Financial Matter-Loading

Studying Brealy-Myers Principles of Corporate Finance :)) It's been quite a while since finance - admittedly a feared nemesis of mine back in college - and I met face to face. But oh well... Though daunting, I hope to finish about 3-4 chapters every day til august 16. :))

Into the Workforce

So I just took Coca Cola's offer. :)

Go Ahead and Jump

"You've got to roll with the punches to get to what's real." - Van Halen

Great Leaps

So tomorrow may be the day that decides everything, huh? Well not necessarily everything, but at least the next 2-3 years of my life. Whatever happens though, I'm glad I took the risk.

Moving on though, I'm excited for my Baby Jaycee project. While we haven't finalized our output, I really feel that we have a great combination of talented people in the team. I do hope we end up planning the fun run, since it's definitely something that will challenge us and appeal to our sensibilities in the process. But to be safe, I really dunno, since there are quite a few equally interesting options available at the moment. We will probably talk about it over the weekend, and decide by Tues/Thurs, in time for the next meeting with Laurence.

Meanwhile, I am currently killing time and watching my sister do her architecture plate. Man, the level of detail in the thing is daunting. haha. Good thing I didn't pursue architecture. I can't imagine doing that kind of work on a weekly/daily basis. Ok na rin ang BS ME, despite the insane pressure and all to survive the course. :))

Burn Check Check

So now the cards are really unfolding...

Just a few minutes ago I received a call regarding tomorrow's interview/offer. Honestly I really hope everything turns out alright. Having spent a significant portion of my post-college life juggling an ever-shifting mix of bum-days, rehearsals, gimmicks here and there, it would definitely be quite nice to finally have some semblance of order. :))

GV Morning

The Good Life. Let's go on a livin spree.
Sh*t they say the best things in life are free.
                 - From the sage that is Kanye West

Technolabyrinths

I really have to break out of the cycle of mindlessly shuffling between Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Time.com, Y! Mail for hours on end. Normally, people say you have to make a series of conscious and willful choices to break out of bad habits. But while this is easier said than done, given humanity's ultra-dependence on electronic media, I'd say it's definitely worth a shot.

So here's the game plan:
1. Check Gmail/Y!mail only thrice in any given day (but keep Apple's Mail program open just in case)
2. Use the Twitter app, not the website. Use scarcely.
3. Read Time.com and other news sites ONCE a day only.
4. Cut back Facebook usage by an hour or two every day.

It may seem trite, but trust me, given the amount of time I grind out on these things, any improvement whatsoever is better :))

Rainy Days and Tuesdays

No. They don't get me down. Well at least this specific Tuesday didn't. I sheepishly woke up to the sound of a light drizzle on my windowpane and spent majority of my afternoon traversing Makati under the Signal #1 downpour. Saw a few Makati-based friends along the way, met up with Auntie Leah at Valero, and then proceeded with the interview I had scheduled today.

Hmmm. The company's great. It's definitely one which I really wanna work for... if not for the relocation requirement inherent with the position I'm being considered for. Right now though, I don't really know. I haven't really given it much thought yet. Who knows, it may do me good to try this out.

But moving on, the rest of the day was pretty much chill. I got home early, had a couple of afternoon snacks and updated myself with current events. Who would've known CNN and BBC would turn out to be so appealing for me. haha. Maybe I am getting older. :))

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PAG-ASA says it's Signal #2 here in MM. On twitter I see college students complain about CHED. Well it's just the usual unexplained puzzles of mankind: Why does it take forever for CHED to decide to suspend classes? And why is it that when they finally do, they toss the responsibility at the universities instead (who, in my opinion, are equally as indecisive)?

At least it's not my problem anymore. :))

Good thing I don't have any plans tomorrow. I could spend the day reading War and Peace. Or practicing my italian. Or watching a sitcom or something.

Lopsided Choices

This definitely makes things more difficult.

What TPMO Efficiency

The line I had to slither through awhile ago at the Pasig City Fire Station was terrible.

Can you believe that it literally took me 3 HOURS just to get called!

All the matching of tickets and licenses were done manually causing tremendous bottlenecking in that part of the system. In fact, compounded with the rowdiness of the people and absence of clear "lines" or the lack of waiting areas, this made the situation even more catastrophic (and even that is an understatement).

The Pasig City Traffic and Parking Management Office should definitely do something about this. While I am by no means judging the BlueBoys in their entirety, I would affirm that this aspect of their work SUCKS COMPLETELY.

A little investment in Opman would do wonders, people.

This week looks promising. After being semi-liberated from my dilemma last Friday, everything seems a bit lighter in comparison. Although I may have to wait a few more days to actually see the finalized fruits of my choice, it's all good. I have other activities to take my mind off of waiting anyway (like picking up my license from the Pasig City Fire Station or meeting up with the other BPI Foundation Scholars for this community project).

On another note, as I mentioned before, it has been a bit difficult for me to organize my thoughts lately, but I hope to jot down whatever bits and fragments I may have at this or any other time.

... So pardon the incoherence. :)

Busted Piano Keys and Jazz Lines

I really want to practice the lines in Mehegan's Jazz Improv book right now, but I busted two of my piano's keys a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, the piano repairguy can only pass by on Saturday so I have to work my way around these figures on the guitar instead. It's been quite a while since I practiced my sight reading skills, so I assume this will be quite a challenge. Hopefully I get to finish the first 20 pages tonight. It seems understandable enough. :))

Ellipsis

So I haven't exactly been writing lately. Honestly, I've been at a loss for words to describe the happenings in the space between now and the previous post. In fact, in more ways than one, I find myself struggling to come to terms with things: new responsibilities, new choices, new risks. There is so much stuff to internalize, so many realities to face. But it's definitely a blessing to have friends and family members who make transition easier. :)