At least that's what my Vitamin C Brand says :D I haven't been sick for a while now, so maybe my taking in ascorbic capsules (to which I refer to as "pills" to people who are either pakialamera or chismosa hihi) are contributing to my good health lately.
I haven't lost a pound yet, just in case you want to know and my hair has a mind/life of its own but I really do not want to stress much about it. In a few minutes, my hubby's alarm will ring and off we'll go to work again. I'd like to reiterate that I cannot access your blogs from there and even bloglines is blocked. Good thing I was able to export my subscriptions in Google Reader! So yes, I can still read your blogs but cannot comment until I'm back home. Which reminds me, Microsoft is bidding for Yahoo. I wonder how we'll all benefit from that. hmm..
Hope you'll have a great week ahead!
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Just for kicks, run on a treadmill backwards!
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Genuine Sincerity
I have this fear of being seen as a mommy first, as if being one makes me the least interesting person you've met on earth. One can sense my eagerness to answer the question, "How's your baby?". You see, when I was single and I'd get to "chat" with acquaintances who will immediately rave about their child's milestones, chances are I'll be flashing a smile while listening half-heartedly while my mind wonders about something.. err.. more interesting.
Exactly, I'm guilty.
Kaya nga sometimes I wonder when I'm ask about Dani, if she really wanted to know or is she just striking a conversation. I also know this mommy, who when asked about her child, would instantly talk about him non-stop. And I admire her for it pero it would be nice to talk to her about something other than her child hehe Pero I understand her naman because who doesn't love to talk about their child, diba? We're always ever proud mommies. But I sure am glad, I have this blog or Dani's blog for that matter.
Now, where does all of these came from? I am not making much sense.
Lets call her Ms. Marvelous. She doesn't have a child (not sure if by choice or what), late 40s, and she "knows" about parenting through her nieces and nephews (so once in a while i get unsolicited advice from her). One time she asked me, one of the most feared question, "How's Dani?" Previously I gave her short replies like .. "she's ok naman." or "ayun, nasa house taong bahay." I wouldn't expound anymore. However, this time she followed-up with, "Does she know how to count already?" In other times, I wouldn't have thought much about it. But it seems to me there's something in the tone of her voice. Like all of her previous questions flashed back and made me think, why is she asking these questions? Is she really interested? Does she really want to know? Why does she want to know?
I am such a bad judge on sincerity. I used to like everyone. tsk.
Exactly, I'm guilty.
Kaya nga sometimes I wonder when I'm ask about Dani, if she really wanted to know or is she just striking a conversation. I also know this mommy, who when asked about her child, would instantly talk about him non-stop. And I admire her for it pero it would be nice to talk to her about something other than her child hehe Pero I understand her naman because who doesn't love to talk about their child, diba? We're always ever proud mommies. But I sure am glad, I have this blog or Dani's blog for that matter.
Now, where does all of these came from? I am not making much sense.
Lets call her Ms. Marvelous. She doesn't have a child (not sure if by choice or what), late 40s, and she "knows" about parenting through her nieces and nephews (so once in a while i get unsolicited advice from her). One time she asked me, one of the most feared question, "How's Dani?" Previously I gave her short replies like .. "she's ok naman." or "ayun, nasa house taong bahay." I wouldn't expound anymore. However, this time she followed-up with, "Does she know how to count already?" In other times, I wouldn't have thought much about it. But it seems to me there's something in the tone of her voice. Like all of her previous questions flashed back and made me think, why is she asking these questions? Is she really interested? Does she really want to know? Why does she want to know?
I am such a bad judge on sincerity. I used to like everyone. tsk.
Techie Me
For me to say that I'm a superb-highly analytical-document savvy-system analyst is overly ambitious. I wouldn't say that I a geeky-microsoft lover-polymorphed bill gates-test driven-advance programmer, err..software engineer (hehe) either.
But I do try.
Sometimes, best effort can only get you so far and still one will be measured based on successful timely delivery of a solution.
And that my dear is why I hate evaluation period.
Boss, if you're reading this, will you please kindly stop. Now!
I once admitted to be more of a nice likeable supportive employee rather than the uptight stressed out ones who get things done. I revisited the article, Competent Jerks and Lovable Fools, and maybe i'll try to send some anonymous survey to my peers and see what they think.
Currently, I'm feeling like a lovable fool. I'm gathering all my will power and aim to be the lovable star. Ahh.. to be challenged by oneself.
~~~
Bebe, maybe you need an alarm system monitoring!
But I do try.
Sometimes, best effort can only get you so far and still one will be measured based on successful timely delivery of a solution.
And that my dear is why I hate evaluation period.
Boss, if you're reading this, will you please kindly stop. Now!
I once admitted to be more of a nice likeable supportive employee rather than the uptight stressed out ones who get things done. I revisited the article, Competent Jerks and Lovable Fools, and maybe i'll try to send some anonymous survey to my peers and see what they think.
Currently, I'm feeling like a lovable fool. I'm gathering all my will power and aim to be the lovable star. Ahh.. to be challenged by oneself.
~~~
Bebe, maybe you need an alarm system monitoring!
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