I was in Robinson’s a while ago when an Arab guy walked beside me and talked to me. Since my jologs earphones were blaring in my ears, I only made out the word Robinson’s from his sentence. I thought he was asking if it’s the supermarket of Robinson’s when he suddenly asked me if I work in Makati. I said no then started to walk away. He walked ( Read more... )

If not for Jacs’ post, I would not have remembered that this is happening soon.


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We’re all exhausted, the whole team I mean. And it’s only Tuesday. Long ago, our work calendar has marked this week to be exceptionally draining and yes, we’re expecting this madness actually. I just like rubbing it in, to see if doing so would somehow ease the frantic atmosphere. Well, it seems it didn’t.

The demons of almost a 12-hour workday (the ( Read more... )

I have three draft posts since May 1 (yeah, like I haven't said too much since I took Dora Diamant home). I blame my Smart Bro connection.

A bookshop warehouse raid. New friends. An election. An award. A new crush. New books. Paper issues. Staff issues. Tissues.

My staple remover, the literal one, is still missing.

Remind me to write about all of them ( Read more... )

Admittedly, the best e-mail I got this week was from the Chair of our Professional Development Center:

Dear Judith,

(My Unit Chief’s name)  has OKd me to ask you if you would like to become a trainer for a two-day Customer Service course.  (Head Trainor’s name) says that you have expressed an interest in training others.

Here is what would happen:

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I am overwhelmed with tons of things to do, I couldn't bear complaining anymore. I'm on the verge of a panic attack because of my inherent desire to please people which is most often diffused by my inherent ability to cram, successfully or otherwise.

My mother told me that I grab more things than I can handle. It's true and I have yet to feel the ( Read more... )