Don’t you just hate it when people “grandstand” at your, or other people’s expense? Have you ever seen people giving crude, offhand, unfair, let-the-public-know remarks against another person without thinking of the consequences? It’s sad, especially when the remarks given turn out to be blatant lies because the “grandstander” ought to have gotten their facts ironed out in the first place.

These are some of the things that people do that can really irritate or piss anyone off. And it sure would be a darn good sight to see the offender with their foot in their mouth (although I would love to see a heel and ankle fit through it as well).

While I have been known to have committed these things in the past, I have been the unfortunate recipient of quite a number of these unconscionable acts as well. And so, having said that, I truly and deeply apologize to those who have been unfortunate enough to see my bad side (wow, the past few days have really given me time to reflect on a lot of things). My vow – Never Again!

And for those who resort to “grandstanding” as a survival tool, either at work, politics, school, and daily living, you ought to realize that there IS a human being at the receiving end of that action. And the damaging effects could be far reaching. Now, imagine how nasty things could be if a “retaliatory strike” was in order. It’ll all just be one vicious cycle.

In the past, I would have countered with an all guns a-blazing, no-holds-barred attitude. But right now, I’ve found out that forgiveness, and a prayer, works mighty fine.

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“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — Jesus
“What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man.” — Hillel
“What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.” — Confucius

How good are you with judging a person’s character, especially a co-worker’s? I believe I suck at it.

I just found out recently that a former co-worker of mine was responsible for some pretty nasty, behind-the-scenes office maneuvering and politicking that eventually helped me decide to leave my job in one of the companies that I used to work for. I feel like Caesar during his assassination, “Et tu, Brut?”

It’s quite sad because I treated him as a friend. I even used to envy him for his work ethic. But this guy, so I’ve heard, apparently has a lot of issues that he needs to sort out at present. And in my opinion, being a “backstabber” is one of them. It’s too bad he didn’t take the “Indian Talking Stick” approach by speaking to me and clarifying things.

In any case, it’s water under the bridge and a blessing in disguise. Life goes on, the earth spins, and karma gets to you.

If you’re a Barangay Ginebra fan like me, then you’ll be absolutely delighted to know that the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings bagged the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup last night via a thrilling, 96-94, come-from-behind victory over the San Miguel Beermen at the famed Araneta Coliseum.

Ginebra fell behind 0-2 early in the series, but they would win their next four games, with games 3 and 4 being blowouts. This makes Ginebra only the fifth PBA team to win the title after losing their first two games. Ginebra point guard Jayjay Helterbrand was adjudged Finals MVP, while Mark Caguioa won the Best Player of the Conference plum.

To coach Jong Uichico and the entire Ginebra team, congratulations! :)