Working Girl
May 26, 2008 Daily Blurbs, Work
I woke up extra early today to get ready for my first day of work. I didn’t expect to be working this soon, I wasn’t even sending out resumes, as I am still scouting for a good job opportunity that I would truly enjoy. I didn’t want to be stuck in a dead-end job. I considered working for a call center, but was really reluctant to apply anywhere. I opted for an email support account, but, my heart just won’t let me apply for that company. I needed to do something that is worthwhile, something that would make me feel happy even when I get tired.
Last Friday, my good friend Kate gave me a call, bearing great news. She offered me a job I could not refuse. And no, I didn’t join the mafia for a quick-get-rich scheme, instead, I was hired on the spot by a new company that teaches the secrets of mathematics. Nope, I do not teach math. I had a great time today, even if I lack sleep. All I can say right now is I am on the design team, a team where I feel right at home.
It’s true what they say, when something is taken away from you, something better or great comes along. 
Tags: MathSecret
School + Work = Fun?
Jul 21, 2007 Daily Blurbs, School, Work
I have been extremely busy with school work. Since my professor erased all my data, I had to redo a lot of things. Thankfully, I was able to finish all of them. Our preliminary exams is over, but I am a bit disappointed with my computer programming (COPROG) subject. I don’t know what happened to me. I used to have a quick pick up on analyzation, but right now, it seems like my brain is on overload and it is just running slow.
A part of our exam in my COPROG is flowcharting. I can understand the logic of that, but when it came to looping, my mind just couldn’t grasp it. I don’t know if it’s me, or my professor’s teaching is just not enough. Maybe he is too fast for me, or I am just really getting slow. I told my classmates that maybe, the reason behind this, is we became used to doing hands on exams, like creating digital art, and now that we are taking logical and analytical subject, our minds are just not functioning as fast as it should.
In our computer animation class using Macromedia Flash MX, we were asked to just make ripple effect on a picture. So simple, and it’s supposed to be an exam. It is a good thing, though, since I didn’t have to concentrate much on it. I was done in 15 minutes, so I was able to finish my video.
On the good side, I was able to make my very first video photo slide. No thanks to my professor, I was able to learn the basics of Adobe Premiere with the help of my classmate, Danico. I can say that he is an expert because that’s his line of business. His uncle owns a video coverage business, and he is part of it. I am quite satisfied with how my photo slide turned out. I uploaded it at motiono so I can share them with anyone who wants to see it. Here it is. Any thoughts, comments, additional tips? I used Cosy In The Rocket of Psapp for my background music, the theme for Grey’s Anatomy. Ratings are welcome, too!
Anyway, I am really excited about Lexie and I’s new project. We are designing shirts. As of now, we are still in the design phase, and we asked our classmate, Ni�o to create a logo for us. We decided to use Multiply for now. It’s called XD Media, X from LeXie and D for Dr�. We will eventually venture into other things that has to do with graphics design. For now, we just want to establish ourselves as *talented* designers. Hopefully, we will have patrons. We decided to use both textile printing and iron ons, depending on the design. We will be canvassing on shirts and other materials. We want to find really cheap but quality materials.
Fun. Ryan’s birthday was held last Tuesday at his house. From school, I traveled for 2 hours to his place. I cooked spaghetti for him, and helped prepare the food. It was a success, and he was happy. His friends were all there, and his childhood friends were cool. I’ve met them three times, and I can say that I have warmed up to them because they are friendly and accommodating. Some of Ryan’s friends from around his neighborhood are quite a snob. I told Ryan that one of them looked at me differently, in a way that you wouldn’t want to be looked at. Maybe, she has a thing for Ryan. The only ones who talked to me were the people I met a few months back. I can say that this new people he introduced me to are not so friendly. I know that I shouldn’t feel hurt by how they acted around me, but I just can’t deny that feeling. Anyway, it doesn’t matter, I don’t have to be around them.
Tags: Daily Blurbs
The Feeling of… I Dunno…
Feb 9, 2007 Buzz, Daily Blurbs, Work
I am feeling a little bit uneasy lately. It’s like something unpleasant is going to happen. I am not sure what it is, but it sure feels like I am never going to like it, whatever it is. I hate feeling this way. I do hope that it’s nothing. Maybe I am just experiencing mood swings, and maybe it’s the headache I am having since I woke up this morning. I really hope it’s nothing.
My mom and I are OK now. We’re speaking to each other again, just like we used to. I’m trying my best not to cross her path when she’s having a bad day, to avoid any confrontation. I think it’s better that way.
So, I finally have my new layout up. It’s sort of my “Love Month” theme, but I think it’s going to stay for a while. I like how it turned out, and I’m proud that it’s validated, both in XHTML & CSS. If you find any errors, please contact me.
[EDIT] To Shari and Lexie: Thanks for pointing out the error on the comments page. *wee!* Every code is fixed now. No more errors! Yay! Everything is valid. [/EDIT]
I answered a phonecall last Sunday, and I am so glad that the caller carried a good news. She’s from the Comp&Ben department of the company I worked for. They finally called me about my back pay, which is more than a year overdue. I am so glad that I’ll finally get the money that I worked for plus the other benefits that I should get. Thank God! Should I buy more textbooks?
Tomorrow night, if everything goes as planned, Ryan and I, together with some friends, are going to Tagaytay for a night out. It should be fun, and I am looking forward to a nice and relaxing evening.
Tags: Daily Blurbs, Thoughts
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