Abandoned Dreams and New Found Being

May 15, 2012 by 16 Comments
Bottles of dreams

A bittersweet smile cut across my face earlier as I browsed photos of my friends from the Foreign Service on Facebook. Four years ago, I was with them preparing for the series of the toughest exams, providing moral support to one another, sharing stories of excitement, fears, and dreams. While I am happy for them that they reached their dreams of becoming a diplomat, I can't help but wonder what could have been had I made it through. Today, they are probably helping in the formulation of foreign policies, assisting fellow Filipinos in other parts of the world, sharing insights on resolving … [Read more...]

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Thanks, Philippine Blog Awards 2010!

December 13, 2010 by 62 Comments
yoshke at philippine blog awards 2010

I woke up this morning coughing my lungs out, wondering whether last night was real or not. A few moments later, my hubby greeted me good morning and congrats. I figured, it was real. I hurried to the kitchen to get a glass of water and I saw three trophies on the drawer. One of my other housemates, Dane, congratulated me. Alright, alright, it was real. So last night, I won in 3 categories at the Philippine Blog Awards 2010: Top (Written) Posts for 2010: Fireworks, Hormones and this Blog Post Top Post for 2010: Do They Read Blogs in Heaven? Best Personal/Diary Blog: … [Read more...]

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Finally An Update

June 1, 2009 by 30 Comments
the hours

Wuhooooo! After a seems-like-forever hiatus, I'm back, blogging. The hell week is finally over. I filed a week-long leave of absence for the Foreign Service Oral Examinations. It was tough, intense, and mind-blowing. Very. Waaaaah, I really hope I could make it. One of the questions they asked me was, "Who's your favorite Hollywood director?" And I just stared at them for 10 seconds. I was beyond nervous. I didn't know what to say. I don't even have a fave Hollywood director. Wong Kar Wai and Francois Truffaut, yes, but they're so not Hollywood. The first name that came to my … [Read more...]

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Office Distractions

February 19, 2009 by 90 Comments
distraction shirt

Accusing Distraction Tuesday morning. Esan, a brand new co-worker, excitedly told me about someone she used to work with. Esan: Yoshke! I'd introduce someone to you! You'll like him. He's hot  and a real gentleman! His name is ^&%##. Yoshke: Esan, I'm already seeing someone. I'm a one-man man. I'm one loyal, trustworthy guy. Esan: Wushooo... Yoshke: Ano namang tingin mo saken? MALANDI? Everyone in the office, who, apparently, was listening: OO! Hala. Sabay-sabay pa. Singit pa nung isa, "At feeling mo HINDE?" Haha. Henaku. Hindi naman talaga... Repeating Distraction One … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Ways to Ask for a Raise or Promotion

December 6, 2008 by 26 Comments
emotional blackmail

As one RD quote goes, “the moment you settle for less than you deserve, you'll get even less than you settle for.” It maybe very painful to hear but this is true. Salary is the primary reason we work our butts off all day. But not all jobs pay well. And even if our present employer gives us what the law requires and the conventions suggest, we still find ourselves struggling to make do with what we receive. If you feel that you have proven yourself as an efficient, competent and productive employee over time but you still find yourself awfully broke when the month ends, maybe it's time … [Read more...]

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Allow Me to Be Emo

October 21, 2008 by 17 Comments

And just like that, it all comes crashing down. And my one dream is shattered. As shattered as I am now. If you wanna be friends with me, I'm telling you, now is the best time. I'm OK now. You see, I move on easily. Haha. Over it. … [Read more...]

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Define Euphoria

August 29, 2008 by 37 Comments
fsoe

National List of Passers 2007 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS Held 19-21 December 2007 (Released: 29 August 2008) Department of Foreign Affairs - Philippines Gaaawd. Just when I start envying my friends (especially Bebs) for reaching new heights in their careers, something like this comes my way. From a thousand examinees, now we're down to 58. (Yeah, the mortality rate in FSO Exam makes us all go suicidal.) I didn't expect this. I absolutely hoped for it but not expected. I mean, come on, the questions were like: Formulate an ECONOMIC policy for the Philippine … [Read more...]

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Protected: London

July 12, 2008 by 25 Comments
london sketch

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Freezing Point

April 14, 2008 by 23 Comments

I feel cold. I mean that literally. Right now, the cold wind from the air-conditioner is blowing towards my cube as always. Not to mention that I walked from C5 corner Ortigas Avenue, where my sister had dropped me off, to the office (Pearl Drive/San Mig Avenue) early in the morning. Oh yeah, someone was so stupid he walked for 30 minutes in the rain. I don't know what spirit possessed my body that made me do that but I enjoyed it immensely. Currently, I'm wearing a sweater and I am still shaking. Wuuu. This is the coldest day since I started working here. Interestingly, today is my last … [Read more...]

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Falsity*

March 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Now that you know the basic rules of logic, time to answer this question: Which of the following is false? A. The sky is falling. B. The wolf is coming. C. The team is expanding. Easy, yes? It's soooo Kindergarten. *This post is an office chuchu. If you don't get what it means, you probably won't. … [Read more...]

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