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What is FIDI and what is FIDI Focus Magazine?

FIDI is the largest global alliance of independent quality international removal companies. FIDI’s vision is to position FIDI affiliates as the “mover of choice” for international relocation. FIDI Focus is FIDI’s magazine and is published 9 times a year. As the voice of the international moving industry it aims to provide updates on the industry, profiles of key industry people and companies as well as light reading of interest to the industry public and periphery.

Yeah, I hope that made sense to you. You may visit www.fidi.com for more information. But right now, I’m just very happy about my first magazine appearance. Hahahaha!

The UK-based relocation company I’m working for is featured in this month’s issue, hence the picture. The editor got our names mixed up (only two of us got ID’d right) so globally I’m now known as John Carlo. Hahahaha! And now I wanna thank my family and friends for all the support, my fans, my long list of sponsors… *joke*

I don’t wanna post too much about my job so I’ll leave it at that. For the past 4 years I had gotten so used to working in a business intelligence company, it was overwhelming at first to start working on logistics – the new process and the accounting stuff that I was never good at. But I’m starting to get the hang of it now and yeah, there’s a lot of interesting things going on in the relocation industry. Not a day goes with me doing nothing. It’s a busy busy world. I love it!

Anyway, just sharing. If you are my friend and you’re interested in a soft copy of the article, tell me and I’ll email you.

Okay so it’s a free wekend for me. I loooove this feeling of not having to rush to do something. Time goes by slowly and if you keep doing something, you’ll accomplish a lot. Well for me, it’s about eating – I’ve been eating since 5PM and I have more food in stock. For five days I worked my ass off and Sunday is chores, shopping and church – so today is my special day.

As I indulge in life’s simple pleasures, I’d like to look back at all the beautiful things I’ve been doing. This book I’m reading, The Leader Who Had No Title, is just empowering and it helps me focus on doing serious work in the office. It’s true what Robin Sharma said that this is the mindset that all employees should have to help an organization improve. It basically tells you to do your job well and be very good at it, because small good efforts eventually pile up to give you incredibly good things. Olympians don’t become champions overnight – they work hard for years to become masters of what they do. Same goes with any job.

And of course there’s my new job. I just turned one month old in IT and I’m still enjoying what I do. There are times when I feel frustrated/bored after finishing what I need to do early and there’s not much work left to do but then, I’m still in the beginning stage so things are really running slow. I assume this second month will become busier that’s why I’m expecting a lot more from myself – I need to deliver more. Really, I hate it when I’m not doing anything. For me, rest/lazy days come on weekends and holidays. On weekdays, it should be serious work. That’s why I’m so excited for the day when things really kick off.

As for fun, I enjoy staying at home these days. But last Friday I went to Raymond’s KTV night at Chicago as his farewell party with the DTC peeps. Grabe! I love that place and it’s relatively cheap (compared to other famous KTV establishments) considering the clean place, good sounds, new songs, and good food. Ayoko lang ng CR nila – it’s small, not well-lit. But I’d still go there. In fact, I’ve talked with SPMF about it and I wanna take them there. I like those kinds of fun – you sit all night laughing, eating, and just having a good time.

Oh yeah I’ve quit smoking. I can say that now! Not totally but I don’t do it as a habit anymore. This entire week I only had two sticks: one when I walked to the MRT station with an officemate; and another one when my meeting was cancelled and I was soooo bored in the office so nag-Starbucks ako mag-isa at nag-yosi. So for those who love labels, call me a “social smoker.” Hehe. Basta ang bottom-line, I’ve kicked the habit and I can now live without it.

Ayun, I’ve condensed my past two weeks into one short entry. Nothing much happening. I hope in the coming months something major comes up.

Being the new guy in any place is both intimidating and refreshing. Intimidating because you’re in a new place, out of your comfort zone and you have no idea what type of people you are with; but it’s refreshing because it means a new chapter in your life – you get to meet new faces and learn new things. Leaving DTC was a big step because I stayed there for four years. Hindi joke yun. And during those years I’ve become used to the working environment and they’ve become my extended family. But I knew from the start I’d leave eventually and it was only a matter of time.

Two weeks ago I started in IT (initials for the new company). New chapter, new people, new job… It was an exciting change! And so far, I still feel excited. There are a lot of things I look forward to everyday: dressing up in business attire for work (I shop for neck ties now); learning about the projects/products; daily meeting with the UK client; and getting to know my co-workers. Before the weekend, I attended a two-day Software Testing training at Millenia Suites. A lot of things are brewing and the busy schedule is a good change from the overly-relaxed one I had before. Hindi man halata pero ayoko ng walang ginagawa sa office.

If there’s anything I’ve learned in DTC that I am very thankful for, aside from getting me professionally equipped, it’s how to appreciate myself and how not to wait for others to praise/validate me before I realize I’m good. Reality is, you may keep doing your best and others may still choose to look at your bad side – but it doesn’t mean you aren’t good at all. You have to know what you’re capable of but remember that there’s always a room for improvement.

It’s the time of the year again when I fill my blog with loads of photos! Thursday night was our company’s Christmas party in Crowne Plaza and it surely was personally unforgettable for one obvious reason. I will reveal later why. It was fun, fabulous, loud and filled with really good food. 7 Corners really does not disappoint.

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I haven’t blogged much lately. Firstly because I’ve been busy with work stuff. In fact, I just went through hell week with a deadline for a new project I had to learn in less than two weeks. Good thing the project manager gave me until next week to finish. So in relation to that, I haven’t had much time to go out as well. It’s a conscious decision to stay home din naman because drinking/smoking and staying out all night make me lose weight. So basically, my life currently revolves around work.

Okay, then I’ll just blog about work…

Last Wednesday I chose to work until 4PM (Thursday), straight from my 930PM shift the previous night, because I was forcing myself to finish my project. We have this web version of a desktop product and I need to convert the desktop client form into a web client form. It should’ve been easy if only the product wasn’t so slow! I was experiencing errors since Monday and in the end, I found out I had to redo everything I did and test each control one by one to identify which one’s causing an error. So next week yun.

I was chatting with G the other day and was ranting to her about my frustrations.

G: If you were earning enough to provide for your brothers’ tuition and for your own needs, would you still be frustrated?
Borgy: Siguro hindi na.
G: Why not find a higher-paying job?
Borgy: I like it here. I like the people. And it’s flexi sched so I don’t feel pressured all the time.
G: So ayaw mo lumipat kasi hindi ka pressured sa work, pero pressured ka naman magbayad ng tuition? And you’re telling me you feel frustrated. You’re in a circle with that excuse.
Borgy: Salamat ha!

I was thinking about it this morning… I know the way out but I don’t wanna take it because I feel more comfortable with what I do in DTC. If I don’t want to include a life for myself outside work then the pay should be enough to get me/us through. But I won’t be done with my responsibilities for my family until I’m already 28 years old. And to start my own life at that age, I feel like I’ve already missed so much. I’m already being a bad boyfriend to Piglet because I can’t allot too much for our moments together.

Am I just scared to get out of my comfort zone? Nagpapakatamad? I’m not ready to leave DTC. But I have to decide. I considered doing two jobs again but that solves only the money part of the problem. I’ve been there and I know I won’t have enough time and energy to do other stuff. Haaay…

I feel better knowing this will pass and things WILL be better. When? That depends on my choices now and in the near future.

Banchetto is one of the things I love about Ortigas. I always tell my friends about it but I have yet to take them there for a very late dinner. Every Friday night (Saturday morning), half of Emerald Avenue is closed to vehicles to make way for Banchetto . Call center people of Ortigas flock the place making this weekly fair crowded and exciting. Why won’t they? Loads of delicious food are sold in Banchetto at an affordable price. And for someone who works at night and has very limited choices of stores to eat in, Banchetto is food heaven!

Delish pics after the jump…

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It was that time of year again when work was left in the office while we enjoyed our time away from the city, noise, meetings and deadlines. It was all about having fun!

Stories and photo bomb after the jump…

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Saying goodbye is always sad and I’ve dealt with the hardest ones during the past three years. There’s no easy way and it’s especially hard when you know you don’t want something to end yet but it has to. It’s like reaching your curfew while on a happy night out with friends. Or running out of beer before you reach that drunken state. Nakakabitin. But you just have to deal with it, sleep it off and look forward to the next day. At least you got a taste of a sweet moment that you won’t forget.

Last Friday I spent my last day as a teacher in WELS Academy.

More after the jump…

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Thank you for believing in me, for your kindness, your respect and love. Though we’ve only been friends for a few months, I’ve learned a lot from you. Sayang ang bilis lang natin nagkasama. But I am very happy to have met and worked with you. Until our next late night talk over french fries… Thank you Angel!