The Intelligraph Visitor

I am the Intelligraph Visitor. I went back to Intelligraph today. It felt good to see the old and familiar faces. It brought back memories.

I was fired from my previous job before Intelligraph. It was a sudden death. The termination letter accusef me of not having enough talents to make it through their upcoming projects. It was a huge blow for me. The letter even said "You'd better look for a job that will suit what talents you have". Ouch. I have been working there for the past 5 months before this occured. After being nominated for Best Writer of the Month for three consecutive months and after being dubbed as IT Specialist they suddenly claimed I had no talent. WOW.

So, I took it with a grain of salt and that was when Intelligraph welcomed me. I am actually in debt to the owners for giving me a second chance. I thought no one would hire me as a writer because of the previous termination. I had been honest and happy. That was for the first two months. Then God laid His wrath on me. I was heartbroken.

I thought no one noticed as I started to get lousy at work. But a lot of my colleagues did and so, I decided to leave them. I think it was the best move I made. If I stayed there, I would only sink deeper into bleakdom. I needed a new environment to keep me busy. I needed something to divert me from what was really happening. I needed a fresh start.

I guess being heartbroken took the best out of me. No one may have noticed but I cried on my last day at Intelligraph. I wanted to hug everyone before I go but I was too shy. I guess it's just me. So, I just waved goodbye.

To everyone at Intelligraph, I thank you! *bow*

Taya! Ikaw Naman

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1. I swear, smoke, and drink a lot. Even tried weed once.

2. Was once suspended for a year from school.

3. Was once a contestant for Ms. Intrams back in college (and how I wish I could bring back the days).

4. When I was younger, I loved to listen to loud music. That makes me an old school-rock lover. But now that I feel somewhat "mature", I listen to jazz, bossa nova, and the classics such as Ray Charles and Nat King Cole.

5. I sleep on the right side of the bed.

6. I have a three-month old cat named Gorgo. I love cats!

7. I am a proud member of Singles for Christ - Pacita Chapter.

I tag ate Etch, Kriz, Sol, Mimi, ate Meg, Ms. Elmo, and Ms. Debi.

Repost error from Multiply: Gawad Kalinga Experience

I struggled to get up on a cold Monday morning. The previous night's get together made me sick. I had fun anyway so it was all well worth it. But somehow, none of the weekend's activities made me any happier and fulfilled than what was in store for me last Monday. I was headed to Bayan-Bayanan in the mountains of San Pedro, Laguna to build houses for the poor. Honestly, it doesn't feel like me. I'm not the type who'd do this kinda things. But due to some out of this world circumstances, I ended up being with a group of people who do nothing in life but to help each other out with the help of one greater being. OMG, this is not totally me.

Moving along, it was Gawad Kalinga (GK) day for me. Together with some CFC and SFC folks, we sported our bandanas and gloves, went up the mountains and build houses for some priviledged poor. It was so fulfilling to see the kids run around happily knowing they will sleep under a roof starting that day.

Kids at Heart

I feel no different from what the great William Shakespeare once said, "Silence is the most perfect herald of joy: I were but little happy, if I could say how much." I feel so happy and yet I have no words for it. It feels like there is nothing I could ask for more.

Well, just three months ago, things were different. One by one, heartaches came crashing on me as if the world is at its end. Despite that, I promised myself that one day, I'd look back at everything and just laugh my a** off. Though not literally, I am on my way to laughing it all out. Maybe one of these days I can, and I will, tell you why.

Oh, I almost forgot, remember when we were still little? Back then, as kids, anything would make us happy and smile easily. Maybe that's what lacks in your life right now. You see, as adults, we often forget what made us happy as kids... like dancing in the rain, a lollipop from grandma, or a trip to the local Jollibee store. Maybe you're just forgetting how to be a child at heart. Or how to become satisfied with the littlest and simplest details in your life. Trust me, it works.