but I couldnt help it. I love BLT sandwiches, and the corner deli does a humongous one using dutch crunch for 4 bucks. Yummy!
Monthly Archive for August, 2007
it’s not so bad. The first time I had one set I was 45minutes early and my stomach was queasifying the entire time I waited. When I knocked on the office door I was faint with nervousness. Once I sat down though things went a-ok.
2nd time. Not so bad. It was a sort of get to know you lunch and I was much calmer, had thought of my answers more. Was able to say that right now I just want to get back to what I love doing and what I am good at, so please tell me about your company too.
Afterwards I think about what was said, and then try to rework some items so I am better able to express myself.
At the least after all of this I would have developed some speaking skills heeh.
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Oh, and excerpt from meeting kanina.
J: So what do you like doing.
M: I like managing projects, working on the problems, doing details, documentation, schedules, costs, all the background nittygritty that needs to be done to get a project running well. I design fairly well, but my joy is in the other things.
J: Oh, so you’re a drummer.
M: Eh?
J: Its like in a band, everyone wants to be the lead singer or lead guitar, not much want to be a drummer in the background, but the drums are essential…
M: True…ya, I guess I like drumming.
So, I’m a drummer pala hehehe.
Four Jobs I’ve Had:
1. Draftsman/Cad Operator
2. Designer
3. Project Manager
4. Managing Director/all around sweatbloodandtears worker
Four Movies I’ve Watched Over and Over:
1. The Godfather
2. Goodfellas
3. Almost Famous
4. Boogie Nights
Four Places I Have Lived In:
1. Makati
2. Pasig City
3. Marikina
4. San Francisco
Four TV Shows I Like to Watch:
1. The Sopranos!!!…ultimate favorite
2. Scrubs
3. Carnivale
4. 6 Feet Under
Four Places I Have Been on Vacation:
1. Sagada
2. Boracay
3. Carmel
4. Big Sur
Four of my Favorite Foods:
1. Peking Duck
2. Steak with Foie Gras
3. a fresh crusty baguette with butter and maybe some jam
4. chocolate
Four Places I Would Rather be Right Now:
1. no place else
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4.
One of the things I like about shopping here is the sales. Theres no way you can compare sales in Manila to what they have here…like “take an additional 40% off this 50% pair of sneakers”
Thats how I ended up with this.
and
Heaven knows I really need to exercise…the most I’ve done recently is chase the bus while carrying a venti latte.
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I also finally got to buy new jeans. A pair of generic Calvin Kleins for 12 bucks at Ross, and a pair of True Religion Bobbys for about half off at Nordstrom rack. I was itching to buy a DVF wrap dress that was in my size for less than 100 , but thankfully I resisted the urge, or else I would be worrying about how much I would have to make baon lunch so I could save enough money to pay for my credit card bill.
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In my line of work I deal with a lot of codes, the building code, the fire code, the ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines) etc etc etc.
It’s a lot to know but as Tony, our PM says — its the intent that you really need to know, then things come easier.
Nerdy trivia:
The ADAAG requires that there be exactly 1 1/2 inches clearance between the edge of a wall and a handrail. Why? so people leaning on the handrail dont have their upper arms slide and get stuck between the handrail and the wall.
Visual Room identification signs (room names in thickened text and braille) must be mounted on the latch (knob) side of the door. Why? So a visually impaired person who is trying to read the sign (words or braille) doesnt get banged on when someone opens the door.
Intent. I love it.
I’m of the belief that not every brain fart deserves a blog post. But man, it seems like farting is all my brain has been doing lately…(pardon the figure of speech, delicate ones)
This is so delayed na, but what the heck
Two names you go by: Mia and my old last name
Two things you are wearing right now: one of my mom’s button down shirts and jeans
Two things you want in a relationship: communication and acceptance
Two of your favorite things to do: eat and shop
Two things you want very badly at this moment: a nice leather, porma bag; and a nicely tailored suit
Two pets you have had: dog(s) and cat(s)
Two people who will fill this out: anyone who hasn’t yet, this is so old na
Two things you did last night: watched “the Bourne Ultimatum” and
Two people who live at your house:J and me
Two things you ate today: duck larb, and pork leg stew (Sarap!!! from my favorite thai restaurant)
Two people you talked to last: J and Erik
Two things you are going to do tomorrow: hem my slacks and work on some plans
Two longest car rides: Manila to Sagada and Manila to Vigan
Two favorite holidays: Thanksgiving (for the meaning and the food) and maybe labor day
Two favorite drinks: coffee and fizzy water
PAWS has made Sherwin Castillo’s excellent photos into beautiful postcards.
There are two sets: a dog series and a cat series. The cost is P120/set of 8 and profits will go to the cats living in the animal shelter of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society–for their vaccines, food orwhatever their most pressing needs are.
You can view the postcards here
Please contact Grace for orders, or leave a comment on this blog so I can email you her cell number.
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SHOP FOR A CAUSE at PAWS.
All items are sold for the benefit of the shelter animals at the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Shop for a cause! Buy these items and help us find homes for the abandoned cats and dogs.Items can be found here.
is now resting in my stomach.
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And in other news:
ang gusto kong makamtan ay hindi ko nakamit. malamang meron pang ibang mas akma na naghihintay sa akin.
of a California driver’s license = me!!!
This is how it went:
Erika took the exam a week before I did and the DMV test guy was a very nice Pinoy man. He didn’t do anything sneaky, he was just nice and calm and didn’t make her feel nervous. So she passed, 13 mistakes out of a max of 15, and none of those deadly CDEs (the CRITICAL!!! DRIVING!!! ERROR!!! that means sudden death for your license).
When the day came for me to take the test my stomach was all butterflies again. I kept hoping to get that same tester. I was at the DMV early so I could drive around a bit, then we J and I parked the car and went in the DMV. I was told to go out and take the car to the test waiting area about 15minutes before my scheduled test, but in my nervousness and stressiness I was there about 20minutes prior.
Ogad I saw Mr. Kind Noypi he was going towards me!!! He peered at the permit I had on my dashboard and then looked at the permit of the driver waiting beside me. He goes, “Ah I’ll take this, the earlier appointment” and started giving the girl in the car next to me the exam. Holycrap. I was so dejected 
I waited and waited and waited, until 2 other drivers parked beside me waiting for their exam. It was almost 20minutes and no one had come out of the DMV yet. Arrrg tagal.
Then 2 ladies came out and started walking towards us. Testers! Shit, it’s almost time pa naman for Mr. Kind Noypi to come back. Pota. I wanted to scream!!! in frustration.
Then I got the panicky idea to go to the bathroom so I called J on the cell and asked him to come to the car because I had to go wee. I asked the lady tester if I could go to the restroom and she was nice and said “Of course”. So off I ran.
I hung out in the restroom praying for Mr. Noypi, and then when I felt there was nothing more I could do I walked back to the test area. No more lady testers, they both left with the 2 drivers that were waiting with me.
Then I saw Mr. Noypi and his testee, she was smiling. Goodgoodgood she passed. Shit I kept saying Comeherecomehere to me to me to me.
And he did. And I passed! 13 out of 15 mistakes!
Yay!
I think I found my special sale shoe store in SF heehee
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