Thank you!

I spoke with an old man over the phone. It was over 40-minute call and it's worth it even my AHT got worse. He taught me a lot of things regarding life and settling down. It was really nice talking to him. He asked me if i was a graduate, I politely said yes. He was amazed that we Filipinos can graduate from college before the age of 22. He asked my major and when i told him what my major was he said I should go there and I'll make tons of money. He compared Filipino, American, and European culture. He said that the young generation in their country is in a hurry for success. Right after college graduation, they'd think that they'll be the boss of the company. He is so amazed how hard working we Filipinos are. That we are willing to start from the bottom position till we get to the top. I think it's how they were raised. Maybe, just maybe, in their place, not everyone or not a lot of people are required or given the privilege to study college. Here in the PH, your parents will do everything just to get you in a nice University and finish a degree. Here are other things that he taught me:

• Never buy a brand new car. (because its value will depreciate 30% once you drive it the first time)
• Invest on lands. (because its value keeps on rising years after years)
• Buy lands in the country where your families are. (parents, siblings, relatives..to be with them)
• Choose to be in a peaceful place when settling down. (with trees,grass, away from the city life where you spent most of your career life)
• Learn how to save even if you are on the peak of your career. (because you never know how long you will stay there)

What a small talk! These were just some. His last statement was "If you're just nearby, I'll take you to dinner" He is like a father who's longing for a child. Hope to talk to you again, sir.

SCARS

I tear my heart open,
 I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
My scars remind me that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
Drunk and I'm feeling down
And I just wanna be alone
I'm pissed 'cause you came around
Why don't you just go home
Cause you channel all your pain
And I can't help you fix yourself
Your making me insane
All I can say is I tear my heart open,
I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much and
Our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
I tried to help you once
Against my own advise
I saw you going down
But you never realized
That your drowning in the water
So I offered you my hand
Compassion's in my nature
Tonight is our last stand
I tear my heart open,
I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much and
Our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
I'm drunk and I'm feeling down
And I just wanna be alone
You shouldn't ever came around
Why don't you just go home?
Cause your drowning in the water
And I tried to grab your hand
And I left my heart open
But you didn't understand [But you didn't understand]
Go fix yourself I can't help you fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
I can't help you fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much and
Our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much and
Our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

Unexpected Appreciation!

With my job, I'm so used in talking to other people about their problems, complaints, expectations and stuff. People who are irate, upset, frustrated or whatever would you call it is a usual thing. However, someone called in last 9th of May 2010, 10:47 PM EST and changed my way of thinking.

8255123456789012 Susan called in. She doesn't seem to be so nice over the phone, she narrated how the problem started and how was it solved. She gave us a ring to let us know that she is thankful for the service and for the people who helped her all through her bad experience with the company. She did not call because of another problem nor to complain but rather to let us know that our job is appreciated. What a customer! I was so touched and it was the warmest thank you from a customer. It made my day. I realized that work is not just about the upset people calling us, someone out there appreciates the thing that we do. Love it. She made me realized that i should be thankful with the help that i am receiving from other people, no matter how small it is, it is an effort from someone, it is not insignificant. (Account number and name were changed for account security purposes)

Election 2010

Up until now I'm still confused who should I vote this coming May 10, 2010 National Elections. At least now my confusion was down to two. Yeha, you heard it right, I'm still thinking who among my two presidential candidates should I entrust the next six years of my country. I dunno, but I'm so excited to vote not only to exercise my right of freedom but somehow, voting next month is like hoping for a better tomorrow. You guys should decide to vote, to be involved, para pwede kang magreklamo. hehe! Act Now! Kudos!

nonsense

whats inside I want to cry to show the tears in my eyes I want to shout to uncover those lies my life is like rolling of dice I don't know what would be the prize crashing my heart with all the burdens inside I don't know what to do I never had a guide all I do is nothing but abide with others who are never at my side I wanna know whats inside of me I want to share my feeling with somebody myself as my greatest enemy I am never happy all the things in me I want to bare everything I know I want to share but I don't have the guts to declare so here I am all I do is stare I'm always at my fantasy I never knew how to face the reality words from my mouth I couldn't carry I don't know how to deliver it clearly I'm afraid of rejection and disappointment though shall not have the judgment coz' what you see is not really me its just that I wanna be free from the burdens inside me 11-29-05/9:30pm

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BLANK.

Bagyong Ondoy sa Pinas

It was a disaster. Once again, we faced another challenge from nature. I was one of the lucky people who did not experience the scenario above, and i keep on thanking God. I feel for my fellow Filipino. I was a bit worried and scared about the weather and i can't imagine how much more are the people in the calamity area. I wish a could do small things for them, i just prayed. While watching the news on tv i feel so overwhelmed because of the help coming from different people, different sectors, different companies. Ang Pilipino nga naman, kahit gano kakuripot, lumalabas ang pera sa oras ng pagtutulungan. I was and am so proud that I am a Filipino specially in times like this. People help each other without expecting anything in return. Kahit gano kakonti they make it a point na naiishare nila sa iba. Ansarap sa pakiramdam kapag nagtutulungan. Once again we proved the world how united we are. I knew it from the start, and I am confident about it, we can make it through the storm. Nakabangon tayo dati, makakabangon tayo ulit. Kudos! =)) My prayers for those who lost their loved ones, houses and valuable possession cause of the tragedy, for those who are still coping. Let's continue hoping for a better tomorrow while keeping our faith burning. God bless Philippines. God bless Filipinos.