Birthday and D-Day

While I had my surgery today, Barbie celebrated her birthday in Singapore. The only thing I ever asked from her before she left (for Singapore) was to be with me during my operation. While I understand that would be difficult to arrange, I'm guessing she never really considered it.

Last night

Tomorrow is D-Day. I'm getting admitted at Medical City tonight. Pray for my quick recovery.

IBM vs Manpower

Manpower, Inc. is a world leader in the employment services industry.

IBM is the world's largest information technology company and a global leader in business consultancy services.

IBM is Manpower's biggest client globally; Manpower is the biggest contractor staffing provider of IBM Philippines.

The healthy business relationship was strengthened with the first Manpower-IBM Goodwill basketball game last night at the Brent campus inside the Philsports compaund in Pasig. Mind you, it was a real game as there were two referees and a couple of table officials presiding over FIBA rules. The challenge was issued by Manpower last week and was graciously accepted by IBS (representing IBM Phils.)

The under-manned IBS team composed of eight players outclassed the more athletic yet overconfident Manpower side, 60-55.

With the embarassment caused by IBM to Manpower, I'm certain there will be more games coming soon.

Too bad I can't play til about a year from now.

3pm at the IBS Public Address System

Good afternoon. This is a friendly reminder to all Account Operations employees and contractors to log and clock their work activities for the week thru IBM's Intranet Labor Claiming tool or ILC. Clocking should be submitted before 5:00 PM today. Thank you and have a nice weekend ahead.

Thanksgiving

I am not American, but I appreciate and laud the United States military and their efforts in fighting terrorism.

My prayers go out to those who've made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our way of life. RIP.

Paypal goes Pinoy!

Finally after a long time, Philippine residents now have access to PayPal. It's the easiest (while secure) way to shop at Ebay. I used to borrow other paypal accounts from friends who have overseas addresses. Now, I can easily feed my Ebay addiction.

Let the spending begin.

Nokia

I had my phone fixed at Nokia the other day and I picked it up today. Had to shell out almost 3 g's for a new LCD.

Fuckin expensive.

Now I have to decide whether I should sell it or not.

Out of reach

My 17-month old phone conked out this morning. For no apparent reason, the screen went berserk, causing Matrix-like animations on the display. From experience, it should be an LCD problem.

I told myself, good thing I had an extra phone available. Little did I know that my sim card does not contain ANY contact. No, not even one single contact. Talk about relying solely on the phone memory (and the memory card).

I need to decide if I should get a new phone soon.

Aegis 2003

Just got my yearbook yesterday. I've been three-and-half-years removed from college and it's been a nostalgic trip down memory lane going over it.

Indeed, college was a blast.

Hekhek lang.

Sunday at IBM

I ditched work early last Friday to go to Medical City and arrange my impending surgery. As a result, I left behind several urgent deliverables. I had to compensate by coming to work tonight, on a Sunday at that. Good thing I swung by the gym earlier. At least, it wouldn't be that bad.

No mo' promo

It's been tough the past few days as Globe's promo having cheap call and text rates to Singtel has already expired. I haven't been able to text nor call my girlfriend at all, scared of blowing my bill out of extraordinary proportions.

I need to tighten my belt cause my post-op rehab will cost be a small fortune.

Nov 29

That's the date of my ACL reconstruction surgery. I'll be admitted the night before. I've mixed feelings about it. I am excited to finally get it done. On the other hand, I'm scared something might go wrong. Thinking about the long rehabilitation process makes it even worse.

Trivia: It's Barbie's birthday too.

Parting time

Three people are leaving WFM. Two of them are gone for good. It's not really the best of timings, and I hope it's not a sign of things to come. I'm on a wait-and-see mode.

Bro onboard

My brother signed with IBS today. He will be joining by mid-December. He's got a great opportunity ahead of him. I hope he does well.

Unappreciated

All of a sudden, I smell chaos and confusion in the atmosphere. I cannot fathom how some people are taken for granted.


"Don't it always seem to go that you don't
know what you got til it's gone."
- Janet Jackson

Ballin' no more

I've been off basketball for exactly two months now. I haven't had any sporting activities since I blew out my knee last September 6. That meant no aerobic exercise too. Yeah I hit the gym, but I don't do any cardio.

More than anything, I just miss playing basketball. I was so used to scrimmaging about thrice a week and now I'm done with basketball at least for a year. Conservatively, I'm looking at 9 months rehab after my operation.

Too little, too late

For the nth time this year, I missed out on another pair of shoes. For the past several days, I've been contemplating on getting these white/pink Air Max 90's online (at finishline.com).

After sleeping on them for consecutive nights, I finally decided on ordering them today. So I logged on and they aren't fuckin' available anymore.

Tangina.