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Reminder To Self: Work Ethics Always and Forever

Something that I have to remind myself all the time.. a work ethic that I must, always and forever, live up to.. if you enter an agreement, however unfair it was for you, basta pinasok mo, dapat tapusin mo and do your very very best to fulfill that agreement 100%.

Lagi na lang eh.. I would say YES to something though my instincts tell me NO. Alam mo nang lugi but because you are a people person, you still say yes. Sometimes it’s because you don’t want to disappoint people, sometimes it’s because you think kaya naman, and sometimes it’s simply because you have this habit of saying yes first before actually thinking about what you are saying yes to. And then in the middle of the job, tsaka mo mararamdaman ang burnout, yung feeling na hindi worth it ng time mo lahat ng nangyayari at mga susunod pang mangyayari. You start questioning why you agreed to it in the first place, why you accepted such a low rate, and why you keep putting yourself in situations like this. Eh kasi nga, you said YES! And now you have to deal with it.

But no!!! PEHPOT! No! If there is a task, a job, a campaign, basta you said yes to it, you have to give your 100%. Hindi pwedeng halfway through the project, bigla kang mawawalan ng gana just because you realized na lugi ka pala. Hindi rin pwedeng babawasan mo ang quality of your work just because you feel that the compensation is not enough. You agreed to the terms, you accepted the deliverables, and whether you like it or not, you made a commitment. And that commitment should mean something. Your work ethics should not change depending on how much you are getting paid. Of course, the amount should determine the scope of work, but once the scope has been agreed upon, you have to deliver what you promised. Hindi naman kasalanan ng client na hindi ka marunong mag-NO. SAKLAP!

And this is something I really need to work on. Because I noticed that when I feel undervalued, I tend to lose my enthusiasm for the project. I start thinking about all the other things I could have done with my time, all the opportunities I might be missing, and all the effort that I am putting into something that is not giving me enough in return. And the more I think about it, the more frustrated I become. The funny thing is, wala namang nagbago sa agreement. The deliverables are still the same, the payment is still the same, and the expectations are still the same. Ang nagbago lang, yung feelings ko about the agreement. And that is something I have to manage.

So how do I make situations like this more smooth sailing? Because knowing myself, this probably won’t be the last time I will find myself in this kind of situation. Hopefully, mabawasan naman. HAHAHA!

5 Steps To Make Situations Like This More Smooth Sailing

1. Acceptance. You said yes, so accept it. Stop thinking about how unfair the agreement is and focus on what needs to be done. Tapos na ang usapan, trabaho na tayo.

2. Do not take it personally. Ah kaya mura ang offer kasi mababa na ang tingin sa akin? STOP! DO NOT OVERTHINK! Not every low offer is a reflection of your worth. Sometimes, yun lang talaga ang budget nila.

3. Plan how to execute it in the least amount of time possible. Work smarter, not harder. Plan your deliverables and find the most efficient way to finish everything without sacrificing quality.

4. EXECUTE RIGHT AWAY. Stop procrastinating just because you’re no longer excited about the project. The sooner you start, the sooner you finish. Gawin mo na para matapos na!

5. Learn from your mistake and learn to say NO. Remember how you felt and make sure you don’t put yourself in the same situation again. Hopefully, lesson learned na talaga this time.

The Importance of Learning To Say NO

I really need to learn how to say NO without feeling guilty about it. Hindi naman lahat ng opportunity kailangan tanggapin, and saying NO does not mean I am being ungrateful or difficult to work with. Sometimes it simply means I value my time and I know my limitations. I cannot keep saying YES just because ayaw kong maka-disappoint or because nanghihinayang ako sa opportunity. And honestly, saying NO before entering an agreement is so much better than saying YES and regretting it halfway through. Hindi naman masamang tumulong or magbigay ng consideration, but I have to remember that being considerate of others should not mean always putting myself last.

The PEHPOT 4-Way Test Before Saying YES

Inspired by the Rotary Club’s Four-Way Test, here’s my own version that I should probably memorize before accepting another project or collaboration.

1. IS THE COMPENSATION FAIR? If not, may mapapala ba ako in other ways? A good relationship, a brand I’ve always wanted to work with, or an opportunity that might be worth more in the long run?

2. IS IT SOMETHING THAT FITS MY COMMUNITY? Is this something my readers and followers will actually find useful or interesting? Bagay ba talaga sa content ko or pinipilit ko lang because there’s an offer?

3. WHAT’S MY PAST EXPERIENCE WITH THIS CLIENT OR BRAND? Have we worked together before? Maayos ba silang kausap, reasonable ang demands, and okay ang overall experience? Or is this another situation na alam ko nang stressful pero papasukin ko pa rin?

4. IS IT WORTH MY TIME AND EFFORT? Considering the deliverables, deadlines, and my current workload, kaya ko ba itong gawin without sacrificing my other priorities?

Simple lang naman, di ba? If most of the answers are NO, then maybe I should stop convincing myself to say YES. Ang problema kasi, sometimes I already know the answer, ayaw ko lang sundin. HAHAHA!

A Reminder To Myself

PEHPOT, please lang.. THINK BEFORE YOU SAY YES! Hindi lahat ng offer kailangan tanggapin, and hindi lahat ng opportunity worth your time. Learn to say NO when something doesn’t feel right, but once you say YES, panindigan mo. Give your 100%, deliver what you promised, and stop complaining about an agreement you willingly entered into. You can be kind and accommodating without always saying YES to everyone. And hopefully, the next time your instincts tell you NO, makinig ka naman. Kasi ilang beses na ba natin ito pinagdaanan? HAHAHA!

The Crafters Marketplace Crafting Event

This is my first time ever joining a journaling event. I am kinda into crafts naman but it is my sister who is the real crafter. Negosyo nga niya is all about crafts. If you haven’t heard, Craftiva Collection is the fastest growing and most sought-after charm maker in Cabanatuan City. So when I heard about Kalayaan at Crafting: Written in Freedom, a 3-day crafting and journaling celebration by The Crafters Marketplace, pinaluwas ko talaga siya!

And as first timer sa ganitong event, sabi ko sa kanya, “We only have 30 minutes to look around ha, since we have other errands pa.” But girl, we ended up spending 3 hours in the venue. We were just looking around and did some stampings, hindi pa full-blown journaling ito ha. The event was open to the public, by the way, with free crafting activities for the whole family. There were different craft suppliers, creative stations, and fun finds around the venue, making it easy for both kids and adults to enjoy the experience.

The event happened at Shangri-La Plaza, East Wing, from June 12 to 14, in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Ang ganda ng theme nila, Written in Freedom, because it connects crafting and journaling with our stories, heritage, and creativity as Filipinos. Hindi lang siya basta stickers, papers, stamps, and cute anik-anik. May meaning din siya, especially because the event encouraged people to create something personal while celebrating our freedom and identity as a community.

We had the VIP ticket, and ang dami palang perks. It came with crafting materials, unlimited use of the crafting tools provided by The Crafters Marketplace, and use of the crafting area for the whole day. Sulit siya if you really plan to sit down, craft, and take your time. Kami nga na looking around pa lang, naaliw na. What more kung full crafting mode talaga?

One of the things we enjoyed was the free stamping activity from Pappelrotti. Ang saya pala mag-stamp stamp! Very therapeutic siya in fairness. We also got cute sticker labels from Niimbot, and syempre, na-enjoy din namin yung booth nila. Ang dami ring craft suppliers around the venue, so if you are into papers, stickers, journaling materials, accessories, and other cute finds, this kind of event is dangerous. Dangerous sa wallet, but good for the creative soul. Haha.

Syempre, hindi mawawala ang pasalubong! We found these cute clickers for Marius and Ethan, and I knew right away they would love them. Kaya kahit hindi sila kasama, may little something pa rin for them from the event. That is also one of the fun parts of going around craft fairs and creative events. You always find something cute, useful, or unexpected.

Honestly, I did not expect to enjoy it this much. Akala ko quick daan lang, check what’s there, take a few clips, then alis na. But being surrounded by all those creative materials, seeing people make their own pages, and trying some of the activities made me understand why people love journaling and crafting events like this.

For a first-timer, Kalayaan at Crafting: Written in Freedom was such a fun and inspiring experience. It was creative, relaxing, and a nice way to celebrate Independence Day in a different way. Hindi siya yung usual celebration na program lang or display lang. Here, you get to create, explore, and bring home something that feels personal.

For future crafting and journaling events, make sure to follow The Crafters Marketplace on their social media accounts. Happy journaling and crafting! 🇵🇭✂️📓

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Review

There are shows you watch because they are popular, like Les Misérables, and then there are shows that bring you back to a very specific time in your life. For me, Jesus Christ Superstar is one of those shows. So here’s my a bit biased Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Review.

So why is my review a bit bias?

Back in college, part of our lunch break routine was watching Jesus Christ Superstar with my two kumare/sorority sisters. It was one of those little college memories that stayed with me.

So imagine finally seeing it live on stage in Manila, not just as an audience member, but also as part of the media, with one of my sorority sisters beside me. Full-circle moment talaga.

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Review: The Music

Most of us already know the story, especially those who grew up with Holy Week culture, senakulo, religious films, and yearly retellings of the Passion of Christ. The story is familiar. The characters are familiar. The ending is familiar. So worth it pa ba panoorin kung alam mo na ang mangyayari? For me, yes. Very much yes.

Why Jesus Christ Superstar Is Worth it

The music is already powerful on its own. There is so much emotion in every word, but hearing it live gives it a different kind of impact. It is louder, rawer, and mas ramdam na ramdam mo talaga.

Since Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera, no dull moment for me. The show moves through song, emotion, tension, and big vocal moments. From ensemble numbers to emotional solos, the cast delivered the energy you expect from a rock musical, but with enough heart to make the story feel human.

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Review: The Production

What makes this Manila production exciting is how it takes a story we already know by heart and presents it with a different kind of energy. It has the intensity of a rock concert, the movement of contemporary theatre, and the look of a modern production.

Hindi siya yung usual traditional na story telling na nakasanayan natin. Modern ang costumes, the staging feels fresh and the choreography makes the story feel more alive and relatable.

What really impressed me was how visually entertaining the production was. Alam mo yung feeling na kahit hindi mo masyadong madinig yung lyrics, mafe-feel mo pa rin kung ano ang nangyayari because of the choreography? That is how this production felt. Hindi lang siya basta mga taong kumakanta sa stage. Full visual experience siya.

Every scene had something to watch. Every number had its own energy. It felt theatrical, but at the same time, it also had that rock fest feel that made the whole experience more exciting.

Gab Pangilinan as Mary Magdalene

One of my biggest observations from the show is Gab Pangilinan as Mary Magdalene. She’s very flirty as Mary Magdalene, in the best and most character-driven way.

Kuha niya yung singing, but more than that, kuhang kuha niya yung acting. Her Mary Magdalene had softness, tenderness, confusion, affection, and quiet longing. Hindi lang siya basta kumakanta nang maganda. She tells the story through the song. Ramdam na ramdam mo yung emotions ni Mary Magdalene.

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Review: Favorite Moments

Ang hirap mag-pinpoint ng favorite moment ko because everything stands out.

There were emotional moments, intense moments, and full-on wow moments. The production knows how to build tension and make the audience feel what is happening on stage.

The only part where I felt a little bit underwhelmed was the Simon scene. Personally, nakulangan ako sa chaos doon. Given the energy of that part of the story, I was expecting it to feel more explosive and more overwhelming.

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila Must Watch Musical This May

Jesus Christ Superstar Manila is on a limited run this May at The Theatre at Solaire. Get your tickets now para makanood ka rin and experience this iconic rock opera live.

Whether you grew up knowing the story, you are a longtime fan of the music, or you simply want to watch something powerful and different this month, this is one show worth adding to your list.

Tickets are available via TicketWorld. Don’t miss the chance to see Jesus Christ Superstar live in Manila before the run ends.