JOURNAL | 2013 New Year's Resolutions

2013 New Year's Resolutions

Four days to go before 2013 so I need to write down the resolutions that I have to achieve for this year. Take note- I need to achieve them this year and that's it. No excuses. 2012 has proven to be a tough time for all- the Philippine economy, politics, education. Even Manny Pacquaio had a rough time against Marquez. Janine Tugonon was not able to bring home the crown although I must say that the US needed that title more than the Philippines. Not to mention the epic failure of the Mayan Calendar... damn, I was waiting for that one.

JOURNAL | New Year's Resolution 2012 - Evaluation

New Year's Resolution 2012 - Evaluation

I was having a break from my transcription work, when I found my 2012 New Year's Resolutions. Oddly, I was not able to blog this so I'll be doing an evaluation before proceeding with my 2013 resolutions:

JOURNAL | End of Times

End of Times

I'm pondering about the upcoming end of the world. I horse around the idea that everything will finally reach its final day; that the human race is going to be extinct the same way that dinosaurs have disappeared. There's really no telling.

LIFESTYLE | New Customs Rule for Imported Goods into Saudi Arabia

New Customs Rule for Imported Goods into Saudi Arabia

Working in the human resources department of my current company, I was exposed to the roller coaster-extra challenging task of getting containers out of customs. 

TRAVEL | It's More Fun in the Philippines, DOT Official

It's More Fun in the Philippines, DOT Official

I saw this video today and I can't help but share the pride I have for my country. It feels like the Philippines is such a paradise. I must admit that living in this country for 20 years, I have been clueless of how majestic my country is. The video below sums up all words and pride that I feel now.

JOURNAL | Being Different

Being Different

A friend sent this letter to me and I knew that I had to share this to others.

SPORTS | 5th UAAP Cheerdance Competiton Results and Rants

5th UAAP Cheerdance Competiton Results and Rants

Okay. I'm no expert when it comes to cheering competitions. I don't do stunts, though I do standard dances. I am not a choreographer, but I am very keen on aesthetics. That is to say, all I can critic on this year's 75th UAAP Cheerdance Competition is solely from the perspective of a distant audience. So let's begin:

BOOK | Reading List

Reading List

I am currently reading Spencer Johnson's second book, The Present. My boss told me that I should also read this one after reading Who Moved My Cheese.

BOOK | Who Moved My Cheese?

Who Moved My Cheese?

My boss once talked to me and told me to read this book, Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson. It was an easy to read book. It was almost like a children's story book with it's big font and small size.

LIFESTYLE | Male Somatotype

Male Somatotype

I'm planning to go back to the gym and shed some fat.

Yes, and just like any other normal person working 9hours a day- this mantra has become a fixated idea. But in all honesty, I really need to do some exercise, otherwise I'll end up in the hospital with high blood pressure. Plus I also need some diversion with all the things that are keeping me from doing fun things. Since I am about to do some work out, I found this nice infograph on human body types.

BOOK | ISO 9000

ISO 9000

I'm staring at this book for two days already. This is one of those books that I feel would give some cerebral exercise. It's a good thing really.

JOURNAL | Social Revolution

Social Revolution

The Philippines.

It's really interesting to hear how foreign people see this small country. 

JOURNAL | Procrastination : Level 1 to 6

Procrastination : Level 1 to 6

Procrastination. The crime that I am most guilty of. That if you ban procrastination, then I will be a serious offender.

JOURNAL | Tissot, A Worthy Investment

Tissot, A Worthy Investment

Ever since I was a child, I have been fond of watches. There was even a time that I saved all the money I can save back in elementary just to buy a waterproof watch. After spending my hard saved money, I soaked the watch in water only to find out that I was duped. Great, so the watch is not really waterproof. Just great.

LIFESTYLE | Prince Harry's Only Human

Prince Harry's Only Human

Prince Harry caught Nude!

I find it rather amusing to see how Prince Harry was spotted frolicking butt naked somewhere in Las Vegas. I mean come on, he's just a man after all. Couldn't really blame him if he couldn't do his wild fantasies inside the walls of the monarch's palace.

BOOK | Hunger Games

Hunger Games

I'm saving my reviews for later but I just can't help upload this wonderful books and a group photo of the tributes. This is certainly one of the best books I've read in my life. I love the people, the story, the action, everything.

MOVIE REVIEW | Sucker Punch : Feminist Reading in a Fantasy World

Sucker Punch : Feminist Reading in a Fantasy World

Overall Rating : 3 / 10

Watching Sucker Punch after days of not being able to see any movie is like drinking water after a long table tennis game. You are delighted by its taste, even if there is really nothing to be delighted about. That is, the movie failed in many aspects.

TRAVEL | Camera and Traveling

Camera and Traveling

For a complete and better maintenance of this blog, I think I'll be needing to purchase a digital camera. It's not really that expensive, but I'll appreciate if somebody can donate some funds.

I'm not aiming for DSLR since it is very bulky and inconvenient for travel. Besides, it's not like I am going to be a professional photographer.

The camera would only be an additional source for my blogging. Pictures really help express my stories and I actually find writing with pictures easier. So I'd say I'll go buy camera soon.

MOVIE REVIEW | Wrath of the Titans

Wrath of the Titans

Much as I like Greek Mythology, this movie sadly didn't meet my expectation. It was disappointing to see how twisted and far fetched the movie's plot from the real story.

JOURNAL | Blog Stat : 62,000 and counting

Blog Stat : 62,000 and counting

There is that inexplicable feeling when you see your blog traffic's reaching views you never expect would reach. I only dreamt of probably getting 10,000 views and I would be happy about it. But this is really overwhelming to see that I have reached 60,000 in a matter of 5 years.

JOURNAL | Better Blogger. Never Happened

Better Blogger. Never Happened

How many times have I promised myself to be a better blogger?
How many times have I failed?
This is just too frustrating.
Whenever I try to do something, the minute I start trying to do it then all possible blocking appear.
If I try to be simple, the outcome doesn't turn out the way I want them to be.
If I try to exert effort then it just takes up so much time that I just don't find the energy to even continue it anymore.

JOURNAL | In Retrospect

In Retrospect

Maybe I am writing to impress, and not to express.
Maybe this ius not really what should be written here.
Maybe this is not what my heart is for.
Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.

FOOD | Dampa (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Dampa (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

For Filipinos like me, finding good food here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is really a challenge. Middle Eastern people have a penchant for chicken and all I ever eat here mostly are chicken cuisine. There is occasional beef and seafood though, but it's very rare. Usually there's the Shawaya, Faham and KFC and all of them serve chicken. Nothing but chicken. You have the usual fastfood such as burgers and fries but I have an aversion towards fastfood.

BOOK | Project Management

Project Management

I was tasked to read this book called "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition." Project Management is certainly a new field for a communication/media person like me. I was trying to look at PM the way I look at Communication Management. Both are complex and tedious. Both requires patience and dedication. This will be a long journey but I never turn my back on challenges.

JOURNAL | Driving License

Driving License

When I was younger, I always told myself that I won't have to drive a car since I can just commute or ask somebody to drive for me. I should have known better.

JOURNAL | Lost in Thoughts

Lost in Thoughts

It's almost 3am here in Saudi Arabia but although my body is already tired, my mind just keeps itself awake; bothered by so many things running inside it.

JOURNAL | Lazy

Lazy

I'm so lazy.

I haven't written/read/exercised/dated anything or anybody in the past few months.

I don't want to have my work as an excuse because certainly if I really wanted to do something then I can do it.