Are you a person of integrity?

Eversince I went back to school for my Masters, I never had the chance to update my blog. Yes, I do have spare time, but honestly, I was plain TAMAD.

I really want to blog about the recent emotional turmoil I had undergone. It's all about our research paper which is a requirement for one of our subject, MBA101 or Applied Business Research.

First and foremost, I admit, I really love to procrastinate. I love pressure. I work best when I'm pressured. But when I started my MBA, I promised to myself that I'll avoid procrastination. So there I was, a very perfectionist lady, trying so hard to encourage my group mates to work on a reporting or project ahead of time to solve upcoming problems easily. But it was so hard, I can't make my group mates give their full participation because they always have excuses of being so busy. Yes, excuses. Because I believe that if one really wants to work on something, he/she will really find time for it no matter how busy he/she is. So to make the long story short, we started late with our research paper.
And here enters another problem, my company's CEO declined our research proposal. So group mate number 1 (we're three in a group, we used to be four but one dropped all her MBA units) called our subject adviser informing him of our dilemma. And guess what, this adviser ADVISED my groupmate to let someone do our research. So since that someone will work hard for it, he will be paid for Php5,000.00 . Imagine, our own subject professor, pushing us to pay for our research paper. Marami pa ba sila????Kaya di umaasenso ang Pilipinas dahil sa mga taong katulad nya.
I told my group mates that I really don't want to pay. I told him I'll find ways. So I asked Tina if her mom would allow us to conduct a simple research study in their company. Luckily, Tita Neneng said yes and there I was again, high in spirit (parang nabuhayan), eager to start again not minding the little time that is left for us to work. I believe that if we work together, no matter how short the time is, I really know that we can finish it on time. So I called my group mates asking them if we could meet last night to formulate again the specific objectives and the questions for the questionnaire. Group mate number 2 was really busy now, she would be free on Friday, so she advised me to call group mate number 1 to help me do what is needed to be done for the meantime. I’ve sent an SMS to groupmate number 1 telling him that we should meet A.S.A.P. I got no response for almost an hour. It made me feel terribly bad. How could he be so passive when there’s still hope? He replied to my SMS telling me he’s having a headache due to thinking of what to do with the little time that we have. So I replied telling him that everything’s okay and that we just need to formulate the specific objectives and the questions. And guess what he replied to my SMS. “Let’s just wait for group mate number 2.” MY gulay!! Na-unsa ka man dong? Grrrrr… We have so little time left but he still can afford to waste it. Without hesitations, I prepared an SMS message for our bigboss, our company’s president, asking him for the last time if there’s still a chance for our project proposal. At first, I’m scared to send the SMS which I’ve composed. But then I told myself that there’s no really harm in trying. Hindi naman siguro ako masususpend or materminate dahil lang sa pagtatanong. It was the last thing that I have to do for my group mates to accept that the company’s chief head declined our proposal (if ever na d na talaga kami bibigyan ng chance). I don’t want to pay for a simple research paper. I’ve got a feeling that group mate number 1 is giving in to the temptation of paying someone to do our research paper. I'd rather have a 76 for hard worked research paper than a 91 for a PAID one. I'd rather drop the subject and take it again next semester and do the research on my own.

Going back to my suicidal SMS message to our company’s president, I already got a feedback earlier this morning. And I’m so happy because he already gave us permission to conduct the research study. God never fails to amaze me. He really loves to give me surprises.

And by the way, some classmates admitted that they paid someone to do the research for them. Tsk tsk tsk.. Bad :(

And another, there are also paid services for a thesis paper. I can’t imagine myself passing my MBA with a PAID thesis paper. No. Never. I will live up to what I believe is morally right.

November bliss

I just realized that November is coming to an end in the next few days and I haven't even posted even just once this month. A lot of things happened actually and to sum all of these things in one post is not enough. I'll try to do so.

I'm officially a student again. I started my first day at Graduate School last November 17. I met my Professor and my new classmates for our first term or our first subject for the semester. What I like about my current school is that the subjects are taken per term not like in the traditional term, all three subjects are being taken up by the students simultaneously. It's actually five Saturdays per subject. We cannot proceed to another subject if we can't finish the first one. It's really an opportunity for us to focus on each of our subjects. So this is one way of getting good grades in Graduate School. Good luck to me. hehehe :D
Our first subject for the semester is Applied Business Research. Research is one boring subject for me. But not until we had our first two groups of reporters. From their report, I was able to grasp the real meaning of research. And I'm kinda excited of doing my own research study in the near future.
I'm so busy. Although nothing is new since I'm always busy even before I went back to school. But I became busier with my new work schedule. Almost 10 hours of work everyday (it's actually 8am-6:30pm EVERYDAY) and then the whole Saturday would be spent at school. Sunday is my only rest day but I just couldn't rest! :( I have to meet my groupmates for our reporting this coming December 1 and 8. I have to bear with this set-up after all, this is what I really want. I just have to remind myself that sacrifice is always equals to sweet success. And NO ONE OR NOTHING CAN EVER STOP ME FROM FULFILLING ALL OF MY DREAMS.

DREAM BIG :)

Launching of new FOMs on my Natal Day

I just turned 24 yesterday and it was the most memorable birthday I’ve ever had in my 24 years of existence. I would like to enumerate the reasons why:

• First, family, relatives, coworkers and friends both from the other parts of the country and also those who are currently working overseas sent greetings thru text messages, friendster, multiply and e-mail. I am really happy because one friend who’s currently working at Dubai called. I admit I really miss Kitch. She’s a friend, a neighbor, a classmate, a business partner and a college barkada rolled into one. I’m really, really happy she called because I’ve been waiting for her to send me updates with what’s happening in her life now that she’s working in a foreign country. And another special greeting I’ve received yesterday that really made my heart leap is an e-card from my big boss and his wife. The two are currently on a vacation outside of the country but they still managed to send me a birthday greetings across the miles. Such a heartwarming gift for my birthday. Thank you so much for remembering me :D
• Second, coworkers helped me organized and prepare my birthday dinner for everyone. I was on a tight budget but thank God a lot of them volunteered to cook. So each one of us enjoyed the night, busog na busog. *wink*
• Third, on my natal day, I finally decided to join the DXN family. I really felt so welcomed and accommodated and guess what? They have prepared a surprise for me! They’ve compiled and wrote all their birthday greetings in two pieces of special paper prepared by my lovely friend Tina. (And by the way Tin, I know you’ll be reading this one, thank you so much for the book. Wuv u! :D) I was inspired by your birthday greetings. Rest assured, I’ll continue to help you serve more people. At your service po ;)
• Fourth, my Mama and Lola called soooo early in the morning. Happy happy me :D I miss my Mama and Lola. So much. (Yey! Lapit na lang December! Hehehe)
• Fifth, on my 24^th birthday, our area launched our new Flavors of the Month. All FOMs belong under the sweet fillings category. The two new FOMs are Bavarian Cream and Choc Nut. Bavarian Cream is a yellow and creamy vanilla filling. I know some of you have tried it already because some donut companies have this kind of filling, but I suggest you try it with a waffle. It’s yummy! :D Choc Nut is a medium brown and paste-like filling with sweet, nutty and chocolatey taste from roasted peanuts and chocolates. This one taste like peanut butter but you can really taste the nuts. So what else are you waiting for? Go to the nearest Waffle Time outlets and grab one of our FOMs. :D

Yummilicious Bavarian Cream ;)

Chocolatey Choc Nut :D

Before I end this birthday post, I would like to thank our dear Creator for all the blessings I’ve received. Thank you for not giving up on me dear God. Thank you for everything.

Birthday Project 2007

Last October 13, 2007, I once again celebrated (in advance) my birthday with the kids from Paginhawaan Drop In Center. This birthday project started last year when out of boredom, I just thought of doing a charity work for my birthday. I really just want to share my blessings. But the project would not be possible without the help of my friends who generously shared their blessings too. It was a success. Thanks to everyone who helped financially and also to those who volunteered to help with the program and games :) Special mention to my DXN friends headed by my lovely new found friend Tina and also to Janice and Leah who also assisted me :) Muchas gracias to all my friends, Joseph, Junnel, Cookie, Maebelle, Poochie and Queenie. Without these persons, the event would not be a success. Pictures can be viewed here and also here.

Before ending the program, I asked the kids to write a simple message to my friends who sponsored my birthday project. Here are the mini letters which I scanned earlier this morning.

Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your blessings with these unfortunate kids. Sa uulitin! ;) God bless us all :)

REAL GIRL

my current favorite :) LSS..