Posted in March 2010

The Juggling Act

With everything happening all at the same time, how I wish I have Hiro Nakamura‘s ability to suspend time. I’ve been juggling a lot of projects that, in the end, hardly each one moves. I don’t want it to be this way. I actually hate it — that I’m the bottleneck, that I’m hardly in control of these thins, that my output is mediocre. That is just not my style. If I had Hiro’s powers, then I would suspend time until I’m finished and content with all my assignments.

Now that the project managers are turned over to me, I am going to fast track the transition so I could transfer some of my load to them. We’re also hiring new ones on a project-based basis so that would help a lot. I just hope that it could all happen right now when it’s badly needed.

My hair is turning white. I can see it now. The experts would say that the cause of this are my genes, but from what’s happening now I’d say there’s something more.

For now, I’m just thankful that it’s the last day of the work week. At least, even for a while, I can suspend worrying about the deadlines and live my life for two days. And no, I don’t want to think about Monday.

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My New Toy: SwitchEasy’s Runaway

I went to Singapore a couple of weeks ago for some R&R. There was really no itinerary for me for the trip except to try out the xiao long bao from Din Tai Fung and the chicken rice from Wee Nam Kee. Shopping wasn’t really on top of the list even with all their malls because, frankly, it’s still more expensive there. Nonetheless, I was able to get myself two things that I’m very proud of: Lance Armstrong’s new book, My Comeback: Up Close and Personal and SwitchEasy’s Runaway Nike+ shoe sensor adaptor.

I’ve been doing some running. I started with Nike shoes but my foot got injured so I switched to Mizunos and I’ve been a happy runner since. The only downside of this set-up is there are no provisions in the shoe where I can insert the Nike+ sensor. I bought a shoe wallet to somehow address this issue, but I was still uncomfortable with the idea of the sensor being secured into position with a folded calling card and a rubber band.

Then I saw the SwitchEasy Runaway Nike+ sensor adaptor being sold in the EpiCentre store in the new Ion mall in Orchard Road. I was looking for this for a long time already. They used to sell this in the Power Mac store in Rockwell but they seemed to have removed it form their shelves. At that time, I was even playing with the idea of buying one from Amazon.

Of course this is a no-brainer. For just S$16.00 (~P524.00), I’m sold!

I’ve used it in three of my runs already and I have no complaints. It’s like there’s nothing there. I don’t feel any weight from it at all.

Check it out!

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Back to Batangas Again

It felt great to visit Batangas again after a long time. I didn’t know how much I actually missed the place until I was there. As we drove the extended section of the STAR tollway, I was in awe as to how much the province has changed over the years.

We went to Laiya in San Juan, Batangas. Mia and Lawin were thinking of getting a place in Playa Laiya and Gel, Dennis’ wife, took us around and gave a low down on the choice lots on this new development by Landco.

The plan was to get homemade bread from Coco Grove on the way back and then do a slight detour to Batangas City for some Pansit Tikyano. Well, there was no bread because their machine was busted, according to the people from Coco Grove. As for the pansit, we opted to eat another Batangas specialty instead – Bulalo from Rose & Grace in Santo Tomas.

All in all, the trip was wonderful. We had fun all the way. The traffic was even cooperating with us as it was smooth sailing when we hit Alabang on the way home.

With this, I’m planning to have more long drives this year. No more ifs. No more buts.

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