Ripping off Gen's Blog :)

Since Gen and I have probably the same predicament now, where both of us are dying to blog something but have nothing to write as yet, I will just steal her questions, and answer it. As far as I recall this is what they call desperation. Hehehe.

But don't worry, I am going to write about something again soon.  

1. Who knows the real you?
Probably my FGF, Lot and best friends Cesar, Tin and Rox. 

2. When was the last time you went out?
Just last night: went to Myron's at Greenbelt 5 for dinner. Then went drinking with other friends near ABS.

3.If you could kiss anyone who would it be?
Secret, because we haven't met.

4 . What song are you listening to?
These Dreams by Heart and In My Dreams by REO Speedwagon

5. Whom does it remind you of?
Someone I always see in my dreams but haven't met personally. Maybe it's fate telling me something, or nothing at all.

6. Last movie you watched?
HellBoy 2

But today, I will definitely watch Eagle Eye and Mirror

7. Which of your friends live closest to you?
Probably that would be Roxy. And she's the only best friend left here in Manila.

8. What is your favorite shirt?
Dark Blue Dri-Fit shirt from Giordano, which my brother gave.

Dark Chocolate Brown Long Sleeved Shirt from Calvin Klein.

9. Do you drive?
Not yet. In time I will.

10. What did you do yesterday? 
Drink. Drink. and Chug more beers. 

Work. Rant. Rant. Rant. And practiced the art of deadma.

11. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
No. Thank God for 20/20 vision.

12. Do you trust your friends?
I do, most of them. 

13.Who was the last person to call/sms you?
Kiko

14.What annoys you?
people who throw garbage around, not minding the environment

policemen and their fat bellies smoking when there's a traffic jam

slow people especially when i am feeling the need for speed

15. Do you want multiple piercings?
Planning to get two piercings on my left ear.

16 . Your favorite song in your player?
Mika, the whole album

Voyage, the album

17. Last time you went to the mall?
Greenbelt 5 last night. It was time to see Zara again.

18 . What was the last thing you ate?
Spanish Sardines Gourmet Sandwich - sardines with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and some olive oil. home made yan.

19 . Which of your friends would make the best roommate?
I'd rather be with someone I am in a romantic relationship with. 

20. Last thing you purchased?
Dinner - Three-a-pound US Angus Sandwich

For myself - Lacoste shirt and shoes from Kenneth Cole

21. Last vacation you were in?
If I consider the Ramadan Holiday as a vacation, then here at home. If not, then in Hong Kong just three weeks ago.

22. Do people ever spell your name wrongly?
Though my name is pretty common and generic, yes people still misspell it. That or they call me by second name, John.

23 . What's the last compliment you received?
"Ang laki na ng pinayat mo ah. Anong ginagawa mo?" - Jing Chua, Media Planner

"Ang cute cute ni sir. Chinese ka siguro." - Stand Up comedian. Duh.

24. Who was the last friend you hugged?
Lot

25. Which celeb are you eye candying?
Karolina Kourkova.

26. What's next on your wishlist?
Clean and green environment. More trees. More fresh air. Less hot temperature.

27. Which band's concert would you want to watch?
Lifehouse.

28. What color are your nails?
purplish - i am not oxidating well

29. Date down a special day for you? 
Not too warm, not too cold, just enough to wear a warm sweater --- according to Miss United States. Hehehehe. Seriously, my birthday!!! 

30. In just one word, describe yourself.
Unperturbed. Still the happiest and brightest, if not the best, little boy in the world.

"Francis, I have a feeling we're not in QC anymore"

While I was dressing up this morning, I just could not seem to get my groove right... I don't know I just couldn't decide what to wear to work this morning. I already had this nice new long sleeved silk shirt from Celio but then I realized I didn't want it. And so I changed to another top. Then changed my pants. Then changed my socks, then changed shoes, then changed shirts, then changed pants again, then shirt again, then another shirt, and went back to the second shirt. I folded the sleeve, unfolded it, folded it, unfolded it, until i just rolled it thrice.

After 45 minutes, I found my room in a big state of disorder. It was a mess! There were several shirts on my bed, jeans and shoes lying all around. Not including my night clothes pa. It was like a storm just hit my room!

And then I looked at my already airtight cabinet. It just said the same thing. You've been through a disaster.

My clothes have been piling up. And I am wondering why I never considered donating or selling some of it since I have never used them. Like half of it. And looking at all those nice pointed shiny and some of them colorful shoes, I must be trapped somewhere in consumerholic's world.

I will need to do some spring cleaning to give way for newer clothes. It's time to ditch the old to attract good vibes for the new. In the meantime, that's not the only part of my room that needs cleaning. My desk, my night stand and my nook need major cleaning too. Have I mentioned that I have not unpacked my McCann bags when I left last March? And my Ayala bags when I left last May? It's just been piling up and looks like I am growing molds there na.

Anyway, got some feeling that the Good Witch of the East will dish out a mouthful if I don't clean it up soon.

Meantime, where's Toto?

Be Careful What You Wish For...

...'cos you might just get it, you might just get, says Nicole S. of Pussycat Dolls.

Gosh, I wished and now I got what I wished for. But the million dollar question is: Do I like what I wished for? I initially thought I'd like it, but now, not anymore. Let's just say I grew up some more and realized some things.

Yes. Now it's time to go back to reality.

How I Met Your Mother Rules!

Yes, you should watch it. And I need to spend more time watching those box sets that have been piling up.

Reminds me, I have to get box sets of the following (or you can lend me, if you have a big heart)

1. Smallville

2. Gossip Girl the latest

3. Dirty Sexy Money

kick ass Hell Boy!

Although seeing all those creepy creatures felt quite satanic at one point, I admire the movie for its attention to detail and production design. Guillermo Del Toro reprises Hell Boy with so much flavor and passion. You may recall the characters in that movie had so much similarity with Pan's Labyrinth. But I don't mind. The characters are just nice anyway. There so much character revealed just in visual effects alone. The movie setting was also fantastic. Like when that Giant woke up from Ireland Highlands. Then that oracle. Then the troll place.

I don;t know it's just so kick ass! You should watch it for production values. The story? Not so much. The screenplay was quite corny. The exposition predictable and rather cheesy. Appreciate it nalang for the visuals. Just like the mummy 3.

A lot to be thankful for

I've been wanting to write this for the longest time and now is a good time to do it. There are a couple of things that I am thankful for. I may have griped in several instances before but I think the circumstances have already and most certainly improved.

My post last August 29 was just mostly complaints about the status of my life. But today, looking back, I am certainly thankful that I have found God again in the process. It's a stage I guess where I get to know how powerful and alive He is again in my life.

At tough times, I pray. I prayed a lot back during those times. Mornings, at night, before I sleep, when I remember my concerns and every other sighing moment. Ang dami. And when I suddenly wake from sleep at night, I continue to do so. 

Incidentally, on the last sunday of August, our church pastor talked about the importance of prayer, how it should be said and what to ask. I took note and used that. It was like God talking to me that day. And it worked. Maybe I should do a whole post about that in my next blog.

Today, I am writing about the things that God answered.

1. Mom had not been on tip top shape the past few days. But after mountains of prayer, she's been recovering fast and getting back to shape. I guess what's worrying me the most is the fact that I didn't see any of these coming. Or maybe because I have never thought enough. But God is a good provider. He really makes true his promises. And on my end, I have to make true my end of the agreement. Working on that now.

2. Trip to HK was planned long time ago. But it never really dawned on me that it was hairline close until the a few days before the trip. Then came reality check. I had to check how much money I had to prepare for this trip. So I asked my family how much money they are bringing. They mentioned a couple of things that are mandatory aside from the board and lodging. Those alone are quite huge already, almost the same amount as my pocket money. Then my pocket money. The thing is, I would have been more prepared if I had not been buying and splurging on Zara, Celio, Topman, Adidas and Asics and the biggest culprit Puma. All my money have been going to these establishments and now I have to really think about my expense if I want to make this trip a memorable one. 

I was telling Lot that if this trip had not happen, I would have been happy spending precious pesos in some more expensive stores, but then this happened. So I have no choice but to be ready. And to HK I went. 

I prayed that God take care of my expenses. That He provides just enough cash that I can spend comfortably and not be worried when i get back. God made true his promise. I did fairly well budgeting my money and now have a whole plan set for that trip. God gave me the courage to take this issue head on and just face the matter. 

Now I continue to ask God to give me that will to spend wisely. I am failing still but the conscious effort to avoid going to "sin places" like malls, dinners, spas and bargain centers is working. Now I only spend on huge sales (yeah right, buying Kenneth Cole shoes and muscle--fit Lacoste shirts that are marked down, way to go!) and have to muster self-control when I decide.

3. That we got home safe from the trip. But more importantly, it was a decidedly fun and worry-free trip. Mom was fine. Brother was extra-friendly. Sister was extra-energetic and less moody, and me, still the jolly old me. It was an experience I will never forget.

On the work department, thinks are okay. I thank God constantly that He constantly reveals Himself to me in more ways than one.

God is so fabulous. I thank God that He chose me to serve Him. Thank you!

It's been a while...

since I last blogged. I've been quite busy and uninspired the past few weeks and that resulted to no post. But today I will blog again. Or maybe in a while. I will type it first in MS Word then transfer it here. That works better for me. See you soon.