Can I tell you about GOAT?

"Greatest Of All Time."

GOAT is Procter & Gamble Philippines' umbrella mantra. Created by P&G Philippines' General Manager Jim Lafferty and the whole P&G team, they share this vision to young students through the leadership class that they hold in UP.

I am part of this class. And it's the biggest hassle of all- BIGGEST AND THE BEST HASSLE OF ALL CLASSES. And I love it. I cannot find the right words today to tell you how humbled and happy I am to be part of this class. The teachings I get make me realize how much there is to see in the world. 

Here are two stories I will never forget from his class.

Nadia Comaneci is the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in the Olympics. She shares that if you do less of what is expected of you, you are a loser. If you do what is expected of you, that's good. If you do more than what is expected from you, you are a winner. Jim always reminds us of this story when he calls the late comers to move to the front and do 50 push ups. In class we have an honesty system. Some would do 50, some would less, my seat mate and besty Dianne does 52 always, and there are some who never even admit that they were late. 

Another is Jim's friend who has no legs (can't recall name). This friend joins marathons and runs with his arms. He finishes marathons in 7 days or so. Organizers would leave the 'stops' open for him. He'd sleep on the sidewalk to rest and when the sun start to rise, he starts walking again. I was almost in tears hearing it. Anyhooo, one day this person approaches the man with no legs and says something like 'oh, you're so great. I can never do what you do. It's amazing.' Jim's friend answers back 'I wish I had your legs.'

These are two of the many great lessons Jim shares with us every Saturday. And because of that, I'd be willing to do 55 push ups than to miss his class.

SPEAKING OF GOAT... Here's the greatest CONCERT of all time...

ERASERHEADS: THE FINAL SET

photos during the first reunion concert

Fa and I bragging our VIP passes. Special thanks to Cha, Tash and Ellis.

I am still convincing my brother Joop to fly to Manila on March 6 so that he can join Fa and I in watching the concert. He refused my offers since he has classes- ayaw niya ma stress. But I will still try. Nevertheless, I am so going bananas and I cannot wait for March 7. Yabadabadoohooo!