urban word of the week ... [5]

awesomeness test:
1) An act of what appears to be generosity- such as lending an acquaintance a CD or movie, etc., or allowing them to choose what to do for fun- that is really more of a method of evaluating whether or not they're up to your cool standards.

2) An inner struggle that involves the choice between what you believe is cool and what society tells you is cool; if you allow your sense of coolness to triumph over popular opinion, you have passed the awesomeness test.

SOURCE:
urbandictionary.com
Define Your World.

blah ... blah ... blah ...

listening to: Dynamite by Jamiroqaui

re-living the spirit of Canned Heat and Cosmic girl, i am truely enjoying Jamiroqaui's latest cd. the blend of disco, techno funk and dance style gives me a certain high that i actually caught myself jamming and bobbing my head while i listened to the cd at work. favorite track - it's a toss up between seven days in sunny june and time won't wait. the cd name best describes it - dynamite!


currently reading: Home Bound - Filipino American Lives Across Cultures, Communities and Countries by Yen Li Espiritu

while this book is loaded with big words (i.e. transnationlism, annexation, etc.), the author's attempt to define the present "filipino immigrant" by looking into the extensive history of the filipino-american relations, is most certainly engaging. the book is giving me a good overview on how my concept of the 'american dream' evolved from an almost imaginary "mind set" to an actual "living it". the definitions of 'home' from an immigrant's perspective is another topic that i'm particularly interested in.

latest purchase: Braun rechargeable electronic shaver
i'm broke but i gotta have it. so i amex'd that shit! being the semi-klutz that i am, using a razor just isn't my thing! so before i bleed to death in a futile attempt to achieve a clean shave, i decided that an electronic shaver may just be the solution to my problem.

peace!

JM in manila

JM is now kissing and signing US stamps! how cool is that??



here's an excerpt from JM's 1/23/2006 journal entry called Excuses for Excusing one's Self.

01.19.06
My room here in Manila feels like it did when I left it almost 2 years ago. Assuming it's the same room. It's hard to tell. Hotels have a wonderful way of making you feel like your always coming home, that is, if you show your loyalty to a select few. Holy shit, my name is embroidered on the pillows. I wish I had brought a camera with me now. I would've taken a photo of agro-Toca on the flight to Manila as he was purposefully spilling a soda on the guy in front of him in protest of minimal legroom.

01.21.06
I've spent maybe 6 dollars since I've been here, on two 3-dollar beverages from Starbucks, which were actually paid for by my companions on this adventure. At the show last night, they advertised this hotel as the official residence of Jason Mraz. They aren't kidding. Every employee in this place calls me by my first name. Good morning Mr. Jason. Will you be having tea with us Mr. Jason? Don't forget to take your pillowcases home with you Mr. Jason. My name is embroidered on the pillowcases. They also gave me breakfast coupons so all I have to do is hand one over to feast the waffle, rice and everything that comes from a pig.

Mr. Jason was what they called me when I worked at a day care center for about a month during the summer of 96. It was called Almost Angels Day care center. To me that name sounded more like kids who were almost dead. I couldn't handle that kind of pressure.

Toca scored some (blank) last night, the very same that was given to JaRule and the Black Eyed Peas when they stayed here. I wonder if they had black Eyes Peas inscribed on the pillowcases. If so I want a pair to go with my Black Eyed Pea themed bedroom at home. They will complete the collection in the elegant manner I'm aiming for. Mraz I Am.

***

this boy is too funny!!!

urban word of the week ... [4]

lush:
1. one who becomes intoxicated after a few drinks and flirts with everyone.
2. somebody who drinks alot.

SOURCE:
urbandictionary.com
Define Your World.

anywhere but here ...

it's been freezing the past week and today i caught myself looking at this awesome picture i took in hawaii. blue skies, warm water, lush greenery and the sun showering the entire scene with a beautiful orange hue. sigh ... please take me away!

quiet and uneventful - my blog page is a perfect reflection of my life. work, dance class, gym, studying web design - my routine is turning into a dull cycle. even if once in a while i manage to deviate from it - like hang out with friends, or go on a nice dinner date - after it's all done, it feels like my normal routine is way too over-powering to provide a sense of satisfaction that i was actually out of the cycle even for a few moments.

this morning i work up with a slight hang-over and realized that it was gonna be one of those days that i wish the cleaning fairy would come visit me. i was out of clean socks and underwear so laundry had to be done, my apartment looks like hurricane katrina hurled thru it, a stack of used dishes was piled high i'm scared it would topple over, and my bathroom is starting to have a life of its own. sigh ... please take me away!

do i whine too much?

oh speaking of 'whine' ... last night, i set out to join my friends celebrate Jun's birthday. i had 2 glasses of 'wine' at home earlier that night so needless to say, i was pretty much buzzing even before i got to the abbey. yeh, it was a struggle to finish a tall glass of absolut red bull and by the time i downed that shit, i was hammered! driving home wasn't a good idea but i managed. me and mr. b got home in one piece. i'm stubborn and foolish like that unfortunately and i would always always always berate myself the morning after.

mr. b got new brake pads and turn rotors last wednesday. i had to make an emergency visit to the service center after my wheels started making this funky metal-like scratchy sound. i was certain something was wrong and it scared the hell out of me - it felt like my wheels were gonna fly off any second. two hours and 225 dollars later, my car was running smoothly although my finances will be in a rough spot until the next payday. the price i have to pay for safety and some peace of mind. sigh ... please take me away!

celebrity sighting - ryan reynolds smoking outside GroundWorks on sunset and cahuenga. just thought i'd share. lol...

and oh, happy birthday mom! you may not be a big fan of my blog but i love you just the same ...

urban word of the week ... [3]

anablog:
The old fashioned journal you wrote in with crushed tree pulp, binding, and maybe some kind of lock mechanism. For some reason people used to like writing opinions only they read. It is a fad past its prime but Borders still sells them for some reason.

SOURCE:
urbandictionary.com
Define Your World.

the power of words

i received a long overdue 'merry christmas' card from my sister today. in it she wrote,

Always write your heart on the sand where waves of forgiveness can wash them away and to carve your blessings on stone where no wind can ever erase them.

All the best!

Always,
Ate Yvette

so little words but big in meaning. my eldest sister expresses her thoughts in such powerful words that it will knock the wind out of you.

i love her for that.

urban word of the week ... [2]

Alex:
A short male, not incredibly good at any one thing. However talented at almost everything, a real all-rounder. Is also quite insecure about his shoe size.

SOURCE:
urbandictionary.com
Define Your World.




*great! exactly the kind of validation that i needed. lol!!!*

mr. db

i got myself a new bestfriend. mr. db - short for dustbuster. but he's not short for anything else. he gets the job done and i'm happy about it.

i've visited like 4 houses recently with a dustbuster laying around in the kitchen or in a discreet area in the living room. the name pretty much gives away the main purpose of the machine but it never crossed my mind that a dustbuster was something i would i ideally have in my house. after gathering a handful of interesting information from friends, i finally got one for myself yesterday. after 16 hours of initial charging, i put mr. db to the test this afternoon and boy, he is a blessing indeed! it picked up, not only annoying dust, but worthless crap on my carpet and on my couch. dirt and hair in between those little crevices in my closet, on my dresser and in the bathroom was sucked into neverland. scraps of foreign objects in my kitchen are now buh-bye.

household chores has never been my cup of tea but today i was saved. i spent the rest of the afternoon and early evening dustbusting. =)

1st QUIT anniversary ...

Your Quit Date is: Monday, January 03, 2005 at 9:00:00 AM
Time Smoke-Free: 365 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes and 36 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 3651
Lifetime Saved: 27 days, 21 hours
Money Saved: $638.75

i didn't even realize it's been a year since i quit smoking until i opened an email i received from quitnet.com. it's very overwhelming how one year went by sooo fast. what's more interesting that in one year i managed to save 27 days and 21 hours of my life. i stared at the email with mouth open for a full 30 seconds!

it's good to know that i achieved something the past year after all. i give myself a good pat on the back. and today i declare that my most valuable purchase in 2005 was a pack of Nicoderm CQ Clear Patch - Step 2. =)

365 days, 2 hours, 54 minutes and 36 seconds and counting .....

urban word of the week ... [1]

new year:
New Year is a time where over weight fat asses pay for 3 months of gym memberships and go maybe 3 times in the first month, if they get their fat ass off of the couch and turn off Judge Judy or Maury. The time every year where my parents stop smoking for about 3-5 days then start again because of the stress me and my brother put them through, or something like that. Time where we all go out and get drunk and watch a stupid fucking ball be lowered off a building. New year is a great time, we start it off drunk, lie to our selves, and then go back to our normal denial state of mind 2 weeks later..

SOURCE:
urbandictionary.com
Define Your World.

hello there 2006

i have to admit that i am pretty glad that 2005 is over and done with.

the past year has been a rough one commencing with the K break-up in january. over the summer i learned of my father's health situation. right before thanksgiving day i was thrown back to my previous position at the corporate office. in between these major events were a few more 'down' situations. oddly, a great deal of the past year has been spent in the 'down'. it felt like i never was in the 'up'.

but like any roller coaster, the up and down ride through life comes to a stop. for a few minutes, the engine comes to a halt for a deserved breather. it is an opportunity to rest, process how the previous ride was and determine how to face the succeeding roll. at this point, we get off the roller coaster and think. then we are given a chance to have another go at it. ride once again and hope for more 'ups' than 'downs'. life is a cycle. hold on to dear life because it is bumpy road, guaranteed.

i wish for endless tracks on my roller coaster ride. i want a ride-all-you-can ticket and i'm sure no matter how many ups and downs, loops, turns and spins, plunges - i am bound to get there.

i'm ready and this time, i'm gonna ride through life with my hands in the air ...