Terrible past few days/week.

1. Yahoo account gets canceled
2. Lost access to all yahoo related services
3. No real equivalent that i want to change to.
4. Cleaning up the house for a party i'm hosting, feels like i'm doing it without the support of my co-planners (but thankful for karen and garland).
5. Portions of my costume are still en route and unlikely to make it.
6. Businesses in general seem to lack common sense and courtesy.
7. How many times can i hear idiots on the phone say "sorry, there is nothing i can do"
8. PMX heading a new direction again...not sure if i want to follow.
9. Ugg..people in general pissing me off.
10. Got my end of year review, it was good, but i was expecting a bit more.
11. Missing out on all my workouts. I think i need them now to burn some energy.
12. Redefining ohannna. Don't really agree with that one either.
13. Coming into work and seeing that things have fallen apart.
14. I want to yell/scream..but wonder if its even worth it. (i think i will into my pillow when i get home).

I think i need a vacation.

UGGGG


Yahoo SUCKS!!!
My yahoo ID just got deleted..and no one at Yahoo can tell me why.
Worse things is supposedly I'd have to recreate with a new ID. This sucks. My resume and everything was hosted on there.

Party days away..and things looking good. Saw some costumes last nite at cousins dinner and they were great. This is gonna be a fun party =)

so...now starting to look for alternatives. I've saved my hotmail account for ages and it works well. Now i need to start looking for some group alternatives. MSN? Google? As much as i like google and how they are inovative, i'm not that impressed with their interface. Suggestions anyone?

Welcome back basketball Season!





Damn..i need to start balling again. Also need to see about a Wade jersey (ugg..so many jerseys already and i can't decide between the red or white. suggestions?) =p

I need to write something here. well..i'll just start writing and see what happens.

Its getting closer to winter and the weather is getting colder. The thunderstorms sucked. Feel like things are shutting down for hibernation.

Yet at the same time, i've found a new found energy. Had a fun time in Vegas with friends, which consisted mostly of eating, sleeping, and warp core breaches. Ohhh man...cut crab legs at aladdin spice market buffet. yum yum.

also planning for this halloween party at the house. Not really sure what to expect as i'm not sure how the neighborhood will handle a large house party. At the same time, i'm beyond the typical stare at each other, drink, and maybe dance type of party. So..in the spirit of mischief, I'm planning campfire like games for people to participate. Hoping it will get people to mingle more and overall just have fun. Got quite a few thought up, but if you have any other suggestions, let me know. Also need categories for costume contest as well.

I've gotten hooked on anime again and addictively watching naruto. Got a bunch of other movies and dvds that i need to catch up on as well. Currently on book 3 of harry potter. I'm gonna test something before the 4th movie comes out.

I question if the movie will be ruined for me if i listen to the book before it comes out. Not sure if i would have truly felt the suspense of the movies, if i already knew the outcome of the story. Currently listening to the books, i just remember scenes from the movie and learn more of the back story. If i can get thru book 4 fast enough, i'll have to see how i'd enjoy the movie (before i continue on to books 5-7.



---party plans---
current ideas
categories: Prettiest/Ugliest, Sexiest, Scariest, most original, best overall
games: u'll have to wait and see =)

Circle of life

So as i'm standing in the bathroom no less....thinking about Kristine and family saying goodbye to their mother and her presence in this world, i get a text from Jojo that Dao is in labor.

Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

-- Job 1: 20-21 (KJV)

RIP - Marybeth Casteneda
Thanks for showing me God again.

Epitome of my day yesterday

-as i'm leaving work-
a) Get into the elevator on my floor 4th. notice people (3) is already in it..prob wanting to leave work as much as i did. And upset that i was the stop 1 floor below (building only has 5 floors)

b) one girl comes in on the 3rd floor. Hits 2 since she parked at that level. I sigh (wish we had stairs). Now in cramped elevator.

c) Girl leaves at 2, no one else walks in.

d) I leave on mezzanine for my car..realizing that this elevator is stopping at all levels and just equally frustrated and wanting to go home.


anyways..thanks to Karen for ditching class yesterday to spend time with me. Still can't explain the mood swing..but it got better as the nite progressed.

so...in other news

B - B - BOS (clap x5)
S - S - SCO (clap x5)
B - O - S (clap x3)
S - C - O (clap x3)

Gooo
(repeat above)
then
Gooo BOSCO

Yeah...Nomar went to my High School..as well as Chad Allen..and the former Honeycomb boy. Good people still exist =) (even after Boston traded him and gave him a hard time).

*blah*

feeling really down today. Not exactly sure why...hoping maybe writing stuff down could let it out a bit. So far so good.

Work is ok...not particularly busy though there is stuff i need to do. I think thats what i'm feeling....stagnate. Learned earlier in the week that my coworker is going out pursuing his MBA. Learned another one of my coworkers is actually married (not that its impossible..but he's my age). Both Jojo and Bryan are expecting kids soon.

I am happy where i am. Not looking to jump into a marriage or bring a child to this world. I find myself just looking short term. Vegas, Halloween party, whatever. I haven't really set goals for myself or really, really struggled to try to achieve something. I've taken the easy path or easy for me path. I won't say i've slid thru life without challenges..but i can say i need to be challenged again. I'm even flaking on the workout schedule. Sheesh

Humm..well..what else. My aunt is in the hospital, my friend's mom died, and i think i may be dying (but then again..who isn't). Other than that..things look ok.

yeah...i dont think i hit it all..but once again..blogging becomes therapeutic.

In case you have time today,

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Pasadena Area
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October comes in and it looks like quite a busy month.

Just wrapped up my "final" task with PMX for the year. Not sure exactly how i'm feeling about it for next year...but least i've finished my responsibilities for this year.

Well..this month we've got a number of busy weekends. Vegas, Sam's bday, PMX picnic?, and Halloween party.

I think this is the first year I'm actually going all out with the costume idea. already picked up a couple things for it. You'll have to go to the party to find out who it is.

Anyways..just giving an update. Its been a fun few weeks.
Congrats to Mila and Chan on their nursing achievements. Made it to the ceremony and had a cool party at the house afterwards (Thanks to Garland's Karaoke Revolution). Ended up actually singing till 5am...and it was fun =).
Mom, Dad and Sam made it back from Hawaii. Sam has some pretty cool pics from the islands. I think i should really plan a vacation...need to do some traveling.

Well..
watching Superman 2 on A&E. Definately the best of the series. I'd buy the box set, but they are recorded in Dolby 2. Maybe with the new movie coming out, they'll redo the audio on the previous movies.

aiight..till next time.

On my Chipotle Recipt today.

"So good your toes curl"

Role Models/Inspirations

While watching the VH1 Hip Hop Honors last nite, i was reminded of a couple of my role models/Inspirations.

Listening to the biography of LL Cool J, reminded me why i find him to be a role model. Coming up from a broken family and the worse of situations, he was able to bring himself up. It was never an easy path, but one full of challenges that he pushed himself to overcome. His thoughts on whether or not he'd be a good father after his own childhood, vices surrounding him as he was young and successful, and even violence growing up. You hear about these stories all the time, but what really impresses me about him is his continual ability to push himself for the better. Musician, artist, actor...and especially father to his kids. If you watch the clips and see the energy he puts into his endeavors, there is no question he is driven.




There are quite a number of other inspirations in my life (which i won't delve why at this time); The Rock, Bruce Lee, my kuya kerwin, my family.

"Keeping it real ain't about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It's about being true to yourself and those around you." --L.L. Cool J

(now to work on getting my body to look like that =p)

U know...i do browse to my blogger page each day to check up and read everyone else's blog..but just havent' been motiviated to write up my own stuff as of late.
so..after the "gentle" prodding of anny...who kindly came to visit me...i'll spit something out right now. Just a brief update..but things are starting to go back to normal..so hopefully more to come.

humm..were to start...

PMX is over. Yeah! It was a great show even thought there weren't that many people there to enjoy it. Personally i had a lot of fun with the performers and friends that came out. Still thinking about what i want my role in the organization to be..prob one of the reasons i'm still dragging my feet on closing out some things...but we'll just see what the new year brings.

Happy beleated Sept birthdays to: Edward, Kelly, Al, Carlo, Maureen, Bernadette, Bonnie, and soon my cousin Miko.

Got back together with Karen. Hard to believe we were actually seperated..but for the most part things are going well. The 344 crew (Garland, Karen, and myself) have been going on a food fest and convention weekends.
Read Karen's post for pics..and garland's for the Pink's adventure. Tried for Diddy Reese cookie after picking up Garland from the airport, but unfortunately it was closed.

In other news...actually found a workout crew and having a lot of fun doing it. Tues/Thur/Sundays - hanging out with Ed and Andre and pushing weight, turbo kick boxing, and street hip hop at 24hour fitness. Granted i'm already skipping out on 2 days since last week =p, its fun to actually have people to push you to do better. We're actually planning a halloween party Oct 29. Any ideas for fun halloween games are greatly appreciated.

Other than that, Had a fun karaoke party..and actually revisited tokyo delves. Its under renovation, so i dont' recomend any other parties there for the next month. Place was a bit cramped and althought we happily and unhappily sent our brother Hanz back to the Philippines, the other groups at the restaurant were pretty boring. Stayed relatively sober (very different from the last time) and actually enjoyed the food. *shakes head in memory of that infamous day in May*

Well..guess thats it....
I'm back...

2 days away...and hotmail is up to 10pages.

Got to talk to Rex today..and i think we finalized everything. He's gonna do the show as free for attendees =). Course there is still priority seating if u buy a priority ticket...but all in all, i think i worked out for the best.

PMX..i'm ready for it.

4 days away.


Man..the craziness has not stopped. My sleeping patterns are all off. Not getting to bed till 3-4am each nite and phone calls all day affecting work schedule too. Fortunately tried to take some time off to catch my breath this weekend. Went for errands at Home depot, Rico's kickback, Dim Sum with friends on sunday as well as the alcohol run for pmx. Got mad at myself while reading martin's blog realizing i missed the Cuarto baby shower. Uggg.. man..and my memory is so shot i had to really think about what i did this weekend and it was just 48 hours ago.

Now that most of the big stuff for pmx is done, i've been able to concentrate more and get things done at work. *shakes head* had to take a pmx phone call even while i was ordering lunch at Subway today. FRICK.. 4 more days. Anyways, sealed DJ Virman for PMX on sunday. Need to contact donny and the other dj to schedule your times. (Donny you'll get your call soon..if not hit me up).

Last minute stuff... cleaning stuff around the house...clearing things out...and just making it thru the day. Man...thank goodness i'm taking tues off as well.


edit.
DJ D.Nutt announced.

Pop- N*Sync

Whenever i hear this song....i'm in a good mood.
Either i'm feeling down..and blasting it to make myself feel better
or
Its come on the CD player and i find it just lifts my spirits.

It couldn't have come at a better time today.

Morning Musume/Hello Project makes me happy. I like more upbeat songs. I wish i didn't have to stress so much.

So much to do today and was feeling a little down. But now bobbing my head to All for One and One for all!

Now i just need a vacation. Good news..windows in tomorrow

PMX countdown - 9 days

man...my hotmail now has fricken 8 pages. Still way below the 250MB limit..but frickn 8 pages of messages. After labor day weekend i can clean it out.

Back to normal?

2 weeks away and i can stop talking about PMX....well..for a while. Happy things are coming together...stressed about much that is being put on me (that wasn't part of my job description) but finding pleasure in the simple joy that my friends are excited. Random Ninjas is gonna kick ass with their secret finale. Donny's sent me some stuff that i can hopefully get up on the website in time. Garland and I are just having fun with the CLUB PMX idea. All in all...i know for sure that its gonna be a kick ass time.

With much of my schedule being completed, I can at least take a step back and breathe a bit. Things in the personal life are a bit strained....odd cuz technically its already actually over. Unfortunately feelings aren't controlled like a light switch. I thank everyone that is concerned about me. I know where i am...I know where i want to be....and I am responsible for my own decisions (good or bad). Thanks all for caring.

As far as things worthy of blogging.... Sanjay's housewarming party was fun. Jello shots, brownies and CPK with the coworkers. Made for an interesting nite and definately a highlight from a busy week. Celebrated Bren's bday on Sat. He tried to go for a hat trick on the 1liter sized Asahi cans. Got to 1.5 which is much better than my 2/3 of a can. We sat and watched morning musume videos and asian game shows the whole nite while eating Max's chicken and other store bought food. Mango cake from Red Ribbon was the perfect end to the evening. hmm...with that hint of coconut.....yum. Still got a piece left. Today is my Dad's bday. Happy bday Dad. We already celebrated it last week so that we could have dinner with the whole family (will was still in town).

Today was also the last PMX planning meeting (damn..still brought it up). The meeting itself was eh..but it was fun hanging with everyone afterwards. We went to Marukai to have sushi. Once we got there...found out Garland just bought a solo membership to Marukai and asked if he can add me as a second. So yeah! i now have membership to the store. Right then and there i put it to good use. Found a Yakata for 7 bucks and picked it up. Convinced Garland to get one as well and that started it all. Next thing i know we are all buying them. It was a lot of fun. Walked around the store and found the Ramune 1 liter bottle on sale for $2. It was great. I'm having a lot of fun with my roomie... missed that household comradere like i had in college. Course sam probably likes him as well since he can do the MM train dance. =p




oh yeah....
Gym: 45 treadmill
reading: finished Revenge of the Sith. (hoping to get the Harry Potter books soon).

*peeks his head out*

Much like the groundhog, i'm checking to see if the coast is clear. The work never seeems to end. Its been an eventful few weeks. Much i wanted to talk about...but couldn't find the time to post about. Thing are a lil bit more quiet now, but unlikely to get back to schedule till after PMX Labor Day weekend.

Did want to let you all know that i'm still alive =).

Short synopsis

1. Dj D.nutt will be performing at PMX
2. Locked down most of my bands. Got some really good people coming.
3. Pretty much got the schedule down and got everyone happy
4. Getting last minute changes to my rooms and agreements that are pissing me off.
5. Taking on other people's responsibilities and a general lack of action/responsibility.
6. Things got pretty busy at work.
7. I'm getting fat. Need to hit that gym
8. Second set of windows are now ordered. Likely to come in right before PMX.
9. Got invited back to staff AX....wasn't sure how to really take that one.
10. Furneral for one of my childhood mentors
11. Early morning co-sponsoring my family members in the Philippines
12. Body tried to get me to slow down this weekend..giving me a stiff neck/shoulder. Too bad i couldn't stop.
13. Got down and dirty under the house again trying to do home improvement.
14. Need to focus on lawn and window covers.

After coming back from that weekend...quite a lot has happened..but i haven't had time to write about it.
I may come back and post -date some entries for consistancy sake...but yeah...its still non-stop.

You can try to catch me online...but hoping to fill everyone in soon.