The memories we share linger forever (even though I'm moving)

Everything in here can also be seen in my official blog. 

I will be launching (chooos!) khimsicaljourney.com on the 25th of this month 

(For the reason that I love moon and it's full moon). 

Stay tuned! 

So long, Blogger!  khimsicaljourney.blogspot.com signing off! 

Way back 2011, I started my blog as glorkade.blogspot.com. Before, my purpose of making this blog is to show the virtual world my friendships. :) GLORKADE stands as Gleenar, Lavenia, O'marie, Renalyn, Khimbyrlee (that's me), Anna Rose, Dahlia and Emily. They were my high school classmates turned barkada.

It was supposed to be a blog all about our frienship. But when we went college, things fall apart (easily). We got into different colleges. We began to have our own circle of friends and we seldom met (except for Me, Dahlia and Emily). We were the closest.

Things changed. And this blog served no purpose for our "friendship". So, I changed this blog into my own virtual diary. And I named it as theworldofupsdowns.blogspot.com. It just popped in my mind to name it that way. Because life really is full of ups and down.

I guess it bore the name for almost 2 years (I think).  And I was dissatisfied of the name. (Yep, my taste changes from time to time and I am easily fed up of things). And for the love of the word "world" (also to represent that it is my mine, my world), I changed it into somewhereinthiscosmo.blogspot.com. My younger sister helped me create that name.

Somewhereinthiscosmo blog name served me for a year and something. Along with it, I changed the whole outlook of the blog. From the dark look to a minimalist look. Then, I was fed up with things (AGAIN). And the idea of having my own domain name popped in my mind. I began to think of another name with my name on it. I was also planning to change from Blogger platform to Wordpress because of these reasons. (Your thought, please?)

I got a lot of ideas on my mind with my name on. There's khimediclife (comedic life it should be). But my life is not a comedy. So, I crossed it out on my list. Then, there's khimtherealcosmo (ethereal cosmo). I kinda liked it because it sounded magical. But, no. Kinda girly and I think it will weary out on me quickly. So many on my list. But, I voted to myself on a name that I think suits me best. 

And viola!

KHIMSICALJOURNEY.BLOGSPOT.COM is the name I chose. (It will be khimsicaljourney.com if I will have my own domain.)

  khimsical for whimsical. Not musical. Not classical. Whimsical. I changed 'w' to 'k' to make it whimsical. :D It describe my personality as a whole. I am oddly weird in an amusing way. :D Then, I partnered it with journey. A journey of my whims in life...... And I love being random. :D :D :D 

I think I'm gonna keep this name for life (maybe). :)

You? How did you came up with your name? :D 

So, this is what it feels like to sleep alone. 

Yep, this is my first time EVER to sleep in the room ALONE. Usually, I have my sisters sharing the room with me. When we moved to our new house (details to follow), we each has our own room. However, my younger sister insisted that she will sleep with me for the reason that she's not comfortable sleeping alone. But right now, she's not at home because she went to Badian (a place in Cebu) for her thesis. 

And now, I am left alone. 

In my room. 

With so many thoughts in my head. 

My creepy-coward imagination is running. 

My #hugotmode is on. 

Will I ever be able to sleep alone? 

Creepy-coward imagination is on full force. 

Ebook. Ebooks. Ebooks. When can I finish you? 

I think I'll just read my book. 

Uhhh, no. I should sleep. 

My closet mirror looks creepy. 

ERASE. ERASE. ERASE. 

MIND! STOP WORKING! 

I WANT TO SLEEP :( :( :( 

Neighborhood dogs STOP barking!

Can I sleep now??? 

Think I'll just read a book.

Yep, I will just read a book. 

Virtual world I'm signing off. 

November is fast approaching but before we end the month of October, it's TRICK or TREAT! Yey! And this is my first time to join this event (after 22 years of existence). 

Yesterday, IBM celebrated Fright Friday. We decorated our workstation in relation to the event (sorry, no pictures was taken). And we had a TRICK OR TREAT event for the kids. :) The program was just for kids but kids-at-heart (like me) enjoyed it. First, they had a parade around while grabbing some bunch of goodies from the workstations. Then they had a little program with games and trivias. And the most exciting part of the event is JOLLIBEE! Who wouldn't be happy to see him? Hahahahah My colleagues and I did enjoy Jollibee while he was dancing Twerk It Like Miley. After the program, it's eating time! (for the kids only) While they were busy eating, we (as well) busied ourselves with the photo booth. 

Yeah, we took a lot of pictures. :D :D :D

A fun day it is! Plus, a matching shirt (Spongebob) with my close friends at work. HAHAHAH

Thanks IBM for letting me experience Trick or Treat. My tummy is full of sweets (though it's for the kids, I grabbed a lot for myself hahaha)

     I have missed 3 episodes already. Poor me. Live streaming went offline everytime I watched ALDUB. (╥︣﹏᷅╥)

2. WORK. WORK. WORK. 

     Work has been a lot busier than before. Lots of backlog were in progress. Plus, I got some Career Framework (for promotion) and online trainings (for documentation) to work on. I can do this. (ง︡'-'︠)ง

3. SALON MAKE OVER

     My hair's not cooperating with me for the past few days. And I badly want to have it cut (those damaged hair). Plus, my nails need some love. Time, where art thou? 

4. 13TH MONTH! \ (•◡•) /

     This is the happiest thing I've been thinking. :) 2 weeks more and I'm a one-day millionaire! (Just joking) I'm giving some to my parents and will be keeping some for Christmas. I've been thinking to buy a 7ft. Christmas tree (but my parents don't want a big one). To-buy list is a bit long. *giggles*

5. WHAT TO BLOG. WHAT TO BLOG. WHAT TO BLOG. 

     Actually, I got many ideas to blog about. But, time is my enemy. And my mind. :( It's not letting me to write. Oh, pleaseeeee MIND, WORK NOW! 

6. ROOM MAKE OVER (✿◠‿◠) 

     It's been 3 weeks since we've moved in to a new house (details will be to follow) and I still have boxes to arranged (just some stuffs and books). Can we fast forward to Christmas break???? 

7. EBOOKS

     My long list for October is barely untouched (just 3 books were finished). I was stuck with the series Shatter Me. I don't think I will ever have the heart to read you, so I'll just have to pend you, girl. ≧◠‿◠≦✌

Lastly,

8. MOVING ON. ( ◡́.◡̀)

     So many to say but I will sa tamang panahon. 

Continue what you doing. I'm living better off without you. 🙊

Sincerely,

Me

P.S Want to have a copy of the book? Comment your email address below :) 

Everyday is a day to be thankful about. And this day is the day to thank all the teachers out there! 

Today, we celebrate "World Teachers Day!". This day commemorates all the teachers worldwide. During my high school days, we always had an event for all the teachers. Giving them gifts and doing a presentation are some of the day's highlights. But more importantly, the precious-ness and awesome-ness of the teachers are incomparable. 

Without a teacher, one cannot be an Engineer, a Doctor or a Police. One cannot know how to count numbers nor to read the alphabet. Teacher became an important part of our life. Even when we are little, we are dreaming to be a teacher ( that was my first dream, too). 

There may be teachers who are great in what they are doing. Some are really not pleasing. While others are exemplary. I have my own list of favorite teacher. And words are not enough to thank them all for what they have done to me. Not only they taught me on how to be a good student, but they have touched my life so much. 

To Mr. Dante Magdalaga (highschool - Match teacher and 4th year advicer) - you will always be my favorite teacher! :) :) 

To Mr. Regelito Ombong (college - Logic Teacher) - sorry I forgot the spelling of your name and it seems that you no longer have your fb account activated. your way of thinking inspires me most and I thank you for your support during my college days. 

To all teachers, I salute you! Continue guiding and giving light. Be an inspiration to the students. 

To my family, thank you for those beautiful words of wisdom. I am no good daughter but I am better. :) 

And to my one and only dragon mother, I cooked spaghetti for you. hihihi Hope you like it. :) I love you ma. :* Ang tamang panahon ang malapit nang dumating. :D 

HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS DAY! ٩(˘◡˘)۶

For a month of being hiatus, I am now back. I was a bit stressed out from work. Even personal issues were having a battle against me. I also got no hp to post on my blog. All the inspiration seemed to vanish. And I was a lifeless soul dragging myself to live everyday (chos!). 

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I have been feeling off for a a week or two already. I lost energy doing my job. I got no inspiration writing. I don't even want to go to office anymore (thank God for the Work-At-Home privilege in our company). Some thing have been off and I just can't seem to fathom how the heck did this happen.

Just the other week I got all the energy to work all the stuff. I got everything listed. And all of a sudden, pooof! It became a Coco Crunch. :P Just joking. All of a sudden, I started the week dragging my feet back to my bed. No, I'm not busy. I think just lazy. I think I just lost all the desires to work.   -_- 

I just had thing about my energy to go on it's negative level which I don't know the reason behind. I just felt that my work became so dragging. My workmates made me their feast for jokes. Every little thing at work crumbled by the time I started my day. And I had this tendency to lose the devotion for work on the spur of the moment. That's why I've been job hoping. Workplace and workmates are my vital factor for staying in the job. And now, I just can't lighten it all up. 

I think I just knew the reason behind this (while I was typing). But it made no difference. Work is still tedious. People are bit a insulting. I did good. I know I did. But.. I don't know. Just need a little magic to turn my day again. :((

"11:11 make a wish!"

Every time I caught the clock as it strike at 11:11, I always think of something that I really want. I make a wish.

Earlier today, I myself checking the clock. Coincidence, I say, it's 11:11. I didn't hesitate to capture a screenshot. And you know what I've been wishing that time? 

the background is soooooo refreshing :D

I just want to go to the beach and swim. Yeah, I missed the beach. Especially, after reading the Summer Series by Jenny Han, I kept on thinking about the beach. The smell, the feels, the heat. Everything. I just want to dip myself in the beach. 

But the weather's not cooperating. Please. Please. Hear my plea. :) 

PS 11:11, though you're true or just a belief, I'm keeping my faith strong.

The cloud is a place for of wonder. All data being are stored in the cloud. Some of these data are used in a manner we don't want to. There is no hundred percent that data in the cloud are secure. Because guys, bad guys, are so good in what they are doing. 

Here's 3 simple things you can do to protect your privacy online:

1. Know your audience

You don't know who, what and where your information can be uploaded to. And if social media, it is public. Even though you made it private, there are people who knows the way in. They are just click away from knowing you.

2. Important information must be kept hidden.

Information like you real name, address, credit card number, birthday are some of your important information. Leaking these info might be used danger and will give you risk.

3. Connecting public is also a danger

Public connection is an open door for any threat. Your activities online can be observe through your ISP. Especially when you connect to your email, back or any private account in a public place. VPN's are a vital part for protecting your privacy. 

If they can do it, I can too :) Fighting ^^

Jenny Han is one of the writers I adore (now). After reading To All the Boys I've Before and PS I Still Love You, I came to reading the trilogy by Jenny Han which is The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy/The Belly Conklin Series. 

A part of the book ♥ cr to the owner

"You are doing a good job. You're solid contributor. And you are working as expected." 

                       -- Functional Manager

I just had a one-on-one talk with my FM from Brazil this evening and having to hear these comments makes me wanna do more in my job. This is part of our mid-year evaluation. These comments are a plus points to my evaluation and rating and will soon help for my promotion.

I was just deployed last June and I have been assigned to some work items for a month already. I am still adjusting my time because I am in a mid shift schedule (2pm - 12am) and my mind really starts working early in the evening. Afternoon was really hard time for me because it's nap time. But now, I am able to go through out the afternoons without the help of coffee. 

Sometimes, I became so lazy to the point that I wasted an hour just facebook-ing (not good). When I go home early and finish my shift at home, I am not able to do the work because I am tempted to play the computer or even just do facebook-ing again (not really good). 

I need to focus more. I plan my task in the morning. I put the hour range on how much time I should get this working. Especially now that I got more task than before. I need to finish my task really on time. I need to show them that even though I'm just a new resource, I can do better! :)

On this day mark the celebration of the chosen people. Out of the billion population, only 10 % belongs to the group of left handed people. And I am proud to say I am one of the chosen one. 

Left Handers Day is celebrated on the 13th of August. Today marks the 21st annual celebration for the lefties. According to lefthandersday.com,it is opportunity for left-handers everywhere to celebrate their uniqueness in "Lefty Zones" and increase public awareness of the "struggles left-handers are forced to deal with on a day-to-day basis."

Many says that being a lefty is awesome. You look unique. They say lefties are creative. You, together with famous people like Pres. Obama, Sir Isaac Newton, Prince William of England, Oprah Winfrey and Marilyn Monroe, are amazing. 

It's another start of the week and it's always Monday blues. (╥︣﹏᷅╥) 

This week I kick-off this week by stopping procrastination (which I do often). I got lots of tasks to do but I am unable to finish things before deadline (which has been my goal). We're using agile in our team and this week will be another iteration (it usually runs for just a month). I'm glad I was able to finish the tasks set to me before the day of the reflection and another iteration.

We will also be having a Karaoke Star activity (which happen every month and is organized by Yours Truly ٩(˘◡˘)۶). This Karaoke Star started last month and many people joined our activity and the highest score was 98 ( I was able to do 99, but I am not allowed to be a contestant (╥︣﹏᷅╥) Take note: We're using magic sing. hehe). 

And the happiest thing that will happen this week iiisssssss. PAYDAY \ (•◡•) / (wotwot!) What could be more fabulous? ( ^◡^)/

Here's my facebook profile picture. Just had the energy to change it. I was planning to change it once I have a picture with the sea ( again. Yes, for the love of the sea! ♥) Plus a caption, an empowering one I got from google. 

Have an amazing week! 👍(◠‿< )

I enjoy doing weird and new things. And even though things are not likable or something embarrassing. I have my own list of guilty pleasure. 

Guilty pleasure, according to my extensive research, is something you are embarrassed to like. It is something it makes you feel good but also feels guilty about it. It can be a thing or an activity that a person enjoys but it is believed that is incorrect or improper. 

In Philippines, the rainy season starts in June and lasts until October. This is the time of the year when rains are expected more. And this season is also called (by some) the cuddle weather.

Cuddle weather is the perfect weather when you want to snuggle up with someone under those thick blankets. Or get lazy getting up and enjoy the cold weather. Or get dressed in your sweatpants and have a nice cup of tea. Or enjoy movies with friends with a pair of hot chocolate and chips.

For me, cuddle weather is a cold weather. A gloomy one. A weather when you only can think of sadness. Sometimes, I can say that the sky is crying because I am too. The raining part is when I can think of the quote, "I like walking in the rain because no one can see me crying". It's the kind of weather that I wanted to be alone. It is never a cuddle weather for me. I only want my bed, my blanket and my pillows in my own invisible world. (I still wish I have someone to cuddle with hihi)

Whether it is a cuddle weather or a gloomy weather, it still bring comfort. The comfort of the coldness of the weather. The comfort of cuddling. The comfort of the rain. How it falls and how it sounds. The happy part there is after the rain there will always be a rainbow. And I do love rainbows. 

HAPPY CUDDLING ❤