It is so amazing how time passes by so fast, as in really fast. It's almost the end of the year, which gave my life so much color, both bright and gloomy ones.
Last week, I participated in the Kumpisalang Bayan in our Parish -- the first time I had the sacrament of confession in Manila. While I was talking to God to prepare myself for my conversation with the priest, I realized it has been so long since I last talked to God that serious. I promised Him I'll do everything to meet him in church every Sunday. But I was not able to do that last Sunday, kasi ang daming tao, I knew mahihilo na naman ako. I felt so ashamed to Him, which urged me to have my eyes checked when I get home para hindi na ma-compromise ang participation ko sa church pagmaraming tao. So I will welcome 2010 with eyeglasses.
Other than new eyeglasses, I will also welcome 2010 will less worries, better career (promise na talaga), and more love and grace despite pressure.
Well, this post is supposed to be a recap of what transpired in my life in 2009, though the year has not ended yet. Kasi naman ngayon lang ako nagka-time to blog again. Partida nga, ang dami kong ka-chat while writing this down. I also don't know if we already have Internet connection when I arrive home.
In 2009...
I had lots of career opportunities both from the private and government sectors -- better ones, really. I was about to give in to their piracy on me. But things were not on the right places then, so I stayed with my DTI family, which leveled the pirates' offers. Honestly, the DTI had the lowest offer. Hehe. But I realized things will be better in due time and I am learning a lot here.
Yhen "The Fashionista Kitty" and Aye "The Ex-Sem Horsy" entered the DTI-CMO family. With their arrival, our office became the noisiest of all (I think). Yhen initiated the clearing of the DTI Website, which attracted me to be in direct touch with the site. Haha. Aye, on the other hand, is the real epitome of a true seminarian. He added more kahalayan, I mean kabutihan, in the office, especially when it comes to photo enhancements and other audio visual stuffs.
I was diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) -- a disease characterized by the overflowing of acids from the stomach lining to the throat. So I had to give up eating (or just seldom eat/drink) chocolates, coffee, tea, and tomato-based food -- my favorites.
My sister made it to their College Student Council's (CSC) presidential post. In spite of all my discouragement, she still took the risk. Hard-headed Lally talaga. So far, all their projects were successful but she is still suffering the burden, syempre, Presidente eh. Pero masaya sya sa ginagawa n'ya to be of service to her schoolmates.
Suan graduated in high school. I accompanied him in his college campus hopping for him to decide were to spend his tertiary education.
I had my Manila Hotel experience. Nakakatakot but fun experience huh.
We all (if not most of us) experienced the many typhoons' hagupit. For my part, I had my Ondoy, Pepeng, and Santi experiences, which I already wrote in my previous posts. Because of these typhoons, I discovered I have the tendency to panic whenever I get nervous.
My officemates and I went to Sofitel for an international gathering of top business process outsourcing (BPO) company executives. So sosi but so sad we were not able to get good pictures. Nevertheless, Jam's digicam did its best. Haha.
My officemates and I went to Divisoria -- my first and last for this year.
My long-time boyfriend and I broke up. The event made our lives became so open even to those who are not that close to us. "A very controversial break up," as my ex says.
I did not make it again to the DTI-System on Performance Rewards and Incentives (SPRInts) for the second straight year. This is an award given to excellent DTI employees. Well, it just goes to show I am not excellent, di ba? I really am not, I know. I am happy for those who made it because in the government sector, people seldom acknowledge monetarily or through other benefits an employee's excellent performance. Madalas, dapat tumanda, maaksidente, o mamatay muna ang isang empleyado bago parangalan o makatanggap ng anumang incentive.
There.
So colorful 2009. I wish for a better 2010 and even better years ahead.
Last week, I participated in the Kumpisalang Bayan in our Parish -- the first time I had the sacrament of confession in Manila. While I was talking to God to prepare myself for my conversation with the priest, I realized it has been so long since I last talked to God that serious. I promised Him I'll do everything to meet him in church every Sunday. But I was not able to do that last Sunday, kasi ang daming tao, I knew mahihilo na naman ako. I felt so ashamed to Him, which urged me to have my eyes checked when I get home para hindi na ma-compromise ang participation ko sa church pagmaraming tao. So I will welcome 2010 with eyeglasses.
Other than new eyeglasses, I will also welcome 2010 will less worries, better career (promise na talaga), and more love and grace despite pressure.
Well, this post is supposed to be a recap of what transpired in my life in 2009, though the year has not ended yet. Kasi naman ngayon lang ako nagka-time to blog again. Partida nga, ang dami kong ka-chat while writing this down. I also don't know if we already have Internet connection when I arrive home.
In 2009...
I had lots of career opportunities both from the private and government sectors -- better ones, really. I was about to give in to their piracy on me. But things were not on the right places then, so I stayed with my DTI family, which leveled the pirates' offers. Honestly, the DTI had the lowest offer. Hehe. But I realized things will be better in due time and I am learning a lot here.
Yhen "The Fashionista Kitty" and Aye "The Ex-Sem Horsy" entered the DTI-CMO family. With their arrival, our office became the noisiest of all (I think). Yhen initiated the clearing of the DTI Website, which attracted me to be in direct touch with the site. Haha. Aye, on the other hand, is the real epitome of a true seminarian. He added more kahalayan, I mean kabutihan, in the office, especially when it comes to photo enhancements and other audio visual stuffs.
I was diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) -- a disease characterized by the overflowing of acids from the stomach lining to the throat. So I had to give up eating (or just seldom eat/drink) chocolates, coffee, tea, and tomato-based food -- my favorites.
My sister made it to their College Student Council's (CSC) presidential post. In spite of all my discouragement, she still took the risk. Hard-headed Lally talaga. So far, all their projects were successful but she is still suffering the burden, syempre, Presidente eh. Pero masaya sya sa ginagawa n'ya to be of service to her schoolmates.
Suan graduated in high school. I accompanied him in his college campus hopping for him to decide were to spend his tertiary education.
I had my Manila Hotel experience. Nakakatakot but fun experience huh.
We all (if not most of us) experienced the many typhoons' hagupit. For my part, I had my Ondoy, Pepeng, and Santi experiences, which I already wrote in my previous posts. Because of these typhoons, I discovered I have the tendency to panic whenever I get nervous.
My officemates and I went to Sofitel for an international gathering of top business process outsourcing (BPO) company executives. So sosi but so sad we were not able to get good pictures. Nevertheless, Jam's digicam did its best. Haha.
My officemates and I went to Divisoria -- my first and last for this year.
My long-time boyfriend and I broke up. The event made our lives became so open even to those who are not that close to us. "A very controversial break up," as my ex says.
I did not make it again to the DTI-System on Performance Rewards and Incentives (SPRInts) for the second straight year. This is an award given to excellent DTI employees. Well, it just goes to show I am not excellent, di ba? I really am not, I know. I am happy for those who made it because in the government sector, people seldom acknowledge monetarily or through other benefits an employee's excellent performance. Madalas, dapat tumanda, maaksidente, o mamatay muna ang isang empleyado bago parangalan o makatanggap ng anumang incentive.
There.
So colorful 2009. I wish for a better 2010 and even better years ahead.
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