jaquieang

My first vector for the year 2012! :) 1.24.12

2012-02-03T13:38:00.001+08:00

Grammar Tip #1

2012-02-03T13:37:00.003+08:00

I know I am not little miss perfect when it comes to grammar, but I cannot deny that I am a little bit annoyed when people use the meaningless word "stuffs." It is driving me insane. People, just so you all know, the word "stuff" is uncountable. Hence, using it with a letter "s" makes it meaningless and is just plain wrong.

In addition, it is also informal, so instead of using "stuff," one might want to consider using "things" instead.

...just trying to make the world a better place, one step at a time.

PNOY and Grace Lee, dating?

2012-02-03T13:37:00.002+08:00

Seriously? Why? Isn't Grace Lee too young for him? She is honestly too beautiful for him, too. :( What is going on with the world? Why is this happening? What is PNOY doing to these women that makes them want him? :( I am seriously confused.

My current iPhone theme :)

2012-02-01T13:36:00.001+08:00

As per my friend's request, here is my current iPhone theme. :) This is actually a supermodified theme of numerous themes found in cydia. :) cheers.

I only provided the homescreen related screenshots, so sue me.

also changed the icons in the settings menu. :)

2012-01-25T13:33:00.001+08:00

My work friends @ Chung Dahm Philippines! :) although incomplete.

This is my new found addiction ♥

2012-01-20T13:32:00.000+08:00

2012-01-18T13:32:00.000+08:00

My first mechanical watch!

2012-01-15T13:30:00.000+08:00

So, it was my first time to make my own ice cream. I made peanut butter ice cream at first, which was so-so, but then I liked my brownie ice cream better. :) Lesson learned: it is cheaper to buy ice cream than to make your own.

I love Christina Perri :)

2012-01-12T13:30:00.000+08:00

It's more fun in the Philippines!

2012-01-11T13:29:00.001+08:00

I recently read in the news about the unoriginal slogan of our department of tourism "it's more fun in the Philippines," which was copied from the 1952 tourism slogan of Switzerland.

After reading that bit of news, only one reason popped into my mind: For me, piracy is the reason why it is more fun in the Philippines.

Let's face it, everything is expensive nowadays. The Philippines is a third-world country, and a lot of people do not see the point in buying expensive things like original Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci Bags, not to mention original DVDs. I do not see why people have a bag that is more expensive than the things inside it, and why they purchase DVDs and albums that cost more than five hundred (500) pesos. I would rather download the albums I want through the Internet for free, and buy cheaper bags that look prettier and more versatile than those expensive branded bags.

In addition, it is more practical. I would rather buy a DVD and watch the latest movies on a busy night at home, in a cozy sofa or bed, eating home-cooked food, than go to the theater, fall in line, purchase a ticket worth two hundred (200) pesos, fall in line again, go through all the previews and advertisements, and watch the movie while some kid is being noisy.

Lastly, it provides a living for the poor people. I know this is a lame reason, but in the Philippines, there are a lot of people who make money buy selling fake Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and other branded bags. Not only that, a lot of people actually put up a business to sell fake Blu-ray disks, fake branded shoes like Nike and the like, fake branded clothes like Lacoste, and as I've mentioned earlier, fake branded bags like Chanel. They are actually making money because most people cannot afford these original brands at their real prices, so they prefer the fake ones instead. Without these not-legitimate businesses, I bet that there'd be more beggars on the street.

For these reasons, that is why I think that it is more fun in the Philippines because of piracy. FYI, piracy cannot be stopped, but only reduced.

Unlucky son of a bitch.

2012-01-09T13:28:00.000+08:00

Something happened to me today and I don't know whether I should laugh or get pissed at myself. If you recall, (or if you haven't, doesn't matter) I posted something about me being consistently lucky, right? Well, guess what? My luck's starting to run out. Hahaha. Here's what happened:

For those of you who do not know, a QA is when a supervisor grades his/her subordinates by randomly selecting one low-level essay and one high-level essay. This week, I wanted to be sure that I would get a high QA, and since I always screw things up on low-level essays, I decided to just answer three (3) low-level essays and the rest were of high-level essays. I knew, since it was a Monday, my supervisor would grade me today. I rechecked and proofread my 3 low-level essays, and believe me, I made sure there were no G-Check errors.

Low and behold, my supervisor chatted me. She sent me a file! What could it be? And so I accepted the file, downloaded it, and BAM!--it was a screenshot of an essay with 3 missed G-Checks. Wow. And to think that she never sent me anything like it before. I did not know what to do! My heart sank because I only did 3 low-level essays, and voila! I still had tons of mistakes. If I had answered more than 3, then I could have had a higher chance of getting a higher QA score. Kainis!

Unlucky son of a bitch = ME

The year of the water dragon.

2012-01-06T13:27:00.000+08:00

I don’t know about you, but, being an earth dragon myself, I am actually being consistently lucky these past few days after the year 2012 kicked in (knocks on wood).

1. I am faster when it comes to my job—I developed a new technique wherein I do the G-Checks first, then the S-Checks.

2. A lot of my teammates have been getting 100 in their QAs—which means they are obliged to treat co-teammates. So far, I have eaten different types of chocolates and brownies. Yumm. :)

3. The tracking number of the watch I ordered online finally works—which means I was not deceived. Whew!

4. I have been making new friends in my work place— and it’s about time, too! I have been laughing, literally, everyday because of my current teammates!

5. I have finally sung my all time favorite song, “basang-basa sa ulan by Aegis” on my youtube channel—with feelings, baby! There are more videos of me singing other songs and some of my own compositions at youtube.com/jaquieang

6. I actually have more time to read the news and frankly, all the people who deserve to be punished are more or less punished, is being punished, or is in the process of getting punished.

7. I still have a job—I have been keeping the same job for more or less 5 months now, and people who are truly close to me will actually applaud me for it when they find out!

8. My overall health is actually improving—meaning I have been living and keeping a very healthy lifestyle which I hope will continue until my death.

9. My late HTC (sold to a friend) is now fully paid—which means less financial obligations for me. :)

10. Me and my boyfriend are still happy together. ❤

So, for all those unlucky people, don’t feel so sad. Maybe you still might have a great year ahead! Cheers to the year of the water dragon.

Finally covered my all time favorite song!!! Ahahahaha

2012-01-05T13:26:00.000+08:00

Why iPhone over Blackberry (my point of view)

2012-01-03T13:25:00.001+08:00

The apps.

Contrary to other people, I actually type faster on an on-screen keyboard.

The great front and back camera.

The big screen.

Well, coz mine’s jailbroken, so all the other things that the iPhone lacks, i already solved.

Because of this, one of the best explanations I have ever read online:

“All of your reasons and elaboration of them clearly point to you being an old school style blackberry user, and the only type of “smartphone” user Rim has allowed you to be. (The reasons that the BB fan pointed out were the ff: a real keyboard, the led notification lights, and the BBM) Your reasons are all txting reasons where the rest of the smartphone world has moved well beyond that because there are basically no apps for bb’s in comparison. I have a few friends who are diehard BB people and when I show them the apps i have, they keep telling me I don’t need an app to do that. Well guess what, they have no choice because they can’t get it even if they wanted it. the big touch screen is everything for a smartphone. Even comparing simple surfing will prove my point. How about full screen GPS…do that with your stick and buttons, i’ll touch the screen like all other GPS’s, thank you very much. I don’t even need to bring up all the other apps out there to show you what a BB cannot do. If your “smartphone” is only for texting, a BB is all you need, and it’s in fact just about all it’s good for after gleaning through BB’s appworld. A smartphone is nothing with apps just as a home computer is nothing without software.

We are clearly moving into the next level of phones and convergence of technology, the BB and it’s appworld are stuck in a spot about 5 years old very much like the world Nokia symbian smartphones were living in 5+ yrs ago. Back then, my symbian phones kicked butt in comparison to the feature phones 90% of the people had. Now, those same phones can barely do what some feature phones can do. Apps are more intuitive with touch screen and quicker to operate because we work with computers and mouses and even many of our home appliances are now touch operated. Have fun running all those apps with your stick and full keyboard because there’s no way touch apps are easily workable on those itty bitty 1/2 size screens you’re left with.”

and now I leave you with this: He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. --Harold Wilson

PS. But i have to say that I really love how the Torch 2 looks like :) But my heart is still with my iPhone. :)

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T13:24:00.000+08:00

Tis the season to be jolly! Well, this is because we are blessed with another year to correct mistakes, change our bad habits, and change our destiny.

Last year, and the years before that, I have been really unorganized with my things. So, this year, I will strive to stay organized by fixing my things and getting rid of unnecessary things that I still keep.

As for my bad habits, I've already changed most of them like smoking. But, I've decided to try my best to really fix my temper. I know anger management is expensive so, maybe thinking of happy thoughts can help me achieve this goal. :)

Lastly, I believe that anyone can change their own destiny if they choose to. And so, the only way I can change mine is by improving myself to be better. I aim to strive hard to be as perfect as I can be with regard to my job. HAHA. I aim to try and stay as long as I can in the company I am currently working with, and help others who need it.

Happy New Year, everyone! Let's change the world one step at a time. :)

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (cover)

2011-12-20T13:24:00.000+08:00

Job Hunting?

2011-12-14T09:36:00.000+08:00

Are there people who are looking for jobs? Please contact me here or contact me via my email: jaquieang@gmail.com

Cute Kitty!

2011-11-06T10:40:00.000+08:00

It is never too late for another Halloween greeting! Found this video on youtube! I couldn't help but share it for its cuteness!

Friends?

2011-11-05T10:39:00.000+08:00

"Suddenly, I do not know how I feel about you. For the longest time I thought you and I are buds, but now, I am starting to doubt it." I believe that friendship is subjective and is being taken for granted because, you may be one to a person, but you will never know if he is willing to do what you are willing to do for him, and communication will always be a factor of friendship.

First, you will never know if your friends will be able to reciprocate what you are willing to give or are already giving them. Sure, friends talk a lot, share secrets, and hang out, but when there comes a time that a problem occurs in your life, sometimes, friends disappear all of a sudden. Sometimes, friends do not want to get into trouble with you and choose to be "on the safe side" of things. I never really knew why people can be so selfish. They never remember the things that you have done for them, and they never really give some people any importance. It's like them saying, "Listen to me. My life is important, not yours. Help me." But when you need them the most, you won't be able to find any of them. I guess the true test of friendship is when you have killed someone and asked for help from a friend. Would that friend abandon you, call the cops, or show up on your doorstep with a shovel?

Last, communication is always vital in common kinds of friendship. This greatly disappoints me because, it just means that when you suddenly have a lot of things and responsibilities to do in your life that causes you to have no time for your friends, they just forget you or erase you, just like erasing a contact on a mobile phone. Loyalty is hard to come by nowadays, but it is so easy to have a friend. You can get them any time, anywhere. You can even search them online if wish. That is how much people take friendship for granted. They do not value the true meaning of friendship anymore.

With all these being said, I've come to the thought that "friendship" these days are contextual, situational and in a nutshell; conditional. So readers, treasure the friends you have, at least the real ones.

White Lies

2011-11-04T10:37:00.000+08:00

“It’s just a white a lie.” Or is it? Have you ever wondered who actually invented the phrase, “white lie?” No one really knows but the earliest quotation of it is from the Oxford Dictionary which dates back from 1741. The origin was never really explained but it was clearly defined as a harmless or trivial lie used for good means. I think that the concept is not necessary and should not exist in the first place, because I think it is just an excuse people have to lie their way out, and there are other ways to avoid lying.

First of all, it is just an excuse people have to defend their actions. I think that there is a thin line between a white and black lie and that thin line actually depends on the person lying. It is ridiculous to label lies with colors in the first place. The color white is a symbol of purity and innocence. Combining it with the word “lie” stains its symbolism.

In addition, there are other means to avoid lying. Instead of lying, one might consider abstaining from answering the question. In line with this is a saying, “less talk, less mistakes.” One might also consider telling the truth. The truth may hurt but at least you were honest about it. People might even respect you for your honesty because, quoting from a saying, “honesty is the best policy.”

To conclude, I believe that white lies are unnecessary and should cease to exist. As the saying goes, “The truth will set you free.”

My biggest wish

2011-11-02T14:10:00.001+08:00

One’s life would dramatically change when one’s biggest wish is granted. For instance, Aladdin’s life changed when the genie granted his three wishes. People may have a lot of wishes, but for sure, they all have their biggest wish in mind. My biggest wish is to have utmost happiness and satisfaction in all aspects of my life because a lot of people do things for their satisfaction, and even if a person is rich, it does not mean that he is happy and satisfied.

First of all, as the song goes, “I can’t get no satisfaction,” many people do a lot of things just to feed their satisfaction. They buy gadgets, clothes, shoes, and other things to be happy. Some travel around the world, and some work very hard to have a lot of money in order to be satisfied. But, if I had utmost happiness and satisfaction, I would not bother buying unnecessary things and do ridiculously hard things just to please myself.

Last but not the least, being rich does not mean that you will be happy and satisfied. A lot of rich people are not satisfied nor happy with what they already have. Celebrities are a good example. Most celebrities have gone through so many divorces, and have spent a great deal of money just to find love. They are not satisfied with their money because, at the end of the day, love is what they really want in life. They go through great lengths in finding love, but, because they are celebrities, it is really hard for them to find it because a lot of people want to be rich. People tend to marry celebrities because of their money, which is very depressing.

For these reasons, my greatest wish in life is to have absolute happiness and satisfaction in life. What would you wish for?

Halloween at Chung Dahm!

2011-11-01T12:27:00.005+08:00

While everyone had a long weekend because of the two holidays which are the "All Souls Day" and the "All Saints Day," I, on the other hand, was at work, struggling with heat and the lack of food choices. The Enterprise Center, being closed for both days, failed to provide us with air conditioning and food.

Chung Dahm celebrated Halloween yesterday and held a costume contest in which my friend, ej, won. He had the coolest costume ever! He portrayed Joker which was very convincing. I hardly recognized him. My friend Kat portrayed Princess Fiona of the movie Shrek by the way. I noticed that the voice accounts were more active in participating in the contest, unlike the non-voice accounts. I guess most of the people from the non-voice accounts are introverts. Since I had to do something afterwards, I did not stay for the party but went home instead. Little did I know that I had partially won something too!

Today, my supervisor told me that I was one of the four tutors who were tagged as honorable mentions for the best rookie in the company. I did not win as the best rookie, but hey, being tagged as an honorable mention ain't that bad.

Social Democracy

2011-10-30T15:38:00.005+08:00

I was depressed after watching ANC channel today. I feel shame for my country, the Philippines because we are the only ones who do not have a bill like the RH Bill, we are not a social democracy, and the philippine airport is tagged as the world's worst airport.

First of all, many countries already have a similar bill like the RH Bill. I do not know why the government is taking so long in passing and approving the said bill. I thought that religion and state should be separate. But sad to say, here, in this country, a lot of people are close-minded or narrow-minded. They are not for the RH Bill because of catholicism. Most churches are against the RH Bill and since churches actually contol the minds of the people, naturally, it would be harder for the government to approve the said bill. It is like the church and state are having a feud. They should just make a poll and let the people vote, since the Philippines is a democratic country anyway.

Secondly, the Philippines is not a social democracy. My boyfriend told me about this kind of ruling wherein the tax is higher but, you would not have to pay for electricity, water, rent, and other bills that are a considered a necessity. All you have to pay for are your extra expenses like if you are to buy clothes or if you are to watch a movie. The government would even give you free coupons for food everyday. You would not have to spend for food so much, not unless you would want to eat outside. That is my ideal kind of ruling in this country. Sad to say, it would be impossible to happen, for this country is corrupt and selfish. I seriously do not think that this country would still improve. This country has no hope for improvement.

Lastly, our airport was recently tagged as the worst airport in the world. Now, i do not know why we pay so much when we travel. I am starting to wonder where all the money of the people went. I hope that the government is doing something about this or else, they would disappoint the Filipino people.

To sum up, these are the reasons why I feel shame for my country. I hope, one day, this country would miraculously improve.

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My future, undecided.

2011-10-20T21:15:00.001+08:00

I wish I had one hundred thousand pesos. Because I want to enroll myself to an I.T. crash course. I am so frustrated about my job right now. I wish I had not taken medical technology when I was in college. Fucked up my life. I could not get into jobs that I wanted because I was and still am not qualified. Yeah I could read CSS codes, put up a website, edit themes etcetera, but see, here in the Philippines, you have to have proof that you have the ability, which is what you have graduated of.

Yeah, I am a licensed medical technologist who happens to hate, no, to abhor the job and everything it entails: the company itself, the owner of the company, the companies' policies, and down to the crappy supervisors who do not actually work, unlike in my current job. I have to say that in my current job, the supervisors really work hard, with or without pay. I pity them for having to work over-time without pay, hence deserving respect from me.

How I wonder, when will I be a supervisor? Or better yet, when will I find the right job for me? Because it seems like I am not satisfied with jobs that only pay well. I want a job that can give me passion in my work. A job that I can work overtime without pay, just like my current supervisors.

How about putting up my own business? I have thought about that but it really is a headache. I do not know how to plan on starting a business. I do not even know the kind of business that I would put up.

If I were only rich, I would seriously take up the crash course that I want and change the course of my future.

Fabio Ide at the Enterprise Center!

2011-10-17T19:29:00.011+08:00

I was on my way to buy my schublig with cheese, when a long line caught my eye. Apparently Mcdonald's is giving out free coffee and free picture taking with Fabio Ide and Akihiro Sato! So, I asked them if I could have a picture and they said yes :) I didn't even have to fall in line :) He even asked me, "How's your Monday going?" and gave me a semi-hug. Kilig!

PS. Did I mention that I am formally hired by Chung Dahm Philippines and that my apprenticeship is now over? YEAH!

The Divorce Letter

2011-09-25T18:27:00.001+08:00

Found this from my friend's facebook and thought to post it here coz i found it interesting :)

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Dear Wife, I’m writing you this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you forever. I’ve been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell. ... Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the last straw. Last week, you came home & didn’t even notice I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal & even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in 2 minutes, & went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don’t tell me you love me anymore; you don’t want sex or anything that connects us as husband & wife. Either you’re cheating on me or you don’t love me anymore; whatever the case, I’m gone.

Your EX-Husband
P.S. don’t try to find me. Your SISTER & I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life! ——

Dear Ex-Husband,
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It’s true you & I have been married for 7 years, although a good man is a far cry from what you’ve been. I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining & griping Too bad that doesn’t work. I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the 1st thing that came to mind was ‘You look just like a girl!’ Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can’t say something nice, I didn’t comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, & I prayed it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed $50 from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you & felt we could work it out. So when I hit the lotto for 10 million dollars, I quit my job & bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica But when I got home you were gone.. Everything happens for a reason, I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won’t get a dime from me. So take care.

Signed,
Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell & Free!
P.S. I don’t know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that’s not a problem.

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AM Shift at last!

2011-09-16T21:37:00.001+08:00

Finally, It is the last day of my afternoon shift (2:30PM-11PM) here at Chung Dahm Philippines. No, I am not getting fired. I just got transferred to the morning shift, which is the 6AM to 2:30PM shift, because my immune system cannot handle the late working hours. I am so excited for next week! Although, yes, i will miss the dinner dates I used to have with Kat, but other than that, I am overjoyed. I am really bored most of the time waiting for the clock to strike 11, the time of my dismissal, that is. At least, when I am in the morning shift, when I go home, I still have the rest of the day to look forward to and hopefully, my immune systems boosts up like my doctor promised.

Workmates!

2011-09-09T10:23:00.007+08:00

@ The Enterprise Tower, 2011

Kat and i are now work buddies and after a long time of not seeing each other, we finally got a picture together. Hahaha. Just like old times. I was suprised that kat showed me what she posted on her blog and was really touched. She kept photos! I semi kind of regret selling my laptop without backing it up now. haha. Here are some of our photos when we were younger:

@ my room, 2009.

@ UST, 2006

These pictures made me realize how I constantly change the way I look. It's weird that Kat never changed, like she isn't getting any older unlike me. :)

I hate you.

2011-09-09T10:15:00.001+08:00

I hate you, even in my dreams, i still hate you. I hate the way you think you can win the people's heart by your fake charm. I hate the way you think your right, but u aren't. I hate the way you talk, it's just deafening my ears. I hate the way you tell me what to do. Who gave you the right? I hate the way you impose. You are more stupid than anyone else i know. I hate the way you think about religion. I do not think god will ever love a man like you. But if he does, then maybe he is truly merciful. I hate the way you treat people like they're the only treasure in the world, when in fact, you never really treasure anyone. I hate the way you make jokes because they were always below the belt. I fucking hate your lies. But i guess that part you never knew about. I know what you did and I am disgusted. I can't get over everything you did to everyone so i could only hope that you would get what you deserve the most.

My new job :)

2011-09-08T18:53:00.002+08:00

This is how my screen looks like everyday. And everyday from 2:30 in the afternoon up till 11 in the evening, this is what I do. And what is it that i do , you ask? Well, I correct essays of korean students based on what they call a G-check and an S-check.

A G-check is what they call a grammar check. We tutors are to fined errors on Subject verb agreement, Verb tenses, voice, verb types, nouns, quantifiers, articles, auxilliaries, conditionals, infinitives, gerunds, and word forms. Believe me, there are rules when checking, and it really is hard because you have to unlearn what you already know.
An S-check is a check for Strategy, substance and style. Strategy based on the essay format, substance based on the proper way of writing parts of an essay, and for style, for formality issues and the like.

This is the first time that i've done this kind of job and you know what? I am loving it :) I just wish they'd give me the morning shift because I am starting to get sick already, which is bad by the way. I do not want to lose this job. It's too entertaining. :)

The perfect girlfriend.

2011-09-07T22:27:00.002+08:00

What is a perfect girlfriend? They say there’s no such thing as perfection, and that she doesn’t exist.

Oh trust me, she does.

She dresses up all cute and pretty every time you take her out on a date. This is her way of keeping you interested as your eyes are locked solely on her. You stare at other girls instead, and she gets hurt and upset that all her time and effort were put to waste.

YET, You call her insecure.

She holds on to you like she’s never letting you go. This is her way of telling other girls that she’s lucky that she has you, and no, you’re not available.

YET, You call her clingy.

She calls you the sweetest nicknames, or ones that only you two will understand. This is her way of saying how special you are, and that there’s nobody else in this world like you. You call other girls “babe” just as how you would call her, and she gets disappointed.

YET, You call her shallow and jealous.

She checks up on you, making sure you made it home safely or that you’re not out getting yourself into any kind of trouble. This is her way of showing how often she thinks about you and that she worries constantly because that’s how much she cares.

YET, You say she’s nagging.

She cries when you do or say something wrong. This is her way of saying “That hurt only because YOU said it and I love YOU.”

YET, You call her overly sensitive and emotional.

She loves you more than you love her. This is her way of dealing with the fact that your relationship wasn’t like how it used to be, but she is willing to make room for more love and some changes. You push her away.

YET, You call her dramatic and annoying.

Jobfair survival plan

2011-08-13T16:49:00.002+08:00

If you read my last post about me attending my first ever job fair, and is planning on attending a job fair in the near future, well, you are in luck because I have tips for you!

So, I attended a very jam-packed job fair hosted by Jobstreet.com and I have learned some valuable tips, and here they are:

Where comfortable clothes. Casual is the best, and ladies, no heels please!---You are about to fall in line and you don't want to be struggling because of your super high-heeled shoes, or your big heavy bag, not to mention your tight-fitted, not-so-comfortable nice clothing.
Print loads of Resumes/CVs.---this is a job fair. Loads of people have the same goal like you do, so, if you want to be remembered or processed fast, you HAVE TO have a lot of resumes on hand. If not, you may be wasting opportunities. This is the reason you went to the job fair, because you don't want to submit your resume online. I personally printed 10, and chose wisely on the companies.
EAT before you leave.---trust me. You are in for a VERY LONG LINE. You will likely be hungry.
Be early!---because leaflets run out and when that happens, either you have to write the info down, or take a snapshot of their listings of available jobs. It really is better to get a leaflet from the companies, thus, be early so that even if there are a lot of people, you are one of those who got a leaflet!
Bring an mp3 player---if you are like me, (when I say like me, I mean, easily bored and impatient), then you need this. You won't be able to stand a very long line and personally, I don't talk to strangers when in stress. So, music is your friend.
Bring a biscuit and/or a bottled water---for emergency purposes. You never know when you need them, and mind you, you cannot go out of line.
IF they provided listings already, you can opt to circle the companies you'd like to go to, or the region you'd only visit.---trust me, when you are surrounded with people, chances are, you wont go that far, or anywhere for that matter. A guideline/goal is a must!
Ask where the offices are located---is it in Makati? in Quezon City? Well, if you are not picky on the location, well and fine, skip this step. But, if you are like me, this narrows down the long list of companies that you have to approach.

That's it! Have a blast in your next Job fair, and please, tell me all about it! Hit me up here! :)

JOBGANTIC Career Fair 2011

2011-08-13T13:01:00.001+08:00

JOBGANTIC Career Fair 2011
by: JobStreet.com
Aug. 12-13, 2011
10 a.m. to 7p.m.
SMX Convention Center
Pasay City

I am currently here right now and boy, it's my first time to be in a big job fair or as they call it a jobgantic job fair. There are so many applicants. The line starts outside the SMX convention but then when you enter the building, voila! More lines! Hahaha. I will be editing this post in a while for a few tips on how to be ready for a job fair like things to bring, what to wear, etcetera :)

----edit--

And so I'm done! Finally! After the 1 function room line, I was redirected to a bigger, joint function rooms full of booths of companies. There were loads of people and it was hard enough to just pass an isle without being smothered by them. I was so tired but then I got all I needed and, after a souvenir picture by jobstreet.com, I waited for my ride home at travel-cafe. There were no available seats already, but since I ordered, they made me seat at what seemed like a mini-office. Haha!

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Job Interviews 101

2011-08-08T15:31:00.000+08:00

Hi! Well, as you all know (ok, so nobody actually knows about this except me.), I have been experiencing different and diverse amounts of job interviews in the past year. While, it was very tiring and is a true test of what is patience all about, it is also a self-learning experience. I actually learned a whole lot from job interviews (my perspective, ok? don't judge, be nice.) and would love to share some general rules on how to go by your upcoming job interview.

So, here are the general rules:

Dress to Impress---Do not wear casual, rugged, and most importantly, do not overdress. Your outfit should be a Business Casual, and for those of you who is not familiar with the term, let me explain further: For women: A reasonable length skirt (not mini-skirt) or trousers of a non-jeans material combined with a top (such as a dress shirt, polo, or sweater set) is considered acceptable. An informal dress with appropriate skirt length is also acceptable. For men: A combination of collared shirt (such as a dress shirt or polo shirt), cotton trousers (such as khakis or blue, green, brown, or black trousers) with a belt, and modest shoes (such as loafers) with socks is generally acceptable. A blazer or business jacket can optionally be added.

A practical advice for shoes: ladies, wear flat/low-heeled closed shoes and make sure they are comfortable in EVERY SINGLE WAY. Believe me, you don't want to be having a very uncomfortable time especially in a job interview where you are being judged all-the-time. Gents, please, PLEASE! black leather shoes. I can't emphasize this enough. Other types just make a wrong impression especially on the ladies. Also make sure they are comfortable.
Always bring extra copies of your Resume or CV---There are a whole lot of interviews, you see. Not only that, there are also a lot of blanks to fill up. While some don't require you to fill up some long form like you have a surprise test, others do, and basically you have to re-write your whole resume and believe me, it's really not that easy to memorize. Hence, it's good if you have a copy where you can copy from. That way, you don't always have to back track your way on dates like you're day dreaming in public. Also, some companies are just disorganized and they tend to lose the resume you formerly submitted. So, they ask for a new one. Better prepared than say something awkward, right?

Bring 2 working pens---This should be on the number 1 list, but hey, everything here is important so there. why 2? Well, you never know when the other one stops working right? And you might just lose the first one. As the songs tells us: Two is better than One. :)

Make sure you made your resume and at least know what you wrote---I do not know why I'm even putting this in here. This is not a homework you take home from school and when tomorrow comes and you're asked, you just don't know anything because your mom did all the work while you slept. Please be responsible! I assume you are old enough to know what you did with your life. Your resume is just a summary of it, business-wise.

The format of your resume---Let's start with the picture. There should always be a picture on the first page, top left side of your resume. IT SHOULD: (1) be square in shape. (2)be a collared pic/business casual. (3) not be like your profile pic for facebook. (4) a clear pic would really help, you know?!

Like i said before, it is a summary of your life, business-wise. So, start with the header with your name, address, and contact details. This should be aligned with your photo.

Now on to the body: This should be in an outline form, not a paragraph. I prefer starting with and ending with: (1)EDUCATION, (2)WORK EXPERIENCE, (3)SEMINARS ATTENDED, (4)SKILLS, (5)PERSONAL BACKGROUND, and (6)Contact in case of EMERGENCY. Always start with the most recent first.

Example:

Education: 2005-2009   University of some random school
                                       Bachelor of Science in whatever course.
                   2001-2005   Some random highschool i went to
                                       Highschool Graduate

EAT before you leave.---you don't want to be real dizzy and hungry like you're gonna die and they don't give a shit when you have your interview. Seriously, this is a cruel world, and no one cares if you're hungry. You want the job, stay and be patient. Hence, always be ready to wait till the company actually closes (over exaggerating).

Speak in Fluent English---you don't know how? LEARN. Why? Well, I don't really know why but almost all the companies require this language. But be mindful, if the interviewer interviews you in Filipino or your native language, then hell you are permitted to not speak in English. BUT! if your interviewer speaks in English (even if she/he has wrong grammar), SPEAK. IN. ENGLISH. To be safe, always start by speaking in English.

Lastly, NEVER be on-time.---surprised? Well, yeah, always be 1-2hrs early because, these companies are NEVER on-time. When they say you have an interview at 10am, they don't actually follow that. In reality, you get to be interviewed at around 12pm at the earliest. What with all the forms you fill up when you come in, and the line you have to wait, because remember, you are not special. You are not the only applicant there and even if it is scheduled, the best rule still stands: First come, first served.

So there! Now, you are ready to line up, apply, and have the worst time of your life in a job interview. Oh heck, probably the best. If you're lucky, they might just get you. So, Good luck!

Why by avril lavigne - COVER

2010-07-08T00:37:00.000+08:00

still delayed.

things i'll never say by avril lavigne - COVER.

2010-07-08T00:34:00.000+08:00

delayed video. :|

Baby Come Back

2010-02-08T01:38:00.000+08:00

written and composed by jaquie ang

feb 2010

last song i composed. haha

i was bored. not dedicated to anyone.

LYRICS:

ive been waiting for some answers tonight

i just realized

as i am drinking coffee staring blankly

surprised, i think i saw u pass me by

it reminded me of u

how our love used to be

all the laughter and the pain

our love was meant to be

and the weakness i had in you

the joy so strong and true

i cant believe that we are through

i still wanna be with you

lets work it out, i want you here, near me.

lets work it out, cant you feel, my tears

ive been waiting for some answers tonight

i just realized

as i am drinking coffee staring blankly

surprised, i stil waqnt you by my side

baby come back to me please

i cant quite take the pain it seeps deep

bring back what we used to be

Board - jaquie ang

2009-09-08T00:31:00.000+08:00

written and composed by jaquie ang

i made a stupid song dedicated to my board exams :D hahaha lame lyrics.
september 2009
but i didn't have anything to do so i made a song instead. hope u like it. here's the lame lyrics of the song :)) dont laugh :D im not good with the guitar so i keep making mistakes. :))

LYRICS:

i have been waiting for u so long
and now its done but i could be wrong
you burned me to the core
dont want you no more

cant forget you i wrote u a song
i gotta pass coz i do belong
i gotta keep my cool
itd be over soon

CHORUS
i remember the day i took
you made my brain all sore
made it hard, you whore.
failing you will put me to shame
and i will get the blame
one that cant be ignored
i dont wanna take you anymore

i stared at you, understand you i tried
its really hard and i cant deny
the choices made me confused
dont know what to use

BRIDGE
i took the chance and i made my choice
some that i regret, and some i rejoiced
walked out the door and i still dont know
if i would pass or fail my scores high or low
i don't wanna take you anymore.

moving along

2006-10-08T00:42:00.000+08:00

written and composed by jaquie ang

unfinished composition OR a short song. haha

mid 2006 ish.

i suddenly just couldn't finish it, apparently. oh well.

and, the song is too low! haha so sue me for the vocals :P

Lyrics:

i promise that's been said for so long

i promise shattered, broken because.

forever had a value then

forever ended as soon as it began.

confused and battered, alone she stands

all her sacrifices reasons unknown

empty happiness alone she felt

one heart, one soul

that would soon just melt

she's keeping it strong just moving along

a lot of people expecting

"go on, go on", they say she must.

but what about her broken trust?

===unfinished. will never be finished. haha===

Save This Little Girl

2006-06-19T00:43:00.000+08:00

written and composed by jaquie ang

june 2006

with little guitar mistakes :D

LYRICS:

we were all alone in this world for so long

i was trying, trying, falling on my own

striving harder in this godforsaken world

then you came along and saved this little girl

staring wondering what i did for you

you took me by surprise, opened something new

so afraid of you that i tried to runaway

but u held my hand, you wanted me to stay

i thought i was alone in this world for so long

i was striving thought i was falling on my own

you beside me in this godforsaken world

little did she know that you'd be there for her

we were talking only not so long ago

i was wondering till when until you go

you were listening, all my troubles pass away

understood me, all the things i do or say

now im confused, am i still all alone

are you there for me, am i still on my own?

striving, wondering in this godforsaken world

are you really there to save this little girl?

make me understand why you are this way

why you like me inspite the things i do or say

how i like to wonder what we really are

why im missing you, whether near or far

being alone am i still on my own

made you find me, i was wishing on and on

striving harder in this godforsaken world

then u came along and saved this little girl

you saved this little girl

By My Side

2004-01-08T01:40:00.000+08:00

written and composed by jaquie ang

first song i composed in my whole life.

early 2004.

Lyrics:

i love you so with all my heart

you always keep me safe

i love you so within this heart

here you'll always stay

you keep me safe you keep me warm

you never put me any harm

i'll treasure u inside this heart of mine

thats why u cause all things in me to shine.

i know ive always been so bad

ive always been so rude

im sure i always make u sad

if i can change i would

i want to say if its okay

that im so sorry everyday

coz this is everything i feel inside

and you're the only one i can confide.

and i love you, i love you, i love you

and i never want to be alone w/o you by my side

and i love you, i love you, i love you

so please just stay and hug me for a while

and comfort me till all my tears are dry