My September to-do list

For this month, despite my schedule, I have to complete these tasks.

1. Renew my passport.

2. Accompany my wife in her next check-up with her OB.

3. Attend FHM Autograph Signing of Bianca Manalo.

4. Attend my Sister's wedding on the 25th.

5. Attend either Dutdutan X or Rock the Rabbit.

6. Purchase additional medicine for my wife.

7. Complete my Sept 2010 magazines.

8. Try to purchase Battery Grip (Phottix) and External Flash (Nissin Di622).

9. May Attend UNO's Event

I'll update this on the 15th and on the 30th of September.

The beginning of the night

Tonight will be the start of another chapter of my stay here in the office. Tonight will be my first official night-shift schedule. I'm not sure until when will I have to work at night but one thing I know is if I have to work night shift for 13 months, I'll make the most of it. And besides, most of the action is here. I'll just make sure to stay awake and do necessary adjustments. After all, its just for 13 months. ;-)

My Targets for 2010 (Third Update)

As of September 1, here's what I've accomplished. I'll be adding some more here and update it from time to time. ^_^

1.Do an intensive job search online but I'll make sure to review the company thoroughly. I will also make sure this would be the last time I will have gaps in-between jobs. (I'll do this sparingly or probably during my Saturday night-shifts since I was able to extend my contract with them for another year).

2. Maximize Internet Usage. I'll do more surfing on work-related and career-related websites. This will be my opportunity to learn more on Photography, Post-Processing and other Technical Stuff. I'll do my best to minimize non-work related surfing with some exceptions. (Honestly, this is SO HARD to achieve especially if we have our so boring days).

3. Allocate money for future savings. I'll minimize unnecessary expenditures like eating out. (Somewhat, I'm successful at this since I am spending 67 php for my lunch for the past few weeks).

4. Collect my Men's Magazine sparingly without compromising budget. (Budget won't be and issue for the next 6 months. But with the inclusion of Digital Photographer Philippines, I need to tighten my belt).

5. Catch-up on Photography since I haven't took pictures for a while now since I've sent my unit to Canon for repairs. (Probably, I'll do this whenever I have free time).

6. Limit going-out with friends to weekends only except for special holidays. (I'm fine with this as long as its Photography-related).

7. Support my wife with her new hobby (QM). I'll make sure to transfer my QA skills to her so I could take on more challenges. (Done. She can managed on her own).

8. Watch my weight. A lot of people noticed how much I've gained weight since I got married. (Now this would be one thing I have to work-on very hard).

9. Avoid delays in post-processing pictures. I've been piled-up again because of laziness. XD (The laziness in me is back and I'm having a hard time since the color of our laptop needs color management).

10. Have my eye checked-up for a possible glass upgrade (I'd probably do this between Oct-Dec 2010).

11. Have my teeth checked for possible filling and/or extraction (I was able to save one tooth though one is doomed for extraction XD).

12. Buy a Battery Grip, External Flash, Wireless Remote Trigger, Filters (CPL, ND8 etc), Batteries (Done), and Lens' Hood to make my camera perform better.

13. Save enough money for our planned First Anniversary in Baguio. (We might skip this for next year).

14. Update my resume. XD


Again, I'll keep this updated for progress. XD

My 6th month in the office

Actually, it would be tonight that I'll be on my 6th month at Grow/Greif. Time really flies so fast as I just recently signed for another year with them. Tonight will be a new beginning for me since I will be handling new issues but with the help of my friends. There would probably be challenges and obstacles along the way but I know I would be able to resolve each of these issues.

I am looking forward to the next 13 months (could it be my last 13 months?) of my stay at Grow/Greif.. But for now, I have to keep myself busy until I fall asleep in the afternoon. XD

The -ber months are here

Today marks the start of colder months, most people would say it as the -ber months. People will be getting busy preparing for the holidays as Christmas is fast approaching and most of us will be having our Christmas bonuses (except for consultants like us =( ).

Anyways, we only have 115 days before Christmas. XD