Monday, December 31, 2007

the 2007 post-script

marami na ang gumagawa ng mga ganitong pagmumuni at pagbabalik-tanaw sa nakaraan. ewan ko ba.

the year has been tough on me, with the rollercoaster ride, the failures and trials, loss and disappointment.

yet, amidst all these struggles, i still chugged on, without care and abandon (like the 16-0 team in Foxboro), trying to be carefree and happy.

to that, i thank Him. i thank family, friends (especially the 'Zennery here and abroad whom i miss and the musicians like Julianne, Sitti, Sinosikat? and Swissy who made me feel good) and the good music and vibrations provided by my fave bunch who occupy the 17th floor. they know who they are.

*halatang bangag since i haven't got much sleep. plus my worries and concerns over my hard drive at home* (important files are present)

change is constant. you have to go with the flow, adapt and improvise. better wing it, then.

*thanks pala sa mga nag-congrats regarding my QTA-hood. dunno nga lang kung promotion ang tawag dun since my salary status is still unknown*

*grabe talaga. i just realize that i just couldn't say no to good people. napagasta ako sa italianni's trinoma ng di oras. dapat pinag-greenwich ko na lang. hahaha... :p*

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Friday, December 28, 2007

Fantasy Ballin'

Current Lineups in my yahoo! fantasy NBA leagues.

SBL - currently 4th out of 20, 4.5 games back

Jameer Nelson
Andre Iguodala
Jarrett Jack
Richard Jefferson
Troy Murphy
Rashard Lewis
Tyson Chandler
Martell Webster
Daniel Gibson
Brandon Bass
Tyrus Thomas

Champions' League - currently 1st out of 16, has a 2 game lead over 2nd placer

Baron Davis
Michael Redd
Kobe Bryant
Richard Jefferson
Ryan Gomes
Grant Hill
Chris Kaman
Corey Maggette
Sebastian Telfair
Zach Randolph
Kendrick Perkins
Fabricio Oberto

Gameface - currently 4th out of 14, 8.5 games back

Baron Davis
Allen Iverson
Andre Miller
Richard Jefferson
Andray Blatche
Grant Hill
Mehmet Okur
Fabricio Oberto
Corey Maggette
Sebastian Telfair
Kevin Garnett
Al Horford
Jordan Farmar

AnimoAteneo - currently 8th of 12, 12 games back.

Juan Carlos Navarro
Kyle Lowry
Chauncey Billups
Richard Jefferson
Al Thornton
Corey Maggette
Troy Murphy
Al Harrington
Fabricio Oberto
Mehmet Okur
Ray Allen
Dirk Nowitzki
Zydrunas Ilgauskas

and btw, i am the 2nd SFFL champion. Yey!

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

The Letter that made my day then....

• We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cyril Constantino to the newly created role of QAA Lead. The primary function of this role is to ensure consistency of delivery and adherence to process at the Analyst level.Cyril's outstanding work ethic, quality or work, and respect of the NuComm values will make him an idea candidate for this role.
• Amiee Baltazar, formally QAS for QWest revenue and Noel Garrovillas, moving from QAA on QWest revenue will be moving into their new roles as QAA for QWest internal. Both have done fantastic work for QWest revenue and we know they will be a great addition to the internal team in helping Bryan.
• Fatima Becina will be joining the QAA team in the role of CSAT Analyst. Throughout time as a QAA with Comcast, Fatima has shown her outstanding skills to review and report data consistently, and these skills will help her shine her new role.
• Rowena Evangelista is making the move from QAS for the Comcast to become the CSAT Analyst for Comcast. In her short time with QA, Rowena exceeded all expectations along with maintaining a positive attitude and ambition to improve further. Rowena's drive and ability to analyze a customer's true feelings will help pave the way to improve Comcast CSAT score.
• Alison Andrea Liad will also be joining the QAA team for core. While working as a QAS for Comcast, and more recent work on Comcast focus project, Alison has shown her ability to be flexible and do what is needed to provide client services and operations with valuable feedback. Alison's hard work and ability to learn is will help the QA department drive improvement with the agents and operations.
• Leopoldo Amistoso will be moving joining the Comcast QAA team to continue in his current capacity in reviewing QA and Operations CQE frameworks, as well and assisting with additional analytical responsibilities With Leo's new role, he will continue to help QA gain momentum by ensuring QA and Operations are calibrated and giving valuable feedback to drive improvement.
• JP Manahan will be moving from QAS for Nissan to work along side Aaron as the new QTA. JP has proven himself to be very process driven while maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. With these skills, JP will excel in his new position.

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Maligayang Pasko

i just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
(as well as Kwanza, Hannukah, etc.)

i hope each of us remembers its true meaning.

May He continue to guide us.

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

Rock On this Xmas

this is someone rocking on! anyway, i had a rocking time in my first week as a Quality Tandim Administrator. the things i missed doing then when i was a QA are back. yippee.

also, i am clamoring for everyone to go join RX Joyride (just listen to RX for details). i will do paparazzi work there. (hehehehe)

speaking of that, i was planning on going to the ATC last Saturday, kaya lang super pagod ako kaya i woke up late. pero i was pleased as i spent with good people.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

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Friday, December 21, 2007

State of OPM in RX circa 2007

1. Back Into You - Amber Davis

2. Rebound - Silent Sanctuary

3. Love Will Lead You Back - Kyla
4. Anghel - Stonefree
5. Ikaw Lamang - Silent Sanctuary
6. Hide and Seek - Hale
7. Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin - Sugarfree
8. Simula - Mojofly
9. Probinsyana - Bamboo
10. So Far Away - Bamboo
11. Sunburn - Sandwich
12. Guillotine - Urbandub
13. I Wish You Love - Kyla
14. Frailty - Urbandub
15. Someday - Nina
16. Dear Kuya - Sugarfree
17. DVDX - Sandwich
18. Shooting Star - Hale
19. Prinsesa - 6Cycle Mind
20. Will You Ever Learn - Typecast

Solo Act of the Year: Amber Davis
Band of the Year: Silent Sanctuary
New Artist of the Year: Julianne
Indie Ground Artist of the Year: Kinetic Daze

I am pretty much disappointed this year, seeing only one song make the year-end countdown (the only OPM song that managed to stay in the countdown top 7). I guess it is one of those cyclical years. Anyway, I only wish more people vote in their songs. I know I voted some of my fave OPM groups whenever i could.

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Sunday, December 16, 2007

happiness is a warm gun

i am very pleased to announce that i have a camera again...

whooppeee!!!!

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CD Binging, part 2

bought all of these for a combined total of 2240

price range (50 - 240)

rex navarrete - husky boy
joss stone - mind, body and soul
joss stone - the soul sessions
april - mymusic.mysoul.mytime
sound - blue monsoon
keahiwai - falling
maksim - variations part i and ii
maksim - the piano player
kyla - not your ordinary girl
kyla - way to your heart
kyla - kyla
kyla - heartfelt
kyla - i will be there
kyla - beautiful days
sugar free - dramachine
sugar free - sa wakas
sugar free - tala-arawan
maksim - electrik
hilera - hilera
hale - twilight

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

choices choices choices...

i was presented with another opportunity kanina as a QTA. taga-check ng tandim, etc...

i am currently mulling over it. hopefully, i make the right decision.

(it will entail going into the 9-5 or 5-1 shift)

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Monday, December 10, 2007

He's back....

Coming soon.... Hintayin niyo na lang.

in addition, i had fun going to rock the riles and my xmas party at Metrowalk. what a blast, i can say.

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Saturday, December 01, 2007

CD Binging

i finally succumbed to my urge of music collecting.

i went to Quezon Avenue and bought the following original CDs:

100 Pesos: D'Sound - My Today
200 Pesos: Coldplay - Parachutes
150 Pesos: Coldplay - X&Y
100 Pesos: Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
150 Pesos: Joss Stone - Introducing Joss Stone
150 Pesos: Thirty Seconds to Mars - A Beautiful Lie
20 Pesos: Wyrd - Scream

wala lang... :) Makabalik nga.

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