Bullshit bingo

This just popped up in my inbox...
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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those long and boring conference calls? Here's a way to change all of that.

1. Before (or during) the next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.

2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
Synergy, strategic fit, core competencies, best practice, bottom line, revisit, expeditious, to tell you the truth (or "the truth is), 24/7, out of the loop, benchmark, value-added, proactive, win-win, think outside the box, fast track, result-driven, knowledge base, at the end of the day, touch base, mindset, client focus(ed), paradigm, game plan, leverage.

3. Now check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.

4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally stand up and shout "BULLSHIT!"
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"Real Testimonials" from satisfied players, after the jump...

"I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won." - Adam W., Atlanta

"My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically." - David T., Orlando

"What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me after my first win." - Dan J., New York City

"The atmosphere was tense in the last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box." - Ben G., Denver

"The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed 'BULLSHIT!' for the third time in two hours. The Bullshit Bingo Championship will be played at the next meeting." - Rod H

My heart will go on

Some people give up
after they have done so much;
Some people give up
even before they really start.

So should I also give up
like some people do?
Should my heart be 'dead'
when my heart feels hurting too?

No, my heart will go on
to sing that beautiful song;
A song of love and faithfulness
that lasts so long

- Bee

Prayers not Sympathy

Swimming

I have joined swimming classes today. It was a horrifying and enjoyable at the same time.

The first exercise they ask you to do is walk through the pool to and fro for 20 laps. Which was ok, not much sweat. A little tiring though. Then they teach you to float in the water. You have to hold the edge of the pool for balance and stretch out so that your body is completely leveled with the water surface. Easier said than done, I couldn’t hold my breath long enough. Whole hour went pass and I haven’t been able to do it. Though I came close to success a couple of times.

My skin was dry later and I think I need to get some suntan lotion; maybe something specialized for swimming pools.

Meanwhile I am doing some reading arround for some tips related to swimming and precautions also.

The instructor said that it takes 15-20 sessions to learn. Lets hope for the best.