Escalator etiquette

Yes, there is such thing.

Encountered this first in Singapore (although you stand left and walk right there) and it's really not difficult to understand the discipline behind this. Putting order in things is always a great idea.

I had the chance to roam around Ayala again yesterday, after a long time. I enjoyed riding the MRT from GMA-Kamuning to Ayala at 4:30pm and although I thought it's gonna be rush hour, the ride was smooth. Unfortunately, there are no photos of this trip as I am not brave enough to do a selfie or capture a photo in public transportation. And so I took the escalator going up to the exit of Ayala terminal, and before riding it, a clear instruction says WALK on your left and STAND on your right.
Amazing how people disregard this as everyone is occupying the entire escalator in their own mini space.

DISCIPLINE.  It is the lack of it that hinders a person's growth, and in our case, the nation's. I guess it's not a voluntary defiance but the lack of respect to rules, regulations, laws and the like. Why do we feel so entitled to disregard the rules and get away with it? And yes, we only do it in the Philippines because I've been to a few countries with strict standards and Filipinos following it to the heart. Bakit pwede at kayang sumunod sa ibang bansa? Colonial mentality teh? Di ba dapat mas ginagawa natin ang nakakabuti para sa ating bansa?

The issue is beyond the escalator etiquette. Baka isipin niyo naman na OA ako.  If we cannot follow a simple rule to keep things in order, then how can we expect a bigger change in our society? Take a step to change one's self first and see where the escalator of progress will take you.

Kudos by the way for SM for coming up with this witty video:

Let's educate ourselves people, start small, achieve big results.

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Of Mondays

Need I expound the pic more?

I guess at some point in our lives, Mondays will become our least favorite day.  Yes, even for me who works from home.

I went back  to the time after graduation that I will be reporting for my first corporate job. It was a Monday of course (in 2006), and I was so excited I can’t sleep the night before. Still, I woke up early, dressed my best, and reported for work with a grateful heart and I will conquer the world attitude.

This should be an every Monday thought. Because after all, not everybody is blessed to have a job that pays the bills, takes care of our food, and even allows us to enjoy our lives occasionally.

So instead of tackling this day with a heavy heart, why not embrace the challenge that Mondays bring and face it head on. 

Go ahead and sparkle not only on Mondays, but every day. 

Be better at this

So this blog I'm following by Ruth Soukop challenged me to overcome that one thing that's holding me back from pursuing the things I want. Well, I guess there's just too many of it? 

I'll zero in on writing/blogging for now, considering that I was really inspired by the feedback from my last guest post  on a friend's blog. 

I want to get better at writing. Back in college, I remembered one composition with all the red marks from the professor. He said all my ideas were great but the structure needs to be reviewed. And what's the best way to improve style and structure? Yes, practice. 

I'd be posting a short blog everyday (for 7 days) starting tomorrow. The goal is to get into the habit or writing, improve my writing style and yes, inspire in my own way (as if! :D) And if you are one of my friends who wants to start writing as well, I'd be more than happy to support. Be my guest blogger and let's grow together.