Tuesday, June 30, 2009

RTP#37: K

As for the title I can't come up of anything that's why I called this post K. Of course it has something behind it. And I think if I am not going to tell you why is it like that way. There's no way that you would have guessed it right. So I'm going to cut off all the thrill and suspense now. Stop the drum roll. K because its the end of the break. If you still didn't get it then just dig deeper.

So here I am on the last day of the 10 day break that I had because of the A(H1N1) and I think I really needed this break. Now I am feeling so much better. Refreshed and ready for the final push towards the end of this term.

As of now it's only 8:01AM and I am already blogging. Actually from the moment I woke up I began composing something and that is the last song for this girl. No not probably the last song that I will ever write for her but for now. I don't know but I have to move on. I mean I should be looking for someone that wants what I want as well. And not keep on waiting and hoping for someone who isn't in the same page that I'm in. If fate would make things happen for us in the future then why not? So it would be safe to say that once again the search is on. And now I don't know if I would take the next one seriously or it would be like a warm up before the game itself. I mean I've been single for quite a long time now and if would not warm up then that would mean I would be prone to injuries. To protect myself I might even consider singing a SoNG once again.

And I am still in the beginning of a long day. I should program my take-home quiz. I don't know how long would it take me to finish it. Technically it's due is on Friday but I want to do it today so I would get an advantage at some point. So that would be the thing that would keep me busy later on.

And regarding my book. It's going on pretty well. I was able to come up with the outline and now even though I'm only doing the regular writing that I am doing. I can say that now I am in the right track. And the outline really helped me a lot. Focusing on one topic at a time it makes my brainstorming ability get involved even more than it got before. And now that's actually a good thing because I am developing something that is essential in my field and I am enjoying while I'm doing it.

And just yesterday finally I was able to finish watching the whole HIMYM season 4. It's awesome as usual. It really is the origin of my awesomeness. I downloaded episodes 14-24 via torrent. Even though it took a long time but it's definitely worth it. I think I would be doing it for every episode of season 5. But I don't know I think I would let it finish first. What the hell I should stop Tedding up. What's Tedding up? Watch the show then there you'll know. Trust me it's the awesomest show ever. It's so awesome that I won't care if I will be able to watch the same episode for 5 times. Plus I learn a lot from that show.

So what else am I going to talk about. Oh crap this thing about 12.1 that I want to stop just made me think about her even more. I wonder if she's awake by now. No! No! I should divert my attention to something else. I should stop thinking about her. Here we go again she's the one who's in my mind now. And I should just stop this now. Better do something to keep me busy and not think about her for a while.

LP#15: Stranded

Written by: Benj Medina III
On: June 30 '09 @ 6:42AM


Six months is quite a long time
To be in this situation that I am in
I've waited for your response
And I hoped that you would give it a chance

But it turned out I chose the road
Where I can only see the road
And after months of pursuing that road
I found myself stucked in the middle of nowhere

I am confused on what to do
Maybe I should stay where am I
And try to live and make it through
Until the rescue team comes and save me

I found myself rescued one day
And now I'm back to the real world
Where all opportunities keep coming
Where all the mystery and thrill reigns

I am so afraid that I would regret
Calling for the rescue team to save me
And then that day came
I said to them I think it's about time

About time for me to go back
I should let go because
I don't want to stay stranded
And now I will start all over again

I know I did not do my best
To get your attention and make things happen
I got stucked in the middle of nowhere
And I feel like I am heading nowhere

I didn't make a song for you
I composed an album for you
And it's a shame that this is the last entry
And I think I just need to go back to reality

You know it and I know it
That we could work this out if given a chance
Yes you're the kind of girl that I am looking for
But it turned out you really don't want to go further

So I would end the journey
And everything would be history
I will never forget about you
I must say that you really are something else

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

EP#46: A Firstday

This about what happened last Thursday, June 18 '09 where I went with T-Tin and Kuya Marvin on checking out cars in Dasmarinas, Cavite and after that go to MOA to buy my new badminton racket. But it turned out that we are also going to the Mafbex that is held in the World Trade Center in Manila.

First I will talk about the car inquiring that we did. The first company where we went is Toyota. For the three of us this will be the first time that we will do this kind of thing and that would mean we don't have "standards" when it comes to this thing. We were looking for someone that Kuya Jerome suggested but it turned out that she is not around so we were accommodated by another person. It took us more than 30 minutes in that place. So we thought that it will always be like that. The next car company where we went is Honda. The place is much bigger than Toyota's and in terms of the accommodation and the speed and quality of service they are way better. We only stayed there like 20 minutes would be the maximum. And then next is Ford we don't have high hopes in terms of car value on this one and surprisingly even the sales representative who we talked to isn't quite impressive. Yes, we just wasted our time there because we left the place very unsatisfied in terms of the details that we want to get. The last company is Hyundai but this one is in Manila. And I must say that this is almost like in the level of the Honda inquiry that we had which means that we were accommodated very well and we are completely satisfied as the customers.

The next thing that I will talk about is the first Mafbex experience that I had. And it was a blast. I am definitely going back to this conventions especially when I have a girlfriend this is one place that surely we're both going to have fun. The 50 Pesos entrance fee is so worth it. From the free tastes alone you'll definitely be satisfied plus the liquors have their free tasting as well, now that would be definitely be like me, awesome. After going through the whole place once I am really feeling really tired. I am looking for some place to sit and rest for a while. We spent like 2 hours of walking and walking and eating and drinking and walking but still it was a lot of fun.

The last thing is the MOA stop over. We didn't spent a long time here because we only need to check out like three different places to choose the racket that I will buy. Yes I was able to buy one and after trying it out yesterday I think that it is a good one. Well I'm still adjusting to it it may take a number of games because I'm not yet that good.

So this only happened in one day and I always labeled myself as the person who is always bad in first times. But in this day not so much. It was a very tiring day no doubt but what's important is that all of us had a lot of fun.

Monday, June 22, 2009

RTP#36: 10-Day Suspension

Yesterday was the Father's Day and we had lunch at Lolo Dad's place to have a little celebration. I had a great time. And upon arriving back home I went online just to check my FB account and I saw the last thing that I want to see and that would be the announcement of the class suspension due to the A(H1N1) virus.

I should be celebrating after hearing this but I felt really really bad about it. We only have 2 weeks left to this term conclusion. But what can I do this thing is unavoidable. The paranoia that this virus brings to the world really is in a different level. That a rule has been made that once a student or any employee in a school has the virus the class would be suspended for 10 days.

Well looking on the bright side now I will have the time not only to rest because I'm really feeling sick during the past couple of days but also I will have time to blog and to come up with the outline for my book. Yeah I forgot to make an outline for my book how stupid (with the Simon Cowell accent) is that.

I want this break to be productive. Simple as that.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

RTP#35: Decode

No it's not a review about the song Decode by Paramore but I what I meant here is decoding the labels that I will going to use in this post. Actually I am supposed to blog about the remarkable days that I had this week. But I find myself composing a post about this thing that happened just a while ago.

I was playing Scrabble in FB earlier and turtle still is not yet home so 415 is still awake. While 415 is sitting on the couch near me she asked me what am I doing? And I replied that I am playing scrabble and I am very close on ending the game.

After the game I asked her about turtle and she said she don't care if she's going to go home because she haven't answered her calls. But what she wanted to talk to me about is the problem that I had which means in the past and I bet 90% of people in the world had a problem with this thing especially when it's a guy.

I was clearly not bothered by that problem at all. But the main point of hearing the doubts and being judged feels sort of frustrating for me. I am proud for myself that I was able to conquer that problem and still continuing to resist it every time it comes back. Because this problem will be around. And at some point when I was asked why can't I totally let go of it? What I really want to answer is this "I am a human". I can't answer like that even though I have some basis on that. Because it's 415 who am I talking to.

It was not a long talk actually but I just don't want being judged like that especially when I am really doing my part in resisting and pulverizing the opposition.

And lastly I want to apologize for giving you a hard time reading this one. Well it wasn't that hard actually consider this a game or whatsoever just to make it more interesting.

LP#14: Headliner

Written By: Benj Medina III
On: June 15 '09

One long cold night
I felt my cellphone vibrated
Checking on the message
I saw it was a quote
And I was going to delete it
But then I saw that it's from you

I've been having a day with so much disappointments
And you made your presence felt
As if you're the cold breeze surrounding the room
You changed everything in less than a minute
Surprised because I never saw it coming
Like a shooting star in the middle of the night

Now I know what a perfect day would be
And that is when I am hearing from you
No matter how hard the day went
A two line text message from you
Can make a day like this
Become the better days I've had

You're the headline of the week
I can't stop thinking about you
And I am wishing that you'll be a issue
That would last forever
I won't get tired on hearing about you
Like my favorite song of all time

There's no one that could replace you
I always thank God because I met you
And I always pray to hear from you everyday
And I what I wish for is to be with you everyday
I'd stay up through the night
Waiting for a shooting star to make a wish to

Got tired of wishing and realized I got to do something
But I fell asleep
And I know I'd see you till I wake up
And sometimes I don't want to wake up anymore
Because even in my dreams it's you I see
And now we would make this come true together

EP#45: Subic Outing Part 2

This day started earlier than I expected. I slept at 5:04AM to end the first day of this trip and I woke up at 6:35AM. I was up at that time already because I was sleeping next to the window and the curtain is color yellow. The sun is up and the curtain is so bright I thought it's 9:00AM already. Nevertheless I was not able to get back to sleep again. Instead I went to the bathroom and took a bath on the bathtub. Then I dressed up then went downstairs to check out what's happening down there then ate breakfast.

Then I was waiting for all of the others to get ready for the beach. But before going to the beach they planned to go the mall near the place. It was not good. I should have stayed in the house. But anyways upon arriving in Subic Homes again we all ate lunch except for Jr who was left behind because he woke up very late. Then after eating we all prepared to leave the place and head to the beach.

This is the part where it somehow ruined the moment. Before leaving Pasig I let Anne carry my towel because it wont fit inside my bag anymore. It turned out that she lost my towel. Not literally lost it but she don't know where is it. So I went to the beach without one of the most important things to bring. Then it really bothered me and what pissed me off is what happened next. Which is she's making herself look like the victim who got robbed or what. Then again being me I did set that aside and return to having fun.

Then here we are in the beach. I was not impressed by the number of beautiful girls in that beach. And the beach itself. But something happened which almost made history. Well not all of you knows that I am a very shy person. And fyi that's the one thing that is holding me back to attain total awesomeness. Well moving on to the main thing. What happened is there's this floating surface where people can go to where T-Tin and I swim to. Then we stayed there for quite some time actually just sitting there looking at the whole beach. Yes the view is just like me awesome. Then I saw a girl floating and making her way to the same place we're on. And let me tell you this from my view looking at her floating oh my it's the best view ever. Then I looked back again to where my relatives are and they're all smiling at me. But then another girl is coming a friend of the girl earlier and she tried to climb up the surface without using the ladder. She was really having a hard time even with her friend is helping her. I then offered to help her but she insisted. I was so close on meeting a 16 or 2 8s. Why didn't I just talk to them after she got on the platform? Because it wont be right anymore this is not the states. And then fast forwarding to the shower time because we we're about to leave the place. The shower room is very questionable. The showers are outside without any cubicle or so. You can be seen by anyone. This also applies to the girls. There's a changing room inside the restroom. Why just make the changing room the shower room? And I must include the shower it's like the faucets that you encounter in public establishments where you need to push it down to make the water come out and it has to be kept down for it to still go on. The shower is like that. You can just imagine how difficult that is. Then after taking a shower and dressing up I we all took some family pictures then left the place.

Then after picking up the van in San Simon then we all went home.

That's all about the Subic family outing that we had. The last time that this happened is like 4 years ago. And despite having very few pictures it's still like me awesome. Like my sister said even "less pictures but more stories" that's what happened in this trip. I am definitely looking forward to the next outing that we're going to have.

EP#44: Subic Outing Part 1

Literally it would be very long day indeed. And we are set to go on a family outing in Subic. My Mom, T-Tel and Anne are already in Pasig. And it's me and T-Tin who are left in Cavite and we were told that we will leave Pasig around 6:00AM - 7:00AM.

I woke up at 3:15AM but still stayed on my bed until 3:40AM then I went to take a bath then dressed up. Then after T-Tin finished preparing the two of us left the house around 5:10AM. Luckily, we were able to get the bus as early as possible but unfortunately the bus broke down and we have to transfer to another bus. So it caused us about 15 minutes delay then it was followed by a slight traffic due to a parade preparation. Another 5 - 10 minutes delay. We were able to reach Baclaran at 6:10AM but we were able to get a awesome taxi immediately and we arrived in Pasig at 6:45AM.

Then when we arrived they just woke up and no one as in no one has started preparing yet. Fast forwarding to the time we left which is almost 9:00AM. Due the tune-up of my Mom. And something went wrong that we need to stop over at SM Megamall. We spent about 30 - 40 minutes there. Then left the mall and the next stop is for lunch at Petron NLEX's Teryaki Boy. We were able to leave Teryaki Boy at 1:00PM.

Then again something went wrong which involves the van. So my Mom stopped for a while and so I told her that I would get down to check it out. I thought she heared me so I went down to check what's going on and then my Mom started to rev up then I ran to chase the van. After going in my Mom stepped on the brakes that led the open slide door to close up. But my hand is on the other end and it got hit by the door. 3 fingers on my right were damaged. Thank God it didn't turn to a serious injury.

Then from that moment until now 3:34PM we are here in Total gas station still in NLEX, stranded. I don't know how long are still going to wait here. But so far the trip isn't going pretty well. It's still not too late to turn this thing around but first we must be able to leave this place.

After five to ten minutes that I've finished writing the first part of this post we then left the Total gas station and we all thought that the van is now in good condition and it turned out that it isn't so we then went to the nearest mechanic shop. And another hour of stop over unfolds. This trip really is a disaster at this point. Almost all of us is stressed out due to the delay and just trying to make something happen to have fun. We were able to leave that place at around 5:30PM already. And we just left the van there to get fixed and rented another one.

Then the trip to Subic Homes went pretty smooth I was able to sleep for like 20 minutes. And then we arrived in the place at around 7:30PM I think. Then the first thing that really blew us away is the breeze that you can feel once you set foot on the front door coming from inside the house. The house that we're able to check in is centralized!!! It can't get any awesome than that.

So we just fixed our things some prepared the food while the four of us T-Tin, Tito Ricky, Chito and Me went to the nearest convenience store to buy the things that we are lacking. So here we are at Uncle Ed's convenience store. It's like a mini version of S&R. Well we were the only customers at the moment. And we spent like more than 30 minutes or so. But when we were about to leave another car stopped by and there's this hot girl that went out that car with her family. Hmm I think she's 8 or higher. Lovin' this place already. But there's more to come.

And after we ate dinner I played PSP for a while until I began chatting with Maan via text. We had a little chat of our own and after a while we're all set to play the game of pinoy henyo I did cut off our conversation and said goodnight to her.

Game time!! I went on first and I was able to answer it correctly. We are definitely the underdogs in this because I am the team captain against T-Tin. We lost the game in the end because it's really tough.

And we also lost the next game of charades but we eventually stopped because it's 2:30AM in the morning and the huge rat showed up. We began making a plan to make the rat get off the kitchen and nearly 3:20AM we gave up and just went upstairs to prepare to sleep. While they are already sleeping I'm still up creating this blog post. And it's now 4:04AM and it's more than a day with no sleep for me and I don't think I'm still going to sleep.

Well even though this day had been a long day for me. And even though we got delayed and stranded. In the end the fun mattered most. And later today I'm sure there's lots of fun waiting for us in the beach. I'm so happy today. Really I am so happy today. And keep in mind that things happen when you least expect them to happen.

EP#43: Surprise Bonding

It's been like 2 months since Alah and I have seen each other and during that time frame as well we have not talked. There's a lot of ground to catch up. So what I did is that I told him that we would meet up this weekend Saturday January 6 '09.

So here we are in SM Bacoor (SMB) I arrived earlier so I just walked around for a while then here he is.

What happened next is the typical talking about what's happening in each of us. We talked about the usual topics but adding a new topic which is my book.

We ate at KFC for lunch the roamed around the mall for a while then finally settled down at Beanhopper's Coffee (BHC) to have a place to sit down and chat. In the middle of that conversation I asked him about something weird that happened in the past Tuesday and I smelled something else there. And it turned out what I smelled is true. I ain't going to tell you about that it's quite confidential. I can't believe it at once but once I saw such evidence of course I immediately changed my mind and believe what he said.

Then after hanging out at BHC we went to Circuit City because we want to play a game of NBA2K9 after a long time of us not playing. So the game was so close we ended up tied at 140 each with 3:16 left in overtime. We were not able to continue because our time in the rental ran out. After that we eventually went home.

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