JeJe What? The monster has hatched!!!

So I've been reading about this new trend that is occurring in the sms capital of the world. What is is new trend? Its called Jejemon. I knew that it would only be time to create another dialect of text speak. On Guam we know a variety of text speak. First there is the short cuts that were used in online chat and instant messaging on our computers. Then we took that way of writing to our mobile phones. Of course the influence of the the Filipino community brought on the added bonus of shortcutting even the simplest of words.

Example: How are you? = HwRu? Fine Thank you. = Fn TY

In the most cases, the limitation of 140 to 150 characters is what brought on this modern day version of shorthand. Now your saying to yourself, What is this Jejemon?

Jejemon has taken the shortcutting of words, mixed it up and spit out something that looks more like gibberish code created by some sort of syntax error. Its the time old tradition of teenagers not wanting their parents or the grown ups to know what they are talking about.

Will this trend make its way to other lands. Most likely as does all trends to prevent those born before 1974 to know what the hell is going on.

I still haven't explained it yet huh? I'm not going to tell you because that would be way too easy. Google it and find out. Jejejejejejeje. L8r :p

Be strong my friend

In a mere matter of seconds our lives have changed. We ask why? We ask How? We wish the answer were simple. We say to ourselves to be strong. Look ahead and we attempt to rationalize our thoughts and emotions. We either hold back or let the tears go. We wish that this really was just a dream, but in this life what we dream sometimes never becomes a reality.

I wish I could say that I can understand what you feel. But I have not had the experiences that you have had. I know that words cannot replace what has been lost but words can sometimes be the solace and comfort we crave.

When the Help doesn't help!

For the last couple of weeks, I have been putting up with my grandmother's new care giver. For the most part this person, comes in makes her meals, and tends to her needs.The problem is this person also helps herself to the land-line talking to who knows, invites her family and friends over and cooks food. Are things becoming an issue?

The answer is not quite clear cut. I've been accustomed to a particular way of living. Let's just say I believe in people having their own "personal space". I also have issues with certain foods being cooked and eaten in the house. I don't like everyone knowing what goes on in my life. A big issue for me is people re-arranging and touching my things. Now comes the big issue.

My biggest issue is this person cannot stop talking about her personal problems and money problems with my grandmother. Its gets annoying because she keeps asking for extra money , advance payments, blah blah blah. So now I'm contemplating this issue.

Its stressful for families who rely on caregivers to take care of the people in the family who needs its. Its just plain annoying when the caregiver can't stop making themselves out as "victims" of the material world. I do not want or need this type of behavior and attitude to permeate in the household.

We recently just got rid of one set of drama only to encounter a new set. While my grandmother is content with her presence,however I am not. My grandmother doesn't see beyond her own needs and doesn't see this person ulterior motives.

Fire or Not Fire.. that is the question?