CPA Bum

The Game Plan

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:40:23 +0800

I was trying to look for a beautiful shot I took to use as my cover photo on facebook when suddenly I felt nostalgic about a lot of things.

I saw pictures from my Oath Taking as a CPA in 2009 (how I felt so proud of myself for nailing the national board exam), from after a year of working (the feeling of earning, being able to buy stuff for myself and having the capacity to give something for my loved ones), from previous summer outings (my tanned skin), gym workouts (the sweat oh so fulfilling), out of town getaways (my own share in traveling), hiking experiences (proving I can hike and I’m fit), and a lot of different adventures I had in the past years.

I miss having time. I miss being young. I miss being carefree.

Once I was in an interview and genuinely shared how I love challenges and how I crave for it. (It’s true, that’s really how I feel.) The fulfillment of overcoming one is really indescribable. It makes me feel useful and important. It increases my market value, if I may add. But then, the in between of wanting a challenge and overcoming one is unbelievably difficult. (I know, it’s understandable. It should really be difficult. You increase your value upon experiencing first the hardship. Yes, acceptable rationale. But still, difficult.) It’s not something unimaginable, really. However, the process of precisely dealing with it is anything but easy. Because at that exact moment when you’re faced with a challenge, you tend to lose yourself. I do. I can’t think the way my normal self will. There are a lot of things to consider, things that change the flow of the situation, things that can screw your mind.

That’s what’s happening. That’s what I’m sort of going through. I’m in the process of applying my “if-i-were-in-that-situation-this-i-would-do” and “this-is-how-it-should-be-done-you-dumb*ss” solutions. I’m telling you, it’s hard. But I’m good, I’m okay. I can still sort things out…

Now though, as I think of those sweet escapades and memories I used to be into, it makes me want to have them again, to make new memories and try new adventures again, to relive those moments. Hence, I come to terms with myself as I sense the urge to spend my time wisely. Because honestly, that’s the only thing I can control. My time. MY time. Truth is, ang tunay kong kalaban ay ang sarili ko. But how can I fight against myself? It’s MY SELF. I don’t want to break my heart out of doing something against my will or something I’m not happy to do. I always please myself. Of course, why would I go against myself?

Then it all boils down to one answer: because it’s for the betterment and future of… MYSELF. If I sacrifice a little, I may get huge favor in return, which is also for myself.

So the master plan: to work in full mode on my 8-hour job. Pero that’s what I’m exactly doing, eh? Ugh. Anyway, basta focus on the master plan. Always keep in mind the benefits. The future: reaping the harvest of lack of time being put to waste, i.e. more free time to chill and do just whatever, be carefree and be experienced in a lot of things. Ahhh. The future is very attractive!

So I guess, we’re settled.

For now.

Good night! Xoxo.

25 THANK YOUs

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:14:29 +0800

While I still have 25 kilometers (what a coincidence) ahead of me before reaching home, my BlackBerry is charged, I’m on BBMAX, plus consider the heavy traffic anticipation, I’m going to maximize my time by posting a gratitude entry.

I turned 25 years old for about a week and a day ago. It didn’t turn out as I would want to, like maybe all fireworks and meeting Damon Salvatore but it was still something worth remembering. I conditioned my heart and mind to be positive and worry-free. Fortunately, I succeed in spending wisely (mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, professionally) my only SILVER day in life.

With all that being said, let me say at least 25 thank-yous.

1. For everyone who greeted me on facebook,. I know it was posted but still, the effort and time typing (or for some, copy-pasting) the words mean so much already,

2. Tweeted me,

3. Commented on my instagram photos,

4. Sent me an SMS,

5. Called me the moment they remembered or when someone informed them or when they learned about it,

6. BBM-ed me,

7. Emailed me,

8. Greeted me in private,

9. Greeted me in public,

10. Bought me cakes,

11. Sang over the phone,

12. Sang in person,

13. Gave me a card,

14. Left me gift certificates,

15. Greeted me many times,

16. Those who are not on facebook, or I’m not friends with on social networks but still knew my birthday,

17. Wished me love life,

18. Wished me good health,

19. Wished me happiness,

20. Waited and spent the night with me with a drink or two,

21. Waited for me in the wee hours and still gave me a bottle to drink,

22. For those who waited and fell asleep,

23. Who gave me presents,

24. Those who forgot and still greeted me,

25. And last but never the least, thank You Lord for giving me my 25th year of existence. I am still not an expert in life, though. But I guess, nobody is yet.

It’s been a tough road and I know it’s not yet over. I wish to survive however.

PS: I’m home. So much better travel time than last night. Happy weekends!

To tell you honestly, I was never a fan of beer until recently,...

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:52:46 +0800

To tell you honestly, I was never a fan of beer until recently, probably early this year. I took this big ass caramel draft last night while having a drink or two with some of my colleagues at Rue Bourbon. Most guys don’t like the sweetness while most ladies do. Me, I love it. It’s just like drinking juice. Hahaha. Swear you have to try it! ;-)

It wasn’t really my Ray-Ban that I’m rocking here....

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:06:58 +0800

It wasn’t really my Ray-Ban that I’m rocking here. Hehe. It’s my new watch! Haha! Apparently, my almost-two-year-old watch got broken and I need time. (Literally and figuratively) Haha. I almost got myself the same style as the previous, good I thing I found this. Double the price tho. But I’m anticipating double the expected life as well. Yay! Happy woman again! Haha. Good night! :)

Photo

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:23:30 +0800

I’m using this as my cover photo on my facebook and people...

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:49:41 +0800

I’m using this as my cover photo on my facebook and people started asking me if it’s real. For the record it’s not… Yet. Haha. One night, I just found myself trying the PEACE sign on my wrist. Wanted to know if it looks good on me. Haha.

Few days after Lady Gaga’s concert, people started to ask me what signifies the sign. Little did I know that LG has exactly the same tattoo on exactly the same place as mine! Haha. Funny how they now think I’m a little monster. Haha. I never thought she has this. I’m seriously surprised. Haha.

Two and a half decades. So this is quarter life. Now I realize,...

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:40:45 +0800

Two and a half decades. So this is quarter life.

Now I realize, we say “welcome to the real world” too often. Life seems to offer a lot of different stages of “reality.”

Wow. 25. Twenty-five. What happened in my 25 years of existence? Have I done something? Anything? Or nothing?

Right at this moment, I can only think of wishing myself a peaceful mind and heart. It’s become difficult to attain at this age with this kind of profession and environment.

At the end of the day though, I still feel blessed and grateful for having my family and friends with me. I consider it one way of God telling and showing me how much He truly loves me. I’ll forever be thankful. I’m nothing without Him.

Good mornight! Xoxo.

Gratitude to Friends

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:37:35 +0800

This is not to say that I have the best set of friends. Okay no, scratch that.

I think I have the best diversified set of friends.

I’m not enumerating all here but I want to mention a few who recently made an impact.

My highs school BFFs, who never fail to divert my worries even in a short time just by talking about whatever in our BBM group. Haha.

B, for always being able to understand and for giving me advices that I would have given myself too (in my calm and sober state).

My IA family, always the better people, the matured ones to whom I can tell anything and everything without being judged.

Thank you for helping me get through whatever it is I’m going through.

Xoxo

Freedom... what?

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:25:05 +0800

I have so much to say. But apparently, in this country and industry, there’s no such thing as freedom of speech.

There is. Yes. But if you practice, you’re totally screwed. So, doesn’t it equate to nil?

You tell me. And prove me wrong.

Can't decide where to eat? Bookmark this site! :)

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:55:05 +0800

Can't decide where to eat? Bookmark this site! :):

I stumbled upon this site from my cousin’s twitter and it’s awesome! Haha. I tried it when I was at home in Cavite and it gave me a result with how-to-get-there map! Amazing! You should check out! Preferably using your apple gadgets. Hehe. ;-)

Ray Ban Large Metal Classic Aviator

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:26:15 +0800

Ray Ban Large Metal Classic Aviator

CPA Bum on Twitter

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:18:09 +0800

CPA Bum on Twitter:

Because I’ve been honestly SOBER for like, what, more than a week now? (HAHAHA!) I’d like to change my username again (I hope, this will be the last though haha) from @drunkenauditor to @CPAbum.

Rants on Social Networks

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:00 +0800

The thing is, some people on facebook don’t make a twitter account precisely because they’re not interested in hearing anyone’s rants or whereabouts. So why link the two?

Different networks, different purpose.

Just saying. Haha. Funny because when I check my newsfeed, most updates are from twitter. Well, if I wanted to stalk you, then I would have followed your twitter account instead.

Another thing is when some tries to make their facebook a twitter. You know what I mean? They just post e-ve-ry-thing!!! It’s so annoying! Haha.

I’m not coming clean here ‘cos some of my thoughts, I post to both networks as well but not all the time! Come on!!! Haha!

The very good thing, though, is that there’s this unsubscribe option on facebook that we can all take advantage of. I see how everyone rants about others’ posts (like what I just did, haha). So I want you to save yourself the trouble of making other people feel bad about it. (Apology for those got hurt. :D) Haha. Now, I’m encouraging EVERYONE to learn and make use of this very advantageous choice. Message me if you don’t know how, I’ll be glad to teach you. :P

Fear, let me face you. Again.

Tue, 08 May 2012 01:23:32 +0800

With whatever’s happening to me right now, I wish I get over it soon.

I’m definitely not the same person as yesterday but I’m having difficulty in identifying the change itself.

I’ve tried to get out of this but I guess it’s not yet the right time. I feel blessed that God always has His way of responding to my worries. And I’m thankful to have the ability to realize His answers.

Right now, though, every day in the morning and before I go to sleep, I have this fear. It’s absolutely nothing new. I’ve felt this before. That is, the fear of failing. I used to be so afraid of failing other people and myself. I couldn’t even give a thought about what would happen had I failed. That was why I would do my best and never think about the worst scenario. Or the thing I didn’t want to happen. In fact, I believe in “thinking” whatever it is that you want for it to materialize.

But how come I’m having a hard time to do it now? To believe that things will be alright? That I’ll get through whatever it is that I’m dealing with? I figured, this fear is just within the same category of what I used to feel, this time though, I’m on a higher level.

Well, that didn’t totally make me feel at ease or relax. But then, it gave me an assurance that things will definitely get better. I’ll overcome whatever this is and, in the end, it would all be worth it.

My problems when I was in college were hard to deal with during then. I wouldn’t know how to handle them. But I was able to keep up and to surpass. This should not be any different. It may seem difficult to overcome but, as long as there is tomorrow, there’s absolutely no reason to be hopeless.

Good night, xoxo.

Time for PRC ID renewal.. (Taken with instagram)

Mon, 07 May 2012 02:22:19 +0800

Time for PRC ID renewal.. (Taken with instagram)

Bagay ba? I can’t find the classic with gold frame e!

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:33:46 +0800

Bagay ba? I can’t find the classic with gold frame e!

5.1.12

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:08:10 +0800

Look! Hahaha. Notice how fast my thoughts shifted from one topic to another. From weather, to pearls, to spaghetti, to work, to failure. Haha. Guess I’m up for another sleepless night. Haha. My mind’s on a work mode. :)

Oh I miss blogging. I have tons of pictures, lessons, experiences and desires to share. I swear I’ll get back. :)

Xoxo.

My work face. (Taken with instagram)

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:07:45 +0800

My work face. (Taken with instagram)

No harm can come to you that… (excerpt from Love, Life...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:45:07 +0800

No harm can come to you that… (excerpt from Love, Life & Work by Elbert Hubbard) (Taken with instagram)

Siblings love.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:22:48 +0800

Siblings love.