Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Power and the case for feigned mediocrity.

When one displays such power, it does not grant you freedom, it becomes a cage, and makes you a target.

You will be constantly beset by the problems with others, who will see your power as an excuse to compensate for the lack of theirs.


Note to self: Needs a better working title.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Diplomacy "at work."

Made me laugh. Read on.

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Dear Team:

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.

Due to complaints received and our efforts to improve communication, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.

We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers. Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative "TRY SAYING" phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

1) TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.

2) TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.

3) TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?

4) TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way.

5) TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh___ing me!

6) TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.

7) TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f___ing problem.

8) TRY SAYING: That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?

9) TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.

10) TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner?

11) TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.

12) TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.

13) TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.

14) TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I'm on salary.

15) TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.

16) TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.

17) TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?

18) TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.

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"We're going to be sleeping in this bed we're making. Or eat our own dog food. Or dig our own grave. It's the same banana. Then again, it's not my cup of tea." - Mang Jose


Friday, February 08, 2008

Stern Glances

An empty shell
Bottomless well
Dreams that fell

Alive as the night
Gaze with fright
No hope in sight

Stir the soul
Lose control
Break the wall


Monday, September 03, 2007

The Untimely Demise of Winnie The Pooh

Hahaha.

Friday, August 17, 2007

Rebirth

Imported the last traces of my blogs from blogger to multiply.The review is both confusing and ecstatic.

Sunday, June 06, 2004

Homeward Bound

After spending long boring hours at Berchmans AVR doing cashier stuff (aside from the free internet), I'm going back to Quezon (and there was much rejoicing... hooray!)

I'll be seeing my baby sister (who'll turn 5 mos). The next time I'll be seeing her is after this sem ends (which is in 5 mos). I wonder if she'll still recognize her kuya. Kuyas, that is, since 3 of us are in college.

Vincent, the third boy in the family, won in the Maginoong Quezon as title-holder and 3 other awards. I never expected him to achieve such a feat. Although I would not be surprised if he'll be an achiever. I mean (ehem,ehem), I had my heap of academic awards during my heyday (I mean highschool) and Benedict has his sports award bounty. Brains, brawn, beauty... runs in the family. (hehehe). Maybe he'll be the next Star Circle Questor? (Ick.) I hope he'll be a great nurse when he starts his college education tomorrow at Adamson.

I would be grooming up Dominic, the fourth guy, for science high school entrance exams. If he makes it, he'll be the second guy in the clan who made it (I was the first although I didn't pursue it). Mom would be surely oppose his transfer to Manila if he does. Sometimes sentimentality sucks.

Thea, my beloved, will be in Ayala tomorrow. She's working with Hewlett-Packard Regional (Asia). I'm so proud of her.

As for me, I no longer have my DOST allowance and the INTEL scholarship has pulled out. I was denied the research assistant post for the reason that I was a CE major. Great. Things are going great for me.

And I can only agree.

CE? That's no ordinary rabbit! That's a killer! It can leap a mile. It's got that sharp... (ooops. monty python reference).

There goes my blog.

Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Final Stretch

Project. Finals. Work.
Eat. Food. Faura overnight. Again.
Self-torture.
Gratuitous act of violence.
Pick pen. Stab seatmate.
Screams.
Laugh. Be sorry. Laugh again.
Laugh some more. Hah.
Eureka.
Divide.
Conquer.
Kill.
Turn knob.
Strangle neck.
Stare.
Smile.

Silence.