Confessions…

i often rant and rave that my life is so empty… so boring… so dull.  imagine seeing a rainbow in black and white, would it amaze you as a child would be seeing it in full color?  while most people live their lives to the fullest, mine is so devoid of anything that would make life a tad brighter.  i can not even attend my night sessions with jay leno and conan o’brien! because of staying late in the office.

so what is a day like for me?  here’s a rundown of what’s keeping me busy, aside of course from the regular work that i pretend to do:

1.  phone calls that sometimes turn out to be annoying.  lately i’ve been receiving solicitations from "agencies" that i have never heard of before.  while i was in deep thought ( i usually am ) trying to figure out how to save more taxes for the company i work for, my phone rang.  a lady with a not so pleasant voice introduced herself as the personal secretary of "you-know-who" and passed the phone over to him who introduced himself as attorney so and so who also happens to be a retired general with a soft heart for the less fortunate.  then he started his litany with how he is deeply moved by the condition of our poor people, the programs that they are planning to carry out like free circumcision, and with the help of benevolent people like me, together we could make a difference.  a better place for our children to live in who, surprisingly, are the hope of our beloved country.  over the past month i have received three calls from three different SEC-registered-non-profit-organizations but with the same modus operandi.  as bright as the sun, they are wolves in sheep’s clothing who did an awful job concealing their real identity.  it is as obvious as the thick dark smog that cover metro manila in the morning that these people are nothing but a bunch of crooks.  and they even used the poor and suffering people on the streets in their ploy to swindle an innocent and handsome guy like me * flashes an evil grin*.  i am quite sure that if these people and their  ilk will die, and i am sure they will - soon, the ever forgiving god will not throw them to hell because he will not allow even the two-horned red guy with a tail and pitchfork to suffer that much.  and if ever god so decides to throw them to the depths of fire, satan would not accept them for fear that he might be dethroned.  these people have no room in this world and even in the after life.

2.  deleting spam.  some of these junk mails when opened will infect your pc with a virus and your pc in turn would automatically send out mails spreading more virus to everyone in your address book.  some mails pop out in my inbox out of no where and offer viagra at huge discounts, weight losing pills at unbelievably low low prices, herbal medicines that do wonders, real estate properties, on-line dating, managing your mortgages, low interest on loans with no collateral required, measuring your i.q. etc. etc.  having troubled sleep, embarassment and a feeling of inferiority because of your teeny-weeny manhood?  well, fret no more.  they’ve just discovered, with the help of their brilliant pool of scientists, the pill that would make your unmentionable, ehm, humongous.  isn’t that enchanting? and here’s more, if your women wont beg for more?  you will get your money back.  now that’s the most enticing selling proposition that i have ever heard!  i am so convinced by this sales pitch that i would buy the product in a flash but i am so sorry to disappoint these thoughtful men of advanced science because i don’t need such a magic pill * flashes a more evil grin*.

3.  trips to the comfort room.  not to poop or pee but just to freshen up.  if you are so burnt out with what you do, fighting the urge to doze off, or just so tired of sitting, try running some cold water on your face and you’re back to fighting mode.  a few steps to and from the comfort room will also help you lose some of those unwanted bulges.

4.  coffee breaks.  9: 30 in the morning and 3:00 in the afternoon.  i’m not one of those yuppies that you would stumble upon if you frequent starbucks or seattle’s best. for break times i take hot chocolate and  a helping of the canteen’s menu for the day.  coffee breaks are not just for drinking coffee, or chocolate, but also for office mates to catch up on the latest gossip, update on their favorite tv soaps and talk about who’s who on the latest korean shows that make a lot of my office mates go gaga.

5.  check on friends.  i have very few friends so i make it a point to drop a message for them or give them a call from time to time.  most of my friends are either peacefully enjoying someone’s company on another side of the planet or completely lost in the hustles and bustles of corporate life’s daily grind.  it’s always a joy to receive a hi or a hello from a friend especially when you least expect it.  the thought of being remembered never fail to move me.  friends, where are you?! *sniff sniff*

6.  flirting with my virtual friends.  i won’t mind elaborating on this but there might be minors lurking around so let’s skip this *you guessed it right, a much wider evil grin*. 

7.  check www.business.inq7.net to see what’s happening on the philippine market.  peso is so volatile these days that it is a herculean task to predict tomorrows exchange rate.  oh is this work-related?  sorry, i did say i wont include this kind of stuff here didn’t i? 

8.  update my to do list.  shut my pc off.  hit the road home.

seeing the list made me realize that my life is not that empty after all.  apart from work - the only activity that pays the bills - i have at least eight activities to look forward to every day.  i think i’m beginning to lose my grip now.  till next time…

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