Lakwatsero blogged about a “MEH!” burger experience a couple of days ago and mentioned how he would rather grab one of these … and since I have not had one in over a year, I gave in and rushed to the nearest McDonald’s.
Because of my excitement, I forgot to specify that I wanted a plain quarter cheese so I had to eat this with onions, ketchup and pickles. Still, it was as good as I remembered…
… I’ll have to go back for the plain one though 
I just had a conversation with an old colleague about how some folks continue to have an old school mentality when it comes to managing and leading teams. Then I chanced upon an article with this image.
What Does "Professional" Look Like Today?
I suppose there is some value in the old school, but at some point we also need to look at what’s happening out there and adapt accordingly.
How about you? What do you think is better? Why?
Until this day, it still amazes me how you were able to “fix everything” and bring us up the way you did on your own.
I continue to miss you, mom.
Happy Mother’s Day and I pray that we continue to make you proud.
Image From http://www.comegetyourkids.com/
Every morning, I hear my favourite DJs on The Morning Rush run this contest where they ask the caller: “What makes you feel like a goodess?”
About 80-90% of the answers are related to their boyfriends or special someones… whether it be them being flattered complimented about their looks or achievements, or by them doing something for the the girl.
It’s somehow sad (yet it does not surprise me that a lot of these girls’ self-worth seem to be dependent on other peoples… not from within.
Why men shouldn't write advice columns
Seriously though, this (writing advice columns) has always been something that’s intrigued me since I was a kid. I’ll probably suck at it since I am not really much of a writer, but it would still be great to have something like this: He Says, She Says. Who knows, I might be able to tandem with the likes of Chico and Del.
Is Patience really a virtue?
Please do not start throwing bible verses at me and cursing me down for being blasphemous.
I ask this because a lot of the people I look up to (and some I even consider my mentors) are not really the most patient people in the world. And these are really successful individuals…
I suppose (like a lot of things I contemplate about) it again boils down to striking a balance. That although patience is a virtue… fortune favors the bold. To be more systematic about it, I would think that it is a virtue when we waiting for things and circumstances that are beyond our control. As for the rest, we should be pushing ourselves to accomplishing as much as we can.
Editor’s Note:
This topic came about from a conversation I had with a former colleague who is known for his quick temper in the office… yet able to get things done because of it.
I don’t remember when this was… but I still decided to post this anyway since I remember how much I enjoyed their food
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Kimono Ken
Maki
Katsudon
Lessons Learned in Software Testing
I first discovered this book by Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord, years ago after I attended a training on Rational Unified Process. Unfortunately, I was transitioning to a new work then so reading it became a low priority. By the time I wanted to read it, I realized that I have misplaced/lost my copy.
As I restarted my journey towards a deeper understanding of “real” software testing, I knew that I had to get this book. Although it was (weirdly) more expensive than paperback, I decided to go with the Kindle version. It turned out to be a good decision since the foreword asked me (the reader) NOT to drink the entire bottle, i.e. not to read the book in one sitting. Instead, read a couple of lessons a day and ponder on it a bit. Getting the paperback would have made this pretty inconvenient.
I will not list down those 293 lessons discussed in the book (although I might come up with another entry after the end of my reading) since simply posting the title of the lessons might just confuse you into taking the lesson out of context. But, from the first few lessons that I have recently read (as well as the couple I browsed through before)… I highly recommended this book to all software testers.
November 29, 2011
On the way out with my former office mates last November, we decided to grab a bite first knowing that the food prices at bars are ridiculously high.
I decided to go with an old reliable…
I found out about this contest since I was subscribed to Ashleyslips (aka Petra Halimuyak) on Youtube.
I have not really been out much this summer so I had no plans of joining at first (even with the cool prizes). But, as I was checking out the images submitted, I found most of them to be either too serious or (as a friend mentioned) trying too hard to be artsy. So, I decided to pick an image taken some time ago to challenge those in The Jump Shot category.
If you like it, please vote:
Note: I think you have to be logged into your Facebook account to vote.
And, yes, feel free to share on your walls and/or tweets as well
Thanks in advance.
You can view the the original (un-cropped) photo here.
