by Stupid Head
Opening Scene: Lady Bacteria collapses in a washroom floor, Emotionally Unstable, Lost Guy, and Catatan Boy Wannabe are the main suspects.
Act1: Big Mouth is crying too loud to his mouth being slashed by the Tire Slasher, the Hater over cooked Confused, and Soursop with gossip and negativity.
Act2: Lil Miss Boss still has to figure it out who killed Lady Bacteria. Rumor has it Supressed Soul and new Lil Mister Boss play a part in the murder.
Act3: In a court room where the humble lady judge (played by guest star, Cik Mul) is trying to decide who killed Lady Bacteria, Sperm Collector Grannie was wrongly accused, and sentenced to a place far away called Library.
Act4: to be continued
Next Episode hints: how come Sperm Collector Grannie got wrongly accused for the crime that she did not commit or did she?
Stay tune...
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
7 Habits To Win In Office Politics
I came across this article and find it very interesting and timely..
Office politics - a taboo word for some people. It’s a pervasive thing at the workplace. In it’s simplest form, office politics is simply about the differences between people at work; differences in opinions, conflicts of interests are often manifested as office politics. It all goes down to human communications and relationships.
There is no need to be afraid of office politics. Top performers are those who have mastered the art of winning in office politics. Below are 7 good habits to help you win at the workplace:
HABIT #1 - BE AWARE YOU HAVE A CHOICE
The most common reactions to politics at work are either fight or flight. It’s normal human reaction for survival in the wild, back in the prehistoric days when we were still hunter-gatherers. Sure, the office is a modern jungle, but it takes more than just instinctive reactions to win in office politics. Instinctive fight reactions will only cause more resistance to whatever you are trying to achieve; while instinctive flight reactions only label you as a pushover that people can easily take for granted. Neither options are appealing for healthy career growth.
Winning requires you to consciously choose your reactions to the situation. Recognize that no matter how bad the circumstances, you have a choice in choosing how you feel and react. So how do you choose? This bring us to the next point…
HABIT #2 - KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE
When conflicts happens, it’s very easy to be sucked into tunnel-vision and focus on immediate differences. That’s a self-defeating approach. Chances are you’ll only invite more resistance by focusing on differences in people’s positions or opinions.
The way to mitigate this without looking like you’re fighting to emerge as a winner in this conflict is to focus on the business objectives. In the light of what’s best for the business, discuss the pros and cons of each option. Eventually, everyone wants the business to be successful; if the business don’t win, then nobody in the organization wins. It’s much easier for one to eat the humble pie and back off when they realize the chosen approach is best for the business.
By learning to steer the discussion in this direction, you will learn to disengage from petty differences and position yourself as someone who is interested in getting things done. Your boss will also come to appreciate you as someone who is mature, strategic and can be entrusted with bigger responsibilities.
HABIT #3 - FOCUS ON YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
At work, there are often issues which we have very little control over. It’s not uncommon to find corporate policies, client demands or boss mandates which affects your personal interests. Bitching and complaining are common responses to these events that we cannot control. But think about it, other than that short term emotional outlet, what tangible results do bitching really accomplish? In most instances, none.
Instead of feeling victimized and angry about the situation, focus on the things that you can do to influence the situation - your circle of influence. This is a very empowering technique to overcome the feeling of helplessness. It removes the victimized feeling and also allows others to see you as someone who knows how to operate within given constraints. You may not be able to change or decide on the eventual outcome, but you can walk away knowing that you have done the best within the given circumstances.
Constraints are all around in the workplace; with this approach, your boss will also come to appreciate you as someone who is understanding and positive.
HABIT #4 - DON’T TAKE SIDES
In office politics, it is possible to find yourself stuck in between two power figures who are at odds with each other. You find yourself being thrown around while they try to outwit each other and defend their own position. All at the expense of you getting the job done. You can’t get them to agree on a common decision for a project, and neither of them want to take ownership of issues; they’re too afraid they’ll get stabbed in the back for any mishaps.
In cases like this, focus on the business objectives and don’t take side with either of them - even if you like one better than the other. Place them on a common communication platform and ensure open communications among all parties so that no one can claim “I didn’t say that”.
By not taking sides, you’ll help to direct conflict resolution in an objective manner. You’ll also build trust with both parties. That’ll help to keep the engagements constructive and focus on business objectives.
HABIT #5 - DON’T GET PERSONAL
In office politics, you’ll get angry with people. It happens. There will be times when you feel the urge to give that person a piece of your mind and teach him a lesson. Don’t.
People tend to remember moments when they were humiliated or insulted. Even if you win this argument and get to feel really good about it for now, you’ll pay the price later when you need help from this person. What goes around comes around, especially at the work place.
To win in the office, you’ll want to build a network of allies which you can tap into. The last thing you want during a crisis or an opportunity is to have someone screw you up because they habour ill-intentions towards you - all because you’d enjoyed a brief moment of emotional outburst at their expense.
Another reason to hold back your temper is your career advancement. Increasingly, organizations are using 360 degree reviews to promote someone.
Even if you are a star performer, your boss will have to fight a political uphill battle if other managers or peers see you as someone who is difficult to work with. The last thing you’ll want is to make it difficult for your boss to champion you for a promotion.
HABIT #6 - SEEK TO UNDERSTAND, BEFORE BEING UNDERSTOOD
The reason people feel unjustified is because they felt misunderstood. Instinctively, we are more interested in getting the others to understand us than to understand them first. Top people managers and business leaders have learned to suppress this urge.
Surprisingly, seeking to understand is a very disarming technique. Once the other party feels that you understand where he/she is coming from, they will feel less defensive and be open to understand you in return. This sets the stage for open communications to arrive at a solution that both parties can accept. Trying to arrive at a solution without first having this understanding is very difficult - there’s little trust and too much second-guessing.
HABIT #7 - THINK WIN-WIN
As mentioned upfront, political conflicts happen because of conflicting interests. Perhaps due to our schooling, we are taught that to win, someone else needs to lose. Conversely, we are afraid to let someone else win, because it implies losing for us.
In business and work, that doesn’t have to be the case.
Learn to think in terms of “how can we both win out of this situation?” This requires that you first understand the other party’s perspective and what’s in it for him. Next, understand what’s in it for you. Strive to seek out a resolution that is acceptable and beneficial to both parties. Doing this will ensure that everyone truly commit to the agree resolution and not pay only lip-service to it.
People simply don’t like to lose. You may get away with win-lose tactics once or twice, but very soon, you’ll find yourself without allies in the workplace. Thinking win-win is an enduring strategy that builds allies and help you win in the long term.
Author: Lawrence Cheok
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/management/7-habits-to-win-in-office-politics.html
Office politics - a taboo word for some people. It’s a pervasive thing at the workplace. In it’s simplest form, office politics is simply about the differences between people at work; differences in opinions, conflicts of interests are often manifested as office politics. It all goes down to human communications and relationships.
There is no need to be afraid of office politics. Top performers are those who have mastered the art of winning in office politics. Below are 7 good habits to help you win at the workplace:
HABIT #1 - BE AWARE YOU HAVE A CHOICE
The most common reactions to politics at work are either fight or flight. It’s normal human reaction for survival in the wild, back in the prehistoric days when we were still hunter-gatherers. Sure, the office is a modern jungle, but it takes more than just instinctive reactions to win in office politics. Instinctive fight reactions will only cause more resistance to whatever you are trying to achieve; while instinctive flight reactions only label you as a pushover that people can easily take for granted. Neither options are appealing for healthy career growth.
Winning requires you to consciously choose your reactions to the situation. Recognize that no matter how bad the circumstances, you have a choice in choosing how you feel and react. So how do you choose? This bring us to the next point…
HABIT #2 - KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE
When conflicts happens, it’s very easy to be sucked into tunnel-vision and focus on immediate differences. That’s a self-defeating approach. Chances are you’ll only invite more resistance by focusing on differences in people’s positions or opinions.
The way to mitigate this without looking like you’re fighting to emerge as a winner in this conflict is to focus on the business objectives. In the light of what’s best for the business, discuss the pros and cons of each option. Eventually, everyone wants the business to be successful; if the business don’t win, then nobody in the organization wins. It’s much easier for one to eat the humble pie and back off when they realize the chosen approach is best for the business.
By learning to steer the discussion in this direction, you will learn to disengage from petty differences and position yourself as someone who is interested in getting things done. Your boss will also come to appreciate you as someone who is mature, strategic and can be entrusted with bigger responsibilities.
HABIT #3 - FOCUS ON YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
At work, there are often issues which we have very little control over. It’s not uncommon to find corporate policies, client demands or boss mandates which affects your personal interests. Bitching and complaining are common responses to these events that we cannot control. But think about it, other than that short term emotional outlet, what tangible results do bitching really accomplish? In most instances, none.
Instead of feeling victimized and angry about the situation, focus on the things that you can do to influence the situation - your circle of influence. This is a very empowering technique to overcome the feeling of helplessness. It removes the victimized feeling and also allows others to see you as someone who knows how to operate within given constraints. You may not be able to change or decide on the eventual outcome, but you can walk away knowing that you have done the best within the given circumstances.
Constraints are all around in the workplace; with this approach, your boss will also come to appreciate you as someone who is understanding and positive.
HABIT #4 - DON’T TAKE SIDES
In office politics, it is possible to find yourself stuck in between two power figures who are at odds with each other. You find yourself being thrown around while they try to outwit each other and defend their own position. All at the expense of you getting the job done. You can’t get them to agree on a common decision for a project, and neither of them want to take ownership of issues; they’re too afraid they’ll get stabbed in the back for any mishaps.
In cases like this, focus on the business objectives and don’t take side with either of them - even if you like one better than the other. Place them on a common communication platform and ensure open communications among all parties so that no one can claim “I didn’t say that”.
By not taking sides, you’ll help to direct conflict resolution in an objective manner. You’ll also build trust with both parties. That’ll help to keep the engagements constructive and focus on business objectives.
HABIT #5 - DON’T GET PERSONAL
In office politics, you’ll get angry with people. It happens. There will be times when you feel the urge to give that person a piece of your mind and teach him a lesson. Don’t.
People tend to remember moments when they were humiliated or insulted. Even if you win this argument and get to feel really good about it for now, you’ll pay the price later when you need help from this person. What goes around comes around, especially at the work place.
To win in the office, you’ll want to build a network of allies which you can tap into. The last thing you want during a crisis or an opportunity is to have someone screw you up because they habour ill-intentions towards you - all because you’d enjoyed a brief moment of emotional outburst at their expense.
Another reason to hold back your temper is your career advancement. Increasingly, organizations are using 360 degree reviews to promote someone.
Even if you are a star performer, your boss will have to fight a political uphill battle if other managers or peers see you as someone who is difficult to work with. The last thing you’ll want is to make it difficult for your boss to champion you for a promotion.
HABIT #6 - SEEK TO UNDERSTAND, BEFORE BEING UNDERSTOOD
The reason people feel unjustified is because they felt misunderstood. Instinctively, we are more interested in getting the others to understand us than to understand them first. Top people managers and business leaders have learned to suppress this urge.
Surprisingly, seeking to understand is a very disarming technique. Once the other party feels that you understand where he/she is coming from, they will feel less defensive and be open to understand you in return. This sets the stage for open communications to arrive at a solution that both parties can accept. Trying to arrive at a solution without first having this understanding is very difficult - there’s little trust and too much second-guessing.
HABIT #7 - THINK WIN-WIN
As mentioned upfront, political conflicts happen because of conflicting interests. Perhaps due to our schooling, we are taught that to win, someone else needs to lose. Conversely, we are afraid to let someone else win, because it implies losing for us.
In business and work, that doesn’t have to be the case.
Learn to think in terms of “how can we both win out of this situation?” This requires that you first understand the other party’s perspective and what’s in it for him. Next, understand what’s in it for you. Strive to seek out a resolution that is acceptable and beneficial to both parties. Doing this will ensure that everyone truly commit to the agree resolution and not pay only lip-service to it.
People simply don’t like to lose. You may get away with win-lose tactics once or twice, but very soon, you’ll find yourself without allies in the workplace. Thinking win-win is an enduring strategy that builds allies and help you win in the long term.
Author: Lawrence Cheok
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/management/7-habits-to-win-in-office-politics.html
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i miss Nix
i miss Gelo
i miss Alex
i miss Jolo
i miss Mike
i miss Riss
i miss Erica
i miss Pat
i miss Eunika
i miss Mat
i miss Cye
i miss my cousins and relatives in Manila
i miss my room in SBG
i miss my house
i miss all my friends in Manila
i miss Pinoy food
i miss Glorietta
i miss our cars
i miss my brother Allan
i miss Shang
i miss SEx (Sinangag EXpress)
i miss Green Belt
i miss QC
i miss ATC
i miss jeepneys
i miss Manila breeze
i miss La Salle
i miss St. Scho
i miss hearing mass in Pinas
i miss everything about Manila
i miss Miguel super!
i'm going home soon! December 23 - January 9.
i miss Jamie
i miss Khael
i miss Kaye
i miss Anj
i miss Angeli
i miss Nix
i miss Gelo
i miss Alex
i miss Jolo
i miss Mike
i miss Riss
i miss Erica
i miss Pat
i miss Eunika
i miss Mat
i miss Cye
i miss my cousins and relatives in Manila
i miss my room in SBG
i miss my house
i miss all my friends in Manila
i miss Pinoy food
i miss Glorietta
i miss our cars
i miss my brother Allan
i miss Shang
i miss SEx (Sinangag EXpress)
i miss Green Belt
i miss QC
i miss ATC
i miss jeepneys
i miss Manila breeze
i miss La Salle
i miss St. Scho
i miss hearing mass in Pinas
i miss everything about Manila
i miss Miguel super!
i'm going home soon! December 23 - January 9.
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I'm bored of waiting
I'm bored of thinking
I'm bored of lurking
I'm bored of hoping
I'm bored of sitting
I'm bored of wishing
I'm bored of dreaming
I'm bored.
I'm bored of thinking
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I'm bored of hoping
I'm bored of sitting
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A New Drama Launching
We came up with a good idea of writing a novel about one interesting group existing in this "shit hole" called Burning and Dying Program Office.
The Characters are as follows:
Leading Role: The Wicked Witch
Supporting Characters:
Cutatan Boy Wannabe
Bacteria Girl
Tire Slasher Girl
The Hater Girl
Emotionally Unstable Girl
Lost Guy
Supressed Soul
Lil Miss Boss
Stupid Head Guy
Big Mouth Boy
Sperm Collector Grannie
Pedophilia Guy
Bebot ABG
Sweet Soursop Boy
Don't Know and Don't Care Girl
This is a very interesting story. A group of different characters full of adventures and misadventures. Something to look forward to...
Coming soon..
The Characters are as follows:
Leading Role: The Wicked Witch
Supporting Characters:
Cutatan Boy Wannabe
Bacteria Girl
Tire Slasher Girl
The Hater Girl
Emotionally Unstable Girl
Lost Guy
Supressed Soul
Lil Miss Boss
Stupid Head Guy
Big Mouth Boy
Sperm Collector Grannie
Pedophilia Guy
Bebot ABG
Sweet Soursop Boy
Don't Know and Don't Care Girl
This is a very interesting story. A group of different characters full of adventures and misadventures. Something to look forward to...
Coming soon..
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
My Reply
-my reply-
As the head of the BDPO of The Year 2008 organizing committee, I personally would like to congratulate Mr. Soedarman for being awarded the title of "BDPO of the Year 2008" for he has shown exemplary performance in BDPO throughout the year. We had gone through rigid criterias in judging and we found Mr. Soedarman outstanding as he had brought joy, laughter, and done excellent research for key accounts, taxonomy, and publication by watching DVDs after 13.00. This shows how he manage his time very well as he goes home 17.30 sharp and still manage to deliver very well.
Congratulations!
As the head of the BDPO of The Year 2008 organizing committee, I personally would like to congratulate Mr. Soedarman for being awarded the title of "BDPO of the Year 2008" for he has shown exemplary performance in BDPO throughout the year. We had gone through rigid criterias in judging and we found Mr. Soedarman outstanding as he had brought joy, laughter, and done excellent research for key accounts, taxonomy, and publication by watching DVDs after 13.00. This shows how he manage his time very well as he goes home 17.30 sharp and still manage to deliver very well.
Congratulations!
BDPO of The Year 2008
-E-mail from my friend-
Dear BDPO,
To honor the sweet joy and emotion of BDPO, we are the committee of BDPO headed by Ms Anna Caeg is proud to announce the nomination for BDPO of the year 2008.
The winner was decided by the panel of jury who also served as the committee. The nomination as well as the winner are attached with this email.
To announce the nomination for this year BDPO of the year, please kindly welcome the previous consecutive winner of BDPO of the year 2005, year 2006, & year 2007: Ms. Vina Hutapea, here are the five nominations:
(in alphabetical order)
1. Nicky Bhagchandani
2. Anna Patricia Caeg
3. Ardiana Purwanti
4. Soefiansyah Soedarman
5. Siswoyo
The winner will be receiving:
- a year supply of handmade chocolate from Sicilian valley, Italy
- a one-day return trip to Singapore (via Batam) with Air Asia with the director of BDPO
- a year supply of personal business-management advices face to face with the director of BDPO
And the winner of BDPO of the year 2008 goes to….
Soefiansyah Soedarman
Congratulations to Mr. Soefiansyah Soedarman. We hope that this award opens opportunities and advances career wise.
On behalf of the Head of the BDPO Of The Year 2008,
Organizing Committee of BDPO of The Year 2008
Dear BDPO,
To honor the sweet joy and emotion of BDPO, we are the committee of BDPO headed by Ms Anna Caeg is proud to announce the nomination for BDPO of the year 2008.
The winner was decided by the panel of jury who also served as the committee. The nomination as well as the winner are attached with this email.
To announce the nomination for this year BDPO of the year, please kindly welcome the previous consecutive winner of BDPO of the year 2005, year 2006, & year 2007: Ms. Vina Hutapea, here are the five nominations:
(in alphabetical order)
1. Nicky Bhagchandani
2. Anna Patricia Caeg
3. Ardiana Purwanti
4. Soefiansyah Soedarman
5. Siswoyo
The winner will be receiving:
- a year supply of handmade chocolate from Sicilian valley, Italy
- a one-day return trip to Singapore (via Batam) with Air Asia with the director of BDPO
- a year supply of personal business-management advices face to face with the director of BDPO
And the winner of BDPO of the year 2008 goes to….
Soefiansyah Soedarman
Congratulations to Mr. Soefiansyah Soedarman. We hope that this award opens opportunities and advances career wise.
On behalf of the Head of the BDPO Of The Year 2008,
Organizing Committee of BDPO of The Year 2008
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