Transfer of blog

Hello pips!

Right now, I'm working on transferring my blog post to my Tumblr account since it's much easier to blog even in mobile. Blogger does not have an app so yeah, hassle much.

This will be my last post for this blog.

For some of you who still wants to ready my blog. Head over to: nineties-garnet.tumblr.com and read it there.

Ciao!

Different kinds of people.

In every work environment or even in your daily life, you will meet different kinds of people. Some may become your friends and some will not. Some will serve as a lesson and some will teach you a lesson, and of course... there will be TOXIC people. These are people who will bring you down and polute your mind and soul with their toxicity. These shall not enter your personal life and shall remain as stranger after you're done with them.

It was my second job when I first encountered the most toxic person.. let's call her MY. She was nice to me as I enter the new company. Always accompany me for lunch and on our way home. As I spend too much time with her, she changed. She calls me during weekends and ask work. Like, really? IT IS WEEKEND! During work, usually I get to work early and as soon as she arrives, she makes follow up that doesn't make sense, she even gave me duties that are not related in my job description. Yes, I know that you can do that but YOU ARE NOT MY BOSS. Hello? Are you fucking mental? Ugh. 10 months of interim and I've had enough. I resigned. As soon as I had my last day, I blocked her in my Facebook account. Yup, I did it. For my own good.

Just as I thought everything will be fine... I met another. Now on my 3rd job. Let's call her (yeah, it's a girl again) AS. She talks like shit. Loud and irritating. She always say something about you or about anything. Is that how you grew up?

First of all, stop judging everything and everyone based on what you see. Try to seek deeper and you may see that not everything and everyone is pleased on how you act.


So how to handle these types of people?

Know the art of DEADMA. Yes, that's what I will do... (after this post) Haha!

Deadma and leave their toxicity behind. Move on and show them what you got!

On being a daughter..

Many may not see how am I as daughter to my mom and dad. Being an only child, they only see how I am being a spoiled and free child.

Having a close relationship with your parents, there are a lot to take in especially emotional and relationship aspects.

1. You want to go to abroad and yet, you're still undecided because of your parents. You will think that no one will care for there if you are away.

2. Fights among your parents are inevitable and you must not play of one sided. You should always be in between.

3. Discipline among them. Yes, discipline. In regards to whether they drink too much, spent the night away, etc. I don't want to be mean but please you're not young anymore. What if something happened to you??? I am not a bad daughter. I only want what's best for you even if you are old enough to to know what's right and wrong.

4. A need for extra company.. Of course, we only consist of 3 members of family and yes we need a pet or someone who can join us.

5. Money... Yes. Again, I am only child but that does not mean I do not spend for my family's expenses nor their miscellaneous expenses.

6. I am not spoiled. It depends on how a child is taught and well mannered.

7. You are the most responsible person to clean and maintain the cleanliness of your home. Yup, it's true. As much as I hate and love to clean out house, it's a responsibility.

8. My "me" time. Spend my whole day lying in bed and watching movies due to limited chores during sundays.. Yeah, that's life.

9. We are more financially prepared. I'm done with schooling and I have a work now. Their only priority right now is make sure we have enough finance for the future.

10. We have our own ways on defining FUN. Three may seem small to you but we surely know how to be active and fun. 

There maybe pros and cons on having a small family but hey, that's yours. Either love or LOVE it. Hahahaha!

Speak only when spoken to.

Let me be. Di kita makaka usap hangga't may pakiramdam pa akong ayaw ko sayo. Ma-mumura lang kita.

Take a look back...

2015 is ending soon and the new year is on the horizon. May we take a look back on how this year began and ends...

January:

My 22nd birthday.. I got my first tattoo (III.X.LXXXV) which represents my parent's 30th wedding anniversary this year. I got it at Tattoo Project Anonas and by Doi Suason.  We also had an escapade last January, together with my HS friends at Stilts Calatagan, Batangas. The place is beautiful, calm and perfect short trips out of Manila. We had a budget of Php 3000 each, I think we we're 6 people, including me. 

FEBRUARY:

Neri and I attend the Holi Festival at SM MOA. It is the Indian's color festival. It was fun and colorful. We got covered by Holi (color powder). 

MARCH:

Well, this one's related to my previous job. My previous boss fly to Europe and we were designated to keep his post updated. I helped a photoshoot for our company at BGC. Damn, it's my first time in BGC and men, it was exhausting! I believe after few days that I spent my day there, I catch a flu and cold. Ugh!

APRIL-

My cousin got married!! The eldest among cousins (Rosario clan). They had a garden wedding in Fernwoods Garden in QC. The food, ambience, and company was great. We had a mug souvenir with our photos in it. It was adorable. Congratulations to Kuya Dru and Ate Michelle!

Lalaine, Faith, Lara and I had a little photoshoot in UP Campus. This is for Lalaine's portfolio. She will now begin a make up service. Got some beautiful photos.

Later that day, we (Faith, Pada and I attended our very first RAVE party - Unleashed 4. IT WAS SUPER DUPER FUN. Our kind of "party". EDM music, adrenaline, and the experience is worth it. We may go home late and exhausted but we had a full blast party.

MAY

We had our SECOND escapade at ANAWANGIN, ZAMBALES. We rented a van c/o of Angela and had a boat ride to the Island. It was a solemn place since there is no electricity and we got busy with each other's company. We wish we can go back there again or may be on other islands near by.

And yeah, I also got my second tattoo. :)

JUNE:

Team building at Kamaya Sanctuary Subic care of my previous company. We spent an overnight stay there and held our team building activity the next day. There's a rumor that it was owned by Boy Cojuangco, Gretchen Barretto's husband. It has a pool and beach nearby. The accommodation is superb. We almost feel we are staying at a 5 star hotel.

JULY

Second RAVE party, Unleashed 5! It was held at Megatent Libis. This time, it's a wet party!!! Wohooo. The BEST WET PARTY of the year.

AUGUST

Kenny came!!! I mean Kenny, our bunso. We had him when we was just 3 months old. And now, he's staying forever in our humble home. Last day at TOP. Thank you for the opportunity and knowledge.

Damn, I catch a sore eyes! My dad too. HAHAHA.

yeah, I almost forgot, we had a trip to Enchated Kingdom, Me, Chix and Faith. We spent the day there, tried different rides and felt kid again.

SEPTEMBER

First day at Quorum International Inc, my dream company. But this time, I ain't no Marketing.. I am now on the Merchandising. (God help me, HAHAHA). Thank you for fulfilling my dream Lord. Thank you.

OCTOBER:

Merchandising thanksgiving party. This is due to Toby's Garage Sale. Go team!!

FIRST JORDAN PURCHASED!! Jordan Future Gamma :)

NOVEMBER:

We conquered Mt. Daraitan in Tanay Rizal. FIRST TIME HIKE with my fellow college gay friends. Thanks for the experience gays. Looking forward to more escapades.

Visited Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo with Lalaine. Feeling a little artsy. :)

DECEMBER:

First Christmas with Kenny, gift giving to Mom and Dad. 

Hello to 2016! Looking forward to another fruitful year!!

An open letter...

Hi, kamusta ka na? Parang di na tayo nag uusap ha. Panay ang post mo sa Facebook, dun na lang ata ako nakikibalita tungkol sayo eh. Mukhang happy ka naman, travel dito, travel doon. Ang sarap ng buhay. Hahaha. Miss ka na namin. Kelan ba tayo last na nagkita?

Naalala ko pa dati, halos magka-sawaan tayo sa pagmumukha ng isat isa. Pero ngayon, we barely see each other. Busy sa ganito, busy sa ganyan. Mabuti na rin no, kasi atleast naka focus tayo sa mga bagay na magpapa gaan ng buhay natin. Di naman kasi madaling mabuhay dito sa Pinas. Kailangang magtrabaho. Pero after ng trabaho, meron naman tayong time para magka mustahan? Anong nangyari?

Noong may problema ka, sinamahan kita diba. Naalala mo ba yun? Umiyak ka pa nga eh. Iba kasi ako ng approach sa mga ganyan pero naramdaman mo ba yung presence ko? Sana no? Sana. Everytime na may problema ka, sinamahan kita nun. Napansin mo ba? Sana. Nung masaya ka, nandun din ako. Napansin mo ba? Sana. Kina-kamusta kita, nandun din ako, napansin mo ba? Sana. Inalam mo ba ang problema ko, nandun ka ba? Wala. Nung time na kailangan ko ng kasama, nandun ka ba? Wala. Nangamusta ka ba, hindi. Ang hirap no, one sided? Pero ikaw pa tong nagsasabi ng walang iwanan. Ano yun, joke?

Kung sa tingin mo is nanunumbat ako, parang hindi eh kasi gusto kong malaman mo ang side ko, di lang puro ikaw. Sanay ka kasing magpakita ng emotions mo where as ako ay hindi. Alam mo lang ang ugali ko as this mataray at matapang. Katuwa no?

Sinulat ko to para alam mong magpapa alam ako sa tabi mo. Pagod na ako eh. Di ako usually napapagod, sa trabaho lang. Yung tipong mag reresign talaga ako. Pagod na ako. Pagod na akong makinig sa mga explanations mong walang katapusan. Sa mga isa sagot mong paulit ulit. Tama na. Ako na mismo yung umaayaw eh. Di ko rin alam kung bakit pero napagod na ako. Kailangan ko bang mag sorry? Siguro oo. Kasi napagod ako. 

So ayun, sorry kung napagod ako at hindi ako naging open minded pero sabi kasi ng utak at puso ko, tama na. Pagod na tayo. May hiling pa ba ako sayo, wala na. Okay na yun, satisfied na ako. May kailangan ka pa bang sabihin, wala na. Di ko na yan kailangan. Kailangan ba nating magbago, oo. Kailangan na nating itigil yung mga ganitong pangyayari.

Salamat ha, kasi nakilala kita eh. Naging masaya ako. Masaya talaga. Pero gusto ko na tong gawin eh. Hindi kita i-u-unfriend or block kasi napaka childish nun. So kapag nagkita tayo, casual lang no. Usap dito ng unti. Pero hanggang dun na lang. Ayoko na. Pagod na ako.

Ingat ka palagi. Makaka hanap ka pa ng mas may worth kesa sakin. Wag kang mag alala. 

Sincerely,

Jen

Mt. Daraitan

All you need is a little experience.

Nov. 14, 2015 - the day we went to Mt. Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal. Me and my friends decided to go for a day hike. 

Let me share you my experience.

2:30 AM - I woke up and felt I was dreaming coz my friends aren't replying on my texts and calls. Haha. Sleepy pa.

4:00 AM - we left home kasi 5 AM ang call time. Sadly, our other friends are still sleepy and we end up late and naiwan kami ng service.

5:45 AM - commute to Tanay via Junction Cainta.

*If you're planning to go there, here is the direction. From Cubao/Katipunan, take a Jeepney routing to Cainta/Junction. Drop off at Junction and ride a jeep to Tanay Rizal (PHP 45.00) and drop off at Save More Tanay. Ride a tricycle to Daraitan which may cost you more than PHP 100 every person. I know it's expensive bu trust me it's the cheapest. When you got to Daraitan, ride a boat (PHP 5) so you may cross the river. And from there you may ride again a tricycle to Brgy. Hall. That is where you will meet your tour guide and have a briefing regarding the trail and itenerary to the Mt. Daraitan summit.

8:30 AM - we arrived at brgy hall and met our Team Leader, Frank and our lovely tour guide Richard.

As soon as he discuss all the info regarding the journey, we started to embark ourselves on our way up.

At first it was okay but as you go on, it was so tiring. I felt like I was gonna give up but I told to myself, why should you give up, you're already half way. You can do this.

And then...

WE REACHED THE SUMMIT. The feeling was incredible. I felt achieved and happy. I felt proud of myself. I am strong.

An hour later (after mealtime and selfies around the summit), we go down.. And IT WAS SO MUCH HARDER THAN GOING UP. It was muddy and rocky. I stumble several times, it was so slippery and difficult to handle. My legs are starting to shake, I had my full concentration because one step can lead you to sprain or fracture.

As we went our way down.. We are moving closer to Tinipak river.. 

IT WAS MAJESTIC. The beautiful blue green water.. The greener landscape.. The clear and cold water.. Such a reward for a job well done..

5:00 PM - we decided to go home. We walk towards the end of the river and took a tricycle ride to brgy hall. And follow the same procedure on our way home. 

10:00 PM - we safely got home and rest.

I have my realizations during this trip.

1. In a place where help is limited, you need to get up and make a living. No ones gonna do the work for you. You need to be responsible in order for you to survive. The lives of the people who are living near the mountain is very difficult. No electricity, limited access to the technology we have in the city, food and water. 

2. The government should make a budget and focus on the tourism. People like the tour guide, tricycle driver (kuya Bobot), and the locals should earn more for the service. Dapat silang bigyan ng halaga dahil sila ang nag hahatid at nag bibigay ng magandang experience sa mga turista. Hindi yung nag fo-focus ang government sa walang kwentang bagay.

3. Be young and live free. "you only live once."

4. God created wonderfully. Doon mo makikita kung gaano sya ka-galing at ka-powerful. Ganun sya. Napaka galing.

It was an unforgettable experience. I'm sure I'm gonna ask for more. #MtDaraitan