious Boss

Work isn't fun anymore. Me and my team mates get along well. It's just that we're having some issues with our new supervisor. She's a newbie as a team leader. She's actually still under observation. We understand that she's having some problems when it comes to posting right updates of our scorecards. However, if she make mistakes, she doesn't admit that she's wrong or say sorry that she gave us incorrect details. She doesn't smile and seem like she doesn't care about us at all.

As a team leader, she should have people skills. Asking us how we are doing wouldn't be too hard to ask on the first hour of the shift, right? She never does that. Even when typhoon Ondoy happened, we never received any text message from her just to let us know she somehow cared if we're alive.

She doesn't even trust that we're doing our best on our job. She's suspicious and think that we're doing some foolishness at work. She's fond of threatening written warnings whenever we make errors. I just don't think we deserve this.

Our job is already stressful and she gets even with us. I'm already having little faith to get career advancement in this company under her supervision. Might as well seek for a company where I can find a boss who will treat me well. Sigh.

Judgmental Girls

Michelle, Lowela and I dismissed the thought of moving to a different apartment. It's really a hassle to do that at this time. We found out what actually is the cause of the high priced water bill. I saw leaks in the bathroom and our kitchen sink when I was cleaning up. All those time we thought Sylvia - the manager, was actually just overpricing the bill. Darn with those thoughts! We're sorry about that, though. We will ask the owner to fix 'em and might even ask her to do some lighting fixture in the room too.

Being judgmental is really not good, you know. We overlooked and not investigate and we're sorry.

I Don't Want a Babbling President

Ousted Former President Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada made his announcement the other day about him running again for presidency this May 2010 election. To those who didn't know, he was convicted of corruption after being ousted in a popular uprising in 2001. I couldn't help but smirk as I was listening to his speech.

“This is the last performance of my life and I will not fail you,” Estrada said in front of the cheering crowd in Tondo, Manila, where he announced his plan to run in the 2010 elections, with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate.

Yeah right. He is definitely running despite his age, huh?

He said he was confident of winning on May 2010 elections during his interview in Magandang Umaga Bayan, a morning show in ABS-CBN. And that he's eligible of running as president in May 2010 despite the election ban against him by Malacanang.

He's actually babbling and all during the interview. It felt like he's going to have a stroke anytime soon! Lol! He's more than 70 years old now and people doubt if he can make it to the election.

I personally don't like him even before he was the president. And hearing him talk make me sick. I definitely don't want a babbling president. Not at all!

Excited About My Laptop

This is really is it! lol! I will finally buy my laptop tomorrow. I have enough money already so it's high time for me to buy my dream portable computer!

I really haven't decided on what brand I'm going to choose. What is important is it has enough memory. Why bother about that when there's online backup that I can use? Anyway, we'll see tomorrow. As long as I have my own computer and won't have to go to internet cafes to blog. I can finally just blog whenever I want!

My colleague recommended a computer shop managed by his sister. He said that his sister might give me discounted price since he have already mentioned it to her about my plan of buying a laptop. I was pleased since I really would want it cheaper, ya know!

I'm just excited. And I can't hide it! Lol!

Over The Top Award

I've got an Over The Top Award! Wow! This is nice! Nettagyrl of Zesty Nachos passed this on to me. How nice of her to give me this! This is much appreciated Nettagyrl! Thanks a lot!

Her blog is about her little life moments. She's got interesting articles, you know. Take a peek sometime and I'm sure you'll have fun reading her articles!

Now I want to pass this on to:

Bill of My Piece of Paradise
Anne of Little World of Fun
Honey of Honey's Inlove
Beth of A Woman Under God's Grace
Mize of Night Clicks

God bless everyone!!!

Holiday Sickness

Holidays are coming! Time to meet up with old friends, family and relatives! I'm sure most of us are quite excited about that. And since it has been a while that we hangout with our loved ones, it's important that we bring along presents for them, right? Ah! I actually I call it the "holiday sickness" since people expect gifts especially this coming season. So I'm pretty sure most of us have saved a part of our bonus for gifts. So better get ready with your scissors or box cutters for gift wrapping!

As for me, unfortunately, I'm not really sure if I will be home on New Year's ever. Too bad, isn't? I just hope I would be home and spend time with my family this holiday season.

Bon Voyage Willie!

Michelle's brother, Willie, left for Abu Dhabi this afternoon. He's going to work there as a security guard. It was hard for him to leave because he also leaves his family behind. He has to work for his wife and his cute little girl so he has to make some sacrifices.

Willie stayed in our place for few months when he worked on his papers to go abroad. He's actually my jogging buddy. Now I have to be by myself if Michelle don't want to jog on our rest days.

This was taken during Michelle's birthday bash at Jon's place
That's me, Michelle and Willie

We will miss Willie. I hope he'd be alright when he arrives in the foreign country.

Take care cuz! Bon Voyage!

Excited About What?

I went to jog this morning. It was tiring but it's alright because I was able to burn some calories. What I just didn't like was when I turned to a dark street, I stepped on a poop. The sun hasn't come out yet when I started jogging that's why I didn't see the poop on the way. This is one of the things I don't like when running. Maybe I should take a diet supplement instead? Lemme think about it, though.

I was scheduled to buy my laptop today but then I have to have the internet connection scheduled first. The woman I spoke with said that it's gonna take a week or 2 weeks the most to have the ISP connected. That long, huh? I don't have a choice but to wait. I'll try to buy the portable tomorrow if I have the time. I'm excited about my laptop!

Voluteered at Sagip Kapamilya

Extending help during calamities is the least that we can do to our fellowmen who have been victims and have lost so a lot during this tragic times. After the typhoon Ondoy, Michelle, Czarina and I and 2 other friends decided to volunteer at Sagip Kapamilya which is a program of one of the leading TV networks - ABS CBN.

When we went there, the place was packed with people willing to extend help. A lot of donations came. And we were set to pack some of the goods.

It's really nice seeing people working together especially on times of needs.

Same thing was done after Typhoon Pepeng. People from all walks of life - the rich and the poor all worked together as one.

Water Bill Rant

Michelle, Lowela and I postponed the planned move to a different apartment. We still haven't found a place as good as what we have now yet. The only reason why we were about to move out is because we have an overpriced water bill. We really can't think of any reason why we have high water bill when we don't consume so much water. The sink which isn't that of stone sinks type doesn't leak, so with the other faucets in the apartment. We only do our laundry once a week and we don't drink from the faucets. Unless the landlady changes the pricing of the water bill, as soon as we get a good place to move at, we will definitely leave.

Well, personally, I don't want to leave because moving out is quite a hassle! Phew! I hope the landlady will be able to fix this.

Overflowing Chores...

I woke up late this morning and I still have a lot of things to do. Today is the last rest day for the week. Tomorrow's gonna be another long day at work. With online opportunities to finish and some other pending personal things to work on, I hope I can accomplish them all today.

Me and a friend went out last night. We watched the reggae band - Brownman Revival perform last night at 70's Bistro in Cubao. We really had a great time dancing to the beat of the reggae music and even got the chance to meet some of the band members. While I was there, it made me realize how I miss my band - Kuerdas. I hope I can jam with them soon when I get back to the province.

I have no regrets of going out last night because I had so much fun. I just have to finish up my overflowing chores today. So help me God.

Take care everyone! Let's enjoy the rest of the week!

Memory Gaps....

It was one of those stressful days at work when an old friend called me from behind my back. It was the end on my shift at work that time and I was on my way to the elevator. He was sitting at a corner of the lobby at the office with his friend. I didn't know what came to me but I realized I can't even remember his name. But I sure damn know this guy! I was smiling when I went towards him still thinking about what his name was!

And then I said, "Hi Rowell! What's up???". I was hoping I said the right name! Well guess what? It was incorrect! Shame on me! It was really embarrassing and since we knew each other during training at work and we have been friends, I got some spanking from him! He even messed my hair up! Hahaha! I deserve it anyway. Then I remembered he was Werick! I was all sorry to him about that and still get ashamed when I across him at work.

I've been having problems with my memory lately. I wish I have a memory like that of a computer memory so I won't get myself in the same embarrassing situation!

My Recent Visit to Tarlac (photos)

Here are the photos of my recent visit to Tarlac.

Me with Lowela's sister and the kids: John and KC

John and I managed to take photos while it's raining outside

Pretty girls

Nice, eh?

Danced To The Beat Of Reggae

I woke up late today because I went out last night with a friend. We watched the reggae band - Brownman Revival's gig at Bistro 70's in Cubao. It was so much fun! My friend is an old acquaintance of the band's saxophonist, Jojo so I got to chat with him from time to time. I also had the chance to meet some of the other members.

We danced to the tune of reggae until the night ended. Dancing indeed helped me burn a lot of calories. It's as good as taking diet supplements, eh? But then I don't dance that often so I better get some of those supplements then. :D

Anyways, I really feel good about last night! I miss my band back in the province all the more! I hope I can go back in General Santos City soon so I can feel dance more often to reggae beat.

Keep Holding On - Music Monday

Hi everyone! I hope everyone's having a great time on a Monday!

Today's feature for MM is Sean Kingston's version of the song Keep Holding On which was originally sang by Avril Lavigne. I love this unplugged male version of the song. I hope you'll love it too! Enjoy!

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Leptospirosis - caused by recent floodings

Leptospirosis has been the common illness that have kept the victims of the Typhoon Ondoy confined in the hospitals here in Manila and some other parts of Luzon. It's a water-borne decease which is caused by bacteria in animal urine that comes in contact with human skin, eyes, or nose. Since most of the victims have been soaked in the floods for days, they more likely get sick because of the flood bacteria.

I really feel sorry about my fellowmen. For sure they do not have enough money for the medication and the hospital bill. I hope they have low cost health insurance to help them pay the medical bills. But it would be much better if the Philippine government would help them.

The 2 typhoons - Ondoy and Pepeng have already left the country. Houses and livelihood have long been gone. Worst is lives have been at stake too. I hope the victims of the calamities can get through these. Help me pray for them.

Taking Over OJTF and Kuerdas Blogs

Lainy and I agreed last night during our chat at YM that I will take over her 2 blogs- Our Journey To Forever and Kuerdas for the mean time. As I've mentioned on my previous post, she's gonna be a way for a while but she's coming back to blogging as soon as she gets well.

Lainy's Musings is gonna be handled by Uncle Che of The Novice Master, a friend of ours from Cameroon, Africa. Lainy actually asked me to also take charge of LM but I know that I won't be able to level with the content of the blog so I refused. Thank God Uncle Che said yes to Lainy's request. You're my savior Uncle Che!

To those who knew Lainy, please continue to support her blogs despite her absence. And to those who haven't visited her blog yet, you may also take a peek. I'll do my best to get you guys updated about her and as much as possible not get you bored!

See you all on Lainy's blogs! Take care everyone!!!

Plans on my rest days...

My 11-hour shift at work later is going to be my most awaited shift of the week. Why? It's because it's my rest day the next day! Lol! My most awaited day of the week!

My plans on my off? Well, aside from blogging on most part, a friend invited me to watch a filipino reggae band - the Brownman Revival on Thursday night. I'm quite excited about it. It's been a while since I danced to the tune of the reggae beat. I'm sure we're gonna have a great time!

Meanwhile, let me do my stretches now and prepare for work. How I wish we have a fitness equipment here at home so I won't have to go out in the mornings of my rest days to jog on the streets of Makati. Nah! The equipment won't fit on our room anyways. We don't have enough space for it.

Gotta go guys! Take care!

I hope they'd be back on track...

I just got home from San Clemente, Tarlac. The 5-hour bus ride was tiring but it's alright because we got home safe. We didn't have much of a good time there because the rain didn't stop falling. The typhoon still hasn't ceased yet especially in the Northern part of Luzon.

It was so cold there so most of the time, if not playing with the kids inside the house, I'm on the bed wrapped in a blanket and try as much as possible to keep myself warm. Haha! It was just rain that's pouring outside, not snow. I can't imagine myself being able to survive living in countries that gets covered with snow during the winter.

Anyway, when I got online, there were bigger bad news. My mentors in blogging, Lainy and Windy just made posts about them leaving blogging for real. It made me really sad. They're actually leaving for health reasons which I completely understand. It's just that I will really miss them both. They were the once who have encouraged me to blog even though there were times that I was about to give up. But their health definitely should come first.

Let's hope that after their recovery, they'd be back on track.

What's causing my headache???

I was supposed to just update my blog and somehow post some photos from my trip yesterday when I learned from my cousin Lainy that she and our good friend Windy are going to take a break from blogging. Their health have deteriorated caused by being in front of the computer more than necessary. It's saddened me but their health should be prioritized.

Anyways, Lainy made a proposition with me to takeover her blogs while she's recuperating from her illness. Her blood pressure hasn't been normal because of the stress brought about by online chores. Her proposal is going to give me a rack mount of things to do. Aside from my 11-hours shift at work, I have to take care of a total of 5 blogs. I haven't really decided yet because I know for sure that it's going to be suicidal. Besides I don't write as good as her! Another problem is, I don't own a computer yet. That means I would have to buy my laptop ASAP! Arrrgggh! This is giving me a headache! Can anyone give me some aspirin??? Lol! Just kidding! Phew! This is gonna be tough.

At Tarlac City

I'm in Tarlac City right now, at Lowela's hometown in San C lemente. I decided to go with her to chill since I haven't been out of town in a while. I have finally met Lowela's three lovely sisters and cute nephew and niece and her mom who hasn't been well because of a back injury.

The weather hasn't been nice since we came last night. Still raining cats and dogs here because the typhoon Pepeng hasn't left Luzon yet. He kept destroying crops and other livelihoods and towns in some provinces in Luzon. I hope he'd go away soon.

Tomorrow is gonna be Lowela's mom's 54th birthday. We actually went out to buy food from the market and I decided to just check my blog and do some updates. I apologize by the way for not being online more often lately. I just didn't have time.

I hope the rain will stop for once so that Lowela and I and the kids can do some stuffs outdoor today.

I've got to go now! We're going to the market! Just want to tell you all that I'm still alive and kicking ! Lol! Take care everyone!!!

Might spend new year's eve at Tarlac...

My little vacation at Tarlac was fun despite the continuous out pour of rain caused by typhoon Pepeng who still hasn't left the country. It was cold but I enjoyed playing with the kids indoors and being able to get to know Lowela's family was far more satisfying. I loved being there. They were very nice to me and it really felt like home there. I enjoyed the home-cooked food prepared by Lowela's sisters and I actually ate a lot during my stay. I think I would need weight loss supplements so I can get rid of the fats that had accumulated.

I think they liked me too because they asked me to come there often. Of course, I didn't decline the invitation. I might spend my new year's eve there if I won't get a chance to go back in my hometown.

Music Monday - I Gotta Feeling

It's a long week for me. Today is going to be my last day of the week at work. I always look forward to this day!

Today's feature for Music Monday is a video of Black Eyed Peas at Oprah's 24th Season Kickoff last month. I just love the video.

Let's all have a good day!!!

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Santa Ana Park

The apartment I currently live in here in Manila is located near the old horse racetrack. It used to have a park there where I jog in the mornings. I love running across the fields and burn calories. When I get tired from running, I sit back on one of the benches there and watch the equestrians in their breeches driving their horses on the racetrack. Mainly practicing for the competitions done in that place.

The park is already ruined since the management decided to relocate in Cavite. I heard they're going to build a department store on what used to be the Santa Ana Park.

Now, i do my jogging routines to the streets of Makati instead. Well, maybe I just miss the horses and the saddles that I used to come across with in the mornings.

Movie Review - In My Life

After volunteering to pack canned goods and noodles for victims of Typhoon "Ondoy" the other day, Michelle, Czarina and I with 2 other friends decided to watch the movie "In My Life" at Trinoma Mall in North Edsa. It was a much-talked-about movie because of it being gay-themed. Starred by Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz with the star-for-all-seasons, Vilma Santos.

Mark (Luis Manzano) is an advertising executive who was based in New York. He and his partner Noel (John Lloyd) who is an illegal immigrant, later discovers that Mark has colon cancer.

Mark's bitter mom, Shirley (Vilma Santos) decided to move to New York with him. The abrupt decision surprised everyone especially Mark since she doesn't know anything about his condition.

It's a heartwarming movie. The lines delivered were superb! Luis and John Lloyd did great in the movie knowing that they're both not gay in real life! I know a lot of Filipino families will definitely relate to this movie. Just don't forget to bring a hanky because it's really gonna make you cry!

I really love the movie! I'm planning to buy a DVD copy one's it's out in the market.

Here's the trailer.

Let's Hope For The Best...

I might stay at the office for a couple of days because of the storm. Employees at work were advised to bring extra clothes. I hope the company provide us free food again.

I might not be able to go online tomorrow. How I wish I have my own laptop that I can bring along with me so that I can go online whenever and wherever I want to. Anyways, I hope I can buy one sooner. A laptop with or without an external hard drive will do. As long as I can go online with it.

This storm is going to make things worse here in Luzon according to PAGASA. Everyone has been busy preparing for it. A lot of people have already been told to evacuate especially those who live in areas that are deemed to get flooded.

Let's still hope for the best, though. Take care everyone!

Pepeng (Parma) - Another Typhoon Is Coming...

Typhoon Pepeng (international code Parma) was said to bring more rains and strong winds in Northern Luzon including Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon. Just a week from typhoon "Ondoy's" massive destruction. Some provinces are still flooded until now and here comes another one which was said to be stronger than "Ondoy".

"There is a big possibility that it will become a supertyphoon. This is a very strong storm, packing winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 210 kph. Most likely it will make landfall in the afternoon of Saturday. That is when it is most critical," Nathaniel Cruz, PAGASA director for operations said in a press briefing.

Just like my friend Windy of Windmill on the Hill just said during our chat, "yah all hell is breaking loose."

He said I should run for the hills! Lol! How I wish there were hills to run to here in Makati.

I miss home! There's nothing like this back in the province.

Common Illness of Call Center Agents

My cousin Michelle puked at work today. She went to the doctor yesterday. She's not pregnant but she was diagnosed of having Urinary Track Infection. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic with high dosage which I think caused her to puke at work while she was on the phone with a customer. She wasn't able to run to the rest room. Good thing she didn't make a mess on the call floor which isn't made of stainless steel tiles but with an expensive carpet. Her mug which doesn't have water at the time caught all her mess. It would have been more embarrassing if she didn't have that mug at her desk.

She got the infection because she's used to repressing herself from going to the rest room when she's supposed to. Urinary Track Infection is a common illness that most call center agents acquire. I just hope I won't suffer from it. Antibiotics cause a lot of money. I really can't afford to get sick!

Top 10 EC Droppers for September '09

I want to say

To my top 10 EC Droppers of September '09

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The Way I See It
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Learning Corner
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Thanks a lot!!! God bless!!!