Acne Aid Cleansing Bar

I was strolling at the mall yesterday when I decided to get inside the Watsons Shop to look for some beauty products. I saw a lot of whitening soap products but what catches my attention is the Acne Aid Soap. You see, I have acne on my chest, shoulders and back. I have tried a lot of products already like mestiza, tea tree body wash (from The Body Shop – works but the effect is rather slow) and other brands. I thought I’d give this a product a try thinking there’s nothing to lose.

The product is fragrance free and is said to remove dirt and oils on your skin without drying. This will be more effective if used continuously. Today was my second day of using the product. I know it wouldn’t do any much effect for now but I know with my faith in this product and positive vibes, my problem with body acne will soon be ended. I’ve had this for years already and it’s affecting my self confidence. I really hope this soap is the answer.

If you have suggestions like beauty regimen and the like, just feel free to leave a message. It will be much appreciated.

Still half hearted

Things are getting worst in the office. There are a lot of changes, new policies, and more pressure. They say that change is the only constant thing in this world. Yes that’s true, but should that happen too soon? As I type this entry, I’m still skeptical about the decision that I am about to make, the decision that could make or break me.

I am thinking of leaving the company I am with right now. But there are questions that still linger in my mind. Am I ready to leave the first company that accepted me despite my incompetence? Is it right to take my back off the people that I learned to like and love? Is my knowledge and skills enough to find a better career? Is leaving really the solution?

I may have answered YES right away but in the midst of these questions lays this one question that made me more confused in deciding. “Am I happy with my life at the office?”

Well I can say that YES I am somehow happy but that is just because of two things. First is because of my closest friends that gives me the will to move forward and enlightens me at times when I’m about to break down and just surrender. Second is my purpose of working, money. Yes it is true that when you’re in the office, stress is all over the place. You’ll encounter difficult customers, metrics to pass and pressure from your boss. That does not sound so good, yes. But think of the money you’ll get every month. If my calculation is correct then it’s like triple the minimum pay of a regular employee in the fast food restaurant.

But if you’ll ask me if I’m happy with the kind of work we are doing then I guess it is nothing but a pain in the ass. I’m good with work per se. I don’t have anything against talking and listening to stupid customers. I guess I am not that satisfied with how the company runs the business. I guess it is safe to say that maybe they have their own style in making big in the industry. I may not now enough things about running businesses but I have encountered good management from the previous bosses so I guess I could draw my conclusions from there. It is hard to divulge all things I hate about the company and it pains me to realize that your boss is becoming an enemy as time passes by.

I know in time I will have to select and make a decision. I may need to sacrifice one to get the other. Maybe it is also true that you can’t have it all. I just hope when the time comes that I need to decide hopefully I make a good one.

Am I good enough?

I was inspired with how my friend Mimi manages to juggle her time working as a full time call center agent and part time freelance writer. Since I am currently into blogging, I thought of applying as a part time writer. I accessed Jobstreet.com and search for an open post for freelance writers. Luckily, I stumble across this ad coming from essays.ph. They are currently in need of freelance writers who can work either from home or office. The minimum hours of work you can render would be four hours a day and that is five days per week. I thought I could give it a shot and so I did. However, in the process of filling out the application, something came in to my mind that made me stop what I am doing. There’s this question that lingers in my mind. Am I good enough?

Not that I am scared of the work or what not, but I am not really that sure if I can satisfy the readers with what I am about to write. I haven’t had any formal trainings or seminars or even experience in writing. I have no idea about the technicalities or whatsoever. All I know is that I can somehow express what I have in mind thru writing. I don’t know if I should continue doing this or should I stop but as for now, with blogging I can practice my skills in writing and I find this place a venue where in I can vent out and share my thoughts and feelings so I guess I’ll still keep on doing this.

In search of Extra Income

Things are a lot better now that I have my own laptop and wireless internet at home. However, if you take a look at it, it sounds like another item to be listed in my monthly expenditures. I subscribed to Smart Bro Wireless Internet which costs me, P999.00 for the initial payment and another P600.00 for the antenna installation. Monthly bill will still be P999.00 which I find reasonable.

One my friends suggested that instead of spending my spare time with nothing, why not make it productive. Mimi suggested that I look for some part time jobs online like what she’s been doing for the last 3 years or so. She is currently maintaining ten blogs and most of them are for her job related articles. She also suggested I register to oDesk.com which houses legitimate online jobs for seekers like me. She also gave me some links of small time paying but legitimate site (paid to click sites) for beginners like me. She also warned me about scams. Scams are all over the internet. She told me not to trust a company easily and search it first or check it to forum to see if it’s legit. So far I’ve seen essays.ph and microworkers.com as good sites but I haven’t tried to work for them yet.

I’m still yet to explore things about online jobs. I’m hoping that one day I could start working with a company who can pay well. So if you know a legitimate company that really pays then please, send me the link. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Mom’s got hospitalized again?

I was in the office yesterday when I saw that my phone is ringing. I saw my sister’s name (Carmi) appeared on my phone. I have completely no idea why she was calling me. I planned to call her back during my break time since it is not allowed in the production floor to use cellular phone, especially during your work hours. Few minutes later I heard my phone beeped (meaning somebody texted me) so I risk the moment of checking my phone and see who it was from. It is still my sister. She said that she was with mom and they are currently in the hospital right at that moment. At a glance of that message, I felt like all my blood literarily went up my head and suddenly I went out of control, I freaked out. I was on call that time and don’t know if I should drop the call and then log off, or should I finish it. Just so I can decide, what I did was to place the caller on hold and ask my supervisor if it is okay for me to go home and leave early. My supervisor grants my request and so I leave as fast as I could. Btw, I finished the call so I can leave early.

On my way out of the building, I received a text message from my sister asking me to pick up Chochoy (my niece) at home. They left the house without anyone to look for him. After I picked up my niece we went straight to the hospital to check mom’s condition and with God’s grace, everything went under control. The doctor said, my mom was diagnosed to have Urinary Track Infection and Throat Infection as well causing her to have a high fever and chills. The doctor gave us the medicine that my mom needs before we leave. I find the health card very helpful during these times; we did not pay anything at all. All expenses including the laboratory test were covered by the health card.

Now, my mom is doing okay, nothing to worry about. I just really hope this won’t happen again.