Thanks, Vayie

I just want to thank Vayie for sharing her blog tricks with me. That is why my account is neater and look so much better.

Thanks, Vayie!

no sugarcoating, please.

Bubi and Babi's monthsary last November 17th (yes, it's corny, I know, but we do celebrate it) ended with a pffft!.Thanks to the unexpected bad news that I was one of the CHOSEN agents who will be transferred to another queue. Reasons were laid out - because I am a QA performer and that I have good communication skills. Blah, blah, blah. And THAT doesn't make me a KEEPER?! Bullshifism, I say. (Jay, pahiram muna ng expression.)

They couldn't let go of my other teammates because they were already trained for the tools that will roll out by next week. Why were we not trained the same during our QMT which caused so much concern among the superiors that we were not PRODUCTIVE?! (I wonder...)

That night, I asked myself "WHY ME?". And it all boils down to one thing --they just had to let me go because I speak my mind. I think it's unfair that I am being "punished" for using God's gift to put some people in their place, but hey, I'm NOT a supervisor, right?!

I'm really upset at this decision for many reasons. First, I was treated like I was a newbie or a probie -- transferring me to another queue without any notice or procedure. I feel I am not valued and my status and loyalty was not considered. They're lucky that I won't be caught for insubordination.

Second, I love my queue. I think it's the best queue EVER!! It's interesting and challenging and it takes time before one can really say that they are qualified to handle our queue and its issues.

Third, I don't want to be in a chat queue.

Lastly, I will definitely miss my friends and the times we have. I am so blessed and honored to have work with such wonderful and smart people. I'm proud to say that we are the reason why the queue has evolved to what it is today. =D It's sad to know that I won't be working with them anymore. But like what Alex said, "once an Uno Animo, always an Uno Animo." That's really comforting. (Thanks, Alex!)

To those who continue to try to insult my intelligence, I admire you for having the guts to do so. But I hope you won't deceive yourself believing that you have succeeded because we know better. You were able to do what you have done because you are in the position to manipulate the process, but that doesn't mean that you are way smarter than I am. In fact, I AM SURE that I AM SMARTER than all of you combined. WE ARE SMARTER than you all are because we have the heart to do what is right.

You had your turn. I will definitely have mine.

I'm thankful that I have Vayie and Kim to make things a whole lot easier for me.

@Vayie and Kim -- we know better so I'm sure that we'll definitely do better. Vayie, thanks for the encouragement. I always look up to you and you are an inspiration. Kim, thank you for making our voices heard. You made our voices heard when you said your piece. I hope they will try to become better leaders from now on.

@Kuya Homer -- I will miss having our talks about life in general. Nabawasan na ang mang-aasar sa yo, lakas mo namang magdasal. =P

@Cyper -- thank you sa comforting words. di tayo madalas magkita but I want to thank you kasi kahit ganon you always save a warm hug and smile for me.

@Jhoan -- Ingatan mo ang sarili mo. Alam ko, madalas akong mang-asar sayo but that doesn't mean I don't care. Love yourself first. Sana maintindihan mo na we care. You may not hear the words you want to hear, but you'll definitely hear the words that NEED to hear kasi kaibigan ka namin.

@Kuya Alex (hehehe...) -- I'm so happy that you're having a baby boy. Kahit mejo grumpy ka minsan, alam ko you'll be a great dad. Ingatan ang sarili, bawasan ang pagkain ng matataba at ang pagyoyosi. =D

@Febe -- thank you for the chocolates everytime you see me sad, tired and sleepy. I feel better not because of the chocolates but because of your thoughtfulness and sweetness. =)

@Dustin -- my Roman Cath'lic chorva!! I will definitely miss our conversations and our English accent lessons. hehehe...

@Tin -- Ingat sa mga dates. ;P

@Tetay -- ikaw ang kasundo ko in a lot of things. Haaay, I will definitely miss our conversations and food trips after work.

I love you guys. We're not just teammates, we're good friends. I hope I will still have the chance to work with most of you again.

GO UNO ANIMO -- One Team. One Goal. One Mind.

I'm Alive!!

I can't believed that it's the last day of my first week here in our new location -- Total Corporate Centre in Taguig.

I mentioned before that I actually welcomed the change but that doesn't mean that I'm not concern that any booboos might make me consider leaving my job.

So I'm happy to say that so far, I'm okay. I survived the changes and I'm alive!! =D

Random stuff on a Saturday

I had a massive headache yesterday after coming home from work and I felt like throwing up. I decided to hit the sack as early as 6.30pm because I knew that I would not be able to eat anything because of the pain. Good thing, no one really forced me to eat before going to sleep.

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I woke up at 3.45am today feeling much better. I immediately charged my camera’s battery, put some songs in my MP3 player then charged it too and ate the fried chicken and nido soup I missed having with everyone last night. The food was great. After eating and putting everything away from the dinner table (I’m still sleepy to consider washing the dishes, hehe), I hit the shower and went ahead with my usual morning rituals during my workdays. I felt good not having the feeling of being in a rush or worrying that I might miss my favorite bus (MALTC). It’s Saturday and it has started well.

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I remember that I wasn’t able to spend time with Kmart last night. Actually, I didn’t even see him. I missed the naughty kiddo! I’ll just bully him when I get home. =P

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I checked my friendster account yesterday and I was really happy to see that Archie, one of my good friends back in high school is already married. I knew he would eventually end up married. I just thought I just wished I was there to witness this important event in his life. I couldn’t pass the chance to send him a message and congratulate him in this new chapter in his life. He is currently based abroad and I really hope that when he comes back, we will have the time to catch up.

OMG! I missed greeting Archie on his birthday last October 11th. SHOOT!! I might need to send him another message and say sorry for forgetting it this year.

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It’s Miguel Lorenzo Corpuz dela Cruz’s Christening today. He is Tetay and Jowell’s first baby.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN WORLD, MILO!!

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Sometimes, I feel so old when I see that most of my friends are either married or getting hitched soon or have kids or having kids soon. I’m 28 and I’m not even yet close to having my own family. Yes, I do have a boyfriend but there are still so many things to consider before taking the actual plunge.

So with so many things in mind, I’m certain that, although I have this sad feeling that I’m not yet settled, I’m still not ready to walk down the aisle soon.

I do want to see my little angels soon but I just want to make sure that I could give them their own little heaven here on earth.

I only wish that while waiting for their time, they’re spending their time reading loads of books and hanging out with the saints in heaven so that they’ll grow up to be smart and God-fearing people. =D

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I’m now at work and I’m all by myself – translation: no teammates around. I do love working quietly but not THIS quiet. I have no one to talk to when I feel confused about an email. I have no one to eat with during lunch. I have no one to chat with when I feel a little bit tired working.

Aaargh! I miss the morning girls already! =(

But I’m still thankful that Janice, an acquaintance from another team, is keeping me company. She’s so nice to sit beside me.

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I received a text message from Dustin this morning. We are finally moving to TCC this Monday and saying goodbye to our second home, the EBP building. I can’t help but feel sad but it’s like being adults, we move until we feel it’s time to settle. Hehehe…

Anyway, I know that Vayie, Tetay and I have been actually looking forward to the move since we came to accept that it is inevitable. It’s not because we’re THAT excited. It’s just that we want to get this change done and over with and start adjusting to the new environment.

I will definitely miss my one smooth-sailing bus ride from home to Makati and now, submit myself to the dreaded walk in the Guadalupe footbridge after the bus ride (I’m scared because I can feel the bridge shaking whenever vehicles pass under it) to take a jeepney ride to TCC. Hopefully, this is just another fear I will soon overcome. (before I used to dread riding buses)

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I started writing songs again two days ago. Hopefully, this December, Ceasar and I can afford to buy an acoustic guitar. He usually identifies the chords of the songs I make since I have no idea which chord goes well with another chord. **sigh Another item added to my long wish list.

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JUST SHARING!

These are my favorite songs for now:

Back into You – Amber Davis
Cherish – Madonna
Crush, Crush, Crush – Paramore
Misery Business – Paramore
You and Me – Lifehouse
For You – The Calling
Easy – Paula Deanda
Walk Away – Paula Deanda
You Were Mine - Dixie Chicks
I Remember – Keyshia Cole
Gemini – Spongecola
Underneath the Stars – Mariah Carey
I’m That Chick – Mariah Carey
That’s Where You Take Me – Britney Spears
Bad Habit – Destiny’s Child
Behind Those Hazel Eyes – Kelly Clarkson
Beautiful Disaster – Kelly Clarkson
Over – Lindsay Lohan

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I'd like to greet my good friend, Chris Paul a very belated happy, happy birthday!! And also congratulations to him and his wife, Lissa as they're expecting a bouncing baby boy!!

Requested song

I would like to dedicate the song, SHUT UP by the Black-eyed peas, particularly the lines...


"Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut up, just shut up, shut up... Shut it up, just shut up, shut up"


... to the noisy people on the production floor na mas inuuna ang daldal bago ang trabaho at nakakaabala sa mga gustong magtrabaho.

Sha-boo-ya.. Sha-Sha.. Sha-boo-ya!!!