Showing posts with label thinking out loud. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thinking out loud. Show all posts

Online Advertising

The internet has been a great tool for businesses seeing the opportunity from the fact that more and more people are buying products and services online. It made online advertising a great tool to inform and attract customers. But people who will decide to advertise online should know all the things they need to learn because sometimes online advertising can be too expensive.


Tuesday, June 08, 2010 | Labels: | 1 Comments  

A Dream Tour

I've been dreaming of traveling with my family for so long and I love to experience Asia tours one day. Love to see historical places in Asia.


Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Fun Games on a Journey.

Do you play Bingo? I don't but I enjoy playing Human Bingo. Do you know that game? It’s usually played as ice breakers during meetings or group gatherings. I first played it in a training seminar that I attended last year. We were given a paper containing pictures and words written in boxes. What we did was find the picture or words in a box within the group of participants and have them sign in the box. The first to complete filling up the boxes with the participant’s signature is the winner. It was really fun especially the part of going around and finally finding what the box requires.

Another game of this kind is the Road Trip Bingo. This one is a fun game that can be played by group of friends or family on a vacation who wishes to have fun even along the road especially if they are riding separate cars. It would be a fun way to enjoy the journey right?

Hmm…now I think we should include this game when we hold our summer outing this year. Our company don’t usually rent big bus during summer outing. We go on separate cars per department. And usually we all got bored before reaching our destination so I think this year if the committee will agree, we’ll have this game. I think it would be very exciting. Since the mechanics is easy, we’ll just have to prepare the road trip bingo cards like this one and we’ll be all set.



Saturday, January 09, 2010 | Labels: , | 0 Comments  

Be prepared.

Today I've attended a forum about Risk Reduction. It's a forum organized by one of the Lopez Group of Companies for those who were affected by the recent catastrophes. Speakers are from the Manila Observatory who are the ones doing the research and study about climate change, disaster prevention and risk reduction.

Well I must say, it's informative and at the same time, gave the attendees a little scare. As you all know, we live in Marikina and honestly, I'm quite sentimentally attached to this city. For one, I grew up here. And two, it's near to where I work. But the study that they presented to us showed that the city is among the areas in the country that is prone to flooding and earthquake (because of the Marikina Fault Line). At the end of the forum there where questioned raised. There are some who were scared about the earthquake and the damage it will cause, there were some who seek advised if they should relocate, etc. I could sense that they are really scared.

As for me, I beleive that no one can predict when such things will happen. Only God knows. We just need to be prepared physically, emotionally and most specially spiritually, and set the recent catastrophe as a benchmark in our planning and preparation.



Friday, November 13, 2009 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Are They ReallyThe Hope of the Next Generation?

I just got home from our rehearsal for tomorrow's service. I left the center at half past nine just after our participation for the earth hour. When I was already heading to the sports center, I came across several groups of young people loitering outside while a band was having a concert inside. I was taken a back by how these teenagers were dressed. I passed by and head on. When I reached the fountain area, there were even more young people milling about. Chatting, sitting on the benches, laughing... I felt sad.

I remember my teenage years. When I was their age, you can never see me in the streets late at night, doing nothing but loiter. That was not how I was raised by my parents. Time changed and so are our values. Today teenagers are more exploring, more, adventurous, more hard-headed, more shallow, and more without purpose in life. I was burdened by this young people. I hope I can do something for them.... I also hope that when the time comes that my daughter reached that age, she will be different. I pray that we'll be able to raise her with the right values, with a good character, with fear and faith in God. I pray that we'll be able to raise her to be a help in uplifting our people and our country.



Saturday, March 28, 2009 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

No More Uniforms

We’ve just received an announcement from our management that we will not have new sets of uniform for the year as an upshot of the global financial crisis. Management has been looking into several options to cut-down operational expenses and one is this.

The memo was circulated and of course employees threw various reactions. Some reacted but to top it all, the memo was received positively, understanding the state of the economy. Well, that means, we will have to wear this next-to-ruin uniform as long as it is wearable. Once it’s no longer usable, we can already use our own smart casual clothes to office. And I don’t like it. For me, having a uniform saves my clothes from weekly laundry as well as it saves me from worrying what clothes to wear everyday. That’s quite a fuss and I really don’t like it. That’s just my opinion, but since I can’t do anything about it for now, I’ll just obey.

How about you, do you like wearing uniforms?



Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | Labels: , | 0 Comments  

Teenage Parents

I was shocked when I read about this on the newspaper...A 13-year old boy and a 15-year old girl became parents just recently. Alfie, 13 and Chantelle, 15 are parents of baby girl Maisie. I think it was a really sad story. I couldn't imagine that young children of that age can actually do that. But it's a reality in Europe.

Ahhh...Great Britain...reported the highest rate in teen pregnancy. Who are to be blame on this? The parents? The society? The media? I don't know. Maybe all of them are responsible for this.

I just hope that we as parents will be more responsible and loving parents. We should be the guide of our children...leading them to the right direction and protecting them from dreadful influences of the environment and the world so that we can raise up more mature and responsible kids who will be the hope of the next generation.

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To read more of Alfie's story visit here. Photo grabbed fromt he site as well.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

What's on my mind

This morning this was the last thing I remember... I was dreaming about our house. This is what happens when your mind is filled with something...you can even dream about it. :D

This weekend, we will be visiting the village and see how the construction progresses. I'm hoping to see good development.

Noticed that I've been writing posts regarding paints and house ideas? It's because of this. But I promise that I'll post more discoveries here as time goes. By the way, hope you can visit ted's blog as it needs promotions as well.

Ciao!




Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Reduce That.

Let's talk about Breast Reduction....When most of the girls are fancying over a bigger cup size, some girls are looking on theirs not as an asset but a burden. Some are troubled by shoulder and back pains while some are getting overly self conscious. Some girls are even having a hard time buying outfits because of this. To solve this problem, they go for breast reduction.

I remember a local movie actress here underwent breast reduction after giving birth. And I think she has valid reasons to do that. She was complaining on back pains since prior to getting married she already has scoliosis. And the pain she’s feeling became worse since she’s also breastfeeding. She also needs to return to work so it’s her last option. When I heard that, this question came to mind…after the surgery, how can she breastfeed her son? Anyway, that’s a problem she was able to manage.

Here in the Philippines, there are lots of clinics which offer cosmetic surgeries. There were also some who are very well known in the country where most showbiz personalities visit. In the UK MYA or Make Yourself Amazing is one of the clinics that specialize on these kinds of surgeries. People go here because they offer affordable and flexible financial package for their patients. They are also composed of skilled and experienced surgeons providing their clients the best service they deserve.

I’m not against cosmetic surgery as long at it is really necessary. Cosmetic surgeries like facial restoration or reconstruction and breast reduction are some of the options that can be beneficial as well as essential. It cannot only changed the look of the person but developed and improved their personalities, as well as their outlooks in life.


Monday, January 19, 2009 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Sad news...

Sigh...

I didn't win the BDJ contest, tsk tsk tsk..that means I have to buy one for my self...

then, my PR was gone! huhuhuhu!!!!!

Sigh...sigh..sigh...

:((

Friday, December 05, 2008 | Labels: | 2 Comments  

It's December!

...and its 23 days before Christmas, wow...how soon time flies.
Have you noticed? Time passes by like a bullet. I'm not sure if its because I'm busy with lots of stuff or I'm getting old that's why time flies fast unlike when I was younger, or does it have something to do with God?

I'm not sure, I'll discover that later...

Anyway, for me the passing of time is an advantage. I really miss hubby and I can't wait for April 2009.


Tuesday, December 02, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Some musings

When her family migrated to Canada two years ago, my friend and sort of aunt had a hard time searching for our other friends and church mates who went there years before them. I was able to contact her to a social network website and she said that she’s thankful that there’s now a reverse phone number look up Canada which made her search for contacts quite easy. She said that now they will be organizing an event where all of them will be able to celebrate Christmas together. Well, that’s good for them.

My husband wants to work as well in Canada or perhaps migrate there since a lot of our friends are already there. But I don't like the idea. I don't want to leave the country in search for a good future. I love my country and I'm happy here.

Well, just some of my thoughts...


Wednesday, November 05, 2008 | Labels: , | 2 Comments  

Hong Kong or Bahamas?

The husband said that when he returns next year, he would like us to celebrate our daughter’s birthday by going on a vacation. Wow! So the excited me is now searching for possible vacation spot. While doing my search, I stumbled upon Cruises 4 Free which offers free two nights complimentary Bahamas tour! Yes, free. But the traveler will be responsible for port taxes of $59 per person, and other charges. You have to register to claim the cruise. So I’m not sure if this is a good deal for us. Anyway, I’m also looking into meeting him instead in Hong Kong so we can just visit Disneyland. Haayy, whatever. As of now, I’m just excited that he’s coming home early next year. ;)




Wednesday, October 22, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

One way to reach the public customer is through EXHIBIT

Since our company decided to cater to the “public” customers, we’ve been regularly looking for trade shows and exhibits where we can display our products. We usually joined trade show exhibits every quarter and mostly about technology and services related to technology.

I remember when we joined the exhibit held at the World Trade Center last year. It was my first experience to an exhibit so I was so curious about the things to prepare prior to the event. We’ve encountered problems on the design of our exhibit area, we’ve even had several discussion on whether to put table top display or just print some of product features on table covers. That was a more creative way. We end up with a tarpaulin backdrop printed by supplier.

I am not sure but what I’ve heard is that we’re going to participate again on a trade exhibit next year. If ever, I guess we will not have the same problems like the last time since I now found out a very reliable supplier for our trade show requirements --Camelback Displays. I was amazed of the various designs on their website. So I think next year we will have a fabulous display area.


Tuesday, October 21, 2008 | Labels: , , | 0 Comments  

Brown Raise

So it was "raise" and not "race"…I’m referring to the Brown Raise Movement which was being promoted by our church. It was our theme for the year. I thought before that it was spelled as “race”, the reason why I wasn’t able to find the site immediately when I was searching for it.

What is the Brown Raise Movement? I’ll quote these phrases from their advertisements and website:
What is a Filipino?

In 1542 to 1877, the word “Filipino” referred to a Spaniard living in the Philippines---the rest of the natives were called, “Indios.”

In 1878, José Rizal, for the first time, used the word Filipino to refer to the native population in the country.

In 1998, a Greek dictionary defined the word “Filipina”, as a domestic helper.

Today, “Filipinos” is the brand name for a series of biscuit snacks made by Kraft Foods in Europe.

In Boracay, a white man was heard calling a waitress, “Hey monkey, come here!” and the poor Filipina dutifully approached.

Sad but true, the perception of a Filipino today is a striking contrast during the time of Rizal when Filipinos in Europe were referred to as “the glory of the universities”.

F.Sionil Jose’s article “Why We Are Poor” looks back in the 50s and 60s when the Philippines was still the most envied country in Southeast Asia. Today, we are alongside Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ghana, in terms of economic and social standing.

The Brown Raise is a movement to CREATE A NEW PATH for the Filipino people—that his world need not always have to revolve around the shallowness of money, pleasure and survival, but that he is also capable of remarkable character, dignity, honor, visions for humanity and depths of nationhood.

The Brown Raise is a movement that seeks to unlock the secrets and strengths of a race and country which was once called, “the pearl of the orient seas”, and to discover and pursue the Philippines’ unique contribution to the hall of nations.

Simply put, this movement was birthed to help Filipinos look up to themselves with dignity and worth.
I have been meaning to attend seminars about this but I am not able to go to because of time availability. But I’m thankful that finally, the Brown Raise Movement will visit Marikina on December 20th. I hope that many people will be able to attend though it has a minimal fee of Php300.00.

If you want to know more about the Brown Raise Movement, you visit their official site here.
As days goes, I’m hoping to share some of the things we’ve been taught about this movement. This is for us Filipinos.


Tuesday, October 21, 2008 | Labels: , | 0 Comments  

Single?

Are you in the quest of finding the right one? Have you tried online dating, like choosing among the list of "Personals" in an online dating site? Well, personally, I won’t say that I’m for it or against it. Though I think it’s quite risky. But I know of a person who was happily married to someone he met online. He found the woman of his dreams by joining a dating site. And fell in love to one of the girl listed on the women personals list. They’ve been together for more than four years now. So I guess, online dating site like the USpersonals.com can actually help someone, only that, you should be more cautious.



Monday, October 20, 2008 | Labels: , | 0 Comments  

Is it all about money?

"You can save money but money cannot save you"

This is the last statement I remember from Pro-tips this morning. Thinking about the world-wide financial crises, many are now being swayed and panicky. The news even said that even the elites here in the Philippines are affected.

Call center agents here are also worried of losing their jobs soon if the US economy continue to fall.

But, are you worried? If you're a person who trust money more that Him, sure you will be worried. Worried that you will not be able to get the return of your various investments, suffer business downfall, bankruptcy....But if you trust Him more, you don't have to be affected .

True enough you can save money but in the end it cannot save you. Let us not put our trust in money. It will come and go. It gives no satisfaction. People will never feel enough but always the lack of it. In times like these, let us put our trust in God for He's the only one who can satisfy.



Friday, October 17, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Payday Tuesday!

Today is payday...on Friday there's a mall-wide sale on the two malls near the office..grabe, gastos nanaman (if I'll be tempted to visit the sale, hehehe!), but no. I'll be saving for something kasi so going to the sale is, for now, a big NO-NO.

I'll just go out for lunch today and that's it. Just to treat my self for the "hard work" I've done for the past 15 days. :D

You, what are your plans today?



Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Genealogy

I can’t believe that people has been tracing the family genealogy of Christ. A fiction book was even written about it followed by a movie. Personally I don’t think that’s possible.

Speaking of family genealogy, I am really curious about tracing my own ancestors. I am hoping that I’ll be able to find it out with publicgenealogy.org. I might even know, I’m a descendant of one of our country’s hero? :D


Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

Plurk is addicting

That's why I decided to be inactive for a while :)

And so, as expected, my Karma went down again...



I was once an active plurker, until guilt hit me :D...As much as possible I only give 10-15 minutes on this site in a day..why? Simply because its addicting :D

But all my friends are there.... and because of being inactive for a while, late lagi sa good news :D. Oh well.... I hope I will be able to regain my groove in plurking and increase my karma..I love those cute emoticons!


Friday, October 10, 2008 | Labels: | 0 Comments  

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