Monday, July 30, 2007

Seven Hours of Hell and My Resignation

For this day, I'll be posting two. It seems that I have a lot of time at hand.
And a lot of stories to tell.
Has anyone watched Reporter's Notebook or EyeWitness (ata?) last Tuesday(ba yun?).
The episode tackles on our poor soldiers' condition in the battlefield.
I've managed to retrieve an on-line article on the said episode
here
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Tho I have not seen the episode on tv, I felt sadness that I have known the story deeper thru the said article.
When I read this, I knew the result of those gunfires would be people got wounded (from both sides) and worst, death.
And to add more to the injury, were the weapons of our soldiers.
Walang panama sa mga kalaban! Ano ba yan! Kawawa naman sila.

After one year of working, I have decided to resign from my 1st company, last July 31.
The General Manager's initial reaction: "I knew it!"
After I left her office, I officially told the people in our office that I have resigned. One of my officemates cried bitterly that my decision was so sudden.
I have received good comments from my officemates which I never thought they will be saying those. Since I'm the reserved and mysterious employee in the office.

To my surprise, I have received a call from my former client- an IT company.
Once they confirmed that I have resigned, they asked for my resume that I transfer to them.
Wow, I felt flattered by such offer.
Thankfully, I have not signed any contract yet despite that there's already a company where I am ready to transfer by the 2nd week of Aug.
I have submitted though the requirements to there agency.

If given the chance, of course, I'd love to work in an IT firm. ^_^

Marimar, my sempai and a La Sallian

The promotion for Marimar (Marian Rivera) has been overwhelming. GMA 7 has been flagging that Marian is the network's next big star. To a few, they somehow came up with a conclusion that maybe Angel Locsin was anticipating the tide that Marian will be the highlight and not her. I have even observed those 'few' commented, "Mag-aaral kasi yan si Angel magsayaw para di siya matabunan. Tingnan mo si Marian." ^^;;

As of press time, I've heard there was an interview/letter from Angel's side that they will not renew the contract to GMA.

Yeah, this post is showbiz-y.
But I can't help to comment. Marian Rivera and I went to the same Alma Mater, same course yet different level. She was 2 years ahead of me, if I remember it right.

When she first had her tv commercial of SkinWhite, one of my professor asked before she started the class. "Has anyone seen the SkinWhite tvc?"
Our class replied in unison, "Marian!"

Before she was a tv personality.
One time, Marian and I were at the same powder/comfort room. We were facing the same mirror and when you see her, you can't help but compare your skin/complexion to her.
Especially if you're tanned and pimple-prone like me. huhu.. Yep, her skin's clear and snow white.

Seeing Marian developed on-screen, makes me feel proud that she's my sempai.
So here I am, I'd like everyone to support Marimar- Pinoy ver.
My friends and I were joking if Michael V. would be cosplaying Corazon in the Pinoy ver. But we found out that he's the voice of Fulgoso.
I'm looking forward the Pinoy ver. would be fun and interesting.

From a certified celeb, let's talk about a wannabe. hehe.. ME!
I'm serious!
There's a model search for a well-known store.
I was planning to join for fun and luck.
The contest mentioned that for their weekly winners, one will get 10k.
The previous weekly winners, uhm.. I think if you have seen them, you would be prompt to try too.
I don't care if I make it to the semis. I'd be happy to receive 10k already.

I was supposed to join this week. Then I was surprised when suddenly this week's winners (July 23-28), photos of some established celebs have showed up as entries.
Tho of course, those celebs currently are not active on-screen as of now. Nor do they have ads at Edsa. I don't want to drop names. Clue: One of them is from ABS/ have ASAPmania stints.

I was like protesting to my friend when we saw those familiar faces.
I'm disappointed because now it would be tougher to compete for the 10k.

I was also wondering why would their managers let them compete in the 1st place?
Can't they think of another strategy to boost up the current cold careers of their talents? -sigh- Goodbye 10k.

Hm.. time to look for another way to earn money.
Damn that thief. It ruined my budget up to the end of the month.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Look, It's Lupin III!

No. Not Richard Gutierrez. A thief (We presume it was just one) got into our house last Monday and took 3 mobile phones, along with is a 512 RS-MMC(The 7610 I gave to my brother, yep that phone was taken since it was left on that unfortunate day), dvd portable player and some anime dvds/cds.
Due to the latter, we presume the thief is still a teen.
No one saw who went into our house nor was a force of entry.
We think the thief got inside successfully thru our window.
Anyway, whenever I remember he got the memory card. It makes me upset since I still haven't transferred some of the Toycon 2007 pics I have in there. Grr...

Tomorrow, I'll turn one year tomorrow at work.
Jessica/Renge of Ouran/Toycon 2007 will be leaving the country the following day.
We'll be having a lil get-together tomorrow.
I hope the schedule will be followed since I have some meetings too. x.X

BFF Mikki seems to be enjoying her career as an agent.
I just envy her at times due to her salary and the way she tells stories
about her job, co-workers and the company.

We were talking (thru text) last Saturday.
And I was telling her I should have waited for her at grad school.
She replied to me that as long as she enjoys her job and
can apply her skills and knowledge. She don't need another degree.
It made me reflect what do I really want from grad school?
What the hell do I need for it anyway?
Am I just wasting my money?

-sigh- Sometimes, I really need to have a good hold of myself
to make me focus more on the reason I'm taking an MA is to have
a career at the academic setting or to have an advantage
for promotion if given the opportunity to work at bigger companies.

Pray for me.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Transformers *insert sounds effect- robot transforming*

I swear every guy within my range the moment Transformers the movie was shown,
they were dying to watch it.
I'm not a Transformers fan. I only watched it when I was a lil kid.
In terms of mecha, I'm more of a Gundam fangirl- major in Mech, minor in characters.
I thought my brother wouldn't be affected by the Transformers mania.
I was surprised he watched the midnight showing of Transformers.
And when Rai and I went on a date, he said, "Let's watch Transformers!"
Promise. It didn't occur to me he'll be interested too. Even my brother.

"What is happening?" I thought.
I just have this trauma when a certain animated series turned to movie, it will not be good.
Yet everyone was giddy with Transformers the movie.

The line at MoA was long! Everyone before us are for Transformers too.
My beloved Rai has somewhat turned into an otaku.
He was excited about Transformers and he was like telling me tales too. -.-
When we watched X-men, the both of us are really into discussion about the series but
with Transformers, I can't interact that much.
When we went to the cinema, the aura felt like an anime convention.

And so the reel began.


I'm super back to basics with Transformers terms.
Autobots, Decepticons, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee were I'm most familiar. (Shame!)
Anyway, despite the movie was American.
Teen angst was mixed pretty well with the Middle East soldiers, US-Pentagon and of course, the Autobots.
Even if you're not a fan, you can't help but keep your eyes on the screen
as things goes rolling and being boom!

Bumblebee's cool. He always is. ^_^
I love to ride him to. And race with Ryosuke Takahashi (Intial D) -okay, sorry I got lost.
Anyway, whoa~ I didn't know he and Megatron are brothers?!

It should have been cool if Optimus and Megatron really showed
each other who eats the dust and turns to rust.
Not just a human who intervened and did something out of accident.
But one thing I notice is that, the movie was so great, it didn't made me to look for the
legendary sound effect. But I wish it still existed there.
I've to note also that this movie has witty dialogues too.
Watch the movie and you'll pick up your fave line.

The most funny part in this movie was when Optimus and co.
were hiding from (human protagonist) Sam's parents.

What can I say? -breathes deeply-
TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE RULES!
I've heard that they're already planning a sequel.

After the movie, I saw Rai's eyes beaming with joy.
When Optimus Prime showed up, he was smiling.
Like a child saw his longtime hero.
I tried to distract him by teasing, "Otaku, iyak na."
But that didn't flinch him to be in awe that his toys are on-screen.

I'm thinking what if Gundam would be turned into a movie?
Would I also be in awe when two Gundams battle up to the finish.
Well, if that happens, I hope Rai would enjoy Gundam too.
The same feeling I enjoyed his Transformers.

I suddenly remembered that live Evangelion is on the works.
That rumor/news has been going on since late high school.
That I'd like to see too. Aside from the mechs,
I'll be eyeing on "Boku wa Kaworu" XD