I was on my way down this looong flight of stairs with my clumsy officemate. This officemate of mine has this tendency of tripping and making a fool of herself unintentionally. When we were three-fourths down I commented: "what if you slip now when we are almost down?"
And then...I disappeared.
Whoops.
It wasn't that bad. I would like to think that it was rather graceful.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
WBT 1
The 1st quarter began with the black team making 10 straight points. The red looked lost. There was no movement nor communication. Eventually, after almost half of the first quarter was over a driving basketball broke the ice for the red team. Then the red team had their run with a couple of three's. There was even a point wherein the red team was up by 10 but the black team rallied and tied the game with their pesky full court pressure and lucky three point baskets.
By the fourth the game was tight. There were deadlocks and lead changes. The red team was up by three but was soon tied by a lucky three pointer. Then, black team took the lead with a layup and was up by two. Both teams were in the penalty mid way through the the game. The game was tied once again by two converted freethrows by the red team. The black team fouled again that sent another red player to the line. She missed her first attempt as the crowd and black team taunt her loudly. However, the red player redeemed herself and made her second try and put the red team up by a single point. As the red palyer went down court she motioned "what, I cannot hear you" to the crowd.
With less than two minutes on the clock, the black team missed their attempt and red got the rebound. They brought the ball down quickly and took a three that didn't go in. There was a scramble for the ball and the red team got it back. But lo and behold, another three pointer was fired which still did not go in. Thus, another "agawan buko". A player in red emerged with the ball. This time, held on to it. Black team commited a foul which put her to the line for a couple of pressure packed freethrows that she calmly sank and put the team up by three points.
The black team still had the chance to tie the game with around twenty seconds left. The three point are was well defended that made it difficult to throw to shot. Thus they brought the ball in and hit a 2 point jumper as the time expired... and the red team began to rejoice.
Eye openers... again:
- Freethrows are very crucial. It can be the difference in the end.
- Defense is the best offense.
- I am old. I lack endurance!
By the fourth the game was tight. There were deadlocks and lead changes. The red team was up by three but was soon tied by a lucky three pointer. Then, black team took the lead with a layup and was up by two. Both teams were in the penalty mid way through the the game. The game was tied once again by two converted freethrows by the red team. The black team fouled again that sent another red player to the line. She missed her first attempt as the crowd and black team taunt her loudly. However, the red player redeemed herself and made her second try and put the red team up by a single point. As the red palyer went down court she motioned "what, I cannot hear you" to the crowd.
With less than two minutes on the clock, the black team missed their attempt and red got the rebound. They brought the ball down quickly and took a three that didn't go in. There was a scramble for the ball and the red team got it back. But lo and behold, another three pointer was fired which still did not go in. Thus, another "agawan buko". A player in red emerged with the ball. This time, held on to it. Black team commited a foul which put her to the line for a couple of pressure packed freethrows that she calmly sank and put the team up by three points.
The black team still had the chance to tie the game with around twenty seconds left. The three point are was well defended that made it difficult to throw to shot. Thus they brought the ball in and hit a 2 point jumper as the time expired... and the red team began to rejoice.
Eye openers... again:
- Freethrows are very crucial. It can be the difference in the end.
- Defense is the best offense.
- I am old. I lack endurance!
Saturday, May 27, 2006
On Frustration 0.2
If you have a job but still live under the roof of your parents, then you should still respect the "house rules". It does not mean that since you earn your own money now that you can do whatever you desire.
If you are going to make takas make sure that you would not get caught. And when you do get caught, please do not try to get out of it anymore and make palusot especially when huling-huli ka na!
If you are a student, please do take some time and act like one. Imagine what your folks go through just to make you go to school.
Hay, when will people straighten up and grow up? Maybe they are afraid to grow up since adulthood means responsibilities. Sadly, we are adults attached with those expectations from us.
And there is no way of to stop it but grow up and at the same time not lose the child in us.
If you are going to make takas make sure that you would not get caught. And when you do get caught, please do not try to get out of it anymore and make palusot especially when huling-huli ka na!
If you are a student, please do take some time and act like one. Imagine what your folks go through just to make you go to school.
Hay, when will people straighten up and grow up? Maybe they are afraid to grow up since adulthood means responsibilities. Sadly, we are adults attached with those expectations from us.
And there is no way of to stop it but grow up and at the same time not lose the child in us.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Cartoons 001
I was in this long line waiting for my turn to purchase train tickets. Suddenly, this lady bumped the side of my shoulder when she passed by my back. I semi-lost my balance and popped out of the line. It was more like hopped out from it in my struggle to keep my balance. It really had to happen just when my officemate looked at my direction. Naturally, she laughed at me just like how the other huge guys lined up did.
Sablayness has stuck once again!
Sablayness has stuck once again!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Bus Ride
Imagine this:
You are in a bus on your way home after a looooooong day in work.
All you want is a quiet ride home so that you can relax.
But lo and behold... the conductor isn't the only one shouting.
There is a weird guy yelling:
Magandang gabi po. Ako si *insert name*. Commerce graduate ng *insert university*. Humihingi po ako ng tulong. Baka po may konting pera kayo diyan... para po makapag-print ako ng akin resume. Alam yo po naman na hindi ako pwede mag-apply kung wala resume.
A couple of good hearted people handed him money. But after 10-15 minutes he began to shout again:
Magandang gabi po. Alam yo naman po na 11% sa atin ang walang trabaho. Kaya po baka mayroon kayong konting pera diya para makapag-print ako ng resume.
That was not all. After another 10-15 minutes, he gave unwanted advice regarding call centers and what so ever that I have no interest in. The conductor reprimanded him however he still continued his stunt.
Stress!
Hmm, this wans't the first time I saw the guy. I know, with all the buses available how come I picked the one with this queer guy! Now I am disturbed. Is he going to use the money he got to print those resumes or not? I wanted to tell him: Do you have a softcopy of your resume? I can print it for you. And if you want, I can even forward it to different companies. Hmm, maybe that was all crap since whenever he received money the expression on his face did not change. He did not look grateful in any way. Then again, maybe it was really scripted for his thesis or something.
You are in a bus on your way home after a looooooong day in work.
All you want is a quiet ride home so that you can relax.
But lo and behold... the conductor isn't the only one shouting.
There is a weird guy yelling:
Magandang gabi po. Ako si *insert name*. Commerce graduate ng *insert university*. Humihingi po ako ng tulong. Baka po may konting pera kayo diyan... para po makapag-print ako ng akin resume. Alam yo po naman na hindi ako pwede mag-apply kung wala resume.
A couple of good hearted people handed him money. But after 10-15 minutes he began to shout again:
Magandang gabi po. Alam yo naman po na 11% sa atin ang walang trabaho. Kaya po baka mayroon kayong konting pera diya para makapag-print ako ng resume.
That was not all. After another 10-15 minutes, he gave unwanted advice regarding call centers and what so ever that I have no interest in. The conductor reprimanded him however he still continued his stunt.
Stress!
Hmm, this wans't the first time I saw the guy. I know, with all the buses available how come I picked the one with this queer guy! Now I am disturbed. Is he going to use the money he got to print those resumes or not? I wanted to tell him: Do you have a softcopy of your resume? I can print it for you. And if you want, I can even forward it to different companies. Hmm, maybe that was all crap since whenever he received money the expression on his face did not change. He did not look grateful in any way. Then again, maybe it was really scripted for his thesis or something.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Knowing Is Better Than Wondering
Is he still bitter?
He did not reply to my message, however, when I used another number earlier he answered.
Obviously he is still avoiding me. But why?
Last time we were in the same venue, we didn't acknowledge each other's existence. I tried to catch his gaze but he avoided it. Even if he was all alone, he opted to occupy himself with his phone.
Is he still bitter with whatever happened between us in the past? Puh-lease! Stop being a kid! Past is past. Whatever good/bad things that occurred is done. There is nothing that can be done to erase those events. Then again, maybe his life partner is oberly jealous. Haha.
Is there something wrong with my attempt to be nuetral with him?
He did not reply to my message, however, when I used another number earlier he answered.
Obviously he is still avoiding me. But why?
Last time we were in the same venue, we didn't acknowledge each other's existence. I tried to catch his gaze but he avoided it. Even if he was all alone, he opted to occupy himself with his phone.
Is he still bitter with whatever happened between us in the past? Puh-lease! Stop being a kid! Past is past. Whatever good/bad things that occurred is done. There is nothing that can be done to erase those events. Then again, maybe his life partner is oberly jealous. Haha.
Is there something wrong with my attempt to be nuetral with him?
Letting It Out
Have you been in a situation wherein you kept something in for a quite sometime? Then comes a point when you feel like you want to let it out? I've been in this situation a number of times. I've desperately tried to get something out of my system for two days however, I was unsuccessful after several attempts. It wasn't a very good feeling. I felt uneasy as I sat there and while I wait for something to happen. Finally... it came out! Thank God, even if the place and time wasn't that desirable.
Success!
Success!
Friday, May 19, 2006
Alcoholic
Alcohol
can make you laugh
can make you cry
can make you talk
can make you realize things
can make you crazy
can kill your brain cells
can kill you literally as well
Alcohol is dangerous to one's health.
I am not an alcoholic... I am the person who watches over and takes care of the drunkards. I've seen people knocked out, barfed, laughed, cried, blabbed, etc. It's not an easy job, but someone has to do it. Plus, I don't think I've been drunk ever in my life.. well, maybe just a bit tipsy and that, but still I am sane. At times, I get to know the inner most feelings or the deepest anger of others. I do not mean too, but they just keep on talking the night/morning away. I get bothered occassionaly for I do not know how to handle the different scenarios. What will I tell them to make them feel better? Or would it be better for me not to say anything at all?
Oh well, at least we've formed a bond of some sort.
Alcohol is bad.
can make you laugh
can make you cry
can make you talk
can make you realize things
can make you crazy
can kill your brain cells
can kill you literally as well
Alcohol is dangerous to one's health.
I am not an alcoholic... I am the person who watches over and takes care of the drunkards. I've seen people knocked out, barfed, laughed, cried, blabbed, etc. It's not an easy job, but someone has to do it. Plus, I don't think I've been drunk ever in my life.. well, maybe just a bit tipsy and that, but still I am sane. At times, I get to know the inner most feelings or the deepest anger of others. I do not mean too, but they just keep on talking the night/morning away. I get bothered occassionaly for I do not know how to handle the different scenarios. What will I tell them to make them feel better? Or would it be better for me not to say anything at all?
Oh well, at least we've formed a bond of some sort.
Alcohol is bad.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
TV shows 101
On the Amazing Race:
Too bad Ray and Yolanda was the third team to reach the pitstop. At least it wasn't the frat boys who arrived first considering the previous legs. Congrats to the hippies!
On the American Idol:
Good-bye Elliot! :( I just hope that Mr. Soul Patrol brings home the bacon.
On Prison Break:
Season one has ended. I think that it is such a guy movie, but I got hooked badly. I guess its the suspense and action that did the trick or maybe the different twists/conflicts/puzzles every episode. No more daily doze of Wentworth Miller. :( It is alright tho since work has started to come in. When S2 comes out, I will be ready. Hehe.
Xs: I told myself pa naman before that I shouldn't watch these series anymore since I get too affected. Oh, well.
Too bad Ray and Yolanda was the third team to reach the pitstop. At least it wasn't the frat boys who arrived first considering the previous legs. Congrats to the hippies!
On the American Idol:
Good-bye Elliot! :( I just hope that Mr. Soul Patrol brings home the bacon.
On Prison Break:
Season one has ended. I think that it is such a guy movie, but I got hooked badly. I guess its the suspense and action that did the trick or maybe the different twists/conflicts/puzzles every episode. No more daily doze of Wentworth Miller. :( It is alright tho since work has started to come in. When S2 comes out, I will be ready. Hehe.
Xs: I told myself pa naman before that I shouldn't watch these series anymore since I get too affected. Oh, well.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Regularization
6 months has passed by since this IT consulting company officially employed me and that means that I am not a probi anymore... I am already REGULAR! Hello benefits! Time to get those opticals and give a visit to the different doctors. Hello vacations with PAY! Nyahahaha!
Then again, when will I get an increase?
Will I ask for another 18 months? Tsk tsk.
Camon and let us see....
Then again, when will I get an increase?
Will I ask for another 18 months? Tsk tsk.
Camon and let us see....
Friday, May 12, 2006
Blocker
Why the hell do they have to block the “recreational” sites? Those friend-stalking sites are understandable, but how about those photo repositories? How about those music and sports sites? What do they expect us to do during in-betweens?
Is this a sign that they want us to develop, execute and test 8 hours straight? Fine, that is reasonable. But then again, how about the people who are benched and those who do not have tasks to accomplish? Do you not think that a break must be given at least twice --- one in the morning and another during the afternoon? Nonetheless, I am not a corporate slave for nothing.
Go ahead and block ALL the “recreational” sites!
… and see how I become delusional!
Crap!
Is this a sign that they want us to develop, execute and test 8 hours straight? Fine, that is reasonable. But then again, how about the people who are benched and those who do not have tasks to accomplish? Do you not think that a break must be given at least twice --- one in the morning and another during the afternoon? Nonetheless, I am not a corporate slave for nothing.
Go ahead and block ALL the “recreational” sites!
… and see how I become delusional!
Crap!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Labor Day Weekend
We went here . Doesn't the pictures look beautiful? But don't let those fool you. How amazing how they make those shots, don't you think?
We arrived when everyone was leaving. No people watching for us. On the other hand, we had the whole beach to ourselves by the afternoon! Mini-foozeball(sp?), sunbathing, swimming, strolling along the beach, kayaking, drinking, bonding, etc. Chillax!
It may seem that its nothing special, but I enjoyed...especially since the whole clan was present.
Good times.
We arrived when everyone was leaving. No people watching for us. On the other hand, we had the whole beach to ourselves by the afternoon! Mini-foozeball(sp?), sunbathing, swimming, strolling along the beach, kayaking, drinking, bonding, etc. Chillax!
It may seem that its nothing special, but I enjoyed...especially since the whole clan was present.
Good times.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Welcome to the Clan
My cousin gave birth to a 6 lbs 3 oz baby girl last May 6 at 5:45 PM.
her umbilical cord wrapped around the neck and arm. They decided to do CS when heartbeat was fading.
Shucks. Giving birth is complicated and scary. Thank God that mommy and cute baby are doing ok.
I now have 3 nieces and 2 nephews. SweeeeeeEt!
her umbilical cord wrapped around the neck and arm. They decided to do CS when heartbeat was fading.
Shucks. Giving birth is complicated and scary. Thank God that mommy and cute baby are doing ok.
I now have 3 nieces and 2 nephews. SweeeeeeEt!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Is it bad to be good?
Is it sucking up to your parents when you do not go out every given weekend to drink, dance and party? Is it considered not having a life when you enjoy the confines of your home?
I choose to act like this cause this is how I want to spend my free time. It hasn't ever crossed my mind that others may perceive my actions as being a goody two shoes. What the heck! We are not the same. We will never be the same and I would never ever change the way I am just to conform to their perpectives.
And by the way, is it bad to be good?
Friday, May 05, 2006
loser
am i a loser? how come i do not have someone whom i can confide too? as in really really someone who i can call up or go to whenever i feel down or just you know when i feel like talking about anything may it be serious or just plain jokes.
then again, is it my fault that i do not really get close to people? i do not easily open up to them. yes i do, but not fully and completely. there is always a part of me that is hidden.
my words and thoughts confuse me. i say this and i wanna do this and that but it seems that i am not sincere cause i do not do anything about it. i lack action.
honest is easy. fiction is where genius lies cause it is easier at times not to be involved and let things flow.
sadness.
then again, is it my fault that i do not really get close to people? i do not easily open up to them. yes i do, but not fully and completely. there is always a part of me that is hidden.
my words and thoughts confuse me. i say this and i wanna do this and that but it seems that i am not sincere cause i do not do anything about it. i lack action.
honest is easy. fiction is where genius lies cause it is easier at times not to be involved and let things flow.
sadness.
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