And I...

...don't ever wanna feel, like I did that day
take me to a place I love, take me all the way. There goes my current LSS

...am going to Malaysia and Singapore next week! I must say I have never been this excited about anything, well, at least for the past couple of months. Some unknowns are not so scary after all.

...would like to find that missing Sun Cellular prepaid card because I've ran out of credits and I always feel a bit disabled without my 24 / 7 Text Unlimited.

...have nothing more to say except, at last, another entry!

I feel a change coming

I know I just posted an entry yesterday but it still feels like I haven’t posted for decades. I miss my web-interactions with Nessa, Jenn and Migs and all the other blogger friends who leave their web imprints every now and then.

I haven’t posted yet that I entered the formation house of Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. I’ve been meaning to, it’s just that the past few days have been littered with a few unpleasant unfolding and the after effects are still weighing down on me.

Maybe this is the ultimate acid test as I make the decision to know my purpose and what I really want in life. I know that I may have rubbed off some people the wrong way over the past couple of weeks but I do hope that through time, since my intention was to really send a message of correction, all of these issues will resolve themselves – and bring forth a deeper understanding among all those involved.

In the meantime, I have to face the reality that there’s work to do, community-related activities to be executed, family obligations to fulfill and all the hoopla that will never go away despite the fact that I am burdened by all of these concerns. And I am glad I can see these things from a more mature perspective. I feel a change coming.

A Soliloquy for Two

I was taking random pictures of my officemates when we had our company outing over the weekend and when I was finally uploading the files to my computer, this particular photo inspired me to come up with a few verses. I know I am not supposed to explain my work but with this one, I might need to, to avoid arousing 'tsismis.' hehehe

I am trying to capture the muse's soliloquy as she literally and figuratively becomes one with nature and the artist's lamentation, read on...

In you there is solitude -
A clever combination of silence and strength

With you there's harmony in togetherness,
despite forces of circumstances that dictate separate
paths and different purposes

There are so many things about you that make me want to just smile,
Hope
And maybe someday

Believe

That happiness does exist...

A friend sent this to me yesterday and it freaked me out big time. The guy looks just like me! Doppelganger? I've been cloned! Wahaha

Across my universe

For the first time in a couple of months (more like years, i think) I am really scared.

Well not really scared in its truest essence but my limted vocabulary is, well, limiting me from coming up with an exact translation of what's going on inside my twisted brain.

My brain. It's been on hyperdrive for three weeks already. I bet it needs some rest. I need to rest.

In rest though I find more reasons to get agitated. Maybe because inertia does not fit into the current scheme of things, which are really crazy, if I must share.

Of course it is clear with me that I need to prioritize workstuff and that doing so will help me get rid of some of the day-to- day irritants that contribute to a rotten mood, something that does not suit my personality and general disposition.

Disposition, current: Sunny with extremely thick cumulus clouds.

Clouds. Hmmm. Won't let them hinder me from finding the true meaning behind everything, see the silver lining - because I need to get a good grasp of things, and come up with a strategic plan, a workable solution.

I end this post with a prayer - that whatever happens, there wouldn't be any sort of disruption to everyone's peaceful existence.

And that he rids me of my worldly concerns.

And that I finish all my projects, all seven of them (at least as of today) on time and with superior quality.

All things through Christ who strengthens me.

Ah, this is the life!

I know it borders on debauchery but after spending a fine time in Bohol last weekend to celebrate the birthday of my good friend Divine, I had the privilege to watch one of the more popular American pop-rock groups of recent times, that is, Maroon 5!.

Adam Levine is not the best vocalist there is but he is one hell of an energetic performer and a guitarist. The rest of the guys, James Valentine (guitar, vocals), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards, vocals), Mickey Madden (bass guitar) and Matt Flynn (drums, percussion) were such geniuses in playing their respective instruments – now I wouldn’t pretend to know much but the fact that everything sounded even better than it did in the album (and it’s not only because it was ‘live’) was enough to convince me that these guys really rock (or pop-rock, for that matter).

I really feel blessed to have had the chance to unwind and have some light moments in between doing the Competency-based System workshops for two of the functional units in URC, which is, to say the least, draining in so many ways. Good thing the venue, Lake Island is so serene, the stress was definitely lesser felt.

So yeah, I am gearing up for more and bigger challenges at work and looking forward to my numerous trips this summer. Next stop: Anawangin in Zambales.

Here are some of my pictures:

Bohol Trip

Bohol is not that photogenic, which means that you have to go there to fully appreciate its beauty. Kaya biyahe na!

Chocolate Hills in Carmen

Panglao Island

Some antique musical instruments on display at Loboc Museum

Loboc River Cruise

I had so much fun singing along to my favorite songs (Sunday Morning, Harder to Breathe and Won't Go Home Without You)

It Won't Be Soon Before Long Asian Tour, March 5, 2008, Araneta Coliseum

One of my many talents is that I don't get fazed easily. Below is a picture of me lounging around Lake Island, after two (gruelling) days of workshop:Next stop: Anawangin!

One Fine Day

Here's a nice picture of me taken by my good friend Angela Aguado (Ange, let's do this professionally na!)

Below are two (of the many) pictures of Ange that I took. (look ma, no airbrushing!)

A Valentine Post

There are two ways to deal with the blows of Valentine blues.

One is to sulk (and if you want to be more obvious about it, try this - wear black stuff, chain smoke in a coffee shop while throwing dagger looks at all the lovestruck couples around – yes, guilty as charged, once upon a time). The other option, a healthier one, is NOT to do any of the previously mentioned (sorry I couldn’t think of alternatives right now).

I do have a date this Valentine’s so there’s no reason for me to sulk, or find creative ways to die. This post is actually dedicated to my good friend Divine, who requested me to write about our pre-Valentine gimmick last night at this nice grill called Bagaberde.

It was my first time to go to that place, because I thought I was over that grill- with-a-band-playing phase. However, due to my friend’s persistence, I eventually gave in to her request – and I am so thankful that I did!

There were two performers that night namely Shayne Corpuz (a talent show alumna) and Richard Poon, the former male lead vocals of the group U-Turn (yes, the one who did the remake of the song It’s You by Stevie Wonder) and both were equally engaging. While Shayne did some mean rendition of all-time Soul and R&B favorites, Richard Poon crooned some serious Frank Sinatra shit, much to our delight.

It was hands down, one of the funnest night outs I’ve had in months! Going to Bagaberde reinforced the fact that the best way to experience life is to do new things every now and then.

To Divine, here’s to new experiences and lasting friendships! Happy Valentine’s Day! You are a blessing, my friend.