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Fireflight - Forever (Acoustic Version)

A new discovered band (for me). The voice and the words help me relax. Hope you guys enjoy this one!

Traversing Mt. Maculot to the Rockies

This is the 2nd time I went out with friends for a mountain trek. This time, it's in Batangas. Very near. As far as experienced mountaineers are concerned, this is a very light trek up and down again. But NO! By GOD, NO! That wasn't the case. We spent the night at the Grotto and by daytime, we were on our way up to the peak. This trek took me by surprise. We had to climb an almost vertical set of rocks yet again with a singular blue rope to help us up. We apparently had no plans for lunch so we went straight ahead to the ROCKIES. (That by the way is Ces, cool as ever, waiting for her turn for a solo shot by the ridge.)







And may I now introduce you to the Anbu series. You will be seeing this jacket profiled many times in FB. As per Anbu (Zarah to most of us), we were not even cool until Sky came along. The easy slopes became tougher. Know why? Sky has a habit of looking for new trails and redefining the mountaineer's experience. This new trail for Maculot, we had to grasp grass left and right. Mind you, we were on our way down and it was very steep. The soil was so dry it was dusty. When we started the trek, my feet looked normal. Halfway down, with several falls on my behind, my feet and my new Tribu sandals looked like it was several treks old. I could smell myself. That was bad!

And there was a point where there was nothing we could hold on to. Super steep land with inch thick trees several feet apart was the scenario. I was super pissed when Sky announced that we had to go back up because the trail was proving to be hard on all of us. I had the honor of taking a couple of black bruises home. On the rest stop at the bottom of the mountain, Sky explained that there should have been more blue ropes to help us rappel down the cliff. When I learned that, I was ashamed for being pissed at Sky in the first place. He would have to report it to the Airforce for replacement. The airforce has been using the area for military training so they have to be informed.


A new friend also came along in the person of Annalyn Aguila. Cousin to my childhood friend, Joy and colleague Leo. Ministry acquaintance under Media. Office jokes are wafting at the Charlie-Annalyn love team! Good thing, Charlie is a great sport at this sort of jokes. And inside secret, Jonah has this excessive "laugh trip" when she has a bit too much of soju. She was laughing uncontrollably with absolutely nothing. Kakaiba. I had to be the Tough Ate to make her stop.

So there. I tried to sum up our trip. We had merienda at Annalyn's lola's house along the highway. We were served boiled corn and mango shake, not the combination you might order from the mall but we were grateful. It was free after all and we were in the company of fellow believers.

Next stop would be Melkas Ridge. By God, I have to find a job to finance the next trip. (A little help here, God!) It's gonna be a bone-breaker!

Jobless and Desperate

It's now officially 1 month since I left CANS...

Since then, I have been looking for the right job... Something that would be perfect with God's schedule... Ministry and church life...

There have been times when I totally regret leaving TP...

But then again, I realize that the emotional roller coaster is not worth the succeeding days I will spend there.

Same reason I left CANS, another set of emotional roller coaster.. That hit me and I had no idea what I was getting into...

I also got my JLPT results this morning.. Sadly I didn't pass... Had to inform Papa Bear about that. Kampai, he replied back.

But I still have hope... Envisioning light at the end of this desperate tunnel. A pinpoint, an almost impossible-to-see spark of hope... I just got 2 calls from prospective companies. I wasn't expecting anything. (But I was closely watching my mailbox for any replies from Jobstreet). I was actually waiting for Sunday. Buy the newspaper and get some more possible employment sites. But I got those calls and actually interviewed at the comfort of my own home.

Hope! He sees and He hears.... Truly there is nothing impossible with God!

Chapter Over

My recent post was highlighting a new job, a new career in my life. Most of you are asking, why did I leave the call center industry anyway? Doesn't it pay much better? They have a rigid system in hiring to begin with. Why, after 6 month, decide to leave?

ANG DAMING REASON!

Reason # 1: 6 Months na ko nasa NIGHT SHIFT!

Our account has a 24 hour a day operation. I just don't get it why they ask you if you are OK with "SHIFTING SCHEDULES" then give you the night shift for life. I have never been a night person. Ever since I was little, I remember Christmas eves and New Year's eves that I am always the first person to sleep. I remember I sleep before midnight thinking I'd wake up by midnight but really end up waking up as the sun rises. I don't care about the night differential. The schedule is not working well for me.


Reason # 2: Within 6 months, I almost lost my voice thrice.

I find myself coughing, sniffling, sneezing for days on end. I'd be feverish, but I'd still report because of the pay. Then I'd lose my voice. Then I'd get a bad QA. Then the supervisor will blame me. What the heck!


Reason # 3: I miss my SOCIAL NIGHT LIFE

Night time has always been time for my friends to meet. It was for movies, coffee, sleepovers, Arashi marathons, caregroups, nail care at the spa, the works! I wasn't able to do all these while I was in there. The only 2 movies I had was New Moon and Avatar. It wasn't so bad. my officemate watched it in the afternoon by schedule. We can't just go on a random, "Tara, watch tayo movie!" kinda thing. We finish the shift in the morning. What do we expect?! Malls are still closed at that time, especially if our shift ends at 430AM.


Reason # 4: I miss my CHURCH FRIENDS

Godly friends give Godly advise. They emanate with the Spirit of God! I just missed them a lot!


Reason # 5 (And probably the heavy weigh champion of all my reasons): I HATE MY SUPERVISOR

Let's hide her under the name JUNISIA MALAYKO. This is the team's 2nd supervisor while I was still in the call center industry. This girl, 27 years old, almost my age, does not have the tiniest bit of profesionalism in her system. Why?

*She only does her job when her manager is around.
*She take 45 minute yosi breaks 4 times during the shift.
*She has her ident logged IN even if she's out on a party night.
*She doesn't know how to motivate her team, workwise and life-wise.
*She doesn't even know what she's supposed to do.
*Whenever she's present, she makes the most out of her time flirting with her girl friends and boyfriends on the floor.
*She does not coach properly.
*I hate her friggin' guts!
*If there was ever a candidate worth terminating, It was her!!!

I hated going to work just because I am going to see her, interact with her, hear her irritating voice. Thank GOD I AM OUT!


Nevertheless, I am going to miss my friends there. The pay of course, but in all these, MY GOD SHALL PROVIDE!

Time for a BIG BREAK!

2010

A year for some serious blogging. I was up last night just thinking about this year, about plans, where to go, what to buy, what to prioritize. I filled a whole page of a steno sheet just randomly thinking out these things.

But priority one for the year is to have a DAY JOB. I was praying last night (along with my year planning session) for God to give me a particular job. The pay isn't so great, but the environment!!! To be surrounded by Christians again who pray and aim for the best of the company!

This morning, I got a call from the company (I sound like the narrator of HEROES) and asked me to go for a secondary interview. The interview went well and thus the initial orientation for my schedule. I love how God honors your desires! I love Him so much!

So there, the Day Job is there. I would label my designation just yet. But I know that he has a big surprise for me, INCREASE and PROMOTION for me!

Glory be to GOD!