Agree to Disagree

June 4, 2011

A new found friend and I got to into comfy conversation. We were getting along fine then came up the topic of having divorce in the Philippines. I was against it and he was for it. My spider sense was tingling — the mood will surely take a different turn any second now. Politics and religion are a definite no-no when discussing with people you barely know.

As expected a debate unsued, then an argument but before it escalated into a fight (debate, argument, fight —- may be synonyms in the thesaurus but they have a difference to me), I nipped it in the bud. I told him “We feel strongly about this, You have your opinion and I have mine. You have a right to yours and as I to mine. How about we agree to disagre and move on?” (with me thinking : “I have to save this budding friendship”) Surprisingly, he agreed (his gender is still not a lost cause). He told me it was a refreshing and unique way (for him) to end an argument.

Now, you wouldn’t believe the topics we discussed next…. RH bill, smoking ban, gun ownership and other supposedly “taboo” topics. You’d think we were in a warfreak mode. Our stand on the different issues were still on opposite ends of the spectrum but on a few we agreed on. Oh, we still presented our points as if we were in congress. But before things got heated, we said the magic words “agree to disagree”, do a fistbump and moved on to the next bill.

We learned a lot, resolved nothing but had a good time. Fistbump.

End of the World……NOT!

May 28, 2011

Last May 21, the world was supposed (supposed being the operative word) to end, according to Harold Camping. Of course, I didn’t believe it. But apparently it was newsworthy enough that his prophecy landed in the papers. And from what I’ve read, a lot of Americans believed him. This from a guy who published a book almost a decaded ago brazenly proclaiming the second coming of Christ would be on September 6, 1994. C’mon, wasn’t that enough for them to even question his credibility?

The other popular doomsday prediction is next year — December 21, 2012 to be exact. This one was came from the Mayans. I think it has something to do the with the moon, stars alignment and some numerological calculations. I’m not going to give my two cents on this matter because I’ve haven’t read yet on the specifics. I want to make an informed decision (that’s my left brain talking…. hehehe). But basing on my faith, I have doubts its Armageddon time.

With all these apocalyptic talk going on, it got me thinking. What if the world, as I know it, will end in my life time — let’s say next year. What if without any shadow of a doubt the Rapture is near. What if an angel appears to me and tells me the date when we will all meet our Maker (and to make it more dramatic, I am not allowed/barred to tell anyone of this)? What am I gonna do til the aforementioned d-day?

Will I quit my job so that I could check everything off my bucket list?

Encash all my investments, withdraw all my savings and don a hedonistic lifestyle —- do whatever I want without any regard for life, limb or property?

Get in touch with all of my long lost friends and relatives and have one last grand time with them?

Call all those who I have offended or have offended me — ask for their forgiveness and/or give them mine to patch things up & have closure?

Storm heaven with prayers so that He would postpone if not cancel the End of Times?

Bargain with God so that He could give me and everybody I love a free pass straight to heaven?

Or will I just continue living my life as it is right now?

So many questions. So many options. None of which I can confirm I will do or otherwise if this scenario indeed happens. And I sincerely hope this remains hypothetical.

Lost 4K and counting

May 22, 2011

Yup, you read it right. I’ve already lost 4K —- kilos, that is, from my weight. And by no means did that happen overnight. No, I did not get sick nor had an invasive procedure. I did it through the old fashion way — diet and exercise.

No, hell hasn’t frozen over but yes I’m into exercising nowadays. Jogging to be more specific. A few friends from the office and I run for about an hour (at least twice a week) in the evening around the nearby park. Well, truth be told it isn’t really purely jogging, it’s more of a jog/walk. I still haven’t developed my endurance for it (that’s my age showing… hehehe). So you won’t read here anytime soon that I’m joining a marathon. =oP

As for my diet, it’s something I’m really proud of. I haven’t eaten any rice for more than 4 months now — not even a grain. Top that! Sounds easy but majority of my friends (specially the guys) couldn’t hack it. At first, it was hard — I’m not much of a rice-eater but there are just some viands that goes so well with rice. But now, after resisting much temptation, I’m getting the hang of it. Though every now and then I miss eating japanese fried rice and hainanese chicken rice (yumm). Don’t get me wrong, I’m not starving myself. I may not be partaking rice but I still get to pig out on any food I want — be it chocolates, pasta, steaks, etc, just not our national staple food.

So far, these strategies have worked for me. I’ve already lost a significant number of pounds (in my opinion) and most importantly, I’ve kept them off. I still have a long way from acheiving my ideal shape but I’m getting (hopefully) there. =o)

I’m baaaaaaaack……..

May 21, 2011

Hiya! It’s been awhile since my last entry. Sorry about that. Been busy… living my life… hehehe… Not that there’s nothing to write about, just quite the opposite. But it ain’t for the public knowledge, so there. =oP

Though I haven’t been writing here, my tumblr account is still very active. Short sweet quips I can manage but long paragraphs…. well, we’ll see…Not promising but will do my best to post whenever I can (naks!)

A lot of things have happened since my hiatus. Some were bad but a lot were good. The good definitely outweighted the bad. A lot of the blessings that came (and are coming) my way, I’d be the first to admit I don’t deserve but I’m happy they are there. So haters, chew on that!

I’ve also changed — physically, preference and attitude wise. For the better? The jury is still out on that. But don’t worry, I’m still me — the core is still there. Will not elaborate on these changes cause they so deserve their own entry. hehehe….

Till then… =o)

Busy…busy…busy…

December 12, 2010