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How and Why?
A year ago, I got bored with the usual friendster, youtube, and forum checking. So I need something new na pampatay ng oras while in the office. Luckily, I came acrossed a blog, that was sir Lloyd's, and from then I decided I should make my own.

Why http://riandrew.blogspot.com?
My URL came from the names of my babies, Ria (Nokia6230) and Andrew (SE K800). Yes dears, my cellphones have names!

Why No Spam, No Virus, No Kiddin'?
At that time, I still work for Trend Micro, which is an anti-virus company. All my friends are basically paranoid whenever they receive emails from me which have attachments. Baka may virus daw. Haller?! Pagbintangan ba ko? Oh well, after sometime when I already know about those viruses technically, yes I admit na kaya ko na din magspread! haha (pero bad yun ha!)

So I decided to name it No Spam, No Virus, No Kiddin', meaning it's a safe site. I also choose to stick with this template. Kahit it's so last season, I still like it. Plain and simple.

thanks to my kuya for this

So far this blog has been my online journal and I supposed a feel good read naman most of the time. Thanks to all na hobby dumaan dito para makipagkulitan. I appreciate it. Thank you also for your daily updates, interesting topics, and confusing questions in your blogs. Really worth the time ang blog hopping. Of course, I also appreciate the online buddies I found here sa blogosphere. Feel free to say hello pag nakita niyo ko somewhere out there. At the sidebar is our latest picture pala. Our first matinong picture after 38 million years!

Alrighty, my blog has turned ONE! Yey!

Happy blogging to all! >(^o^)<

Funny, Weird, and Embarrassing

Nagkalat ang tag na to sa blogosphere. And i was tagged too by Ronturon.(thanks!) Pero para mas interesting naman, lagyan naten ng twist. Not just plain facts and hobbies.

Here are the rules:
1. Each blogger must post these rules.
2. Each blogger starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves.
3. Bloggers that are tagged, need to write ten facts about themselves. You need to choose ten people to tag and list their names.

Here are some funny, weird, embarrassing facts and hobbies of mine:

1. Least favorite kong gawin ay maligo. Oh well, ganun yata talaga pag konti lang ang fats sa katawan. Ginawin. Here's another: Kaya kong matulog ng walang bentilador!

2. 4 Years ago ang last softdrinks intake ko. Ayoko lang. At tingin ko sa mga umiinom ng softdrinks ay alcoholic.

3. Once a month naiisipan ko din naman uminom ng Iced Tea or Juice. Yung lang di ko mauubos, mga kalahating baso lang maiinom ko. Tubig-person lang ako talaga. At dapat hindi malamig para mainom ko.

4. All time favorites ko ang mga pagkaing walang lasa, walang timpla, plain, blant! Ayoko ng matamis at maalat. Allergic ang dila ko sa malasang pagkain.

5. Nagfri-freak out ako kapag nagiging normal ang weight ko. Sanay kasi akong habambuhay na underweight. Paranoia it is!

6. A single "beep" tone from Nokia is enough para magising ako. Hindi naman ako nagkakape pero anlakas ng gulat factor ko. Nerbyosa!

7. Hobby ko magcollect ng LRT/MRT cards nung college. Yes, it means di ko na sinosoli pag lalabas na ng station. Secret kung pano gawin. Baka magka-card shortage ulit.

8. An approaching flying ipis ay maituturing kong Near Death Experience. At wala akong dapat i-explain dito.

9. Certified drug dependent! Grade 2 palang ay umiinom nako ng VitB complex + VitC. Combo yan! Pero ngayon, 8 tablets a day na. Prescripted drugs.

10. I once joined a gameshow sa Eat Bulaga. Kelangan ko rumaket dahil I need 2500 that time for vanity purposes. Well, kahihiyan's worth the jackpot prize of 100,000 feysus! Secret kung saan naka-upload ang video ng winning moment na yun.

That's how weird and funny I am. >(^o^)<

And now, ipapasa ko kay:

Joaqui, Source, Lance, DarkHorse, Jules,

Caryn, Abou, Kinesics, Jaime, Iyay
and

Enrico

Welcome to Holland

It seems a normal week but Im experiencing na mabigat ang pakiramdam ko. No, wala akong bagong sakit. Everything is well. Pero somethings wrong. I feel so empty.

Ive always been sick. Pero this "sickness" slash uneasiness and down feeling, alam na alam ko kung san ko yun nakuha.

Kapag I feel empty, or malungkot ako ng walang dahilan, may kulang saken. Kulang ako sa Diyos.

Absent ako sa Mass last week. Haaay. I dont know if it's guilt, dahil kasi naman 1 oras lang sa isang linggo ang pag-attend ng Mass, di ko pa nagawa. Siguro psychological na din, pero I really have to say my praises, hear the sermon, sing and pray together with others, yan yung dapat ko lagi magawa, kahit once a week.

So this Sunday, pumunta na ako sa "cure" ng uneasiness ko. And let me share ang homily sa Greenbelt last Sunday.

"...There's this man who always wanted to go to Italy. This is his ultimate goal. So all his life, he saved for money to live there. He also studied the language, the culture and everything about Italy.

Finally, the day came. He packed his things and get ready for the flight. He was so excited to see Italy, and finally eat an authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta.

Upon landing, the stewardess announced "Welcome to Holland!"
The man was surprised he said "No, I booked for Italy."
But he couldnt do a thing but to accept to live in Holland. He was so disappointed for he has done everything just to go in Italy.

Of course the man is dissapointed at first. But at the end he learned that there were no tulips, no windmills, and no rembrandts in Italy. There are really things you cannot see if you're too focused on your disappointments and what ifs. He now enjoys and appreciates Holland..."

Aspiring is good but appreciating what you have is better!

Now, what things do you appreciate most in your Holland?
Have a happy week everyone! >(^o^)<

And I've Been Terminated

How would you feel if you're informed that you are terminated from your job? I certainly know the feeling.

I feel for the youngsters (fresh grads) who are terminated slash lost their jobs recently. Lalo na if unexpected, and its effectivity is immediate. That was so rude! I can't blame them kung galit man sila right now.

But here's a similar story.

Been working for Trend Micro for 8 months pa lang, pero that was the most enjoyable work ever! Incomparable ang learning experience, supervisor, teammates, and facilities dun- best talaga. But an attractive offer from a GOVERNMENT AGENCY came (hint: government agency na pangarap ng marami). I was so confused. Considered everything, pero sa huli, though im not sure, I took the risk. What's life without taking chances anyway. Pinagpalit ko ang Trend. I left with a prayer na sana tama ang desisyon ko na yun.

Then I started working for the governemnt firm. 1st two months were for Oracle Training chorva. I felt lucky to undergo those trainings dahil wala naman yun sa syllabus ng ECE kaya di ko siya alam. Ok lang ang training. Pero not so OK ang people, ang environment, facilities, at work. Minsan naiisip kong nagkamali ba ko ng paglipat?

After 2 months, the director (of the project) talked to me. Telling me wala ng budget ang project. And since "Last-In; First-Out" policy, I was the one to be TERMINATED!

Seriously?! Ganun lang yun, after ko ipagpalit lahat sa Trend, wala na silang budget?! F*CK!

Of course na-depressed ako ng 3minutes. Pero after that, naisip kong probably it's not for me. Let go. Tama na ang pag-iinarte. Hindi bagay saken.

Nakakahiya ang nangyare so I kept my termination a secret. Only my parents knew.

So, yung last two weeks ko, pumapasok nalang ako para mag-time in tapos derecho na sa mga job interviews. Bastusan na. Well, I was rushing to find a job.

Hindi din ako mabilis nakahanap ng new job. Andame nga, kaso naman binabarat ka sa offer, o kaya may bond, kaya mejo naging choosy ako.

Finally, a BPO (a.k.a. call center) company in Makati was looking for someone na may Oracle knowledge. Kahit wala akong call center experience, I still applied, and got the job! I was the only girl in the team, and was the only one who doesnt need to be a call center agent first para umabot sa position na to. Since call center company, easy work so easy money. Best part, babayaran nila ang knowledge mo sa Oracle! wink wink

Segue, a week prior I got this job, nagkaroon ako ng boyfriend! Kaya di ako naniniwala na pag swerte sa career/pera, malas sa lovelife. Matagal na kame swerte lalo na sa raffles! hehe (though mas swerte cia)

Moving on...

See, if not for those Oracle trainings I had sa governemnt agency na nagterminate saken, I wouldnt get this job. So right now, Im really fond of telling others that I got terminated; and because of that something unexpected happened - big time!

So youngsters, we really dont know kung ano mangyayare. Pero I suggest be excited. Chance ulit magjobhunt. At syempre dahil may mga trainings ka naman that you gained sa last company mo, big advantage na yun to be sell-able. Kahit pano may karapatan ka na mag-name ng price.

So smile.

Something better will come your way. Maniwala ka! (--,)

Wellness for Us

Love is NOT magical.
I believe that it needs to be experienced and nurtured physically. (yes, you read it right, im writing something with regards to LOVE for the first time! pero hanggang jan lang yan..)

Time spent with favorite persons and friends are really important. Pero na-lessen na yun simula ng madiagnosed akong may _____. It was so hard at first. Sabe nga nila, It's not the speed that kills; it's the sudden stop. So true! Ang hirap! Tigil ang lahat ng activities that can worsen my health condition. I felt so "kakaiba" na from the rest. Ang KJ ko tuloy dahil lagi nakong absent, at pass sa mga happenings. Bawal mapuyat, bawal mapagod. Haaay. Pero I tell you, sa una lang yan mahirap. So now we have to find ways para sa healthy bondings.

I/WE want a relaxing place that offers spa, sauna, steam bath, massage, and hot herbal swimming pools! At san pa ba perfect pumunta kundi sa ACE WATER SPA! (see link: promotion it is!)

dahil im 24, at matanda na kame, sa isang wellness center na ang date namen! ahahaha ;-)

So after my shift, derecho na kame dito. Bitbit ang very reliable kong turquoise na 2-pc, go na ulit sa Ace Water Spa. Rate is P550/5hrs na (last year P500 lang). Btw, strictly swimwear dito, so if you are planning to go, (and i strongly suggest you do), bring a proper swimwear. And no food and camera allowed.

There are so many facilities that you can enjoy at ACE. Water therapy ang services nila. Among the facilities, favorites ko ay ang steam and sauna rooms, hot herbal pools (36, 38, and 40 degrees) in Lavander, Jasmin, and Mint scents. And of course, nasa center ang cold pool (5 deg). Super relaxing!

hot herbal pools in Lavander, Jasmin, and Mint scents

Lastly, the best part is indoor siya! Remember, two months nakong gumagamit ng papaya soap and lotion dahil sa super hapding sunburn na nakuha namen after Disneyland. Kaya BIG NO sa outdoor swimming! wink wink

* Ace Water Spa is located at 399 Del Monte Avenue (near corner Banaue st.) SFDM, Quezon City.

For the meantime, we'll be having many quality plus healthy times together in places like this.

Basta pag magaling na ko, inuman tayo ah! >(^o^)<

Inter-CallCenter Company Singing Contest

Dren is one of the contestants in ICONS 2008. An inter-callcenter company singing contest. Wow, may ganito! Dren is representing his company kasi siya ang nanalo ng ICON title sa kanila. Kumbaga regional finals muna, then ang national finals! For sure nde siya aware that he'll represent his company, dahil kahit P250 lang ang prize, papatulan nia at kaka-reerin ang kahit anong singing contest.

HRCC ICON 2008 at secret kung anong website! winks*

Go DREN!

Oh btw, he texted earlier na may voting chorva pala at nasa bottom 3 siya (out of 16 participants) sa text votes with 0.66%! What?! Wahahaha, this is hilarious! Namatay ako kakatawa.

Text brigade tuloy kame ni c3. Surely Dren doesnt want to be "the texter's choice" awardee, pero wag naman magmukhang kawawa at walang friends dahil sa wala pang 1% na votes. (hahaha, automatic joy ko na talaga to!) Nde naman kasi aware ang buong company (Are you sure nde participating ang company mo?) na may ganito palang contest right? Well, wala namang percentage ang votes sa final score so fair ang laban.

Can you please help? P2.50/text lang naman.

To vote pls type:
MX VOTE ICON V HTMT and send to
2800 - globe
216 - smart
2288 - sun

HRCC ICONS 2008 will be held on November 9, 2008 at A.Venue Hall Makati City.

Goodluck Dren! Parang videoke lang yan!

We'll be there of course. >(^o^)<