Random Thoughts

I recently tried to collect and save some thoughts popping out of my head related to work, life, etc., and I decided to post it here.

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July 29, 2004

- We are proud yet ashamed to be Filipino.

- Why don't we use simple “Magandang umaga” instead of Good morning every time we see our officemates in the hallways? Or “Salamat” instead of “Thank You” when we are grateful?

- Why those educational institutions abroad are offering languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, etc, in their Foreign Language subjects BUT NO Filipino?

- Why is it that when we are abroad, we are overly trying to learn how to say some of the common expressions but never bother knowing what is “Salamat” in Ilocano?

- Why do we treat fellow Filipinos like some sort of stupid who are not grammatically correct in writing mostly in speaking and we find it amusing for Chinese or Japanese?

- Why are we so amazed (or annoyed for some reason) when we hear Filipino speaks English fluently with the proper diction and all but find it weird when we are in “Balagtasan” contests or tease people who talks “malalalim na tagalog” ?

August 5, 2004

- Things come and go when you least expect it
- If our destiny has been laid out, does it mean that even we do nothing, things will fall into place as planned?

August 6, 2004

- Receiving praises and kind words from clients are more rewarding than received it from your boss for a job well done.

- Observe things even though you are not concerned. It doesn't mean you are meddling into things but it's one way for us to prepare what to do when the time comes that we are in the same position (thought from a colleague's advice)

October 12, 2004

Regine Velasquez's song “Hold On To Your Dreams” made me think:

“The song is so inspiring not only for aspiring singers but for each and everyone of us who once or twice fell, but kept our faith and believed that we all can make it happen as long as we hold on.

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