Tuesday, May 29, 2001
What happened to us? Everything was wonderful then. Now it has been four years, and it is still haunting me. If everything is over, then why is she still here? Is it possible that she could be asking herself a similar question.
This was what I was thinking the whole time I was in the water. It was 6:30 in the morning when I woke up, and, as expected, they were still asleep from last nigt's bout of alcohol. It was my last day in the so-called best beach in the world. I got up, picked up my towel and my goggles and headed to the water. The tourists were still asleep as iI swam in the strange mix of warm and cold water.
Yes, it has been four years. Doesn't seem to be that long. "I want to have time for myself," that was her reason then. I grinned. That was a lousy one. How the hell can you argue with someone who wants to have a time for herself. OK, the tango's over. Time to get back and find yourself.
The natives were getting ready for the day. Boatloads of people and cargo from the mainland were coming in. But there were no people in skimpy outfits. No flashing neon bikinis. Just me and the water.
5:08 PM
Wednesday, May 23, 2001
I remember the time when my sister prepared Gindara for Christmas. Gindara, as you know, is a fish that is high in fat. And so what do you expect from eating a fish such as this but oil. That is what the oil looks like.
See that oil that comes with the chili stuff in chinese restaurants and dimsum joints? That's precisely the color.
Am I grossing everyone out? That's good because I forgot my blue tablets at home. Remind me to have a stash here in the office.
It's Wednesday and we will be resuming our training for the Urban Jungle Adventure Race. Just talked to Neyney and the course for the fun category isn't that bad. From the Rockwell basecamp, we will do a biathlon to the Quirino grandstand. From there, two members will kayak in Manila bay while the other two will run the Roxas Boulevard stretch. Next is a 50-foot rapel at the DOT building, and a biathlon back to Rockwell to finish. Course is approximately 25 kilometers. Not bad.
10:10 AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2001
Question: Given the choice, where would you get your M.A. in Psychology: UP, Ateneo or La Salle?
Answer: Trick question. Who in his right mind would even consider studying in La Salle?!
6:45 PM
I am in pain. I have been running/walking/jogging for two days training for the San Mig Light Urban Adventure Race and my muscles are in shock. My dad's electric foot massager offers temporary comfort. I'll be running with Dan and Gabby again this afternoon in the Ateneo. Hope I'm OK by then.
It's my third Xenical Day. So far so good. I haven't experience the oily discharge when you fart, but did get the oily stuff when I shit. Am I grossing you out? Sigh. The pain of being fit is killing me.
10:17 AM
Sunday, May 20, 2001
Today is a Xenical day. Yes, I am referring to the drug for obese people. And yes, I admit I am obese. There. Happy now? So far I didn't experience the oily stuff that comes out when you fart. Burping is the side effect for me. But that's it. I don't have to wear a diaper of some sort. Hope I'm right. Anyway, I'll try to bring an extra pair of briefs in the office tomorrow just in case. You never know when these excretions might come out.
While we're talking about changing lifestyle, I started training also for the PinoyCentral and San Mig Light's Urban Adventure Race, which is due in two weeks. I have no problem with mountain biking, so it is taking a back seat in my training schedule. What I am focusing right now is on my running, speed walking and basically building up my fitness base. I just texted Dan be in the office by eight so we can leave at 5 to train. Hope he gets the message.
I'll be in Boracay next week. From Saturday to Monday, I will be in the supposed "promised land" (ala Dr. Evil when he says "laser"). Let's see if I can survive with just P500 in my pocket. Maybe I don't have the guts to smuggle sand like Mark, but we'll see what we can do.
9:21 PM
Friday, May 18, 2001
I biked to work today. I have to train for that San Mig Light Urban Adventure Marathon. I had to wake up at 6:30 in the morning and bike a meager 7.3 kilometers to the office. Using the office shower is a challenge in itself. Imagine fitting my 220-pound body to approximately 1 meter x 1 meter space. Maybe the skill I developed for this wil be useful in the Urban Adventure Race on June 1st.
And so we begin a day without Romy. Memories of him still haunts us with the Anne Rice books on my desk. I really wonder how it will go. I know we will face the wrath of the gods sooner or later. It's all just a matter of time. Good for Yoj, she managed to file a two-week leave. So now the boys are in the house and housekeeping isn't really one of our strong points.
Hmmmm. An off-topic remark: I just noticed this. Dan's graduation picture in sepia seems to have an entity in it. The eyes follow you wherever you go. Maybe I should have Olive take a look at it.
8:20 AM
Thursday, May 17, 2001
Romy's last day today.
Thank you, Romy.
Now we're ready to die.
We're ready to face the wrath
Of the people who accused us
Of being LAX.
I think.
3:20 PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
How to demoralize your employees 101
Lesson 2
And so we're through with Lesson One. Now it's time for the next step in our course on demoralization of your employees. Our focus for this lesson is how we can demoralize them to the point of harassment. This should be done as flawless as possible. Do not give them a chance to defend themselves.
How to use it:
1. Schedule a team meeting without informing them at 2:00 p.m.
2. Have them attend a producer's meeting that began at 12:00 noon (Lunch Time) and ended at 2:00 p.m.
3. Let them run to another meeting with the I-Create people.
4. When they get back to office, say this: "Don't you guys know that we have a meeting?"
5. Talk to them in the Conference Room.
6. After a great lecture, tell them to login to their MSN's to say that you're sorry.
3:07 PM
Thursday, May 03, 2001
How to demoralize your employees 101
Welcome to my blogger! Today is another lesson on how we can completely demoralize your subordinates without really trying. LAX is the word of the week. And it is extremely effective when you accuse your subordinates of slacking off.
How to use it:
1. Meet with your overworked subordinates on a Monday Afternoon and find fault in what they do. Take note that this Monday is officially declared as half-day because of the worsening situation in EDSA. Choose a subordinate, preferably the one who is assigned with a ton of work and could barely keep up with it. Find an overdue report and nag.
2. Think and focus on what is included in the Company Message Board. Is this person an active participant in the boards? What points did he point out?
3. Declare to your subordinates without thinking: "You might be asking a lot from the company, but it doesn't give a right to be lax in your work." Look at the person straight to the eye, but say that this is for everyone in the team and not only for specific members.
4. Go to your church and pray to your god.
6:57 PM
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