Shutting down vacation mode

I have not written an entry in a long time because I have trouble recalling details of things that I would like to blog about. Now, the last day vacation I found the time to write something that really hit me hard.


The 2008 holiday season has been a blast for me. It all started with my grandmother's 80th birthday where almost all of us grandchildren were able to attend. It was a fun experience because it was the first time again that we were able to be together since we were small. I remember summers ago where almost all of us would spend it at our grandmother's house doing a lot of activities and things together; and to be able to enjoy spending time with them was really a blast. As we got older some them started moving to the other parts of the world. We would now only see the once every some number of years. So this gathering of us all was just one of a kind.

A few days later, it was Christmas eve. It was the usual dinner plus the fun of being together as a family. Unlike other years, this time since a lot are here, we were a lot more. We don't expect gifts anymore since we grew out of the time where all of us received gifts from aunts. Now its more of a bonding moment for all of us.

In between Christmas and New Year were some rest days. It was the usual sleep as much as you can days. When New Year came, it was a new experience witnessing it unfold in a rainy night at the Fort. It was better than others since for the first time, in 2 years that I was not sick. It happens yearly and this year was better.

Now as everything has ended, it time to return to the real world. Time to go back to work tomorrow will be a start another year a work. Hopefully there will be a lot of new experiences like the previous one.

A Day and 2 Minutes into the 26th

As I write this entry, I'm officially a day and 2 minutes into my 26th year living on earth. My 26th birthday has been different since its the first one I spent with new friends, 3 weeks into my new job. It felt good being greeted by a lot of people and life supported rewind, I would like to experience it again. It was also the first time I spent my birthday with a new task. A new project has began and yes I am part of it. Thank you to all who greeted me!!

2 Years, 10 months, 16 days

Tsukiden has been part of my life for the longest time. Everyday since November 16, 2005, it has been part of my everyday routine. Waking up very early to make it as early as 7am in the office. I remember the day when I was still a trainee, where everything was easy. Until the day I was deployed to test items in Aplix, to the overtime days with GSM and 3G, having fun with the Applet Addition Wizard, to the TEAS and TIPS installers, and lastly to late nights with VOiP. I have seen myself grow with all the projects I have been involved in.

Sept 31, 2008, was the last day I spent with Tsukiden. Things never felt different. It was just like a normal day where I go in early and do my tasks, except that my tasks were now to clean up my drawer. It was funny to find a lot of things inside my locker. Things that I found were put there for almost years. There were also a lot of things which I had fun giving away to my co-employees, but even with all those stuff given away, I still took home 2 and a half bagfuls of stuff. Also unlike other employees who spend their last day staying in the office and taking pictures, mine was different. I left early since I had to go somewhere.

I was not sad when I left. Tsukiden was more of a fun place to go to. I enjoyed all the experiences together with all the friendships I had created. I will definitely miss a lot of things which I had enjoyed during my stay. I would like to say good luck to all the people who are part of who I am today. Till the day we meet again...

One Win Away

I have not been blogging about this year's UAAP season since there are a lot of people already doing it. I leave all of it to them. In this year's finals, I have to make an exception since there's a high that an Ateneo-LaSalle game that you just cannot describe.

The won the first game of the best of 3 series in the UAAP season 71 finals. The Eagles won with a score of 69-61 over the green side. The Rabeh-lution scored a game high 31 points with 9 board. Nonoy had 7 blocks and numerous shots changed on defense. The Tiu-nami battled early foul trouble in the first and finished the game with 2 points.

With the win, the Eagles are one win away from the Championship. With the difficulty in tickets, its gonna end on Thursday.. hopefully.

Somethings are Just Meant to be Left Alone

I should not have looked at it. But my curiosity just slammed me big time. Seeing things I have never want to see again and hope that I could erase them from my life history just made me feel awful. Yes they may have been one of the things that contribute to who I am today, but understanding why it had to end that way it really a blur.

I am a person who does not regret anything. Time to calm myself and move forward with life.

On Promotions and Resignations

I could not find a way to get sleep so I decided get whatever is bothering out of my head. Monday was the one of the longest days at work. Since last week, I have been bothered by making a decision to either stay or leave. Eventually I came to a decision since the company needed a response. My response was long overdue. They expected it Friday last last week but I was too disturbed to give an answer.

Going thru the motions of things at the office, it was hard letting them know the decision. It was a mixture of feelings both negative and positive. I decided to pass it at 10am, but moved to 1pm, then again to 3pm and finally at 4pm, there was no other way to let them know but to do it. I was talked to, given some options to really think about my decision before moving on to something else.

This Tuesday, promotions were up. Actually, promotions in the office are moving fast. Some are rewarded in 3 years to already be an Senior DE. Promotion to another position is another experience I would like to have. Now that the next level is an officer position, responsibilities are greater, and the challenge is higher. I can wait for this to happen (in the next couple of months maybe) or move on to something else. Its messing with my mind, and it becomes harder as the end comes.

And one thing came to mind after the announcement. Buti na lang pinasa ko bago nangyari ang promotion.

Last before I go to sleep, I'd like to congratulate all who got promoted especially those who I have spent a lot of time working with (Gerald, Ryan, James and Cabs). You guys deserve it, and One Big Fight to you guys.

Decision making time

One of the things I really hate is making huge decisions that may affect my life for the next couple of years. Its very simple to discuss the pros and cons of certain factors, but there are things that go beyond these factors. The people around, the environment, the everyday routine, everything that I have been doing for nearly 3 years maybe changed in a within a day.

And so for my decision, I am still blank. I do not know what to think, or say.