Uncaring, Coños, Dogs, Religion, Java, Balloons, and the Wisdom of Crowds
Monday, February 11, 2008
Remind Me Not to Care
Monday Feb 4, 2008
In my Yahoo Messenger status, I wrote, "my ny resolution: be irresponsible >:)". Why? Because I am too approachable and helpful at work. I volunteer too much information and, with it, my precious time. People tend to ask help too often, and then I'd feel abused. So now I answer questions briefly. The way I speak and my body language says, "Do not ask me if you can figure it out yourself." I don't know what this will do to my (supposedly) pleasant personality, but I'm feeling a lot better.
Aside: an officemate's remark on that YM status: "sex with a stranger." *LOL*
Earth Swallow Me Na
Tuesday Feb 5, 2008
"Earth swallow me na." The guys at work used this expression to tease a coño (suppossedly, but she's not. Long story). It brought the house down, haha.
In my opinion, the Filipino use of the term coño does not have anything to do with being rich or well-to-do, although no one will call you coño if you're like gusgusin. (Did you catch that one?) It's in the way the language is used and abused. Coños over-use "pa" and "na" after English statements: "Wait for me na" or "I'm gonna eat pa". And if this isn't enough bastardization of the language, they also like to mix-and-match English and Filipino words that result in, hmmm, quite creative usage. A girl guiding her dad as he parks the car says, "Atras pa, atras...Stop! Atras the other way."
Worst of all, does it have to sound (pa)cute? I know Americans don't speak that way, and neither do ordinary Filipinos. I just hate it. It makes me want to yell, "Umayos ka!"
I'd rather that people speak to me in solid English or Filipino sentences. Or if in Taglish, just not with that ornery tone these people use.
I know: live and let be. But I (stubbornly) just don't like it. It's a pet peeve. And I'm entitled to have one.
Saved a Dog's Life
Wednesday Feb 6, 2008
Two of my dogs attacked a small, white, fluffy dog. Both of their toothy mandibles were gnawing the shrieking animal. I splashed water, motioned grievous threats with my hard slippers, and gave stout reprimands until the hapless dog was able to limp away.
Think for Yourself
Thursday Feb 7, 2008
Religions should teach people to think for themselves...
But the better thing to do is to think for yourself no matter what other people or institution say. Don't try change your religion...they change when less and less people like them.
So easy to say.
I Admit, I'm Not Thinking Clearly
Friday Feb 8, 2008
I know that not getting a job first is stupid. But I want, want, want that Java certification. Getting a job first will only take that focus away from me. Some people say that getting certified doesn't matter. But I want, want, want that Java certification. I just have to have it.
And I don't have to justify why, because it's certain that every reason can be countered. I just want it. Want, want, want it.
Balloon Festival
Saturday Feb 9, 2008
The Weekend of Everything That Flies didn't get off the ground this morning as strong winds prevented the organizers from blowing the balloons.
I just got a whiff of how cool it could have been. I'm definitely going back next year.
Halfway into The Wisdom of Crowds
Sunday Feb 9, 2008
I was able to buy a hardbound copy of The Wisdom of Crowds yesterday at half the price. Today, I got to read half of it, so I can't say much yet. So far, it was as interesting as I expected it to be.
Monday Feb 4, 2008
In my Yahoo Messenger status, I wrote, "my ny resolution: be irresponsible >:)". Why? Because I am too approachable and helpful at work. I volunteer too much information and, with it, my precious time. People tend to ask help too often, and then I'd feel abused. So now I answer questions briefly. The way I speak and my body language says, "Do not ask me if you can figure it out yourself." I don't know what this will do to my (supposedly) pleasant personality, but I'm feeling a lot better.
Aside: an officemate's remark on that YM status: "sex with a stranger." *LOL*
Earth Swallow Me Na
Tuesday Feb 5, 2008
"Earth swallow me na." The guys at work used this expression to tease a coño (suppossedly, but she's not. Long story). It brought the house down, haha.
In my opinion, the Filipino use of the term coño does not have anything to do with being rich or well-to-do, although no one will call you coño if you're like gusgusin. (Did you catch that one?) It's in the way the language is used and abused. Coños over-use "pa" and "na" after English statements: "Wait for me na" or "I'm gonna eat pa". And if this isn't enough bastardization of the language, they also like to mix-and-match English and Filipino words that result in, hmmm, quite creative usage. A girl guiding her dad as he parks the car says, "Atras pa, atras...Stop! Atras the other way."
Worst of all, does it have to sound (pa)cute? I know Americans don't speak that way, and neither do ordinary Filipinos. I just hate it. It makes me want to yell, "Umayos ka!"
I'd rather that people speak to me in solid English or Filipino sentences. Or if in Taglish, just not with that ornery tone these people use.
I know: live and let be. But I (stubbornly) just don't like it. It's a pet peeve. And I'm entitled to have one.
Saved a Dog's Life
Wednesday Feb 6, 2008
Two of my dogs attacked a small, white, fluffy dog. Both of their toothy mandibles were gnawing the shrieking animal. I splashed water, motioned grievous threats with my hard slippers, and gave stout reprimands until the hapless dog was able to limp away.
Think for Yourself
Thursday Feb 7, 2008
Religions should teach people to think for themselves...
But the better thing to do is to think for yourself no matter what other people or institution say. Don't try change your religion...they change when less and less people like them.
So easy to say.
I Admit, I'm Not Thinking Clearly
Friday Feb 8, 2008
I know that not getting a job first is stupid. But I want, want, want that Java certification. Getting a job first will only take that focus away from me. Some people say that getting certified doesn't matter. But I want, want, want that Java certification. I just have to have it.
And I don't have to justify why, because it's certain that every reason can be countered. I just want it. Want, want, want it.
Balloon Festival
Saturday Feb 9, 2008
The Weekend of Everything That Flies didn't get off the ground this morning as strong winds prevented the organizers from blowing the balloons.
I just got a whiff of how cool it could have been. I'm definitely going back next year.
Halfway into The Wisdom of Crowds
Sunday Feb 9, 2008
I was able to buy a hardbound copy of The Wisdom of Crowds yesterday at half the price. Today, I got to read half of it, so I can't say much yet. So far, it was as interesting as I expected it to be.
5 Comments:
I always thought that cono-speak (please pardon the lack of tilde on the letter "n"... am lazy tonight :p), initially started out as an expat's comical means of trying to mimic our language. Now... it's just plain annoying.
Not to worry, though: our highly-trained maids from Dumagete are leveling the field by tutoring upperclass brats with Bisaya English ("Hey! Yu uber der! Istap pleying wid dirti dog! Yor mader dont layk!").
And a religion that teaches people to think for themselves? Wouldn't that be a bit... paradoxical?
I thought religions are mostly for those who DON'T want to think for themselves, those who want rules to follow, those who want leaders to emulate.
I'm half-bisaya, you racist! *sings Everybody's a Little Bit Racist from AveQ*
Yeah, you're right, of course. (Would agreeing to that make me anti-religion?) But before some president starts some War on Religion, I'd rather say that I'm pro-self thinking. ;)
hehehe, I'm half bisaya too!
Ironically, visayans speak better english compared to the tagalogs.
Okay, I stand corrected :p
Haha.
But yeah, in general, that's true. :)
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