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Hello gorgeous!
This is the latest version of my blog with a skin I made with Photoshop! This one's actually my 5th template.
"BEING ALL I CAN BE" is a reflection of myself. Read on and welcome to my blog! And oh...don't forget to tag!



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MARTHACHIC
~born on the 5th of the 2nd of 1986
~a senior Masscomm stude
~MARTHACHIC was coined from [martha], my first name and [chic], the sound of the last syllable of 'intsik' originated by Cris, a highschool bestfriend.
Nicks: * Martz* Mart-mart * Martina * Arte Marts * Marthachic *

MMysterious
AAmazing
RRealistic
TTough
HHot
AArty
CCreative
HHelpful
IInnocent
CCharming

* Loves *

Bunch*Oscar*Tickles*Kisses* Huggattack*Tummy blow*sundae hot fudge+fries*cinnamon pretzels*melon milk/shake*zagu+piattos* buko juice*Super Mario*skittles

* Hates *

copycats*disappointments* boastful people*naggers* loud people*pretenders* smokers*drinkers*okra* slimy worms*

* Pix Galore *

* Friends/Links *

joyce* bloom* edith* patty* lucky* leah* gretchen* ruth* ni�±o* jho* jerrey* cassey* blogskins* ripway* lissa explains* photobucket*
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* Trivia *

WHAT TICKLES ME PINK:

Martha, Sweet Gestures tickle you pink
Hand-written love letters stuffed into your purse. Giving up a seat on the bus to a pregnant woman. You love the little things in life �??????�?????�????�???�??�?�¢?? and you know that they can make all the difference. Whether you're giving, receiving, or just watching from afar, nothing brightens up your day like a token of affection or seeing people treat each other with kindness.
Thoughtful and caring, you often put the needs of others above your own. That's why friends and family trust you, your goals, and advice �??????�?????�????�???�??�?�¢?? they know that you always have the best of intentions at heart. It's simple really, making other people happy makes you happy. What could be better than that?

* Fast Facts *


++ As a kid, I'd always play with my brothers and cousinkins who are all boys ;p
++ I've always wanted to be a doctor, a pre-school teacher, a pilot, a soprano, a skater, an interior designer, an invisible girl!
++ In kindergarten, I bit my teacher's thumb so I could get out of the room and run after my mom!
++ There's no one better to have propped up beside my pillow than Donald Duck--a plush toy my lola gave me from Canada. But then, now it's Oscar, the St. Bernard.
++ I find Patrick cute but I pity him for having no brain ;p
++ Since I discovered blogging, I became a total surfing nerd on web tools and template sites!
++ I'm proud of my cheap finds after a shopping a day. I always haggle all I can (with a smile).
++ When idle, I love walking down Happy Memory Lane, getting caught by my Lola of laughing by myself!
++ I don't cry much over heartbreaks and disappointment. I just sleep 'em away. ZZzzzz...maybe then in my dreams I cry ;c
++ Were you named after anyone?: nope. my parents were choosing between Ruth, Jemima and Martha from the Bible. You know what they chose. ++ Do you wish on stars? : yup..they sometimes come true. when you believe..hehe. ++ Which finger is your favorite? : i dunno..i guess the thumb. i cant imagine my hand without it. ++ When did you last cry?: just last night. ++ Do you like your handwriting? : it's ok..i think it's neat. it gets ugly though when i haven't written for 2 days..and when it hurts for writing too long..like when our stupid writing teacher assigned us to answer an news writing activity..i used up 6 back2back yellow papers!?!. arrghh. ++ Any bad habits? : i just overcome biting my fingernails.. ++ What is your most embarrassing CD on the shelf?: i guess none. or i jst can't remember what i don't listen to among them. ++ If you were another person, would you be friends WITH you? : yup..definitely. my smile means i'm approachable and friendly. ++ Are you a daredevil? : nah..though i like food tripping. ++ Have you ever told a secret you swore not to tell? : yeah..but only to bunch..i trust him the most. ++ Do looks matter? : Yes it does. But it's still what's on the inside that truly counts. yihee! ++ Have you ever misused a word and it sounded absolutely stupid?: sometimes i pick up not-so right words and use them..it turns out so funny but i'd just laugh it off..it's really stupid! ++ Do you think there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? : it's nice to think that this one's true. i believe in this and i'd like to see it someday. ++ Do fish have feelings?: of course. im sure you've seen finding nemo. that tells all. ++ Are you trendy?: yeah. but not all the time. i still go with comfort over style. colors matter too. you know, it tells about your mood and personality. ++ How do you release anger?: i keep quiet. i don't wanna see myself exploding. being silent makes me cool down my temper. ++ Where are your second homes?: bunch's ARMS. my bestfriend's LAUGH. my close friends. CBC. ++ What was your favorite toy as a child ?: i guess my yellow doll named "Martita," she's cute and her body is a coin bank where i put the coins my dad gives me evry morning before he goes to work. i loved it so dearly..i brush its hair and sometimes put clips and ribbons on it.. ++ What class in school do you think is totally useless? : i can't think of one..except if you ask me who the teachers are. hehe..devilish! ++ Have you ever been on radio or television?: on radio only. ++ Do you have a journal?: i used to..back in highschool but then i got bored in one point..xe you really have to be in the mood to write. Now i'm blogging. ++ Do you use sarcasm a lot?: sorry but yes. though not to the highest level. i know my limits. ++ Have you ever been in a mosh pit?: don't think i'd survive. please don't make me imagine..! ++ What do you look for in a guy/girl?: i hate pretenders. i like people who are always true to themselves and to others. there's no sense faking things, so why?.. ++ What are your nicknames?: martz (my friends call me this), marty martz (a highschool friend calls me this) arte martha (my cousin ello call me this). ++ Would you bungee?: i've long been wanting to! yeah! it's my dream to be able to bungee..of course, may kasabay. na someone special. ++ Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?: yes. i do. sometimes i try not untie-ing because im too lazy or tired but it just takes longer to remove the shoe.. ++ What are you worried about right now?: i won't be able to finish the 10-min script for RTV writing due on friday because of laziness. help me! ++ Do you think that you are strong?: i try to be as strong as i cud, especially in front of others..but when it comes to my inner self, i guess im that weak. ++ What's your favorite ice cream flavor?: selecta quezo real..very rocky road..haagen dazs dulce de leche..magnolia strawberry.. ++ What are your favorite colours?: pink. apple green..pink. pastels. hihi, so girly. ++ What is your least fav. thing in the world?: goodbyes. ++ How many wisdom teeth do you have?: a couple i think.. ++ Are you in love with anyone?: yes..very much :) ++ How many people have a crush on you right now?: gee..i don't know and i'd be so conceited if i knew..im in love anyway so i don't think i'd care so much. ++ Who do you miss most right now?: my mom..really.

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October 15th, 2006
HOOKED on the CALL CENTER CULTURE

~ singkit hugged you at ~ [ 06:16 AM ]



      October 15 marks my 5th month in a call center. I would say my first impression on the industry totally changed as I experience the real feel of working for one. I can even say that I am a survivor--for having surpassed the initial trials to stay as an agent.
      My first few months were surprising, I never imagined that I will be trained as a newbie with a big group. We had what they call 'class' of 20 new hires mostly consisting of fresh grads, which gave me a bunch of instant new friends. Most of us are "amateur" to the graveyard shift. Take note of the change in mealtime, starting the day when its already dark, info overload during training and don't forget that stomach upset come the wee hours of morning!
      At this point, I don't have regrets of having tried the latest in job trend. I may not be sleeping while the sun is out anymore but at the end of my 'day' there is this wonderful feeling of having been able to help and speak to people from different parts of the world.
      My lifestyle turned upside down. I breathe, think, earn and work as long as time keeps on ticking. Awake working at the odd hours and asleep while everybody else is having their life. I admire people in the industry, those who can stand the test of pressure, from physical-mental-emotional-psychological stress to change in social life. I admire myself that in my few months, i'm already learning the basic tricks of the trade without having to give up. 
      I'm thankful, as well, for having a family who supports me in this. To my Dad who's always there to give me a ride to the office late at night, to my Lola who's kind enough to prepare another set of food when I get home and my brothers for their patience in doing my share of household chores.

This time let me share to you random things I learned/experienced from-or-because of my work.

1. It's weird everytime I get to answer the phone at home, I unconsciously throw my opening spiel "Thank you for calling..."
2. I learned to drink coffee more than that chat-over-a-mocha-frapp need.
3. The thick jackets and even the trench coats I used to curse because of the Philippine climate are now my best friends.
4. One time when I was out with a friend, I told her I'll go on 'biobreak' instead of 'I'll just go to the washroom'.
5. I constantly practice the English language with a twang.
6. I can attest that the smoking habits of friends from work are grave enough  for the fire department to declare Task Force Delta.
7. If there's Ghost Busters, then we are Queue Busters!
8. I learned to condition myself to be more open to feedback, as every call is monitored.
9. Time management is a must. No if's and but's.
10. I lessen my stress level/exhaustion by doing other things.

By the way, here are some bloopers/funny lines during calls:

1. I was offering a survey at the end of the call but the caller said: oh, I'm using my celphone and my celphone is dying!
2. Beth, Bad and Beyond (Bed Bath and Beyond)
3. Caller: "my name is chris" agent: "is that C for charlie, H for hotel, R for romeo, I for india , and S for sierra?" chris: "yes" agent: "thank you charlie.."
4. "There's no expiration date on the card! All it has is a valid thru date!"--caller

to be continued...=P


Feeling: relaxed


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September 13th, 2006
RESIGNATION

~ singkit hugged you at ~ [ 03:28 AM ]



Hey i missed writing here!!! Now this blog is on hiatus no more! Well, I got so much to tell but having no sleep yet, can't organize my thoughts right now, haha! So let me just share you something I read from my friend's site which I can relate to very well. Oh, how I really wish...Anyway, God bless and I miss you all. Ö

RESIGNATION

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.

I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.

I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day.

I want to return to a time when life was simple, when all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully! unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.

I want to think the world is fair.

That everyone is honest and good.

I want to believe that anything is possible.

I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.

I want to live simple again.

I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes,

mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.

I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.

So . . here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements. I am officially resigning from adulthood.

And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, cause........

...."Tag! You're it."


Feeling: bouncy


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June 18th, 2006
End of training-slash-Daddy thingie

~ singkit hugged you at ~ [ 03:04 AM ]



Apparently, I didn't have time to write about things the past few weeks. That's because of my crazy sched at work that changes almost everyday. I'm just thankful I haven't caught some serious illness aside from my dry cough.

Last last Friday was our last training day with beloved trainers Danes and Well. They were real good teachers and the reason I became friends with my office pals is that I enjoyed every training day with them. We had breakfast together Saturday morning. x)

 

Here's with MyMy and Kaye, my two new friends from work, among the Vargases. I failed to take more pics of us, next time I certainly wouldn't.

So there..it's Sunday again. I overslept because we came home late last night from a dinner out with the whole family which is like a pre-Father's Day celeb. So I missed church again. My bad.

Anyway, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the fathers out there! especially to my one and only...Daddy!

This one's taken during last holiday's lunch out at Kamayan when we visited The Fort. ;p

While these one were during our pre-Father's Day celeb in Antips:

I'll be posting more recent stories and pics soon. Hope you'll drop by again. Ciao!

 

 

 



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May 31st, 2006
May 31st joy

~ singkit hugged you at ~ [ 11:54 PM ]



May 31 is such a memorable day for me. I got my first pay (yey!) with my first job..and our new car just arrived =P Well, I wasn't really excited about it because I loved our Toy Van a lot. I didn't even know my dad was planning to replace it. Now the car is smaller...and I got used to riding with my legs stretched. I hope hindi na nga ibenta..hihi.
Feeling: happy


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May 14th, 2006
CRYING OVER SPILLED SMOOTHIE

~ singkit hugged you at ~ [ 05:15 AM ]



I was in Eastwood Friday for a medical exam. Before going home, I decided to spend my last 50 bucks on a fruit shake. There, I sat down on a table munching some nachos and just when I was about to take my second sip of the melon watermelon smoothie...IT SPILLED!!!

 fruitas

Blame it on my clumsy hand!!! Huhu. It was like something good in my hands just slipped away. Poor me. *sigh*


Feeling: sad


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