April 2012

Another jam packed month for me! And the happiness continues, with work, social life, and personal life.

Apr-04 – Holy Wednesday! Was not planning to go out but my friends, Saturday Movie Buddies, decided to go out and have dinner together. It was my first time to eat at Army Navy. Enjoy naman yung food and tea. Then we had coffee at Starbucks G5.

“Dyou ‘like’ me? Who/What I am?… Yep. I admire you for being you “

Apr-05 – During our dinner that wed night, napagusapan ang Alay Lakad sa Antipolo. Ayun, biglang natuloy. From Rob Galleria, we started walking around 7pm hanggang marating namin ang Antipolo Church by 12midnight. So happy na natapos ko sya. Thanks to my company as well Ron, Jaycee, Ina, Bryan, Tonio, Renren, and Adrian.

“You deserve the sweetest first love  Hindi ka mahirap mahalin, tandaan mo yan “

Apr-09 – Since it was a holiday, as usual, we went to The Morning Rush for the holiday EB. I finally met one of the Nutty Nuts of Gelli, Chris Van! Then I had lunch with the Milk Tea Gang,

then went to Alabang to play bowling with SanGabriel Family, tapos dinner na din. Fun day it was!

“♫ My universe will never be the same, I’m glad you came, I’m glad you came “

Apr-14 - Rushers 1st April EB. Met new rushers! It was fun din, as usual. Then ate lunch with cherry and the gang. After nun, diretso naman kami sa Alabang, for the Southern Rushers Bonding!

Bowling then inuman at Giligans. Inabot na kami ng madaling araw, coffee sa mcdo. Whew. What a day!

“It’s more than enough for me knowing YOU are happy “

Apr 17 - I was guested in The Maan Show of @maan_taj It was a fun activity, a getting-to-know-me kind of thing.  I’m happy with the questions asked to me, and I really enjoyed answering them. I just hope they (the ‘audience’) enjoyed it too! Here’s the link for the full interview: http://maantol.com/the-maan-show-with-the-odh/#.T5kU6ricB6Q.twitter

Apr 18 -  Tampuhan. That night, I was restless and so sad. I thought that’s it.

“Let’s leave what had happened last night. Love doesnt keep a record of rights and wrongs “

Apr 20 - I met up with my college friend, Cherrie, and we had dinner at Fazoli’s  Eastwood.  It was the time that I opened up with her.  I’m happy with our time together and I’m happy that she’s happy

Apr-23 – My 4th anniversary at Tsukiden!!! Ayun, 1 more year at magkakaservice award na ko.. I’m still happy with what I’m doing right now, I must say.

Apr-24 - Finally met OnealBryan (from dubai) and LyndonMartin! We accompany them on their RX Booth visit and had a little conversation with Chico and Delle.

Apr-24 – First movie bonding together. =)

Apr-26 - I had dinner with my friends dru, bob, and erna at Peri Peri, Megamall.  It’s always fun talking with the “old” rushers. And they gave me nice advices about.. everything.

“I just want you to be happy, that’s it. I just Wish I am successful doing this and make you happy at least… I have no intentions of stopping this, fyi. “

Apr 27 - Had dinner at Il Mercanti Food Bazaar with The MilkTeaGang, Kit, Ivan, Jing and Aj. At dahil dun, napuyat ako! lol. Had fun pa rin

Apr 28 – One of the funnest EB we have! Ubusan ng pera ang peg lol. And ayun, I was so late dahil sa lakad kagabi. Then we ate lunch at Rob Galleria.. tapos diretso bowling na! The bowling part was the best! From the history of my bowling experience, dun lang ako naka 147 score! wow!! Then we went to Chicago for our videoke session, occupied their biggest room, and the rest of the evening was a riot!

It was a super fun April indeed! And I just wish that the succeeding months will be like this! =)

March 2012

Another eventful month it is! And I could say that I’ve been so inspired this month, for so many reasons..

March 04 – Chai tweeted me and asked me if I would like to meet her and some rushers for a coffee.. kasi wala syang magawa. And I agreed naman. Little did I know, madami pala ang pupunta. Ayun, instant EB! That was my first time that I met Kuya Maui (The nBodyguard) and Sham (stealth_hiroshi). Then biglaan, we decided to visit UPD! Ganun kami ka-spontaneous. Hehe. I enjoyed my time with them

March 05 – When I heard that Zia is guesting on RX Concert series, dinala ko talaga yung album and left the work immediately to let her sign my copy! Fan boy moment lang!.. Then listen to her first performance and leave. I joined some of my friends for a light dinner and ice cream bonding at Big Scoop.

March 11 -  Igersmanila’s 8th Instameet! It was another fun activity held at Ayala Triangle Gardens.  I met a lot of new faces, familiar names, and ol’ friends. Lots of fun and exhausting activities. Met there my Group 6 buddies Then I had dinner with some of my oBESe friends and coffee with the rest of the gang.  And also on this day, I received the first text message from that someone who I never thought will bring smiles on my March

…. but wait, how was my work? our 1 month project went well. Natapos naman namin in time yung mga tasks… the only disappointing part here is that may memo na naman ako for this month! wtf! Haaay.. I dont know anymore kung makakaperfect pa ako ng isang month. Oh well..

March 16 -  SouthernRushers get-together again at Giligan’s Alabang, now joined by new members Leo, Coi, and Ash. We stayed so late, dumaan pa sa McDo, and sa bahay nila Santi.. then..

March 17-18 – Company outing and sportfest at Momarco Resort, Rizal. Walang tulog lang! The place was awesome though.. The food they prepared was yum-oh! We managed naman to have our cheerdance presentation, and after that, tulog kaagad ako

March 18 - And since nakabawi na ako ng energy sa napakahabang tulog, after our outing, I went straight to MOA to have some Yakimix Lunch with the bitches hehe.  Parang yung napuntahan lang namin sa Makati before, but at least this time, madaming dessert. And how could I forget that it was my “birthday” that day! lol

March 21 - #HappyLemon. Yun lang.

March 23 - Movie Bonding with my officemates and friends. Naisipan lang naming manood ng Hunger Games that night after work. Even though di ko pa nababasa yung book, I enjoyed the movie!

March 25 - Outreach activity at CRIBS for the 3rd Anniversary of Christinatix. I am so very happy that I became a part of this thing.  Nakakataba ng puso yung ginawa namin. At least we know that we made a bunch of kids happy that day. Then after that, we went to KopiRoti. Bonding with Christi!! At nahotseat na naman ako. Geez.

And am I inspired? Yes I am. Pero I still dont know kung anong mangyayari. Sabi nga nila, just enjoy the moment. Dont rush things. If it’s meant to be, it will be.

February 2012

This is how my February looked like.

A lot of things happened this month. I attended a lot of biglaan/planadong EBs. I met a lot of interesting/nakakastrastruck people like (1) The HighestPaidSGRusher Daomingza, the legendary V58, the co-bastos rusher Maximo, the celebrity bodyguard Kuya Maui, my college friends Enrico and Cherrie, my new inaanak Johann, my new buddy Astroboy0069, a couple of new rushers, and of course… Ms. Francine Prieto!

And since this the love month, I would say that I felt happiness on this time of the year.  A special friend of mine celebrated his birthday today, and I am so proud of what he have done so far.  He even sent me a message (see pic below) saying how grateful he is for having me as a friend. And so am I. I’m just wishing him a healthier and happier life right now

Then I had a memorable post v-day dinner with a friend. A lot of kilig moments with crushes (plural?!?), a lot of new friends, an an old friend came back to make kulet with me again =)

I would say this has been a great month for me. And I’m looking forward for a better month this March. Let’s do this!

2011: Year-end Post

2011. A Year of Discovery.

The first few months of this year was pretty crazy. I was out of control.  I discovered a lot of things, tried a lot of things, and broke myself free.   I wasted a lot of time and money.. and love.

I discovered a new friend.  I met Jake.  On that moment when we first met, I knew that he’ll be a good friend.  He stood by me during the scariest time of my life.  And I’m happy that he was there! Despite his condition, he stayed strong for me. Such an inspiration.  And he made me proud on what he’s been doing now.  And knowing that I’m somehow one of the reasons why his life changed, I’m touched.  That’s one of the highlights of my year.

I discovered a new light in my career.   Being a part of the Android Team is such a fun part of my job.  And, this year, I think I got my mojos back.  Promotion, New office, New officemates, New projects.  It all happened this year.  Although it was not perfect at all! I think I accumulated my most number of tardiness this year! Haha! But my tardiness brought in something good at the end of this year!  Was awarded as Person Of The Year of The Filipino Time for being consistently late, and still proud of it! LOL

I discovered more rushers. This year is also one of the best! I met a LOT of new rushers this year, and they’re crazier than the former rushers I know (but of course, iba pa rin ang mga orig, those I’ve been with since 2008).  But combining them altogether is such a riot. And big thanks to Twitter for connecting me to them.  My day is not complete without them.  To all the old and new rushers, Cheers!!

I discovered a new book. Also this year was the release of Chico and Delamar’s TMR Top 10 Book.  It’s an another feat for the duo, and I am so very proud that I’m part of the book. Reading all of the entries there brought back a lot of memories.  And seriously, when people asks me to sign their book, it makes me proud of what I contributed to the show.  As I’ve said before, I never dreamt of this treatment, I still consider myself as one of the simple, regular texters/listeners.  Still, thank you guys for the love!

I discovered a new world.  Instagram.  I thought at first that it was a simple app where you will post your photos.  A virtual photo album.  I was wrong.  There I found a new community, a new group of friends, creative and wonderful people, a new family! Big thanks to all my instagram friends, esp to Igersmanila and all the 9pmhabit people.  They brought in a different fun on my life this year!

I discovered another beauty of the Philippines.  My most memorable trip this year is our Palawan Getaway with my College Friends.  It was a fun trip, and the experience will be treasured forever. I actually wanna go back there and experience it all over again!

I discovered new communities. Kik, Path, Soundcloud. I’m getting addicted to these things.

All in all, 2011 has been a great year for me. Thanks to all the people I’ve been with this year. To my family, relatives, HS friends, College friends, Officemates, Rushers, FB friends, Twitter Friends, Instagram Friends, KaPathid, LP brothers.  Thank you guys for a great year! See you all this 2012!

A Small Act Of Kindness

This morning, I decided to take an emergency leave… to go to church [Ma'am Rich, family matters pa rin to ]

Sobrang lakas ng ambon… so ulan na sya.. #anudaw.. anyway.. I went to Baclaran Church to light a candle and make a wish and pray. Kahit papaano, nabawasan yung worries ko and gumaan ang loob ko that moment.

When I was about to go out of the candle area (nakalimutan ko tawag dun), a guy called me and asked if pwede daw makisukob. No choice naman ako at pinasukob ko sya sa payong kong sira-sira.. Buti na lang hindi sya katangkaran at hindi ako nahirapan maghawak ng payong.

He asked me kung saan daw ako sasakay, and I told him “pa MRT po”. And sabi nya MRT din sya sasakay… so sabay na lang daw kami.  Then nung nakapara na kami ng jeep, he sat dun sa tabi ng driver while I went inside (sa likod).  Nagulat ako when he said na sya na daw magbabayad sakin.

Natuwa ako dahil just because of that pa-sukob thing.. nakalibre pa ako ng pamasahe. Ayos si kuya.. Then when we reached the MRT Taft, I was surprised na hinintay nya akong bumaba kahit naulan pa. He then told me, “Mauna na ako ha. Salamat. God Bless, God Bless”.

It was a nice feeling. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam na nakakatulong ka sa isang tao na hindi mo naman kilala.. kahit sa simpleng paraan.

Lesson Of This Story: Magdala ng payong.

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Quotes from People Handling Skills Seminar

Last Nov 8-10, I attended the People Handling Skills Seminar at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center, Ortigas.  Nung una, kinabahan ako kasi we will be in a room full of supervisors, CIOs, managers, etc… nakakapanliit lang.

But after that 3 days, sobrang nag-enjoy ako! I learned a lot of things sa seminar. Sobrang galing ng facilitator namin, and the participants are really nice.  I even gained new (fb) friends dahil sa seminar na yon hehe

But asides from the knowledge about Leadership, madami din akong quotable quotes na nakolekta sa seminar na yun. Now lemme share some of ‘em:

• We opt to let go of our dreams because real life happens.
• Our organization are not hindrances but vehicles to reach your dream.
• Appreciate who you are so you could learn to appreciate other people.
• Everything rises and falls on leadership
• A bad decision is better than no decision at all.
• You always have a choice
• Life is equal t 10% of what happens to you and 90% of  how you react to it
• Feedback is neither positive nor negative. It depends on how we see it.
• I’d rather hear a “no” than a “maybe” that never comes true.

Nice di ba? And isa pang nainspire ako na gawin because of this seminar is yung paggawa ng Life’s To Do List.. hmmm gusto kong itry kayo baka mablanko ako.. at mafrustrate sa dami hehe.. anyway, pag sinipag.

2011 Birthday Post

October 13, 2011

I never imagined na maeexperience ko ang birthday salubong… sa office! while working!

May sudden request yung client namin that day (Oct 12) so I have no choice but to stay.. and when the clock hit 12 midnight, my team mates sang a Happy Birthday song to me. Natuwa naman ako. And the greetings from text messages and twitter started coming in. Nawala focus ko bigla. hehe. I went home 1am .

I woke up a lil late, but just in time to tune in to The Morning Rush. Kahit wala si delle, ok lang.. Chichi and Gigi greeted me naman, along with the rest of the rushers.  Unfortunately, I have to go to work that day (coz I’m saving my VL for the long weekend).  And when I got to the office …

Inabangan ko talaga yan hahaha! I even received a surprise cake from my boss! So sweet!!!

And my phone continuously received the greetings from friends and strangers. I thought that it was ok sana if I was on leave, so that I could answer all the greetings. But I really can’t.  So ayun, continue working and ended my day normally.. kahit daming pangungulit ng mga officemates for treat. deadma lang LOL.

When I got home.. walang handa. As usual. So I went directly in front of my PC to check my online greets.. and there were a LOT!!! It was overwhelming! More than 430 greets from facebook, twitter, instagram, and text messages (oo, binilang ko po sya LOL)… and a day was not enough for me to thank all the people who bothered typing the words “happy birthday”.

And with that, I thought of picking the Top 10 20 Birthday Greetings for me.  Gusto ko lang.. bakit ba! Let’s do this:

1. Dru Salazar: Haaapppyyy birthday Jhhhhhuuuuuuunnnnhhhhhhhhh (pahabaan ng greetings?)

2. Rico Lagbao: naks, daming greets ni “legendary rusher”! happy birthday jun13, este, odh!!! (From Chico Garcia!!! whoaaa.. and he still remembered my old codename ^_^)

3. Mark Cerbo: “Everyone is Here. Have you heard RX93.1 Cheer. Celebrate Today. Happy Birthday.” (rhyme kung rhyme)

4. Beatrix Arazas: “happy bday to the most wholesome outside but pervert on the inside :p” (she knows me too well thanks badette)

5. Alhmar Acer Cervantes: “it’s the Big-O (as in occasion) for the perverted O (as in one) hehe… happy birthday jhun13!” (daming O!)

6. Raffy Barreiro: “Happy birthday, Delaho!!!” (shocked when I saw this on my timeline! The Boss of RX is greeting me!!! #AkoNa)

7. Edzcel Balicusto: idol!!!!!!!!!!!! happy birthday! *samba* (nakakastarstruck!!!)

8. Jerome Bautista: hbty! (not the usual hbd)

9. Remar Garcia: belated merry bday,,,hehe (sa kanya naman, merry!)

10. Norsy Almario: OSCAAAAAAAAAAARRR!!!! HAPPY LIBOG DAY! ESTEE HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAHAHAHAHA (mahalay!!!!)

11. Tin Murillo: hey! wala lang.. belated happy bday. hindi mo ako kilala for sure… just wanted to greet you (awww.. nice di ba, even if di nila ako kilala personally, binabati pa rin nila ako ^_^)

12. Jaime Rhyan Bautista: to Oscar Delahopia Garcia na dumadagungdong ang pangalan hanggan angeles pampanga! happy birthday! Cheers! (abot sa pampanga ang fan base!!! LOL)

13. Alan M. Agrao: Sa kapitapitagan, kagalang-galang at wala ni katiting na kaberdehan sa katawan na si Oscar Delahopia Garcia… MALIGAYANG KAARAWAN IDOL!!! Isa kang alamat! : ) (KKK?)

14. Rina Rañada: Nung narinig ko sa TMR ang mga entries ng pinakamagaling na Rusher (sa larangan ng malalanding kulitan), di na virgin ang ears ko hahahaha… Boy Bastos, The Big O, #ODHthePirate, ka-SMB, at ang fave ko Manager ng RiotBoyz! Happy happy Birthday Oscar! Mwahugsss! ? ^_^ (hindi ito kapani-paniwala!)

15. stephensoul @OscarDelaHopia Happy Birthday Oscar, Jun, Jhun, ODH, Boy Bastos, #BastaArtistaDamingScreenName ) LOL (wala pa yung Junjun, Oskie, Oskee, Oski, Oscimao, Oca…)

16. Paul: Hey Oskie! Pahabol bday greetings sayo! Eto na ang iyong bday text! Hahaha. Hope you enjoyed your day kahit nasa office ka. Still having a blast? Haha. It’s an honor to be acquainted to a legend like you lol. (ka-plastikan nitong ni Paul LOL)

17. Peter Moore: My Birthday Song for Oscar Delahopia Garcia (Birthday Sex) You’ve survived another year. Although you’re older, it’s better than the alternative. Hahaha (may song dedication pa! amp)

18. djgambit: “To the friendliest rusher of them all @oscardelahopia Happy bday.” (my first birthday on IG!)

19. @ervic_vijandre happy birthday! (celebrity greeting me!!!!)

20. Gelli Victor Happy happy birthday ODH! i still remember the day I had to send you a request for you to allow me to follow you on twitter! happy happy birthday to the sweetest Jun there is!!! (^___^)

I feel so blessed to have all of these people, to have all of you in my life. Thank You. Looking forward to another year of fun and blissful days with you, my friends!

(check http://jun1013.wordpress.com/2011-birthday-greets/ for more greetings! )

courtesy of djgambit. Thanks Ish!

First Tooth Extraction

Last Monday (July 18), I was scheduled to have my first ever tooth extraction.  Last week pa dapat yun, but when the dentist x-ray-ed my teeth, she saw some infections.  She said it’ll be super painful if it will be removed right there and then. So instead, she asked me to take some antibiotics first for one week, and go back again.

After that one-week medication, I’m ready.. and scared!! I have no idea at all what pain is waiting for me right there.

So one hour before the procedure.. I took this another tablet.. dunno what’s that for.. basta ininom ko nalang.  Then I went to Smart Wireless Center muna to pay my internet bills. (nangungulit na yung smart, eh 1 month delayed lang naman ako. HMMP!!).  Then I walked my way to the dentist na.

A lil bit early, so I sat in the couch, watching the TV.. waiting for my turn. I kept on tweeting my feelings that moment.. and I’m glad that I received some encouragements from random followers

So.. my dentist started the procedure.  She asked me to turn on the TV so that I’ll have my distractions.  I did. Then she began applying the anesthesia on my gums… inject something here and there.. began drilling my teeth. grabbed those big screwdriver-like tools and tweezers.. voila!! first tooth is done.

Same procedure.. I could feel the pressure on my mouth.. my dentist is pressing it really hard, but it’s not painful naman.  But I really felt it when she was trying to pull out the last tooth! I felt my gums moving from left and right.. and pak! It was over! WHEW..  I saw my teeth, and apparently, my dentist broke it into two pieces..

But I’m happy it was over, and not painful naman pala… I just had a hard time after that procedure.. coz my right is really swollen and  couldnt speak.. there I realized that it’s not a good idea to do it alone, muntik na tuloy akong mahirapan sa pagcocommute.

It was a pleasing experience, I must say.  At least now, hindi na ako takot sa dentist.