Comeback

Wow! I can’t remember when was the last time I visited my blog site. Its been a long while and I kinda missed writing blog entries. I used to write a lot random stuff back then but things have changed. I grew more busy day by day at work and at play that I tend to forget to manage this blog site. My bad.

Now I am writing this entry using my iPhone 4s and I am having a little hard time typing but its OK knowing that I am back! I have the spirit to write and share neat stuff again

One of the reasons why I decided to write again because I wanted to find myself again. I wanted to bring back those easy and simple days where there is no high expectations and complicated situations. I want to travel back in time and look back. How I dreamed of a simple and happy life, on being successful at work and at play and most importantly to love and be loved.

Three (3) months from now, I am going to celebrate my 25th birthday and I think I am not ready yet. There are lots of things that I need to go through. I haven’t really done anything for myself that is remarkable. I want to improve what I have now. I dreamed of being successful in my own ways and be totally contented on what I have. Last week, I planned of doing my very own bucket list or should I say? Vision/Mission Board. I wanted reinvent myself – and try my best to get rid of things that is negative, that is too much and most important that will put myself in danger. I am excited to take this challenge. I plan to have a makeover of myself inside and out. I know this will be hard on my own but with the help of my good and trust friends. I know I can achieve it!

Ayoko nang bumalik sa dati. I want to break the cycle of hate-frustration-false hopes-promises-expectations and lies. I want to treasure what I have now. Ayoko masayang ang lahat ng pagsisikap ko.

I dont know how to conclude this post but definitely I will finish and break this cycle. I always tell this to anyone that I am an achiever! I want to achieve improvement. I will face and conquer my personal demons. Hopefully at the end of the line or by 25 years old na ako. Everyone else will notice how I strive to improve. Wish me luck guys!

This Too Shall Pass

I stepped out of the office and isolated myself from the pressure as I write. I am so disappointed and frustrated about it. My plan was ruined because of … and I have a little hard time recovering from it. I need to vent this is out, and I am not doing this for myself. It is for the team. Managing expectations is not an easy task. The timing is bad. This too shall pass. Urgh, I hate this feeling. THERE ARE SOME THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT IS BEYOND OR OUT OF OUR CONTROL NO MATTER HOW GOOD THE PLAN WAS. Sorry…

Good News

I love Saturdays! Waking up late knowing that it is your rest day is such a sweet bliss. I woke up late past 3:00pm. Had a quick brunch and decided to go back to my room for another rest. I had long and tiring week but rewarding.

This is my second mobile blog and I really don’t know what to fill in. Maybe I will start sharing the good things that happened to me the past days.

Last week I met an old special friend whom I haven’t seen for seven long years. I first met her during elementary and now… We are all grown up, carrying unique personas and lifestyle. I am glad to see her again, so I took her to the nearest and finest Korean restaurant I know. I can see the smile on her face each time I share my stories. I owe her a lot of stories and some shocking revelations too I accompanied her to her errand which was her final interview to an established company. Fortunately, she got the job! Man, I am so happy for her.

At work, I am happy that I am on smooth sailing journey – a steady one. My boss allow me to do my things, meet and present to clients by myself. I am happy that I finally managed his expectation, and gained his trust. Nothing beats a job that is fulfilling and rewarding. Found my true niche here in Advertising =)

As for the bad stuff, well I got nothing to share… I shy away from anything negative.

To conclude this post, I am very thankful that I am so blessed last year and hopefully this new year, 2012. Hoping for all the best that life has to offer. Live, Laugh and Love!!!

Mood of the day:

Mobile Blog

Okay before I enter dream land, I wanted to debrief myself from all the good and bad things I have gone through these past few weeks. Fortunately, it is a good month for me — a good start. I am writing my first blog of the year using my iPhone 4s. Its pretty cool guys. I finally rewarded myself with all the great and cool devices such as Playstation 3 and other neat stuff. And now, it is time to reap what I sowed “good” all these times. Still on cloud 9 becuase I got applauded by the company for doing so well. Never felt good and the same as my previous jobs. Moving forward, my direction for this year is not to do good, but to produce work that is memorable and that sells! Banking on to what is positive.

Recently we have celebrated Chinese New Year. Meaning to say, its a special non working holiday here in PH. Hurray for long weekend!

Oh, it is already past 5:30am and I really need to catch some sleep. I have an date with a friend later. Ciao!

AdCon22, CWC Experience (Part 1)

PRELUDE

For two days and three nights, I must say that my first CamSur experience was quite memorable and a bit expensive too lol. My bad that I didn’t brought enough cash and admittedly I was not prepared for this trip. Please expect no pictures and videos after the jump as to I did not bring any camera for this trip.

I just arrived last night from a very long but smooth road trip from Naga City bound to Manila. Is it possible to fall in love with a place? I think I left my heart at CamSur and I got too attached with the people of Naga, the city of smiles. They were all very warm and helpful throughout my short stay. They exuded enthusiasm despite of the simplicity of the city. I came to this place because I have a mission to accomplish and that is to attend, be present, represent our company and be able to establish connection with other movers and shakers in the advertising and marketing industry in the recently concluded The 2011 Philippine Ad Congress 22 (PAC22) held at CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC).

DEPARTURE

It was a clear and sunny Wednesday morning at Cubao Bus Terminal Station waiting for my bus to arrive bound to Naga City. It was my first time to travel alone to a very remote province. I was excited and nervous at the same time but what really pushes me to go forward was my determination and eagerness to meet and mingle with the people of PAC22.

The journey to a new and remote place to me took me approximately 9 to 10 hours of road trip via provincial bus. Everyone seems ready and calm except for me who had trouble sleeping inside the bus because I was too conscious – of leaving my comfort zone; pending tasks at work and let others work by themselves; and lastly, leaving my family which kinda emo in a way lol.

SAFE AND SOUND + ARRIVAL

Despite the all the mixed emotions, the road trip went just fine with few stops because we all had to take lunch, snacks and early dinner for us to keep warm and filled inside the cold vehicle. Fortunately, I managed to get to the destination in one piece.

I arrived at Naga City central district past 7:00pm, pulled off a trike immediately and went to my not-so-fab hotel BUT HEY; they’re all nice and very hospitable, it was a nice place to stay though.

I went to grab a quick bite at Bob Marlin restaurant situated along Magsaysay Avenue and went to CWC to catch the day 1 event which is the  Governor’s Night, an event of dance, booze and all that jazz. The crowd is very nice and they’re all pumped up, UNFORTUNATELY I had no one to share this with. Hello?! Solo Camper? Lara Croft is that you? Lol

I managed to mingle with few people. I met Paolo Konst, one of our active and vip clients was there. Saw few familiar faces, celebrities and etc. The low down of being alone made me bored… and eventually led me to go back to my hotel to have some good rest.

Insert cute snore sound please

Taxi Confessions

HINTS AND TIPS

I finally learned a tip from a concern guy about the tension I had/have with this person who fluently displays sarcastic attitude and profane behavior towards me. According to my source, it is CONFIRMED that there’s sort of misunderstanding between us and that we are not in good terms.

I decided to write about this because I want this issue to come to an end and hopefully have the chance to talk to him about this. I know myself very much and I choose my battles wisely.  As much as possible I don’t want to be in any situation, involving any trouble or misunderstanding.

CONFIRMED

Upon hearing and learning about the truth. I had mixed emotions about it.

Natuwa, Nagalit, Nainis… Nabunutan ako ng tinik.

I didn’t expect that this confirmation would come from this another guy whom I met for a very short period of time. I am very thankful to him because he made felt secured and safe. There’s this person that I could trust. Maybe this is one way of helping us bridge the differences between us.

All this time, totoo pala ang hinala at gut-feel ko na hindi pala okay ang relationship namin. Within that six months period hindi ko nakita agad na meron pala siya issue sa akin. Akala ko okay ang samahan namin, kasi meron kaming pinagsamahan at pinakikitaan ko siya ng mabuti at maayos. Para sa akin okay lang naman kung hindi naging maganda ang pakikitungo niya sa akin up to now because I strongly believe in preferences and individual differences.

Naalala ko tuloy ang lecture namin with Ms. Sarah. Now I finally understand that you CANNOT change one person – his or her personality, attitude and senses and that ONLY thing that you can do is to influence him or her.

BULLY

I describe this person as an enthusiastic guy, with over the top humor. He frequently does comments on pretty much everything. Kulang na nga lang mag “like” siya in real life lol.

He’s very vocal and he speaks what to what is on his mind which is very much admirable. In my own opinion, may pag ka tactless siya at bully siya.

Sa totoo lang, ako na ang nag papasensya at inuunawa ko nalang siya. Probably he has problems at home? Nasabi nga source ko na mag isang anak lang daw siya. I wrote an entry about him before stating that these are just his defense mechanisms. Astig-Astigan, pala mura, bully and all pero deep inside… he’s insecure and has a lot of issues.

Tama pala na hindi ko na siya dapat patulan at kausapin about his attitude problem. Ano ba magagawa ko at mababago ko pa ba siya? Hindi ko narin pala kailan i-contest ang sarili ko kung sino ang mas matapang at astig sa amin.

INTROSPECTION

I asked myself  a couple times, why does he have to do this to me? Have I done anything wrong to him? Have I offended him? These questions are all answered by my source during our taxi conversation. Now I know what is the problem, and how I will position myself to him. All the answers enlightened me and as mentioned, nabunutan ako ng tinik sa dibdib. I will keep it to myself of how to go about this… Hoping for all the best.

CONCLUSIONS

1. I won’t let myself surround by negative thoughts.

2. Maging open-minded at understanding.

3. There are a lot of things in this world that is beyond our control.

4. May mga taong talagang “gago” lang lol. Livelihood na nila ang pagiging sarcastic at mag display ng profanity sa araw araw.

Post Mortem Report: Halloween Party, Cubao Expo

Last Saturday of October 29, 2011. I got invited by Anton and company to attend a Halloween Party held at Cubao Expo. That was my first time to see Cubao Expo at its finest. It was far from the Cubao Expo I knew during daytime, from a typical quiet and artistic thrift shop transformed into a noisy and crowded den during night time.

The experience was memorable. I love the crowd and I describe the night as ‘D2’ (D squared) moments – Dance and Drink. At first, I was hesitant to attend because I am not very familiar with the place and the crowd. When I got there, I was so shy to interact with other people. I saw a lot people out there with diverse cultures and it was so overwhelming! I am glad that Anton, Zarina and Peewee accompanied me throughout the night. Thanks guys for making me feel at home. I met few stylists, designers, models, photographers and DJ + more. Indeed, it was an awesome night. By far, this was the best night out. Thanks guys!

PS: Thanks for letting me borrow the ‘blue moustache’ as my last minute costume.