Ξ September 17th, 2007 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Work |
Last week, one of our client’s servers crashed and so we have to restore all sites that are in it. We were so pressured because the sites hosted in it are owned by our most important clients.
Our system admins had little rest. I am not one of the admins but my part came later when most of the sites are back up and running. I am one of the QA persons so my task is to make sure those sites are working. Regression testing is sure so tiring but it’s better than having no task at all, right?
Now, QA tasks are lining up that’s why I don’t have ample time to update this blog. Even if I wanted to finish the article that’s been forming in my mind for several weeks now, I don’t have a choice but to finish my job first. It’s top priority. But soon, I’ll be writing again and visiting those social media sites I’ve been joining to increase my so called SEO knowledge. Hehehe
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Ξ August 25th, 2007 | → 2 Comments | ∇ Work |
It’s supposed to be a long weekend for me because Monday is a holiday. But I’m here in the office, attending the SEO and PHP Training so the long weekend’s not going to be long anymore. It’ll be just be the usual two-day weekend for me.
Anyway, I’ve been learning for the past two weeks that I’m attending the training so it’s OK. The training is fine, somehow it’s a little fun. I feel like I’m back in school– sitting there looking at the white board and listening to discussions, feeling a little sleepy from time to time (when I was studying, I used to sleep during class hours), and copying answers during exercises/exams. Ooopppsss, disregard the last phrase, it doesn’t happen all the time. Hehehehe
And now, I am supposed to do one of those exercises for today’s SEO lesson, but once again I’m lost. I don’t know where to start. Do I have a choice? No. So I guess, I’ll get over it as soon as I can and then I’ll sing. “I’m going home,” and my folks will sing, “Welcome home, you.” 
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These past few weeks, I’ve been sleeping so late. Usually around 3 to 4 AM. That’s because my sister has been very busy. Yes, that’s right. It’s not me, it’s her.
She’s been burdened with so many reports, researches, papers and exams all in one week and I’ve been trying my best to help her. I cook, I wash all the clothes, I’m helping her with the research and some of the analyzation part. I wish there will be less of those things to do. I’m not complaining that I’m doing most of the household chores, I’m just concerned about my sister, it seems that she never sleeps. And I can’t sleep when she’s not asleep. I don’t know why, I seem to be watching her all the time.
She’s very stressed with all those assignments and exams, I hope they will just stop and give her a rest. Partly, these pressures are my sister’s fault. She’s been accepting more of those part-time jobs recently and she don’t have time for herself anymore. I’m telling her to stop but she won’t rest a bit. Everytime I see her, she looks so tired and pale.
So, I’m giving myself a misison to help my sister and let her rest so that I could sleep early and avoid sleeping at work. Uh-oh, did I say sleeping at work? (Now I’m in trouble.) I just hope my boss doesn’t read this. But if you’re reading at this moment, I would like you to know that I am sleeping during break time or lunch time only (defensive, eh?) 
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It’s been a long while since I last updated this blog. I have been so busy lately. There are lots of QA tasks handed down to us by our QA Manager. Don’t get me wrong… I’m not complaining, it’s all good.:D I like it when there’s a lot to do. Because there will be less idle time and more work done, which will lead to higher productivity.
However, we should not let work consume all our time. We should also set some time for ourselves and most of all we should not forget God no matter how busy our day is. Let’s utter a prayer once in a while, thanking God for the strength He gives as the day wears on. We should always remember that God is our greatest foundation. We should build our house on the Rock not on the sand.
As Casting Crowns’ American Dream lyrics goes:
All work no play may have made Jack a dull boy
But all work no God has left Jack with a lost soul
But he’s moving on full steam
He’s chasing the American dream
And he’s gonna give his family the finer things
Not this time son I’ve no time to waste
Maybe tomorrow we’ll have time to play
And then he slips into his new BMW
And drives farther and farther and farther away
So He works all day and tries to sleep at night
He says things will get better;
Better in time
And he works and he builds with his own two hands
And he pours all he has in a castle made with sand
But the wind and the rain are comin’ crashing in
Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands
His kingdom stands
His American Dream is beginning to seem
More and more like a nightmare
With every passing day
“Daddy, can you come to my game?”
“Oh Baby, please don’t work late.”
Another wasted weekend
And they are slipping away
‘Cause he works all day and lies awake at night
He tells them things will get better
It’ll just take a little more time
He used to say, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins”
But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end
I’ll take a shack on the rock
Over a castle in the sand
Now he works all day and cries alone at night
It’s not getting any better
Looks like he’s running out of time
‘Cause he worked and he built with his own two hands
And he poured all he had in a castle made with sand
But the wind and the rain are coming crashing in
Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands
His kingdom stands
All they really wanted was You
All they really wanted was You
All they really wanted was You
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Why do I feel this way? I’m not supposed to give in to these feelings because they kind of ruin my day. But, I CAN’T HELP IT.
I know I’m not supposed to write it here but I just want to let this out. This is my online journal, anyway.
I have a problem with some people I know who has problems but doesn’t know how to let the person concerning them know they have a problem with them. Get it? I mean why in the world are they like this? Don’t they know how to be frank and tell that someone, “Hey, I got a problem with you. Can you just get out of my face and be lost for good?” You see, it’s not good to assume what they think and to ponder on what you think were their reasons for doing that when you really have no idea about it. It results to a great deal of headache. Ok, I know I’m not making sense again. That’s it. I just want to say that. Now I feel a lot better.
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Yes, I do. Who wouldn’t? I have a very nice and galante (?) client, I’m in front of the computer for 10 hours or more 5 days a week, I get to browse the net all the time, I can visit my favorite sites if I want to, I enjoy doing QA, and what else? Of course because of the bonus. Hahahaha! Just kidding.
Seriously, we will love or jobs as long as we enjoy doing it. I mean, even if it doesn’t suit you or is not related with the course you graduated from but if you like doing it, you really won’t think about quitting. My previous job was telemarketing and I so loved it even if the company I’m in really sucks. I love talking to people. I love doing the things that I do. And that’s what really matters.
Furthermore, working in IT related companies really makes wonders. Who knows if I get to become a programmer someday? That really rocks!! (Expression borrowed from my boss, excuse me for lack of originality.)
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