Company Outing in Fontana

Summertime means Company Outing, one of the things I missed while I was still working in Singapore.  Our company was generous enough to held an overnight stay in Fontana for approximately 800 employees.  That's huge! :D 

We started the day with fun-filled group activities (sorry, due to implicit company policy, I can't upload photos of us wearing our singlets) which is included in our annual house competition.  Our lunch was served a little late but good thing the meals were good.  After checking in to our assigned villas, we went straight to the water park to refresh ourselves.  We tried the river, pool wave and slides.  It was great to be with the company of crazy and fun people.

But the best has yet to come.  After getting our dinner, we went out of the resort, met our friend in Angeles City and headed to the red light district.... yes... RED LIGHT DISTRICT :D  and the rest as they say... what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas :D

And before going home the next day, my friends Richard and Rey went to Puregold Duty-Free to buy some pasalubongs for our families.

CS - CM Team

I've been working here for 6 months already but I haven't posted anything yet about my new colleagues. So, here they are.... the Configuration Management Team - Private Banking of Credit Suisse, Singapore:

Novi's Bday Treat @ Sakae Sushi Changi Airport, November 6
(L-R) Ado (Team Manager), Novi (Team Lead), Candy, Pipay, Jeff, Sajeesh, Marc
*Erika was on MC when this was taken


Novi's Despedida @ Brewerks Clark Quay, December 11
with Erika this time

Blind Item

Sino itong Manager ng isang kumpanya na ganun na lang kung makapagbitiw ng mga hindi magagandang kumento patungkol sa kumpanyang nililipatan ng kanyang mga "tao" subalit maging sya pala ay sinubukang mag-apply dito? Napag-alaman na ang Manager na ito ay sumailalim sa isang job interview sa isang malaking IT company na pinaglilipatan ng kanyang mga tauhan. Ito ay matapos nyang sira-siraan at lait-laitin ang kumpanyang ito sa harap ng mga nag-aalisang empleyado.

Shared Services and Tools Dev Christmas Party

Aside from the Company Christmas Party, we also had our team party held in Astoria Plaza Hotel in Ortigas. After a not-so-busy work on the 14th, Alan, Billy, Toti, Arcy and I went to the Hotel and met the rest of the guys there. The place was cool and spacious, enough for all of us. We ordered our food from Ambers (suki na 'to kahit sa ephil pa ko hehehehe....) and Toti was generous enough to order 2 large pizzas from Yellow Cab. After dinner, Nina, Alan and Rael led the fun games. We were divided into 3 groups and each group composed a cheer that I guess set the mood for the whole night hehehehe.

The games played were Pinoy Henyo, Charades and Paper Danz. Kinabag ako sa katatawa!!! Hahahaha!!!! In the end, Francis' group emerged as the winner. Congrats!!! :)

And here's our team pictures:

*By this time, ePhil is also having their Christmas Party. God knows how I wanted to be with them, if only I could be in two places. I miss you all guys but I'm pretty sure you'd be happy to know that I also had a great time with my new buddies here. You guys are all wonderful!!!! mwaaahhhhh!!!!

And the traditional "Exchange Gift" came next:


I wished for VCDs of Superman I and II and I'm so thankful that my Mommy Tia Pusit granted it, thanks! :) My baby was Zaldy Zschornack (did I spell it correctly?), he asked for a mouse pad with wrist support :). Merry Christmas!!!! :D

And now, it's time for the real party!!!!!

Lawson Christmas Party

"Music Genre" is the theme of this year's Lawson Christmas Party. It was a month ago when the committee announced the groupings and their respective music genres. As for the Shared Services and Tools Development teams, we got the Reggae together with 2 other groups. This means that we will be attending the party in Reggae outfits. Also, there is a music video-making contest wherein the groups have to create a music video based on their genres which will be presented on the night of the party.

Anyways, I wasn't really excited for the party, though I wouldn't want to miss my first Christmas party here. I never planned to wear a Reggae outfit since I didn't have one and I didn't want to buy a clothing that I will only use once. Wasn't really worried about the costume thingy until an officemate of mine asked me what I would wear in the party. I said, maybe I'll just buy a cap/bonnet that has a Reggae touch. Then she gave me this link wherein I could get some ideas for the costume. And when I first saw this top, oh my gawd... I wanted to buy it right then and there. I fell in love with it instantly!!!!



Together with Arcy, I went to Glorietta, SM and Landmark to look for a top similar to this. We found some shops that sell Rasta accessories but unfortunately, no women tops :( A salesman from Landmark told us that there is a Bob Marley shop in Ali Mall Cubao and we might find there what we were looking for. The following night, I went to Cubao to look for that shop. But then again, I did not find such store huhuhuhuhu.... That's when I decided to go for my plan B, just buy a batik top in SM. I went to SM North Edsa and found this batik sleeveless top in the Department Store.

Saturday, December 8. The party was held in The Blue Leaf Pavilion in Mckinley Hill. But before going to the party, I met Toti, Arcy and Grace in the office. Some pictures before the party :)

PARTY TIME!!! :)

best shot of the night :)

It wasn't my lucky night, though. Did not get any prizes from the raffle. Lucky those 30??? who were picked from 600 Lawson peeps. Some of the major prizes were MacBook, PSP, Entertainment Showcase, Kitchen Showcase.

The party ended before 12 midnight but the night wasn't over yet. Some of us decided to continue the fun in Malate.

Off to Malate :)

Billy, Giles, Toti, Arcy, Franz, Frankie, Girlie, Ella, Jule and I went straight to Bedrock, Malate. It was my first gimik night with my Lawson buddies and it was fun indeed!!!! After about 4 hours of drinking, chatting, and of course dancing... we moved to Starbucks just across Bedrock to get some coffee. Mine was Espresso and I promised that I wouldn't drink the same again. Why? Because I did not get enough sleep today despite being awake the whole night, aarggghhh!!!! 2 hours of sleep this morning and another 2 in the afternoon.... at nagawa pang mag-balot ng mga regalo huh!



Guys, ulitin natin 'to! :)

* thanks to toti and franz for the additional pics

From Bantay Bata to Hospicio de San Jose

Disclaimer: My intention of writing this is to encourage everyone to help those in need, specially at this time of the year. It took me sometime to decide whether I should create an entry about this. I don't want to be misinterpreted that I'm doing such deed to gain praises... definitely not. All I wanted is to let everyone know that we can help anyone, at anytime. And I hope after reading my entry, you will find time to reach out for the less fortunate, for those who are not as "lucky" as we are.

Since I started working in 2000, I made a vow to share my blessings with my chosen institution every Christmas season. And because I have this "passion" for kids, I have chosen ABS-CBN's Bantay Bata Foundation. But 2 years ago, I started to think of other ways to fulfill my mission. I have thought of going personally to an orphanage and experience how is it like to be with the kids and elders who were abandoned by their families. But I knew then that I couldn't do it alone and maybe, I wasn't too eager and willing to do it. But now, thanks to the Christmas Decor Contest in Lawson that made this life-long dream come true.

The team decided to decor our working area with a theme, "All I Want for Christmas". Since we all agreed that what we wanted for Christmas is to share our blessings with the orphans, we've come up with an idea to give donations to Hospicio de San Jose. We wrapped our cubicles just like giant gift boxes that symbolize our gifts for Hospicio de San Jose. And in a baul, we put our gifts that will be sent to them before Christmas.





I couldn't hide my excitement in going to Hospicio. Believe it or not, one of my childhood dreams is to visit an orphanage, give gifts to the orphans and spend a day with them. Now, this dream will be coming true in a few days. So, my annual budget for Bantay Bata has been shifted to Hospicio de San Jose. I hope next year, I would have enough resources and more time to share with both charities.

*Pictures courtesy of SHSV and TLDV Team

My Business Card

I deleted the last 7 digits of my cell number in this entry for my privacy na rin :)

Telocine - 2006 Teloworks Christmas Party

We had our Christmas Pary last Monday, 11th of December 2006. Yes, It was a Monday!!! Wondering why we held it on the first working day of the week? It's because our big boss John Wood arrived only last Saturday and the Teloworks family wouldn' want him to miss this very special event of the year. Plus the fact that he gives away fabulous prizes on this special occasion.

It was a very busy day, indeed!!! First, we had the elimination round of Charades where Grease (my team :D), Pirates of the Caribbean and Flintstones won. After which, Pau and I went to Landmark to buy the materials needed for the games later this evening.

Charades, Bagets vs Flintstones

Went back to the office few minutes before 6 and had enough time to practice with my team before the party starts. The registration started at around 7pm and I got a 200-peso worth of GC from Starbucks :D. Since I belong to the Grease Team, my outfit is just a simple white blouse, khaki skirt (just like Olivia Newton-John's) and a pair of blue sneakers.

Me

Maidette, Candy and Joy

Me and Don-key

Started the party a bit late. The first activity was the final round of the Charades. The Pirates team got the first place while the Flintstones and Grease teams had a tie breaker. We got the 2nd place ;). Since everybody was already starving, dinner was served right away.

Charades, Finals

Rey, Me, Pau, Don

with Joy, Belle and Olive

All the presentations were great ('di halatang 2 days lang nagpractice.. hehehehe....). In between the presentations were the raffle, kris kringle and speeches. I got my 3rd wish in the kris kringle.. thanks to Daddy Sherwin for giving me 2 boleros... hehehehe... like ko sila promise..;) Will post the pics later, suot ko ngayon ung isa e... bwehehehe... This year, I wasn't lucky enough to get any of John Wood's prizes unlike last year when I won a nano ipod. But, I did not go home empty-handed. My name was picked to have the 2nd major prize which is a Microwave Oven. Hmmmm... actually I was hoping to have the DVD player but it was given to Pau. Hmmmm.... kinapalan ko na mukha ko... I asked Pau if they already have a microwave oven at home and he said none. Hehehe... I asked if we could just swap our prizes and he agreed! Thanks, Pau!!!

Candy, Pattie, Jimmy and Annaliza
The ladies of Grease

Mark, Vee, Glicer, Joe, Noel
Our male counterpart

Before the party ended, of course the winner was announced. And my team was declared as the over-all winner... yahhoooo!!!! We received 2000 pesos in cash.. not bad, huh! ;)

The winning team - Grease
Joe, Jack, Noel, Jimmy, Candy, Mark and Vee

Then, the real party started!!!! Check these out, guys!

TAX!!! TAX!!! TAX!!! !@$%@!&*&%*!@

Annual increase is here. Actually, late na nga eh. Nung March pa dapat 'to, anywys, sabi nga nila... better late than never. Satisfied naman ako with what I've got maybe because I did not expect too much. Pero ang talagang nakapag-paiyak sa kin (opo! umiyak ako! pero konti lang.. :D ) e ung tax deductions ko :(( wahhhh!!!! Bago na naman ako mamisinterpret, malaki ang tax ko hindi dahil malaki ang sweldo ko (well, relative naman to 'di ba?).... kundi dahil sa status ko.... pucha!!! Kung pede lang mag-pakasal bukas para mabawasan ang tax ko gagawin ko na :D.

Wala naman akong reklamo sa pagbabayad ng tax, kailangan 'yun eh para lumakad ang bansa. But, this is too much. :(

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” — Albert Einstein, physicist

It's Just Another Manic Monday....

haayy.... Monday again...:( Excited pa naman akong pumasok kasi this is going to be my first day in Enterworks after spending almost 4 months doing a mobile application sa kabilang bakod. Wondering why it seems I'm not happy at all? Me bumulagang email sa kin e.... work-related, of course! Sabi sa email, I'll be having a new machine daw. Syempre, tuwa ang lola mo... pero me catch.... my new machine will now serve as both my workstation and products' build machine... waaahhhh...:((. The first thing that bothered me was, I will no longer have privacy. Anyone can now access my machine.... hindi naman kasi ako available 24/7 just to give them a build that they want. Have to be more extra careful na lang with my personal stuffs. I don't have naman pornographic materials here in my pc (pwamis, wala talaga... swear.. mamatay man kuko ko sa paa... ;) ) pero syempre iba pa rin yung comfortable ka na iwan ung pc mo na alam mong walang ibang gagalaw. Syempre meron ako ditong personal pics... letters... resume... :D at ayaw kong ipakita yun kung kani-kanino lang noh! :P So, anong gagawin ko??? Any monument, papalitan na 'tong machine ko. Need to back up my files na. Ask ko na lang siguro ang aming butihing Network Admin on how to add more security sa machine ko. 'Di ko talaga type ung idea..:( pero ano bang magagawa ko.. ako'y isang hamak na kawani lamang ng kumpanyang ito. :P