Any word for more than busy?
Is there any word which means more than busy? If there is, let’s use that to describe my team’s current situation. It seems 24 hours is not nearly enough but we stride on. Moving forward, pushing forward, tackling one task at a time, counting, one, two, three…. every task accomplished is a celebration in itself. One down! I shout in my mind. After scratching off a more than a handful on my list, a couple more are appended. Despite of it all, it still is truly a satisfying as it is more than challenging.
I’d like to emphasize again that proper scheduling with different timezones is as much an art as a skill, luckily, the internet and tools such as qlock helps a lot in determining the correct times. DST really does confuse further an already confusing multiple timezone world. It is however a fact we have to live with, as with the fact that I am working with globalize teams. I guess with time I can only become better at it(I hope).
I’m still tracking the Prudential bid for AIA saga and the current state seemingly looks like a U turn. AIG will not agree to the reduced bid price and it currently is a stalemate. Interesting turn of events, feels like a mexican telenovela or mexican stand-off in this case.
Tensions is still being felt in the Korean peninsula but I’m still positive war will be avoided. Tensions are also brewing on due to actions undertaken by Israel on a humanitarian convoy. Although the said area has been in a said state for a long time now, this recent rash, ill advised or executed?, has brought a dark shadow over Israel.
Cebu seemed to have experience the hottest day in the year yesterday, I could only imagine how it would have felt. Although, I could also say it was very hot yesterday, as Mike and I went to AMARA for lunch, the rays of the sun felt like it was penetrating through our skin. PAGASA says La Nina is coming but for now, it’s still scorching hot. It was also humid last night, good thing it rained early morning.
A couple of good news on the papers yesterday, best of all are positive research results on new treatments and a vaccine for cancer. The big C is dreaded by everyone and so I myself try to live a healthy life to avoid it, learning of positive news about the fight on cancer is very welcome. I believe everyone has had experience with cancer, either through a love one or someone dear and close, I hope the time for an effective vaccine and cure will not be too long away.
News on Google ditching Windows is spreading through the net. I’m thinking, so what? it’s their choice, if it works for them, makes their environment secure while still keeping their workers productive, then it’s their call. What’s the big fuss about it, I don’t believe it will dent sales of Windows. I do think it will have indirect impact to future decisions of other entities, but not in the short term. In any case, this problem is for Microsoft to solve.
On the other hand, Apple is reporting ipad sales moving north of 2 million, just days or week after official international sales. Seems like the ipad is defining a new market and leading it by leaps and bounds. I myself am eagerly awaiting the Singapore launch and the WWDC announcements next week as well.
Finally, news of OFWs with dubious circumstances have been rounded up and arrested, news reports are still vague but the essence of the story is that OFWs reaction to it can be summarize into “Respect the law and culture of the country you are in”. I totally agree! Everyone should understand that being in a foreign country one must abide by their rules, laws and culture. Respect is key. We as visitors cannot impose our own in a foreign land, we have to abide by what is their standard, if we are not agreeable to it, we were not force to visit and we have the choice to leave. In-depth study on this aspect is required prior to travelling, do not take this for granted. I have brushed with such people and I am appalled by there lack of sense to follow the rules of their accommodating country, We can always do what we want in our own home, but the moment we go out, we have to live in a society, once we trample on the thin line of acceptance by our host, it then starts a loop sided generalization that all Filipinos are such, which is unfair! Therefore, if you are not physically, but more importantly mentally ready and focused, do not even venture out of your comfort zone or our country, you just might do more harm to yourself, other Filipinos and the reputation of our country and fellow citizens.
To add to that, those of us striving and living this life, I congratulate you all, it is not easy, the countries we are in are not the land of milk and honey, money does not flow from faucets or grow on trees, more often than not, we have to sweat tears and blood to earn and more of us are away from our families. So, KUDOS to all ! be strong, physically, mentally and spiritually.
To our Kababayans! do not twist your love ones arms and legs for something that is out of reach, it is not easy to be away working and alone. Do not ever think that anybody from outside the country working is a millionaire, more often than not, most OFW do not earn more than 1000 USD, some even earn almost the same as the salary range in the Philippines. Be considerate, most OFWs return home to relax from work, enjoy their savings, be with family. Always remember that not all return to splurge and waste all their hard earned mullah to the enjoyment of the whole barangay or clan. Let them be, let them enjoy their short time and respite. If they make contact with you, then that is the appropriate time, otherwise, let them be.