We'll still rise from the ashes

Phoenix - a legendary/mythical bird which is said to have the power to resurrect itself after death, burnt into ashes and will rise for a new life

Considering a job after college was a difficult one for me. I am a registered nurse but pursuing my profession as early as now may not sound practical . So I resorted to everbody's favorite job as of the moment, a call center agent.

I became a TSR for Teleperformance Accenture account way back July 2008 and was blessed to be included in a team which is the cream of the crop for the account "Team Phoenix". The team had been performing well ever since, even before I came in the group. I really felt intimidated entering the team because of the top performing agents I was with (some I can name Riza Valladolid, Salvador Fontanoza, Shun Llera, Albert Ignalague, Timothy Ferrer, Carlo Rasmo). I was really a newbie that time, such a pain in a butt when it comes to stats..felt guilty the first time we haven't got the no.1 spot because of the few 0 surveys I contributed to the team..sorry guys hehehe. But what's important is the motivation my supervisor, Daddy Jimmy de Jesus, is giving me everyday to do my best. and guess one, I made it on top too.

We all know that Daddy Jimmy has a magic to keep the team alive and kicking. Some may wonder why he is so laid back but this team are kicking asses on the floor ,that everyone sees our team as one of the best there is. He became a good adviser, mentor and of course a father to the team, that's why everyone calls him "Daddy".

Now as a team, we were tagged as "pasaway", "reklamador", "isog", some may even think we are "tikalon", but none the less it was proven that wherever you are on the account, it would still be your teammates who will defend you all the way. The team made me feel I had a family at work, which motivates me to work??? wrong..haha VTO kag extended gid ya..hahaha..it's always fun when you guys are around.. there is a chemistry with our group and that magic that Daddy Jimmy is doing to keep the team strong.

Now as what Tim said, change is constant, and Daddy Jimmy is always telling us that this day would come. And indeed it came, Daddy is on another team, we have a new supervisor, everyone has their emotional moment due to this great change that we are involved with. Team Phoenix had been my first team on the floor, Daddy Jimmy as my first supervisor...so this was a really great impact for me. Even if I was informed about this news when I was still admitted in the hospital, I never failed to share my emotions with Daddy Jimmy (that time ga text kami, and he knows my sentiments) Well nonetheless, right now some of us and I hope all of us will get over with it. We have Ms. Lunette as our new sup and she's fun. It is quite true that we must adjust to her as she is also adjusting to us.

No matter what the name of the team is, no matter who we will be with in the future, no matter who will be our superiors at work, as long as we keep the fire burnin' within us, we will still be the same team that people are looking upon as the BEST! The team name itself is obvious, we might go down, but definitely will rise again from the ashes and be reborn. Team Phoenix..we are Number 1!

K-pop dominating the Philippine Charts?

I remember way back in high school when everyone (including me, i don't deny it) turned crazy over Meteor Garden, the first Taiwanese telenovela show aired in ABS-CBN. Then came a flood of Korean, Chinese and Japanese telenovelas bringing along with them songs that we Filipinos can barely understand, but despite the language barrier still appreciates these songs

Now this year 4 songs are introduced in the MYX Music Channel which is pure Korean in nature a.k.a. K-pop (short for Korean pop, everybody knows that of course). First was Fire by 2NE1 which became an instant hit not only of its groovy reggae type rhythm and beat but also due to the popularity of Sandara Park way back years ago in the Philippine industry. Second was Sorry Sorry, a song by Super Junior which garnered lots of votes for the MYX International top 20. Third was Nobody by Wonder Girls. Despite being new to the Filipino ears, this song was produced way back 2008 or 2007 in Korea. This is I think the most famous among all K-pop songs right now which not only has a cute set of voices from five lovely ladies, but also with the easy steps to dance with the song (wave like a "no" with your pointing finger, and then clap clap..hahaha).

And also who would forget One More Time and Almost Paradise from the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango/Meteor Garden renamed "Boys Over Flowers"? It's funny how people in Bacolod would usually vote the song on MOR's most often requested and when asked if they understood it, couldn't find the right answer to their mouth..haha funny people!

Just this afternoon, I was watching Pop MYX and another song came in the scene. this time it's from Big Bang, another Korean group which is the male "version" of 2NE!. Well it was a good song, at least it has few Korean words on it..and lots of English..whew! I guess it would be another song to enter the hit charts here in the Philippines..soon!

Pokemon Crater returns

Well, not exactly the Pokemon Crater site I've known before..but the concept is still the same. Pokemon Battle Arena (www.pokemonbattlearena.net) is a new conceptualized site for Pokemon online gamers which was based on Pokemon Crater platform. I remember way back November 14, 2007 when the site closed because the owner went into college and never had an idea of giving the site management to someone else for him or her to continue the game. Well, I was frustrated that all my efforts in having all my Pokemon level up to 100 and some of my precious "shiny" Pokemon (they are rare types) are gone to waste due to the closure of the site.

Now, Pokemon Battle Arena came and somehow it can be a good start for us online trainers. The game itself is not yet fixed, considering it is its Beta version. There are still bugs and errors that needs to be fixed to make the game more realistic and parallel to console games for Pokemon. For now new concepts where added from the original Crater. Credits are given to buy maps (mostly elemental) as well as Pokemon. You cannot use items in wild and gym battles (which they need to fix) and lastly, which I am also a bit frustrated..you have to be a premium account user to get shiny Pokemon the easiest, which means you have to donate in order to get those shiny ones.

Anyways, as of the moment we have nothing but this so better play it then hehehe

Boa and her US debut

Boa is a multilingual Korean artist who made her first debut in the US in 2009 for the song "Eat You Up". She, for me, is not just an ordinary artist. Besides, I already considered her one of the best because she can sing and definitely can dance as well. she's more of a higher level than any female artists I've seen in a form of dancing forte. She can do a sexy dance and suddenly transform into a hiphop machine (she can definitely dance along with hard hiphop..as seen in her Eat You Up video.)


I like Boa ever since she was just an artist in Korea. These songs are "Valenti" which I usually do freestyle on Pump It Up, and Sara, one of my simfiles in my Stepmania at home. Justify Full
Last night I was scanning on my Multiply updates when I saw a new released video from her self-titled US album. It was Energetic, one of my fave songs. The song's video focuses on a club where they have like a dance battle and Boa again showcased her dancing prowess. This is her third single in her album after Eat You Up and I did it for love. Can't wait to see Hypnotic Dancefloor on video too. I'm planning to buy her album but I still haven't seen it being sold at a nearest music store here in our place.

FYI: Her song, Look Who's Talking, in her US album was produced by none other than the Princess of Pop Britney spears..haha sounds so Britney style for me. Here's two videos from her self-titled US album.

The time of the year where FLU infects me

This quarter of the year (July - September) is flu season. And I guess you have an idea what am I going to write for today..

With the world scare of A H1N1 virus (the Philippines is not safe anymore, including Bacolod City) many speculations came across my mind while I spend a day of supposed-to-be working day into a day of sleeping, drinking meds (both Paracetamol and Diatabs, with my mom's suggestion of Pito-Pito Herbal drink hahaha) and eating/drinking all foods rich in vitamin C. Well it started Monday morning when I went home from a party with a friend. My stomach grumbled outrageously (you know what's next) and after I woke up mid-afternoon, got a very very high fever. I was thinking at first it was because of the damn oysters I ate last Sunday since my cousin also had the same problem the same day. But night came and I started experiencing clogged nose, teary eyes and of course, the classic body malaise. My mother also keeps teasing me about the H1N1 flu (she really has time to joke about me getting sick LOL). So I called my supervisor and informed him of my situation, then asked for a preshift VTO from MC. I didn't go to work today (only to find out it was one of those days agents are enjoying pay with there's low call volume *sigh!*).

Just this morning I also heard from one radio commentary about Typhoid fever and it was a surprise that all signs and symptoms for this disease also was experienced by yours truly. But I'm ok now, my stomach is having a rest and got no fever. I just hope I would never experience it again this year (I always get flu once a year every year, but luckily this one was not worst than last year. Funny thing about that one is a paranoia that I got Tuberculosis because I took care of a PTB patient weeks before it happened). Well, my colleagues at work, gotta see you later (Farm Town na naman!) hehehe

Welcome the new year for being a TSR

July 1, 2009..I turned one year as a technical support representative at work which allowed my supervisor to gave me a work appraisal (increase in salary, yehey!). Well I was a bit surprise of the results considering I did not do well during my previous 6-months appraisal. As I can remember, I only got 3.10 of 5.0 grade during the first six months considering it is my first time job.

I have never imagined myself still working as a TSR for an internet services account for a year now. My original plan was to apply for the job, got hired, and will just finish the 6 months contract given to me by the company. I spent it while waiting for my licensure exam for Nursing results. I passed the NLE and already have my license to practice as a nurse. But due to the persuasion of my supervisors and colleagues (Daddy Jim and Team Phoenix) I am still alive and kicking with the team (consistent number 1 team shall I say, you guys are the best!).

Now back to my new appraisal..i am very overwhelmed of the results. Why? According to Daddy Jimmy, I got the highest appraisal for this year..boosting a 12% increase on my hourly rate for the job. It was amazing, and I could not believe it. I am sure my parents will be very happy to hear this one (I'm helping them out with the utility bills at home). And more money for me to spend for myself. Oh I forgot, I have to save for my NCLEX..hahaha

I'm a Farmer..

Recently added an application in my Facebook account. It's called FARMTOWN where you play as a farmer who tends your farm by growing crops and selling them at the Marketplace. As your crops grow, you harvest them, then plows the field and plants another batch of seeds. Your farm also will have animals and trees on it, if your level permits you to purchase one or your friends gave you these items such as gifts.

Hahaha, this is a new craze so far as I've noticed. Everyone's going crazy on it (others prefer Mafia Wars..but this is less violent..don't get me wrong, I also have a Mafia Wars character). Even at the office, most of my workmates also has their own farms and we tend to send gifts to one another. We also hire each other to harvest our crops because if someone will harvest them for you, it's price at the market will increase by 25%. and also a good way to get exp. points. Well that's all for now, gonna tend my farm and check if my Strawberries are ready to harvest =)