Leap Year Leap Day?

Been quite busy for the past few months that February is almost through without me posting a single entry.  Since today is Feb 29, I think I should use this extra day to reflect on what is happening in my life. Life is coming in so fast that by the I am done with one thing, another will pop up.  Anyway, here are some of those things....

Laugh 

Still laughing and still enjoying life as a whole.  Trying to squeeze laughter in my slightly fitted life.  I think humor does make feel younger and better. :)

Learn

Currently taking my MBA in a not so famous university here and its ok.  However, I am not challenged and my dean told me that I might know more than the professors there.  Not that I am boasting, but since I teach marketing and management, I tend to study those subjects well.  Also, since the style of those professors are more on sharing, with my love in reading, might it be news paper, magazine or business books, this made me more aware of current trends and made me knowledgeable in class.  At the end of each class, I feel that I am not learning as much as I want to. 

Because of this, I might move to another university.  Just recently, I found an MBA program that is modular.  When I asked for a copy of the program, I saw that they are using something similar to AIM (Asian Institute of Management) which is what I am looking for.  Good thing this university is offering it at a lower cost since one of the professor in AIM is the president of that university.

I will be dropping from my old university to apply for this new one.  By enrolling to this school, I can finish my MBA in 1 year and their attack is more focused on real life scenario which made more sense.  Hoping to learn more from this university.

Live

Since people are getting busier, it is harder to track down friends and enjoy a cup of coffee.  As of the moment, our business initiative seems to be getting some rewards.  Lately, we have been setting a number of meetings and most of these are client initiated.  Also, we are being aggressive with our presence in the community that we gained new friends and business contacts.  I for one cannot seem to fit some schedules of friends so things are harder.

I do need to take a breather but as opportunity knocks in my door, it is unwise to shut them out.  I hope that when things are better, I can take some time off.  But as of now, priorities...

Love

I cannot say that I am in love but as of now, I do like someone.  Haven't felt this way for the longest time.  Unfortunately things are complicated than it seems.  Her past was kinda messed up but it is not a big deal to me.  We all do have our past and it is a matter of acceptance.  What males me positive is that even though our friends were teasing us, she still text and calls me.  Been trying to shake off this feeling but I can't seem to do it.  I do not want to jump right in and I want to take things slowly.  For the longest time, I kinda felt that I may not feel this again and all of a sudden we met and talked.  Things are not final yet since my priority will always be my business initiatives.  But funny thing is that she seems to fit in those requirements I put in... and maybe she is just the exception to those requirements.  I really do not know, but I just wanna take things slow this time.

Things are quite good but they are more challenging.  I know I can handle these things and I do hope to be more active in blogging again.

New year, new challenges...

The new year is here and the promise of a new beginning is here once again. Unfortunately, I feel kinda lost. From my personal life and even with my business ventures. Almost had a big fight with my partner and it was kinda frustrating on how his ethics are. We both started some business ventures and unfortunately we were having problems with clients and personally, I wanted to continue to look for our missing piece of our puzzle. There are functions that I wanted to delegate rather than we do everything. I am a firm believer of leverage while he is one of those hero types who would do everything on his own. This kinda creates conflict between us. I believe that leveraging skills can bring the best out of us since we will be focused on certain task that is our strength rather than spreading ourselves too thin. Also, we are waiting for some funding from someone. My business partner doesn't have the patience to wait for them to study our plans. Time is of the essence but when big funding is being asked, these companies will take time to study the plans since it is their money that they are investing. Corporate life is so different from other industries that everyone who wanted to do business should understand.


Good thing is that we are better now but changing directions on our plans.  Hope the next few months will be way better.

A Different Kind of Christmas

As early as October, I was already conditioning myself about Christmas. I started listening to Christmas songs just to get into the spirit. I am single so I cannot draw inspiration from a significant someone. Also, I have been under a lot of stress from my business partner that I needed to feel Christmas.

Fortunately, my mom decided to spend Christmas and New Years here. Unlike the previous season, this time, our other relatives didn't went here for Christmas so my mom went here alone. I know we were not conditioned to give gifts during Christmas, but I think spending a lot of time is the best gift anyone can give to their mom. I spent most of Christmas with her and I am spending the new years eve with her.

Tech lover as I am, good thing I have a smart phone with me and a decent Internet connection in where she is staying. Whenever I am staying in her place, I do have limited Internet capabilities and other computer related functions. From a low end phone to a smart phone, I am becoming hooked with the shift of technology.

Anyway, I kinda slowed down in posting because of things I needed to do, but by next year, I will be more active in blogging and I will be changing parts of my life.

So I wish everyone a (belated) Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

Terrified...

Since I heard this song, it kept playing in my mind. Aside from the nice tune, the lyrics has hit me hard. The words are nice and listening to this song makes me wanna fall in love again. Its been a while since I was in a relationship and circumstances around me these days are kinda pushing me to enter into one. I do not know... I still think I am not ready, I maybe missing the feeling that I felt when I was in a relationship. Anyhow, I will let destiny stir the course.

Terrified by Katherine Mcphee and Zachary Levi

Terrified (Ft. Zachary Levi) Lyrics

You by the light
Is the greatest find
In a world full wrong you're the thing that's right
Finally made it through the lonely to the other side

You set it again my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark,
And I'm in love and I'm terrified.
For the first time in the last time
In my only life.

This could be good
It's already better than last
And love is worse than knowing
You're holding back
I could be all that you needed
If you let me try

You set it again my hearts in motion
Every word feels like a shooting start
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark
And I'm in love and I'm terrified
For the first time in the last time
in my only

I only said it cause i mean it
I only mean cause it's true
So don't you doubt what i've been dreaming
Cause it fills me up and holds me close
Whenever i'm without you

You set it again my hearts in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
Watching the shadows burning in the dark
And I'm in love and I'm terrified
For the first time in the last time

On Living - Self

Just recently, my observations about a friend was confirmed when our common friends met up and talked about stuff. There were issues and concerns that are alarming and our reputation and friendship are on the line.

Things were disclosed and we found out that our "friend" has been lying to us about each other. I used to go out with her but when I found out her real attitude, I backed out. She may be pretty or smart, but her attitude is so bad.

She is a self centered individual who creates lies to cover her own track. My friendship with some of our common friends were stained because they thought I was siding with her. Good thing we all had dinner and cleared things out. I started drifting from her for I think being too close to her might harm me in the long run.

Just today, I read her blog and obviously, I was part of it. The story was about guys she dated that are Mr. wrong for her. This made me ponder. Why do people blame others when they made mistakes? One big reason why most of these people do not improve because they think that they are so perfect. Point faults on other people is an excuse to see their own faults. In situations where we are hurt we done something wrong, let us look at the only thing that can be changed... ourselves.

We point to the government as the root of poverty, we point to our parents when we are financially struggling, we point to our ex-lovers whenever our relationship didn't work. In every situation that concerns us, there is one variable that we are in control of, that is ourself. Try to change yourself from the experience from the past and not from sour graping and projecting faults to other people

Steve Jobs' resignation

When I got up last morning, anticipating a great birthday ahead, I was surprise by seeing Steve Jobs' resignation in most technology websites.

Steve Jobs has been one of my biggest influence aside from the founders of Google. From his speech alone, I became a believer. I never wished of owning tons of Apple product, but his innovativeness is noteworthy.

Since my business partner and I are big fans of Steve Jobs, we usually talk about him. I predicted that he will step down soon because of issues regarding his health. At his age of 56, he is still young and I am sure he can contribute more to Apple Inc. His resignation will affect Apple a lot because with Google's purchase of Motorola, Android technology will be supercharged. The IOS technology will have a tough battle with Android.

Apple's innovativeness is directly linked to Steve Jobs. I am hoping that he was able to train another innovator inside Apple as a successor of his innovativeness.

In anyway, my respect goes to one of the most innovative mind in this world. One of my biggest role model in the Tech/Business world. Thanks for making a dent in the Universe. Cheers to you!

Here is the article about Steve Job's resignation

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14659127

Happy birthday!

My birthday just ended and like any other of my birthdays, it was great. Though, fewer people greeted me. Mainly because I removed my birthday on my Facebook account. Funny but I find it better. :)

I just spent my day with other faculty members in our school then had a simple dinner with my brother and grand mother. Nothing grand, nothing spectacular. I was never conditioned to really celebrate birthdays.

Anyway, Happy birthday to me.