EXCLAMATION POINTWednesday, July 16, 2008
HAPPY THOUGHTSHello my dear friends! I missed you all, especially the kalipips and my college barkadas. Seems like I've been from a space voyage and finally, I've landed back here on Earth.
Now that I'm back, I wanted to share just a few thoughts which made me blissful for the past months.
1. Last 01 July 2008, I took the licensure examination for money market and foreign exchange traders conducted by the consortium of Ateneo Graduate School of Business and Bankers Association of the Philippines. The truth is, I really had a stressful time during the pre-examination seminar since I had to digest all the basic concepts which were not so basic at all. Since my career was at stake, I really studied like I never studied before. Good enough, I passed all modules on money market, foreign exchange and code of ethics. This confers me the title of Certified Treasury Professional.
2. Just this month, I saw my babe stand up for less than 5 seconds. But for me, it was like eternity. I was so happy. This was the second time because the first time she stood, she was with Jay. Still, it was a bliss.
3. Lastly, I got back to the university to finally finish my MBA. I'm now focused on my thesis. Well, I just thought it's about time for me to earn my master's degree.
These happy thoughts made me realize that happiness has always been right there peeking in our eyes. It's just how we see them. Happiness can come from the simple smile that your baby gives you to the achievements that we earn from our career.
I hope you guys have happy thoughts to share, too! Write me at dbabadilla@sbgfc.org.ph. I'll be glad to hear from you.
Donnabee ::
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Thursday, February 07, 2008
BONNAKIDI was so happy last night to find out that my babe's already crawling. At the age of 2 months, it really came as a surprise. Early this morning, she has perfected her thumb-sucking habit. Who knows what she'll do next.
Honey, why are you sad?
I'm hungry.
Hey, are you feeding me or not?!
Yippee! There goes my milk.
Donnabee ::
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
JOB VACANCIESPips, here's one government institution where you don't need a backer to get hired: SBGFC, a DTI-attached agency which advocates mSME development. It's actually where I work.
Click here for the list of vacancies. Yes, the positions are really vacant and aren't published just to comply with the law.
Just brace yourself with a technical exam, 2 to 3 one-on-one interviews, 1 panel interview and a psychological exam. Thereafter, a medical exam.
Good luck!
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
JAYNNA ARABELLA
Being a mother is the most wonderful thing that happened in my life so far. There are times when I would just stare at my sleeping baby and sigh with happiness. The gift of life is the happiest yet priceless gift that God has given to Jay and me.
Yes, my friends. I already gave birth to Jaynna Arabella on the 13th of November this year. At 5.7 lbs, she never made me suffer that long during my labor period. Her looks were that of her father. (haha!) It's as if Jay is looking in a mirror. Of course, he's so much happy about it.
She was baptized in Catholic faith on the 15th of December. Thanks a lot for those who came... Both Jay and I really appreciate it.
P.S. Kuya Eric, after my maternity leave, I read in your blog that you wanted to be a ninong but it was too late. The christening has already passed. Don't cha worry... Jay and I are reserving our Kalipi dabarkads to our 2nd baby. Hahaha. Naisip namin, baka maubos naman yung friends namin para sa godparents ng 2nd baby namin. Hehe. Oy, mga after 5 years pa yon. And yes, here's the latest Kalipi baby. Sige, kami na ni Jay ang bahala mag-BOS sa kanya. Yada!
Yes, my friends. I already gave birth to Jaynna Arabella on the 13th of November this year. At 5.7 lbs, she never made me suffer that long during my labor period. Her looks were that of her father. (haha!) It's as if Jay is looking in a mirror. Of course, he's so much happy about it.
She was baptized in Catholic faith on the 15th of December. Thanks a lot for those who came... Both Jay and I really appreciate it.
P.S. Kuya Eric, after my maternity leave, I read in your blog that you wanted to be a ninong but it was too late. The christening has already passed. Don't cha worry... Jay and I are reserving our Kalipi dabarkads to our 2nd baby. Hahaha. Naisip namin, baka maubos naman yung friends namin para sa godparents ng 2nd baby namin. Hehe. Oy, mga after 5 years pa yon. And yes, here's the latest Kalipi baby. Sige, kami na ni Jay ang bahala mag-BOS sa kanya. Yada!
Donnabee ::
12:11 PM ::
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Friday, October 19, 2007
LUCKYSo much have changed in just a couple of months. Since March 2007, my life have become a roller coaster of joy, love and fulfillment.
Six o'clock this morning and still fresh from bed, I woke my husband up with a birthday song and a surprise gift. He carefully opened up the present, not even tearing the gift wrap. I was so happy with the way he smiled. It's like giving a present to a young boy in a Christmas morning.
In less than a month, I will be a mother to a baby girl. I used to think that bearing a child would be so cute. But I swear, it's really a big sacrifice. With all those vomiting and heart burns... But of course, I'm equally excited as well as tensed when my due date comes. Oh, what a joy (and pain) that would be.
My baby must be my lucky charm because right now, I have the best job in the world. A job that's exciting and very fulfilling. I'm an investment analyst in a government corporation that has a social mandate of financing and serving SMEs. I never imagined that I could be in such control over a huge amount of money and be able to contribute to the revenues of the Corporation. Although my job poses so much tension during every transaction, it gives me so much fulfillment whenever I perform well. That's when I say "para sa bayan."
A good husband, an upcoming baby girl, the best job - what more can I ask for?
I do not know what lies ahead of me but I'm pretty sure that what I am now is what I have been dreaming of becoming when I was a kid.
Donnabee ::
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007
THE MERMAID
Mermaid by the pool
Last week, our company had an outing in Anilao Outrigger Resort, Batangas City. It's a perfect place for divers. I've had a good time riding the kayak and pedal boat. Some went for the banana boat which is so much fun. Others went on island hopping.
During our first night, we played Bingo while others made a beeline in the videoke. To top it all, the food was great! Sobrang sarap.
Kaya eto, super itim ko ngayon. Hehe. I don't mind. After all, I had so much fun.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
LIBERAL BY HEART AND SOULThis day must be different.
First, I found out that I left my zipper open.
Second, I found out that the Liberal Party is falling apart. I was shocked when I read in Business World today that the Supreme Court has decided yesterday, 9-5 in favor of Sen. Drilon’s presidency over the Liberal Party. First thing I did was to call my good friend kuya Jan to confirm the news. This is such a bad thing for the LP because it will definitely fall apart. Why? With Drilon heading, I’m sure all the LP leaders will now take oath under Lakas. Well, that’s good news for Drilon because he can recruit his “coup plotter” friends in the Liberal. I bet their membership slogan will now say: “calling all opposition and genuine anti-government leaders, come join the Drilon-led Liberal Party.”
Though all of this happened in the Liberal Party, I will still remain a liberal. I know I need not be a member of this Party to exercise liberalism. Liberalism is not in the name, it is in the heart and soul. Drilon may claim the Liberal Party for all I care but he cannot take away the liberal values that I have -- one that I doubt he ever had.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
NEW JOB, NEW LIFEJust this Monday, I started my new career with Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation (SBGFC) as Investment Portfolio Analyst. I know, it's a lot different from the Liberal Party that I used to worked in. It's a different business and a new challenge for me.
Yesterday, our group - Treasury Group, had a lunch meeting and a little dose of entertainment where I sang and played guitar in front of my new officemates. I swear I was really tensed but I got off well singing "Hinahanap-hanap Kita." Sir Boyet, who was regularized in his job last March 19 also sang "Passenger Seat" with Sir Henri playing the guitar. Sir Alvin also sang the classic "Ako'y Sa'yo at Ika'y Akin Lamang." It seems I will enjoy the company of my new officemates especially my very inspiring boss, Sir Butch.
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Friday, March 16, 2007
SENATORIABLEHumahabol... sa 2010 election. Hehe.
Actually, this is the first picture I made using Adobe Photoshop. Thanks to Franz, our young and very talented graphics artist who taught me how to do it.
How do you like it?
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
PRISON BREAK
Quiet. Genius. Hot.
I doubt I would find one man like that nowadays. Well, just to feed my fantasies, I watched this really awesome tv series Prison Break which was zipped in one DVD.
Staring the hot English major Wentworth Miller, he plays the role of Michael Scofield who is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of B.S. Structural Engineering and has earned a M.S. Civil Engineering in a university in Chicago.
Here's the catch: he was imprisoned for armed robbery. The series got me hooked for two long days and kept me wondering if hot men like his character would really exist.
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