Tree Top Adventure - Bnx and Pogi's Bday

T'was B and K's month. Another year older for them so we decided to have a celebration but not as the usual drinking and eating session. Someone has come up of an idea and I'm not quite sure who's to blame on this. Haha.

Bulag, Pipi't Bingi (me with the celebrants)

Anyway, we went to Subic for the Tree Top Adventure. I brought Xioms with me as an excuse but it was Roch who used my poor kid to get herself away from the stunts. Such a loser! So, we tried their tree drop, canopy ride and my favorite of all, superman ride. It was my first time though I've been wanting to try those all my life. To me, it was pretty boring until the superman ride. To tell you honestly, I never kept my mouth shut during the ride. I was like shouting and screaming my lungs out. But oye, it was really fun!

Viatores with loved ones

After the adventure, we had our dinner (this is a celebration so there must have been some FREE FOOD!) at Xtremely Xpresso Cafe. It's like an Italian resto in Subic. I was amazed with their huge pizza and was hoping for it to be really good -- in fairness, it was. They ordered some pastas and soups. Spinach soup, I will never forget that. It ain't good and was not really made from spinach. Good thing they replaced it with chicken macaroni soup. We had strawberry gelato for dessert and my, it was so yummy! Xioms surely enjoyed that the most!

Just like any other day, every good thing has an end. We were sooo tired but we had a blast! I bet it was a perfect birthday celebration for deaf and mute as it was a wild and exciting experience, plus we got to share the moment with some of our friends and loved ones. Until our next trip. Long live Viatores!

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No Goodbyes

Today, I've submitted my resignation. After five long years, I just felt that I need to go somewhere and prove something to myself. I hate leaving people there but we have our own lives and dreams to prioritize. Besides, people always leave; be it for personal reason, career reason, or whatever reason, that's how life goes.

It's been a roller coaster staying at DSC for half a decade. The very first time I stepped my shoes in that company, I'm completely clueless on what to expect. The reason is I consider B&M as my first REAL job after graduation; plus, it's a law firm and I'm a BBA graduate.

There, I learned loads of stuff or I must say all about the Microsoft Office world. I never knew then that I can view paragraph marks and tabs in a Word document. I never thought how easy it is to create such a PowerPoint presentation. I was exposed with different legal terms that I never heard of before. Been deaf listening to audio files for at least 6 to 8 hours a day but at no time I complained as I'm enjoying and at the same time I'm learning. Nailed a certification exam for Microsoft Word, applied for a QCA position yet failed, applied for a TL position -- hugged victory... so it goes. But the most important thing is I found friends who helped me stand up and fight for my everyday quest. That cannot be replaced of anything and I am so much thankful for that.

I hate goodbyes. There was a time that I certainly did not accept such a term as true but in life, it just sinks in, you just don't know when, where and how. Goodbyes aren't made for precious things to last; thus, it is a way to make each person stronger.

So, au revoir for now and see you again later!

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Rebirth

Death

Transformation. Death of the old ways. Making way for new energy and revitalization. Time to look for a new path. Change in a relationship, job or long-standing belief. Possible new beginning or liberation. Time to let go of something and let it pass from your life. Change of mind. Outside influence will cause drastic change. Accept change or change will be thrust upon you. Grieving a loss or change. Rebirth.

-From my Daily Tarot Card Reading

Redy for Foreign Tattoo

I never wanted to waste any time so this morning, I sent Redy for a nice tattoo. I was given a week for it to heal then I'm all set. Just one more step and yeah, I'll go bounce. Still have no idea? Patience my dear. You'll be surprised in no time.

***Karus Patris, ego fui no sursum meus mens quod ego ero postulo vestri succurro. Rector mihi ut vos usquequaque operor huic novus nisus ut ego sum capturus. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritu Sancti, Amen.

Redy

I've waited for like 2 weeks and today, Redy's in my hands. Two more step then am off! Yeah, yeah, I know you don't have any clue on what the heck am talking about but I promise, soon... you'll see.. errr.. you'll hear from me.

Oh, what a happy day!

My Top 20 Movies of All Time!

I'm a HUGE fan of films and I've decided to share these kick-ass ones that you should see, at least, before you die. Oh okay, anytime within your lifetime. Here's my top 20 (in no particular order).

1. Bram Stoker's Dracula
No film could ever replace Nosferatu - the original vampire, except this.

2. A Clockwork Orange
How would you forget the nasty droogs? This film is one of the craziest shit I've ever seen and to my surprise, I heart it.

3. Murder in the First
I think this is the best movie that Kevin Bacon has ever been into. Scenes are very much realistic yet hard to absorb.

4. Memento
One of the movies that made me, at this point of time, think of having a short-term memory loss. Great elusive film.

5. Y Tu Mama Tambien
Never thought of how talented Mexicans are and Gael, oh Gael! This is a must-see joyride movie.

6. Goodfellas
I've always been a fan of crime films. If I could be somebody in my next life, I would want to be a girl Don or a member of powerful mobsters. Girl don eh? Haha

7. Boondock Saints (1999)
People who aren't aware of MacManus twins doesn't have a life. Not to mention my all-time LOVE, Norman Reedus who stars this indie cult classic.

8. Run Lola Run
Best indie film of all time, PERIOD.

9. American History X
Very compelling and dramatic film. This would definitely change your beliefs in life.

10. The Shawshank Redemption
This, I believe, is the way to adapt a book to screen. The movie is full of hope and lessons in life.

11. Pulp Fiction
A classic hardboiled film. Tarantino never fails to create such masterpiece.

12. Frankenstein (1994)
Played by the amazing Robert DeNiro. Though critics say it was a bad film, I personally contest. Watch it yourself then you'll know what I'm talking about.

13. Scarface
Violence and profanity? Name it. But I tell you, this is powerful and shocking that you would never imagine.

14. Into the Wild
Sean Penn directs this true to life film about Christopher McCandless, an American itinerant who died out of starvation. This was beautifully portrayed by Emile Hirsch.

15. Big Fish
This enchanting film was filled with soul which is very far from Tim Burton's bizarre creations. I'm not misleading you, no. I believe that the film itself was a package of creativity, talent and great story.

16. Synecdoche, New York
This is such a rare and desirous film I've ever seen. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone's not aware that this do exist. Before watching this, I require you to be patient and considerate. You'll be amazed in the end, promise.

17. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
How will I describe this uber cool heist film of Guy Ritchie? Hmm.

18. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Three words: Simple yet powerful. And I still can't believe I'm actually adding more words than three; but yeah, Jack Nicholson - one of the GREAT actors of all time.

19. Dog Day Out
Pretty hilarious film that would blow your head - literally and figuratively.

20. Alice in Wonderland (1951)
My all-time favorite cartoon. Never felt any boredom watching this for like gazillion times.


There. I wish I could add some more but you know me, am lazy as a cow to feed you everything. How about you? What's your fair share?

Two Fourteen

Valentine's Day. Yes, tomorrow will be but let me tell you what I know about this "special day" (for majority, I guess) or maybe not. Who cares? I wonder what made it special since everyone of us can or may give our special someone a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates almost everyday. I, myself find it ridiculous whenever I was asked who's my date on Valentine's, where to date on Valentine's, what's your present to him/her on Valentine's and everything. What I'm trying to say here and I tell you, I have nothing against Valentine's, it's just that there's nothing too extravagant to celebrate about every February 14. I do believe that one should give his/her unconditional love to someone EVERYDAY. It's all about love -- the thing that we should give everyday without any push, hesitation, or restitution.

Anyway, I have something to share for the romantics, like me out there. This came from Shakespeare's masterpiece which I think if I finished reading, I would be utterly insane. So here it goes...

To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day,
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your Valentine.
Then up he rose, and donn'd his clothes,
And dupp'd the chamber-door;
Let in the maid, that out a maid
Never departed more.

-- William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5

Now, I should stop.