Saturday, October 01, 2011

I am a lonely soul,
a bud looking for sunlight

I come across a girl with black long hair
her smile was warmth, her eyes were light

She is running towards someone
her wavy hair dancing in the wind

time froze for just a second
then her head was buried in my chest
i guess that someone was me

i found myself hugging her
her hair smelled like strawberries

i took in the warmth
i basked in the sunlight
i found my sun.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

beauty in sadness

I noticed that I can only write poems when I'm sad. I don't know if it's the same for everyone else who write but that is the case for me. I guess being depressed gets my creative juices flowing.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

just one of those days

I've been feeling bummed lately and I don't know exactly why. I've got this empty feeling inside and it's draining all my energy. I might need a vacation. Rather, I do need a vacation.

It's been raining every night for 4 straight nights. It's kinda depressing hearing the pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof. I wanted to go to the gym but it's pouring outside. *sigh*

Usually, I'm perfectly fine being by myself, but now I just want somebody to be here with me. I guess I'm just lonely.

Sunday, June 05, 2011

lazy sundays

Sometimes it's just nice to sit back and relax on a Sunday. It's warm and bright outside - signs of a wonderful afternoon to come. I wish Lesley were here. Then, I could enjoy it more. I miss her.

Friday, June 03, 2011

Mavericks win Game 2 (NBA Finals 2011)

Just finished watching the game! Yeah!!! Mavericks grab the elusive V after coming back from a 15 point deficit in the 4th quarter. The team rallied near the end of the game, gaining a 22-5 run against the Heat.


I tell you. It was fun to watch - a real thriller of a game. It's an instant classic. I still can't get over it. I'm looking forward to Game 3 back in Dallas. I'm pretty sure that the Mavs are gonna take that one. Three more to go to win the series! Let's go Mavs!

http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2011/06/02/nba-finals-live-blog-dallas-mavericks-vs-miami-heat-game-2/

Thursday, June 02, 2011

body pains

I'ts been a long day. I just stayed at home because my whole body hurts from playing basketball yesterday. Oooh. I do enjoy a good game of basketball. Speaking of basketball, I was watching the NBA finals 2011 yesterday and my team lost. Sad really. I hope the Dallas Mavericks win Game 2 against the Miami Heat. I'd love to see Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd win their first championship. Go Mavs!

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

how to unlock an iPhone 4

Today I received a package from my Mom who lives in Melbourne, Australia. It's her iPhone 4, which she bought in the Philippines a couple months ago. Apparently, it can't recognize international Sims (e.g. Vodafone) so she sent it back here and had me figure out how to unlock it. I'm having a hard time finding a tutorial in the internet. This time Google is not my friend. However, I will persevere. I'll get back to you when I figure this out. Ciao.

update : I finally found a tutorial : http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-ios-4.2.1-iphone-4-3gs-3g-ipad-ipod-touch-with-redsn0w-0.9.6b4-guide/ I'm hacking away!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

got nothing to do but write

I'm pretty darn bored. I was looking for a job online and I found a listing for a creative article writer. They wanted somebody who could write articles about stuff. I applied and listed this blog as my sample work. I'm still waiting for their reply so I just thought may be I could redesign my blog while I'm at it. It feels nice to write again though. I wonder if people still read. :)

Friday, November 27, 2009

Ma vie, mon amour

the night is cold and wet
droplets of rain fall silently
like tears descending
from eyes devoured by sadness

i gaze through the window
of my dark and lonely apartment
i vividly recall your warmth
your special way of calming my soul

my hand feels alone
my chest grows heavy
my heart seems lifeless
my life is empty without you

i want to be near you
where my life and home are one
i want to feel your breath
i want to be alive


Thursday, October 08, 2009

and water washes away the sins of the world

the rain slowly tricked under the cloud of darkness. the glass panes of the sky rise building bravely defended against the wind pounding relentlessly. i looked gloomily at silver streaks of rain slashing through the sky like tiny rockets. i shrugged and thought to myself "another rainy day.."

the night quickly turned to day and i glanced at the huge clock that had "MANILA" embossed at the top. it read 12:30 pm. it was quitting time. i hurried back to my locker and hastily decided to brave the rain and just walk home since there was bound to be unending traffic. i got out of the office and basked not in glorious sunlight but dreadful rain. i zipped up my jacket and quickly pulled the hood over my head. i opened up my trusty umbrella and off i went. i suddenly realized that it was not normal rain. the road was absent of the hustle and bustle of cars, buses and jeepneys. people were walking barefoot and were drenched up to their chests. i kept on walking. i turned the corner and then i saw the watery grave that devoured the whole street. my shoes.. i thought to myself. i wished i had worn sneakers last night. i managed to find some footing and kept my shoes water-free for a couple of steps. eventually, i had to take them off and walk with only socks on. i tried to find a pair of slippers but to no avail. every store didn't stock them in the first place or they ran out due to high demand. i resigned to my fate and eventually put my shoes back on. i whispered a hurried sorry to them as i treaded through the lake of dirt and trash. it was the longest walk home. i stumbled on invisible obstacles, swam through a sea of mud and fought against a current made by a bus that i could've mistaken as a boat. i was soaked to the chest when i finally reached the street to our apartment. the water was just below my chin. i raised my bag just above my head to save it from being wet. i rode the current downstream and chanced upon some people trying to ride make-shift boats. some people even charged for ferrying people across the deeper parts of the streets. i chuckled at the sight. there was something amusing about the scene. i reached the steps to our beloved home and each step brought me closer to solid ground.

the light had gone out. water and food were scarce. my roommates and i had to endure the situation for almost two days. i was annoyed and easily irratated because of the lack of electricity and more importantly water. electricity was brought back after a couple of hours and we bravely watched the news that made history. a storm ravaged the land. people were missing, injured and dead. houses were destroyed by flood water. thousands were now homeless. i prayed. i thanked God that we lived on the 3rd floor of this apartment, that we only had to endure having no light and water, that we still had the comforts of home, that we were still alive and kicking. i was reminded that everything on this earth is temporary. everything is uncertain, unsure. God giveth and he taketh. life is like that. in an instant, everything you have worked for all these years were washed away. it was very humbling. it was an experience that i would carry always. it made me realize that everything on this world is just of this world. the more important things are there in heaven. God bless all who suffered and died. May their souls find a place in God's loving kingdom.

Saturday, April 04, 2009

the quiet splendor of a sunrise

The sky was lit up by orange and blue streaks of light. The clouds seemed to dance with the stillness of the wind. I stood there, head held back, taking in the beauty of the splendor above me. My eyes consumed the majesty. My soul breathed in the sight of routine yet of grandeur welcome. 

I am lucky to be alive. I am blessed to love and be loved in return. My soul is now complete.
  

Friday, October 31, 2008

must read!! when we were just kids :D

grabbed from ray ray :D

Nag enjoy akong bumasa neto. Tama nga sila, dumaan nga ako sa pagiging bata. Haha. Ang kulit!


• Masaya ka kapag naglalaro ka ng Tex at Pog. Kadalasan ang design dito ay yung mga palabas sa TV, mga drama o kaya anime, may dialogue pa. lol.

• May comics pa ang bazooka. Kahit di mo maintindihan yung Fortune Cookie sa huli ay collection mo pa rin yun.

• Uso pa yung tirador, yung gawa talaga sa sanga ng puno.

• Ang mga babae naglalaro ng paper dolls na tigpipiso bawat isang set sa sari-sari store.

• Kung lalake ka, siguradong may pellet gun ka.

• Humihingi ka ng dalawang piso sa magulang mo para maglaro ng video arcade sa sari-sari store. Favorite mo yung Sonic, Mario at Street Fighter at Tetris.

• Nagwa-watusi ka kapag New Year kahit pinapagalitan ka ng nanay mo. ]

• Meron kang sapatos na umiilaw yung swelas kapag iniaapak mo. Mas sikat kung iba-iba yung kulay.

• Merong at least isang Chicago Bulls na shirt sa bahay nyo. Madalas number 23 pa yung nakalagay.

• Pinapatulog ka ng yaya/nanay mo tuwing tanghali o hapon para raw lumaki. Hindi na kasi pinapatulog ang mga bata ngayon tuwing tanghali di tulad nung panahon natin.

• Sinasabihan ka ng matatanda na may lalabas na pari o bigas sa sugat mo kapag hindi nilagyan ng alcohol pero in the end, betadine lang ang magpapatahimik sa inyo.

• Kung babae ka, nagkaroon ka ng butterfly hairclips/rings. ( si Jolina ang nagpauso nito.) haha.

• Kung medyo may pera ang pamilya nyo, nagpabili ka ng Polly Pocket.

• Naglalagay ka ng Kisses (yung mabango) sa pencil case mo, o kaya sa isang lalagyan na may bulak, alcohol at tinutusok ng karayom para mabilis manganak.

• May free stickers ng Disney movies sa loob ng Maggi noodles.

• Pinapatunog mo yung takip ng Gatorade.

• Ang mga stationeries na uso: Papemelroti, Tsukuba, Sashikibuta. Pwedeng ibenta, pwedeng trade lang.

• Pampalipas oras mo dati ang paglalaro ng Brick Game, at swerte yung mga may advanced version na may tumatagos na blocks para mapuno na yung gap sa loob. Mas advanced ka kung Tamagotchi ang nilalaro mo. Pinapakain mo, pinapatulog mo, at inililibing mo kung namatay na. At kung talagang kaya nyong bumili, Game Boy ang sayo. Pero kung wala ka talaga, yung laruan na lang na may tubig sa loob tapos dapat ma-shoot mo yung mga bilog sa stick na maliit.

• Bago magsimula ang klase, nakikilaro ka muna sa 10-20, jackstone, langit lupa, ice water, taguan, dr. quack quack, tumbang preso, pepsi seven up at agawan base. Di bale nang madumi na ang uniform mo pagpasok ng classroom.

• Sinasabi mo sa kaklase mo na "Liars go to hell" kapag tingin mo nagsisinungaling sya. "Cross my heart, hope to die" kapag nangangako ka. "Period no erase" kapag gusto mo walang kumontra sayo. Kaya lang wala kang lusot kapag sinabi ng kaklase mo na "Akin yung factory ng pambura".

• Sikat ka pag ang pencil case mo nabubuksan sa dalawang side tapos maraming attachments like magnifying lens, book stand, compartments na maliliit tapos push button pa. Minsan sa ibabaw ng pencil case meron pang maze, may maliit na silver na bola tapos itatagilid mo yung pencil case para gumulong yun, hanggang sa matapos yung maze.

• Di ka baduy kung ang notebook mo nung elementary ay may mukha ng artista.

• Sa coolman mo inilalagay ang tubig na baon mo sa school.

• Nagpabili ka ng Baby-G sa magulang mo.

• Elementary ka nung nauso ang pager. Yun pa ang pinapangarap ng mga bata, hindi pa cell phone.

• Meron ka pa rin ng pinakamalaking cell phone na nakatago na ngayon sa mga kahon.

• Wala pang PS/PS2, XBox, Wii, atbp. noon. Family Computer pa lang, yung cartridge yung bala. Usong laro ang Mario Bros., Battle City at Rambo.

• Meron ka ng isa sa mga ito: Family Computer, Nintendo, Sega, roller blades, brick game, Tamagochi, Swatch Watch w/ matching guard, Troll collection.

• Alam mo ang mga linyang ito sa mga kanta: "Natatawa ako, hi hi hi hi", "Anong paki mo sa long hair ko", "Dahil sa bawal na gamot", "Mga kababayan ko, bilib ako sa kulay ko".

• Isa dito ay theme song mo: "I Swear" by All 4 One, "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes (And I say, Hey ey ey ey ey ey. I said hey, What's goin on!), "Zombie" by Cranberries.

• Sumasayaw ka ng Macarena.

• Alam mo ang kanta ng Spice Girls at may favorite ka sa kanila. Kung fan ka talaga, may poster ka pa at casette tape ka pa nila.

• Malamang ay naging fanatic ka ng isa sa mga sumikat na boy bands.

• Ang tinutugtog lagi sa radyo ay mga kanta ng mga banda gaya ng Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar nung nagpapalda pa lang sila, Alamid, Rivermaya, True Faith, The Youth, Afterimage at kung anu-ano pang pinoy bands.

• Tape pa ang uso, di CD or MP3 players. Pag gusto mo yung kanta kailangan tantyahin mo kung ilang seconds i-rewind yun para mabilis paulit-ulitin.

• Kinakanta nyo dati sa school yung "Heal the World", "Tell the World of His Love", "Jubilee Song", etc.

• Nanonood ka dati ng Power Rangers, Captain Planet o Ninja Turtles. Nagkukunyari pa kayo ng mga kaibigan mo na kayo yun at nagkakasipaan kayo.

• Di ka papagalitan ng magulang kahit magbabad ka sa TV, basta ang pinapanood mo ay Hiraya Manawari, Bayani at Sine Skwela, kung saan nakilala mo sila Teacher Waki, Ugat Puno, Palikpik, at ang buong barkada nila lalo na kapag nakasakay sila sa space ship o sa jeep na lumilipad.

• Sinubaybayan mo ang Ghost Fighter at ang Dragon Ball. Naging favorite mo si Eugene at si Goku.

• Niloloko mo yung theme song ng Voltes V kasi di mo maintindihan yung theme song: "Tato ni Ara Mina malaking cobra...", "Boltes Payb lima sila, pumunta sa kubeta...", "...Kontra Bulate!"

• Napanood mo din yung ibang anime tulad ng Shaider, Sailormoon, Daimos at Maskman. Saulo mo pa nga yung kanta dun: "Oh maskuman kayo ang pag-asa.. Iligtas kami sa marahas na kadiliman... Kami inyong ipaglaban! Sugod, sugod laban maskuman, ipaglaban nyo ang katarungan.. Sige, sige laban maskuman.."

• Sinubaybayan mo ang Sarah ang Munting Prinsesa, Julio at Julia, at Cedi. Pinanood mo pa nga yung movie version ng Sarah ang Munting Prinsesa with Camille Prats.

• Alam mo din yung "Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa" with Camille Prats and Angelica Panganiban.

• Gusto mong sumali sa ANG TV. Pero alam mong hindi na pwede. kaya kuntento ka na lang sa panonood nito tuwing 4:30 ng hapon.

• Batibot ang usong palabas. Akala mo nga mag-dyowa o mag-asawa sina Kuya Bodjie at Ate Sheena.

• Alam mo yung tono ng pinausong kanta ng show na "ATBP.": Isa.. dalawa-tatlo.. apat-lima.. anim-pito-walo.. syam-sampu... labingisa-labingdalawa... labingtatlo... labingapat-labinglima...

• Napanood mo ang Batang X.

• Sabay kayo nanonood ng yaya mo ng Marimar.

• Nanonood ka ng kahit alin dito: "Okay Ka Fairy Ko", "Oki Doki Doc", "Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata", "Palibhasa Lalake", "Ober da Bakod", at "Home Along Da Riles"

• Galit ka kay Clara kasi sobra naman talaga sya mang-api kay Mara.

• Pinanood mo din yung "Villa Quintana", "Esperanza", "Anakarenina" atbp.

• Mga love teams na nagpakilig sayo: Juday and Wowie. Jolina and Marvin.

• Alam mo yung commercial ng Tender Juicy hotdog na ganito: "Dear diary, Carlo sat beside me today. He's so cute! Sabi niya I'm pretty kaya lang I'm fat."

• Kinakanta mo yung "Thank God it's Sabado, pati na rin Linggo..." at "Isa pa, isa pa, isa pang Chicken Joy".

• Nasa channel 2 pa ang Eat Bulaga at ang Mel and Jay.

• Nakikita mo sa balita na may mga kultong nagtatago na sa kweba, kasi magugunaw na ang mundo sa year 2000, at yung mga computer daw bigla na lang mag-shu-shut down at mawawala na daw ang technology.

• Chinese variety shows ang palabas tuwing umaga ng linggo.

• Matapang ka kung napanood mo lahat ng Shake, Rattle and Roll movies.

• Narinig mong i-announce sa radyo yung death ni Princess Diana. Biglang nauso yung kanta ni Elton John na "Goodbye, England's Rose."

• Nasa VHS yung mga movies na pinapanood ninyo sa bahay.

• Kung babae ka, naging crush mo si Leonardo di Caprio dahil sa Titanic. Kaya nga lang, bawal ka pa tumingin sa kissing scenes nina Jack at Rose. Haha.

Looking For: Magna Carta: Tears of Blood PS2 Game

if you have a copy of the game and you are willing to sell/trade/loan it to me, please
email me: dirk_val@yahoo.com or
call/txt me: 09278386714

Thursday, October 09, 2008

i'm going to be a year older again..

(dialogue from School Rumble)

Tenma: are we in a dream?
am i dreaming again?

Karasuma: yes, we are in a dream.
a dream called youth.

when we wake up
we might forget about it
but it will always be a great memory

i miss being a kid :D

Monday, September 01, 2008

proposal daisakusen

lately, i've been watching this japanese drama titled: "proposal daisakusen" - "the second proposal" in english. basically, it's about a guy who's in love with his childhood best friend. sadly, he only realizes this during his best friend's wedding. he then wishes with all his heart that he could somehow go back to the past and tell her how he feels. to his surprise, a fairy (yeah.. a fairy :D ) grants him his wish and allows him to go back to the past using the pictures on the a slide show made for the wedding.

it's a 12-episode series and each episode sports more or less an hour of silly, romantic, funny and heart-rending scenes. i enjoyed every minute of it. it's definitely a treat for romantics. hehe. you can watch it in crunchyroll. here the link to make it easier for you: click me

Friday, July 11, 2008

Davao City is still number 1

i dunno how true this is but i sure hope it is. I found this on the Friendster bulletin board:
Davao City is still the No. 1 most competitive city in the Philippines. It remains as the best place to do business in the country.
Results of the latest ranking by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center presented last night showed Davao City beating local government units in the capital Metro Manila. In the last survey two years ago, Davao City was tied for No. 1 with Makati City, the nation’s premier financial center.
A total of 90 local government units were included in the survey, metropolitan, mid-sized and small cities. Davao City topped two of six key competitive drivers and scored the highest rate among highly urbanized cities.
Key drivers:
Cost of doing business - No. 1 - Davao City
Infrastructure - No. 1 - Davao City
Dynamism of local economy - No. 1 - Makati City; No. 4 - Davao City
Quality of life - No. 1 - Mandaluyong City; No. 7 - Davao City
Responsiveness of local government - No. 1 - San Juan City; No. 3 - Davao City
Human resources & training - No. 1 - Marikina City; No. 7 - Davao City
Overall among the metro cities:
1. Davao City
2. Quezon City
3. Makati City
4. Manila City
5. Marikina City
6. Lapu-lapu City
7. Paranaque City
8. Muntinlupa City
9. Cebu City
10. Pasay City
Olongapo City topped the mid-sized cities while San Fernando, La Union was No. 1 among small cities.
I love DC. :)


Thursday, July 10, 2008

Signs of a certified single/taken

got this from Melay:

Symptoms of a CERTIFIED SINGLE:

• Mahilig kumain.

• Panalo ang social life. Alam lahat ng gimikan at mall sale.

• Hayok sa tulog.

• Gadget-addict.

• Sa cellphone, group message nang group message ng quotes.

• Ngumingiti kahit nag-iisa.

• Tumataba.

• Porma to the max.

• Mukhang happy kahit hindi naman talaga.

Symptoms of CERTIFIED TAKEN:

• Walang pera.

• Mukhang ngarag at laspag.

• Kuripot.

• Blooming, kasi, kailangan para hindi iwan.

• Walang social life kundi dyowa niya.

• Boring kausap.

Monday, July 07, 2008

Macross Frontier Addiction

I can't get enough of this anime.

Macross Frontier is set In the year 2059 AD, the human race has overcome the crisis of imminent extinction resulting from the inter-planetary war against giant aliens. Now, emphasizing species preservation, they set out for the far corners of the Galaxy to find new frontiers. It's the sequel to that famous anime in the late 80's, Macross.

The fighterjet/mech robo valkyries has captured many endearing fans. The series has spawned lots of material in different media such as movies, anime, games, and toys. One thing worth mentioning is the Macross game on the Famicom game console. I love that game! Too bad my Famicom is broken.. all 10 of them. (They only last for a couple of hours and poof!.. dead.. scrap metal.)



i absolutely love the mecha but what i love even more are the songs which the leading lady sings, Ranka-chan. Kawaii!! hehe.
check out this video: