Life's Lessons

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Beware of the One-Armed Bandit

I like the thrill of slot machines especially when I hit a good combination. Whenever I have the opportunity, I just put a limited amount in my wallet and decide in my mind to lose up to $10-20 only. This gambit usually works- many times I lost that amount but at times I also won the same. One day I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Don't Ask a Barber If You Need a Haircut

This is one popular quote I am reminded lately. For 2 days, I was doing some shopping for my pregnant wife and 2-year old boy. One of the item on my list was a tricycle-type stroller for my kid. So I went first to the infant section of a department store. The staff was very eager to assist me.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 11, 2008

My Made Up Story Actually Happened to Me an Hour Later

This happened more a decade ago and I can still remember it vividly. I didn't want to attend a meeting rehearsal for a friend's wedding so I made up an excuse that I had stomach ache. Later on, I had a very severe stomach ache I was writhing in pain. They say we should be careful what we say because... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Man Denying My Pregnant Wife a Seat Embarrasses Himself

Yesterday, I accompanied my pregnant wife to see a dermatologist for her skin allergy. The waiting room was filled and we stood for a while. We immediately saw a lady leaving her chair so we went towards it when a man rushed towards and puts his knapsack on it. "This is our seat!" He exclaimed.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

I Almost Paid Extra $50 in My Credit Card

Yesterday, after paying my latest credit card bill, I saw the last line that included my annual membership dues. I quickly phoned my bank and requested that my reward points be still applied to cover my dues. This is almost a repeat of last year when I overlooked that line and I paid my annual dues.... Sign in to see full entry.

In Times of Urgency, Emergency or Stress

When I came home this afternoon, my wife was worried that our 2-year old boy was coughing and had a slight fever. Since our pediatrician had no clinic in these hours, my wife's first impulse was go to the Children's Hospital Emergency Room. However, we were advised by my sister-in-law to directly... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Too Good to be True

Sometimes we come across someone who seemed to be very nice the first time you meet him. While this should not be any cause of concern, it is prudent to have a second look when that person is very eager to give you favors; he may want something bigger in return. This happened several years ago when... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Social Climbers

She had all the makings of a social climber-- way back in high school she used to live in a dilapidated apartment building with her parents. During college, she would secretly burst into tears because her best friend was more popular than her. Now, she and her husband reside in a upscale village,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Snooty Bitch Embarrassing Herself

I was in a laboratory this morning waiting for my turn for a simple blood extraction. Along came this snooty looking lady in her 20's, in short shorts and signature glasses who requested she'd be accommodated ahead of me because she had fasted and was getting dizzy. I let her go ahead since I always... Sign in to see full entry.

A Mistake Which Cost Me $300 Overnight

The laptop I am using now to write this blog cost me an extra $300-- if only I waited 24 hours, I would have received the email telling me the price is $300 less as a sales promo. I earlier emailed the distributor which took 3 days to respond so I got impatient. I shared this to a friend and 2... Sign in to see full entry.

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