Transformers' Hype

I really cannot understand why a lot of people are so all excited about this movie. I haven't gotten around to seeing it yet but I've heard about it. Even my best friends has gone gaga over it. Well, maybe, I'm gonna have to watch it tomorrow to see for myself.

Perhaps I don't understand this the same way that some people are not looking forward to the penultimate Harry Potter movie this coming July. Well, that one I am soooo excited to see.

On - Off

They say life is a journey but just recently I witnessed one of the shortest journeys I've ever seen. Seventeen days. That was how long MJ lasted in this world. He was conceived with an abnormality where his intestines are outside. I don't know the exact medical term for that but upon being born he was subjected to several operations. He also had 4 heart attacks and then his organs failed one by one until he died of E. coli.

With technology the baby's life was prolonged but it was an infection that eventually got him. I really wouldn't be surprised given that his body was all weak from the major operations he had. Now he is resting in peace.

My condolences to the mother and father who are very close friends of mine.

think thank - tic tac

Time is running out for me and I have to think of a thesis topic by next month, review for my language exam and come up with a problem sheet (eventually a proposal) in one month's time. I need all the concentration, energy and focus I could muster and do all those things.

So far I've established my field- sociolinguistics. That is where I will get my topic. As to what I have no idea yet. As long as it is about language and society, maybe throw in sex and gender and power play, it is gonna work for me.

As to my language exam in Spanish I haven't reviewed anything yet. Sure I could understand basic Spanish but this calls for at least intermediate level.

I have to do everything by July so that I will have time to write my proposal draft. Urgh. Such is the beauty of a master's degree but I'm still looking forward to earning my Ph.D.

Random Thoughts

This are some of the things that came to mind lately:

1. No matter what happens, my outlook has an impact on how things will eventually work out. For the past two months I'd been pessimistic and I did fail in my goals for April and May. Now, I have a more or less positive frame of mind and things are working out just fine. I see more positive events in the next few months, even a promotion before the end of the year.

2. Lovelife is not necessary at this point but has been bugging me lately. Needless to say, it is consuming a lot of mind space which should be slotted for thinking of my MA thesis topic.

3. I had been presented with a lot of opportunities to change my life but I've hindered myself by thinking about things too much. Sometimes I just need a little spontaneity; a little careless act, perhaps.

4. I had been meaning to exercise but has not gotten around it yet. Well, there is nothing new about that but now, given that I am not taking any subjects anymore a round in the academic oval is not a far-fetched idea anymore. Maybe I should really move to KNL.

5. I wanted to move to a cheaper apartment or probably bedspace since I am planning to buy a house in the next few months. I have to save for my deposit and monthly amortizations.

Left Behind

I just learned today that a friend of mine from work got promoted. I am happy for her given that I was the one who wrote her recommendation letter (ghost writer, her supervisor who was so lazy to make a recom letter just initialed it).

On one hand though, I feel left behind. I had been with the company for more than 2 years and has only been part of a specialized team but has never been promoted yet. I need to move up the corporate ladder and this better be soon.

I will make sure my metrics are excellent and I will be promoted before the year ends. I will NOT be left behind.