Masungi Georeserve

Just few days before my anniversary at TaskUs, a team building just appeared. Tadaah!

Dalawang beses na kaming nagplano magBaler. Di natuloy parehas. So, biglaang pa-book ang naging solusyon namin sa team building naming di matuloy-tuloy. Di naming alam kung bakit di kame matuloy sa baler, pero tanggap na namin dre.

It was at start of shift when they planned for an adventure at Masungi Georeserve. I was goofy during those moments and I’m not even listening carefully at the plan, then they booked it.

I don’t know what to do. I’m not interested in the activity and I’m afraid of heights. Plus, I declined my girl when she asked me to go with her at that rope-filled-place. And one of my close teammate cannot go with us for some reasons. Yeah. I hated those parts. Dapat lahat ng gusto, makasama. Sayang eh.

Then, guilt almost ate me whole. May problema. Dahil sa ginawa ko, kulang sila. I’m broke, I’m torn apart, so I talked to my girl, Jassiee and asked her to come with me. I expressed my sincere apology and share my excitement. What a turn of events, she agreed, my closest teammates are on the go, we have a driver and we’re on our way to Masungi Georeserve.

Jasmin and I, started the day at 12:30am. We went home together to prepare the clothes and the food assigned to us. Took a short nap and we’re on our way at the meeting place, Guadalupe.

We’re 1 hour early, so I let her nap at Jollibee while we’re waiting for others. Well, of course, the lates. Can’t blame anyone simply because it’s part of any team building.

After waiting for another few moments, I can feel my sweaty hands being in nerve and my mind in pain. Am I really going to do this?

Everyone is trying to convince me to be strong in front of bebs. But I cannot. She’s stronger than me and I love the way that she accepts my fears and laugh at it. -.-

Ayi.

We arrived at the place too early. So, here’s what happened:

We had our lunch and our initial picture taking. We’re few moments away from the ropes and there’s no more long waits because here we are, at Masungi Georeserve.

So, Carlo, Weng, Ada, Marj, Ann, Jojo, Jassiee and Jabes starts their adventure.

From Stage 1 – Stage 2 – Nanay – Tatay – Gusto – Kong – UMUWI NAAA! HUHU. ANG TAAS! NAKAKATAKOT. KAYA KO BA ‘TO?!

Mashaya siya, promise. Halo-halong excitement, kaba, pagkamangha. Ang galing ng pagkakagawa. It’s one of the great adventures with your pals. Naramdaman naming mabilad sa araw at maulanan, umakyat – baba, tumulay, humakbang ng may kaba at magpanggap matapang (Lalo na ako). Pumasok din kame sa cave, pinadaloy sa mukha ang tubig galing sa kalangitan, nagawa ding magtawanan at magbiruan sa kabila ng halos 5 oras na adventure. Yung 1.5k plus fare and food is totally worth it.

Medyo kulang yung pamVlog ko, kasi nalock sa zipper ng bulsa ko yung phone ko in the middle of the trip. I had fun, I haven’t totally overcome my fears just yet but during those moments, I feel free.

Thanks for staying!

Best,

sebajisoka

Hi there!

Hi there,

Thanks for stopping by. Let me share something.

We all have that special moment where you feel that you want to appreciate something. And for me, this is a special moment. You see, when I met you guys, I wasn’t expecting anything, but for sure, I don’t know what to do. During the early days, I’m afraid, I don’t know anyone, and I’m full of what ifs.

What if we don’t get along? What if there will be some compatibility problems. What if I’m not really qualified to do the things that were assigned to me?

I have some issues. That’s sure.

So, during breaks and lunch times, I eat alone and do stuffs alone. I even walk around BGC to pass time and I re-evaluate what’s happening. Will I ever be happy with this new team? I’m missing my old team. 

I met you one by one; I talked to you during coaching and tried to sneak myself in your circle. I know that I’ll fail. But I didn’t fail entirely. I also succeed. So, to those who welcomed me and invited me in, thank you.

To my teammates that have weird-mixes-of-everything, you know who you are. I just want to say that because of you, I felt some freedom, I became confident to share who I am, that *sebajisoka and this is my story; you took me out of my shell. You guys are the reason why I’m still in the company.

I’m so thankful that you are my teammates, thanks to all the fun and the laughter. To all the nagging and bullying and the teasing, I look forward for more adventures with you. Thanks for the pump. Thanks for trusting me. Thanks for calling me friend – for showing me that we’re close – for sharing your problems and sharing your life hacks and tips. For laughing at my jokes, for sharing your time (let’s just assume that you have a choice). For asking me if I wanted to be your kuya, for being pasaway, for all.

I just want to express my appreciation because tomorrow maybe it’s too late, because some of you have plans of leaving, I wanted you guys to stay because I just met the best team, but yeah, I know that you have your dream jobs and other life goals. I wish you all the best pursuing those things; I just can’t contain the sadness and the feeling of missing someone in the team. Am I being clingy? Haha! Anyway, Iloveyouguys and I mean it. 

Until next time? I hope that you’re still here and if so, I appreciate the time you spent here. 

Let me know if you need anything.

Best,

sebajisoka

Youth Revival in Manila [Hillsong Young and Free]

All I can say is I'm lost for words. I'm still have hangover from last night's concert then this. Writing this blog is a big time challenge. 

Same as yesterday, Jasmin and I decided to went early to find some comfortable seats. We're actually at Araneta 2 hours before. So, we had some snacks. To be honest, seing the stage fasion of this concert disappoints me. I've been through Hillsong United concert and the stage is jaw-dropping, this design is not Hillsongs, I thought. 

Then, there goes the intro, we had some hosts that just drop by to say Hi and giveaway some shirts and teach us some dance steps. The Ha - Hammur (Hat - Hammer) dance step. It's fun, they're fun. No wonder why they were called Young and Free.

The concert starts with This is Living. One thing I realized is this place is dark, the light is in the stage, all the those colorful lights. There's no lyric/video on the big screen above and it makes it even darker. 

There's a reason for this, I now see their effort and creative juices. The stage is really astonishing and with those wonderful lights, they shocked me. This is a call, we can serve and give glory to God with the skills and the talent that we have. He gave us creativity to worship Him.

Here's their line up.

I found this online, credits to the owner.

All I can say is this is a Youthful worship and indeed, gave us revival, a revival in our hearts that we hope that will go through our nation. There's truly no place than this. A place of worship. OMG, my heart explodes. 

MANILA in 1 minute. #YOUTHREVIVAL #YouthRevivalNights

A video posted by Hillsong Young & Free (@hillsongyoungandfree) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:50pm PDT

//HillsongYoungAndFree//YouthRevival //sebajisoka

Citipointe Live in Manila

After months of excitement, it all comes down to this day. The much awaited return of Citipointe in Manila, which was held at CCF Center Pasig. As I've observe, it shows that the Concert part is the culmination of CCF's event called Move. 

Jasmin and I got an Uber to find CCF center. We found the place and decided to sneak in the building, then later decided to have our Mirienda/Dinner, we ate at Classic Savory and zip some coffee from Starbucks. Then waited in the Auditorium until the concert starts.

I've been listening to every album of Citipointe since they announced their concert here. And to be honest, I'm not familliar with the new songs, eventually, after listening to the album on repeat, it gave me some insights and a call of worship through their songs, basically I'm blessed and I got myself familiar with their tune.

Then the concert starts, or should I say, Worship?

They opened the night with Into The Deep action, which made me realize how awesome this night would be. 

Then it goes on with couple of their new songs, then the classics, Into the deep to Burning Bright to Commission My Soul and Higher + Wider + Deeper. They also a special song that they've wrote here in the Philippines during their last visit, if I'm not mistaken, it's Heart Open Wide.

This is a great time of worship. God really used these people to lift Him up. Their testimony inspired us, we're blessed. 

And of course, ending the concert here in the Philippines is not easy and it's a bet. After their set, they came back with couple of more songs. God used them to add flames in our hearts in worship.

What a great night indeed.

//CitipointeLiveInManila
//sebajisoka

Senador Joel Villanueva

Mom and Dad woke me up as early as 6am to vote. I quickly ran to the wash room and prepare for this election. My eyes were still broken in half as we walk to our precints but I'm ready to vote. It's a bit long line here in this classroom but I thought about a little sacrifice that I can provide for my country.

I casted my vote. I saw the receipt and review it, and I'm done.

I voted for, of course, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for President. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for Vice President, CIBAC for Partylist..

And for Senator?

But who is Joel Villanueva? 

• He is an ex-basketball player
• UST Graduate - Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree, major in Economics
• Harvard Graduate - Graduate study in Business Administration
• PUP Graduate - Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa
• TESDA Graduate - Barista
• Gawad Dangal ng Lipi for Public Service Awardee
• DEVEX Manila 40 Under 40 International Development Leaders Awardee
• Most Outstanding Alumni Awardee (UST)
• Assistant Majority Floor Leader
• Deputy Minority Leader
• Youngest and first partylist representative for Commission on Appointments
• 9-year Congressman for CIBAC (Citizen's Battle Against Curruption)
• 5-year Director General of TESDA

His Accomplishments in House of Representative

• Anti-Red Tape Act
• RA No. 9184, which called for a modernized, standardized and regulated procurement process to help root out corruption.
• He also worked hard in calling for additional incentives for members of the Public Attorney's Office to boost their effort in providing free and quality legal assistance to the poor.
• Joel also distinguished himself in the landmark legislation that established a comprehensive juvenile justice and welfare system under the auspices of the Department of Justice.
• He also sponsored the law on absentee voting, which provided an opportunity for Filipinos abroad to exercise their right to vote. He supported the Senior Citizens' Act to provide additional privileges to the elderly who spent their years working and serving the public.

His accomplishments in TESDA

• 10 Million Trainees
• 9 Million Graduates
• 72% Employment rate from TESDA Grads
• ISO Certified, first in Education Sector

That's a mouthful list of titles and accomplishments. But I know this man differently from the others. He's one of my inspiration when it comes to leadership, he will always be the KKB(Kristyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan) Chairman, our KKB Chairman, he taught us to love God and Country and showed us how us, youths, can make a wave and an impact to this world.

2016 Elections

After I voted for those people that I think deserved a seat in the government, I sleep, and later be ready for work. Then, few hours later, I'm so busy at work, our lunch break came in and gave me a sneak peak of what's happening in the election results.

It's amazing, this view gave my eyes some sort of salty water, and I was ordering food at pantry. I can't hide it, I was electrified of what I saw. The KKB movement has a representative in the Senate. May KKB na sa SENADO, and I'm so proud of what I'm seeing. 

Then, flashbacks came, after all the campaign practices from previous elections for Bro. Eddie Villanueva in 2004, 2010 (President) and 2013 (Senate) we've finally reached victory. It makes me cry up until now as I realize the sacrifices of many just to elect a God-fearing-nation-loving man of God.

It really amazes me just thinking how God did it all. There's indeed a season for everything. Now, the Former Congressman, Former Director General, a KKB Chairman is now a Senator. To God be the Glory!

//KKBsMagIngay //sebajisoka

2016 Election Bets

Few days away to the 2016 Election. There will be lots of changes in the upcoming months. Not just a new president, new government officials but new policies as well, new leadership and voters will surely hope for a change. A good change, a change that everyone will encounter.

Yes, it is true that change must start from us. Disiplina sa pagtawid sa kalsada kahit di pa pwede? Iaasa pa ba natin sa pangulo yan? Pagtapon ng basura sa tamang basurahan gusto pa nating iasa sa kanila. Mga simpleng bagay na kaya na nating gawin, tayo na ang gumawa. Di na dapat tayo nakikisali dun sa mahabang listahan ng pasaway na pinoy.

But anyway, eto ang mga Presidential Candidates: 

And I'll vote for Duterte. Why?

I have uncles who lives in Davao. We have a very positive remarks in regards to his leadership. Accomplishment in Davao? We can ask for a list. I mean, we need this man for this country and I think he's the most qualified candidate to be the president (Respect to Sen. Miriam). Sen. Miriam is very intelligent, some claims that if Duterte didn't run for President, Duterte supporters will support Miriam. But not me, I don't think I'll do that. This is an opinion, by the way. There's this moment in an interview that shows her as blasphemous, here I found the clip: 



Grace Poe does great as well and Jejomar Binay and Mar Roxas. They all can compete for the position. But we need to have a leader that can do it NOW. 

For Vice President, I'll go with Alan Peter Cayetano. Simply because, he's the one Rodrigo Duterte needs. If duterte will listen to anyone, it would be Cayetano, for sure.

Senator? Long list, my friend, but my vote will be on Joel Villanueva. Not just of what he did to KKBs (Kristyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan) as our Chairman. As I was one of the leaders that looks up to him for what he did for the Youth, how he handle us and introduce us more of God. He's a great leader. I can also back him up with his accomplishment at CIBAC partylist and of course, who would forget TESDA?

There's also other senator that I think is qualifies for the position, there's Dick Gordon, Greco Belgica (A Pastor) and Manny Pacquaio.
Vote wisely my friends! :)


PS: Jasmin, no worries! Ikaw pa din ang presidente ng buhay ko. HAHAHAHAHAHA

//2016PhilippineElections //sebajisoka

Isme

I haven't talked about my job, but to tell you honestly, working at LizardBear Tasking Corp. (TaskUs Inc) is, if not the best, one of the best BPO company. 

Chateau Ridiculous at Anonas Cubao

The locker dungeon

Say hello to our steampunk themed office

Let's have a meeting

Pantry

Interview rooms

Let's relax a little here

Lizzy's Nook at Cavite 

Uhmm..

What? Bean bags?

A cafe themed office

Pantry 

Office 

I mean the office looks nice. 

By the way, here are the Ridiculously Good achievements from last year.

TaskUs 2015 #RidiculouslyGood Achievements in Numbers
"TaskUs’ 5,000 employees receive 120 days paid maternity leave, just like employees at Facebook. Other perks include massages, workout facilities, gourmet cafeterias, and extensive paid sick and vacation leave. That may be why 71 percent of new employees come from existing employee referrals, more than twice the industry standard of 32 percent."More of TaskUs in Business Wire here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160120005460/en/Millennial-Outsourcing-Leader-TaskUs-Reports-Record-Growth
Posted by TaskUs PH on Wednesday, January 20, 2016

And one more thing, I just want to thank God for this ridiculously good opportunities that He gave. Ahem. Promotion and incentives. Yeah. Working in TaskUs is just great, less stress and really awesome.

//TaskUs
//LizardBear
//sebajisoka