The Die Is Cast

When Julius Caesar crossed the River Rubicon with his army, he said the
famous line “Alea iacta est”. Like Caesar, I too have the same kind of
resolve. You have made me cross what figuratively is the river Rubicon
for me. Vince and the others who are now resigned knew from day 1 that I
did not want to be an officer for this organization. And due to this
contrast, I say a-la-Caesar that “the die is cast”->”Alea iacta est.” I
accept and thank management for the challenge you have placed in front
of me. I am afraid, but it does not mean I will sit still and be quiet
about it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alea_iacta_est)

Though my charge has not been discussed with me due to phone constraints,
I know that there is much work to be done. I pray that I have enough
strength left to finish the last stretch of this assignment. This year
is more than horrendous, heart-breaking and gut-wrenching for me,  than
most of the years I have been here. I guess it is the same for most of
us too. However, beyond these, and despite of these, I want us to keep
on holding on and keep doing our best.

BECAUSE THE FLOWER THAT BLOOMS
IN ADVERSITY, IS THE FLOWER THAT BLOOMS BEST. (Mulan)

This year, and just like the past 15 years, is a test of character for
me, and much it is for most of us. When I go home, if i can go home,I
want our department to re-define itself. Not just in the context of
profitability but more in the context of what it wants to  be, working for
sustained profitability and better working environment. Who we are and
who we will be in the next few years is far more important in the long run.
Sun Tzu Art of War To my gold fishes and power rangers,
you will define our department later on, but for now, trust that binchang,
mayor and now your tatang govz, or voltron, will die trying to make life
better for you.

Enough said, more to be done. I don’t know the future. And whoever said
that you can plot it to a point, does not understand murphy’s law.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law)  I am only one man. この両手でなにができる? I hope one, two and in the remote
probability all of you, believe that there is something good in here
that it is worth rebuilding and re-strengthening,
I hope you stand up when your name will be called upon.

Please believe always in yourselves, this department or otherwise,
that we can do better. For I will always believe in you, and it is for that
faith that Alwyn and I got left behind in Kyoto. And when I come home,
though I am in a diet, I will show you what a tabehodai-bakemono is, a
don-quijote-canon-rock cross breed and the real whale in the Churiumi
aquarium (Not yet to be shown in multiply. :p) . But also, a seasoned
veteran in Research and Development. Let us rebuild by accepting a
culture of winning, and a “can-do” culture. And should we fail, …..
nahhh I would rather not think about that. My best regards to all of you
and to your families. I have to go back to work now. See you all soon
Alabang, and hopefully xxxx. Home is still 3 months away, or otherwise.

PS : If you dont want to follow, I will hit you with reina, my lovely
pink guitar.

PS to the PS : My parents taught me that when we use a room (or a department
for that matter) we try to set it into a good state as far as possible.