5 Minutes Walk from Home

It's the 2nd night of 2010 and we spent it in wala-wala bar. What a year this is going to be.

We spent New Year's eve at wala-wala and in less than a week, we're back. That's one of the perks of living in Holland Ave, near Cold Storage, Sushi Tei, Thai Express, Parisilk, Subway, Ya Kun Kaya Toast and Bars!!!

Few things I noted while gulping beers:

One, alcohol numbs you - literally. The pain in my wrist subsided while I was drinking, it really did went away. I guess people who say they're drinking to forget the emotional pain and aches do get what they wish for. It's just that as soon as the buzz starts to go away, the pain starts to creep in again. Like how the things you want to forget starts to crawl back into your dreams once you fell asleep. In short, I'm in pain again.

Second, music has and will always be the language of our souls... I have always liked live bands. That's one of the things I missed most in Manila. Live, loud and rockin' bands. Sitting right in front of the drum set made me relive those days. As soon as the guitar, drums, bass, keyboard and if you're lucky like we were, the violin starts to play, everything else goes into mute mode. You don't hear anything around you except the joy, sadness and anger of the sounds playing. Singing along to the familiar songs makes me feel alive. Even if at times I remember things I want to forget or daydream of stuff that might or will never happen.

Third, this year, I'll grab every chance I get to have fun, enjoy, laugh and even cry. I'll only live this life once, might as well enjoy it while I can. I'm not gonna run around like it's the last day of my life but I'm going to grab every opportunity to be happy. It will not be easy, but i'll try. Hmm, knowing me, it'll be tough but I will really really try.

The first song the band sang is One Headlight, one of my favorite songs back in College days... :D

♪ There's got to be something better than in the middle. ♪

Last Goodbye for 2009

2009 has ended
So I'm giving up
I'm not a quitter
Just a realist
It's been a while
The dream has to end
Reality has to be realized
And life has to move on

01Jan2010 2:35 am

2010 is almost here

It’s the last day of the year. I’m at the office working (as of the moment, actually blogging). I was supposed to be on leave. But, someone got sick and I have to be around just in case something came up.
Typing is so hard because I had my right wrist wrapped in a bandage. It’s been hurting for a few days now (right after the climb), especially when it is cold. At night, I reeked of BenGay, my sister would complain. Aside from this injury, I still have a cough. Already saw the doctor, gave me some meds, but it’s been 3 days now and nothing.
I’m planning to leave early today, around 3 maybe. I have to lift my spirits up and this environment is barely doing the trick.
It’s almost lunch time. Men-tei Ramen sounds nice for lunch…
The clock is ticking, 2010 is almost here...

Climb On!

A Happy Happy Christmas to all!!!

It's my 3rd consecutive Christmas here in Singapore. Although my Christmas could've been happier if I were in the Philippines with my family, celebrating it here wasn't that bad. After the anticipated Christmas mass, me, my sister and our friend/housemate had a quick dinner and went straight to Paulaners to meet another friend and had a few drinks while waiting for Christmas to come. Good thing the bar was giving away different hats for the celebration and we were fortunate enough to get the cool ones! =D

Christmas Day - we had Japanese Christmas lunch at Sakae Sushi and watched Avatar in 3D which was worth every penny. We didn't even notice how long the movie was because James Cameron made those 3 hours worthwhile. Kudos to him for making such a spectacular film that will definitely be another historical achievement for Hollywood!

Saturday was the rest day for us and I get to finish another book. Finally! After procrastinating reading for a while, I decided to go through my stack of unread books and pull out Freakonomics which was interesting and was something new for me since I'm mostly into novels. I have picked out another novel to read and I'm hoping I'll be able to finish it before 2009 ends.

Today was the highlight of my Christmas weekend as I attended the Level 1 Climbing workshop!!! A feat for me considering that I was never a big fan of such type of activities. I mean, I appreciate it and watch other people enjoy it, but I never entertained the thought of me actually doing the climbing. Hehehe. It was something new for me and I'm actually liking it. I didn't came out of it unscathed though - I got a bruise an inch and a half in diameter in my left leg. Tsk tsk tsk... And to top it off, my right wrist hurts, I might have sprained it, I might not have. Regardless, I enjoyed it! And the best thing was, I am now Level 1 certified (am not sure that's the right term). Yipee! And we got 2 days free climbing pass just for passing the course, another Yipee!

Finally, to add icing to my long Christmas weekend, I am on leave from work tomorrow. =D

This may not be the best Christmas, but I'm very thankful that the Birthday Celebrant made sure it will be a good one! Thanks Bro! and Happy Happy (belated) Birthday!!!

A letter to Sean...

I don't know if you would still remember, but everytime I'd go home from Singapore, you'd always tell me not to go back there. You'd only say this once on my every trip home and would never mention it again for the rest of my stay.
Remember when we watched a movie and I thought that you wanted to sit with your Mom so I didn't force you to sit with me.I felt so overwhelmed when Ate Lan told me that you wanted to sit beside me so we asked JV to change seats with you. You're so sweet and I hope you'd grow old that way.

I hope you don't break any girl's hearts because I know, with your looks, you'll be capable of doing that.
You and your sister never asked for anything and appreciate every small or big things we give you. Never selfish and always share stuff with others, well with the exception of Kurt... Hehehe... He easily annoys you, probably because he's a bit hard headed.

And speaking of Kurt, I remember the story where you kicked him because he was hurting Pauline unintentionally. Kurt was still very young and didn't know what he's doing, he thought it was still a game. Kicking him was not right but I am glad that your initial response was to save your sister. Although as you grow up, try to avoid violence, it wouldn't do you good. Always take good care of your sister and parents.Protect them as much as you can.
I am writing this 'cause I want a written account of how you were as a child. I don't want to forget. I don't want the people around you to forget. Most of all, I don't want you to forget. I want you to remember that you're capable of being sweet, selfless, strong and loving. This is you, will always be you.

Back Home

The familiar morning scent of my room
Pillows, sheets and blankets all groomed
Greeted with smiles and hugs
From those that I've missed so much

Stories over coffee, wine and beer
Laughing until we all end up in tears
Reminiscing friends and old lovers
And of our self made tall towers

Surrounded with happy faces
Kids and adults of all ages
Four generations of love and laughter
I'm glad to be part of this ever after

04Dec2009

The Dream

I had a happy dream last night

A dream I thought I forgot

Had pushed at the back of my head

But it doesn't seem so

If I can

I would not want to remember

The dream

The reality

The you

10Dec2009 5:03pm

I want to run...

... away

... to you

... home

... but I always end up running in circles