I finally got my visa! After weeks of agonizing about it, I finally got it! Vacation, here I come!
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excited
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CHRONICLES OF A BADLY DRAWN BOY
12 March 2008 @ 09:27 pm
04 March 2008 @ 08:07 pm
Nothing good has happened to me since the month started. From an ugly fight, to passport problems, to work issues, and now ********* arrrgghhh!!!!!
What else could go wrong? I'm so mad right now that I want to AAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Current Mood: 
angry
angry01 March 2008 @ 11:23 am
I was supposed to write about yesterday's rally but then decided not to. I also took pictures of what I thought would be a turning point in Philippine politics. It turned out to be a dud.
Paseo de Roxas yesterday reminded me of Baclaran and how chaotic it was. I can't put my finger on who amongst those present were really there for the rally. Makati police estimated the crowd at 15,000-18,000. Independent sources estimated the crowd at 25,000. The Opposition (led by the Makati Mayor) put the crowd at 80,000. Come on! I work right across the street where the rally was held, and duh! 80,000? Were you even there Mr. Mayor?
Enough of the politics! As they say in the vernacular, "Pare-pareho lang kayo!" (You are all crooks!) Yesterday's rally looked like a national convention of past and future crooks. Too bad the president can't attend.
Paseo de Roxas yesterday reminded me of Baclaran and how chaotic it was. I can't put my finger on who amongst those present were really there for the rally. Makati police estimated the crowd at 15,000-18,000. Independent sources estimated the crowd at 25,000. The Opposition (led by the Makati Mayor) put the crowd at 80,000. Come on! I work right across the street where the rally was held, and duh! 80,000? Were you even there Mr. Mayor?
Enough of the politics! As they say in the vernacular, "Pare-pareho lang kayo!" (You are all crooks!) Yesterday's rally looked like a national convention of past and future crooks. Too bad the president can't attend.
Current Mood: 
annoyed
annoyed26 February 2008 @ 12:59 pm
In a truly bittersweet change of fate. I was able to reach my quota cases for the month! It was last Friday when I was worried sick because I was just half way my target. But with persistence and hardwork (and a little overtime work), I was able to reach my quota and could even surpass it by 1-2 cases by month-end.
Three cheers for me! Yey!
Three cheers for me! Yey!
Current Mood: 
enthralled
enthralled26 February 2008 @ 08:06 am
Yesterday was one of the most unforgettable days of my life. In a nut shell, I cut my lip and suffered two major bumps in the head. Though the swelling has died down, the memory will haunt me forever.
Current Mood: 
sore
sore25 February 2008 @ 06:05 pm
I must say that this is one boring and lack-luster night for Oscar. This is one year that I did not care much for the nominees nor for the winners. Except for Cate Blanchett. And it's such an unforgivable shame that she did not win anything last night! C'mon!
Good thing John Stewart was hosting. His material was weak, but I forgive him. We can blame the writer's strike for that blunder. I got a few laughs when John presented the nominees for the award for most pregnant woman present that night. "And the baby goes to.... Angelina Jolie!" Much to Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman's amusement.
The night could be best remembered for the dominance of European actors, the Academy's snob of Cate and how boring the show was.
Current Mood: bored
bored16 February 2008 @ 09:15 pm
It seems that everybody's making travel plans for the year. I'm hoping to go to these places this year (subject to my boss' vacation leave approval of course):
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - (Mar 15-23, 2008)
Hongkong, China (planning to go by myself)
Singapore, Singapore (planning to go by myself)
Bangkok, Thailand (not so sure about this one)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - (July 2008 - pending flight availability)
Current Mood: 
hopeful
hopeful15 February 2008 @ 10:47 pm
13 February 2008 @ 08:50 pm
How good is change?
I've been seriously thinking of making some big changes in my life since the year started. I'm not happy on what kind of person I have allowed myself to become. Seriously, I have become someone that I myself would be hating. I need a change. I want a new lease on life.
A new job. A chance rekindle relationships. The strength to say goodbye. To embrace independence.
I'm setting my sights on June 2008. I hope by that time, I'm more that ready to face life. Unafraid of making that first step of change.
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blank
blank09 February 2008 @ 07:27 pm
Its the weekend and my car is broken. Yes, its broken. Yes, its the weekend. I'm trying my best not to freak out.
I'm so mad but I'm choosing to keep quiet.
I so fucking hate this day.
I'm so mad but I'm choosing to keep quiet.
I so fucking hate this day.
Current Mood: annoyed
annoyed07 February 2008 @ 08:30 pm
It felt weird when a really close friend of mine walked out on me.
What she did somehow upset and offended me. But as her friend I should understand, right? Girls have moods as erratic as my college math grades. But seriously, it made me think hard about the kind of friends I keep. Should I even be this forgiving? More questions than answers. Never too late for a change I guess.
What she did somehow upset and offended me. But as her friend I should understand, right? Girls have moods as erratic as my college math grades. But seriously, it made me think hard about the kind of friends I keep. Should I even be this forgiving? More questions than answers. Never too late for a change I guess.
Current Mood: 
weird
weird06 February 2008 @ 08:25 pm
Traffic was bad. I only had an oatmeal cookie for lunch. Work was hectic and tomorrow's another day.
Current Mood: 
tired
tired02 February 2008 @ 12:53 pm
"It did take a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, and I think it might take another one to clean up after the second Bush."
- Hillary Clinton on her response to a question on how a Clinton could promote change after decades of a Clinton or Bush in power.
(February 1, 2008 - The California Democratic Party Debate)
- Hillary Clinton on her response to a question on how a Clinton could promote change after decades of a Clinton or Bush in power.
(February 1, 2008 - The California Democratic Party Debate)
Current Mood: 
giggly
giggly02 February 2008 @ 12:36 pm
CRASH LANDING. A four-seater Cessna 172 lost power on a flight to Plaridel, Bulacan, forcing the pilots, Capt. Raymundo dela Cruz and co-pilot Capt. Reynan Fuentebella to crash land on a grassy vacant lot between Diosdado Macapagal and Roxas Boulevards within striking distance of the mammoth SM Mall of Asia. The pilots survive without injuries.
(Picture and caption courtesy of Inquirer.net)
Current Mood: shocked
shocked29 January 2008 @ 11:04 am
I'm losing my focus. I need to get my groove back. I better ask Stella.
Current Mood: drained
drained28 January 2008 @ 08:44 pm
Here's the thing. I am running late for work. Traffic was unusually heavy this morning.
All roads lead to Crappy-land again.
As soon as I got to the Philamlife Tower, there were already like 30 people waiting for the lift. Yikes! Did Crappy-land move to the Tenth Floor?
I took the next available cart and was pushed back to oblivion as 10-12 people took the ride with me.
Then entered two gay guys. Lets call them Bruce and Fabio. Bruce was talking about his recent break-up with his lover. In an obvious attempt to make his friend feel better, Fabio blurted out: "It's okay sister, you win some, you're gruesome!".
Then there was silence. WTF did he say? Hahaha!
Then the next thing I know, I burst out in laughter. And as soon as the lift hit the Tenth Floor, I casually walked out and pretended like nothing happened. Wow, that surely made my day! After hearing that, nothing can upset me anymore.
All roads lead to Crappy-land again.
As soon as I got to the Philamlife Tower, there were already like 30 people waiting for the lift. Yikes! Did Crappy-land move to the Tenth Floor?
I took the next available cart and was pushed back to oblivion as 10-12 people took the ride with me.
Then entered two gay guys. Lets call them Bruce and Fabio. Bruce was talking about his recent break-up with his lover. In an obvious attempt to make his friend feel better, Fabio blurted out: "It's okay sister, you win some, you're gruesome!".
Then there was silence. WTF did he say? Hahaha!
Then the next thing I know, I burst out in laughter. And as soon as the lift hit the Tenth Floor, I casually walked out and pretended like nothing happened. Wow, that surely made my day! After hearing that, nothing can upset me anymore.
Current Mood: giggly
giggly27 January 2008 @ 07:56 pm
Cheers to Novak Djokovic for winning the 2008 Aussie Open Men's title beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga- who was too good for Nadal's comfort.
Current Mood: jubilant
jubilant27 January 2008 @ 03:22 pm
STOP AND STARE
OneRepublic
This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
It's time to make our move, I'm shakin off the rust
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
Steady hands, just take the wheel...
And every glance is killing me
Time to make one last appeal... for the life I lead
Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're 'here' not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, can u see what I see
They're tryin to come back, all my senses push
Un-tie the weight bags, I never thought I could...
Steady feet, don't fail me now
Gonna run till you can't walk
But something pulls my focus out
And I'm standing down...
Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, you don't need
What u need, what u need...
Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be
Oh, do u see what I see...
Current Mood: blank
blank26 January 2008 @ 09:16 pm
Its a Saturday night and I opted to stay at home. And the next best thing to going out, is getting online.
There's this little internet wonder that they call YouTube. And as I was looking for some Japanese stuff, I stumbled upon some hilarious clips that made me laugh so hard, I was literally crying. Go check these links out to find out how fun the Japanese are:
YouTube Search Keyword/s:
Japanese Pranks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDbOMJO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRMkv30s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C62usP1P
There's this little internet wonder that they call YouTube. And as I was looking for some Japanese stuff, I stumbled upon some hilarious clips that made me laugh so hard, I was literally crying. Go check these links out to find out how fun the Japanese are:
YouTube Search Keyword/s:
Japanese Pranks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsDbOMJO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRMkv30s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C62usP1P
Current Mood: amused
amused26 January 2008 @ 07:02 pm
I remember reading about Facebook in the Economist. What the hell is Facebook? That got me interested, no curious, curious enough for me to sign up for an account. I wasn't expecting much from it. And besides, how could another social-networking site be any different than all the others out there? I checked it out, and boy, was I surprised...
For starters, It's sleeker than your average Friendster. Its way more user-friendly and all the available applications kept me occupied for hours! (Did I use an exclamation point on that sentence? I guess I did.) And hey, any site that celebrates my most favorite drink in the world deserves my vote.
And yes, that is a Starbucks venti White Chocolate Mocha drink for you.
So I say, why not give Facebook a chance?
For starters, It's sleeker than your average Friendster. Its way more user-friendly and all the available applications kept me occupied for hours! (Did I use an exclamation point on that sentence? I guess I did.) And hey, any site that celebrates my most favorite drink in the world deserves my vote.
And yes, that is a Starbucks venti White Chocolate Mocha drink for you.
So I say, why not give Facebook a chance?
Current Mood: 
geeky
geeky