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Between school, work and my small business, I really haven't had time to write on my blog. (Boooooo) When I first started this I hoped to make it somewhat on a regular basis.Yes nalang.

Now what?:) Well summer is just around the corner. I'd love to feel the sun on my skin and the sand on my feet in one of these days. Since my classes are on a  trimester basis(no break in between) I feel so sad that I may not have the time to actually have a decent vacation less a summer outing. (bummer) My third trisem is expected to end by April and next semester starts in May.Gaaaah! We always joke around in class and tell each other that we are probably out of our minds when we decided to enroll and take this school-thing seriously. As they say, time flies so we just stick to it and hope it will be over soon or sooner!hahaha

Me and my husband on the other hand were given an opportunity to manage a business for our friends in Canada. I know it won't be a walk in the park since doing business takes a lot of guts for it to really fly. Not counting the technical know how,etc. So we decided to attend a Franchise Expo in Cebu tomorrow! I think it's probably one of the reasons why I wanted to write this thing down because it's gonna be a huge milestone in our lives. :) I'm pretty psyched about it to be honest and happy at the same time to have gained friends who can trust us in running the show. Thanks to Maan for designing our business cards! Murag true!haha

And on top of that, our friends Jerico and Leah scored a one night stay for us at a resort! Check this out Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort :) I was utterly pleased and surprised! Thank you guys! Well, it really pays to help out friends because along the way you too will be blessed. We helped them out during their wedding last June which was also held in Lapu-lapu ----> Jerico and Leah.

My husband always tells me that our travels were never for leisure alone. Usually it's coupled with work or school or other matters but as long as we are together we will definitely enjoy it. I think it is great to have a partner who also has the same desire for knowledge and curious about things that interest you. Makes life more fun and travelling even worthwhile!

Here's to keeping my fingers crossed that we will find the perfect franchise for our needs and that I can write about our experience here. :)

Happy Weekend everyone!:)

istorya ni sooseet: longing

istorya ni sooseet: longing: have you ever felt this feeling? thinking, wondering, dreaming a little bit anxious,  a little bit of despair. have you ever been this...

longing

have you ever felt this feeling?
thinking, wondering, dreaming
a little bit anxious, 
a little bit of despair.


have you ever been this confused?
this or that,now or never
why and why not,whatever,whichever
never wanting.never ending.


have you ever been lonely?
alone but not quite,
unhappy but never sad,
happy? i doubt that.


take me to a world uncertain.
one with hope.one with color
show me a thing or two
what lies beneath.what lies beyond


i need a break. a really long one.
i need to correct the way i think
i need to reboot and reprogram
no tea or coffee can do the trick


complicated and distracted
motivated and disabled
sleep and wide awake
my sanity is at stake.
 

You're in GOOD hands kuno.enk!

I always strive to be debt free.

Young as I am, I have small investments, a good business and a job that pays well. Suffice it is to say that gone are the days when I would walk from UP Cebu to Ayala(kay wala nay pamelete) to withdraw from the ATM because I haven't had a decent meal. Well if Lucky Me Pancit Canton will pass as a decent meal then I had plenty. :D And this post is not about that.

Disclaimer: There is nothing wrong with credit cards per se. It helps roll over your cash and it can work to your advantage as long as you pay on time.

Due to the overwhelming air fare promos, I applied for a credit card to gain access and convenience at the same time. It was very helpful especially when you book for group flights. Moreover my credit card provider (RCBC Bankard) keeps on increasing my limit since I was able to pay my dues on time.Anah!(Kudos! No frustrations so far.Keep it up!)

My second card *drum roll* is under Metrobank(Femme Visa). It is very elite to say the very least. Not eager to increase your limit and strict on their payment policies,etc. After months of using it they forced two supplementary cards for my mother and father whcih I did not need nor did they and did not care to use. I told them(Customer Service) I'm cancelling it to which they said okay.

Guess what? After a year I was charged with the very infamous ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES for the supplementary cards. With call center history, I would always immediately call their customer service to solve the matter asap.Not that this was the first time( in fact it happens all the time this crazy love of mine)but I spoke in utmost sincerity and humility that I will not pay for those since it hasn't been used and I'd like for it to be cancelled. My call got transferred thrice! And I didn't mind as long as my concern gets fixed.

Next flash, this month's bill indicated to my surprise finance charges. I was like, for what??? Curious as I was, again I called up their customer service. Their number was already etched into my memory 02-8700700 and you press 1-then 1- then 7 for the other options.

For the purpose of discussion, I'll name the first representative, Conchita. Conchita told me that the finance charges is due to the fact that I didn't pay the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES of both supplementary card.( Gi-amnesia ba ko leng??? Di ba mao mani ako gitawag last time???) When I told Conchita about last month's calls she then transferred me to another rep. (Murag dili to ang supervisor kay iyang reply murag lahi ra.) Ramona, the second rep, answered resoundingly, " Ma'am, we cannot access your account for now because our system is down. We will just call you after 48 hours to address your concern.Of course I had to say something so sarcastic like, "How come the other rep was able to access it and in a difference of say 10 seconds the system went down?" Just to air out my frustrations, I had to tell her some facts that would somehow stir up her imagination and help me understand my dilemma but Ramona just answered the system is down,etc.God heavens who trained you guys on customer handling. :((

After 48 hours, no call from Metrobank. I must have not heard it right maybe she meant 48 years! 

Today, 216 hours from the promised call, I called them up, ask them to cancel the supplementary cards and cancel my card too. 

I am not a delinquent card holder.I pay on time and I expect to be treated fairly.  Not even extra special just FAIR. We too have jobs you know. If we keep on spending time just calling you for clarifications we expect to get answers and by answers I mean solutions and solutions that gets done. I'm hoping that one of your Quality Assurance people gets to hear our conversation to reprimand your sorry ass. Or to put it professionally, send you to further training.(Yes nalang!)

One thing I learned from my short-lived call center career is that you SET THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS. When a customer calls you back for the same problem, that's not a good sign of excellent customer care. Never mind if others won't mind if you say a fictitious department or suntok-sa-buwan number of hours of a call back but for some of us who listens and understands the job, honor your promise because in this case it cost you one client whose not gonna say good things about you and your service.Moreover, she's gonna bash you in her blog. Hey I just did that here.hehehe

According to Manong Henry Ford, It is not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages.

istorya ni sooseet: Toga-toga

istorya ni sooseet: Toga-toga: It's that time of the year when students are very busy accomplishing their requirements for graduation. When I was assigned at the Cash...

Toga-toga

It's that time of the year when students are very busy accomplishing their requirements for graduation. When I was assigned at the Cashier's Office, all we had to do was collect the necessary fees. Now that I am here at the bookstore, it's a totally different ball game all together. I just realized that there are so many things to take care of just like:

• printing diplomas (even diploma's for one Surigao School)
• medals
• diploma holders
• seat covers
• gate pass
• souvenir programs for all levels
• and the highlight of today's post: TOGA

Just this morning a colleague of mine called me up and told me that a graduating student posted on Facebook that the toga does not smell good. In our defense, I told him that the moment I was assigned in this office that was the first thing I asked of them. What do we do with the toga? And surprisingly they told me that they used to hand washed it.2000 pieces toga??Hand washed??? You guys must be kidding me! Right then and there I decided to have it washed by a laundry shop for P 20 pesos per kilo(the name I won't discuss because that would be free promotion for them). The office paid Fourteen Thousand Pesos for that. My staff and student assistants were very happy because their hands will not be filled with bruises anymore.

Which brings me to a more pressing fact. Is the toga really that important? Or shall I say is the Toga's smell that important? What does it really stand for (I mean the toga not the smell :) )? 

Good thing we were not required to wear one during college. In my opinion, once you march down that aisle in your toga to the tune of tan-tan-tanan(repeat 1000 times) and accept your coveted diploma (or a piece of paper that looks like one),YOU will be judge not by your hairstyle, or the dress you wear, or your heels, your make up or your perfume or your sweaty toga BUT by what is inside that thing between your ears. Has it accumulated vast knowledge? If YES then, have you considered yourself highly employable for the set of skills you have "mastered"? Have you learned the art of critical thinking by sifting through all the varied information available for you? Are you able to reason your claims with facts you yourself has researched and carefully thought of?

Or were you able to master the art of cheating and plagiarizing just to beat a deadline? Or the right angle of your face which looks good on FB, Twitter or Instagram? Or using up all your allowable absences per subject? Or memorized the names of the cutest hunks in the school or the most handsome dancer in the dance company? Or maximized the use of your iPhone and iPad in garnering highest scores in your favorite games?

It is sad to note if the school produced more of the latter than the former. Your mind should be your crowning glory. Learning has no ending. Even if you have graduated, you will need to learn more and unlearn some.

If not for my college education I wouldn't be where I am today. I will never be afraid to speak up and I will never be afraid to ask the right questions. And most importantly, I will never be ashamed to admit that I don't know everything and that even with a college degree I will still make mistakes and face the consequences thereafter.

As Norman Cousins would put it: It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If he cannot use words to move an idea from one point to another, his education is incomplete.

Make that degree count, not by the amount of pictures or posts, but by doing something outstanding which you will be remembered for.

Welcome to the REAL world graduates!

STARiray

Who classifies one person as famous? Is it the number of friends you have in Facebook or the most number of followers in Twitter? Or is it the number of people who recognize you while you ar having your morning walk on a busy street?

I am not famous and this post is not about that. When I started Twitter last year I realized there is so much to read out there. Since what you see are just bits and pieces of headlines, one has to click the link to be able to read articles. Twitter has helped me especially during the tsunami hoax in Cebu because it was fast and updated.(My brother wouldn't believe me when I told him it was not true.) Thru Twitter I was able to read blogs from famous personalities ranging form fashion blogs, personal blogs and self-confidence-building blogs, for me, one blog stood out. It's Divine Lee's Blog http://www.divinemlee.com/.

One reason is that when you read her blog it's like you are talking to her personally. I am made aware of the trends in the events industry thru her mala teleseryeng pictures and I always look forward to her Red Carpet review.:D Very funny and spontaneous! She is like a star and yet a normal person at the same time. I haven't seen her on TV but reading her entries makes me think I know her better. She has this ability to influence and she relays her messages across clearly specially when it comes to beauty, transformation and gaining confidence along the way.

And today, she posted a tweet regarding the weather. I replied for the first time and she replied back and retweeted my comment!:) Pasok sa banga moment!!! The power of connectivity, I, a mere mortal made sense to a goddess.(murag ana na feeling.haha.) Of course I'm happy! It's like meeting-an-artista-with-pakapin-autograph-and-shirt-happy!https://www.facebook.com/suzette.boholano

Indeed, everything is possible! 
A shy good Christian guy who has a big crush on a gorgeous famous lady CAN have a chance.
An average employee who has inititative CAN be promoted.
A long distance relationship with commitment CAN work.
Couples who are trying CAN have a baby.
A person vying for a life of single blessedness CAN change his/her mind.
A failed grade today CAN be a flat one tomorrow.
Parents CAN be cool.
A home buddy CAN travel around the world. 
An NBSB/NGSB(no boyfriend/girlfriend since birth) CAN get married one day.
I CAN still listen to Taylor Swift even if I'm not in high school anymore. ^_^

This and more, because we have to remember that the world is ours to discover to own and to transform it in a place where we belong.

Ginebra says, "bilog ang mundo", so is a bicycle tire. Up and down is the way we roll. But the movie entitled Upside Down showed that two people from opposite worlds(or dimensions ba to?) CAN make it work. Even Globe Telecoms can ,"make great things possible" and why can't we?

So when you feel like there's this star which is impossible to attain, I suggest you never stop trying. There's a falling star right? Who knows your star might just fall for you. :) In my case, the star looked down on me. To top it all, pray until something happens. Pray that when that star falls you are empty handed and ready to catch it.^_^

Hello weekend! 


P.S. Happy Monthsary Honey! xo

Eskabitche ( for married women only ;) )

To begin with an end in mind, I'm proud to say that I don't have marital problems, I'm very much contented with how my marriage is progressing and I have a wonderful husband whom I love and who loves me back unconditionally. (Praise the Lord) ^_^

That is why without first hand experience I'm utterly flustered why these things happen to good people. And by good people I mean loving wives/husbands(para fair.) The movies live No Other Woman, The Mistress, A Secret Affair not to mention Unfaithful(poor Richard Gere) employ good looking actors and actresses to make the story more interesting but in reality infidelity and unfaithfulness is every married person's worst nightmare.

Being married is never easy but I tell you it's one of the most fulfilling undertaking. It's never constant. You have to work hard for the relationship to flourish from day 1 to forever. Access to temptation is all over the place! YES! Access! If one has to desire it then there are a lot of ways to kill the cat.

Well I've said too much and I'm no expert. I chance upon this blog and I'm positive you'll learn a thing or two. Gang Capati (rockEd advocate) wrote an article/letter meant for a friend worth sharing. It is a word of caution and an eye-opener in a funny way. :)  Highlight on No. 7 :D

http://gangcentral.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/she-asked-me-to-write-her-so-i-did-2/

OZ's OZsome one year ^_^

Back in college, we had this short test which will determine who were CEO material, manager(own business) material and employee material. My results classified me in the employee material. And true enough I am an employee right now but handling a managerial position. I thought well maybe that's the closest I can get to becoming a manager but not of my own business.

Somehow if one is a graduate of a business degree there is really that desire to put up a business of your own. I've had visions before, the things that I think I can do, I'd love to do,then there's risks, capital investments, fear, doubt and the pile thickens leaving you with: It's way cooler to be an employee after all.
 
The business idea was parked in an area with not so clear possibilities of fruition.

Then came an era(mao jud ang term) where everybody wanted themed events! They(SFC pips) would require me to come up with themes and games for the dedication rites, fellowship, etc. Some would also hire me as an emcee for a party, a wedding reception and everything in between. My problem way back then was looking for a dress to match the party's motif since I only had a few. I remember my friend Marie would sponsor some of my dresses and shoes. When I started getting paid, alas!, I was able to "invest" on clothes. :) I can't really say I was popular, the apt term would be was "in-demand" chos!hahahaha. Kidding aside, I was more than delighted to help. It was a way of DE-stressing from a regular job. You become creative and you squeeze your juices, you do research so as not to repeat ideas all over again.

Alrex, my-then-boyfriend-now-husband, told me why not come up with an organizing business. He loves business! He analyzes a lot of things, if you have a hard time making a crucial decision he'd make charts for you to visualize. ^_^ He is awesome that way. I told him I couldn't do it. I have a full time job. I cannot market well. I'm not confident enough. In short I was afraid to fail.

And then Johanna entered the picture. I always tap her in making AVPs for birthday surprises for our friends. I'm the left brain and she's the right brain. She is more creative and relaxed than I am. I'm more into making sure that things will turn out the way I planned it to be. The celebrator MUST be surprised! The background music should be like this, no dead air. And contingency plans are in place. I can't remember how I proposed the business idea but with Joh I felt safer, lesser risks. :)) And she jumped in the boat! So there's two of us who will do the paddling. Lucky for us because our business did not entail heavy investments. We just banked on our God given talents and skills. ;)

We were both God fearing and God loving individuals so we just had to register the business thinking that might not be a good idea if we pay the registration without earning anything.We had to because we were businesswomen now.hehehe. That moment marked the birth of OHZE Events Solutions. OH from Johanna and ZE from Suzette and it also sounded OC(obsessive complusive) which in a way we are when it comes to organizing events. We did not limit it to weddings because we have a lot of competition already in that area. ;)

I'm writing this entry because days from now I can't remember the exact date(will have to check the registration) we will celebrate our one year anniversary!*fireworks* Amazing how time flies! We've met a lot of people. Learned a lot of new tricks(you know what I mean) and we really helped a lot of people with our pro bono cases(lawyer-sounding) :)). We are proud of what we have accomplished. From speed dating, to ad campaigns,to photography workshops(which gave us a chance to be interviewed and shown in TV Patrol CARAGA ahem-ahem), weddings and anniversaries. :)

The trick was to save all our earnings from day 1. :) We didn't spend anything because for us organizing an event is our passion. If we will focus on earning we might lose the OZ magic touch. :)) As a matter of  fact, we will use it to register the business next year and pay our taxes.hahahaha. That's just the way it is. ;)

Dreams do come true. You just need a little push and an increase confidence in yourself.  My mantra is follow where your passion will lead you. You will always love what you do and you will always appreciate the things you learn in the process.And when you LOVE what you, you'll know that you will EXCEL. (in Bisaya, dili kabayran ang kaagi.char.) :))

Thanks to everyone who believed in us. To our client-friends and ever loyal following. :)) 

May the next years be as OZsome too! ^^,

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istorya ni sooseet: F.L.A.M.E.S.

istorya ni sooseet: F.L.A.M.E.S.: Yes! I'm part of the FLAMES generation. We used to match our names with that of our crushes to see if we'll end up as : F riends L overs...

F.L.A.M.E.S.

Yes! I'm part of the FLAMES generation. We used to match our names with that of our crushes to see if we'll end up as:

Friends
Lovers
Admiration(sakto ba?)
Marriage
Engaged 
Sweethearts


But the FLAMES I'm referring to is the one in which we just had to watch at around 2:30 PM from Mondays to Fridays before Ang TV of course. :) Relate? :)

 I will never forget this one episode starring Patrick Garcia and Paula Peralejo. For the lack of cellphones, they exchange messages and stuff through their windows using a basket tied to a 'sort-of-sampayan'. Well that was our "kilig" before. Now Paula's getting married!^_^

Seeing her prenup shots, I can say she is still very pretty. :) And I've been following her on Twitter and she seems to have explored most parts of the Philippines hence the pre nuptial theme.Not really a big fan but I say how she came out from a showbiz career is admirable. Good luck! Wow,she's getting married!:)

Kudos to MangoRed here's the link: http://mangored.com/2010/?p=41755

Wake me up when September ends

9:00 AM
Saturday started with me trying to cook Pasta with Pesto. Its one of my favorites at Pizza Hut and Cafe Caliente. Little did I know that it was way better to order it there. :) Well to make the long story short, the pasta had to many sauce on it which I had to buy additional pasta and the pesto chicken strips. I was able to "fix" it and had it for breakfast this morning. :))

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
After the cooking ala pesto, had to go ukay-ukay and find a dress. The ones they have are very old in style and/or pricey.:(( Either way I was able to buy a pladed long sleeves which is perfect for this cold weather.

1:30- 4:00 (Fixing pesto part and I won't tell you how ^_^)

5:00 - 8:00
Next stop is Pista in Nasipit! I don't really know the person who invited us but my husband does. The advantage of being married is that you get to attend to these functions and save yourself from cooking( for my husband,skip washing the dishes) :D

But the night did not end there, we promised Jenny and Jr we'd help out with their wedding preparations by getting the functional boxes to lessen their worries for the big day. We went to their apartment and yes it was raining very hard.Had fries and Sundae on the side. I also took the liberty to make a things to do list and finalized their reception program.

Home bound at 11:45 PM. And watch the premiere episode of Person of Interest Season 2. Sooo bitin!


Sunday! Happy Birthday Ate A! :)

Again, we were invited to her birthday celebration in Nasipit.(Deja vu kaayo oi) We had a problem deciding which vehicle to  bring and ended up driving the multicab on my own for the first time but with Alrex following on a different vehicle. It was scary since I'm not so familiar with it but I think I pulled it off just fine.

12:30 - 1:30 Nasipit bound this time around, Alrex on the wheels. The food was sumptuous. :)And we made fun on Myx Music Videos.:p

3:00 Butuan bound.

Apparently, the tire at the driver seat had a slight malfunction that we had to stop and wait for rescue. Well as always Papa came,had problems with what tire fits and what doesn't but in the end we survived! Thank you Lord. But we missed our household meeting. We'll try to be there next time.

6:30-7:30 Mass

7:30 onwards was meet up with friends.

Two things we tried for the first time.O Henry's Grill and Sunflower Bistro and KTV

The Pork Ribs was a great deal since it was unli rice and with free drinks.:)

We had so much fun at the KTV of Sunflower. We take turns in singing so we could divide the fee amongst ourselves. :)

Home bound at 11:45PM. I don't know what happened in between which caused my runny nose today. So much for September, Hello October with a sniff!

Try try,basin makadaog mo ^_^

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BUMMER

Every once in a while
Out of the busy, stressful work mile
I find a reason to be happy

And so I celebrate
The feeling of awesomeness is deliberate
Until someone messed it up

Why is it so hard to be just who you want to be
It seems like no one wants to smile but me
I'm blessed and so are you

Think of all the things you have
You being alive isn't it fab?
Count it everyday

Worries,fears and doubts are normal
Look at your face,too formal
Laugh it out silly!

Heads swaying to the tune of Maroon5
Waiting til the clocks turns five
The week is ending

Too much critical thinking
Your head is exploding
You're the bummer.

Brainy and Proud

I know you are one of a kind,
You have a brilliance that exudes, that's fine.
This and that, here and there,
And yet I have a comment to share.

Intelligence is a gift for men to use,
It is meant to be shared and not abused.
Mind your confidence, you might step on other's toes,
Your wrong grammar is contributing to my woes.

Cause and cost are two different words.
Pronounce it well, don't sound absurd.
You are overbearing, you think you're always right
Your listeners are tired, you come from a dark light.

Believe in what you know,
Share it, make it grow.
Do not lose your sense of hearing, listen.
Because with your face I'm not smitten.

Cash-less-career-makeover :)

You will no longer see me at my office by June 1 this year. It's a SWAP!(or that's what they call it) Sir Dodong will become the cashier and I will take his place as the Bookstore(but we don't only sell books mind ya) Manager. :)

And they are asking why, hence this post. :) (Kay abi sa ako mama naka dispalko kog kwarta kay kalit-kalit ra daw.kalerqui.hahaha. FYI: I don't do dirty business.;) )

1st, due to health problems of Sir Dodong. He said he prayed hard to land a position where he gets to sit compared to the busy-to-and-fro of bookstore transactions. He is very excited!( and I think that's good). 18 years, his name is already synonymous to the word bookstore.haha.Cashiering will be as easy as eating peanuts for him.;D

If you asked me, I prayed for a challenging job.haha. Cashiering is never easy but three years with it, is already a routine.( I think this was the time I also came up with our business venture so I could have a diversion.hihi)

I'm happy with the swap.:)

It a whole new different animal! You deal with suppliers, clients, other branches, distribution, marketing and the list goes on and on. Special perk is to TRAVEL! To canvass but anything linked to traveling is always a go-go for me.:D It's like managing your own business but without the burden of personal financial risks. ;)

I always have a knack for doing new stuffs, creating/changing things and looking forward to endless possibilities. I see this as a TIMELY opportunity to hone my management skills(since cashiering is more focused on cash handling), deal with new people, exploring ways to effectively sell and just about anything under the heat of the sun. ;)

People/Things that I will miss:

• My tellers! They have become my family, they understood my crazy side and we have bonded for three years especially during our weekend getaways! I love these guys and I'm very glad that I could depend on them especially when I'm on vacation. teehee! I will definitely miss all your stories and our random jokes from out of nowhere! Please do still invite me to your fiestas, birthdays .atbp!hahaha :p Thanks for everything! XOXO
• The manic phone calls following up their checks!
• Stories from pick up tellers.(daghan kay masagap na chism!)
• The endless line of students/parents during promissory time( I don't think I'll miss this!ha!) And yes some of them will even text and call you on you're CP. kaloka!
• The dirt on my nails for counting money and the bottle of alcohol for cleaning it up.
• The vault!( when opening it I always imagine myself as Charlize Theron in Italian Job!bisyosa!:D)
• The noise of the teller's printers.
• Our air conditioners which are SUPER COOL! literally cool. :D
• The main door which only I can open thru a switch. Mura kog Ginoo! Pag dili tika feel dili ka kasulod sa langit!aw.:p
• Signing a lot of permits( ug pamaulan daun pagka-ugma kay sige duot sa stamp)
• IOUs (ihatechu)
• Our neighboring offices and its perks( you know what I mean)
• bantering with Juanits in Spark!^_^ and Mam Beth's stories about her kids.(I always enjoyed that kay joker kaayo si Maam!haha)
• The lobby, canteen, Caf and the kiosk shake!(uber love it)

But hey I'm still in Urios! I will still have the chance to experience some of these things though not on a daily basis and that is okay. ;)

For a lot of people, they will remember me as, "aw kadtong strikta na cashier". And I couldn't care less.hehe. What I know is that I was able to do the job with integrity and learned a LOT of things in the process. ;)

I am an example of the mantra, age doesn't matter. If you are dedicated to the work at hand, you can definitely do it with the right amount of support from your colleagues. ;) And I was also able to instill with my staff that they too can do it. Who knows maybe one of them will become the cashier in the near future.

At the bookstore, I will be handling with more staff, more offices, more inventories,etc. And with that I must say, BRING IT ON! :D ( And bless me Lord. ;))

P.S. I got married here. So did Sir Gifford and Mam Cha. Our fearless forecast: Si Mimi na ang sunod. Abangan! ^_^

Pics from our last night's despidida dinner and videoke at Cafe Caliente :D

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istorya ni sooseet: a NOT-SO-HAPPY-MEAL at Jollibee

istorya ni sooseet: a NOT-SO-HAPPY-MEAL at Jollibee: Last night, Alrex and I decided to eat at Jollibee for we were both hungry and we needed something fast and something pasta. 1pc Spicy Chick...

a NOT-SO-HAPPY-MEAL at Jollibee

Last night, Alrex and I decided to eat at Jollibee for we were both hungry and we needed something fast and something pasta. 1pc Spicy Chicken with Spaghetti and extra rice it is.(yes this is how we eat! :D) Alrex even tried their new Chocolate Float. So far so good.

On our way out, I was craving for their Cone Twirl. So we had to drop by at the counter and ordered cone twirl and specified the one with the krunchy coating(yes they spell it with a K). And to my disappointment, the what's-her-name crew gave me  krunchy twirl placed in a plastic cup with cover. And what's even worst is when I told her, "di bah cone twirl man amo gi order miss?" her reply was, "pareha ra man ug price."

First, I'm all about the details. I specifically told her CONE twirl. If she was just listening intently then she would get it right the first time. Meeting the client expectations is very important because every chance you have with a customer is a make or break deciding point whether the customer will come back or not.

Second, Even if both items have the same price that doesn't justify her mistake. For example, if I ordered a regular yum (which for the sake of this argument is the same price as that of a spaghetti) then instead of a burger she gives me a spaghetti and I complain about it and her reasoning would be, "pareha ra man ug price." A burger is not a spaghetti in as much as a plastic cup is not edible compared to a cone (Alrex's argument). And yes I would love to have mine in a cone.

Third, I am not the type of person who argues with a crew. I know that your jobs are never easy but as a "paying" customer we deserve nothing less. If you cannot be trusted to deliver one tini-weeny-thingie how much more for greater orders. If she was just humble enough to say sorry for not paying attention rather than being condescending then we would have understood it.

I read this from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants:

Rule Number One: Customer is always right.
Rule Number Two: If customer is wrong,please refer to rule number one.

What makes a Jollibee happy meal? Not just the food but also the service.

Miss? Universe

I always love pageants. During my younger days, I see to it that I was able to view every Bb. Pilipinas and Miss Universe. I would scramble for my mother's heels and choose the orange colored blanket and wrap it around my body and pretend that it was a gown of some sort. :)


Those girls representing their countries are epitome of grace, beauty and wit. As always, my favorite part of the contest was the question and answer portion because for you to be crowned as Miss Universe, you really have to be brilliant and rise above the rest. I will never forget Ms. Charlene Gonzales nswer when asked about how many islands are there in the Philippines; "High tide? or Low tide?". Kaboom!:D Because beauty is relative but intelligence is not. :)

And here comes Walter. IKR! He is as male as he could be. Though he had a change of heart and gender, for me, that is not the issue.


There are exceptions to the rule ( I mean the discrimination rule, because they think that they are not allowed to join hence a discrimination issue, well that's not my point) and there are limits to everything. Integrity and prestige are what makes a pageant credible and attractive for young girls and dreamers of bagging the most coveted crown of all. Now that Ms. Jenna Talackova is allowed to join the pageant and of course he/she has a chance of winning the said crown then by next year I'm pretty sure the Miss Universe pageant will not be as prestigious as it seems for natural born women.Agree?


My analogy is that men cannot be allowed to give birth. It's a woman's thing and whether you like it or not, it remains to be a woman's nature. I have gay friends and a lot of them. And I respect them too. But for me, this is not just about respect or equality. This is what it is supposed to be. It wouldn't be labeled as MISS Universe for nothing right?


Just saying. :))

Our Wedding Photoblog! It's Finally Out!

I AM VERY HAPPY! I just had to say it aloud.:D

As an event organizer, I always see to it that I'm updated into what's happening in industries that concerns our line of profession e.g weddings. And the ICONS(wedding photographer) website is truly endearing!:) I didn't expect that I'll be in it too!^_^

Clint, Alrex's cousin, is really good friends with Lelet and Gel Magno(ICONS) and he said he will take care of it.hehehehe.(Super thank you Clint visit his site clintcanetevideography.com) Before my wedding, I told Lelet I wanted candid pictures. The type of pictures which will reflect our true identities. Aside from the fact that we are not fond of posing, the somewhat behind-the-scenes laughter and smiles are true reflections of our joy for this once in a lifetime event.

To ICONS, thank you for your wonderful pictures. Your ingenuity is remarkable! You outdid my imagination and surpassed my expectations. It is such an honor to be published in your website.


Enough said, here it is ---> http://www.iconsphotography.net/2/post/2012/03/alrex-suzette-wedding.html---


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