In my age, most of my colleagues and friends are either hitched or have trophies (slang for babies). I have none (fortunately or unfortunately, it's too early to tell).
#this is a shoutout
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Day Mini Died
I'm still on the denial stage.
I'm still hoping that she can be revived.
I shouldn't have used her like that.
I'm an abusive person.
Making her work overnight, even when I know she is not alright.
I know something's wrong when she makes those 'clicking' sounds.
I know something's going to be wrong because I feel her heating up when I wake up each morning after just letting her stay up all night.
So much memories are in her.
I've put in so many parts of my thoughts to her.
Now maybe gone. Forever.With her.
I think this is goodbye my mini.
I can't replace you for now. You will be missed.
I'm still hoping that she can be revived.
I shouldn't have used her like that.
I'm an abusive person.
Making her work overnight, even when I know she is not alright.
I know something's wrong when she makes those 'clicking' sounds.
I know something's going to be wrong because I feel her heating up when I wake up each morning after just letting her stay up all night.
So much memories are in her.
I've put in so many parts of my thoughts to her.
Now maybe gone. Forever.With her.
I think this is goodbye my mini.
I can't replace you for now. You will be missed.
Friday, January 14, 2011
My First Ever 'Walk'
Woke up early at around 3:00am.
I had a fever going on because of some infection I got from eating too much spicy foods the night before. I tested my feet if I can manage to standup without fainting, it would be too dramatic if I faint suddenly in front of thousands of people.
Cooked an egg. Hard boiled.
I promised that I would join the Walk for Mary, the first time ever! Not that Im a devotee, but my primary purpose is to take photos of the crowd. Just image the scene, the sky is still dark, thousands of people walking with candles. What a great scene to practice taking shots in low light!
I heard the prayers over the air.
After eating the egg, I put on slippers and just hurried my way to the road, with just my camera, wallet and umbrella - in a bag of course. I thought that I was already late for the procession, but I was wrong, I was there in Fuente Osmenia circle around 30 minutes before the image of the Birhen sa Guadalupe arrived.
Waiting.
I positioned myself at the skywalk to have a better view of the masses. When the image of blessed mother finally arrived, it was an awesome view to behold! It was really surreal to see all those people, praying and singing the tune of "Batobalani sa Gugma" with raised hands and swaying them over the air.
Ache.
Arriving at the Basilica, I decided that I should be inside and hear mass. It was when I stood there for more than an hour that I felt my waist is going to dislodge and Im so thirsty and hungry! Not to mention that sobbing pain I feel on my feet.
Tired.
Checked another one for the Sinulog activities I like to attend. Tomorrow is the fluvial parade I wanted to attend also, because it has been a long time since. But I feel that my body is not up to another pushing and shoving and walking long distances for tomorrow, but I'm still contemplating, will listen to my body for signs.
2011 is the year I got my Sinulog groove back!
I had a fever going on because of some infection I got from eating too much spicy foods the night before. I tested my feet if I can manage to standup without fainting, it would be too dramatic if I faint suddenly in front of thousands of people.
I promised that I would join the Walk for Mary, the first time ever! Not that Im a devotee, but my primary purpose is to take photos of the crowd. Just image the scene, the sky is still dark, thousands of people walking with candles. What a great scene to practice taking shots in low light!
I heard the prayers over the air.
After eating the egg, I put on slippers and just hurried my way to the road, with just my camera, wallet and umbrella - in a bag of course. I thought that I was already late for the procession, but I was wrong, I was there in Fuente Osmenia circle around 30 minutes before the image of the Birhen sa Guadalupe arrived.
Waiting.
I positioned myself at the skywalk to have a better view of the masses. When the image of blessed mother finally arrived, it was an awesome view to behold! It was really surreal to see all those people, praying and singing the tune of "Batobalani sa Gugma" with raised hands and swaying them over the air.
Ache.
Arriving at the Basilica, I decided that I should be inside and hear mass. It was when I stood there for more than an hour that I felt my waist is going to dislodge and Im so thirsty and hungry! Not to mention that sobbing pain I feel on my feet.
Tired.
Checked another one for the Sinulog activities I like to attend. Tomorrow is the fluvial parade I wanted to attend also, because it has been a long time since. But I feel that my body is not up to another pushing and shoving and walking long distances for tomorrow, but I'm still contemplating, will listen to my body for signs.
2011 is the year I got my Sinulog groove back!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sinulog Fever
After not feeling "Christmasy" at all during the Christmas season, it's Sinulog time!
And yes, I definitely am more excited for Sinulog rather than Christmas this time. Why? I also asked that myself.
Maybe because Sinulog is upbeat compared to the melacholic melodies of Pasko.
Maybe because you don't have to give presents.
Maybe because it draws people to the streets, the dancing, the processions, compared to the much more family-oriented Christmas.
As for this year's Sinulog, I have ticked off a few (from my Sinulog bucket list) of the things that I wanted to do (or redo) in Sinulog. My ultimate goal maybe for next year is to join that photocontest, but I need to get the right gear first.
Devoutee or not, I am having a renewed interest in Sinulog, it is my new favorite season of the year!
And yes, I definitely am more excited for Sinulog rather than Christmas this time. Why? I also asked that myself.
Maybe because Sinulog is upbeat compared to the melacholic melodies of Pasko.
Maybe because you don't have to give presents.
Maybe because it draws people to the streets, the dancing, the processions, compared to the much more family-oriented Christmas.
As for this year's Sinulog, I have ticked off a few (from my Sinulog bucket list) of the things that I wanted to do (or redo) in Sinulog. My ultimate goal maybe for next year is to join that photocontest, but I need to get the right gear first.
Devoutee or not, I am having a renewed interest in Sinulog, it is my new favorite season of the year!
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
It Started With Rain
2011 started very WET. It rains almost every hour for the last 4 days.
It's gloomy, cold and makes me want to stay in my bed like forever.
If not for the "nature" calls.
If not for work.
If not for the headache I get by sleeping too much - I would have just lay there like sleeping beauty, or sleeping beast to be politically correct.
Family drama spiked a few metric system high. I didn't win as I would like it to be, but I guess I learn a lesson that will stick to me for quite some time and that is to just be respectful and stay away from family business that's not my business.
Work is fine I suppose. With an impending new requests from the client coming, I'm a bit nervous - overwhelmed actually, it's like I'm looking at a forest and needs to know the varieties of the trees in it.
I'm with great positivity that my partner who is the master of all these "trees" will come back from her supposed to be vacation and at the very least still guide me on these coming requirements. She would surely help me pass the obstacles ahead. But in any case, I myself feels that I can do this, it may not be a smooth ride but I'm trying to get out of it - whole.
One thing that I did not get myself whole last 2009 is my contract with a dear professor friend. It saddens me really to be unproductive and a burden to her. I promised her certain things that I didn't deliver. It was my bad, I'll offer no explanation, no redemption.
2011 is just starting, it may have started wet but knowing the Philippines, it will get really really hot soon.
It's gloomy, cold and makes me want to stay in my bed like forever.
If not for the "nature" calls.
If not for work.
If not for the headache I get by sleeping too much - I would have just lay there like sleeping beauty, or sleeping beast to be politically correct.
Family drama spiked a few metric system high. I didn't win as I would like it to be, but I guess I learn a lesson that will stick to me for quite some time and that is to just be respectful and stay away from family business that's not my business.
Work is fine I suppose. With an impending new requests from the client coming, I'm a bit nervous - overwhelmed actually, it's like I'm looking at a forest and needs to know the varieties of the trees in it.
I'm with great positivity that my partner who is the master of all these "trees" will come back from her supposed to be vacation and at the very least still guide me on these coming requirements. She would surely help me pass the obstacles ahead. But in any case, I myself feels that I can do this, it may not be a smooth ride but I'm trying to get out of it - whole.
One thing that I did not get myself whole last 2009 is my contract with a dear professor friend. It saddens me really to be unproductive and a burden to her. I promised her certain things that I didn't deliver. It was my bad, I'll offer no explanation, no redemption.
2011 is just starting, it may have started wet but knowing the Philippines, it will get really really hot soon.
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