Previously, I was in a mad rush to watch all the Avatar: The Last Airbender Series. I could say it was worth it. I really enjoyed watching that series, and watch it again if I had the time.
At the same time, I was also keeping track of the One Piece issues. Apparently, I was able to catch up on the series a few months ago. Ever since, I have been watching out for the new releases and I still get the laughs from that manga even though it's story has shifted so much.
Of course I still had work to mind and other important stuff, but I'd rather talk about leisure.
I already finished Avatar and while waiting for the next One Piece issue, I found my way into other people's blogs. It's a wonder what you could do in your spare time. One blog in particular really got my attention. A rekindled interest on something I had set myself on doing years ago came about when I read the blog. The blog was called the last laugh by a good friend of mine.
I searched my stash for some of those paraphernalias and reading materials that evoked such interest. In an instant, I was back to the world of capes and cowls. The world of the Dark Knight. Yep, Batman. I was a Batman fan long before the first Christian Bale movie. Although I really have no proof for it then, I was always searching on the net and looking out for information on the Caped Crusader and his protege. Sometimes, I was even seen by my friends reading open copies of the graphic novels of the Dark Knight's exploits. What else could I do? I had no money then.
I was able to acquire some of the graphic novels and story arcs of Batman, only to forget about them later on. That blog post sent me digging back into my old files and rekindling the interest I had for Batman.
So now, I started where I left off, the Cataclysm story arc. The arc tells the story of a great earthquake that happened in Gotham. It left the city in literal ruins since the Gotham's buildings with the exception of Wayne Enterprises buildings, were not quake proof. The earthquake was actually the last thing on their minds.
The problem further escalates when the US government withheld aid from the destroyed city turning it into a no man's land. This prompted mobs and gangs to take control of the city including most of Batman's old foes. It's really interesting.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Not Even A Hint
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Religion & Spirituality |
| Author: | Joshua Harris |
Anyways, I managed to stumble upon Not Even A Hint while browsing through some books in a bookstore. I was expecting that it would be sold at a higher price, but when I looked at how affordable it was (hint: affordable book for me does not exceed 200 pesos), I immediately grabbed a copy. I finished the book in two days.
Not Even A Hint is a self-help book that is not a self-help book. Get it? Weird, huh? It tackles the issue of lust in our daily lives, but it does not necessarily tell us how to combat it. This is simply because no one person could battle lust and win on his or her own accord. The books simply points us back to where to start in battling lust. It simply tells us that the battle is not ours but God's.
What was really amazing about the issues present in the book was that at first look, it may seem to be a male-oriented book. Probably because the problem of lust seems to be related to males alone. Yet the author saw it differently. Lust isn't just a male problem. It's a human problem. Yes. The definition of lust may seem so deep and sometimes, frustrating from the author's point of view, but I could not deny that it is the truth. Actually, the author's bottom line is that Lust is not just the biggest problem we'd face but only a part of the problem. The real problem is sin and lust is just a part of sin.
Moreover, I could say, and any who have read the book could also attest to this, that the book's advices on lust, if there were any, not really tackles lust at all. Like I Kissed Dating Goodbye, the book redirects the focus on a higher level, giving emphasis on God and how to depend on Him alone to face any sin problem.
In terms of style, the book has its similarities from the author's other works. It does not sound preachy like others since Harris himself claims that he is still facing the lust problem himself and that there is no one solution to combat lust alone. To those who don't prefer reading a book with Bible verses, be warned. Although Bible verses were mentioned, I could say that they were essential for the emphasis of certain points.
Over-all, Not Even a Hint is a book worth reading, rereading and studying on a personal or even a group level. It shares amazing insights not only with the lust problem but the human problem as a whole.
Monday, June 15, 2009
A Trip Years in the Making
A few years ago, a ragtag group of college students frequented the Jollibee branch at the fourth floor of Robinson's Place Manila. It's the branch way up the mall with a bird's eye view of the whole area (that was before the Midtown Area in the picture below was built). 
Up there, they planned an ultimate road trip to somewhere far. Actually, it all started as a joke about going to tagaytay and eating no less than Jollibee there. Yet we never realized that we could be there a few years later for our first ultimate road trip.
The real plan was laid out during mike and len's birthday blowout (where else but at Robinson's Place Manila!). A week from that day was independence day. It was the perfect day for the working class to go on an all out vacation. So right then and there, amidst the strong wind and rains, we decided to go on with our plan.
A week later, those who were working elsewhere decided to meet up at SM Mall of Asia since we figured it would be easier for everyone to go there. Len brought her vehicle with consent from her mom. From there we stayed at Mike's place. It was our first night out together and all the old and new antics were out. Mike's ninja photographer skills went on a rampage. Shots were everywhere (pictures are here) scandals, butt shots even bedroom shots. I guess it was a mistake letting him loose anywhere with a fully charged digital camera, but oh well.
We woke up for an early start. We were actually a little behind schedule but that's why we're all friends. At 7 am we were on the road. With JM and Mike as guides and Len as the driver our ragtag bunch journeyed across the crisscross straights and curves of Las Pinas and Cavite to get to our destination. Finally we went into a crossroad with signs pointing the way to our destination.
Of course it wouldn't be a road trip without the antics and the joke times. It was a whole day joke time and fun time package and we were laughing and teasing each other along the way. Well, actually, most of the time, I would be their target. But I don't really mind. After more than five years of friendship, who wouldn't be immune?
The fun escalated when an amazing sight greeted us. We were already driving in Cavite when something wizzed by which was followed by another and another and still another. They were at least a score or more men and probably women on strange apparel. They were all riding big bikes taking up almost half of the lane. I thought they were the Power Rangers or even the Biker Mice From Mars. It turned out they were humans and annoying ones at that. Let's just call them Biker Men from Cavite? Well, Len tried to beat them but they were too many and they tend to blow their horns whenever we tried to break their lines. Maybe they're off to war on mars or something, who knows?
A little further, when the Biker Men from Cavite sped away leaving us a few vehicles behind, the fun never stopped. We saw the markers of our destination. The cameras were out as we sped on and the talk of excitement never stopped. We were near. We could feel the air. The wind had this cool effect. The sound was that of a bustling city full of vehicles and tourists. The houses seemed smaller and only the roofs were peeking out of the roads. We were near. We could feel its presence. Jollibee-Tagaytay loomed ahead. We couldn't wait!
Finally at around 10 in the morning, we reached our destination. The moment of truth has arrived. After years of failed plans we finally reached the place we all dreamed of. It was somewhat surreal to be there (yeah right! :-p).
We had our first formal meal of the day amidst the cheers. We were surprised by the number of people inside the store. It was just like the Jollibee stores in Robinsons 4th floor (as if there'd be any difference!) Actually, I really wondered that now we have set foot and eaten at Jollibee Tagaytay, what now? The excitement never wore off after every much of the food. We had to get proofs that we have been there. If this isn't proof enough, you tell me.
Well, actually the picture could be a Jollibee store in any part of the country. So maybe this should prove it all.
As well as this one...
But the fun never actually stopped there. We may be clueless after the satisfying meal at Jollibee but that's where the road trip really began. 
From the crossing junction, we went to the edge of Tagaytay, just a few meters from the Tagaytay Zoo. It was where Tagaytay ended and Batangas would start. So technically speaking we went as far as Batangas (Whoa! Amazing? yeah right!). We got a good spot to park near the edge of the arc as well as a weird funny look from the man who lived near the area. I guess he had all the right to be surprised and intrigued as a bunch of people would park in the middle of nowhere and take pictures. But who cares? We were very happy to do it.
The next stop was Shy's suggestion. She wanted to see Sonya's Garden, an all vegetable restaurant she saw on TV. This was really funny considering she hates vegetables. We detoured from the main road to a side street. We were clueless at first what this Sonya's Garden really was. Until we followed the signs...
Okay, so those were not really the signs we looked out for. But the road to the esteemed restaurant really was far. We went deeper into a residential area and went way past it. Finally we reached the place. It was nice to look at, but I guess with the anti-shy food, we didn't decide to go in and check the place out. Actually the facade looks nice and really have that "veggie-inspired" feeling with all the various plants and vegetables seen along its walls. Inside, it really wasn't bad. The road for the parking space alone gives it a real rural feeling. It wasn't cemented but it sure was organized. From the parking space I could see the green houses where they probably grow the vegetables for their menu. It was nice to see. It was also worth the drive, if you were really set to eat there. We never made it even to the front door of the restaurant.
We went in the parking area of Sonya's Garden but we just zipped out. Besides we just ate and it would be embarrassing to enter a restaurant just to gaze inside. We went the same route we came in, via the long winding street leading to the main road. Along the way, we noticed the car in front of us. We never really realized that we would see this and of all places, we saw it in Tagaytay. To set the facts straight, who said that the ZTE scandal was a Telecommunications company? They were dead wrong. It was actually a car. Shock! Yeah, we too were surprised to know that and we saw not only one that day but a lot more along the road. This was the only closest documentation we ever had. (I said that it was a road trip didn't I?)
That was the end of the Sonya's Garden adventure. We had a lot of other plans in mind including the zip line (too bad we didn't go for it!), the palace in the sky and many other curiousities in Tagaytay.
We just passed through the area for the zipline (sorry forgot the name), and never made it to the palace in the sky. Instead, we decided to go further and visit the Taal lake. Len, still manning the steering wheels, knew the way and we consented to go. It was another long road but this time it was a steep downhill zigzag drive. Several times we stopped, not because of an accident or anything, but because of the people offering boat rides to visitors. From the mouth of the road leading to the lake to the foot of the downhill spiral road to the lake, we were stopped and followed by several desperate men. Apparently they were working for some resort along the lake that offered tours to the famed volcano in its center. We just inquired and they offered us a free inspection of the site. We never planned for any boat rides so we just went on our way. We arrived at a junction where there were more people offering boat rides. They were knocking on windows and showing their sign boards and their persistence were very awe inspiring despite the number of "no's" that we gave them. However, their persistence led us to take a wrong turn (they were following us on a scooter). So eventually we consented to check out the place.
The resort (I also forgot the name) was actually neat.
There were cottages for those who wanted to have their picnics beside the lake and fishing boats were also ready for people who wanted to take a trip to the volcano. All of these for a price. Apparently, the trip would require a hike or a horseback ride upon reaching the other shore. The view was actually stunning. It offered a grayish perspective on the famed volcano in the middle of the lake. I have never been this close to the Taal volcano before and I noticed how gray and dull it looked like up close across the lake. I guess it was better to look at it from the top. We just took pictures. We didn't plan for any strenuous physical effort on our road trip and it wouldn't be wise if we went on a hike in the middle of the day. We might find ourselves back in Manila by midnight if that was the case. So to the great dismay of the man with the amazing persistence, we left and went straight back up to the city proper to have lunch.
We had lunch at Dencio's. Nothing eventful happened. I just noticed that most of the restaurants had an extra balcony at the back which would stand as a viewing deck to see the Taal volcano at its finest. We relished the view and some of the food. I actually stumbled upon some close friend from church who were also having their family holiday cruise. The food was great. I had an extra full stomach.
After lunch, we immediately went to another dream destination that also took the same years of planning as Jollibee. Although the amazement was not akin to the Jollibee escapade, Startbucks-Tagaytay was one of the places on our list. Actually there were only two places on our list, the other destinations in Tagaytay were visited at the spur of the moment (Call us the Spurs). The place was like all the other Starbucks in Manila (what a wonder!).
It was jam packed with people. It could not accomodate the swarming crowds who visited their place not to mention the regular transients and residents there. We were lucky to get a seat and it wasn't the most ideal location in the store. It didn't have that breath taking view of the Taal volcano as all of those seats were taken (probably permanently). We chanced a spot under the stairs. It was cramped but we were able to manage. Most of us were probably tired by that time that we didn't mind at all. What we really wanted at that time was a place to stay and rest from the long drive we've had the whole day.
We went straight home by 4pm after Starbucks. We figured that if we leave early we might be able to avoid the traffic and still pick up some pasalubong to take home. We were able to buy some take homes but we were not able to avoid the friday afternoon traffic. We were able to return to mike's place nearly 6pm. We lounged there for a while. Tired feet and butts needed rest from the cramped positions in the vehicle, but sleep was still far from our minds (their minds - actually, I was about to doze off then and there).
Over-all, it was a memorable road trip and laugh trip. And hopefully, we'd see more of these trips in the days to come. So where next? EK!!!
Up there, they planned an ultimate road trip to somewhere far. Actually, it all started as a joke about going to tagaytay and eating no less than Jollibee there. Yet we never realized that we could be there a few years later for our first ultimate road trip. 
The real plan was laid out during mike and len's birthday blowout (where else but at Robinson's Place Manila!). A week from that day was independence day. It was the perfect day for the working class to go on an all out vacation. So right then and there, amidst the strong wind and rains, we decided to go on with our plan.
A week later, those who were working elsewhere decided to meet up at SM Mall of Asia since we figured it would be easier for everyone to go there. Len brought her vehicle with consent from her mom. From there we stayed at Mike's place. It was our first night out together and all the old and new antics were out. Mike's ninja photographer skills went on a rampage. Shots were everywhere (pictures are here) scandals, butt shots even bedroom shots. I guess it was a mistake letting him loose anywhere with a fully charged digital camera, but oh well.We woke up for an early start. We were actually a little behind schedule but that's why we're all friends. At 7 am we were on the road. With JM and Mike as guides and Len as the driver our ragtag bunch journeyed across the crisscross straights and curves of Las Pinas and Cavite to get to our destination. Finally we went into a crossroad with signs pointing the way to our destination.Of course it wouldn't be a road trip without the antics and the joke times. It was a whole day joke time and fun time package and we were laughing and teasing each other along the way. Well, actually, most of the time, I would be their target. But I don't really mind. After more than five years of friendship, who wouldn't be immune?
The fun escalated when an amazing sight greeted us. We were already driving in Cavite when something wizzed by which was followed by another and another and still another. They were at least a score or more men and probably women on strange apparel. They were all riding big bikes taking up almost half of the lane. I thought they were the Power Rangers or even the Biker Mice From Mars. It turned out they were humans and annoying ones at that. Let's just call them Biker Men from Cavite? Well, Len tried to beat them but they were too many and they tend to blow their horns whenever we tried to break their lines. Maybe they're off to war on mars or something, who knows?A little further, when the Biker Men from Cavite sped away leaving us a few vehicles behind, the fun never stopped. We saw the markers of our destination. The cameras were out as we sped on and the talk of excitement never stopped. We were near. We could feel the air. The wind had this cool effect. The sound was that of a bustling city full of vehicles and tourists. The houses seemed smaller and only the roofs were peeking out of the roads. We were near. We could feel its presence. Jollibee-Tagaytay loomed ahead. We couldn't wait!
Finally at around 10 in the morning, we reached our destination. The moment of truth has arrived. After years of failed plans we finally reached the place we all dreamed of. It was somewhat surreal to be there (yeah right! :-p).
We had our first formal meal of the day amidst the cheers. We were surprised by the number of people inside the store. It was just like the Jollibee stores in Robinsons 4th floor (as if there'd be any difference!) Actually, I really wondered that now we have set foot and eaten at Jollibee Tagaytay, what now? The excitement never wore off after every much of the food. We had to get proofs that we have been there. If this isn't proof enough, you tell me. Well, actually the picture could be a Jollibee store in any part of the country. So maybe this should prove it all.As well as this one...But the fun never actually stopped there. We may be clueless after the satisfying meal at Jollibee but that's where the road trip really began. From the crossing junction, we went to the edge of Tagaytay, just a few meters from the Tagaytay Zoo. It was where Tagaytay ended and Batangas would start. So technically speaking we went as far as Batangas (Whoa! Amazing? yeah right!). We got a good spot to park near the edge of the arc as well as a weird funny look from the man who lived near the area. I guess he had all the right to be surprised and intrigued as a bunch of people would park in the middle of nowhere and take pictures. But who cares? We were very happy to do it.
The next stop was Shy's suggestion. She wanted to see Sonya's Garden, an all vegetable restaurant she saw on TV. This was really funny considering she hates vegetables. We detoured from the main road to a side street. We were clueless at first what this Sonya's Garden really was. Until we followed the signs...
Okay, so those were not really the signs we looked out for. But the road to the esteemed restaurant really was far. We went deeper into a residential area and went way past it. Finally we reached the place. It was nice to look at, but I guess with the anti-shy food, we didn't decide to go in and check the place out. Actually the facade looks nice and really have that "veggie-inspired" feeling with all the various plants and vegetables seen along its walls. Inside, it really wasn't bad. The road for the parking space alone gives it a real rural feeling. It wasn't cemented but it sure was organized. From the parking space I could see the green houses where they probably grow the vegetables for their menu. It was nice to see. It was also worth the drive, if you were really set to eat there. We never made it even to the front door of the restaurant.We went in the parking area of Sonya's Garden but we just zipped out. Besides we just ate and it would be embarrassing to enter a restaurant just to gaze inside. We went the same route we came in, via the long winding street leading to the main road. Along the way, we noticed the car in front of us. We never really realized that we would see this and of all places, we saw it in Tagaytay. To set the facts straight, who said that the ZTE scandal was a Telecommunications company? They were dead wrong. It was actually a car. Shock! Yeah, we too were surprised to know that and we saw not only one that day but a lot more along the road. This was the only closest documentation we ever had. (I said that it was a road trip didn't I?)That was the end of the Sonya's Garden adventure. We had a lot of other plans in mind including the zip line (too bad we didn't go for it!), the palace in the sky and many other curiousities in Tagaytay.
We just passed through the area for the zipline (sorry forgot the name), and never made it to the palace in the sky. Instead, we decided to go further and visit the Taal lake. Len, still manning the steering wheels, knew the way and we consented to go. It was another long road but this time it was a steep downhill zigzag drive. Several times we stopped, not because of an accident or anything, but because of the people offering boat rides to visitors. From the mouth of the road leading to the lake to the foot of the downhill spiral road to the lake, we were stopped and followed by several desperate men. Apparently they were working for some resort along the lake that offered tours to the famed volcano in its center. We just inquired and they offered us a free inspection of the site. We never planned for any boat rides so we just went on our way. We arrived at a junction where there were more people offering boat rides. They were knocking on windows and showing their sign boards and their persistence were very awe inspiring despite the number of "no's" that we gave them. However, their persistence led us to take a wrong turn (they were following us on a scooter). So eventually we consented to check out the place. The resort (I also forgot the name) was actually neat.
There were cottages for those who wanted to have their picnics beside the lake and fishing boats were also ready for people who wanted to take a trip to the volcano. All of these for a price. Apparently, the trip would require a hike or a horseback ride upon reaching the other shore. The view was actually stunning. It offered a grayish perspective on the famed volcano in the middle of the lake. I have never been this close to the Taal volcano before and I noticed how gray and dull it looked like up close across the lake. I guess it was better to look at it from the top. We just took pictures. We didn't plan for any strenuous physical effort on our road trip and it wouldn't be wise if we went on a hike in the middle of the day. We might find ourselves back in Manila by midnight if that was the case. So to the great dismay of the man with the amazing persistence, we left and went straight back up to the city proper to have lunch.
We had lunch at Dencio's. Nothing eventful happened. I just noticed that most of the restaurants had an extra balcony at the back which would stand as a viewing deck to see the Taal volcano at its finest. We relished the view and some of the food. I actually stumbled upon some close friend from church who were also having their family holiday cruise. The food was great. I had an extra full stomach. After lunch, we immediately went to another dream destination that also took the same years of planning as Jollibee. Although the amazement was not akin to the Jollibee escapade, Startbucks-Tagaytay was one of the places on our list. Actually there were only two places on our list, the other destinations in Tagaytay were visited at the spur of the moment (Call us the Spurs). The place was like all the other Starbucks in Manila (what a wonder!).
It was jam packed with people. It could not accomodate the swarming crowds who visited their place not to mention the regular transients and residents there. We were lucky to get a seat and it wasn't the most ideal location in the store. It didn't have that breath taking view of the Taal volcano as all of those seats were taken (probably permanently). We chanced a spot under the stairs. It was cramped but we were able to manage. Most of us were probably tired by that time that we didn't mind at all. What we really wanted at that time was a place to stay and rest from the long drive we've had the whole day. We went straight home by 4pm after Starbucks. We figured that if we leave early we might be able to avoid the traffic and still pick up some pasalubong to take home. We were able to buy some take homes but we were not able to avoid the friday afternoon traffic. We were able to return to mike's place nearly 6pm. We lounged there for a while. Tired feet and butts needed rest from the cramped positions in the vehicle, but sleep was still far from our minds (their minds - actually, I was about to doze off then and there).
Over-all, it was a memorable road trip and laugh trip. And hopefully, we'd see more of these trips in the days to come. So where next? EK!!!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Finding Forrester
| Rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Category: | Movies |
| Genre: | Drama |
The story is about Jamal Wallace (played by Rob Brown) and William Forrester (Sean Connery). Jamal is an intellectually gifted teenager who hides his own abilities and pretends to be the average student to fit in with his friends and his society. Things began to change for him when he was accepted into one of the most prestigious private schools. Still trying to blend in, he accepted a dare from his friends to break into their neighbor's recluse (Connery) and in the process befriending him. The man was actually William Forrester, a former Pulitzer Prize winner for his only published novel Avalon Landing. Forrester helps Jamal with his writing and in turn, Jamal helps Forrester by keeping the old man's presence a secret.
The plot takes a different turn, when Jamal was accused by a professor of plagiarism because he handed-in one of Forrester's essays written and published in a 1960 magazine. Later on, Forrester steps up to Jamal's defense and reads his letter of apology, thereby clearing Jamal from the charges and exposing the presence of Forrester to the public.
The movie was simple and very artistic void of the mind bending visual effects and breath taking sound track. It showed the life at its pace. What really captivated me was the fact that this film was made for writers and writers to be. It showed the true value of writing and exposing your feelings through the written word.
This film would really inspire you to write and write some more regardless of what you write about. Try to watch it.
YS Personality Test... Man! I'm really bored...
Gaya gaya kay michi... This is what you call boredom...
Personality Profile For
Worthy TEST ONE
Blimey you're a logical old Hector. You think things through quite thoroughly, sometimes to the extent of being a bit of a boring old fart in fact. You're fairly solid and reliable, though, which is a point in anyone's favour. SUMMARY - Reliable, think things through before acting them out but a bit on the boring side. Loosen up (maaan).
Worthy
Blimey you're a logical old Hector. You think things through quite thoroughly, sometimes to the extent of being a bit of a boring old fart in fact. You're fairly solid and reliable, though, which is a point in anyone's favour. SUMMARY - Reliable, think things through before acting them out but a bit on the boring side. Loosen up (maaan).
TEST TWO
Hmmm. That's probably about right. You're fairly 'normal'.
TEST THREE
If you chose the tesseract then you're really, really, really, (really) weird. Weird to the spookth degree, in fact. For those who don't know, a tesseract is a fourth dimensional 'hypercube'. Not the kind of shape us 'normal' folk dwell upon at all!
TEST FOUR
You're quite open and honest, but can be introverted at times. You get on well with your mother. Your father dominates you. You're a little shy when it comes to sex. You're a bit of a flirty type. Your sex drive is a bit restrained, but otherwise normal. You can be emotional at times, and you're hard on the surface, but wibbly underneath. You have plenty of friends, but very few (if any) that you feel close to.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
8 AM
What do you do at 8 am?
When your work doesn't start until 10 am, yet you found yourself in front of your office doorstep at 8 am, what then?
It's a dilemma I cannot solve myself, as I sit here and kill time. I'm actually betting on sleep to catch up with me but the humid steamy air would make you think twice on what you'll look like upon waking up. So no matter what happens, I must stay awake.
So why not just play around? The OT gym looks nice and inviting. On second thought, there are kids there with their therapists. There's no knowing what they'd do or think when they catch me playing among them. I've learned long ago how some of these kids could surprise you.
So what now? I have been trying to text, email, chat and message people on all means available thinking that somehow or sometime one of them would respond. Today is no different.
I really don't understand but maybe at this time and age, people, even students are overworked and busy. It's as if they use their cell phones only when it's important and needed. If that is the case, it might be the end of freedom of expression!!
Seriously though, my perception on the use of cellphones have changed through time. Gone were the days where you could simply text away until 3:00 in the morning or send text quotes and receive a gratified reply that would start a conversation. Flirting through text seemed to be near extinction, or so I hear.
The bottom line is that I have been texting almost everyone for almost an hour now only to be rewarded by silence. Maybe I'll just look for something else to do.
I'm actually running out of option, and time is still as long as a few hours ago. It is as though it froze in its tracks and I am currently living in a slow motion world.
Why not try to write down what's on my head? Truth be told, a release of one's innermost thoughts is necessary to give way to new ideas and feelings. That way, you wont have the same feeling and thinking every few hours. I read about this somewhere, or maybe not (maybe it's just some still small voice whispering in my head sometimes).
Anyway, I have my pen and my notebook in hand, but as much as I meditate, shout, or wound myself, no thoughts came. It has been like that since yesterday. My brain right now seemed like a viscous slurry you can't use. In fact, I have written somethings yesterday but my mind went wandering that when I looked at what I was doing, I saw drawings of ancient men depicting the dangers of nuclear holocaust brought by the onslaught of the burger scarcity in the small town of the continent of Asia. WHATEVER THAT MEANS. Really though, my mind went wandering that far that I was forced to tear down that page from my notebook, the first of many yet to come in this new Chinese-construction-firm-inspired notebook.
After that, try as I might but no words came out of my head. Its as though someone drained it out of my head in record time. What easily came out were senseless ramblings, rants and muses that you or anyone else wouldn't dare put on paper, blog, journal, SMS or even emails (Or so I thought).
When your work doesn't start until 10 am, yet you found yourself in front of your office doorstep at 8 am, what then?
It's a dilemma I cannot solve myself, as I sit here and kill time. I'm actually betting on sleep to catch up with me but the humid steamy air would make you think twice on what you'll look like upon waking up. So no matter what happens, I must stay awake.
So why not just play around? The OT gym looks nice and inviting. On second thought, there are kids there with their therapists. There's no knowing what they'd do or think when they catch me playing among them. I've learned long ago how some of these kids could surprise you.
So what now? I have been trying to text, email, chat and message people on all means available thinking that somehow or sometime one of them would respond. Today is no different.
I really don't understand but maybe at this time and age, people, even students are overworked and busy. It's as if they use their cell phones only when it's important and needed. If that is the case, it might be the end of freedom of expression!!
Seriously though, my perception on the use of cellphones have changed through time. Gone were the days where you could simply text away until 3:00 in the morning or send text quotes and receive a gratified reply that would start a conversation. Flirting through text seemed to be near extinction, or so I hear.
The bottom line is that I have been texting almost everyone for almost an hour now only to be rewarded by silence. Maybe I'll just look for something else to do.
I'm actually running out of option, and time is still as long as a few hours ago. It is as though it froze in its tracks and I am currently living in a slow motion world.
Why not try to write down what's on my head? Truth be told, a release of one's innermost thoughts is necessary to give way to new ideas and feelings. That way, you wont have the same feeling and thinking every few hours. I read about this somewhere, or maybe not (maybe it's just some still small voice whispering in my head sometimes).
Anyway, I have my pen and my notebook in hand, but as much as I meditate, shout, or wound myself, no thoughts came. It has been like that since yesterday. My brain right now seemed like a viscous slurry you can't use. In fact, I have written somethings yesterday but my mind went wandering that when I looked at what I was doing, I saw drawings of ancient men depicting the dangers of nuclear holocaust brought by the onslaught of the burger scarcity in the small town of the continent of Asia. WHATEVER THAT MEANS. Really though, my mind went wandering that far that I was forced to tear down that page from my notebook, the first of many yet to come in this new Chinese-construction-firm-inspired notebook.
After that, try as I might but no words came out of my head. Its as though someone drained it out of my head in record time. What easily came out were senseless ramblings, rants and muses that you or anyone else wouldn't dare put on paper, blog, journal, SMS or even emails (Or so I thought).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)