Snow Patrol
Chasing Cars

We'll do it all
Everything
On our own

We don't need
Anything
Or anyone

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel

Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads

I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, They're all I can see

I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

wala lang...

i'm back...

...pero tamad pa rin kaya..
pictures na lang ulit... :)

MAY - stormy boracay


JUNE - mayon before the eruption ekek, aguirangan island




JULY - new camera=happy. hehe.












AUGUST - nakachamba na hindi umuulan sa bora :)

one month na lang...

tas birthday ko na! hehehehe. (hint, hint)

is it too early for a wishlist? ;)
- digicam - Canon S2IS
- Elie Wiesel's Night Trilogy - Night, Dawn, The Accident (sometimes called Day)
- CS Lewis' Till We Have Faces
- Neil Gaiman's Preludes and Nocturnes
- Gift certificate at Sanctuario Spa, Malate

hmmm. sige. yan na lang muna. self-control kuno. hehehe. :p
(pero andami ko pang gusto! haaayy...)

better than ezra - desperately wanting

Past the road to your house
That you never called home
Where they turned out the lights
Though they say you’ll never know
I remember running through the wet grass
And falling a step behind
Both of us never tiring
Desperately wanting
When they pumped out your guts
And filled you full of those pills
You were never quite right
Deserving all the chills
They say the worst is over
Kicked it over and ran
Then they ask what went wrong
When they turn you on again
They turn you on again.
Kick them right in the face
Make them wish they weren’t born
And if they bring up your name
Well they’ll say you won the war.
Baby burst in the world
Never given a chance
Then they ask what went wrong
When you never had it right
Oh the letters they have dropped off
Though they say you got them all
I finally figured out some things you’ll never know.
Take back your life and let me inside
We’ll find the door if you care to anymore.
I remember running through the wet grass
And falling a step behind
Both of us never tiring
Desperately wanting.

1Q2006

MOVIES
chronicles of narnia
brokeback mountain
memoirs of a geisha
rent
BOOKS
silence by shusaku endo
the curious incident of the dog in the night-time by (forgot..) [pero unique naman ung title kaya pwede na yan :P]
holes by louis sachar
FOODIES and DRINKS (drinkies?)
gerry's
brazil brazil
saisaki (buffet. na hindi ko nasusulit. duh. hehe.)
chili's
teriyaki boy
seafood club
hot rocks
kopi roti
aposento
ajisen ramen
dampa
banana leaf
greenwich
tokyo tokyo
max's
rose and grace
ebi tempura grill
zong
cold rock
soho
fuzion
dencio's
8th floor
starbucks
coffee bean and tea leaf
seattle's best
PLACES
talavera, nueva ecija
crosswinds, tagaytay
subic (hinatid lang namin si papa. tas dumiretso na sa clark)
monte vista, clark
baguio country club
camp john hay manor
the farm at san benito
OTHERS
cancelled gym membership (finally!)
bribed makati police / mapsa (tsk tsk tsk)
bangga #1 (not my fault!)
slumber party kunwari (all girls gimik, officemates)
tranquil spa
badminton (after 2 years! or something..)
state of emergency (sure.)
bangga #2 (my fault this time)
renewed passport
root canal (aaaaarrrgggghhh! masakit ha!)

parang may nakalimutan pa ako.. hmm.. nuninuninu...

antagal ko na hindi sumulat dito. pero meron naman mga ideas on what to write. tamad lang talga! :D

i wanted to write something like "5 years ago today we graduated". pero i forgot when our graduation was exactly. march 23 ba o march 25. parang ganun.. e i don't know how i'll know. so wag na lang. and i'm not sure kung tama ung phrase.. 5 years ago today? this day 5 years ago? basta. whatever. :p

and then there's this one about spa and massages. (because i really need a massage right now! my back hurts!) it goes something like... i believe that i indulge myself with massages and all. so i decided to come up with a list of spas(?) where i've been to. so.. i've had massages at:
the spa, acropolis
nurture spa, tagaytay
fitness first (spa?), libis --> ok po ba ang freysyur? ;p
suriya spa, glorietta
tranquil spa, katipunan
camp john hay manor (spa?), baguio
the farm at san benito, batangas
some store in podium (does this count? ung parang sa chair lang na massage..)
at home, antipolo (hehehehe)
[can't remember anymore]
such a short list! gotta add to this! :p

un lang. :D

fortune cookie ekek

Spend not where you may save;
spare not where you must spend.

so...
travel - spend
books - spend
food - save :D
clothes - save

we all used to work for the same company... ages and ages ago... 

i wanted to post this last march 5. but that was a sunday and the picture was in my PC here at work. i won't pass by the office just to post this! :p

anyway, if i was able to post this last march 5, the title would be -
last year today.. or today last year?!

since i'm posting it now, wala ng title title pa! :D

hay...

Where are we runnin'?
Lenny Kravitz

Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time
Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber jabbers
Cloggin' up our soul

Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli
Keep the skin tight
And the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home

Where are we runnin'?
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'?
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'?
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Where you runnin’ girl
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there
I saw you

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Yeah Yeah

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

YEAH!

an...o ba talaga? :p

You should learn Mandarin You should learn Mandarin. You are very practical, and enjoy setting goals for yourself. You feel very rewarded when you accomplish something big.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

You Should Learn Japanese

You're cutting edge, and you are ready to delve into wacky Japanese culture. From Engrish to eating contests, you're born to be a crazy gaijin. Saiko!

What Language Should You Learn?

and a... hmmm. interesting... :p

Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 40%

Your job is not bad, but it's probably not a long term thing. You're just not happy enough to stick around for too long... And there's little that can change how you feel. Start looking around for other options, but only quit for something really good!

Should You Quit Your Job?

and again

Naturally Smart You're a naturally smart person. Your intelligence comes to you naturally, rather than from instruction - and you are better with applied or more real-world things... which comes in handy, here in the real world.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

and again

You Are Somewhat Machiavellian

You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead... But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself. You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place. You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!

How Machiavellian Are You?

here we go again..

You Are Balanced - Realist - Empowered

You feel your life is controlled both externally and internally. You have a good sense of what you can control and what you should let go. Depending on the situation, you sometimes try to exert more control. Other times, you accept things for what they are and go with the flow. You are a realist when it comes to luck. You don't attribute everything to luck, but you do know some things are random. You don't beat yourself up when bad things happen to you... But you do your best to try to make your own luck. You have a good deal of power, but you also know the pecking order. You realize that working the system does get you further. You know who to defer to and who to control. When it comes to the game of life, you play things flawlessly.

The Three Dimension Luck and Power Test

last na...

for today. :p

Your Life Path Number is 9

Your purpose in life is to make the world better You are very socially conscious and a total idealist. You think there are many things wrong with the world, and you want to fix them. You have a big idea of how to world could be, and you'll sacrifice almost anything to work towards this dream. In love, you can easily see the beauty in someone else. And you never cling too tightly. You are capable of great love, but it's hard for you to focus your love on one person or relationship. You have a lot of outward focus, and you tend to blame the world for your failures. You are often disappointed by the realities of life - it's hard for you to accept the shortcomings of the world.

What Is Your Life Path Number?

oh-kay...

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something that will confine you. You are afraid of marriage. In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

hehehe

Your Love Life Secrets Are

Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? You expect a lot from your lover - you want the full package. You tend to be very picky. In fights, you are able to walk away and calm down. You are able to weather the storm. Getting over a break-up doesn't take long. Easy come, easy go.

Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed

Your Birth Month is June

Peaceful and harmonious, you seek the gentle side of life. Your warmth and consideration touches many. Your soul reflects: Friendship, love, and beauty Your gemstone: Pearl Your flower: Rose Your colors: Light blue, white, and cream

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

nothin' better to do.. :p

How You Life Your Life

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside. You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think. You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly. You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?

nothin' to do..

ang galing. tamang first born.. pero ung ibang mga characteristic ekek, uhmm.. :D

You Are Likely a First Born

At your darkest moments, you feel guilty. At work and school, you do best when you're researching. When you love someone, you tend to agree with them often. In friendship, you are considerate and compromising. Your ideal careers are: business, research, counseling, promotion, and speaking. You will leave your mark on the world with discoveries, new information, and teaching people to dream.

The Birth Order Predictor

gaya-gaya ;))

because i have MPD...

take 1

The Picto-Personality Test You are a person who is incredibly tranquil and values peace above all else. When alone, you appreciate being able to do nothing if you want to, and setting your own pace for things. You are romantic, and when you are with your partner you like to woo them with your imagination. In the future you will be happy and live richly.

Take this Test at QuizGalaxy.com

take 2

The Picto-Personality Test You are a person who is incredibly tranquil and values peace above all else. When alone, you are introspective. You constantly reflect on your life and the world. You are laid back. Anything goes, with you. In the future you will be happy and live richly.

Take this Test at QuizGalaxy.com

how have you challenged yourself today?
johnnie walker commercial

when was the last time you did something for the first time?
starbucks 2006 planner

money matters

finally finally cancelled my gym membership last friday! effectivity date is march 1 so i can still go to the gym and.. take a bath. haha.
that means i no longer have to pay more than 19 thou of membership dues this year!

got my cellphone bill last sunday. and i have around 2 thou worth in credit. i can use my phone for around 3 months without paying for anything! ahh. sooo nice..

so.. where will I spend 21 thou worth of "savings"? :p

happy! \(^o^)/

Stars
Switchfoot



Maybe I've been the problem
Maybe I'm the one to blame
But even when I turn it off and blame myself
The outcome feels the same
I've been thinkin' maybe I've been partly cloudy
Maybe I'm the chance of rain
And maybe I'm overcast and maybe
All my luck's washed down the drain
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone, everyone you look so lonely
But when I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Stars looking at our planet,
Watching entropy and pain
And maybe startin' to wonder
How the chaos in our lives could pass as sane
I've been thinkin' 'bout the meaning of resistance
Of a hope beyond our own
And suddenly the infinite and penitent
Began to look like home
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone, everyone you look so empty
But when I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Everyone, everyone you feel so lonely
Everyone, ya everyone you feel so empty
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I feel like myself
When I look at the stars, the stars
I see someone

STAR-CROSSED

This is our fate.
You are a waterfall,
and I, a stream:
You will forever flow through me,
but I shall never contain you
and you will never wash me away.

-Ronald Baytan

LAST NIGHT
i gave some street children foodies
and they gave me flowers :)
(actually, they were trying to sell me the flowers. pero wla talga ako barya..)

THIS MORNING
nagdrive ako papuntang work. maaga ako umalis ng house (8 am) kc may meeting ako (9 am). my valid excuse for being late is "traffic kc umulan". mejo malakas ung ulan pero humihinto nman minsan. pag dating sa may malapit sa masinag (marcos hiway - sumulong hiway intersection), i noticed na merong rainbow. aliw! i like rainbows. hehe. so nung hindi ako umabot sa stoplight, ok lang kc i have time to stare at the rainbow. so huminto ako kc nagred na stoplight (pero meron pang mga car sa harap ko), naghandbrake, tumingin sa rainbow, tas blag! (wla akong maisip na ibang sound word..) nabangga ako!

well, hindi ko agad naisip na nabangga ako. first reaction ko e "ha? ano un?". hehe. so nung nagets ko na na nabangga ako, bumaba ako ng car. tiningnan ko ung likod tas prang "uhmm.. ano nangyari?". hindi kc mashado halata ung bangga. pero ung nakabangga, ngek. nayupi ung hood. nung tiningnan ko ulit ung car ko, nakita ko na na nawala sa pagkakaclip/hinge ung bumper sa sides. pero ung bangga sa door sa likod / trunk (hatch? back?) e hindi mashado halata..

anyway, mabaet nman ung mamang nakabangga. inamin nya na mali nya. at buti na lang bago lang ung kotse ko kya comprehensive ung insurance. hehe. so ang babayaran lang nung nakabangga e ung participation fee na 3760.. dahil may papalitan na parts (bumper ata), sulit na rin ang binayad ko sa insurance. hehe.

moral of the story? get comprehensive insurance (or pag TPL ka lang, pray na ung nabangga mo e may comprehensive insurance). and don't look at rainbows while driving (pero pag nakahinto na, ok lang siguro). and be careful of what you wish for because you might just get it (my more valid excuse is "nabangga ako e").

un lang. :p

surfed (a lot) yesterday for icons.. i liked these posties by kielle.. or something :p
connected to my previous post. hehe.

i'm bored...

bakit puro picture ang nandito?

hindi ko rin alam e.. bakit nga ba?
siguro kc..
tamad ako magtype ng mahabang kwento?
or baka visual person ako? hehe.
i'm a man (yes.. man.. :p) of few words?
a picture paints a thousand words?
whatever..
pero ayan, merong post na text lang. hehe.

supercow girls at brazil brazil, metrowalk
january 2, 2006