Friday, October 20, 2006

I miss my guy so much *sniff*

Not to worry, though. We only have to wait 69 days before we are together again. ^_^v

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SMAP drool fest!

Have I ever mentioned that I love this song to bits and that I'm CRAZY about their sexy dance??

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Monday, October 16, 2006

Ne? Ne? NE!!!! @#$%^&*!!!

I don't know why I get pissed at people who abuse the Japanese "ne". It's ok to use it when you are speaking in Japanese. What I hate is using it at the end of English sentences. It doesn't sound too natural, and it's icky when used at the end of EVERY friggin' sentence. Like:

today, i'm hungry so i went to eat, ne? but i'm alone so it's sad, ne?
well, tomorrow, i hope it's going to be a better day, because so-and-so returns to work and i'm excited ne?

It's not even used in the correct context, ne? Ulk! NOT CUTE, NE!! So I hope people will stop abusing this word, ne? Maybe they should learn proper Japanese so they stop being annoying, ne?

Anyway, I saw this funny quiz in Herb's blog and decided to try it out for myself. Wipee! I act my age! Mwahahaha!

You Are 26 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.
What Age Do You Act?

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アルバイト！！！

I got a new baito, a 3-day stint, as a main proctor for the JLPT. Main proctor?? As in administer the entire exam to a classroom of students! Nyaaaa....

I hope they assign me to the level 3 or level 4 exam. I might not be confident enough giving the exam to level 2 people eventhough I already passed that level. Since it's Mrs. Aquino, I couldn't say no. ^_~ Oh well...

Anyone who's interested in becoming main proctors? Here are the requirements:

  • Must have passed at least JLPT level 3
  • Must not be taking the exam on December 3rd
  • Must be currently emoployed or is a Nihongo teacher - Students are not allowed.
  • Must be available on the following dates and times:
    November 25 (Saturday), 2PM onwards, DLSU Manila
    December 2 (Saturday) 5PM, DLSU Manila
    December 3 (Sunday, exam day) 7am until end of exams, DLSU Manila

This is paid, you know!! Meals included too. ^_^ Please send me an email if you're interested and I'll forward your name and contact info to the Japan Foundation. Send inquiries to lahijadelsol[AT]hellokitty.com

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Friday, October 13, 2006

Need to find jobs in Japan

Schatz and I had a little chat today about the possibility of finding careers in Japan. For one, the pay is really nice. It does pay for the living expenses, considering how expensive it is in Japan; if you are more diligent, you'll even get extra money from baito and stuff. We're now seriously considering looking for work there, particularly Tokyo.

Our second reason is our common love for Japan and anything Japanese. We've been there before, we know the language and love the culture, and it would be great if we can build our own careers there.

Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

もうすぐ１２月です！ ^_~

When I found out that Schatz was going to be in Japan for 3 whole months for a business trip, I could stop myself from crying. Last year, I knew it was easy because he was just going to be away for one week. But three months? Now, that's a little drastic, don't you think? It happened all of a sudden and we were forced into that situation where we could not do anything except deal with it for 3 months.

At first, I thought it was going to be difficult coping with it. I was scared, and very sad about it, because I was not used to not being with him all the time. What about Tuesdays? What about weekends? What about church on Sundays and the train rides? What about the arcade games? What about the dorama and anime marathons? What about the kulitan? Just thinking about those things always made me cry. Sometimes, it happens in public too. Sigh.

October 2nd was his scheduled flight and I told myself, no more tears at the airport. I don't want him going to Japan, carrying the memory of a crying girlfriend. Magpabaon pa daw ba ng lungkot. So I did my very best not to break down, and I did it. ^_~ Naubos na kasi sa bahay e. :P

I was thinking how crazy and lonely the next 3 months is going to be. 辛くて、たまらない。 However, it wasn't as hard as we thought. Surprisingly. 辛いですよ、本当に。でも人生は続けます。 Everything is going OK, and we're dealing with the LDR thing pretty well. Schatz and I have been talking regularly on the phone since he went to Tokyo last week.

Thank goodness for modern telecommunication technology! He calls me up using the free service provided by the company. It is actually that system they are using for their call center unit, and they are letting the employees use it for free. YAY! Plus, we also keep in touch via YM chat at work and emails using our cellphones. Yes, my lowly Nokia phone is capable of sending emails to the high-and-mighty AU KDDI. Wipee! Dahil SMART ako!

So, yeah, it's not that hard at all. While we do have a lot of things to sacrifice, we know it's all for the best. It's only 3 months; lots of couples had to be away from each other for longer periods of time. We can really do this! 頑張っています！ もうすぐ１２月です！短い間ですね！

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Happy birthday, Mickey and Danjae! ^_^

It was Danjae's birthday on September 27 and Mickey's on October 7 so we got together for a Smiley Danjaesimple night-out (despite the deadlines) last Friday. We ate at Kenny's then went to EGG (I forgot what it stands for) in Glorietta for the long-overdue karaoke night. I didn't stay long; my throat hurts and I was coughing really bad. I also wanted to go home early because Schatz was going to call from Japan.

Though it was a short night out with the guys, I really enjoyed myself. It's been quite a looooong time since I went out with them for a 'gimik'. Normally, I don't go with them because they're night people. I prefer to go home early so I can just rest, watch some TV, read a book, just be boring. ^_~

Anyway, happy happy birthday to Danjae and Mickey. They are both very good friends of mine and I really wish them the best.

Happy MickeyDanj, I wish you find the right girl soon. Sus, 26 years old na e. Cough *Mara, Mara* cough. Good luck with your career. I really hope you pass that CFA exam. Ayoko naman mauna sa iyo no. Hehe.

Micks, good luck with your future. I know you have a bright future ahead of you. Keep smiling, you bring the sunshine to the office, Miss Rufa Mae Quinto Jr. Good luck with your career.

God bless you both!


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Thursday, October 05, 2006

I am still not over it ^_^

One of the best articles I've read so far about the UAAP finals series. ^_^

UST defies a Commandment to win
By Recah Trinidad
Inquirer
Last updated 05:42am (Mla time) 10/04/2006

Published on Page A24 of the October 4, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

NO, IT COULD not be openly claimed as a case of the better team winning.

Far from it. The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers reclaimed the UAAP basketball crown on Monday because they were the better escape artists.

They won because they dared to defy the odds.

Pushed closest to the cliff, they kept their nerves when everything had looked lost.

They won because they were braver, steadier.

The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles?

They had everything to regret, nothing to be ashamed of.

They had lost to a more blessed team.

* * *

No, for Ateneo, it could not be the case of the favorite dropping what had looked like a won championship game.

Okay, UST had lost its team pillar, the powerful center Jervy Cruz, with a minute and 16 seconds left in regulation.

UST was also being outplayed and outscored in stretches.

However, the Tigers simply snapped back and snatched the title after the Eagles had started to run away with the silverware.

Of course, UST’s steadiness would not be defined by the horrible misses from the foul line at the most crucial period — when half a point could spell victory or defeat.

* * *

Add to that the fact that Ateneo had the sharper heroes, like the duo of JC Intal and Macky Escalona, who carried the scoring load in the killing homestretch.

Everything had appeared to be going wrong for the Tigers

But in an incredible twist, Jojo Duncil, eventual series MVP, took over scoring chores.

Once the Tigers had caught up, the Eagles tried hard as they did but could no longer shake them off.

Ateneo had all the chances in the world to win it but Intal also started firing duds.

Meanwhile, Santo Tomas, hideous with free shots, suddenly found the mark from the foul line.

* * *

It could be said that UST reclaimed the UAAP basketball kingship because it also dared violate one of the Ten Commandments.

It was a big steal for the Growling Tigers, originally known as the Glowing Goldies in the days of Renato Reyes, Danny Florencio and other elder legends of the varsity circuit.

UST grabbed victory from the Ateneo Eagles with one of the finest heists in Philippine basketball lore.

Of course, the Tigers had to ride on greater resourcefulness, stronger nerves, to avoid being caught.

* * *

Anyway, it would indeed be corny to suggest that they should request the Vatican to assign a team to investigate UST’s miracle win.

But then, was this not a case of the Dominicans having a better system of worship than the Jesuits?

There must have been some supernatural intervention out there at the Big Dome Monday evening.

For proof — after the deafening hysterics, the endless jumping, the fearless clawing and shoving — the game was inexplicably decided in the quiet and sanctity of the foul line, when most of the fans were praying, clasping rosaries, their eyes averted from the playing court.

*** End of article ***

This is actually what Father Larry Tan (of Don Bosco) said in his homily today. Sabi nya, dalawang rason daw bakit ang UST ang nanalo:

  1. There were more Thomasians at the Big Dome. More prayers from the Yellow side. Special mention: Mac Cuan (Japs' brother) who was shown clutching a rosary while Japs was on the FT line. Dapat daw magkaroon pa ng maraming championships para daw mas maraming kabataan ang magdasal ng rosaryo ^_~
  2. Dinamay daw ng UST si Pope John Paul II. Noticed that poster of him? ^_^

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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Coming home to the blogging world

I so missed blogging! Can't believe how rant-deprived I was during the past months. ^^;; But anyway, I know I still can't blog regularly as I am still up to my neck in work. Hay. I don't even know when this is going to end.

I must warn you, this is going to be quite a messy post. Maskipaps muna. Kahit anong pumasok sa isip ko ^_^

Mein Schatz is in Japan

Mommy and I sent him off on Monday, October 2nd. How I dreaded this day. でもしょうがないでしょう。仕事のことだから。He's going to be in Tokyo for 3 months on a business trip. I'm always praying that he'll be healthy and safe while in the land of the rising sun. Also, I'm praying that time will fly by really fast! I miss him and BB sooo much! We chat during mornings, then talk on the phone during evenings. That will do for now. God, I can't wait for December.

UST wins UAAP crown!

I was in high school during UST's 4-peat era. I was so proud of being a Thomasian then. But when I got to college, things were totally different and the Growling Tigers were actually 'Whimpering Tigers', as my friend Eilyn used to say. :P

As I said in a forum post many weeks back, the UST community had very little to be happy for in the past years (talking about basketball). Actually, naging bukambibig na namin yung 'ayan cheering na, mananalo na naman tayo' or 'ayos, overall champs na naman' kasi nga, we sucked at basketball. ^_^

Actually, I predicted an Ateneo win (2-1) because Ateneo is obviously the stronger team. Did anyone even expect UST to enter the Final Four? Even my officemate G-dog from La Salle said 'Wala ka bang tiwala sa sarili mong school?' so I told him that I was just being realistic and that I was happy that UST made it this far. But you know what, I was very happy to be wrong. Coach Pido and the Tigers proved me wrong. Happy!

It's not like I don't have enough work...

Nadulas si Consuelo kahapon. She told me something I wasn't supposed to know until Monday. That I was going to be assigned to work on APDS. That's on top of Manila work and WorkExcellence. It's not as if I've got lots of free time now! (Plus, there's the J-things sideline Schatz and I have. But that's another story) Seriously, I don't know why they always pick me. I know I should be flattered that I'm being recognized and all. But the thing is, I don't enough support from the others (i.e., proper training, orientation, etc.). Rose left for OZ without even orienting me on WE! So ngayon, nangangapa ako, audit season pa naman. My own team lead can only say "Kaya mo yan, kaya mo yan". Salamat sa suporta.

Anyway, I think I'll stop here for now. I just felt like writing today. I'll write again tomorrow, or maybe in a couple of months!!

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