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Friday, December 31, 2004
Ang 2004...bow!
The year passed me. I'm proud to say that I wasn't caught dead or something. I'm extremely happy with all the advancements in my life. Be it in carrer, relationships, personal things..all. There were bad times, yeah. But I'm still left amazed by the fact that I did something great with my life.. more that what I expected. I actually exceeded what I expected.
Next year is still my year, I know. It's the Year of the Rooster. Of course, I would not know what is in store for me. But I'm looking at things on a brighter side nowadays. I've loved to be more on the positive.
It's my choice not to party tonight. The crowd is just an elevator away from where I'm at. I've got work tomorrow. i don't know. I'm smiling. That's what matters. My stomach is so full. I've been eating since 10 a.m.
To all those who made this year worthwhile, thank you! Happy, happy new year! I love each one of you!
posted by Arn  at 5:33 PM
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Thursday, December 30, 2004
Senses
Just walking along Ayala Ave. last night chilled my spine. The air was so cold.
Before setting foot at home, I bought a balut from the kid riding his bike. I've been craving for that for weeks. I was suppose to get one. But he has no change for ten pesos. He was giving me five, instead of two. I just handed him six pesos and asked another balut. Woke up with a bad headache this morning. The medicine that I've been taking for almost an hour is now taking effect. I eat that much... bigger appetite this time. But my skin hurts espcially from my chest part down the waist. Parang binabanat. It's a holiday so the food court in my building is close. I checked out the food in the jolly jeep along Valero. I got a tokwa't baboy-tasting sisig, which was by the way delicious, a cup of rice and a serving of my favorite, pancit canton. I immediately consumed them all after I arrived at my station. I just realized. In my 23 years of existence, this is my first time to order a quarter pounder meal at McDonald's. It's the cheese that I like, though. Already got my first sale on my new account. Ganun pala pakiramdam.. Hehe. A big stage is already up along Ayala and Paseo. Probably for the New Year's eve party. I would want to be there. Well, that is my exact location. But I have work the next day, Saturday.
posted by Arn at 3:25 PM
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Tuesday, December 28, 2004
It's The Thought That Counts
Birthdays! Let me greet Aisah (Dec. 26) and Nina (Dec. 28) a happy birthday.
Also, to my Dad. His was yesterday, Dec 27th but he usually celebrates that on the 28th (today, Ninos Inocentes) for whatever reason. Wherever you are, cheers!
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Cleanliness is next to, err, death threat?! I just realized how life threatening some public notices on the streets are. Along A. Bonifacio going to Laloma, you would see this notice printed in green background saying, " Mamatay na ang magtapon ng basura dito." Scary.
How about this one? Just before making my exit in one of our streets in my place, I habitually look at this script painted on the fence of my friend's house which reads, " Bawal magtapon ng basura... ang mahuli durog ang kamay" (this comes with a drawing of a hand being beaten) Ouch!
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Christmas air. After I got off from work last Saturday, which was by the way Christmas, I hurriedly boarded a bus enroute to Cubao. I seated on the second to the last seat since it was almost packed. Then, I noticed that the window was open. A few more minutes, the bus picked up more passengers near Glorietta. Two ladies seated beside me and one of them blurted out, " Aircon ba 'to? Di ba aircon ang nakakaratula dun?" I, myself, had that grin and shook my head.
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The newest superhero could be... *tarararan-taran* You. " Basta driver, sweet lover; " or " Ang sutsot ay sa aso, ang para ay sa tao" would be a regular sight while inside your ever reliable jeepney. But what if you saw this note just right in front of you saying, " Kundi marinig ang para, sumigaw ng Darna!" That's so original. That made me laugh after reading it.
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Jolly Jeep. Another passenger used vehicle story here. There were only us three passengers one boring afternoon. I was on my way to my lola's house in Bocaue. I remember I was carrying two freshly done buko (Yep. Tinapyas na. Kumbaga nasa bao pa mismo) and freshly baked bread (assorted). Two young couples were seated across my place. There were laughing, doing sweet nothings. The guy emptied his pocket and said, " Pagbilan nga ho."
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The future is in your hand. Jeepney story take three. Also, on my way to my lola's place. You know when some drivers just hit their engine with all their might after taking a passenger, leaving the poor passenger tip toeing inside the jeepney. Picture that scene. This lady went out of balance after the driver did that. Worse, she was just two steps away from the edge so she almost fell. Why didn't she go rolling down the street? Here's the catch. She got to hold on something to keep her balance. And what was that something? You sure wanna know? My crotch. In all areas, that part. I got off the jeep but the lady didn't look my direction. Probably she just got worth touching. Haha!
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Billboard. Along NLEX, you would notice a lot of ads on the way. One of them, a footwear brand just changed their ad. Before, they've got this two famous loveteams shot in whole body wearing white clothes and, of course, the footwear. But now, the remaining endorser is the guy. How does the billboard look like? Well, it almost shows the whole face of the actor. Still, wearing white shirt. But how do you endorse a footwear if the ad space would just feature the face of the endorser? Ok. The product was just a few inches away from his nose and mouth, as if he was about to smooch it or something. Who's idea was that? That made me realize to have an overview of advertising 101 before accepting commercial offers. Kapal!
posted by Arn at 2:59 PM
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Saturday, December 25, 2004
So This Is Christmas
Slept late last night. Actually, I arrived home past 9:30 pm. Nobody's there since the Mass should start any moment before 10. Ate spaghetti and the chocolates that were given to me. Changed tv channels to keep me awake. I didn't want to sleep with a full tummy, you know.
My family went back to our house past 10 o' clock. My sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces and nephews were there. The kids of my cousins, too, barged in. They made mano to everyone. And take note: including me. Ang bata ko pa, a. Chit chats. Gift giving. A little eating.
I went inside my room at about 11 or 12mn. Drinking the night away was not included in my plan. I still have work the next day, that's why. And I still have to prepare the gifts that I'm going to give my godchildrens.
Popped in a John Mayer cd while writing small notes on those simple gifts.
I have no idea what time I slept. My best memory that night was everyone's grilling something outside our house while I was lying on my bed. Yawning. Trying to get some good sleep.
Indeed, that was a good night. I never heard my Hey Mama alarm signal at 6:15 in the morning. After I woke up, I just stayed a few more minutes lying on my bed. Then I asked myself, "What day is today?" My eyes widened and I hurriedly got off. Changed clothes then, went down and prepared my coffee for breakfast. Damn! I've got work.
Done and ready, I left at about 8:20 am. But before that, I already handed my gifts to my two cute, little godchildrens. I felt light that morning. I don't know. Probably, because the sky was brighter compared to yesterday. I was humming a song on the way to my ride. It just felt good waking up and knowing that it's Christmas. I wasn't even bitter that I still have to attend my 9- hour job. Yeah. I'm happy. Really happy.
Got my self a burger, spaghetti and softdrinks from Jollibee before I positioned my ass on my station. Ate before my shift. Ate a peanut butter-flavoured donut that was left here. Then, checked the 12/F for our free lunch. I had beef, rice, a can of Mountain Dew and sans rival. I finished all of those in less than an hour and a half. The medicine, which I am currently taking, gives me a bigger appetite. Thanks, Ling Zhi Chuang Yao Wan.
Calls were not that much. I think I just got around 5 or 6 calls. I went to Glorietta on my lunchtime. I printed some of the camfone pictures taken from our recent Christmas party. To Music 1, I headed after. Checked out the "Soulful Acoustic" cd of M.Y.M.P. Then, to Food Choices after. Got myself a meal of Bagoong Rice from Thai BBQ.
Again, I'm done eating. But I think I still would want to fill up my stomach. Anyway, I'm thru with my emails. I'm waiting for 8 pm. I hope to go home early.
By the way, thanks to everyone who greeted me merry Christmas via ym, email, tag and sms. Also those who made my day even brighter by saying, "Merry Christmas!" with a smile, thanks. I know all of you had a good one.
Plus, this is the first Christmas that we actually celebrated in the house. I could barely remember if we ever had a gathering before during holidays especially when my dad passed away. My mom hardly prepares something. But now, it's as if we're all hyped up by the occasion. Everyone's busy preparing the plates, glasses, pasta, cheese, everything. I just smiled when I saw that scene. The spirit is back.
Two more hours and I'm off. I wish to get a nice gift today. We have our annual "exchange gifts" at my lola's house. I hope everyone's ok there.
And you. Christmas ain't over yet. You could still make yourself smile. Merry Christmas!
posted by Arn at 5:03 PM
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Friday, December 24, 2004
Ho-Ho-Ho!
I handed 200 bucks to my sister before I left for work and asked her to buy giniling and hotdogs for the spaghetti. Got two 800g pasta already plus two packs of spaghetti sauce last Monday when I dropped by our nearest grocery store.
What else are we going to eat later tonight? Oh, Coke, Coke Light and Sprite... one 1.5L each. I want turbong manok but our turbo broiler takes forever to cook a freakin' chicken. My sister was preparing her specialty last night. Ano nga uli yun? Nalimutan ko na. Hehe. The one with Graham crackers and cream and fruits. Basta it's delicious. I told her to buy whatever is needed.
The rest of my family would be in the house, by the way. So for sure, more food would be served. My half siblings and their families would complete the crowd. Too bad I've got work tomorrow. I could not stay awake for the rest of the evening. On a lighter note, that would favor me. Because I am avoiding beer. And I would not have to shed money to buy San Mig Light.
I would just probably eat and have some chit chats and picture taking especially with my pamangkins. I am yet to finish gift wrapping some things for tomorrow.
Earlier today, one of my teammates handed me this chocolate in cups with flakes and colorful dots inside a plastic container. She said that was from one of our teammates, Gill (Thank you, Gill. Hope you have a merry Christmas kahit may shift ka pa mamaya at sa Pasko mismo) . I haven't touched them yet. Can't wait to go home and pick on those tempting, little heavens. Chocolates... Mmmm.
Oh, well. I hope I could go home early. I mean, it's almost Christmas. I hope to get a ride the fastest and earliest I could. Nakakainip mag-intay ng end shift ko. The time from where I'm at is 6:15pm .
Wait a minute. I haven't made a wish for Santa yet. Hmm. Ok. I wish I would just be on time for the Noche Buena.
Ok. I have nothing more to add. Just hope you have a good night. Full of fun. Memories. Cheers. Food overload. Of course, safety. Looovvvveee. I'm getting sentimental again. Just celebrate, alright?
Have a merry, merry Christmas!
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I don't know. Before I left the house this morning, the wind spells sadness. I woke up with a smile. I had a good sleep though I slept really late after wrapping some gifts. But outside the house, the sky was grey, people looked tired.
Even here in Ayala, the breeze was different. Probably, most of the people are at home. But still, the sky was grey.
Is it the season or is it just me?
Yeah. Whatever. I would still enjoy Christmas.
Merry Christmas again.
posted by Arn at 2:14 PM
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Thursday, December 23, 2004
My Name Is ...
Crawling Charlie. My username in LP Underground's website. What does it mean? It has something to do with the trail of hair that crawls up from downstairs. Imagine the navel area. Now, some have hair on that part, right? That is the crawling charlie or happy trail or creeping charlie. Naughty? Haha!
LP - Elite. Bolt.com represent. LP, of course, stands for Linkin Park. Added that "elite" word because if you are a newbie in LP's messageboard, the status that would appear under your name is elite. Somewhat related to army terms.
Hoop_master. This would be my most popular username on line. My account in PinoyExchange.com. Do I have to elaborate? Ok, I would. It's actually for UAAP. Overheard that term form a sportscaster covering a UAAP game on tv. Hoop master, you know? Basketball.
Baywalk. My notebook in cyberspace. Just tested this name when I started a blog entry. Glad it worked. It already stuck with me for several months. I simply love the view in the baywalk area. I haven't had a chance to enjoy the crowd and food there yet. But I already saw how it was at night time. The lights alone are breathtaking. Probably, when I go there I would be mesmerized. Romantic.
Unstable Dancer. I don't know what to call this one. This is not my blog name, isn't it? Let me just tell you what it is to me. That was my pastlife according to a certain website. But come think of it, I maybe an unstable dancer. Do not take that literally, alright. Ok. Take it as it is. When I got kicked out from the "I'm A Slave For You" dance for our college week, I took it really bad. I know I was one of the best. I just didn't practice with all those fancy sweat pants and rubber shoes ( Kakatawa din kasi. Ako lang ang nag-practice na nakapambahay. Biruin mo, naka t-shirt, basketball shorts at tsinelas lang ako nun. Parang bagong gising. Parang feel na feel nila na star sila kasi nga sa outfit nila tas ako effortless yung suot ko. Eh, di naman kasi ko maporma sa mga ganun. Nasira ko tuloy ang star complex nila. But hey! Talent was supposed to be the highest requirement. Pero ok lang. Nilangaw naman yung show na yun. Kasi ginanap ng Friday night, e uwian na sa probinsya ng mga estudyante. Ayun, imbes na puro taga-Pharma nanood, e mas madami pa ata yung mula sa Eng'g). The dance troupe officers transferred me, with the rest whom were not picked, to another group to do another dance. Unfortunately, I practiced new steps but I still did not get to dance in the program proper. We were not informed on what to do next. To my surprise, all the officers danced more than once during the show. I just told myself that was their shining moment. Hail the dance troupe gods. Parang and bitter ko, a.
Arn. From my first work up to my current, I still get called by this nic once in awhile. I do not look like Arn-Arn of Unang Hirit, don't I? Ah, siguro pareho lang kasi kaming cute.. hehe. Arn, Kuya Arn, Arn-Arn.. being called or approached using this nic makes me smile.
Nho. This, I have to say, is my nickname for years. My tambay name, actually. I'm known by this name in our neighborhood. It even sounds original to me. But I'm not the siga type, ok.
Arnold. Eagle power (my name's meaning daw). Hmm.. I'm not bossy, a born leader or a ruler. I don't know. My mom gave me that name because she likes Arnold Gamboa while she was still pregnant with me. Yes, this name. I find it hard sometimes to pronounce my name. If this was not mine, I would definitely go for Matthew, the second syllable I like pronouncing; or Travis, for that rockstar feel.
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Know what?
Yesterday, Wednesday was really for me. An hour and fifteen minutes before my shift ended, I got a call from Rebecca. Helped her out in choosing the clothes she wanted. She was browsing on almost all the items. Not a hard customer but someone who could give the best meaning for the word fickle. My AHT *sighs*.. The conversation lasted for more than an hour.
posted by Arn at 2:09 PM
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Wednesday, December 22, 2004
This Wednesday Is For Me... Really
From last night until I left home today, our tv channel was on FPJ's necrological services. I'm not a fan but I'm affected by his death. Actually, death in general moves me. May the body and blood of Christ save us and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
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Always, the Heart Evangelista billboards never fail to catch my sight. From her Smart posters, Time Studio, MKNY billboards and of course, my favorite amongst them all, her Just G billboard along Guadalupe. Oh, man. The camera simply loves her. Beautiful.
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I got what I wished for. Yahooooo! For the first two gifts in our kris kringle, I was given an Off lotion (Para daw di na ko nilalamok sa tuwing nagmumunimuni ako sa harap ng bahay namin) and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate. Now, I have Tonight, Not Again: Jason Mraz Live at the Eagles Ballroom cd. Can't wait to reach home so I could listen to the music before I sleep. This cd made my day. Maraming salamat, Anne a.k.a. burnedoutangel of PEx. Binuko na kita. Haha! :D
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Alright. Next up. My brother texted me this morning, reminding me to shed 700 bucks for our Meralco bill. Who am I to say no?
Also, got text messages from Jomark, Jaja and Mayk. Jaja was asking for Cy's address (Hmm, napamahal na talaga sa'yo si Cy. Ano kaya ang text ni Mayk sakin? Selos siguro yun sa'yo. Haha!) And Mayk was asking for MP3s for his phone. He just got himself a Nokia 6230.
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Just finished my lunch. I had palabok, nilupak and Fruit Magic's buko pa ndan (thanks Liza for plugging this one). Then, came two Yellow Cab pizzas in roated garlic and shrimp and number four cheese. That was for our little kris kringle/exchange gift party. I am in the morning shift so I suppose the graveyard peeps would be feasting on more pizza. Yum! Yum!
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Past 45 minutes and the call masters are still down. I'm not wearing my headset. I'm just surfing the net, sharing good laughs with my teammates. As I've posted before.. down servers? I like. :teehee:
posted by Arn at 1:42 PM
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Tuesday, December 21, 2004
That Chocolate Made My Day
Oh, holy night the stars are brighlty shining *singing*
My first time in Makati Shangri-La, where our company's annual Christmas party was held. There were stars, indeed. Those big chandeliers and oh so nice Christmas trees in red, blue, green and yellow lights. Rizal Ballroom was packed by many. I lost my count.
I came in with Zig, Nina, Goldi, Liza and Tess. We were actually the early birds ready to peck on what's offered on the menu. Haha. Not all my teammates went, though. Some has to take their shift. Others might had other plans. It was held on a Sunday, you know. It was supposed to be rest. But I didn't mind sleeping that day.
With all those meat, herbs, fruits and dough, I could barely remember what I ate. Actually, I just ate. I didn't care much about what that food was called. I even took in raw fish for a change. The white meat tasted better than the red.
I tried to enjoy myself that night. You know, I never get tired whenever I'm at a party. My teammates were just really shy to dance the night away. They didn't like the music that much. Well, a house or RnB music could've made everyone stomp their feet. But I was just there to celebrate. I didn't plan that event.
We had several photo sessions at the second floor of the hotel. Pose here. Stand there. Smile. It was fun. I'm waiting for the pictures to be emailed to me so I could post some here to share with you, guys.
We left the venue past 12mn. Four of us walked towards EDSA. I took a bus going to Cubao. From there, to my place. I reached home a little past 2 in the morning.
Those small, triangular chocolates got what my taste buds needed. I was really telling everyone how that piece of sugar made my night. The chocolate mousse was also a kicker. I hope to encounter that taste in the future. If you're going to the same area next time, invite me please. I badly need a piece again. Yum *licks out*
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It's Christmas
Everyday, I feel that it's coming closer and closer. Just the night breeze and the lights, not to mention the happy people I see everyday, reminds me that day would not be just another Saturday for me. I've got work, yeah. But I would make sure to it that I would enjoooooyyy.
After arriving at the office, I got a gift from Goldi. A nice green, water container. I really need an extra so that I would not run out of water.
My gift, too, to my "baby" is with me. Ok, we have a kris kringle here just so you know. I could not leave that inside our big box because it might get lost. That's a Powerbooks GC and it could be picked up easily.
Later, I would bring home the pillows I got last Sunday. I hope the mrt wouldn't be that crowded because I would not want to be squeezed in.
Well, this would be for now. I hope you, too, would celebrate Christmas.
Happy Holidays!
posted by Arn at 11:43 AM
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Sunday, December 19, 2004
Oh, Sunday
Anticipating for the company's annual christmas party.
I went to Glorietta first to meet someone. I was suppose to pick up my pre-ordered beerkada shirt but our meeting was re-scheduled. Bought some gifts for Christmas. Got three nice pillows for my little inaanaks. Choosing a gift for a thirteen-year old boy was a bummer. I haven't bought something for my lone male godson.
Made a couple of rounds on the ground level of the mall. Just watching the people shop made me tired. I'm still contemplating if I"m going to get this nice polo shirt I saw for P448.00.
Had my late lunch wherelse but Jollibee. I'm getting used to dining in fastfood chains.
I'm now in the office waiting for the clock to tick at six. Jomark buzzed me in ym. Haven't talked to this friend for a long time. May virus kasi pc nya. He's going to Laguna with his friends to unwind before his third term in school starts. Before he said goodbye, I jokingly told him to not forget his condom (That's his devious Kuya Arn playin') Haha!
Ayan, I miss road trips and province getaways with my college friends. Speaking of college friends, they went out last night. Too bad, I wasn't able to come. Next year, promise. And please, Galera naman sana, ha. Ano po?
By the way, I got a gift from my teammate, Nina. Gonna open that later (Surprise! Hehe) Also got one from Aisah last week... a nice yellow and orange-coloured keychain.
I feel really tired.
Ok, Arnold. Just think about the food that you're going to munch. Plus the venue - Makati Shangri-La. Hmm, exciting.
Wish me luck. I want to win in the raffle. I'm really desperate to grab a prize.
If you wanna come, let's go. But you need to pay a price. Seven hundred bucks for being a guest. Haha!
In about an hour and ten minutes, I'm off. Hope the bands would entertain me.
Ciao.
posted by Arn at 4:10 PM
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Saturday, December 18, 2004
Speechless
Someone's playing the "Loose My Breathe" song in her mind. Hmm. I saw you. When I stepped out of the mrt coach (around 9:40am), you followed me with that look in your eyes. It thrilled me a bit, I would say. I hope to bump with you sometime. I'm saying that in the wholesome image of me, aight? I have a pretty clear picture of your face. Whew! Need I say more?
posted by Arn at 10:57 AM
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Friday, December 17, 2004
Last Song Syndrome
How good you are God
How I love to sing Your name
It is music
Full of Harmony
It fills my heart with
Happiness to be with You
What a wonder
What a joy to be
I sing You to the world around me
My lips rejoice to say Your name
And when I die
My heart will go on singing You
It will go on singing You
How good you are God
How I love to sing Your name
It is music
Full of Harmony
It fills my heart with
Happiness to be with You
What a wonder
What a joy to be
I sing You to the world around me
My lips rejoice to say Your name
And when I die
My heart will go on praising You
It will go on praising You
I could barely remember what happened during my elementary graduation. But what my forgetful mind reminds me about that day was this song which I do not even know the title.
Actually, there's another song that I like. The opening song on the Holy Mass before the graduation rites, "Be Like The Sun," which this time, I forgot the lines. Oh. A line is still lingering in my thought. Be like the sun and shine on everyone. The rest of the lyrics? I still have to look for my Grade 6 music notebook.
Hmm... How Good You Are God. Could this be the title? Hmm...
Ok. I'm not posting a Values Education or GMRC report. I really like this song. Most of the time, I catch myself humming and even singing my heart out of nowhere. Probably, it reminds me of childhood. I don't know. Some say that if it's (whatever that is) stuck with you, it's stuck with you. You would carry that as you go by.
I'm not that devout and practicing Catholic. Yes. I am Catholic. That gives me a thought that the religion where I belong is the freeiest of 'em all. No dress codes when attending Sunday Masses. You could cut your hair. You are not obliged to give a certain amount as a sign of thank you to Him. You don't have to go on the streets and preach then, ask for donations afterwards. You could even go to mass or not. It's your choice. Selfish? I say not. I believe this is the biggest test of one's faith. Almost everything is accessible. The church, bible service, youth organizations. We have our own choice on how we could exercise our faith. Ok. I do sound like I'm preaching, don't I? I hate it. Religion is an endless debate. Just respect to each and every sect, church, "(g) God".
If I could just sing this to you right now so you would get the idea on how it sounds like. It's light. Of a happy tune. Yet you would feel that it could move you. I sing out of key always. Sabi nga ng pari samin, kahit pa panget boses mo. Basta kumanta ka lang. Pag nakarating naman daw siguro sa langit yung kanta e maganda na rin daw siguro sa pandinig. Oo na naman. Eh, sa layo ba naman ng langit sa lupa e. Hehe.
Simple things in life. When I'm down, usually I eat chocolates or drink an ounce of softdrinks. When I'm down, I write. When I'm down, I lay on my bed and think. When I'm down, I look at my photographs. When I'm down, I sing. You know, the things to keep me going. This song cheers me up whenever I sing it. Oh well. To each his own.
I would really love to sing this song for you.
posted by Arn at 4:44 PM
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Wednesday, December 15, 2004
One
How time flies so fast.. man, it's been a year! Well, this is my PS101 anniversary post. Haha! In celebration of friendship, new career, failure, achievements... here I go.
Dec. 15, 2003 - I inked a four-month contract here at PS. Four months. That's the bond. Extended two other months to complete the probationary period. Then, regularization. Anyway, it took me about a week and a half before I got into this job. I was a walk-in applicant. If I remember correctly, I went to JG Summit one Thursday morning, an hour before lunch. Actually, I entered Philam bldg. first. Then, I asked the receptionist if that was JG just to find myself that I set foot in the wrong place.
To the 32/F, I went. Dropped my resume to the guard. Then, was asked to sit down and wait for our turn. I was in the pantry with the rest of the other hopefuls. My interview went fine. I was asked to comeback the next day for the written exam. So, I went back on Friday.
I took the exam and was asked to sign up an account on line and go back on Tuesday for the final interview. I went to Manila and used my spare time surfing the net. I was thriled that day probably I felt that I was only a step to go to be hired. Then, I got a call on my celfone. The lady was from PS and she interviewed me again. I thought that was really the procedure. But I mentioned that I was already scheduled for the final one and I was done with the exam. She just said to wait for a notice.
I became sad when I received an email on a Saturday that I did not pass. I was asking myself why the hell I was scheduled for a final interview.
The day of the final interview came. I was contemplating if I'd still go or not. It was suppose to be 3 in the afternoon. I was asking for a sign if I should go or not. But I still went ahead. Halfway, the mrt was busted. I was waiting there for about an hour. Then, I told myself that was the sign I was asking for. I really felt sad that day. I went straight home afterwards.
While I was enjoying my dinner that same day, I got a phone call form the HR people asking why I didn't show up. I said that I received an email saying that I didn't make it. The lady double checked. She said she would call back after 5 minutes. After that, she said there was a mistake. She asked me to come back for the final interview.
Final interview came. More talk this time plus a call demo. I also did a typing exam. Then, i was asked to go to Philam and look for someone. Later did I know, I was already signing a contract inside the conference room with Joanne, Ronchie, Dwin, Dyan and Randall at the 12/f. The first day of our job was set --- Dec. 15.
New Hire Orientation for a week. We are PS batch 101. The last batch hired for year 2003. Our trainer was Cloud.
On the last day of training, we had a party at Joanne's place. Not everybody came but we all there had fun. Ate dinner then filled up our packages with San Mig Light. I was the one who cooked rice, I remember.
I went live on the floor Christmas eve. Wow.
Ok. It's been a year. Only seven of us in our batch are still left. There's Ten-Ten and Tina on the other account. And we, the "the lucky" ones, are still here. It's Anne, Zig, Ronchie, Melina and me.
Lots of cool and nice people I've met. Friends inside the company, through bulletin boards. What more can I ask for? I'm still overwhelmed up to now. I'm still asking myself how I got hired. I'm happy. That's for sure. Whew! I'm smiling right now.
Alright, here are some pictures. I know you want these. Go feast.
Presenting...PS101 *claps* Do the roll call. Arnold, Chad, Joebs, Dx, Dyan, Ticx, Dwin, Tina, Pink,Anne, Tess, Maine, Joanne, Ren, Andrea, Karen, Melina, Ronchie, Jae, Alain, Ten-Ten, Zig, Randall, Cos, Je, Rose with Cloud, our trainer.
Just some of the talented, patient, big-hearted not to mention good looking peeps of the Shared Team
Arnold, Ronchie, Jun, Gill, Melina, Pio, Benjo, Liza, Goldi, Anne and NIna
Arnold, Zig, Don, Nina, Goldi and Candy
Aisah, Candy, Leah and me.
A few mintues after the call masters and computers went down.. Busted servers? I like. Haha!
HapPy AnNivErsArY PS101!!!!!
posted by Arn at 11:19 AM
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Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Roll camera... action!
October 1981 - The world will never be the same since I was born. Kapal talaga ng apog ko, oo. No joke. Kahit papaano naman siguro, e nakapagpangiti, nakapagpatawa, nakapag-trip, nakapambwisit, o kahit ano pa ginawa ko sa isang tao 'no. Tao din naman ako.
This would be a rundown of my what-have-beens in my twenty three years of existence on earth --- my so called home. Of course, not everything will be here. Probably,this is justa teaser, or a spoiler, an ad, a love story, or my very own version of kama sutra (where the hell did that come from?) .. anything goes.
Who could forget the 80's? I mean, this was the year that I was brought to life. I could still remeber my first school. It's a Day Care Center of DSSD (I think this was changed to DSWD now). Naaalala ko na isang beses hinatid ako ng tita ko, e sa kakulitan, nalusot ako dun sa daanan palabas sa kalsada. Eh, pusali pa naman yun kaya burak mismo yung nasa binti, medyas at sapatos ko. No choice kundi umuwi at mag-tsinelas na lang papasok.
Day Care days nung na-first honor ako. Astig 'no? Syempre pag first honor ka, e ikaw ang bida sa graduation. May dance number pa ko nun. Sumayaw ako sa saliw ng "Arico Mambo" with matching four backup dancers. Naka-trouvenice (ganito ba spelling nun? Basta white long sleeve yun), black pants at black shoes. May botay (butterfly) at sampaguita pa ko nun. Kaso habang sumasayaw ako nawawala ako sa puwesto ko. Lagi akong pausad ng pausad, yung tipong malalaglag na ko ng stage. Kaya si Mrs. Dizon, teacher ko nun, e panay ang buhta sakin tas ibabalik ako sa gitna. Nangingiti na lang ako pag naaalala ko yun. Sabi nga din pala ng mommy ko e nung first day ng school, pagkatapos daw sabihin sa klase namin ng, "Please sit down." ng teacher, e bigla ko na lang daw kinuha yung papel ko tas nagsulat na ko ng nagsulat ng pangalan ko kahit wala pang sinasabing activity o instruction.
Eighties din nung sabi ng mommy ko na sobrang paborito ko raw yung puso ng saging. eto din yung year na asik ako sa Voltes V, Tiger Sharks at Karate Cat.
Grade 1 ako ning sa IAM (Immaculata Academy of Malolos) ako nag-enrol. Kaso mid-June pa lang yata e nilipat na ko sa OLFA (Our Lady of Fatima Academy), school na malapit sa bahay ng lola ko. Natakot kasi ko sa teacher naming madre, si Sis. Pacita. Sa pila papasok sa room talagang nagpapaiwan ako sa labas. Nalibot ko na lahat ng sections. Nung huling araw na umiiyak ako sa school e nakuha na kong iuwi ng daddy ko tas sa labas pa lang ng bahay namin, hinila na nya yung polo ko. Nagkatanggal yung mga butones. Tapos, sinilid ako sa sako at dun ako pinagpapalo. Inantok na din ako kakaiyak hanggang sa makatulog na ko ng walang damit. Kaya ayun. Nilipat ako sa OLFA. Dun ako nakatira sa lola ko pag school days. Sgt-at-arms ako sa klase. Si Xavier at si Godo ang mga best friends ko nun e. Nung unang beses ako iwan sa mang-lola ko e talagang nagwawala ako. Nakasampa ko sa gate ng lola ko tas humahabol ako sa daddy ko. Tuwing Biyernes ako sinusundo ng mommy ko. Sabi nila, pagkagaling ko daw ng school tas Friday, nagbibihis daw ako agad. Tapos, dumidiretso daw ako sa terrace para hintayin yung susundo sakin. Nanghahaba nga daw leeg ko dun kakadungaw kung yung sundo ko na ba ang bababa sa tricycle. Linggo naman ng hapon ako sinusundo sa bahay namin. Ayun, umiiyak pa din ako tapos kumakapit ako sa hagdanan namin kasi ayokong sumama sa Bocaue, sa bahay ng lola ko. Grade 2, sa HSAM (Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos, formerly IAM) ako nag-school. Madalas kong kainin dito yung Aparon,e. Yung gawa sa pinagtabasan ng ostia tas may caramel. Tas yung cotton candy, mangga na nakalagay sa malaking garapon tas iba-iba hiwa.
Hmm... ano naman kaya sa 90's? Siguro, it was self-discovery for me. I learned alot of things about my personality, my likes, my dislikes and also about others.
Dito ko nagsimulang naging sobrang mahiyain. Grade 3 yun. Di pa kasi tapos yung last class ko e lumabas kami ng kaibigan ko para magbenta ng ticket. Malapit na kasi Acaddemy Day at shoot-that-ball ang ticket ng Grade 3. Kaya napagalitan kami ng adviser namin tas pinatawag parents namin. Actually, madami kami nun. Di ko nga sinabi sa daddy ko na ganun. Kaya walang nagpunta. Di ko nga matandaan kung pano ko nakalusot.
Grade 4 ako nagka-bulutong. Taon din 'to nung nanonood ako ng Ewoks, Bioman, Voltron, Inhumanoids, Visionaries, Maskman, Shaider, Machine Man, Care Bears, Candy Candy, Pinoy Thriller, Regal Shocker, Ora Engkantada, Doogie Hauser, M.D., atbp.
Tuwing Pasko, may exchange gift kami ng mga barkada ko sa halagang limang piso. Kaya kundi Tootsie Rool ang matatanggap mo, e dalawang malaking Corn Bits ang makukuha mo. Naglalaro din kami ng table tennis at voilleyball nun. Taguan, habulan, abutan sa puno ng manggan bakal-moro. Nagba-bike, saranggola at namimingwit din kami.
Dito ko natutong tumambay. Biruin mo, mula 8am hanggang madaling araw yun. Palakpak lang senyasan namin tas lalabas na kami sa bahay namin. Dito rin ako unang nakakita ng halaman at processed marijuana. Uma-attend ako ng parties maski sa kabilang barrio. Yung party na karamihan e jologs (na gaya ko) ang nandun. Tapos, trouble na pagkatapos. Di ko nga alam kung ba't di ako nabubugbog,e. Siguro mukha lang talaga akong good boy. Hehe. Napa-blotter na nga kami sa baranggay hall. Kasi pagdating namin, tapos na yung trobol. Tiradulan. Batuhan. Nahuli pala yung isa naming barkada kasi nakatirador ng estante. Damay lahat.Lagi nga rin pala kaming nagka-carolling, stroll gamit ang owner-type jeep. Swimming din lagi, talo o panalo sa basketball championship. Di ako player pero may unifrom ako. Support lang kumbaga.
Sa ICSB (Immaculate Conception School for Boys) ako nag-high school. First year high school ako nun nung nagsimula na kong ma-conscious sa itusra ko. Kaya nakuha ko pang magpabili ng Block&White cream para sa mukha kasi umitim na ko kakatambay. Akala ko pa naman na kaputian ang idudulot sakin nun. Kaso tigyawat pala. Naging oily mukha ko. Tas yung buhok ko e naging "keempee" ang hati from my "Andres Bonifacio" hairdo. Dito din ako unang lumabas sa play competition. Kahit maliit lang role ko, masaya ko kasi 2nd place kami nun. Favorite recess ko nun e gotlog (goto na may itlog). Dito ko nahasa sa volleyball. Kundi 2nd e 3rd out of 8 teams ang mga naging teams ko pag-intrams. Mind you, babad ako sa court.
Here comes millennium... 2000 onwards. Nasa UST na ko neto. Ito yung year na sobrang bonded at na0develop yung barkada ko sa school. Lumaki pa lalo. Dito din yung sumali kami sa dance contest pero talo kami. Baduy talaga ng costume namin nun.
Seryoso na medyo laidback ako nun. Ako kasi yung panggulo sa barkada ko. Lahit din kais sila e tahimik. Di ko din makakalimutan yung baha. Ilang beses ako lumusong,a . Lalo na nung nag-audition ako sa dance troupe. 4:30pm e tapos na ko tas lumakas yung ulan. Lumusong na talaga ko. Nakatapak ako mula school hanggang Central Market. Tas sa fx terminal kami nagkita-kita ng kapatid, barkada at dormmate ko. Lakad kami ng lakad hanggang may fx na. 1am na din ata kami nakauwi nun. Naaalala ko din nung nag-cut kami ni Kookai ng last class. Dahilan namin e lakas ng ulan baka kami ma-stranded. Pero nag-internet lang kami sa library nun. Tas umuulan pa rin pagkatapos naming mag-net. Sumugod na kami kasi may payong ako. Medyo halfway na kami palabas ng campus ng biglang bumaligtad yung payong ko tas naputol. Nabasa kami. Yung mga taong nakasilong sa library e sumigaw ng "Wooh.yes!" at pumapalakpak pa. Tawa lang kami ng tawa.
Mahilig din kami magpa-xerox sa Asturias. Bili dun ng siomai. Kain ng footlong pagkatapos ng lab subject. Madalas meeting place namin lagi e sa harap ng main bldg, BG o high school.
I've conquered Mt. Makiling and Mt. Sto. Tomas na nga rin pala. Basta masaya yung field trips at field collections.
Mahilig yung barkada namin sa outing lalo na pag sembreak o summer --- sa Batangas, Quezon, Pampanga. Saya. Iba. "Natural high," ika nga nila.
My first work was with Pascual Laboratories. I was under an agency so contractual worker ako nun. Masaya pero I knew from the start that wasn't for me. Bago ko makalimutan, muntik na ko maloko ng isang marketing/networking firm. May connection sa water purifiers. Na-realize ko lang nung seminar e para lang akong tanga. Di ko nagustuhan. Sabi pa nila formal attire daw tas ako lang ang naka-long sleeve at neck tie. Sa sama ng loob ko, nagpunta ko ng Quiapo fro Pampanga. Too bad, I already shed some amount. First step kasi e either sell or buy thier product. Buti na lang e di nila napakinabangan ang aking angking talino na hinubog ng panahon. Bleh! Haha.
Twice ako na-interview for med rep. Nakapasa naman ako sa initial at exam. Kaso natira ko sa sagot ko na, "I'm planning to go back to school." Pero ang sarap ng pakiramdam na naka-long sleeve ka, kurbata, biniton mo sapatos mo tas may gel ang buhok mo. Naks! Kaguwapong bata. Hehe.
Right now, I'm still with PS. A few more hours then, it will be my batch's first year anniversary. Cheers. Met a lot of people and friends from the company, from PEx, friendster, ym. Really overwhelming and at the same time, humbling.
I'm 23. It's the last quarter of 2004. I still want to double my age and start a family. Get all that I want and need. I know I can't have everything. Nangangarap lang po. Where's the sugar coating in this post? Well, it's you. I'm willing to share my life with you... get to know you... stay as close. Oh, well. You're sweeter than the word sweet.
I feel that life is a big movie. So many characters, sequences, settings, morals. We just don't know what will happen next when we rest our eyes. Each eye is like a camera which captures every moment that we do or do not like to see. So, if you're watching me, enjoy... and happy viewing!
By the way, compared to movies, no tickets needed for me. I'm for free.
posted by Arn at 11:58 AM
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Sunday, December 12, 2004
6:07am
Still waiting for the clock to hit 7am and I'm done.
This is my third day, or should I say night, of training. The first two days were lectures. Confusing, yeah. The account was a bit "techie" for me. Have I mentioned that our trainer is a PExer? Hmm.. he's one of the few in PS thread. Ok. Third day. I'm wearing my headset now. Just got a single call. Hopefully, that would be my first and my last for this shift. I'm really nervous. I'm still grasping for infos.
My first call was alright. I could've suggested an alternative, though. I talked to Barbara, the caller who would like to hook up with the service I'm offering. But after a few talk, she said she'd check with her husband first.
I'm still used with my account. You know. That phone, internet and fashion rolled into one night.
Oh, well. I'm a bit sleepy but that's cool. I had good food before I went back to my station. Plus, I have nice people from DR around. They're assisting and helping us.
Still confused with the services and products. But I know I wold get used to it. I know. I have no choice. Haha.
That's pretty much it. I'm still waiting for my sun to shine to give me new hope. I feel hopeless today. This account..giving me faster heartbeats.
Good night to some. To the rest, good morning!
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[Edit]
Ok. Just finished my second call. It's Wendell from FL. Unfortunately, no sale for me still. I tried to bring out the "manipulative" salesman in me. Sadly, it didn't work. He had to ask approval from someone else before getting our offer.
*sighs*
I ran out of "techie" terms. Geez.
posted by Arn at 5:57 AM
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Thursday, December 09, 2004
Thirstday
I came to work at about 3pm. My regular schedule was changed because I 'm set for a training on a new account. So, my shift would start at 10pm tp 7am. But today, I haven't gotten any sleep yet.. Poor me.
I know I was too early for my training. I couldn't sleep that's why I came in way before 10. I dropped by Toy Kingdom to buy some gifts for Christmas. Met up with my cousin, Jerome at McDonald's - Paseo Center few minutes later. He discussed something about a "business." Well, I was curious..interested..Mmm.. Our talk lasted about two hours and a half.. my longest conversation with him so far.
After that, I went to Kodak to get the pictures that I asked them to process. Twenty two out of twenty three were done. I don't know what happened on the single photo that they said would not open in their computer. Damn! I love that picture.
I'm now here seating in front of my computer. I'm actually here in my station.. just finished eating my astroboy chuckie meal from KFC. I liked the toy, not the food. Bitin kasi.
My neck aches. Now I feel sleepy.
Before forget. I'm as thirsty as a wilting grass. I haven't taken any liquid since I took off from home.
End of story.
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Off topic:
I gave my urine sample last night after admin conducted a random drug test session here. It was fast. Around thirteen minutes of my breaktime was taken.
I wonder what would they find in that mountain dew-colored liquid.. or should I say san mig light-like and that includes the bubbles.. Haha.
posted by Arn at 6:57 PM
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Wednesday, December 08, 2004
HOW TO CONTROL EMOTIONS
This is the exact email that was forwarded to me. Italicized yung post ko tungkol sa email na 'to. HOW TO CONTROL EMOTIONS...daw (my own version)
Hello friends!
This would give you guides on how to control your emotions towards your better-half, friends, officemates and all the people around you, especially your boss. The rules of practicing 'ugaling langit, ugaling kaaya-aya':
Still, in handling your emotions, there are rules and guidelines?! How Thai in a Box..haha. Ugaling langit, ugaling kaaya-aya? Would you mind if I object? Ok, I object (I'm saying that with conviction.)
#1 Ang naunang magalit ang may karapatang magalit. Pag naunahan ka na ng galit niya, tumahimik ka na lang muna.
Pwede. Ayos sakin yung second sentence. Yung una e di ako makakapayag nyan. Lahat may karapatang magalit. Eh, galit ka, e. Pwede kang magtimpi at magpigil pero pag di na talaga kaya, e ibang usapan na yan. Sabi ko nga, galit ka. So, magalit ka. Mahirap din na itago ang nararamdaman. Pero magalit ka naman sa magandang paraan. Tipong di ka mag-iiskandalo o mahinahon pa din o makipag-usap ka ng masinsinan at yung kasama mo lang e yung taong involved. Sa totoo lang, mahirap pigilin ang galit. Mas mahirap pag naipon iyon. Para ka na lang bulkang sasabog. Kaya kung sinabi na ang naunang magalit ang siya lang may karapatang magalit, aba, dapat handa ka na (yung di naunang magalit) na magkaroon ng heart attack anumang oras.
Yung second sentence e totoo. Bakit? Di lang magandang tignan na you still keep your cool sa ganyang sitwasyon, di ka pa magmumukhang kontra-bulate. Di ka magkaka-wrinkles. Di mapapasukan ang bibig mo ng kung anong bagay kakasalita. Di ka mauuhaw. Joke. Seryoso na. Kasi kung dalawa kayong sabay na nagsasalita e di kayo magkakaintindihan. Alamin muna ang point ng isa bago sumagot kasi baka mamaya e di kayo magkaintindihan at maging paikut-ikot lang sa isang topic ang sagutan nyo. Buksan muna ang tenga bago ang bibig.
#2 Walang taong nag-aaway mag-isa. Pag hindi kayo sumagot o pumatol, titigil din daw ang taong nakikipag- away sa inyo.
Meron. E, kung nagdadalawang-isip ka. Di ba malinaw na nagtatalo ang thoughts at ideas sa utak mo?
Yung second sentence pede nang palusutin. May iba na pag nagpasawalang kibo ka na lang e napapagod din at tumitigil sa pang-aaway, given na ang umaaway sayo e kilala mo na talaga o ka-close mo na. Naiintindihan na nya na you need space that's why you are quiet. In short, N.R. lang sya nun.
#3 Ang taong galit, 'bingi.' If someone is angry, wala raw pinakikinggan, so, don't try to explain and fight back. Hindi ka niya iintindihin dahil wala siyang naririnig kundi ang sarili nya.
Pwede din mangyari 'to. Kung ga-megaphone ba naman ang boses ng umaaway sayo e di malabo na pareho kayong mabingi. But if you'll take a closer look, all he/she (the angry person) wants is to express his/her feelings (cliche na 'to). Outburst of emotion kaya siguro sarili lang nya nadidinig nya pag galit sya. Di ba pag galit ka gusto mo may makinig sa'yo o may mahingahan ka ng sama ng loob ng gumaan naman ang pakiramdam mo. Sabi ko nga, kung balak mong hakutin ang dugo mo sa dibdib mo at magka-heart attack ng di oras, pigilin mo ng pigilin ang galit mo.
#4 Ang taong galit, 'abnoy.' Ayon sa pastor, Biblical daw ito... because the Lord said when He was crucified, "Father, patawarin mo sila dahil hindi nila alam ang kanilang ginagawa."
Dyan tayo yare pag gimamitan na ng Biblical passages. Nobody will win kung debate sa religion at paniniwala ang usapan. Kung ang taong galit e abnoy, e di lahat pala tayo e naging abnoy di lang isang beses sa buhay natin? Kaya nga may second chance to get better. May panahon tayo na magbago. May choice tayo na alamin ang ginagawa naten. Tao tayo. Di perpekto. Eh, sa taong di nagagalit walang tawag? Bias mo naman. May bansag ka sa tao pag nakikitaan mo ng masama. Kaya eto na lang masasabi ko sa'yo, "Mabuhay ang mga abnoy!" Kung nagalit ka, abnoy ka na din.
Modern term for these kinds of people are abnoys, so you better not get angry para huwag kang matawag na abnoy.
Getting angry once in awhile, in a proper time and situation, is healthy. That's what I believe in. Pent up emotions are harder to deal with than mere anger in a given day or situation.
You should also know and realize that the persons who make your day bad are jewel, because you need them for you to mature.
For me, these people are more than just jewels. They give a certain reflection of myself. Kaya siguro ganyan ang trato nila sakin e ganyan din ako sa iba o sa kanya. Karma sa mas madaling salita.
Hangga't andyan daw sila at kinaiinisan mo, ibig sabihin, immature ka pa.God will not take away those people; it's for you to take away your bad feelings towards them.
Hangga't andyan sila at naiinis pa rin ako, ibig sabihin na I haven't moved on. I'm not ready to give out that "Peace be with you" smile. It takes time to do some things. I know I do not have forever to fix my issues but only time could heal the past, ika nga.
Yes. God would not take away the people we're angry with. I think He's just waiting for us to realize how important it is to learn from our experiences.
You'll know na mature ka na pag dumating 'yung time na hindi ka na naiinis sa mga taong ito because you have learned to accept them and to have patience with them.
Mas mahirap siguro kung magagalit ako sa isang tao na sa bandang huli e di ko naman pala alam kung bakit aka nagagalit sa kaniya. Magigising na lang isang araw na di ko alam ang pinagkukunan ng galit ko. Magtataka na lang siguro ako na nakalipas na pala yung galit ko tas may galit pa din kasi ayaw kong makipag-ayos.
Sabi nga sa nabasa kong quote sa libro, "You'll never get ahead if you're trying to get even." Kung wala na talagang solusyon, e get busy. Work harder. Libangin mo sarili mo. Try a new sport. Discover a new hobby. Malay mo, sa gantong paraan e biglang isang araw, magaan na ang pakiramdam ko tas happy person na ko. Makikipagbati na ko sa kagalit ko.
#5 Finally, the best part of this is to tell yourself na, because of this person, "I will grow mature," and that DAHIL SA CONTRIBUTION NIYA SA MATURITY MO, KUKUNIN DIN SYA NI LORD.
Galit ka (author neto) nung sinulat mo 'to no? Eh, ba't may "kukunin din siya ni Lord" dito? Natatandaan ko sa tv show na Smallville, sabi ni Lionell Luthor, "A person is at his weakest when he's mad." True indeed. We tend to be controlled by our anger. A sudden rush of emotion could mean danger.. or even hurting the other party physically and/or emotionally.
"I will grow mature." So, this is maturity? "Kukunin din siya ni Lord."? I would rather stay as a little boy who could be so honest with his feelings, especially when saying sorry and thank you, than to be your definiton of maturity.
Well, reading this made me better. I got a clearer view of myself. Thank you. That's the little boy in me talking.
So, to you who started this writings, get mad at me. Then, let me see how you control your emotion.
P.S.
Sabi ko kanina na pati controlling your emotions e may guide pa. Tas eto ko ngayon nagpo-post ng kung anuman. Reaction lang 'to dun sa email. Di ako nagsa-suggest na ganito gawin nyo kung galit kayo. Pero kung gusto nyong gawin e sino ba naman ako para pigilan kayo?
O, siya. Itagay mo muna...
Usapang lasing pala ang loko 'no? Haha
posted by Arn at 1:24 PM
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Saturday, December 04, 2004
As My Day Ends
Good News first. Our monthly performance bonus is already in our account. So, I still have some money to spend. Actually, I'll just transfer that to my other bank account. I'm still waiting for the money that was borrowed to me.
Also, I'm in the mood for good food. I don't know. I took something from Lola's Kitchen, which is in the Enterprise Tower by the way. Tapsilog, extra sinangag and, of course, suka, toyo at 2 sili. Then, Mcdo Value Meal #6 upgraded to a strawberry float and twister fries for lunch. I'm still craving for something. But I'll just save these gastric juices 'til I reach home.
I've finally decided what to write in my "wish list" for our littlr kris kringle here. Any of the ff cds is fine: a.) Tonight, Not Again : Jason Mraz Live at the Eagles Arena; b.) M.Y.M.P; c.) Side A : Anthology or d.) Bling Bling 2. I hope to get the most expensive cd. :evil_lol:
My blog now has a new feature. Tagboard. Thanks to Goldi for telling me the site where I could get this one without those pop ups. Thanks to doodle-board.com, too. Feel free to bug me.
Bad news. One of our team's accounts is retracting their contract by the end of the year. I don't know why. They just inked a new contract. I'm already used to their policies though I must admit that I still get lost with the routing sometimes. I was told already that I'm one of the others who would be training for a new account. But we would just be like backups when the calls spike up. Not bad. But I'm somehow affected. Well, everyone is, I think. As I've said, I'm already used with the account. What the hell. What matters is I'm still here. Good luck to everyone of us.
I'm not overstaying tonight. I'm sad, yes. I should be singing "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight." I'll miss my...oh, my! ..haha. 'nuff said.
posted by Arn at 5:55 PM
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Friday, December 03, 2004
Random thoughts
Blessing in disguise: Typhoon Yoyong hit me last night. MRT was shut off. I hurriedly took a bus going to Cubao after my shift. I think there was a power failure in that area because the side of EDSA going north was totally black. The bus (Baliwag Transit) and fx terminal going to my place was already closed. Fotunately, after I got my butt off the bus I was boaring, the last trip of Royal Eagle busline was there waiting for passengers. I hardly take that bus for some reasons. But I had no choice.
The bus: Still inside the bus, I was seated next to an old, fat man. Well, he's not that old. I was near the aisle. I prefer to stay there because sitting beside the window would trigger me to vomit. Someone's seated near the window. Then, this man who's carrying a big bag, a big plastic bag and an umbrella. Then, me. Only half of my ass was seated on the chair. Plus this man kept on moving, texting, coughing. Grrr. Almost half of his body was resting on my chest. Of course, I stayed there pretending that I wasn't annoyed. I had nowhere to go. That's what I hate in riding buses.. people with big baggages who do not care about the person next to them.
Terno: I noticed, while waiting for my MRT ride, that another person was wearing the same sweater I'm wearing right now. And we hopped in the same train coach. Cool.
Rain, Rain Go Away: This goes out to you, Yoyong. I mean it. Or else.
Last Song Syndrome: Hush by LL Cool J. This sounds better than his duet with J.Lo. The video is nice, too. I just hate the part where he said something about his abs then, he flashed it on screen. Duh!
Latest Purchase: This is my Christmas gift for myself. I love myself kaya syempre I have a nice gift. Wow... But wait. Another gift is coming my way. Actually, three more. May kris kringle kasi dito sa office.
Adidas Bigshot Logo. I got this last Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Toby's Glorietta.
posted by Arn at 10:57 AM
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Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Si Arnold Nung Weekend
Ay, medyo mahaba ang nakaraang weekend ko. Off ko kasi sa trabaho tuwing Linggo at Lunes. Tapos, naka-leave ako nung Martes. Bale tatlong araw din na pahinga yun. Teka. Sinabi ko ba, e pahinga? Mali pala. Medyo busy pala yung nakaraang weekend ko.
Sunday yung talagang nakapahinga ko ng husto. Mga 2 a.m. na ko nakauwi galing sa trabaho. Nakipag-chat pa kasi ko sa kaibigan ko. Bumili pa ko ng 12pcs na munchkins sa may terminal ng fx. Sa bahay ko na yun nakain kasi di ako bumili ng panulak. Baka mabulunan ako sa sasakyan. Nakakahiya naman yun.
Maluwalhati naman akong nakauwi. Ngayon, di na ko takot dumaan sa may eskwelahan kahit madaling araw na ko umuuwi. Kasi bago ko makarating samin e sa may highway ka bababa, dun sa may gate ng eskwelahan. Tas dun ka papasok papunta sa kalsada na daanan samin. Dati kasi naiisip ko yung mga nakakatakot na istorya tungkol dun sa eskwelahan kaya natatakot din ako. Dun tuloy ako bumababa sa kanto sa bungad ng baranggay namin. Tas lalakad ako ng mga 2 kilometro lang naman. Idagdag mo pa yung mga asong hahabol sakin. Opo. Duwakang ako. Pero ngayon, di na masyado. Kasi iniisip ko na lang na pag dumaan ako dun e may sasagip naman sakin. Andyan si Volta, si Lastikman, si Krystala.. Haha. Daming superheroes ngayon, a. Joke. Hindi. Nagdadasal ako ng "Guardian Angel" pag ganun.
Pagdating ko ng bahay e kinain ko muna yung munchkins. Anim lang nakain ko. Busog pa din kasi ko. Ang dami kasi naming kinain sa office. Tapos, sipilyo, palit ng damit, kinig muna ng cd...tas finally, tulog na ko.. haayy, sarap.
Akala ko lang pala masarap ang tulog ko. Kasi ba naman ginising agad ako ni mommy ng alas 8 ng umaga. Ayoko pa talagang bumangon nun. Kaso andun yung barkada ko na ikakasal para ibigay sakin yung invitation. No choice but to get up. Up, Arnold, up. Haayy, sakit sa ulo.
Pareho lang naman lagi pag Linggo. Patugtog ng cd o kaya nood ng tv while lying down our sofa and scratching my balls. Sige, nood, kinig, isip hanggang sa maghikab. Pero ang pinakamatindi nun e lahat ng pera ko nautang. 5K pa naman yung na-withdraw ko kasi may family member na naghiram sakin ng 2K. Yung 3K sana e pambili ko ng sapatos. Kaso nautang naman yun ng kaibigan ko. Sobrang importante kasi. Eto naman ako, for the sake of friendship, sige. (Drama king statement #1)
Natapos ang Linggo na ang laman ng wallet ko e P180 na lang.
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Maulan kinabukasan, Lunes. Balak ko talagang lumuwas kaso tinatamad ako. Pero, yun. Tuloy pa rin ako. Past 10 na ko nakaalis. Pagdating ng Makati, sa SM muna ko naglibot. Di ko pa kasi nalilibot yun kahit na dun ako dumadaan halos gabi-gabi pauwi galing office. Una kong pinuntahan ang isa saking dalawang paboritong parte ng SM, ang Toy Kingdom. Tumingin lang ako ng mga laruan. Syempre, kaya nga Toy Kingdom e laruan ang andun. Tapos, hanap na ko ng gusto kong rubber shoes. Adidas talaga target ko kasi mas mura yun kesa sa Nike, e. Hehe.
Bumili muna ko ng Bench Hairlastic tas punta na ko ng Standard para mag-withdraw. Pagkagaling dun, sa BPI naman ako pumunta para i-deposit yung konti. Basa na ko kasi naulanan na ko.
Pagkatapos nun, nag-internet naman ako sandali sa Netopia. Sandali lang talaga kasi P87/hr. ang bayad ng non-member. Ise-save ko lang kasi yung pix sa Yahoo photos ko sa diskette. Pagka-save , punta ko ng Florofoto para ipa-print. Kaso nakaka-apat pa lang na pix ang na-upload ng machine e nagha-hang na. Atat na atat pa naman akong ma-print yung mga yun. Di ko tuloy maayos album ko.
Lumibot na lang ako. Hanap ng sapatos. Nakahanap na ko pero 3 pinagpipilian ko. Yung dalawa e halos magkamukha lang. Parehong may white, blue and grey. May orange kasi yung swelas kaya nagdalawang-isip ako bilin. Yung isa e white and grey lang ang kulay.
Mga 3pm ng kumain ako ng lunch sa food court ng SM. Yung sa dept store at isang store sa Glorietta, isa na lang yung natitira na size ko sa kanila. (Kunwari pa. Tinamad lang siguro maghanap.) Di kasi pulido yung pagkakadikit sa swelas kaya di yung sa kanila ang kinuha ko. Punta kong Landmark kaso wala sila nung style na gusto ko. Sa Toby's - Glorietta ang bagsak ko. Dun ako nakabili ng Adidas Bigshot Logo na may 10% off.
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Martes - kasal ng isa sa mga barkada ko. Nasabi ko bang abay ako? Ako yung nakatoka sa veil.
Nung parte ng nakaluhod na sila, yung mga kinakasal, tas may veil at cord na, naisip ko na kung ako kaya yun. There I was..thinking that was my special day. Napansin ko na lang din na di ako kumukurap at humihinga. I was like struck by lightning. Anak ng teteng. Ayan na naman. Bumabalik na naman yung "kuryenteng" nabanggit ko nun.
Nakwento ko na kasi sa tropa ko sa PEx yung tungkol sa kasal. Isang gabi kasi pauwi, habang nakasakay ng bus, bigla na lang kasal at pag-aasawa ang sumuklob sakin. Ang layo talaga ng tingin ko nun. Puro tanong. Puro baka. Puro siguro. Naisip ko kung kelan ako magpapakasal.. san ako titira?.. kumpleto ba gamit sa bahay?.. yung pakikisama sa in-laws?.. at ang mas malupit , sino ang papakasalan ko? O, baka naman wala akong ka-match. O, kaya di ko makita kasi naghihintay lang ako, di ako naghahanap.
I know there's someone out there for me. (Drama king statement #2) Alam ko na sa pagsakay-sakay ko ng fx.. sa pagkapit ko sa handrail ng mrt.. sa paglalakad ko sa Ayala.. meron isang magpapahinto ng mundo ko (Drama king statement #3); may isa na pagtinignan ko, s'ya lang ang may glow habang ang paligid nya ay black and white (Drama king statement #4); yung paglumalakad s'ya papalapit sakin habang inaayos ang buhok n'ya e para s'yang nagso-slow motion (Drama king statement#5); then, she will give me a sweet smile that would take my breath away. (Patay tayo dyan! Nakakarami na ko ng points)
Nung kasal, yun din ang mga naiisip ko lalo na nung nasa reception kami. Ang kasama ko kasi sa mesa e yung tita ko na nanay ng isa naming barkada. Tamo, a. Isipin mo na lang, kung may girlfriend sana ko e siya sana katabi kong kumakin. Naisip ko na sana ay may kinukulit ako dun. May kinukuha ko ng pagkain at tubig. May sinusubuan sana ko (PDA na 'to). May picture sana kaming dalawa sa fone ko. May nag-ayos sana ng pagkaka-tuck in ng t-shirt ko at yung lukot sa barong ko. May nagsabi sana na magulo ang buhok ko at mag-ahit ako ng bigote. Haayy..ikaw kasi, e. Isa kang torpedo. Ke guwapo mo pa naman. Sayang ang genes mo 'no. Hehe.
Ayan na ang mga pinagkaabalahan ko sa loob ng tatlong araw. Di ko na sinama dyan ang pagpunta ko ng supermarket ng 2 beses kasi ang haba na. Nakikinig ako ngayon ng cd ko ng True Faith. Umuulan kasi kaya eto. The rain brings out something in me. It spells drama, emotion, memories, moments.. roll them into one.. a fallen tear and a thousand sighs sealed with a nice smile. That was my weekend, everyone. 'Til my next post.
P.S.
Nga pala. Tapos na yung ulan. May isang bituin sa taas ko ngayon. Isa na namang dahilan yan para ngumiti ako ngayon.
posted by Arn at 11:11 AM
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