What frustrates you?
June 9, 2002 | 12:00am
Frustration is a part of life.
We get frustrated when we don’t get what we want, when we get less than what we bargained for or when we don’t get our way. We deal with frustrations in different ways. We can withdraw, push on, or re-evaluate our options and try something else.
In my case, I face my frustrations by praying. When I pray, it becomes easier for me accept that things are not going the way I expected or want them to be and somehow, I find the strength to transform a negative situation into something positive.
It is not easy. It is never easy, but if we can successfully handle our frustrations, we become better people.
Tessa Prieto Valdes, interior designer: Before I got into yoga, even the slightest thing frustrated me – like inefficient or terrible workmanship, delayed projects or even nail polish not lasting a day. But now that I am into inner peace, I just get frustrated when my kids eat only their favorite macaroni and cheese or when I am not able to perfect my head stand. Although occasionally, I still get pissed when someone else is more outrageously dressed than I am.
Richie Santos, vice-president, CitiFashion Specialty Stores, Inc.: I have a number of frustrations. I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly a plane or a helicopter. I also want to get my sky diving license which I’m working on. I need nine more jumps, but I can’t seem to find the time to do them. Lastly, I’ve always wanted a career in international jet ski racing, which obviously my dad and grandfather will never approve of.
Senator Juan Flavier: The slow pace of legislation.
Katrina Legarda, lawyer, TV host, Off the Record: I am frustrated that human beings are so imperfect, they cause such destruction to themselves and their fellow human beings.
Marjorie Barretto, actress: What frustrates me the most is when people waste so much time talking about other people and judging them, when in truth, they don’t know the real story. They don’t even know the person they are talking about. It really frustrates me when they waste so much energy trying to ruin a person who is already in so much pain.
Nolyn Cabahug, tenor: I wanted to be a doctor but my father couldn’t afford to send me to medical school. I’m happy being a tenor because it has the same objectives as a doctor’s. A doctor strives to make his patients well. As an artist, I try to make the audience happy with my singing.
Mike Toledo, lawyer, presidential spokesperson for former President Joseph Estrada: The fact that the human race faces the same set of problems and nothing is being done about them. Worse, we even know the solutions but are stymied by selfish interests.
Jojie Lloren, fashion designer: After living in Paris for a year, I am frustrated that I can’t speak French fluently. I promised myself to take French lessons again!
We get frustrated when we don’t get what we want, when we get less than what we bargained for or when we don’t get our way. We deal with frustrations in different ways. We can withdraw, push on, or re-evaluate our options and try something else.
In my case, I face my frustrations by praying. When I pray, it becomes easier for me accept that things are not going the way I expected or want them to be and somehow, I find the strength to transform a negative situation into something positive.
It is not easy. It is never easy, but if we can successfully handle our frustrations, we become better people.
Tessa Prieto Valdes, interior designer: Before I got into yoga, even the slightest thing frustrated me – like inefficient or terrible workmanship, delayed projects or even nail polish not lasting a day. But now that I am into inner peace, I just get frustrated when my kids eat only their favorite macaroni and cheese or when I am not able to perfect my head stand. Although occasionally, I still get pissed when someone else is more outrageously dressed than I am.
Richie Santos, vice-president, CitiFashion Specialty Stores, Inc.: I have a number of frustrations. I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly a plane or a helicopter. I also want to get my sky diving license which I’m working on. I need nine more jumps, but I can’t seem to find the time to do them. Lastly, I’ve always wanted a career in international jet ski racing, which obviously my dad and grandfather will never approve of.
Senator Juan Flavier: The slow pace of legislation.
Katrina Legarda, lawyer, TV host, Off the Record: I am frustrated that human beings are so imperfect, they cause such destruction to themselves and their fellow human beings.
Marjorie Barretto, actress: What frustrates me the most is when people waste so much time talking about other people and judging them, when in truth, they don’t know the real story. They don’t even know the person they are talking about. It really frustrates me when they waste so much energy trying to ruin a person who is already in so much pain.
Nolyn Cabahug, tenor: I wanted to be a doctor but my father couldn’t afford to send me to medical school. I’m happy being a tenor because it has the same objectives as a doctor’s. A doctor strives to make his patients well. As an artist, I try to make the audience happy with my singing.
Mike Toledo, lawyer, presidential spokesperson for former President Joseph Estrada: The fact that the human race faces the same set of problems and nothing is being done about them. Worse, we even know the solutions but are stymied by selfish interests.
Jojie Lloren, fashion designer: After living in Paris for a year, I am frustrated that I can’t speak French fluently. I promised myself to take French lessons again!
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