Hair Changes! hahahaha! ^-^
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Back to the City of Smiles – the Itinerary
I will take the first flight, at 4:55AM, of Cebu Pacific Airlines from Manila to Bacolod this coming Saturday (Jan 24). I had the ticket purchased two months ago because I thought I won’t be able to be home last December. This is a 
blessing in disguise, because right now, I feel the need to be back to the arms of my family. The influence of their laughters, the TLC of my parents, and the teases of my brothers will 101% help me recharge my batteries. =)
I already have the itinerary of my weekend stay at home. I will arrive at the airport at 5:30 or 5:45 in the morning. Papa and Manong Bryant will fetch me at the airport (and for sure, even though I was not informed, my mother will go along with them. Haha!) Mama has been “too attached” since I went home last December – charged it to “missing” her one and only daughter. (I love the affection, anyway.) ^-^
From the airport, we will go straight to Roselawn (cemetery) to visit my Lola Moret, who had her interment last January 14. I still feel guilty that I had not taken the time to visit their home when I was at Bacolod last Christmas. I would have had a last hug and kiss from her. *sigh*
We will have breakfast as a family and will have a family lunch date, as my brother informed me, for the early celebration of his 28th birthday. (His birthday will be on the 26th). I will take a nap in the afternoon, and will go out to meet Khryssy, or friends I have not met last Christmas, or my cousins, or be with my family again. =)
On Sunday, my family will attend the 6:00AM mass and go straight to Cadiz City, an hour and a half drive from Bacolod, to attend their annual fiesta (the Ati-Atihan!). It will be my first time to attend the fiesta at that place! *whoooopieee* And Emman, a colleague and one of my great buddies, lives there. I informed him of my (and my family) plans to go to their place, and let him invite me! Haha! He was “generous” to grant my request. Teheeeee! He also invited Pitz, however, the latter was still looking for a job here in the metro and on a budget (he was willing to go, but was guilty to travel while he was still on a look for a job).
We may spend the whole Sunday in Cadiz. I will surely enjoy the greases and face paintings of the festival. Hehe!
I will be back to Manila, first flight Monday morning (happy birthday bro!), and go straight to Makati (or to my audit client) to report for work at 8:00AM. Ciao! \(“,)_
Photo is courtesy of Boogie (neofolio.blogspot.com).
I have not asked for his permission to grab the photo, but surely, he’ll appreciate the acknowledgement. Hihi…! *Peace, bogs! ^-^
blessing in disguise, because right now, I feel the need to be back to the arms of my family. The influence of their laughters, the TLC of my parents, and the teases of my brothers will 101% help me recharge my batteries. =)I already have the itinerary of my weekend stay at home. I will arrive at the airport at 5:30 or 5:45 in the morning. Papa and Manong Bryant will fetch me at the airport (and for sure, even though I was not informed, my mother will go along with them. Haha!) Mama has been “too attached” since I went home last December – charged it to “missing” her one and only daughter. (I love the affection, anyway.) ^-^
From the airport, we will go straight to Roselawn (cemetery) to visit my Lola Moret, who had her interment last January 14. I still feel guilty that I had not taken the time to visit their home when I was at Bacolod last Christmas. I would have had a last hug and kiss from her. *sigh*
We will have breakfast as a family and will have a family lunch date, as my brother informed me, for the early celebration of his 28th birthday. (His birthday will be on the 26th). I will take a nap in the afternoon, and will go out to meet Khryssy, or friends I have not met last Christmas, or my cousins, or be with my family again. =)
On Sunday, my family will attend the 6:00AM mass and go straight to Cadiz City, an hour and a half drive from Bacolod, to attend their annual fiesta (the Ati-Atihan!). It will be my first time to attend the fiesta at that place! *whoooopieee* And Emman, a colleague and one of my great buddies, lives there. I informed him of my (and my family) plans to go to their place, and let him invite me! Haha! He was “generous” to grant my request. Teheeeee! He also invited Pitz, however, the latter was still looking for a job here in the metro and on a budget (he was willing to go, but was guilty to travel while he was still on a look for a job).
We may spend the whole Sunday in Cadiz. I will surely enjoy the greases and face paintings of the festival. Hehe!
I will be back to Manila, first flight Monday morning (happy birthday bro!), and go straight to Makati (or to my audit client) to report for work at 8:00AM. Ciao! \(“,)_
Photo is courtesy of Boogie (neofolio.blogspot.com).
I have not asked for his permission to grab the photo, but surely, he’ll appreciate the acknowledgement. Hihi…! *Peace, bogs! ^-^
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: “Don’t leave God out of the equation. Be aware of what would please Him and what would break His heart.” – from the book Your First Job, by Nelson T. Dy (Manong Bryant’s Christmas gift to me; just finished reading it.)
WHAT I LEARNED RECENTLY: “If I do what-I-can to make a difference to his life, then by all means, I will, without expecting anything in return. By this, I am truly living my life. And who knows? Such goodness will be forwarded to someone else’s life.”
rOce…
Monday, January 12, 2009
Coffee Bliss’ Fault!
I went to bed at 10:05PM last night, right after my family called me - and talked to each of them. *hehe* I practice the 6 to 8 hour sleep because it’s really good for the body and give me more energy to start work the next day (a Monday!). However, I was toss and turning last night. I find it hard to sleep. I tried singing all the songs I know in my mind. And I even sang the, "A-you're adorable... B-you're so beautiful... C-you're so cute and full of charm." Hahaha! I even tried to think of the sheeps jumping over the fence. But aaaah! Unsuccessful!
When I checked the time, it was 2:20AM! Ngiawks…!
It was the fault of Coffee Bliss of Mini-stop which I ordered hours earlier (around 5:00PM yesterday). It was my first time to order that one to test whether the name speaks for itself – if I would feel bliss when I taste their coffee! Haha..! And yeah, their coffee shake was great! But left me wide awake the entire night! :p
I had only around 2 hours of sleep. I woke up at 4:30AM!!! Waaaaah! It was 2 hours earlier than the alarm I set. Wahuhu…! I never went back to sleep, ‘coz I was again toss and turning in my bed. They say, “If you can’t sleep, somebody is thinking of you.” Who are you????
It’s because of the coffee bliss…
It’s because of that somebody who’s thinking of me.!
‘Coz right now, at 9:19AM here at work, I want to drift off to sleep.
(--,)
QUOTE FOR THE DAY: “We are not afraid to do wrong. What we fear is to be caught doing wrong.” – text message ni Khim at 5:26AM this morning.
WHAT I LEARNED RECENTLY: My auditor’s life for the busy season begins (until April, which is the filing of income tax returns of corporations). I learned that I will add Mini-stop’s Cofee Bliss to my list of “energizers” for the no-sleep 24 hours, 7 days of work for the next 3 months! ^-^
rOce...
January 12, 2009 9:35AM
When I checked the time, it was 2:20AM! Ngiawks…!
It was the fault of Coffee Bliss of Mini-stop which I ordered hours earlier (around 5:00PM yesterday). It was my first time to order that one to test whether the name speaks for itself – if I would feel bliss when I taste their coffee! Haha..! And yeah, their coffee shake was great! But left me wide awake the entire night! :p
I had only around 2 hours of sleep. I woke up at 4:30AM!!! Waaaaah! It was 2 hours earlier than the alarm I set. Wahuhu…! I never went back to sleep, ‘coz I was again toss and turning in my bed. They say, “If you can’t sleep, somebody is thinking of you.” Who are you????
It’s because of the coffee bliss…
It’s because of that somebody who’s thinking of me.!
‘Coz right now, at 9:19AM here at work, I want to drift off to sleep.
(--,)
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: “We are not afraid to do wrong. What we fear is to be caught doing wrong.” – text message ni Khim at 5:26AM this morning.
WHAT I LEARNED RECENTLY: My auditor’s life for the busy season begins (until April, which is the filing of income tax returns of corporations). I learned that I will add Mini-stop’s Cofee Bliss to my list of “energizers” for the no-sleep 24 hours, 7 days of work for the next 3 months! ^-^
rOce...
January 12, 2009 9:35AM
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Dual Personalities – Considering the Profession
I am guilty of not updating my blogs. I made entries here which I kept in my laptop and remain unpublished because I had been thinking of people who will read this blog. What if it will be my colleagues? My senior? What if it will be my boss? What if the country manager of our company will search my name on the net and jump to my site? What if it will be the personnel of my audit client? Most of all, what if it will be the CEO of my audit client?
I might be exaggerating, but it can happen. Once, an audit client employee kept on asking about my birthday. Because of his perseverance to make me answer such simple question, I finally said that I fall under the Libran sign but I didn’t provide any specific date. After the lunch break, he already knew. How? He just used Google, typed my first name and my company initials, and Jaraaaaan! He found my multiply account! Just that simple and easy.
Of course, my entries are wholesome! (Gnpangunahan naya. Haha!) However, my entries speak more of personal opinions and experiences which I rarely share to my colleagues, and most especially, to my audit clients.
Having a blog and expressing my personal views are my ways of exploring more about my character and of sharing what I had learned to the people who read my entries. How I wish that I am ME who will do free writing in this blog, and after publishing the entry, I am the AUDITOR. But ME and AUDITOR are just one. Hahaha! I can also write entries here about my audit experiences. And ME is the auditor. Yay, life..!
Every profession-slash-job-slash-work maintains a level of professionalism, which entails us to observe prudence in our actions – both oral and written. I hope I can still write kilig-to-the-bones stories, as well as pang maalaala-mo-kaya touching stories in my site, without thinking of other’s impressions. Maybe, I will. It depends – yet, there are now certain things that I have to consider before clicking the “Publish Post” button.
rOce...
January 10, 2009 1:26AM
I might be exaggerating, but it can happen. Once, an audit client employee kept on asking about my birthday. Because of his perseverance to make me answer such simple question, I finally said that I fall under the Libran sign but I didn’t provide any specific date. After the lunch break, he already knew. How? He just used Google, typed my first name and my company initials, and Jaraaaaan! He found my multiply account! Just that simple and easy.
Of course, my entries are wholesome! (Gnpangunahan naya. Haha!) However, my entries speak more of personal opinions and experiences which I rarely share to my colleagues, and most especially, to my audit clients.
Having a blog and expressing my personal views are my ways of exploring more about my character and of sharing what I had learned to the people who read my entries. How I wish that I am ME who will do free writing in this blog, and after publishing the entry, I am the AUDITOR. But ME and AUDITOR are just one. Hahaha! I can also write entries here about my audit experiences. And ME is the auditor. Yay, life..!
Every profession-slash-job-slash-work maintains a level of professionalism, which entails us to observe prudence in our actions – both oral and written. I hope I can still write kilig-to-the-bones stories, as well as pang maalaala-mo-kaya touching stories in my site, without thinking of other’s impressions. Maybe, I will. It depends – yet, there are now certain things that I have to consider before clicking the “Publish Post” button.
rOce...
January 10, 2009 1:26AM
First Tears Shed for 2009
January 5, 2009, 7:34PM - I received a text message from my Manong Bryant that our beloved Lola Moret, my mother’s aunt, passed away peacefully last Sunday morning. Upon reading the message, *dang* tears fall. Wala pugong-pugong na luha. It even led to sobs. (In a way, I’m thankful that I’m already at the dormitory when I read the message; otherwise, I can’t imagine myself sobbing at the office.)
I am so closed to Lola Moret, whom I looked up to and considered as my biological grandmother, since I was a kid. She always encouraged me, was appreciative of every little thing I did, and provided guidance in my decisions. She hugged me whenever we see each other. She always cared. She always loved. And forever, she will remain in me.
This is a tribute to my lola.
To the wife...
To the mother…
To the grandmother...
To the aunt…
To the sister…
who had been a great part of our lives.
I know she is happy now with our Savior.
QUOTE: “Let go if you have to.” - advices from friends
WHAT I LEARN RECENTLY: I’ve learned that I have to let go of situations beyond my control, as well as the grudges and unanswered questions I keep in my heart. And once pala na I accept this fact, I find peace in my heart.
rOce...
January 10, 2009 12:50AM
I am so closed to Lola Moret, whom I looked up to and considered as my biological grandmother, since I was a kid. She always encouraged me, was appreciative of every little thing I did, and provided guidance in my decisions. She hugged me whenever we see each other. She always cared. She always loved. And forever, she will remain in me.
This is a tribute to my lola.
To the wife...
To the mother…
To the grandmother...
To the aunt…
To the sister…
who had been a great part of our lives.
I know she is happy now with our Savior.
QUOTE: “Let go if you have to.” - advices from friends
WHAT I LEARN RECENTLY: I’ve learned that I have to let go of situations beyond my control, as well as the grudges and unanswered questions I keep in my heart. And once pala na I accept this fact, I find peace in my heart.
rOce...
January 10, 2009 12:50AM
Thank you 2008. Hello 2009!
This entry should have been written at the first sunrise (matalinghaga!) of 2009 – just minutes when I arrived at the dormitory after the countdown concert at Ayala Avenue. However, due to automatic password update, I was denied access in my laptop when I entered the wrong password. Haha! What a way to start 2009! ^-^
As what I did during the previous years, I made a year end review for 2008. Year-end review is the time when I reminisce every situation that challenged my character and maturity during 2008.
JANUARY – new beginning
This was the beginning of my third month of review for the board exam. It was a great month to start my year because I established new friendships with people from other parts of the country: Eastern Visayas, other parts of Negros, Roxas City, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Davao. =) The results of my pre-board examinations were also inspiring. Being part of the top 10 encouraged me to do great in my review studies.
FEBRUARY – my heart sang
The valentine’s message sent by Pitz, whom I also met during review, inspired me during the heart’s day; and I found myself singing “I finally found someone” throughout February 14, 2008. Haha! At that time, Pitz and I were still establishing our friendship.
MARCH – inspired
“If a problem bothers you, think well if you can do something about it. If none, then let those who got the solution take care of the problem.” - a notable statement mentioned by our reviewer, Sir Art. Problems and worries bothered me this month, but my family and friends continued to pour me with encouragement and inspiration. (And I’m very much grateful for it!) Pitz and I had also been spending much time together: he taught me how to play the guitar; we studied together, dined out together, attended the mass together and discovered new places outside the dormitory.
APRIL – afraid
“Fear of what will be is useless.” - With only a month before the board exam, my heart was consumed with fear for what the future holds. It even got worse when Pitz decided to move to a new place near the examination center. My heart sank, which led me to a sudden decision to go back home to recharge my batteries. The possibility of a relationship excited me, yet pulled me back due to a lot of reasons (our focus for the board exam, what is next after the board exam, how we will deal with distance, etc.).
MAY – joy and sadness
I am now a Certified Public Accountant. I was grateful! Yet, not seeing the name of Pitz among the list of passers made the happiness less a 100%. Pitz also visited Bacolod, met my family and spent a week with my TCF Family during the summer camp at Victorias City.
JUNE – confusions and decisions
I testify right in front of my colleagues during the CPA testimonial dinner at Iloilo City. A lot of decisions were made during this month. Pitz and I decided that it was impossible to keep a relationship with the distance separating us and confusions on what to do next after the result of the board exam. The HR Manager of my current employer also e-mailed me that I have to go to Manila ASAP for exam and interview. My original plan was to go to Manila by July. I suddenly found myself in Manila by the second week of June. On the third week, I was hired by the auditing firm that provides service to the top corporations of the country!
I also had my CPA oathtaking at PICC.
JULY – out of my comfort zone
Right after my training, I was sent to my first audit client. My ideals and theoretical concepts were tested. The lessons I had learned inside the four walls of my classroom were not enough to arm me in dealing with reality. Stress made me sick for two weeks; and I got no choice but to take care of myself. Boiling for a hot water for myself became significant that made me wished to have someone to do it for me, but I found nobody. It was the saddest part of being out of my comfort zone. Giving up became my next option.
AUGUST – moving forward
I was given a second audit client and was exposed to other areas of audit, such as inventory counts. Each day, I found myself enjoying my metro life! I became at ease with my colleagues and was equipped with the proper approach in conducting audits. The next thing I knew, I had my third client, fourth, next and next… It was enjoyable! I still undergo pressure and stress, but once I pass through it, I am proud that I made the decision to continue moving on. I also moved to my dormitory (my home now) which is safe and very much accessible. I can even walk going to the office.
SEPTEMBER – mountains and oceans
I was assigned for a week at Batangas for the inventory count. While traveling and seeing the mountains, I was in awe! Staying amidst the tall buildings here in Makati for almost 4 months deprived me of seeing nature. I was so manol when the audit staff of our client brought us on top of the mountain of Monte Maria, overseeing the towering mountains of Mindoro and the blue waters (of I don’t know what place). It was just so amazing to see God’s wonderful creation!
OCTOBER – an answered prayer
Pitz informed me that he would take the October 2008 CPA Exam. I was surprised! And at the same time, my heart was in rat-race. It was just barely two weeks for the exam! Was he prepared? Was he ready? I prayed every single day that the Great Guy above will grant Pitz the necessary guidance while taking the board exam. And He answered it! Pitz is now a licensed accountant.
NOVEMBER – all professionals in our family
The Great Father granted another prayer. My younger brother passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. The three of us are now professionals: an engineer, accountant and teacher in the family. Wow! Thanks, dear Lord!
DECEMBER – home for Christmas
What’s the best gift for Christmas than to see the daughter and sister you haven’t seen for 6 months? I surprised my family, except for my elder brother who knew that I was coming home, on Christmas Day. My mom was surprised when she saw me and greeted me with a bear hug that I could hardly breathe! Hehe! But it felt great to be wrapped in the loving arms of my family, again. It was indeed a merry Christmas. The New Year was spent (with Joms and Aris) rocking here with the local bands during the 2009 countdown concert at Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
Year 2008 has truly been a blessing! There were a number of ups and downs. Each change taught me to be appreciative of what I have, to let go of situations that are beyond my control, to cry when I have to, to laugh my heart out, and most of all, to entrust every single thing to the Great Father above. Because as the Lord declared,
rOce...
January 10, 2009 12:12AM
As what I did during the previous years, I made a year end review for 2008. Year-end review is the time when I reminisce every situation that challenged my character and maturity during 2008.
JANUARY – new beginning
This was the beginning of my third month of review for the board exam. It was a great month to start my year because I established new friendships with people from other parts of the country: Eastern Visayas, other parts of Negros, Roxas City, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Davao. =) The results of my pre-board examinations were also inspiring. Being part of the top 10 encouraged me to do great in my review studies.
FEBRUARY – my heart sang
The valentine’s message sent by Pitz, whom I also met during review, inspired me during the heart’s day; and I found myself singing “I finally found someone” throughout February 14, 2008. Haha! At that time, Pitz and I were still establishing our friendship.
MARCH – inspired
“If a problem bothers you, think well if you can do something about it. If none, then let those who got the solution take care of the problem.” - a notable statement mentioned by our reviewer, Sir Art. Problems and worries bothered me this month, but my family and friends continued to pour me with encouragement and inspiration. (And I’m very much grateful for it!) Pitz and I had also been spending much time together: he taught me how to play the guitar; we studied together, dined out together, attended the mass together and discovered new places outside the dormitory.
APRIL – afraid
“Fear of what will be is useless.” - With only a month before the board exam, my heart was consumed with fear for what the future holds. It even got worse when Pitz decided to move to a new place near the examination center. My heart sank, which led me to a sudden decision to go back home to recharge my batteries. The possibility of a relationship excited me, yet pulled me back due to a lot of reasons (our focus for the board exam, what is next after the board exam, how we will deal with distance, etc.).
MAY – joy and sadness
I am now a Certified Public Accountant. I was grateful! Yet, not seeing the name of Pitz among the list of passers made the happiness less a 100%. Pitz also visited Bacolod, met my family and spent a week with my TCF Family during the summer camp at Victorias City.
JUNE – confusions and decisions
I testify right in front of my colleagues during the CPA testimonial dinner at Iloilo City. A lot of decisions were made during this month. Pitz and I decided that it was impossible to keep a relationship with the distance separating us and confusions on what to do next after the result of the board exam. The HR Manager of my current employer also e-mailed me that I have to go to Manila ASAP for exam and interview. My original plan was to go to Manila by July. I suddenly found myself in Manila by the second week of June. On the third week, I was hired by the auditing firm that provides service to the top corporations of the country!
I also had my CPA oathtaking at PICC.
JULY – out of my comfort zone
Right after my training, I was sent to my first audit client. My ideals and theoretical concepts were tested. The lessons I had learned inside the four walls of my classroom were not enough to arm me in dealing with reality. Stress made me sick for two weeks; and I got no choice but to take care of myself. Boiling for a hot water for myself became significant that made me wished to have someone to do it for me, but I found nobody. It was the saddest part of being out of my comfort zone. Giving up became my next option.
AUGUST – moving forward
I was given a second audit client and was exposed to other areas of audit, such as inventory counts. Each day, I found myself enjoying my metro life! I became at ease with my colleagues and was equipped with the proper approach in conducting audits. The next thing I knew, I had my third client, fourth, next and next… It was enjoyable! I still undergo pressure and stress, but once I pass through it, I am proud that I made the decision to continue moving on. I also moved to my dormitory (my home now) which is safe and very much accessible. I can even walk going to the office.
SEPTEMBER – mountains and oceans
I was assigned for a week at Batangas for the inventory count. While traveling and seeing the mountains, I was in awe! Staying amidst the tall buildings here in Makati for almost 4 months deprived me of seeing nature. I was so manol when the audit staff of our client brought us on top of the mountain of Monte Maria, overseeing the towering mountains of Mindoro and the blue waters (of I don’t know what place). It was just so amazing to see God’s wonderful creation!
OCTOBER – an answered prayer
Pitz informed me that he would take the October 2008 CPA Exam. I was surprised! And at the same time, my heart was in rat-race. It was just barely two weeks for the exam! Was he prepared? Was he ready? I prayed every single day that the Great Guy above will grant Pitz the necessary guidance while taking the board exam. And He answered it! Pitz is now a licensed accountant.
NOVEMBER – all professionals in our family
The Great Father granted another prayer. My younger brother passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. The three of us are now professionals: an engineer, accountant and teacher in the family. Wow! Thanks, dear Lord!
DECEMBER – home for Christmas
What’s the best gift for Christmas than to see the daughter and sister you haven’t seen for 6 months? I surprised my family, except for my elder brother who knew that I was coming home, on Christmas Day. My mom was surprised when she saw me and greeted me with a bear hug that I could hardly breathe! Hehe! But it felt great to be wrapped in the loving arms of my family, again. It was indeed a merry Christmas. The New Year was spent (with Joms and Aris) rocking here with the local bands during the 2009 countdown concert at Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
Year 2008 has truly been a blessing! There were a number of ups and downs. Each change taught me to be appreciative of what I have, to let go of situations that are beyond my control, to cry when I have to, to laugh my heart out, and most of all, to entrust every single thing to the Great Father above. Because as the Lord declared,
“For I know well the plans I made for you…”
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Jeremiah 29:11
rOce...
January 10, 2009 12:12AM
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