FUTURISTIC

I am currently enrolled for my last semester this college. Yay! I've survived Engineering in just a span of 5 years. I know I have been very pessimistic on my last semester. I almost gave up on studying and thought that I will fail no matter what I do. But thanks to those who pushed me through this. 

Honestly, Computer Engineering isn't my choice. It just came out on my mind during college application and I was only allowed to apply on BSU and UP. Before, it was really either Chemical Engineering or Accountancy, which is not both offered on BSU during that time (BSU now offers Accountancy). But the past few days, I have been into reading a lot of fashion blogs and thought to myself "I want to be like them, someday". For now, it's kind of impossible because of the lack of budget and time. Being a graduating college student is very stressful. Trust me on this! So lately, I've been thinking of Marketing. My parents already allowed me to take a second course. But at first they really want me to take Masters in COE. But realizing that COE's not really for me, I just thought of business courses. I'm really into Fashion Marketing these days.

About taking my second course, I will be the one to support myself on it. I already made my plans. HAHAHA. I told you, I've been over thinking of my future. After graduation, I will first take a rest on all the stress I got from school. COE has no board exam but are allowed to take the ECT Licensure Exam under ECE. I'll be taking that exam. And the rest will be the resting part until July, which is the Summer Graduation for some of my unfortunate classmates who hadn't taken their internship last summer because of some wicked professor. LOL. Then, I'll be applying for a job. Most likely, a programmer or developer. Wishful that I'll be hired as soon as possible, my salary will be dedicated to my parents, self-budget, and savings.

In my so-called self-budget, it consists of  my daily allowance and shopping. Hoping that this will lead me to a new career. Fashion Blogging! Inspired by my favorite fashion bloggers, Kryz Uy and Camille Co. They always have the time to shoot their OOTDs even being very busy with their respective careers. I am envious of them that they have discovered fashion at a young age, while I am at my 20s and still hesitant about it. Hesitant because of my size and my skin. I am fat and my skin's not that pleasant (I have skin asthma before, so there's lot of mini scars). I am very sorry that I haven't listened to my Lola that I should have taken care of my skin, that I should have used scar removers on my younger days. Now I have to buy my own scar removers instead of just asking my parents for it. HUHUHU. Most people would say "Nasa huli ang pagsisisi", I know. :(( Butt I just have to move forward. I hope that my dreams as of now would come true. And that it was final. I tend to to change my mind at the last minute. 

Ciao! :))

Habagat mood

Boring. Okay, that was an understatement. I've got stuck in my room since Sunday. It's been flooding because of habagat rain and high tides. Thank God, we got foods on stock but that doesn't do good to me either. Because I have nothing to do, I tend to eat and eat and eat then whine about my stomachache. Also, thanks that the electricity wasn't cut but the internet connection was since yesterday till this afternoon. I can't even get our thesis done which should be submitted this Friday, supposedly but moved to next week. Well at least I get to be thesis-free these days that really stresses me out. I finally got the time to read books. I've finished The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho yesterday, and now, I'm currently reading the third installment of Unearthly, Boundless by Cynthia Hand. Random things just get out of my heaadddd. I don't even know if I am saying something logical. HAHAHA. 

Just a short blogpost because I have nothing to doooooo. And our internet's a bit unstable so this have to be quick. Ciao. :))

No REGRETS, Just LOVE

Finally, I'm done with my OJT. I've completed it last Thursday and I can say that the experience they gave me was the most awesome one. Before, one of my classmates advised us not to apply in an IT company, good thing, I did not follow him. Working with the IT Easy team was fun. It was like everyone's treated equally. You cannot even differentiate whose the boss. It's like everyone's friends with everyone. 

In my 2 months stay there, I was tasked to do UATs where in I have to search for errors in the website their developing. Also, when done with the UAT thingy, I was also given time to learn on my own on programming, HTML and PHP particularly. I admit that I only enjoyed the first part of programming and when the hard part comes, I almost spent the day just staring on my screen.

Some of the things I learned there: One is that if it's your birthday, it's just a happy birthday for you. I've grown up every time that it's my birthday, I'm exempted for the household chores. Life's really different when you're earning money on your own.; Another is that you can PASTE on command prompt. I remember our professor way back told us that it's not possible to copy and paste on it. But when I asked for help on one of my sirs, he did it. I was so shocked that I felt ashamed because I even restrained him from doing it because as far as my knowledge is concerned, it is IMPOSSIBLE.

I remember the day before our first day, I was so nervous that I may not be able to get along well with the employees. My first impression was that they're well-behaved during working hours. Well, it's true, only on our first two weeks, I guess. Then I became comfortable especially that there are other OJTs working. During lunch breaks, they cannot stop me from laughing. I don't even know why I find it funny whatever they're saying. While in my first week, when something's funny, I just whisper it to my friend and laugh silently. 

They even made fun of us or just me? Some of the employees love to piss me off. They even mimic my laugh and it's so irritating. LOL. One of the bosses even suggested on recording my laugh because according to him, "we'll surely miss your laugh". But they did not, My friends also planned on recording it but never succeeded. HAHAHA. The HR manager also gave us a prophecy that in 10 years, that my friend and me will be together as couples. The moment she said that, deep inside my thoughts, "eeeewwwwww, how could that happen, were searching for the same thing (he's gay, but doesn't really open about it)". 

I love the employees, but there is always, at least, one whom you'll hate. I actually don't hate her, but I'm irritated by her presence. It's like she knew everything. Everyday, there's a new trivia during lunch and I was like, "do I care?". She even gave me tips on reducing my weight. Like, DUH!, I won't even believe her, She's even bigger than me and she's advising me like that. Who would believe her? I know, I'm rude but it's not only me. When working hours is done and get off the office together with our other OJTmate, she's always one of our topic. HAHAHAH. I know there's a possibility of her reading this, but I DO NOT CARE!

Our last week there was spent well. We've taken a lot of pictures and treated them pizza on our last day.

But honestly, I'm not missing the office. It feels like that I can breathe again after that two months. It's so great waking up not worrying if you're late or have you done whatever you're asked to do.

My place is in front of the pantry. How do you expect me to be productive? Jk. :))

Our failed attempt of a jumpshot. :))

Me at their house, which is not so messy considering that they are boys. *please take note of the sarcasm*

I really find this picture funny. Can you imagine the one with his hands in the air is one of the big bosses? HAHAHA.

It's our dream ever since we started, to use two monitors. They made our dream come true. LOL. :))

Our pizza treat on our last day.

A picture of the soft copy of my cerificate.

Together with the other OJTs with our certificates. :))

With our supervisors. We finally have one decent picture. Every time we try to have a picture of just the four of us, there's always a hindrance. HAHAHA. :))

The IT Easy family. <3

I look like a thief in here. HAHAHAHA.

I hope the next time we visit the office, we'll see some of our pictures on their photo wall.

First...

Woke up at 5:30 am to get ready for my internship. We arrived at the office half an hour earlier than our scheduled working hours. So, we assumed that the office is still closed and waited until we decided to try if the gate isn't locked (There is a gate in the stairway. The gate will be positioned over your head when climbing up.)

Since it's still early and the malls are still closed, we decided to hang out at the Jollibee which is only a few minute walk away. We bought sundae and ate our supposedly lunch for that afternoon. We then traveled by MRT going to North Avenue. I asked them to accompany me on buying nail polish at the Department Store.

The bad vibes wiped out when we saw Spongebob and friends being exhibited at The Block. We took a lot of pictures with them. I even asked a lady to take a picture of us. I thought at first she was "mataray" but when she thought that we are just asking her to take photos of us, she suddenly looked "mabait". HAHAHAHAH.

After getting what we went there for, we decided to go home and enjoy the last few hours of our summer vacation.

Moon Boots

Tomorrow will be my first day for my internship. Gahhhhd. Nobody knows how excited I am at the same time, nervous. I'm confident with the skills I learned in school for the past four years. What I am worrying about is that they may be expecting something more from me. I am the typical student who just works their school stuff at school and forget everything at home. I really do not do advance studying. Maybe sometimes, when I am super bored with the internet thing, or when our internet connection's fvcking sloooow.

NVM. Whatever happens tomorrow. But I think, it's cool working with the company. The HR manager is so nice. I look at her as an outgoing kind of woman. She's not hard to be close with regardless of the age. 

Oh, another shit. The work environment is very peaceful. Like OMG. I'm so talkative, noisy or however you'd like to call it. The employees are really serious on whatever their doing. I've been at their office twice, and it was the thing that I observed. And as a trainee, it's not appropriate to behave as what I want to.

BTW, the HR told us before that there's no allowance given but rice and coffee are free. But I'll be packing my own lunch. I want to impress the people out there, by not exploiting the benefits of working there. Of course, I want to be absorbed in the company after graduation. It feels so good that you're already looking forward for something.

And the HELL. My sister just saw me typing this. I just lost the appetite to continue this post anymore. She told me that she's reading my blog. And she'll make my parents read it. I curse her for that. She even asked for a pasalubong tomorrow. What do you call that? Bribery? I hate her for that.  But I still love her. HAHAHAHA. I know you'll read this. I love you, BIATCH! Eeeeeewwww. :)))))))))

About the title, I just saw it on my playlist and I'm getting LSS at the song while thinking for a title. Go and try to listen to it. Moon Boots by The Script. Feel good song for me. :)))

The Best CPE Night so far...

This year, I really enjoyed our annual CPE Night, themed Music Defies Gravity. The main event was the Battle of the Bands. I definitely liked the the theme since bands was really my stuff. I have been influenced by my high school classmates, who also have a band before. I was a big fan of their band before, but then college works made me busy that I haven't kept in touch with then since they've been studying in Manila. My classmates also joined the competition. The competition was divided into three categories: OPM, Random choice, and Music Video (wherein you can choose a song to cover or use an original song). Luckily, they grabbed the "Best Original Composition". I must say that the song was so good (it sounded to me like the songs of SpongeCola), but it's the only original entry. They also placed 2nd runner-up out of 7 bands competing. There were also comedians that night. And it made me laugh so hard. They were picking up students for their gags and I was pointing at one of my girlfies, but she slaps my hand and obviously doesn't want to be on stage. By the time the program was over, my classmates and I were so excited about the dance, but there are slideshows presented by the graduating students. It really messed up with our mood. The "real party" started at 3:30. The first party song was just ignored by the students, but when Harlem Shake was played, you know what happened next. Us, girls, went gaga on the dance floor. We even had a showdown with the freshmen on stage. It was really fun dancing even though I don't know how. It's just no one cares on whatever you do. No one. You don't have to get conscious on what you're doing. I hope next year's party would be as great as this one. Kudos to the officers of SCOES!!

The stage and trophies.

I so loved the stage design. It doesn't look like it was rushed as what I have heard from my classmate who was an officer and was in-charge of the event. 

The girls at the registration area.

This year, our section was chosen to help the officers. The boys were asked earlier to set-up the venue, while the girls were at the registration area to welcome our fellow CPE students.

Girlfriends.

Me and my girlfriends. We are actually 7, but only the 4 of us managed to attend the event. I was the one who asked them to wear shorts that night. I thought that the dress code which was semi-formal doesn't really suit the theme. So I decided to wear more of a party-like clothes and convince them to wear the same. 

My son and foster-daughter.

Being in school, you really build a family. So here's my son and daughter. I don't even know how it started but I'm enjoying conversations with these two lovelies.

ME.

Top from Forever21

Shorts from Mom's Closet

Shoes from Solemate (SM Department Store)

BEEN THROUGH HEAVEN AND HELL

This week had been a blast for me. School was making us very busy. We had exams everyday (except for Wednesdays, which we really do not have classes) and add the pressure of searching for your internship. 

Monday started so well, I guess. A take home quiz was submitted for Enercon that day that I found very easy, since the answers can be 'googled' nowadays. After, exams for Computer Interfacing, which basically included pin configurations and programming. And last, for the day, was a practical exam in Java. This particularly, makes me insane. You really don't know what to do, even though you know how to code the program. Our professor is somewhat intimidating, that when you ask her a question you don't understand, she'll make you look stupid in class. That's why no one ever dared to ask a question again in class.

Tuesday, I got to school at 8 am, where my first class starts at 7:30 am. Good thing my professor still gave me the exam. Maybe she's used on me, being late on her class. Next, was an exam in Troubleshooting. I reviewed it so well, that I almost thought I understand the topic already. But then, when I got the papers, my mind got totally blocked. Luckily, I still score 35 out of 50. Not bad. And for the last subject was Engineering Management, where she discussed about job interviews and resume. She also announced that our midterm would be an interview. And we are required to be in a corporate attire. Girls are required to wear blouse, skirt, and heels. This caught my nerves. I already wore a skirt, during my High School graduation but heels, I just hope I can bring it on. 

Wednesday was purely OJT hunting. My friends and I rode the UV express on the way to the MRT North Avenue station. It was so shocking how long the line was. It was really my first time to saw that. I've rode the train many times, but never experienced that thick crowd. So, we've decided to drop off at the Quezon Avenue station. We first walked around, searching for companies. Luckily, we have submitted to two companies. Then, we went to Ayala, Makati. We first decided to have lunch at the foodcourt at SM. After eating, we also saw our classmates there, and decided to go hunting together. But after walking a few meters, we decided to split into groups, again. We went to ACER and submitted our resumes. We were nervous because interview was up next. We are asked to stay at the lobby for a few minutes and called us one by one. I was the last one to be called, and I did not go with it seriously. I have no plans on working with popular companies already (which makes me wonder why I am applying to companies like that). We also took an exam at NOVAED. The exam was composed of 15-item English and 30-item Math and  Logic. I scored 7/15 in English and 29/30 in Math. As our instructor (he was the one who guide us, I don't really know his position) said, 60% was the passing. He also said that we will receive a confirmation message that night or early morning tomorrow. We got to leave Makati at 6 pm. We rode the MRT at Buendia station. It took us roughly 30 minutes before riding the train. We also had dinner at McDo Trinoma before heading home.

Thursday, we had our written exam in Java. First part was multiple choice. I almost fell asleep during the exam. It's not that it's easy, but it really takes time to think of the answer. Some questions require more than one answer, and you can't even think of one.Second and third part was identification and true/false. These parts was better that the first ones. Troubleshooting went on next. We checked our exam last tuesday, and I passed it as I have said earlier. Our professor also discussed the last part of the topic and I didn't listen to her. I was really sleepy that day. It was so awkward when my professor makes eye contact with me, and asks if we understand what she's discussing. Well, of course, I would nod or sometimes say yes for the discussion to be finished early. What made me alive was receiving a text message from KMC Mag Group regarding our OJT application. We have submitted our resume to them last week. We are asked to visit their Taguig office on Friday. I really got excited, because I really want to go to the Global City.

Friday, I did not go to school since our group doesn't have a computer unit that have a parallel port. I went straight to the MRT station, and meet my friend there. Together, we went to Ayala station and ride the bus to go to Taguig. The bus was amazing. The seats were on the side, and like an ordinary bus, there was a 5-seater at the back part of it. We went of the bus somewhere in 4th avenue. We were really amazed by the place, that even though the sun is striking, you'll still love to walk around. Inside our heads, Makati was amazing, Global City was beyond that. We went to the office and had a conversation with Ma'am Estee. I am a bit confused on whether it is sure of us being employed as interns. But, I'm still thinking twice about working for them. We are only required to have a 250-hour training, but their minimum is 450 hours. But, we will be given a certificate for OJT after finishing 300 hours. I'm confused, if after receiving the certificate, do we still have to finish the remaining 150 hours. We also submitted resume on two companies there. I just hope there are still others who'll contact me/us. I'd really love to live there after graduation. I had always dreamt of working abroad but after being there, it made me feel contented here in the country.

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