Weekend Excitement!

... told you I'd be back...

last weekend was extra-special for both me & my loved-one... we were able to accomplish 2 major feats in our preparations...
one: Completed the nitty-gritty details in our reception and church.
another one: Got our Wedding Rings!

sat-er-day
My, Myself & Amy had an appointment with the new girl in charge for our special event... a queen-of-sorts (her name i mean)
One word to describe her verygood.
Her protege', the dick... (ooops pardon my french)... i mean dicky (a monicker we gave him not because he is acting like one, but we derived that from his name)... is a complete opposite
not that dicky is a very bad coordinator,,, it's just that the queen-of-sorts is very efficient and tackles every aspect of the reception in detail.
but inspite of that, dicky was able to make up for everything as he was able to reward us with another free lunch buffet (worth P1,200 per head) not because he wanted to, but because of another blunder. I won't go into details coz he might come across this and charge us.
...we proceeded afterwards to our church venue and clarified a few more details...
...there was another wedding going on that time... ahhh... atlast it's gonna be our turn... soon...

son-day
might as well call it that coz i went out with my parents... and my bebe ofcourse...
proceeded to get the one thing that will literally bind us...
... got so excited that I practically wore it all the way home...
another castillo clan arrived at our house after dinner... a visit with a different twist... but that's another story...

till our next round...
CIAO!

Return of the Jedi

...Oooooohhh....
...Aaaaah....

....Aaaahhmmmm baaackkk!

Geeesh... it's been a while...
How's it been since my last? Hmmm... 1 year, 4 months and 2 weeks have past....
My golly banana... Lot's of things happened...
lets see now...
- my baby transfered from 3M to P&G, and now handles Hongkong and Taiwan...
- another bestfriend of mine got married... they now have a baby boy... and I'm a God-Father...
- i proposed to my baby... and will get to the next level on march...
- my colleague-friend proposed at-last also and is due to get hitched this end of the year.
- aside from ernie (our shih tzu), we got him a partner, katya (or yaya)... we also got a labrador (kobe) and most recently the youngest of the brood Sam (cocker spaniel)
- we transferred office and I now handle my own division
- spent 2 christmases without my brother
- got my first trip in europe
- my baby's close frind is now working in Jakarta... and I got to see her also when I went there last year
uhm what else...
i know there's still a lot more... damn, my head's not workin properly...
...will let you know when I clear all the cobwebs.

I remember creating a post on the M word...
and now I'm almost near it... getting married... wow... the excitement is giving me tingles... can't wait...
2 months and 5 days to go...
We both'r prep'd and ready... but there's still so much to do... and so little time... well, just the nitty-gritty details anyway...
We just want it to be perfect... with the most important people in our lives there to witness it all...

Oooopss... Gotto go... Have a dinner meeting to attend to...

I promise to be more active in my posts...

Till we meet again... master out...

My Credo

I am Myke Castillo
I am the master of my own destiny
I am capable to excel in everything I do
I can conjure my weaknesses and turn them into my advantage
My will is my ally, God is my strength and faith is my weapon
I believe in my abilities and it will help me succeed in life
I know that nothing is impossible if I believe
I believe because I can
I can because I know
I know because I will.

The Unleashing Experience

Let me share my experience on the 3 Saturdays

August 7, 2004
Woke up pretty flustered thinking "Damn! Why do I have to wake up very early ON A SATURDAY for a stupid seminar"
But nonetheless, I woke up... with a heavy heart...
Sent ernie first to my baby's place, then picked up Jay, and proceeded to the venue...

I was a bit pesemistic first during the start of the seminar coz, we were all there, not knowing what the heck we will be doing... But I kept these negative thoughts to myself...
Well, Jay and I arrived late...
Started with the introductions et al...
They kept on asking if we want to be unleashed....? And that we all will be unleashed afterwards...
Had fun with the "icebreakers"...

Then the seminar started...
Their objective is "To UNLEASH the highest POTENTIAL of your LIFE towards SUCCESS, HAPPINESS and SIGNIFICANCE".

Then they said

"What we have accomplished so far, is just a fraction of our full
potential"

... and it's true...
I have always believed in my abilities... but kept holding back... afraid of something or whatsoever... maybe of failure... and thought, I know that I could do more... and I can...

"Why are there a lot of PEOPLE who can BE much MORE and can HAVE much MORE settle for something LESS?" ... I have to admit, I'm one of them.

They taught us the realities of life:
LIFE <------- ACTION <-------- , CHOICES <------- BELIEFS <-------- (What you see, hear, feel, taste, touch, etc) ... basically the all of these factors are accountable to each other, and eventually

"You Become What You Believe"

After the seminar, I had a feeling of ecstacy and had a motivation like I've never had before... I'm a new man...


That following week in the office...
Everybody in the office seemed different and have a better "aura" in work... hard to explain, but it's nice...
The funny thing is (but is a common trait), almost all of us attended, and all of us seemed not to tire in making "kwento" about the experience...
... talk about being hit hard... and realizing it...
which is good.


August 14, 2004
Everyone was early... so was I... hehehe...
The speakers had a "point system" and gave 1000pts on the earliest group to arrive...
Oh by the way, did I mention that our group's name is "Bulaklak"? ... and we even have a cheer for it... hehehe...
If one of the group members is not present, they cannot shout their cheer and get the points... and if late, will get point deductions... (silently teaching us the meaning of punctuality and its repercussion for not doing so).

I recited my I am... (you can view it in a separate post)
... nervewracking experience when I recited mine.... but what an experience...

Y'know what,... I cried that day...
... yeah yeah... like a baby... i did...
... this is when my colleague shared his worst decision... basically it revolves around family... and I'm touchy when it come to that... he said that he failed to say or show how much he loved his parents... until it was too late... haaaaay...

They taught us the Right Perspective Techinique...

"Change Your Mind And You Will Change Your World"

And the Vision Technique...

"The Picture That Occupies Your Mind Will Determine Your Actions"

Again that following week in the office...
Everybody's talking about the seminar again... in groups... during lunch... during coffee... during meetings.. (well that includes me also)...


August 21, 2004
The finale...
We did our presentations...
I arrived just in time... haha... my fault, I woke up a bit late...
Sayang, 3rd lang kami... but we did ok...
They taught us to have a Systematic Body, which is the ability to work in an efficient and effective manner.

"The Key To Your Life Is In Your Daily Routine"

Then I was made to share... about my "Pay It Forward" to a stranger...
*sigh*... i cried again... during my sharing (what a cry baby)...
but it was a good feeling... and a lot cried with me... hehehe...

We made "Goals"... yes... different goals... and made us think about it... hard... and to make it a realization... and i tell you... i have mine... and i will achieve it...

And again I cried... (what the.... iyakin!)
Coz we were made to do letters addressed to our loved ones... to say what we should have said before... like saying what we trully feel... if we want to say sorry... how much we love them etc...
It really hit me hard and made me realize my lack of affection to my parents and siblings... and i wrote... and i cried....

"What You Don't Value You Lose, What You Value You Keep"

And you know what happened next?
yeah yeah yea... I CRIED AGAIN (ayna apo!...)
This time, the topic of our relationship with God was discussed...
On how we tend to neglect it... and when we sang the chorus "Lord I offer my life to you..." oh me oh my... tears just flowed...
waaaaaah.....
... I tend to neglect my duties as a servant... tend to take it for granted... and even neglecting to talk to him.... hit me hard... again....

We were given each others numbers and certificates (of completion)... and some gave testimonials about the seminar.... and the feeling afterwards was great....

That monday...
Everyone have a new perspective in life now....
... and also in work...
Such a nicer environment to work with...
Such a new place to live in...

I sent my colleagues an email... thanking each and everyone...
I can see the change in everyone...
And I believe that we're better persons now...
It's just up to each and everyone to stay focused...

Kudos to the founders of Unleash!...
It is not just an experience...
It's a realization to the fullest.

Work, Work And More Work

What happened to me?
When I started my blog, I told myself, I'm gonna do this regularly... or then again... atleast on a weekly basis...
As I viewed my previous blogs, I kinda envied my baby coz she's almost on her 30th post... compared to my 4th?... hmmmm.... I can do better....
What happened last July.... uhm,... let me try to recall...
Was kinda busy that month.... you might say very...
Had a visitor from Korea for one of my businesses... several meetings, blah blah... work basically...
It turned out ok...
Will be developing a new item, another potential...
Before that we had a 3-day seminar in Ateneo... basics in my field of expertise....
Then early this month, had to fly to Davao for another meeting...
Tiring...
But had a pretty positive one one considering I developed a new client there....

Also this month, had another seminar, for 3 saturdays, called the "Unleashing Seminar"...
And I was unleashed...
But that, is another story....

Yeaaaaah ryt!

Im back.....
Was busy last week...
Yup you heard me right, I was busy...
B - U - S - Y
me...
Had a visitor from Korea, which I had to take care, "baby-sit" for 3 days...
Discussed business situations, Prospecting, Meeting some clients, and ofcourse, developing new items...
Oh well, just thinkin about it gives me headaches... A lot of things to do...
More responsibilities means more challenges.... OOOooooohhh yeaaaaaah... I like it!
I'm up to it...

'nuff said...

Badminton...
Aaaaaah...
my refuge...
a fun sport for me...
A friend of mine told me it's a girlie sport...
Hah!
Try it... and I'm pretty sure he would pant-to-death after 1 set...
Had a game last friday...
Singles... Not my game... but hey, I still won... heheheh...
Fad?
Maybe... but still, hope it last...
My bebe got mad at me because of badminton... won't tell you of the details though... anyways, it's my fault...
Thankfully she forgave me...
Bebe I learned my lesson...
Did I mention that she beat me 2 saturdays ago?
Hmmmmm... singles really is not my game...
But hey, I got even last Saturday...
Even!
Haha!

Watched Shrek 2 last weekend also...
Fun movie...
Was laughing my heart out in the cinema...
My bebe loved "Puss in boots"... cute...
so damn cute... but deadly... hehehe

Oh by the way, my bebe and I are hitched again with battlerealms... a strategy game... pc... got the upgrade... "Winter of the Wolf"...
yknow that? well...

What to do today...
Lots!
Things to do first...
Lots!
Ooops...
but first things first...
Call my bebe!

Life Or Something Like It

Yesterday on my way to the office i saw a beggar on crutches. He tapped on my window and asked politely if i could give him somethin to eat. I was so crushed seeing him in his condition (I think he's about 50ish but looks older)... he's gesturing for some food. I don't encourage giving money, so I gave him the pack of "Lays" which my bebe and I left in the car. He again requested if I have some left-over rice {but unfortunately I left my "baon") because he'll be giving the "Lays" to his "Apo" (grandchildren)... I felt so bad coz I couldn't give him any as he mentioned that he hasn't yet eaten since the night before... he gave all their food to his "Apo"... In this case, I gave some money and told him to please buy something to eat. My conscience took over and thought later, how could the parents... well....

haaaaaay....

there are times that we complain about life...
on how unfair life can be...
on why things are like this and like that...
being envious to others...
and stuff like that...

yesterday was like a slap in the nape for me...
a wake up call you might say...
that I... (or should I say we) should be thankful... always...
On what's given to us...
On what we have...

They say life is unfair... maybe it is... but then again maybe not...
I believe it is not...
It is us who make it unfair...
If we just strive to be better... and do the best in what we do...
... maybe then, we won't feel that life is against us.

...two words...
*Be grateful*