I am significantly lucky this year. And I thank God for that.
Time to move on!

Here’s my performance appraisal;

Significantly
Exceeds
Expectations
• Consistently significantly exceeds performance goals/targets and job-specific competencies.

To those who shared viable comments to my boss - thanks much, you made my boss believe I was significant that she gave me the opportunity to be rewarded this way. Monetary wise, it is not very colorful but one month’s worth should be enough. Enough to survive maybe one month in hibernating mode.

Strong words I got from you;
Knowledgeable
Passionate/Dedicated
Flexible
Excellent

Oh, somebody forgot to note Beautiful…Hahahhahhaha..

Not a computer…No gadget whatsoever. It was a trophy for me! Hahhahha….This would be best displayed in my homeland together with my certificate

Isang tulog na lang, mag Jollibee na si Chy!

My package is in Singapore for clearance checking. I wonder what is on that box!

excitement until it is Paranoia.
Yep, the package I was talking about on my post yesterday was sent to selected few peeps of the 1800 worldwide, …hehehhehe…and I had to track it through Fedex tracking - and this is what it showed me.

Gosh, the box weighs 1.4kg, oh,and so my paranoia triggers- can it be the HP Mini 110 Studio Tord Boontje Notebook that I wanted? My gosh, am too excited. Stop me! Just for the record- I wanted the iTouch so much- and was planning to buy it in US in my recent trip, I only dreamt of 16gb but I ended up getting the 65gb for FREE! Now, here’s another —-something to look forward to. Haaay..I don’t like to be expecting too much but can’t stop myself. So, I googled the specs; tada….

It only weighs 1.07k so, the remainder could be for the power cords, accessories, etc…Hahhahhaa..paranoid to the highest level jud ko.

Got this message this morning;
Team- I hope that the last month of the year has been good to you so far! Hopefully we can all start to wind it down pretty soon for the holidays.

Kung ano man eto- Salamat. Windang na talaga beauty ko . Sabi ni Ada- may Ipod din daw na dadating for me from the APJ boss. This package is from the US boss. Lubos na biyaya…Ayaw kong mag expect, pero ini- expect kong makarating ito before I could go for vacation next week.

This Christmas, wala ako iba wish kundi to be healthy- lately, I haven’t been very healthy, i easily get tired and i feel like the world is spinning all around me or it feels like there is earthquake everyday. I went to the clinic today and was advised to undergo general health check. Yeah, I agree, I needed it. Meantime, they give me tablets to get rid of dizziness. Hope this helps.

Top ( L to R ) Rose from Korea, Lei Lei from Australia & me
Down ( L to R) Gigi from China & Ada our mgr from Hong Kong

It was an opportunity of a lifetime. To finally meet eye to eye- as we mostly hear each other through teleconferences.

I have the feeling- it might be too early for me to look for a new job but I would love to take a month off in February and be back in 1st March to a new job. Job Agents- hear me.

I want to go back to Financial Analysis.

Too Late

I thought they will give out our salary on the 28th. Just read the announcement that all our bonuses are coming on the 30th w/c means - I am penniless this Christmas- kawawa naman mga inaanak ko. Jo, pautanga ko

As a powerful reminder. Got this from Bo Sanchez’s writing. Apparently, he is my fave.

Catching up lately.

NEW MOON ( Cathay Cineplex- Orchard )
There was something wrong with the acting of the main cast- Edward and Bella. How come I don’t feel the chemistry anymore compared to Twilight. LQ kaya sila? Hmmmm….Jacob is outstanding on this film. Very well acted….

There was a scene on it where Bella is supposed to be in pain- and I couldn’t feel it. Hell no, am not a professional critic but even as amateur —I could sense there is something they could do more.

Well- overall,it is good but I would say, Twilight is better in terms of portraying emotions. It felt like I was listening to audio books while I was watching the film. Rosalie’s character is rather intriguing there. Why kaya gusto nya maging mortal? Hmmm..

500 DAYS OF SUMMER ( Northwest Flight Singapore to Japan )
It was light and am mesmerized of that beautiful young girl who portrayed the character. A story of young love….Yeah…you can never fathom the feeling of being inlove—-it can never be tangible yet felt.

THE PROPOSAL ( Northwest Flight from Singpore to Japan)
Hilarious and beautiful. I heart Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds- he is a knock out

THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE ( Northwest flight from Minneapolis to Japan)
Ay…super..love ko ang chemistry nila. So difficult circumstance yet so inlove…

MY SISTER’S KEEPER ( Northwest Flight to Japan to Singapore)
Gosh, I was crying all the time…My heart was in pain. That little kid wanted a medical emancipation from her family…Any kind of drama really affects me.

IN MY LIFE ( bedroom)
John Lloyd forever ako…I like it. I have this feeling- the moment I stepped unto foreign land, I suddenly became a fan of Tagalog Films- which is rather good. Back in Pinas, di ko ito pinipilahan
Crying out loud ako nito and Chy did the same…May pinagmanahan ang drama ni Chy. Ms Vilma- iba ang acting mo dito..pero superb!

I promised myself to journalize this trip but given the limited time, I had to skip writing lately.

Day 1- TIRED ( Friday)
Arrival from a 25- hour trip

Hotel dinner
So tired and felt so dried up, can’t wait to sleep and see my bed.

Quick Registration at the counter
Look forward to sleeping. Gosh, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel’s bed and pillows are so comforting, can’t wait to doze off the very moment i hit the bed. Nice!

Day 2- PLEASURE FIRST (Saturday)

Shopping @ Prime Outlets

Also, this day, I was informed that I have to pay first for all my official expenses and have it reimbursed by my company, hence, credit limit should be ensured. I called my credit card company and requested to increase my limit, got positive response- I am well covered

Welcome Dinner @ 6pm. This is my first encounter of overflowing Starbucks coffee/ tea, honey, etc…..

Imagine 1800 HP employees from one busn unit gathered together in one place- Asian is a minority in the population though, hence, we are easily spotted and we can’t sneak out

The best time to reconnect with my virtual teams. Teams I worked with but haven’t really met personally. Virtual indeed. The Biz Ops Team is based all over the APJ.
HK, Korea, China, Australia & Singapore

( photo to follow here)

Day 3 - SUNDAY’s BIG WAVE

The mainstage is introduced to us. High spirits, positive energy. Informative, fun and we were introduced to the world of surfing parallel to the idea of Teamwork. Very creative…Kodus to Peak Team! I was actually inspired. Hmmm…at the back of my mind, am thinking of my Resignation. Hahahhaha…

Overflowing Starbucks coffee again ( too bad, there are no stickers here for the planner.hheheheh)

And the highlight is the Universal Studios- we had the Marvel Island on our own. Ride all you can but I can only afford to ride the roller coaster once…It was damn a ride of a lifetime!
Day 4 - BUFFET BREAKFAST

No…I am trying to put my weight down and w/ these foodie- it is almost impossible. Actually, I was tempted and I am guilty.

This day, they announced all the awards night nominees and they got my name on it. There were 7 in my category and it comes from the nominations from colleagues, managers, around the globe. Ok, am elated! but wasn’t expecting much.
Today was rather serious- enablement trainings on the run , it was very refreshing though- learning and re-learning it. Hmmm…good for me, am getting open minded nowadays. I don’t have much of a choice. I like the sessions though, it was concise and a breeze- hehehe.

Dinner at Cuba Libre with the all the Ops Team worldwide. Red wine is good. Spent the rest of the night with Gigi- my colleague from China.

I’d rather keep this short- will post for the remaining days…..I am excitedly using my Pink Coach bag.

I am feeling it. All over my body - no amount of brewed coffee can stop my eyes from drooping. Bloody……..

Nyways, for the record—my daughter told me ( she’s been consistent so I need to write this down)
” When I grow up, I want to be become a ballerina teacher”

This is beautiful.

I sort of created it only in my mind though. Imagining the worst.

Hehe, so am not busted of my credit card spending. Firstly because, he doesn’t really question my spending- so it is all in the mind. Secondly, he luvvvs the iTouch so, he didn’t have time to care. Nyahahahha.

Just so I have documented it correctly and for me to remind myself- no shopping anymore for the next xxx months ( swear) sabi ni Dada, am gonna break it anyway. But no, am serious. I believe I can do it.

Overall damage = seventeen hundred USD

Seriously.
I did not intend to excel, this was actually a bonus for me. A total miracle. When I decided not to get preggy this year- I told myself that I will focus my energy to my family and my job.

I have complained so many times, been active in the job market, did some interviews, etc. I thought I will be gone from HP before last year-end, I guess I wasn’t destined to be out from here- not yet. Let me wait for the right time.

That is my exact feeling at this stage of my career.
To go up on stage with this feeling made me misty -eyed.

I thank Sandra for documenting my journey at the awards night.

Lord, this is not me- this is You and me together in this journey! And I continue to sing my songs of Thanksgiving!

this award with my hubby and daughter- the support and understanding and the love and admiration.
to my former PL lead Aman- for pushing me to my limits
to Sharon Styles- who hired me for this job
to everyone who surrounded me this year- as my mentor, people who motivated me and served as my inspiration.

It is an honor to be recognized this way.

Luv my new iTouch! Yipee!

Levis here in SG US is superb…..the price is too low.
I can’t resist it..
I bought 2 pairs at 25usd each..cool and Dada’s 501 is ony 36 bucks. Erpats pants only costs me 25usd.
I will really have problems with luggage. Goodluck to me.

Last night, I met up with Wolverine and Spidey….and the rest of Marvel heroes! and took the ride of a lifetime…the crazy roller coaster in Marvel Island..shit..i was dizzy …but the experience was superb.