The Dailies

I gave my little niece a ps3 last Christmas. My sister told me off because she feels like she might get hooked to it. But I didn’t want to get the gift back so I made a deal with my niece… she can only use the ps3 on weekends. And only when I am there.

Good thing my niece is a smart kid. She understood the condition attached to my gift and her priority is her books. She is now in pre-K so I got my sister’s point in diverting her attention from her studies.

My dad called me up the other day to ask for my help in picking out floor tiles for the pool area. That’s his new project now. My dad has this attitude that he doesn’t want to be idle. He is still working but he wants something to do on weekends when he’s not playing golf or spending time with us.

My sister and I got that trait from him. We also hate being idle. In my case, when I have free time, I indulge in my favorite activity right now: playing with my niece and nephew!

I just read an old BusinessWeek article entitled CEOs Without College Degrees. Of course, Bill Gates is one of those people on the list. Everyone knows he’s a Harvard dropout. But I was surprised to find out that the man behind the DELL brand is also an undergraduate. Michael Dell didn’t finish his college degree at the University of Texas.

Of course, this must not be taken as a reason to drop out of college. These people on the list are geniuses to begin with. A college degree is something we common folks still need to make a living.

One of the bosses in the company I am working for underwent a weight loss surgery Mexico procedure. We were shocked when she came back from her supposed vacation. She is now looking way too hot! Every one in the office is complimenting her about her new look and she’s basking in the limelight, I can tell.

As I’ve said in the past, I find nothing wrong with enhancing one’s look. If you feel like losing weight the fast way is the ticket to your happiness, then so be it! As long as you are not hurting anyone in the process, right?

John Mayer is a favorite of mine. I have all his albums and would listen to him when I feel like chilling out. Below is a video of his song Dreaming with a broken heart.

Happy listening!

I saw an agent of mine the other day doing a New York job search while on board. Normally, I will just remind someone from my team to focus and stop doing things not related to our work. But this time around, I pulled the agent off the floor and talked to him one-on-one.

He admitted to me that he’s going to New York soon and when he’s there already, he plans to find a job before submitting his resignation. I told him to do everything by the letter to avoid repercussions he might live to regret. Plus, it wouldn’t hurt to leave a company amicably. Don’t burn bridges. Because who knows, you might end up working with the same people again.

I saw my ex-girlfriend getting her fill of prenatal vitamins at the pharmacy near my condo unit. She was heavily pregnant already. She smiled when she saw me looking at her. I smiled back at her. I saw a shadow of sadness crossed her eyes. Or maybe it’s just my imagination.

I’ve been hearing that the man she got married to is not good to her. She even told a common friend that it probably would have brought her a world of good had she waited for me. But it’s been done. She’s now married and even though I still feel a twinge of sadness when I see her, I don’t have any plans of wrecking her marriage. She made her choice and we both have to live with its consequences.

I already talked to my mom and dad about taking it easy this year. No, I won’t be quitting my job. I want the independence having my own money brings me. But I won’t be as aggressive as I was last year. I was promoted twice last year. I worked 14-hour days. I was focused on my goal that by the end of the year, I was exhausted and burnt out from work.

This year, I will take it easy. I will try to limit my work to 8 hours a day. I will make my weekends dedicated to getting my life back.