A Memorable Birthday

Posted on March 15, 2011 by borski

Cafe Filomena’s Special Chopsuey and Fish with Tausi, Qyosko’s BGC, Rago’s Pansit, Php@,@@@.00 (treat by Uno, so thanks)…

Fruits, Php@@@.00…

San’s Rival Biko & Cafe Filomena’s Pandan cake, Php@@@.00…

Softdrinks, Php@@.00 (given by Micah & Fel-Ann)…

San’s Rival large Cookie Monster, Php@@@.00. (but given again by 8G staff: E.C.Pinuto, K.A.Martinez, A.Mores, S.B.A.Patrimonio, M.E.M.G.Galera, F.M.C.Rival, V.P.Abuda Jr., P.E.M.Salazar, J.D.Tamparong, and M.M.Badon)…

Dos’s arrival, Php@@,@@@…

 

Truly involuntary surprised facial expression of A.A.Gregorio, followed by tears of happiness ….PRICELESS!!!

Happy 59th birthday, Daddy Andy!

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Career Options

Posted on March 7, 2011 by andoyitok

Just last Tuesday, the atmosphere at our workplace was flowing with much energy. The reason – all of the personnel in our department were being paid their retirement benefits, which, due to the long service years of majority of the employees, was quite a substantial amount. Some were quite lucky (including myself) to have received a job offer for the new company, a two-year employment contract. For those who did not, you could somehow tell that their spirits were dampened despite having received their separation benefits.

Around dinner time, most of those who did not receive a job offer, were all huddled in our recreation hall, playing billiards and table tennis, and were discussing possible what best small business to start, considering that they already had in their hands what they needed for start up capital. This poses quite the challenge, as I somehow remember reading about statistics, majority of businesses (say 99%) fail on their first year. Now that they do not have a steady monthly-paying job as of the moment, they better do a better job of managing their finances. My personal suggestion to them for starters,  drop their vices – gambling, drinking, and smoking. Actually, even for those who still have their jobs, I suggest they still do the same. :)

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A welcome companion

Posted on February 27, 2011 by borski

I wish one day to sit with my husband and with our dog on a hillside on a splendid afternoon.

Looking forward to have you home, Kobe. =)

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The Healthy Suppressant

Posted on February 27, 2011 by borski

A typical morning scene shows the city’s walkway bustling with human activity — the fast-paced life. Accordingly, the preparation of healthy food at home has been neglected because people either don’t have/find time or are increasingly becoming dependent to the fact that restaurants and fast food chains can readily provide food in just a few minutes. Overweight and obesity resulted from this behavior.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes the society today as “‘obesogenic,’ characterized by environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful foods, and physical inactivity.”

Getting the society back in shape, in my opinion, through government-initiated health nutrition seminars, sports clinics and physical activities should be the goal in mind. Nutritionists and dietitians should be able to impart the importance of losing weight the healthy way. One may ask, “what is the strongest best suppressant for appetite?”

I would say, “balanced diet (read: green, leafy vegetables and fruits) and exercise, and a strong will to follow through.”

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Elusive Clear Skin

Posted on February 27, 2011 by borski

Muñoz Skin Clinic, one of the local dermatology clinics, has been my refuge every time skin breakouts occur. The in-house dermatologist, Dr. B. Muñoz, and I started our doctor–patient relationship on the first semester of 1997.

Our goal then is to help me achieve and maintain pimple-free skin. I was expecting that we would already be able to skip the “achieve” part of our goal by the time I turn a quarter-of-a-century old. Unfortunately, that is not the case for me because the genes have not favored me with healthy, flawless facial skin even as I yearly turn a year older. Hence, fast-forward to today, regular appointments with the dermatologist are still being scheduled for basic acne treatment with facial or diamond peel (if skin is free of acne). It is also during these checkups that the doctor will be able to check if the prescribed acne products are working just fine for my type of skin.

I thought pimples only occur during the pubescent stage and very rarely during pregnancy for some females, I’m wrong.

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Doctor’s Orders

Posted on February 27, 2011 by andoyitok

Just around two weeks ago, in anticipation of our department’s closure effective at the end of business hours on Feb. 28, 2011, we were required to undergo an exit physical examination. And just as I expected, I was told by the doctor that I was overweight, and to that I was to lose weight. One thing I didn’t count on though, was that my SGPT and SGOT results were very elevated, which was indicative of possible liver problems. During the follow up ultrasound, the findings were that I had a fatty liver, which brought me back again to the need to lose weight. Good thing I was made aware of this sooner, or I would have been continuing my eating habits. Now I am avoiding fatty foods, as well as passing up on the beer and liquor, plus I’ve been given vitamins for the liver good for 1 month. Now I would have to really strengthen my resolve to lose weight even more. If only I could get my hands on one of those slimming body wraps, then I could be well on my way to my target, even when I am at work and do not have the chance to exercise.

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Pumping Iron

Posted on February 26, 2011 by andoyitok

Now that my brother Ray is back hitting the gym, I feel a bit compelled too to lose weight, otherwise I might end up being heavier than him. Right now, he says he is at 240+ lbs, but judging from experience, as he has already done it before, when he decides to shed pounds, he usually means business, and he follows through with it. He even got a gold card at the GNC boutique, where he gets his workout supplements.

Thinking of hitting the gym myself, I asked him which supplements I should get just for muscle toning and weight loss gym workouts. He did give me a couple of suggestions including online hemo rage black reviews, to help me on my research and hopefully help me decide which ones to get. Whew! I am already getting pumped up at the thought of hitting the gym!

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Hazards at the workplace

Posted on February 26, 2011 by andoyitok

I would never have thought that the personal protective equipment (PPE), which is pretty standard for us at the rig, and at times is cumbersome and uncomfortable to wear, would somehow become so much an integral part of myself that it is as though I feel bare and naked when I am without it. Take for example our eye goggles, which personally I felt I could do without. However, having gotten used to it now, I feel more uncomfortable when I am without it, rather than when I have it.

I’d have to say that this would be one of the legacies that our big bosses have left us here at our company. Pretty much before they came on board our company, we had been feeling quite good about ourselves and our safety track record in the company. It took only a single slide show showcasing a sample offshore injury, as well as the statistics of our near misses (which is alarmingly high!) to get us off our ‘feel good’ seats and up and about doing what we can to improve our safety mindfulness. After all, better to be safe than sorry, right?

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