Friday, March 28, 2008

Dance Audition 2008

Summer ulit... nag-open na naman ang dance ministry for auditions. We had 20 auditionees last March 25 and 38 yesterday, March 27.

photos were taken last March 25 (first batch)

Nakakatuwa si Lord, medyo marami ang pinagkatiwala nya sa'min this time. Excited na ko!!!

One thing I realized during the auditions, God can make use of the dance ministry to somehow lead the auditionees in knowing their calling. It's tough to fail someone pero ganon talaga... we always need to make a decision.

For the passers, congratulations! I'm excited to see how God will train you (as new members) and us (as leaders. wheew!).

For those wo failed, it's ok. There's no harm in trying. I pray that you will continue seeking God and try find some other way to glorify His most holy name!

Y.A. Camp 2008

This was my first time to join a camp (sa church). I was recharged. I learned new things. I was reminded... and I realized a few things.

I love the place. Malaki ang alon kaya pala maraming surfers dun..hehe.

Below are some pictures (saka ko na idadagdag ang iba pa...):

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Random updates

- WORK, WORK...
For almost one year, I worked with PACEOS. Nasanay akong nasa harap ng computer all day (kapag walang field work) . Nakakamiss din pala... This was my cubicle:



Maliit lang ang space kung tutuusin, pero enough na para makahinga ako..haha! Actually, these photos were taken after the effectivity of my resignation, which means nakapag-impake na ko. So lahat ng personal stuffs ko ay unti-unti ko nang nahakot. :)

I was reminded of those times na umiiyak ako in front of my computer, trying so hard to hide my tears from my officemates (syempre nakakahiya). I was praying with tears sa ganong mga pagkakataon (kapag may misunderstanding with my boss, may masakit na salitang narinig, etc.).

God has trained me both in technicals and in character sa work na 'to (I can say it's more on the character side).
Some things I've learned in my previous work (technical):
- various secretarial and administrative works
- business writing (sobra!)
- event management (from conceptualization & budget projection to egress)
- website management (sort of)
- basic of accounting (including issuing of checks, preparing financial reports, etc.)
- messengerial works (naging familiar ako sa areas ng Quezon City, Manila, Makati, etc.)

(On the spiritual side and character):
- submit to authorities
- humility
- have a sense of responsibility
- mean what you say and say what you mean
- be honest
- stand on your grounds (don't compromise your faith just to please somebody)
- don't defend yourself too much, let God do it
- go back to your goal from time to time
- be faithful in small things
- always look at something with expectancy to learn new things
- don't seek recognition
- be grateful at all times for small and big things
- be an example to your officemates (you don't have to please them, just do what pleases God)
- be careful with your words
- let your yes be yes and your no be no
- don't bad mouth your superiors nor back fight them
- learn to listen
- learn how to say "Sorry" (it will not degrade you as a person but will make you a better person)
- don't be afraid to speak
- follow instructions carefully
- be punctual
- always smile
- consider God first (don't foget to say a prayer, it's powerful!)

Kahit maraming beses akong umiyak dahil sa work na ito, it's all worth it!

As of the moment, wala pang nahahanap na kapalit ko kaya walang tumatayong executive assistant ang PACEOS. As much as I would want to be there, God is giving me so much assignments kaya un... Mamimiss ko lahat including the GMMs, BODs, at lahat ng boss ko at members ng association!
- HOMECOMING...
Last week, nagpunta kami ng thesis partner ko sa school. Imagine, after a year, ngayon lang kami magsusubmit ng thesis! haha. Ngayon lang namin napa-hard bound. Hopefully next week matapos na pati clearance namin para makuha ko na ang T.O.R. ko at diploma.

Nakakamiss din ang school ha...parang kelan lang, kami yung mga estudyanteng laging tumatakbo para hindi malate sa class, haggard to the max na tipong kung ano itsura pag pasok ganon na rin hanggang sa makauwi! hahaha.

Ang JFH Building kung saan umiikot ang mundo namin noon...

During that time, may job fair din pala sa alumni building kaya dumaan na rin kami. Iba pala talaga ang feeling 'pag ikaw na ang tumitingin sa ganitong board...

Nakakatuwang sariwain ang mga panahong ang iniisip ko lang ay kung paano matatapos ang project, paano maipapasa ang exams..hehe! Ngayon, mas mabigat ang responsibilities.

- CHURCH ACTIVITY...
We, Tehillah and Halal Team, had an overnight retreat last March 8 at COG. Nakakabless ang activity na yun. Ito ang group symbols ng bawat team:

'Di ko na masabi yung explanations bakit ganyan ang kinalabasan ng dalawang yan! hahaha. Basta, I'm thanking God for this activity, very helpful in restoring unity. :D
- EXTRA...
Nagpagupit kami ni Ate Eu last Monday, March 10. Finally, natuloy din! Medyo naligaw pa kami on our way to K & Q Salon sa Manggahan. Ang naggupit samin... si Kua Gani, friend ni Jacob ng Praise and Worship at attendee rin ng church! cool! Thanks to him...


Si Ate Eu ung nasa left side, ako naman ung nasa right.hehe. Ang haba ng buhok ko at lalong humaba after the treatment, nanghinayang tuloy gupitan ni Kua Gani, trim nalang daw...


> Namiss ko rin ang blogging... sa ngayon, wala akong gaanong time to update. Ganon pa man, masaya ako sa kung ano man ang mga naging decision ko.

Thank you Lord for leading me. I will patiently wait for You...

Monday, March 3, 2008

Ma'am Edith's Birthday

Kain to the max na naman kami sa office, it's Ms. Edith's golden birthday. Ang laman ng plate ko...



...Yang chow, sweet and sour fish, steamed vegetables with sauce (I don't know how to call it), chicken, pancit canton. For dessert, double dutch ice cream, mega mocca crunch ice cream and double dutch cake of Red Ribbon. :D

More birthdays to come Ma'am! May God bless you even more!