Question

What will happen to me in 2007? They say you have your own destiny. But then again, would it be better if you choose your own?

Things To Do When I Am Bored

1. IM people
Talk to anyone in my list about anything and everything. However, YM is acting stupid.

2. Surf the Internet
Browse Wikipedia, read the news, multiply stalk, download stuff and read random blogs. Then again, hello earthquake and jargonic fiber optic cables!

3. Soundtrip
Open iTunes and listen to whatever I find there. Add the occassional singing along and dancing. >:)

4. Series
Watch videos, movies and series in the network. Too bad the shows that I am into are on break :(

5. Exercise
Go to the banyo... and stretch! Get some water. Walk around the floor/s -- workstation hopping. At times, invite someone for yosi. How about starbuko momments?

6. Arts & Crafts
Hello Beaded Mosaic Bear! Thanks Mommy Mark!

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Yes, these are the things I have been doing since for the past few working days of 2006.

Whatta life!

Leaving On A Jet Place Yet Again

I will be hopping in a plane by 10am tom.
Once again, I haven't packed yet.

Question:
Pack or sleep to be able to get up for simbang gabi at 5am?

Answer:
SLEEP!

See yah when I get back

Advance Merry Christmas!
:-h

Chronicles of an Emobear 103

I miss you. I cannot begin to put into words what I experience to not be able to tell you. I fancy you for the jeopardy of using the L word and I cannot even imagine how to explain how it feels to know that I will never tell you.

I am too trying hard to be tough and pretend I feel nothing. I could care less. I am too much of all of these whatever to ever be exposed. So here I am frightened to remove my mask. Much that I have and will always let you do as you please, with a brave face.

All I can do is hope...

Though my cartoon-like exterior, my serious side will reveal when necessary, though my eyes are eternally Garfield-like I will never let you out of my sight.

toink

TL: Tuloy ba leave mo?
Me: Yes sir, cause it is the golden wedding of my grandparents.
TL: Sige, kalian ka papasok?
Me: After Christmas…
TL: Sigurado ka?
Me: Yes sir, sa December 27.
TL: Sigurado ka? Ikaw lang mag-isa dito sa team kasi magleleave kami ni *insert name of teammate* hanggang New Year.
Me: Ahm… *speechless* okay lang sir… titingnan ko nalang. *insert dumb expression*
TL: Sige, i-aaprove ko na yung leave mo.
Me: *still with my dumb expression* Salamat sir!

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*toink!* I should have said, something else... something that means yes sir I'll extend my leave til New Year!!!

I miss having a Christmas break!

Untitled

How I felt when I was in Tagaytay? I missed you. Where did that feeling come from? It came from the heart since all emotion come from the heart. Well it could be trip lang… Fine… Then mixed… From the heart and trip lang. When did I start feeling annoyed with you? Well, when was the last time I did something for you? Or better yet, when was the last time I gave you *? You know even that small thing I cannot do for you anymore. I am not inspired to do it in other words. Due to that I cannot find time. You know lagging tamad. Okay. I am insensitive and not you. It is my fault and not yours. Why I am acting this way? Because of what happened in the past that I cannot forget even how hard I tried it always popped out. Why is this so? Maybe because it has caused me so much pain. But wait, like I have not caused you pain, right? Mas malala pa nga actually. However the difference is we are totally different persons. You can still take it and you do not want / cannot give up. I on the other hand do not know what to do but let go and give up. Why is that so? For I am not certain of myself. I do not know what the hell came into me and answered you! What could I do? It is already there. Just go with the flow.

Do not worry. I will go away slowly. You will definitely find another girl. If I know, marami ng nakapila. As for me, I will go on with my life. Not getting to close to someone, living by myself, I do not know how to take care of myself. So there, I will concentrate on that and my family. I will repay them for all they did for me. After doing that, I will move on to the 10 people I treated like sh!t!
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My feeling for you remain the same despite all the hardships you are putting me thru. I have remained strong thru all the challenges but its somehow hard to please you. I gave you my world, you are my everythin. I do not know what I will do without you. I gived my best in making you stay but it seems to be getting harder becuase you cannot seem to forgive me. I want to be one with you and I guess I was but some things got in the way. I mourn for the love that we had because it is slowly dying in your eyes. I still want to continue and have to conquer this challange becuase it is harder to win back what little or a lot lost from you. Winning you back is what matters now as I ponder on what I have done to lose such a splendor like you.

On Haircuts

Every time I get a haircut I feel rejuvenated afterwards. My hair is not tikwas and is in the right place. I feel oh so beautiful! However, other than the evident physical brilliance I experience something much deeper. I undergo not only a physical change but an inner transformation as well.

Boredom

Boredom equals death
Nothing to do, just kill time
Somebody... save me!

Miss You

Me: Do you have school tom?
4 yr girl: I miss you when Im in school. *gives me a gigil hug*

*melts*

Finale

Congrats Pacman!

Who would have thought that it would only take you 3 rounds?

Poor Morales, he looked stunned... he looked so lost. Awww.. guapo ka pa naman . Would this be the end of his career?

Just a thought...
Hindi kaya lugi yung mga advertisers and sponsors?

Chronicles of an Emobear 102

I have not written any worthwhile entries recently. Maybe it is because I am not feeling too introspective these days. Or maybe I am trying to run away from my inner thoughts.

Sometimes, I miss being in a relationship. Keep in mind that is different from missing the real person. What I miss is the special treatment…the feeling of being exclusive…the ultimate high you get from all those kilig moments. However, I realized that I would rather be somebody's best friends than somebody's one and only princess. Or baby. Or sang. Or whatever.

Of course, being a ‘best friend’ of someone you actually like more that a friend is an entirely a different matter. It irritates me when a girl and a guy who are obviously infatuated with each other and describes their relationship as ‘just friends’ or we are just best friends. A best friend is not someone you flirt shamelessly with. A best friend is someone who's seen you at your ugliest moments. Someone you have built an entire library of inside jokes with…Someone who will genuinely want to console you when you are down…Someone who will take care of you when you are wasted…Someone who will not worry the moment you fail to reply or call… Someone you enjoy doing things with. It is easy to find these qualities in one's girl friends, but in just one romantic prospect? Tricky.

It is easier to find unconditional love with the people we do not even plan to do so with. The strange thing is, it is a lot more difficult with the ones we spend so much effort on trying just to be compatible.

Ground

Who would have thought that by unplugging a cellphone charger would shock me?

Coincidentally last night there was a segment in local television wherein a guy used his body to transport electricity! How come it seemed nothing to him? Then again, the show was genius world of records.

Good morning to me!

The Story Behind the Blood Compact

Located in Bohol's capital city, Tagbilaran, the historic site is the place where one of the most important events in the Philippines' history, the Blood Compact between Sikatuna, a native chieftain and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the Spanish explorer and colonizer took place on March 16, 1565. The Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact is considered as the First Treaty of Friendship between peoples of different races, religious, culture and civilization. It was a treaty of friendship based on mutual respect and equality. The History Legaspi's fleet first landed in Cebu on February 13, 1565 but it did not stay long because the natives were hostile. In search for food, the fleet sailed to Samar, Leyte, Limasawa and Camiguin islands. But it was unable to secure food. Then, the fleet headed for Mindanao but was met by bad weather. When it reached the coast of Bo-ol, it abandoned its plan for Mindanao and took shelter in a small bay in the Bo-ol area. The Bo-ol natives were first observed to be hostile also to legaspi and his men. It was so because of the sad experience of the natives with the Portuguese who had earlier visited Bohol from Moluccas on large praus and committed outrageous acts against them posing as Castilians. The Spaniards however, found the natives to have already an established civilization. They had their own political, social and economic system which surprised the Spaniards. The natives lived in villages called 'barangays' ruled by datus. A datu was the judge, the lawmaker and the exclusive leader in times of war. As such, a datu was known to have at least 100 to 200 slaves. While the Spaniards were initiating friendly relations with the natives, Legaspi sent out emissaries to the chieftain, Rajah Sikatuna, who was the only chieftain contacted at that time, but he was reluctant at the outset to meet the Spanish general believing that he was Portuguese. But the historic moment did come to be Legaspi, representing the king of Spain, and Sikatuna, who represented the natives made historic "Blood Compact". A sharp dagger was used in cutting slightly both the arms of Legaspi and Siaktuna, then having their blood mixed in a cup of wine. From this cup both men drank to become blood brothers in eternal friendship. The act has come down in history as promise of brotherhood and friendship.

Source: from the Internet

Cebu - Bohol 1

Monday
Nothing really eventful occurred other than the palatable we had at home. Hello lechon, pata tim, kinilaw and fish! Let us not forget the suman and mangoes for dessert!

Tuesday
We went to STK a.k.a. Sutukil for lunch. For those who do not know STK means: Sugba, Tugba (?) and Kilaw. Yeah, something like that :) We got huge crabs, big shrimps, kinilaw na isda, grilled fish and fish soup! It was like seafood heaven there! Everyone was silent and satisfied. *burps*

Afterwards, we did tourist stuff --- Magellan’s cross, Sto. Nino, Plantation Bay and Shangri-la. As usual, picture picture galore. Too bad we weren’t able to get near the Sto. Nino cause there was a long line. Instead we prayed in the church area. I liked Plantation Bay better compared to Shangri-la. It offered more activities such as wall climbing, kayaking, tennis, scuba diving and a whole lot more. Note to self: Save up for Plantation Bay! :) Hopefully when that time comes there would be lesser Asians and more white people… I had an overdose of Koreans and Taiwanese!

We had dinner at home. Obviously I was delighted with the food served by my relatives. Hello creamy carbonara and never ending supply of lechon! We had bico for dessert.

Then I went to the modista to have something made. My gosh, I am old! That was all I can say.

We had a taste a night life too. We used our Starbuko coupons and got ourselves caffeine. Afterwards we looked for a bar to hangout. We seemed like losers though because most of the bars were closed due to I do not know what reason. Duh, it was a holiday. We ended up in a bar where I’ve been in my last couple of visits. It was alright.

Quotable Quotes:
“ang tigas ng puwet niya”
“gaanon ba talaga iyon?”

Wednesday
We woke up early and headed to Pier 1 to catch the earliest boat ride to Bohol. I was asleep the whole trip. When we arrived our “tour guide” was waiting for us already. First stop was the Chocolate Hills. There was like 200 plus or so steps to reach the highest point to have a good view of the hundreds of hills which surrounded the area. It was breathtaking!

Trivia:
The area where the Chocolate Hills now stands was before under water.

Next stop was lunch at the Floating Restaurant in Loboc, River. It was called as such since buffet was served on a huge raft which was on top of two bangkas. There was another bangka which was the head bangka cause it had the engine. The food was not that great. There was pansit, squid, seaweeds, chicken, pork bbq and shell soup. Unlimited fruits were served for dessert. I guess the rain kinda ruined the whole meal for me. Imagine, we were halfway into our meal then suddenly the rained poured vigorously! We scrambled to the middle portion of the raft to keep ourselves dry. The food got wet. Oh yeah, there was this guy who provided entertainment. When it suddenly rained, he sang “Ulan”. Haha. Despite the rain, all in all, it was a good experience. The ambiance was very relaxing and soothing. Who would have thought we’d see Tarzan? :)

Then we went to visit my relatives…the Tarsiers. They are such tiny cute little beings with rat like tails. Cute! I would like to own one but the caretaker said it would just die. Awww. :(

Trivia:
Tarsiers eat crickets.

Next stop was the giant python named “Prony”. It was such a struggle to get there due to the rain. The path was muddy and slippery. It was disappointing cause they asked for an entrance fee, unlike the Tarsiers, there was a donation box. We were not forced to pay. Then when we finally saw Prony, she was asleep in the corner! No fun! Guess we paid for one of her caretakers/entertainer. There was an “it” who performed a “snake dance”. “It” told us a brief history of Prony as well. And guess what? “It” is not a linguist but “It” knows 25 languages. Crazy.

Afterwards, we visited the Baclayon Church which is the second oldest church. It housed the third largest bamboo organ next to the one in Las Pinas and San Agustin. Well, I picked up something. Haha.

Then for another dose of history, we passed by the sight where the blood compact occurred. There was a monument that portrayed the signing of the treaty. I felt so disturbed cause I do not know the history behind it and there was no sign or something about it. Note to self: read about it. Go0gle it!

That was not the end of our tourist escapades for the day. We went to the Hagdanan Cave. It was scary for the path was super steep. We all conquered our phobias and made it safely to the bottom. It was dark since there were no lights compared to the other caves I’ve seen. On the other hand, the tour guide said the cave was well lit during mornings and afternoons --- whenever there’s sun for it would enter the huge cave. Too bad we weren’t in our swim gear cause we could have swam.

For the night, we went to the relative of my cousin. They were all welcoming. They served shrimps, crabs, chicken and fish for dinner. It was super good that we finished the almost all of it. What was left were small white meat chicken and fish. Then we stayed and talked in the dining area. I felt embarrassed when I found out that they haven’t eaten. Whooops. Then again, they mentioned that they already ate. But still, the crabs and shrimps were all gone! We were such intruders. My cousin haven't seen her lola in such a long time and we see how we acted. Whoopsie.

Thursday and Friday to follow…

Leaving...

I'll be having a trip with my family plus one this week!!! Obviously I am excited. We haven't had family trip since... the golden anniv of my grandparents which was years ago.

I sure do hope that everything would be great.

Paeng... stay away!!!

Work, you can wait. I am still young, thus I should make the most out of my life and travel while I can still can.

Hopefully, when I get back nothing will surprise me like what happened last time I left.

*crosses fingers*

Adios!

Chronicles of an Emobear for October

I realized that I dwelt at my comfort zone for a lengthy time. Thus after much thought, I decided to journey life in another approach. I had to let go of something dear to me in exchange of direction and excitement or rather uncertainty. I guess it paid off.

October was an action-packed month. Various events occurred. I met knew people, strengthened bonds and said farewell to a couple. It all started with the send-off of two of my colleagues.

For my superior:
I was not really that close to her since I was only under her for about a month. In addition, I did not converse with her prior to that. If you do not mind me, I would not mind you as well. Therefore, the only occasion I think I would talk to someone is that if I need some assistance or something like that. Yeah, I am a snob. Rather… I was a snob.

During her send off, which we were forced to attend too, was when I kinda let loose. I interacted with my teammates --- gave high-fives, cheers, etc. Everyone had a blast. Thanks to the influence of training up to 10pm and a dash of alcohol for some. :)

For my fellow bootcamper:
Read the entries of my fellow bootcampers nalang…
Faye
Ekai

We also had a Pre Halloween party / continuation of the send off. This time more people attended and since the theme was Halloween, most of us were in costumes. Cute! Fun!

Then there was the thing a Diamond Hotel. I did not know what to expect but I could say I had a good time… especially after the whole event when everyone started to dance. Haha. I know…such kids.

Guess October was really meant to be for Octoberfeast! Despite all the so-called stress work brings, at least I have people to make work-life --- life in general bearable.

Hah, was this the goal of 10.27?

Ang Tamaditis

... Matanghalian na dumating para sa trabaho
... Tininginan ang e-meyl
... Lumahok sa timpalak para sa 10.27
... Nagkunwaring nagtrabaho
... Nakatulog habang nag-antay mag-anyaya mag-tanghalian
... Lumamon
... Nanood ng mga palabas sa kapamilya
... Nalungkot dahil hindi napanalunan ang 1M
... Na-LSS sa boom taratat boom taratat boom boom boom
... Bumalik sa trabaho
... Subok na inaliw ang sarili
... Pumuna sa mga ginawa ng mga nilalang sa paligid
... Nag-imbita mag yosi
... Kumain ng Chessy Mamon
... Mukhang tanga ngayon habang sinusulat ito

On SAP FICO Training

I attended my last SAP FICO training. I somewhat felt glum because that meant --- goodbye free meals! We had KFC for our farewell meal and I opted for the 2 piece chicken over the Zinger --- an obvious choice for me.

On a sincere note, the 2 week course was pleasurable even if initially I had doubts if I would attend based on three points:
- there were only around 10 trainees and 8 were like big bosses
- it would eat my working hours
- I do not have a laptop which was a significant requirement

Remarkably, I actually enjoyed training not only because of the free food. It gave me a better picture of accounting for a non accountant such as myself. In addition business and functional concepts were tackled which are informative for my current module and hopefully something I can apply later on.

Good thing, it turned out that the attendees were not the same people listed. Instead of big bosses, the attendees came from ONE project. At least I was stuck with a group composed of groovy people rather than serious looking people. Promise they were a bunch of hyper people who has huge appetites. In addition, I also gained new acquaintances.

Goodbye

Goodbye B. You have been a significant part of me ever since I was a child. B, I always looked forward to our sessions. I enjoyed every momment spent with you, the good as well as the bad. Those were learning experiences for me. I would not be the person that I am right now if you were not in my life.

However I do not know what I am undergoing as of this momment and that I am willing to let go of you. Things change as well as priorities. I do not think that it is fair if I am not willing to commit myself to you like how things were before. So I guess, now is the time to say goodbye to you, B. Until we meet again.

St3p by St3p

From this:



It was a fundraiser event to help out Eug3n3 T3j3da, a basketball player who suffered a freak accident last Mother's day. I watched the game and saw what happend. As a player, it frigthened me cause it really never occured to me that basketball can be that dangerous. It was... for a lack of a better word... shocking.

I felt for him for whatever therapy, rehabilataion and such he has to undergo. I did not imagine that would be able to help out his guy. The sister and boyfriend of a friend of mine asked us to lend a helping hand for the said event. As a basketball affecianado, I was game.

It was tiring and at the same time fun. I was assigned to usher people in the VIP section. My task was simple, I had to direct people to their seats. And for that, I got to watch the game, see celebs, eat free food, etc. Imagine, I was beside C!ndy Kurl3t0! Haha! J-logs.

Result:


(L-R) R0b J0hns0n, Jam3s Yap, Al3x C0mpt0n and Marc P!ingr!s

Haha. Such an opportunista!

One Baduy Experience

The phone rang.

A random number was displayed.

I answered it with the notion that it might be someone I knew.

It turned out to be a wrong number.

I placed the phone down and blocked of whatever he had to say.

Then a text message followed:

Hi gup pm sori 4 bothering u can we be txtmate? I’m albert, and u r?

Sender:
+639228131O8O

A Series of Messages

Are you still up?

I was thinking about us. And I think I would like to give us a shot.

Sira! Tayo na kaya!

Nahihirapan na ako. Pwede bang tigilan mo na ako? Sorry...

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This is a result of the power of technology and the influence of disorganized emotions.

Panic Monday

I am back!
And what better way to greet me but a 12 hour shift until October 31!

The terms and conditions are all in a blur right now. I have been staring at the email and re-reading it countless times but I cannot seem to understand it. Then again, maybe I just dont want to accept it.

Blah.

Check this out for some pics regarding my so called biz trip.

:)

For now, back to reality.

Dumdumdum

Leaving On A Jet Plane

I will be hoping in an aeroplane in 5 hours.
I haven't packed yet!
I am still in my work clothes.
Wishing that my short trip will be fruitful.
Goodluck to me.

I'll be back on Monday.

Schmaltzy 102

Mixed Nuts

My friend casually told me that he broke up with his girlfriend. I was numb. Things between them seemed smooth sailing. My friend treated her well. He loved her.

Just because of a misunderstanding...boom! "Forget about it"!

Part of me felt sad for what happened. I only want the best for him and not settle for anything less than what he deserves.

However a tiny part of me was glad. He is single! As if... he is miles away.

Brutal

We had a game versus Accenture at The Z0ne. The place was amazing! Their court was beautiful! It was way better compared to the one we had at school. It had wooden flooring, fiber glass, electronic scoreboards and shot clocks, etc. Nakaka-enganyo maglaro. Then again, bulok naman yung sa school.

The team played relatively well. We, rather some of my teammates were able to run and complete fastbreaks. The pace was good however, we kinda ran out of steam during the last quarter. Good thing we were already ahead.

We badly need to work on our conditioning and rebounding cause how can we make baskets if we do not have the ball. Offense-wise, I think we still have it in us. We need to be patient and dictate the pace. As a whole, the team improved.

Was it the ambiance and atmosphere that energize us?

Oh, wait til you see the bathroom! It had aircon! And.. hot shower! It was huge and clean. Too bad I was not able to experience the hot shower cause I only had a tiny towel. It would take me years to dry myself! So I just freshened up. Then when I stepped on the trash can to open, nothing happened. The stupid thing did not move! Out of I do not know, I slapped/punched the trashcan/lockers. Whoa! I did not see that coming. When I looked at my hand, it was bleeding. FYI, I was not drunk. Maybe annoyed just annoyed.

I guess nothing is perfect.

Pumapatak Nanaman Ang Ulan

Bakit laging bumabagsak ang ulan tuwing ako ay papauwi na? Pwede naman sa hapon o di kaya sa umaga ngunit bakit kailangan sa gabi?

Katulad noong Lunes, kitang kita ko ang mga kidlat at rinig na rinig ko ang mga kulog habang ako ay nasa isang pagpupulong. Ako ay nakaramdam ng konting takot sapagkat hindi tiyak kung anong oras matatapos ang pagpupulong at kung anong itsura ng mga kalye paglabas ko... o makikita pa nga ba ang mga daan.

Martes, hindi ko napansin ang umaabon pala hanggang noong lumabas ako. Nagtatalo pa kami kung paano kami uuwi... taxi, mrt o bus. Ang bus ang nanalo. Habang papunta na kami sa sakayan narinig ko ang aking pangalan. Tinatawag ako ng isa kong kasama sa opisina at inaayo akong sumabay sa kanya. Syempre sa una medyo parang walang wala nanaman ang itsura pero nakisabay din.

Miercoles, buti naman at hindi umulan at hindi masyadong abala umuwi.

Huwebes, kamusta naman ulan? Nag-trekking tuloy yung dalawa kong ka opisina na kumuha ng sasakyan habang kami ay nag antay sa lobby habang pinanonood ang isang ipis. Tapos nagsisikan kaming 9 sa loob para hindi mabasa.

Biyernes, hello ulan! Sobrang lakas ng buhos at may umaagos ng tubig sa harap ng opisina. Sayang at wala akong papel na bangka. Ang saya kayo nun!

Nagkakataon lamang ba na umuulan tuwing gabi?

Hay. Sana tumigil na ang pagpatak ng ulan para naman matuloy ang mga plano ko sa buhay.

Aral: Pumasok ng maaga para makauwi ng maaga habang hindi umuulan. Kung hindi, maghanda mag pedicab hangang Shangri-la. :)

* - BER Month

Hello never ending sneezes and dripping sipon!

I feel so groggy.
I wasn't able to enjoy lunch as much as I wanted toooooo.
I had to skip badminton.
I had to pass up a movie.

What a way to start the BER month!

Age

aunt: How old is your brother?
4 yr old: I think I don't know his number.
me: You, what is your number?
4 yr old: I am turning four.

:)

Schmaltzy 001

Me: Oi, X ano sinabi mo nung dumaan ako?
X: Kain?

I had merienda with him. It was only us two. We did not eat in the pantry. Take note, we ate out. Actually, I thought of asking my regular merienda mates to join us, but something peculiar prevented me. I felt uneasy to invite them for they barely knew X. Then again, perhaps I wanted to spend an alone time with him.

is this me?

Cartoons 003

We were on our way towards our next ride --- Jungle Log Jam. I was ahead of the group along with two officemates.Two other officemates were behind us who nagged each other. While we were made our way to the ride I overheard this loud convesation:

San tayo?
Dyaaaangle Laaaaag Dyaaaaam

Guess what I did?

I slowly turned towards them and with conviction said:
Dyaaaangle Laaaaag Dyaaaaam!

To my dismay, it wasn't my offficemates who said that but a pair of teens who stared backed at me in a weird way. I bet they were thinking, what the heck?

In my attempt to save my face, I slowly turned away from them however, one of my officemate who was behind us saw the whole incident. She could not contain her laughter. She grabbed my arm, pulled me out from the group and started to laugh biosteriously (sp?!?).

When I looked back, the strangers still had this blank look.

Long Weekend Update

Friday
- badminton with officemates
- after meal

Saturday
- EK
- Swimming

Sunday
- Twister
- UPLB
- Kutot

Monday
- Uwian :(

*will edit this entry pagsinipag ako

Para Sa Mga Sumisingit Sa Pila

Lahat ng tao mayroon pupuntahan.
Pagkatapos ng isang mahabang araw sa trabaho, lahat nais ng umuwi at magpahinga.
Pag minsan, mayroon din mga panahon na gusto mo naman lumabas at magpakasaya.

Lahat nagmamadali para makarating sa nais nilang patutunguhan.
Pero sa tingin yo na kayo lamang ang nagmamadali at mayroon gustong puntahan?
Nagkakamali kayo!

Kapag mayroon pila, doon ka sa dulo.
Huwag basta sumingit.
Kaya nga may pila e.
Para maayos kahit papaano at hindi magkandagulo.

Mga hayop kayo!

Corruption

The light just turned red.
Pwede kayang lumiko?
*Looks around*
Wala namang pulis, diba?
*Makes the turn*

Suddenly out of nowhere this guy in yellow ran towards our vehicle!

L3ch3!

Bakit pa naman kasi nagtatago?
Hindi ba dapat magpakita para maiwasan ang "pagkakamali"?


Based from what I read, I konw that those guys in yellow cannot confiscate anyone's license. But the guy in yellow asked for it and said, "Hindi namin sinusunod ang mga patakaran ng MMDA kasi nasa Makati tayo". We did not want to give it, and guess what the guy in said?

Huwag mo kaming husgahan, hindi lahat ganoon.

Duh, when you give your it... surely they will confiscate it and give you a ticket... or then again, naghahanap lang un ng pangkain.

I hate it. We added to corruption!

Come to think of it, should that city be really be exempted? But why do they still implement some of MMDA's policies such as the color coding scheme?

Blah blah blah....

Lolo

Uuwi na si Lolo mamaya...
Pasalubong! :)
Bagong laruan = mamumulubi
Hindi lamang naman ako makikinabagan
Kaya ayos lang

Ipon mode muli

Not So Good Day

Another Monday... a new work week... monday blues.
2nd day
Net was weird

What if...
you were given a task
you accomplish it during the day
Next day
you were asked to revise it to reflect the new standards
you applied the changes
But...
the standards changed again!

How annoying!
Why don't they finalize the standards first?
Why make a sample for basis after a month?

Where's the planning?

Pingpong

What will you do if you are taken out from your current? Though there is KT, there is a huge possibility that your mind will be numb afterwards. It will be advisable for you to read up in order to get an idea of the new module. The next day you will be given tasks that you will accomplish by the end of the day. It seems like you start to get a feel of things but lo and behold you will be taken back by your former module. It does not seem that bad, right? Then again, your role will be slightly different. Instead of doing this you are expected to do that. That is not all, after 2 weeks, you will transfer modules again.

Confusing, isn't it?

Random
Yehey!
Bilis a. :)
Mataas ang expectation ko sa 'yo...

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Palipatlipat...
Pabalikbalik....
Kailan matatapos ang laro?

Annoying

It is annoying when...
... you interrupt and yet they still continue doing what they are doing
... something does not start on time
... you get all excited for something not worth it
... the floor gets slippery due to the rain
... you have to go to work with this weather

Blah.

Myemp Update

Who is Who?
- one is taking her masters and at the same time teaching
- one is making an e-commerce site which caters to perverts
- one is finishing her masters at the same time taking her 2nd degree and is enjoying Frisbee
- one is working in an ad agency which has a good view of MOA
- one is taking her service in the business district
- one is working for this DSL provider
- one is having a vacation managing a resort
- one is leaving for Hawaii
- one is being eaten alive by Med
- one is having a blast being a Rockstar
- one is brushing with the so-called stars

Random Goals in 4 Years of a Freshman
To pass insert subjects here
To graduate on time with my batch
Not to get pregnant <---huwhat?

Gastos

Lady in the Water
One of those Shyamalan's works..

All I can say... Stupid sprinklers!

Nacho Libre
I found the movie funny, even if I am not a huge wrestling fan. The "wrestling parts" were well choreographed. Jack Black = Comedy. Jack Black with a Mexican accent = hillarious! Add Esqueleto, the two kids.. Chancho and Juan Pablo and Sister Encarnacion! In addition, the movie had an uplifting story and message --- Nacho giving his best to help out the unfortunate orphans.

Then again, mababaw lang naman ako. :)

xxooxxooXxOx

Randomness
I didn't mean laugh or make fun of him. Maybe if I did not know him and I was alone and did not know anyone I think I could have contained myself. However, after I saw him literally bounce off the wall and my friend's reaction.. it was over.

My bad.

Weekend Update

Kreed
My sister had this fund raising thing for her ctk-dwtl. She asked me to help her sell her tix and so I did help spread the word. I didn't have plans of going but since a couple of my friends whom I invited attended I did too.

The thing started at 6pm but we arrived there at around 830-ish. And why did it take us that long if? We left the house at 7-ish. The event was at Crame, but I don't know with my father and we entered Aguinaldo! We asked the guard at the gate where the Multi Purporse Hall was. The guard told us to follow the car ahead of us. We did and guess where we ended up? The car lead us to this formal event! Good thing we did not go down or else we would have looked stupid. Imagine we were dressed for a concert and not for a debut of some sort. That was not the end of it... we went around the camp but since it started to get kinda eerie, my dad decided to go back and ask the guard again for directions. We did that and we even showed him the ticket to make things a little bit clearer. It was weird that guard did not even notice that it was us again. He gave us the directions but when we arrived to our destination, it did not seem right! Malamang! We were in Aguinaldo and not in Crame, so how the heck can we find the hall, diba?

Anyway, the concert was alright. Imago and Sandwich were worth it. Galing ng stage presence nila. There were raffles in between bands. I don't know but people did not want to claim their prizes. There was this drink but the people who had the stubs that they fished out from the bowl were not around or whatever. So the emcees asked people who wanted it to come forward. Two people showed up --- this guy with a You Got Served look and my friend. Since they were two and there was only one bottle, the emcees came up with a challenge... a dance showdown! The guy was up first and he began to break dance. We were like, oohhhh nooo! Humiliation! Then again, magpapatalo ba ang kaibigan ko? Hell no! She started to shake her booty like those ladies in the *toot*! It was worth it cause in the end she got free liquor!

Rant
What would you do if...
someone lied?
you saw someone red handed?
you asked someone to behave but when you get back after 2 hours, you see the person tipsy and smoking?

What would you do if someone broke your trust?

Blah! >.<

Chill
We left the concert early and met up with the weekend barkada. Some people kasi did not want to pay for the entrance since they missed some of the bands. A number of us wanted to pee but the CR there was unbearable. Trip lang, we decided to go to UP and use their facilities there. But I guess it was not meant to be cause the roads were blocked.

We stayed at a friend's house. Picture picture, tarot cards, kwentuhan... chill. First time with just a bottle of that alcohol that my friend worked for. Haha. It was okay.

Random
- I think mana ako sa tatay ko...
- The things people do for a drink!
- I am SO mad at her! No wonder why my folks have that impression towards her. She lived up to it e.
- Bawal ang mantika matulog... You never know what might happen to you.
- How hard is it to hold in your pee? tsk tsk. Stupid noisy children!

click click on my links for some pics...

The Week That Was

Work
The work load is not getting any lighter. It keeps comming in! Lunes na Lunes, mayroon na agad kailangan gawin! Ang saya! I think I am starting to get sick and tired with this 8 hour desk and day job that I have. Stupid steep schedule. :)

Phone Call
This US company is looking for 18 testers! Am I in or out? I am not billable in my current project. I am a shadow. But am I a blocked shadow? Well whatever. I do not wanna assume or put my hopes up or anything like that. If it is for me, then good, if not, then certainly there must be something much better for me.

Pirates
Its alright. I am not a huge Pirates fan thus I cannot comment much about it. Nakisama lang ako. All I can say is that Jack Sparrow is the man! Love your pose! :p What a way to end a movie! No closure again. Tsk tsk.

Random
- Viiiig Phaaaat Pliiiiiirt!
- Did you know that Swift has this new hotdog out? And guess whats its brand is? Sam Milby's hotdog! Wahahaha!May cheesedog kaya?
- Mooooobbiiiiit!

Vague
What if someone is...
too touchy
is feeling clos
constantly annoys you
What would you do!?!

The Weather

The rainy/stormy weather right now makes me wanna curl up under my comforter and never get up from bed!

It is like a sin to get up to go to work! Don't forget the wind and rain I have to conquer. Or maybe the struggle na hindi bumaliktad yung payong ko.

I am kidding.

But really, who is in the mood for productivity in this kind of weather? I certainly am not.

Useless Trivia

Did you know that the bunny is the most horny animal in the animal kingdom?

Kaya nga bunny ang logo ng playb0y e!

Weeeeh!

White Thing

sees this white thing on my cousin's thumb nail
Me: What's that?
Cousin hides thumb
Cousin: Umm, it's paint. I was painting something awhile ago.
Me: Ahh, I thought you placed wipe out.

The next day, I cleaned my nails and placed this nail polish remover. On my way to work I noticed the same white thing on my nails. Nagmamadali ako cause I was late for work already.

Hmmm.... something's fishy!

Question

Am I too serious?

Saturday Update

Afternoon
I am a frustrated artist. My mom asked if I was interested to attend this caricature lesson which was sponsored by their office. In addition, her officemate who referred the guy said that we would be surprised that each and everyone has the talent to draw. So I said yes to see for myself if I possess some gift in drawing.

I would like to think that I picked up something from the session. In fairness, when the guy saw my work of art he said that I had some talent and that I could be trained. Well, I guess like in any another art, I badly need practice. Haha, how I wish!
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The first and most challenging problem we face everyday is… getting up on time.

I was supposed to treat my family for a long overdue breakfast but that breakfast turned into dinner. I woke up at around 7 in the morning but I could not get out of bed. So I told them let us have brunch instead… then lunch until my treat eventually became dinner.

We picked up my sister in Eastwood. She had this school activity and I don’t know how she reached there. Anyway, we had dinner in Heaven and Eggs. It was sort of weird cause it was dinner time and the ambiance was so bright… so breakfast-y. We got the nachos, angus tapa, salt and pepper something, manila ribs and pesto chicken thing. Their servings were big! As a whole, it was alright. However, I do not think I’d be coming back there for dinner.

Well, at least I finally got to treat them after how many months of delay.
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Random Events
- Jamming
- Adam’s Rib
- Drunk badminton and patintero
- Street party
- Mahjong ala Mare
- Scooter
- Jengga
- Sardines Incident
Are we experiencing mid life crisis?
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Blah
How would you react if someone got your phone and browsed through it without your permission? What if you caught the person and yet the person is still in denial?

Do not get me wrong. I am not that shallow to get angry over that incident. I just got a 'lil disappointed. Why don't they ask nalang? I would gladly show them naman because there are no secrets or whatever in there.

Blah

Ang Ipis

Naisip yo ba kung ano ang nakaraan ng ipis?

Araw-araw... gabi-gabi mayroon silang pangambang nararamdam. Halos lahat gusto silang durugin at patayin! Dahil dito, kailangan nilang gamitin ang kanilang super powers para mabuhay. Bigla nalang silang gagapang o lilipad upang tumili at sumigaw ang mga nilalang aka tao.

Anong ang iyong mararamdaman kung ikaw ay ikinamumuhi nga maraming nilalalang at Walang nagmamahal sa iyo?

Wala lang. Napaisip lang.

Pero kahit anong mangyari, nakakadiri parin sila! :p

Another Weekend

I skipped basketball for family time. We were supposed to have dinner and watch Superman in Greenhills but we ended up doing just the first. I think Superman is soo overrated and that all the cinemas there had it but then again, it was full. Anyway, we ate dinner at Burgoo. We had two shrimps and ribs platter, supreme and hawaian pizza. :@) Afterwards, I played some games at Timezone with my brother while my mom and sister went to the tiangee area. Then we ate ice cream at Floyd's and got some Holy Kettle Corn on our way home.

When I got home, I planned to watch Lake House but the copy was not nice. It was so bright. We ended up watching Lost In Translation. After seeing the movie, I got lost. Haha. Then again, my attention wasn't on the film. When I checked my Sun, I saw this message from my friend. He was inviting me to watch Lake House. Libre daw ya. Tsk tsk.

Afterwards, when I prepared to sleep I got this text from my friend. There was a grad party of this other friend of ours. I really did not have any plans of going cause I do not want to drink, I do not have ride and it was already late. Then again, I went with them cause they were right in front of our house already. So there, another inuman session with Magic Sing. They managed to make me have three glasses only. Got home by 7 na.

Random stuff:
- a family of songers
- confirmed: queer is not straight
- project 4: pugad ng mga +!&*
- team name: BBSK, United Colors of Benetton (sp?), Sosy S*s*, Hazel Nuts, Red, Pest, Beast, etc...
- Bagay ba sakin ang kulot.... Curly tops: ako kaya ang kinakantahan o yung isa pa?
- Did you know that one teaspoon of alcohool contains 20 calories?
- 711: Walang butal sa pricing. Why? Because it would take them longer to make sukli.
- Popsicle(sp?): Discovered during the early 1900's when a kid left his glass of soda with a straw outside. When he came back the next day it was forzen na. (Tama kaya? Basta parang ganun.)

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Congrats to Pacman!
Do you think that Manny could have knocked out Larrios but he did not want to for the Filipinos to enjoy the fight more?

On Getting Up

No matter how many alarms I set, I do not get up on my desired time. Those random sounds do wake me up, however I do not have the energy to actually get up! It sucks cause I get to work later which means that I get off later also. Then during weekends when I want to recharge myself, I end up waking up earlier. Argh.

I tried to sleep early, but it was no use cuase I was not able to sleep. Instead I tossed and turned until the wee hours. I tried those various physical activities but still the same result.

It would be alright if I get up with ample time to prepare for work. It would also be desirable if I arrive in the office at around 8-ish so that when I get home the sun is still up. But no, that is not the case!

Whatever happens, I get up at the exact time everyday -- with the exception when I have a lil something to drink. What should I do to make me get out of bed? Should I like practice? Should I set my alarm, darken my room and make it look like its night time, go to bed and close my eyes?

I am really willing to try anything to fix this bad habit of mine, promise? :)

Isang Katanungan

Is he a girl?

On Defeats and Another Blooper

After all the hassle we've been through we LOST! We played well at the start but things went out of control during the latter part. It was their press, the lame none calls and most especially our kamalasan.

... the deliberate foul
... the missed bank shots
... my pain in the ass foul

I really really despise the "organizer". Imagine he even had the guts to invite us to this league that he will organize by November. Hello!?! You think after all the delays we've been through each and every game, the lame/bad calls, the open rough and no corner court and stuff we would still play? There was this time that my teammate was talking to him and he neglected her and talked to my other teammate. It was super obvious kasi that he was at fault but then again he wouldn't admit it. Yun yung nakakainis e.

So anyway, yeah. We lost. But it was a good experience for each and everyone of us. Imagine us battling in those circumstances. If the coach of the current team knew what we went through... patay patay... :)

On the blooper...
The friend of two of my teammates invited us to this suprise thingie at her place. I heard that it was her birthday. So after we ate, we headed to the house of the celebrant. I even greeted her "Happy birthday"! There was even this card in circulation.. and I wrote happy birthday ek ek. I didn't bother to read whatever others wrote anymore.

Guess what?

After three days... I found out that...it wasn't her birthday! Huwow! Great! Naloko ako dun! It was her capping ek ek. Aba, how should I know. Hehe.

Stupidity has hit me again.

Questions from Kids

Are you lazy because your hair is messy?

Why do guys have hairy legs?

You should eat vegetables so that you will grow taller, bigger and rounder.

Is he gay?

Natamaan ata ako dito...

"Programmers are procrastinators. Get in, get some coffee, check the mailbox, read the RSS feeds, read the news, check out latest articles on techie websites, browse through political discussions on the designated sections of the programming forums. Rinse and repeat to make sure nothing is missed.

Go to lunch. Come back, stare at the IDE for a few minutes. Check the mailbox. Get some coffee. Before you know it, the day is over."

Stalling

Is it just me
or is time actually slowing down?
It's only 2:30.

In any case, that's a good thing, right?
More time to get things done.

But what am I doing?

Haha.

Torn

Will I still play or let my pride conquer?

Special Needs

I just realized that I don't want love. I don't want commitment. I don't want devotion. I just need a little affection every now and then. You know? Somebody to hold hands with, somebody who'll casually drape an arm around my waist or over my shoulders as we walk from point A to point B, just somebody to make me feel like I'm still even remotely attractive. Somebody to make me feel special. But not somebody to be serious about.

I'm sick of seriousness. I just want the gratification. I want somebody I can be malandi with.

I feel like a teenage boy. I think I just need to make out with somebody without having to worry about the repercussions. Don't ever fall in love with me; I'm just in it for the good times.

Don't you just feel like this at times?

On Jokes

Cracking a joke is always a risky move. There are many things you should consider before cracking a joke.... especially if it is corny one. In addition, you should work on your delivery skills. If you do not pay attention to these details, chances are you would not get a few laughs. If you are lucky then maybe you will get some heckling. Then again, if you are really unlucky, you will be facing silence.

Either way it is at this point that you figure out that it is time to stop cracking jokes. It is a sad feeling to be left hanging... so take off your clown make up and live normally.

Work Rant

How come I find it difficult to get up during the morning? I steal every hour, minute and second I can get in bed. During bootcamp, I managed to come in at work at around 830-9 for a month or so. But now, I arrive past 9:10! It seems like a big hassle to get my lazy ass out of bed.

What is the reason behind this? Is it because I am not happy with what I am doing? Is it because I have no motivation? Unlike before, I am at school by 5:30-ish in the morning to train. I did that for 4 straight years! How the hell did I do that? Now, all I need to do is to come in around 3 hours later and I still cannot comply! Where is my drive?

Maybe I need to find another reason other than work to earn so that I can be right on track.

Mall of Asia Experience

My parents and two of my siblings picked me up from work and we headed off to Mall of Asia. From the outside the mall looked astounding! They have this ala Universal Studios globe outside the mall. It was that huge. A first timer would definitely get lost inside. We looked like touristas.

Good thing that there weren’t that many people there since it was a Thursday night. I heard that during Friday-Sunday there are people coming from different classes. The inside was spacious. I guess the effect of the floors and light added to this. Hopefully they will continue to maintain its cleanliness like how Shangri-la is taken care.

I wasn’t able to tour the whole mall though. We went to the strip facing Manila Bay where different restaurants such as Gerry’s Grill, Good Earth, Café Breton, Bo’s Coffee, Seattle’s Best were located. I liked how they situated these restaurants along the side of the mall so that even if the mall is closed, these restos can continue its business until the wee hours.

The I-Max part was gorgeous! They had this chill area outside the theater. There were couches, tables, music area all in red since it had a Coke and San Miguel theme. How I would love to have a spot similar to that at my own home. Too bad we weren’t able to catch a movie since we were late for the last full show.

The skating rink was bigger than the one at Megamall. People say that it is as big as the ones they use in the Olympics. I wouldn’t really know though. It has this Mt. Everest background which makes the rink appear cooler. I would really love to skate there just for fun.

The shops are great. They have a variety of stores there. From clothing, flip flops, toys, hobbies, bookstores, etc. One would easily past time just walking around the mall.

All in all, I enjoyed my short trip. I had a great time bonding with my family in another environment. It was also a good exercise for all of us with all the walking we did. Then again, I realized that it wasn’t that enormous after all. Imagine the floors of Megamall spread out in just two floors. Nonetheless, I would still gladly go back there and get my i-max experience.

The Trip

Whoever in his right mind would make patol a jeepney driver? It doesn't mean that if you drive this white Fortuner that you are educated. You know how jeepney drivers are... they think they own the road... switching lanes... stopping in the middle of the road dropping off passengers and at the same time picking up another set of passengers. They do this in order to survive in this world.

Yes, their lack of road discipline is annoying. What should you do? Give way to them and when they get to overtake you, you honk at them non-stop. Afterwards try to catch the jeep and make it gitgit and at the same time block all the vehicles behind. Then, roll down your window and exchange not so nice words to the driver.

Good thing we arrived safely at the train station. I just realized that it is more violent in the first train which is exclusive for women, children, handicapped and eldery. Imagine all the pushing, nudging and taray exchanges! Not a very good situation to be in.

Why do people act like this anyway? Everyone works to survive. Each one would like to reach their destination as quickly as possible. But bakit kailangan makipagunahan at sabayan pa ng init ng ulo?

People these days...

Wrong Kind of Right

Each human being is unique. One may either be white, black, brown or yellow. Physically, one may be tall, short, stout, slim, athletic, unfit and stuff. Personality wise, one maybe a mixture of loud, quiet, serious, wacky, friendly, snobbish and all that. Gender-wise, one may only be man or woman. However, despite all these differences, each individual has a commonality… each person desires to be happy.

Then again, what is happiness? According to Mr. Webster, to be happy is to enjoy well-being and contentment. People strive for satisfaction in life. Sadly there are individuals who do everything and anything even if it is against their will to attain this bliss. People get blinded by the gratification one may obtain and neglect what is moral.

It is understandable that what makes one person happy may not make another person glad. The source of ecstasy varies from person to person. Nonetheless, I cannot discern why there are creatures that choose to get into immoral engagements. Yes, there are people who wish that they were somebody else. On the contrary, our Creator molded us either man or woman only… and nothing in between. Unfortunately, these creatures do exist.

I have nothing against them. It is given that human beings are social beings and that they yearn to love and to be loved. I just do not get it why pretty ladies and handsome men go for their own kind. The thought of **** and ***** makes me wanna barf! As if they will have a future. Why enter a relationship when you cannot make a family in the future? I know with the technology on hand at present it is still possible, but it is just different and simply put, immoral. It is absurd that people like them are multiplying! It is disturbing! Then again, people are unique. They just wanna be happy even if it is a case of the wrong kind of right.

Sober Conversations

The world is such a scary place. The people you think you know may not be what they really are.

One may give up everything for love even if it is againsts one's will. However, there are still people who still follow thier mind instead of thier heart. Hoooray for people like tham.

Love isn't enough. To have a strong and lasting relationship, one must trust the one you love and accept one's weaknesses and mistakes. It is not how many times you have forgiven but how you showed understanding.

The process of finding one's self is difficult. The people around you can mold you to be what you will be. But in the end, it is still your choice one what you wanna do.

Poet 101

Distance
Distance between us
Makes me miss you so so much
When will meet again?

Friendship
Friendships are special
It makes life enjoyable
Thank God for you, friend

Heartaches
Heartaches are painful
The feeling is sickening
Like you wanna die

Work
Work is a part of life
Once cant survive without it
I disagree tho...

Life
My sucks right now
I wanna be eaten up
Then again, I'm dead

Alcohol
Alcohol is bad
Makes you do stuff you don't mean
But it's fun to drink!

Rain

Rain
Rain brings back mem'ries.
Chilling..relaxing... goodtimes.
I love the rain!
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But why does it have to rain when I have something planned outdoors?

Cartoons 002

I was on my way down this looong flight of stairs with my clumsy officemate. This officemate of mine has this tendency of tripping and making a fool of herself unintentionally. When we were three-fourths down I commented: "what if you slip now when we are almost down?"

And then...I disappeared.

Whoops.

It wasn't that bad. I would like to think that it was rather graceful.

WBT 1

The 1st quarter began with the black team making 10 straight points. The red looked lost. There was no movement nor communication. Eventually, after almost half of the first quarter was over a driving basketball broke the ice for the red team. Then the red team had their run with a couple of three's. There was even a point wherein the red team was up by 10 but the black team rallied and tied the game with their pesky full court pressure and lucky three point baskets.

By the fourth the game was tight. There were deadlocks and lead changes. The red team was up by three but was soon tied by a lucky three pointer. Then, black team took the lead with a layup and was up by two. Both teams were in the penalty mid way through the the game. The game was tied once again by two converted freethrows by the red team. The black team fouled again that sent another red player to the line. She missed her first attempt as the crowd and black team taunt her loudly. However, the red player redeemed herself and made her second try and put the red team up by a single point. As the red palyer went down court she motioned "what, I cannot hear you" to the crowd.

With less than two minutes on the clock, the black team missed their attempt and red got the rebound. They brought the ball down quickly and took a three that didn't go in. There was a scramble for the ball and the red team got it back. But lo and behold, another three pointer was fired which still did not go in. Thus, another "agawan buko". A player in red emerged with the ball. This time, held on to it. Black team commited a foul which put her to the line for a couple of pressure packed freethrows that she calmly sank and put the team up by three points.

The black team still had the chance to tie the game with around twenty seconds left. The three point are was well defended that made it difficult to throw to shot. Thus they brought the ball in and hit a 2 point jumper as the time expired... and the red team began to rejoice.

Eye openers... again:
- Freethrows are very crucial. It can be the difference in the end.
- Defense is the best offense.
- I am old. I lack endurance!

On Frustration 0.2

If you have a job but still live under the roof of your parents, then you should still respect the "house rules". It does not mean that since you earn your own money now that you can do whatever you desire.

If you are going to make takas make sure that you would not get caught. And when you do get caught, please do not try to get out of it anymore and make palusot especially when huling-huli ka na!

If you are a student, please do take some time and act like one. Imagine what your folks go through just to make you go to school.

Hay, when will people straighten up and grow up? Maybe they are afraid to grow up since adulthood means responsibilities. Sadly, we are adults attached with those expectations from us.

And there is no way of to stop it but grow up and at the same time not lose the child in us.

Cartoons 001

I was in this long line waiting for my turn to purchase train tickets. Suddenly, this lady bumped the side of my shoulder when she passed by my back. I semi-lost my balance and popped out of the line. It was more like hopped out from it in my struggle to keep my balance. It really had to happen just when my officemate looked at my direction. Naturally, she laughed at me just like how the other huge guys lined up did.

Sablayness has stuck once again!

Bus Ride

Imagine this:

You are in a bus on your way home after a looooooong day in work.
All you want is a quiet ride home so that you can relax.
But lo and behold... the conductor isn't the only one shouting.
There is a weird guy yelling:

Magandang gabi po. Ako si *insert name*. Commerce graduate ng *insert university*. Humihingi po ako ng tulong. Baka po may konting pera kayo diyan... para po makapag-print ako ng akin resume. Alam yo po naman na hindi ako pwede mag-apply kung wala resume.

A couple of good hearted people handed him money. But after 10-15 minutes he began to shout again:

Magandang gabi po. Alam yo naman po na 11% sa atin ang walang trabaho. Kaya po baka mayroon kayong konting pera diya para makapag-print ako ng resume.

That was not all. After another 10-15 minutes, he gave unwanted advice regarding call centers and what so ever that I have no interest in. The conductor reprimanded him however he still continued his stunt.

Stress!

Hmm, this wans't the first time I saw the guy. I know, with all the buses available how come I picked the one with this queer guy! Now I am disturbed. Is he going to use the money he got to print those resumes or not? I wanted to tell him: Do you have a softcopy of your resume? I can print it for you. And if you want, I can even forward it to different companies. Hmm, maybe that was all crap since whenever he received money the expression on his face did not change. He did not look grateful in any way. Then again, maybe it was really scripted for his thesis or something.

Knowing Is Better Than Wondering

Is he still bitter?

He did not reply to my message, however, when I used another number earlier he answered.

Obviously he is still avoiding me. But why?

Last time we were in the same venue, we didn't acknowledge each other's existence. I tried to catch his gaze but he avoided it. Even if he was all alone, he opted to occupy himself with his phone.

Is he still bitter with whatever happened between us in the past? Puh-lease! Stop being a kid! Past is past. Whatever good/bad things that occurred is done. There is nothing that can be done to erase those events. Then again, maybe his life partner is oberly jealous. Haha.

Is there something wrong with my attempt to be nuetral with him?

Letting It Out

Have you been in a situation wherein you kept something in for a quite sometime? Then comes a point when you feel like you want to let it out? I've been in this situation a number of times. I've desperately tried to get something out of my system for two days however, I was unsuccessful after several attempts. It wasn't a very good feeling. I felt uneasy as I sat there and while I wait for something to happen. Finally... it came out! Thank God, even if the place and time wasn't that desirable.

Success!

Alcoholic

Alcohol
can make you laugh
can make you cry
can make you talk
can make you realize things
can make you crazy

can kill your brain cells
can kill you literally as well

Alcohol is dangerous to one's health.

I am not an alcoholic... I am the person who watches over and takes care of the drunkards. I've seen people knocked out, barfed, laughed, cried, blabbed, etc. It's not an easy job, but someone has to do it. Plus, I don't think I've been drunk ever in my life.. well, maybe just a bit tipsy and that, but still I am sane. At times, I get to know the inner most feelings or the deepest anger of others. I do not mean too, but they just keep on talking the night/morning away. I get bothered occassionaly for I do not know how to handle the different scenarios. What will I tell them to make them feel better? Or would it be better for me not to say anything at all?

Oh well, at least we've formed a bond of some sort.

Alcohol is bad.

TV shows 101

On the Amazing Race:
Too bad Ray and Yolanda was the third team to reach the pitstop. At least it wasn't the frat boys who arrived first considering the previous legs. Congrats to the hippies!

On the American Idol:
Good-bye Elliot! :( I just hope that Mr. Soul Patrol brings home the bacon.

On Prison Break:
Season one has ended. I think that it is such a guy movie, but I got hooked badly. I guess its the suspense and action that did the trick or maybe the different twists/conflicts/puzzles every episode. No more daily doze of Wentworth Miller. :( It is alright tho since work has started to come in. When S2 comes out, I will be ready. Hehe.

Xs: I told myself pa naman before that I shouldn't watch these series anymore since I get too affected. Oh, well.

Regularization

6 months has passed by since this IT consulting company officially employed me and that means that I am not a probi anymore... I am already REGULAR! Hello benefits! Time to get those opticals and give a visit to the different doctors. Hello vacations with PAY! Nyahahaha!

Then again, when will I get an increase?

Will I ask for another 18 months? Tsk tsk.

Camon and let us see....

Blocker

Why the hell do they have to block the “recreational” sites? Those friend-stalking sites are understandable, but how about those photo repositories? How about those music and sports sites? What do they expect us to do during in-betweens?

Is this a sign that they want us to develop, execute and test 8 hours straight? Fine, that is reasonable. But then again, how about the people who are benched and those who do not have tasks to accomplish? Do you not think that a break must be given at least twice --- one in the morning and another during the afternoon? Nonetheless, I am not a corporate slave for nothing.

Go ahead and block ALL the “recreational” sites!
… and see how I become delusional!
Crap!

Labor Day Weekend

We went here . Doesn't the pictures look beautiful? But don't let those fool you. How amazing how they make those shots, don't you think?

We arrived when everyone was leaving. No people watching for us. On the other hand, we had the whole beach to ourselves by the afternoon! Mini-foozeball(sp?), sunbathing, swimming, strolling along the beach, kayaking, drinking, bonding, etc. Chillax!

It may seem that its nothing special, but I enjoyed...especially since the whole clan was present.

Good times.

Welcome to the Clan

My cousin gave birth to a 6 lbs 3 oz baby girl last May 6 at 5:45 PM.

her umbilical cord wrapped around the neck and arm. They decided to do CS when heartbeat was fading.

Shucks. Giving birth is complicated and scary. Thank God that mommy and cute baby are doing ok.

I now have 3 nieces and 2 nephews. SweeeeeeEt!

Is it bad to be good?

Is it sucking up to your parents when you do not go out every given weekend to drink, dance and party? Is it considered not having a life when you enjoy the confines of your home?

I choose to act like this cause this is how I want to spend my free time. It hasn't ever crossed my mind that others may perceive my actions as being a goody two shoes. What the heck! We are not the same. We will never be the same and I would never ever change the way I am just to conform to their perpectives.

And by the way, is it bad to be good?

loser

am i a loser? how come i do not have someone whom i can confide too? as in really really someone who i can call up or go to whenever i feel down or just you know when i feel like talking about anything may it be serious or just plain jokes.

then again, is it my fault that i do not really get close to people? i do not easily open up to them. yes i do, but not fully and completely. there is always a part of me that is hidden.

my words and thoughts confuse me. i say this and i wanna do this and that but it seems that i am not sincere cause i do not do anything about it. i lack action.

honest is easy. fiction is where genius lies cause it is easier at times not to be involved and let things flow.

sadness.

23rd

Before 5am in the morning I've barfed three times already. I saw the toppings of the Hawaian pizza that I ate earlier in the sink since I wasn't able to reach the toilet. It was gross. I haven't barffed that much in my whole existence.

Due to my upset stomach our breakfast out did not push through. I felt such a loser since my family was excited and woke up early. I told them to go ahead without me however they decided not to since it would be different. I woke up at 12:30 and wasn't able to hear mass with my folks.

I arrived at 1 for lunch. When I got there, everyone knew about my condition. Oh great. Since I was not confident with my stomach I wasn't able to enjoy the food. I didn't even get a slice of cake and scoop of ice cream due to the fear that I might throw up or whatsoever.

I slept again when I got home. When I got up again, I dragged myself to dinner which I didn't appreaciate that much due to my condition. I didn't stay that long since I had to hear mass and thank our Creator for giving me life.

And that was how I spent my 23rd year in this world. No small dinner with friends for this year. Tsk tsk.

Coaching 101

There were technicalities before the game. One team did not have a coach so a member of that team, who was suited to play, acted as a coach and did not play. While the other team placed in players who wasn’t in their line up. To top it off, those players weren’t enrolled in the university… ever!

How dim-witted can people be? You know how people are… why not try and break the law… who knows, we might be able to escape it. But if we get caught maybe we can talk it out and get away from it. On the contrary, if all excuses fail, then why not walk out?

Due to these, I did not have the opportunity to hold a pre-game talk… Yesh… You know those motivational speeches and stuff I did not have the chance to draw them up a play or what so ever. Haha. As if. A number of players did not stretch well. The first five on my mind wasn’t the first five. I got giddy. I got butterflies in my stomach.

Where will you find a coach who asked the player if she wanted to play? A coach who inquired if a player should be substituted? A coach who asked for suggestions on what defense to use and offense to execute? A coach who looked for answers from her players? Well, that was the case in my situation.

I would like to think that it was an entertaining game for those who watched. The score was close by the end of the first half. Our opponent had difficulty with the zone defense we had. However on the third period they started to pound it in. We changed our defense but it seemed that “Shaq” was unstoppable. No one was as big enough who can bang bodies with her. Thus by the start of the last quarter we were down by 11.

I thought that the team lost hope during that time since it seemed like we couldn’t find a solution to contain “Shaq”. Rather I had doubts on whether we can catch up. But lo and behold, we started to rally. Unbelievably, they had the legs to run and go into transition ¾ into the last quarter. Due to the fast paced style of game, two of the players wanted a breather. The other signaled a time out towards the official. However, I did not grant their request since we had the momentum. I called a timeout when there was only 9 seconds left and we were only 3 points down but we did not have possession.

The first foul came a lil bit late. During the next inbound pass, the ball went out of bounds but the officials called it the opponents. So, that was the end of it – still down by 3.

All in all it was a great experience for me. I felt the excitement and tension all over again. I wasn’t able to sleep properly last time. Plays were running through my mind. It was technically my first time to be coach. It was real helpful that the team had an idea on how their opponent played. It was also the first time I saw the team be there for each other. I was pleased that everyone gave it their all. Even if we lacked at the end, everyone had smiles on their faces. Despite being undermanned, the team did not give up until the buzzer sounder. Personally, that was how every game should be played.

YM Message

My officemates and I were discussing something with our PM suddenly a ym popped up his screen with this message:

love you...

To save face, our PM laughed it off and commented:

Wala kayo nakita ahh! Wala lang iyon.

Hehe.

Ice Cream-aholic

Since Tuesday we have had ice cream breaks at around 3-4 in the afternoon. No no no... this practice even started LAST week! I do not know if the summer heat is the cause of this craving or what but we always end up having ice cream breaks.

Even if the Jollibee branch at the ground floor of our office has sucky service, we always end up there for their.. Mango Caramel!!! I am a mango fanatic so this dessert suits my taste buds. In fairness, even if they have a sub-par crew my sundae is always overflowing with syrup! Mango Caramel is <3!

The Ube Keso Ice Craze is also a must try. It not just ube and keso in there but macapuno bits as well! Do not worry, they are not thrifty with the toppings. It is enough to give taste to the crush ice.

We made our way to Mini Stop for this popsicle stick called Big Stick. It is this huge popsicle stick which consists of watermelon and melon flavors. I tried it out of curiousity to find out why my officemate is so addicted to it. It was sweet... rather a lil bit to sweet for my taste. I do not agree with her comment... "Basta sa akin masarap.. e alam yo naman yung definition ko na masarap.. masarap para sa lahat". Hmm, I guess I am not a popsie fan. I find it rather stressful to eat it.

This ain't good for my body... as well as my wallet!

Better stop soon!

Noong Una

Cheap young thrills

First posted 02:14am (Mla time)

Jan 25, 2006 By Marla Miniano

Inquirer Editor's Note: Published on Page C4 of the January 25, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

BEFORE Lay’s and Hershey’s invaded the Philippine junk-food industry, children of the ’90s happily munched away on their friendly neighborhood sari-sari store’s treasures: candies and chocolate bars, crackers and chips, biscuits and bubble gum. There were corn snacks with little trinkets inside, cookies with colorful icing, and popsicles you had to share with a friend. And the best part of experiencing the junk food rush was this: for P20 or less, you were guaranteed to have a feast between your sticky fingertips.

Texas, Bazooka and Big Boy bubble gum. We loved Texas because it was softer than the other brands, and it stayed sweet for a long time, and we loved Bazooka for the comic strips inside the wrapper. But we loved Big Boy the best because, really, who can ever forget that commercial? All together now, “Big big gum, for big big bubbles!”

may contest pa sa e@t bul@g@... yung palakihan ng bubble... nakompleto ko ata yung buong comic strip e.

Cheezels and Chickadees. They didn’t really taste any different from the usual corn snacks, but they won our hearts because they had toys inside: temporary tattoos and those icky things that would grow when you submerged them in water. They also had the Hop ‘n’ Pop, which, according to one of my friends “was a disaster waiting to happen because it looked like something grownups use; something little kids should know absolutely nothing about.”

oo! bumibili ako nito dahil sa libre! hehehe!

Pritos Ring. The fun was in putting one ring on each finger before eating them up. The fun stopped when you accidentally bit yourself and ended up bawling your lungs out.

uhuh! i felt like a princess with those rings!

White Rabbit and Joy, aka the whistle candy. Simply because the idea of edible paper and candy that creates noise appeals to children of all ages.

minsan nga binibigay ko kay lola yung white paper kasi un malambot di tulad nung kendi mismo... baket ngayon puro un matigas na brown nalang nakikita ko? nakakainis din minsan yung joy kung nawawasak.. hindi na ako maka-whistle!

Iced Gem Biscuits. The cookie part tastes like Marie biscuits, and the icing part tastes like the candy flowers in our birthday cakes. The different colors of the icing were a definite plus.

kinder food! hehehe

Tivoli and Coney Island ice cream. Tivoli’s Funwich gave us sticky fingers and chocolate stains on our white uniforms, but since it was incredibly yummy, we didn’t care about the mess (or, at least, not until our mothers started scolding us). We miss Coney Island’s pistachio and bubble gum-flavored ice cream.

bakit wala na nito?!? sobrang nakaka-miss! tsaka yung eskimo roll!

Nips. Smarties were “cooler” than Nips because they came in tubes, but we loved the latter because they made a rainbow (chocolate Nips), a choco rainbow—and they colored all the flowers, and painted the trees, too. These tiny candy-covered chocolates were such a big part of our life that they even became an acronym for something else: Not In Proper Seat.

maka-nips ako! we make a rainbow!!

Snacku. We were such good little boys and girls back then. See? We ate our veggies without putting up a fight.

hindi ko ito masyadong nagustuhan. haha... kahit nung bata pa ako ayaw ko na ng gulay!

Haw Flakes. Because we were still too young to take Communion, we got someone to play the priest and lined up in front of him so we could stick out our tongues and receive our Haw Flakes. And, surprise surprise, they actually tasted like bread and wine!
body of Christ....

Brown Cow and Horlicks. Before Hershey’s, there was Brown Cow. Before Ovaltine and Ovalteenies, there were Horlicks and Horlicks Malties. We miss getting our chocolate fix from these oldies-but-goodies.
brown cooooooow! horliiiiiicks!!!

Fanta softdrinks. We insisted on drinking nothing else but these, refusing to acknowledge that the orange one tasted exactly like Royal Tru-Orange and the lemon one tasted exactly like Mountain Dew.Nano-Nano. The jingle says it all.
let's fantasize! nano nano....

So. Paging all junk-food manufacturers! Spare us from overpriced potato chips and overrated ice cream, please. If we plan to adapt an unhealthy lifestyle by bingeing on food with zero nutritional value, we don’t want to splurge. The way we see it, we want neither our stomachs nor our wallets to be empty. In our world, these cheap thrills will always rule. Always.

Tristan & Isolde

On Mondays and Tuesdays you only need to pay 99 bucks to watch a movie in Shang. That's cheap already considering the prices at other theaters plus the ambiance. Yesterday I had a slow day at work so I decided to browse at some movies thinking it's a Tuesday.. why not invite someone or whatever. Then I came upon this movie:



I was not sure what it was about. All I knew that it was something like Romeo & Juliet... like what the tagline of the movie stated and based from what I read online earlier yesterday. It caught my attention being the hopeless romantic that I am. It was a coincedence that we watched this since we originally did not have plans of watching at all.

I liked the movie even if it had this old-ish setting. It showed how women can ruin a kingdom. Haha. Kidding. It was a sad movie. Then again, it's a tragedy so what should I expect, right? It depicted this:You were right. Life is greater than death. And love is greater than either.

Awww.

Whoops

I wanted to pee so I stood up and went to the nearest bathroom from my station which was the solo bathroom. I twisted the doorknob, pushed the door, took a step forward and then somebody shreiked "OMG!" I almost bumped into someone who was on her way out! She got so stunned that she stepped backwards and kept saying "OMG!"

What are the chances that two people will enter and exit the same bathroom the same time? I didn't notice there was someone inside since apparently we turned the knob at exactly the same time. I do not know if other people noticed what occured for no one came near us or whatever. I wanted to laugh but I contained myself since she looked super shocked.

Whoops.

Holy Week 2006

We went up the mountains on Wednesday to avoid the traffic. I planned to sleep on the way since were suppoused to leave at 2AM. However things did not go as planned due to other obligations. We left at 8am.

According to the news the weather up there was not that cold anymore compared to the previous years. I beg to disagree. I was hella cold. Then again, I am ginawin. I was able to manage the foggy atmosphere nonetheless which gave a very relaxing ambiance.

There was nothing new there so all we did was eat, sleep, laze around, mahjong and do our lenten obligations. Luckily there weren't much people as before so we did not have much trouble moving around. Well, except during lunch and dinner hours in nearby restaurants.

All in all I had a good time even if the family wasn't complete. The lack of "resources" forced us to semi-bond with each other and relax.

Good Times 0.1

I went to the beach with some of my friends from high school. Oh my gosh, I realized that it was my first time to go out of town with the group. Despite many uncertainties the beach getaway pushed through. Originally the trip was for the whole my3mp. But not everyone was able to make it due to their own personal reasons. I met up with my friend at Shaw then we headed to Magallanes – our meeting spot. When we arrived there one of our friends was already there. Then the my other friend called up her mystery date/ driver and the roadtrip began… We stopped over at Starbuko Tagaytay to stretch and get some coffee. Then continued our roadtrip ‘til we arrived here:

It was like a last minute thing. Initially we were supposed to stay at the rest house of my friend’s lola. However, something came up and we ended up here. The rooms looked okay in the brochure and site but lo and behold… the flooring was different… there weren’t any plants… the veranda flooded due to the aircon which took 10 years to cool…the bed cover was different….blah blah… Nevertheless, the room was alright. We had cable t.v. with travel and living channel!

Good thing we were able to check-in early. We settled down and lazed in the room ‘til we decided to eat. So we headed towards the dining area but we ended up having lunch at the carinderia directly in front of the resort. Sulit!

Afterwards we went swimming in the beach/pond. Uhuh. It was a pond… it was so shallow and calm. I guess that’s how the beaches are in Matabungkay. Good thing that there were rafts. We had a place to hang out. It had a picnic table, a huge reclined bench and a small house. The best thing was that it was for free. Well, that is if the raft was anchored. It costs 800 bucks for 4 hours if we will be dragged further.

The beach was alright even if it was only ‘til knee level and that there were gooey seaweeds and plants underneath. I was able to see creatures underneath... the jellyfish... the mermaid... the merman... the starfish... the mating starfish...

I was super tired that we were able to see the the almost sunset nalang. It was weird actually since all I did was sit on the raft then swam a lil when it got super hot. Chillax! Luckily my friend had this splash proof mp3 player to drown out the endless vidoke.

We had dinner at Dalampasigan!! Yum. Their calamares, tahong, tanigue, hipon, fish, inihaw and something else were delicious! The place had this nativish set up. There were these drooping vines/roots from above. When you enter the resto there was this waterfall/fountain. But it cannot be seen in the pictures. After eating, we headed back to the room and chilled. We drank a bit then went our separate ways.

The next day, we caught some early sunlight and did some adventures. Afterwards, we ate breakfast in the same place we had our lunch then packed our stuff. We weren't able to try their clorine (?) smelling pool anymore due to lack of time.

We had lunch here to satisfy the Bulalo craving of one of my friends. Luckily we were able to get a table even if it seemd that the whole lot of people decided to dine in the same restuarant. Imagine 70 people in one group! Huwow! Then we got coffe again in Starbuko to keep us awake on our way home.

It was my first time to go out of town with my merged group of friends. Memories are cheap… so let the good times roll.

Mean!

Helper: Come... Sit...
Niece *looks terrified*
Manang: Uy, ang taba taba mo na.
Niece *looks like she wants to cry*
Helper: Sit down. Lean back so that we can finish this.
Niece: I don’t like her smell.
Manang: Huwow! Ang kyut kyut mo na. Kamusta ka na?
Niece: *stares*
Manang: Hindi ba siya nakakaintindi ng tagalong? English lang ba? How are you?
Niece says softly: I don’t like her face.

My niece hasn’t attended any of the Sunday reunions for almost a month. She finally showed up today and noticeably she gained weight. Apparently she has been taking steroids for health reasons. Among her illnesses is asthma. Thus she has to vaporize (?) for maintenance and not get sick.

I just hope that Manang did not here hear.

Tsk. Whatta brat! :p

MMNTS 0.1

He knows my name.
He still remembers the time when we were introduced.
He conversed with me.
He smiled at me.

Babaw!

Unplanned

Today was owkay even if the things I planned to do did not push through. Initially my agenda was:

• basketball
• meet up with friend and watch a movie and have merienda/lunch
• IT get together
• fix my room

And my day turned out to be:

The last minute I accompanied my dad to watch this concert at Araneta since my mom had something to accomplish. I did not know what I was getting into. All I knew was that I was on my way to the coliseum to watch the show of some old guy named Rex Smith. I just thought that I had nothing to lose since it was for free. It was also those once in a lifetime experience that would be sayang if I would not grab the opportunity.

Mocca was the openning act. I do not think I have heard of her before. She was alright I guess. Then again, in my opinion she wasn't the right performer for the type of crowd. She sang those recent disco-ish dance songs. Like songs from Pussy Cat Dolls, Usher and the like. All in all I think she was alright. She took the risk to interact with the crowd even if it was obvious that people were restlessly waiting for the main act. Somehow people responded in some parts.

So... yeah... that was Rex Smith. He does not look that OLD naman. In fairness some of his songs were familiar to me who is an illiterate in terms of music. His songs had those romantic/love theme. He's the guy who sang Simply Jessie and You Take My Breath Away. I remember before I used to play Simply Jessie all over again...

"And I don’t know how I knew it

But I knew it somehow

You’re the answer to the question

No one’s answered till now"

No wonder the title of his show was "Forever Rex Smith".

I actually enjoyed the show. At least I get to appreciate "old" music more. More importantly, I got to spend time with my dad.

--0--

After the show, we grabbed a bite to eat. At first my dad did not like to eat out since he said that he was full. Guess what he got? 1 piece burger steak meal and pancit palabok! Riiiiight. That is a meal for someone who was FULL! How ironic. Good thing I nagged him.

--0--

Then I got dropped off at my friend's house. She was home alone since her whole family plus the helper was on a vacation or something. A situation like her's called for an inuman. And that was what occurred.

Drinking tip: same color goes together.