On Things to Do When Bored

1. Go to the pantry and grab something to drink and eat.
2. Go to the CR and splash face with water.
3. Do desk exercises/stretching.

If these 3 fail, get out and walk to the nearby establishments. :)

On Puzzles

Since I could not engage in physical activities for x number of weeks I turned to brain activity. I got this 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzle. Positive thinking, at least my motor skills and hand-eye coordination are put to the test. In addition, it helps keep my mind active and alert.

I believed it is serving its purpose because instead of sulking that I cannot do two things that I love I am preoccupied at putting the right pieces at the right places. Hopefully this jigsaw puzzle is not the only thing that I could complete. I wish in the future I could fix my life and put things in the right perspective so that I could honestly say I am really complete.

On The Unexpected

My phone was inside the left front pocket of my jeans. While I was walking it vibrated. I ignored it because I thought it was a text message. However, it vibrated again and again. Thus, I fished it out from my pocket and the unexpected happened when I saw the caller id. I held my breath as my heart suddenly skipped a beat. Unexpectedly, the ghost made his presence felt. Once again he brought chills to my spine aka kilig.

Indeed the best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations.

:)

On Rain

It has been continuously raining the whole day. I do love the rain. When I was a kid I used to make those paper boats and place them on the flowing water and watch them drift away. Baha na pala! Lol.

The the waterfall (para magka-grass man lang ang fields) and the cool breeze that the rain brings is appreciated. As long as it is not too much to cause floods. Since floods cause traffic which then results to a 1.5 hour travel time from work. :|

Life is just like the weather. One minute it's so sunny and cheery, then it will be rainy and gloomy.

On Titles

I just got off from the phone with an co-worker/friend who has been assigned onsite for the longest time. After our "how are you's?" this conversation happened:

Her: Uy, parang masaya ka ahh. May boyfriend ka na noh?
Me: *silence*
Her: Di nga, sino?
Me: You do not need to be in a relationship to be happy.
Her: Oo nga, actually naisip ko din yan na pwede naman maging masaya... pero di nga, may boyfriend ka na noh!!!
Me: Single and in a relationship are just titles. Your heart determines your true relationship status.
Her: Hahahaha, so ano na?
Me: Alam mo... good relationships dont just happen, they take time, patience and two people who truly want to be together.
Her: So sino?
Me: Ano ba 'tong mga friends ko, bat puro tungkol sa relationships ang pinopost nila sa wall nila.
Her: Sira! Akala ko naman sinasagot mo yung mga tanong ko!!!

On the Perfect Catch

You had your opportunity but you were not courageous enough to take the chance. The moments we spent with each other and whatever transpired or not is between us alone. Those were certainly good and exciting times. Those memories which I have placed in a tiny box and stored in a shelf deep in my heart. Somewhere down there only to be dig up when needed.

Now as you are about to journey to another chapter of your life, if I may ask... if you cannot forget the one that got away, can you love the One you are with?

Just do your jealous fiance a favor and don't go fishing after me cause I know I am still the perfect catch.

On Father's Day

You are my ally
Me and you in tandem
Versus the other ladies

When I'm feeling down
You know how to make smile
No words can express

I am your daughter
Thank you dad for having me.
I love you so much.

On PFPS, MPS & Plantar Fasciitis

Apparently my bruised knees aren't my only "problem". The uncomfortable feeling that I experienced whenever I take my first few steps in the morning had a deeper meaning. The tight muscles and stiff joints after Ultimate and Basketball was not simply due to exhaustion. There is a scientific/medical explanation for the pain.

Say hello to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and Plantar Fasciitis. What are those? All I know that the first two are related to the knees. Basically, it is the discomfort I feel in my knees because there are two bones that rub each other or something. In addition, there is this muscle or tissue that is weak. As for Plantar Fasciitis, it is related to the feet. It is either I'm flat footed or have falling arches.

Sadly, there is no direction solution for this. However, there are many things I can do to address the so-called problems. Ice is my new bff. Hello to 2 hours rehab and home exercises. On the lighter side, I can play. I just do not know what kind of pain or what-so-ever I will feel afterwards. Well, time to choose my battles carefully.

Fight!

Ang Multo

Mabuti pa ang multo nagpaparamdam.
Eh ikaw?
Kamusta ka na? :3

On Malnourished

Miss, do you feel superior when you speak ill of others? Just because you have a bulge at your stomach does not give you the right to say that I'm malnourished. During my last year in college the sports director said that I was fat for a thin girl when he pinched my back using this caliper thing. Yes that may be half a decade ago but I'm still kinda active in sports. My frame may appear as such but based on the recent ape I am normal. I just don't know in your case. Then again you may have developed some abs from your continuous coughing. 

On Wondering

How I wish the weekend was longer. As usual, the weekend is bitin again :( Today could have been a long weekend if PNoy wasn't the president. Hmm, what has PNoy contributed the PI anyways?

Obviously this rant is due to Monday blues. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful that I have a decent job that pays fairly well. But at times I wonder when the day would come when I would need work because I want to, rather than want work because I need to.

Is it time to abandon ship and risk a career change?

On Knee Strain and Enfussion

I am thankful that the initial reading was only a knee strain and t/c enfussion. I just need to rest for 3 days. If the pain does not go away in a week then I need to visit the ortho and have it checked. Is this the Ultimate's way of telling me to have a break?

I felt bad that I wasn't able to play. I felt that I left my team hanging. But when I saw them in their 2nd game, the heavy feeling subsided. I saw the improvement in the team from an "outsider's" perpective. In a way, each member knew their role and took the initiave to perform the best that they can do. There were lapses or what so, but the other members were there to try help out. Hopefully the delivery of those messages would be done in a better manner and not appear as "mga tao na galing sa kalye".

On the lighter side, my current situation really opened my eyes to see how much my parents care for me. Most often than not I feel that they favor my younger siblings and kuya over me. I feel neglected (pero baka kulang lang ako sa pansin). I guess they do that because my other siblings need the care and attention more than I do. But whenever my time comes I am assured that there will be there for me as well.

So for now, quality time with family and friends muna. Sana di ako lumobo at hindi mawala ang endurance/stamina/etc.

On Tanga Lang

It hurts. The sad part is it is my fault. I pushed my self to my limit. It was only a practice game but the competitor in me didnt take it easy. Instead, I gave my all. Legs were tired yet I ran after a fastbreak. I jumped but there was no lift and i crashed on my knees. I felt the pain instantly but I still picked myself up and played on the rest of the 2nd quarter.

Id like to think it's not that bad cause I was still able to swipe the ball but I couldnt run full speed anymore. I'd get the ball but I couldnt go and start a fastbreak. I couldnt change directions. I couldn't change speed. However, played on and finished the game with old school 3 points ahead.

I don't know what this is. :& the pain I can manage but the thought that I can't play indefinitely brings tears. Ang tanga tanga ko!

On Reality

Time to face the truth
This is the reality
Wake up and move on

"Nobody wants to hear this but sometimes, the person you want the most; is the person that you're better off without."

On Another Lost

Another lost equates to a new set of learning experiences. It is furstrating cause I really really to the nth level tried and gave my very best. Apparently, my best was not good enough. It hurts.

I guess in order to succeed I must fail so I may know what to do and what not to do the next time. Numerous questions are constantly running through my mind wherever I am. Things I should have done. Things I should work on. Things I should do to help elevate the game of my teammates. Things I should have said to at least inspire and keep the morale high. The list goes own. Am I an adik?

Oh well, what am I to do? Wala na. Tapos na yung game... yun na yun. Now is not the time to stop. I need to continue to fight and be strong despite the countless setbacks. These hurdles should not stop me. Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. Hopefully I find the strength to always keep my head up.

Fighting spirit I need you!

On Anniversaries

An anniversary is a day of the year on which something once happened is remembered. It is something to look forward too. It is a day of celebration commemorating such a date like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc.

Never expected that an anniversary could also be a sad one. This type of anniversary is something I do not look forward to - ever. Today marks that kind of anniversary. I miss your calls during my birthdays and how you always prepared spag/pansit for me even if I am at Luzon and you are at at the Visayas region. I miss you. Period.

Even if you are living your other life, you will always be with me. But right now, I need to move on and be brave. No more weeping at your grave. Yes, you are no longer here, but my memories of you will never disappear.

I love you Lola.