observation

i've been in a 12x3 sched for almost 3 months now and there are times i feel that i haven't fully adjusted. i know you will agree with me that this is difficult because this is something which is not normal. the 8 hours of work a day already stresses you and already makes you restless how much more staying at work for 12 hours. most often than not, i find myself brain dead.

today, i would like to write about some of my observations about this schedule, it's advantages and disadvantages and also it's effect to me as an individual. let's start listing them. here are what i came up with:

advantages:

1. longer rest days than the usual (you have more rest days than your work days)
2. i save on my clothes (less wash clothes at the end of my work week)
3. less DAYS spent on staring at the computer monitor (pls refer to number 2 of the disadvantages)
4. i save 400 bucks each month from my monthly budget
5. i can get a part time job to augment my finances

disadvantages:

1. less sleeping hours (average of 5 hours a day during workdays)
2. i stare at the computer for 12 HOURS a day
3. more often than not, i feel lazy to go back to work after my restdays.
4. i noticed that i am having a speech problem (enunciating words) which i do not have before.
5. my brain works a lot slower than usual because of the lack of sleep. in effect, i have a very limited vocabulary and my speech hiccup got worst (my uhhmms)
6. i easily get angry with rude customers which does not happen before.
7. i find myself less productive during my rest days because all i want to do is catch up on my sleeping hours

don't get me wrong, i like the schedule because i have more days off. and hopefully, soon i'll finally get a part time job. these are just my opinion and my observations. these might be true in everyone's case, maybe not. i am writing this because i feel there is a need to. i might not know how but i hope it does serve it's purpose.

my daemon

found this from a friend's blog.

part-time job

i think good things are going to come my way by next month. my officemate's girlfriend sent me a message in AIM informing me that they will need inbound people for an online school near our place in angono. now, i figured why i was so lazy to apply for part time jobs outside of my town. i just hope everything will turn out ok. i badly need extra income. God speed.

another one of those sleepy days

inaantok ako sobra! i still have 10 hours left for my shift. good luck.

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the new i-mag photography issue is out. i have to get one. this magazine is so informative especially to laymen people like me who is new to photography and does not understand technical stuff.

most probably, i be able to get a copy on saturday. i will be seeing some friends to celebrate one of our friend's birthday. advanced happy birthday, mama mei! :)

last tuesday, august 7, before i went on my rest days, i decided to get off early from work to pick up the back issues of the i-mag photography magazines that i ordered from their office at i-care building in dela rosa st. makati.

prior to that day, i was informed by Noemi, the contact person for the magazines, that i might be able to meet the magazine's publisher, Mr. Neil Garcia. it was not so much of a deal for me so, the thought lingered for only a short time.

so, on the scheduled day that i will pick the magazines up, i promised a good friend of mine that i would be dropping by her cafe afterwards. knowing that i would be staying there for just a few minutes and would be gone in 10-15mins. i was too wrong. i just found myself stuck with the publisher, interviewing me regarding my camera and what i like to shoot. yes, as always, i was too polite to say i have to leave sooner. so, i ended up going home at 7pm still. hehehe...

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neil, invited me to eat with him because he had not had lunch yet. i politely declined but to no avail. so i didn't have much of a choice but gave in. we went to cafe agogo at kalayaan building just across i-care. good thing, i agreed to come with him because they have good food. i love the pizza and their pasta (i already forgot the name... hehehe...). my favorite is the turtle pie. its soooo delicious. hehehe... i hope i could bring abba and yoshie there so they can try the food, too. :)

i had a nice time chatting with neil. learned a lot about publication, cameras and photography. hey, i am not saying this because the meal was his treat. i am just being honest. he is a nice guy and i did not expect him to be so ma-PR. it was just our first time to meet each other and yet he was so accommodating. more power to you and i-mag! :)

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this is another day that bores me. i think my work is already boring me. i dunno, i feel lazy to go to work every sunday; though, i only work for three days a week. maybe that is one factor or maybe because the long time promised appraisal for pulling me out from smstv and placing me in inbound is yet to come. it's been ages... if i remember it right, one of my conditions in accepting the job is a salary increase. they said that it will be available after our third month evaluation to make sure that we are fit for the work. i started doing inbound here last november and in three months time, it will be a year. i don't think i can wait til february 2008 for it or worst, i may not be waiting for anything at all.

ang kulet! hahaha

freaky

it's been days since the last time i blogged. i just keep on forgetting that is why. my apologies. a lot of things happened. i had a busy rest days. mom's not feeling well. i think her old illness is coming back. she thinks too much about the problem brought by my brother. pasaway talaga! this caused her sleeping problems and eventually feeling her entire body tremble. i feel bad because i cannot do anything.

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my mom told me that there is someone who is spying on us. there is a man who watches and stays in front of our house in the evenings on the time we turn off our lights. he seems to be looking for someone. freaky.

harry potter and the deathly hallows

the final book of the harry potter series has been released yesterday and a lot of the anticipating fans of the book had lined up to get their copies. as for me, i have to wait for the paper back copy because i cannot afford to buy the hardbound issue. too bad for me that i would be the last to know the conclusion of the most loved book of j.k.rowling. :)

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i feel weird today. i just dunno why. the right side of my head is aching. the reason i am not myself today. i hope i survive my entire shift.

SMS + vertigo

received this sms from a friend and i thought its sweet. :)

some of the best moments in life:

- lying in bed listening to the rain outside
- a long drive on a calm road
- finding money in your old jeans when you need it
- giggling over silly jokes
- holding hands with a friend
- getting a hug from someone who loves you
- the moment your eyes fill with tears after a big laugh

halata bang wala ako mai-post???!!! hehehe

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its the last day of my work week again. and i think i have vertigo. i have been feeling dizzy since yesterday which caused me to go home earlier than i usually do. i thought i am already well because i am feeling okay when i woke up this morning but while i was answering a questionnaire earlier, i felt dizzy again. oh well, i hope i only lack sleep.

copyrights

i read an interesting topic here about copyrights. you might find it helpful. :)

FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!

CLUBHOUSE SANDWICH

Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pack 2.8 grams AJI-SHIO Pepper Plus

Filling:
1 cup flaked boiled chicken
1 cup chopped fried bacon
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1 cup shredded lettuce
4 beaten eggs, fry with
1 pack 2.8 grams AJI-SHIO Garlic Plus
4 pieces pan fried ham
1 cup sliced seeded tomatoes
9 slices cheddar cheese
18-20 slices loaf bread, toasted

Procedure:
* Combine mayonnaise and AJI-SHIO Pepper Plus. Mix well and chill. Set aside.
* Spread mayo-AJI-SHIO mixture in loaf bread slices. Place chicken on the 1st layer, followed by bacon top with sweet pickle relish on the second layer of bread. Repeat the procedure with remaining fillings alternately with the bread. Secure with toothpick.
* May slice into 4 rectangular portions for easy serving. Makes 8 servings


TACOS PINOY STYLE

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cooking oil
3 cups boiled and cubed sweet kamote
2 cups boiled and flaked fish
1 pack 7 grams AJINOMOTO GINISA FLAVOR MIX
12 pieces taco shells

Toppings:
1 cup cubed tomatoes
1 cup cubed cucumber
1 cup shredded letsugas tagalog
1 cup grated cheese

Procedure:
* In hot oil, saute fish and sweet kamote.
* Sprinkle AJINOMOTO GINISA FLAVOR MIX and saute for 3 minutes. Cool and set aside.
* Stuff taco shell with a spoonful of fish mixture, followed by tomatoes,cucumber, letsugas tagalog and cheese.
* Serve at once. Makes 12 servings


Cheesy Grilled Stuffed Squid
Ingredients:
2 pieces cleaned medium sized squid
2 packs 2.8 grams AJI-SHIO Garlic Plus
2 packs 2.8 grams AJI-SHIO Pepper Plus

Stuffing:
1/2 cup onion slices
1/2 cup green bell pepper slices
1/2 cup red bell pepper slices
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese strips

Procedure:
* Rub squid with AJI-SHIO Garlic Plus and AJI-SHIO? Pepper Plus.
* Stuff squid with onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, coriander, sugar and cheese. Store inside the refrigerator for few hours.
* Grill for a few minutes until cooked. Makes 2 servings


Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
3/4 c BEST FOODS mayonnaise
1/4 c Sliced green onions
1 tb Dijon mustard
1 ts Dried dill
1/2 ts Salt
2 c Cubed chicken
Lettuce
Tomato

Instructions: Combine mayonnaise, green onions, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and chicken. Fill croissants with lettuce, tomato, and chicken salad.

more recipes at www. ajinomoto.com.ph

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hehehe... sorry abba. i have to find a recipe and try it out. di ako mapakali e... hehehe...

stranded

i cant go home. heavy rains suddenly poured and it seems like it does not want to stop. i am so tired and sleepy. i hope the rain stops soon.

i got hold of my college friend in ym. this is the first time after a long time that we got to talk for hours. well, talk using the yahoo messenger. you know what i mean. :)

reminiscing

last july 6, marked the 2nd year of my trip to the OR (operating room). yep, i had a lumpectomy of my left breast two years ago. and i can still vividly recall what transpired during my three day stay in the medical city.

i can still remember how nervous i was but was trying so hard to keep my composure because i dont want my mom to panic. it was still fresh on my mind how i pitied my mom because she does not want to leave my side when it was time for me to get into the operating room and she does not have anywhere to stay but go back to my room all alone. i can still remember how she narrated that she had a hard time going back to my room because she does not have anyone with her and the fact that she is bad with directions. during that time, i felt so helpless because i cannot do anything. for some obvious reason, i am the one lying on the hospital bed. though, it was just a minor surgery, i still had a hard time walking because it hurts whenever i move. i was also the one who settled my hospital bill before i was discharged. that is how my mom depends on me... just like how i depend on her when i was still young. til now whenever i recall that moment, i can still feel my eyes get wet. yeah, sobrang naawa ako sa mga sarili namin. i realized that it was just the two of us and no one else so i have to be strong for my mom. enough of that sob story... let's move on to my next story.

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abba and i watched transformers last thursday... and of course, we pigged out... hehehe... just like what we do whenever we go out. btw, this is the first time we watched a movie together.

the movie was nice. the effects are good. it was the first time i see 3d robots doing a jet lee stunt. yup, robots spining in mid air while in a fight scene. hehehe... overall the movie is good. it seems like it will have a sequel. :)

ohh, i have to correct myself. the movie is awesome. hehehe... but wait, i am just wondering why bumblebee was not a beetle there when i can still remember watching a clip which was supposedly for that movie where a beetle is transforming into a robot???!!!! hmmm...

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i had a bad dream last night. someone from my family fell from a high flat form. all i remember was the blood on the floor. i dont even know if that person died but considering how high the flatform is suspended from the ground i doubt if it is still possible to be alive. and what hurts more is the fact that that person was arguing with me when that happened. i was so frightened. i just dunno why i suddenly dreamt of that. freaky.

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new sched started today. i hope this works for me. :)

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birthday greetings to those peeps i forgot to greet. my apologies.

new sched again

they just moved our 12x3 schedule. from the original 9am-9pm shift, they moved it two hours earlier. better??!! i honestly i dunno. i am yet to try it out starting sunday. again, wish me luck kids.

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i know i blogged about my plan of quitting the 12x3 sched last week. unfortunately, i was not able to talk with rej last week regarding that. and up until now, i cannot decide if i really want to go back to my old sched because i enjoy the four days off a lot. bahala na si batman. :)

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its the last day of my work week today. i will have a full packed off. hehehe... i will attend to some documents of the property we just acquired tomorrow. on thursday, abba and i will watch transformers the movie. hopefully on friday, i will be able to make some study for the paintings i am going to prepare for the art fair on november. yeah, after a long time, i am going to paint again. abba asked me if i want to join the art fair and i think it was a good idea. i still have more than 3 months to prepare that is why i agreed. i just hope i'll be able to finish 2-3 paintings. good luck ulit sa akin. hehehe...

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bye for now. will blog again on sunday. :)

more booboos

last thursday, abba asked me to meet her at the LTO office in our town because she is going to claim her license. and so i did. when i arrived, she already had her license and was only waiting for me. she asked me to come with her to the gate in taytay to eat because she is craving for something she does not know. i was wearing a faded shirt and flipflops at nakarating ako dun. good thing, i was wearing jeans. we ate at star diner and had steak burger, angus burger and fries. nilibre ako ni babba. hehehe...

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the next day, upon waking up. my mom and i received a letter from the landowner of the property we are purchasing. the letter says that our contract has been cancelled because of 5 months deliquency in paying our monthly amortization but it can be reinstated within 30 days after updating our account. we have been talking about this for months already. the monthly amortization for this property has been causing us a lot of financial difficulties. so we decided to finally pay the full amount to ease the burden of paying it monthly. on the same day, the property was fully paid. the downside is we have to take it out from the bank. the only money that we have. but come to think of it, it would be a lot easier for the both of us. now, all i need to think of is the money we need for our daily needs and be able to save some. oh i remember, i have to think of the money we need for the construction of our new house. palagay ko magagawan namin ng paraan un. sana... hehehe...

hooked

yoshie sent me this game last sunday. since then i am so hooked that i already forgot about my neopet. hehehe... its a fish breeding game which is so addicting. very useful to waste time while in the office. hehehe...

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i have made up my mind that i will no longer continue on this 12 hour sched. nakakaawa na rin kse ang nanay. she wakes up early with me to prepare for my breakfast and make sure i make it on time to work. that is why it frustrates me more whenever i am late. i hope i can go back to my normal sched by next week. wish me luck kids. :)

i am starting to hate my sched. i like it a lot before because i have 4 days off but now that i start to get late because of traffic every monday. i am having second thoughts if i still wish to continue with this sched. i have already sacrificed a lot and exerted a lot of effort just to make sure i arrive on time but still its futile. a two and a half hours of travel time is more than enough to get to makati. i just dunno what else to do. i've given all that i could and yet its still not enough. ano gusto nyo di na ako matulog? i've been sleeping for 5 hrs during my workweek, tapos ganito pa. its just so frustrating.

food spa hehehe

last friday (june 22), abba invited yoshie and me to come to antipolo because she is having a food demo for their family business. they called it "CRIB", its a cafe that will also allow you to rent PCs for internet usage.

the food was very good. oi, hindi bola yan, ha?! syempre, bundat na naman kme ni yosh. masarap talaga pag libre. hehehe... i really like the chicken dijon sandwich a lot. maybe because i like chicken so much. hehehe... all the other sandwiches are good, too. i just hope they will offer clubhouse, our favorite (yoshie and me) soon. it will open soon. will post pics once its officially open. hehehe... here are some of the pics we took. grabeh ang hirap kunan ng mga toh?! as in wala kmeng matinong pic. hehehe...

the crib's ceiling layout. design ni abba yan pati na ung color ng walls. galeng-galeng! yihii!!!

this is my favorite wall. its really nice. btw, its my favorite color. biased. hehehe...

here are the few matinong pics of us. hehehe...

after the food demo, we went to the salon next to the crib. i have been complaining about my feet for months now so nagpa-footspa kme. the gay attendant was so funny that we really had a lot of fun while our feet are being filed. hehehe...

it was really a nice day. a really really fun one. :)

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was able to sleep for 8hours yesterday prior to going to work. hehehe... now, i know what will i do so i can easily fall asleep on saturday night. :)

this is funny