19th Trans Sport Show

Ang sakit ng ulo ko today. Masama pala yung ilang linggo kang petiks sa trabaho tas bigla kang bibigyan ng ipo-program na may kasamang whole, decimal at sign numbers. Ang malupit pa nyan bibigyan ka ng error message ng talipandas na compiler na hindi sila numbers….Urrrrrggghhh!

Since matagal din akong di nagpost at ayoko rin namang iumpog ulo ko sa desk (masakit eh), kwento na lang ako ng isa sa mga events na pinuntahan ko since my last post (long overdue na to).

19th Trans Sport Show

Since nagpapraktis ako ng aking photography at sawa na rin akong kunan ang mga action figures, pusang kalye at ang aking mga tropang masakit na ang panga sa kakangiti, ay napagpasyahan kong maghanap ng event na pwedeng icover.

Pagkatapos ng aking masigasig na paghahanap at pagtatanong kay Google at sa mga kakilala ay natagpuan ko ang 19th Trans Sport Show sa Megamall.

Kasama ang tropa kong si Oliver ay binuo namin ang aming maiitim na balak na kunan ang mga models este… tsikot. Baon ang aking camera at super lupet na touchscreen samsung phone ni Oliver (mahihiya ang canon at nikon) ay nagkita kmi sa megatrade kung saan ang venue ng event.

Pagkapasok namin sa loob ay doon na nga tumambad samin ang mga kotseng di namin kayang i-afford. Karamihan sa mga featured cars sa event ay old models pero parang spare parts ng NASA ang loob.

Plymouth

Nissan Silvia

Sabi ko naman senyo luma eh…

Siyempre, may mga bagong models na pag-minaneho mo ay kamukha mo na si Tony Stark

Audi

Honda

Tsikot muna ni Tony.. next time na yung Iron man armor

At dahil kakakulit sakin ni Oliver ay NAPILITAN akong kunan ang mga models.

Ilan beses namin cyang binalikan… pramis!

Jem Milton… sikat siya sa mga carshows. Check nyo to Jem profile

Gwen Ceridwen… kung siya gasoline girl ko bibili na ko ng kotse at magpapagasolina kahit full tank. Gwen profile

Nagpapicture din kmi kasama yung mga models pero di ko na papakita (hiya ako eh). Basta ang masasabi ko lang eh kagalang-galang kmi habang nagpapapicture.. habang may hawak na condom (nagpopromote ng primiere condom yung mga models).

Kung gusto nyo ng additional info eh i-access lamang ang Brainspark na blog ni pareng Oliver. Para sa whole album ng mga pinost na pictures ko dito eh i-access ang aking picasa account.

Red Mobile Unlimited Launch

Smart Communications in partnership with Huawei Technologies, one of the largest telecoms and network equipment supplier based in China, sponsored a product launch at New World Hotel, Makati. This event celebrates the birth of Red Mobile Unlimited – Smart’s means to offer unlimited call and text services through all network *plugging*.

As part of the development team, I was invited to attend the said event and I must say - it was the “finest” product event I’ve participated since I’ve became part of the company.

At the function hall entrance, they held a photo shoot for the guests from where the back drop has prints of Smart –Huawei logo – and of course I am “forced” to pose for a couple of shots (say cheese!). As we entered, I prayed they were ready to serve dinner (I haven’t ate merienda – darn!) but alas they just served finger foods and drinks at that moment. As I “squirmed” in hunger, I noticed some familiar and not so familiar faces from Smart and also Chinese people who I assumed were from Huawei (esp. the cute “chinitas”), at the corner of the hall were “oh-so-cool” Huawei phones and products displayed, and a mid-size stage with glasses of champagne alongside it. The emcee, from w/c by the way was a very gorgeous lady (I forgot her name –sorry), gave introductions on Red Mobile Unli features – the Smart chief wireless officer and Huawei’s president gave their speech afterwards.

Now on the more interesting part, it’s time to eat (Rawwwr!). Served in buffet style, I dug in before I lose consciousness and luckily the wait was worth it. Cakes were also served and I must say it tasted great (esp. the chocolate cakes) – be fond of the one they serve in Starbucks. After the tasty dinner, four “stunning” models in pink roamed the hall as they showcased Huawei’s hi-tech phones (Oh I love…. phones). Before the event ended, guests performed a toast with champagnes at hand to celebrate the successful launch (this was the first time I ever tried champagne) and afterwards; distributed red jackets with Smart-Huawei logo prints as souvenirs (This was my 2^nd Smart jacket, my first one is from Smart caravan from w/c we won).

Again, Smart has outdone itself by launching Red Mobile Unlimited into the market. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Smart and also Huawei teams who partook the project, they’ve made it possible to offer nationwidest unlimited call and text services in the country *plugging… again*.

Larger than Life

After her 3 months of stay at Denmark – a friend of mine finally returned home. She was sent by work for some training on logistics and lucky for her, she roamed the streets of Europe as an extra bonus. Though her return was untimely (She suffered an “acute” case of homesickness), I’m glad as it seems her trip does not only gave her the training she need for work but more importantly, also made her realize that she yearn for a dream.

I used to describe her as “kulot ang utak” – as she is the most hopelessly confused person I’ve ever met. A person that can be easily swayed by others, reluctant on her decisions decide – that’s how I knew her. Maybe her living alone gave her some deep thought (I never expected she’s capable of that *joke*) and that she must “tough it up”- to pursue what she dreams in life. She decided to enroll a course on Supply Chain at Saint Benilde.

I realized that there is so much a person can achieve in just 3 months- training abroad, travelling the places only few will ever experience in a lifetime, building a dream. Looking back on my own 3 months, I found that I haven’t done anything impressive for myself. Perhaps like her, I should also step-up – be “larger than life”.

Hello world!

I’ve always been reluctant if I should maintain a blog. The thing is, I’m not confident that God has granted me a writer’s gift to uhmm…… “write”. Though I have experience composing short essays (thanks to egoistic instructors who force their unfortunate students to write essays concerning life’s “important” questions like IF YOU’RE A CACTUS, WHY? Or WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POKEMON?), that was how far my literary career favors me.

Then why do it?

Simple.

Where’s the fun in not trying?  =D