Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airline really lived up to its name. And it has become a trademark so well-known around the globe!

Oh, the first few statements may be misleading. This is not something Filipinos can be proud of. I'm not talking about their name as Philippine Airline. I'm talking about their acronym PAL, so popular worldwide, which simply stands for "Plane Always Late."

As I came to write something about this topic, I suddenly remember that the first ever flight I had was in fact with PAL. Of course, having your first ever experience to board a plane could be so exciting. But then the excitement was spoiled by an announcement. "Attention to all passengers of Philippine Airline Flight PR310, your boarding time has been delayed due to bla, bla, bla..."

I was 11 then, now I'm turning 25. That was almost 14 years and yet, Philippine Airline have no signs of getting their planes on scheduled time. My latest flight with PAL, it was like as usual. Here I was feeling so irritated. Then a foreigner sitting beside me, who is a frequent PAL flyer, calmly came to say, "It's nothing new..."

Woah, am I not a Filipino! And so, I was like, "Oh yeah, indeed!"

Basically, I don't think this reputation will give a huge organization like them any benefit. Surprizingly, it seems the business is good and they are still doing well!

So it makes me wonder...

Are these passengers contented with the way PAL operate, or they just don't have any options? Or maybe these passengers are used to it, that they willingly accepted the fact that Philippine Airline planes are always late? Is the Philippine Airline organization contented with this kind of reputation? And can we Filipinos, live-up with "Filipino Time" being globally referred to as always behind the schedule?

Anyway, PAL isn't the only one that should carry all the insult. This goes out to all the Filipinos in general. Believe me, it's in the blood. So the acronym PAL may after all, eventually mean "Philippine Always Late."

Day in the office...

English:

It's been so busy lately. I've been travelling for a week. In fact, I just came back home today.

Since I have nothing much to say today, I just leave you guys with a video of my day in my office. It's just a short video to let you have an idea about the nature of my work.

日本語：

最近、忙しい。　一週間の出張で、疲れてます！　実は今、家に帰ってきたところです。

今日は、特に何もないので、ビデオをアップロードします。オフィスにいる一日の俺の短いビデオだけです。まっ、つまらないと思いますが、どうぞ見てください。

Waiting for answers...

Lately, I'm so upset with the situation of the world we live in...

You come back home from work, switch your TV on for a routine news headlines, and the first thing that may pop-out from your screen are images of terror... Every single night, you can never miss an update of killings, bombings, religious war, worldwide threats, etc... And I'm so sick of it!

Hearing news like these seem like the future is so unclear. It seems danger is everywhere. I may exaggerate things but terrorism happened already before, and we know there are still possibilities for another one... Makes me worry sometimes.

Wasn't there a moment in your life when you thought the same? Have you ever worried? Or you simply just don't really care?

Well I do care... a lot! How I wish I am Superman, to stop all these, and bring back peace in this world, all by myself.

Things became so complicated today because of the 9/11 terrorism. It started all these uneasiness in our lives and all these threats in the world today. And we might have to witness another terror with Osama Bin Laden still out there, regrouping, still a threat.

Damn, how I wish to find this azzhole myself. And if I do, I'd kill him with my bare hands, then tear his mazzafxckin' gut'z into pieces...

In reality, I'm just another powerless individual after all. And all I can do is sit, watch, and ask, “When will this be over? How will this gonna end?

Questions still waiting for answers...

Sunday morning...

English:

Here's a video of my typical Sunday morning.

And for my readers to watch without feeling bored, the video was edited like a new version of Maroon 5's Sunday Morning music video.

And so, there you go... Enjoy!!!

日本語：

俺の典型的な日曜日の朝のビデオを添付しました。

ただのビデオだけで退屈だと思うので、マルーン５のサンデー・モーニングのミュージックビデオの新バージョンみたいに編集しました。

どうぞ、楽しんでください！！！

Marion Jones

"...and so it is with a great amount of shame that I stand before you and tell you that I have betrayed your trust."

"...I am responsible fully for my actions. I have no one to blame but myself for what I've done."

"...I have been dishonest and you have the right to be angry with me. I have let (my family) down. I have let my country down, and I have let myself down. I recognize that by saying that I'm deeply sorry, it might not be enough and sufficient to address the pain and the hurt that I've caused you. Therefore, I want to ask for your forgiveness for my actions, and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me."

Marion Jones on a news conference (2007-10-05).

In a tearful apology, Marion Jones, winner of three golds and two bronze medals in 2000 Olympics, admitted she used steriods.

But wow! I say, what a revelation!!!

Indeed, this was a sad day for sport. But what a brave decision to finally admit the shameful act she had done. What a heart to face an angry world!!!

And so, to Marion Jones...

Though the world is upset, I still salute you for having the guts to face it, despite the consequences.

With the International Olympic Committee stripping you of your medals, you're not an Olympic champion anymore. But you became a different champion. You might just won the heart of many for your bravery.

Goodluck!!!

Video Introduction

Priceless...

It’s almost been a week since coming back from Philippines, but I’m still dosed with memories from the reunion party. All of it, amazingly “unforgettable”.

Now I’m back to work. I tell you, coming back to office after a 3-days break is like a pain in the ass. Even when I was still in Philippines, on the way to the airport, a customer called me asking for shipping confirmation and shipment details. Then 15 minutes later another one called me to discuss delivery problems of our new products.

It was like, “Damn, give me a break!”. It’s real crazy, I’m freaking out, makes me wanna run away. But I’m still fine, able to pick up the pieces from where I left off.

Well, going back to the party, there were mixed emotions of gladness, at the same time loneliness. ‘Coz there I was, so excited to go back, thinking of nothing else but ideas on how to make the party worth keeping for life. But then at the end of it, we have to part ways again, a setback that I didn’t see coming.

The welcome hugs were felt to the bones, I’ve been longing for it since I left Phils. But the hugs of saying goodbye once again were so deep that it touched my soul to the point that I don’t wanna let go. But then… gotta face reality!

I wanna thank everyone who joined that special moment. Thank them for the entertainment, for the intense battle over an undesirable prize, for teasing each other, for a shot of whiskey and vodka, for the karaoke, for all the crazy stuffs, for the surprises, etc.! And most of all, for giving everyone the chance to have a glimpse of each other.

I wanna thank them for those, coz they’re all equivalent to a one crazy unforgettable little reunion party. I’m not talking about mastercard, but indeed, that moment was PRICELESS!!!