Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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What Superwoman really needs

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I suddenly wish I was a Gremlin that multiplies in water or have the power to clone myself! ( KAGEBUNSHIN NO JUTSU!) Maybe even having the locket that Hermione Granger had in Harry Potter ( I think it was called the Time Turner) so I can do everything I need in the time I need to do it and be in two - or more- places at the same time. I feel like I'm about to burst. I wish I can split myself into two and revolve around - 1, 2, 3, 4... four worlds.

I'm first and foremost an Admin Asst in our Family Business and it's work for four people. I am a Realtor with a start up business (SOUTHERN POINT REALTY) and many clients. I am a daughter and sister to my family and of course, I am a fangirl who has her own wants and needs and fandom to pursue. I have so many things that I want to do in each part of me that I just want to BURST right now and scream.

I know that I have my limits, though I am seriously pushing it. I know I am human and that I can get tired and get hurt. Though, many people call me SUPERWOMAN because they think I am tireless and have endless amounts of powers. If anything is wrong, Maia can do it! If something needs to be done, Maia can do it! I am not complaining. Most of the time I take it upon myself to do that. But sometimes, I am just plain TIRED.

At work, I am loaded with REPORTS, FILINGS, DATA NUMBERS, FOLDERS, FORMS, PAPERS, APPOINTMENTS, CASES, PROBLEMS, ALLOTMENTS, BILLS, PAYMENTS, REQUESTS ,CERTIFICATIONS, EMAILS, INQUIRIES, DESIGNS, PAYSLIPS, ETC. ETC. ETC. It's enough to make anyone cry for help. I have to re-do reports, start over databases from scratch, rinse, repeat. Since my predecessor was a Nincompoop, I had to do everything. (Of course I'm not complaining!)

Southern Point Realty is my own business. I was excited - still am. BUT MY GOSH! I didn't know it was going to be this tough. ( Malou, you are RIGHT!) But with God's Grace, hardwork and a lot of sacrifice, I know that the Realty would launch beautifully. ( Hopefully within the year!)

I have had barely enough sleep in the past few weeks.I think I am getting sick. My social life just DIED. (RIP Social Life). My friends don't even know me anymore. (Who's that?) I am in an HIATUS til UNKNOWN to my FANDOMS. (Who knows when I will have the time or the strength to return?) I make time for my family - that's important. But my business and my work rule my life.

I admit I am a workaholic. It's something I am not proud of. But It's a sacrifice I have to make to make it big in this industry. Manny Villar said "Sipag at Tiyaga!" I am trying my hardest to emulate his actions - maybe to build an empire like his or even succeed in a few great deals that may help me gain a more stable life - and feed my poor, deprived bank account.

I know that at the end of the day, I would still be okay. The sun would always shine after the rain. I would be I am just hoping for a little release. Maybe a little vacation from all this. or even, help in a few things that I am doing. I need an assistant, a PA, a second brain, a shoulder to cry on and someone to rant on when things get tough.

I realized that SUPERWOMAN needs a sidekick. She needs a person who would be there to remind her of the little things that are important. She needs a person to call on to rave when things go right. Someone who can pat me on the back, someone who can just be there when I need company or to remind me to eat, drink or that I am human and that I need rest.

I think what SUPERWOMAN really needs is not really time, but to sit back, relax and refocus. I have been so uptight lately that I feel like I am a ticking time bomb. Maybe, I could take a break. Maybe soon... When I have time.

I hope I have time...

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

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My WANT list....

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It's exhausting and draining to start your own business from scratch. I honestly scrimped and saved each penny that I put in this business from my own pocket - none from the 'rents - and my pride tells me that it should stay that way. I want something my own and something that I know that I gave my all to. I really have changed a lot since I decided to start out on this new venture. I am putting so much of myself in it that it's almost starting to be an obsession.

I have sacrificed so much for this business. My wallet screams from its empty state - but I tell myself that it's for a huge return. My wardrobe seriously needs a facelift ( and me, being a sworn fashionista and shopaholic- that says a LOT). I haven't been eating out, buying my favorite treats, going out to get spa treatments ( my inner kikay screams!), or even getting a well deserved mani-pedi. Gone were the days of pampering myself outside -- and now all I do is home treatments. Pero, maganda parin!

I just tell myself. "If you do this, and your realty succeeds - and it will and when you get a sale. You can get a new pair of shoes from Steve Madden or those yummy Nine West heels you've been eyeing for months! Who cares if they're last season! You deserve it!" Self motivation. Inuuto ko nalang ang sarili ko. But you know, it actually works!! I am actually more motivated to sell and finish the dredging task of finishing that website and updating it. It makes me wake up at 5:00 am on a SATURDAY morning to go to an Accreditation Seminar. It makes me check my e-mails even when I am half -asleep. It motivates me to go and talk to people with a bright smile - even when I don't like them. It makes me happier, more focused, more set on the prize. It even makes me forget that I am tired.

GOAL SETTING = MOTIVATION= ACTION = RESULT = HAPPINESS!

So, I put up on my wall, a list of material things I want to have (both the silly and the serious) - at least within 5 years and this is what I came up with.

  1. A Condo AND/OR a House - makati/daang hari.
  2. A New Laptop ( Gateway broke!! :() - i kinda want the small presentation friendly type.
  3. A car (CRV?!)
  4. A nice Louis Vuitton/Prada or Kate Spade Document Bag
  5. the Southern Point Realty Office ( Complete with interior and my nice glass/metal desk)
  6. At least PHP2M in the bank
  7. A new cellphone ( the ones with email) / or PDA
  8. Go to Japan for Vacation/Watch a JE Concert
  9. A toy dog (jack russel terrier/ shih tzu/ westie)
  10. A New COMPLETE Wardrobe
  11. Nihonggo advanced lessons
  12. Jewelry (what woman doesnt want this)
  13. Shopping Spree in Macau/HK and BANGKOK
  14. Spend for my favorite Inaanak's first birthday
  15. a brand new computer

It sounds ambitious, crazy or downright insane but its what I want and it's what I will get. I want to look at this list all the time so I can keep focused on the prize. I am only hoping to cross the list out one by one. :) starting with the LAPTOP. I really need it. SERIOUSLY. I also want beside my selfish and childish goals - to really have a life that I could be comfortable in. A life I could be proud of, a business that is flourishing and satisfaction that would make even me-- the biggest critic of myself to be happy and proud of myself.


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Friday, August 14, 2009

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My Brand New Venture: SOUTHERN POINT REALTY

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I have been a proud holder of a Real Estate Broker's License for a few months already. Of course, I was excited to start to practice but I was honestly unsure and scared of where to start. I have asked my mentors, went to seminars, and started to build a network of friends, family, and other colleagues from which I could get listings, moral support, sales, and even honest opinions on what I am about to do. But then again, I still wasn't sure. I was still scared - I was still alone.

I had a partner and we toyed around with the idea of a cooperative - but it died down quickly. It was too ambitious, too big --- and we weren't ready for that being neophytes and babies of the Realty world. So, I waited, and talked to people who were in the same boat as me and finally chose two with whom I had similar points of views, who I felt most comfortable and confident with. So we bonded, talked, met and many e-mails, phone conversations and texts later - we decided that this was it. We were partners we were forming a realty - but what name?

We tossed a few ideas around and I asked friends. Then one of them, the closest and the dearest gave me the idea through a simple text. "SOUTHERN POINT REALTY." It felt good. I liked it. It was sosyal. It felt big and it felt like it was mine. It was the type of name I can be proud of.

So, I went ahead and registered the name and after a few days, I got the APPROVAL. I was so happy. It felt like a big deal to me! I felt that my world was going to change completely. I felt so happy that I got this officially. It's starting. My own business, MY OWN NAME- MY OWN NEW LIFE. I got this without the help of my parents, I got this without the help of anyone. I worked for this. I deserve this.

Southern Point Realty is a GO. I am happy. I have wanted and prayed for this for so long. This is my new baby. This is my own. My only and my PRECIOUS.

THANK GOD !! TO HIM BE THE GLORY AND THE HONOR AND POWER!!


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Thursday, August 13, 2009

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The Power of a Child

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Children are very powerful. Babies most especially. Their huge eyes, their tiny features, their innocence - everything about them is very powerful. With one look they can make us do things we aren't used to. My brother came home from Law School to be with the baby. He stopped going out and actually stayed home. I used to hate being home, now I rush home every time. I baby talk, I clean up dirty diapers, I even stop working to watch the baby. I even share precious beauty sleep to check on the kid. It's not even mine.

What power do they have? Why do we come when they cry? Why do we coo when they smile? But I am grateful really, because they have the power to destress me from a long and harsh day of work. I seriously feel better when I see her. I feel that everything is alright and that tommorow will be another day. The kid changed us, she gave us hope, a more positive outlook, a better lifestyle and she brought back laughter in our life.

The greatest power this kid has, is the ability to UNITE the family. We enjoy pampering her, feeding her and showering her with our love. She's a little mutant, with the power to make us come together and set aside our differences, be nice to each other and be one again. She's our little supergirl - our savior, and the little angel who gave us back that family feeling.

I seriously think that children are the most powerful people on earth. Seriously, because anybody would follow a child -- they have us wrapped around their tiny little finger.\

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

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Move over Energizer Bunny!

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That bunny will be out of a job soon. I'm taking it's place because I am such a workaholic, or so they say. I keep going and going and going and going and going.... you get the picture. Today, I was very productive.
  • I closed a short term lease for my SOMA 1503 Unit (which by the way, is still available for scheduling so if you have friends who are coming home who wants to stay in a condo in Fort, let me know)
  • Got a new listing for lease
  • Got a new Client (Kitine)
  • Applied for Broker Accreditation from Brittany Corp and Pro-friends
  • Got all my flyers organized
  • Posted my ads for SOMA 1503
  • Planned my Flyer to be printed on monday
  • Did my "ATE" duties to cleng
That's quite a list for such a short day. It seems also that my to-do list is ever growing. I still have about a bazillion things to do. :) And thats the way (uh-huh, uh-huh!) i like it. (uh-huh, uh-huh). I feel so productive and wonderful!

I talked to Maevellyn, one of my friends in college, she told me that "Girl, grabe ka, para kang energizer bunny, wala kang kapaguran! Parang nuclear energy ang nilalabas mo, san mo ba nakukuha ang powers mo." I laughed and told her that it's alright and that I feel better when I multi-task and do a lot of things. She told me that she feels tired for me and that I should rest. Ha! She and about ten million people say so. I won't stop being this way. I enjoy being this busy and being idle would kill me.

I feel empowered today. I feel like I am on fire. I feel like I can go on forever. My mind is saying GO GO GO!! however, my body is saying STOP! I should be more kind to my body and not abuse it, but I am a person with such an active mind. :) I usually go the other way.

I guess I'll give Mae, Eloi, Koi and everyone a chance today and give myself a power break. I deserve it, right? I need my energy for more things. Besides, I do not want to be blamed for putting Energizer Bunny out of a job.


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Friday, August 7, 2009

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Secreat Admirers

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I guess there are still a few romantics in this world. Today, my friend, Ms. Jo got that humongous teddy bear, a bouquet of flowers, and that mini pillow from an anonymous benefactor. It came during Friday high. When everyone is seriously trying to get everything done, and get out of there to start their weekends. So it was a surprise when the cadets came in with flowers and that huge stuffed animal from Blue Magic.

Of course, we were overwhelmed. There were teasings, cat calls and bets on who it was and Jo was totally flabbergasted. I couldnt contain my curiosity and dove for the card. I practically fell on my knees when it said.
Ms. Joan G,
I love you so much!
Love,
your Secreat Admirer

I was amazed not only because of the amazing spelling of SECRET but also with the boldness and honesty of emotion of whoever gave it to her. I was half kidding when I said that "Jo, di ko kinaya, tinalo mo ang beauty ko. Sino man yan, pakasalan mo na! Laki ng effort sayo! Ang laki ng pagmamahal sa iyo!" Aside from the fact that I was green with envy because I admit that I want a big teddy bear and some romance too, I was also thinking about how many guys would do that in this day and age! She was lucky she found one that was a bit out of the times or just a plain romantic. (Even if we do not know who he is).

I am not new to this. I have my list of secret admirers too. I had a stalker who sent me an engagement ring, a secret admirer who would pay my bills ( I admit he was useful) and a secret admirer who would just text me advice at the right time and would never give his name. Then again, there was the creepy, the corny and worst of all - the annoying.

There is the thrill of knowing someone loves you even if you don't know them. Then again, a big part of you is curious to know who that person is. And me with my impatience and curiosity, I get really annoyed at the fact that people do this behind your back. I mean, why not just get out and say it? Why not be straight up with your feelings? I mean, you already said it! You already gave it and showed the person you liked them. WHY NOT JUST TELL THEM UPFRONT!? I am sure, anyone who is not stonehearted or numb would appreciate the gesture or even respect feelings that you will bring in front of them. I know I do.

Guys that do that only play safe. Seriously, and I think by doing so they are cowards. If you do it once or twice while getting the courage to come up to the girl, that's forgivable. But being a "Secret Admirer" for eternity is dumb. The girl will never get to thank you. She will think that youre a coward and is not serious because you never show yourself. And who knows, what if she already loves/likes you and because of your cowardice, you never knew. It could happen.

So, for all those SECREAT ADMIRERS out there, a word of advice, women like men who can tell us that they love us. We appreciate the courage and the effort more of people who can look us in the eye and tell us in person their feelings. That way, we can let you know if you have a chance or if you should just give up the fight. And one more thing: please, PLEASE spell it right.



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Thursday, August 6, 2009

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In Woe of My Lost Parker Pen

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Have you ever had that moment where you feel that something is a miss because you are missing something? I am having that moment now. I think I just lost my Parker Pen. Of course, there are a gazillion pens out there, and I myself have a TON of pens in my case, but this pen in particular is the only one I use. It's the most efficient, the one I always write with. The only pen in the world that matters. And now, it's lost.

I don't know if it's totally lost. I mean, I lost it in the car. I found my comb and the red pen it was with in the car with it, but I couldn't find the Parker Pen. I am thinking since I am looking for it at night and it's dark, then maybe thats why I couldnt see it. It might be masked there. Hmm.. But here is wishful thinking that I find it tommorow. I shall not rest until I find you, Parker Pen. I need you.

Yes, I need that pen.

It's not just a pen to me. You see, it was my "Prize" for passing the boards. It was one thing I said I will and MUST have as a broker. That special pen. It's my lucky pen that I use in business, in writing and everything that I must write that matters. It's a part of me, I always have it around me EVERYWHERE. It's with me in the office, in the car, in my purse. it comes with me whereever I am. I think its better than my cellphone which I can leave anywhere. That pen is my security blanket and my comfort. it's so convenient. It's a jotter type, so I don't have to worry about caps. It's also efficient, it writes when I want to.

I think I am going crazy. God, I even wrote my first real blog about it. I'm in love with that pen. I don't want to replace that pen, I want to find it. Is this obsession? No, maybe it's just that its symbolical. Maybe it was something to me - even if it's just a pen - it meant more.

I hope I find it tommorow. If not, I'll really cry.


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General Surgeon's Warning!

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Konbanchiwa! Irasshaimase!

Welcome to littlemissmarikit!

It's been a long time since I started blogging again. Long time for me means months of long, uninspired or too-busy- to-blog breaks that kill my bloglife. But being the certified blog-a-holic that I am, I could not live without a blog. So, here I am again, starting fresh for the 123456789th time and hoping it will stick.

It's not that I am a fickle writer, in fact, I have my livejournal account which I kind of still update once in a while. However, it's a fandom blog - a blog where I release my inner fangirl over the oddest things. So, I without much further a-do.. I bring you the:

GENERAL SURGEON'S WARNING

This blog may induce brain breakage and incoherent spazzing, unbelievable amounts of randomness, skewed points of views, violent reactions and thwarted realities that is written within the pages of this fangirl-induced blog.If spazzing continues for more than 24 hours, please consult your local psychiatrist. Side effects may include incoherence and brain death. This blog must not be taken without a dose of humor.

This blog however was made unplanned, with no theme whatsoever and without any idea what to put on it. What I will put here is raw, unedited commentary on life and everything in it - so I apologize in advance for things that I may say something tactless, stupid or downright evil that people may not like. But if I do so, the stupidity and the blame is on me! :)

But as it is my own soapbox, I'd like to say - DEAL WITH IT! This is my blog so I can be a royal b*tch if I want to be :D. Remember that It's a blog - It's simply an unedited, raw commentary that I am entitled to. All my opinions, points of views and violent reactions are mine and mine alone. So if you don't like it, don't read it, Okay? It wouldn't hurt the human race if you don't like my blogpost.

Thank you and enjoy reading my blog!


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