I am Corporate Junkie.: February 2014

Feb 27, 2014

Day 59: Friendship

"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." -Albert SchweitzerFriendships come from the strangest places and from the most unexpected people. Others would say that you cannot...

Day 58: Inspirations

"To write a message down transforms it; it becomes visible, palpable and no longer dwells in the space between the speaker and the listener. The message becomes 'heavier', acquires a body of ink and paper (or clay in ancient times) and is supposed to live longer than the person who first spoke it." -Paulo CoelhoI know why I write. It is...

It is a nice thing when your efforts are recognized. Thank you, Lord!&nbs...

Day 56: Casa Roces

Right in front of Malacañan is a quaint little resto named Casa Roces. I hate driving around Manila because the route is really stressful, the streets are narrow, etcetera, etcetera. Good thing, my appointment got me to experience this lovely resto. The place is almost empty at around mid-afternoon. It is perfect...

Day 55: Mondays.

Monday. I hate Mondays. Mondays suck.I always brace myself for Mondays. I try to baon some extra positivity and happier disposition to counter my Monday neutrons.But this week, this Monday, I was happy. Because things turned out better than I imagined. I was able to resolve some long-term issues which I kept on putting off...

Day 54: Answer to our Prayers

Today, I am thankful for all the people who are sent by God to show me and Edzel a spark of hope for the challenges we are going through. Thank you, Lor...

Day 53: Through Thick and Thin

Today, I would like to thank my husband for facing this APAS journey with me. Who knew that it was actually bad to be "too compatible".For consoling me for my loss when you were suffering from it too,For getting those extractions when you are scared of blood and needles,For reassuring me that we are together in this challenge,Thank you so...

Day 52: APAS Philippines

People are quick to judge. Some people linger and celebrate someone's sufferings. But these are few; most would pray and comfort and support you in times of need. That is why I still believe in the goodness of man. I have been mulling over putting up this blog because I was afraid that people would be quick to judge. However, I was overwhelmed by my own need to let people know about this syndrome. It is not easy to be afflicted...

Day 51: Companionship

... because it is hard to go through life's problems all alone ❤️. ...

Day 50: A New Website

I have been pondering for several days now on how I will be able to cope with my diagnosed condition. It is not deadly, yes, but it afflicts 10% of Filipinos and for this percentage of occurence, it is alarmingly high. I will be launching this new website very soon for the following reasons: 1. To give information to those who may be experiencing the same hardships; and 2. To share and be a support system...

Day 49: Learning Excellence & Compassion

L-R: Tin Dacanay, Marketing Manager, Canon, Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, Group CEO, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Annie Garcia, President, SM Supermalls, Alan Chng, President, Canon Marketing Philippines, Angel Guerrero, EIC, Adobo Magazine, Nonna Nanagas, President of Dentsu Philippines, myself, Richard Ordonez, Director, Canon Marketing Philippines...

My Little Black Hole

Noone can cure anyone from their loneliness, from their pain, from their doubts. Worse is when you don't hear the words that you want to hear. Failed expectations. Sinking disappointments. In times like this, and in any other time at that, there is no better solace than your faith. To just keep it together no matter what other...

Photo by Jeff Busby from www.wickedthemusical.com.ph "When I see depressing creatures, With unprepossessing features I remind them on their own behalf To think of Celebrated heads of state or Specially great communicators Did they have brains or knowledge? Don't make me laugh! He,he! They were popular! Please - It's all about popular! It's...

Miracle of Mother Vellakanni

7 days ago, the husband and I went to the the Blessed John Paul II Parish in Eastwood and came across this letter. What will you lose if you read and share this? There was a miracle in Vailankanni Church. Till today nobody would have heard about in the Church of Vailankanni. One Sunday, Mother Mary appeared in the form of an infant to a person. She told him, "Do not be afraid, have faith and listen to me. I...

"Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer." - Padre Pio I have witnessed a personal miracle once in my life at the intervention of my Saints, Padre Pio and Sta. Rita of Cascia. I came to know St. Rita because she was our patron saint when I was in my senior year in secondary...

What You Need To Know about APAS

My brother-in-law produced this segment a long time ago when he was still with the Probe Team. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be referring to this as a source of information....

Day 46: How Steadfast Is Your Faith?

“When you are ill, do not delay, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. Give up your faults and direct your hands rightly, and cleanse your heart from all sin. Offer a sweet-smelling sacrifice… Then give the physician his place, for the Lord created him; do not let him leave you, for you need him. There may come a time when recovery...

Day 45: Of Chap Goh Mei and Valentine's Day

I am on a creative drought right now so I am just cutting off on my sentences. Please pardon me. Undergoing some really heavy stuff. I am grateful that I can bring my husband to work events and he would sit and blend in comfortably. At the same time, I am glad that my boss allows him to be there as well. Something's gotta...

Day 44: Wicked

"Because no retreat from the world can mask what is in your face."- Gregory Maguire Oh my! This was the escape that I needed from all the scary thingamajig happening in my life right now. Wicked is wickedly awesome! I mean, the story is superb, yes, but more so the set design and the acting, and the voices that made it all...

Day 43: All In A Day's Time

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs...

Take Me...

...to the beach! ESCAPEYour gentle touch Your hums and whispersI crave.My soul's serenity My mind's tranquilityYou pave.Your warm nice glow Your comforting heatI miss.Take me now In your embraceOh sweet ocean's blis...

"Shut up."I am on my nth day of being down. I am struggling to look for my happy today. A series of trials from my personal life is coupled with some issues I have at work so yeah, it's a little gloomy on this side of the world. While I may not be able to concoct my happy pill today, I just would like to share a technique which I think...

Day 41: When It Is Tough To Be Thankful

My OB asked me this question when I entered her clinic this afternoon, "Pagod ka na ba? (Are you tired?)". I didn't get to ponder on her question and to really probe on what I am currently feeling, so in the end, I just smiled weakly. It has been a tough week. Apparently, contrary to my initial belief, my well of optimism...

Day 40: A Test of Patience, A Test of Faith

"Never, never, never give up." People undergo a lot of trials in life. Some choose to let go or give up, others stand up and fight. I am part of the latter. My faith has always carried me through tough situations. I have always believed that God would not give you something that you cannot surpass. I have gone through many dark...

Day 39: A Time for Everything

2 "There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to diea time to plant and a time to uproot,a time to kill and a time to heal;a time to tear down and a time to build,a time to weep and and time to laugha time to mourn and a time...

Day 38: What's Your Complex?

"I would rather have an inferiority complex and be pleasantly surprised, than have a superiority complex and be rudely awakened." - Vanna Bonta Life is never easy. Some people would think that happiness means getting everything that they want. However, if you think about it, everything loses its meaning, its depth when each and single thing that you ask for is given instantly in a silver platter. The world does not...

Day 37: Today's Ten

“When you're washing up, pray. Be thankful that there are plates to be washed; that means there was food, that you fed someone, that you've lavished care on one or more people, that you cooked and laid the table." - Paulo Coelho My life has drastically changed. I do not remember when or how it happened....