BSS (Bachelor of Science and Sapatology)

Wow! I took this picture April 2008. I was amazed by how the owner of this shoe repair business bloom. Just yesterday, I saw the owner of this Bachelor of Science and Sapatology not with his usual bicycle but with a scooter. Too bad I was not able to take a picture of his thriving business... More power to you Mang Ruben!

Praying Chinese

Photo taken months ago... The whole village didn't have electricity because the meralco lines were cut due to a branch of a tree fell. As I was roaming around the house I noticed this figurine on top of our cabinet. It was a frightening image when I first saw it... Parang yung sa palabas ng Grudge... hehehe...

Only in the Philippines

Photo taken near welcome rotonda... The green sign says U-turn slot, then not far away, there's another sign saying NO U TURN! Only in the Philippines! Calling the attention of the following: MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, Manila Mayor Fred Lim, at iba pang dapat kunin ang atensyon... Nakakahiya kayo! Maglalagay kayo ng sign na U-turn slot tapos sa likod ay may nakalagay na No U turn! Ano ba yan? Pano kung mag-U-turn ako? huhulihin ba ako? Dyan ba napupunta ang binabayad naming buwis? Ummm... Katas ng VAT! Pwe!

Cash Advance

A letter from one of our employees.... This is the actual letter that was placed on top of my table...


Date: October 6, 2008


Dear Sir/Madam;

I would like to inform you that I ___________ is formal requesting you to Grant my outstanding cash advance worth five thousand pesos 5,000.00 Due to urgent need of cash.

This are my valid reason:
For my grandfather burial and 9 days(pasiyam) expenses which I am required to contribute And the rest fund will going to spend for my Birthday on October 9, 2008 and for my Nephew's christening date Oct.12, 2008 at Sta. Rosa Laguna.

I will then accept the terms and condition of the said cash advance that will going To deduct on my salary in consecutive Two Months with (4give's) installment basis Effective October 15, 2008 depend on the approval of the management.

Hoping for your kind consideration.


Sincerely,
_____________
Branch Cashier


This will be my reply... (though its only me...)


Date: October 6, 2008


Dear Sir/Madam;

I would like to inform you that I ___________ is formal requesting you to
tama ba ang grammar mo? hmmmm.... hindi ako english teacher pero parang may sablay...
Grant my outstanding cash advance worth five thousand pesos 5,000.00
meron ka nang outstanding cash advance eh nangungutang ka pa lang... pano kita papayagan kung meron ka nang outstanding cash advance?
Due to urgent need of cash.
Everybody needs cash... Kung marunong ka lang mag-ipon palagay ko hindi ka na mag-cash advance.

This are my valid reason: Okay let's see
For my grandfather burial and 9 days(pasiyam) expenses which I am required to contribute
Ang alam ko ay nailibing na yung lolo mo at hindi mo sya lolo dahil lolo sya ng ka-live-in mo. Bakit ka magcocontribute? kaano-ano ka ba nya? Baka naman pineperahan ka lang ng boylet mo. Tsaka patay na sya at dapat bang pagkagastosan mo pa yun? Dapat yatang pagkagastusan ay yung nabubuhay pa, diba? Palagay ko kung nabubuhay pa sya ay sasabihin nya rin na ipunin mo na lang ang pera mo at gastusin na lamang sa mga importanteng bagay.
And the rest fund will going to spend for my Birthday on October 9, 2008 and for my
Nephew's christening date Oct.12, 2008 at Sta. Rosa Laguna.
Teka, ano ba talaga? kung meron pasiyam diba dapat nagluluksa ka? Eh kung sinabi mo na lang na para sa birthday mo ay OK pa sana. Inunahan mo pa ng drama. Palagay ko para lang sa birthday mo ito eh. Tsaka imbitado ba kami? Atsaka ninang ka ba ng iyong pamangkin? I believe that the essence of being a godparent is to set a good example to the little ones. Does this mean that you want to teach this kid to borrow money just to please people? Kung sa anak ko yan sasabihin ko na sa iyo huwag ka nang mag-abala at maging mabuting ninang ka na lang.

I will then accept the terms and condition of the said cash advance that will going
To deduct on my salary in consecutive Two Months with (4give's) installment basis
Effective October 15, 2008 depend on the approval of the management.
Wala ka pa ngang isang buwan sa kumpany eh nag-cacash advance ka na? Eh wala pa ngang pondo ang 13th month pay mo. Paano kung bigla kang mag-AWOL? Nakalibre ka ng limang libo. Ang masasabi ko lamang ay hindi namin mapagbibigyan ang iyong request dahil sa mga nabanggit ko nang mga rason.

Hoping for your kind consideration.
Pasensya na talaga at hindi talaga namin matutulungan sa bagay na iyong hinihingi. Sanay maintindihan mo rin ang mga paliwanag namin. Kahit na noon pa man ay sinabi ko na sa inyo na ugaliin ninyo na mag-ipon. Kung sana ay isinapuso na ninyo ang mga bilin ko sa inyo, palagay ko ay hindi ka na hahantong sa ganitong paghingi sa kumpanya. Sana rin ay bawasan na ninyo ang luho ninyo sa katawan. Palagay ko naman ay hindi tayo mamamatay kung hindi natin mabili yung bagong telepono at iPod. Ako nga ang telepono ko ay noon pang 2003 at di ko pa napapalitan hanggang ngayon at nakakainggit ka nga at meron ka pang iPod. Malaki na nga ang sweldo ko pero di ako makabili nyan. Pasensya na talaga at hindi namin maibibigay ang iyong hinihingi.

Sincerely,
_____________
Branch Cashier

BUMP

Early this morning as I am rushing my way to the office, I find it very annoying when the jeepneys traversing Alabang-Zapote road waiting for passengers for a long time even if there are none! I lost my cool and squeezed my way through and find my self at the rear end of one jeepney. At that instant, I said to myself that I'll just force my way through and not let the passengers alight from the jeepney just to annoy also the driver. In the end, I bumped the jeepney and caused a traffic jam. Stupid!

Well, just when I arrived in the office, I thought of having this one just to release my tensions and stress. I just hope this one would work....