I simply want to turn off the internet and stay disconnected from the rest of the world for at least tonight. But before that, I want to unload some things that has been weighing on my mind the past couple of days. Usually, during pre-Christmas, it's all about the parties, gifts, reunions - the fun stuff. And the worst that could happen were stress-related work...
OKaaaaaay. I've been using this camera for almost 5 months now and the terrible shots are still more than the good ones. Whenever I review my photos on the computer, I'm almost always disappointed. I mean, people with point-and-shoot cameras take better pictures than I do, so it's a little frustrating. But that needs to change. I need to learn from my mistakes and improve....
I read from someone's blog that you don't put down entries just because things didn't turn out the way you want it to be. And she's right. Although there is still that raging force inside me that wants to delete those few particular entries that I put up this year, I'm resisting the temptation of doing that. I mean, I just found out something...
There are dozens of "what ifs" going on in my head right now. But not regrets. Just trivial "what ifs" that I'm just curious of, l/ike: 1. What if my mom forced me to take engineering or science-related courses in college instead of supporting me in taking up communication? (I'd be filthy rich and immensely bitter.) 2. What if my mom was never supportive...
What do I love about my job? This job is actually a dream come true. Ever since I was in highschool, I wanted to be a writer. But I was a bit doubtful because I rarely win in writing contests and I have a lousy command of the English language. But college came and I did a lot of writing exercises that helped...
Hey blog. I'm dead tired yet I can't sleep. I think I'm having a weird case of insomia. Well, whatever it is, I hope it stops soon. I have no time for stuff like this. I. NEED. SLEEP. ... Okay, didn't work. Today was frustrating. I tried working on my stories but I didn't get the outputs I wanted. The story was bland, boring...
This sucks. I haven't slept well in days. For 2 consecutive nights, I slept with my laptop on. When I woke up, my unfinished work glared at me like some kind of an evil conscience. Good thing I have flexi time until next week. I don't have to wake up super early for work. But my shoulders are hurting and my neck is starting...
This past weekend, my social life was in overdrive - and it's not even over yet. Last Tuesday, one of our new staff from Davao flew in to Manila for a training. Her name's Melanie and she's 22, making her the youngest staff in our company. Yup, I've been dethroned. Anyway, she's working under our department (Corporate Communication and Resource Devt.) and she's also temporarily staying at...
It was a battle between Johnny English and The Horrible Bosses. After casting a quick vote, Johnny English won the night. Boy, we were in for a major laugh trip that I hadn't felt in months. Settling for the last full show while munching pop corn, burger, and french fries, I was glad I glomped down all of the food before the trailers...
In life, people come and go. But I'm glad that in this journey, I am able to make great friends. Though we may not see each other as often as we hoped, at least it gives us a reason to have reunions and dates to catch up with each other's lives. The future becomes very exciting. ...
Though it's a little hard to admit, I'll say it now: I'm one of those people who are afraid of flirting with the unkown. Surely you've heard of the saying "leave your comfort zone". Usually, it has the word "faith" attached to it somewhere. Saying it is easy. Mulling over it is easy. But doing it is a whole different matter. It's the...
Last week, after enjoying the pleasures of the very fulfilling long weekend, I had the opportunity to celebrate the end of Ramadan with muslim friends. Since Eid ul-Fitr is the equivalent of Christmas for muslims, we at OB gave a treat to muslim children in Payatas' Muslim Community. With ages ranging from 2-17, more than one hundred muslim children received toys (Toy Story),...
You have been looking forward for this trip in months. You have arranged your schedule, finished what you had to finish, and prepared yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. And then, just a couple of weeks before the anticipated trip, they suddenly broke out the news to you: You've been cut off from the trip. Suddenly, you're pre-arranged schedule becomes useless, your sleepless...
Here's part 2 of my earlier post, Juggling Media. I mentioned back then that I was able to do 3 of my top To Do favorites last month: travel, write and take pictures. I have shared my Valenzuela experience so now, I will take you somewhere farther north: Pangasinan. Believe it or not, I have never been to Pangasinan. Passed by it, yes,...
Whoa. A whole month with no blog entry? No wonder my few loyal followers started demanding new entries on my FB wall. (Yes, demanding by using excessive exclamation points and letters to prove a point.) I know, I know. Here's the part where I explain my lack of posts. Well, aside from the fact that August is my least favorite month of the year (coz it's...
On the bright side, things are doing good for me on the "Book Department". Out of the 6 books I listed on my previous entry, I already have 4: Daddy Long Legs, The Confession, The Screwtape Letters, and I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Thanks to e-books, I was able to grab free copies without the stress of darting from one bookstore to another. Also,...
Today was the gloomiest and dullest weather to date. According to the weather station, there's a typhoon somewhere in the island. The sun never got a chance to take a peek. Mr. Cumulus Cloud was really dominating today. But unlike the school kids who enjoyed a day off due to the sudden suspension of classes, we didn't receive the same incentive. (Our violent reaction would...
Books I hope to read before 2011 ends: 1. The Twelfth Imam by Joel Rosenberg 2. The Confession by John Grisham 3. Pacific Rims by Rafe Bartholomew 4. The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis 5. My Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster (where can I find this book?!?) 6. I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (just because I'm probably the only Christian...
What would life be if we are allowed to chase our dreams and be who we want to be? Would we be happy or will life be the same - full of challenges and crossroads? One night, during a random discussion I had with my roommates, I found out that the careers they're living out aren't the ones they originally wanted and desired....
I'm slowly inching my way back to blogging after weeks of being AWOL. I'm experiencing a serious case of writer's block, not just in blogging but in writing as a whole. And it is so not cool, especially when your best (and only) capital is writing. I am so uninspired. My mind is like an inflated balloon that popped, ricocheting like crazy. My...
I don't know why I'm dealing with a lot of "father stuff" lately. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the upcoming Father's Day or if it's something more than that. Ever since my Antique trip, until I got home, to my sharing moments with my roommates, to finding out that our office in Davao is moving somewhere close to...
My friend just dedicated a blog entry to me. Haha. Insane guy. You can read his blog entry here . Thank you for this, friend. You just encouraged me to be more random. HAHA ...
This should have been posted last week ^_^ It's been almost a week since my 2-week getaway/adventure in Antique and Aklan. Until now, I'm still floating in the air with the memories of the good times and the hard times we all conquered. It's not easy to decide where to begin. Living in those 2 weeks felt like 2 years. But now that's...
I want to give a shout out to my mentor and surrogate father who taught me a lot about photography the past 2 weeks, and shared many words of wisdom and life lessons to me. I know I will carry it with me until I grow old. I am excited to see how God will work in your life, especially now. It's a...
Well, well, well... Love is in the air and it's not even February! I just found out (from the ever-reliable Facebook) that one of my high school classmates is getting married tomorrow and one of my closest friends in college will have her wedding on Saturday. Am I reaching the age where friends and people around me are getting married while I'm stuck...
While last week has been my most stressful week to date, this week has been the happiest, saddest, coolest, and most aggravating week I've ever had - and it hasn't even ended yet. Happiest because I was chosen as the Employee of the Month for April. It was totally unexpected. I never dreamed I would ever achieve that. But it happened and I'm...
I had the privilege of being part of the very few select who were able to watch two episodes of the all-new 3D version of Superbook. That's Joy, Chris and funny Gizmo with an all-new look! Superbook is very close to my heart. Not only is it a cartoon, but it is a cartoon that I practically grew up with. When I was very...
