10.29.2007
this week is our team's "rally week". basically, the company is going to buy us lunch and dinner for this entire week. if we still need to rally next week, then this will also apply. our team, in total, is behind in the number of test cases that we've executed and passed. if we don't make more progress by end of this week, then we'll be playing catch up for all the days to come. thats not fun especially with the holiday season just around the corner. today's lunch was ordered at pepsi-pour bacci pizzeria. stupid me, decides to get an order of hot & spicy chicken wings and cheesy garlic bread. my teammates get pasta, pizza, etc. all in all, italian food is very heavy food. im used to a light lunch (i.e.: 1/2 pastrami sandwich and a cup of soup and a cup of fruit). so our food gets delivered and my wings are sitting atop those ore-ida looking soggy fries...yum! long story short, its 3pm and im about to pass out. lunch was way heavy. now im nursing a large cup of starbuck's house blend coffee (also distributed by pepsico -- im sure you're thinking that im such a dork but, hey, i work for a consumer goods company; we're very brand conscious). hopefully i make a better choice come dinner time. yawn.
10.25.2007
10.22.2007
everything happens in 3's
1) chris asked me to go down to school last weekend but i said "no".
2) terry asked me to lunch saturday but i said "yea...no".
3) ian asked me to go to a hookah bar and get some beers tonight but can you guess what i said? "argh, i cant".
ive tried my hardest to never turn down my friends but since last friday, i have. 3 times.
im either working late or out with my realtor. im not one to complain but i needed to write this down in case it led to finding out why im not so uber happy right now. if you think im bitching about nothing, sit on your thumb and spin. this is my blog and you dont have to read it. the only rule that reigns in my blogspot is that i can write whatever i please. back to my current rambling...i enjoy what i do; i dont mind working late; its a daily challenge and i love leaving work every day learning something new. i have a strong feeling that its the fact that 2 out of the above 3 guys are friends that i rarely get to spend time with. and for me to say "no" just blows. i pray that it'll never get to a point where they'll stop asking. i do admit that i have a recent track record of opting out on things -- i already have plans or am at work. im going to safely assume that my friends understand and i just need a twix bar right now.
2) terry asked me to lunch saturday but i said "yea...no".
3) ian asked me to go to a hookah bar and get some beers tonight but can you guess what i said? "argh, i cant".
ive tried my hardest to never turn down my friends but since last friday, i have. 3 times.
im either working late or out with my realtor. im not one to complain but i needed to write this down in case it led to finding out why im not so uber happy right now. if you think im bitching about nothing, sit on your thumb and spin. this is my blog and you dont have to read it. the only rule that reigns in my blogspot is that i can write whatever i please. back to my current rambling...i enjoy what i do; i dont mind working late; its a daily challenge and i love leaving work every day learning something new. i have a strong feeling that its the fact that 2 out of the above 3 guys are friends that i rarely get to spend time with. and for me to say "no" just blows. i pray that it'll never get to a point where they'll stop asking. i do admit that i have a recent track record of opting out on things -- i already have plans or am at work. im going to safely assume that my friends understand and i just need a twix bar right now.
10.17.2007
im at work right now and i feel absolutely delirious. i feel like i need to throw up. no! i am not pregnant. and no! work pressure doesn't make me fake sick. i didnt have a bad lunch or anything because im really hungry right now. im really tired. doh...there it goes, my eye is twitching. thats a good indicator that im (a) tired or (b) im in the presence of someone i hate. its got to be (a) because no one else is here except me, myself and i.
10.15.2007
Pictures from Team Outing to Dallas' Gatorade Plant -- September 18-20, 2007.
dinner @ silver fox steakhouse...
...oscar, sharon, peter, manoj, me, mike, (not pictured: subbu, chris)
dinner @ silver fox steakhouse...
...oscar, sharon, peter, manoj, me, mike, (not pictured: subbu, chris)
10.10.2007
Pictures from my trip to Munich's Oktoberfest -- October 2-9, 2007.
...Jeff's pictures.
...Chris' pictures.
coming soon...my 400 pictures and 5 videos.
Vacation Highlights:
...Germany
...Salzburg, Austria
...Dachau Concentration Camp
...Englischer Garten
my 1st beer stein in Oktoberfest...
...Armbrustschützenzelt tent @ 9:30AM
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/
...Jeff's pictures.
...Chris' pictures.
coming soon...my 400 pictures and 5 videos.
Vacation Highlights:
...Germany
...Salzburg, Austria
...Dachau Concentration Camp
...Englischer Garten
my 1st beer stein in Oktoberfest...
...Armbrustschützenzelt tent @ 9:30AM
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/
10.02.2007
10.01.2007
Pictures from Back to Skool Bash 3 -- September 29, 2007.
the girl's flippy cup team...
...katie, me, jen, maureen
the girl's flippy cup team...
...katie, me, jen, maureen
9.28.2007
9.26.2007
electronic funnies
hilarious email excerts from today's electronic mailings:
"we're returning it because the helmet isn't made to be worn and we wanted to wear it."
"man I can see it now, we're gonna be eating mac and cheese for the next year."
"sometimes i feel like i need to have a spanish/english dictionary with me when i'm with her. and whenever she starts speaking in spanish, i've learned to pretend i know what she says by nodding, or not respond at all."
"shaddup, stupid."
"we're returning it because the helmet isn't made to be worn and we wanted to wear it."
"man I can see it now, we're gonna be eating mac and cheese for the next year."
"sometimes i feel like i need to have a spanish/english dictionary with me when i'm with her. and whenever she starts speaking in spanish, i've learned to pretend i know what she says by nodding, or not respond at all."
"shaddup, stupid."
9.21.2007
Pictures from September Babies (Paul, PJ, Cedric, Amanda, Abby, Arlene) @ Bella Lounge -- Saturday September 15, 2007.
Myra's and Fatima's pictures.
my girls...
...ate myra, me, fatima...(PJ!)
the guys in my life (part I)...
...archie, john, paul, richie
the guys in my life (part II)...
...jeff, me, terry
(not shown: chris, ed)
Myra's and Fatima's pictures.
my girls...
...ate myra, me, fatima...(PJ!)
the guys in my life (part I)...
...archie, john, paul, richie
the guys in my life (part II)...
...jeff, me, terry
(not shown: chris, ed)
9.18.2007
Pictures from Cubs Game w/ Archie -- September 17, 2007.
most exciting cubs game...EVER!
awesome seats too, kuya. thanks for the birthday present!
...bottom of the 9th inning
...cubs are down by 2
...aramis' triple 2 rbi hit to tie, 6-6
...derosa's single rbi hit to win, 7-6
...cubbies dugout clears out and they all charge towards derosa
...the W flag is hoisted up
...baseball cant get any better than this
GO CUBS GO!
most exciting cubs game...EVER!
awesome seats too, kuya. thanks for the birthday present!
...bottom of the 9th inning
...cubs are down by 2
...aramis' triple 2 rbi hit to tie, 6-6
...derosa's single rbi hit to win, 7-6
...cubbies dugout clears out and they all charge towards derosa
...the W flag is hoisted up
...baseball cant get any better than this
GO CUBS GO!
9.17.2007
my 27th birthday
thanks to...
...my parents for getting it on 27 years ago and for the birthday presents
...kuya archie and ate myra for the early birthday present
...my godson, tito henry and tita marcy for sending me a text from the philippines
...my cousin richie for realizing that his hs reunion wasn't this past saturday
...my cousin venjie and todd for driving into downtown from the suburbs
...john for amtraking it to chicago for the weekend
...myra for shopping with me at akira to buy my birthday top
...little mel's for serving a non-sushi dinner to john, paul and i
...pj, john, fatima and paul for being older than me
...my cali folks (romel, eugene, francisco) for the birthday greetings
...myra and bridget for the shots at bella
...fatima for my lady flying dagger
...chris for taking time out of his busy schedule
...my manager for coming out to bella
...akira for selling me my birthday present to myself
...jeff, terry, norway, ed and harun for coming out
...antoinette, fatima and paul for dancing with my manager
...paul for being paul
...my softball teammates -- amanda, nerissa, melissa, sheryl, jr, mars, malcolm, edward
...glenn and ricky for taking care of my guests at bella lounge and for the shots after they found out that i was leaving my own party quite sober
...my parents, brother, sister-in-law and cousin for a wonderful dinner at the best chinese restaurant outside of chinatown
...my mom and brother surprising me with a birthday cake after dinner
...the hunan beijing staff and customers for singing "happy birthday" to me
...kuya archie for taking me out to tonight's cubs game for our annual cubs/bday outing
...my parents for getting it on 27 years ago and for the birthday presents
...kuya archie and ate myra for the early birthday present
...my godson, tito henry and tita marcy for sending me a text from the philippines
...my cousin richie for realizing that his hs reunion wasn't this past saturday
...my cousin venjie and todd for driving into downtown from the suburbs
...john for amtraking it to chicago for the weekend
...myra for shopping with me at akira to buy my birthday top
...little mel's for serving a non-sushi dinner to john, paul and i
...pj, john, fatima and paul for being older than me
...my cali folks (romel, eugene, francisco) for the birthday greetings
...myra and bridget for the shots at bella
...fatima for my lady flying dagger
...chris for taking time out of his busy schedule
...my manager for coming out to bella
...akira for selling me my birthday present to myself
...jeff, terry, norway, ed and harun for coming out
...antoinette, fatima and paul for dancing with my manager
...paul for being paul
...my softball teammates -- amanda, nerissa, melissa, sheryl, jr, mars, malcolm, edward
...glenn and ricky for taking care of my guests at bella lounge and for the shots after they found out that i was leaving my own party quite sober
...my parents, brother, sister-in-law and cousin for a wonderful dinner at the best chinese restaurant outside of chinatown
...my mom and brother surprising me with a birthday cake after dinner
...the hunan beijing staff and customers for singing "happy birthday" to me
...kuya archie for taking me out to tonight's cubs game for our annual cubs/bday outing
9.15.2007
9.14.2007
after almost 27 years...
...i've learned that no matter how much i care, some people are just assholes.
...i've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion to destroy it.
...i've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others -- they are more screwed up than you think.
...i've learned that you can keep vomitting long after you think you're finished.
...i've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
...i've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away.
...i've learned that even though you take the farthest stall in the restroom, someone will take the one right next to you.
...i've learned that family will always be there for you...always.
...i've learned that nasty people from my past will rear up their ugly heads when you least expect it
...i've learned that guys only want one thing and that girls want everything.
...i've learned that using an eye lash curler can hurt like heck.
...i've learned that talking a lot of smack is cute but backing it up with skills is hot.
...i've learned that laughing to the point that you pee a little in your panties is not healthy.
...i've learned that beneficial relationships make you feel numb inside, but shit, they're hella fun.
...i've learned that there is no such word as 'herstory', its 'history'. stupid blog title.
...i've learned that when it rains, it pours,
...i've learned that when people say that "the grass is always greener on the other side", its alright to reply back "thats the biggest bucket of shit that i've ever heard! go screw yourself!".
...i've learned that avoidance is the only way to deal with difficult people because confrontation labels you as a bitch.
...i've learned that people will always stab you in the back but you eventually get used to it and it becomes less painful.
...i've learned that karma does exist and you'll get whats coming to you -- two-fold. God bless your soul.
...i've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion to destroy it.
...i've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others -- they are more screwed up than you think.
...i've learned that you can keep vomitting long after you think you're finished.
...i've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
...i've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away.
...i've learned that even though you take the farthest stall in the restroom, someone will take the one right next to you.
...i've learned that family will always be there for you...always.
...i've learned that nasty people from my past will rear up their ugly heads when you least expect it
...i've learned that guys only want one thing and that girls want everything.
...i've learned that using an eye lash curler can hurt like heck.
...i've learned that talking a lot of smack is cute but backing it up with skills is hot.
...i've learned that laughing to the point that you pee a little in your panties is not healthy.
...i've learned that beneficial relationships make you feel numb inside, but shit, they're hella fun.
...i've learned that there is no such word as 'herstory', its 'history'. stupid blog title.
...i've learned that when it rains, it pours,
...i've learned that when people say that "the grass is always greener on the other side", its alright to reply back "thats the biggest bucket of shit that i've ever heard! go screw yourself!".
...i've learned that avoidance is the only way to deal with difficult people because confrontation labels you as a bitch.
...i've learned that people will always stab you in the back but you eventually get used to it and it becomes less painful.
...i've learned that karma does exist and you'll get whats coming to you -- two-fold. God bless your soul.
9.13.2007
its been a pretty hectic day/week/month/year at work. we got bombarded with upcoming deliverables and due dates at this morning's team meeting. the past 3 hours have felt overwhelming. theres just not enough time in the day to get stuff done. my work environment is very busy -- overstuffed rooms, multiple people sharing a single cube space, loud conference calls, meetings taking place in the hallway. i was walking down the hallway to get some chips from the vending machine and two people were intensely talking so i couldnt walk by. i waited for them to notice that i was standing behind them and one of them said "sorry abby about that". the smallest thing can make my day and i love it! ive seen that manager so many times and never thought he knew my name. sweet.
9.12.2007
9.10.2007
i remember...
in 2001, i was a college student at u of i. i was eating breakfast in front of our tv in our apartment (our = fatima and me) about to head out for my morning Ikebana class. a few minutes past 8AM, i remember crying my eyes out.
september 11 7:45AM
september 11 7:45AM
turning, turning, turning 27
not only do i love the fall because i was born in september but its the weather, the colors and the nearing of the holidays that i look forward to the most.
come celebrate with me this saturday. view evite.
come celebrate with me this saturday. view evite.
9.06.2007
chocolate fix...
my mgr and i go to the coffee/vending room to get some chocolate. a surprise treat was Cute Consultant Guy was there too. back to the story:
my preferred choice is
;
my mgr gets a
. i leave first and start walking down the hallway and i know my mgr is walking right behind me so i start singing "what would you do for a" then i look behind me and its Cute Consultant Guy! he starts laughing and remarks "i had a feeling you were going to sing that". i get all embarrassed and start to laugh my nervousness away while my mgr and CCG keep laughing. it was pretty funny though because i was really singing too.
oh well. i should've replied to CCG "keep laughing so i can get an open-mouth kiss from you".
mmm...yes!!
my preferred choice is
;my mgr gets a
. i leave first and start walking down the hallway and i know my mgr is walking right behind me so i start singing "what would you do for a" then i look behind me and its Cute Consultant Guy! he starts laughing and remarks "i had a feeling you were going to sing that". i get all embarrassed and start to laugh my nervousness away while my mgr and CCG keep laughing. it was pretty funny though because i was really singing too.oh well. i should've replied to CCG "keep laughing so i can get an open-mouth kiss from you".
mmm...yes!!
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