Showing posts with label my #21. Show all posts
Showing posts with label my #21. Show all posts

Saturday, January 29, 2011

they kind of remind me I am a grown-up already

I have always been responsible. Or at least that is what I would like to believe in.

As a grade schooler, I am already conscious of my things. I take care of my school stuff and my clothes. I even know my hankies and socks. Even if I find my sister's things in my drawer I won't use them because I know they're not mine. On the other hand, when my things for unknown reasons managed their way to her drawer, she uses them. And then we fight. Haha! =))

As a highschool student, I am a sucker for good grades. Well, ever since kindergarten I am a constant honor student {yabang lang?} but during those times I owe everything to my mother slash my tutor. But in highschool, despite being independent I maintained my good grades. I always had my slot in the honor roll and I even joined the student council. But nah, don't think I got it all. I was such a shy kid back then and I don't have other extra curricular activities. Such a nerd!

As a college student, I am still grade conscious but this time I managed to balance school and the life outside it. I was a dean's lister for a sem or two until the subjects became unforgiving. Also, this is where all the kaartehan and paglalakwatsa started. Late bloomer much? I was able to juggle reviews, projects, thesis, after class tambays, malling, food trip, arcade, shopping and looking good. Haha! Nadiscover ko na hindi lang pala ko matalino, maganda din pala ko! Hahaha! Partial Chos! Bawal mag-object! <3

Now, as a newbie to the corporate world, I try to be as responsible as when I am still in school. Sometimes I feel I'm on  the right track sometimes I don't. Might be quarter life crisis already but that would be a different topic.

Anyway, because I'm forever claiming to be responsible, here are some of the things I worked for during the past months.

1. SSS ID
Done with application. By Jan 2o12, my ID will be mailed to me. IKR, that's too long for an ID but what do you expect from the government? Bitter ako, nasungitan kasi sa SSS. Hehehe. =P

Anyway, To apply for an SSS ID you have to go their Main Office at East Avenue. You need to fill-up the E6 form which you can either get from their office at Booth 3 or download from their site and print it yourself. I prefer the latter so that when you go there you're done with your form already. Get your number from Booth 3 as well. After you have accomplished the form, proceed to the E-6 Evaluation Area. Wait for your number to be called. Present the E-6 along with two valid IDs. After evaluating, they will give you your schedule for Data Capture. I had my E-6 Evaluation last Dec 28 and my scheduled Data Capture last Jan 26. For the Data Capture, you need to bring the evaluated E-6 and the same valid ID's you presented during the evaluation. Data Capture includes taking your picture, signature and biometrics. Then they will give you your Acknowledgement Receipt. You'll be needing it for inquiries or follow-up. Last but not the least, patiently wait for one year.


in case you weren't able to get my blah blah

wtf! 643??!

data capture station
see what boredom can do?



2. SSS Online Account
So much for SSS huh? But this is how you'll be able to check your contributions online. Oo, pati SSS nakikiuso na.. :)

Here's the link where you can apply for an online account:
https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/register.jsp


3. Metrobank Direct
Sabi na kasing uso online! Bawal old-school. Hence, I applied for Metrobank's online banking. Soon I'll be paying my HSBC bills online, till we meet again LBC!

On a different story, I applied for my Metrobank direct at Atrium, Makati. And as I've said many times, I do not know my way around Makati. Pero bilang may goal din ako to be street smart, I took a bus instead of a cab. As expected I got lost and walk for so many blocks just to get to the Atrium Building. And to get myself out of Makati, I took a cab already. Epic Fail ang Goal #21 ko that day. T.T


4. Alumni ID 
After two years, I finally decided to get my Alumni ID last Jan 26. I didn't know it's validity is for two years only and my supposedly first Alumni ID is expired already. It got expired without even being claimed. Kawawa. :( So I paid another 1oo bucks to renew my membership and I got my new ID which will expire on 2o13. Kumikitang kabuhayan ang Alma Mater ko.

FYI schoolmates. There's a new building named Bahay ng Alumni {if I'm not mistaken} situated between the PE building and the Swimming Pool. That is where we should claim our Alumni IDs. Previously it's somewhere in the North {or was it West?} Wing of the Main Building.

PS. Bring a friend if your going there. It's creepy! Hahaha! =))

I waited there ALONE.. scaaaryyy!!

5. Pag-ibig ID 
HDMF Transaction Card. Like I understand what it is for! It was just given to us by our very own Accenture like a piece of cardboard. The OC in me cannot take it just like that so I signed it, I added my picture and I had it laminated. More like an ID now. Agree?

as as kid, I dreamt of having many cards and IDs
one down na ko sa mga pangarap ko! =)))


6. SM Advantage Card
I was never interested with this card until Forever21 came. It so happened that this card can also earn points with the boutique I am currently in love with. So Mr. Henry Sy, you have Forever 21 to thank.

7. Belle de Jour Lifestyle Card
What every Bella should have. Tag line? Haha! Every purchase of the BDJ Power Planner entitles you to a lifestyle card. You simply have to claim it online using the unique codes in your planner. After 12 working days, your lifestyle card will be mailed to you. Dear SSS, Buti pa ang BDJ. =)

Aside from the lifestyle card, I also created my profile with BDJ. Simply because there is a link for creating profiles after you have claimed your lifestyle card. I have yet to find out how that BDJ profile can propel me to a better person. Hihi.

girly girly site they have got

my BDJ profile
now what??


There you goooo. Goal #11. Get important ID's & accounts. CHECK!


AND ON A TOTALLY UNRELATED NOTE..
After I finished my grown-up errands last Jan 26, I went accessory shopping. I got these loveleeeey items. I am so happy! Haha!


Making my owl necklace collection as huge {or still as little} as this.


Got to go. Ang reminded grown-up ay maglalaba pa! Eek, Somebody help! =))


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Sunday, January 2, 2011

how to survive your tree top adventure

How to get to Tree Top Adventure {and pretend you're street smart while at it}


1. Get to Victory Liner Terminal in Cubao. Ride a cab or a bus since it's in EDSA. We prefer the latter. We all want budget travel, right? You can checkout their schedules from their site.

2. Ride a bus bound to Olongapo. But first things first, get your tickets. You'll have sure seats this way. Wait for the bus number indicated in the ticket. Follow assigned seats. Chance passengers are only allowed to ride the bus few minutes before leaving. Fare is 220 plus 5 pesos for the insurance thing. Travel time is from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the traffic.

3. Drop off point is at Winstar Terminal. Not sure if this is the case always. I read in another blog that they were dropped at Victory Liner's terminal.

Winstar Terminal

4. From Winstar Terminal, ride a Mini-bus. Signboard says Airport, Cubi, Crown Peak, Jest Camp.  Tell the driver to drop you off at Tree Top Adventure. You can remind him when you see signages already. Take note that to where you're actually going down, there's no signage or poster whatever. You'll hardly notice you should be going down already. Fare is 13 pesos, travel time is 3o minutes. No traffic.

make sure signboard has Jest Camp

drop off point
go down the stairs near the trash bag ;)

How to begin your Tree Top Adventure {instructions are all over the place but then again}


five easy steps
only if you're there early
5. Proceed to the Briefing Area. A tour guide will explain to you the activities and packages they offer. Some reminders will also be given. Like those with heart problems are not allowed to do the activities, but those with broken hearts may get away with it. Toinks kuyang tour guide, are we suppose to laugh? Hehe. =)

the activities

6. Choose a package. Note that their site is no longer updated. We were supposed to choose Package F from their site because it includes all activities but they actually have Package H pala. And yes, we chose Package H. Why not make the most out of our road trip? It's worth 1,12o pesos. Pretty expensive but the experience is worth it.

their packages

7. Pay at the cashier, get your tickets then sign the waiver. At this point, you are ready to begin your adventure.

at the cashier

signing the waiver
oo, busy ako :P

How to make the most out of your Tree Top Adventure {the apple and tin way}


7. Begin with Canopy Ride. Take as many pictures as you can because it is only with this ride and trekking that taking pictures will be easy. Believe me.

Canopy Ride

8. Take Trekking as your next activity. It only has four schedules within the day so make it a priority. If I'm not mistaken {which I hope I'm not} schedules are at 1o am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4pm. We were there early so we were able to take the 1oam schedule. Trekking part is in no way challenging. I enjoyed the basic survival training though.
not paying attention oh

good job kuya Jun!

water from the bamboo vine

9. Don't forget to take your lunch. You may opt to bring a packed lunch or buy something from the fast food chains in Manila because their meals and snacks are too expensive. And definitely not worth their prices. We ordered grilled liempo at 17o pesos and it's BORING. :(

our boring lunch :(

their menu

10. After lunch, you may take Silver Surf as your next activity. From this point, remember to be extra nice to the kuyang guides. You'll be needing them to take your pictures. Haha! User much? But they're way too nice, some of them would even volunteer to take your pictures.

Silver Surf

11. Next is Interactive Free Fall. Silver Surf, Interactive Free Fall and Superman Ride are within the same area so it's wise to take them consecutively. This ride just takes you up and drops you down like it makes them happy as you scream for your life. Haha! Galit?

Interactive Free Fall

12. Last within the area is the Superman Ride. Per kuyang guide during the briefing, this is the most famous activity. Famous indeed, ang haba ng pila. This turned out to be my favorite, pero bitin. 

Superman Ride

13. And last but not the least, the Tree Drop Adventure. We made it last because {aside from the fact that we were scared} we were fussing about how the hell are we going to take pictures there. They will hang you from a 6o-foot tree facing down and when they let go of you, in seconds you have landed. Ironically, the kuyang guides there are the most accommodating. We had photo-ops with them and they even took pictures of us as we hang and fall. Thank you kuyang guides. =))

photo-op with the super nice kuyas

scared Tin? Haha! =)

How to get your butt out of Tree Top Adventure {yes you can, despite being a little nervous}


14. There is a shed just outside Tree Top. Patiently wait there. Trust me, in time a mini-bus will pass by. Haha! Ride the same Winstar Mini-Bus. Again, fare is 13 pesos. Drop off point is at Winstar Terminal.

medyo one-in-a-million mini bus

15. At Winstar Terminal, ride a yellow jeep to Victory Liner Terminal. Remember to ask where the yellow jeeps are. You still have to walk a little from Winstar Terminal. Remind the jeepney driver to drop you off at the bus terminal. The terminal is at the other side, you have to cross the road. Fare is 7 pesos only being just few minutes away.

yellow jeep to the bus terminal

16. Ride a bus bound to Cubao. Again 22o plus 5 pesos for the insurance. Get your tickets for sure seats. Check your bus number in the ticket and check the available bus bound to where you're going. They can get stupid and ride down another bus number. Bus number in our ticks says 4212 while the bus bound to Cubao is 4112. It pays to be alert.

the bus next to us.. hehe :P

17. From Cubao, figure out how you're gonna get home! Haha! =))

25 before 25 update
Goal # 16. Visit Tree Top Adventure in Subic - CHECK! *smiles wide*


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