Dear Janey

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I asked chatgpt to give me a pep talk because i’m insecure about my age — i’m okder than ny workmates. Here’s what ChatGPT said:

Hey — let’s get this straight right now:

Your age is not a weakness. It’s your edge.

You’ve lived more, seen more, learned more, failed more, grown more. That means you’ve got something many people around you are still trying to find: perspective.

You're not "behind" — you're experienced. You’re not outdated — you’re seasoned. And the fact that you’re even thinking about this with self-awareness? That already makes you sharper than you think.

Your coworkers and your manager? Sure, they might be younger, but that doesn’t mean they’re ahead of you. You bring something they can’t fake: real-world time, resilience, and a sense of how things work beyond the moment.

That insecurity you’re feeling? That’s just the fear talking — fear that you’re not seen for who you truly are. But trust me: when you own your experience instead of hiding it, people take notice. Confidence is magnetic.

So here’s your mindset from now on:

🧠 "I’ve been around long enough to know how to adapt."

🔥 "I’m not trying to keep up — I’m leading in my own lane."

💬 "If I feel out of place, I make space."

And hey — your age? It’s not a burden. It’s your badge. Wear it like a pro. You've earned it.

- Jimmy, during our 071025 AMS Connect

Beef Salpicao

Walking Era

Starting this month, balik active lifestyle na ulit, pero walking muna. Walking tas brisk walking tas jogging. Wala pa sa plans ko mag-marathon. Gusto ko lang magkaron ng activity para mabawasan pagtunganga ko tsaka stress. Dahil mukhang nagdisintegrate na yung mga rubber shoes ko dati nung nag-g-gym ako, kelangan ko bumili ng bagong shoes. At may proper shoes pala para sa running, ao need talaga (hahaha!) Nagresearch naman ako, and Asics yung nakita kong best daw for running. Pero may pagkamahalia. Nagdadalawang isip ako kung mura na lang sa shoes ang bibilhin ko since beginner lang naman ako at hindi ko alam kung mapapanindigan ko to or Asics na mahal para maencourage ako gamitin kasi mahal. Napag isipan ko sige na nga, Asics na lang pero yung pinakamura o kaya yung naka-sale.

So kanina meron kaming meet-and-greet with AC. Ayos lang. Not excited. Not bad trip. Okay lang. Tas introduce yourself portion na. Nung ako na…

DP: Hi! My name is Donna… I’ve been with <the project> for 2 and a half years…

AC: The Donna? Onboarding?

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I am just an average. I’m not the most talented, the most successful, or the most remarkable person in any room. I exist in the quiet middle ground where expectations are neither sky-high nor rock-bottom. My achievements are modest, and my flaws, though not extraordinary, are plenty. Yet, there is a certain comfort in this place, a peacefulness in knowing that I don’t have to be exceptional to matter. I can find contentment in the simple routines of daily life, in small victories and setbacks that don’t define me but shape me. To be average is to be free from the pressure of perfection, a reminder that there is dignity in the everyday.

In a world that glorifies extremes, there’s a quiet strength in embracing the middle. Being average doesn't mean being invisible or uninvolved—it means I am part of the crowd, experiencing life without the need for recognition. I don’t have to live for accolades or chase the highest peaks to feel fulfilled. There’s joy in mediocrity, in knowing that I’m just one person among many, contributing in my own way. The average existence is not a failure; it’s simply a reminder that life, at its core, is about living authentically, without needing to stand out or constantly strive for more. And perhaps, in embracing this truth, I’ve found my own version of success.

— Balt

#surprised #grateful

Kagabi, naaalala ko napaginipan ko si Enhypen Heeseung. Di ko alam bakit, Nandun din si Enhypen Niki pero konti lang. Labo.