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Monday, October 24, 2005, 05:09 p.m.

+ guitar playing again +

mood:
music: Encounter - Final Fantasy: Advent Children OST

Thanks Arashi Kishu for offering your place for me stay in, but I'm afaraid I'm going to move early next year. As much as I want to move out, I need to talk to my sister about this and tell her my concers before going out just like that -- but that doesn't mean that I will not move out. I am determined to move out, not only because I want to save some money, but also because I am getting sick from all the smoking that they do inside the house. I think if I stay there for a longer periods will not only endanger my health but also make me hate all the smokers out there (and I have friends who smokes as well --;)

Speaking of smoking, I don't hate smokers really -- it's just that too much makes me sneeze and gives me allergies. I also don't like people who smoke inside a vehicle (like Jeepneys and Buses). In the house, when my father or my sister smokes, I open the electric fan so that the smoke will go out of the house... but recently, the mere smell of cigarette smoke drives my sinuses into rampage. So usually, when I arrive home from work, if one of them are smoking, I would go directly to my room and close the door and sleep. *sneeze* Ok I think even thinking about cigarettes are making me sneeze --;

Last weekend was somewhat hectic for me. I was suppose to accompany Robert to Divi last Saturday morning but I backed out because I felt so tired lately. Maybe all the work that I'm doing is taking toll on my system. I woke up late on Saturday and me and Robert planned on attending the KOMIKON in UP and arrived there late. Which is OK since I still saw Arashi Kishu, Presea, Soulsifter, Joanna, Seph and other friends. Chismisan muna kami nang sandali bago sila umalis XD

Here are some pictures c/o of Hazel

Me, Irene, Glad, Hazel

Caught in the Act of Stealing LU Posters *lol*

Me, Seph and Robert

And Robert introduced me to Arnold Arre. I'm not really a fan but I read Batch 72 and I really liked the story -- even if it was not finished.

After we attended the KOMIKON, we went to G4. We were supposed to watch DOOM but the others got to G4 a bit late so we decided to hang out in the food court instead and played some drums in Timezone.

The next day, I have a band practice for the WAA Masquerade Party. And here are some pluggage -- WAA Masquerade Party is on October 29, 2005. For more information, just visit WAA Website. ^^

Like I was saying, we have a practice and I didn't know how to go to our vocalist's house in Makati. He said that the practice will start at 8 am. I woke up at 6, got ready and by 7 am I was running out of the house -- stil sleepy since I got home at 1 am that day. I got to Rockwell and started walking when I didn't know where to go really. Adz (our vocalist) and Maui (bassist) just said that I need to go to Rockwell. I got there and tried to call them but no one answered T-T. Texted and walked towards one of the establishments in Rockwell when I remembered that I need to go to towards Makati Ave.

Walking, here I come. I arrived near Brother's Burger and walked inside Rockwell. Saw signs for vehicles showing the way towards Makati Ave and I walked and walked untill Adz's text came and I need to go to Poblacion Sports Complex. I didn't know where it is and asked around. One man said that I need to walk towards J.P. Rizal and there would be jeepneys to take me there. After 3 blocks of walking, I arrived at Makati Ave and saw Pacific Star Building -- where LUG is located. I asked again for J.P. Rizal and said that I need to turn right and after 5 more blocks, I saw the J.P. Rizal street sign. Hallelujiah! BUT, before I rode a jeep, I need to ask where is the Sports Complex. The person that I asked said that I have to walk a couple more blocks and I'm there.

Since I can still walk and my sleepiness is already disappeared, I walked the 2 blocks and saw the Poblacion Sports Complex. As I was about to text Adz, someone called my name and saw him running towards me. Apparently, he just woke up and was about to buy bread when he saw me (because of my blonde hair) and came running towards me. Thank god I don't have Ryouga Complex. --;

So I waited for Maui and Tonet to arrive and we went to Hades's house to practice. And then I thought we are going to use electric guitars and they said we are going to perform using acoustic guitars. X.x I brought with me my electric not my acoustic guitar T-T But, there is an extra guitar in the house and Tonet taught me to play some of the songs. Not only I learned some of our songs, I also learned some of the chords... X.x I don't know how to use chords to tell the truth... I'm a tabs person X.x

We finished 4 songs and Hades recorded us while we are practicing one of our songs. If you are interested, here it is. You can download it if you want. It still has many errors but I'm going to do my best to polish the song ^^

Friday, October 7, 2005, 11:51 a.m.

+ from DFA and back +

mood:
music: Plot - Kirito

the counter attack's about to start
it's cruel and beautiful
the end result is all that matters, collusion means nothing
come one and all, the show's about to begin
tragic and lovely
pity is wasted, cause the plot is a delicate thing

This morning, I went to DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) to have my passport renewed to my company's expense. I am going to have it reimburst next week when my passport finally arrives in the office.

Last night I was rummaging my ~~untidy~~ room to find my passport and birth certificate. I looked at the passport and almost laughed at the picture I have that time. I think I was around highschool, and of course I still have my black hair... and I have bangs. I look like a kid. *laughs* My passport expired last 2002 and I didn't renew it unless I deperately need it.

Now, I was planning to wake up at 4 am and take a bath and get out of the house before 5 am so that I can get to DFA as early as possible. Unfortunately, since my cell phone didn't woke me up *glares at phone* I got up at around 5:15 am and I swore as I jump upand ran to the bathroom. I grabbed my towel and didn't test the water, imagine taking a bath on winter with cold water X.x. At first I can tolerate the cold, then after a few more turns, my teeth began to chatter, but I didn't mind because I was almost done as fast as I can. I got dressed in record time and out of the house by 5:30 am. Got the first ride I can get, which was an FX and arrived in Shaw by 6:30 am. Rode the MRT to Taft and since I don't know how to proceed from there (even if I asked so many people yesterday how to get to DFA), I asked a few policemen on how to there and they were kind enough to show me the way. I think it's because of the bleached hair and they thought I was a foreigner *laughs* Althogh Robert's officemates thought I was a german that they even bet on it --; Hey Cathy~!! Can Thomas teach me german *lol*

Anyways, I got there 7 am and was about to proceed inside, ignoring hawkers along the way. As I got near, a person stopped me from entering and asking me for the forms I need. They were included in the DFA force and he said to me about the details on how to get a renewal. I was so happy that people are helping me to get my passport renewed. After filling it up, I proceed inside and waiting in line. After waiting and waiting, my passport is verified with the form, paid my bill and got to the office before 10.

My boss was so surprised when she saw me earlier than she expected and asked me about the process and the fee. I was so happy to tell her the details. That's what I like about my boss, I treat her as a friend and tell her tales. *smiles*

Tuesday, October 4, 2005, 06:15 p.m.

+ random +

mood:
music: Jiyuu he no Shoutai (Invitation to Freedom) - L'arc-en-ciel

the temptation to run wild, it sucks to be stuck in traffic
holding it all in, an invitation to freedom
it's slow going, quick to give the middle finger
a sour face, symptoms beyond my control

Ongaku Sessions (october 01, 2005)

ONGAKU SESSIONS was a success!!! Congratulations to Ongaku Society with the cooperation of Light's Out for putting up the event It was fun and hanging out with other people. Me and Robert are the ones who took the pictures and video for the event but Robert had to go home early because he wasn't feeling well. So Ron took over the video and I took more than 400 pictures. Ehe.

Also, me and Robert were fighting about a ~~L'arc-en-ciel~~ card that was being auctioned. It was YUKI~!!! *whines* So he continually outbids me and I finally gave up. WAH! But.... he gave it to me before he left because it was our monthsary the next day *gushes* Thanks KOI~!!! XD *kisu*

Robert and Me as Media Coverage for Ongaku Sessions (pic courtesy of Hazel)

The bands were awesome and even if they have mistakes, I didn't noticed them.

The event finished about 3 am where me and the Progeny members went to Mini Stop to eat. I went home with Hazel and Terry. Salamat bading at inintay nyo akong makasakay ^^

When I got to our subdivision, I then experienced walking while sleeping. That was the time I felt so tired that I was practically dozing off while walking. It was really hard to stay awake at 4 am in the morning. X.x

Oh yeah, THANKS TO JIRU-CHAN for the OST that you gave me XD XD XD Loved the AC version of One-Winged Angel. They had changed the lyrics *gasp*

I think my sister is cheating on me

Like I said, I think my sister is cheating on me. Why do I say that? Well because we had an agreement before I stayed in Antipolo. I agreed to stay because [1] I can cook and pack my lunch and [2] Every payday, we will have grocery for the necessity that we need in the house. Lo and behold, it's not being done by my sister.

I decided to compute the expenses in the house and there is an excess of 3k in what I normally give. I give 2.7k / payday so that means I give 5.4k in the house. I presume that she also gives the same, so every month we have a 10.8k allowance for the house. 5k or less is for the rent of the house, so that leaves 5.8k. Our electricity only amounts to 1.3k, and our water is 200, I'll make it 300. Less electricity and water, the difference is 4.3k. She says that her budget for grocery is 1k but she only does it once a month. So that leaves 3.3k. So where does the 3.3k go? *raises an eyebrow* Even if she shops for twice a month, with 1k budget, there still 2.3k missing. I've seen the recipts and she gets irritated when we exceed even 100 pesos.

About the grocery, not only she shops once a month, she doesn't include me in the list. My basic necessities and for my packed lunches are not included. Also, the things that she always buy are canned goods and processed foods. Why can't she buy normal unprocessed foods? I already volunteered to cook it (even if she was the HRM graduate in the family and gives out reasons that she doesn't like her own cooking).

Hey, I am not really against living in Antipolo, but I can't help feel that I'm somewhat being cheated by my own sister. That's why I want to move out again in Antipolo.

I just can't help thinking that my sister can't support herself. But she's already 31, turning 32 this December with a kid, which is her responsibility. Gah. Nabuburaot ako sa bahay!