Off to Boracay
Year 2007 is a busy year for me, I’m pretty much occupied with my current job right now, and really don’t have time to post here. I didn’t even have a single post for January :).
We’re going to Boracay this Feb. 10-13 for a family vacation. My brother is here in Manila for a 2 week vacation, just in time for our Boracay trip. We’ll be staying in La Carmela resort located in station 2. The last time we went to boracay, we only stayed in station 3, so i told myself, the next time i’ll go back to Boracay, it should be in station 1 or 2 and must be a beachfront resort. After checking the rates of different resorts, La Carmela is the best deal :). I’m really excited for this trip as it’s the first time Janssen will be going to Boracay. I’m sure it will be another memorable trip for all of us.
And this is just the beginning for our 2007 Amazing Race!
Year 2006 Rewind
Year 2006 has been good to me and my family. As 2007 is fast approaching, it’s time to recall what happened this year:
1. Full of travel adventures. My family went to the beautiful Bohol, ugly Cebu (sorry Cebuanos), amazing Davao, magical Hong Kong, and my future home, Singapore. I also went to Nanjing, China for the SES conference. It’s been a wonderful experience for me and my family. More travel adventures by 2007!
2. Attending birthday parties. I couldn’t recall how many birthday parties did we attended this year. I think it’s more than 10 parties.
3. I resigned to my previous employer, went on a “sarap-buhay” mode, then found a new employer.
4. Better financial standing, big thanks to G, TLA, and AM!
5. Reunion with my college barkadas after 8 years. It’s good to know that everyone from our BIOS group has a successful career and life. See you again in our next reunion!
6. Janssen is now a kid! We just celebrated his birthday last Dec 17 as our token of gratitude for this wonderful year. Janssen is getting bigger and smarter, i think he’s much smarter than me. Janssen is our lucky charm!
Looking forward to a much better 2007!
Transformers The Movie
I couldn’t believe it, my favorite cartoon show, Transformers is now a movie! The Transformers Trailer is now available. Go Optimus Prime, Hound, Jazz, and Bumblebee! Beat Megatron!
A New Career
Long vacations are over for me. I just started a new chapter in my career last Monday. I always thought I’m already retired! Well, I find this a job as another personal challenge for me. I think this would define what I’m really capable of accomplishing. It’s also a new opportunity for me to explore, meeting new faces, build relationships with my co-workers, and most of all, travel in US.
I felt unusual during my first day. I’m not used to wearing long sleeves, slacks, black socks and leather shoes. I need to buy more clothes this weekend. My closet is full of jeans, t-shirts and polo shirts, so i really need to buy more formal clothes. My office is located in Makati, so i’m even adjusting on how to arrive at work on time. Maybe, it’s time to buy a car. Fortunately, my co-employees welcomed me in their office. I didn’t have any problems working with my previous co-workers (except bosses), so i don’t see any problem working with them.
Currently, i’m analyzing the existing operations and planning our goals for the next year. Hopefully, we’ll meet our goals. Wish me luck!
Singapore and Malaysia: Here We Come!
We’re all set for our trip in Singapore and Malaysia. My mom and dad will leave on Oct 23, while my family will leave on Oct 25. We’ll be staying on the hotel of my brother Jayson, in Singapore. We haven’t made any arrangements yet for our Malaysia trip, but my wife will take of it. The last time I visited Singapore and Malaysia was in 2004. I pretty much enjoyed our first visit in Singapore and Malaysia, so I’m expecting an even better experience. I always wanted to go back to Singapore, in fact, i want to live there :D.
We’ll be back on Nov. 30.
No Regrets
Some of my friends/colleagues asked me, why did i left my previous work? My official statement was, “I’ll explore other opportunities in a different country”. I’m sorry, but that’s not the real reason :D. Well, i already told my closest friends/colleagues the real reason behind my resignation, but i felt guilty to some other friends, so just to clear everything, here’s the main reason. I resigned, because i was “TIRED” of everything. I felt that it was time for me to step down, and move forward a new career. I love my work, my team members/friends, as much as i don’t want to leave them, but i honestly thought that this is the best time for me to leave my job. As i can remember, one of my ex-boss told us during the meeting, “you won’t earn 1 million working here this year, or even the next years to come”. He’s actually right (for the first time). So what’s the point of working there anyways 
It’s been 7 weeks since i left my job, and i’m enjoying my life! So i really have no regrets at all leaving my previous job 
Hong Kong Trip
Been busy this past few weeks, and wasn’t able to post about our Hong Kong Trip. I could simply describe our Hong Kong trip in one word: AMAZING!!! My family really had a great time in Hong Kong. Our Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park tour were awesome! Just visit my gallery!
Pit Stop: Hong Kong
Next week, we’ll be travelling to Hong Kong for a 4 day/3 night vacation on Oct 6-9, 2006. I’ll be with my family, including my mom, dad and brother. My brother will be coming from Shanghai. Our flight is already confirmed, and our hotel is already booked. Part of our package includes 1-day pass in Disneyland, so i’m pretty much excited for Janssen coz he’s finally meeting Mickey Mouse and the rest of Disney characters. We also plan to visit Ocean Park and other tourist destinations in Hong Kong. Big thanks to G, my sponsor for the trip.
Hong Kong is just our 1st Pit Stop (ala Amazing Race). Next Pit Stop will be Singapore-Malaysia
I Quit
After 5 years working for ePac, i decided to finally quit on my job. I won’t go into full details on why i quit my job, maybe after i get hold on my last pay, that’s when i will rant about it :D. I’m still thankful for the opportunity that was given to me. I’ve learned a lot and grow as a better person. I also like to thank my friends and enemies and colleagues who trusted and worked with me during my ePac days.
Now, onwards a new career!
My own PhotoBlog
I was inspired by Romzkee Pomski, so i setup my own photoblog
Setup of a photo gallery is easy, thanks to my hosting provider, Dreamhost. The web application running my photoblog is Menalto Gallery. I’m still tweaking some codes, and haven’t uploaded all my files. Now, i need to have a better digital camera. to compete with Romzkee Pomski :) Go Romzkee Pomski!