I am not a college graduate. In fact, I
didn’t even finish high-school. However, I acquired computer
programming skills through some other way and now I make a decent
living (not YET luxurious) by developing websites. But it didn’t
end there because now, some company hired this “uneducated” guy to be a
consultant…
The name of the company is ASSET Incorporated and
they hired me to be a consultant in developing their online database of
Nurses and Senior Carers for the United Kingdom. I am given the
task to aid their IT in developing said database and make sure that the
database will be such that it works perfectly. Setting pride
aside, I must say that doing this thing is e-a-s-y but that’s not the
point. Instead, what I am saying is that someone trusted to
consult me. Big deal? Perhaps, not for you but to me, IT IS!I am scheduled to go to work twice a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays -
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. At least, I can still do my main
business which is
web hosting.
So, thanks to Mr. Rene Lamzon - president of ASSET Inc., to my web
development friends (especially Benj Arriola) who are always ready to
exchange notes with me. Thanks to my wife who supports me all the
time and most of all, thanks to GOD who - I’m sure - have set all
things up for His glory.
It was a hard day's work. I have to travel
all the way from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan to Las Pinas City (took
about 2 1/2 hours) just to fix some things and make some website
changes. The travel itself is already an endurance test but that
didn't end there.
I left home at around 8:00 in the morning and
rushed my way to my destination. Packed my laptop, took a
jeepney, then an FX, then MRT, then Taxi - yes, 4 rides to reach my
destination. I slept during most parts of the travel until I
reached Las Pinas City - the place where Funtastic is.
The reason why I went there was to make bug fixes on their website and
make some more changes. Then I was also supposed to train their
staff on how to use the website's modified Content Management
System. At first I thought it won't be a hassle until I realized
that their programmer - the guy who made their inventory system - will
not be available until four in the afternoon. In other words, I
have to wait. Actually, most of my time there was wasted by
waiting for this guy but then it's nobody's fault (though Rex, the
owner of Funtastic, said that it was his fault because he didn't notify
Sammy - their programmer).
To make the story short, Sammy became available at around 4pm through
remote computing. He manipulated the company's inventory program
via modem and he was such an amazing guy. After making his
changes to meet my "demands", I then resumed my work. It was
about 5:30pm.
Everybody in the office were already leaving except for a few. I
was decided to finish my work on the same day as I don't want to travel
that far again. But 7pm came by and there were still bugs.
Something was wrong and I can't figure it out. Probably due to
time pressure. My mind already wanted to go home.
So, I decided to call it a day. I joined Rex in his car on his
way home and he dropped me somewhere in Alabang. I then took a
jeepney to Alabang Metropolis, then took a bus from their. The
bus took my straight home. Two rides but much longer - about 2
1/2 hours.
Now, I'm finally home. Indeed, there's no place like home.
P.S. Did I get paid? No. Rex said that he'll deposit
his payment to my bank account instead. When, I honestly don't
know…. 
I seldom get sick but when I do, I feel really really bad. It all
started with a cold which then clogged my nose. Then coughing
came in then fever. Then some body pains. Took some
paracetamol and a good amount of rest and all went back to
normal. I feel strong again but I still have the cold and I am
still coughing. At least no more fever.
I think I was never born to be an organized person because as far as I
remember, everything in my life was a mess until today….
I came to realize that I need to organize myself. I have to make
schedules and have to discipline myself to follow these
schedules. The days of “empty” planners should go away and I must
start to write down my schedules. Add to that, I must also start
to note my deadlines, etc.
Why? Why now? Simple, tasks are getting bigger. If I don’t organize, I’ll drown.
I have to re-arrange my workplace. Something that I look forward
to doing tomorrow. Everything must be accessible and
indexed. Everything should be easily found whenever I need them.
Organize!!! Just as my friend Benj say’s it, “I’m an organized person.” I think I should be the same.
It’s been quite some time since I last posted a “real” blog
entry. So, ok for all of you who keeps on coming back hoping to
find out something new about me, then here’s your chance.
The first 3 weeks of 2005 has been fairly kind to me and my
family. I was able to make some new contacts with prospective
clients and I was able to buy a new laptop for my business. I
will be using this laptop to make sales - and I hope I will.OK, now first about me. Had my hair straightened, had a haircut,
and eating less hoping to reduce my weight in the near future.
Also doing regular sit-ups in an attempt to trim my tummy which has
grown badly to mimic a 3-month pregnant woman. Argggghhhhh.
Family is doing fine though our house helper left a few weeks
ago. My wife had no choice but to do all the housekeeping herself
- (I help sometimes) - and this gives her frequent headaches. We
hope to find a maid soon. Still not pregnant and that’s good as
we really don’t want to have a third child yet. Maybe in a few
more months or perhaps next year.
Kei, who is going to turn 6 this coming August is performing quite well
in her schooling. Just saw her 3rd quarter test papers and they
all look good - just a few mistakes. She got a perfect score in
Science. After all, what could you expect from the daughter of a
science-loving father? She’s also doing well in other areas of
her life such as socializing with other people and the like.
Vhi, my 3-year old daughter who is turning 4 this May is also doing
well. She’s not going to school yet BUT she is learning fast at
home. She also found a good way to convince me not to make her
sleep in the afternoon - a thing that I sometimes bend to. She’s
a wise little girl who knows her way around people. I hope that
she won’t be a disciplinary problem in the future.
Anything else? Business? Hmmmm, not bad but not good
either. Only made one web hosting sale for January. I hope
to make more sales in the coming months as I have to catch up with my
bills and everything else.
That’s it for now. As always, I will try to keep you updated - whenever I find the time.
Ahhhh, finally I got my confirmation link and am now able to download
the AkoComments component (and mambot) from MamboPortal. Cool
plugin.
After hours of waiting (actually, sleeping), I finally got my
confirmation link which now allowed me to logon to
Mamboportal.com. A very nice website for mambo fans like
me. Now, I was able to go to the downloads section and
download the AkoComment component and mambot which now gives this
website the capability to receive comments on my posts.
Well, yes, you need to login but first you have to register. It's
a just a few steps away and it will help build our community.
So feel free, post your comments. OK?
If you wish to add comments to my posts then sorry for now. The
CMS I'm using doesn't seem to have a facility to add comments to
posts. Since this CMS is so cool, there are plugins available
that will give my website the capability of receiving comments.
However (this is the bad part), the website where I am supposed to
download it is currently having problems. So wait a few more days
(or weeks or months), and you will be able to add comments. For
now, feel free to drop me a line in my contact page (Click "Contact Me"
in the left navbar - now c'mon don't be lazy, it's just a click. OK?)
If you wish to add comments to my posts then sorry for now. The
CMS I'm using doesn't seem to have a facility to add comments to
posts. Since this CMS is so cool, there are plugins available
that will give my website the capability of receiving comments.
However (this is the bad part), the website where I am supposed to
download it is currently having problems. So wait a few more days
(or weeks or months), and you will be able to add comments. For
now, feel free to drop me a line in my contact page (Click "Contact Me"
in the left navbar - now c'mon don't be lazy, it's just a click. OK?)
So it's 2005? 2004 is gone with its problems and trials and
behold we face a new year, new hope, new goals, new PROBLEMS!!!
Hi Dear Reader. I hope you enjoy reading my first "real" post for 2005.
So, what do I expect from the year 2005? What will it expect from
me? What will happen? What will I do? Well, no one
really knows but here's a list of my goals for 2005.
- Get a car (or van)
- Get a laptop
- Fix the house
- Pay all my dues
- Promote my business (web hosting)
- Learn more on everything I already know
- Earn my first million for 2005 within 6 months
- Keep my family happy and intact
- Get away from trouble
As you can see, some of my goals are pretty much easy but some are
really tough. Well they're goals. And I believe that it is
possible to achieve these goals. So, wish me well.
One more thing, visit this site often so you get to know whether or not
I am moving closer to my goals. OK??? Bookmark this site,
write it down on your reminders, set a regular schedule of visiting
this site, put it in your PDA, tattoo it on your forehead,
whatever. Just don't forget it, OK?
Ciao for now!
Hi there dear website visitor. Either you have stumbled across
this website our found it in google or perhaps just referred by
somebody. But that doesn't really matter. Welcome to my
humble abode. You are very well invited to browse this website,
bookmark it, tell your friends about it, and even come back anytime you
like.
Be informed that all new blog entries will now be posted on this website. All those who want to read my old blog can still do so by visiting http://blog.mikelopez.info/.
Again, welcome… Feel at home.
