One Week

Recap: This past week has been a blur for me. Only because my pay cheque just disappeared just like that *snap*. I hate being a spontaneous shopper but when I see something I think I need, I just can't get a hold of myself. These days most of it is going to my 4x4 anyway - just got the inside cleaned and I bought seat covers.

I've been on Facebook tryin' to work the new layout...and it's not working for me. It resembles Twitter way too much and I don't even have an account. Anyway, MSN Messenger is pretty much the same case but no one goes on that anymore. It's becoming extinct like ICQ (though I know some people still use it).

I went to a party this past weekend and I must say it was pretty sick. The Insanes have thrown yet another party, big or small venue, if they say it's a party...it's a party. Happy Birthday to A&W, you probably won't be reading this, but just wanted to give you guys a shout out. I feel blessed to know people like them, good company and amazing family, nothing bad I could say about them.

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Recently, I've been thinking about where my life is going and it's sad for me to say/admit that I have no idea where I'm heading. I'm just at that point where I'm at a major crossroad in my life and that I have no idea which path to take because the choice I make will change how my life is in the future. It's killin' me at this point. My parent's have asked me when am I going to graduate and I can't even give them an honest answer. Both my grandmas ask me the same thing on a weekly basis and it just irritates me because I feel like I'm the biggest disappointment in the family. And it's because of this that I feel disconnected with everyone who I care about.

I know I'm not going to stay long at my current job - no matter how amazing it pays or how much room there is to excel, I just can't see my self working my way up the corporate ladder. I'm not complaining or bitching about my life, just frustrated with myself I guess. I always thought that I was in control and that I had everything all figured out. Only thing I can do now is move forward, take the cards I'm dealt with and hope each day gets better :)

P.M.

Another Lazy Day

Recap: Went to Yorkdale after work yesterday to exchange a pair of pants I bought 2 weeks ago. Chilled with Checkmarc after that, ate some Bourbon Grill/Chicken, caught up with each other and then went to church for Youth Week. Rest of the night was slow, but being able to chill with these kids was worth it.

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It's Tuesday morning at work and it seems like every website I try to visit is down. Not a good day to start off my day. The drive to work wasn't too bad, roads are not as congested as usual - gotta thank March Break for this. I thought about staying home today and calling in sick, but the cashflow at the moment is low- had to fix the bearings on my 4X4 that I bought a couple of weeks ago. On top of that I just recently paid off my debt from my trip to Cali. Harsh times I tell you, harsh times.

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I'm excited for this coming Saturday, I'm not sure why - I think it's because I haven't partied in a while. I need to find where I can get veggie trays...where the heck am I gonna get that?! Loblaws and Superstore are the only places I can think of.

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3:00 PM - Someone please shoot me now. I'm too tired and sluggish to function at work!

P.M.

The One That Got Away

It's not every day when you read something amazing and it just makes you think. Not in the sense of thinking how good and articulate the words were put together, but in the way that it stimulates the way your mind thinks about certain things.

I recently read this article which was posted by someone on Facebook. Personally, I know how much this article means to them - I feel for them and fully respect them for it. Well, enjoy the read. Hopefully you guys will get what I'm talking about in the end.

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
Source: The Manila Times
By: Mark J. Macapagal

In your life, you'll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There's the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you're with and the one that got away.

Who is the one that got away? I guess it's that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way, I suppose.

I believe in the fact that ending with someone, finding a longtime partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance.

How often have you gone through it without realizing it? When you're not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn't matter who you're with, it just doesn't work. Small problems become big; inconsequentials become deal breakers simply because you're not ready and it shows. It's not that you and the person you're with are no good; it's just that it's not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you're ready. You really are. And when this happens you'll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it'll work because you're ready. It'll work because it's the right time and you'll make it work. And it'll make sense, it really will.

So that day comes when you're finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived. And mind you, there's no telling when this day will come. Hopefully you're single but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn't matter.

All you know is that you've changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about.

You'll think about them because you'll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You'll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?" That's what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you'll have in your life.

If you're married, you'll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you're mature enough to realize that you're already with the one you're with and this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you'll think about him/her every so often, but it's alright. It's never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens.

Maybe the one that got away is the one who's already married. In which case it's the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips in the future when you're old and gray and reminiscing. But if neither of that is the case, then it's different. What do you do if it's not yet too late? Simple find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "the one that got away" means that you'll always wonder, what if you got this one?

Ask him out to coffee, ask her out to a movie, it doesn't matter if you've dropped in from out of nowhere. You'd be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away."

You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won't make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it'll all just fall into place somehow and you know, I'm thinking, it would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you're the one that almost got away."

P.M.

Obamobile

I happened to stumble on this while on the computer today. I think it's just crazy, but at the same time I would want to get ride in this if I could! They've thought about everything a vehicle should have except heat-seeking missiles...you have to have that. Or lasers. Just some sort of defense mechanism.

Reminds me of the movie 'Air Force One' with Harrison Ford. The plane had 3 levels or something, big ass meeting room and on top of that, it had escape pods! Anyway, I'm feelin' sluggish. Might play some Killzone 2 and rank up to unlock the other classes or sharpen my skills on Street Fighter 4 a.k.a. let my brother feel the wrath of my Shinryuken!

P.M.

Templates!

Those stupid free blog templates screwed me over! Decided to go back to the original format...it looks neater but kinda dull. Maybe I should start adding pictures or something? Nah, too lazy. Besides nothing interesting is worth posting. Well I'm tired because it's been a long day at work. Wonder what tomorrow will bring. Take it ez.

P.M.

What this page could've potentially looked like.

Test for Night Class

What's goin' on mofos?! I think I'm slightly becoming a blog addict. It's only been a couple of hours since my last post and here I am posting another one.

Anyway, I'm almost done work. It's been hectic and but I can't complain. I've made one person very happy today and that's all that matters. I have a test at around 6:30PM, I'm probably going to finish in an hour. Reason why is because I need to get home by 9PM to watch my show, Supernatural. Probably the best TV show series I've watched. I don't want to ruin what the show is about, but I've posted a video below just to show a glimpse of what the show entails. It has two of today's rising stars - Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles. They're pretty much eye candy for the girls (no homo). On top of that each episode has at least one hot girl showing up and the whole series is filled with crazy ass music from AC DC to Black Sabbath to Kansas (Carry On Wayward Son) - and yeah, I started to like rock/heavy metal when I became a fan.



After watching this clip, I'll be sure a couple of you who haven't seen this show will be interested in watching at least one episode. I'll post later on which ones are my favourite.

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I just travelled from work to class and I am ready to rip this test into pieces!

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I just finished the test. I can't believe I'm still blogging in class. Anyway, it was easy. *Blows on fingers*. Time to go home and vegetate in front of the TV. Peace out.

P.M.

First Post!

Welcome to my newly created blogspot. Pinoy on the Block! Just started doing this whole blogging thing and I have no idea on what to post or write about. I've had an account before and it was a big failure. I think I wrote about getting to know women or something. Haha, I'm laughing at myself right now thinking about what an idiotic idea that was. I had absolutely no idea why I did that.

To start things fresh, let me vent out what just happened during my lunch time. Check this - I see a friend or an acquaintance rather, getting some food for lunch. Thought I'd say hi and have a small talk of some sort. BAD IDEA! Have you ever approached someone and it seemed like they didn't want you around?! If you've had this similar experience, you know how 'dry' and awkward it feels to get brushed off. So after 10 seconds, I'm thinking already 'nah I'm not havin' none of this today', so I left before they could say anything else and got my food and bounced. I call this a mofo-moment.

Anyway, gotta get back to work.

Pinoy-mofo aka P.M.