I just wanted to drop a quick note to say I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I had a fantastic time with my grandmother in Vegas (Henderon, actually). The town is booming, and Henderson is ever gorgeous. I'll post pictures soon. I'm still catching up and recuperating from my week-long break, and man, I have lots to tell. Till then...
Ciao!
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Nothing Fails by Madonna
My latest "it" song... I think I'll dedicate this to Rachel for you know who ;)
I'm in love with you, you silly thing
Anyone can see
What is it with you, you silly thing
Just take it from me
It was not a chance meeting
Feel my heart beating
You're the one
You could take all this, take it away
I'd still have it all
Cause I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
Cause, you're the one
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing fails
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray,
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious
But I feel such love
Makes me want to pray
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
Cause, you're the one
I'm not religious
But i feel so moved
Mmmm mmm...
I'm not religious
Makes me want to pray
I'm not religious
But i feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religous
But i feel such love
makes me want to pray
I'm not religious (I'm not religious)
But I feel so moved (but it makes want to pray)
I'm not religious (I'm not religious)
Makes me want to pray (But it makes me want to pray)
I'm not religious (makes me want to)
But I feel so moved (pray)
I'm not religious (pray)
Makes me want to pray (pray)
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Pictures from the Cello Party
Pictures from our most recent Cello Party at Janelle's - 11/12/06. Her birthday is on the 14th :)
I miss playing!!!
Counter Clockwise from top left:
Louanne, Krissy, Andrew, Janelle, C.J., Luke, Janelle's yummy ice cream cake, the rest just repeat over. Aki, Janelle's cute kitty, is in the middle of the set!
Greetings on a Moonlit Night
Hello, it's me again. It's 8:57PM and I'm still at work. Correct, people, still at work (now how is that a surprise? :) ). And I am so... not really tired... more like restless. This damn SQL job is taking forever to finish.
I hate the fact that I am too busy to even enjoy the thought of leaving for LV this Saturday to spend time with my maternal great aunt who happens to be my mom's aunt. She was always my favorite grandma on my mother's side - straightforward, apolitical when it comes to family matters, loyal, fiercely protective of her loved ones, candid, loving, God-fearing... all qualities I so treasure and are yet so rare in the world today. Serendipitously, I learned today - after several consecutive months of unintentional silence - that my childhood friend Ryan will be going to LV to celebrate Thanksgiving, as well! Apparently, his mom lives there, too! Yippee! We plan to meet up.
I've started looking around for places to move into. My first "serious" venture happens to be a really frugal one for me - $475 to rent an entire 2nd floor which includes 2 bedrooms and a sitting area + pets are okay + includes all utilities including wireless internet! Who can beat that?!?! The only caveat is that the owner likes to smoke in the house. I have nothing against smokers, but I don't want to go into a home that smells of smoke. So I am still looking and still deciding if I want to rent an apartment instead. Going that route will certainly give me much more autonomy, but will be a much bigger drain on my finances. I really can't wait to buy a house. Methinks that renting that house's 2nd floor will get me to where I need to be financially much sooner... but I have yet to if it's worth it to lose some of that autonomy and independence I relish so much. So, we'll see.
I wish I could go to work late tomorrow, but I can't. This project needs to be out as soon as possible tomorrow. *Sigh*. The managers are all in Ireland for their Q4 Managers' Meeting. You can tell they are all not here. Some folks are reveling in their newfound albeit temporary freedom. Unfortunately, they return when I am gone. I don't think my boss even has email access right now so I doubt he's seen my emails updating him of what's going on here. My team's actually doing pretty good. We're very well behaved ;)
I sooo miss the tracks... Here's to a promising future of travel and adventure; of learning and growing; of passionate pursuits and blessed merrymaking; of music and love and rainbows in unexpected places. To faith and serendipity, may you ever hold true. Lord, this is all for you.
Amen.
I hate the fact that I am too busy to even enjoy the thought of leaving for LV this Saturday to spend time with my maternal great aunt who happens to be my mom's aunt. She was always my favorite grandma on my mother's side - straightforward, apolitical when it comes to family matters, loyal, fiercely protective of her loved ones, candid, loving, God-fearing... all qualities I so treasure and are yet so rare in the world today. Serendipitously, I learned today - after several consecutive months of unintentional silence - that my childhood friend Ryan will be going to LV to celebrate Thanksgiving, as well! Apparently, his mom lives there, too! Yippee! We plan to meet up.
I've started looking around for places to move into. My first "serious" venture happens to be a really frugal one for me - $475 to rent an entire 2nd floor which includes 2 bedrooms and a sitting area + pets are okay + includes all utilities including wireless internet! Who can beat that?!?! The only caveat is that the owner likes to smoke in the house. I have nothing against smokers, but I don't want to go into a home that smells of smoke. So I am still looking and still deciding if I want to rent an apartment instead. Going that route will certainly give me much more autonomy, but will be a much bigger drain on my finances. I really can't wait to buy a house. Methinks that renting that house's 2nd floor will get me to where I need to be financially much sooner... but I have yet to if it's worth it to lose some of that autonomy and independence I relish so much. So, we'll see.
I wish I could go to work late tomorrow, but I can't. This project needs to be out as soon as possible tomorrow. *Sigh*. The managers are all in Ireland for their Q4 Managers' Meeting. You can tell they are all not here. Some folks are reveling in their newfound albeit temporary freedom. Unfortunately, they return when I am gone. I don't think my boss even has email access right now so I doubt he's seen my emails updating him of what's going on here. My team's actually doing pretty good. We're very well behaved ;)
I sooo miss the tracks... Here's to a promising future of travel and adventure; of learning and growing; of passionate pursuits and blessed merrymaking; of music and love and rainbows in unexpected places. To faith and serendipity, may you ever hold true. Lord, this is all for you.
Amen.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Rajesh's Last Day
Rajesh, Me, Dave, and Naresh at Manuel's
Rajesh leaves tomorrow at 7:15AM. It was his last day today... I never thought I'd get to know and be so fond of one of our coworkers from India. His three month stint has come to an end. Quite sad I only got to know him his last month here. But at least, I got to know him as much as I did... Perhaps I'm mainly to blame for the initial distance between me and our guests from India. I had some resentment to deal with because in my mind, they were still the guys that replaced my friends, Nezha and Vidya! I know it wasn't their fault, but still... I guess I can't help the stubbornness kicking in. But once I got over that and decided to give it a chance, everything went great.
We just got along! It was really great gaining a friend who empathizes in that they are not necessarily entirely assimilated into the local culture here, and in more ways than one, shares the same cultural background as I. Perhaps it also helped we were in the same age group :D I also owe him the fact that I got to know my city AND my colleagues on the other side of the building a little better. We all had a blast. I suppose Scorpios and Taureans really do get along well. Generally, anyway ;)
I almost got all emotional when it was time to say goodbye after a fab dinner at Manuel's with Dave and Naresh (too bad Marco couldn't make it :(). He said I became his best friend here :'( Aw, I'll miss him!
Rajesh, this entry is dedicated to you, man. May you and Shushti end up together ;) May you visit real soon. And I wish you great success in life. I'm so glad we got to know each other. Don't ever forget... you are a special soul... you are AWESOME! :D
Love,
Jenny
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Can you tell I once was a victim of the *P* word?
I can't believe how audacious some people can be.
Fellow students of the world, you are *STUPID* if you think you can't get caught plagiarizing. It's an insult to your intelligence to even bother... not to mention that you undermine your own intelligence by stealing other people's ideas and passing them off as your own! Plagiarism makes your whole project a lie.
In the "real world", if your work ethic is stealing other people's ideas and getting credit for them, you definitely won't last long.
And that's my rant for the day.
Fellow students of the world, you are *STUPID* if you think you can't get caught plagiarizing. It's an insult to your intelligence to even bother... not to mention that you undermine your own intelligence by stealing other people's ideas and passing them off as your own! Plagiarism makes your whole project a lie.
In the "real world", if your work ethic is stealing other people's ideas and getting credit for them, you definitely won't last long.
And that's my rant for the day.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Humans are still better than computers
...especially when it comes to speed. When it comes to processing calculations, the argument could go either way; after all, there is no one person recorded in history who was supposed to have used more than 10% of their brain. So, who knows. But man! I could have gone home 2 hours ago. Excel is taking a tad too long to update my pivot tables. Aaargh. If I didn't mind going bald, I would have probably pulled all my hair out by now.
On a positive note, I finally got my little slide show working. I like :D
On a positive note, I finally got my little slide show working. I like :D
Morning =)
It's 7:47AM, been awake since 7:15AM. Woke up by my body clock, no less! I'm so proud of myself.
Why the non-rush on a Monday morning, you ask?
Well, I got a couple of appointments this morning (one with the doc, one with the dentist), and with the boss's approval, I get this morning off :)
Last night was fantastic. I went out with Gail, Jerri, and eventually Colin to show Rajesh and Naresh - our guests from India - around town. We went to the Imax theater which is lodged in the Texas State Museum, the Capitol, walked the length of Congress all the way to 2nd Street, checked out the (in)famous Driskill Hotel, drank some beer (Bailey's for me!) at the Irish pub Fado, and then had a truly luxurious seafood dinner at Trulucks. I am ashamed to say that in my 3 years + stay in Austin to date, I have never done any of these things save for one or two. I plan to go back to the theater and do more Sunday walkabouts in the city. It's soooo lovely when it is quite empty and the cobblestone/granite/brick streets are ready for some unguided meandering. Gail even had quite a few, as George would say it, lamp-post inducing moments :) Last night made me truly appreciate how great a city Austin is.
The company, the food (oh, the fresh lobster and calamari!), and the sights made for quite an unforgettable and smile-as-if-high-on-MJ-cause-you're-just-so-satisfied Experience. Love it!
Why the non-rush on a Monday morning, you ask?
Well, I got a couple of appointments this morning (one with the doc, one with the dentist), and with the boss's approval, I get this morning off :)
Last night was fantastic. I went out with Gail, Jerri, and eventually Colin to show Rajesh and Naresh - our guests from India - around town. We went to the Imax theater which is lodged in the Texas State Museum, the Capitol, walked the length of Congress all the way to 2nd Street, checked out the (in)famous Driskill Hotel, drank some beer (Bailey's for me!) at the Irish pub Fado, and then had a truly luxurious seafood dinner at Trulucks. I am ashamed to say that in my 3 years + stay in Austin to date, I have never done any of these things save for one or two. I plan to go back to the theater and do more Sunday walkabouts in the city. It's soooo lovely when it is quite empty and the cobblestone/granite/brick streets are ready for some unguided meandering. Gail even had quite a few, as George would say it, lamp-post inducing moments :) Last night made me truly appreciate how great a city Austin is.
The company, the food (oh, the fresh lobster and calamari!), and the sights made for quite an unforgettable and smile-as-if-high-on-MJ-cause-you're-just-so-satisfied Experience. Love it!
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Quickie Update
1. After 2 long years & 363 days, I am now single and loving it. I feel, once again, that the world ahead has no bounds.
Hindsight is always 20/20 and a bird will always want to be free whether the cage is gilted or not. The point is, you never put the bird in a cage. You let it come back to you.
2. After working as a Report Analyst cum Marking Liaison for 2 years, I got promoted to Business Analyst & Design Engineer/Creative Designer. Ok, I got a huge raise, and I do love it, but I like the opportunities more - travel, education, learning to manage projects and people. I still can't be thankful enough to God for giving me this chance of a lifetime. It's a great career and I hope I continue to grow in it for years to come. Most of all, the culture and the people are awesome, and I have the best boss on earth.
3. I haven't gone to Church in *ages*. I want to go back. I'm still a Catholic, if only by name. I want to be one in practice.
4. I'm renewing/reinforcing/refreshing relationships with family. My mom, most of all, my brother, my Grandma Lulu (mom's Aunt), Aunts Edna and Marissa (whom I am absolutely proud of), and my dad. I like, I like, I like!
5. I'm planning to move into a house next year. Note I didn't say buy a house, but move into one. I'm learning it's more practical (and less lonely, I'm sure) to be someone's house mate. I found a great contact on craigslist who is willing to rent his entire 2nd floor (2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sitting room) for a good price! I just hope his place is still available come Feb/March 2007. Eventually, I do plan to buy a house. Especially when my brother finally moves here.
6. I just bought a digital camera. Finally! I got me a Canon S3 IS :D.
7. I'm visiting Granny Lulu on the 18th of November. 2 more weeks to go! I can't wait! I've already booked my flights with Delta and Southwest, and reserved my first rental car with Budget. Woohoo! We even have tickets to the Cirque du Soleil show at the Bellagio! Woohooooooo!
8. I got no plans for Christmas yet. Any (cheap) suggestions?
9. I spent last night at Annie's. It was awesome fun. We enjoyed ourselves and plan to do sleepovers more often! I've forgotten how fun it was to be a girl.
10. I still suck with being tidy and organized. Hey isn't it comforting to know some things never change? ;) I'm working on it.
Let's leave it at 10. Perhaps a longer post next time... ;)
Heidi, I miss you. Start blogging again, will ya?
Hindsight is always 20/20 and a bird will always want to be free whether the cage is gilted or not. The point is, you never put the bird in a cage. You let it come back to you.
2. After working as a Report Analyst cum Marking Liaison for 2 years, I got promoted to Business Analyst & Design Engineer/Creative Designer. Ok, I got a huge raise, and I do love it, but I like the opportunities more - travel, education, learning to manage projects and people. I still can't be thankful enough to God for giving me this chance of a lifetime. It's a great career and I hope I continue to grow in it for years to come. Most of all, the culture and the people are awesome, and I have the best boss on earth.
3. I haven't gone to Church in *ages*. I want to go back. I'm still a Catholic, if only by name. I want to be one in practice.
4. I'm renewing/reinforcing/refreshing relationships with family. My mom, most of all, my brother, my Grandma Lulu (mom's Aunt), Aunts Edna and Marissa (whom I am absolutely proud of), and my dad. I like, I like, I like!
5. I'm planning to move into a house next year. Note I didn't say buy a house, but move into one. I'm learning it's more practical (and less lonely, I'm sure) to be someone's house mate. I found a great contact on craigslist who is willing to rent his entire 2nd floor (2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sitting room) for a good price! I just hope his place is still available come Feb/March 2007. Eventually, I do plan to buy a house. Especially when my brother finally moves here.
6. I just bought a digital camera. Finally! I got me a Canon S3 IS :D.
7. I'm visiting Granny Lulu on the 18th of November. 2 more weeks to go! I can't wait! I've already booked my flights with Delta and Southwest, and reserved my first rental car with Budget. Woohoo! We even have tickets to the Cirque du Soleil show at the Bellagio! Woohooooooo!
8. I got no plans for Christmas yet. Any (cheap) suggestions?
9. I spent last night at Annie's. It was awesome fun. We enjoyed ourselves and plan to do sleepovers more often! I've forgotten how fun it was to be a girl.
10. I still suck with being tidy and organized. Hey isn't it comforting to know some things never change? ;) I'm working on it.
Let's leave it at 10. Perhaps a longer post next time... ;)
Heidi, I miss you. Start blogging again, will ya?
Friday, November 03, 2006
Still Catching Up in Austin
It's been a week since Bentonville and I am still trying to catch up with the horde of projects that is Nestle. I'm certainly not complaining about the Nestle projects - I am complaining about the measly number of hours that comprise a day. Seriously! I need more time!!!
I did say I'd talk more about Bentonville, but I'll post about that later. I'm still at work and it's 8PM. I'm just tired and need to rant and let out a little (in the manner of words, of course).
Before I forget, Nestle (Mike, Chip, Monica, Nancy, Jim) and Laney (the best Account Manager on earth) is visiting this week, with Mike and Chip staying till next week. Fun. I so love them! They're an excellent group of people to work with.
A couple things that have been keeping my thoughts all jumpy and excited as of late is that:
1. I just found my favorite grandma (Grandma Lulu, mom's aunt)! I haven't seen her for like what, 10+ years? I've been looking for her since I moved to the States and I just happened to give my mom a call when she serendipitously just happened to receive a letter from my favorite gran. I jumped at the chance to give her a call and we've been talking ever since. I'm even visiting her for Thanksgiving and spending a whole week with her! I'm so excited - we're even watching a Cirque du Soleil show together. *Sigh* And finally, I am old enough to rent my own car. Heh. I'll be in Vegas/Henderson City for about a week and already have my plane tickets and my car reserved. Woot :D
2. My mom finally wrote me a letter! I'm so glad to announce we have reconciled and made up and are making up for lost time. She's going through so many difficulties in Manila right now, it pains me. I can't wait to be in a position to help her significantly.
Oh and another thing is, my brother and I are talking (regularly) again. I'm so glad about that.
Well my last project for the day is finally done.
Will post again later. Just a quick update.
I did say I'd talk more about Bentonville, but I'll post about that later. I'm still at work and it's 8PM. I'm just tired and need to rant and let out a little (in the manner of words, of course).
Before I forget, Nestle (Mike, Chip, Monica, Nancy, Jim) and Laney (the best Account Manager on earth) is visiting this week, with Mike and Chip staying till next week. Fun. I so love them! They're an excellent group of people to work with.
A couple things that have been keeping my thoughts all jumpy and excited as of late is that:
1. I just found my favorite grandma (Grandma Lulu, mom's aunt)! I haven't seen her for like what, 10+ years? I've been looking for her since I moved to the States and I just happened to give my mom a call when she serendipitously just happened to receive a letter from my favorite gran. I jumped at the chance to give her a call and we've been talking ever since. I'm even visiting her for Thanksgiving and spending a whole week with her! I'm so excited - we're even watching a Cirque du Soleil show together. *Sigh* And finally, I am old enough to rent my own car. Heh. I'll be in Vegas/Henderson City for about a week and already have my plane tickets and my car reserved. Woot :D
2. My mom finally wrote me a letter! I'm so glad to announce we have reconciled and made up and are making up for lost time. She's going through so many difficulties in Manila right now, it pains me. I can't wait to be in a position to help her significantly.
Oh and another thing is, my brother and I are talking (regularly) again. I'm so glad about that.
Well my last project for the day is finally done.
Will post again later. Just a quick update.
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