Joy

A moment of joy. Cherish it.

Grab a Cup of Relaxation

Today is Monday, July 24, 2006. When everybody was rushing to get ready for work, I was sitting by my bed watching the morning news. When everybody was forcing themselves into the train, I was taking a leisurely bath. When everybody was busy typing away in their cubicles, I was checking my email at Bryant Park (yes, parks in NYC have free wireless connections!).

I took the day off and I am getting paid for it. Last week, I worked myself over the weekend. As a bonus, I get an additional 5 days PTO. I should have asked for cash, but the time off is better.

So to everybody, grab your favorite cup, pour in the drink of choice (I would not recommend spiking it with vodka) and enjoy. It is not everyday that we get to experience this silence.

Binge Eating

I've been through diets and exercise. Not that I have to lose hundreds of weight but since I enjoying eating, it prevents me from getting over 200lbs.

I just realized that me being too happy is not the only reason for my binge eating, but whenever I am so stressed and irritated, I pour it all out on food. if you see me gobble up food and not show that I am enjoying it, stay away from me. But if you see me laughing and enjoying my meal, join me for all you care.

I need calming. I need peace of mind. I think alone time needs to be scheduled. If you need me, check with my secretary. Thanks.

Is My Horoscope Telling Me Something

My horoscope says that today is the start of the thirty day cycle where I become a touchy-feely type of person. A lot of people who know me can assure you that I am no way near that kind of persona. Maybe on the inside, when I'm alone but with everybody else, I'm the tough guy on the block.

Currently, I am feeling down. It could be the weather. It could be the work stress. It could also be that I am swamped with roles to fill. I am in that mode once more that I wish I was living in the middle of nowhere... maybe Arkansas. Away from everybody... away from the confusion... away from conflict... away from anger and especially away from what I am feeling now.

Everybody thinks about themselves. Everybody thinks about doing things for others. Everybody thinks of doing things for other forces you to go along. Can't I for once, think about myself?

Can I go find a bum job and no one pass judgement on me. Thanks.

Basurero

Friday night dinner at El Basurero. A Colombian restaurant at Steinway, Astoria Queens.

Feels Like...

There are days when it feels like the week drags for eternity.

It's Thursday and when I got in work, it felt like a Tuesday. After catching up with paper work, it now feels like a Friday!

Since I am preparing for my Manila trip this September, I have been busy going to the gym. Hopefully in two months time I'd be thin enough to stuff myself with food when I get back to Manila. That's the only reason I go and exercise, so that I can gorge on food later. Getting that beach body is I believe genetically impossible but there is no harm try to feel like achieving it, right?

All Together Now... ohm... ohm... ohm...

Everybody is such in a hurry. Rushing to work. Taking accelarated school work. Working while on vacation. Getting into relationships for the wrong reasons. Why don't we just pause, take a deep breath and enjoy the moment.

Mets, cheese cake and friends

The Mets Museum was great. Catching up with friends over drinks and cheese cakes were superb!

Saturday in NY

Saturdays in New York is usually devoted in doing laundry, cleaning the apartment or sending out the bills. But what could be more comforting but an iced cold coffee on a warm Saturday morning.

TGIF

Photography

There are but a few things that we remeber doing as a kid. Picnic at the park. Flying a kite with dad. First bowling game with mom. Fights with sisters. But one thing that strikes me is that since pre-school, I have been fascinated with cameras. I remember a family friend bringing over a camera of which I see clearly in my mind but can't describe for it being to archaic to describe. That camera took my family picture during my pre-school graduation.

Ever since, I have loved taking pictures. I may not be the best at it, but I continue to harness the skill.

Below are just a few of my photos taken during my intro to photoclass at Photo Manhattan. Enjoy.




 

A Good Day

God gives us challenges because we need to learn and grow. Tomorrow will be another day!

Hole

"Hole" 7/1/06

Hope

A feeling of hope.

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July 4th Weekend

July started with friends coming over from Ohio. Technically they are
coming from Ohio but most of them were based in Manila. It's an offshore
thing.

For most of them, it was their first time to visit NY. While it was
their first in the city, there were some first for me as well. First
time to enter Bloomingdales. First time to visit the Apple Store in
Fifth Ave (would you believe, they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year??!!)

I had a blast showing off New York. Even though I grew up in Manila, for
now, New York is home.

Happy 4th of July!