[Project 365] Week 41

10.03.11
Day 276: Once I Pop

Thanks Fel and Jap for this can of Pringles Kringles Pringles! Hehe.

10.04.11
Day 277: Sorry For The Inconvenience

There's this dark cloud hanging over my head for almost a month now that is making me feel sad and horrible and really cranky and I hate it. The "signs" have started but I am not sure if I am ready to take another leap. Told some friends about it a coupla weeks ago and they all came up with what seems to be the only solution. Hmm.

Just got assigned to a new project that requires me to work on night shift. Sir Mat and I were supposed to start next week but the client requested that we start earlier. I am hoping that this would somehow help clear the clouds away. Coz I really miss my sun.

10.05.11
Day 278: Snorting Pigs

What started out as an addicting bird-catapulting game has now taken on a life of its own with Angry Birds merchandise popping up pretty much everywhere! From Angry Birds t-shirts, toys, bags, hats, mugs, pillows, keychains, stickers, accessories, pens, undies... Name it, the birds are probably on it! I have a plushie from Ate Medi, a slingshot pen from Jules, and an eye-popping stressball from me! But it has gotten to a point where...

Me: "Ate, meron kayong Mickey Mouse na pamaypay?"
Ate: "Ayy, wala po. Angry birds po meron!"

Mico: "Ate, meron kayong Batman na shirt?"
Ate: "Anong size?"
Mico: "XXL"
Ate: "Ayy sir, wala na pong XXL. Sa Angry birds po meron!"

Me: "Ate, meron kayong necklace na pa-rosary?"
Ate: "Ito ma'am..."
Me: "Wala yung black lang?"
Ate: "Wala po. Merong black sa ganitong design... Itong Angry Birds black."

AYOKO NA NG ANGRY BIRDS!!!

But when I saw this set of magnets...

Me: "Ate, magkano sa Angry Birds na magnet?"

Hahaha. I really can't help it! But see, I got the green piggies instead of the avian heroes set! Maiba lang. Haha.

10.06.11
Day 279: 99% Shit

First day of the "At Large" exhibit. Out of all the artworks that are on display, I really liked this acrylic triptych collage entitled "Outer Intercourse" by Buen Abrigo. I dunno why. Maybe it's the Mickey pill.

10.07.11
Day 280: Post-It Monster

Just like you, I also want your understanding, courtesy, respect, and all the other words we were taught in grade school. For once, let's not be just co-workers. Let's be co-people.

A shot inspired by Mitchell Davis' post-it monster. Hehe.

10.08.11
Day 281: Freshly Baked

The mini-donut maker that we bought online finally arrived yesterday. Found this simple recipe on the internet. Went to the grocery to pick up some baking ingredients. Wasn't able to find any flavored sugar so I had to settle with a bottle of cinnamon powder.

Mixing the ingredients together and pouring the batter into the molds were no rocket science. After 3 minutes, the smell of freshly baked donuts filled the kitchen. But the first dozen came out flat, like little pancakes with a hole in the middle. For the next batch, I filled the molds to the brim and let it bake for 5 minutes. This time, they looked more like donuts but still, they tasted like pancakes. Hmm. Mukhang marami pa akong kakaining donuts. Haha.

10.09.11
Day 282: With A Smile

Trying to take whatever God sends my way with a smile. :)

"You'll get by with a smile
Now it's time to kiss away
Those tears goodbye."
--- With A Smile, Eraserheads

[Project 365] Week 40

09.26.11
Day 269: Blooms And Buds

Gorgeous tri-color blooms and buds of a Lantana plant.

09.27.11
Day 270: Knocked Down

Didn't report for work today because of the bad weather. Inoy told me that I could work from home so I wouldn't have to use my leave. Pweydi! Unfortunately, electricity was cut off at around 10am. Ugh.

My mom received a call from one of her friends informing her that their food booths in UE have been damaged. With no electricity at home, we all decided to head to Caloocan for a little roadtrip. On our way, uprooted trees and bent street signs were a common sight on the roads. Typhoon Pedring really did quite a bit of damage.

Here's one of the many trees inside the university ripped right out of the ground by the typhoon's violent winds. According to my mom, that was supposed to be her spot, right under the fallen tree. But one of the concessionaires went ahead and set her booth up in that same spot. My mom informed the event organizer but still they refused to move. Now it turned out to be a blessing on our side. Except for my mom's tent that was reduced to metal junk, everything else was just soaked in muddy water. Thank God. :)

09.28.11
Day 271: Billie Jeans

Rummaged through everyone's closet to collect old jeans that are just taking up space and gathering dust. Will be donating them to DSWD thru SM's Just Delivered Jeans promo. In exchange, donors will be given 25% off when they purchase a new pair at SM Men's Fashion! How's that for a deal? Promo runs from August 5 to October 9. Per DTI-NCR permit no. 3450 series of 2011. Wehe.

09.29.11
Day 272: Karaoke Night

Had a karaoke night at CenterStage to welcome some of our visitors from the US. When we arrived at the venue, we immediately headed for the buffet table. Hehe. Took a couple of calamari rings but I wasn't able to sink my teeth into it. As in, literally! I dunno if it was just because of my newly adjusted braces or if it was THAT gummy. :(

Decided to stay for a while after dinner. Inoy passed the mic around and we're all quite impressed that a lot of the newbies could actually sing! Kayo na. Hehe.

09.30.11
Day 273: The Simpsons

My second favorite family still hanging out at the Galleria cinemas.

10.01.11
Day 274: KFC

Kanto Fried Chicken. Meron bang hindi nakakaalam nito? Sa halagang limang piso, makakabili na ako ng isang balot ng balat ng manok. Kapag hindi ko masyadong gusto ang timpla ng sauce, dinadagdagan ko ng asukal. Minsan naman mayonnaise ang ginagawa kong sawsawan. Ulam na! Madalas ay nakaka-dalawang plastic ako. Kain lang hanggang sa mangati! Hehe.

10.02.11
Day 275: Teriyaki Boy

Tabemashou!

[Project 365] Week 39

09.19.11
Day 262: Little Planet

We are all responsible for the world we create. My first attempt at creating a Little Planet. :)

09.20.11
Day 263: Bird On A Wire

Again, I got two lovely days off from work. The best way to spend it is to sleep until noon and I really knocked that out of the park! Hehe. I also did a little photowalk around our village. Was chasing an elusive butterfly when I saw this lone bird hanging out on a power line. It stayed still for quite a while. Wondering where the hell his friends are, I guess.

09.21.11
Day 264: Reflections

Sitting in the middle of Ayala triangle, reflecting on an age-old question of curiosity. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Many have accepted the answer that a woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. But after further analysis, I found out that woodchucks chucked by Chuck would not chuck and would therefore chuck negative wood. Here's a mathematical proof:

wood/would + (woodchuck(woodchuck)) / could - Chuck = -wood

Of course, this would raise more questions. How much woodchuck would Chuck chuck if a woodchuck could not chuck Chuck and Chuck could chuck woodchucks? Would the woodchucks still chuck wood if Chuck had chucked all the wood and the woodchucks?

Hmm. I think you think I'm losing it. And I think you're right, I think. Shut up, you little voice in my head! You don't even have hands!

09.22.11
Day 265: Cloudy With A Chance Of Squidballs

Jumbo squidballs from Potdog. Yummy-yes!

09.23.11
Day 266: Life In Brass

Dropped by the 7th Annual Sculpture Review hoping to find something from my favorite artist - Michael Cacnio the Great. Hehe. And I wasn't disappointed! Here's his brass sculpture entitled "Tree with Mother and Child". Really couldn't think of a better title than that! Hehe.

09.24.11
Day 267: A Taste Of Rainbow

A rainbow of fruity loopy sugary goodness for breakfast!

09.25.11
Day 268: Bubbles

Bought a Philips Bubbles in hotta hotta pink and gave my iPod earphones an early retirement. Now the beat goes on da-da-dum-da-dum-da-da...

[Project 365] Week 38

09.12.11
Day 255: Zombaday

"Charoterang isprikitik, umappear ka vhakler. Magpa-feel, magpa-sense, ditey sa baler. Witiz shokoley ang udangchi ditey. Sa fezlaboom mo mars na super kalurkey!"

Nanood kami kanina ng Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington. Bet na bet! Haha. Revelation si Mart Escudero sa movie na ito. Shumoot sa stratosphere ang bawat pilantik ng daliri at kembot ng pwet! At kamusta naman ang chorvahan nila ni Jigs sa hagdan! Nakaka... ewan! Haha.

{AWAAARD!}

09.13.11
Day 256: Trinkets

Paris, the "City of Lights", is every traveller's dream destination. From the majestic Eiffel Tower, the famous Louvre Museum, to the romantic banks of Seine river. I wish I could see them bright lights someday. *_*

09.14.11
Day 257: Sipit Namimilipit

Mukhang uulan nanaman ata. Ipasok na daw ang mga sampay!

09.15.11
Day 258: Rakenrol

Konting tulog na lang. Sa wakas. \m/

09.16.11
Day 259: Shots! Shots! Shots!

Para sa mga bumabackout ng last minute.
Para sa get-together na naging girls night out.
Para sa first blood ni Ate Medi.
Para sa lovelife ni Jhe.
Para sa promotion ko.
Para sa tatlong turok.
Para sa bagsak na exam.
Para sa Hotdog ni Boy na di-toothpick.
Para sa mga palong-palong waiter.

Kanpai!

09.17.11
Day 260: Pumped Up Kicks

My first pair of low-cut Chucks that I got at 25% off! It's a classic pair, it's in my favorite color and best of all, it's laceless so no more tying and retying and untying! What a time saver this is! Hehe.

09.18.11
Day 261: Kuronuma Sawako

Got two Pinky Street versions of Kuronuma Sawako from the anime "Kimi ni Todoke". It really doesn't look like Sawako at all, though. She's supposed to be a bit gloomy and dorky, and these dolls are just too happy. Hehe. But still, they are both so adorably sweet! They should've included a Kazehaya figure in the set as well. Para loveteam. Hehe.

[Project 365] Week 37

09.05.11
Day 248: Scrub, Sweep, Repeat

Got two days off from work in exchange for the weekends that I lost when we did the deployment. Pictured my lazy self sleeping till noon, watching movies back to back to back, and playing some video games. Instead I woke up at around 9am to spend the entire day scrubbing walls, sweeping the floor, and cleaning up the house. Well, some parts of the house at least. Hehe. I almost threw in the basahan halfway through our "clean-up drive". But after consuming a bottle of Sting energy drink, I suddenly felt like I was capable of doing great feats of strength! That and then suffering a heart attack, alternately! Waha.

09.06.11
Day 249: Butiki

Tsk. Tsk. Tsk.

09.07.11
Day 250: Pedal To The Metal

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

~Albert Einstein

09.08.11
Day 251: Butas

"Kayo po na naka-upo
Subukan nyo namang tumayo
At baka matanaw, at baka matanaw na nyo
Ang tunay na kalagayan ko."
--- Upuan, Gloc-9 feat. Jeazell

09.09.11
Day 252: GOoD

No matter how bumpy the road is, in the end, His goodness will still prevail.

09.10.11
Day 253: Trumpet Player

Got a pretty nice shot of the Mormon Temple in White Plains, thanks to the heavy traffic. Atop one of the spires is Angel Moroni, shining in gold and playing his trumpet still.

09.11.11
Day 254: Feathers

Feathers from a chief headgear for Mico's school presentation.

[Project 365] Week 36

08.29.11
Day 241: Quezon Memorial

During the long weekend, my mom had a food booth in Quezon Memorial Circle. My dad, Dino, Iyah and I went there hoping for a free dinner. Hehe. Ordered sotanghon, fried lumpia, crispy crablets, crispy shrimplets, adidas, isaw, tokwa't baboy and a delicious bowl of goto with egg, chicken meat, chicken liver and beef tripe! I also ordered three pieces of rellenong alimasag for tomorrow's lunch! Foodtrip! Asa nga lang na libre. Haha. Yum-oh! =P~

08.30.11
Day 242: Tamago

Prepared myself some egg sandwich for breakfast! Inubusan kasi nila ako ng champorado... HMP!

08.31.11
Day 243: But I Am No Superman

"If I could be a Superman
I'd fly you to the stars and back again."
--- Superman, Joe Brooks

09.01.11
Day 244: Tiny Tower

HELP! I can't stop playing Tiny Tower!!! Haha. I started building my tower 9am today. Seven hours and eight floors after, I'm still busy manning the elevator, making sure that all establishments are fully stocked and helping my bitizens land their dream jobs! I'm so trapped in this pixel world! Somebody pull me out! >_<

09.02.11
Day 245: Multitasking

- Extract Sales SR records created since October 2010.
- Move Sergio Curtis into floor 8. No matching job. Evict Sergio Curtis.
- Add Quoting Tool, SAP Number and SAP Source to extracted data.
- Deliver soggy package to Jamie Sanders. Receive a tower buck.
- Update Sales SR records.
- Restock electric guitar in the Music Store. Hurry production.
- 122,391 records updated. 152 records failed.
- Build new floor for 48,600 coins. Send VIP to reduce building time.
- Fix erring records. Add Pause Reason.
- Repaint the Photo Studio with a radioactive shade of orange.
- Update Sales SR records.

Me: "Ang sakit na ng ulo ko. Hindi ko alam kung dahil dito sa nilo-load ko or dahil sa Tiny Tower."

09.03.11
Day 246: Kumo

Look who's hanging on the ceiling of SM department store! Don't let it get away with the candy!

09.04.11
Day 247: Kuikuri

Got super tired and super thirsty from walking around the super crowded Greenhills tiangge. So I bought me a cup of Choco Loco Super from Quickly! =P~

スパ クィクリー!

[Project 365] Week 35

08.22.11
Day 234: Serenity

"Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm."
Trying my best to weather the storm that life generally feels like right now.

08.23.11
Day 235: All That I've Got

I dunno why we all hang on to something even though we know we're better off letting go. Like we're scared to lose what we don't really have. Some of us say we'd rather have that something than absolutely nothing. But the truth is, to have it halfway is harder than not having it at all.

"I'll be just fine
Pretending I'm not
I'm far from lonely
And it's all that I've got."
--- All That I've Got, The Used

08.24.11
Day 236: Band-Aid

There are wounds that are more painful than anything that bleeds. And even the cutest band-aid could never help it heal.

08.25.11
Day 237: The Choice

Madam Morpheus: "After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue jelly bean - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red jelly bean - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes."

Today, I took the red jelly bean. Let's see how it goes.

08.26.11
Day 238: Tangled

I no longer know what I want. And I've reached the point where I don't really care. :(

08.27.11
Day 239: Golden Balls

Peace offering ba ito?! Mukha namang effective. Hahaha.

08.28.11
Day 240: Message In A Bottle

"And I've been saving these last words
For one last miracle
But now I'm not sure."
--- Gotten, Slash

[Project 365] Week 34

08.15.11
Day 227: Rain Drops

Here's a shot to go along with the kind of weather that we're having.

08.16.11
Day 228: Focus

Keeping my eyes focused on the end goal. No matter what...

08.17.11
Day 229: Vitamilk

Sinong adik sa Vitamilk? Hindi ako ha. Wehe.

08.18.11
Day 230: Stereo Hearts

"My heart's a stereo
It beats for you so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note."
--- Stereo Hearts, Gym Class Heroes

08.19.11
Day 231: Spiral Down

Just playing with my favorite Pinky and a slinky. Hehe. ^_^

08.20.11
Day 232: Take Two

Started the day with a hefty breakfast at Circles. My first plate was filled with pancakes, doughnuts, and bacon. Round two was a plateful of bacon because I just couldn't get enough grease. Hehe. Walang matakaw samen. We just needed to fuel our bodies for a long day at work. Wehe.

Kicked off the deployment at 9am. Unlike last weekend, everything went smoothly. From the schema, workflows, classes, triggers, etc., down to the data that we had to load. At around 7pm, we were done with everything but the Profiles. Originally, we planned to move it via the IDE but there were just too much discrepancies between the Sandbox and Production environments that we had no other choice but to do it manually. At first, they wanted us to do all 78 profiles. Gerald started with one profile and it took him at least an hour to configure. They later agreed to just configure the 41 profiles that were listed in the workbook. Cutting it in half was a huge relief, but still, IT WAS A LOT. Goodluck na lang samen. (o_0)

08.21.11
Day 233: Keep Walking

The team was able to get a lot of sleep today. Rested at the lounge from 3am to 6am, then Mitch forced us to crash at the hotel from 12pm to 6pm before going back to work. We finished working on the profiles at around 2am. Then we waited for the Saucon team to complete everything on their end before we could reassign the users back to their original profiles.

FINALLY. After over 6 months, multiple breaks, and a lot of bickering, we were able to deploy the project into Production. It was one helluva ride, I must say. At one point, I really wanted to tender my resignation just to save myself from the mess. Hell, I even thought of going AWOL. Haha. But really, the only way to reach the end of the tunnel was to go through it. But I think the AWOL thing would've worked as well. Hehe.

Kudos to everyone who had been part of this team in one way or another! Mitch, Jeff, David, Nathan, Nino, Edward, Mehola, Gerald and Kaye... It was a pleasure working with each one of you. And I really learned a lot from this project, thankyouverymuch!

God, I know that You were with us in every step. Thank You for guiding us in every task, in every decision, and in every situation. Thank You that it has finally come to an end. :)

Buksan na yang Black Label na yan! Haha.