Today was AWESOME. :)

I went to SM Bicutan today to be a Wifi user of the mall to get apps and games for Peewee (btw, that's my iPod's name. haha). I have been using the mall's wifi for sometime now so I knew how good it is.


So I sat on the food court and started with the downloading. After a while, I wasn't really connecting so I got pissed off. I then thought of another place where internet access was as free as me. Haha. 
I came up with the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf because I heard they offer free internet access to their customers. So I immediately look for its nearest outlet and next thing I know I was in the jeepney to the Mall of Asia. Not really far from where I was. 


As the jeepney went on, I suddenly remembered the time when our office wifi sucked. We badly needed internet access then so we were also looking for a better provider. Then Mcdonalds came in. 


Mcdonalds Evangelista is their branch nearest to our office. And we have discovered how powerful their WiFi service is so every time we need one, we'd always go there. SO the magical light bulb ting-ed and I decided to stay at McDonalds near our office to have my pleasure guaranteed. Haha. Luckily, the jeep I am riding on will pass by it, cause it's the same route to office. 


So I was there for an hour and a half maybe. Ordered twister fries first then coffee. Brought my book so I have to do something while waiting for the installation of the apps. For roughly an hour, I was able to install 46 applications on Peewee! Was so happy. 


But then I had to go back to SM Bicutan cos none of my family knew that I went that far for that Wifi. Haha. Pretty tiring because of the Holiday rush but then I was absolutely happy and satisfied. :)


Awesome day it is!

Most impulsive day I've ever had and promise I won't regret it.

Today was the most unexpected day of the year. I went to the mall to check my ATM and pay my Globe broadband postpaid bill. All of a sudden, I thought of strolling by the gadgets store. And after 5 minutes, I found myself buying my newest baby.

iPod Touch 4th Gen

32GB

Yes. FINALLY. But of course I got this through credit (installment) and cash. Credit card can only pay 9k of the total amount so the rest I paid in cash. I can only declare this mine after 6 months of payment. 

Nonetheless, this is my newest baby and I'm sure this will keep me awake at night.

Ciao!

Restless Christmas it is! (part 2)

Aside from the Christmas parties I attended this year, what makes this Christmas exceptional and yes, restless?


Dec. 11 (Saturday)
It actually began last Dec. 11 (Saturday). We (Urban Elite) had a performance for an event called Mr. and Ms. Runway Tagay 2010. According to the program, we are supposed to perform at 8pm. But because it was a beauty pageant and everyone else had to prepare, we performed at 10:30pm. I went home at my best friend/officemate Kate's apartment at 11:00pm and had to wake up at 2:30am (this is already Sunday) to supervise the set-up of our event  the following Monday. 


Dec. 12 (Sunday)
I arrived at the venue 3:15am and was there until 8am. I couldn't catch a wink because it would be very embarrassing to all the carpenters and workers to see their supervisor snoring while they are catching their breaths because if too much exhaustion. After the supervision, I went home to Kate's again (around 9am) to get more sleep because I knew I am scheduled for a meeting that same day at 3pm for the event. Suddenly, at 12nn I woke up to my boss's text message telling us that we also have a meeting at 2pm with another guest for the event. So see, it really hurts when what you already planned will be suddenly scrambled up by a text message, especially if it involves diminishing my hours of sleep. So in my mind, if I have a meeting at 2pm, I have to take a bath and prepare 1 hour earlier (that is 1pm) meaning I only have 1 hour left of sleep. Darn it! 


We arrived at the venue of the meeting at actually 2:30pm to learn that the supposed meeting was moved. So we started at around 3:00pm and ended at 6:00pm. Left the venue at 6:30pm and decided to go home first to get some clothes because I am sleeping overnight again at Kate's. I arrived home at 7:00, left at 7:15 (I was really fast) and waited for a cab for 45mins. DAMN. When I finally got to one, I learned there was no one in Kate's apartment. To my dismay, I looked for a Starbucks coffee shop nearest to her apartment and tried to kill time. Without me knowing, it was already 10pm (still Sunday) and I'm still there! I was actually planning to sleep early because the event next day was an early morning event but because I was at Sbucks that late, I slept late too. Arrived at 11:00 pm (finally) at Kate's and dozed off fast. I had to wake up 1am (Monday!) the next day because I had to supervise the finishing set-up for the event.


Dec. 13 (Monday)
I arrived at the venue at 2 in the morning, and I was diligently doing my job. But since I am no superhuman, I was still able to catch some sleep at 4am-5am (I guess) until I saw my officemates arrive for the event. Fortunately, the event was so hyped up that we were running here and there so we did not felt sleepy at all. The event ended at 12:30 in the afternoon. We had lunch and headed back to the office afterwards. 


I thought it was going to be a normal day BUT I have another MORNING event the next day, Dec. 14 so I have to check if everything is ok. Though it was not a big event, still I have to do a checklist.


Dec. 14 (Tuesday)
Come Tuesday, I woke up at 4am and was at the office at 6:15. I was at the venue of the event at 7:30am. The event went smooth and to my surprise, it was also the day of our Christmas party. Demet.


I shall now continue this writing to another entry as this is already long. :)

Restless Christmas it is! (part 1)

Christmas 2010 has broken the record of all time. I have attended a total of 4 Christmas parties in less than a week! Here's a rundown of the parties I've had to celebrate the most important event of the year:


1. Company Christmas Party at Stagecoach Saloon Bar and Restaurant , A-Venue:
          Was really looking forward to this party coz it's time to get wild and loose with my officemates and bosses. We had a competition, something they do every year, and once again, our department won. Haha! It was an MTV-Sync Contest wherein teams have to choose 1 MTV and have to mimic it - dance steps, costumes, lip singing and all else you can mimic. For our group, the Accounts Management (AMG), we did the video "May Bilog na Hugis Itlog" by the Sexbomb Girls. The video was made in line with the introduction of the electronic voting machine used in the 2010 Presidential Elections. We practically rehearsed just on the day of the Christmas party but being the competitive selves that we already are, we bagged the first prize of 10,000. 
         We had also the Kinect Dance Showdown. It's not your ordinary dance showdown because we are using the latest technology brought to us by Xbox 360. If you are familiar with Wii, this is a lot better. You won't be needing any gadget to perform what is needed. You only need yourself and your very quick reflexes to do what is said of you. So of course, we won again and added 4,000 in our bucket. 
         Last part was the highlight because it was party party time! We got to jam with the in house band and being the tipsy me that time, I was able to sing a couple of my faves. Hehe
         Overall, I enjoyed the party but was actually expecting for more. :)


2. San Miguel Brewery Christmas party
       Just next day after our company's party, we held the San Miguel Brewery Christmas party that the company does every year as well. They have been our client for over 8 years and it's the perfect time to giveback. We had fun and a lot of games and big raffle prizes for them! Program ended at about 11pm and we partied our way til the midnight. The band was great and I had the chance to jam with them during their last songs. Again, the tipsy me was there to push it. Twas a very good night! Had 3-4 beers and Sbucks coffee right after. Great night indeed. :)


3. UPLB Street Jazz Alumni Christmas Party
       Fever did not stop me from attending this very much awaited pajama party with my beloved brods and sisses. We crashed in to one of our sisses condo unit to celebrate Christmas together. We prepared food, games and raffle prizes to make the party more exciting! Noel was in charge of the games and I must say, he did a very good job. He prepared 3 games and that was the best part of the program. Aj and I were in charge of the game and raffle prizes so we met earlier in his office to wrap everything up. The party started at 7pm and after an hour, let the games begiiiiin!
       First game was the charades. It might sound very usual but this charades has a twist. You have 3 levels to choose from - easy, average and difficult words. Every time you get an item guessed, there is a corresponding point on its level of difficulty. If you passed or wasn't able to get it before time runs out, your points are deducted based on how difficult the item is. I remember one item, I was making them guess "Pahiyas Festival" and all I do was wave my hands and walk like a beauty queen, my team mates were shouting, "gay? gay pageant?" I was really laughing that time, actually, we all are. So these are the people that when I'm with them,  I don't really care much about myself looking like stupid. They're second family.
       We also did Pinoy Henyo with a twist (again) and this is so much harder. There are 10 words that you have to make them guess and all those words lead to a secret phrase. Funnier but needs more brains. Haha
       We also played Who am I. We have to guess certain famous personalities as they are being described by our game master. This game also needs brains and general knowledge on celebrities and fictional characters. You also have to listen very carefully as the game master may have been giving clues in the descriptions. 
       Last game was Taboo and this was really fun. You have to make your mates guess this certain word but you cannot use some 5 words to describe them as they are Taboo. Tagalog words also cannot be used. So you have to think of another way of describing the words and be careful not to mention the taboo words because the point goes to your opponent. Funniest is to describe a chandelier as 'something put behind the roof '. What's that again? Behind? HAHAHAH. We all made a good laugh.
       Raffle prizes were cute but I didn't think they're gonna like it. We raffled a planner, bossa nova cd, an umbrella, and the grand prize is: Lord of the Rings Blu Ray Disc, all installments complete. Haha. Congrats to the winners!


4. AMG Christmas Party at Malabanan Residence, Parañaque City
          All AE's gathered at MamaBel's residence to partyyyyy like what they do every year. So it was just actually a simple dinner and games night but of all the parties I've attended, this party is where I felt I'm drunk, or at least I really am.
          It was because shots of vodka's going around and my chaser is red horse. Talking about testing my alcohol tolerance. Haha! So as far as I remember, I was thrown into the pool that night. I also scratched my big toe so it was sort of bleeding that night. And then when I thought it was time to go home, I went with Cecil (one AE) and slept at her condo that night. The catch, I puked while riding to the condo at her car. But of course, I tried not to do that INSIDE her car so I opened the window and put my head outside and did the deed. Hahah. Luckily, there was no truck or any deadly circumstance that can hit my head and kill me instantly. But sadly, I had ruined the door of Cecil's car. Hehe. Sorry!
         Overall, it was a fun night plus we had great fooood and drinks (because we had ze money) and lotsa lotsa games. 




WHATTA Christmas celebration! I was really tired after all of these parties and all of us deserve good rest. But what a way to spend Christmas is to be with your whole family enjoying Noche Buena together. Merry Christmas! :))

Biggest turning point

If you will ask me why I got this haircut 3 weeks ago, I'd certainly answer you with this line of a song:
"Where do broken hearts go, when they find their way home..." and it gives you a hint on how it hurts to learn that your prospect love turns out falling in love with another.


But since everything's good now, including myself, I have realized there were a lot of reasons behind this drastic change:


1. My work is a big fuss. This has been the most stressful 6 months of my life and that is mainly because of my work. Spending long looooong hours in the office, meetings with clients, consolidation of reports, la la la la.


2. Twas a preparation for my debut performance as an alumna of my college dance group. So I got my haircut Nov. 30 in time for our performance Dec. 4. I was thinking of doing something different that time with my hair, and voila! Hello scissors, give me your best shot!


3. Philippines has becoming the hottest place on Earth. So why not be the next? Hahaha! Joke. Srsly, I've been complaining a lot about the weather and I think cutting off inches in my hair would be a great help. Turns out, a lot of inches were cut. Hahaha


4. I wanted to show some change. That's it.


So for the benefit of those who has not seen me in my long hairstyle or has not seen me yet in my new one, here are pics of my transformation:

photo taken Oct. 1, 2010

photo taken Nov. 20, 2010

photo taken Dec. 4, 2010

photo taken Dec. 11, 2010

That is what we call CHANGE.

Retrieving the space I once had.

Last night, I found myself deleting all your text messages from my inbox and 'energy boosters' folder. For some reason, I felt so much relief doing so. It was like emptying my room, removing all the dirt that once occupied it that made me harder to breathe.


It wasn't easy though. I was given the chance to read them all over again. Made me think twice during the last second. But thinking of what happened, I said to myself, "how stupid of me to believe all these lies? How come I fell for that?"


It was kind of irritating as well. It even came to a point that I was convincing myself that something was really there, behind that sweet messages. But I had to slap myself and face reality. "Hey! During that time he texted this, they're already together! So how come something will happen between the two of you?!"


*sigh*


I suddenly remembered you and him and whatever you may be doing now.


I remembered that night when a friend confirmed to me your relationship.


I remembered how badly I cried on the jeep, on the bus, during our office GA, during lunch and dinner with my dad.


I remembered how happy I was when you called and asked about me.


I remembered how calm I was when you finally came out.
And yet how hurtful it is, still, that night as I get home.


All of these came rushing back into my mind. And everything lingered really bad.


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Last night, I found myself deleting all your text messages from my inbox and 'energy boosters' folder.
And I was happy. I am happy. With finality I can say that I'm halfway there, moving on. Forgetting all about you, all about us. 


More than anything, I was happy because I emptied a portion of my phone's memory. From around 500 messages from my inbox, it's now down to 270. Giving space to more important messages. And maybe reserving that space for somebody else's texts.

Wishes I never asked. But happened.

Was really joking about this but then I realized I was f*cking hurt.


After the performance, I spent my my tequila sunrise, bangenge and frozen margarita drinks thinking about you. It irritates me so much that I have posted an FB status about you, again, something that I swore myself will never do again. I really wanted to cry that time, but I guess tears weren't enough compensation of how hurt I am because of you. 


While the numbness is still there, I did the most wrong thing to do that time: lit up a cigarette. I have not smoked for 2 years now and I believe I already stopped. But because of this whatever hatred I am feeling, I was able to light up a cigarette without thinking twice. That, I hated myself so much.


I wish I never have gone to that videoke night with you.
I wish I did not receive the sweetest messages from you.
I wish I never let this happen, bond with you in LB and really think we had something in between.


I wish I never met you.
I wish I never trusted you.
I wish I am not like this now trying to forget you and erase all the memories that we had.




I wish you were just someone passing through my door, 
which I have nothing to feel to..




I wish I can just erase every bit of memory.
I wish I am not sniffing and wiping tears now as I write this down.

Back to you.

Last Saturday, Dec. 4, I am back to my real world.


We, the Urban Elite (UPLB Street Jazz Alumni) was given the chance to showcase our talent at the World Aids Day celebration at Tomas Morato, Quezon City. 
With how my life is going right now, I can't believe I was able to perform once again in front of a real audience, with the people I love the most - the UPLB Street Jazz Dance Co.


So anyway, we were at the venue at 4:30 pm. We looked for a place to stay (or maybe rest) until before the show. We found Figaro the best place there because of the coffee and the aircon. Haha. Before dressing up, we ran the routine on stage twice (to check our blockings and transitions) and then headed back to our self-proclaimed headquarters at Figaro. From 6-7:30 pm, we put on our clothes and applied make-up and pictured la-la-la..

We waited for our turn and practiced the routine as often as we can. We thought that's just it but our concentration was suddenly moved by the wind when International Singing Sensation Arnel Pineda approved our photo op request. Everyone else zoomed beside Pineda and smiled their best to have a once in a lifetime photo op with him.

Because of it, we were hyped enough and waited again until it's our time to shine.


MOMENT on STAGE: The BEST.


We were at one of the best moments of our lives. Hearing our music and moving along with is was awesome. Our hardwork in the past 2 weeks paid off. We enjoyed the performance very much. It's like I wanted to cry after. For 6 months I was pretending to resist something I know I really can't. With this performance, I can proudly say, I'm back on the dance floor, the only place I know I belong to.


*sigh*


I'm excited for the next performance. And hopefully, this won't stop. Cause I will not, even though the world already did.

No Time for Now

I just don't have time right now. But I want to write about many things that has happened these past week. Certainly will post within this week. 

Two Firsts.

For the first time, I hated you today. 
I was pissed off, irritated and mad about you being late in our pre-scheduled training. You were absent yesterday and you knew you have to learn everything you missed but you came in 3 hours late today. Actually, I was not the only one who felt that way but everyone else. But the impact on me was different. I was really really mad that I blurted out words that I never thought I would actually say to you. Argh. 


It was really irritating because a lot of people has put so much effort to attend the training as often and as early as they can but you just walked in and out of it. Aaaaghh. Until now I still feel that irritation. I just hope it won't happen next time.


Another first time that happened tonight is one of my closest friends finally coming out. Well, only to me. Hehe. I have been friends with this guy for at least 3 years now. And since then, I knew who and what he is. (What meaning gender preference). But he never confirmed that to me before. Now, since he has a new someone in his life (which happens to be my close friend too), he finally confirmed it to me. 


I'm happy for them, of course. But more than anything, I'm happy because somehow you treat me as someone important to you. Disclosing your relationship is never too easy but you did it for me. So thanks. 

On getting over you..

A while ago, I kind of realized that I'm over of what I felt for you before.
Indication?


Was slightly pissed when you suddenly didn't attend to what is very important right now.
I was pissed because you knew you have to attend. And yet you didn't just because of a "party" you were forced to attend to. Talking about priorities. Or shall I say, you really didn't want to attend.


Anyway, I'm getting better now. I hope this is the last time that I.m blogging about you.
Tss.

Nothing. Period.

Love is blind.


For once, I never believed this line.
How can someone not see what the world has been showing? I guess we cannot call him blind.
Stupid, rather.


After all these years, I have never believed this.
Until this day came that I met you. And I admitted the fact that I have really fallen for you.
And I have denied everything that I was seeing. I have denied what was happening,
I gave you the benefit of the doubt. Always given you. 
I never stopped myself from falling. 


Today, I confirmed it. 
There was nothing.
Nothing between you and me.
As I have always thought about.
And there will never be in the future.
No.
Nothing.
Never.
Period.

Jealous

It was a day of highs and lows. 


But the main focus of my day was seeing you. Yes. I'm excited to see you. 
However, you didn't seem excited enough to see me. Contrary to your texts.


You were more engaged with the fact that I invited our close friend over to join our gathering.


You clung to him all day.
You sat beside him on the bus and during dinner.
You rode on his back like a horse (srsly)
You kept mentioning his name
And tapping his back
And putting your arms around him


And yes, it's a guy. And I'm talking about you, a guy.
I don't wanna say this, or even think about this but,
I think you're skewed.
It is some geometrical term opposite of straight.


So you might ask why I am doing this, or saying this
or ranting about this. 


Alright, alright. 
I guess I don't want to admit it yet but I think I'm starting to like you.
And I think I am jealous.


I can't believe I'm saying this (or rather, writing about this) and you are reading this!!!!!!
Not mad, boy, but please, come clean.
For the sake of everyone else.
Including yourself.

Friendship not yet over. :)

A lot of people had already warned me about you.
That there will come a time you will leave me as your friend; that you will just pass by me at one moment, not remembering our more than 2 years of friendship; that everything will be over.


Actually, I do not know how to believe them. Cos since I met you exactly 3 1/2 years ago, you have been there constantly until now. You knew everything that is happening to me. As well as me, I knew all your whereabouts in life. Whether you had your first college girlfriend, broke up with her, had 3-5 flings within a year, cut classes, flunk subjects and repeated them over, puke while drinking, etc.


I guess those people who warned me also care that I might just be hurt in the end.
But of course, it's up to me. Actually, I have a choice to leave you first before you doing that. But then again, you managed to stick around in the last 3 1/2 years of our friendship, so why do so?




Anyway, I hope this is forever. You are one of the few people I trust and care the most.
Cheers to good and long-lasting friendship!

Digital Romance

I don't know what's with you.
One, maybe you're just too sweet with everyone else. And I am, once again, assuming everything.

Or two, you're just too torpe not to express ypur feelings when we're together. Because when you text, it's different.

Okay here we go again. Digital Romance. I hate it. And I swore to myself it will never happen again. And here we go once more with assuming. Please. Stopit. It'll just kill you.

Anyway, move on please. And just wait and see.

Definitely blog-worthy

From Parañaque, I came all the way to Sta. Rosa, Laguna to realize something.


I have to start reading.




Yes, you read it right guys. Since I came to life I have never been fond of reading anything. Well except for newspapers and magazines, I find it hard to open a book or a simple hand out. It also came to a point that I was asking why I took up BA Communication Arts when I don't enjoy reading at all. (And how I was able to graduate? Haha)


Anyway, I visited SM Sta. Rosa to check on my promo activity. Luckily, a close friend was living nearby so we decided to meet up. We ate at Pancake House and attempted to burn what we ate at Quantum (Timezone-ish center). We were strolling around the mall when my friend Mary suggested to visit a bookstore.


On the entrance are its best sellers and mostly about Vampires and the immortals. I really wanted to buy a book that moment but they were priced at 395PHP and above so I called it off. However, as we left the store, we caught upon the sale of books in front. The rack of books on the left is priced at 50PHP while the one on the right is at 200PHP. Mary went over to the 50PHP books to look for a good read. I blurted out to her that those might be children's book thus the price. But as we bent over at the lower rack, there were a lot of good books that are within my interest. (Goody-good books, novels, love and friendship, entertainment)


From 1 book, I got a handful of 6 that I was planning to buy. But I reduced it to 3 because I don't think I will be able to read it all in a month. So I finally decided to get these 3 books, all for 50PHP each. Amazing.

"Summer Intern" by Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman

"Men on Women; Women on Men" a special flip book by Barb Karg

"The Psychology of Romantic Love" by Nathaniel Branden

Seriously, this is the first time that I am buying myself books. Not only one, but three. I hope this is not the last time I'm doing this. And I guess it is a good sign that I am learning to like something I do not before. Late bloomer, yes but I think God chose this perfect time when I am mature enough to appreciate the things I have been ignoring. And from now on, I think I will be paying more visits to booksales and other bookstores. Haha.

Now I need a good bookmark. Anyone? 

:)

Sealed with a reward.

This was the looooooongest day at work. And it's a Saturday.


Friday night, I went on a little videoke party and stayed up until 4am. Slept at 4 and woke up at 6:30. 
Arrived home at 7:45, took a bath and was in the office at 8:30. Sat in front of the computer from 10am up to 6pm. Gaaahhhd. Where can I buy rest, please? 


Anyway, I was doing a report this whole day. Started at around 10am. While I was doing that, I had my laptop with me to download The Vampire Diaries latest episode (Episode 7: The Masquerade). What sucks is that, in 30 minutes, download was done! But I couldn't watch it because I have to finish the report. 


I thought I will be finishing at around 3pm. I even promised my officemate that we'll watch TVD together, (since she's also a fan)/ I went on doing the report but was not aware that it was already 4pm, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6pm.
My officemate already left and I'm still finishing the report. Finally emailed my output to my senior, I was thinking of watching TVD there. But then I feel so tired (of sitting all day looooooong, yes) so I decided to go straight home.


Finally, I sat down with my laptop and started with the episode. All through out, I was in awe.

                  .....

                  ......

                  ................

I can't breathe. It was a pretty heavy (heavy, is that the right term?) episode. BUT IT WAS AWESOME. GAAAAHHD. Nina Dobrev's really a great actress.

I told an officemate earlier (she is another officemate, different from the first mentioned) that I will watch TVD only when I get my reports done. It will be a reward thing to myself.

Well, yeah, it was a reward for me because I can see Katherine being sealed in the tomb by no other than Damon. But right after that, I felt something is missing.

That I guess is the episode 8. Can't wait for next week! Haha!

Slowly going back

After the workshop with Groovejackz last Oct. 9, I was able to once again step into the dance floor yesterday, Oct. 23. 

And I can feel that I am slowly going back to my beloved world of dancing.

Yesterday, the UPLB Street Jazz Alumni (we call ourselves Urban Elite) came together to learn a new dance. It was 10 dollar (of singer M.I.A.), choreographed by one of the team's artistic choreographers, Fortune Manaig. It was a girl hip-hop dance and was very intense.

We rented a studio at Burgundy Plaza in Katipunan. Attendees were Noel, Zen, Rej, Charm, Nico, Nian, Xan, Mond, Mariel, Jaspher, myself and Fortune of course.

This was used by the UPLB Street Jazz Competing team during the Skechers 6 Eliminations.

We knew it was a hard one because we've seen it. So I guess everyone mentally and physically prepared oneself.

Nico started with the warm-up to help us heat up our bodies before we stretch off to the dance steps. After 10mins, let's get it on! 

"Hey, hey  hey, hey, uh-oh-oh, hey, hey, hey, hey.."

At the first few counts, we were already soaked with sweat! The dance was so intense that all parts of the body are being used. From the neck to the shoulders to the arms down to the waist and hips, legs and feet. Whew! If we had wings, I guess, we'll be flying during the dance. 

We were halfway through the dance and we took a break. After 15mins, we're back. It was almost 3:45 when we finished the dance. All of us were fulfilled to see ourselves dancing all together in one good rhythm, as one group. 

In an exceptional moment we remembered how we loved dancing. We remembered back in college how much we sacrificed just to satisfy our need to dance. We remembered how we lived with dancing. 

I hope this is not the last time that we'll attend an intense training like this. I hope this is just a start, for everyone to go back to the world we'll love forever - DANCING.

A first. It was great. And I wanna do it again.

For the first time in 5 months, I am back on the dance floor.


Today, I was given the chance to attend a dance workshop from Groove Jackz, one of the fastest arising dance groups in the country. Yes, I know, I am too excited for this when my friend broke the news. Well, she probably knew that I missed dancing a lot that is why she volunteered me for this activity.


I arrived at the dance studio at around 2 pm, and they were just starting with the routine.
So at first I was nervous because one, I have not been dancing for 5 months, and two, It's my very first time to attend a dance workshop in Manila and three, I don't anyone from the class. Yes, the coach is kinda famous but that's it. I mean, I wasn't able to bring anyone with me. 


So the coach started counting in, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 1, 2, 3... 
Okay, okay, here it goes... 5, 6, 7, 8.. and 1, what's that again? Oh my. 5, 6, 7, 8.. again, again.


WAAAAA. I felt like a robot! Where the hell are my muscles? 
Hahah! Well, just for the first few counts.


So generally, it was a hip-hop dance, including a little bit of house (more specific style of hip-hop), but definitely it requires a lot of patience and presence of mind.
However we were constantly reminded to 'perform' and not just execute the steps. I remember Coach Niko saying, "I-feel nyo na sa MOA Concert Grounds kayo sumasayaw, at kayo ang dancers ni Usher" (well, because, it was Usher's song that we're doing).


So everyone tried to enjoy the dance and as well absorb all the steps that is being taught.
Everyone was all ears to everything Coach was saying. Also thanks to the mirror! I was at the back so it was a little bit hard for me but, yeah, I was able to get everything. 


When we were halfway through the routine, I can say I was more loose, and was able to cope. It wasn't enough, I know because there were others in the class that were really great. Maybe because the attend the workshop more more often than I do.

When we finished the routine, we were grouped into three. I was included in the first group. So we did the routine and actually, it looked pretty good. Everyone in the group was able to execute the steps well. Including me, alright. Hahaha!

Two more runs and we're done. Weeee. We're done!

And so for the first time in 5 months, I perspired the way I wanted it to. YES. Seriously. Every time I dance, I perspire a lot and I feel good about it. I felt a lot better after dancing. I felt that a part of my excess baggages came dripping down off of my body with my sweat. I really felt good.

The moment I stepped out of the studio, I was already thinking of when is the next possible time I can attend a workshop. I checked the schedules of the dance studio and I am already planning my next visit. Although everything will still depend on my schedule, I will try my very best to attend another class within the next two weeks. 

It was a very delightful day today. I cannot explain how happy I am I was able to dance again. Seriously, I have been waiting for this day. To be able to see myself in the mirror moving in rhythm with the music that is playing. To see myself sweat because of something I really love to do. To see myself smiling because I achieved something and I am very proud of it. 

Thank you Coach Niko Bolante of Groove Jackz and Brewing Point Dance Studio.

I hope to attend another class the soonest possible time.


Ciao!

Damn excited.

I can't wait for next week.

Not because it's sweldo time again but on Sept. 14, season 2 of the hottest show on Earth will be airing:
The Vampire Diaries.

Damon and Stefan will once again hit my eyes with their hot bods and lovely dialogues.
Of course, Elena Gilbert is one of TV's newest sweethearts and I can't wait to see her fall in love with Stefan and get confused with Damon again, well, if she is playing as Katherine.

Witches and vampires are here again to strangle the world of humans.


Well, one thing I like about this show is the fact that vampires look like humans and they look really hot. Not like in our culture, vampires look dirty and scary. Whereas in the states, they look good, much like all of us.

Anyway, I have to go back to work ON A HOLIDAY and finish everything early. That's all.

I hate it

I hate it when I'm too busy. I can't give myself time to rest and have fun.
I can't even check facebook more often I do before.

I hate it that I have so many things to blog about but don't have time to do so.
I hate it that I don't get to greet my friends on their birthdays because I don't have time to call or text them.

I hate it that every time my phone rings or beeps, my heart pumps so fast all the time thinking that it's my boss on the line.

I miss my elbi life.I miss my dancing life. Wish I could have a glimpse of it anytime soon.

One of the best Friday-Saturday-Sunday of this year

I have been waiting for these 3 days since I started working. Because on those days, I will be seeing my beloved UPLB Street Jazz family. And it was not just a 'meeting' or get together. On that Friday, I saw the group back on the competing stage.


I was very excited as I wake up on that friday morning, August 27. I tried to finish all deliverables before 6pm. But then since my line of work is very unpredictable, I was able to step out of the office at 7:30. 


Thank God for MRT, traffic was not part of the problem. But since it was rush hour, we were like stuffed sardines inside the train.


I arrived at Quezon Ave station  and got a taxi as fast as I can. Fortunately, the taxi driver was kind enough to take me where I need to go, since I cannot give him concrete directions where the venue is. I just told him the place is located at Mother Ignacia street.


And so I arrived at Crossroads 77 at around 8:30pm, just in time for the competition. I looked for the other members and shook hands with them (the Street Jazz way of course. I miss doing that handshake).


 We watched 12 other groups and clapped our hands for them. And when our team is being called, continuous screams and shouts were all over the place. Hands clap non-stop until they started to dance.


AWESOME. It was very overwhelming after seeing our team perform on stage. They were so good. Damn good. Their creativity and performance level just moved 10 notches higher since I graduated. Very good performance. We were crying happily after.


Of course, we wanted to win, or at least get a spot in the top 3. But unfortunately, we weren't included in the top 3. Nevertheless, we knew it was a good performance. The team gave everything they had. They spent long hours of training. With that, we knew God liked our performance very much. 


There were comments that our team should've won. Thank you for that. But we have to respect the judges' decision.


Anyway, I arrived at home at around 12midnight. I have to wake up at 3am the following day, Saturday because I have numerous runs for that day. I arrived at the office at 6am, because I had to pick-up something at Shaw Blvd. And so the day went on as expected. There were problems but we managed to solve them.


I left the office at 4pm, arrived at home at 5:30 pm and left for elbi at 6pm.


Yes, I was scheduled to go home in Elbi for a mini birthday celebration with my closest friends. I arrived in Elbi at 8pm and started the mini party with fliptop immediately. Of course there was food and liquor. And we had a great time. Shared funny stories, a lot of singing, dancing and fliptopping. Drank 3 different kinds of liquor--vodka, brandy and lambanog that put us to sleep very fast.I woke up Sunday morning with a phone call from my officemate who was about to consult a problem on my project. Demmet.


I left the apartment at 10am and arrived home at 12nn. Phone calls and text messages were non-stop. It was around 3pm when everything was running smoothly. 


I ended up my day buying 2 pairs of shoes for work. Haha. I am such a shoe-holic. Is there such a word?


It was one hell of a weekend. I hope I can do it again next time. But before anything else, I have to snap back to reality and do some presentations. Ughh. Fine.

On the brink of breaking down

I was on the edge of resigning from my job. I was already composing my resignation letter earlier this morning. But then I talked to my best friend and my senior colleague, I thought twice of my decision.


I was ashamed of how badly I deliver to work. I cannot handle stress that well lately, resulting to frequent "crying myself to sleep" nights. I can't believe how bad this could be.


But then, when I was about to send my resignation letter to my boss, I texted her and asked her to call me. 
I delivered the problem and SURPRISINGLY, she did not raise her voice. I know she is disappointed but I appreciated that she did not raise her voice.


I just hope this issue won't eat too much time tomorrow during our weekly G.A.
















And lastly, my bestfriend Kate is the one who supported me through this. I lover her so much.

Nerve-wracking night

This is the night that I dont konw If I am waiting for. HAHA.
I'm nervous because my project will be breaking in tomorrow. Some things are still not in place and I'm doing my best to put them together.




PRAYERS. Please I will be needing them.

It's all about LOVE

In life, one has to STEP UP to every challenge he encounters.
It's not about winning or losing. It's how you fight for it because you want it. It's how you give your heart out. It's about respect to what has God gave you. And it's all about learning every mistake and never doing it again.
It's how you challenge yourself to improve.
It's how you face every bad mouth and still be strong, accept the mistake and move on.
Life is just like a dance.
You have to perspire buckets and buckets to win your prize.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice other things to be able to reach your goal.




It is about how you LOVE it. and what you can do to to achieve what you love.


:)