Archive for May, 2010

Another Random Rambling

Posted by Borgy On May - 30 - 2010

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. :)


Raymond.

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. :)

Transition

Posted by Borgy On May - 10 - 2010

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. :D

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.


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