Manila

Wew! Manila, sweet old Manila, with its smoke filled highways and dust infected roads. I can't believe I was able to come back here again. And I can't believe that I was able to see HER again. Anyways, I'll just update you guys more on my next entry, coz right now we're preparing for our trip to Tagaytay. Weeeeeeeeee!

Frustrated Writer

I've always wanted to be a writer, ever since I was small, I've always imagined myself holding a plumed pen and dipping the tip inside an ink bottle. Not that I find it cool to write and write, actually I find it boring. What I like most really is to tell stories, and the best way to be able to tell stories is through writing. A friend of mine once told me that books affect him more rather than movies because one's imagination is at play and once it's inside a person's head, it's really hard to shake it thought off. As of now, so many ideas and so many characters play inside my head, but I just don't know where to start. I wish I had the help of an experienced writer, but there are only a few of them here in our place. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to settle with these ideas playing along inside my head.

New Banner

I decided to change the banner of my blog, along with the blog title, coz I realized (it took me that long) that my banner had a certain hint of arogance to it. The phrase "stupidity is not tolerated here" is somewhat cruel and kind of portrays me as conceited and very sure that I am not stupid, when in fact I am. It's rather true for most of us, there are times when we say or do stupid things, but because of our conceit and self pride, we don't really accept that the things we do are stupid. The reason why I chose the phrase "Life, Less Serious" is because I wanna loosen up for a change. Try to be more optimistic and not anxious or skeptical. I think that's what all of us need today, to just enjoy life and live it to the fullest. Not that serious, but not that slacky as well.

On a Thursday! As in?

That was the reaction of most of the students in my department when they found out that our Christmas party was scheduled on a Thursday, this Thursday for that matter. Who's the birdbrain who's behind the scheduling? This totally, totally sucks. It's not that we wouldn't enjoy the event that night, it's just that most of us have classes Friday morning, so we can't fully be at party mode when we still have classes to attend to the next day. Huhu!

The Time The World Stops

It started out as any other day. I woke up, ate breakfast, and prepared myself for the sunday rituals that I was about to undergo when I noticed that there was something slightly different, it's like an atmosphere of anticipation and anxiety has engulfed most of the neighborhood. Then it hit me, today was the scheduled fight of boxing superstar Oscar "The Golden Boy" dela Hoya against our very own Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao. No wonder there was an air of excitement all around our place, everyone was already looking forward to the brawl that was gonna happen later in the morning. Unfortunatley we can't view the whole thing live because we had church, so we would have to do with the delayed telecast. It's really surprising how amidst all the differences that most people in our country have, we always become united everytime Manny Pacquiao has a fight. Sometime I just wish that Manny has a fight everyday, so that this country could be united everyday too, but that would be impossible. But if one really thinks about it, if we were able to be united in a time like this, then we can really do it regardless if Manny Pacquiao has a fight or not. Perhaps it's just in the mentality of each and everyone of us in this country. If we choose to be united, especially in this time of economic crisis and ever increasing prices of comodities, then we absolutely can.

Finally, An update

For the past few days I havn't been able to post anything on this blog. It's not that I don't want to say anything or that I din't have anything else to say, but I was just super duper busy these past days. What with the intramurals and all, then there's also the school stuff that I have to finish before the Christmas break, and so many other stuff that's kept me busy and frantically asking for a release from all the stress. But thankfully I was able to surpass all that and now, I'm writing on my blog again. To all the people who've read this blog and are continually reading it, most especially to my friend Mya, thanks a lot. 'Till next we scribble guys.

It's Been a While

Hello to all the readers of this blog (are there really any?). It has been definitely a while since I last updated, this is due to the horde of requirements, assignments, and all other stuff that's keeping me busy. Along with these things are the constant strains because of our softball practice. Yes, I do play softball, because baseball isn't allowed in the school intramurals, so I just have to contend with the next best thing. Although these things are taking up most of my time and my energy, I do enjoy doing them, and I'm looking forward to a whole week of intramural games. I do wish I can have time to update this blog during that time, and I also hope that I can finish atleast half of the things that I really need to finish before the Christmas break. Well, I guess I'll end this post here. It's probably gonna be a week before I can post another entry, but I'm gonna try my best to squeeze in some time. 'Till next we scribble.

A Change of Mood

I decided to remove my music playlist on this site. I can't stand it when Paramore keeps on bellowing out "That's what you get when you let your heart win..." coz even if it's done in a fastbeat punk-rock genre, it's still actually a really sad song. I'm still contemplating if I'm gonna put another playlist here with another set of songs, probably with a different mood this time.

Spread The Word

ATTENTION all DUMAGUETEÑO/DUMAGUETEÑA or
DUMAGUETE-BASED Bloggers...


Anyone interested in helping Kaakaams put up a Bloggers Society for us?

What she only needs now is a CORE GROUP.

This would really be a fun start at a really great endeavor.

Let's grab this chance to meet peers that we share something in common with.

For further questions, you may check out her blog, or e-mail her at kaakaams@gmail.com or you can email me at nethan2105@gmail.com.

Ocho means 8

Since Kaakaams was kind enough to break the rules of Ricky's blog tagging (Instead of tagging 8 other people, Kaakaams tagged everyone who read her entry), I'm now supposed to be stating 8 random things about myself that some of my friends don't know about (Coz I'm one of those "un" fortunate people who read Kaakaam's entry). So here goes:

"8 WEIRD THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME"

• I own four dogs with HUMAN sounding names (Jerry, Rap2x, Goldie, and Mojo).



• I eat at FOODNET because of the girls that serve the food, not because of the food.



• I'm secretly addicted to GMA telenovelas.



• I eat spaghetti with a spoon (though i usually do this at home).



• I'm allergic to eggs, chicken, beans, crabs, shrimps, lobsters, shells, and many other seafoods.



• I was a member of the school drama club in high school.



• I can eat a whole piece of roasted chicken on my own.



• I have had at least one crush in all the subjects I enrolled in since I started college.

Here are the tag rules that were supposedly to be followed (before my good friend Kaakaams decided to break 'em) :

1. Each player starts with eight random fact/habits about themselves.


2. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.


3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their name.


4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged and to read your blog.

Happy Tagging!





But since Kaakaams decided to break the rules and tagged everyone who read her entry, I'm also gonna tag everyone who ever gets to read this.

Peace

I find it hard to find peace of mind these past few days, normally I'd feel really good and relaxed just by reading a book or eating my favorite chocolate ice cream, but now I can't seem to relax. I'm stressed out because I have so many requirements to submit from the previous semester. Talk about major setbacks, I got an INC in Fine Arts because the teacher lost the VCD of our music video and an INC in Lit 21 for NOT being able to pass a special project (which I thought was optional). Now I'm juggling these stuff along with this semester's requirements and projects and all other stressful stuff. I'd probably be taking a chill-pill any day now, maybe a bottle of Red Horse and a platter of smoking hot sisig would do the trick. Anyone care to join me?

Adjustments

It's basically a new semester and I'm still trying to accustom myself with the change in schedule and the new set of classmates. Though it's only been five days since the start of classes, I'm already feeling that sense of restlessness that I feel every 2nd part of the school year. I do hope that I can recover from this and I can atleast try to excel in my classes, although I seriously doubt if I can.

Classes

It's been a great start of classes so far, though it really puts a drag on my online gaming, but nevertheless I'm trying to adjust myself to the new schedule and the new set of faces that make up that horde called 'my classmates'. Though I don't have that much time for gaming anymore, I can still squeeze in a few hours of the day to check up on things and stuff. I just wish I can manage being an avid RAN player and being a student. I guess all it takes is proper time-management.

2 Weeks Until Sunday

This is the proposed title of the story that I'm currently working on, though it's not yet final. I've always wanted to write, ever since I was little I've have these really strange and interesting stories bottled up in my head, and sometimes I could stay up all night just thinking about these stories. Although I have already thought about "2 WEEKS UNTIL SUNDAY" and how the story will progress, I'm not sure if what I thought of earlier will eventually be included in the story, I mean as of now I already have so many revisions in the plot and the characters that I'm doubting if my original plan would actually push through.

Basically the story is about a couple (boyfriend-girlfriend) who, because of unavoidable circumstances have to separate for 2 whole weeks and without any communication. The story will tackle the lives of the couple and the people around them, how they will survive the 2 weeks and how those 14 days can shape the way they see life and their relationship as a whole.

As of the moment, I'm still trying to piece together a major story setting so that later I can weave in the minute details of the story, but basically all is ship-shape. I hope I can share to you Chapter I by the end of this month, and I would appreciate comments and suggestions from all of you. Thanks a bunch!

'Till next we scribble.

2 Days From Now

Two days from now, classes for the second semester will begin. I earnestly hope that I 'd have the energy to go to school this monday. I'm still contemplating whether I'll go to school or just play RAN the whole day. It's always like this every second half of the school year, it seems that the energy and drive to go to school as all been spent and there are days that I feel that I just wanna give it up and just sleep. But my rational self gets the best of me and I end up going to school even if I don't really want to. I'm guessing it's gonna be like this for another 5 months, up to the finals of the second half of the school year, I just wish I don't get too tired.

New Songs

If you noticed, I changed my playlist and put in songs that are more of the punk rock genre. Hope you guys like it.

At Long Last, I Finished The Enrollment

Classes start Monday, but that's if I have enough energy or the mood to go to school. Hehe

A constant struggle

It has been days since I've last posted an entry, perhaps it's because I haven't found the strength to do so, or perhaps I was just so addicted to RAN Online that I forgot about posting on this blog. As the days passed, I've always been in constant struggle with myself, what I will do, what I will say, whom I will trust, it's always been hard for me to decide as to which course of action will I take regarding studies, love, life and everything else. I guess there are just times in one's life wherein one is faced with the question, "What now?". I've thought about it earnestly, and decided that perhaps I'm just taking things way to seriously, perhaps I should relax a little bit, and try to take things one step at a time. I know that the wait may belong, but I'm sure I'll get there eventually. Well, it's a start of a new semester and perhaps a new chapter in my rather methodical and boring life, but who knows, some surprises just might be lurking around the corner.

Addicted to Ran

If you guys are wondering why I haven't been able to update my blog for a little while, it's because I've spent most of my time playing RAN. I haven't really had the urge to post some new entries because I've been so hooked on the game that I spend hours after hours just playing the wretched game. Actually, I really haven't been able to think of things to write so why bother writing. The fact is I'm still really depressed about my previous entry, and I can't really seem to shake that stressful feeling and that sense of hurt and pain. Maybe that's why I'm trying to distract myself by playing RAN.

Frustrations

Today is by far the most depressing day for me ever since the semester ended. This is not only because of the fact that I havn't seen my dear in almost a week now, but also because today is the day that her ex-boyfriend was supposed to be arriving from the states. I'm not usually the jealous type, but the mere fact that the guy came here just to see her and talk things out with her gives me a really hard time. I know I'm in no position to argue, and neither am I in the position to hold her back if she wants to talk to him, but it just scares me what the outcome of their meeting might be. I knew I should never have given it way to much emotional input, but my relationship with my dear has become so special to me now, that I am willing to do anything just to be able to keep her with me. Though I cannot force her to choose me (since we've only just met) over her ex-boyfriend whom she really cares for but I can try to just be there for her even if all we have left is only friendship. It realy is complicated when you fall for a person who is still in some way attached to her past, you just end up being heart brokened and left with nothing more than just sheer memories of the time you had spent together. Nevertheless, I'm not regretting the decisions I made concerning her, coz' I know for a fact that she loves me too, she just can seem to shake away from her past. I'll contiue to wait, even though it pains me everytime I think about it. I just hope my waiting will not be in vain.

XOXO =(