Bubbly Blabber

Flashback to years ago, during the time when Gerard was still courting me, he asked what I want for my birthday and I told him - I want the small, powder- blue Lacoste bag. I also told him the things that I will do on that day - from attending mass early morning- going to office the whole day etc…  I am sure he bought the bag - the only surprise will be the time on when he will give it. He did not know that I planned my whole get up - from clothes to shoes to match that bag. My birthday came- he attended mass with me, but the question is- did he give me the bag? No.  So I went to the office- they planned a little surprise and ask Gerard to come over. Of course, he then showed up with  flowers… such a sweet gesture I must say. But did he give me the bag? still no.  So imagine, I wore matching outfit and shoes but no bag to matched with. So when my day was about to end, I went home and changed to my sleeping clothes. Only then Gerard went to the house to give the gift-...

Daddy, it has been 2 years already... but of course there are still times that we think about you... wishing that you are still here with us. Actually there was a time that I was thinking about you and I cannot help but shed a tear. Then, Giulia saw me. She looked at me so intently... it seems that she wants to ask me what is wrong and why am I crying. Of course I had to wipe my tear and smile at our princess. I just hugged her and I felt okay. I have told you this already, Giulia is a mini-you. Not only that people often tell us that she looks like you but also, she has mannerisms similar to yours. It is also funny because she also likes eating fish and even your favorite biscuit - Marie. Daddy, we miss you so much. I cannot wait for Giulia to grow older so that I can tell her stories about you. I will also show her your pictures. Who knows? But she might say that you look familiar because perhaps you visited her already at one point in time. Hehehe :) Though we miss you and sometime...

I want to have a job that will keep me busy for 8 hours. This means that I can be busy as hell for the whole 8 hours in the office but still I will be able to go home at exactly 5PM. I want to work in a place I can call my second home. A place that you will be comfortable to show your real self. I want to work with people I can treat as friends or like family. I want to work for a company that understands and respect family time. I want to work with people who willshow care and concern that only for me but also for my whole family. I want to work for a company that allowsworking from home as long as you can deliver and complete your required tasks. I want to work for a company that is stable and that I will not worry for my future. I want to work for a company that candefine a clear career plan for me. I want to be able to know that if I strive hard, I can reach the top. I want to work for a company that will offer an attractive compensation package. Okay, I thi...

This is what the left side of my cubicle looks on a typical day. Right side just includes laptop and some files. This is what my normal day looks like in the office: 745 - 800 My typical arrival at work, log in the attendance sheet, greets                            receptionist good morning 801 - 805 I go to my cubicle, smile and greet everyone. I put my things down,                t urn on my laptop and drink vitamins. 805 - 810 Go to the CR, look at myself in the mirror, fix hair, put powder 810 - 812 Go to the pantry to put my ice packs in the freezer 812 - 1000 Read emails, work, work and work. 1000 - 1005 CR break 1005 - 1200 Work, work and work 1200 - 1220 Eat lunch at the pantry 1220 - 1320 Pump milk ...

My dad has a unique name. He was literally born a hero. He was born in the middle of the World War 2... so I guess his mom realized that being born amidst all chaos should be immediately called a hero... His name is Bayani, Banny for short. When he was still alive, I have never encountered or met another Bayani nor Banny aside from my dad. Well of course, not counting the local comedian Bayani Agbayani. Anyway, now that my dad is not here anymore, I think he find ways to make us still feel his presence. Sometimes, in super odd places and instances, my dad makes us feel he is still here with us. For example, when my sister and brother in law shipped their things from Singapore, they were shock to know that one of the "cargo men" was named Banny. Another instance is during our birthclass, one of our classmates has a surname of Bayani. A nother, the foreman of our sister and brother in law, when they were still constructing their house has a nickname of "daddy"...

Some of the items below are alreadyincluded in the 25 things about me. I just want to introduce myself againand share things about me. 1)        I'm shy. Yes, you read it right. I am shy and timid when I am in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people. Other people think that I am a snob because I will not initiate a conversation. But that is just because I am shy. But when you get to know me, you will know that I am SUPER talkative. Ican talk non-stop. 2)         I do not have sense of direction. I think that GPS navigator is a very good invention. I just hope we can use it even inside establishments or offices. hehehe :) 3)        I do not know or better yet, I am afraid to ride mass transportation in the Philippines. Of course this is also related to my item 2. 4)        I hate waiting and doing nothing. This is ...

What I miss about my old company 1) Of course, I miss the people. Myold company is like my second family. I do not need to wear a mask or pretend to be someone when I am there. I am so comfortable with the people. I love them and miss working with them. 2) I miss going home at 3:45 every Friday.Yes, we work at 7 - 5 PM from Mondays to Thursdays but we get the reward every Friday because we only work up to 3:45. 3) I miss the business travels. Thanks to my old company, I was able to go to the US thrice. I also go to Malaysia at least twice a year. 4) I miss the convenience of working at home. Note that this is not a standard practice. But if I have early morning telecon or if there is an emergency, I was allowed to work at home, provided that I accomplish all my to-do tasks for the day and that I will be able to reply to all emails as soon as possible. What I like about my new company Yes, I have been with my company for almost four months now and these are t...

Hi Daddy, It has been 1 year and 8 months...though I know you can see me and you continually guide me... I want toupdate you in the latest events of my life: Banny's Angels Giulia is now 6 months old. She can now roll over, and roll over, and roll over on her right side. She also hasa new habit of sucking her toes. She seems to talk german because when she is mad, she will really tell you she is mad. Sometimes it's hard to pacify her and cries really loud. But over-all, she is a happy baby. When she wakes up in the morning, she will smile at you immediately. She sometimes laugh and giggle. She also sings during mass. She is so adorable. She sometimes acts like you. Some peoplesay that she looks like you. She has some mannerisms similar to yours.Unfortunately, she also snores. But that is okay, we find it so cute. Sometimes I wish that you are still with us so that you can carry and hug her too. I sometimes wish and hope that she had the chance to know you....

Life sometimes has surprises for us, which was proven to me again just recently when an opportunity presented itself that would hopefully benefit me and my career.  These kinds of decisions are always tough to make, but I have come to accept the fact that it might just be time for me to shake things up by accepting a new challenge and in the process leave some people behind.... The time has come for me to say goodbye to everyone that has made me smile here over the last 5 years.   I would just like to say that there have been many great people here, both past and present, that have made my job truly enjoyable.   I have so many people to thank for their support and dedication.   I can't tell you how difficult it is to describe how sad I am to be leaving. I have enjoyed my time here and I will miss all that this place represents. As with any special place it is the people who make it and it will be those I will miss the most.   This company made me...

Disclaimer: The first part of this speech was actually taken from a previous post on this blog. This is my speech no. 10 for Toastmasters. Yahoo! I am now a competent communicator! ====================================================================== Let go and let God. This is the title of my toastmaster’s speech no. 1. It talks about my life, the obstacles that I went through and how I lived by my motto – to just let go and let God. Now that this is my speech no. 10, I think it is just fitting that I end my toastmaster’s journey with a speech about my new life – a life of a new mother. Allow me first to share the first instance, a tip of the iceberg, my first pregnancy.   Actual photo of my PT  March 2010 , I got a pregnancy kit to check if I was positive. I was not expecting anything because I have checked several times and the result was always NEGATIVE... But lo and behold, I saw 2 pink lines on the stick!!! It was around 5:30 AM when I checked and I...

Here's part 33 of my Project 365... Happy browsing! Day 321 – November 18, 2011 Connie treated the “Friday group” for lunch in Yellow Cab.. she is so generous to share her blessing to us… thanks Mama Connie! Day 322 – November 19, 2011 My sisters-in law surprised me with a baby shower! Yahoo! Gerard and I are so happy and blessed to be surrounded with loving people. Thanks to all those who attended and for the gifts you gave to our baby Giulia! Happy! Happy! J Day 323 – November 20, 2011 Photo Source  We went to the Mommy Mundo Bazaar in Rockwell tent and I was so happy to accomplish my goals which are the following: buy a nursing top, nursing dress and nursing cover. Plus, we were also able to buy hooded towels and wall stickers for Giulia’s room… All were reasonably priced! J Yahoo! J Day 324 – November 21, 2011 I love freshly squeezed orange juice! Thanks to Richard Parcia! J Day 325 – November 22, 2011 It’s Sir Jon’s birthday t...

Here's part 32 of my project 365... Happy browsing! Day 311 – November 8, 2011 Even though Daisy did not report to office yet, she had some goodies to share, straight from Singapore. Thanks Dhey! J Day 312 – November 9, 2011 The Wellness Committee organized a fun run at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa. Since I am preggy, I joined the activity but of course I did not run. I walked for 30 minutes, accompanied by my hubby. J It was truly a fun run/walk! Congratulations to the Wellness Committee for a successful activity! Day 313 – November 10, 2011 I am so blessed to have the sweetest colleagues! One of them is Alice Quesenberry, the global test operations manager, who despite of her busy schedule, finds time to check on me and my baby once in a while. Thank you for everyone who continues to pray for me and my baby! J Day 314 – November 11, 2011 It’s Friday lunch out day! J We had lunch at Kanin Get It, Nuvali. Thanks to Ma’am Norma and Cille for the free dessert! J Day 315...