Something drastic happened in the office lately and everyone came to talk to me about it, asking me not to breathe a word to another soul, oblivious to the fact that everyone else had already done that before them.

The parties directly involved came to give me their side of the story separately, followed by management, consultants, operations, support staff etc. Essentially, I have heard the same series of events repeated to me umpteenth times but from different angles, viewpoints and perspectives.

It's difficult not to be affected, but I'm trying my best to remain objective yet provide the listening ear and support that I should give. I am rather disappointed that things have to turn out this way, but age and circumstances have hardened me to know that the show still goes on. I have seen people cried over it, feeling unjust over how things were handled, even wanting to leave the company because of the discouragement and discontent. I have and will not shed a tear. I'm just taking it all in, as part of life's learning process...

Today is TWJ's birthday and I'm supposed to meet him for lunch. We just quarelled again and he thinks I'm simply crazy. I think we just cannot talk. My gastric is working up and it is so painful.

I've said this many times and I'm gonna say it again today: What won't break me will make stronger.