Shitstorm

Worst flood, ever.

When I posted the pics I did below this post, I thought we were just gonna deal with an inch of flood water. Now, I don't know what to think. I haven't heard from my sister all day and I'm starting to worry because much of the brunt of the storm fell on our area. I plan to travel back to our apartment and start cleaning up. Hopefully by then the water level is much lower.

I pray for everyone's safety.

Insane Weather

This sucks so bad. Now I'm forced to spend the rest of the week mopping and cleaning the whole damn apartment. Stupid storm.

Massive Update

I finally did it, I've updated the categories and placed each of the 322 articles in its rightful place (well, mostly anyway). Took me almost five hours but I did it. Whew. I've also added several categories, one more thing that I should've done a long time ago but didn't.

Yun lang naman.

Old Geezer Takes On A Bank Robber

It Does Feel Like Christmas

My connection somehow went wonky on me. It's been going on and off like freakin' Christmas lights... and it's only September. It's... driving me nuts. I hate these kinds of shit especially if they happen at night when you know, you're totally helpless, you only have limited knowledge in computers and nobody ever picks up the phone over at PLDT's customer service center. Pak dat sheeeett.

Shit.

On a totally unrelated note: Turns out my boss already launched his website, you know, the one I'm ghost-writing for. Good thing I was keeping tabs on when the content would finally go live, heheheh. Anyways, it was freaky. I mean, this is the first time I am ghost-writing for a real person (and not the fictional Bobby Rica guy). Seeing my work in there, it felt odd. But I'm glad the articles turned out okay and no, I will not be posting nor will I be giving out the link of my boss' site because I'm pretty sure he doesn't want his cover blown and he may have them copyrighted or whatever the fuck they do. Hahaha, I was actually worried that if I posted the URL here, there will be trackbacks and so on (even though I disabled that function already, God I'm so paranoid) basta, yun na yun.

That and I'm uncomfortable about people checking out my "work" and giving me editing and subject-verb agreement pointers. I'm insecure, what can I say.

Netbooks

I've been obsessing about the newest netbook HP came out with which is the HP mini 5101. It is sooOOoo gorgeous. I want to buy one for Christmas (as a reward for being an awesome person in general *guffaw*) but last time I checked (roughly about five seconds ago),  it hasn't reach the Pelepens shore yet.

It's so beautiful and it's only priced at like, 23 to 25K which is kinda cheap considering Tosh's netbook is being peddled at around 35k. The bestest thing of all, I heard that this one is packing some serious juice! Perfect!

I also fancy the idea that I can bring this baby anywhere I go. That's awesome because my work requires little web surfing and this means I can actually work... while having coffee somewhere, like a freakin' yuppie (God. I hate yuppies.). No, seriously, my new/old lappy weighs like a ton of bricks is a bit bulky to carry around . Try walking around Mega Mall while lugging this lappy with you and I swear you'd sever a vein... or a limb. In my case, my neck and collarbone felt like its on fire the entire time.

Do I sound like I'm justifying my tendencies to live beyond my means? I don't give a shit, I can dream, can't I?

Actually, I'm not in dire need of a new laptop because I just bought one last April but I have this constant fear that this one would crash anytime and every single article I did will burn in silicon hell and I'll be stuck mewling a lengthy explanation to my boss how I fucked everything up. In short, I want a backup laptop and since notebooks are waaay too pricey (mostly I just write stuff and surf about stuff, no major laptop needs there) for that, I'm settling for a netbook.Well, that and I want a new lappy that I can bring along whenever I'm out and about in the city.

I'm also contemplating on whether or not I should consider buying the up and coming Nokia 3G tablet instead of the 5101.

Again, I have yet heard of its official launch anywhere but there are videos about it. It's cute. I like that it has no sharp edges plus the specs are promising but I'm not too crazy about the color scheme. Just like Tosh, the designers couldn't seem to stick to one, uniform color for this model. The contrasting black and silver color-scheme is sort of borderline dweeb-ish.

Hahaha ang arte ko.

Anyway, here's to hoping HP would launch the newest addition to their laptop family soon so I could get by booger-ridden hands on it already!

Freaky

Whoaaaa.

Porno

"Wala kasing gumagamit ng ICQ dito eh. Pang-porno lang daw yon."

- Paeng

The Weekend That Was

First off, the Puerto Galera thing pushed through without delay. I was actually pretty wary of making the trip because the weather has been weird lately plus I had a couple of bad omen the day of the trip (I broke a mirror the morning before and our collective bus fare totaled at triple six, creepy huh?)

I had fun, I ate stuff, drank stuff, blinded everyone within three mile radius with my white, seemingly invisible skin, got treated with a gayass cabaret show while lunching at Hiyas and had an overall nice time. Surprisingly, this was the only time I actually enjoyed going back to Galera.

Note the thunderstorm behind us

Can't say the same thing about going back. I wasn't really looking forward to hauling my fatass back on a ten hour trip from Galera to Paniqui. Yes, it was tiring. I don't recommend it.

So now, moving on. I just received an invitation for an interview with a certain company. Now, I know I've been harping on and on about being bored mindless working from home. However, now that I actually have a real chance (no matter how dim that chance may be) to change all these I freak out. Seriously, it's frustrating!

See, this morning I woke up feeling lethargic because I haven't touched a computer in almost four days plus I was lazy and sad over the fading memories of the Galera trip so I instinctively went to Jobstreet, found a couple of companies which have openings and just sent out my resumes. I know, it's weirding me out too. So there, as the day was about to end, I got the invitation I mentioned earlier. I should be happy but I was instead, arrested with the feeling that I'm not ready. Not just yet.

I should at least show up for the interview but I can't make myself do it. All I keep thinking is that I have a great job which pays more than it should, it's not a demanding  one at that and an awesome boss who doesn't  breathe down my neck. Plus I get to see Waki on a daily basis, what's not to like?

Good Lawrd. I'm so gonna rot here in this quaint little town and die alone.

I know, I know. I'm not ready, I just know it. I shouldn't justify my own cowardice but I shouldn't complain about my life either because I know for a fact that I'm blessed beyond belief. Bat Ay Kent Heylp Eeeeettt!!! It's... in my nature, I guess.

Shit... I'm so fat!!!

(Will Be) Chillin'

After working my fingers to the bone these past few days, I'm up for a much needed break that will extend until Monday! Awesomeness! On that note: God, please let the good weather hold up until Monday. Let it rain on Tuesday, I don't care. Just not on the weekends.

Here's to hoping I won't have to deal with conniving fucktards on my way back to the Prabens.

Good To Know

"EzineArticles gave us the platinum membership for the outstanding articles submitted. Great job!"

- The Boss

People

I just got back from the city and I'm a bit sorry about it, hehehe. I actually had a rotten time on my way back. First, I had to lug this huuuuge bag that contained every single item I bought yesterday... plus Waki's scooter, all around Mega. I got a crick in my neck, ugh. Then when we went to the bus station, I was disappointed that the guy who was collecting the fare refused to slash half of Waki's fare off. He is five, come on. The bus wasn't full. I didn't press on about it because I don't wanna ruin my afternoon.

So there, after we arrived at Dau, I went to this paid comfort room with my brother in tow. I told the lady that my brother won't pee because the bitch wants me to pay if he's gonna go. Again, I have no problems paying if I was with a grown person but the child is five. Honestly, is there no one who would exempt kids from paying in full when they're this small?

So he peed and as it turns out, they had a spy and saw the deed. When I went back to the entrance I got confronted by the bitch with a "Eh umihi naman po pala ang bata eh. Magbayad po kayo!" in such an accusatory tone, you'd think I committed genocide. Usually, I would happily bonked her with the five pesos she's asking but the way she said it angered me. So much so that I refused to pay, lied, stood by my lie, and gave her a "Bring it, bitch" glare. I'm ashamed to admit that yes, I lied,  but I will not be talked to like that. It's pride, it's vanity, I don't care. They shouldn't even be making people pay for those shit.

So there, we almost had a shouting match but the butch that the bitch was with let it go. I gave them a final glare and walked away. I know full well I didn't have to go through all that trouble for such a measly thing but sometimes I just... snap.

So after that, this macapuno guy came strolling along, coaxing everyone to buy his goods. I said no. I make it a point not to accept freebies if I do not have any plans on buying. You see, the whole "free candies" thing is a ruse. It is a ruse created so that people who unwittingly accepts these candies will be compelled to buy out of guilt. I've seen this happen so many times as a student and it never changed. But people eventually caught up. Well this guy, is taking no for an answer, he went on a long monologue stressing about the awesomeness of free things, blah blah blah. I relented just so he would shut up. Waki was delighted with the free candies.

The guy went back to our seat and offered the goods sometime later. I politely declined. He asked me twice. I said no twice. Know what the fucker did? He took a bag and gave it to my brother (the look of delight on Waki's face after receiving the free candies didn't slip his notice) and said, let him taste it if he likes it pay for it, if not he can have the whole bag (Waki had the confused look written all over his face after the guy handed him a bag of candy).

Of course, he is going to like candies, he's five fucking years old. You can throw a muddy ball of yarn at him and he'll be all over it. Well I'm not in the mood to indulge him with his experiment so I took the bag of candy and said, "Kuya sana wag nyong sinasali sa ganyan ang bata". Know what the jerk said? "Bait", with a hint of sarcasm. The nerve. I let it slip because seriously, I'm not having such a nice time and I really didn't want to argue with anyone at that point.

The guy wouldn't take the hint even after what happened. He still went back to our seat and offered it twice. Obviously he was hell-bent on going after me because we accepted the free candies but I'm not having any of it. I didn't even bother responding until he finally walked away.

I know there were moments in these incidents where I did something wrong that resulted in such sorry situations but if I'm going to deal with jerkoffs like these bunch of clowns all the time, tangina ayaw ko nang maging tama.

Sometimes Satisfied

When I signed up for a home-based gig, I knew exactly what I was in for. A subdued life in the prabens, no mall, no shopping, no after-work inuman, no social life, no nuthin'. I was fine with it, actually. I felt I needed a break. I've been working for almost five years, so I was, undoubtedly, been feeling the burn (out) for a long time.

However, after working here in the prabens for more than two months, the boredom is getting to me. I began to lose track of the time, the day, the week. Days go by and nothing is happening. Same old thing always. Even waking up has become a chore.

But like I said, I knew exactly what I was in for, that doesn't make it any less okay. I know I'm going to start whining about missing my old life and how miserable I am so there... wait, I think I just did.It's so unfair that I ramble on like this considering I have a nice boss, an interesting job that pays well, I don't have to pay for my food or my daily fare and showering is optional. But I can't help ittttthhhh.....

The bad news is that as much as I hate this limbo that I'm in, I'm afraid of going back and pick up where I left off. A lot of things have transpired during my long hiatus and I know that even if I score another gig at some obscure office somewhere in Makati or Ortigas, I will be miserable.

During the time I was working for that hell hole, it dawned on me that I do have a problem dealing with people. If I haven't stuck around with Rhae and the gang back in Iweb, it's quite possible that I would end up not making friends at all. That's exactly what happened when I was out on my own at Enfra. So now I'm thinking it's better that I work on my own here rather than haul my ass and work somewhere else.

Rhae won't be there. No Rene and Paeng to trade retarded jokes with. Nobody would get my sense of humor and I will stay in my little corner, slaving away 8 hours straight without as much as a peep. No Angels to serve as my buffer against the great beyond (great beyond meaning the rest of the office folks). Then the quota, God, the quota. There will still no after-work inuman because everyone is either too busy or too far away.

That's the scenario playing in my head. It's so pathetic. It's so silly that I still get bothered by these things but these thoughts do creep out every time I think of coming back. Ugh this sucksass. I keep telling myself I'll be back next year, like a mantra but sometimes I wonder if I would actually go through with it.

Definitely A Nottie

I just watched The Hottie and the Nottie (don't ask me why) and watching it confirmed something I have long suspected... the movie is as retarded as the title. Paris can't act her way out of a brown bag, there's no cute person included in the movie to make it bearable to watch and the plot is way off reality. It's a good thing I didn't have very high expectations (but you'd be too if you happen to be watching a Paris Hilton starrer, hahahah)

Eric Stoltz

I don't usually go for redheads and blond guys. Does nothing to me. However, I have to admit that I still have a soft spot for Eric Stoltz. I wonder what happened to this guy? I loved him at Mask, he was brilliant!

Papiiii!!!!!

Surprising Week-Ender

I had another strange incident with the boss. It wasn't anything close to this one (I didn't elaborate but let's just say... we had an argument) but yet again I was caught off-guard. He might've felt that his first apology was a bit half-assed so he took a second shot at it. Which was a relief because I sincerely thought he'd never talk to me again after that little incident.

After poking around about my missing progress report, which apparently got lost in the mail, apology came out of nowhere. He might have mistaken the lost report as me being mutinous, but still I'm pretty relieved that we got that one ironed out for good. He said something about him doing this meditation thing and that he saw why and what caused the problem that resulted in loads of other problems. So there. I felt a bit awkward about it (because I didn't see it coming) but it was good that we talked it out. That incident kinda dampened our working relationship, even I have to admit to that.

Also, I've finished reading the last of the Harry Potter series, it wasn't a letdown, I'm pleased to announce. I remember reading the first of the HP book back in college. By the time I graduated, I read the fifth book. It never occurred to me to buy the two remaining book after I started working because somehow I knew I could get it for free (which I did, eventually)... I still think the book is overpriced. Anyway, I felt a bit sad, reading the last one (finished it at record time too, 2 days, mostly at night time, mind you).

I loved the whole Hermione + Ron thing because they've always complimented each other. Not too crazy on the Harry + Ginny angle. Neville proved to have inherited both his parents' backbone in the end and he ultimately became a professor at Hogwarts. Awesome. Love it, love it. Didn't hear from Luna in the end, which is sad because I kinda liked her quirky attitude.

I wasn't prepared for Fred's demise. He was always the funny one.  Snape was creepy even in the end but I felt bad because as things began to unravel, he proved to be a much better man than Dumbledore. But mostly I felt bad because it was the end of the series. No more books to look forward to each year, just the stupid movies that do not seem to stick to the original story. God, don't me get started on that.

Hay. I feel old still. Dimitri peed in my room. Stupid cat.

What I Would Give...

*Drool*