木曜日, 10月 19, 2006
Miracles Happen
One of my travel dreams is to go and visit Napa Valley. Sure, it's not your most exciting tourist destination to most but not to my mind. I pictured Napa Valley as a quiet escape from the busy hustles and bustles of life. Napa Valley is a chance to succumb to emotional fatigue and just be carefree. It is a haven for wine lovers such as me. Imagine sipping the most fruity and delicious wine in its very own vineyard, wasting the minutes away dreaming about the very best that life can ever offer. Napa Valley is not the land of dreams but it certainly is an enchanting place to rest weary souls. This place certainly brought back smile on my face. Napa Valley has brought back a certain spark in my dull days. It has made me appreciate the sunshine and a beautiful day. Thanks to my very toxic job I get to travel to places I could only imagine. Somehow I believe that miracles indeed happen, if we only care to look for it. Going to this place, meeting long-lost friends (Lou, Yet,Ivy) and enjoying the company of people I never thought I could spend time with truly makes every boring and busy trip worthwhile. I may have to say goodbye to these biz trips in my next job and somehow, I have a feeling that I would miss spending most of my times in airport beauty salons, hotel guest laundry, buffet breakfast and housekeeping. But let me leave that for a while and savor the day that is now.# posted by Unknown : 7:54 午前
A Moment Of Contemplation
Best things in life come in small packages. I believe that. To some the most precious moments are probably the most triumphant days in their lives, but to me these are the times you spend with friends. When you couldn't care any more how beaten the road is or how stupid you have become or how gloomy the days are and instead of fretting you just watch the day pass you by. It doesn't hurt to be soulful with your loved ones, it doesn't hurt to laugh a bit more, it doesn't matter if you missed your freeway exit and you drive all the way to nowhere land, it doesn't really matter if you're late because all of a sudden work comes in the way or your children have tantrums or you had a fight with your husband. It doesn't really matter much to be mocked sometimes, because we're not perfect. # posted by Unknown : 7:45 午前
火曜日, 10月 17, 2006
Snap Out Of It
I have come to temporary terms with myself. It is about time to snap out of this slump and re-focus my energies and remaining strength to what needs to be done.
- VBMS Completion, Batch Processing deployment and all the way to proper TOI.
- CRM overall project planning and deliverables.
- Re-alligning my personal goals for next year.
Sometimes you just don't have any choice but to act your part. This is what the word RESPONSIBILITY is for.
# posted by Unknown : 9:46 午前
月曜日, 10月 16, 2006
411 For My Girl Friends
Since I discovered 8 lumps on both my breasts and have gone thru the emotional drama leading to my confinement and operation at St Luke's ( the best service, surgeon and staff), I have been an advocate of Breast Cancer Education. Although the biopsy reported benign, the stresses and worries that go at the back of a woman's mind and the going to and from the hospital is in itself a life-changing experience. My diagnosis tell me that I should continue to do self-examination and the chance of my lumps coming back cancerous is 50%, such a stressful situation to be in. But I'd very much want to share my knowledge and experience with all my girl friends and all the women in the world. It's ok to be afraid but it's always best to know the facts.
# posted by Unknown : 11:26 午後
日曜日, 10月 15, 2006
Road Trip To The Napa Valley
Lanye, Liz, Jordan and I went on a road trip to the Napa Valley. We had brunch at Applebees, just in the Sonoma junction. Our chats revolved mostly around migrating in the US. Lanye is very impressed and interested in Amercia. I and Jordan don't share the same enthusiasm. We both rather pick Japan over US. But whereever we decide to settle down we all agree that the decision is not easy and there are trade offs, such as moving away from family and friends, from the comforts of your past life, but it also offers a whole new set of possibilities to grow as a person and form new relationships. The day's weather was nice and warm enough for wine tasting and relaxation at the Robert Mondavi Vineyard. 
Who would miss picture-taking to keep souvenirs especially since the Napa Valley is a couple of hours drive away from Cupertino. We ended up having photo shoots and Jordan was our chaffeur con photographer. I was the only one who had a sip. The bar tender asked me which I brand I'd like to taste and I said anything red. He mentioned the entire list and commented that the Boomerang is nice and spicy. I said I'd have it, he then said I like your attitude~ Hahhaa, I'm really easy as long as it's alcohol!
Who would miss picture-taking to keep souvenirs especially since the Napa Valley is a couple of hours drive away from Cupertino. We ended up having photo shoots and Jordan was our chaffeur con photographer. I was the only one who had a sip. The bar tender asked me which I brand I'd like to taste and I said anything red. He mentioned the entire list and commented that the Boomerang is nice and spicy. I said I'd have it, he then said I like your attitude~ Hahhaa, I'm really easy as long as it's alcohol! All in all in all it was a nice and relaxing drive, nice getaway from the pressures of our very toxic professional life. Liz is starting to complain about the demands of our projects. I can't blame her because this is really not the way we're supposed to live our lives.
I sometimes find myself in these situations where I'm torn between dutifully doing my best to motivate my people and to be honest enough to admit that I feel the same way. But the best I can do is try to avoid any conversation that talks about work if we're out to have fun and just enjoy the day that the Lord has provided us.
I sometimes find myself in these situations where I'm torn between dutifully doing my best to motivate my people and to be honest enough to admit that I feel the same way. But the best I can do is try to avoid any conversation that talks about work if we're out to have fun and just enjoy the day that the Lord has provided us. Mark hasn't given me any updates yet about BMWs position and David is offering me the PM role for the US implementation. Aside from the BMW deal, I have to set my priorities right and stick by them. I just gave a warm smile.
# posted by Unknown : 1:30 午後
Relaxing Afternoon At Santana Row
I dropped all my adult responsibilities yesterday afternoon and just took off with Mariana to Valley Fair and so some shopping. I don't want to think about the pressures of work, I don't want to think about life I simply want to escape from it all. I hang around Santana Row, a cool little place here in Cupertino comparable to Alabang Town Center. Sipped my usual Caramel Macchiato and enjoyed the gentle rays of the sun. It was a nice two-hour vacation. I ended up buying tons of Old Navy autumn collection. My shopping cart instantly got filled up and I haven't even found a good muffler for this year. I even found myself at a Nail Spa with my hands and feet being done by two Vietnamese girls. I almost fell as sleep, oh I really love Salons. Saturday is touristy day with Lanye, Liz and her bf. I know I have tons of work responsibilities flying at the top of my head but I'm just really tired and I need to get away from it all first before I go back to being the 'good girl' that I am.
# posted by Unknown : 1:13 午前
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