April 28, 2012 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 0 Comments
Do you want to work online but sceptical to do so? Of course, we do not want to invest on something in which we are not really sure of.
But, get rid of that cynical thoughts of yours and be ready to what you are about to know.
What is oDesk?
- “oDesk, Inc. offers the world’s largest, most comprehensive and fastest-growing online workplace. Businesses are no longer limited to local talent or traditional hiring cycles. With a thriving online workforce available on-demand, you can post a job for free, field applications in hours and rapidly hire the best person for the job, regardless of where in the world they happen to be. If you are looking for work, you are now untethered by geography. Find work and get the job done from anywhere. All you need is your talent, a computer and an Internet connection. oDesk doesn’t just connect businesses and independent professionals. Our patent-pending technology gives you a virtual workspace, offering real-time visibility into work as it happens. Payment is quick and hassle-free. “
How does oDesk work?
- “Let us say an employer owns a web design agency and he is planning to build a qualified team with competitive rates. What he will do is, he will post jobs for free on oDesk. He will then put the qualities of contractors he wanted to work for him. Now, if you have an account in oDesk then you can check his job posting. If you think you are qualified, then you can apply for the job. The employer will then review the ratings, feedback, cover letter and portfolios of the applicant. After which, he will contact the most qualified candidates. He will set date for the interview. It may either be through skype or messages on oDesk. If he finds you best for the job he will hire you. He will now start assigning you with the tasks. You are prompted to login to oDesk team application while you are working. The employer could literally see the work in your work diaries – screenshots and memos are recorded as you work. Each week the employer will review your timelog. If everything looks great he will then send you payments.”
oDesk will not require you to pay anything. You just have to create your account and start applying for jobs. This is legitimate. Remember, you do not have to pay anything if you work online. They should be the one to pay you for your work.
If you are looking for work, click here: https://www.odesk.com/find-work
If looking for contractors, click here: https://www.odesk.com/contractors/?lnk=fwHire&fwl=short
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About the Author:
Mary Grace Quiniones is an Assistant/Social Media Manager/Writer/Researcher – Freelancer. She has been working in oDesk for more than 2 years since November 2010 up to date.
Source(s):
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August 30, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 3 Comments
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How I love this song.
This song is sent to me by my boyfriend when we’re still not hanging out that much.
That guy really, he’s just simply… (nah!) I just love him.
I mean, everything about him.
He probably did not know how much but I wish he would. (Haha)
…
We’ve been hanging out now for quite some time
almost 7 mos. to be precise.
And I still couldn’t get enough of him.
That’s totally awesome.
Honestly, I want to get to know more of him.
Perhaps, with our reactions and attitudes that haven’t been tested that much yet.
And time will come to that.
I know.
And if that time comes, we should be able to get hold of it.
I knew he will and I should too.
Love fades if you won’t do anything to cherish it.
And fading love is hard to revive.
That is why whatever it takes I should and I will cherish it and I knew he too for the both of us.
_xOxO_
June 22, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 0 Comments
“The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is
and what He does for us.”
— Romans 12:3
You are who you are for a reason.
You’re part of an intricate plan.
You’re a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God’s special woman or man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You’re just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God’s plan in mind,
And they bear the Master’s seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likenss you’d grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
You’ve been formed by the Master’s rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is God!
taken from Russell Kelfer’s poem.
May 14, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 6 Comments
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I believe that God see and hear our prayers. Deep within our hearts we know He exist only that there were circumstances in our life that may lead us to be blinded, to forget Him and even curse Him.
“Hear God in the silence of your heart.” is my favourite quote. I always use it whenever, wherever. It is only a sentence but then it always reminds me that God speak through my silent heart and not when I am preoccupied of lots of things.
There were times in my life that I did curse Him. It is when I thought He’s not there during the times when I am down and depressed. Yet, He never failed to reach me. I encountered many good people that help me to move on and go on in life. Slowly, my weighs and burdens unravel on its own. That’s when I expect it not to believe that He’s been there all along. I was truly ashamed yet; I could not undo what I’ve done. The only best thing left for me is to renew and follow his will.
God accepted me. I believe it. He helps me move on and now I look at life beautifully. I may sometimes come across lots of problems but then, I know He will be there to help me again. He’ll be there to heal me, to hear me, to bring the light of hope when I am in darkness.
I am reminded of all the things that God has done for me: the great things He has shown me, the people who became part of His plans for me, and all the things that happen in my life and yet to continue.
I am blessed that He has given me reasonable mind to configure and acknowledge His goodness. And I am glad that though I have lots of shortcomings yet He still accepts me as His adopted child. His will prevails my will. And I know that everything is set and thus He has written in my destiny everything that may happen to me. I may sometimes choose a wrong path yet I believe that I will find my way back to Him and back to everything He wanted for me.
April 30, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 2 Comments
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I thought I would never trust love again.
Yet, I was wrong.
I thought I would be giving up on it.
Yet, I did not.
Somehow, deep within me, I still believe in love though it left me so fragile from the past.
There were times in my life when I played with love.
Sometimes it played with me.
Most, I won yet I am not happy.
Since most, I was hurt.
So, I backed off.
And promised my self not to take love for granted but rather treasure it.
I once thought that I should not allow my self to fall in love again.
I am afraid to lose and be hurt once more.
It is not just worth it.
Yet, you proved me wrong.

At first, I just saw you as one of my boy friends.
Nothing unique and just all the same.
But then, it was a shame of me in just seeing you that way.
There is more of you that I, yet, have to discover.
And I am thankful that you are letting me get in your world.
I know it is unfair in your part that I do not tell you what I truly feel.
But, please, let it be.
Let me be.
That is who I am.
But, I hope that you feel how much I love you.
And how much I miss you.
I may sometimes do not show it.
I cannot promise you forever since I do not believe on it.
Yet, I can only give you of what we have now
and the hope that there will be a tomorrow for us.
April 29, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 96 Comments
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Phew!
…
I woke up 6 in the morning since I thought that my class in Environmental Science will have quiz and I haven’t literally studied yet.
At first, I thought, it was still early. It is because it was cold in my room.
Then, I heard my sis, Mylene, doing something in the kitchen. (My room is adjacent to the kitchen.)
So, I got up and opened my closet.
I looked for my conditioner, shower gel soap and facial foam.
When I reached the CR, Papa was already there standing.
Gush, Papa and I usually fight who must get in the CR first to take a bath.
And as always, Papa will always be the first to use the CR and
his reason is that I always use the CR for 48 years. (Haha. Quite true. ^_^)
After taking my bath for more than 30 minutes, I went to my room directly to change. Class again. I’m already trying my best not to be late.
Fortunately, since summer class started I’m not {mostly} late.
…
I reached the school five minutes before eight. (Great! ^_^)
Then, I hurriedly went to NSLR 2 for my NS 2 class.
I directly opened my notebook and started studying.
Moments later, Winston arrived. (My seatmate.)
We studied together.
We threw questions and we also answered it.
Fifteen minutes or so our teacher arrived.
He continued the discussion.
So therefore, we don’t have any quiz. (Yehey)
It is because if the quiz was push through then maybe it would be the first time for me to be failed in that subject. (Y.Y)
Then, class ended at five minutes before ten in the morning.
…
Eleven in the morning striked.
I went down to bought viands at the canteen.
I passed at the left wing of the building.
When I almost reached the Finance Office I saw Kuya JC.
I asked him if he could accompany me at the canteen.
He said that he still have work to do. (Kuya JC and I were close ^_^)
I frowned and insisted that I still want him to accompany me.
Well, with my expression, he can’t do anything but to accompany me.
(Haha-that’s why I like Kuya JC.)
Though he also wanted me to accompany him to the other offices he will pass by before reaching the office I am assigned.
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We reached the canteen.
I ordered two viands and one rice.
Then after paying, Kuya JC and I chatted.
I also asked him if he could eat with us in the office.
He willingly obliged.
…
We passed to the office he’s assigned just to get his homemade lunch then we went to our office to prepare for lunch.
I with Kuya JC, Lorie and Sir Baligala ate our lunch together.
The lunch topics were fun.
Sometimes, even if the topics were serious Kuya JC make them into jokes. ^_^ (Haha. That made him funny. )
Half of my day ended. ^_^
April 10, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 45 Comments
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I went out of the office at three o’clock.
Since it was still early for me to go home, I decided to went for window shopping.
I went to China Town.
I bought a pair of earrings.
And then, I looked for pants.
Hence, Mom mentioned that she might give me money to buy a new pants. ( I actually told her that I wanted to buy a new one)
I entered in one of the store there.
I, usually, buy there.
When I entered, as expected, there was a saleslady who kept in following me.
That’s part of their job. (I don’t precisely like it)
After awhile, she was called by their cashier.
So, I was quite relieved.
But then, she came back shortly asking for my number. (???)
What the hell? (I don’t know)
I did not mind her at first.
Yet, she kept on asking me.
She also kept on following me.
Damn!
Then, there came another saleslady.
She helped her co-saleslady to ask for my number.
I asked them why.
They just smile.
I did not give them.
They persuaded me.
Saying, that somebody will just text me and there would be no harm.
As if there not letting me go.
And I felt like I can’t get out from the store.
They kept on following and bugging me for my number.
I was quite piss off but, still I can’t go.
They are now around three who were asking for my number.
So, in the end, I did give it.
I went out of the store quite hurriedly.
And until I went out of China Town.
I entered DCLA Plaza.
I also looked for pants there.
On my way in, I heard my phone beep. (Signal for new message)
I then checked my phone.
And there it was…
a new number.
I read the message.
It said that the number was owned by Chao, a chinese guy. He added that he was the one who told the saleslady to ask for my number.
I did not reply.
Besides, I ran out of load.
I did not mind it.
I continued on checking pants and shirts.
Then, my phone rang. (A call.)
I checked it.
Oh, a phone call from the same new number.
I did not answer it.
But, it kept on ringing.
And I don’t know for how many times.
Until I went out of DCLA Plaza it still rang.
Well, I answered it in the end.
He introduced his name.
But, I did not introduced mine.
I don’t mind if I am being impolite.
He kept on saying things that were sometimes left me bewildered.
I can’t quite understood him.
Maybe, he noticed that I did not answer him.
After awhile, a girl talked to me.
She said, she was the saleslady who were told to asked for my number.
She asked me if I am free tonight.
I said no.
She then asked why.
I said that I got things to do at home. (Though none ^_*)
She then related it to Chao.
I heard him saying something to the saleslady.
The saleslady then asked if I could even spare a little time for the night.
I asked why.
She said that her boss, Chao, (I actually saw this Chao already. It was when I entered their store. I saw him near the cashier and I thought he did not see me. He was the guy wearing white T-Shirt) wanted to be my friend. ( I did not believe it.)
She asked if it will be okey for me to have dinner.
I declined.
Then she related it again to Chao.
I heard him talked.
The saleslady asked me many things just to persuade me to say ‘yes’.
But, I declined it all.
In the end, she asked me if I have a boyfriend.
And I said that I definitely have.
And I told her to please tell her boss that any time would not be perfect for us to meet.
I then said good-bye.
She’s not even done talking yet, I guess.
Then in a hurry, she said that her boss would call me again tonight.
Too bad.
She said that I’ll expect a call at 6:30 pm.
Well, I guess, I have to make things clearer AGAIN!
April 10, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 0 Comments
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My very old draft in here (Y.Y)
I was quite skeptical when I learned that Jay-ar and Ate Sheila couldn’t make it to the planned outing in Waterworld.
I am not against to the thought that Jay and I would only make it there. But, I thought it would be much more fun if the two were there too.
Honestly, it was fun having only the two (Jay and I) of us.
…
I was totally late.
Damn! (^_*)
Jay and I agreed to meet at 4:00 pm at Petron, Bangkal.
But, I did not make it.
I was very late… (Too bad.)
While on the jeepney, I was thinking that he must be piss off by now.
But, no matter how hard I prayed and mumbled I couldn’t let the jeepney to move on fast.
And besides, I also don’t know where Petron, Bangkal is. (T.T)
So arrived pass five or almost five.
I just don’t know.
Coz all I know was that I was late and he was quite piss off (Y.Y)
I am really guilty for letting him wait that long.
I tried to persuade him and get him out in his current mood.
I was quite happy when I saw him smile.
Well, it somehow shows that his not that piss anymore. (hehe)
…
We then reached Waterworld.
We paid for our entrance for the overnight.
We looked for a cottage and settled our selves.
…
Too bad. I can’t upload the photos. My computer just couldn’t make it (T.T)
But, in my part, it was really fun!
March 23, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 27 Comments
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My life is so busy. I can’t often have time for a sincere prayer. I often neglect my obligation, my loving obligation to God. Lots of problems came to my way. Most of them got me to my feet. I cried most often. My relationship to others became so difficult. I wonder why.
Fortunately, a light of hope came rushing to my way when I almost fall. I expect it not. Then, I ponder.
I may be busy, but, am I really busy enough to forget God? Guess not. I believe so.
My imagination is so titanic. Sometimes, there were things which even my own mind can’t comprehend. Some were devastating to imagine, some were tragic and some were good out of fantasy. It’s difficult. I imagine things which is beyond the world can give. Beyond reality if I may say. Truthfully, I used imagination as a tool to escape life. To escape the clutch of pain and hurts. To escape the severe truth of life.
I look at life fearfully. I’m afraid that it will hurt me coz it already did. I am a victim of life’s fierce.
But, though I truly fear life, I love it. I love to live life to the fullest.
I have to live life in the path lead by God. Yes, it may be difficult to follow but I’ll try. I mean, I’ll do my very best. I have to.
Will I ever return to God? With my life devastated as right now? Will I ever see his face? Shining so brightly in purity? Wherein I know I’m not?
Questions after questions. That makes my hope futile and unclear.
But, I believe. Only if I believe that He will help me then I shall not lost hope.
“Serve the Lord with JOY”.
I understand. But, why can’t I do it perfectly?
Why do I sometimes serve God unfaithfully?
Why do I sometimes serve Him with a sad face and a sad heart?
I really don’t know why. Just that I’m afraid to answer and tell the truth.
Crying doesn’t really mean that I repented. Coz I know that I do not yet.
HOPE… the light of God that came near me when I almost fall.
The God of love and justice, who saved me when I’m lost.
Will He save me now?
I know. I’ve faith. He loves me. I knew it.
Thanks to Him. Thanks to the person who loves me the most.
Thanks to Him who saves me every now and then.
Yes, He’ll save me.
I may have a life of serene davastation but, I believe, He’ll save me.
He’ll reconstruct the path that I’ve taken that may lead back to Him.
I believe without vain.
March 23, 2010 - Posted by Mary Grace Quiniones - 20 Comments

Can someone claim me as his friend?
No, futile, they won’t.
…
I’m trying to hide my tears in the deep set of my eyes.
I’m trying to lock my plea in the closet of my room.
All I know is to hide the real me and continue the lied show.
…
Dim Black Me!
…
The real me.
…
Innocent face of a little child.
Haha. Too far to be compared.
Arrogant face of a wealthy maiden.
A little bit near.
…
I’m a sinner.
And forever a sinner.
Forever in Black.
Forever me.
…
When will I see the light?
Can someone bring it back to me?
…
Hopeless cry.
Futile hope.
Devastated life in eternity.
Ruined soul of death.
…
Can someone claim me as his friend?
No, futile, they won’t.
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