Living Up to My Nick

I came across this certain person's blog a year ago. I liked what I read that I went over each of his entries.

I'm not feeling ok as of late and I knew that re-visiting his blog now won't help but I still did.

True enough, there was this entry that I liked so much, it made me want to cry.

There's nothing more saddening than seeing through a person who's trying to convince the people around him that he's ok when he's really not.

Japanese Treats

I don't think I lead a healthy lifestyle. I don't get 8 hours of regular sleep or drink 8 glasses of water or exercise daily. Most of the time, I don't eat dinner anymore. I'm not into a well-balanced diet. Most importantly, I think I eat more sweets and junk foods than normal meals. It's not really something that I should be proud of and yes, I know I have to do something about it.

Anyway, one the things that I enjoy is to try out food places (restos or stalls, it doesn't matter). And I tend to be biased when it's a Japanese establishment.

I remember when I first read about Beard Papa's from Lucy Torres' article, I wondered how delicious those cream puffs were and wished that I'd live to see the day when I can have a piece of it as well (Lucy discovered these heavenly treats when she had a trip in Japan). Lo and behold, there opened a Beard Papa's store in the mall (SM North) just near our place. For a time, I was addicted to those puffs (and I am craving for one right now). Though I'm not much of a frequent buyer now than before, I'm still happy as a kid that they're available here. :D

On a related note, last June, while Ronnie and I were wandering inside Megamall, there was this mini-tarp that caught my attention. It showed that Bubble Tea store is now open (too bad their website is under construction). Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to look for its location. :( Fast forward to sometime in July, my siobe told me of her drink discovery - yummy strawberry milk tea with tapioca. What do you know? It's one of the many milk teas available in Bubble Tea. Apparently, they also recently opened a branch at the mall near us once again (THe Block). And just last Saturday, sister and I dropped by to take out Royal Milk Tea, Japanese Green Milk Tea and Kiwi Green Tea - all of which were consumed in less than 15 minutes I think (supposedly it was for mom, me and siobe but mom just had a sip and so those three were left for us both. much to our delight of course :D). I loved the place. It had cute colors and nice interiors plus cool machines. I loved what we had (especially the royal milk tea because it reminded me of the milk teas in hongkong). I will have to go back (Ronnie has got to see it as well).

Speaking of which, I am reminded of the picture I took a month ago:


1. Meiji Milk Chocolate - that big one at the back came from ronnie as a surprise :)
2. Glico Pocky Decora - pasalubong from che, my friend officemate :D
3. Meiji Rich Strawberry - pasalubong from che and snow (batchmate and friend officemate as well)
4. Meiji Mariages - (behind Galbo) another pasalubong from che and snow(?)
5. Pocky Milk Flavor - pasalubong from carrots
6. Pocky Crush, Pocky Green Tea, Pocky Strawberry, Pocky White Chocolate, Meiji Galbo Mini - i bought in hongkong

^_^ Hmm, I wonder, what will my next obsession be?

sumisenti

malalim na gabi

sad songs sa radyo

sari-saring palaisipan

natapos na naman ang isang araw

bukas

ganito kaya muli?

Thinking Aloud

I used to be an avid fan of the series 7th Heaven, until I missed a few episodes and eventually lost track of the those i missed. There was this episode where Rev. Camden said something like "it's still better to be harmless than be helpful."

Kasi, oo nga naman, sometimes, even if have all the good intentions in us to help others, nakakasakit pa rin tayo. Minsan pa nga mas nagugulo pa natin yung situation. At least pag harmless ka, you avoid the possibility of hurting people. Pero, pag harmless ka, does that mean that you don't care at what goes on around you? It appears that you're just happy and contented doing your own thing. Which is something that I don't think people can really do because I believe nature na rin natin ang tumulong at ang pagnais na makatulong. Then again, I ask myself why do we help? What is it for us? Kelangan nga bang may mabenefit rin tayo? Ang naiisip ko minsan, somehow we have this ulterior motive: na we think and believe that not everyday is our day and if we help, baka pag tayo na ang mangangailangan, there'll be at least a single person to lend a hand. Question is, is it wrong to have that kind of thinking? I don't know. But that's what happens now. Proof of that is that we have this "utang na loob" concept. We help those who helped us one time or the other. It's a cycle.

But there's a much better scenario and it's one wherein someone performed a good deed for us and we, on our part do not wait for an opportunity para maibalik natin yun to the same person. Instead, help others who are in need hoping that they'd do the same ("pay it forward" concept).

Is that even possible?

Lesson for the Day

*When all else fails, turn to your friends.



(*because i had to ask favors from friends just to get online today.)

kanina

...nadaanan naming magkapatid yung paaralan namin nung elementary at high school. pati na rin yung simbahan kung saan kami nag-aattend ng Sunday service nung hindi pa kami quezon city residents.

namiss ko tuloy bigla

classmates kong bibo sa english classes, classmates kong makukulit sa chinese classes, mcdo bilang tambayan, pagpunta sa canteen kahit wala kong mabili, chikahan sessions habang nagpapalit ng p.e. uniform., scouting tuwing sabado, mag-uniform, kulitan bago magstart ang klase, paminsan-minsang pagccut ng classes, pagtambay sa kung saan saan after ng chinese classes (sa hagdan ng simbahan, sa tabi ni manong guard, sa tindahan ng pagkain o tindahan ng school supplies, sa room), aling nene na may-ari ng kinakainan namin tuwing tanghalian, school bus kung saan madalas kong antayin si kristine (best friend kong babae), araw-araw na pasahan ng sulat ng kaibigan, card-giving pagdating ng Christmas, pang-aalaska ng mga kaibigan kong lalaki, pag-decorate ng classroom kasama ni charmaine, pagiging class officer, hagikgikan habang may klase, pag-memorize ng chinese lessons ng d naiintindihan, worship service tuwing wednesday, discipline officers na naninita kapag sobrang haba ng skirt o d naka-pin ang i.d., best friend kong lalaki na si brian, paggawa ng script para sa skit, class presentations at Christmas contests/programs, admission slips na kelangang ipasa sa first day of class, panonood ng intrams para manlait este mang-cheer, chinese calligraphy na pahirap sa min nun, paggawa ng essays at book reports (akin at di akin), music lessons, short/long quizzes at final exams, reviewers, homeroom advisers

yan at marami pang iba.


haaay.




at bakit umuulan na naman kasi?