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Lunes, Hulyo 4, 2011

Still experimenting.

Since I am not working at the moment, I've been reading this book called 'Focus' by Leo Babauta. You can view this online: http://zenhabits.net/

This helps me a lot in finding what I really want. Since I am having a great vacation off from work, it gives me a lot of time to re-think, experiment and do something that will make my life more interesting. Wherever I go, I have this small notepad with me where I can write anything I want, something I just discovered, or something that I am good at. Maybe when the end of my vacation comes, I will read at this mini notepad and give me all the answers that I've been looking for. Well, I don't even know what I am searching for. Really.

Anyway, what I am eyeing for now is to live totally outside the metro. No buildings, no pollution, no crowded place. Just me and my compass to the green side. Be one with nature. I am just saving up more moolah for my plane fare, accommodation and food. Don't know where yet, but I'm eyeing for Siargao, Pagudpud or Guimaras.

Anyway, hopefully I'll get more and more freelance work and swimming students so I'll be able to live for atleast 3 months in the island.

So for now, work work work(freelance)!

Miyerkules, Hunyo 22, 2011

Bummer for real.

Okay, so I'm a bum for the second time in my 26 years. It's fun! I quit my office job and I've never felt this fulfilled. No need to drive to Makati every rush hour. No need to work on the same account every single day. No need to layout and re-layout facebook tabs everyday. This is such a freedom for me.

Right now, I own a swimming school. Somehow, it helps me survive monthly.
Thank God for my students! Swimming will always be my savior.

The only thing that bothers me are my parents. They don't know that I don't have a full time job anymore. Well, the less they know, the better. But my routine sucks! I have to live the house in the morning and go home at night. Coffeebean, Starbucks and swimming pool are my new office now. :)

Anyway, hibernating from this crazy world is so rare. This can only happen once (or maybe more than once for others), so better make the most out of it. It's time to doodle again and create something wonderful. Game! Best bum days are yet to come! \m/

Sabado, Hunyo 18, 2011

Just Breathe.

Breathing can transform your life.

If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions.

If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present.

If you are discouraged and have forgotten your purpose in life, breathe. It will remind you about how precious life is, and that each breath in this life is a gift you need to appreciate. Make the most of this gift.

If you have too many tasks to do, or are scattered during your workday, breathe. It will help bring you into focus, to concentrate on the most important task you need to be focusing on right now.

If you are spending time with someone you love, breathe. It will allow you to be present with that person, rather than thinking about work or other things you need to do.

If you are exercising, breathe. It will help you enjoy the exercise, and therefore stick with it for longer.

If you are moving too fast, breathe. It will remind you to slow down, and enjoy life more.

So breathe. And enjoy each moment of this life. They’re too fleeting and few to waste.

Miyerkules, Abril 6, 2011

Me and my job.

Okay, so this is all about me and my job. Don't think that I'm full of oneself. Anti-narcissism. It's not lengthy. I promise. I hate that too...
So yeah, here it is....
1. I want to thank Paulo Coehlo for writing The Alchemist. You made me realize that I should screw my first course. And I did! I shifted toMultimedia Arts. I'm still wondering why do we have defend our OJT works.

2. My parents sent me to Dubai three months after my graduation. They didn't even gave me a chance to rest. Three months aint enough. I should have a one year interval before I land on my first job. Anyway,Leo Burnett Dubai hired me as an art director. It was cool. I handled Chevrolet for almost 3 years,and other accounts likeEmirates, Dnata and Oasis.

3. During my LB days, I have designed and directed everything from packaging and identities to advertising campaigns and digital experiences. I am more creative when my AE points a gun in my head and force me to finish the brief asap. Pressure is an easy deal. Like squeezing an orange. When you squeeze it softly, not enough juice is pouring out. But when you squeeze it tightly, natural juices are running. -- this is not all the time. ok?

4. I know that not all work is good. There are ups and downs. Ideas - the most amazing thing in the world. Sometimes it'll fail. So what. Its okay to fail. Failure is fantastic. You get to learn from it.

5. I moved to Singapore then back to Manila. I want to explore, trying to see what else is out there for me. I love to learn. Well, who doesn't? I love to surround myself with people who are brilliant and extraordinary. They make me think differently. Its very inspiring. You get to learn from everything. But you just have to contribute and make them learn from you as well.... just so its equal.

6. I have a dream of going to Cannes. I have a dream of creating something different. I have a dream....and I'm gonna make it happen.

Told yeah its not long. Anyway, you can find me elsewhere online: