Eating Days

2011-06-23T13:23:00.002+08:00

Slept at five, woke up at eight. Writing keeps me up. Yes, she does.

2010-12-24T20:02:00.000+08:00

Went to the movies with Mae. Watched that Tron movie. Felt like a boy again.

And when you're young, it always feels like you're getting caught. :)

2010-12-17T06:03:00.003+08:00

As the caterpillar must weave its cocoon, so must you leave the world.

It's the only way for us worms to fly. :)

2010-12-10T00:02:00.004+08:00

Childishness in the classroom can be contagious. Be careful.

2010-12-09T06:24:00.008+08:00

Priority numero-uno: Have a working study habit within the week.

Initial goal: Study for four hours a day for three consecutive days.

Progress-so-far: Watched "Big Bang Theory" Season 4 for four consecutive days. It's not as good as the previous seasons, which I also re-watched. -- for comparison.

2010-12-08T07:47:00.006+08:00

It's always like this. Set out to do something I should, but always end up doing something else -- a lot of something else (like counting coins, or re-reading stuff for the nth time, or lying in bed staring at space.)

Should really remember that drive only comes after you start. So, don't wait for it to come. Make it come. Do it NOW!

Oh, when will you stop procrastinating? Maybe tomorrow. :)

2010-12-07T06:35:00.004+08:00

Blog because you wanted to remember: that this morning you were drinking tea, working on your laptop (which you wish wasn't white) and your thoughts somewhere between work and school; and that the most important thing in the world is making those you love most, happy.

2010-12-06T21:45:00.005+08:00

7 things to jump start you (again)

1. Get sling for recorder.
~~2. Operation: Red Christmas.~~ :)
~~3. Find gift for the kitten.~~
4. Clean-up "the tree".
5. Digest 5 cases.
6. Cover that office window.
~~7. That Animé project.~~

2010-09-12T22:13:00.007+08:00

Finally found a name for it: Rhotacism. And it has a cure!

On second thought though, not really sure whether I really want it cuwed.

2010-07-11T13:32:00.007+08:00

Realized that the only real rest I need right now is a quiet place with a law book on my hand; studying.

2010-07-09T21:57:00.002+08:00

Mom was on to de-cluttering the house. Cleaning up, starting anew feels like everything will be better.

2010-07-08T21:26:00.000+08:00

I'd rather end up seeing the good in a bad person, than seeing the bad in a good person.

2010-07-08T21:17:00.002+08:00

At mid-twenties, I think Paulo Coehlo is my favorite author.

Found him on Facebook. Read his blog. Amazing.

"El mundo es un espejo de ti mismo." (The world is a mirror of yourself.)

2010-06-30T22:58:00.001+08:00

Really excited for tomorrow. Almost like Christmas Eve. Will I ever get some sleep tonight?

2010-06-30T22:46:00.003+08:00

First staff meeting went well today.

Always having that feeling of turning into a totally different person. Will I still like me then? Or will it be too different to remember?

2010-06-28T22:36:00.002+08:00

And the questions start coming.

2010-06-27T20:58:00.004+08:00

7 things to keep you busy(ier)

~~1. P b for t-C. (Preferably by Tuesday, Capeesh?)~~
~~2. Check on Mom's laptop.~~
~~3. Finish cleaning office.~~
~~4. Prepare book list.~~
~~5. Remember that thing you need to do down at Canelar? Do it.~~
6. Master that John Denver song. (G, C9, D. Simple!)
~~7. Relax. Have fun. You deserve it; really.~~ ;)

2010-06-26T21:11:00.004+08:00

Can't get enough curves the whole day. Really can't. When you start lookin', they'll always be there.

2010-06-25T19:16:00.002+08:00

When you have only your feet and nowhere to go, you can walk forever.

2010-06-24T21:01:00.003+08:00

It's like medicine, you see. You'll probably be good for them, but they'll definitely hate you for it. Still, you'll make them swallow that pill. You can't help it. It's in your nature.

2010-06-23T23:38:00.002+08:00

Sometimes planning is as exciting as executing.

2010-06-22T23:47:00.002+08:00

Felt like waking up in someone else's life, and suddenly everything around turned different -- the same, but different.

2010-06-22T23:14:00.003+08:00

It was a day filled with unexpected reactions.

2010-06-21T21:50:00.004+08:00

Mom's Aspire laptop broke. Corrupted hard drive. Good thing it's still under warranty. Bad thing can't save any of my files.

Sic transit gloria. And some things just go too soon.

Must always remember not to be too attached on things, and to keep seeing in every end that ever-present opportunity to start something new.

2010-06-20T17:59:00.004+08:00

7 things that are definitely history by Friday

1. Blog before June ends!
~~2. That letter; today!~~
~~3. Laptop good to go before classes tomorrow.~~
~~4. Practice that John Denver song.~~
~~5. Get motorcycle washed.~~
6. Get Mom's laptop fixed.
~~7. Shine shoes.~~

2010-06-20T17:56:00.000+08:00

Guitar strings hurt like hell.

2010-06-20T08:06:00.003+08:00

Met and played cards with cousins Eunice and Vanessa last night. Can't quite decide which made last night the most fun I had in the week; that my cousins are amazingly adorable or that they can play wickedly good poker.

2010-06-18T23:54:00.010+08:00

So miss debate. For some reason, I felt free.

And it felt like I wasn't for a very long time.

2010-06-17T20:02:00.015+08:00

7 Things that should have a check next to it by Friday (or Saturday.)

1. Post something at the tree. (How bout that thing about talking?)
2. Write that letter.
~~3. Finish that thing with Ate Jo.~~
~~4. Give Ma'am Ruth that bag (and check on her laptop.)~~
~~5. Call those last two RMAT teachers.~~
~~6. Find something that makes a key chain.~~
7. Have that temporary laptop ready for next week. (Hey, maybe give it a name.)

2010-06-17T19:37:00.004+08:00

Talking makes no sense when people keep nodding. Without someone to share that listening, life's just a string of Mondays.

Miss her so much it hurts.

2010-06-16T21:57:00.003+08:00

This week, people started saying, "sir." Never did get used to the word. Felt like nothing changed at all. Still stuck at 2005, I guess.

2010-06-02T21:36:00.007+08:00

I think destiny is like rain; it has a habit of coming uninvited.

At the end of the day though, I'm thankful it did.

2010-05-21T20:53:00.010+08:00

Needs the secret to multi-task living and blogging life.

Worst scenarios: One. Too busy living blogable days to write. Two. Finally got time to write, but can't remember blogable days.

Exempli gratia: Last week was May-10-2010-very-first-Philippine-automated-elections week. I work for the Commission on Elections. It was my first election work. I'm a first-time voter. Noynoy Aquino won. And I have no idea what to write.

2010-04-04T00:41:00.005+08:00

Discovered the Latin phrase deo volente. It means, "God willing". Found it in this Catholic website called Fish Eaters. Interesting.

2010-04-04T00:02:00.009+08:00

Just witnessed first Salubong at Ateneo's beautiful Easter Vigil Mass. Truly touched.

2010-03-27T21:58:00.001+08:00

Realized that work is generally something I'm not too fond of remembering.

2010-03-18T22:34:00.003+08:00

My baby learned something interesting today. As Oscar Wilde said, "To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance."

2010-03-11T05:40:00.004+08:00

Glad to have patched things up with Mae before she went to Cebu. She is preparing things for her next try at review. Really missing her. Being in love is like having a lens for the heart. You don't just feel; you feel to the utmost.

So when in love, you really live.

2010-03-09T05:39:00.003+08:00

Too tired yesterday. The person supposed to cheer me up didn't. She ended up ignoring me from lunch to dinner and talked with some other guy when I'm finally too tired to try talking. Too tired yesterday. Too tired.

2010-03-07T08:25:00.005+08:00

Went to the movies Friday night. Mae said we're always watching Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz movies. I'm thinking she liked them; I just tag along. But women do know the tempting apples. The movie was about this couple who Chance, for some reason, keeps on pushing together to meet and then pulls them apart. Maybe that's how Chance is for everyone, to teach us how to hold together and to let go.

2010-03-05T05:43:00.009+08:00

Kept coming back to that hotel by the sea. Yesterday with that PCOS demo for the Regional Development Council was the third time. Kept forgetting camera too. That place really has a view. And it knows it. When you walk across its grounds, the ocean is always there with you. Next time, definitely will remember camera.

By the way, knew a lot of directors at the RDC. And some seem to like the way we do things. You may take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can never take the class out of the teacher.

2010-03-01T00:18:00.007+08:00

Had dinner date at La Vista del Mar Restaurant. Eating so near the ocean is nice; the sound of waves on the seashore, the cool ocean breeze. We stayed for hours. Should try that again. Longer this time. :)

2010-02-28T08:23:00.003+08:00

By the way, learned a new phrase this week: "manifest destiny." Found it while looking through American history. Probably while doing some law school research.

2010-02-28T06:23:00.005+08:00

Last night said this prayer at this singles meeting:

Almighty Jesus,

You, whose birth was proclaimed by the heavens;

Who walked on water and calmed storms;

Who transfigured between Moses and Elijah;

We praise You; we, who are blessed.

We glorify You; we, who are talented.

We proclaim You are God; we, who are alive.

Merciful Jesus,

You, who will never cast the stone;

Who forgave the scribes and Pharisees who persecuted you;

Who forgave Your disciples who left You;

Forgive us when we doubt You.

Forgive us when we hate You.

Forgive us when we fail You.

Loving Jesus,

Who called Saint Peter, Saint Andrew, Saint James and Saint John,

who were simple fishermen;

Who called Saint Matthew the tax collector ;

Who called Saint Simon the rebel;

Who called Judas the betrayer;

Who called Lazarus from the dead.

We thank you for making us great.

We thank you for forgiving us.

We thank you for calling us to a new life.

Jesus, who make things new;

Who heals the sick;

Who multiplied the loaves and the fish;

Who rose from the dead;

When we are not well, heal us.

When we are in need, provide for us.

When we are lost, find us.

All these we humbly ask in Your most Holy Name. Amen.

2010-02-27T07:27:00.002+08:00

Migraines are amazing. When you're having them, it feels like there's no end; After they're gone the next morning, it's as if they never started at all. Had a bad one yesterday. Thank Heavens for good-ol'-sleep.

2010-02-26T06:53:00.007+08:00

Mom's birthday yesterday was great. 55 since 1955. We gave her dinner. The ubermensch made a delicious fruit ref cake dessert. Mae cooked her sinigang na hipon, which was great with lots of veggies. (Had a feeling this will be the first of my favorites of my future wife's cooking since she first cooked it for me Wednesday last week.) Bought red wine -- Novellino's casual red. Mom looked very happy. Saw her smile a lot. It was great.

2010-02-23T21:15:00.007+08:00

Took Mae to the hospital this morning. Her mama had an attack. They had this argument, and it ended bad. She called me up suddenly at work, and had to take her. Her mama seems OK. Things are far from over though. Have this feeling that a big change is coming. Happy that Mae take's it well. Hope that I'll stay with her as long as she needs me. Proud of you, Bi.

2010-02-21T07:01:00.004+08:00

Spent the entire night reformatting laptops. Trying to kill malware. Still at it at 7am. Kept thinking I should have this kind of compulsion for studying. Woozy.

2010-02-20T23:36:00.003+08:00

Three things my father taught me about work: First, if you ask for work, you will get it; if you don't, you won't. Next, if you want to change your life, ask for work, always. And last, if you want to be happy, love what you get, always.

2010-02-18T19:10:00.004+08:00

5 months no blogging; finally home. Hello, you.

2009-08-04T04:57:00.006+08:00

Woke up at 3:44 AM today. Felt weird. Usually, would wake up after seven hours of sleep; today, it was only after four. Wonder why this day feels different.

2009-08-03T13:34:00.000+08:00

There are things you are addicted about the one you love.

2009-08-02T22:00:00.000+08:00

Burned books today. Termites invaded the bookshelf at the sala.

Was late in picking up Mae. She really hates it when I'm late, especially when I'm very late -- like the six hours I did today. Didn't end up fighting though, and not fighting over six hours of lateness is big in any relationship. One of the reasons why I really love the girl, and really would try never to be that late -- too much.

Slept late; Had this talk with the Ubermensch. Nothing changes things like time, and time never fails to change.

2009-08-01T22:00:00.002+08:00

Attended a Salt Acceptance this evening. Saw a drunk powerpuff, one big fairy, and things I just can't find words to describe. It was fun, warmly nostalgic, and the food was great. Always was.

2009-07-31T22:50:00.001+08:00

Had an over-share today. Mothers, indeed, are one-of-a-kind.

2009-07-31T22:40:00.002+08:00

Went at lunch to a friend's for the Tetuan Fiesta. Mae was with me. We had to look for the house a little bit. She had fun looking though. Found out how much she likes traveling. Should really take her to a bus ride someday soon. She'd love that.

2009-07-31T22:33:00.003+08:00

Had a small accident at Mae's room today. Knocked out the fluorescent bulb with my head. Had to buy a new one. Always was too tall for a girl's room.

2009-07-30T23:01:00.006+08:00

Got a new blue-and-violet hand-made string bracelet from Mae, to replace the last one that retired. Funny how it reminds me of being "tied-up."

2009-07-30T22:46:00.007+08:00

Got drenched in the rain, again. Will be thankful when this wet season is over. Although not completely happy when it does. Always did love the rain. Too preoccupied with too much inessentials lately to enjoy it. Hope I can before this season's done.

2009-07-29T22:00:00.010+08:00

Bought Mae a new pillow, for that one I won't return. We got it from this shop called Dakki at Canelar. It's fuchsia, and likely could stand plenty of years of warm tight hugs. Confident it'll keep the-most-precious-thing-on-earth comfortable at night while she sleeps, until I can move in to take the job.

2009-07-29T00:05:00.004+08:00

It's Midz, Mae's official best friend, birthday today. Went to her house after class to eat dinner, try to say sorry for bringing no gift, and sing karaoke. Update on singing abilities: still none.

2009-07-28T23:22:00.003+08:00

Mae woke up from a nice dream this morning; the entire day was a sharing session, especially lunch. She should have more of those nice dreams.

2009-07-28T22:28:00.009+08:00

Boss called me the stick-o monster this morning. Hehe. It's like the cookie monster, only with stick-o's.

2009-07-25T18:42:00.004+08:00

Elated. Got new speakers for the Aspire One; they're called x-mini capsule speakers. Thought I'd borrow money from Mom to get them today, but she surprised me later by telling me she'd give them for free -- to make up for that birthday gift she gave me. Hehe. Aw, Mom. You're the best.

2009-07-24T19:15:00.000+08:00

Learned something, umn, enlightening about movie houses this afternoon. Haha. Happy month-sary, Baby. 'Love you --so much.

2009-07-22T06:46:00.003+08:00

The Ubermensch was done building his Chevrolet Camaro. Saw the cool thing early this morning. Sweet. :D

2009-07-20T23:13:00.004+08:00

Kept thinking too much about Mae: Small things; like the shape of her face, the sound of her voice, the way she touches, that scent. "Basta end of the month ba talaga, Bi." :D

2009-07-20T22:27:00.004+08:00

Done with The Devil and Ms. Prym; finished it at the bathroom. Hehe. Excellent book. The way Mr. Coehlo tells about being human really touches somewhere very deep. Looking forward to reading more.

2009-07-20T21:55:00.003+08:00

Brought Nan, Mae's plant, to the office today. Hope he likes the new place.

2009-07-20T00:42:00.006+08:00

Mom's feeling better already. She got her energy, and I think is having a hard time staying in bed and getting more rest. She can be too persistent at times. She seem to take interest in Coelho's The Alchemist; reading it at 12 AM. Hope it doesn't affect her recovery. Really glad she's showing signs of getting well. Thank you, Lord.

2009-07-20T00:22:00.002+08:00

Gone halfway through that book Mae gave me --The Devil and Miss Prym, by Paulo Coelho. Really good stuff. Here's a quote: "Good and evil have the same face; it depends on when they cross the path of a human being." Reading always makes me feel good, I think. Funny I only discovered now the dedication she wrote at the back fly leaf. She says, "I know you will do great things..." Always with her, I hope.

2009-07-17T02:14:00.003+08:00

We're still battling with the flu here at home. Really worried about Mom. Her fever is still staying. Can't really tell her what to do, especially on taking medications. The Ubermensch is getting better though, with fever gone but body's still under observation, still experiencing little worrisome things like headaches. Still, it's good that he can already get out of bed and take charge. Can't do this alone. Hope things get well over the coming weekends.

2009-07-16T00:42:00.000+08:00

Gave Mae today the foot chain I wanted to surprise her with. She gave me a book she bought from Dumaguete. There's something about giving gifts when there's no occasion at all. :)

2009-07-15T01:23:00.004+08:00

Mae surprised me at the hospital today. It was really sweet. Should remember to blog about it. She's home; thank You.

2009-07-14T22:27:00.002+08:00

Got permanent today. It was good. Felt I'm somewhere in between of something in my life. Boss says it's just the beginning. Guess it is.

2009-07-14T22:19:00.005+08:00

Kuyang was confined at Doctor's hospital today. Got to visit him only after school tonight. He's doing pretty well. Although, he did had a uncomfortable day staying at the ward. Did get him an OK room, thanks to this nurse that we had an interesting history with way back. Hope the Ubermensch gets well soon.

2009-07-13T21:58:00.003+08:00

Finally got that surprise I ordered last Thursday. Got it around 5 PM. Can't wait for Mae to come home. :D

2009-07-13T21:31:00.010+08:00

Got quite a number of things done at work today. Should still pick up the pace a little bit though. Hopefully more mental juice tomorrow. Had lunch alone again. Quite lonely, but reflective. Visited the SALT office at the Ateneo right after, to study. That office is always fun. Was made to treat ice cream. Silly girls. Still worried about Kuyang; he's still in bed sick; reported a 39-degree-fever. Will be taking him to the hospital tomorrow; Will be taking myself to the clinic too. Blood in phlegm every morning is definitely not good.

2009-07-12T22:46:00.008+08:00

Was absent at the YFC CLP for the first time. Still trying to kick start a study habit. Still trying to quit Facebook, or maybe at least ease off a little. Missing Mae again. Really decided on going to Dumaguete with her anytime soon. Starting to worry 'bout my brother. He's still a little sick. Oh, was a commentator at the Mass at Ateneo today. Had a quiet time with Dad too. Felt a little closer to God this Sunday. It's good.

2009-07-11T03:57:00.002+08:00

Slept the entire evening fighting off a flu or a migraine, or both, while Mae traveled off to Dumaguete City. Finally woke up at around an hour past midnight feeling better. Mom was still awake chatting. She offered me balut to eat. Worried bout Mae. They're traveling via bus. Hope she sends a message she's OK soon. Already watching that movie, 300 I download just this week. Will be really studying soon.

2009-06-20T19:00:00.000+08:00

Ren-ren, Mae's red fighting fish staying at our house, died today. Found him already asleep when I got home this evening. Buried him at the backyard. Called up Mae to tell her. Felt really sad that we lost him too soon. Felt like I kept meeting death lately. But we move on, as we always do, as we always will.

2009-06-13T17:03:00.003+08:00

Happy fiesta, Barangay Putik! Trivia: We're the only barangay in Zamboanga City that has a Wikipedia entry, so far. And no, we don't celebrate at home. So don't go. No one's there. We're all probably at the neighbors' celebrating. Hehe.

2009-06-13T17:01:00.003+08:00

Can't stop thinking of white summer dress and the beach.

2009-06-13T16:51:00.006+08:00

Started maintaining Dad's Laptop today. It's due for another reformat. Needed to free up some space though. Transfering old files to CD-ROMs. Can't believe 700MB is small space.

2009-06-11T19:32:00.003+08:00

Need to watch how I spend money for the office. Just today, spent 100 pesos just for photocopying documents for work. Come to think of it, need to watch how I spend money for everything. Cost of living is going up. Which sucks and should be taught its place. Need to save. When much effort is put on earning, same effort should also be put on spending.

2009-06-09T10:56:00.003+08:00

I finally admit, jazz is a favorite.
Smooth Jazz on AOL Radio. 'S Cool.

2009-06-06T22:31:00.006+08:00

Attended first wedding ceremony today. Everything was beautiful -- the wedding, the reception, even the wedding singer. (Man, that Eddie guitar man was effing good.) Mae, in her pretty brown dress and thoughtful look, was beautiful-er than everything though. It's been difficult not to look at her. I did, but t'was very very difficult.

2009-06-01T19:10:00.004+08:00

Getting addicted to playing network multi-player Starcraft -- at the office. Already feeling too much time getting wasted. Better stop. Today is Ma'am Helen's birthday. Gave her a book, Og Mandino's "The Greatest Miracle in the World" (The one with the God Memorandum.) Did first manyanita early morning today, very early. Running on two hours sleep. Need rest bad.

2009-05-30T23:38:00.007+08:00

Spent entire day at the office. It's not that bad. Being at the office makes me feel productive. "A man's value is his work." --Marx. Was worried bout the office padlock though. Didn't find it when I was leaving and locking up the place.

Went to Mae's house at noon for lunch, and for dinner in the evening. They're celebrating the fiesta. There's this feeling that we're really becoming official. Kept thinking of marrying her. Hah!

2009-05-29T05:55:00.004+08:00

Finally had the beloved and coveted 8+ hours sleep last night, with a nice dream to boot. Felt it's the sign to start working with life again. It's a bittersweet thing, running away and coming back. I'd guess life and good stories are always like that: bittersweet. Hello again, world.

2009-05-06T14:49:00.003+08:00

It was Dad's birthday yesterday. Will be bringing him lots of roses today. His birthday always reminds me of my birthday. It's the same weekday as mine every year. Miss him.

2009-05-06T00:42:00.009+08:00

Will be leaving for Agusan del Sur tonight. Packed stuff. Amazed how Racini backpack can take up 5 days of baggage. Nothing like the excitement of the night before traveling. Hoping for good times ahead.

2009-05-03T16:50:00.003+08:00

Pacquiao floored Hatton in Round 2. And again, we won. Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

2009-05-02T22:51:00.004+08:00

Won at multiplayer Starcraft today. It's a first. Booyah!

2009-05-01T08:04:00.002+08:00

Will be going to the Oasis of Dialogue Training Center at Sinunuc today. Will be accompanying the Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte Election Officer, who will give this presentation on the 2010 Elections Automation for this NGO called the Citizens CARE. Hope I'll get some good pictures.

2009-04-30T13:58:00.003+08:00

BDO called 5:29pm yesterday. Was informed that my balance was already reversed to zero, finally. I'm credit-less! Hallelujah!

2009-04-30T13:30:00.007+08:00

Spent night at the hospital last night. Lola Conching was confined due to a bone fracture. She slipped and fell at the bathroom early morning yesterday. Aged bones breaks easily. It'll take weeks to heal, and the doctor says she will no longer walk for the rest of her life. Life can be very sad sometimes, and suffering very real. Lola is 88.

2009-04-29T07:53:00.004+08:00

Got caught in the rain this morning. That green raincoat really is useful. Cool fresh calming rain, I love. Remembered this wise adage from my favorite person in the world: "Strong rain ends quick. Light rain, not so quick." Hehe. Indeed.

2009-04-28T23:40:00.001+08:00

Iron Man is so cool.

2009-04-28T11:51:00.004+08:00

Morning wellness exercise at the office got me awake surprisingly. Was quite soporific this morning. Slept late last night trying to write a letter. The exercise gave quite the invigorating boost. May have found my personal caffeine. Considered jogging every morning someday. Still a bit dozy though.