kris kringle!

I just had my confusing moments last week. I can't decide which codename to use for this year's Kris Kringle or Manita-Manito. Then again, i have to make up my mind...



This was last year's codenames: might want to guess, who was I? :)

Ailyn's bday!

Ailyn's birthday was on November 14 but she celebrated it today with her girlfriends at work. We decided to meet in SM since it would be less crowded. People this weekend are hauled in Ayala because of the weekend sale. We had lunch in Cafe Laguna. Ailyn and Charo arrived first then i arrived next. The busy mother, Lenny, arrived a little over before we were done eating. Oh my, we ordered lots of foods. It's like we were having a banquet, somewhat similar to San Diego banquets if you are really on a food trip. We strolled and went shopping afterwards. Whew! Really fun malling with the girls. Had coffee in Figaro after getting tired of roaming around. We had photos but i'll have to upload them next time. We chanced on Aisah and Nelbert (colleagues) in one of the boutiques. Charo and I went to Ayala afterwards and spent a few more hours strolling. It's a good thing i'm wearing flat sandals. Guess what? None of us went home without a new dress! Haha! :P

brownout!

I was literally just lazing, sitting and watching tv, changing channels every so often last night. I was bored but I was too lazy to move my butt and do something else or go elsewhere. I was gonna eay my dinner already and my boredom was cut short because sudddenly everything went off. Brownout! Or call it blackout. I'm really weird because i pursued eating my dinner anyway. Isn't it a challenge eating in the dark? LOL! Good thing, i found a candle and instantly transformed my dinner into a romantic one. The rain started pouring... it got creepy because thunders were so loud. It's as if i were in the movie 'War of the Worlds', thunders were roaring it felt it's going to eat me! I immediately covered the TV and mirrors with cloth. I don't know but i was always told by my mother to cover the TV and mirrors when there are lightnings. Then my mind wandered. I was imagining i have a house with cheap in-ceiling speakers to maximize acoustics? Maybe, viewing tv nor listening to music could be a whole new experience because sound effects is improved. Sounds cool huh!

one friend

is celebrating her birthday today. But we'll have the celebration on Sunday yet. You'll know who she is when i post pictures then. ;)
See yah!

mortgages

I have always wanted to become an accountant but perhaps i'm probably not destined to become one. I just realize i hate computing taxes anyway. :P That could have been one of my tasks had i landed a job as an accountant. Speaking of which, i was really surprised when i read in one of the company newsletters that my elementary classmate is already the new plant comptroller. Wow! Hurray to her! That's a blazing achievement for her age, our age. I was surprised because i didn't know she joined my company but her getting the position ain't a surprise. My friends are achievers! Yeah, i'm gloating. :P Ok, back to me not becoming an accountant. I also don't understand this thing called mortgage. So, it's really a pitty had i become an accountant. I do read that there are lots of types of mortgages and lots of companies offering services. Amerisave Mortgage is one of those and is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the US. So, if you're looking into mortgage firms, you might as well check them out.

why i blog?

Bloggers and the likes have various reasons why they blog. Personally, i blog because it is my avenue in letting out what i think and feel. Friends don't listen much of whatever you say. My journal, my blog, can take so much of what i can utter and pen. I get to hear other people's comments as well who may just have the same thoughts as i am. That's a bonus, right? Somehow, writing lets you connect to other people. In the corners of this world, someone is feeling what you are feeling and thinking of what you are thinking. I think that is pretty overwhelming. Some bloggers wish to inform. To share their expertise. To share a level of knowledge that others may have been looking for. One of those bloggers i stumble upon is Dennis Carey, an HR specialist. He got this very informative blog that HR practitioners could use of. Blogging is definitely one great medium for information exchange.

right next to you...

Over 8 years ago, i was at her side...

Exactly a year ago, i was at her side...

My friend, know that, in each of your journey,
i'll always be here right next to you.

I'm sure you'll do great being a mom soon!
Can't wait to see your bundle of joy! ü

it's a date!

We're just about halfway of the month yet Charo already started some plans for the department Christmas party. Too early but probably not since planning a party for about 200 people is a bit tedious. I am almost always a member of the program commitee during summer and christmas gatherings. I sometimes wish i'm not because i wanted to be surprised! Being a committee member, you'll know what's in store in the party.

The above picture was last year's invitation i made. I suddenly miss my old friends. I suddenly miss the old electronics group. Waahh why is everyone leaving!?!? :(

pizza monsters

Last night - Charo, Ailyn and I craved for pizza. Well, we crave for pizza almost all of the time! It's 12 midnite and we're in Lapulapu. Yet, we still went to Fuente in Cebu City just to eat pizza! :D If only Lapulapu City has food chains, kiosks or shops that is open for 24 hours, then we wouldn't have to travel for 30 minutes or so just to eat pizza! Originally, we wanted to eat in Pizza Hut but they close earlier compared to Shakey's so off we ate in Shakey's. We got another recruit! We managed to win over Pai to go with us. Careful Pai, diet does not exist in our vocabulary. :P


the four hungry chicks
Now, i want to eat pizza again... waahhhh!!!

pingpong 4th match

The semi rounds concluded earlier with me and Ailyn playing in the women single's category. I lost against Ailyn from blue team. It's a good thing that whether I lose or win, green team is already in for the final rounds. (Otherwise, i'm to be blamed, hehe!) We'll be competing against the blue team. I thought it's going to be the red and blue team vying for the championship round but obviously it's not going to happen! Furthermore, i thought that if we'll make it to the final rounds, we are to compete against the red team. Unfortunately though for the red team, just a slip of .5 point against us and they lose their chance of playing in the finals. If they could have won 1 match from last night, they are in for the finals. So, go go go green!

one stop shop for laptops

I'm really not good when it comes to gadgets and tools. I cannot decipher which brand is better over the other. I cannot even tell what specifications to look for. It's a good thing though that if I'll just read enough, I can readily find guides in buying laptop computers online.

I wanted a laptop for Christmas and I don't realize that in buying one, there are these many categories to consider and to choose from. Including your budget, desktop replacement, thin and light, ultraportable, gaming, table PC and great battery life. You also have to consider the weight and portability, hard drive size, RAM, chip speed, number of ports, WiFi/bluetooth compatability and CD/DVD drive. While browsing, i think i really want to own a Sony Vaio notebook. Very slick and they come in different colors! Friends, i'm giving you a hint!

Hopping from one shop to another just to find that perfect laptop is kind of very tiring. So if i were you, i'd take no fuzz and just sit and browse. You get to find all the major computer brands there is. You only not get computer trivias, you might as well get tips on how to get the best.

pingpong 3rd match

Third match today against the blue team. Yahooo!!!! Alfer and I won against Charo and Reggie in the mix doubles category. Rachelle and I won against Libeth and Pai in the mix women's category. I was waiting for Ailyn to show up for the woman single's category but she stood me up! So, my last match would be against Ailyn, results of which will determine who's going to play in the finals. (oi pressure!)

jonalyna and macelle's despidida

Although they last set foot on the grounds of L*** Corporation last September 26, we had our despidida for Jona and Macelle last September 19 after the Sportsfest Opening Ceremony. We had dinner at Golden Cowrie in Lahug and went to K1 afterwards. As always, eating in Golden Cowrie is great - unlimited rice plus all those delicious filipino food! I'll skip posting photos of the food this time as someone by the name of Splat will die drooling at the pics. Haha!

ais.jud.cha.cleng

healthy kids, lol!

ailyn & jai... hmmnnnn.. :P

junor and ai

enlightened Macelle :P

upclose shot of Kylene :)

what's up Jung? :D

tearyeyed Momma Jona? :P

us *blurp*

ready to sore our throats!

inside K1

"I'm no Piolo, but i'm trying!" - Soc

living la vida loca (what?) living la vida loca (what?) living la vida loca (what?)

See related post: http://www.upshotsandwhatnots.com/2008/09/jonalyna-and-macelles-last-group-pics.html

pingpong 2nd match

Earlier was our 2nd match against the red team. Terai and I lost the game against Aisah and Princess. Aisah also defeated me in the singles category. Terai and her partner (i forgot the name) won against Aisah and Soc in the mix doubles category. I lost but it's okay. I'm learning a lot. I'm enjoying pingpong even more. Next match on Wednesday against the blue team...

webshots: CE sportsfest

Hey, if you miss some of my posts here and doesn't want to scroll down for previous entries. You may just hit my webshots album in the side bar and view the photos instead.

Click HERE to see the sportsfest photos i posted in the previous entries. It's an activity at work i'd like to share.

the united colors of CE

Finally, here's the last heap of photos from the sportsfest parade and opening ceremony. Enjoy!




Mr. & Ms. CE '08 (Caroline from Green & Astroboy from Yellow)


Yellow's intermission number
Games are still ongoing... i'll keep you posted. Go green!!!!

more sportsfest photos coming...

Thanks to Terai, Christian and Alfer for the photos. It will take me time before i can actually post the photos here. I have to edit and resize otherwise uploading will even take longer.

Brace yourself, more photos to follow...

the GREEN team

My team, the great GREEN team! (heheh!) But of course, CE director JB is with us!




me and romz, we rock! :D
Why green team is the best?
We performed our task by singing the Pambansang Awit.
We rendered an intermission number - the renowned Papaya Dance!
Our representative (Caroline) grabbed the Ms. CE title.
We are the only team with jersey uniform! :P
We won in the sack race! Hehe!