Productivity measure

I don’t think everyone knows the complexity and the simplicity of the project I am assigned to do.  It’s almost funny because I am beginning to think that the only people who understands what I do are the people I work with.  One time, I tried to explain it to Dylan.  He just…. went in a daze.  Hahaha!  I can’t blame him though.  That happened to me too when I was first introduced to this project.  So yeah there.

Don’t you just hate the days when you just keep writing and writing and explaining, word after word, define, redefine, reprogram, collaborate, articulate, blah blah blah, the entire day?  I find those days commiting me to an almost irrevokable state of ennui.  Unfortunately, being a new project, it’s filled with these days.  So I always do my best to add some color – literally and figuratively – to whatever it is that I’m doing.

Today…. I managed to create a newsletter for our department.  For some reason, it felt so productive!   Hahahaha.  I think it’s mostly because I completely and utterly miss my roots.  I don’t remember the last time I’ve written something (except maybe for this blog) or even tried to fix a layout or come up with a mock up for approval.  So finishing all these in just a few hours is so empowering.

Hopefully, I haven’t lost my touch yet. 

I wish I can share the work I did here (because I am so effin’ proud of it, it’s nauseating), but the silence of office principle just straps me down.  (For those who can’t believe it, yes, I can keep secrets now.  I didn’t think I’d live long enough to see this day, but apparently, it’s otherwise.)  Anyway, something big is coming up and my butt is just so excited for the Bank. 

Now join me in prayer as I drift back to my documents of ennui.  Pray that I don’t run out of words.  Pray that I get to finish this today so I am still on track.

Kthxbye. :)

Moving day today!

After the very long period of procrastination, I have finally decided to move to the new office at the ground floor today.  It’s quite a big move for me, especially the people here at the eleventh grew on me already.  Good thing the people at the ground floor are just as crazy as I am.  I hope they won’t be surprised at how enthused I can be over the most menial things.

Oh well.  Better start packing now. :)

Today’s commentary

Been a while since I last made a speech in front of many people, even if it’s just a stupid commentary.  Just sharing.  Sayang ang shining moment.  Hahahahaha.



Theme for the First Quarter: ORDER

Theme for the Month: In One’s Life

Theme for the Second Week: The first fight we have to win each day is with the clock, when it rings to wake us up. Let’s win it everyday and see how our time multiplies. Then we will go far because we will be able to do more in the service of others.

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Care for Lunch?

I had a seminar today sponsored by the World Bank at Discovery Suites in Ortigas.  It was one of the most informative seminars I’ve been to and I can’t wait for the go signal to talk about it.

Anyway, Discovery was nice, but the carpets looked frayed and old. Don’t even get me started with the bathroom.  The outside was pretty, all zen and shit, but the cubicles?  Very reminiscent of my high school bathroom, 4×7 in size, narrow and very un-suite-like.  Ugh.

Good thing the food made up for it.

This is the carrot cream soup.  It had a taste of ginger, semi-sweet, and a hint of spring onions and garlic.  It’s surprisingly really good, but it doesn’t look like it.  It could’ve used some presentation.  Honestly, it looked like kiddie barf.  Hahahaha.

L-R:  Homemade rolls, tuna and capers tossed in EVOO, broccoli and crabstick with light Japanese mayo, chilled seafood salad on mussel, fish in tausi sauce, lemon chicken, beef stroganoff

This is a very good serving.  I had a little bit of the ratatouille on the side and the zucchini was perfect — crunchy with a good kick of tomato.  For snacks, they had the corned beef crepe (I believe they made their own corned beef) topped with marinara sauce.  All.  Oh.   So.  Good.

It’s days like these that make me love my job. :)

Blogging to you now, LIVE!

It is quite amusing how I’ve found this nifty little thing to be available here in the office.  I have tons of work to do, but I know I just have to write down a few words before everything gets hectic again.

This month shows a lot of promise, mainly because it is so jampacked.  On Saturday, I’m attending a photoshoot of an event I am yet to secure permission before announcing.  It’s quite personal but because it’s for someone close to my heart, I am excited.  Then on Sunday, my cousin Kuya Marc is arriving from New Jersey.  Whoopdeedoo!  I love him and all, but my family knows very well that I love him best because he’s bringing me my shoes.

For the new followers, I am a shoe whore.  I’m not even afraid of saying it out loud.  Shoe whore.  Mother effin’ shoe whore.  I once spent 20,000 on shoes, because they were on sale and they were my favorite local brand.  Yup.  I’m a slut like that.

Then there’s the event that follows the photoshoot.   Hahahaha.  I can’t really contain the excitement because it has been a while since I last hosted something.  I can’t wait to get rid of my discretion.

When it comes to work, every detail counts and I am very happy where I am right now.  I am in a position where I am actually contributing to something with a purpose.  It can be hell sometimes, especially when my boss gets a knack of giving me tough deadlines, but it keeps me on my toes.  For once, I am not sleepy nor groggy after lunch.  So much for the godly hour.

Anyway, I hope your month is as packed as mine.  Started this month right by watching Legend of the Guardians last night.  IT.  WAS.  AWESOME.  But more of that later.

For now, I give you my love. :)