We used to marvel at the same scenes cursing at luckless loves with temerity intoxicating in the company of misery daring, until life acquiesced; from then we… Read more “Backchat”
Conversation no. 14: the best friendship workout
When you feel something’s wrong, should you try to fix it, or drop it?
How I Learned to Celebrate the Storm
To be honest, I was hoping I’d die young so I don’t have to stress myself out planning and trying to sustain a financially stable life. Don’t get me wrong — I love my life! It’s just that money was never a source of motivation for me. Awesome to have, but not to die for.
On employee dignity and respect
An angry boss must have a reason to really get mad at an employee. In fact, the lashing might even help strengthen the employee’s character. But to do that every day without valid reason, and in front of other people is a hard blow to one’s dignity. It’s just not right. Either you ship out, or sue the ass off of your boss.
Dream, passion and all that blah
Passion, on the other hand, is for suckers. They are aware of the pains that go with the pursuit, and yet they do it anyway. Why? Because they take pleasure in the pain, knowing that once they reach their peak, the reward is ethereal. Otherworldly. Hedonic.
A tale of two tails: whale sharks of Donsol and Oslob
I know what you might be thinking: why did I even join the whale shark watchers in Oslob if I was against the practice?
The difference between losing and not winning
I always refer to the silver medal as “the other gold”, if only because only one team can be declared a winner.
