The week that was (April 11-17)

The previous week was really tiring. How about this week?

Sunday: I got up early again to edit some more pictures from the ones I took last January 2010. Then after hearing mass, I stayed home for a while before heading to SM Megamall to attend the Ozine Festival 2010. It didn't took me that long to reach Megamall before I started to take pictures of some of the cosplayer within and outside the venue. Too bad I forgot to charge my batteries for my camera that made me shoot only for a few hours. Then I uploaded the pics that I edited this morning and last Saturday for me to free up my photo editing chores.

Monday: Got up early for work and to avoid getting late. Went online before going home and prepared my things (DSLR included).

Tuesday: Got up early again but it was earlier than the usual (my eyes were open at 5:15am and I am unable to get back to sleep). Ate breakfast outside the office building since I didn't like the food back home. I was able to do some helpdesk work the entire morning. The afternoon was a bit relaxing. Left the building early to attend the autograph signing of Bangs Garcia (Iwa Moto wasn't able to make it due to sprain).

Wednesday: Got up early for work but ate breakfast outside for the second time since there were no food back home (There was food but I don't know who will eat it). The entire day went well despite being tired from the previous night.

Thursday: Got up early for work. Good thing I was able to have breakfast at home for me to save money for the rainy day. Received a text message from another company I've applied to a few weeks ago. Too bad I'm already employed though I must admit that they offered me to train with Microsoft at the company's expense. I got two calls for that day and I felt a little bit nervous since I haven't handling calls for more than 2 years.

Friday: Last day of the work week. Thank God I was able to work for 5 full days. But I got one more call before my shift ended. Then went online for at least an hour before going home.

Saturday: Got up early to edit some photos I took from E-Games Domination IV the previous week. Then went to WTC to take pictures of the Manila International Auto Show after 4 months of being inactive in carshows. I went home early so that I don't want my wife to worry about me that much. I really enjoyed taking picures of both cars and models but my legs were suffering from cramps (due to standing for long hours).

I got really tired on this hectic week but still, I thank God I enjoyed every minute of it.

Damn!!!

Too bad I can't play Mafia Wars during office hours. Boo... XD

5 Days

Current Mood: Fulfilled.

After a long while. I was able work for 5 straight days. Last week, I was only able to work for 4 staight days and the week before for 3 straight days. Since I'm still on training, most of the holidays were my day-off (weekends included). For the moment, I don't mind that since I have to sharpen my skills again in at least 6 months so I could be marketable in the IT field. I don't really know where this would lead me, but I'll have to enjoy the ride and learn a thing or two.

The Facebook Etiquette for Pinoys

This is how we should behave when online. XD

A close call (after my first two calls in almost two years)

Current Mood: Shocked

A few minutes have passed after my 2nd call with one of our clients in Singapore. Actually I haven't been taking in calls that much since I was transferred to QA with my previous company I've worked with. It was like a rendezvous with the telephone talking to someone outside the country asking for help with his/her PC. I hope there won't be anymore calls for the day since I've had my handsful  already. XD

Earlier this morning, I received a call from the US about her VPN Account being locked-out. I was able to help her out with her problem but I wasn't able to create an AMER ticket because everytime I put her details or choose the AMER on the selection, it creates an APAC ticket instead. So in the end, it was my office mate who created the ticket on my behalf. I just send an email to my manager in the US to resolve the problem.

Then this afternoon, I received a call from Singapore (the one I mentioned a while ago). It was about her Lotus Notes (email). I felt a little bit rattled since I am not very much familiar with Lotus Notes (moving forward, I'll find some tutorials for this). Also, I missed on asking some important probing questions that could have resolved the issue much faster (I resolved it with some help in 14 minutes). I could have fixed it in less than 10 minutes but I guess my troubleshooting skills (as well as my communication skills) needs to be polished again within the shortest time possible to regain back a valuable skill that I have before.