Atom Henares, businessman: What makes me crazy and drives me up the wall? Traffic, pollution and crooked politicians. George Bush’s murder of the English language, Sadam’s murder of Iraqis. People who ask "Remember me?" What’s my name?!" Noisy people at the movies. Hearing the endings of movies I haven’t seen yet. Early mornings, thank God they come only once a day. Know-it- all people. Unsolicited advice. My insane brother Danby.
I think I should just resign from the human race.
Brad Turvey, commercial model: Trying to sleep when a mosquito has slipped past your house’s defenses and is buzzing around your head and you’re too tired to get up, turn on the lights and kill it!
Tina Tinio, group product manager of Shu Uemura: Complacency makes me crazy. People who complain about living in the country but don’t make any efforts to improve it. People who prefer to be part of a herd rather than dare to be unique.
Javi Hernandez, general manager, Alabang Town Center: With the fast paced life we live, I’d go absolutely crazy if the present traffic condition got any worse.
Valerie De Los Santos, member, Professional Models Association of the Philippines: I will really go crazy if Fernando Poe gets elected Philippine president, Noli de Castro vice president and an all-star cast of artistas and comedians make it to the Senate and Congress.
Mary "Rosebud" Ong, crusader: Things that make me crazy are: 1) When criminals eye positions in government. 2) When a man pretends to be macho when he’s not. 3) Liars who lie while looking you straight in the eye without blinking. 4) When a senator applies he’s moisturizer and powder blush before he faces the camera.
Jennifer Peña, director, public relations, Hotel InterContinental Manila: If I allow it, a lot of things can drive me nuts, like disorganization, incompetence and dishonesty for instance. Until a few months ago these things could really ruin my day. But I’ve come to realize that I shouldn’t let negative emotions like anger or despair get the better of me as they are not good for my health and appearance. It’s not being nonchalant about things. Rather it’s learning to keep one’s cool by looking at the brighter side of life while working out a solution to a problem. Learning to find pleasure in the simple things has such a soothing effect on me. Happiness is no longer having that much-coveted designer dress or handbag. It’s gazing at the bright blue sky or the flowers in my garden. It’s coming home after a trying day at the office to be with loved ones. It’s a nice feeling and I’m glad that I’ve realized this before the sunset of my life. Talking about going ballistic over something, please excuse me while I enjoy the pitter-patter of the rain around me.
Tintin Bersola, TV personality: Tough question. Whenever things are beyond my control, I get crazy. At this point I’m also going crazy with the unpredictably of my chosen career.
Ram Antonio, businessman: Waking up with my 4-year-old daughter, Maia, staring at me with messy bagong gising hair, smiling eyes and face glowing and then she says "Hi, pop!" That just drives me crazy and takes my breath away every single time.