I'm Back

Back from a long very long break, I have started running again. It's a hobby I have missed so much.

Here's why I love running:
1. It functions as my outlet. It calms me and helps me blank out. It's the only time I can stop thinking.
2. I don't have to remember a lot of things... "just keep going until you reach the finish line" and "push for a better time". That's it.
3. I don't need tons of gears and/or equipment.

So far, I have been running at least twice a week round the Scout Area and within the confines of Meralco Compound. Roughly 5k.

Due to the lack of better timing equipment, I will be estimating time by the old school watch.
Will update soon.

Christmas Comes but Once a Year

I don't know what it is, but there's something about doing wishlists...

Here's mine for 2012:
1. I currently have an awesome Fossil watch already, but since I've recently revived my running, I would like a sporty one with a timer. G-Shock GR-8900-7DR or G-8900A-7D:

They'd probably be too big for my flimsy wrist, but hey, me want!

 

2. Now that I have more time for myself, I have been reading tons of books lately. I want the old Kindle. I don't really know if this is still available, or which version this one actually is, but here's a pic:

 

3. I want to go hiking. I've been wanting to since last year. Maybe it's time. 

 4. I want a vacation, peferably by a beach. A quiet place to relax and stop worrying about everything.

 

5. Additional 3 more checks on the list. (items 3 & 4 also here)

 



Before Everything Turns to Mush

A significant amount of brain cells just died about fifteen minutes ago, and I have officially stopped working. Thus, now blogging about a clutter of thoughts floating like amoeba in my gooey grey matter.

After almost six years, I am quite sure that I love my job – handling provisioning databases and platforms as well as signalling transfer points and international gateway facilities. What shatters my otherwise happy contentment is the wrinkle-inducing 9.6 hours a day work schedule, the way below liveable salary and the nearly non-existent benefits.

It baffles me how a guy can stomach considering (how much more actually making plans of) having his wife pay for his tuition to study graphics design, at the same time have her provide for their family as well. Pathetic excuse for a man. I honestly don’t know why I even tried to help.

Thirtieth birthdays and engagements. A single lady friend is turning thirty this month. Colleagues who to me are chikitings, are getting engaged. I am pressured, and yet I am not ready. Crap… I just had a momentary light bulb moment. This is probably why God hasn’t granted my prayers of settling down. He knew that at some point in my life I’d be having these mid… um, quarter… ahh, third life crisis (does that even make sense?).

Me likey Lenovo android setup. Borne of a boring Sunday afternoon, I downloaded a simple white theme for my android service unit. I know I don’t use it anyway, but hey, me still likey.

I really really really like puppies.

I really really really need to get back to work.

I want to go out and try stuff, experience things. I want to run, jog, bike, swim, and roll on grass… ok, maybe not that last one. I want to snorkel, parasail, and feel the wind in my hair. I want to roller skate, ice skate, surf, and wakeboard. I want to go on a food trip, on a picnic, on a weekend getaway, on a hike. I want to watch movies, fireflies, plays, fireworks. I want to ride planes, hot-air balloons, yachts, sailboats. And right now, I can’t.

I found out yesterday that they feed dog food to fighting cocks. Also, they give them yoghurt, because they can’t have milk. Apparently, they’re lactose intolerant.

There’s an itch on my big toe that’s been bothering me for three days now.

Crap. Waiting for end of business day.

Lazy Scary Weather

i just want to curl up with a good book and a hot bowl of sopas today, but i'm already at work... and it's ok. ^_^ thank God the rain has stopped.

considering what just happened was not caused by a typhoon and there isn't a storm signal, it's pretty scary. flood everywhere, stranded people, and land slides. even work had to be suspended yesterday --it takes a lot, and i mean A LOT to have work suspended by our company HR. (yes, they're basically heartless, don't get me started)

something like this just leaves us helpless; encouraging full dependence on God alone.

with that, i'm including a pic that has made me smile today:

Simple Joy #7 Long Overdue Student Permit

after n years of commuting and enduring the pains of mrt hazards, i finally decided to get my student permit. it was either this or a permit to carry (smirk) as i really need to defend myself from the other passengers nowadays. i opted for the lesser evil. simple joy #7.

here's a layman's run through as based on my experience in their san juan branch.
first, obtain an application form from the man at the first desk you see when you enter the establishment. you will have to provide him a copy of your birth certificate, which he will attach to the form before handing to you.
fill out the form, making sure you write legibly. for someone like me who's already employed, your tin will be required; a photocopy of your tin id will help. in my case, i had a photocopy of the e-confirmation.
after filling out the form, the tin id photocopy and a makeshift oath that you will be required to read out loud (just for them to make sure you can actually read) will also be attached to the application you just filled up.
you will then be directed to the evaluator window. once you have submitted your form, sit back and wait to be called. the lady will be calling you to the window for some follow up and/or further questions and clarifications on the documents.
another call will lead you to the picture taking and electronic signature thing. simply look at the webcam through the window and smile (or not, if you'd prefer a badass pic on your license to hopefully scare off the buwayas).
after a few minutes, it'll be the cashier window for the necessary dues. for mine, it was 317.63php. i would advise bringing smaller bills for the obvious reasons. in less than five minutes your student permit will be released. voila! complete with the hideous picture (no matter how prettily you grinned) and weirdly scrunched signature. yay! the whole process took me less than an hour.

in other news, i have new shoes. ^_^ pictures later.