NIght Shift Comes...

As stated in my previous blog, we have a new schedule and that is from 9PM - 6AM... yes... we are now in the graveyard shift. It's the shift that my teammates hate but it's not what I feel. I must admit I'm happy with the new schedule, of course, there is an additional pay which is the night diffrerential. However, when we had our first night shift... I experienced a sudden change... a different feeling... maybe because I had a month of being in the morning shift. Suddenly, I feel sleepy around 3AM until the last hour of the shift and I just try to cope with it. There are times when I'm taking in calls I can no longer understand what are the concerns of the customers. I easily become irate to callers. My body already adjusted to the morning shift and now here comes the night shift. It means new adjustment... Hope that I can cope with this and be able to adjust as soon as possible. I hope...

Changes In Life...

Others say that "Nothing is constant in this world but change." Is this true? For some it be a fact, however, for others as well, it could be a fiction. Have you ever asked yourself, did I change already? What are the things that I do previously that I'm not used to do now? Is there a change in looks, attitude or the way I interact with other people? What are the factors for these changes?

If I will ask these questions to myself, I need a lot of time to reflect because I must admit, there's a lot of changes that happened to me. From looks and how I carry myself, there has been changes. I would consider people around me are factors for these changes. They taught me things that I didn't learn in school. It's just that I still look after my actions if these acts will benefit me or will hurt me. It is true that "EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER". You learn things and acts in life as you live everyday.

I believe that whatever change happens, we must always remember that if the change is for good that's a blessing, however, if it turns worse, then we have a problem and we need to reevaluate ourself so that we can get to the right path.

Team Corona Borealis Outing...

In the contact center industry, agents are required to work nine hours. Agents can only talk if they have available time or if they have no calls or spend it with their one hour lunch. After work, agents feel stressed with all the call, whether they had nice or irate callers within their shift. As employees, we need some stress reliever and what is the best way to cope with stress? It is through team buildings. Teams go to different places, they could have swimming, social drinking or just a get together. With this, teams tend to bond closely and share different stories which they don't normally talk if they are in their shift.

Speaking of team buildings, we had Team Borealis's first outing last February 12, 2009 and we went to Cherry's Resort and Pavillion. We had a great time swimming, drinking, eating and chatting. Members included are TL Bleu, LJ, Christie, Sheryll, Melai, Me (of course!!!), Lucky, Dennis, Zyron, Milton, Josh, Kikko. Brigz and Joshua also joined the outing. Here are some evidences:

I hope that this would not be the last time. I would admit, I really enjoyed being with my team. Cheers!!!

On Being A Shopaholic...

How can you say that a person is shopaholic? How does it start? What are the symptoms? Is it determined by the items that a person purchases? Or how often a person spend on items? Or by the brands that he/she buys from a particular outlet? Is being a shopaholic the same as impulsive buyer? Is it a mind disorder? If it is, is there a cure?

We can't deny the fact that all of us wants to shop (who would deny???). Given the chance that we have money to spend of course, we will grab the opportunity to purchase items that would satisfy our cravings. From clothes to foods to places, even small accessories for our bodies, name it we will spend it for as long as we have a strong purchasing power. These questions came to my mind after watching the film entitled "Confessions Of A Shopaholic" starring Isla Fisher who plays the role of Rebecca Bloomwood who is a self-confessed shopaholic. A girl who wouldn't mind spending for as long as she get what she wants.

According to Wikipedia, shopaholic is associated to Oniomania, the scientific term that means compulsive desire to shop. It is also referred to shopping addiction. It could start at an early age. People who are being deprivated of things when they were still young develops a perspective that when they grow up they would work hard and buy all the stuff that they didn't achieve at their childhood days. Others would become shopaholic to show off that they can follow what is the ongoing trend about fashion so they would purchase items even if they don't need it. Other people would have this attitude to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

Being a shopaholic has disadvantages according to experts; first, people tend to be boastful when it comes to other people and they would have the tendency to mock other people who they think is not in their level; second because they spend more there is a greater chance of having debts if they are using credit cards to purchase items and if they can't pay their debts they would feel stressed which may result to guilt and shame. Even though many people consider this attitude to be a disorder, on the other hand, there are still good things such as, it boosts one's self-esteem and confidence; people feel that when they purchase these items, their world becomes brighter and warmer; it could also be a stress reliever (for some and sometimes...).

For the cure, I guess that really depends on the person if he/she really wants to change. Nevertheless, if a shopaholic would like to change, we need to help and support them so that they could achieve their goal.

Whatever reasons these shopaholics have, we can't blame theme because this is what makes them happy. We must always remember that "COST AND WORTH ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS" so we need to think first before doing such act. Now, ask yourself... Are you a shopaholic person?

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Just dropped by to tell...

Just Another Ordinary Day

It's February 14 again... this day would passed by just like the previous Valentine's Day. No lovelife, no dates or someone to be with for me... But I shouldn't worry at all, the greetings is just for a day however we can always share our love with everybody and I believe that unconditional love is the greatest thing than anything else. Love is everywhere, you'll just have to learn how to give it to others and appreciate that there are people who loves and appreciates you as a person. We need to go with the flow and eventually at the right time, the right person will arrive to accept us. It's a matter of waiting... it's what you call DESTINY!!! HAPPY VALENTINE'S EVERYONE!!!

It's The Love Month

Since Valentine's Day is coming and it's the month to be loved and be in love, let me share with some of the love qoutes that caught my attention. Feel the love and share it with others.

Let's begin...

Something Happened To Me, It Was The Sweetest Thing That Ever Could Be, It Was A Fantasy, A Dream Come True..It was The Day I Met You

I Wrote Your Name In The Sand But The Waves Washed It Away, Then I Worte It In The Sky But The Wind Blew It Away, So I Wrote It In My Heart And There It’ll Stay

If I Could Be One Thing In Life,I Would Be A Tear; Born In Your Eyes,Living On Your Cheeks, AndDying On Your Lips

Should I smile, because your my friend, Or cry because that’s all we’ll ever be?

When I first saw you, I was afraid to talk to you. When I first talked to you, I was afraid to like you. When I first liked you, I was afraid to love you. Now that I love you, I’m afraid to lose you.

Everyone falls in love once, but that’s not true. Everytime I hear your voice I fall in love all over again.
Sometimes in life you find a special friend, someone who changes your life just by being a part of it.
I always knew looking back on the tears would make me laugh, but I never knew that looking back on the laughs would make me cry.

As a part of you has grown in me, together forever shall we be; never apart, maybe in distance, but not in heart.

It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someome, a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

The first time I saw you, I knew it was true, that I’d love you forever and that’s what I’ll do..you don’t know what you do tome, you don’t have a clue, you don’t know what it is like to be me looking at you.

Do I Need To Feel Pressured?

It's Valentine's day again... Others say in order for you to feel this day you got to have someone beside you and telling you how much they love you. What do you think? What would complete your Valentine's if you don't have someone to share it with on that day? Some would ask if I'm pressured for this day, I just answer them I'm not because you can share it with all the people around me. I don't need to be pressured because I know there are a lot of people who loves me, its just a bonus if I can have a special someone who I can be with. To all the peeps around me... Accept my thanks for loving me!!! Luyah ol!!!

Love Needs No Reason

Lady: Why do you like me..? Why do you love me?

Man: I can’t tell the reason.. but I really like you..

Lady: You can’t even tell me the reason…How can you say you like me? How can you say you love me?

Man: I really don’t know the reason, but I can prove
that I love you.

Lady: Proof? No! I want you to tell me the reason. My friend’s boyfriend can tell her why he loves her but not you!

Man: Ok ok!!! Erm… because you’re beautiful, because your voice is sweet, because you are caring, because you are loving, because you are thoughtful, because of your smile, because of your every movements..

Unfortunately, a few days later, the Lady met with an accident and became a vegetable. The Guy then placed a letter by her side, and here is the content:

Dearest,

Because of your sweet voice that I love you… Now can you talk? No! Therefore I cannot love you. Because of your care and concern that I like you.. Now that you cannot show them, therefore I cannot love you.
Because of your smile, because of your every movements that I love you.. Now can you smile? Now can you move? No, therefore I cannot love you…If love needs a reason, like now, there is no reason for me to love
you anymore. But does love need a reason? I still love you… Because love doesn’t need one.

Love And Friendship

LOVE starts with a SMILE , grows with a KISS , and ends with a TEAR.

DON’T cry over anyone who won’t cry over you.

Good FRIENDS are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.

You can only go as far as you push.

ACTIONS speak louder than words.

The HARDEST thing to do is watch the one you love, love somebody else.

DON’T let the past hold you back, you’re missing the good stuff. LIFE’S SHORT. If you don’t look around once in a while you might miss it.

A BEST FRIEND is like a four leaf clover, HARD TO FIND and LUCKY TO HAVE.

Some people make the world SPECIAL just by being in it. BEST FRIENDS are the siblings God forgot to give us. When it HURTS to look back,andyou’re SCARED to look ahead, you can look beside you and your BEST FRIEND will be there. TRUE FRIENDSHIP "NEVER" ENDS. Friends are FOREVER. Good friends are like STARS You don’t always see them, but you know they are ALWAYS THERE.

DON’T frown You never know who is falling in love with your smile.

What do you do when the only person who can make you stop crying is the person who made you cry?!

Nobody is perfect until you fall in love with them.

Everything is okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end. Most people walk in and out of your life, but only FRIENDS leave footprints on your heart. (",)

My TOP 5 Cartoon Characters

Here are the list of cartoon characters I enjoy looking and collecting:

5. SpongeBob Squarepants

A friendly and optimistic sea sponge who physically resembles a kitchen sponge, and lives in a pineapple on 124 Conch Street.

4. Marvin The Martian (Looney Tunes)

Marvin hails from the planet Mars, but is often found elsewhere. He is often accompanied by his dog "K-9," and sometimes by other creatures

3. Charmander (Pokemon)

Known as the Lizard Pokémon, is a fire type Pokémon. The end of a Charmander's tail is alight with a flame, and the flame's status reflects both the physical health and the emotions of the individual.

2. Squirtle (Pokemon)

known as the Tiny Tortoise Pokémon. Squirtle withdraw their limbs into their shells and spray water from their mouth with great force, either to attack their opponent or merely to intimidate it.

1. Sylvester (Looney Tunes)

A three-time Academy Award-winning anthropomorphic tuxedo cat who appears in more than 90 Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons made from 1945 to 1966, often chasing Tweety Bird, Speedy Gonzales, or Hippety Hopper.

Emotions Burst...

Everyone knows the special friendship between our TL named Bleu and his co-TL named Roland. They enjoy doing things together. Bleu admitted that she has something for Roland and we are happy that despite Roland knows it they are still very close and the treatment never change. We were informed by Bleu that there will be an upcoming shift bid for all teams. He asked each of us what is our preferred schedule. I admit that if they would ask me I would go for the night shift but it's ok to have a day shift. Most of our teammates wants the day shift soi I'd rather not argue with that and just go with the flow. Until such time that shift bid already happened. According to one of our wavemates, she saw Bleu bid for the schedule first however he got the night shift which is 9PM - 6AM. Our team was surprised how we got a night shift well in fact the next supervisor was able to get the morning shift which our team is wishing for. We had an emergency meeting in one of the conference rooms to discuss some things. Bleu eventually admitted that he chose that because of Roland and they are in the night shift. Our teammmates felt betrayed of this event... that Bleu based his decision not from his team but because of Roland. Our meeting became an open forum wherein everybody shared their sentiments and frustrations. Bleu tried to defend his side although he know for a fact that he made a mistake. Since the schedules are already fixed, we can no longer retract or change that. We just hope that next time, this would never happen again.

New Family

I know that training would only last for a month and a half. I also know that once we are already endorsed to the operations floor I'm gonna meet other people who will be again part of my life. would you believe that before we actually hit the floor I had seperation anxiety, a feeling I don't want it's because I feel that my wavemates would eventually find other friends. I also don't want our training to end because of the special bond that has grown within our wave. But we have to accept that fact that we will have different schedules and teams as well. I already embraced that idea now. I'm happy that I'm still with Lucky and Melai because they are my teammates under our new TL named Bleu. Honestly, at first I couldn't understand why our TL is acting that way... I consider him excellent when it comes to troubleshooting steps however he lacks people management. The good thing, he is now working on it and tries to connect with us. Under our team, I met other people such LJ who has a strong personality and would fight what is right for her. There is also the kind mommies Christie and Sherill. We also have Kikko and Josh who are my "yosi mates". How can I forget the good-looking guys Zyron and Milton (loveteam)? I hope that we could get along each other no matter what happens. I will enjoy being friends with them and that's for sure!!!

Accenture Wave 10.2

It is true that as we move along with our life, we will meet new people along the way. People of different colors, attitudes and stories to tell. These people would become part of your life and of course you will share moments with them. As I entered TeleTech Bacoor, the first set of people who I had interaction with are my wavemates, the Accenture Wave 10.2. For me, because they are my wavemates, I consider them as the best dudes as of the moment. People who enjoy being together although at first we had a divided set of friends however we are still united. A group who shares common interest such as drinking and singing. In the group, I can consider Vixen as my closest pal because we share almost same interests. Honestly, I felt sad on our first drinking session because everyone thought that since we are always together, we consider each other as the closest friends however she said that she is closer to my other wavemate. As time goes by, and when we went to Tagaytay I was surprised when she told me that I was the closest wavemate for her. I thought she was only saying that because we're already drunk but she said it to me again the next time we met so I finally believed her. I also enjoy the company of our other wavemates who are always there when we have drinking sessions like Dave, Lucky, Benjohn, Aaron. As for our singing sessions, Melai and Brigz are the best. My other wavemates are also OK because I used to get along with them if I want to like Bea who always sweet, Lykes who is sometimes a brat girl. It's just so sad that some of them needs to go because of personal reasons but still they are treasured as FRIENDS!!! To Raquel, Joven, Kharla, Jomz, Jerome, Johvie... See you when I see you!!!