Not how I wanted to finish College
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 7 April 2012
It’s Black Saturday, about 2 in the afternoon, 7th day of April 2012. According to our family’s plan, we were supposed to be in Tagaytay at this moment, enjoying the heat of the sun while inside a swimming pool while overlooking the Taal Lake and Volcano. Yesterday morning, we should had been doing Visita Iglesia as part of our Good Friday penitence and in the evening, we should had join the procession. However, yesterday, around 7 in the morning, one of my grandfathers went ahead. It was so sudden. It was cardiac arrest.
My college course, BA OrCom, is composed of four years (yes, I managed to be able to do my thesis successfully), yet, it seemed so long for me. It was very challenging and demanding, both academically and personally. My maternal grandmother, Nanay, died when I was in first year, second semester. My paternal grandmother, Mommy, died when I was in third year, second semester. Typhoon Ondoy lambasted Philippines, specifically Marikina when I was in second year, first semester. One of my dear dogs died that following semester. In addition to those, I also had issues with my love life before it became smooth sailing.
Were all of these not enough that I, we, had give up Tatay, my maternal grandfather, yesterday. We planned to take him with us to my University Graduation on the 20th of April, then eat out. Heartbreaking. I would no longer be able to hear him call out to our house every Wednesday afternoon to give us his laundry. I would no longer see his face in the corner of their street every time I’ll come home. I would no longer be able to kiss his cheek or bless on his hand. I would no longer be able to call out his name, especially out in the street when I see him unexpectedly. Empty. The void in my life keeps on getting bigger.
Tatay is one of the strictest person I know. He might be stricter with the Military generals. This might be because of the way he experienced life during the World War II. But I miss him. I miss Nanay. I miss Mommy. I miss being spoiled by my grandparents. I miss their laughs and their stories about my parents.
This is how I am feeling right now. I could not imagine how my Mother is feeling. Heartbreaking, truly heartbreaking. But we have to be strong.
Tatay and Nanay: Together again, just in time for their anniversary on the 29th.
I want to be updated with CJ’s trial
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 19 March 2012
Is it so wrong that I still want to be socially aware of what in the world is happening to my country while I am doing my thesis? I believe it is my responsibility to care for my country and be warry of the threats against it, politically or economically.
Despite my want to be aware of all these, especially politically, I am not regretting I took OrCom and not PolSci. It’s not in the course, it’s all in the person.
There are so many thing I wan to share about the trial and the present state of our country but I’m too busy with my thesis. Soon, I shall unleash all these ideas and realizations bugging me.
Thesis Topic Proposal
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 12 January 2012
- In: Acads
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I have a topic proposal to people who need it. I am doing my thesis, too but this topic is not for OrCom field. It’s more of Psych or BehSci, I think.
The effect of an achiever partner to the not-so-achiever one.
Okay, you know phrase it better but you get the idea. I really want to know what the effects are for other people.
If there’s anyone who has knowledge of an existing study about it, please link me to it :) Thank you :)
What’s Next?
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 26 December 2011
I am a senior year majoring in BA Organizational Communication, meaning I’ll be graduating soon -April 20, 2012 to be exact. I have a long list of things I want to do in my life and the key to all of them is to graduate ON TIME. Let’s say I got my diploma, what’s next? Plans? Well, I have a lot of them.
First is I have to have a job soon after graduation but I need a short vacation. I want to catch up with the small things I am ignoring now for acad stuff. People usually ask me where shall I work; my answer? I have no idea. I will be applying to the company where I had my practicum and hopefully, I’ll pass their assessment exam and interviews. If not? Tough luck then but I need to find work. I cannot afford to be a bum because of my ambitions and dreams.
A few days ago, a lawyer -my father’s former boss- offered me to take up Law in UST and work for him at the same time. His private practicing now. I didn’t know how to respond, what to tell him. One of my plans is to study again after several years of working but I am still not sure if it will be a Masters degree or Law. Yes, I really wanted to take up Law but because my priorities changed, I am reconsidering. I didn’t even take up LAE.
When I was younger, I imagined life after college as vacation and relaxation-mode, then reality knocked on my door. I need money to make that happen.
I don’t know what my life will be after graduation but I’m excited. One thing’s first, though: I need to finish and defend my thesis. If only my adviser will reply to my messages.
Jessie’s Christmas Wish List
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 15 December 2011
Only ten more days and it’s Christmas! Yey! This season has always been the most important celebration for my family. When I was in elementary school, I looked forward to new clothes, gifts, and new money courtesy of Ninongs, Ninangs, Titas, and Titos. During my high school days, Monito-Monita was in. I used my all my braincells to come up with the most creative codename but I usually arrived at immature ones. Now I’m in college, wish lists are usually done to ease the stress of selecting gifts. Wish lists usually give you about 90% assurance that your gift will be liked but it also make the expectations really high.
My typical wish list is composed of things I need and not the things I want. I remember, I even asked for a photocopy of all the readings used for the past 2 semesters (Christmas after Ondoy). For a change, I’ll be listing a truly wish list. WISH na lang talaga sila :))
1. Third molar to be removed
Three out of my four third molar are growing horizontally. When I had my braces, my dear dentist was kind enough not to remove any of my teeth but in return, I have to remove my wisdom teeth that are growing abnormally. One of which has already erupted and I needs to be removed asap. Why can’t I have it done? Money. It will be removed through surgery so I need money and time.
2. New wedge shoes
Some thing like these will make me and my feet happy :)
heels this high
but the straps should be
or 
3. Dress
Any comfortable dress :) I rarely wear it so I only have a few. I need to be girly from time to time :)
4. be able to watch season 8 Grey’s Anatomy
I love Grey’s Anatomy and I haven’t seen any episode from the eight season. I’m dying to know what happened TT.TT
5. red heels (kahit killer ka pa)
I’ve been hunting for a pair of red heels. I’m willing to sacrifice my feet’s comfort. hahaha.
6. “Footsteps in the Sand” spinning ring
This is from from The Animal Rescue Site :)
7. Ricky Lee’s “Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata”
I read his Para Kay B and I found it really wonderful and touching. I look forward to reading this soon. Maybe I’ll get this as as a birthday gift next year.
8. See Manila Ocean Park’s Penguin Exhibit
Soon :) The promos are only until 15 January so I really need to see it asap. The promos are here if you want to see them too :).
9. Spa/Body Massage
I hope to get one with my Mom :) Plus my back has been torturing me so a good massage will definitely help.
10. Learn to apply make-up
I’ve been slowly collecting make-ups and I hopefully be able to learn to PROPERLY use them. So far I know how to use these: face powder, eyelashes curler, mascara, and lipstick/lipgloss and I can only apply them to myself. Di pa pwedeng magsideline ng make-up artist.
ultimate wish: Thesis! This I really need to do asap. The Christmas vacation will help me progress. I need this badly. This is not a wish, it’s a need. MUST GRADUATE ON TIME!
tentenenenen :)
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 7 November 2011
okay :) My first sem is over and second sem is just around the corner. Barry’s required blog is over but I’ll be continuing this. Yey! I’m trying to be productive :) The difference I guess from entries from now on will be more personal and random.
I’m not sure if anyone is still reading my entires but wth. I write to express :).
Perky Reason # 10 The online buzz made it!
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 12 October 2011
Have you seen the first Paranormal Activity? One of my favorite movie genres is horror but it takes a lot to convince me to watch them in movie houses. The people behind the Paranormal Activity made their tactics quite differently. For one, this is their trailer:
Instead of showing a teaser of the movie itself, they showed only their audience’s reaction while watching the movie. That made me really curious. I wanted to know if they’re just faking it or not. The trailer was good enough for me to watch it, online/DVD or download it. Not yet in the movie house.
The second one was the buzz the first audience made. They posted online statements like “Scariest movie of out time!” and “Scariest movie of the decade!” It’s the people making the buzz about the movie. They are advertising it and recommending it to their peers, for free! The production saved a lot of money from that. Added points to the movie for that.
The last one was the rumor that a copy was sent to Steven Spielberg by the makers. They wanted him to buy the film and release it worldwide. They say that after watching it in his home, his locked door wouldn’t open. He had to get a locksmith to get it done. You may say that it may be just coincidence or it should be validated, but who cares? Stories like this made Paranormal Activity juicier and wanting their target market hungry. Yes, this made me decide to pay Php170 to Rob Manila’s Cinema.
The question that time was if the online buzz worked. The movie made $7 million on its opening weekend. To think they made the movie with only $15,000. Tell me the buzz did not work.
However, the downfall of the movie was there is a third installment. Yes, I did watch the second one but the third may be a little too much.
Perky Reason # 9 A Greater Employee through Specialties
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 12 October 2011
- In: OrCom152
- 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered how your ever efficient laptop got to you? Long before you paid for it or it was given to you, a number of people have worked on building it, from the programs, to the OS, to the monitor, down to each screw. A certain step-by-step process is being strictly followed by these people. One or more person is involved in a single process. He or she should not be involved with the others because that person was placed their because the management believes that that station is his or her specialty or forte. This process can be better illustrated in the factory of an organization. Their assembly line usually looks like this:
Each person contributes to making the final product. Each person is responsible to the task appointed to his station. He or she must be able to do it in his or her best abilities while still achieving the organization’s goal.
The employee is free to do it in any way as long as he or she can delivery what is expected, or even better. As time passes, upon doing the same things, he or she will eventually develop his or her skills and specialize on that field. He or she will be the expert in the line but that does not mean that the spot will be his or hers permanently. The threat of getting replaced by someone who can do the job better can serve as an inspiration for the person to grow and be greater.
Perky Reason # 8 Not a Paperless Future
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 12 October 2011
- In: OrCom152
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One of the predictions for the future is that we will be living in a paperless world. Documents and letters are being sent online and e-books are available for download once purchased. Soon, a scene like this will be a distant memory.
I love reading novels. I once tried reading an e-book version but it just didn’t satisfy me.
Although electronic books provide the same story, it has its downfalls. First of course is the eye strain. I always try to read as much as I can. The monitor will eventually strain my eyes no matter what the setting is. Second is my very short attention span. I know my laptop has lots of games, or I can connect to the internet. My interest in reading and finishing the book will decrease. Consequently, I won’t be able to fully enjoy the story. Another is that it is not really that convenient. I would have to bring my laptop, or a kindle if I want to read it in school. My mobile phone can process it, too but it’s too small.
The experience of excitedly removing the plastic wrap of the books, having to smell the scent of a new or an old book, straightening the dog ears of the corners, highlighting inspiring lines, and noting on the margins cannot be replaced. I enjoy the stories more when I get to hold the physical book. Everything seems alive for me. Another perk is I can read it anywhere: inside public transport, while waiting in line, at home, or in malls. I won’t even have the fear of getting robbed or snatched.
Hard copies of documents are more reliable than than the soft copies. People prefer their contracts, and certificates among others, printed because it seems everything can now be edited.
A paperless future will not happen, I believe. Only less and less paper will be used in the future.
Perky Reason # 7 Philippines is not the Cyber Crime Capital of the World
Posted by: Jessie :) on: 10 October 2011
- In: OrCom152
- 5 Comments
In the August 2011 issue of Reader’s Digest, they published an article about Râmnicu Vâlcea being the Cyber Crime Capital of the World. How relieved am I when I did not see a Philippine city! Râmnicu Vâlcea is a small Romanian City, just a few hours away from the country’s capital city.
Râmnicu Vâlcea has been nicknamed Hackerville because of this. Although not every citizen of this town is involved in hacking, they are being called that because of the severeness of the crime. In 2005, about $10 million was wired to the town.
Buying and selling online has been very popular. It is a very promising business because the target market is bigger compared to the offline businesses. This is where some of the people of Râmnicu Vâlcea found an opportunity to profit big. They would put up fake accounts and advertisements of items they do not really have. They would offer it for a cheap price as a bait. After the customer has wired the money to the suspect, no items will be delivered to him/her. Words did travel in the internet warning them of any transaction with any person from Râmnicu Vâlcea or the areas around it. They have to adapt so they contacted a friend, a relative, or someone they can trust outside their country and ask him/her to be part of the business. The money from the scam will be wired outside Romania, then after deducting his/ her portion of the money, he/ she will then wire it to the Cyber Crime Capital of the world. The government of Romania and Râmnicu Vâlcea are doing their job trying to prevent this. Unfortunately, only a small portion of the victims filed cases against them.
Philippines has been tagged as one of the most corrupt country, and one of the most dangerous countries for media people. I’m thankful that this time, it isn’t our country. The present administration has been doing its best to fight corruption and bring hope to us. It is working, I must say. Each Filipino has been cooperating thus the growth of our nation and as much as possible, we do not want to bring any further shame to the name Philippines.
I hope Philippines won’t be jealous with Râmnicu Vâlcea’s title of the Cyber Crime Capital of the world.
