maryann c
libra
mississauga

toodles.

Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment.

My company is huge on recycling and being eco-friendly.


The HR Manager went around to everyone asking what they are going to do.


I told him that I would take the bus but I forgot. I told him that I would on Friday instead.


Here's one of my email to him.





I may be hard to see--> So here's the email:





Since today is Earth Day, I was in the bathroom and thought about how I can contribute to the environment.
As I was about to rip out the paper towel, I stop and wondered about how many trees are being wasted… so I walked away while wiping my hands on my clothes.

Happy Earth Day!

Here's an e-mail from the CEO:

All,

Please do something for the environment. I am requesting again that all computers and monitors are shut down (hibernation for PC if applicable) during the night – except some QA machines, and servers - .

Beginning May 1 2009 we will ask each violator each day to pay 5$ to our coffee pot. And the fee will be 10$ starting June 1 2009. Hope this helps.

Happy Earth Day, everybody!

I felt like a horse ready to jump out of the gate as soon as it hit 4 PM. I still had to buy the prizes for the games, decorate the hall and get ready. It was so stressful and frustrating when there isn’t enough time to do anything. My cusshy, her hubby and Chloe made is for the surprise, Mic, John and Tita came after and Mary was in time for dinner. My dad was totally shocked to see that the party was actually for him. He walked straight in the room, dumbfounded and speechless. I think he knew but was really shocked to see everyone who made it. For some odd reason, I ended up being the emcee. My uncle was asking for the program and all I could do was shrug my shoulders. If I couldn’t even put a seating arrangement together then, there’s no way I can put a program. As the night went along, I just started to put things together in my head. Overall, it turned out well. Krizalyne sang first, then Mia played the piano. I called out for volunteers for any couples that would like to play the news paper game. My sister and cousin were all cheating and holding on to each other. The highlight of the night was the Treasure Hunt game. My cousins, aunts and uncles were so competitive. When the items were being called, things were also getting to tossed and people were pushing each other.
The night ended with everyone singing happy birthday and the centre piece game. (Well, half the centre piece. Most if not all the Hersey kisses were eaten) Can’t wait to organize my mom’s 65th Birthday!


Click on the link to view Kriza singing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RlL7eN_GMo&feature=related

It’s my 7th day working at WinMagic Inc. So far, the training has been a little slow. The guy who got here 2 weeks before I did is teaching me. It’s like another cycle of someone who pretends to know more than I do is trying to boss me around. I’ve had it! I don’t really give a shit cause I don’t report to him. He pushes paper around all day pretending to work and sucking up to the VP of Sales. I’m just laughing inside cause there’s no efing way that he can tell me what to do.

Yesterday, the Marketing Director dressed up as the WinMagic mascot. I can only imagine that it could be the Marketing team. Here’s what I see in terms characteristics of each division and why it’s the Marketing team:

Admin staff / Payroll: Everyone loves them cause though they don’t actually pay us.. but rather make our checks. They are serious about money and probably will not be caught in a mascot suit for a fear of being demoted.

PSE (Pre-Sales Engineer): The true sales people are PSEs. They’re unhappy cause the sales people take the credit of the sale. They’re not making enough money to be in the mascot suit.

Sales People: They take 4 hours for lunch and how will they ever fit in 15 minutes of wearing a mascot suit in between pretending to actual sell.

QA (Quality Assurance): They are a quietest bunch and can only be heard coming in and leaving. Can’t be them either.

Development Team: They’re too busy working on actual problems. They would rather sit in front of their computer than be caught in a mascot suit.

Business Development (My Team): Ya… We’re the newest ones here and we didn’t even know that there was a mascot suit.

The only ones left are the Marketing team.. they have to much time on their hands. Besides, the mascot suit fit Joseph perfectly.

Last Friday, Casino Niagara gave me a call to inform me that the tickets I was watlisted on were now available. My dad insisted that I book the most expensive tickets to take advantage of my perks for receiving a gold card with the casino. (That just tells you how much I've lost to get one)
The concert was for a well know Chinese singer who apparently oppened for the Olympics in Beijing. My dad (like always) assumed that she'll be singing English songs. All that mattered to me that we were going to be together and enjoy the sunny (but cold) weather out.

My parents picked Jeff and I up at the condo at 1 PM and off we went. On the way to Niagara, my dad was showing off his new ride with the sunroof. He openned it and when closing it, it got stuck. For the rest of the way, he and Jeff were trying to push the roof close and even pulled over to try and shut it. NEVER HAPPENED! We droved all the way with the wind gushing through, blowing everything in the car and occassionally made a high pitch howling sounds. As soon as we parked, one touch off a button, the roofed closed. AAARGH!

My mom and I picked up the tickets for concert. I asked if the singer will sing any English songs. The lady politely said, "Only Chinese" My mom jaw just dropped, she was speechless and drew blank. I stared at her then laughed. *thinking - See I told you so. She said she'll watch it anyway cause she'll just sleep in there. We walk around and took some pictures, ate and escorted my parents to the entrance to concert hall while Jeff and I gambled.

Today closes the chapter with my career at CMS as a Subscription Coordinator. I can't believe how 4 years and 3 months felt like a blink of an eye. Though I can't say that it was easy to get where I ended up, it was a journey that made me a stronger person in every way. I can still remember my first fight with Debra, the endless email loops with Marchielle, Alfa and Mary, wasting my time on making birthday cards, planning things with people with company hours.. I guess I should talk about work but I can't remember anything at the moment. I wished that people at CMS were a little more nicer and if the company had a little structure.

On my last day, the staff prepared a delightful lunch of Greek food. As the lunch arrived, I walked into a room of people with the biggest smiles and sad eyes. My boss started chanting "speeches" until I finally started to speak out about my experiences over the last 4 years.

Thank you CMS but this little girl needs to make some movements in life.