OJT at DFA.

I find it quite astonishing to suddenly realize something about your life after spending a few weeks in a place you'd never thought to be in.

This month, I had my On-the-Job Training at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Right now, I am assigned at the Office of Asian and Pacific Affairs - Southeast Asia Division. At first, I really didn't feel like it. I wanted to be in another office. But for some reason, I got ASPAC. After the first two hours of adapting to the environment, I finally got my act together and worked well with my supervisor and other "bosses" and my co-intern in the division.

Sir Marc, one of my "bosses", is just the funniest guy. He cracks me up everytime he starts to say something out of the blue. Absolutely nothing to do with work! However...this is what I have to say about him. He's like the type of guy who, in my opinion, is all about fun but when it comes to work, he gets things done. I admire his concentration on his work so much. Sir Marc is just as old (errr...as young?) as my brother, Kuya MIguel...which is why he doesn't like it whenever I call him "Sir" or whenever I say "po" and "opo" to him. He said, it makes him feel old.As a matter of fact, his fun nature reminds me of my brother. It is a very difficult thing to do...not to call him "Sir." Hmm...maybe in the future, when I am already a graduate. Hehehe...

Then there's Ms. Pilar. She is in charge of Oh my gosh! To me, she is the perfect balance of fun and seriousness. I wish I had her discipline. Ms. Pilar is just someone to admire...in every aspect. Her simplicity in life, her determination at work...what's not to like? She's really someone I can look up to and I'm proud to say that under her supervision, I'm learning a lot of things. I've already learned so much from her after a few weeks of training under her wing.

Of course, how could I ever forget Ms. Rose? Ms. Rose is just the kindest person I have ever worked for. She literally teaches me everything I need to know about the whole process in the office, she encourages me to attend the meetings they have organized, she explains almost everything there is for me to know. I owe a lot of my newfound knowledge to her. How could I ever thank Ms. Rose?

Pam. She's my co-intern in the division. She's studying at Mindanao State University, taking up International Relations. She's just a natural joker. We have a lot of fun, Pam and I. We have a lot in common, which is why I think we get along so well. Pam is someone I will never forget...no matter how hard I try. Hehehe...she's that much unforgettable.

I'm having a lot of fun in DFA, which is a little bit surprising, because I was pretty scared at first on account of I have no classmate taking OJT at DFA too. But because the people I'm working with are just so nice...how could I not feel so at home?

We'll see what happens next during my OJT.

Stay tuned.

Ciao!

Turning 21.

I'll be 21 soon. I will be turning 21 in about 5 hours. Wow! It seemed as if it was just yesterday that I celebrated my 20th birthday and now...well, you get the picture.

I honestly cannot imagine myself stepping into the world of "adulthood" in just a matter of hours. I mean, I know I'm already an "adult" but for me, there's something about being 21 that makes it such a big deal for me. I don't know exactly what it is.

For the past few days since I last posted an entry here in my blog, I've been thinking of what I should be doing when my birthday comes. Mamam and Papi said I could go out and have the day to myself. That would be a very nice thing to do. Relax. Have fun. Shop. Parlor! Hehe...that would be a great way to celebrate a birthday.

I'm not being melodramatic or anything here...it's just that...it's really something big for me. You know, turning 21. It's one of those milestones I want to remember every moment.

For the past twenty years of my life...I can say I've gone through a lot. Joy, pain...happiness, sorrow...success, failure...love, heartbreak. It seemed so impossible to go through it but it happened. All those things, they really did happen for me.

I am at a point in my life where I can look back and say, I have a few regrets here and there but I'm happy with what happened with my life. But that doesn't necessarily mean I'm contented with my life. There's still so much to do...so much to see...so much to learn...so much to discover...so much to go through.

*Sigh*

We will see how my life turns out.

Chi Turns 20!

This one's for my bez, Chi!

Happy Birthday, Bez!

Another Birthday, Another Greeting!

A very happy birthday to my cousin, Kuya Worldee!

Sick. Blogthings.

Damn it! I am sick. I have the flu. I can't believe this. It's always during vacation when I get sick. All throughout the semester, I have been waiting to get sick. I have slept in the wee hours of the morning, with some days of no sleep at all. I do the same thing during the vacation (because of work), and I get sick. I was planning of going out today. I wanted to watch Wrestlemania 23 at SM Mall of Asia but...since I got the flu...my parents said I should stay home and rest.

Oh well...I'm going to post some Blogthings again.

What Your Hands Say About You

You are logical, analytical, and rational. You have good verbal skills. Idealistic and dreamy, you tend toward the impractical. You have a knack for getting yourself in sticky situations. Consistent and reliable, you like to count on structure and routine in your life. Your emotions tend to be nervous and potent. Your energy - both positive and negative - deeply impacts your life.

What Do Your Hands Say About You?

You Are Pretty Happy

You generally have a happy, fulfilling life. But things could be a little better, and deep down, you know it. Maybe you need more supportive friends or a more challenging career. Something is preventing you from being totally happy. You just need to figure out what it is!

How Happy Are You, Really?

The True You

You want your girlfriend or boyfriend to be more relaxed, calm, and composed. With respect to money, you spend as little as possible. You think good luck depends on maintaining good relationships with others. The hidden side of your personality tends to be methodical in your ways - with trouble adapting to the rules of society. You have a tendency to overdo things, but basically you value your friendships highly. When it comes to finding a romantic partner, you base your search on information from your friends.

Who's The True You?

You Are The Opposite of Machiavellian

You don't have a cynical, power hungry bone in your body. Honest and kind, you believe being a good person is the most important thing. While your upstanding morals should be admired, be careful! You're at risk for being manipulated and toyed with.

How Machiavellian Are You?

You Should Be a Film Writer

You don't just create compelling stories, you see them as clearly as a movie in your mind. You have a knack for details and dialogue. You can really make a character come to life. Chances are, you enjoy creating all types of stories. The joy is in the storytelling. And nothing would please you more than millions of people seeing your story on the big screen!

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

Happy Birthday, Kuya Rom!!!

Yup! Today is the 30th birthday of my "Big Big Bro"...hahaha!

A big shout out to my Kuya Rom (who is in London at this very moment)...
I just wanted to greet you a very happy happy birthday!!!

I love you, Kuya!

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What Margie Means

M is for Mushy A is for Animated R is for Rare G is for Graceful I is for Impassioned E is for Enthusiastic

What Does Your Name Mean?

Your Birthdate: April 13

You don't love lightly. For you, love is always a serious undertaking. However, you are able to love many types of people. You can bring out the best in almost anyone. Love surprises you often. You never know when or where you'll find it next. Number of True Loves You'll Have: 1 Number of Times You'll Have Your Heart Broken: 5 You are most compatible with people born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, and 31st of the month.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean For Your Love Life?

Your Birthdate: April 13

You're dominant and powerful. You always need to be in charge. While others respect your competence, you can be a bit of a dictator. Hard working and serious, you never let yourself down. You are exact and accurate - and you expect others to be the same way. Your strength: You always get the job done Your weakness: You're a perfectionist to a fault Your power color: Gray Your power symbol: Checkmark Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Stay by Color It Red.

This is a video directed by one of my friends, David Corpuz.
Congratulations on a terrific job, David!
Keep up the good work!

Evening Blogging.

This is one of those days where all I did is eat, sleep, and watch television. There's really pretty much nothing to do. I was bored out of my mind. I just ate whatever food there was in the refrigerator. I was sleeping after almost every hour. My longest nap today was 3 hours. I watched movies shown in HBO and Star Movies and Cinemax and television shows in ETC and JackTV. Now I am just waiting for dinner to be served. I'm living like a pig! No pun intended.

Hmm...now what?

Oy vey!

I can't even think of something to blog. Woe is me, I tell you! Woe is me!

Birthday Shoutout!

Today is your day to celebrate
your day to be the star
so let the ones you love all cheer
and say how special you are

A year of fun and happiness
is my birthday wish for you
You are someone special
and your birthday should be too!

Happy Birthday, Jane!




Belated happy birthday to another one of my dear college friends, April Lat!
You know my message, Apeng...

Tarot Card Reading.

Two of Cups

Briefly: Perhaps a new love is going to appear and involve some long-range commitment for you, the birth of a child or new found love.

Full Reading: The picture on this card shows a man and a woman looking at each other and each one has a cup in the left hand and they are making a toast. There are some heavy black clouds in the background and these may indicate a period of time, such as further in the distance, or in the past. Perhaps a new love is going to appear and involve some long-range commitment for you. The number two can represent time as in days, weeks or months and this may indicate when the encounter will take place. The woman may also become pregnant early on in the relationship, or if a married couple have been trying and this has been delayed or hindered in some way, now it may eventuate. Also there can be a celebration of some kind and this of course could indicate the celebration of the birth of a child. If you are single and looking for romance, then it may be on its way and you could find this person proves to be your soulmate.