Passion For English

So I decided to put up a site. I'm not sure if it's going to work, but I sure do hope so. While I'm developing materials for it, I discovered that I was focused and determined. I even forget to eat or drink water when I'm in the zone. I even installed Articulate eLearning Tools to make my materials "nicer". Although the software looks user friendly, I'm still learning how to use the it. Maybe making training materials is my thing.

Oh well, if I win the lottery, I think I won't stop developing the website and training materials.

I'm getting sidetracked. Here's the link to the website:

Passion For English
http://love4english.webs.com

If you notice an error or have some suggestions, please let me know.

English Is a Funny Language

They say "Necessity breeds creativity.". I say, "Desperation forces ingenuity."

When people are trapped in a corner and they have to come up with something to survive, our adrenalin pumps over edge and we either do something stupid or really brilliant. Most of the time brilliant.

And yes, I am desperate. I am trapped in a corner. However, I can't say I will do something brilliant. This may be really really stupid. I have decided to teach English online, as an ESL tutor.

It's a horror! I just heard a creepy background music. I swear! Don't get me wrong. I love the English language. That's why I wanted to be a journalist in the first place and probably ended up as a writer for ESL materials before. However, I've never tried having a job outside of the corporate world. The thought of doing something new scares me.

So I brushed up on the rudiments of the English language and I stumbled across this funny poem:

Indeed, fish, crabs and shrimps are called seafood. But if they come from a stream, river or lake, will they still be called as such?

3 Separate Thoughts

1. The clock stopper murmured, "I love you". Then he asked, "Did you hear that?" My answer? "Huh?"

I wasn't able to react! I didn't even hear him clearly and wasn't sure if I heard him right. Did I lose the "moment"? Is there such thing as a "perfect moment" when two people express their feelings at a moment when there seems to be music in the background and butterflies flying around, just like in the movies?

Oh well, I could not even say a word to respond. I am the female counterpart for guys' "torpe".

2. I miss my blog. My Internet has been disconnected and I don't really have the chance now to have it reconnected. I miss whining and bitching out.

3. I am quitting my job today. Finally! Wish me luck, y'all! I will rest and restore my health. Then, I'll embark on a fresh journey, perhaps in a different company or with a small business I've been thinking about.

Harana

I have always like this song from Parokya ni Edgar. It talks about how a guy sings to his loved one through a serenade. It's something I haven't experienced. Heck, I haven't been courted yet in my 28 years of existence!

I find it romantic when a guy would bring you flowers and chocolates. Although I have received flowers and peanut kisses from 'Michael' (talked about him in 2006 archive), I haven't really experienced the courtship stage. The relationships I had were always almost instantaneous: you like me, I like you, now we are dating. I haven't been wooed. I haven't experienced that kilig factor when a guy knocks on your door with a bunch of flowers.

I know that it almost does not happen anymore these days. However, it would be nice if someone would like you that much to really pursue you. I guess this will just be part of the list I can't tick off and say "Completed!"

Trigger Mania!

So I'm going to shoot again. This sends tingles down my spine.

It's like falling in love with somebody years ago when what you did was just give everything. There's a bit of reciprocation but you just drifted apart. You know deep in your heart that you still have feelings but it just happened. Then suddenly, you get the chance of meeting him again.

This is how giddy I feel now. I'm excited and I can't stop smiling with the anticipation.

I just hope the weather permits me to have at least a short "encounter" with photography tomorrow.

new company

just an update... i am with a new company now. i am finally free from my evil bosses!

Start here!

Call me Anya. I work as a trainer in a call center for a brokerage firm. You thought work is just where you do things for you to get paid. Well, you're kinda right about that. I am in it for money. But to get your mullah, you have to go through so much drama.

Beginning today, you will read a lot of whinings, gossips and schemes at work. And most of the time, you're going to hate me.

damsel in distress and in manila

jeez... i just arrived last night from cebu. and right now, i'm playing the role of the damsel in distress. i don't know where to go, where to stay, what to do, how to start. can i just bang my head on the wall?

and i'm definitely missing my kid and my home...