There are things you can delegate and the people get the job done better than doing it yourself. Then there are the things you delegate but the people don't seem make the effort to do it all. Despite the reminders and agreements, some people have their reasons not to execute their end of the bargain. … Continue reading Get it done yourself
Deleting Inbox
Yesterday I deleted old emails. Some are almost 10 years ago. Some emails are hard to let go. Like photographs, they are memories of the past. One email can tell a lot of stories. Press releases. Media invites. Forward photos. Chat transcripts. Product inquiries. Project Updates. Scripts. Drafts. But they have served their purpose already. … Continue reading Deleting Inbox
Rice by any other name is…
Juliet from the Shakespeare tragedy laments: "What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;" I recently realized how Ilonggos have several ways to call it "rice". Whether it is cooked or uncooked, one or many, we have a different word for "rice". If it's a … Continue reading Rice by any other name is…
2019 Ipon Challenge
I like making an Ipon Challenge during the start of the year. For 2019, I will probably continue my "Invisible 50 Challenge". The Invisible 50 Challenge means saving all the 50 peso bills I get. So every time I receive a 50 peso bill, I make sure not to spend it. I would keep it … Continue reading 2019 Ipon Challenge
A Pastoral Prayer
I was assigned to say the pastoral prayer at church for the Divine service program last month. It's not my first time but this was my first time to compose the prayer with my own words. Previously, I would copy and paste prayers from other sources. This time, I thought to create one myself.I got … Continue reading A Pastoral Prayer
Doctor’s Notice
My friend visited us yesterday. He is now a doctor. I was having a bad case of diarrhea. My stomach was really painful. I feel bloated and I was in a gloomy mood. I asked him how would I know if I am getting better or getting worse. His reply was straightforward. "If you are … Continue reading Doctor’s Notice
Spotify Free vs Premium
I have been using Spotify. I love the selection of playlists where similar songs are being played one after the other. I can select a playlist by Mood, by Artists, by Genre and even by Year. But I have been using the Free option until now. I still don't find the need to upgrade to … Continue reading Spotify Free vs Premium
Pass it on
I love reading books. But whenever I buy one I no longer keep them. Either I give them or lend them to someone else. If I read a book and keep it, there is little chance that I will get the same book and read it again. I might never touch it again. It will … Continue reading Pass it on
Cry
I want to cry. I want to let go of the disappointments and the frustrations. But I have never really cried for a long time. Maybe because I have become stronger. Or I have already experienced my greatest pain. Now, it's foolish to waste a tear. There is really no happy person. Just people who … Continue reading Cry
I’m not ready for this
I just finished my shower in the gym. I was fixing my things and drying my feet when a younger man called my attention. "Manong, imo na gamit ang nabilin?" What?! He called me MA-NONG? Manong means older brother. It's a term we call our older brothers. But generally, it can be used to respectfully address … Continue reading I’m not ready for this