When do we consider that time is very important?

 

When do we consider that time is very important?

‘til you haven’t reached the last trip of the bus;

‘til you haven’t reached the last minute of a last full show in cinema;

‘til you haven’t seen the sunrise or sunset because you are so busy of the deadliest lines;

‘til you never get the restful sleep because you are preoccupied of your graveyard duty;

‘til you’ve been dismissed in the examination test because your exam time is 8:00 a.m. but you came 8:01;

‘til you got second thoughts to say I love you and wasn’t able to express it because the person has already died ;
'til your spouse committed suicide because you're too busy and unknowingly they've been suffering depression;

‘til you haven’t got the chance to see the shooting star because you kept on scrolling your FB newsfeeds;

‘til you haven’t got the chance to hear the story of your 7-year-old daughter about your family picture because you are too busy frolicking around drinking with your friends.

Indeed time is very important. Not all people got a second chance in life. Make the best out of your time and spend it wisely. 

Christine Montera at Veintiséis (26)

             

           My previous year was so hectic but I've learned not to forget to become a child again to have my play time and balance ~ badminton, zip line, playing guitar, swim and celebrate. To sway or to smash temptation, to zip in a zigzag life, to strum in the most difficult chords of work demands, to dive deeply in the ocean of life and look for pearls of justice and hope, to shout with joy of my triumphant endeavor ~Praise God!. He knew that the child in me has unlimited forgiveness,faith, trust, and creativity. Could I ask for more?.... Now its time to level up. Another year added, oh my age is increasing , developing, progressing but I shouldn't be worried because age is just a number , which signifies that I'm still dreaming and alive!.... 

What's on my mind?, What's on my thoughts?

                   

As I open this new post I ask myself what's on my mind? what are my thoughts?

                There’s nothing wrong with having knowledge and power as long as it is beneficial to all mankind, not rooted in greedy and personal selfish interests. Having a brain is a gift from God to people to be used to think about what is right and wrong. I agree that when a man enjoys having his creative powers may lead to potential destruction unless there is wisdom from God above or higher being and it could give a good benefit to all. What the mind goes the body will follow, so whatever the desire of the person might be the reflection of his or her attitudes and values.

            I believe that it is essential for a person to commit a mistake and let the human learn from their own experience so that it would fill into their being and own realization that committing a mistake is not stupidity but a chance to be improved as a person. Indeed, the feeling of emptiness also has a purpose to be filled in. Some say, “it is wiser to learn from the mistake of others” but again an experienced felt from the heart and soul could drive change for the person and can change self and be able to inspire others to change too. 

                 People may have different ways and different expressions of love. I agree that love is not enough to live here in this world. There must be understanding, compromise, and sacrifice which cannot be seen as a sacrifice, but a joy. There must be a purpose on why a person lives here in this world as a motivational force. I believe that I myself should have meaning in what I do. This kind of job that I have is a choice as I find it noble and makes me realize that my existence in this world is worth the while. 

                Some people may perceived that you are great but the thing is they do not know what you have gone through. All they know is the outer look or persona that you wear every day. They do not care to ask you if you are okay and if some did ask but you just don't want to respond authentically, not ready to dig in more of the real emotions, too much cultivation and so hectic to deal with (repression - a motivated forgetting, unconsciously). It is also a hint that some people were interested in you, or sometimes you are not interested to connect with them or sometimes you are the ones that is out of the connection. Sometimes we will meet a stranger thinking if that stranger will be with us, on our journey in life or for the rest of our lives. 

                Sometimes even in evaluating thy self I tend to ask what’s bothering you inside? what haunts you, self?. When there were so many things that I could think or make. I was suddenly in a stance to think or doubt myself made me pause and ask this question.. "I am strong?', "can I do it?" . But then , I realized....the truth is, I am at 0% capacity and the only thing that I am clinging to is to our God Almighty, thinking without Him , I am nothing!

                 It is true that self and society are interconnected. If I would like to change society it must be started within me. I read a passage about "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family". This is kind of bugling, issues within the self and family is crippling to discuss and sometimes hard to fathom but as long as we could just live by. continuously and have a deeper understanding and able to be more gentle and tender with one another we could still be at peace without even forcing to discuss the "big elephant", within the family. I should strive to become emotionally stable or stable in all aspects so that I am able to help others, if not yet for the self fully , because I believe in helping others could slowly begin to help me cope with my own issues. I should be more responsible (no pressure self!) for my own attitude, behavior, and values, before becoming an agent of change to society.  These are in my thoughts right now... wanted to impart the society to live and make this world a better place, despite my own defects and circumstance--  a functional imperfect human being! soon hoping to become a healed healer (yes easier said than done, but at least hoping). 

                Self-respect is so much important for me regardless the gain of the respect from others. I am glad that I am reaching the point to not please everyone and seek to their approval. I am tired pleasing everyone without looking into my own depths. 

            What is important to me right now is that I have already accepted Jesus in my heart and He may live in me. Random question to the self before "What do you want to become when you grow up?".. Here's my revised answer from my previous answer to become either dentist or writer. 

          When I grow up, I want to become happy, this is my ultimate goal in life, letting people know that I am their friend. It made me realized when I knew the qualities of Jesus Christ, He used to help other people. He doesn’t choose anyone as being with Him, He is fair to all and exempts no one to be called as His friend. So much thankful for knowing and understanding Him. May He will always be my model of doing things that could always please Him. What a humbling feeling that I as human not perfect could possibly change to become good -- never better, yet and may live to give ripple effect to other people. For some, I hope they got model, created themselves if they don't believe in divine human like Jesus, at least to the higher self or vibration. 

Good Samaritan Still Exist

                      

                     An hour ago, I am so much grateful that I encountered a good samaritan.  Almost one year that I haven't opened this blog but because of this good samaritan that I encountered when I'm on my way home, I'll open it again to secrete the juices of my receptiveness!  I asked the name of the good Samaritan he answered "Dodong". He is kuya Dodong....

                     Tonight was the final exam of my General Psychology class in the first term. That was two hours of the students struggling neurons on the test questions. Their battle ended and I got to go home earlier. Am so excited to go home early, but a cold breeze and a hard rain sensed to my face. Its a cold rainy night as I approached the gate of my workplace. 

                    Thank God! I brought an umbrella so I was able to fight the hard rain and ride a public utility jeep. Travel time - there was a heavy traffic I anticipated that it was due to rain but when we reached to the cause of the congested way there was a bus and a puj clashed to each other, ahhh! the root of the delay.  The goal of going home early was rotten. As I reached to my second ride, I again expect that I can hardly found a vacant seat in the jeep because there were few PUJ during rainy nights. So I decided to take a cab but unfortunately there was none. All were occupied... I felt the so cold, I can feel the wind with wet feet and while holding my umbrella praying to God for a ride to end the agony of the night. 'til such time that there was a PUJ stopped in front of me. I thought that I got the chance to take a seat but there was no vacant seat at all. Surprisingly, a good samaritan said "diri ka o, dri nlang ka ako nalng dira sa gawas, nabasa naman ko gamay ganina" he offered his seat for me and he rather stay hanging at the stepped on the PUJ and took a bathe in the heavy rain. I was touched by the gentleman's kindness. As I discern he got a packed of medicine he handed in his left hand. I asked his name, he said "Dodong" I told him, "Salamat kuya Dodong".

                                In this stance, I can even shout out loud that  "GOOD SAMARITAN STILL EXIST!"

When he was about to stepped out, I silently offered a prayer for him and for his family. To grant them good health and blessings.  I can't exchange anything in return to kuya Dodong but my prayers are all I can offer... 

Cold Spring Hills (POLOMOLOK )

This place is so beautiful, It took 10 kms. away from Marky's place.

It felt like swimming in the ice.....

This tub was sooooooo cold... the water starts here from the mountain
So relaxing the cold took away the pressures....

Overview of Cold Spring Hill.

Water runs from the tub steadfastly down here to the pool and then go away to the river.
The water was so nice to feel . 

Intruding Polomolok Pineapple Plantation and Mt. Matutum

Today April 24, 2010 Saturday....

Our classmate Marky invited us to his place at Polomolok North Cotabato...

We joined him to his thanks giving party...... 

He showed us the real farmville, with pineapple plantation

The scenery was so cool....... it was so wide

I can't get rid observing the ground, I was stunned by the tiny sand glittering this place was so rich in silica.

Front and back of Mt. Matutum

So tiring but happy, we have to rest for the next adventure.......

Final Duty

This will be our last day of duty. I'm gonna miss the moments or days of always finding mistakes and listening to different opinions of crews. My experiences here were so great I'm having more yearnings and knowledge at the same time I enjoyed what I'm doing. I can apply the tips on how to maintain a good working relationship with my co-workers, by listening to them, by having initiative on the tasks that needs to be filled in and being considerate in every situation that he/she might have been experiencing. Thank God I passed!

Evaluation

The evaluation papers were ready to be filled in. We collate our opinions and the reactions of the crews based on our observations. We rated them as to what corresponding scales. We give comments suggestions and areas needs to be improved.

Its not easy to condition my mind to become objective and subjective when determining the performance of the staffs and crews.

Have a break

Marky , Sheena and I we're all assigned in Roxas branch. We discussed things about our experienced on supervising the outlets of Chicco di Caffe. In the afternoon our friends came in and ordered cappuccino and cake , that was again my chance to observe on how the crews of Roxas  entertain and assist  their  menu and served it.  The serving of coffee was good but they forgot to serve the ordered cake (chocolate moist cake).  That must be addressed to the management . I am about to report it again .  Focus , always pay attention.

Cakes

In the morning I was so amazed when the two customers (Japanese) bought us cakes, for Ma'am  July and Sir Jhomes were two slices of Belgian Cakes  and one Cookies and Cream cake for me. How generous they were .

The taste were so good and delicious . We asked permission to the customers if it's okay to take pictures with them and they allowed us.  I enjoyed the stance.

In the afternoon , observing the crews of Roxas again and again  i haven't heard them saying the lines of "have a great coffee experience".

Suggestions: The communication skills must be developed  because that line might be short but  it could  be a way to have  an interaction with customers and win their loyalty . It's a part of customer service.

Adjustment , Observation

Adjustment was my mode when I was assigned to South Mall. I have known the crews by their names, they were so welcoming not just to me but also to the customers .They have their different ways of serving customers and  the team were so alert whenever there are tasks to be done. They were so focused on their particular assigned area.

Maximum Tolerance

I was about to check their endorsement book, Log Books, and Observe.

The female crews wasn't wearing the  hairnet . I already reminding them to wear. At first excuses were accepted. But this time i don't need to tolerate them . I kept on writing their names and sad to say that they have to pay their penalty. There is no excuse for negligence. One must stick to rules and policies.

Suggestions

               Few customers have came in and out and yet the crews were productively working . They cleaned the area , checked the stocks and at the same time anticipating for the customers to be served.

               I used to read magazines and newspapers without letting them now that I am observing their actions. Some have their initiatives while others were so lax. In the afternoon together with my co- intern Sheena we took a break at GMall and visited Marky.  We have experienced on how the team of GMall served customers and that was excellent.

          Suggestions:      T.V must be off if there's no customers watching . One should have initiative to do that , regardless of what position he/she may have.

Expect the unexpected

- Preliminary interview
- Interpretation
- Assist the Human Resource Officer


      My morning was quite hectic, there's a lot of applicant have responded . I assisted the H.R Officer to let the applicants do their hand written application and projective test to draw anything they want to draw that represents their personality .

      In the afternoon after we interviewed the applicants we interpreted their drawings base on the lines and strokes . So nice feeling to have an experience like this , our exposure was very surprising. This what we called expect the unexpected.

Take Charge

        In my third day of duty. I got this awkward feeling . the feeling of finding mistakes and some rules that have neglected by the team. I found out that the two heads of the team wasn't wearing their I.D's  I'm a little bit disappointed that they do not took it seriously , the policy of wearing I.d it is required by the city health office.  I have to jot it down and their penalty will be their prize However, I found some positive regard  in terms of  their job performances in each of the crews.

Bubbled Milk

- Supervise
-Monitor
-Evaluate


          In my second day of duty in GMALL. I met this staff named Arnel. I observed his designs were cool. he has the expertise on how to pour the bubbled milk in the coffee. This group catches the customers satisfaction as a result they got the loyalty of their regular customers. In the afternoon I was assigned in Roxas outlet  My first enter wasn't so good.  The Office in Charge notion of Monitoring and Evaluation might be negative, but that was explained to them clearly . I suggest if its okay that our aim is not to ruin them but to appraise them.

Team Work

-Observe
-Employees Evaluation
-Speed Monitoring
-Store Monitoring

             In my first day of duty in Industrial Psychology setting , my task was to monitor, evaluate and supervise the crews of the outlet - GMALL. I silently observe their verbal and non verbal actions they seemed so aware that somebody is looking up to them. They have wore  all their I.d's  and to girl was the hair net , they got to served a satisfactorily speed of orders. The waiters got very productive performance. I affirmed their group they have a sense of responsibility in their job. So far I like the team of GMALL.

Occular Mode

In the last setting the Industrial Psychology.....  My first day is this,

Occular
Scanning of Resumes
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement


            I was so overwhelmed when we went to the outlets of Kreios Corporation.First GMALL next to NCCC Mall proceed to Sm branch and went back to the office. I admire the designs and murals of the outlets.

            In the afternoon we scanned the applicants resumes. I am disappointed if the application letters were neglected to be signed by the applicants. So excited for the preliminary interview that we were assigned of.
         

Culmination Day

            Early in the morning we are chirping birds, busy to review and flourish our case study. In the afternoon , we're so excited preparing or our culmination. This was the time to affirm all the residents for welcoming us. And treated us well.

            The experiences that I've been experiencing in NDRC were so worth keeping. I'll never forget those learnings. I might use it in my everyday life.

Breaking the wall

            After we viewed the chart of our assigned resident. We went to NDRC main to attend the orientationwith NDMU. The discussion of our AP Supervisor was very much informative and a real refreshing to our previous subject.

I like the group dynamics of all the participants in the orientation. I've acquainted the students and it was nice to meet persons who have same field and interest.