Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Accomplishment of the Day
Given my unemployed status, I don't really get much done everyday. My usual routine involves waking up around 830, having a looong leisurely breakfast, surfing all AM, waiting for lunch, gym in pm, wait for dinner, then TV all night. Now that's a bum life. Strangely enough, I don't really feel bad about it. I could continue doing this forever if it weren't for the small inconvenience of seeing my savings literally disappear before my eyes.
Anyway, my main accomplishment of the day is getting Sofy groomed. Here are some cute pics of Sofy and some dogs for sale in the pet center which I want to take home!!!
Anyway, my main accomplishment of the day is getting Sofy groomed. Here are some cute pics of Sofy and some dogs for sale in the pet center which I want to take home!!!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Save the World from Cavities!
Had my HR interview in Colgate today. Boy, the office was really Jurassic...as in you feel like you're back in the Marcos era. Anyway, didn't really prepare for this meeting at all; in fact, I was almost late!
Meeting went well, it's easy to puff up your accomplishments when you're with people who don't really know what you're talking about (esp. HR! hehe). So I made it seem like I could walk on water and the HR dude was pretty impressed.
I know I did well cause I got a call from the headhunter an hour later scheduling me for a meeting with the Marketing Manager! Yahoo!
I actually don't want to work there..it seems like work life balance is not a company value vs performance and results. But it's not like I have so many choices at this point anyway...
Maybe the offer will change my mind! Doubt it though.
PS. I did my first headstand yesterday in yoga class (with teachers' help). Got a round of applause from the rest of the group! hehehe
Meeting went well, it's easy to puff up your accomplishments when you're with people who don't really know what you're talking about (esp. HR! hehe). So I made it seem like I could walk on water and the HR dude was pretty impressed.
I know I did well cause I got a call from the headhunter an hour later scheduling me for a meeting with the Marketing Manager! Yahoo!
I actually don't want to work there..it seems like work life balance is not a company value vs performance and results. But it's not like I have so many choices at this point anyway...
Maybe the offer will change my mind! Doubt it though.
PS. I did my first headstand yesterday in yoga class (with teachers' help). Got a round of applause from the rest of the group! hehehe
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
3 Days in the Motherland
Just came back last night from 3 days in Fujian Province China, more specifically, in our little village somewhere in the outskirts near Xiamen. Was there to celebrate my Grandma's 2nd death anniversary which is apparently a big deal (the soul is in heaven na or something like that)
Some pics:
A typical "eskinita" in the village
A doorway in our house...Very mulan!
The Buddhist temple were Grandma's cremated remains are kept
The prayer area in the house
More pics and insights to come!
Some pics:
A typical "eskinita" in the village
A doorway in our house...Very mulan!
The Buddhist temple were Grandma's cremated remains are kept
The prayer area in the house
More pics and insights to come!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Apple iPhone
I want one! Unfortunately it only comes out 2008 in Asia. At least I have time to save up!
Don't know if I can text in the car though...
Coolest features:
1. Finger scrolling technology.
2. Automatically switches from landscape to portrait when you flip your phone. Automatically converts to call mode when you put near your face.
3. At last, the widescreen iPod!
Don't know if I can text in the car though...
Coolest features:
1. Finger scrolling technology.
2. Automatically switches from landscape to portrait when you flip your phone. Automatically converts to call mode when you put near your face.
3. At last, the widescreen iPod!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
My Career Planning Notes
Personality:
I: Prefer to focus on inner world of thoughts, feelings, impressions
S: Present reality and info through senses
T: Judgements based on logic and objective analysis
J; Planned and organized approach
ISTJ:Serious, responsible, stalwarts of society. Practical and realistic. Painstakingly
accurate and methodical. Great powers of concentration. Can be depended on
to accomplish in an orderly manner
Career: technical naturre, product or service done in a thoughtful logical way
Being independent, with plenty of time to work alone
Not good at: flexibility. Working with lots of peole. Variety
Interests:
Investigative: Work alone. Idea oriented and creative in scientific areas.
Abstract, analytical, intellectual, task oriented
Social: Sociable, popular, responsible. Interested in problems and concerns of
others. Like activities that allow them to teach, inform, train, develop, cure and help
Enterprising: position of leading or convincing others to achieve team/org goals
Enthusiastic, dominant, impatient
Job I Like:
Work with structure
Contributing independently
Routine work
Have time for self/family/friends
Work with facts and concrete info
Working with abstract ideas
Work with specific details
Sharing expertise with others
Comply with standard processes
Being highly specialized
Quiet, focused work with deep thought
Working in an orderly manner
What's Important to Me Now
1. I spend on:
Health Looks Books Food
2. Ideal Job:
flexible time work alone deep analysis focused work
3. Happiest at work:
crack a complex prob recognized for good job can go home early
4. Free time
gym eat out movies/mall chat with friends tv/read
5. Near future personal goals
earn more travel live alone healthier less stress
Top 10
Achievement
Sense of affection
Financial Security
Friendship/Companionship
Slower pace/stress
Physical Health
Independence
Recognition
Intellectual Exertion
Aesthetics
Top 5 Ranked Values
1. Independence: Work alone, make decisions
2. Less Stress: Slower pace, not as frustrating
3. Financial Security: Compensation/benefits
4. Recognition: Get praise
5. Companionship: Warm, friendly working environment
Vision Statement
I see myself working in a warm, supportive, yet structured environment that
challenges me intellectually while giving me personal space. Recognition and
financial gain will be some of the rewards of my work.
Options
Option 1: YBS, JVP, Teach
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 4 1.2
Less Stress 25.0% 4 1
Financial Security 20.0% 1 0.2
Recognition 15.0% 1 0.15
Companionship 10.0% 3 0.3 2.85
Option 2: Johnsons SBM
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 2 0.6
Less Stress 25.0% 2 0.5
Financial Security 20.0% 4 0.8
Recognition 15.0% 3 0.45
Companionship 10.0% 3 0.3 2.65
Option 3: Regional Mktg
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 2 0.6
Less Stress 25.0% 1 0.25
Financial Security 20.0% 4 0.8
Recognition 15.0% 4 0.6
Companionship 10.0% 2 0.2 2.45
I: Prefer to focus on inner world of thoughts, feelings, impressions
S: Present reality and info through senses
T: Judgements based on logic and objective analysis
J; Planned and organized approach
ISTJ:Serious, responsible, stalwarts of society. Practical and realistic. Painstakingly
accurate and methodical. Great powers of concentration. Can be depended on
to accomplish in an orderly manner
Career: technical naturre, product or service done in a thoughtful logical way
Being independent, with plenty of time to work alone
Not good at: flexibility. Working with lots of peole. Variety
Interests:
Investigative: Work alone. Idea oriented and creative in scientific areas.
Abstract, analytical, intellectual, task oriented
Social: Sociable, popular, responsible. Interested in problems and concerns of
others. Like activities that allow them to teach, inform, train, develop, cure and help
Enterprising: position of leading or convincing others to achieve team/org goals
Enthusiastic, dominant, impatient
Job I Like:
Work with structure
Contributing independently
Routine work
Have time for self/family/friends
Work with facts and concrete info
Working with abstract ideas
Work with specific details
Sharing expertise with others
Comply with standard processes
Being highly specialized
Quiet, focused work with deep thought
Working in an orderly manner
What's Important to Me Now
1. I spend on:
Health Looks Books Food
2. Ideal Job:
flexible time work alone deep analysis focused work
3. Happiest at work:
crack a complex prob recognized for good job can go home early
4. Free time
gym eat out movies/mall chat with friends tv/read
5. Near future personal goals
earn more travel live alone healthier less stress
Top 10
Achievement
Sense of affection
Financial Security
Friendship/Companionship
Slower pace/stress
Physical Health
Independence
Recognition
Intellectual Exertion
Aesthetics
Top 5 Ranked Values
1. Independence: Work alone, make decisions
2. Less Stress: Slower pace, not as frustrating
3. Financial Security: Compensation/benefits
4. Recognition: Get praise
5. Companionship: Warm, friendly working environment
Vision Statement
I see myself working in a warm, supportive, yet structured environment that
challenges me intellectually while giving me personal space. Recognition and
financial gain will be some of the rewards of my work.
Options
Option 1: YBS, JVP, Teach
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 4 1.2
Less Stress 25.0% 4 1
Financial Security 20.0% 1 0.2
Recognition 15.0% 1 0.15
Companionship 10.0% 3 0.3 2.85
Option 2: Johnsons SBM
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 2 0.6
Less Stress 25.0% 2 0.5
Financial Security 20.0% 4 0.8
Recognition 15.0% 3 0.45
Companionship 10.0% 3 0.3 2.65
Option 3: Regional Mktg
Criteria Weight Rating Weighted Score
Independence 30.0% 2 0.6
Less Stress 25.0% 1 0.25
Financial Security 20.0% 4 0.8
Recognition 15.0% 4 0.6
Companionship 10.0% 2 0.2 2.45
Thoughts on Complacency
Jan 9, 2007
Writing this in Word right now, as blogspot is taking forever to load. Plus, I kinda can’t get into my own blog (something about the password) so I may have to download this to a new site.
Haven’t really blogged for a couple of months. The initial thrill probably wore off. But really feel the urge to write again for several reasons:
1) I’m really bored. Can’t go out of the house cause it’s Quiapo day and wouldn’t want to risk getting stranded.
2) I’m trying to escape from doing this Marketing Plan for an industry I don’t know shit about
3) I’m kinda in a major turmoil right now…career-wise (see separate post)
4) I’ve been reading this book called “Why Am I Afraid To Show You Who I Really Am?” I know, it’s the cheesiest Oprah title ever, but in fairness, it’s a very good book about how we hide behind masks and are afraid to reveal our real selves not just to others, but to ourselves as well. As such, goal is to constantly assess self and open up to feelings without judgments
So how am I feeling now…Complacent
How are you complacent? I know I need to find a new job or work harder at my current job but have no energy or desire to push myself…inertia is at work. I pretty much spend all possible free time at the gym, watching TV, reading, malling, etc. Ironically, I keep worrying about my future given my financial problems now, but not doing much to actively resolve it.
What is causing this complacency? No external push to make things happen. No internal goals that I am passionate about reaching. Just going through my days making them as easy as possible. Plus, it feels good to not have any stress!
What is the root of this complacency? Hedonistic self-centered attitude. An exaggerated response to too much stress in my previous life. The lack of purposeful direction. The expectation that the world will fix itself for me. Escaping from real world responsibilities.
What is the potential effect of this? If I continue this long term, I will end up will no money, even less energy, no active involvement and contribution to the world in any way. Life will be very self-centered and will have no passions or excitement or purpose.
Funny, as I was writing this, a headhunter called for some job openings. I’m getting really worried that I’m wasting all of these offers, including the J&J one which expires this week. Maybe this is God’s way of hinting that I go back? I mean, I’m kinda sure I can do a good job wherever I’m placed…question is, do I want to go back to that hell? Or maybe it’s really an attitude change that is required?
I have to admit, it feels really good to get these offers…soothes the ego somewhat. It’s like being dumped then getting new offers to go out (not that I’ve experienced this before).
At the same time, this is one of those gusts of wind that’s so tempting to follow just because I don’t have an oar or a map of my own.
So what’s the gameplan…?
1. Explore all opportunities. Now is not the time to be closed-minded.
2. Continue to discern what you really want in life.
3. Most importantly, figure out a way to get it.
Writing this in Word right now, as blogspot is taking forever to load. Plus, I kinda can’t get into my own blog (something about the password) so I may have to download this to a new site.
Haven’t really blogged for a couple of months. The initial thrill probably wore off. But really feel the urge to write again for several reasons:
1) I’m really bored. Can’t go out of the house cause it’s Quiapo day and wouldn’t want to risk getting stranded.
2) I’m trying to escape from doing this Marketing Plan for an industry I don’t know shit about
3) I’m kinda in a major turmoil right now…career-wise (see separate post)
4) I’ve been reading this book called “Why Am I Afraid To Show You Who I Really Am?” I know, it’s the cheesiest Oprah title ever, but in fairness, it’s a very good book about how we hide behind masks and are afraid to reveal our real selves not just to others, but to ourselves as well. As such, goal is to constantly assess self and open up to feelings without judgments
So how am I feeling now…Complacent
How are you complacent? I know I need to find a new job or work harder at my current job but have no energy or desire to push myself…inertia is at work. I pretty much spend all possible free time at the gym, watching TV, reading, malling, etc. Ironically, I keep worrying about my future given my financial problems now, but not doing much to actively resolve it.
What is causing this complacency? No external push to make things happen. No internal goals that I am passionate about reaching. Just going through my days making them as easy as possible. Plus, it feels good to not have any stress!
What is the root of this complacency? Hedonistic self-centered attitude. An exaggerated response to too much stress in my previous life. The lack of purposeful direction. The expectation that the world will fix itself for me. Escaping from real world responsibilities.
What is the potential effect of this? If I continue this long term, I will end up will no money, even less energy, no active involvement and contribution to the world in any way. Life will be very self-centered and will have no passions or excitement or purpose.
Funny, as I was writing this, a headhunter called for some job openings. I’m getting really worried that I’m wasting all of these offers, including the J&J one which expires this week. Maybe this is God’s way of hinting that I go back? I mean, I’m kinda sure I can do a good job wherever I’m placed…question is, do I want to go back to that hell? Or maybe it’s really an attitude change that is required?
I have to admit, it feels really good to get these offers…soothes the ego somewhat. It’s like being dumped then getting new offers to go out (not that I’ve experienced this before).
At the same time, this is one of those gusts of wind that’s so tempting to follow just because I don’t have an oar or a map of my own.
So what’s the gameplan…?
1. Explore all opportunities. Now is not the time to be closed-minded.
2. Continue to discern what you really want in life.
3. Most importantly, figure out a way to get it.
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