Potions of Notions

Potions of Notions
by Pilosopong Balot

People go gaga for IPAD 2. Some
are buying not knowing what are
they buying.

     Wasn't able to update this blog since I am running into so many errands. I almost hit the zero mark again with regards to my job hunting. Just last week when Company G suddenly cancelled my job confirmation. It was really fortunate of me that i wasn't able to call back immediately Company D to decline his Job offer which took me 5 painful days to confirm thereafter. So i am much relax now and just starting to finish many commitments for my friends.

      I had my Medical Examination for Du Pont today an it was really a relief to know that i don't need to worry about looking for Job now. It took me 5 months to find a job and really time consuming and somewhat scary to think that nobody is calling me back from the companies i had applied for. Being in that long period of time, going in every site and applying for any job you can see fitted to you. I felt so incompetent being declined day after day. from 20 to 50 to 100 + application each day, it was really tiresome but you had no choice but to give yourself credit that you did everything despite poor outcome.

May ever majestic WACOM Intous3 with Doraemon and
Nobita (a sticker which i found while walking in the streets
OME,Japan) Yup this baby is 3 year old now

      Time after time, my patience is really proven in any aspect there is. Funny people might not see me exaggerating the circumstances that i am or showing any sign of defeat despite the many long idling moment i have as a BUM. Nonetheless, I am so thankful that I am born with this big PATIENCE, I am greatful with it.

      Have my Wacom Tablet Cleaned and drivers installed and now I am drawing stuff again. Really have a long list of drawings, caricatures and now maps for friends. Yeah I always keep myself busy for some others' self, But, really, I am happy doing stuff not meant just  for me. I am really into life's complication. Always meddling with people's needs. I guess its not me if i don't.

Yup, my urine is considered a BIOHAZARD! Here comes
Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine to hunt me up!

      I've been watching a lot of movie lately...as in 4 movies a day. now i am moving from 2010 now back to 2009. Movies i missed which are hits to the critics. Some of the good movies i've watched so far which i can recommend... Food Inc, Julie&Julia, The Worlds Greatest Dad, Moon, The Ghost Writer, Due Date and Buried. Still have plenty i am waiting to finish. I am looking forward to watch again The Cove, A documentary about the Dolphin trading in Japan and the Morbid killings of thousands of them which was uncovered by this group environmentalist, i highly recommending this one-its like watching a spy movie too.

      Well, i need to go back to my tablet and draw.

Potions of Notions
Pblogger No.7


04302011

The Sky is the Limit

The Sky is the Limit

by Pilosopong Balot

    I let this day passed to think about what Job i really wish to have. I woke up by 6 am and took an early morning Jog- jogging and long walks is my favorite activity to think clearly. I lied on the bench and look in the sky. Just saw how infinite is the possibility which I could be. Sound absurd, but really i came to a realization that if only if I focus on something I can be reach higher goals. I am a very optimistic person. I can sense Optimism even in so distress situation. I am smiling despite any circumstances... i need to be strong amidst any chaos there is. To give hope, to build faith. :)

Kuya Cy, Cousins Froi and Chris(Bday boy) and ME :)

    So it is decided. I'll be taking a low salary job which i think will be benefiting me in a year time, On what i believe it would be :) Just need to clarify something and all is set, all is green!

    The day was so slow for me, just watched a movie and washed some clothes and the rest is all resting. :) Funny i feel so lazy all of a sudden, I guess because already stopped My applications which really consumes most of my time each day. I started to run out of things to read on the internet which felt really odd. Well I need to do something different starting tomorrow. Mmm. think think think.

    Just this evening, i met my two cousins for a dinner with my brother. Its been a year since we saw each other. well its good to see familiar faces :) I've been here for 5 months and I haven't seen them that long... hahaha. Am I busy? well i guess :) But its a nice Dinner, and we haven't get along that much even before especially me since we live far from each other but nonetheless the partly same blood memory running thru pur veins so everything is spontaneous :) hehehe.

    More things to come more surprises I need to expect. Atlast after a long idle... I am no more a BUM :)

Pblogger No.6

04192011

Reflections of the Heart

Reflections of the Heart
by Pilosopong Balot


      Holy week is the best time to look into ourselves. How are we doing spiritually and How is our faith as of the moment. I am not well versed with the Bible, because i never give myself a time to reflect much on it. I am ashamed being so but i am not acting anything to counter it. I guess I am just like many other Catholics who are just are church goers and will disappear after the mass. I feel i am that person. and I feel sad about it.
      Lately I asked myself "Am I in the boat where i could reach Him well?" "Am I doing what a Tru Christian Should Be doing?" People might see me jolly but deep inside I feel incomplete. I guess I am branching at the wrong side of the Tree. My heart is stopping and i need more of His words.
     Life is just temporal, we are given an ample time to know God and show how able we are as His children. So what Am i Doing? I am Emotional, Sentimental, always drive by poignant memories, But despite i keep a clear thought that I am weak when i am lost, But i know i am not alone. This fight is with Him, all i need to do is believe, believe that I am His Child and I can do all things at His will. 
     I am grateful, I am strong, I am His child and all things in His will through His name Shall be done.


Amen.


Pblogger No.5
04182011

I am not ME if I will feel ALONE

I am not ME if I will feel ALONE
by Pilosopong Balot

     What I hated about being sleepless is having this mood swings. Yup, my cortisol level is hitting at a high note again. I guess this long idling without work and the feeling of defeat of not finding work for so long is knocking on my nerves now. Sometimes it scares me but really i am putting everything in a  air tight bottle so that not an inch of worry would translate to  my actions and my face(but i guess not in my words here)

     I definitely did well this morning on my interview, and I wish that's what my 3 panel interviewer felt too when they put me in barrage of questions in that 40 minute long carnage. I am surprised how funny are they but still keeps an aura of stature. I felt a bit nervous and candidly asked them to bear with me as I need time to get used to the situation (Yup, I always honestly tell what I feel which I don't think if would be a detrimental on my part). But I feel confident despite sweating a bit early on. The interview went and i got good points but also have bad ones that's when i start to review items from my old job which took me awhile to answer. Yeah, everything i wrote down on my Resume was asked to me.

     Before the Interview went to an end, I again asked for the panels name, I am really bad at names and they joked that i should asked it firmly at the beginning. I feel great about it though The small guy, which thought i was a Chinese, thought that my qualification is above what they were looking for. They are just giving me an opportunity for a Technician Position. I actually told them that its not a problem as long as the salary is good too(really have no idea if that was a good answer) But I said that given the chance to have an internal hiring the looks for an Engineer, might as well go for it. :)

     I stand and told them how I looked after the stability of the Company as my first criteria in finding a Job as it will assure me that my future will be secured. And told them how i felt about the 1st interview which is an interactive one that comprised of 3 Group Activities. That i really love it and really enjoyed and really speaks out how dynamic the company is by giving everyone a chance to speak, defend and respond to the situation.

     Well, at the end i told them how greatful I am that I was given a chance to speak to them and show what I am, though I am really not good at interviews, but i guess I did my all and I pray I'll be picked for the Position.

      I might not get any sleep later as i will start to review everything that went during this interview. As always, I need to think positive about this. Always look to the bright side of the situation despite being in a bad spell.

Me(w/ the Kinect Xbox), ChingCath(B-day Girl) and Cookie

Aldrin, ChingCath(B-day Girl) and Cookie

     Yes, I had a great night, the meet up with Cookie, Ching and her Brother makes my feeling eased. I really thank God for bringing good people closer to me. Being away from home has its toll, But God always shows His grace in many ways. Loneliness is matter of perspective, it is how you define life which triggers emotions. I am just sleepless,  I am not alone.

I am not ME if I will feel ALONE

04132011

Pblogger No.4

Marathon o Walkathon?

Marathon o Walkathon?

by Pilosopong Balot

    Just finished running with my BIG Bro-literally he is BIG, he admits it :).  Yeah, Been missing running and missing my running mates back in the Philippines. I was been out and gained 2~3 kilos since December(those cakes really gives the big punch on my tummy).

More Fats to Burn?!

That's MORE MORE FATS to BURN!!!

     Like walking, I really find running nice, not just for my health but also for my diversion and talking issue with myself. Yes, I talk a lot to myself, especially when i argue  about  my reality...  hahaha. I am not crazy, I just have this way of  dealing with issues by self "Imploration", I know a lot do this too.

     I still got the feel for running and i still remember the basics. My stance are great and i dont feel any stiffness over my always aching knee(got from a bike accident). I thought kuya right breathing, head position and the difference between 8min/km VS. 5min/km and i really play catch with the latter, whew!

     Kuya has a lot to burn and i wish this will be a regular habit of running and walking :)

Marathon o Walkathon?

04122011

Pblogger No. 3

You got a Friend in Me

You got a Friend in Me
by Pilosopong Balot

Let's Drink to that! Happy Birthday Ching Sisters!

     It was a good day. Had a dinner with friends and acquainted to new ones. I am really blessed with so many good people while staying here away from home. Been asked, again and again why I am named Casper. Well the obvious reason is I was named after the Famous Ghost who is friendly despite being a ghost who scares the hell out of people, animals he met. I never regret the name, I am happy i was named that way(really easy to memorized), because most of the time it really reflects the friendliness in me.

     I lost to eating again... what's bad about going into eating party is... you sinned eating a lot. You'll forget your diet and you forget that you are eating more than your capacity or this time drink alcoholics from the limit you set. Well, as usual you'll defend that it just occassional and you are allowing yourself to enGULP with the situation... hehehe(I still can taste that Bloody Mary(Tomato Juice) i just took hours ago, gakk!). I am not really a drinker and but I don't want to spoil the fun :D

       I met plenty of people since Friday's Interview in DuPont then tonight. Well i wish for more, really friends are one reason my life is enjoyable to live in :)

      Now my head is aching wish to add more but i guess, like Kuya Kim is always saying, Sleep Heals! God Bless everybody, Good night.

You got a Friend in Me

04102011

PBlogger No.2

Ako at ang Pilosopo, Sino ako?

Ako at ang Pilosopo, Sino Ako?
by Pilosopong Balot

     Its been long since i wished to have a blog on any blog site, i actually made one but its was long been forgotten. I wish this one will stay long enough... I wish!

A 10min sketch of myself.

   Ako at ang Pilosopo, sino ako? I am a frustrated writer, frustrated artist, frustrated cook and many more frustrations i have. I love to write when i feel writing, my memory is not good, so i need to write what's on my mind right away so it won't be like dreams that once woke up everything will just be go away in a blast. I love movies and I love criticizing movies I've watched. I have eyes for art, but i am not really, I don't have that talent nor don't have that creative brain. I am an observant, and i never get bored just sitting by myself. I always talk, to myself when i am alone... but i love good conversations whenever someone pop a message on YM or facebook or Txt. People says I am a people's person because wherever I go I will surely fit in. Yes indeed, now i am getting what they mean about that... hahaha.

     Ako at ang Pilosopo, sino ako? Tahimik, Really?! A shy type to those i really haven't mingled with yet. But its no brainer i am makulit, magulo at times whenever I acquainted to people with the same level of wittiness. Love to be with people and love to do many favors... hahaha. Honestly, I really love to help and make promises... which I, most of the time, I fulfills. I always make time for people I really care for, and they are plenty of them(having no work really makes me so limited, so i'll make up whenever i received my first paycheck, count on it-making another promise hahaha)

      Ako at ang Pilosopo, sino nga ba ako? Pilosopong Balot is my pen name, it goes way back in 2005 when i first wrote my Blog in Samsung, We are using an internal messaging software and I write whenever i feel first thing in the morning before work. It was a hit... for my friends and commented good things about my poems, personal accounts "at ang walang kamatayang" symmetry writings which relates my stories to moral lessons or last words that describes it. Balot came from Illa Dacanay, She called me Balot because my hair looks like "sisiw ng balot" after i take off my cap. And since I am literally a "PILOSOPO" in many ways so I came up with that Pen Name.

     Ako at ang Pilosopo, ako Ito! Simple, Charming(naks), Honest(sa mga napipintasan ko... sorry) and Respectful, God Fearing and always  True to my words. 

      Ano pa ba? I made a ten minute sketch of myself, i referenced it on my photo last December, I am a bit chubby then because of the so many cakes I've eaten back then(Thanks to Ate Emy and her ever free and delicious cakes from Swiss Bake)

Ako at ang Pilosopo, Sino ako?

04082011

PBlogger No.1