I have a techie niece

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It’s not really a surprise if you see a 9-year-old strolling Eastwood and she’s holding an iPad in her hand, trying desperately to slice all the fruits in Fruit Ninja.  I get it; this is a privileged generation.  Kids born in the last decade have seen the rapidly progressing technology.  Some are even born right next to it.  So it should come as no surprise that my niece Chuchi is also growing to be one.

I mean, don’t get me wrong.  Marga doesn’t like exposing her to these things.  Most of the time, she turns her away from television and most of her instructional materials — both for work and for Chuchi — are traditional ones.  And I totally get it.  Seeing how dependent Miko was on technology when it comes to playtime, I have grown even more appreciative of building blocks, playing mats, and the like.

But that doesn’t mean Chuchi can’t get far from technology.

I made sure that the lock screen was lit so she can see she's my wallpaper.

I think she couldn't believe what she was seeing. Notice the unmistakable shock grip on the phone?

She kept looking at me, then the phone, then back at me, as if saying, "This is me! Why do you have me in this box?!"

I believe this is when the Susi Vanity kicked in. This could easily be dubbed as the I love me moment. Hahahaha.

I am trying to not laugh, but by this time, she won't let go of the phone. She keeps looking in it.

Yes, I believe this is the self-love moment. She tried to KISS the phone. Hahahaha! Sweetie, I love your face too! :)

So I end this post with another photo exhibiting Chuchi's growing fascination for phones. I love my niece and her curious mind. :) Look at how she cranes her neck to peek at what her mom's doing! Hahahahaha. (And that's ube ice cream on Bianca's face)

A question and bokeh

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I know I have not been writing as much as I should have.  The deadline is just around the corner, and quite frankly, it’s something I cannot ignore anymore.  I have to put in more than what I usually do and do it faster, so I can still have the luxury of having a good enough elbow room to edit, format and unify whatever it is I am required to submit by the end of the month.  Is it exciting?  Somewhat.  Do I feel any pressure right now?  Maybe.

(I just couldn’t help myself.  I had to do a Janina San Miguel question.)

Yesterday, I was browsing through some memos and spotted new information.  According to a new CSC ruling, before any employee can be promoted to an officer grade, he/she must have a Masters degree.  It didn’t state what kind; just have one.  For those who are already officers and still don’t have degrees, they better start getting one then, since they won’t be moving up anytime soon unless that requirement is fulfilled.

I find it quite nonsensical because some people don’t need higher education to perform excellently at their job.  There are tons of successful entrepreneurs who succeeded in their own ventures without even finishing college.  So I don’t understand the reason for this ruling.  Nonetheless, since it’s already there, I would have to comply to it, if I want to move up at all.

Looking at my record, I don’t think an MBA would suit a Journalism graduate.  I am now exploring Creative Writing for my Masters and although it is far from what I am doing now, I don’t think I’d want to take up anything else.  I’m still eager to do my photography classes; maybe when I’ve passed my deadlines, I’ll be more comfortable making plans for a longer period of time.

The only good thing about that CSC ruling?  It forced me to study again.  And I think that’s a good thing.

(Insert nerd theme here.)

How about you?  What do you plan to do to further your education?  Are there any plans at all?  Will you do the same thing to be up for promotion?  Share your thoughts.

Question of the day. And some bokeh for our viewing pleasure. (I wonder if I can pull this off.)

Photo challenge will resume soon!  I promise.  There are very few things that I get to complete in my life — this just has to be one them.

Day 13: Yourself with 13 things

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It was a really busy day in the office and in my head, there is no way I will be able to pull off this day’s challenge.  But then I noticed I have so many shit on my desk, it’s impossible for me to not pass this challenge!


When I first started working here, I noticed that there is no way I can put a corkboard.  Everything was cubed and all we had to hold up our most important notes and reminders were magnets.  So, in short, I went on a magnet craze.  I think it was a good month too.  Each time I had free time, I’d drag Anj or Ranna to the nearest National Bookstore and buy magnets.  Anj eventually grew tired of it that when I start to check out magnets, she’ll scream my name.  Like really.  Like a mom saying put that down.  Hahahaha.

So there.  My thirteen magnets.  Actually they’re about 20, but the challenge just asked for 13 so…