Happy New Year..

So another year is about to end.. So far so good. This year has been really good to me. The goals that i have set this year have been met and basically because of that, 2009 will be all set for me.. I can't wait for 2009.. It's gonna be a year of new beginnings..

This is actually the shortest year end blog i've written in seven years.. but what the hell.. TO HAPPY DAYS!

THIS IS ANOTHER G'THANG SIGNING OUT FOR 2008..

Merry Christmas to One and All!!

Christmas is just a few days away, and still I don't have anything to give anyone.. Even the rents and the sibs. I've got ideas yeah? but I just don't want to attack the malls like what everyone is doing right now.. It's a scary scary thought for me.. Anyway, so.. I wasn't able to greet my rents happy birthday last week so.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM AND DAD AND SANCHO! wishing you guys more birthdays to come..

So what else is there? hmm.. Oh yeah, I sprained my heel from basketball three days ago and it's the first time in three days that I've left the house. I was still limping around the mall and Camille's office but, it's better that then getting cabin fever.. Which I know I'd get if i didn't leave the house today..

On sports, My Real Madrid is 12 points away from the leader Barcelona and they are currently in fifth place.. Shit..MERRY CHRISTMAS TO REAL MADRID! It's gonna be a very very long winter break for the whites.. stress.. anyway..

Ciao

It's not safe.. I'm just trying to protect us
I'd love to believe me, it's just wrong..
or maybe, not yet.
Committing the same mistake is unforgivable..
and I can't afford that..
not anymore..

So trust me.. It's not safe..
I'm just trying to protect us.. from us..

Turmoil in Madrid..

After a disappointing start of the season, Bernd Schuster steps down at Madrid and Juande Ramos replaces him at the helm of the Whites. It's another change in coach who's term in Madrid never seem to get past two years. As a fan, this habit of changing coaches every so often doesn't really work. for one, the change is in the mid season, meaning the players have to get used to a whole new system, which means another string of losses just for adjustments.. It looks like we aren't gonna bring home any silverware this year..

Driving through the desert I met a man
Who told me of his crazy plan
He’d been walking there for 20 days
He was gonna walk on for 20 more
I said, “How ‘bout a drink or a bite to eat”
He said, “No, my faith is all I need”
So then, save me, save me
Mister walking man, if you can

You don’t need to prove a thing to me
Just give me faith make me believe
C’mon save me, save me
Mister walking man, if you can
C’mon save me, save me
I said, “Stranger if you please”
Save me, save me
Stranger if you please
Or am I too far gone?
I said, “to get back home”

How ‘bout you take a ride with me
We could kill some time, shoot the breeze
He said, “every whispering wind and second counts”
Oh, maybe if you walk but you should drive around

Save me..

-Dave Matthews

Just Because It's Saturday..

I'm going drinking again... If my liver could talk, he'd probably be nagging me about drinking. Since these past few Saturdays, we ain't really doing anything so.. we end up getting tanked with booze... Shit.. I can already see the effect tomorrow morning..

So today.. we're heading up north. It's gonna be this fundraiser for a De La Salle full scholarship. I'm not quite sure this is a very very good idea since it's pay-day-friday, it's a long weekend and I can't say the last one so when you see me, just ask me. So what else is there?..hmm..

Just because it's Friday..

Another slow Friday.. There's nothing to do and everyone is just too lazy to head out! what is the world coming to!!

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There's really nothing to say.. It's been quite boring lately and I miss the kitchen.. The Industrial kitchen that is, the one in the house isn't enough anymore since I got used the bigger one. Though it's alright, a kitchen is a kitchen..

So what else is there.. It's been Me, Anton and Carlo who's hanging out lately since we ain't really doing shit... which means we should be really doing something about it.. We've been doing that NBA fantasy at yahoo which is a bit odd since they don't really know that much about ball.. but like what i said, we ain't doing anything anyway so whatever...

Whatelse is there!? well.. PC's still busted and I'm not quite sure if I'm still gonna have it fixed or just buy a new one and just add the hardware from my old one.. so yeah.. Not that important right now...

So.. yeah.. Ciao..

Just Because It's Friday..

So like what I said, restaurant week's done, Now comes the real thing.. I'm gonna be an Intern again. In a hotel.. again. Working for hours not money.. Again.. But looking at the bright side of things.. this is the very very last step. So.. yun na yun..

On other things. Ruud van Nistelrooy is gonna be out for the season and Real is looking for a new striker to temporarily replace van Goal.. I looks like Benzema's trip to Madrid will be sooner than anyone thought.. Or unless Raul steps up, then it will be a different story.

It's obvious that it's been just been School and Football for me these past few months. So call me a geek.. I don't really give a flying fuck! YUN NA YUN..

So the PC is still busted and I'm down to using Wowie's PC when he ain't here. Anyway, Restaurant week is now over and it did well.. now it's time to become an intern.. again. Hopefully for the final time.. Anyway, i'll try to blog some more in a few.. ciao

DO YOU SMELL WHAT BARACK IS COOKING?!

1st of the Month..

Maybe it's really time for me to get a mac. My Personal is busted again, this time it's the motherboard. It's not gonna be s expensive as compared to buying a new one, but the hassle of having it repaired again and waiting and all that, just makes me want to buy a new one..

So halloween was last friday, but I was called in for a function at the town center so it was the first time ever that I wasn't here for the trick or treat. Oh yeah, it was also the first time that I wasn't drunk.. Actually, i didn't have even a single drop alcohol in my body.. I'm not sure if i should be sad or not.. whatever man, c'est la vie..

So what's next.. hmmmm...

What is it with Macbooks? Don't get me wrong, I'm not jealous of my peers who have them, but what is it with Macbooks? Why would I want to replace my 1 Terra byte, Intel® Core™2 Quad processor, 2 GB Ram, NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 Video Card with matching 17" Samsung HD LCD Monitor for the New 13" Macbook with 750 GB less memory, 2.4 GHz, and a Glass Trackpad? Is it obvious that I'm trying to convince myself not to get one? Because I seriously want one, but I know I have no use for it..

This is a List of if ever I get one, this is what I'll do with it:
- iTunes and Music Storage
- Picture storage
- Word and Excel
- You Tube, Blogger, Facebook and Multiply
- Yahoo Messenger, AIM, MSN Messenger
- Emails and surfing

So that's it? I'm paying 100'000 to do these things? I don't think so......
If anyone out there can add to this list and convince me to get one.. please do leave a comment.. Ciao!

First up, Happy 22nd to my Dearest Sister! So yesterday was the degustation and I passed. I guess I am is who I saw I am in the kitchen.. So Next up would be restaurant week, and then The final internship and then Graduation.. Niiiice!!!

I'm not supposed to be blogging since I mentioned a few days back that it's a blog black out for me, but today, I just feel like writing..

So five months since my masters started and tomorrow's Degustation will determine if I am, is who I say I am in the kitchen. Everything boils down to tomorrow.. I don't have doubts because I know my skills and I know what I'm capable of.. It's just a funny though that's all.. I mean, after tomorrow, if everything goes well.. I'm up for my second internship and just before Christmas The Toque and Coat will officially be mine.. That'd be the perfect Christmas gift for me.. Foreal..

Anyway...

This week is a black out for my blog.. just this week..

IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO BE NICE WITHOUT EVEN HAVING AN AGENDA?!

To begin with, I was being nice to you because you were nice to me, and I didn't have any reason not to be. But that doesn't mean that something's going on between us.. Now, If in the beginning, you acted like a bitch, then I'd treat you like one.. It's as simple as that! IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED!! NOTHING IS GOING ON BETWEEN US JUST BECAUSE I'M NICE TO YOU!! IT'S JUST HUMAN NATURE!!

According to an article I read saying "We're just friends" is the first step to the journey towards having an "Emotional Love Affair" and eventually a "Physical Love Affair" and then It goes "Full Blown" wherein it's all in.. Believe me.. We're just friends, and there's no journey towards anything..

If you're pissed at me Tomorrow I'd understand.. But it's all you.. I ain't got nothing to do with that.. You assumed without even thinking..

So breakfast was spent with my Dad while watching the former IMF president convince the nation that we are actually doing better compared to the last three quarters of the year. Well.. I'm not gonna try and sound like I really know what's going on, but with the barrel being at $80 at pop.. I guess we really are. I hope it stays that way for everybody's sake.

So on other things, I got my first failing function grade yesterday.. Guys, It was just a Quiche Lorraine.. How hard was that?! The vegetable terrine, I'd understand if it didn't rise, but the Quiche Lorraine.. Come on man. You have got to be kidding?! So there you go.. The first taint on my Record.

Random Thoughts:
- Maybe I was just bored but SPAM tasted really good this morning..
- The Coffee tasted like piss with cream and sugar.. I don't know why

- I think writing in my blog in the morning is better than writing in it at night, since I have a weird feeling my vocab is better in the morning. Though I have nothing much to say since barely just woke up..

THE Ateneo..

I do not hate THE Ateneo but I am mighty proud that I am not one of them..

Of course a huge celebration normally comes right after winning a championship, especially when the team is not a regularly included in the list of champions. But I don't think burning planks with the names of the opposing team's current line up including the coaching staff and the previous team members on a bonfire and dancing around it counts as one. Especially if it is done by a Jesuit and self proclaimed elitist school..

Personally, I never liked the school and of course I had respect.. Until now.

Congratulations to THE Ateneo by the way, you guys were the better team this year.. This is their 1st championship in 6 years if I'm not mistaken and this is their 4th all in all right? Well, It's gonna be another 6 years before you win your next so savor it since it's gonna be a very long time before you guys feel this powerful again..

ANIMO LA SALLE!

I just love it when I write drunk, because I write so much bullshit that it's too real..

Anyway.. Job's surprise party was crazy.. I had a shit load of beer, a few tequila shots, a Corona and a Stella Artois and I'm already drunk as fuck. Daymn mayne.. I'm getting old.. my tolerance for liquor is getting lower and lower by the minute.. and that is bad..

So Claudio Ranieri is gonna get sacked this weekend if he doesn't win against Parma. I seriously don't know what's up with him. I mean, comparing to his squad with Chelsea a few years ago to his squad right now with Juventus It's actually equally as strong.. Midfield wise and Forward wise.. And considering that in England, the competition is much more difficult since you have to face the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.. I don't understand why he can't win in Italy wherein the big names are just AC and Inter, and he hasn't faced them yet..

I'm not the biggest Juventus fan, though I am a fan and if Ranieri gets sacked this weekend I wouldn't be surprised.. I just hope they replace him with someone with the likes of Old Juventus Coaches like Capello or Lippi.

It's just like song writing to you.. Everything has to work. So is that to me.. Everything has to work. No Matter how, no matter why it just has to work, and it just has to be legit.

Hate me or love me man.. It's one or the Other.

1st of the Month..

First things first.. Classes are suspended today. I'm not sure if I should be happy or not since today is a national holiday and people really don't have work or class, except for us. Now, the reason why we're supposed to have class today is because we normally don't have class every Friday. But now, since we really got no class today.. Friday is gonna be a school day.. Anyway.. whatever..

So last night was Champion's League Match day 2 day 1 and so far Madrid and Liverpool are doing well, though Juventus was scattered all over the place.. I mean a draw 2 - 2 against FC BATE last night? c'mon man! you've got to be kidding me!! It's just like what Primo said.. "This is not the Juve I know".. and I have to agree with him.

So what else is there... Breakfast!

So the PC is back after 3 weeks.. thank God! Now I have my privacy back.. Anyway, it's the end of the month and the internship is about to start. Time does fly when your having fun and when your doing what you want.. I wonder why?!

On other things.. Back to the States this April. I wonder how long I'm bound to stay there this time.. I'm thinking 6 months and start looking for a good job, but with the financial crisis and the US having it's 7 year high on Unemployment.. YEAH.. Good luck to me.. Or I can just skip the trip and stay here.. Hmmmm... This is a tough one.. I'll just let future Mon handle this.. HAHAHA

So the Blue Eagles beat the Green Archers.. OK.. finally.. they beat them again..

But on the other side of the world.. REAL MADRID BEAT SPORTING GIJON 7 - 1! AND WITH VAN DER VAART RECORDING HIS FIRST HAT TRICK AS A MADRIDISTA!

actually, i haven't got anything to write.. though I'm really happy Madrid won yesterday.. Sad though La Salle had to lose to the Blue Eagles. But whatever..

I just have to post this picture... CLASSSSIC! hehehe

So the PC is still busted.. Anyway, like always, my day consists of school.. and the house. That's it.. and probably Starbucks and Coffee Bean once in awhile.. but that's about it.. Yeah.. life is good.. according to Bill Gates..

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It's been at least a week and the PC is still busted. Now I'm using Wowie's. Anyway, Ren's party last night and it's just crazy when you throw a party on a yacht, you just feel like a fucking rock star! hehehe.. crazy, crazy...

So what's next.. no school tomorrow.. shiieeet.. it's gonna be another long day.

Fuck You Bin Laden! Burn in Hell!!

And I Heard Em' Say..

Yesterday was the taping of two October episodes of "Chef to Go" in ATC and I was invited to become a Sous-Chef for those episodes. Ok, so this is a show that the owner of our school who is a chef airs every Sunday in QTV. To be honest, I've never seen the show.. And from how I saw it yesterday, I have no plans on watching the show (Maybe the two October Episodes since I'm there).. I'm just glad I was able to help.. The Dishes that were being served on the show were too mediocre and too simple for a cooking show.
I don't run a cooking show but I know a good cooking show when I see one..

Anyway.. so just before the show ended I ran into a friend who introduced me to his friend. This was actually one of the peaks of the day since she was pretty.. and cute.. and isn't with anyone.. And for some reason she already knew me.. She was like "Finally.. I meet Mon Go". Niice right? Anyway.. I can see a future here.. most definitely..

So..... Ciao..

The rents are finally back here in the AA. It's nice having them back after a month but, I got so used to getting up at which ever time I want before 12 noon, without getting nagged at that, I wish they'd stay one more month in Chicago.. Temporary Independence I guess but ok.. Everything is back to normal..

First of the month..

So first up.. advanced happy birthday to Kevin Choy and Banana Pancakes! and Belated to Miguel!

Just this afternoon it was confirmed that Robinho has joined Manchester City. Sad sad day.. Really, Madrid shouldn't have sold him, but since he wants to leave might as well right? Oh Well.. I guess Cristiano Ronaldo is up next season.

Moving on, 1st function with Chef Vic and first function with a new unit. So far so good.. I'm just thankful she knows her way around the kitchen and she kinda knows how or what a recipe will look like even before making it..

Also, the rents are coming back this Thursday.. Everything will be back to normal here in the Manor. Hehehe.. I'm glad that they're on their way back but for some reason I kinda wish they'd stay longer in the states.. Maybe i got used to the independence but whatever.. Less responsibilites for me.. hehe

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So yesterday was the finals and I did pretty well... "Pretty Well" is an understatement.. I did Great.. "Great" is still an understatement.. I was.. LEGEN - wait for it.... DARY! I was legendary.. yeah.. I guess that sums it up.. Niiice!!!

Anyway, so today since it's already a Friday.. hmmm.. what's next? Beer, Rum? Bourbon? hmmm... as long as it has an alcohol content of not less than 5 percent.. I'm all good!!

I most definitely am not Ninoy..

Actually I am far from it.. I have nothing against Ninoy, don't get me wrong. In fact he's a great guy, if he was alive I'd probably want to have a few rounds with him and listen to what he has to say about out god-forsaken politicians and our country's current state. But I most definitely am not Ninoy.. I just want to say.. I'd rather be myself.. I just want to say..

I AM MY OWN Hero..
I "sometimes" do what I believe is right..
I do what I believe is good.. sometimes..
I fight for justice.. sometimes..
I fight for freedom.. back in high school..
I AM MON GO..

I'm not trying to diss anyone or anything you believe in.. I'm just keeping it real..

#800..

This is entry number 800.. im not sure if i should be proud or be disappointed since i've had this blog for more than five years and this is just entry number 800.. and i'm drunk as fuck! hahahaha!! anyway!! cheers!! 800 baby!! and get well soon bri!! but don't you think you're too old for chicken pox?!

Bartender Please..



Saxophonist, and founding member of The Dave Matthews Band, LeRoi Moore Died unexpectedly Tuesday Afternoon. My prayers are with you and your family Mr. Moore.. And thank you for the beautiful music you made with the band..

Picture of the Day..



Whoever made this sign is such a Genius!

So I wasn't able to see "The Dark Knight".. Sue Me..

So our internet has been fucked up lately, and It's not really nice to go up to someone's mac and just say "Dude, can I just blog something using your mac?".. tsk tsk.. not me man.. I can wait..

So, Midterms is in two days.. and like the Benildean that I am.. I'm studying tomorrow.. You've got to be one or a Lasallian to be able to master the art of Cramming. And if this is graded, I'd probably get a 4.0..

The Canadian Rockies were great and they wish we were there, according to the rents.. Who checked in for the first time after being gone for two whole weeks..

Anyway, I'm just blabbling.. I'll shut up now and go back to Wind Waker...

Compare the last one, today's was an improvement. I didn't bother saying anything about the first one since that was kind of a disaster.. I'm exaggerating, it wasn't a disaster, it was more of a really huge mess.. Reason why? OK, so I was paired up with two very very interesting individuals in the kitchen.. One of them doesn't have a clue on what's there in the kitchen other than pots and pans, and the other, I think just doesn't want to pass our course..

Person 1 says: What's a Bechamel and a Hollandaise? I have no clue on what those things are since all I do in the kitchen is cook Adobo and when I make Carbonara, I just by those sachets in the super.. How do you do sinigang again? that has tamarind right? Anyway I'll just do what you say

Person 2 says: I don't care if we do it right or wrong, as long as we have something to show for, then I'm all good with that, because that just shows that we tried and I know there are points for effort.. but go on man, I'll just follow your lead.. (no, seriously?)

I know this is God's way of testing me.. I just know it.. He's just testing my Leadership and motivational skills.. I hope..

anyway tomorrow..

First of the Month..

It's been pretty hectic in the kitchen lately, so many sauces to memorize, and so much stocks to make but overall everything is great. So for the past few weeks, it's been school - house - school - house for me. I've already resigned from that temporary madness called work. Th rents didn't take it too lightly but what the hell.. at least now i can really concentrate on getting the extra degree.

So what now.. Action plan for the kitchen and recipe adjustment..
Till tomorrow..

And so it is..

So tomorrow, I'm gonna be submitting my resignation from my post so that I can concentrate on my studying. It's not that I can't balance both things at the same time, It's just that I can't compromise school for work.. I just can't do that.. It's not me, and besides, my work is way way far from what I'm studying.. If it was a bit related, I might just give it a shot.. But from BPO to Culinary? yeah right.. And also, it's not healthy anymore, having only 4 hours of sleep everyday.. Anyway..


Of course, the rents freaked out when I broke the news, and of course I got the lecture about "Work" and how the "Pay" was really good.. and this and that and.. Ok.. I think I already received that lecture way before.. But whatever, I know they're just worried.. but thanks anyway..

Just because it's Wednesday..

So Sue me for not yet watching the Dark Knight.. It will still be there next week so don't worry, I'll be watching it before they change the movies in the cinema.

So another pathetic day off.. I just hate it when we have split day offs, it seems that i can't maximize the day since I'll too tired to go out and do anything by the time I get home, and I'll have to early the next day since work is in the early morn. Pathetic .. And here's to another working weekend.. Well, still not sure If I'm gonna be working since until now my system doesn't work. I'm getting paid to do nothing.. Stupid Stupid.. What a waste of time when i could be studying for school (naks!)...

Anyway.. whatever man.. Ciao

Today's Soundtrack: Noah and the Whale - Peaceful, the world lays me down

Retro

I thought I was over that.. Imogen Heap I mean. I never thought that I'd listen to "Hide and Seek" and "Goodnight and Go" again but apparently my Ipod being in shuffle lead me to those two songs and I had a brand new perspective of appreciation bout those two oldies.

Anyway, another useless day at work. It's day 10 without access to the system (i think i mentioned 6 days yesterday, but i checked this morning and it's been 10 days).. Jesus, I don't think they still want me back there.. oh well.. whatever man..

Moving on, It's cheese, wine, poultry and meats day in school.. another day another interesting day in the culinary world.. Niiice!! a few more months.. a few more months.. a few more months...

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I never knew that not doing anything can be so damn tiring. So for the past six days I haven't been logging on to the system at work since there's an internal error. So no calls and no monitors for me.. though I'm stacked with a shit load of paperwork that I can do and have to do in less than half the day which I actually do right away.. so... there you go.. from right before lunch break till the time I have to leave.. I don't do squat (but I'm getting paid for it).. So.. so much for work...

Anyway, Cocoy left for New Zealand the other day and won't be back for the next three years.. Good luck man, we all wish you the best.

So what else is there?.. Oh yeah, Midterms are done and I think/know, I did pretty well on paper and on the practical. So I'm half way done with level 1, two more weeks and I'm off to level 2, which I know will be more than interesting since according to our Instructor, the next Chef that will be handling us is like Gordon Ramsay.. Well that's according to him.. so We'll see....

Ciao..

Gaucho to Milan

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So Far So Good..

It's the first week of school, and so far so good. It's been great these past few days, I'm doing what i need to do, I want to do and I'm on my way of actually doing what I was born to do.. I just have to not screw up.. haha!

Anyway, last night was steady.. Spicy Fingers in Greenbelt with Mitch, Tasha, Boj and Brian and a beer. It would have been steadier if we didn't have to go to a wake right before that (Condolences Magic). But C'est la vie...

So tomorrow.. Ciao

School..

So Today I officially start with Culinary School..

NOTE TO SELF: WHATEVER YOU DO.. DO NOT SCREW UP!

Satuuurday...

There's actually nothing to blog about, just that I fell asleep at 8pm last night, thus wasting my Friday night, DAMNIT!

1st of the month..

So to start things off.. today I start with my new team of new people on the floor. Since we don't have a head yet, I am the acting head.. So there you go niiiice.. More work for me.. And as if I can already balance my Stats with the extra work that they've given me.. Anyway, C'est La Vie.. Whatever man

CSR 1: Sir Pano to?
Mon: Read Scout**, everything is there.. and please don't call me sir..
CSR 2: Sir Pano to?
Mon: Read Scout.. Everything is there and please don't call me sir..
CSR 1: So Sir, ganito po ba yun?
Mon: was it mentioned like that in Scout?
CSR1: Opo..
Mon: Then there you go.. and please stop calling me sir..
CSR2: Sir, I have to go to the bathroom..
Mon: Then Go.. and please stop calling me sir.. (and then I leave to have a cigarette..)

ANYWAY.. next week I start school in this small culinary school a few kilometers away from work. I'm actually quite excited about this since i gonna be part of the pioneer batch in this branch of the school.. So basically, right after work, I head straight for school, which is a good thing.. Less spending on food for me!

Anyway, so far so good..

CHAMPIONS AT LAST!



Fernando Torres' 33rd minute strike end Spain's 44 year wait. Right-back Sergio Ramos was then allowed to cut inside and deliver a deep cross, Torres peeling away from Per Mertesacker to create space for the header only for the right-hand post to come to Lehmann's rescue. The warning signs were there for Germany, yet they failed to heed them and duly fell behind three minutes past the half-hour. Again Xavi was the architect, playing a pass in behind the Germany defence towards Torres, who outmuscled a hesitant Philipp Lahm and clipped the ball over the diving Jens Lehmann and just inside the far post. David Silva then volleyed over Iniesta's cross when given time and space inside the area as Spain threatened to increase their lead.

Sunday..

I haven't felt this burned out in ages. I just feel like I've been doing a lot of stuff these past few weeks but, If I try to piece out everything I do everyday, It seems that I ain't actually doing a lot of things. Hmmm.. Anyway, starting Tuesday, I'm gonna be sitting with new teammates and a new team leader in the office. Majority of them coming from the Makati site that we have since they starting to be transferred to our site and my old teammates are gonna be in new queues. It looks like I have an awkward week ahead of me..

So in sports, Manny Pacquiao defeats David Diaz on the 9th round today, to claim the WBC Lightweight belt. And that's another tick on Manny's Mexican-list. And also, It's Spain and Germany in the Euro Final in a few hours. This is gonna be one interesting match.

The Last Day..

Today officially marks the last day of my 7 day vacation leave. Effective tomorrow morning I'm heading back to work.. So what Have I learned these past few days?! Well.. only one thing.. I need a day Job! I seriously need a day Job. I actually miss sleeping and waking up normally..

Anyway, last Saturday, we went to the beach... Bad idea... from a beach trip it became Survivor Batangas. The Typhoon shifted within a few hours from not hitting Batangas to a Direct Hit. From a signal Number 1 to a Signal number 3.. Well anyway, so much for the beach.. Lesson learned.. (next time do not go to the beach when there is a typhoon)...

7 Day Vacation...

So after working for 4 months straight, I get a 7 day vacation leave. A well deserved leave from work, just to reload and re-charge from stress. It's already been four days since I started from this leave and just so that you know, I miss bumming so much that It's gonna be hard for me to go back to work this Wednesday. Anyway, screw that.. I HAVE TO GO BACK TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY! NO BUTS! I HAVE TO GO BACK TO WORK....... SHIT! I HAVE TO BACK TO WORK!!

Anyway, in a few hours I'm heading for the Thugz Mansion with the Roots.. Pictures will be posted in multiply..

CIAO!

BOSTON HANGS BANNER NUMBER 17!

EURO 2008

Netherlands stun Italy in Stade de Suisse, Switzerland..

The Oranje ended a 30-year wait for a victory over the Azzurri, in an emphatic 3-0 win to start their group C campaign. Ruud van Nistelrooy side-footed the Oranje ahead in the 26th minute, a lead doubled superbly by his Real Madrid CF colleague Wesley Sneijder soon after. Edwin van der Sar, becoming only the third player to appear in four UEFA European Championships, then kept the advantage intact, leaving Giovanni van Bronckhorst to complete the scoring with a headed third in the 79th minute.

Today I am going to get a Slushie and I am going to fill it with alcohol. This will be awesome for me, but it will suck for Future Mon. Man, that guy is going to hate me. I wonder how long I have before I wake up one day and realize that I am no longer screwing Future Mon, but am instead being Screwed.. I better hurry up and have a good time then..

One Way..

I can't believe It's been two years since One Way, though it still feels like it was just yesterday that we had that show in Zobel.. That show was nothing short of amazing and immortalized the youth in the Saint James Community.. Bless the people who was with us during that whole thing. ONE WAY Youth!!

..Wednesday..

So.. It's been three months since I started and I still feel alienated. I've been trying my very best to fit in but It's just different. I get along with the people, the place and the environment. But I just know, I do not belong there.. This phase will definitely not be a part of the story of my life..

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Well, what more can I say? It's almost the end of the summer and I haven't actually maximized the whole thing. Normally, I'm in the beach three to four times at the most, but it's been really slow these past two summers.. But anyway, screw that..

Looking at good things, Boston is now in the Eastern Conference finals, which should really be the case since they have the best record in the league. And also, the La Liga season has already ended and Real Madrid finished their championship season with a 5 goal win against Levante U.D. which also should really be the case.

The first all English UEFA Champions League Final is already set for this Thursday in Moscow with Chelsea and Manchester United battling for the Trophy. Also, this is the First time I'll be missing a final due to work.. Talk about "responsibilities". Anyway, screw that as well, as long as it's not Madrid or Juventus in the final and it'll be all good..

So anyway.. back to the real world..

Anilao and HQ out of service for 23 days..

This beach trip has been planned over a month ago and I really wasn't supposed to go due to the work schedule.. but.. The "Panic Button" was pressed to I went. I missed one day of work for this week because of this trip, but it's was all worth it.

The beach was great, the waves were crazy, the corals were amazing and the resort was far out and the company was just classic.. so overall.. It was awesome.. Absence from work all worth it..

Anyway, The Herrera's just left for Europe today.. Good for them! And you know, for some reason, For some reason, I'm kinda glad that they are on vacation somewhere else other than here in Alabang. Reason being, is because If they are here, I feel like I should be on vacation too (don't get me wrong man).. Which isn't supposed to be how I should feel.. So there you go.. Now I can really concentrate on work.. Sheiiit..

So.... Off to Never-Never Land.. Ciao..

For Anilao Pictures just check http://thashack.multiply.com

I'm going to the beach in a few hours and you're leaving right after I do..

It's just sad really, on how fate decided to set us apart.. Not even a proper goodbye nor proper anything.. Just a simple hug and a simple kiss on the cheek and basically that's it.. I wish you the best of everything and I'll still be here whatever happens..

"é você quem eu amei no primeiro lugar..

CAMPEONES DE LA LIGA!!

MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!

Just Because it's a Tuesday..

So just because it's a Tuesday.. I'm still not in the mood to go to work. The day has just been too freaking hot to spend it in the office and do some office work. I just wish I was on my way to the beach later, instead of on my way to work, you know? The summer is just peaking and I can't believe I'm skipping the Anilao trip this weekend..

I HAVE TO GO TO THE BEACH BEFORE THIS FREAKING HEAT WAVE ENDS!!

Anyway, I've just acquired my annual colds and I don't really feel so good.. It's the weather yeah.. I know, just blame everything on the weather..

Just because it's a Monday..

Just because it's a Monday.. I'm seriously not in the mood to go to work tomorrow. I think it's because of the summer atmosphere, but I dunno, it's probably because I'm not nine to five.. The few good things about today is that, the Celtics finally won over the Hawks to advance to the Easter Semi-finals against the Cavaliers and Real Madrid finally crowned the La Liga Champions after their 2 - 1 win in Pamplona against Ossasuna. CELTIC PRIDE AND MADRIDISMO is in check this season.

Anyway, so basically the girl is finally leaving for Vancouver in six days. I actually don't know what i should be feeling right now, but whatever.. We'll just see in a few more days.

So off to bed.. four days of work this week.. yahoo..

Labor Day..

So my Labor Day was spent in the cemetery in Quezon City with my Mother's side of the family. I didn't know that It was labor day when my grandmother died. I just realized now that I've never experienced having grandparents. See, both my grandfathers died before I was even born, one of my grandmothers died when I was two and my only living grandmother speaks either Waray and/or Bisaya so you can just imagine that, I cannot understand half of what she's saying.. Oh yeah and she lives in Surigao del Norte..

Anyway, it would probably be nice to have a granddad hanging around the house you know? Just to have someone tell you stories on how it was back in the early 1900's and all that, Or basically just someone to nag you when come home late.. I dunno.. I just kinda wish at least I was able to hang out with one of them.

So anyway, moving on.. I was hanging out with my Mom's brother Tito Eddie the whole afternoon and can i just say? that guy is freakin' awesome! He technically knows everything about anything! Seriously.. maybe not so much about Trigonometry, but I haven't really asked him about that (I'll probably ask him the next time I see him).

Anyway.. The Weekend is canceled for this week.. but whatever, work is work! CIAO!

Legends To Be..



The Reds have a proud European tradition having lifted the big trophy five times, but after the glory days of the 1970s and 1980s it is only since Benítez' arrival that Liverpool have returned to European heavyweight status.

Having lifted the Champions League prize in 2005, with a losing appearance in last season's Athens showpiece, Benítez has now called on his players to deliver against Chelsea tonight and reach their third final in four years.

"WE'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!!!"

Monday..

Most of the time I just love Mondays you know? It's the start of the week and basically start of something new. But there are time wherein, I just despise it. Like for instance, back in High school.. In my first high school, my history teacher would always give quizzes and midterm exams every Monday and I seriously have no clue why and to make matters worse, shoe wouldn't tell us and she would always make it into an essay type of test. Which would annoy everyone.. And she looks like "Denver the Last Dinosaur" if you guys still remember who "Denver" was..

Anyway, I dunno what's up with this Monday, I mean it's been half and half. Actually it's been half and half these past few weeks. I mean, these past few weeks have been a struggle you know? I've got so much in my mind right now.. I don't even know what to start thinking about first.. I'm not in the point of breaking down or being psychotic or anything, it's just that it's been pretty crazy lately..

Moving forward, yesterday was the fourth blankets drive, and comparing to the attendance of the past few blankets. We were just three this time. And considering that it's the summer break for most of the people, I'm so surprised that we're just three. And two out of the three attendees have jobs the next day. Well anyway, yesterday's atmosphere was pretty light. Though we still can't take for granted that, right after the whole experience of giving and taking time to actually talk to the less fortunate, that everything will be straightened out for them. It's was pretty light nonetheless.

And so.. What else is there?! Time to sleep.. work in a few hours.. Ciao!

Work Schedule:

3:30am - 12:30pm
Week A -> Monday and Thursday Day-Off
Week B -> Saturday and Sunday Day-Off

So this gonna be my permanent work schedule starting Tuesday next week. Or until the schedule shifts and that's not in the near future. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, My schedule for the past two weeks have been Tuesday to Saturday from 4am-1pm. So basically that just means that I have to Sleep and wake up and extra 30 minutes earlier.. Well, at least I start and end at the same day (Go on Mon, convince yourself that it's OK).

The only thing I don't like about this schedule, other than the time I have to be up and ready for work is, when everyone is sending you text messages on a Friday night stating "where in the hell are you and why aren't you here in the bar?". Or when you don't reply and they start calling you.. And of course you don't answer since, you think to yourself "WHAT'S THE POINT ANYWAY?", I won't be able to join them and they know damn well I got work tomorrow! I just hate that you know.. Oh yeah, by the way it's Friday..

...

I never knew that the turn over of people would be really fast in this industry. We started at around twenty three new people two months ago and now we're down to twelve. Five of them can't cope up with the schedule, three of them developed a sickness because of it and the last four, I'm not quite sure what the reason is but they are gone.. I was already told how fast the turn over was, though I never imagined it to be this fast..

So These past few weeks, I've been being monitored by the leader of the team that I'm gonna be assigned to next week, and so far when it come to monitoring he's been like a hawk. And I mean, he just wouldn't leave me the hell alone! Every move I do on the floor he just needs to have a say on it. I dunno if this is a good or not but in my perspective this might just end up really bad. Don't get me wrong, he's a pretty nice guy, though "Dude a little space wouldn't hurt man".

Anyway, in the industry where I am right now, and in my line of work, sales is a very very big thing. It's your bread and butter. You won't succeed in this place if your sales aren't up to par with the company's standard. I'm mentioning this right now because I'm really bad at sales.. Compared to the people around me, I feel like the Miami Heat this season when it comes to sales.. It's just bad.. I really have to work on it, I swear.. I suck pretty bad. But, comparing to two of my colleagues who are like the Boston Celtics this season when it comes to sales, but has broken every Sales Policy Violation in the hand book. I'm happy and proud to be Dwayne Wade right now..

...

It's been really tough going to work these past few weeks, since summer's just starting for the people, and everyone's been drinking everywhere the whole night every single day.. It's just sad really, but i guess i just have to get used to it.

Moving on, I came across Free Willy 2 just awhile ago while I was having dinner, and I just can't help but remember back then on how I really wanted to go th that place where they shot that movie. Actually, I still plan on heading there until now, It's actually a really nice place based on my research. The Fast Frontier type of thing you know?

And lastly, Today is the first night of the YE6 weekend and this is actually the first time that I'm not attending that retreat and, this is also the first time that it's not gonna be in BLD Covenant house. I don't really know where they're gonna have it but good luck to them and I'll try to make it next year..

Anyway, Off to bed.. Work is in 6 hours and I have to wake up in 4. Thank God it's Friday and this is the last day of work this week..

Sieg and Sab 01.12.08



Well, I guess that's it! Sieg and Sabrina are finally married.. What more can I say? Now I have a new older sister! hehe.. There aren't enough words to explain how happy I am for you guys!! Best Wishes! Congratulations!

Wedding pictures posted at Http://thashack.Multiply.com

THIS IS ANFIELD!


Liverpool storm Arsenal 4 - 2 (5-3 ON AGGREGATE) to put the gunners UEFA Champion's League Campaign to a bitter end.

4:39..AM

This shift reminds me of my old shift in the hotel not six months ago. Actually working in that hotel ain't that bad really, it's just the six day work week that I don't like. I find that really stressful and annoying. How can you fucking live properly with a schedule like that? I mean, seriously? c'mon man! Anyway, I'm actually surprised that I'm currently satisfied with where I am right now. Thinking that I swore to the deepest bone in my body that I wouldn't be in this industry ever. Well.. I guess this is how life bites you, You know what I mean? If you ask me right now if I'm gonna be staying in this industry for a long time.. I'd just say I don't know, I wouldn't want life to bite me back this way one more time, I'll just keep the answer to myself. Who knows? Maybe this is my calling (though I hope not).. Maybe this is my ticket out of this godforsaken country that I love so dearly (Could be).. Who knows..

To Kathleen Anne -> Don't worry, I don't need a job.. I already have one. :)

Moving forward.. This coming Saturday Sieg and Sab are finally gonna be married. Actually it hasn't really sunk in yet and I'm the best man. I seriously don't know why. Am I that dense? or am I that cold? to not be able to feel the jitters for my brother at least? Crazy really.. Maybe it's because Sanchboogie is already three and they've been living in and out of this house for the past three years. I don't really know.. But bottom line is I'm happy and proud of them.. Guys.. FINALLY!! THANK GOD!!!

So... Off to dreamland.. Ciao!

Actually, I'm not surprised why I'm on this schedule but, I was promised that I'd be in an earlier one. OK, so the schedule I'm in right now is from 6pm - 3am, a very very very off schedule. They say it's the mid-shift, I say that's normally the time when I head out and actually do what I want to do. But anyway, whatever man, work is work so c'est la vie.. I'm probably just missing the old schedule of 7am - 3pm..

Anyway, I was browsing through a few pictures here in the computer and I came across this near perfect picture of the Chicago river and across was the Times and NBC building (I can't post the pic, it's my sisters). This just made me realize how much I miss that place. Can't wait to go back..

The Chicago River during St. Patrick's Day.. They Dye the River Green..

Anyway.. Thank God it's Friday.. One last run for the week and I'm off drinking.. hehe..

The Day after March

Upgrade..

So yesterday, I finally gave in into buying a new monitor for my Powerful PC (Powerful according to my siblings). I was actually just looking for a cheap monitor, since what the hell right? it's just a monitor?! and I don't need fly one since I don't really watch movies in my PC.. Well, that was my preference up until I saw a 17 inch flat screen High Definition monitor on sale in Electroworld.. So i just told myself "what the hell right? might as well give movie watching in the Personal a chance!"... Ok so other than that, I also saw Subs and fly ass Speakers on sale.. Need i say more?! So just chalk up another useless spending for me.. *Shakes my head in disappointment* I just pray all these shit I just bought last me more than a year!

Happy Mondays..

Yesterday was Cesca's so called reunion dinner. It's actually funny because it was just like we just came from class and it's lunch break. Everyone hasn't seen everyone in years yet as if nothing has changed. Nice to know everyone's still like that towards each other.. Till the next one!

Good Friday

It's been great going to work these past few days. Of course, it's not because of the whole work thing, it's because it's been double pay the past two days including today. Well.. other than that.. everything has been pretty normal. There nothing much happening really since I head straight home after work. I actually don't know why but it's been pretty much my routine these past few weeks. I don't mind really, though from this i notice that my life is getting slower and slower compared to before..

Anyway.. No breakfast.. A puny lunch and most probably no dinner since it's good Friday.. looks like this gonna be a very very long night. And yeah, did I mention that there aren't any stores open today? so yeah.. go figure..

Manny Pacquiao does it again! MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!!

Beached 08.03.08

"This is just a small gathering of friends.." - Sieg

We've been going there for more that ten years now and for some reason, nothing big has changed. Maybe there's a new sand bar and a new dock on the right side of the old and longer dock. Or maybe there's a new Kayak that I won't be riding in a very long while. Ok, so maybe we have jobs now compared to before when we first went there back 10 years ago when we were fresh out of grade school. But other than that, nothing has changed.. It's still the same old, two room, two bathroom long veranda beach house..

You just got to love that place man.. Foreal..

3 after Feb..

So First up Happy 21st to Ean Goquingco and my blogging sabbatical is done. Oh yeah, E, watch yourself boy, you can officially go to jail now. Anyway, It's been Home-Work-Home-Work-Home-Work for the past three and a half weeks for me, and frankly I don't really mind. Considering, it's just a few steps away, I have a pretty fly 7am to 3pm schedule and I'm just sitting around most of the time, what more can I ask for right?

In this temporary industry that I'm currently in right now, I was told that I'd be able to meet different kind of people, different not only in terms of personality but in all aspects of life. I was kinda skeptical about this whole thing until this afternoon, when one of the people from the lot I hang with in the office asked if she could borrow half of my salary and pay me in installment for the next 2 months. Oh yeah, just so that you know, pay day was 3 days ago. When I asked what it was for, she just didn't want to say. Maybe if she gave me a valid reason or at least something believable I'd probably give it a thought. So, Anyway.. I never did lend her the dough and looks like I won't be hanging around her starting today.

So, Another work week.. I hope everything goes well for everyone!

Another Given Tuesday..

The reason why I haven't been blogging recently is because I've been preoccupied with work. Yes, i have a job now, I won't elaborate on that but let's just say I'm in banking, worldwide banking. Technically I'm just doing this so I can be less of a burden to my parents while I wait until school starts. Anyway, it pays good, so what the hell right? and I still got my weekends.. for now so I guess everything is all good..

If your wondering why I don't have much blog entries this month, the reason being, every February is like a blog break for me. So there you go.. and besides.. I don't want to be talking about work anyway..

First Filipino Blog of the Year..

Nagyari na ba sa inyo na umasa kayo sa wala? Para sa mga taong hindi pa nakakadanas ng pakiramdam na ganito.. wag nalang.. hasel pare.. pero sa mga taong nakaranas na ng ganito.. PUTANG INA! ibang klaseng hasel to diba?! Bakit ako nagsululat ng ganito? Kasi, ngayong gabi ko lang nalaman na apat na buwan na pala ako umaasa sa wala.

Apat na buwan kong inisip ng inisip at natuwa sa ideyang matutupad na ang pangarap ko. Ngunit, yun pala usapang pang lasing lang pala ito..

Ang hinanakit ko lang ay, bakit ngayon lang ninyo sinabi na hindi pala matutupad yung sinabi ninyo? bakit ngayon lang ninyo sinabi na ito ay isang biro lang? dapat hindi na ninyo ako pinaasa.. Pinaglaruan ninyo ang pangarap ko.. at sa lahat ng tao, kayo pa ang nakagawa nito saakin..

I've had this mental block for the past few weeks and it just fucking bites, since i know i got a shit load to write.. so anyway, let's try this out..

So, I lifted weights the other day and strained my shoulders and my triceps. Prior to that, my jumpshot was coming back to form.. until that day. so now.. it's worthless again... And i have a game this Saturday... Shiieeet...

Basketball is a Brotherhood - "We not Me"

Vulnerability..

This is by far the most-honest and sincerest blog entry I've written in ages so please bear with me..

So last night, a good friend of mine made me realize that I do miss you. And not just miss you.. I miss you a lot. And yes, he did mention that in the next month, you were gonna leave for Canuck country for the next six months. Well.. sorry, but that wasn't the main thing that made me realize that I missed you.. In all honesty.. It was the stars.. Yeah, call me a cheese ball but that's how it is.. I can't seem to look up properly anymore. And considering that I love looking up.. it just sucks. Ok to be honest, yeah, maybe part of it is that you're leaving but that's not the point.. The point is, we need to talk.. Not just talk.. but Talk Talk.. If you know what I mean.. I can't and won't allow it that you leave without and ending to this so-called story of ours.. Happy, Sad or Whatever..

Pride Down, Guards Down and let's just be vulnerable for one night. A simple coffee break of "old best friends" is what I'm asking for and let's salvage what's still there to salvage and we'll see, maybe and I hope that we can still get back to wherever we left off..

Ps. I still want to keep those promises I made back then..
PPs. I'd really appreciate a reply from you if ever you get to read this and I seriously hope you do..

Any Given Sunday..

I ain't really in a blogging mood right now, but i feel like i owe this blog so much already so, I'll just make this short and sweet.

Today consisted of the Roy Jones Fight, Golf with Dad, Dinner in a Korean Restaurant (which was surprisingly great), and Coffee in Seattle's with the Dynasty.. So yeah.. It's pretty much a steady Sunday..

Niice..

Reminder: "60% of all human communication is non-verbal. Body language. 30% is your tone. So that means 90% of what you're saying... ain't coming out your mouth."

2-4..

So two days ago I turned 24. I feel so old already.. Anyway, to the people who made it two days back.. thank you for coming, and for those who weren't able to go.. it's aight, no worries though you missed out on the pizza.. hehe

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Don't listen to the rumors, they say Mon's fuckin crazy
Mon don't know how to treat a lady, they wrong
I like you a lot, I don't wanna hurt you
But I call a square a square and a circle a circle
So if you act like a bitch, I'll call you a bitch
Then hang up, probably call you right back and shit
And have to say, "Baby I apologize"
Cross my fingers, God forgive me for tellin lies
Like Janet Jackson said, I miss you much
I really wanna feel your touch, and smell your scent
Baby I can pass the day
Watchin you model lingerie
I wanna spend the night tonight shorty if it's okay
You can be my Beyonce, I'll be your Jay
Ha ha! I got a great sense of humor
First I make you smile then I woo you, you know I wanna do ya
Or do ya?

Girl when I go, where we go, I wanna take you 'round the globe with me
I got dough (ha ha) plenty baby you can blow with me
And baby I know (uh-huh) that money ain't ev-ery-thing
But it's fo' sho' and ain't for nothin when you fuck, with, me
Now when I go

Baby I can be all you need, if you follow my lead
Follow my lead, I'll hold you down, put your trust in me
Baby follow my lead..
Follow my lead, I think God made you for me
Follow my lead..
I'm the one girl in time you'll see
If you follow my lead..

-50 Cent

Best of a Softer world..

So if you have noticed.. I've been posting comic strips here from a softer world.
The reason for this other that just loving comic strips is that, sometimes they just explain what I really want to say if i don't know how to say it properly.. so.. this is what i really want to say as of today.. Some of these i have already posted but yeah.. this is it..






... So these are THE ones that really count..




Thank You Emily Horne and Joey Comeau..

Like my Good friend Joey.. The Problem with new years resolutions is that I also tend to make them a few hours before the ball drops.. Thus, making my new years resolutions either not well thought of, not sincere enough or just plain ass stupid.. Well just like last year, i resolved to finally "Getting a Job" and "Read more than Ten books in Six months". I'm not so sure though if I resolved "being less of an asshole" since I became more of one in the final stretch of the year.. I wasn't "Arrested", though I got a ticket for driving with a busted tail light, I'm not sure if that counts as being arrested but I got apprehended by the law so shit.. And basically "Surviving until the next New Years Eve" so I can check if I made it out alright in the year and start making new resolutions.. I'm not sure if i did survive.. So Two out of Five, Not bad..

2008 Book list:

(1) Hard Boiled Wonderland and The End of the World
by Haruki Murakami

(2) Lock Pick Pornography
by Joey Comeau

(3) Interworld
by Neil Gaiman

(4) The Pollysyllabic Spree
by Nick Hornby

(5) Truth and Beauty Bombs
by Emily Horne and Joey Comeau

The list is still up to 5 but by the end of this month it'll probably have more on it.. So yeah..

First of the Year..

So first and formost. Happy new Year to everyone. Hope this year turns out like we all wish for..

So in like 13 days time it's gonna be the big 24 for me.. i'm not sure though if i shlould throw a party or whatever.. but yeah, i'll just check back on that after a week or something..

So going back.. The first six months of this year, I have an option to actually not do anything since the school term for my so called "Masters" starts July.. and to actually work while waiting. My current work option is to go on a call center for the next few months and just resign right before school so that i stull get mooolah.. Actually it's not an option, i'm being forced to do it.. it's not so bad really, it's just that if ever i do take that job, i'm gonna be contradicting what i believe in and what i keep on saying eversince day one.. but anyway.. i'll worry about that next week... hahaha what a way to start the year.. PROCRASTINATION... HAHA! OK LANG YAN!! i'll change tomorrow...

Quote for the Year
"Difficult takes a day, Impossible takes a week" <-- ok that sound's fly enough