again, this has been in my scattered notes for a while now. i think i typed it in my blackberry, one (muni muni) night. =p i'm just clearing out some stuff, so here goes this bit:
I don't think I've ever been a good gambler. Most of the time, I'm cautious, so no guts = no glory. I just get content with taking advantage of whatever easy opportunities that come my way. But actually, sometimes, I do an 'all in' strike, just because I feel like it. And one can never tell beforehand whether or not I get the big bucks. Coz there's no strategy in my game. I just play, and I keep on it till I exhaust myself.
Just some games I played:
Super mario brothers (of course)
Donkey kong
Snake
Brickbreaker
Sudoku
Gauntlet
Duke nukem
Pipe something
Bomber man
Twin bee
Race something (the one where superman shows up when you reach a certain point without crashing into anything)
Contra
Alchemist (yahoo game)
so. am i ready to play some more? hmm.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
me and others
"take away all of that, what do YOU want?"
that was casey's question to me, almost seven years ago. i still don't know how to answer it.
why do i tend to consider everything and everyone around me before deciding on what I supposedly want? hmm.
time and again, i've also been told that i am actually better off if i care less about others. does it mean that i go too far with my being a 'woman for others?' do i forget to include my preferences in MY life?
hmm. enough for now. not really in a thinking mood. this just spilled over from the recent bits that just popped up from wherever. as a friend advised last night, i'm letting go and letting God figure it out for me.
that was casey's question to me, almost seven years ago. i still don't know how to answer it.
why do i tend to consider everything and everyone around me before deciding on what I supposedly want? hmm.
time and again, i've also been told that i am actually better off if i care less about others. does it mean that i go too far with my being a 'woman for others?' do i forget to include my preferences in MY life?
hmm. enough for now. not really in a thinking mood. this just spilled over from the recent bits that just popped up from wherever. as a friend advised last night, i'm letting go and letting God figure it out for me.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
minsang muni muni
I don't want to be that fleeting moment of your time. I like it when we take it slow, just enjoying what is. No pressure, no drama, no setting up of THE perfect activity that we're supposed to have. No worries. Thank you, life. Coz you're letting me appreciate the best of you. =)
Let's break it down a bit:
* fleeting moments - i say no thanks to superficial hello's, and never mind the devouring of all the available information being pushed so blatantly on us
* what is - i am limited, and you are limited <= that's okay => instead of stressing out on the unattained fancies and desires, i am giving my attention to the quality goods => those that serve me, to become a joyful child of God; i'd rather savor the gifts of the present, than to always ask more and more from each experience
As one of my favorite songs would remind me:
There is no future. There is no past.
There's only this. No day but today.
My only joy is just to be.
Let's break it down a bit:
* fleeting moments - i say no thanks to superficial hello's, and never mind the devouring of all the available information being pushed so blatantly on us
* what is - i am limited, and you are limited <= that's okay => instead of stressing out on the unattained fancies and desires, i am giving my attention to the quality goods => those that serve me, to become a joyful child of God; i'd rather savor the gifts of the present, than to always ask more and more from each experience
As one of my favorite songs would remind me:
There is no future. There is no past.
There's only this. No day but today.
My only joy is just to be.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
i don't know
i guess i just want to post some reminders here, on how life went on after i faced a few unknowns.
* 2nd year high school, 1st day: my name was not in the class listing, so i had to go to the principal's office and be assigned a section, based on my grades. i lied - gave an average grade - so they put me in an average section. i only knew one person - the rest were strangers. but that year turned out to be one of the best years of my life. f.r.i.e.n.d.s. and more.
* college: enrolled in a school far away from home, where i didn't know anybody - no high school mates, no relatives. same with my living situation - everything was new to me - the environment, roommates, commute. i wasn't scared. in fact, i liked the feeling of easing into this part of my life. i loved learning, exploring, and just taking it all in.
i have other stories that i can share, but i'll end the list here for now, since i'm still always sick, and shouldn't spend too much time with whatever. i also have a sink full of dishes waiting for me downstairs.
but the point of this post is to keep me from getting frustrated with the current question marks in my life. i'm still okay. not stressed, nor depressed. i've actually been good. even with two months of sickness. even if work might get to be a bit busier than i'd like it to be. i'm actually hopeful that i will have my share of great days in the near future.
* 2nd year high school, 1st day: my name was not in the class listing, so i had to go to the principal's office and be assigned a section, based on my grades. i lied - gave an average grade - so they put me in an average section. i only knew one person - the rest were strangers. but that year turned out to be one of the best years of my life. f.r.i.e.n.d.s. and more.
* college: enrolled in a school far away from home, where i didn't know anybody - no high school mates, no relatives. same with my living situation - everything was new to me - the environment, roommates, commute. i wasn't scared. in fact, i liked the feeling of easing into this part of my life. i loved learning, exploring, and just taking it all in.
i have other stories that i can share, but i'll end the list here for now, since i'm still always sick, and shouldn't spend too much time with whatever. i also have a sink full of dishes waiting for me downstairs.
but the point of this post is to keep me from getting frustrated with the current question marks in my life. i'm still okay. not stressed, nor depressed. i've actually been good. even with two months of sickness. even if work might get to be a bit busier than i'd like it to be. i'm actually hopeful that i will have my share of great days in the near future.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Theme for 2011: DRIVE
I've driven myself in becoming involved
with so many different things last year. I'm very thankful that I had
the energy to do so. =)
It all started with naty & michi's 2-week visit. I didn't think I'd be able to pull that off - just like college (or even up to a few years after), I went out & about, slept late, talked nonstop, and just fully enjoyed being with friends. We also started TSC (theshoecompany), and this kept me happily busy after they left.
Then came CLP season. I joined the team mainly to support mia and dong. There were a few extra challenges (like being asked to replace a speaker), but I gave my all for it, and was glad to be part of that clp. I also had the opportunity to have sole fish dinners with judith (and other sfc friends).
Right after clp, I got a short weekend visit from asha. Not a moment was wasted - I even got to spend time with her at the airport, just talking. Again, just like with naty and michi, it felt just like it did when we were hanging out in college.
I also bought a disney annual pass at last, because I thought I would have more out-of-town visitors. But actually, I ended up going again and again with just my sisters. It was still okay. Twas a good form of exercise. We even saw courtney cox one time - made me smile so wide. Hehe
Things started getting busier for me at work around may, since lynn, my 'partner-in-crime' of 4 years, was due to leave for her east coast move by july. Till now, I'm still loaded with so much. The transition period is tough, but I haven't cracked yet. I had to train 3 different replacements (including june, who helped me out for a few months), while training myself with the tasks I inherited from lynn. I'm thankful to say that I'm still taking it all in, making the most out of the new things I'm learning, and of course, enjoying the pay raise.
By the way, it wasn't all tasks that I got from lynn. I got to buy her car too! =D so yeah, this is where I am able to use DRIVE in its literal sense. =p I'm really taking it to heart - to be the best driver I can be. I even took papa's traffic school course just so I can properly study 'the rules of the game,' hehe.
I just love how I was able to do so much during the past year. I was even able to shop and shop and shop for the things I need AND want. I also prayed often that the 2010 major sickness would not come back, and thankfully, it didn't.
Come october, I joined two half marathons, which I already detailed out in the previous entry. Then, snowboarding came to the picture again. I'm actually heading back to the mountains tonight for another fun weekend.
Whew!!! I got to finish this post at last! There really was a lot that drove me into becoming the busy girl that I am right now. And I've still got a lot of plans for this year. I even started filling up a calendar and corkboard beside my bed to keep my lists in sight.
Did you notice how often I said 'thankful' in this entry? I'm not yet done. I'm so thankful, that I keep repeating it. Very thankful. Extremely thankful. Always thankful. Thankful, thankful, thankful. =) Looking forward to having more reasons to be thankful in 2012 and beyond!
It all started with naty & michi's 2-week visit. I didn't think I'd be able to pull that off - just like college (or even up to a few years after), I went out & about, slept late, talked nonstop, and just fully enjoyed being with friends. We also started TSC (theshoecompany), and this kept me happily busy after they left.
Then came CLP season. I joined the team mainly to support mia and dong. There were a few extra challenges (like being asked to replace a speaker), but I gave my all for it, and was glad to be part of that clp. I also had the opportunity to have sole fish dinners with judith (and other sfc friends).
Right after clp, I got a short weekend visit from asha. Not a moment was wasted - I even got to spend time with her at the airport, just talking. Again, just like with naty and michi, it felt just like it did when we were hanging out in college.
I also bought a disney annual pass at last, because I thought I would have more out-of-town visitors. But actually, I ended up going again and again with just my sisters. It was still okay. Twas a good form of exercise. We even saw courtney cox one time - made me smile so wide. Hehe
Things started getting busier for me at work around may, since lynn, my 'partner-in-crime' of 4 years, was due to leave for her east coast move by july. Till now, I'm still loaded with so much. The transition period is tough, but I haven't cracked yet. I had to train 3 different replacements (including june, who helped me out for a few months), while training myself with the tasks I inherited from lynn. I'm thankful to say that I'm still taking it all in, making the most out of the new things I'm learning, and of course, enjoying the pay raise.
By the way, it wasn't all tasks that I got from lynn. I got to buy her car too! =D so yeah, this is where I am able to use DRIVE in its literal sense. =p I'm really taking it to heart - to be the best driver I can be. I even took papa's traffic school course just so I can properly study 'the rules of the game,' hehe.
I just love how I was able to do so much during the past year. I was even able to shop and shop and shop for the things I need AND want. I also prayed often that the 2010 major sickness would not come back, and thankfully, it didn't.
Come october, I joined two half marathons, which I already detailed out in the previous entry. Then, snowboarding came to the picture again. I'm actually heading back to the mountains tonight for another fun weekend.
Whew!!! I got to finish this post at last! There really was a lot that drove me into becoming the busy girl that I am right now. And I've still got a lot of plans for this year. I even started filling up a calendar and corkboard beside my bed to keep my lists in sight.
Did you notice how often I said 'thankful' in this entry? I'm not yet done. I'm so thankful, that I keep repeating it. Very thankful. Extremely thankful. Always thankful. Thankful, thankful, thankful. =) Looking forward to having more reasons to be thankful in 2012 and beyond!