I Want More

I haven't passed AQS yet but that's okay I'm not in a hurry to go to production yet anyway, I hate pressure. While in nesting it's understood if your AHT is high or your POSE (surveys) suck since you're still in the process of getting used to everything but as soon as you graduate you have no choice but keep up with the pressure of being able to all hit the metrics especially if you're aiming for P4P, hardwork is a must.  

I used to get p4p in my previous center and coming to work everyday played a huge part. Hopefully I can work it here too once I graduate from nesting. I won't feel bad if I'm not the first one to pass AQS like I did in my previous account without realizing that it was such a big deal. I'm like "whatever." 

I'm addicted to downloading movies and TV series lately that's why I've been planning to buy an external hard drive so I can store some more files. I just want to maximize the use of our DSL Internet. Php1,000 a month is not just for checking emails and Friendster. Before I forgot,  PLDT already replied to my letter regarding the cancellation of our Vibe plan and informed me that it's effectivity will be on Sept.17 or maybe they meant Oct.17? I sent the letter this week, so I'm like "duh?" What's wrong with these people? They even addressed me as Ms. Mille, hey that's not my lastname! They mistaken the signature on my email which is "Grazie Mille" which is "thank you very much" in Italian as my first and lastname but if read carefully my nickname is written after that then followed by my full name. I thought whoever replied to my email must be sleepy or something.

Tracy Bonham Rocks

I am so into Tracy Bonham lately. After seeing her music videos on Youtube and her live performance of "Mother, Mother" at the 3rd and Lindley,  I was addicted to her music. I didn't know of any other song from her. I wouldn't have known that she exist hadn't NU107 played her song. NU107 is the only radio station that play songs from indie musicians back then. I'm also not aware that Tracy Bonham plays the violin. I enjoy listening to her music, her songwriting is straightforward and honest. Female musicians like Ani Difranco, Poe, Meryn Cadell and Lisa Loeb fascinates me. Her bio says she started singing at the age of 5. Started playing the violin at 9 and the piano at age 14. Tracy gave up her full violin scholarship at the University of Southern California to study voice at the Berklee College of Music and that's when she started writing her own songs on the guitar. Her first major label debut album "Burdens of Being Upright" released in 1996 went gold. The track "Mother, Mother" was a big part of it's success. 


Music is definitely her passion, I thought it was mine too because when I was younger I thought about taking up music college, believe it or not I changed my mind I realized it's not for me.

For more of Tracy Bonham's music, visit her official website @ www.tracybonham.com

Rude Crew

My siblings and I grabbed lunch at Sbarros just to be annoyed by a rude crew. I wouldn't mention his name since we already talked to his manager. 

I don't want to go into details but what he did was totally unacceptable. The lady manager sincerely apologized she even came to our table while we're eating to let us know that the crew will be given disciplinary actions. She mentioned that the crew denied our accusations and was also nasty talking to her but what didn't surprised me is that she told me this is not the first time he gave an attitude to a customer.  I'm just wondering why they're keeping an employee like him? I bet he's going through something but that's no excuse. I think we say them having a meeting before we left I'm quite positive they are it's related to the incident. 

The manager approached us for the last time and asked me to write my name on a piece of paper for reference purposes. She said she already filed a report against that son of a bitch for misconduct and that he'll be suspended right away. Fair enough. What happened to "the customer is always right?" He messed with the wrong person. It's easy to lose a job these days so I hope he learned his lesson.

Honesty Is the Best Policy

I couldn't believe what happened yesterday so let me tell you about it. So my twin sister and I went the mall and decided it's lunch time so we grabbed something to eat. We end up at this pizza parlor because it's not too crowded. Once we finished eating we parted ways so she can pay our bills while I buy my elder sister something to eat. While I'm on my way to a food stall I suddenly remember that we forgot to pay our bill at the pizza parlor. While my twin sister is waiting in line to pay our bills I whispered to her that we forgot to pay.  That was rather embarrassing we hurriedly came back to the pizza parlor and approached the crew who served our food with all honesty that we forgot to pay our bill and apologized but to my surprise, no one even notice what happened I guess they're way too busy attending to other customers so in case we totally forgot about paying, it wouldn't be such a big deal but my conscience tells me that it's wrong. "Honesty is the best policy," The crew was very thankful. 

Before going home we almost bump into this piggy mascot who asked for an "apir," I think he's just being friendly. 

Spick and Span

I clean up my studio-type room in Antipolo. I re-arranged furnitures so I can move comfortably. It's been a while since I did this whole general cleaning. I noticed that there's too much dust on the window pane as well as the AC filter. Who would want to breathe dirty air? the pollution outside is enough to kill me. I'm not sure why there's still a leak on the ceiling I thought we had it repaired many times. 

I miss not having to rent how I wish I can bring our house with me wherever I go. I don't want to leave appliance plugged in before I leave but I'm become more forgetful since I had a minor foot surgery due to an infected wound. 

I still don't know have any idea of the training schedule for our batch tomorrow. We're just told that we'll be on training starting tomorrow and that's about it so we have to stand by for the time being.

I hate surprises.

Wireless Talkie

I'm so excited we got our wireless local loop phone today, it's as simple as a "wireless handset" actually. I think it's pretty cool, you just need to move the antennae to get a better signal. Pardon me, I'm such a novice when it comes to wireless phones we never had one before. My twin sister called my mom who's in Antipolo using our new phone I think they talked for over 20 minutes. We've never had a landline phone here that's why I want to call everyone to let them know haha! starting next month we have to pay Php699/month and it's not on a fixed rate basis since charges will vary on landline rates (e.g. Bayan to PLDT Php4.00/minute). This will add up to our monthly bills but at least we don't need to bother Manong Guard downstairs anymore. If we need to call sick hotline on wee hours of the morning or if we are want to order food it's a lot convenient now.

Trip Down Memory Lane

I accompanied my mom and dad to Raon in Quiapo this morning where she bought a videoke machine. My mom is planning to convert her mini store in Baguio into a videoke bar while my brother is also starting his "lugawan (porridge) business." I didn't realize that installing wires inside a videoke machine will take 2 hours. We had lunch at around 1PM imagine how hungry I was since I had breakfast at 8AM. The original plan is that they will drive me to the apartment but mom had a sudden change of mind she decided to go to Raon. Of course I'm not able to say no since I haven't been there for long time, I miss my birth place sometimes. 

Quiapo look so different now. There are designated areas for vendors now unlike the last time I went there they are everywhere. It is a lot cleaner too. There are too many "rugby boys" around the church before but I don't see them there now. I'm talking about kids addicted to sniffing rugby who does that because they want to forget how miserable their life is. 

Quiapo brings back a lot of childhood memories. I will never forget that mom used to take my twin and I with her to a school supplies store somewhere in Quiapo to buy coloring books for us. We also hear mass every Sunday and eat out as a family. Quiapo will always have a special place in my Heart.

Go Broadband

I finally have broadband Internet. I applied last Friday, had it installed the following day and activated on a Sunday. So far so good, 1MBPS is not bad good. Since my sister and I are renting, we asked for the building administrator's permission to mount the antennae at the roof top on the 7th floor. 

I don't have to deal with dial-up hassles anymore just to check my email or download stuff. I had dial-up Internet for 3 years while others are already enjoying fast Internet because they have broadband and DSL, nobody can use the home phone while I'm online. I thought I wouldn't need postpaid Internet since I don't use it a lot but I realized that I'm paying more for the service that i'm not getting with dial-up so might as well go for broadband for Php999/month which is not bad since it's unlimited Internet.

I arrived earlier I brought our old computer table from Antipolo so I can use it for my laptop, printer and scanner since we don't stay there often anymore. 

Regular at Last

I got an email yesterday regarding my regularization I'm happy about it of course I'm in the verge of quitting. 

I still can't believe that it's been 6 months since I left the other company that I've worked with for a year. Honestly, for some reason there's this little feeling of regret leaving my previous company because even if I complain a lot on how the system work, their facilities is way better. Well, I'll just look at the bright side at least I can now enjoy the benefits of a regularized employee.

I was absent for 2 days I had minor surgery on my right foot last Tuesday but was able to report to work the next day. Unfortunately I couldn't ignore the pain, I can barely walk there's no medicine prescribed to me by doctor so I had to consult another doctor good thing he gave me antibiotic and some pain reliever. The wound is starting to heal I think i just need proper medication. 

Just My Luck

I went to World Citi Hospital (formerly Quezon City Medical Center or QCMC) since it's Maxicare accredited (our company's HMO) to have the infected wound on my foot  checked as soon as possible it hurts, I'm having difficulty walking. There's only one dermatologist available until 2PM today. It's almost 10AM I was still in Antipolo because there is no Maxicare accredited hospital there. I thought of the traffic so I left immediately. I got there past 12 noon unfortunately the doctor advised me to come back tomorrow because her duty is only until 1:30PM... I'm like why??? I guess I have no choice but to come back tomorrow. 

Baguio Forever

My twin and I spent our birthday in Baguio I just got back Monday afternoon. I had an exhausting and uncomfortable trip. It's undeniably summer. The bus we're in overheated. I miss Baguio already so I'll just think happy thoughts and recall my stay at our lovely humble abode.

I enjoyed my stay in our vacation home. I miss the view of the mountains as well as the cold afternoon breeze. It rains in the afternoon pretty much everyday. It's not too foggy unlike in December until January. We went ukay ukay shopping but this is not the season for nice finds I just bought a few.  I got myself two pairs of cool shoes for Php250 a pair which originally costs Php400-450 but I haggled and promise to the lady that I will take both if I get a good price. I also found myself a huge messenger bag and ethnic slippers. We dropped by in SM and had lunch at Solibao it was dad's treat for his birthday. The following day we had breakfast together with mom at a local restaurant called Rainbow Cafe. I ordered Banana Split since I'm craving for dessert. 

I still can't get enough of Baguio I don't want to think about going back to work. My 5AM shift started this week I think I like it despite of the queue because the call floor is not as crowded unlike graveyard. My body clock is still adjusting but I'll get the hang of this.