Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
My Story: Rising Above Challenges
This isn't the time to give up. Face your fears and learn from your mistakes. Just because one door was closed, it doesn't mean that it's the end of the world. If you can't find an open door, create your own door.
I was at the lowest point of my life when I relocated here in Baguio City. My fiance just died from a motorcycle accident and left me alone. And alone I was, so dependent of him. I had to leave my job in Manila. And I was recovering from a two-year long sickness. I was weak, not fit to work and funds depleted. Being the eldest in the family, I had no one to turn to.
What should I do? Of course, I had to find a job. Manila is definitely out of the question. So I ventured to these mountains almost 9 years ago with only 500pesos in my wallet, and enough courage and resolve. I know that I can do it. Because I'm the captain of my destiny and there's nothing that can prevent me from getting what I want. And I have God to guide me.
You see, if you love someone and if you value something, you will do everything in your power to hold on to it. No excuses. This is my story. #mystory #thanksgiving #justonereasontocelebratethanksgiving
I was at the lowest point of my life when I relocated here in Baguio City. My fiance just died from a motorcycle accident and left me alone. And alone I was, so dependent of him. I had to leave my job in Manila. And I was recovering from a two-year long sickness. I was weak, not fit to work and funds depleted. Being the eldest in the family, I had no one to turn to.
What should I do? Of course, I had to find a job. Manila is definitely out of the question. So I ventured to these mountains almost 9 years ago with only 500pesos in my wallet, and enough courage and resolve. I know that I can do it. Because I'm the captain of my destiny and there's nothing that can prevent me from getting what I want. And I have God to guide me.
You see, if you love someone and if you value something, you will do everything in your power to hold on to it. No excuses. This is my story. #mystory #thanksgiving #justonereasontocelebratethanksgiving
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Just you and me. Hey it's one year! (tbt)
Time flies so fast.
Soon, we'll be sitting in a rocking chair. With almost no strength left in our bones. Wrinkles hiding a once pretty face. Looking at all the scrapbooks I made for us. Reminiscing all the good and bad times. When we were almost young.
But that is for tomorrow. Today, we celebrate love and life. When we can still smile and embrace and dance to the tune of our hearts' beat. We sit in silence and still hear our song. In a crowd, but our eyes only see us. Thank you for the love and friendship. Happy anniversary. Our first of many. 122817. #tbt #mackyntherry #incwedding #weddinganniversary #weddings
📷 Jhie
Soon, we'll be sitting in a rocking chair. With almost no strength left in our bones. Wrinkles hiding a once pretty face. Looking at all the scrapbooks I made for us. Reminiscing all the good and bad times. When we were almost young.But that is for tomorrow. Today, we celebrate love and life. When we can still smile and embrace and dance to the tune of our hearts' beat. We sit in silence and still hear our song. In a crowd, but our eyes only see us. Thank you for the love and friendship. Happy anniversary. Our first of many. 122817. #tbt #mackyntherry #incwedding #weddinganniversary #weddings
📷 Jhie
Monday, August 6, 2018
Exploring Cabalitian Island in Sual
I never learned to swim, but that doesn't prevent me from enjoying the sun, sand and the sea. In fact, I'm a person who loves the ocean and the outdoors. Got no more leave credits and on a limited budget. But it's my birthday week (May 29th) and we're gonna make it happen. A check mark on my bucket list.
We didn't have any reservations because they said no more available rooms for a couple and we started out late because my husband just came home from his work-travel. When we arrived in Tubuan, Pangasinan, the banceros said it's too late already cause it's almost 6pm and it's windy and it'll be a challenge to go to the island. They encouraged us to just stay in one of the resorts in Tubuan. But I was stubborn and said no, didn't come this far to just hang out in one of them regular resorts, sorry to say.
So, to cut the story short, got one of them boat to ferry us out in the island, for more than what they usually charge. And of course, along with the rough seas and the rain and the thunderstorm. Got me scared there, thinking this is it what you get for wanting an adventure, this maybe your last huh!!! Hahahaha...thanks to Mang Jun and his son, we got there safe and sound, if a bit shaken.
In the island, all them folks we asked said they're fully booked. Uh oh. So we may need to camp out in the open without a tent. No girl scout there. But they recommended we check the kapitan in the area, and so we did. There was a room I liked but it's good for 6 people, and it was kind of a little pricey, what with an aircon and a private bath, in the island. We asked for a discount in lieu of coming in late and all that, and the good Kapitan (thank you Kapitan Santiago Taboy) gave us 15% off.
We were nicely settled in our cottage and later found out that there's no food in the island. Thing is, you have to bring your own food and water. Hmmm...so we had to ask the kindly Kapitan a favor again. Two thumbs up for their excellent service. Couldn't ask for a better host on such a short notice. We're definitely coming back in this place. So if you happen to come by this area, I highly recommend you check out Emoh Ruo Resort in Cabalitian Island.
Wonderful service and friendly folks and an amazing island. Thank you so much. Definitely one of my best birthday gifts.
P.S. Only thing is, I noticed too many trash and plastic left on the beach to my liking. They should reinforce "leave no trace" policy. They do clean the resorts in the morning, but only within the vicinity of their place. Also, some kubos built their structures too near the shore and no more space to languish. #whitesandbeach #whitesand #teeventures #bday2018 #cabalitianisland #emohruoresort #emohruo #sual #pangasinan #chooseph #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippineislands #mackyntherry
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Major Life Events for the Past Year
I can't believe it's been a year since I last published a story here. Well, I won't compose any alibis. I didn't exert any effort to go in an internet shop to write something. Good thing I have a wi-fi now. Oh well, better late than never. I'll just take note in here important happenings in my life.
July 27, 2015
>101st Anniversary of INC
August 11, 2015
>Kate wed Chard (I was the bridesmaid, love it!)
December 10, 2015
>Sitelwide Party (Baguio)
February 9, 2016
>I passed the CTT application
February 14, 2016
>I spent home crying on Valentine's day (Ugh! I won't say who caused it.)
March 17, 2016
>My mom's birthday, but I wasn't able to go home. (It's her 72nd birthday. My bad.)
March 21, 2016
>After a decade of absence, made it back to the INC choir group. To God be the glory!
April 2016
>Went on a road trip with my best friend Kate and her husband Chard.
April 24, 2016
>Tribune Leadership Summit at Whitehouse Resort LU
May 9, 2016
>Duty bound. Went home to Abra to vote.
*I'll upload pictures some other time.
July 27, 2015
>101st Anniversary of INC
August 11, 2015
>Kate wed Chard (I was the bridesmaid, love it!)
December 10, 2015
>Sitelwide Party (Baguio)
February 9, 2016
>I passed the CTT application
February 14, 2016
>I spent home crying on Valentine's day (Ugh! I won't say who caused it.)
March 17, 2016
>My mom's birthday, but I wasn't able to go home. (It's her 72nd birthday. My bad.)
March 21, 2016
>After a decade of absence, made it back to the INC choir group. To God be the glory!
April 2016
>Went on a road trip with my best friend Kate and her husband Chard.
April 24, 2016
>Tribune Leadership Summit at Whitehouse Resort LU
May 9, 2016
>Duty bound. Went home to Abra to vote.
*I'll upload pictures some other time.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Catching Up
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up the stars. - Henry Van Dyke
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| #CentennialINC #ANGSUGO A stage play held at the Trade Center. Excellent! — at CAP Convention Center, Camp John Hay. |
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| #MakinWaves Workshop team building. First wave, May 23rd at El Puerto Marina Beach Resort, Lingayen, Pangasinan. #SitelBaguio3 #SitelTribune |
Monday, January 19, 2015
Journey to Healing
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| You can either be happy or miserable. It's your choice. |
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| Expect little. Live simply. Enjoy life the best you can. It's the best stress reliever. |
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To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are. |
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People hide broken hearts behind many facades. Healing exists in every storm for all who believe in paradise. |
Friday, December 26, 2014
Loving My Life
"The art of being happy lies in the power
of finding joy in ordinary things. Life does not force us to be the best. It only asks that we try. As this old Italian saying goes: Vive bene, spesso l'emore, di risata de molto. Live well. Love much. Laugh often."
The year is almost over. I am happy because I didn't just survive, but I am living the way I would like it to be. It isn't always fun and smooth sailing. In fact, there are many aspects and phases in my day to day life that I fell short of my own preset goals and expectations. But the best thing about all these is that I had the sanity and the inner peace that I never had before.
It had taken a lot of self-meditation and the necessity to stay calm most of the time, so that I won't be stressed and depressed so much, which in turn would cause my fibromyalgia to recur. Indeed, I am at peace with myself. That inner thought that says; "Relax, be at peace with everything and everyone around you." I learned to envelop myself with an invisible shroud to protect me from pain, disappointments, anger, guilt, jealousy and loneliness. Some may say this is an illusion, but I say this is taking charge. There are no Knight-in-Shining-Armor princes es to save us from harm both physically and emotionally.
Acceptance. This is another emotion that I learned to live with. There are no greater pain in this life than longing for people and things that can never be. I can truly say I love my life now. I do cry in pain sometimes. Pain for many things, but it's no longer the kind of pain tinged with guilt and anger. Life gives and takes away things and people. I didn't end up like what I had envisioned when I was little, but I am luckier than most with a stable job and a comfortable life others can only dream of. And I may not have a lot of time to spend with my family, but I try to reach out in different ways.
Enjoying life. I learned to appreciate the simple things in life. I do not let my being alone prevent me from doing what I want. I watch any movie I want alone, and I enjoy it. I go to the park and just sit there taking in the view and the busy people around me. I laugh for children's antics, remembering my childhood and my siblings, yet coming to terms with my life now. Being single is not a tragedy as others may say. It is a choice.
Knowing what I want. Everyone wants a bigger share of everything. But in exchange of a stressed life? No way! I decided that I can take the slow, but relaxed life in the mountains. For the first time, I am taking the back seat, and just letting life unfolds. I am not in a hurry. The future is rushing by anyhow, trying to engulf us all. I figured there's no need to ran after it. Let it wait for me. I know it will. For I have something it wants. I have the years behind me and the memories it may need to come full circle.
Prayer. No greater fool is he who does not remember God. The One true God who made all things possible. I know my journey is rough, but never will I go astray again with Him to guide me. Thank you God. Thank you Jesus. Please do not forget me.
Love,
Therry
of finding joy in ordinary things. Life does not force us to be the best. It only asks that we try. As this old Italian saying goes: Vive bene, spesso l'emore, di risata de molto. Live well. Love much. Laugh often."
The year is almost over. I am happy because I didn't just survive, but I am living the way I would like it to be. It isn't always fun and smooth sailing. In fact, there are many aspects and phases in my day to day life that I fell short of my own preset goals and expectations. But the best thing about all these is that I had the sanity and the inner peace that I never had before.
It had taken a lot of self-meditation and the necessity to stay calm most of the time, so that I won't be stressed and depressed so much, which in turn would cause my fibromyalgia to recur. Indeed, I am at peace with myself. That inner thought that says; "Relax, be at peace with everything and everyone around you." I learned to envelop myself with an invisible shroud to protect me from pain, disappointments, anger, guilt, jealousy and loneliness. Some may say this is an illusion, but I say this is taking charge. There are no Knight-in-Shining-Armor princes es to save us from harm both physically and emotionally.
Acceptance. This is another emotion that I learned to live with. There are no greater pain in this life than longing for people and things that can never be. I can truly say I love my life now. I do cry in pain sometimes. Pain for many things, but it's no longer the kind of pain tinged with guilt and anger. Life gives and takes away things and people. I didn't end up like what I had envisioned when I was little, but I am luckier than most with a stable job and a comfortable life others can only dream of. And I may not have a lot of time to spend with my family, but I try to reach out in different ways.
Enjoying life. I learned to appreciate the simple things in life. I do not let my being alone prevent me from doing what I want. I watch any movie I want alone, and I enjoy it. I go to the park and just sit there taking in the view and the busy people around me. I laugh for children's antics, remembering my childhood and my siblings, yet coming to terms with my life now. Being single is not a tragedy as others may say. It is a choice.
Prayer. No greater fool is he who does not remember God. The One true God who made all things possible. I know my journey is rough, but never will I go astray again with Him to guide me. Thank you God. Thank you Jesus. Please do not forget me.
Love,
Therry
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Pahinga Muna
Eto na naman ako. Hindi na naman ako makahinga. Nanghihina at nahihilo. On and off naman yong scoliosis pain ko pero lately napapadalas ang sakit at matindi na siya ngayon. Nahihirapan na naman ako. Hay, ganito na nga siguro ang tumatanda. Pero at least I am surviving kahit may cancer ako. Medyo depress na naman ako pero kinakaya kong iayos ang pag-iisip ko. Sana huwag itong magtagal.
Lately nga lang e parang wala akong maisip na inspirasyon sa araw-araw na buhay ko. I mean, I have a job. I go to work, but that's it. Ni walang excitement or eagerness na pumasok sa work. Pumapasok lang ako kasi kelangan. Matagal na din akong may nararamdaman pero pinipilit kung pumasok kasi kaya ko pa naman at saka ano naman ang gagawin ko sa bahay. Lalo lang akong made-depress. Pero pag ganitong may pain e ibang usapan na. Pinauwi ako ng doktor kagabi kasi nga di ko na kaya ang pain at dizziness. But personally, I think ang isang cause nang lahat ng ito ay depression and boredom, and being alone. Doing the things you do everyday all over again alone. I really wanted a change in my career. Pero hindi ko alam kung saan ako magsisimula.
Well, I think first thing first. Magpagaling muna ako, Then, plan A and execute.
Well, I think first thing first. Magpagaling muna ako, Then, plan A and execute.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
The Run Around
It's Friday again and whether it's our off or not, it's always a good day to go out and eat and gossip and just have a little fun. The girls couldn't decide where to eat. We went to #Ketchup, but they said we're 30 minutes early and they're not ready yet. Bad customer service. They should have let us in and served coffee while we waited. Well, we took our business elsewhere. But before that, we had a crazy #picture time by the road.
We then set out to check new restaurants and what have we. We found a new place. Not too pricey, but not a place to go to every time you want to eat. Unless you're loaded, of course. It's worth it, I should say. We had fun. I had fun. A little slice of time away from worries. Times like these are worthy for the notes or blog. There's no way to know if we can do it again.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
TGIF - Mockingjay Part I
Life is a gift. Savor every moment of it. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
11.28.14 Update (Just didn't have the time to post this that day): I cried with Katniss the same day & I say this is the best Hunger Games movie yet. I've watched it twice. Sad what happened to Peeta. I couldn't wait for the last installment. Something to look forward to.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Grazie: Second Annual Tribune Party 10.26.14
"I am a fan." These were the words of our Vice President of Operations (Northern Luzon) Mike de la Pena in his opening speech on Sunday. He explained later that Tribune (Sitel) got a nod from the clients for getting a 10 (the highest) in a Pulse Survey for satisfactory service, if I am not mistaken. Tribune is now in its 5th year of operations in Sitel Baguio 3 since 2009, and the clients are saying that there's no need to look elsewhere. A great feat considering the stiff competition, not only in the Philippines, but around the world for contact centers. The tent also went wild with the inspiring words of our DOO Mike Batac. He just joined the site 3 operations as our Director this year, but he has served as a silent motivator for us all, especially in Tribune. We hope to see him more in action. Hell yeah!
The night started out with a bang with an explosive dance number from the LPP dancers, correct me if I'm wrong. It was followed by the opening remarks of our VP and DOO. All the managers and coaches and supports in Tribune and Sitel 3 were in attendance. The highlight of the evening is the production number from each property, of which a cash prize awaits the winning team. The CAG or Customer Advocacy Group (of which I belong) is the defending champion. It was the loudest cheer you could ever imagine after every presentation. We didn't get to defend our title, falling short of a few points from the victor, but it was a worthwhile fight nonetheless. LA (Los Angeles Times) bagged this years' title, CAG's coming in second, and Chicago Tribune came in third.
It was also a night of recognition for the people who set standards for excellence. The quality and save superstars got certificates and cash perks. Loyalty awards were also given to employees who are now five years with Tribune and counting. One of the reasons for the big turn out in attendance is the raffle draw. Power banks, Torque phone, tablets, camera, refrigerator, and an entertainment showcase (TV, DVD player and speakers) were up for grabs for the lucky ones. Every announcement was waited with bated breath, myself included. I so wanted the camera, but it was not my lucky night. Congratulations to the winners!
DeJaVu Band came back to join us this year. They were with us in Tribune's first annual party #Xiexie last year. We got to enjoy their kind of music once more. One of the LA peeps performer joined the band for a little bit of jamming. Photo booths were everywhere and so everyone got to pose for some precious memoirs. We were all in our gowns and glittering cocktail dresses and tuxes and ternos worthy for the red carpet. Advocates (CAG) stood out in the crowd and bagged the Best-dressed Male and Female of the Night. Congratulations Henry and Roella.
The music and the DJ were amazing, but not all of us got to dance the night away. Most called it a night earlier than expected. I guess every one's tired. Some just came off their shift from the previous night and others had shift in a few hours. But all in all, it was an amazing Tribune party. Bryan and Ann were wonderful Masters of Ceremonies. Great job! Thank you for the dedicated efforts of the managers, OM Gus, OM Don, OM Shan, and others I may not know behind this 'give-back time' for the Tribune team. See you again next year. "Arrivederci al prossimo anno."
Friday, October 3, 2014
Streams and Rivers in Our Midst
This is what's happening in Manila because the main flood control was ill-planned, never maintained and no hope of ever fixing it in time for these poor souls to be saved from the struggle of commuting everyday.
Commuters are stranded on Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard and Pureza Street in Sta. Mesa, Manila, after floods triggered by heavy rains that lasted for two hours submerged the area on October 1, 2014. At the height of the rains, flood in the area was waist-deep. The floods also caused heavy traffic and submerged other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. (Tony Pionilla)
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Spend time with someone that matters before it's too late
Nature Inspires Me retweeted
The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you
Uprooted
Yet when I look back, the feeling that I no longer belong to any place runs true. I've lived in places both trying and beautiful, and when the going gets tough as they say, I just moved on.
Now I'm at a cross road again. First step. Nay or aye?
Now I'm at a cross road again. First step. Nay or aye?
The Road Not Taken
By Robert Frost 1874-1963
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that, the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden back.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Now I know my answer...
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