| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
| Where am I from? |
One of the things that really annoy me is when people ask me where I'm from & I say I'm from Cagayan & they think I'm from Cagayan de Oro. I get that most of the time (like 9 out of 10 times). Hello? Did I mention de Oro? I come from Cagayan. Yep, you heard me. Cagayan. Not de Oro. Just Cagayan. As in Cagayan, you know, the Valley. The province sandwiched by the Cordillera & Sierra Madre mountain ranges. Where the longest river in the country is found. Where... Ahh! I hate it when I have to explain that over & over again.
And wait, the annoyance doesn't stop there. When the differentiation between the two provinces are patiently explained, then comes the kicker question. "Ilang oras ba pag nagbarko papunta sa inyo?" What the hell?! How on God's green earth can you go to a place beween two mountain ranges on a boat ride? I mean, use your imagination. Or better yet, use your common sense. This is the time when all civility & good manners get thrown out the window. Did I not just explain that we're between two mountain ranges? I just don't get it. Why can't some people be more sensible? Spare me the stupid questions please. |
posted by Vince @ Tuesday, November 27, 2007  |
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| Sunday, November 25, 2007 |
| UPDATES |
It's been a while since I posted an entry practically because I am so busy at work and in school. My boss is not around and I was the officer-in-charge and it doubled my workload in the past 2 weeks. After two days of training for our employees, I have a deadline for midyear reports and I am due for submission of my thesis proposal. Unfortunately, I am still on the process of writing down my thoughts and still have to do a lot of research of theories where I could anchor my study.
It is always an advantage to have somebody at your side during your busy days. I am always thankful that Vin is ever supportive and he knows when to ignore me and to give his full attention. I appreciate all his effort to keep my spirit up when I am about to give up.
It is also good to find time for a date night. Last Thursday Vin and I went to Libis for a sumptuous dinner and a bottle of beer while listening to good music at Ipanema.
And finally, I am glad that Vin is taking up his driving lessons. I cant wait for the day we'll go overdrive. hehehe |
| posted by pearli @ Sunday, November 25, 2007 |
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| Friday, November 16, 2007 |
| QUOTE OF THE WEEK |
| there are no tyrants if there are no slaves!!! |
| posted by pearli @ Friday, November 16, 2007 |
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| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
| BAGUIO Trip |
This is our third time to visit Baguio. It became a tradition to visit the place every year after his first proposal. We had a great time everytime We find the place romantic... because of the weather and for Vin... the pine trees.
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| posted by pearli @ Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
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| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
| Baguio Redux |
Just got back from Baguio. Chabs & I was there to attend Carlo & Michelle's wedding. We're so happy that after 12 (that's not a typo) years, these sweethearts finally tied the knot. They had the ceremony at St. Joseph's Parish and the reception at the Baguio Country Club. It was a formal affair and it's an occasion where I think, I saw the most number of men wearing coats in one place. Overall, they couldn't picked a better place to get to get married. I mean, Baguio has got to be one of the most romantic places in 'Pinas.
And of course, what's a trip to Baguio without the usual touring? Of all the places here, it's my favorite. I love everything about Baguio. From the weather, the taxis, to the pine trees, to the plants, to the people, down to the dialect. There's something about the place that makes me feel at home. Even the coffee tastes better there. What's not to love?
And as usual, I will try my darndest best to post our pics here in the coming few days. And for the meantime, back to the real world. Back to work. |
| posted by Vince @ Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
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| Thursday, November 8, 2007 |
| BACK TO SCHOOL |
Yes, finally I decided to take the risk and finish once again my masters degree. I am enrolled this semester for my refresher course and thesis writing 1. My thesis adviser is confident that I can graduate by summer as long as I can finish my chapters 1-3 on November 24. Well, well, well if my adviser believes in my capacity... who am I to question my own capabilities?
I am excited to meet new people again as I go back to school. I found my true friends and my travel buddies and I enjoyed every time I am with them.
Tomorrow is my first day and the orientation for thesis writing 1. This time I am dedicated to finish my course whatever it takes. Mahal kaya ang tuition fee, especially if you finance yourself.
Vin pahinging baonLabels: Gee |
| posted by pearli @ Thursday, November 08, 2007 |
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| Tuesday, November 6, 2007 |
| Quote of the Week |
"Hope, it is the quintessential human delusion simultaneously the source of your greatest strength and your greatest weakness."
- The Architect to Neo on the movie Matrix Revolutions |
| posted by Vince @ Tuesday, November 06, 2007 |
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| Sunday, November 4, 2007 |
| PERFECT MATCH |
God really knows what is best for me. I remember how I ignored and how I dismissed Vincent years back only to find out that he is my perfect partner in life. Same thing goes with how I finally realize the perfect career for me. My work as a training officer is the only option left for me due to some movement and changes in management that somehow really hurt my ego. I really feel demoralized at that time. I was an administrator back to officer level. Some things are better left unsaid. Just the same, I take that event as a test to my personality. I proved to everybody that I am better and I am good at everything. I am just happy to know that people appreciate all the efforts and I am taking all the sincere applause from them. I am doing well in my current job. I perform above standards and I am happy to brag about that all programs that I handled received excellent evaluation ratings. My ideas are well taken and appreciated by my boss. More importantly I regain my self-esteem, which was once taken away from me by insignificant people. I like what I do and I learned a lot from it. I go to different places for free and get a chance to mingle with other people. It may be physically tiring but it is rewarding especially if you see them happy and thankful.
I guess this is the perfect career for me with my active,upbeat, and creative personality. I made the right choice of accepting the training officer than to be an administrator in the province. I may have lost other career opportunities outside. I may have lost some thousands on my payroll but I preferred to stay here for the moment. It is true that what makes us happy comes during extraordinary events of our lives. I find my husband in the most complicated situation and the right career at the most demoralizing moment of my life. Isn’t it a perfect match?
alleluia!! |
| posted by pearli @ Sunday, November 04, 2007 |
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