Dec 25 2007
2007: One Of The Best Years I Ever Had
Unlike the previous years, 2007 rapidly changed so many things in my life. These things made 2007 one of the best years I ever had. Wondered why? Below is the outline of what happened in the past 12 months:
January 2007
- I completed my thesis writing together with my mates, Michael Andrew Geralde and Jive Gerard Medina.
- I worked for Eric Pangburn with his websites, written lots of articles (I always like to mention that he is 6′8″ tall, don’t know why). The result of the job? I got an Internet connection at my place and some writing experience.
May 2007
- I finished my tertiary level education at AMA Computer University - Davao Campus. I got a bachelor of science degree in Information Technology. I was hailed the pioneer Magna Cum Laude of the I.T. department and of the campus. Modesty aside! It simply means I love computers.
- On May 25th, I entered the beginning of the second decade of my life.
- I got my first 3G “with camera” cellphone, Nokia N80, given as a birthday gift by an online friend named Gregory White who resides in Perth, Australia.
- I got a job as Software Tester at Hubport Interactive (now BHI Pro). I got accepted in the try out.
August 2007
- I resigned from my previous employer after just completing my trainee contract period. However, I got a new job as freelance, home-based web developer (and a lot more positions I should say). Now I work for someone who lives in North America (whom I like) and able to work with people from Europe as well.
- I got my first shiny laptop: Neo 540NVP2i (powered by Intel Core 2 Duo, Windows Vista, 2GB of RAM). This was issued to me by my generous boss.
- Our house goes WiFi (I got a Linksys Wireless Router). Luckily, my cellphone and laptop works with it.
- I bought an office table.
- I opened my first bank account at Banco de Oro and got my first ATM card and passbook.
November 2007
- I bought myself a folder bed (yippee! I don’t sleep in the floor anymore — been doing for almost 20 years), an electric fan to beat the stupid tropical heat, and my first shoes: a low-end Sketchers.
December 2007
- I bought a second-hand Sony Handycam DCR-HC19E camcorder for productivity boost. Now I can make videos for YouTube and for this website.
- I got my first Christmas bonus (I won’t tell how much) and a potpourri of things from my boss.
- I got this website!
And most of all, good health to me and to the rest of my family. Now, I don’t see any reason why I should not be happy in 2007 (well actually there is, but I prefer to hide it in my subconscious as of this time). The bottomline is that I never regret that I took my education years so seriously as it brought great benefits to me in a little span of time. Education will not stop there though, it continues everyday. Another important thing, my heart goes with my work.
Now the next question is: what does 2008 hold for me?
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December 26th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
I’m of you John, keep it up.I will always treasure those memories my friend.
December 26th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Thanks Jive, I will do the same! I know you can do it. Your talent is as good as mine.
December 28th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
You are so talented and passionate about what you do. I am sure 2008 will come with many surprises.
December 29th, 2007 at 3:26 am
Thank you Mig, for sharing your comment. You are one of my idols when it comes to public relations and SEO. Hopefully 2008 will be an exciting year for both of us.
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Hi,
Amazing work, Bravo!!
Very nice well site, i wish to get one like yours :-))
January 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 am
in fairness,
pangit siya!
joke lang!
keep it up!
January 3rd, 2008 at 7:15 am
Dionell and Alvin, I know that you’re more intelligent than me even before in college.
Thanks for having time commenting my blog post!
I’m proud that you are teachers, the future depends on you.