Team Building 3

My team had a final blast for this year. Not to count the upcoming Christmas Party this coming December 23, 2008. We had swimming party again, just like the second team building that we had. But this was different, since I didnt sleep the entire night... and I enjoyed the pool. And then of course, I was with my loved one - Norman.

It was held in C3Y Resort, in Los Baños Laguna last November 28. We all met at the office. We had to rent Norman's van and take TL's car for everyone. We arrived there at 7pm. Upon arriving, everyone had something to do. I remember grabbing the microphone and sang my heart out while everyone was busy preparing dinner. Ahehhe... This was so selfish of me. When I realized that everyone was doing their share, I volunteered to cook Adobo.

We had fun with the games. Not to mention that I have grabbed all, and I mean all the prizes for our binggo. Thats's what you call, beginner's luck!! I hope they wouldn't be killing me for this.

Here are some of the pics by the way. Feel free to comment!

NCSW '08

It was celebrated worldwide - National Customer Service Week (NCSW), and our company didnt hesitate to commend their employees with a week of surprises and contests to make the event memorable to everyone.

Two of the highlights of the celebration were Spirit Day and Decade Day. Spirit Day demands for artistic work that would show the company's core values. Decade Day on the other hand is just to show cooperation as team selects a particular decade to present (from 50's to 90's) and show their creativity as they project the fad during that time. Our team, Team Protege, participated in these contests to showcase their talents and cooperation. Not to mention that they grabbed the grand prize for both contests. Good job team Protege for bringing home the bacon!!

Now let me share our work of art to show how we deserve the prize...

DECADE DAY - 80'S - 30TH GRAMMY AWARDS NIGHT



SPIRIT DAY

Living with Life

Life does not begin at 40, 50 or 60. It can start as early as 20 so long as you know what you are living for. Theoretically speaking, we are made for a certain purpose and we will discover that if we believe and obey. In this materialistic world we try to live by what the world has to offer, may it be essential or not. But who would say that they are happy and content with this worldliness?


Bottom line is, with whatever we have in our luggage right now we should know how to LIVE - live with living. Not just breathing and just wandering... Knowing what you are living for is the key.

Let me share Stacy Orrico's song "There's gotta be more to Life"

There's gotta be more to life...
Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me
Cause the more that I'm...
Tripping out thinking there must be more to life
Well it's life, but I'm sure... there's gotta be more
Than wanting more

Wanting more than what life has to offer is a bit selfish but its not wrong to dream and to aspire for greater heights. However, life won't give you all... God won't. Every thing will fall in its place at the right time... So just live life. CARPE DIEM.

My Special Thanks

Hi guys,

This email/lettter has been long overdue and I apologize for the long wait (parang call lang oh...) So much has been going on recently that has caused me to stagnate, however I'm slowly reverting from the growing and cultured me. I know you have expected a lot from me and I know somehow I have disappointed some of you.

First of all (di ko na gagamitin ang first and foremost kase sabi ni TL redundant daw sya!), I would like to thank you guys for the sincere and wholehearted support you've thrown at me during the Wachovia Idol contest. You know very well, that I wouldn't be in that contest that long if not for your contributions and your votes. Special mention to KG, who voluntarily lent me her night gowns which somehow gave me a goodluck on the first night. I remember I was one of the top performers during that time. I also learned that you have continuously bought my tickets and I really thank you soooo much for spending that much. I would like to thank Lance, for the heartwarming email you have sent to everyone to persuade everyone to vote for me. You know how moved I was when I read that email. I hope you felt my gratitiude when I hugged you upon reading that email. I was even moved to tears knowing that you were also concerned as I was. Special thanks to Eds, Raine, Bess, Ness, Raech and Ja, for being part of the crowd during those weeks. Just knowing that a friend was there to support me was enough to boost my confidence and prove that I can be good if not the best. I would also like to commend Hazel and Sherrie for their untiring effort to sell my tickets. This was not part of your job description but being the supportive friends that you are, you have taken some time to extend your help and keep me in the game. Lastly, thanks to TL James for being a part of that show. That despite the "kagagahan" that I did, you didn't leave me in the lurch. You have proven me how professional you are and I thank you for being so patient with me.

I know I disappointed you at one point. I know how freaking worried you were when I didnt show up and was nowhere to be found. That was so inconsiderate of me, I know. I had never thought it would cause you a lot of trouble. And I'm really sorry. I know I am wrong. Somehow, that incident made me feel that the respect that I have worked hard for has created a huge hole that would take some time to become whole again. Though I appreciate that you have understood me. Thanks for accepting my flaws and the human side of me.

This is not the end of the game. I know I have a lot to prove and a lot to show. And I wont give up... Will rock on!!!

My 28th Birthday

My gifts. Very happy cuz I received a lot this year, compared to last year!!! I didnt celebrate my birthday though. I just invited a few friends at home and had dinner and a little drinking, thats all. No special someone greeted me that day. My crushness didnt come over as well since he just got home that afternoon after spending the night away with friends.

I should be thinking seriously though. I have turned 28 and here I am.... Still here... I dont know how would I get my self into something lucrative or sensible. I guess I have not grown up after all... Takes time for me. Or am I just being a mediocre?

The Finals Night

After 7 long and tiring weeks,the very first W-G Idol was finally announced. With soaring votes that no one had expected, Gel Manansala grabbed the title.

Held on August 9, 2008 Alabang

Gel Manansala




The Runners Up are:



C.A. Dee



Marco Mata



Cris Esmeria

Being part of the Wachovia Idol, has been one of the great experiences with this company, along with the other FIRSTS that I had. Truly, I am grateful that somehow I have shared the God-given talent that I have and at least, I was able to do what I've been missing doing. Singing infront of a crowd is something I never thought would be possible for me ever since I got into this industry. But thanks to the GPTW for initiating projects such as this for us to break free from the hassle and stress of taking in calls. I have really enjoyed every week that I would sing my heart out and see the throng of people admiring me for the job well done and the superb performance. I have gained a lot of friends out of this experience. I admire the other semi-finalists who have been such a good sports. That even if they got eliminated already, they still made sure that the friendship is intact. It didnt dishearten them neither showed any bitterness with regards to the results. We are all winners here at our own respect. And I know everyone deserves a prize for the wonderful performace weekly. How I wish, there is more than just " Good Job!!"

Here are some of the shots I had during the night.



With Hershey and Donna



With Ron



With Rein

Rest Day Mode

Ahehehe!!! My favorite day of the week, Tuesday. Finally have the air to breathe... away from calls, irate customers, stess and smoking buddies. I miss the silence. I miss being alone in a place. I miss deep thinking. I miss walking nowhere.

I started my day infront of my computer and now (it's 2:48 pm), I'm still here. I'm trying to get my self abreast with the latest news with my friends. I checked their friendster, multiply, IMEEM etc. I finally had the chance to check my inbox too after almost 3 weeks!!! Our connection from the internet company got sooo busted that I really screamed at the PSR over the phone. Their system sucks!!! If only I have better option,I swear I would have changed my provider.

Anyway, what keeps me busy nowadays is the singing contest at our office. It's no big thing but somehow I like the idea. I get the chance to know more people at work. Plus, I am doing what I have loved since I was a little kid - singing! I miss singing infront of a crowd and getting their ass moving. Singing every night, dressing like a star, wearing heavy make up and being admired for such a great performance. How I miss those days... ahehehe!!!

I wonder if I really have a better chance in this contest though. From 15 contestants, we're down to 9. This Friday would be another elimination round. Would I be among those who'll get eliminated? I'm keeping my fingers crossed... The votes would really help me a lot... So I pray I will get as much. I think I would need to buy tickets for me aheheh...

Let me see if I can write more stuff today... I feel tired already.... My brain cells are burned out...

Devilish...

imikimi - Customize Your World

Wachovia Idol '08

Just want to share my video during our Gala Night. Enjoy!

Another Addition to our Family

Mom recently got married to Mr. William Riley. He just got here on May 8th and they got married on June 5. Proves to show how love can change everything. No if's and but's... What matters most is that they love each other...

Galera '08

The Henna Tattoo that means nothing.... hehehe!!!


With Candy, EJ's colleague. She is actually the main reason why we had to go here. I hope her stay here was worth the time and the effort. I will certainly see you again Candy, hopefully in Cebu.


Just before we hopped the Banana boat. It was really exciting and funny. The driver really took us in the middle of the sea as if he doesnt intend to take us back to Galera. " Manong, wla pa po kmeng plano bumalik sa Batangas!!"



Dare to be daring...


With Anj and Ja. Taken upon arriving the island. ATAT?!!!



The seashore and some of the peeps enjoying the beach.



Mindoro's sling. This got into me... after the 2nd pitcher I had to bid hello to my bed. ahehehe!!! But I surely love it.





In my attempt to escape from the loneliness, I went to Puerto Galera last weekend with friends (Danie, Ej, Edward, Anj, Ja and Candy). I would admit it wasnt enough but somehow it helped me ease the pain a bit.

A Kind Soul trapped in a Wretched Life

I really dont know if I should be happy to hear this comment from a not so close friend of mine. Surely the "kind" is a positive impression... but being trapped into something bad is like being cursed.

Am I really cursed? Is my life really destined to be difficult?

The only thing I could say to be wracked is my lovelife. Aside from that, I can say that I'm still blessed. Despite the fact that I've literally forgotten that I have responsibilities as a Christian. I've backslided more than 4 years ago. I could still remember how I devoted my life and surrendered my life to Him. I was on fire. I even had my own cell group. But everything disappeared in just a flick of a finger. I fell into temptation one time, and there it went. I wasnt able to recover my self. The guilt feeling was overwhelming that I wasnt able to pick my self from what I did.

I dont wanna say that I would never go back... I guess Im not ready yet to turn 180 degrees away from worldliness. I just want to assure my self that by the time that I surrender my life again, there's no more turning back.

Anyway, I am still loved. I'm glad that everyone from my world get in touch with me as soon as they heard what happened to me. Aside from that, Ive got the chance to talk to some people I havent talked to for quite a long time. There was this special man whom I had ignored when I fell inlove with someone before. Funny thing was, while I was busy trying to get someone else's attention, he was there... just there. Loving me in silence. It was only recently that I learned about his real intention and his great love for me. I was kinda surprised that he was able to supress it for 16 looong years!!! It was late to apologize though but I felt his pain. There was a little twinch in my heart. At the back of my mind, I was thinking that I've let go of the person that might have loved me wholeheartedly. "Nakakahinayang!!" I feel sorry for what I did. I was young and insensitive then. Hope he'd know how sorry I am right now for everything.

I deserve a break. Im planning to go to Galera this weekend. A time for me to take a moment in my life and RESET. There must be a lot of things I have been taking for granted and there must be a lesson learned from all these. I have to learn. I have to be wiser. I'm really looking forward to this. I hope this would help me to deliberate on how I want my life to be and what I want to have. Not just grab whatever comes along even though its not a good catch. Argh! That is not a good term.

I hope its not late yet. I hope Im not totally broken inside out. I hope I could still regain my trust and my ability to love. I know its not too late to move on and prove what Im worth. It is difficult but I dont want to sensationalize it. Surely, I want to make a difference this time...

How rare is my Personality

Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ESFP)

Your personality type is playful, charming, open minded, and energetic. Only about 7% of all people have your personality, including 9% of all women and 5% of all men You are Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

Check out my Slide Show!

Meet and Greet the President of the Philippines2

meet gma2
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

March 06, 2008, during our company's Inauguration,Her Excellency was our guest speaker.I was deeply honored to be part of it since I was selected to represent the teammates from our company. Though the picture that I have here does not clearly show the smile on my face, I hope that the sincerity of the author would make you believe that it is indeed one of the most memorable experiences in my life...

that was actually me she was smiling at... too bad the picture was taken from my back

Meet and Greet the President of the Philippines

meet gma
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

standing next to me was the president. grrrr... the picture was taken at the side.... there were too many photographers and no one caught my smile! : - (

Another Week

Yeah... another week has ended and another week is beginning... counting days and counting weeks.... Why am I counting? What is the counting for? Seriously, I dont know. But I feel like I'm wasting a lot of time doing nothing good or not achieving anything at this point of my life...

But there's one thing new. I have applied for the TLI ( Team Leader Intern ) position in our company. Though I know I have struggles with my leadership skills, I still felt that the exposure and the experience would help me a bit to enhance my potentials. I know that there would be a lot of oppurtunities for me to grab in this new company and I'm just trying to check on it one by one... ahehehe!! nah... of course not, I know I can try... there's no harm in trying, right....

So, just pray for me... and wish me luck...

This is soooo sweet....

Just wanna share this piece. Was written by my dear friend Majid. This is actually the first poem, ever written for me. That's why I'm soooo touched....

Thanks again majid for being a good friend to me. ur so sweet....


JILTEDSUMMER

The reality is I don't care
About what they have to say
How I feel is how I feel
They can't change it anyway

The truth of it all is I like you
And it doesn't matter how they feel
we both know our friendship is real

The honest thing I have to say
Is you are my best best best best friend
And it's times like these that I learn
This friendship could never end.

we're back to the 80's

we're back to the 80's
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

One of those DRESS UP FRIDAYS. Had to dress up in the 80's fashion to avoid singing Madonna's "Papa don't Preach". ahehehe!!

prom nyt with some of the girls

prom nyt with some of the girls
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

From left to right: Angel, Raech, Kate, Bess, Hazel, ME, Raine and KG. Who's the fairest of them all?

prom nyt with charlene and gladys

prom nyt with charlene and gladys
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Just before we party. All of us were glamorous in our cocktail dress. See me? I'm shining, shimmering splendid...aheheh!!! With us are Charlene and Gladys, our product trainers.

prom nyt with hazel

prom nyt with hazel
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

just before the party started, we had to take some pictures and get ourselves in the party mood.

Star of the Night awardee

star of the night award and the texters choice award
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

with lovely ness as the Ube Queen and James as the Texter's Choice Awardee ...

Dress Up Friday

Taken last February 2, 2008. We had to party since this was our last Friday in Training. Almost a month of being together and here we are...

From a dear friend, Jammeh

Goodbye CVG!

Yup! You've read it right!!! After one year and 10 months, I am leaving Convergys Alabang. Its not a big decision to make since the place where I'm transferring at is not far from home (actually its just adjacent to the CVG building, aheheh), plus I have friends who have also moved to this new company.

I dont want to go into the details of why I'm leaving... and reasons why I am suddenly moved to give it a shot. However, I hope this would not imply that I am not grateful with the company.

By the way, I will still see you guys! I will just peek through the window.. ahehehe!!!

Christmas Sentiments...

Another Christmas had passed... This time, I was at work when all the rest of the people here in the country were having Noche Buena with their families. Too bad! When the clock striked 12, all that we had to do was greet each other at the office and send hugs and kisses at our so called chatroom. We didn't have to time to hug and kiss each other for real cuz we were having high call volume during that day, for a reason I don't understand... Had the Americans forgot that it was Christmas Eve?

Anyway, this year was quite different since I have a special someone to celebrate the holidays with. Though we were not literally together, I know that he is in my heart and same with him. The relationship may be a bit complicated as to compare with the others but I'm still happy with the way things are running.

I miss my partying though, aheheheh!! Last year, I had to block my schedule for a week since a have lotsa parties to attend to... Hmmm... what happened to me this year? The irony of it was, I was able to attend our office's christmas party when last year I didn't. I think times changing and priorities as well. But I miss my buddies, drinking buddies... ahehehe!!! The PEX people, my classmates in Highschool, my former officemates... urgh!

One good thing that happened this Christmas was, our family had the chance to be with my niece, Aleeia. She is with her dad ever since he and sis broke up. The kid stayed with us for 3 days which is not bad, ahehehe!!! I'm talking about 3 kids at home!! Imagine that!!!

For the past years, our close relative (from San Pedro, Laguna as well) would pay us a visit and celebrate with us. They didn't fail us this year and yes we had a great time! We were just hoping we would be complete :(. Since my sister is away, and my cousin is also in Qatar and is set to go home in March. Hopefully, next year will be better. But of course I could still say we enjoyed our time together, with the rest of the kids...

I'm looking forward to New Year's celebration, since I will be home and will be waiting for the clock to strike 12 and jump!!!! Hopefully to gain more in height ahahahha!!!

To everyone, hope you had everything that you want from your Christmas Wishlist!!!

rant... rant... rant....

I've always thought that when i'm into a relationship,it would fulfill all the emptiness in me... that it will make me feel complete... that everything would really be colorful... but then sometimes i could be wrong...

i am thankful for the good times i have with my special someone. i am also grateful for the love i've felt from him. never have i imagined that loving could be this sweet and wonderful. there are a lot realizations that this relationship has given me and these sometimes make me wonder if im really ready to keep this commitment.

its hard to love someone who has a different outlook in life. its hard to keep up to his expectations. its more difficult to live with someone who cannot assure you of what your future with him would be.

tell me one thing, is this how love should work? is this how every woman should endure? is this how every relationship endures?

im trying to figure out if it would be all worth it to let go rather than holding on to something that can't assure me of anything... aside from love (?) is this all that's gonna matter? what about the future of your family? what about the everyday dealings?

i've been torn and i guess will always be torn...

November 2007

One family reunion that we would always reminisce, since we have my big sis around this time. It is not often that we would have her on occasions like this. We spent the entire day at the cemetery and we got sunburns all over!!! argh!!

the original kaladkarin

the original kaladkarin
Originally uploaded by hybridrey15

from L-R, joy, ej, danie and me. we are always on the go! regardless if we had enough sleep or none we always wanted to go out...hehehe!!! we're missing alyne here though.... we miss you girl!

would you believe she's a bi??!!!

would you believe she's a bi??!!!
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one of my constant companions at work.. a friend i thought never really cared for me, but she does!

What's In My Name?

The name of Andrea gives you a clever, quick, analytical mind, but you suffer with a great deal of self-consciousness, lack of confidence, and much aloneness because of misunderstandings. Your idealistic and sensitive nature gives you a deep appreciation for the finer things of life and a strong desire to be of service to humanity. There are times when you experience inner turbulence at your inability to say what you mean. It is far easier for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings through writing than verbally. You find pleasure in literature, in poetry, and in your ideals and will turn to them when you feel you have been misunderstood. You are deeply moved by the beauties of life, especially nature. Because your feelings run deep, you must guard against the ups and downs, being very inspired one minute, then moody, reserved, and depressed the next. Your reactions to people vary according to how you feel. You tend to be secretive and noncommittal about private matters, yet at times you will talk effusively in order to hide your self-consciousness or to lead others away from personal subjects. You are inspired by encouragement from others, yet suspicious of their intent. You crave affection but seldom find anyone who understands your nature. Physical weaknesses would show in your heart, lungs, or bronchial organs


what yours mean

Goodbye 91m19

Last Aug 25, I had to say goodbye to these people I had shared my daily routines at work. It was my last day in this team. And ironically, we had to celebrate! Hehehehe!!! This is just for the good times that we've had. I hope what I have contributed in the team would always be remembered...

Guys, just because Im no longer in the team doesnt mean I would no longer care. Im with you all through out... will miss you guys :)

My blog is worth......

My blog is worth $564.54.
How much is your blog worth?

gosh!! my blog is just worth this much?!!!

I guess my blog is really worthless after all... :(

i want...

I want the warm early morning kiss
to start my day right.


I want to feel your embrace
and feel security with those broad arms.

I want to spend the entire night with you
and just hide under your face.

I want to cuddle in bed with you
where nothing matters but you and me and our love.


I want those sweet little suprises
that would enlighten my ebbing mood.


I want to receive bouquet of white roses
that would reveal the sincerity of your love.

I want the long walk along the shore
hand in hand, where we are one with the world.


I want to wear your wedding ring
to let the entire world know how proud
I am to be committed to you.

27th Birthday

I havent had a good birthday celebration for the last 9 years... Maybe because I'm no longer into having one. This year I ended up having lunch with 2 of my closest friends and just bought a new pair of shoes as a gift for my self.

Yeah, I didnt receive any gift, neither from my closest friends nor from my family. Its just an up and go I guess. My family has been through a lot recently that I understood why they have forgotten my birthday (literally, yeah...). Well that is also the reason why I didnt intend to celebrate... There were a lot of things we had to focus on rather than having a party.

Im getting scared... thats what I feel right now. Scared of what life would bring me, my family. Whats more in this life that I have to endure? Would I really be growing old alone with my kid? Am I really bound to be a single parent my entire life? Am I not goin to have someone to share the ups and downs of having a family?

Could it be I'm not really ready to have a family of my own, thats why its not given to me yet? Could it be that it would be more difficult for me to live with someone? Or am I really bound to eternal singleness?

I know I still have to wait... forgive me for ranting...