Saturday, February 28, 2004
Bitch Beside Me
Tara who chose to lay down near me instead of my significant other just farted. Whew!
Family reunions suck big time!
Tomorrow, one of those so-called-family reunions will be held at my retirement haven.
The place I call my own. My sanctuary. My piece of heaven on earth.
Tomorrow, it's the attack of the red and green tomatoes, an invasion of the body snatchers.
I really should look into settling down south and farther ...
Across the oceans and over the mountains ...
The place I call my own. My sanctuary. My piece of heaven on earth.
Tomorrow, it's the attack of the red and green tomatoes, an invasion of the body snatchers.
I really should look into settling down south and farther ...
Across the oceans and over the mountains ...
Sheer Desperation
A number of my employees went to DOLE to file a complaint. The conference is set for March 6 at 9:30 am. However, they have asked an open forum set on Tuesday prior to that. I know I have not done anything against the law as I go by the book when it comes to the labor code. They are just acting out their emotions of sheer desperation. It hurts me to see how poverty strickens the human soul. It drives me insane how ignorance gets the better off humanity. Is it not man's intelligence that separates man from the beast?
Sporty Kinda Gal
Maybe I should go and meet up with owner of the property that MotorTech abandoned on Monday ... Hmmm. My significant other is feeling under the weather. All this running around is exhausting her ... Then, when we were just friends from way back, I always thought she was like the sporty kinda girl, bursting with energy.
"MONEY IS IMPORTANT"
I am keeping my fingers crossed about another property. The broker called last Friday and told me to sleep over the counter-offer over the week-end and let him know if I am interested on Monday. Likewise, he would let me know if it's going to be available for me.
Today, I called upon the services of another architect and we met up at the site. However, I am havings seconds thoughts about what I told him regarding the structure. I thought I would sleep off the feeling but it has gotten worse after I woke up from the afternoon nap. All these ... I am not even sure if the property will be available.
Yes, the lesson that needed to be learned: "MONEY IS IMPORTANT."
It is indeed very, very important. And most of all, we should be always thankful for the blessings. Thankful that we are alive.
Today, I called upon the services of another architect and we met up at the site. However, I am havings seconds thoughts about what I told him regarding the structure. I thought I would sleep off the feeling but it has gotten worse after I woke up from the afternoon nap. All these ... I am not even sure if the property will be available.
Yes, the lesson that needed to be learned: "MONEY IS IMPORTANT."
It is indeed very, very important. And most of all, we should be always thankful for the blessings. Thankful that we are alive.
Never Trust Anyone Who Can't Look You Straight In The Eye
I don't think I would want to deal with somebody who does not honor thy words.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Roller Coaster Ride
Things happened. I've just been in a roller coaster ride of emotions from one extreme to the other. And just like any roller coaster ride, it didn't last very long and I'm back here waiting ... just waiting ...
Waiting and waiting for things to happen.
Monday morning, I was awaken by a call I've been waiting for. News about the property for lease I've been keeping my eye out. One of the two dioramas' possible future sites. The owner wanted to meet up with me and my architect. I haven't had coffee and there I was trying to get a hold of Gina. Her schedule's fully booked for the morning so I just decided to go and just show the owner the diorama I made. Mom decided to come for the ride and watch her baby negotiate business. After three hours, the deal was closed. We were all set. I was going to meet Gina right after so we can mobilize as soon as possible. Gina came over, we discussed and the excitement is just so immense. We were going squeeze what needed to be done the next morning. Brainstorm on the renovations, take measurements then off to my usual Tuesday afternoon staff training.
The next day, four of my dogs had the bad case of the runs. One had ups and downs going. To top it off, we had balikbayans that sort of got in the way of our schedules and yes, drivers. I had to send two dogs to the vet and make sure they're back around eleven so I can make it to my appoinment with Gina at the site. I called Jen, my chef to be and partner in crime. At 10 am, there was no driver available. My significant other was all set to go while I was still printing up the pictures she took of the site. I was also pasting up the enlargements of the location plans. I asked Jen to pick us up and come to the site, us hitching a ride to get to where we're supposed to be by 11:30 am. We didn't get to leave the house till quarter after eleven. We passed by the owner's location and informed her that we will just have lunch and come back right after. After we had our lunch and brainstormed a little, we headed back to the site. We went to the owner to get the keys to the building. Lo and behold, she made us three of us sit down.
BANG! She dropped the bomb.
She changed her mind.
Gina was in the building site conceptualizing. The owner sent the keys her way and she started measuring. I sat for 5 minutes in disbelief. My jaw dropped. Seeing her face from the corner of my eye, I realized Jen was staring at me. I could just imagine my significant other's expression at my back. I started sweating profusely. I just let the owner explain herself on and on; repeating herself apologetically while I just kept silent. Thoughts running in my head: All I know is she can't be trusted and the question in my mind lingered, "Do I really want to do business with this hag?"
It's okay. It really is okay. And thank you, M'am. Thank you for the enlightenment. I was relieved. Earlier that morning while I was having my coffee, I kept throwing the runes. I couldn't quite make anything of the runes 'cept I know something was terribly wrong. I just couldn't put my finger on it. I left the house with the thought of, "Oh well, off I go ... You are with me, anyways. Let it be." So now, I say ... THANK YOU, LORD FOR ALWAYS BEING WITH ME.
So here I am again, waiting ... just waiting ...
Forever waiting for things to happen ... AS YOU WILL!
:)
Waiting and waiting for things to happen.
Monday morning, I was awaken by a call I've been waiting for. News about the property for lease I've been keeping my eye out. One of the two dioramas' possible future sites. The owner wanted to meet up with me and my architect. I haven't had coffee and there I was trying to get a hold of Gina. Her schedule's fully booked for the morning so I just decided to go and just show the owner the diorama I made. Mom decided to come for the ride and watch her baby negotiate business. After three hours, the deal was closed. We were all set. I was going to meet Gina right after so we can mobilize as soon as possible. Gina came over, we discussed and the excitement is just so immense. We were going squeeze what needed to be done the next morning. Brainstorm on the renovations, take measurements then off to my usual Tuesday afternoon staff training.
The next day, four of my dogs had the bad case of the runs. One had ups and downs going. To top it off, we had balikbayans that sort of got in the way of our schedules and yes, drivers. I had to send two dogs to the vet and make sure they're back around eleven so I can make it to my appoinment with Gina at the site. I called Jen, my chef to be and partner in crime. At 10 am, there was no driver available. My significant other was all set to go while I was still printing up the pictures she took of the site. I was also pasting up the enlargements of the location plans. I asked Jen to pick us up and come to the site, us hitching a ride to get to where we're supposed to be by 11:30 am. We didn't get to leave the house till quarter after eleven. We passed by the owner's location and informed her that we will just have lunch and come back right after. After we had our lunch and brainstormed a little, we headed back to the site. We went to the owner to get the keys to the building. Lo and behold, she made us three of us sit down.
BANG! She dropped the bomb.
She changed her mind.
Gina was in the building site conceptualizing. The owner sent the keys her way and she started measuring. I sat for 5 minutes in disbelief. My jaw dropped. Seeing her face from the corner of my eye, I realized Jen was staring at me. I could just imagine my significant other's expression at my back. I started sweating profusely. I just let the owner explain herself on and on; repeating herself apologetically while I just kept silent. Thoughts running in my head: All I know is she can't be trusted and the question in my mind lingered, "Do I really want to do business with this hag?"
It's okay. It really is okay. And thank you, M'am. Thank you for the enlightenment. I was relieved. Earlier that morning while I was having my coffee, I kept throwing the runes. I couldn't quite make anything of the runes 'cept I know something was terribly wrong. I just couldn't put my finger on it. I left the house with the thought of, "Oh well, off I go ... You are with me, anyways. Let it be." So now, I say ... THANK YOU, LORD FOR ALWAYS BEING WITH ME.
So here I am again, waiting ... just waiting ...
Forever waiting for things to happen ... AS YOU WILL!
:)
Sunday, February 22, 2004
I Can't Complain
I'm still waiting for things to happen ...
Things are happening though. Every Sunday, we do volunteer work at the park and train people how to train their dogs. Mondays, I attend to bills and stuff. Tuesdays, I train my employees. Wednesdays and Thursdays, hmmm ... whatever comes up. Fridays, we head off to the kennels and train the staff how to train the dogs. Saturdays is like Wednesdays and Thursdays. I do stuff. Sometimes, I have meetings. Other times, I have the Dive Master Course. This week, I just finished making two dioramas of the new businesses I want to start. The only thing is, I have the diorama but no location as of yet. Everything seems to be just so slow ...
Things are happening though. Every Sunday, we do volunteer work at the park and train people how to train their dogs. Mondays, I attend to bills and stuff. Tuesdays, I train my employees. Wednesdays and Thursdays, hmmm ... whatever comes up. Fridays, we head off to the kennels and train the staff how to train the dogs. Saturdays is like Wednesdays and Thursdays. I do stuff. Sometimes, I have meetings. Other times, I have the Dive Master Course. This week, I just finished making two dioramas of the new businesses I want to start. The only thing is, I have the diorama but no location as of yet. Everything seems to be just so slow ...