Undeserved Gratitude

She was in her 70's, still strong. She came in because of dizziness for the past 3 days. Her blood pressure was 170/90.

She was hard of hearing. I short of patience.

I got irritated having to shout out everything I had to say. And still there were times she didn't understand what I was saying.

When it was time to collect my compensation, she didn't have enough for the consultation fee, and she still wanted to get some pills that would relieve her of her discomfort.

I got tired shouting my explanation that she didn't have enough. I was exasperated to the point that I refused to accept the money she had just to make her leave. I also told her that I didn't have the medicine she needed (i lied).

A few minutes later she was back. She had bought the medicine and wanted to make sure they were the right ones. They were. But they were 2x more expensive than what I had in stock which I could have sold to her.

She thanked me and insisted that I accept even a small amount for my services. I refused. She thanked me again and left.

I then realized. I would have earned a bit had I sold her the medicine I had in-stock.

Another Round of Testing

I just installed a newer firmware on my phone (again!)

Here goes another Round of testing *sigh*

When it Rains...

... It pours!

Nothing seemed to go right this week. Things I did with the best of intentions back-fired and i'm being blamed instead; lost time, wasted energy, opportunities gone, paranoia and doubt stepping in...

It feels as if I'm in a whirlwind of events trying to hold on to something stable and concrete, but everything seems to be out of grasp.

I'm tired and exhausted. i'll just keep still and wait for things to fall where they will, and pick up the pieces.

Firmware Updates

It seems to be the month of firmware updates. There's the iphone 3.0, LG Arena's V10e, and my Nokia E71's most recent update.

Updating the software of my phone is both stressful and exciting at the same time. Stressful because the update process rarely is smooth. It can be nerve racking at times.

But I can't help but be excited everytime I update because some new feature or a major improvement could change the way I use my phone.

Reports from the net say that I should be able to take better quality pictures now. I hope that's true.

Picture Friday 6/19

The inside of the new Annex Bldg of SM City North Edsa. This small is one of the biggest in the country.

Media Sensationalism

I think its irresponsible journalism when news reporters call those who have already recovered from flu caused by the AH1N1 virus 'survivors'.

Instead of helping inform the public that so far there is no need to panic, they are using terms that have a psychological impact on their listeners.

You get well from the flu, and you're called a 'survivor'? Seriously!

Cheering Practice

I was at a mall when I came across what I think was the UP PEP Squad practicing for an event. The rehearsals sure are more breathtaking to watch than the actual performances.

Test Mobile Video Upload

Friday Pic 6/12

The Catholic influence in this country is hard to miss. Here is Our Lady of EDSA Shrine in front of Robinson's Galleria mall in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Who Is It Really About

You have a special occasion and you want everything to be perfect so you plan ahead and see that every detail is taken care of so you can make that occasion memorable for that person.

Then the person shows up not in the mood for anything because of a bad day. Nothing you do seems to lift his spirits.

you start getting annoyed yourself and soon you feel miserable. You keep thinking that your efforts should have been appreciated; that you went through all this trouble to prepare for nothing...

What started out as something you were doing for someone else became all about you, you, you.

... Or maybe it was all about yourself from the start.