i finally sorted out my receipts...
yehey, im so happy...
(actually, wala na akong pera so i need to be reimbursed now! hahaha)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
eroplano...
araw-araw ay nakakakita ako nito
kayat naisip kong gumawa ng tula ukol dito
ito kaya ay isang simbolo
ng sari-saring bagay na sumasagi saking ulo
ito ngang kabahay kong c dalalo
d ko malaman kung me sakit cya sa puso
laging naiiyak sa tuwing nakakakita nito
minsan tuloy napapagaya ako
samantalang itong c palazo
d ko maramdaman kung cya'y apektado
ayaw kong isiping puso nya'y bato
pag nabasa nya ito, naku, patay ako
ako naman, masisiraan na ng ulo
minsan ngay umiiyak ng patago
minsan nama'y matigas pa sa bato
hay, ano ba tong dulot ng nakikita ko
panalangin ang sagot, palagay ko
tiwala sa Panginoon, walang tatalo
maraming salamat po o Dyos ko
ilang tulog na lang, sasakay na ko ng EROPLANO...
sa'yo na bumabasa nito
alam kong pinagtatawanan mo lang ako
isipin mo mang sobrang jologs ito
aminin mo rin na naaliw ka sa tula ko
saksakan man ng kakornihan ito
alam kong pasasalamatan mo rin ako
hayaan mo at ipagdarasal ko
balang araw sasakay ka rin ng EROPLANO...
kayat naisip kong gumawa ng tula ukol dito
ito kaya ay isang simbolo
ng sari-saring bagay na sumasagi saking ulo
ito ngang kabahay kong c dalalo
d ko malaman kung me sakit cya sa puso
laging naiiyak sa tuwing nakakakita nito
minsan tuloy napapagaya ako
samantalang itong c palazo
d ko maramdaman kung cya'y apektado
ayaw kong isiping puso nya'y bato
pag nabasa nya ito, naku, patay ako
ako naman, masisiraan na ng ulo
minsan ngay umiiyak ng patago
minsan nama'y matigas pa sa bato
hay, ano ba tong dulot ng nakikita ko
panalangin ang sagot, palagay ko
tiwala sa Panginoon, walang tatalo
maraming salamat po o Dyos ko
ilang tulog na lang, sasakay na ko ng EROPLANO...
sa'yo na bumabasa nito
alam kong pinagtatawanan mo lang ako
isipin mo mang sobrang jologs ito
aminin mo rin na naaliw ka sa tula ko
saksakan man ng kakornihan ito
alam kong pasasalamatan mo rin ako
hayaan mo at ipagdarasal ko
balang araw sasakay ka rin ng EROPLANO...
movie marathon...
"any plans this weekend"?
more than 6 people asked me that question yesterday... well, not a surprise... its a "friday thing"... its like its carved in everyone's tongue and programmed to be a dialogue starter every friday...
and, as expected of an auditor... i have been very consistent with my response: we're doing a movie marathon...
true enough, we did...
just a bit of a background, i have been thinking about this since the other week... i wanted to see bourne identity and bourne supremacy again in time for bourne ultimatum... i've seen those movies before but i just want to see them again... then, an addition to the list will be the illusionist which david suggested we should watch...
when i woke up today, this was still the plan... about half an hour later though, i just found myself waiting for a bus to ashfield... what?! bit of a change... now, i wanted to do 5 filipino movies!!! so then i hurried to the masagana store and grabbed dvds...
movie started around 1 pm and just ended about half an hour ago....
1. Eternity - Dingdong and Iza... story about forbidden love...
2. Ang Cute ng Ina mo - Ai Ai, Luis and Anne ---- sobrang nakakatuwa!!!! 5 stars!!!
3. Paano kita iibigin - Piolo and Regine --- highlights volatility of emotion! girls, don't love guys too much... "they might not get there"...
4. Enteng Kabisote - Vic and Kristine --- also so funny, if you're a fan of OKFK, you'll love it!
5. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo - Ryan and Juday --- those planning to get married, watch this!
it was definitely a very relaxing saturday...
more than 6 people asked me that question yesterday... well, not a surprise... its a "friday thing"... its like its carved in everyone's tongue and programmed to be a dialogue starter every friday...
and, as expected of an auditor... i have been very consistent with my response: we're doing a movie marathon...
true enough, we did...
just a bit of a background, i have been thinking about this since the other week... i wanted to see bourne identity and bourne supremacy again in time for bourne ultimatum... i've seen those movies before but i just want to see them again... then, an addition to the list will be the illusionist which david suggested we should watch...
when i woke up today, this was still the plan... about half an hour later though, i just found myself waiting for a bus to ashfield... what?! bit of a change... now, i wanted to do 5 filipino movies!!! so then i hurried to the masagana store and grabbed dvds...
movie started around 1 pm and just ended about half an hour ago....
1. Eternity - Dingdong and Iza... story about forbidden love...
2. Ang Cute ng Ina mo - Ai Ai, Luis and Anne ---- sobrang nakakatuwa!!!! 5 stars!!!
3. Paano kita iibigin - Piolo and Regine --- highlights volatility of emotion! girls, don't love guys too much... "they might not get there"...
4. Enteng Kabisote - Vic and Kristine --- also so funny, if you're a fan of OKFK, you'll love it!
5. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo - Ryan and Juday --- those planning to get married, watch this!
it was definitely a very relaxing saturday...
Saturday, August 25, 2007
a night for a cause
one of our colleagues in EY invited us to attend a night for a cause in the entertainment lounge in the west ashfield league last saturday night, 18 august ... i have no clue what the cause really is... but we said yes anyway!... found out in the venue that it was for Gawad Kalinga...
Gawad Kalinga (GK), translated in English means “to give care,” and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – faith and patriotism. (courtesy of GK website)
in short, the organisation builds renewed communities (including villages/houses) for less fortunate filipinos...
before i moved to australia, one of my friends in makati already introduced GK to me... we were so excited to literally help build houses, i.e. kahit tagabuhat lang ng hollow blocks or tagapintura, unfortunately, my schedule then (with my favorite client) barred me from attending the extraordinary cause ---- that was the end of my unstarted GK venture... until that saturday night...
various talents, filipinos and foreigners, from a soloist to bands to dance groups, unselfishly shared their talents to impress the audience in exchange with their $15 contribution... the night was able to generate a generous sum of $2,000, sufficient to build one house ($1,700) and sponsor a child's education ($300)...two thumbs up to those who organised the event... plus a round of applause to those who participated and attended of course...
the night relived my high school days when i was so active with extra curricular activities including charity works similar to GK... the night definitely moved me and made me realise how fortunate i am for having the life i am living... the night rekindled the benevolence i've always had in my heart - the desire to help and reach out...
the BIG question is: so what is the next step?...
it literally took a while for me to answer that question... it is a shame that i don't have a spontaneous specific action plan... but im sure i would have... soon... i thought of joining the team going to the philippines sometime in January but that definitely won't suit my schedule then... im sure there would be other events i could join... im thinking of pooling funds with my friends and try to raise fund to at least sponsor one child... i hope they would buy the idea... and im thinking that christmas would be my best excuse to influence them... i crossed my fingers... then started counting how many filipino friends do i have here down under...
* * *
its almost 11 pm when the program concluded... and since we are in the asfield club, it was a perfect chance to experience feeding those slot machines and try my luck with my $20... 5 minutes resulted to a net loss of $10... time to go...
***
next stop: pumphouse bar in darling harbour with ruby d, dith, of course master lance and his coz kenneth and the new recruits - ruby g and sharon... (rondz went on his own tonight)...
ending: went home at 4am...
consequence: woke up 2pm next day (sunday)...
***
good thing to end our sunday: father richard is back to celebrate the eucharist... he's not too well yet but he's back - which definitely is a good thing for me...
Gawad Kalinga (GK), translated in English means “to give care,” and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – faith and patriotism. (courtesy of GK website)
in short, the organisation builds renewed communities (including villages/houses) for less fortunate filipinos...
before i moved to australia, one of my friends in makati already introduced GK to me... we were so excited to literally help build houses, i.e. kahit tagabuhat lang ng hollow blocks or tagapintura, unfortunately, my schedule then (with my favorite client) barred me from attending the extraordinary cause ---- that was the end of my unstarted GK venture... until that saturday night...
various talents, filipinos and foreigners, from a soloist to bands to dance groups, unselfishly shared their talents to impress the audience in exchange with their $15 contribution... the night was able to generate a generous sum of $2,000, sufficient to build one house ($1,700) and sponsor a child's education ($300)...two thumbs up to those who organised the event... plus a round of applause to those who participated and attended of course...
the night relived my high school days when i was so active with extra curricular activities including charity works similar to GK... the night definitely moved me and made me realise how fortunate i am for having the life i am living... the night rekindled the benevolence i've always had in my heart - the desire to help and reach out...
the BIG question is: so what is the next step?...
it literally took a while for me to answer that question... it is a shame that i don't have a spontaneous specific action plan... but im sure i would have... soon... i thought of joining the team going to the philippines sometime in January but that definitely won't suit my schedule then... im sure there would be other events i could join... im thinking of pooling funds with my friends and try to raise fund to at least sponsor one child... i hope they would buy the idea... and im thinking that christmas would be my best excuse to influence them... i crossed my fingers... then started counting how many filipino friends do i have here down under...
* * *
its almost 11 pm when the program concluded... and since we are in the asfield club, it was a perfect chance to experience feeding those slot machines and try my luck with my $20... 5 minutes resulted to a net loss of $10... time to go...
***
next stop: pumphouse bar in darling harbour with ruby d, dith, of course master lance and his coz kenneth and the new recruits - ruby g and sharon... (rondz went on his own tonight)...
ending: went home at 4am...
consequence: woke up 2pm next day (sunday)...
***
good thing to end our sunday: father richard is back to celebrate the eucharist... he's not too well yet but he's back - which definitely is a good thing for me...
chuck and larry
thanks to chuck and larry... it definitely was a very good laugh to end a busy week...
***
movies on friday nights - its beginning to be an addiction again... i miss my movie buddy mau back in the philippines... and my movie and timezone buddy dallie... i'll definitely go out with them in December... aargh, can't wait!!!!... tagal...
***
movies on friday nights - its beginning to be an addiction again... i miss my movie buddy mau back in the philippines... and my movie and timezone buddy dallie... i'll definitely go out with them in December... aargh, can't wait!!!!... tagal...
Saturday, August 18, 2007
rondz hauswarming and the chekwa cab driver...
we went to rondz place (refer to rondz blog for pix)... nice place! elegant i would say! and, im so proud of you rondz, super linis... as in!!!! nag sick leave pa to ng half day para makapaglinis har har har... hmmm... ma-random visit nga one time... rondz, i know you will be reading this --- its a challenge hahahaha...
salamat sa kfc for the chix and to domino's for the pizza...
bevs, jazel, renee and andrei were there too of course...
chikahan... videoke... inuman... what else is new? aha, i only had one bottle of golden ale, yap just one... actually decided not to drink (for a change) pero hinatid namin ni rondz c bevs sa train station e super lamig sa labas so i need "coke"... oz-ing oz... me hawak hawak na bote ng beer habang naglalakad and i finished it sakto pagbalik namin... it wasn't actually a very long walk... din't even feel it dahil sa ginaw...
* * *
naiinggit ako... i want to have my own room na din...
hammo na ghie, isa isa lang... c mitchie muna...
* * *
now the chekwang cab driver... grrr, kabusit talaga cya... pero ayaw kong super mabusit, so, tama na...
for the record, isa cyang chinese... chekwang walang manners... grrrr!!!
salamat sa kfc for the chix and to domino's for the pizza...
bevs, jazel, renee and andrei were there too of course...
chikahan... videoke... inuman... what else is new? aha, i only had one bottle of golden ale, yap just one... actually decided not to drink (for a change) pero hinatid namin ni rondz c bevs sa train station e super lamig sa labas so i need "coke"... oz-ing oz... me hawak hawak na bote ng beer habang naglalakad and i finished it sakto pagbalik namin... it wasn't actually a very long walk... din't even feel it dahil sa ginaw...
* * *
naiinggit ako... i want to have my own room na din...
hammo na ghie, isa isa lang... c mitchie muna...
* * *
now the chekwang cab driver... grrr, kabusit talaga cya... pero ayaw kong super mabusit, so, tama na...
for the record, isa cyang chinese... chekwang walang manners... grrrr!!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
cliente...
hmm, just realised that i've been here in sydney for 9 months already... seems like a very short period but feels like i've been here for a very long time alredy... i also realised i've audited a number of clients already....
here are the major ones...
1. Eaton Group - Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety.
2. Esselte - Esselte is the leading global office supplies manufacturer with annual sales of approx. USD 1 billion, subsidiaries in 25 countries, selling office products in over 120 countries and employing approx. 6,200 people. Esselte makes it easier for people to organize the modern workplace. The principal brands are: DYMO, Pendaflex, Leitz and Esselte.
AABS team: Brian (Partner), Maribel (Senior Manager), Ricki (Accountant), Keiran (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
4. FedEx Kinko's International - FedEx Kinko's is a chain of stores that provide printing, copying, and binding services.
AABS team: Colleen (Partner), Surita (Senior Manager), Kieran (Accountant), Christine (Accountant)
5. GPC Electronics Group - GPC Electronics is one of the largest contract manufacturers in Australasia. The company currently has two manufacturing locations - Sydney, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand. Most of its production is exported - to over 40 countries. GPC's business model is about providing manufacturing solutions at low overall cost and risk. Its focus is on making customers more competitive by managing complex business issues.
Treasury team: Andrew (Partner), Megan (Principal), Yolaine (Senior Manager), Daniel (Senior), Arti (Accountant), Marina (Accountant)... we're involved only on the Treasury audit
AABS team: Craig (Partner), Daniel (Manager), Alex (Manager), Michelle (Senior), Maisy (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
here are the major ones...
1. Eaton Group - Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety.
AABS team: Colleen (Partner), Yvonne (Senior Manager), Sam (Senior), Joan (Senior), Karen (Accountant), Maisy (Accountant), Christine (Accountant)
2. Esselte - Esselte is the leading global office supplies manufacturer with annual sales of approx. USD 1 billion, subsidiaries in 25 countries, selling office products in over 120 countries and employing approx. 6,200 people. Esselte makes it easier for people to organize the modern workplace. The principal brands are: DYMO, Pendaflex, Leitz and Esselte.
AABS team: Colleen (Partner), Michelle (Senior Manager), Wei (Senior), Karen (Accountant), Aileen (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
3. Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tubes - The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is an international industrial distributor of steel pipe, valves and fittings. The Group is active in practically all sectors of industry.
AABS team: Brian (Partner), Maribel (Senior Manager), Ricki (Accountant), Keiran (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
4. FedEx Kinko's International - FedEx Kinko's is a chain of stores that provide printing, copying, and binding services.
AABS team: Colleen (Partner), Surita (Senior Manager), Kieran (Accountant), Christine (Accountant)
5. GPC Electronics Group - GPC Electronics is one of the largest contract manufacturers in Australasia. The company currently has two manufacturing locations - Sydney, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand. Most of its production is exported - to over 40 countries. GPC's business model is about providing manufacturing solutions at low overall cost and risk. Its focus is on making customers more competitive by managing complex business issues.
AABS team: Colleen (Partner), Maribel (Senior Manager), Fiona (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
6. Westfield Group - The Westfield Group is the largest retail property group in the world by equity market capitalisation and the eighth largest entity listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Operating on a global platform, the Westfield Group is an internally managed, vertically integrated shopping centre group, undertaking ownership, development, design, construction, funds and asset management, property management, leasing and marketing.
Treasury team: Andrew (Partner), Megan (Principal), Yolaine (Senior Manager), Daniel (Senior), Arti (Accountant), Marina (Accountant)... we're involved only on the Treasury audit
7. Rebel Sports Group - Rebel Sport Limited and Group Companies, is the leading retailer of sporting equipment, apparel and footwear in Australia.
AABS team: Craig (Partner), Daniel (Manager), Alex (Manager), Michelle (Senior), Maisy (Accountant), Liz (Trainee Accountant)
* * *
Which one is the best?
Which one is the worst?
* * *
So, what's the purpose of this blog?... ahe, simple: CV reference
Sunday, August 12, 2007
italy
i want to go to italy... seriously, its one of the places i really wanted to go to... someday...
places i wanna go to and/or see...
1. Vatican - how blessed would it be to witness the Pope in person... (im suddenly reminded of Pope John Paul)
2. Venice - how romantic it is to sail in the flooded city
3. Tower of Pisa - learned from one site that the official name of the tower is Torre Pendente Di Pisa. The actual function of the tower is to be a bell tower. So jealous when my brother sent me his picture....
and of course... i won't miss a cup of italian cappucino...
* * *
too obsessed with italy...
i just realized that anthony and father richard are both italians...
i'm living in five dock... a very italian suburb...
i love lavazza...
coincidence may be...
Sunday, August 5, 2007
cos im addicted to you...
2 weeks ago, i pronounced our ski trip as one of the best weekends so far since i got here in australia...
now, this is it...
today (august 5) is definitely the best sunday since i got here in australia...
just came from the concert of anthony and it was astonishing... that i would say, is even an understatement!!!!
a very magnificent voice, superb energy, such an extraordinary talent...
plus of course he is super guapo... a perfect package... matchless...
prior to the concert, i was hoping that he will sing rain, hurts so bad, addicted to you... and of course, the prayer (the fastest selling recording in Australian history as well as the highest selling Australian single going four times Platinum)...
he did all that... how good is that!!!! and of course he did songs from his new album...
like a typical fan, we lined up for his autograph....
now, this is it...
today (august 5) is definitely the best sunday since i got here in australia...
just came from the concert of anthony and it was astonishing... that i would say, is even an understatement!!!!
a very magnificent voice, superb energy, such an extraordinary talent...
plus of course he is super guapo... a perfect package... matchless...
prior to the concert, i was hoping that he will sing rain, hurts so bad, addicted to you... and of course, the prayer (the fastest selling recording in Australian history as well as the highest selling Australian single going four times Platinum)...
he did all that... how good is that!!!! and of course he did songs from his new album...
like a typical fan, we lined up for his autograph....
im so happy... thanks anthony!
Saturday, August 4, 2007
advance australia fair...
for a week now, this is the song that's been playing on my mind...
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
yap, it is the national anthem of australia... i can't remember how it started, i just found myself googling it and saving a copy on my local.... next was searching it in youtube hoping that someone for whatever reason uploaded it... too lucky? found a clip sang by anthony in one of the rugby games vs new zealand...
oh well, i just realised, i should at least learn something australian before i have my vacation in pinas...
wala lang... trip lang... what can be more authentically australian than the national anthem...
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
yap, it is the national anthem of australia... i can't remember how it started, i just found myself googling it and saving a copy on my local.... next was searching it in youtube hoping that someone for whatever reason uploaded it... too lucky? found a clip sang by anthony in one of the rugby games vs new zealand...
oh well, i just realised, i should at least learn something australian before i have my vacation in pinas...
wala lang... trip lang... what can be more authentically australian than the national anthem...
knocked up...
its friday so we deserve a reward for our efforts during the week...
we decided to have dinner at pepper lunch... its a japanese resto in george street close to the cinema... i had beef pepper rice and i loved it...
after that, we went to the see knocked up... its a comedy movie starring seth rogen and katherine heigl... we heard it was good... besides, the movie was directed by judd apatow, who directed 40yr old virgin (which i find funny then)... so we went ahead...
"what if a slacker guy got you pregnant?..."
that's the gist of the movie...
... i had a good laugh to end my week... but i think it was too long for a very uncomplicated story... though overall, it was hilarious... no brainer, just fun...
***
on the side... sydney structures are not the soaring-high type of buildings... then i found out soon "pababa" ang pag build nila (whatever civil engineers or architects call it, accountant lang ako so d ko alam ang technical term hehe)... typical examples are the buildings along george street... hm, westfield malls... ah, EY office, the lobby is already level 9...
same for the cinema... which we just discovered last night coz cinema 5 was actually at the lower level... the past movies that we saw were all on the upper level... feeling ko tuloy nasa ilalim kami ng george street na pag gumuho... totally helpless... hahaha praning ka ghie...
we decided to have dinner at pepper lunch... its a japanese resto in george street close to the cinema... i had beef pepper rice and i loved it...
after that, we went to the see knocked up... its a comedy movie starring seth rogen and katherine heigl... we heard it was good... besides, the movie was directed by judd apatow, who directed 40yr old virgin (which i find funny then)... so we went ahead...
"what if a slacker guy got you pregnant?..."
that's the gist of the movie...
... i had a good laugh to end my week... but i think it was too long for a very uncomplicated story... though overall, it was hilarious... no brainer, just fun...
***
on the side... sydney structures are not the soaring-high type of buildings... then i found out soon "pababa" ang pag build nila (whatever civil engineers or architects call it, accountant lang ako so d ko alam ang technical term hehe)... typical examples are the buildings along george street... hm, westfield malls... ah, EY office, the lobby is already level 9...
same for the cinema... which we just discovered last night coz cinema 5 was actually at the lower level... the past movies that we saw were all on the upper level... feeling ko tuloy nasa ilalim kami ng george street na pag gumuho... totally helpless... hahaha praning ka ghie...
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