Never Shall We Fail

Sunday, October 07, 2007

The Animo spirit lives on...

We're back. We're one. We're #1. Wooohooo! Despite the criticisms, we were definitely the better team. We are the champions and nobody can take that away from us. Wooohooo! Ang saya.

I've been sporting this desktop wallpaper ever since our win against Ateneo. Coolness. Check it out!This was taken during our all or nothing game against Ateneo. I'm somewhere in the middle in the sea of green. You can find me second row right smack at the middle of the lower box section. You may want to use a magnifying glass though. Haha.

The Week That Was

Friday, October 05, 2007

Thank God it’s Friday. Thank God the week is over. Phew!

Sans for Monday (Yep, still rejoicing from Sunday’s win over Ateneo), this week wasn’t all that good for me. It pretty much went downhill from Monday.

Recap:

Monday was really good. I was in very high spirits. I was in a celebratory mood. Fearless forecast of my officemates last Friday was La Salle was going to lose to Ateneo. Naturally, I was the only one betting on La Salle to win. And of course, we won! Keep the faith nga.

I can’t remember anything from Tuesday so it was okay, I guess.

Wednesday was when I started feeling sick. As soon as I hopped off my bed, I wasn’t feeling well already. I had to endure the entire whole day and try my best to shrug and shake the sick feeling off. It had been a tiring day as well with all the work that I had to do and I was also having some confusion on this certain project. I think the workload sort of aggravated my being sick. Worse, the day continued to drag on even as I got home already because I got two missed calls, a text, two phone calls and a text again from my boss. And yeah, a not so good letter was also waiting for me when I got home. The first time my boss called I didn’t answer because I was having dinner. I got home late for dinner as it is. I need a break! As a result of my non-answer, I then got a text to which I once again didn’t reply to. As I got off the shower, I had another missed call and this time a phone call at home. I was thinking what does she so urgently need from me that can’t wait until tomorrow? Eventually I had to give in to her calls as yes, you guess it right...she did call again. As if that wasn’t enough, she texted past 9 pm if I could still give her a call. I mean, seriously?! I had no energy left – kumbaga empty tank, no batt, no load. I was in bed already even before the clock struck 9 pm. With regards to the letter, I guess it's just not meant to be. I'll just have to try and try again until I succeed.

Thursday was the worst. I think I’ve never gotten into so much trouble for going to work. Early in the morning, I got several very irate calls and a long angry (and unreasonable and illogical) text from my mom as she specifically told me the night before to skip work and get some rest. I also had a missed call from my dad. Sheesh, I was feeling better already so I decided to go to work already. I wasn’t really trying to be some martyr (duh!). More so I had a couple of deliverables (hello? hinahanap nga ako ng boss ko diba?) so I’d surely be condemned for not going to work. Coincidentally also, it was DLSU vs UE finals so they’d surely think I skipped work for the game. I undeniably wanted to watch the game live real badly but I’ve already decided days before that I won’t skip work anymore (will power!) so I didn't order tickets anymore. I definitely don’t want to give them the chance or opportunity to think negatively about me most especially I wasn't really planning on doing some mischief in the first place. My conscience is clear (hehe). Puwede pa siguro or matatanggap ko pa if talagang manonood ako ng game live noh.

Well as if thinking that going to work would save my ass, boy was I wrong. Later in the day, I got into huge trouble with my boss. She was so freakin’ pissed at me. She was really loud about it. I think the entire floor must’ve already heard her. It doesn’t help that she keeps on repeating my name (Candice...yadi yadi yada. Candice...blah blah blah - with a matching exasperated and irritated tone). She even had to call the entire department for an emergency meeting. Yeah...whatever.

My officemate was telling me after that my boss was demeaning and I guess she was surprised or questioning why I had no reaction at all. I didn’t even complain or make a fuss out of it as I would’ve probably normally done. Honestly, I wasn’t feeling anything anymore at that point. I was just so resigned that day. I had to deal with my mom in the morning and in the afternoon, I had to deal with my boss. I was so over this whole situation. Kebs na talaga ako, as in. I was already looking forward to my bed (hehe). Surprisingly wala na talaga akong pakialam.

Friday was going to be a good day - I thought. It was supposed to be better since my boss had to attend a training in Makati – that was more than enough reason to rejoice, seriously! It was all good until I got my hands burned in KFC. I accidentally poured hot gravy in my hands. It hurt so much. Grabe talaga. Buti nalang the manager reacted quickly. The funny thing is, the manager had the ointment for burns and a cold compress ready so I can only infer that this wasn't the first time that this sort of thing happened. I must say safety hazard ang gravy station ng KFC. Beware guys!

My officemates were telling me that it’s a good thing that it's Friday already since my luck is kinda running low already. They were joking that maybe this was as a result of my being too happy last Monday. Hehe kasalanan bang magsaya? So does this mean I'll have to tone down on the happiness level? Should I lie-low on the happiness front? Nah, happy days are here to stay. So after all the hullabaloo, here's to nothing but better days ahead...I hope!

Hail to De La Salle!

Sunday, September 30, 2007


Go La Salle! Woooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo!

Sorry, I don't mean to gloat and I don't want to be a sore winner (lalo na loser) but masyado lang talaga ako masaya. I'm still in such a high after all the cheering awhile ago. Pagbigyan niyo na ako, please. Hehehe.

La Salle won!!! Woohoo! Ang importante pasok na kami sa finals. Nevermind the critics, the naysayers and of course the sourgrapers, we have the last say (and laugh - bwahahaha!) now. Kahit ano pa sabihin nila we won fair and square. Bragging rights is ours until the next season at least. Well in my honest to goodness observation lang naman, generally hindi talaga mahilig magyabang ang mga La Sallista so the Ateneo people need not worry. Siyempre better if we win the championship but sobrang okay and malaking achievement na ito since (1) losing to Ateneo would be really heartbreaking and (2) playing against Ateneo wasn't all easy especially for those times when we almost had the win. Undeniably, all games were evenly matched and played. Both teams fought real hard. In all fairness, magaling din talaga ang Ateneo. However it should be noted that this season, we won when it mattered most. On our two wins, we won when we had to earn the right to the twice to beat advantage and today, we won when we had to earn the right to the finals. Galing. Props to Coach Franz and the entire DLSU team and management. Hard work and team work talaga.


Animo La Salle!

* Note: The pictures were taken from the DLSU Pep Squad's routine during halftime. Astig. FYI for Non-La Sallians, these phrases are excerpts of our alma mater hymn.

Work vs Watch

Friday, September 28, 2007

I think I may have gotten to a little trouble for opting to watch the game live yesterday rather than attending a meeting that I was already pre-assigned to days before. I may very well be on the bad side of...take note! the boss of my boss now. Sheesh, it’s tough as it is already being on the bad side of my boss, what more now?

Yeah I know my priorities are all jumbled right now but it wasn’t as if I had a critical role in the meeting anyway. I think I would’ve only wasted the time away daydreaming. Hay, I'm not sure if my officemates were able to cover up for me as I asked them to.

Oh well, what can I do? I really wanted to watch the game live more so getting to score tickets to the game is like finding a needle in a haystack. As in this case, more like finding diamonds because we were able to score good seats.

Heck…even if La Salle lost, I’d still choose to watch the game live regardless of the repurcussions at work. It was so worth it.

Blah

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

I don’t know why but I’ve been feeling kinda lethargic slash sluggish these past two days. Case in point, I missed my alarm this morning. I must’ve unconsciously turned it off, forgetting to press on the snooze button. Instead, I woke up to the sound of my sister’s alarm which was set to 8:25 am. Napasarap ata yung tulog ko. Wowowee! I had close to an hour’s worth of extra sleep (hehe). I've accepted the fact that I was late already and I was no super(wo)man or flash or speedy gonzales - take your pick. Nonetheless, I still had to "diligently" rush to work to beat 9:00 am. It’s a good thing SMPC isn’t that far from the house. Phew!

Hay for some reason, I’m feeling out of it. I feel lazy! I don’t have the drive as of the moment. I must’ve lost it along the way. Hopefully, the next couple of days/weeks/months will be better. I think I need something to get me going – some sort of inspiration siguro or whatever. I don't want to go all emotional and senti again so I'll stop now and leave it at whatever (hehe).

In the meantime though, music is my energizer. See what’s on top of my playlist right now:

1. Timbaland feat. Francisco and Keri Hilson – The Way I Are
2. Kanye West - Stronger
3. 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake – She Wants It (Ayo Technology)
4. Amber – Back Into You
5. Rihanna feat. Neyo – Hate That I Love You
6. Kanye West feat. T. Pain - Good Life
7. Nelly – Whadsyaname
8. Gym Class Heroes – Cupids Chokehold
9. Toni Gonzaga – I’ve Fallen For You
10. Dashboard Confessional - Stolen
11. Faber Drive – Tongue Tied
12. Sum 41 – Pieces (Piano Acoustic)
13. Quietdrive - Rush Together and I Lie Awake

I'm usually partial to Alternative and R&B but for some weird reason and with the exception of a couple of songs, I’m on hip-hop mode right now. I'm loving hip-hop! I hope Timbaland, Kanye and the rest of the gang will continue to keep the beats and sounds going.

Green All the Way

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Congrats to Ateneo. We may have lost but it was undeniably a game we fought hard for. I was practically at the edge of my seat as it went down the wire. I super love watching the games live. I especially love the school spirit - ibang klase kasi talaga! School pride is at its best - ang galing talaga. Bilib ako sa school pride ng mga tao, mine included! Also everytime I watch, it feels as if I get to temporarily escape from reality and get to set or forget other things aside and just relax and enjoy myself - in the true sense of the word.

I'm still hoping though that we'll still have a good chance of getting in to the finals. Just the same, win or lose...solid Green Archer ako all the way. I'm too damn proud to be a part of the La Sallian community. Animo La Salle!

Sorry, diehard eh (hehe).

Game Na

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Aside from looking forward (more like hoping) to seeing my crush everyday (kung sinisuwerte), I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s game between La Salle and Ateneo. We were very fortunate enough to score tickets – second row seats, mind you! Special thanks to uncle Andrew and auntie Kathie. I’m so thrilled and excited. Well at least there’s something to look forward to…

I hope La Salle wins too. Go La Salle!

My Thinking Problem

I have a lot on my mind right now. My thoughts seem to be working overtime these past couple of days – weeks even.

Shit happened. I wasn’t really blind sighted. In fact, I sort of saw it coming and did my best to deal albeit my best wasn’t good enough. Oh well shit happens. So what else is new?

On the other end, I’m wishing for a couple of things to happen that well, unfortunately didn’t. If only I knew how or where to start or if I really could, I would’ve probably already made it happen by now. Ha! yeah right. (Chicken!).

So there goes my thinking plate. It’s overflowing with a good mix of intelligent, meaningful, trivial and senseless thoughts – nothing that I can’t handle though. In fairness, yakang-yaka naman (hehe).

My game plan as of the moment is to temporarily detach myself from my thoughts. I don’t think I want to think about things right now. Sheesh, you see my point? (Oops! - no pun intended) I did it again just right now. Thinking too much, that is. Having two think’s in a sentence isn’t a good start (hehe). I have to detach myself because I don’t want to overanalyze things. Well it’s more like I have to stop overanalyzing things. Heck, some things may not even mean or worth anything at all. So I'm going to take a hiatus from too much thinking. I have to. Believe me, sometimes too much thinking doesn't help solve anything at all.

The more important matter is I don’t want to succumb to the pressures imposed by whatever thing/event/norm/belief/person/s. I don’t want to pressure myself either. Again, it’s more like I have to learn to stop pressuring myself too much. I need to give myself a break. I have to.

So basta steady lang. I’m just going to take it easy. I'm going to blow up my salbabida, go with the flow, enjoy the ride and see where the tide takes me.