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I’m excited about the interview
Author: admin
Guess what? Earlier, I got a call from a prestigious company asking me if i was interested in working with them as a web developer. I currently have no intention of leaving my company but i was overwhelmed when I received that call. I am very happy with my company but i am always open to better opportunities. So I agreed to be interviewed tomorrow to learn more about their offer. Oh I’m so nervous.
Oh crap, I got their company address but I forgot to ask whom to look for. I was so excited that I forgot the name of whom i was talking to earlier. what do i do now? yep, i know what you are going to say, why don’t I just call the number registered to my phone. well unfortunately, the company uses a trunk line that does not accept any incoming calls! waaaah! I bet they have a very large HR department and I’m going to have a hard time convincing the receptionist to let me in because i have no contact person. hhhh…. Oh well…
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Public Safety Administration
Author: admin
Looking for a university that offers public safety degrees is quite hard, I mean, most universities offer these kinds of courses, but the question lies on the quality of education that they offer.
I think universities that also help you develop as a person and adapts to you is amazing. Being there to assist a student in every step of the way is also necessary, but it should be noted that spoon-feeding the students isn’t always good.
Getting to see various situations in different viewpoints and demonstrating it to the students would also be a great way to teach students to gain understanding and confidence on their on when they someday end up in the same situation as the ones being demonstrated.
And lastly, it has to be your own initiative to lead others and to develop, not theirs.
Baby announcements section in social media groups
Author: admin
I have recently observed that a lot of my high school and college friends and batch mates are either pregnant, recently gave birth, or has a wife that falls into that category. Not that I’m that interested with what’s happening in their life (I only keep track of my Nth level friends), but I think it would be a good idea to add some baby announcements feature in the social media group. Sort of a baby counter. Hehehe.
After all, it will also be a good source of what NOT-to-name your future baby. That is, you won’t have a duplicate or name confusion whenever they talk about your baby. And, baby showers and christenings are also good venues to have a mini reunion with your old schoolmates, don’t you think?
Now, how to have those social media networks include that feature… Hmmmm…
Stress can cause wrinkles
Author: admin
Deadlines lead to stress
Stress leads to exhaustion
Exhaustion leads to depression
Depression leads to… WRINKLES!
Yep that’s right. Having a stressful lifestyle will definitely make you look old. Studies show that stress causes wrinkles and so to avoid wrinkles, we must have a stress-free lifestyle. However a stress-free life is ideal and is almost impossible to have. So the next best thing you can do to look young is to apply a face wrinkle cream regularly.
Choose a brand that is hypoallergenic and contains no alcohol. Better if you get your product from your dermatologist because there are plenty of imitations in the market today. To be sure, buy your products directly from your doctor. This might cost a little more but you can be certain that you are getting what you paid for. Just a tip: Apply the cream at night before you sleep. Just be sure you cleansed your face before applying the cream or else you’ll just create a breeding ground for bacteria.
On cutting down on salt to get THE figure
Author: admin
It’s almost summer in my country! Although I’m quite happy with my current figure right now, I still think I need to get a quick trim on my belly. I want it really flat and sexy so I can wear this gorgeous red bikini I saw in the mall.
It’s a good thing my company tied up with the Bikram Yoga studio near my place. Right now I’m able to attend the 6:30 p.m. yoga classes at least twice a week. This will definitely help me maintain my figure. For the belly problem, my doctor advised me to trim down on salty foods since it causes water retention making my belly look bloated. This one’s going to be really tough. I’m a salt fan after all. I’d choose salty food over desserts at anytime!
Oh well, no pain, no gain. Less salt diet it is!
Bridal registry - the way to go
Author: admin
Last Saturday I had fun playing around with the barcode scanner while my sister picks up things she would like to have for her wedding at the Bridal Registry. From Colorwave Pitcher Blue Dinnerware to the Mattress Pad-Queen Afi Crown Bed and Bath and Tefal Eureka Blu Cookware Set Kitchenware… of course, those are just suggestions to the would-be guests.
Then again, personally, I think having a Bridal Registry is the way to go nowadays; especially if you want to avoid having two or more rice cooker or toaster – it’s every newlywed’s nightmare. Also, knowing that you may be receiving a matching dining set to go with your furniture is definitely something to look forward to when opening the gifts after the wedding, don’t you think?
So, next time you decide to buy a wedding present, check out first if the couple’s listed at the gift registry.
Early morning outdoor fun
Author: admin
I, together with a bunch of friends, went out on a road trip to the nearest national park to get out of all the stresses from work. We went there early, before the sun came out, and we planned to do jogging first then have breakfast there. It was a very cold foggy morning and we were almost freezing. Good thing the heater is working so the cold was not much of a problem.
We got to the park just in time for sunrise. Some of us did some jogging and running while others started setting up the tents and opening up the weather pack. After jogging, we joined up for breakfast and we grilled some sausages and steaks. It was like an outdoor barbecue party, only it’s like we were one with nature. The great outdoors sure is the best site to do some grilling.
We stayed there until past noon, then we headed back home. It was a fun morning and it’s the first time we did that. We’ll surely do it again soon.
Rusty ice tea now available!
Author: admin
People in our office recently complained about the iced tea tasting like rust. We already tried other brands yet the problem persisted. I did my own investigation to find out the real problem and it turned out that the ice itself tasted like rust.
Many of us may not be aware that those ice making refrigerators have water filters that need to be replaced every few months. This was explained to me by the supplier. So we ordered a brand new filter from the net, part number 4396841. I even replaced it myself, no sweat. And so the problem was resolved because of my humble efforts. Actually, at first I thought that the rusty taste was part of the flavor. Hahaa.
On donating old books
Author: admin
When I was in high school, I was a big fan of romance novels and love stories. Instead of watching TV, i read books which are usually from my dad. When i reached senior high, i got a good paying job so i was able to buy all the books i wanted. But the most unforgettable ones I got are from my classmates who sell books. And not just any ordinary books, they sold an entire collection of Mills & Boons for only $20! Imagine that! They’re second hand of course. Now I have a large collection of books, some of which are piled up in the garage because they wont fit my cabinet anymore. Mother suggested that I donate these books to the city library so that newer generations may be able to read them. I was Hesitant at first (too greedy) but after a few moments of thinking, I felt that donating would give me a sense of accomplishment. Something like being able to pass over knowledge to the younger generations.
on Guimaras and the sweetest Mangoes in the world
Author: admin
My friend and I are going to Guimaras on the 19th, “the next Boracay” in the Philippines. We’re both pretty excited about it since we’ve heard so many great stories about it, especially about the diversity of flora and fauna within the area.
While browsing, I came across this trivia:
The Guimaras Island is famous for producing the sweetest mangoes in the world. Guimaras mangos are reportedly served at the White House and Buckingham Palace. Guimaras’ largest event of the year is The Manggahan Festival (the Mango Festival).
I’ll definitely try their Mangoes. Hehehe.
We currently don’t have any idea where to stay there though. But we only hope the places we end up with have decent comfort rooms. Preferably with American Standard sinks, shower, and toilet bowl that have hot running water please? My friend would absolutely die without hot running water. It’s like the soul of every accommodation he’s been into. That criterion can be a make or break of his reviews of every accommodation. Seriously.
Anyway, I can’t wait til the 19th! It’s actually going to be my first time to travel with a guy best friend. How cool is that? ^_^
