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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • “There’s no way to photograph the hard stuff”

    While doing my daily devotions, hearing about how “there’s no way to photograph the hard stuff” reminded me of the superficiality of building your image. How often do we put up things online that put us in a bad light? As I was typing this, trying to catch up with all the backlogs, you don’t… Read more

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  • The facade of checklists

    In my previous post, I already told you what work performance looks like in terms of effort and focus. But often, it’s really tempting to spread too thin at work. This means you do so many things simply to check them off the lists. But are they really the things you should focus on? Because… Read more

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  • Internships and looking forward

    When I was still a kid, passing by through power susbstations, I remember how I used to wonder what I should become as an adult to access such facilities. Then eight years ago, I had my first internship at a national grid and was fascinated by the machines and the electronics that make it. I finally… Read more

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  • Forecasting, R, and life update

    Being in and out of work made me think of the price I have to pay for wanting to work in energy research here in the Philippines. But, aside from the autonomy, I like the thrill of problem-solving, just like how we did it in our graduate studies. Always looking for all the ways to… Read more

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  • I only want to open the can with a knife

    I first heard from Seth Godin about the adoption curve, and it has never left my mind since. And I don’t even stay in one group; instead, I find myself an early adopter for some situations, while most of the time, an early or late adopter. Here’s a helpful resource that discusses the types of adopters in… Read more

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  • This is what leadership looks like

    Can you imagine commitments? And when complacency gets the best of you, it’s easy to just park and be where you are most comfortable. And it’s not just about stepping up and fulfilling your responsibilities. It’s also about being accountable for what’s entrusted to you. I can remember an evening when I felt so mentally… Read more

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  • Finding favor

    Quite a few times, I have forgotten the difference between asking God and being assured that God already knows what I want. And today, I was reminded of the difference. If you’ve been a follower of Christ for some time and wondered why your life seems to be at a stall, perhaps you have to… Read more

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