2 weeks na lang!

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Taken from Mayang's Baby Shower

I miss her terribly :(

If I had the resources to do it, I'd get on a plane and vist her in Germany. Hehe. Anyway, 2 more weeks before I can hug my michie! Can't wait to have you back in my arms!

FlyFF - Reach for the sky!

I'm going to use my blog to advertise a game. Wahahaha!

FlyFF, brought to you by netGames. It's free for life. Yes, you heard me right. FREE FOR LIFE. You don't have to pay for hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly loads. Just get into the game and start reaching for the sky. :)

FlyFF Official Website: http://flyff.com.ph

If you want an installer CD, Netopia brances nationwide are giving them away!

New career - One hell of a parteh~

To those who don't know, I recently just resigned from my job at PeopleSupport and I moved into the Gaming Industry. It's something that I've been thinking of for the longest time, and it's only now that I finally jumped into it.

And... OMFG.

I'm happy.

The job rocks. The casual yet professional atmosphere inside the office reminds me so much of PeopleSupport (which for me is the coolest call center in the world wahaha). The people are warm and friendly, pero when the work comes in everyone suddenly transforms into monsters. Hehe! One of my passions during my earlier years was definitely events. I just had so much fun organizing and going to events. That's pretty much what I'm doing now. What's even better is that I get a little bit of freedom and creativity because I can propose and implement programs/events (as long as they are justified of course).

Anyway, thanks to everyone who went to GameFrog on October 21, 2005! You guys made it one hell of a summit/party. There will be more to come soon... just you guys wait. :)

The downside in all of this is the fact that michie isn't here... crap. T_T Come home na. Wahhhhhhhhh @_@

Chinese food, Movies, Love, and Life.

Everyone who knows me well should probably know that I just love eating Chinese food. The combination of Yang Chow Fried Rice, Chinese Beef Steak, and the damnable Nido Soup with Quail and Crab is too hard a temptation to resist. That's why when I get some cash, I usually go out and eat in North Park and Hap-Chan.

Just recently, I got my paycheck. I've been craving for Chinese food for almost a month now, and I really wanted to indulge myself in a good meal at North Park. I went over to my ATM and withdrew some dough, and I called a few friends and asked them if they wanted to eat out. Unfortunately most of them couldn't make it, but I was really desparate, and I went to North Park by myself (sad noh?).

It was right then and there, while staring at the menu of North Park that I lost my appetite. The thought of the food was good, however something was missing. Something that actually made eating this kind of food really excellent.

God damn it, I miss Mich. For those who don't know, she went to Germany for 2 months (scholarship).

What good is a gourmet meal if you don't have someone as witty and charming as her to share it with?
What is the use of going to a movie if I don't have her snuggling with me?

As cliche as it may sound, I feel so incomplete. I feel like a huge chunk out of my life was taken out and that's just a week without her! I miss her terribly and for the first time in my life, I don't look foward to weekends anymore. I love my friends and all that... but my life just feels so cold without her.

Take care of yourself while you're there, and please come home soon. I wubba j00!

On Reality and Hardships

It's time to think about things unconventionally. It's time to appreciate the stuff we've been taking for granted (for one, like having a brain that can think objectively; but that's just me). Yeah, it sounds funny, but hey... I'm not the one getting miffed up with what I've been posting here (that's you, tools, wahehe). Sounds valiant, but really... I just want to have fun with thinking. You should, too. Drop your MMORPGs, china patterns, "Oprah", monthly salaries, shopping, movies and whatnot... and think. Thinking is fun, really!Seriously though... I think we've been too engrossed with the daily humdrum of monotonous, unexamined living that we've forgotten about having a rational, thinking brain. We're no better off than animals in this case, really. And that just irritates me. So here I am, with such a messianic effort, of ranting just to get the gears in your head rolling. What a pompous loon! Yeah, I agree too! - A friend

The premise of all my posts in my blog is usally experience. And that will continue to hold on this next entry that I am writting tonight. The quote above is nice in a way that it challenges the human brain to think, but I think it's kinda foolish to add some sort of morale highground (by saying that you are challenging others in a very condescending tone).

I know pain really well. Physical and emotional. And I would be a fool to say that I don't envy some people who are having it quite easy compared to what I'm going through. But then again I'm also thankful that I'm not going through what our impoverished brothers and sisters are feeling right now. Some people need to work, and they don't have the luxury of allowance or food being served at their table, day-in and day-out. Some people need to haul ass everyday, just to make sure that they survive.

Thinking is fun, yes I agree. But the "thinking" is not limited to just going about stuff that really don't need your attention. That kind of thinking usually falls to people who really have nothing much to do. I guess the only thing I want to point out is that "Doing" is far more valuable than "Thinking". People who slave themselves for money to give a better life for themselves and their children is worth applauding, than those who just sit around and think. Its hardly being an animal. Working to provide a future for yourself and your children is sacrifice. Sacrifice and charity show humanity more than anything else. The greatest act that I can think of till this day is how parents give up alot of dreams and aspirations just to give way for their children. When the time comes that I have my own child, I would rather have worked my ass off to give them a brighter tomorrow than to have just sit around and think.

Life ain't just about MMORPGs, china patterns, Oprah, monthly sarlies, shopping, movies, and whatnot. For me it's being able to make a difference in the lives of others in a positive way. Thinking helps, but never ever forget that "doing" is far more important. Also, try not to belittle the people who slave themselves to the system, because it's their show of charity and sacrifice for their children or future children.

Yes, the creator gave us a brain. But He also gave us arms, legs, and other body parts.
If the previous author challenged you to think, I challenge you to "do". Get up, work, meet people, and stop thinking about life and start living it.

Waukeen, the Eldest Son of Fenris. By: Deboahan

I love this guy. His perspective drawing skillz is so roxxors. Hahaha!

On Women and Relationships.

If you can live without a relationship, then it's probably for the better, I'd say. It's a sad state of affairs when you purposely (and deep within, knowingly) set yourself up to get smashed by the veritable, perennial "perfect one" (for the moment, at least) you hype yourself up to. - A friend

They say women are the smarter gender, but I beg to disagree, I just think they are perpetually confused like all geniuses are, hence the aforementioned cliche. Unfortunately, their confusion gets them nowhere at all. It gets them burning bras, showing off breasts to get dough, or kicking a guy in the face for opening the door for them. They are the perpetual lost puppies. - Another friend

These two quotes/sentiments came to my attention last night, and I can't help but comment.

The basic principle of human philosophy and theology is that there is no substitute for real life experience, and that conjecture and theory can never be enough basis to make a statement, especially if we are talking about something as complex as relating with the opposite sex. With that said, I think I've earned the right to actually say something on this matter, having had several relationships before and being in a solid 5 year relationship right now.

Not everything is served to everyone in a silver platter. Some people do not have the luxury of money, emotional support, professional and physical encouragement, and everything else, given to them at home. Not everyone can afford to shut themselves off from the rest of the world. Branding women as this and that is also just plain dumb and immature, and I will explain why in the coming paragraphs of this entry.

I've been with Mich for nearly 5 years now. If it weren't for the support she constantly gave me during the most trying times of my life, I would have probably caved in and called it quits. Love is not just romance. Relationships are not just based on sex and fun. The real deal is something deeper than that! Men were not made to impress women and vice-versa! They were made to complement and support each other. If there's one thing I learned during the past few years with Mich, is that everything I thought about women then (before the relationship with her) was high school stuff. Believe me when I say that there will come a time in your life that sex is not the only thing that matters.

Men constantly shout out that women take their actions for granted. Men have a tendency to be frustrated because their most recent effort of making their girl happy can be overshadowed with their past or recent mistakes. The fact of the matter is that men usually think forward, always on what is infront of them. Women, on the other hand, tend to think of everything. I know this because this is one of the problems that plauged the earlier stages of my relationship with Mich. I kept insisting that she can't see the stuff that I do that should matter, while she says that it's beside the point. They look to the sides, upward, downward, and even farther than what the man is looking at. It doesn't mean that women are more mature, but it just shows that one PoV is limited, and in order to fully see the beauty of life, you need to merge both views. Women only become complex if you don't know anything about them based on long term experiences.

Relationships should be about support. Real love is something that stems out from sacrifice and hard work. It is not a stupid walk in the park as most of you watch in romance movies or TV shows. I love Mich dearly because of the way we support each other. I cherish her because she's the one person that has taken an extra mile in giving me chances to improve myself, giving us room to grow as a couple. Through my ups and downs she's been there to give me warm hugs. When my family wasn't there, she was. When my friends turned against me, she stood beside me. When the world seemed to become much heavier, she was there not just to encourage me to forge on, she stepped in and carried my burdens with me. And that is what inspires true romance and real poets. Real life experience.

Go out! Meet new people! Make new friends! If you fuck around, then have fun! But don't be so condescending as to label women lost puppies or whatnot. Women are not just objects of affection or ego trophies. They are not just there for sex and kisses. Women can make a big difference in our lives, especially if we learn to respect them.

I don't know everything there is to know about women and relationships, but the one thing I know is that a woman saved my life, and she continues to do so.

129 Square - R.I.P.

Even God shows mercy to businesses these days. The internet-gaming cafe known as 129 Square will finally be put to rest due to a juicy offer from the owner of the building. This is also a grace from heaven because the shop was already on the highway to hell. In the end, all of the partners will be walking away with their capital and more. Hopefully they will bring with them the lessons that were taught by the conflicts that happened during the 1 year stint of the business.

Though I have alot more rants to shout out, I will keep them to myself in honor of the shop that I once loved and took care of. I only wish that someday those who continue to condemn and accuse without evidence get what's coming to them. What comes around, goes around.

To end this post, let me quote one of the employees of 129 Square who saw me just recently:

"Sir, you look much more happier now."

I simply nodded and smiled.

Birthday Blues

OMFG! Another year just passed by.

When I look back and think about 2004, it was mostly about the epic conflicts of 129 Square. Most of my life during that 1 year was dedicated to making that shop work. In that year also I look back and see who my real friends are in this world. In this year of life I've also come to realize how important Mich is to my life. Through all the troubling times and all the hardships, she was always there to support me and give me the strength I needed to get up and continue. Thank you and I wubba j00! ^^

23 na ako waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~~ I wanna be a congressman by 30. o_o; Damn, I have a long and hard journey ahead of meh. ><