The first week of school is under my belt. I have purchased most of my books and I'm ready to dive into them. Ahhh, I think I'll do perfectly fine this semester. The days seem pretty short and the workload is manageable. Let's just hope that the motivation level stays up. Well, I guess I know Ariel too well since I sensed his vibes coming from SWORK. I haven't gone home yet let alone eat anything. My first of many four day weekends. I love college!

NETSCAPE SUCKS...I hope you don't view my blog through that browser.

Okay, I know I may look like an overachiever in my classes with my palm and keyboard. There's some nerd (not geek) who sits the desk next to me in my History class that seems to be threatened by my technology. On the first day, I used my shit to take notes. I noticed that he had the same model with a wireless modem, but no keyboard. He made sure that I saw what he had. Hokay! I guess you have to be the nerd then. Fine. So today, he comes with his little laptop and gives me this smug look on his face. WTF? What a nerd...

Confirmation was great! I'm too sleepy to go on blogging but...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAIL!!!

I love Wednesdays.

Looks like Dave is back...

Ahhh...the antics of the first day of classes. People trying to turn heads (Lord knows I am...), trying to set the tone for the semester, establishing a part in the classroom...

It's kind of funny to know that I'm most likely the minority to attend class for most days. My first 2 classes weren't too bad, but the history class seems kind of fast paced but the professor isn't one of those "sit-your-ass-down-and-be-bored" type. I have 2 more classes to go for now and I hope that they're worth keeping. For once I actually did my TTR registration ON TIME.

So far, I turned heads with my palm pilot note taking. As if they've never seen an overacheiver before. Today, I am sure that this is a semester of change. I actually met someone in my history class. Go fig...me being social on campus. Anyway, I'm in for a nice little treat. I'm going to have lunch with Nicole after our classes. If our schedules stay constant we should make it a routine...well only when it's possible right?

Well, the first official day isn't so bad...so far. I have to make sure that I remember to see the SDYMers tonight for our Minister meeting.

I'm off for some of that book learnin' that everyone keeps blabbering about...

Nicole makes me want a web cam too!

There's been a lot of changes that have been going on. I'm not sure that I can handle some of them. I know that I have to adjust to so many things now that school is about to start. I'm also concerned about the relationships that I have between some people. I'm just so overwhelmed from all of this. I know that change is inevitable. I respect change. In fact, I welcome it. It's just I'm not used to so much adaptation at once. I don't know what to expect this coming semester. Actually, I'm freaked out. Pre-semester jitters? Possibly.

In other news...

Earthquakes and Winter storms is NOT the ideal way to start a new semester. Damn...

I'm not too sure what my emotions are telling me inside. I'll let you decide.

Today, I was offically installed as the Vice President of the Islanders New Century Lion's Club (that's a long winded title, if I ever heard one). I just keep telling myself that I'm not in it alone. I'm just going to ride this wave until it dies. I had a good time with the other cabinet members considering that most of us are from SDYM anyway. It started to rain and I was wearing my new suade shoes. Obviously you can't wet suade. So I ended up running to my car in the pouring rain BAREFOOTED. After the luncheon, we ended up going to Sushi on Brand and had some good eats with some good people. I'd show some pictures but I'm at Gail's right now. Right when I get home, I find a brand-spankin new TOYOTA HIGHLANDER nestled in our driveway. I cried. =*) BUT (and this is a biiiiiiiiiiiiig but) I got a phone call from my mom telling me that she stupidly left the dog out in the rain. Great...I walked in the pouring rain to look for my poor doggie. After 30 minutes of drenching myself, my parents called me and found out that the dog was at the neighbors house. Sigh...such a contrast of emotions in the span of 2 hours.

pictures to come later

Did I lose you?

Okay, I lied...It's all David's fault. I haaaaaaaaad to take this quiz even though I'm not much of a drinker.



Which drink are you?

Too lazy to blog or change my currents...but I do have one thing to say:

HAPPY 18th MIKE!

Having a good day! I'll let you in on it later. I have people to see. =)

spoke too soon...my dad killed my high.

Today was uneventful yet very pleasant. I thought that I was late for work, but in fact I was 20 minutes early. Tips were decent and I didn't have to work my ass off and made a good amount. I ended up buying something nice for myself. On the way home I played some tunes to boost my contentment. I'm in an unusually good mood right now and I hope nothing kills my high.

I'm so bad.

It's about 4:00 am and I'm still up. That's what I get for borrowing some DVD's from Gail. I thought that it would be nice to treat myself to a double feature tonight. I ended up watching American Beauty and Rush Hour. Sadly, I haven't seen these movies until now. Now that I'm up this early/late, I'm going to head to bed and wake up in about 4 hours to take my sister to school and I have work. Plans? I can't recall any for now, but I do need to continue putting the church website together.

I might as well enjoy the last of my vacation with some "Mark-time". I deserve it, don't I?

I've been working all day on the new church website. I'm so tired and I ended up skipping on everything. I was actually up since 8:00 this morning and I'm calling it a night. I'd link you to it, but I want the whole thing to be done before anyone looks at it. I'd give you something worth reading but I didn't do anything worth mentioning.

Nicole, Aileen, Selle and Ron...
Sorry I totally bailed on you guys today. This is a big project for me and I really need to get my shit together.

Well I finished my Ate Daph's new layout. It took some doing, but I got it up and I just hope that she likes it.

Tonight, we had another confirmation class. As usual, we went to Denny's to have some eats. Honestly, I love getting together with them and just rap about everything.

I noticed that I've been blogging really short blurbs every other day. I've been pretty busy now that I've found all of these responsibilities given to me. I'll keep you posted on what my current projects I'm working on.

I was just in the middle of updating Daph's site and then geocities decides to give me a hard time. Isn't technology great?

I finished a few things here and there. I've been pulled in three different directions for plans. That's what I get for not using my Palm lately......

Other than that I have nothing else worth mentioning.

I had posted a profound thought then decided to delete it. I figured it was best to just leave it secluded within myself.

It's funny how slow a weekend can be. I didn't do anything out of the ordinary today, though. I just keep catching myself thinking. About what? Who knows...half of the shit I pondered about I can't even remember. I'm at the local coffee shop with Ariel and something inside me wants to go outside and take a picture of the cars passing though Colorado Boulevard. Not too sure why though. All I know right now that I'm buzzed off of a large White Chocolate Mocha.

Geez, Ariel read what I just typed and went outside to take pictures of the traffic as I type this very entry...I'd join him but I don't want to leave his laptop lounging around by itself. I can't believe he's on the island taking pictues right now.

I just lost my train of thought.

You know who I miss?

(in no particular order)
1. Audrey
2. Selle
3. The Royal Crew
4. Daniel S.
5. Marc F.
6. Sherilyn
7. Janet
8. Ate Daph
9. Rebecca
10. Charles
11. Christie
12. Crystal
13. Elvira
14. Alex
15. Rich (Boti-Bot)
16. James
17. Marlene
18. Jane
20. Shar
21. J.R.
22. My "LBC" cousins
23. Leni
24. Lizzy
25. Myra
26. Ting
27. Vince & Leo
28. Kris & Ray
29. Adolfo & Julie
30. Kim's Royal Court

I better stop...there's a lot more people, but just because they aren't mentioned here, doesn't mean I haven't thought of them. I really lost touch with a lot of people didn't I? =\

Work was pleasant but eerily slow. It was weird to not have the restaurant swimming with people. I only made a meager amount of money and I thought to myself, "If I don't see this money, then I'm not going to spend it." I deposited my tips in hopes that I will be worth much more than I am now. There's nothing really worth blogging since I was asleep over half of the day...

I can't say that Club 17 was all bad. Although it small in size, the design was real nice. I wasn't so sure about the crowd though. I know I was walking through red flags when the sign said "21 and below". I kept telling myself..."DAMMIT MARK! IT'S FREE...make the most of it." That I did. The crowd was not the kind I'm used to. In fact the crowd was pretty diverse. The only thing that they all seemed to have in common is that they can't dance to save their lives. The music was so-so. It obviously was not well thought out (Although, I really like top 40 stuff). But with all of the things considered, I had a good time. I don't see myself going back there in the near future, unless of course there are some certain circumstances. It just too bad other clubs don't look as nice.

The three of us were the best looking people there anyway. C'mon, we were drawing a lot of attention...unless of course it was because we might have been the oldest patrons there. The age restriction should change...I bet it will.

i just checked my guestbook and found myself reading another site. For the record, I do remember you.

Okay, I don't know what to expect tonight, but I'm getting really discouraged. This is the last time I plan something by myself. It never goes through. I ALWAYS get last minute flakes and the whole thing falls apart. I hate planning shit. It bugs me. If tonight turns out to be a bust, expect some angry shit on my blog. I'm ready to screw the night...

Your Existing Situation
Sensuous. Inclined to luxuriate in things which give gratification to the senses, but rejects anything tasteless, vulgar, or coarse.


Your Stress Sources
The situation is regarded as threatening or dangerous. Outraged by the thought that he will be unable to achieve his goals and distressed at the feeling of helplessness to remedy this. Over-extended and feels beset, possibly to the point of nervous prostration.


Your Restrained Characteristics
Feels he is receiving less than his share, but that he will have to conform and make the best of his situation.
Clings to his belief that his hopes and ideas are realistic, but needs encouragement and reassurance. Applies very exacting standards to his choice of a partner and wants guarantees against loss or disappointment.

Your Desired Objective
Urgently in need of rest, relaxation, peace, and affectionate understanding. Feels he has been treated with a lack of consideration and is upset and agitated as a result. Regards his situation as intolerable as long as his requirements are not complied with.

Your Actual Problem
Depleted vitality has created an intolerance for any further stimulation, or demands on his resources. A feeling of powerlessness subjects him to agitation and acute distress. Tries to escape from this by relinquishing the struggle, and by finding peaceful and restful conditions in which to recuperate in an atmosphere of affection and security.

How did this quiz know more about me than...well...me?

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid:	Low
Schizoid:	Low
Schizotypal:	Low
Antisocial:	Low
Borderline:	Low
Histrionic:	Moderate
Narcissistic:	Moderate
Avoidant:	Low
Dependent:	Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive:	Low
-- Click Here To Take The Test --

Hmmm...Either I'm normal or a really good liar.

heh heh...I'm going to literally respond to Art's jumproping...I think I'm the only Filipino guy that can really double-dutch. I'm sure I can still do it...haha

I'm such a geek...

Today was pretty pleasant. I spent time with Gail & Kookee earlier. Even though that was the only thing that actually did, my day wasn't half bad.

See what happens when someone calls me out of the blue? =)

WHOOHOOIJUSTFOUNDMYDIGITALCAMERA!

Again, another uneventful day. Well, it wasn't a total loss. I went to Old Town Pasadena with Kris earlier in pursuit of some shoes. The adventure proved unfruitful when we got to Neo 39. Either way, for once it was nice to finally be able to just hang out with him for a change. I never really got to spend time with this "long lost cousin". Anyway, I ended up going to Nordstrom and getting a phat pair of shoes for me. I swore to myself to NOT buy anything after this. I need to buy textbooks now. =\

Well, since Ronnell is home for now, I'm just vegging out at his place again. I wonder if his mom ever gets tired of me...

It's funny how the temptation of retail can get the best of me. I shopped around for some new shoes and ended up empty handed. Okay, I'm lying. I ended up getting another A&F track jacket. It was cheaper this time around. I swore I wasn't going to buy anything. In fact, my thoughts were voiced out when I got to the register. "Screw my trying to reason out of it...I'm buying this shit!" The employee brainlessly smiled and rang me up. I strolled out of the store without a single regret.

I told myself I'm going to get myself some new CASUAL shoes. The ones I bought at J Crew aren't exactly meant for everyday use. So, tomorrow I plan to head out with Kris to Neo 39 for some new foot gloves. After all, I don't buy shoes very often.

Meanwhile, back at the fort: I recieved a guestbook post away from my norm. Amaya Dream...cleaver name. I was sure that it was a serious post considering none of what this person wrote was sarcastic or offensive. I think I'm going to link Amaya since I'm being linked by her.

[SEE?! EVEN COMPLETE STRANGERS SIGN MY GUESTBOOK! WHY DON'T YOU?!]
{this doesn't apply to you if you signed it =P}

Aileen's at work. Ronnell just got home. Adolfo is at school. Gail...well I have NO idea where she is right now. I guess I'll venture out by myself this time. Maybe it'll be good for me. I've been idle at home long enough.

LOOK AT THE POST TIME!

I can't remember the last time I was up this early...well voluntarily. Anyway, the funny part is that I have no plans today. Doesn't that seem like the formula for just sleeping in?

It astonishes me that there are some people more diluted than bargain bleach. The funny part is that they don't even realize it.

(The thought came to me after watching a little something on TV earlier.)

Okay, I have a tendency to bitch and moan about things. I'm not going to apologize for that. I know I have a tendency to use wry sarcasm as an outlet for anger. I'm not going to apologize for that either. I'm swift to irritate but I'm slow to anger...maybe that's why you haven't seen me raging with anger. Go ahead and tell me to relax. I won't. I'll relax when my anger passes.

If you're wondering...YES I'm fine. It took a little doing but I'm collected.

My co-workers asked if I cus. I can't say that I don't. For effect, I looked them straight in the eye and calmly said "shit." Co-workers are an interesting species aren't they?

I really ought to get to sleep...

After surfing some super neato blogs, I decided to do TWO things with my site. ONE: I have reconsidered my current idea of the supposed "new layout". I've decided to venture off and leave my comfort zone and create something that is beyond my comprehension (or at least I'd like to tell mysef that). TWO: I don't care what anyone thinks of the content (or lack thereof) of my entries. I know that most of them are recaps of my day or it's about something totally bland. I figured that I'm not really writing for an audience. "Write what I feel". That's what I intend to do. I'm not really doing this for the 4 loyal readers that I have. I'm doing this for me. I'm just grateful that I have readers that want to follow my (mis)adventures. So, thank you for those who care enough about me to follow up on me.

"If you don't like my shit, then don't smell it...yah heard?!"
-me

I ended up grooving at Ronnell's house and me thinks that we're going to head for some boba. I helped him out to start his own blog. Obviously, there's nothing really worth reading there since we JUST started...anywho, I'll link him once he gets it going. Okay, I'm off for some sago...er...I mean boba.

I told you I was a fob.

I've been having a lot of drama trying to get my thoughts in. I'm not too sure that I want to type anything anymore.

Maybe later.

I've been taking notes on what I'm going to do with this blog. If my design looks as good as it does in my head then expect a drastic change or even a haitus some time.

Tips totally sucked today, but for some reason, I'm not the least bothered by it. I'm not sure why. I'm really aloof right now. eh...

I know that there's a slight chance that I'm not going to see Ate Daphne tonight. But I'm going to do everything in my power to see her tnought. It's the least I could do, now that our plans fell through.

I finished that project that Martin and Jhen and the ERHS Leadership people. I'm no professional designer but I created these for them. Being the overachiever that I am, I made 5 designs and hope that one of them would stick. Take a peek if you want to. Like I said, I'm no professional.

Last night, I felt a lot better about myself and my role in SDYM. I convinced myself that I had lost my vibes with my students. I felt that they had lost interest in me and the program. My faith in myself and my purpose was shaken. I'm not totally convinced that I'm doing well, but I'm getting there. Marian and I took charge of last night's class and it ran like clockwork. I was so happy to see the students openly giving themselves to the class.

Today was uneventful as channel UPN. I have no plans. I'm broke. I have no invites to anywhere. No one has called and I don't feel the need to call anyone. Eh...

oh...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERWIN!

Today, was chockfull of events. In a nutshell, I actually woke up in the AM hours and got Ron's message to get out and do something. We basically went to Old Navy today (again) and took some digi pics for a project I'm doing. I went home to work with Marian for our confirmation class. It went well and I have dinner as usual with the other leaders.

The only reason why this entry is so abbreviated is because I feel really tired and I needed to just talk about my day...

[you may go now...]

I did this carreer/personality type quiz from AOL and found that my personality type matches the carreer I'm planning to pursue...TRY TO GUESS WHICH ONE!

ENFP: People of this type tend to be enthusiastic, talkative and outgoing; clever, curious and playful; deeply caring, sensitive and gentle; highly innovative, creative, optimistic and unique; adaptable and resourceful but sometimes disorganized.

The most important thing to ENFPs is the freedom to see possibilities, make connections and be with a variety of people.

Great careers for ENFPs

Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFP:

Advertising account executive
Career / outplacement counselor
Management consultant
Developer of educational software
Journalist / magazine reporter
Graphic designer
Art director
Copywriter
Corporate team trainer
Psychologist
Inventor
Human resources professional

I can't behave forever you know...

I did it...I can't believe I did it. That's right. I binge shopped. Bobby gave me a good tip off as to where I was going to get the best Old Navy selection. There's some super-insano sale going on there. Let's put this into perspective:

4 basball shirts + khakis + dirty jeans + striped polo = ~$120 ~$55

I feel like i robbed the place. $4 khakis! How can one resist? Come to think of it, now that I bought all of this crap, I can't buy anything for a while. Fuck, I shoulda bought shoes with all of that cash. Eh well, that'll be my next project.

In another region of my mind, I'm contemplating on a new layout. I plan to renovate when my hair grows back...

(I'm grateful that you actually come here to read my mindless, shallow babble. Just kidding...it's not really all that shallow.)

I never admitted this...The one time I really judged someone provided me with a reminder about why I shouldn't have done that. It's been on my conscience for a while now and I thought that I should apologize. Earlier tonight, I went to a meeting with most of the first year group. I was aware that Eo was recently recruited to the leadership team. Honestly, I thought that he was in it for the wrong reasons. I judged someone. I shouldn't have. I realized that Eo was so willing to help out with the skit. That was a harsh reminder for me. To Eo, and everyone...I'm sorry for letting all of these things skew my judgement. I will pray for you and your success in SDYM.

[With that said and out of the way, here we are having some pizza over some discussion...]


and Eo "playing God" (dubbed)...haha

No...I'm not dead.

I know that I said that I was going to blog a few days ago, but the past weekend was something that I've been quite preoccupied with. Before I get into that, let's recap the highlights of the past unblogged days:

It's odd. Now that I've cut my hair really short, it seems as though I might have started a trend with my co-workers. Jason and Adolfo decided to sport the short look and I heard that there may be some others who butched their heads too.

I also went to eat at Roscoe's Chicken and wallfles for the first time. Let me tell you that it was one hell of a first impression! Gail, Kris, Bobby, Monica, and I had a great time on our "un-bowling night" last week.

I ordered the Scoe's Special #1.





I finally got rid of the dreaded advisment hold at school. On top of that, I found out that I'm off from academic probation! It turns out that I actually got a C in my GEOL class. I was sure that I got a D at the most too. hmmmm...Who'da thunk it?! That means that I had about a 2.8 GPA this last semester and that boosted my cumulative to 2.4. I know that's not a commedable average, but can't you just feel the improvement coming?

Even right before the Certification weekend, I had another brush with lady luck. Each one of my tips last Friday were at least 20%. I made enough money to laboy laboy (yeah yeah, I'm a fob) for the weekend.

Which leads me to the current events...

This past weekend was a total blast. The instruction didn't seem as tedious as the last session was. Again, my dad provded us with two junior suites. I guess we were pretty lucky to even get the rooms given that there was a "WELLPOINT HOLIDAY PARTY" going on the same weekend. It didn't cause any drama though.

Anyway, the first week of 2002 really showed me a good time. I reflect on the past week and I can see a lot of positive vibes and change going on around me. Call me superstitious (which I'm totally not), but I personally think that the first week of the year usually determines the mood of the rest of it. Next week, my Ate Daph is going to make a long awaited cameo in LA. I wish it was longer but given the current circumstances, I'm more than happy just to be able to see her!!!

I feel like I've caught up but there's one other thought that I have but I thought that this one was long enough...gimme an hour or so and I'll keep going. There'll be more pictures...(as if that's the reason you check my blog...)

I went to Pro's Billiard last night with some good friends. It was my first time in a pool hall and maaaaan, I realized I totally lost touch with the pool gods. Anyway, if I had brought my digi cam I'd show the pics but I took them the old fashioned way. I'd like to think that the year has started out pretty well. Slowly, I'm beginning to realize that this may be the year of absolute change.

It's offically a Filipino party. There's Asian digs on the table. Titos singing on the kareoke, titas practicing the "latest" dance moves, older kids trying to avoid the younger ones, three different radios blaring three different types of music. kids crying...It's great. hahaha I mean, c'mon how many times does it take for someone to be able to appreciate the small details? A Filipino sensory overload...gotta love it!

(Is it obvious that there's nothing else that's somewhat productive for me to do here?)

Oh and Art..I'll take you up on that dreamweaver offer when you get back...INCONVENIENCE? Not even...

Let him be an example...he SIGNED MY GUESTBOOK! (and so did my buddy Karen >.<)

You can thank Art and Aiyah for getting rid of my bitterness earlier today. I felt pretty crappy before the ball dropped. It seemed as if the whole fucking free world had something better to do. I was telling myself that if I'm in a bitter mood when I get to Anaheim, then I'm gonna get totally shitfaced. Yeah....sure. You all know me. I guess that I was jus pretty bitter about the fact that my 2001 wasn't going to end the way I wanted it to. To be honest, when I woke up this morning I was ready to take on the world. I may have been crushed by it's weight once in a while, but I'm ready to kick the world off of me. I'm off to party with the family...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!