Might be a bit of a downer to some, sorry...
Got a phone call around 8 am, but didn't get to pick my cell up until after the caller hang up. Waited for a voicemail, and there it was. Message from my aunt saying my grandfather just passed away this evening (morning for the U.S, night time in the Philippines) Tried calling her back but I realized they had their phone number changed just recently.
So went ahead and called my grandma's cell and my cousin picked up, saying that my Tatay (it's actually Lolo and Lola for grandparents, but I call mine Nanay and Tatay which equivalents Mom and Dad) died. I just started crying while she went yelled out for my mom since I was on the phone. We were talking and was quite surprised that she was calm, and didn't start sobbing at all. She's the drama queen of the family, well crier would more describe her, so that's quite something to listen to her tell me what happened and not cry. I felt like a child again when she told me not to cry anymore, it's his time and it was probably for the best so that he wouldn't suffer any longer. It really was a shock since the doctor said that he had about 3-6 months at least and yet, it happened not even a month later. She let a distant relative of ours talk to me for a bit, though I kinda chuckled listening to him. He KNOWS that I spoke Tagalog and has even met me in person before, but yet there he was English spokening asking if I'd go home since my Tatay's dead. I haven't actually considered going home at this point.
So hang up the phone with my mom, and texted my cousin asking her if she's heard.. "heard what?' so just went ahead and called her and explained that I got a voicemail and everything saying Tatay's dead. She said no, she didn't know yet but will go ahead and check if her mom knows. She called back saying the line was busy so my Tita Akang (in Denmark) is probably talking to her by now. So went ahead and called my other aunt, Tita Marrissa (in Norway). She picked up and just started crying when she knew that it was me calling. I was laying when I called, but sat straight up listening to her 'Couldn't he have waited until the weekend!!' "I told him we'll be there soon enough!' 'Dee, he's gone!!' Those were pretty much the words that was coming from her. She said she just got done talking to Tita Akang which was screaming, wailing seems more fitting, after learning of my grandfather's death. Being told those things are just what broke my heart. It didn't hit me completely until after this conversation. My uncle got their flight scheduled changed so they'll be flying out tomorrow instead of this Saturday.
She mentioned she hasn't spoken to my Aunt Fely (in Florida) so went ahead to do a three-way. It appeared she knows about it already since her first words were "Dee, patay na si Tatay." (Dee, Tatay's dead) I told her that my other Aunt was on the line too, so sat the phone down and let them talk for a bit. The earliest my Aunt Fely could leave was on Monday, and they won't arrive til Wednesday so that's gonna be one loooong flight. I hope they can have it changed and book an earlier one. My cousin started crying so Aunt Fely told my Tita to go ahead and tend to the kid so did just that, and they said their goodbyes to each other, and to me.
I was chatting with my friend Caleb too, and ended up telling him what happened. It was a bit odd saying this kind of things through IM's so talked to him on Skype. Had to talk to someone since I just didn't wanna bottle it in. He's a good friend, we started talking about other things so that made me smile and laught at least. I mentioned that I was supposed to go have lunch with somebody today, and not so sure if I'd still want to go. He said it might do me good, take my mind off of things even for a bit. So just didn't cancel the lunch meeting. It ended up not materializing though since the guy wanted to just grab some food and bring it by my place. I said I'd prefer meeting him outside today, but guess he didn't want that. Well, he's been over once but good thing he forgot where I live haha
So I was still skyping with Caleb, but had to get off to answer my cell since somebody was calling which was probably my aunt. And sure enough, it was my Tita Akang. She was joking, and everything since she said, she didn't want to be gloomy talking to me. She's trying, though she mentioned she about smashed her head in the kitchen table after she got the text message about this. That she dropped the phone right after and blacked out for a bit. I thought it was kinda stupid texting something of that nature to people, but it just is waayy cheaper than calling long distance.. from the Philippines at least, to the rest of the world. I really thought that was funny, picturing her smashing her head. That made me laugh since that's just what she was trying to do. She's gonna be flying out either this weekend also, or come Monday to go back home as well. She asked if I'd be going too but told her I'm not quite sure yet. I might have to check with the chain of command if I could go without doing all the paperwork that comes along with it. Normally, for servicemembers to go, you have to submit all this documents that has your information. Who you'll be going with, where you're gonnabe staying, the reason of the visit, the current terrorist threat level, amongst other things. The plane ticket cost too.. It's a little bit over a month's salary grrreat. Everybody's been saying they'd understand if me and my cousin end up not going (She's in the Air Force at the moment too) but I know they'd prefer otherwise. It'll be a bit of a reunion as well, since some haven't seen each other since 1997. This will be the first time all the siblings will get together so that'll be really nice, despite of it being an unfortunate time. Seems some of them are handling it well, saying it was probably for the best. I thought heh, they're grown, they'd manage without me having to come. Now, I wouldn't want more than anything but to just be there for them.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Damn it
Someone was gonna move in temporarily in the spare room that I have. We've agreed already, but now he's probably gonna try to move some place else. My car got towed on our way back from showing him around, and now he went to check out some other place. The towing fee was freaking $95!!!!! I was trying to be nice but I guess that doesn't work. My neighbor could have tried finding out who was in their spot, and ask me to move but nope, they just went ahead and called it in anyways. Fuckers.. From now on, there's no more Mr Nice Guy. I'll call in E-V-E-R-Y-T-I-M-E somebody else is in my spots Assholes!!!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Everybody's changing....
That's what I thought, but maybe it's me. Read this
A friend mentioned to do something good for your mom, no matter wherever she is. So did just that, though the most I can do is pick up the phone and call. I really didn't speak to her for long since I was just getting annoyed by her questions. How's this or that friend doing..Have you had dinner yet. Have you spoken to so and so lately, How's work, typical conversations between mother and son. I really was trying to be nice, just answering nicely to every questions, but seriously hearing those questions about drove me nuts. I'm not sure what's been happening, but there's just this whole shift of emotions I've been dealing with lately. I have to let this all out somehow, so hence here I am writing about this, writing as I go along with whatever comes to mind.
My mom was in my grandpa's house, so with that, my grandma, so is my aunt, my cousin and everybody else will be there. I spoke to them real briefly, the usual how are you, i'm fine, happy mother's day. Then called another aunt later on the day (well morning since Europe's ahead) and for a sec, I got close to being happy about calling them up, like I usually have been on different occasions. Guess last weekend wasn't one of those days. I called two other aunts, and was sorta glad it was the machine that picked up and with the last one, I think she was in a chatty mood but I wasn't so five minutes through, told her I'll go get some sleep since I'm tired now yawn. She probably felt that I was lying (which I was) since she hasn't called ever since. We're just starting to know each other. I'm sure it'll be real nice to develop a relationship with the other side of the family, but at times, I'm not sure if I'd be up for it. On my good days, I get all excited about that but get apathetic on some days and just think why even bother, things are just fine the way they are.
After I got to meet my dad's family the first time, it made me happy. It was one of those things that I can say I was dreaming of my whole life, what it was like to meet them, to actually interact in person, more than just letters and phone calls. I remember crying about it growing up, wondering if they even loved me, and if they actually cared that I existed somewhere in the world. Apparently they did, so I guess that's something though they never were there to back the claim up. I suppose I have conditions on how to be loved, but who doesn't really? I try not to but it's a bit hard. I can't say I love someone and just leave it at that. Not ever calling or writing them. I've gotten better at it, but it was hard, not picking up the phone, not calling my friends to see how they're doing. It happens though so guess that it's just part of life. I'm getting to a point where I'm okay with it, finally after being close to 23.
Getting back to last week, I had to take a promotion test on Monday eventhough I was off from work. It lasted for about 3 1/2 hours but it was kinda good in a sense since I got to talk to some guy I sorta knew, but not really. To learn about our job as a 3C... we have to go to what is called technical school which lasts for twelve weeks down at Biloxi, Mississippi. There's usually new batch of people coming in every week and I found out I arrived after he did two weeks prior. He looked familiar but I wasn't able to pinpoint from where so I just didn't say anything, but I guess that's good he initiated the conversation. It's not like we'll be hanging out or anything because of it, he just got tied down, errr married, two/three months ago and work in a different shop so yea...that was that.
I had an actual weekend off for a change so that was nice though I ended up not getting to come over to my friend's house since I slept through Friday night. I tried staying up during the day, but only managed 'til about 2 pm. So fell asleep, set the alarm for 6 pm, but didn't wake up til 3 am the next morning. Saturday,
I hang out with S (oh well, I'm naming names okay) over the weekend and he showed me around Williamsburg. That was the first time I actually did something touristy here in Virginia since arriving here months ago. I've been too lazy to go anywhere, unlike before where I got on the train pretty much every weekend back in Japan. I took some pictures as you'll see on that link so, I probably will be found. I actually put a picture, but got scared so took it down, put it up again, then down but here for those some who hasn't seen me. That pic was taken this time around last year, morning after spending the night out and about, staying at a capsule hotel which oughtta be tried at least once (I stayed twice)
Today (well Tuesday morning) my Speech class started and it's been good so far. I was having second thoughts about taking a class since we're still working 12 hrs, and I am on the night shift. So after getting off, I'd have to stay up for about three more hours. It's only for eight weeks so I should manage. The teacher's pretty funny, so that should help make the summer session go by. We actually got tricked this morning. The teacher was going to be a bit late since he got help up in traffic so 0830 rolls, and some guy walked in and mentioned that he's gonna be our new teacher, calling himself with a Yugoslavian name and everything. He went on, about how the previous teacher hasn't been performing up to the school's standards, etc etc and so him, being part of the board, decided it'll be best to let go of our teacher for good. It was a bit of a shock. He went on and told us his expectations for us students, and how he really wants us to do real good in learning, and so we'll be doing 16-18 speeches during the 8-week run of the class. You can just hear the sigh throughout the students, and we were probably thinking the same thing.. WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO!!!? I know I was, I was just like shit, why'd I even bother taking this class. Mannn, it's supposed to be easy, it's the summer session!!!
He told us a bit of his background, and it wasn't until he later let us on the fact that he's really our teacher, and just messing around the whole time. He's actually Brit, though he's been living in the US for quite sometime now. He's taught classes back in California as well. I just sat there amazed when he told us his background and that he has four degrees, four effing degrees!! That's awesome... I just need to figure out how he went about getting his. Working full time, and taking night classes? Going to school full time or what. So first day of class was good so far. I just need to come up with two topics by Thursday for an informative speech we'd have to give soon. Was thinking of doing Arrested Development and don't know what else yet. Guess I'll sleep on it and hopefully come up with something by tonight.
A friend mentioned to do something good for your mom, no matter wherever she is. So did just that, though the most I can do is pick up the phone and call. I really didn't speak to her for long since I was just getting annoyed by her questions. How's this or that friend doing..Have you had dinner yet. Have you spoken to so and so lately, How's work, typical conversations between mother and son. I really was trying to be nice, just answering nicely to every questions, but seriously hearing those questions about drove me nuts. I'm not sure what's been happening, but there's just this whole shift of emotions I've been dealing with lately. I have to let this all out somehow, so hence here I am writing about this, writing as I go along with whatever comes to mind.
My mom was in my grandpa's house, so with that, my grandma, so is my aunt, my cousin and everybody else will be there. I spoke to them real briefly, the usual how are you, i'm fine, happy mother's day. Then called another aunt later on the day (well morning since Europe's ahead) and for a sec, I got close to being happy about calling them up, like I usually have been on different occasions. Guess last weekend wasn't one of those days. I called two other aunts, and was sorta glad it was the machine that picked up and with the last one, I think she was in a chatty mood but I wasn't so five minutes through, told her I'll go get some sleep since I'm tired now yawn. She probably felt that I was lying (which I was) since she hasn't called ever since. We're just starting to know each other. I'm sure it'll be real nice to develop a relationship with the other side of the family, but at times, I'm not sure if I'd be up for it. On my good days, I get all excited about that but get apathetic on some days and just think why even bother, things are just fine the way they are.
After I got to meet my dad's family the first time, it made me happy. It was one of those things that I can say I was dreaming of my whole life, what it was like to meet them, to actually interact in person, more than just letters and phone calls. I remember crying about it growing up, wondering if they even loved me, and if they actually cared that I existed somewhere in the world. Apparently they did, so I guess that's something though they never were there to back the claim up. I suppose I have conditions on how to be loved, but who doesn't really? I try not to but it's a bit hard. I can't say I love someone and just leave it at that. Not ever calling or writing them. I've gotten better at it, but it was hard, not picking up the phone, not calling my friends to see how they're doing. It happens though so guess that it's just part of life. I'm getting to a point where I'm okay with it, finally after being close to 23.
Getting back to last week, I had to take a promotion test on Monday eventhough I was off from work. It lasted for about 3 1/2 hours but it was kinda good in a sense since I got to talk to some guy I sorta knew, but not really. To learn about our job as a 3C... we have to go to what is called technical school which lasts for twelve weeks down at Biloxi, Mississippi. There's usually new batch of people coming in every week and I found out I arrived after he did two weeks prior. He looked familiar but I wasn't able to pinpoint from where so I just didn't say anything, but I guess that's good he initiated the conversation. It's not like we'll be hanging out or anything because of it, he just got tied down, errr married, two/three months ago and work in a different shop so yea...that was that.
I had an actual weekend off for a change so that was nice though I ended up not getting to come over to my friend's house since I slept through Friday night. I tried staying up during the day, but only managed 'til about 2 pm. So fell asleep, set the alarm for 6 pm, but didn't wake up til 3 am the next morning. Saturday,
I hang out with S (oh well, I'm naming names okay) over the weekend and he showed me around Williamsburg. That was the first time I actually did something touristy here in Virginia since arriving here months ago. I've been too lazy to go anywhere, unlike before where I got on the train pretty much every weekend back in Japan. I took some pictures as you'll see on that link so, I probably will be found. I actually put a picture, but got scared so took it down, put it up again, then down but here for those some who hasn't seen me. That pic was taken this time around last year, morning after spending the night out and about, staying at a capsule hotel which oughtta be tried at least once (I stayed twice)
Today (well Tuesday morning) my Speech class started and it's been good so far. I was having second thoughts about taking a class since we're still working 12 hrs, and I am on the night shift. So after getting off, I'd have to stay up for about three more hours. It's only for eight weeks so I should manage. The teacher's pretty funny, so that should help make the summer session go by. We actually got tricked this morning. The teacher was going to be a bit late since he got help up in traffic so 0830 rolls, and some guy walked in and mentioned that he's gonna be our new teacher, calling himself with a Yugoslavian name and everything. He went on, about how the previous teacher hasn't been performing up to the school's standards, etc etc and so him, being part of the board, decided it'll be best to let go of our teacher for good. It was a bit of a shock. He went on and told us his expectations for us students, and how he really wants us to do real good in learning, and so we'll be doing 16-18 speeches during the 8-week run of the class. You can just hear the sigh throughout the students, and we were probably thinking the same thing.. WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO!!!? I know I was, I was just like shit, why'd I even bother taking this class. Mannn, it's supposed to be easy, it's the summer session!!!
He told us a bit of his background, and it wasn't until he later let us on the fact that he's really our teacher, and just messing around the whole time. He's actually Brit, though he's been living in the US for quite sometime now. He's taught classes back in California as well. I just sat there amazed when he told us his background and that he has four degrees, four effing degrees!! That's awesome... I just need to figure out how he went about getting his. Working full time, and taking night classes? Going to school full time or what. So first day of class was good so far. I just need to come up with two topics by Thursday for an informative speech we'd have to give soon. Was thinking of doing Arrested Development and don't know what else yet. Guess I'll sleep on it and hopefully come up with something by tonight.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
100 i's
Since it's quiet here at work, figured I'd try this out in less than an hour. Just typing it up in random
1. No one really called me Kris until I moved to the US in 2000
2. I was called by my last name the whole time before that
3. Family and close friends call me De (though they often write it as Dee)
4. My favorite color is blue
5. I am patient
6. I don't get annoyed easily
7. I still consider myself an only child, despite of having a half-brother
8. I had no idea what he looked like until I met them in the US
9. I didn't see my dad in person until I was 16
10. We only spoke on the phone the whole time before that
11. I missed him though I'm not sure why, I did not know who he was
12. I believe there's good in everybody
13. I often rely on the kindness of strangers
14. I got lost in Tallahassee and ended up hitchhiking to get back to FSU
15. I didn't know that thumbs up was the sign for it until weeks later
16. I was in FSU to attend Boys' State
17. I barely spoke the first two years I moved to the US
18. I had good command of the language,my accent was what bothered me
19. I smiled a lot junior and senior year to compensate for it
20. Smiled a bit too much I got nicknamed 'Smiley'
21. I sometimes act like I don't know my mom when we go out and about, she'd strike conversations with about anybody which freaked me out
22. I stand far, far away when she haggled for things
23. I am of mixed heritage, Filipino and Black
24. I identify with my Asian side more (my friend described me Blackish)
25. I enjoy reading
26. I have a box full of quotations, short stories and jokes
27. I was born on this day in July
28. The first sushi I had was in Japan *yum yum
29. I had my first beer at 19
30. I love English
31. I treat people the way I want to be treated
32. I'm never rude to people in the service industry
33. I worked at McDonald's my senior year in high school
34. My coworkers freaked out when I don't utter a single word for the entire shift
35. It made me chuckle on the inside
36. I got offered a bj by a lesbian coworker ( I didn't take her up on it)
37. I had my first one when I was 15, though I still considered myself a virgin after that
38. I have a notebook's worth of sayings, though it's just a duplicate (gave the original to a guy I've never met)
39. I still think about him often and wonder how he's doing
40. I was gaga over his voice and I loved his middle name too, Rivers
41. I have three best friends back in the Philippines, one other gay guy and two lesbians (i used to have a crush on one of the girls, can see why it didn't work)
42. Out of us four, I'm the only who hasn't been in a relationship
43. I'm happy for them, but why can't that be me *le sigh
44. I'm a bit reserved the first time I meet somebody
45. I'm an introvert, but possess extrovert traits
46. I've met up with people from online on a whim
47. I like talking on the phone
48. I took on a girl persona and became phone pal with my teacher's son (Codename: Tricia)
49. I don't like leaving messages on answering machines, yet hate it when people don't do so
50. People tell me I'm funny even when I'm just talking to them (dunno if that's a good thing)
51. I usually bring a backpack/messenger bag everywhere I go (feel naked without it)
52. Some of my favorite shows are Arrested Development, Family Guy, Strangers with Candy, Spaced, The Office,
53. I know some of the episodes by heart and slip one-liners in conversations with people
54. I thought Tracy Chapman was a man (you gotta admit, she sounded like one. Love her though)
55. People fascinate me
56. I cry easily
57. I'm pretty jumpy (My friends make it a point of seeing it in action)
58. My favorite dessert is leche flan or just flan as some people know it
59. I got close to eating a whole galloon of cheese-flavored ice cream when I was 12
60. I always won soda-drinking contests
61. I got punched in the right eye when I was in the 4th grade
62. When I secretly wish that a person would become my friend, it usually happens (yes, even online)
63. First time I got wasted was over a guy I wasn't even in a relationship with
64. It was the talk of the office for a while since that was not my character to get drunk
65. I blacked out that first time, two glasses of coke and rum is the culprit
66. My favorite book is obviously The Little Prince
67. I didn't 'get it' the first time I read it for an English class
68. I love math and thought about being an accountant at some point
69. I never turned in any book reports we've had to do, I still managed to get good grades for our English course
70. I told dirty jokes to the whole class, taking the teacher's post in between period
71. I haven't been in any accident for the past seventeen years
72. My worst accident was when a pointed metal fence went through my chin
73. I still have the scar to this day (but then, scars don't really go away)
74. I thought it'll be a breeze doing this, it's actually not
75. My mom had me banned from all the video arcades in the neighborhood
76. I miss being a kid sometimes
77. I never imagined ever joining the military, yet here I am
78. I've always wanted to be a doctor
79. I try to do a deed of kindness once a day, when I can
80. I'm a legs man, put me in a sea full of joggers with short shorts oo lala
81. I'm a Leo, but I don't think I have Leo qualities at all
82. I'm very neat, and organized
83. I love to walk around the city
84. I have a great memory. I'd remember you, even if we've never spoken
85. I sometimes wish I was forgetful
86. I reminisce a lot
87. I had a collection of jack'n stones and cried when an Arab guy stepped and broke a piece
88. I'm not jaded
89. I'm trusting, sometimes too easily
90. I have the notion that no one would do me harm, though that's probably not the case
91. I'm reliable, and was the go-to guy for classmates/coworkers
92. I was obssessed with Power Rangers
93. I wanted to be Ranma at one point (become a boy/girl when doused with water)
94. I can't draw
95. I sang a christmas song, When a Child Is Born, in front of the whole class (had to since we got graded for it) 96. I try to avoid hanging out in three's or with an odd number of people
97. I've never gone camping
98. I don't know how to swim
99. I can learn choreographies from music videos in a short period of time
100. I love karaoke
1. No one really called me Kris until I moved to the US in 2000
2. I was called by my last name the whole time before that
3. Family and close friends call me De (though they often write it as Dee)
4. My favorite color is blue
5. I am patient
6. I don't get annoyed easily
7. I still consider myself an only child, despite of having a half-brother
8. I had no idea what he looked like until I met them in the US
9. I didn't see my dad in person until I was 16
10. We only spoke on the phone the whole time before that
11. I missed him though I'm not sure why, I did not know who he was
12. I believe there's good in everybody
13. I often rely on the kindness of strangers
14. I got lost in Tallahassee and ended up hitchhiking to get back to FSU
15. I didn't know that thumbs up was the sign for it until weeks later
16. I was in FSU to attend Boys' State
17. I barely spoke the first two years I moved to the US
18. I had good command of the language,my accent was what bothered me
19. I smiled a lot junior and senior year to compensate for it
20. Smiled a bit too much I got nicknamed 'Smiley'
21. I sometimes act like I don't know my mom when we go out and about, she'd strike conversations with about anybody which freaked me out
22. I stand far, far away when she haggled for things
23. I am of mixed heritage, Filipino and Black
24. I identify with my Asian side more (my friend described me Blackish)
25. I enjoy reading
26. I have a box full of quotations, short stories and jokes
27. I was born on this day in July
28. The first sushi I had was in Japan *yum yum
29. I had my first beer at 19
30. I love English
31. I treat people the way I want to be treated
32. I'm never rude to people in the service industry
33. I worked at McDonald's my senior year in high school
34. My coworkers freaked out when I don't utter a single word for the entire shift
35. It made me chuckle on the inside
36. I got offered a bj by a lesbian coworker ( I didn't take her up on it)
37. I had my first one when I was 15, though I still considered myself a virgin after that
38. I have a notebook's worth of sayings, though it's just a duplicate (gave the original to a guy I've never met)
39. I still think about him often and wonder how he's doing
40. I was gaga over his voice and I loved his middle name too, Rivers
41. I have three best friends back in the Philippines, one other gay guy and two lesbians (i used to have a crush on one of the girls, can see why it didn't work)
42. Out of us four, I'm the only who hasn't been in a relationship
43. I'm happy for them, but why can't that be me *le sigh
44. I'm a bit reserved the first time I meet somebody
45. I'm an introvert, but possess extrovert traits
46. I've met up with people from online on a whim
47. I like talking on the phone
48. I took on a girl persona and became phone pal with my teacher's son (Codename: Tricia)
49. I don't like leaving messages on answering machines, yet hate it when people don't do so
50. People tell me I'm funny even when I'm just talking to them (dunno if that's a good thing)
51. I usually bring a backpack/messenger bag everywhere I go (feel naked without it)
52. Some of my favorite shows are Arrested Development, Family Guy, Strangers with Candy, Spaced, The Office,
53. I know some of the episodes by heart and slip one-liners in conversations with people
54. I thought Tracy Chapman was a man (you gotta admit, she sounded like one. Love her though)
55. People fascinate me
56. I cry easily
57. I'm pretty jumpy (My friends make it a point of seeing it in action)
58. My favorite dessert is leche flan or just flan as some people know it
59. I got close to eating a whole galloon of cheese-flavored ice cream when I was 12
60. I always won soda-drinking contests
61. I got punched in the right eye when I was in the 4th grade
62. When I secretly wish that a person would become my friend, it usually happens (yes, even online)
63. First time I got wasted was over a guy I wasn't even in a relationship with
64. It was the talk of the office for a while since that was not my character to get drunk
65. I blacked out that first time, two glasses of coke and rum is the culprit
66. My favorite book is obviously The Little Prince
67. I didn't 'get it' the first time I read it for an English class
68. I love math and thought about being an accountant at some point
69. I never turned in any book reports we've had to do, I still managed to get good grades for our English course
70. I told dirty jokes to the whole class, taking the teacher's post in between period
71. I haven't been in any accident for the past seventeen years
72. My worst accident was when a pointed metal fence went through my chin
73. I still have the scar to this day (but then, scars don't really go away)
74. I thought it'll be a breeze doing this, it's actually not
75. My mom had me banned from all the video arcades in the neighborhood
76. I miss being a kid sometimes
77. I never imagined ever joining the military, yet here I am
78. I've always wanted to be a doctor
79. I try to do a deed of kindness once a day, when I can
80. I'm a legs man, put me in a sea full of joggers with short shorts oo lala
81. I'm a Leo, but I don't think I have Leo qualities at all
82. I'm very neat, and organized
83. I love to walk around the city
84. I have a great memory. I'd remember you, even if we've never spoken
85. I sometimes wish I was forgetful
86. I reminisce a lot
87. I had a collection of jack'n stones and cried when an Arab guy stepped and broke a piece
88. I'm not jaded
89. I'm trusting, sometimes too easily
90. I have the notion that no one would do me harm, though that's probably not the case
91. I'm reliable, and was the go-to guy for classmates/coworkers
92. I was obssessed with Power Rangers
93. I wanted to be Ranma at one point (become a boy/girl when doused with water)
94. I can't draw
95. I sang a christmas song, When a Child Is Born, in front of the whole class (had to since we got graded for it) 96. I try to avoid hanging out in three's or with an odd number of people
97. I've never gone camping
98. I don't know how to swim
99. I can learn choreographies from music videos in a short period of time
100. I love karaoke
Friday, May 12, 2006
Taking the bad with the good....
I heard from my cousin that my Grandpa on my mom's side has cancer. Of what? I did not know until tonight. I really didn't feel like talking, but my aunt called and left a message telling me to call my mama. The cell was right next to me when she rang, but since it was 'unknown' i decided to just let the voice mail pick up.
I was debating whether to call the Philippines, but I ended up doing so. But that was after trying to get through calling acellphone for about 30 minutes. Philippines has got to have one of the suckiest mobile services I've come across with, either it'll cut off or will say that the person you are trying to reach is out of the coverage area, so please try your call later. Well finally got through, after so much frustration I got close to just texting and telling them that I heard about what's going on, and sorry I couldn't speak with them since I can't get through. I was gonna say I just didn't have a phone card but that could be taken care of real easy.
It was my aunt that first picked up and the reception wasn't very clear so she handed the phone to my grandma who passed it on to my mom. It was my mom who told me to try calling the other number they have so that we can get a better reception. At first, I said just don't worry about it since I really didn't feel like knowing the 'details.' Not sure what changed my mind but went ahead and wrote down the new number, and called them right after. Cutting off my mom while she was telling me she loves me, and all the rest. Figured she will say it again anyways so what was the point of hearing it.
So dialled the new number that they gave me, though when it was a guy that picked up, I wasn't sure who it was for a second. It was my stepdad that picked up, the usual how you doin, fine thanks, here's your mom. Said the same thing to her, then after that I asked what exactly what was happening. I sorta have an idea of what it is, but elaborate please. She explained that yes, my grandpa has cancer indeed, and that it has spread through his lungs. I don't know if there's an English word for it, but she said that my grandpa has taning, limited time left. In his case, give or take six months the doctor told them. She wasn't crying or anything though, but then why would they be considering he's still alive. She mentioned how death is a part of life, so it's something to be accepted when it does happen. In a way, it would have been avoided in a sense since it was smoking that brought this upon my grandpa. He's been in some sort of medication when I left six years ago, yet he never actually quit smoking. Smoking, and taking medication at the same time so doubt that would have done him any good. My mom said my aunts are probably gonna fly home in a moment's notice if/when my grandpa dies. I have three aunts that are living abroad, one in Norway, one in Denmark and the other that lives down in Florida. My mom asked me if my cousin and I would do the same when the time comes, though I told her that I doubt I would be. It'll be a must for them since it's their parent, but not for me really since I'm only a grandson. My mom understood, though I have a feeling they'd still want us there when the time comes. I spoke to my grandma also, and she kinda joked about the situation, that they're just hanging around there waiting for him to pass away.
Ever since my cousin has told me about this last week, either it just hasn't sunk in or it's not getting to me as I thought it would if I learn of a family dying. It's my grandpa though, and there really isn't much I can say as far as a relationship between us. Me and my mom lived with him, so did my Aunt and her family (husband, three kids), my uncle and eventually his wife, and my adopted aunt and uncle. I really don't know much of my grandpa until I was about 6 or 7 yrs old when he finally retired from being a merchant marine and became a pensioner. All I can remember is that he drank a lot. He would get drunk and just start trouble around the house, yelling obscenities and calling people names and all. I really can't recall the exact period but it did happen a lot, that me and my mom would sometimes leave and just stay the night at the neighbor's or a relative's house. Sneak back to the house either when everyone's asleep or in the morning, just in time for me to get ready for school. Me being of a mixed race played a role too. Eventhough he never actually hurt me physically, just seeing what was happening or hearing the things said stays, even now that I've grown. I can say that I'm not angry anymore, yet I don't love him either. It's just that sense of respect I suppose since he's my grandfather after all..
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Getting back
The day before I had to go to Richmond was when I went by the community college to schedule a placement test. I'll be taking it around 9 am so that'll be five hours as I'm typing this. I'm just gonna be registering for one class though since getting Speech over with is my priority. It'll last for eight weeks over the summer, two sessions a week which I'm really hoping I manage. Either that or a five week course, meeting three sessions each week. I only have a day left to decide, ooops. Didn't realize that 'til today. Still working twelve hours so that'll be a bit of a beach hehe
Aside from that, the Richmond event turned out good. It was fun, talking to people about the product we were endorsing. I had NO clue about car racing beforehand, and was given a crash course minutes before we opened. I was just quiet the first hour or so trying to listen in to the 'expert' and see what she tells the fans. After that, I was kinda set so demonstrating to people how to work the device. The device was called a Fanview and it's something car racing fans use to actually watch the game in the palm of their hands, and even listen in to the drivers. That was really neat I thought, and a lot of fans were really excited about it. I just stood there at times and just listen to them, well not ramble, but explaining how NASCAR works and all. It was fun, inspite of pretty much standing for a good seven hours. I was sooo tired on the way home, having slept only three hours again that morning before the event. I'll post some pictures later when I get it uploaded on flickr. I'll be found out sort of, so I'll post my self portrait so you can match the name with the face though some have seen me behind-the-scenes. I posted my family's so why can't I post mine. Yea, maybe I'm just a pussy haha.
That's pretty much what's been going on really. I hang out with two cool guys last week and hope I become good friends with them. It was fun just to get coffee, sit with them and talk. They're both funny so that's real good, I just hope they don't find me boring. Yikes, insecurity creeping in. I think I can be funny (I've been told I am) though dunno if that works even when I don't make jokes. I can just be talking to them and they'll blurt out "You're funny" so hmmmm. Oh well.
But anyways, just wanted to thank those who stop by ever since I started. I'm touched.. no, not by an angel or anything, just touched. Really feels nice, that you take the time to read and see what's going on. I used to think that people are probably just being nice (oh dear, i hope not!) but that has changed. Well good day to you, and you.. and you and you and youUUU.
Aside from that, the Richmond event turned out good. It was fun, talking to people about the product we were endorsing. I had NO clue about car racing beforehand, and was given a crash course minutes before we opened. I was just quiet the first hour or so trying to listen in to the 'expert' and see what she tells the fans. After that, I was kinda set so demonstrating to people how to work the device. The device was called a Fanview and it's something car racing fans use to actually watch the game in the palm of their hands, and even listen in to the drivers. That was really neat I thought, and a lot of fans were really excited about it. I just stood there at times and just listen to them, well not ramble, but explaining how NASCAR works and all. It was fun, inspite of pretty much standing for a good seven hours. I was sooo tired on the way home, having slept only three hours again that morning before the event. I'll post some pictures later when I get it uploaded on flickr. I'll be found out sort of, so I'll post my self portrait so you can match the name with the face though some have seen me behind-the-scenes. I posted my family's so why can't I post mine. Yea, maybe I'm just a pussy haha.
That's pretty much what's been going on really. I hang out with two cool guys last week and hope I become good friends with them. It was fun just to get coffee, sit with them and talk. They're both funny so that's real good, I just hope they don't find me boring. Yikes, insecurity creeping in. I think I can be funny (I've been told I am) though dunno if that works even when I don't make jokes. I can just be talking to them and they'll blurt out "You're funny" so hmmmm. Oh well.
But anyways, just wanted to thank those who stop by ever since I started. I'm touched.. no, not by an angel or anything, just touched. Really feels nice, that you take the time to read and see what's going on. I used to think that people are probably just being nice (oh dear, i hope not!) but that has changed. Well good day to you, and you.. and you and you and youUUU.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Three hours
Yep, un dos tres. That's how much sleep I got for today before coming in to work. Tonight's the only time I have to work though so it's not too bad. I worked the previous weekend, and will be this upcoming weekend so can't really beat that. I've sorta ran out of things to do though.
I got off work Monday morning and was planning to get some errands done. With seven things on my to do list, I accomplished one the first day I was off. I was meaning to do a bunch at least, but the computer kept calling me once I got home. So instead of taking a shower, I ended up being glued to it for a couple of hours. It was good though, got to talk to my friend, and then to my family later on the day. It was with my aunt that I haven't seen in about seven years. Woww, I didn't realize it has been that long. But yea, my family is spread out all over so it can be rough at times.
My aunt has a daughter that's five years old now,that I have yet to meet, I love her just as much. Whenever I'd talk to them online, or on the phone, I get real happy just seeing her. She's such a darling, and her laugh is just contagious. I bought her a Crazy Frog stuffed toy and you can hear her giggling while the frog goes A ding ding ding ding dididing ding bing bing pscht,Dorhrm bom bom bedom bem bom bedom bom bum ba ba bom bom
Sometimes when I think about it, that's how it works with family I guess. You might have never met some, yet you adore them just the same. Sorta the same in the online community, you get to know people and you care about them deeply just as much. Some that you've never ever met, maybe even never will in some cases, yet that still doesn't stop you from caring. Weird as it may seem, we learn to love these people. I think though we are afraid to say those words sometimes. I know I am. Instead we say 'I care' or 'I miss you.' But deep down, you know you loooove them.
Well talking to the family, I finally went to the post office to file petition papers for my mom. This is the second time I'm filing since we did back in February 05, but nothing came out of it. I had to shell out close to $200 again but oh well, hopefully it gets approved this time around and we hear back from them. I'm trying to get it taken care of while I'm still in the military, and that's about for seven months.
Come Tuesday, I still had to mail out some more things and I do not know what was happening, but I kept switching the zip code digits around. It would have been alright if it only happened once. But nope! This day where I had to mail some 'packages' out, I made a mistake not once but twice that I had to keep going back to my notebook to check. She was saying how the zip codes I put down doesn't exist. The second time it happened, she gave me THAT look. I wanted to say, I swear I'm not an idiot, but that'll probably just prove her opinion about me. I should just be whateva, I'ma do what I want!! But I'm still working on that. Like me please!
Aside from that, well there's a NASCAR Cup Race going on this weekend about an hour from where I live. I saw an ad that they needed some promo models and I emailed them a picture, sort of as a joke to see if they'd get in touch. Well they called Monday and they told me to get back with them later on that day so they can make a decision come Tuesday. I ended up sleeping and didn't wake up til about midnight so really can't call them by then. Come daytime, I fell asleep in the couch after watching 'Happiness.' I was gonna do some weights but passed out while thinking about it. So Tuesday rolls and I woke up and did some errands and didn't get to call them either. Slack much!? Well Wednesday rolled around and I gave them a ring, figured it couldn't hurt. And two hours later, they called and said they'd still take me. So kinda excited about that, it'll be a whole day event and I'll be in the booths for a cellphone company. Definitely could use some extra cash. I'm exhausting everything I can, before resorting to getting a roommate. I'm considering it again, though an intern or a summer student might not be too bad. Just as long as I make sure they can pay upfront, and not take their 'word' like last time. Lesson learned on that one...
Monday, May 1, 2006
New York Bzzzzzz
Ah New York New York. It's been a week now since I left and came back. This has been my fourth night back to work and finally write something. I have no idea how I've sat idle for twelve hours everytime and manage not to do anything.
Well it was a 6-hour drive from Virginia to New Jersey where I'm gonna be staying at my friend's place. There were two ways to get to Jersey, either the interstate that'll go through DC or the highway that'll go through some bay bridge and some towns. I took the highway since getting around DC is a bit crazy and I didn't wanna get lost. The highway is pretty much a straight shot and it had a nice view though I was a bit nervous at the baybridge. It amazes me sometimes how they went about building bridges and tunnel though they make me nervous driving through them. It was about 30 miles of just being in the water and I sure am glad when that was done with. The drive took six hours which isn't too bad since I was just getting a feel of the road I'm gonna be taking. I got to my destination around 3 pm which isn't too bad. I didn't feel tired which was good considering that was 24 hours of no sleep so far. It was good seeing my friend again and I'm glad it just felt like we were hanging out in Japan the day before. I had to keep pinching myself though. At times, it still feels that I'm in some sort of a dream, as weird as that might be. Being in the US, driving across states, going to New York, just about everything. I often times pause and try to soak in all that is happening.
So we just chilled for a little while then got ready to go to New York City which is about an hour away by train. Josh has never gone either so we had a bit of a problem trying to get to the station. We were driving back and forth through the same streets before eventually stopping at a gas station and asking for directions. It was a bit odd though, since the exit that we took had a sign that talked about trains and rails so dunno what happened. I ended up going in to ask since I was the one who's wanting to go real bad. So did that, and the street that we happened to be on was the way to get to the train station so got real excited over that. We arrived at the station, parked and the car and I was just running up to the station to get tickets just in case the train arrives. Well it did about ten minutes later. Thing is we weren't sure that it was the right train or not. So I went up to the conductor while Josh stayed by the ticket machine which was about eight feet away. I asked him if "Is this the train that goes to the New York?" "Yes, and we're leaving." I jumped on the train and right then the door closed and it started moving.
All I could do was look through the window while Josh stood there. The conductor asked if that guy was my friend and I said Yes. I started walking and grabbed a seat just thinking I'll go to New York by myself then. Well,the conductor radioed it in apparently and he had the train stopped and my friend Josh was able to get on. Josh sat next to me while the train ran its course. Then, a minute later, while I was playing with my cell, a guy came up to us and started saying things. I didn't know what he said but when I finally looked up, he must have been the train captain, he was talking about nobody makes his train stop and how it is his train and it runs on his schedule, not the passenger's etc etc. Well he didn't want us on his train and pretty much told us we're gonna have to get off at the next stop. I just nodded since I didn't really wanna argue. I could tell him that we didn't ask for them to stop the train, but can't really win. He IS the captain. I thought about just pleading with him, tell him it's my first time but doubt he would have cared. He looked really pissed that he pretty much stayed by our seats until we got to the next station and left the train. So we did that, and come to find out the next train was't gonna come for another hour. It was alright really, if it weren't that cold! We didn't bring jackets with us so that was fun. And the wind just loved blowing that night too. I found a seat and hugged myself to try to keep warm.
I sensed that Josh just wanted to call it a night and just go back. He had a friend that lived nearby he called and they talked about him just picking us up so we can go home. I really didn't want to feel like I was making him go so I told him, 'You can have him get you if you want.' I was so intent going to New York that I would not have let anything stop me. Well to see it, and also to be able to meet a fellow blogger, Rey from My Secretive Life. I've spoken to him earlier that day and he was gonna be out and about since his band is going to be playing that night. We missed seeing them play already since their performance was at 2130 and during that time, we were sitting around Princeton Station. Maybe it was stubborness, but I wanted to able to say that I got to meet him after I go back home at least. It would have been a bit of waste, I think if we were pretty much in the same city and didn't get to meet. Kinda like with someone in LA *whistles Well New York will always be there, I know but meeting a blogger in person is like the bonus that came with the trip.
Well we finally reached Penn Station at about 2330. We tried finding a clothing store that might be open since it was real windy that night and of course, everything was closed. We didn't know where to go, so walked around the main train station trying to see what's around it. We passed by the Empire State Bldg which actually glows at night in red and green, if I remember correctly. We eventually went to McDonald's to grab a bite until we figure out where to go. I didn't have a clue what's there, but I didn't care, I'm in New York!! Lack of planning maybe, but I sorta did the same when I was in Japan. Just free-planning, hop on the train and let it take me anywhere. This time, I'm in the US and getting lost won't be much of a problem since the signs are readable this time around. Texted Rey and asked him where he was since Josh said that Rey knows what's the area at least. I felt like a bit of a bother so I didn't try calling Rey right after I texted hehe. He might have been with his friends (which he was) and I really can't expect him to look at his phone everytime to see if I texted or not. We eventually spoke with him on the phone and he had to explain his location since we were jus gonna catch a cab to get where he's at. Gah, I hope he's just not being nice lol (just kidding)
It was probably a 15-min ride or so since we had to get to the 2nd st from the 34th street. Naks, I'm talking about numbered streets and everything, and not the ones that needs to be avoided either. I was just so excited staring out the window looking around the city. I might have been a moth for all I know since I'm a sucker for bright lights. I get all giddy just being near them. So we finally made it to Urge which is in the ....ummm... *Creeps to Rey's and checks East Side is where it is. Places I only used to hear about. But I'm the luckiest guy on the lower east siide. Coz I got wheels and you wanna go for a ride.
It was good, we hang around Urge for a little bit. I got to meet some of his friends, and talked with them. I wasn't talking much now that I think about it. Booo, I don't know where. I get too excited I don't speak much I was all smiles though, just looking around. Some woman started talking to me, and introduced her three other friends, another girl and two guys but I went back and stuck around Rey and company after I grabbed some drinks. Josh said that someone was sizing me up head to toe but I just refused to look at that direction :D
After that, we went to Opaline? though it was relocated that one weekend I came there. Opaline moved, Jersey and NYC had overcast weather, it is soo working out my way. It was still fun. We drank and danced til about 3 am or so, it was great. Dancing along to pop, not hip hop dawwwg. Know what I'm sayin'!! Then we stopped by Nathan's to grab some food and called it a night. Rey was kind enough to offer us to stay at his loft since what I intended to do was to walk around the city 'til the sun comes up and train starts running Fletcher was awake so got to play with him for a while before going to bed. Fletcher's just plain adorable though I was jumpy when he tries to bite. I know he wouldn't but it still made me jump. Hehe, I was real glad though. I still can't believe I had the puppy in my arms. Kawaii!!
Well finally went to bed and didn't wake up til about noon. I was the last one to rise but it was all good. Rey's place was really nice. It overlooks a bay I think and you can sit there and stare at the buildings, and look up at the clouds.
Josh and I left Rey's around 1300 and he dropped us off at this one street so we can just hop on the gypsy bus to get back to the train station. We did just that and really didn't walk around much since it was still windy. So made it back to the dorms, and just ordered some Chinese food and saw The Exorcism of Emily Rose on DVD. Then pretty much falling in and out of sleep the whole night.
Around noon, we just grabbed lunch and then I headed out after that to go back to Virginia. It was a good little get-away and definitely will be doing it again. As much as I loved taking pictures, I didn't get to take any pictures but I will next time. Like MacArthur puts it 'I shall return.'
Well it was a 6-hour drive from Virginia to New Jersey where I'm gonna be staying at my friend's place. There were two ways to get to Jersey, either the interstate that'll go through DC or the highway that'll go through some bay bridge and some towns. I took the highway since getting around DC is a bit crazy and I didn't wanna get lost. The highway is pretty much a straight shot and it had a nice view though I was a bit nervous at the baybridge. It amazes me sometimes how they went about building bridges and tunnel though they make me nervous driving through them. It was about 30 miles of just being in the water and I sure am glad when that was done with. The drive took six hours which isn't too bad since I was just getting a feel of the road I'm gonna be taking. I got to my destination around 3 pm which isn't too bad. I didn't feel tired which was good considering that was 24 hours of no sleep so far. It was good seeing my friend again and I'm glad it just felt like we were hanging out in Japan the day before. I had to keep pinching myself though. At times, it still feels that I'm in some sort of a dream, as weird as that might be. Being in the US, driving across states, going to New York, just about everything. I often times pause and try to soak in all that is happening.
So we just chilled for a little while then got ready to go to New York City which is about an hour away by train. Josh has never gone either so we had a bit of a problem trying to get to the station. We were driving back and forth through the same streets before eventually stopping at a gas station and asking for directions. It was a bit odd though, since the exit that we took had a sign that talked about trains and rails so dunno what happened. I ended up going in to ask since I was the one who's wanting to go real bad. So did that, and the street that we happened to be on was the way to get to the train station so got real excited over that. We arrived at the station, parked and the car and I was just running up to the station to get tickets just in case the train arrives. Well it did about ten minutes later. Thing is we weren't sure that it was the right train or not. So I went up to the conductor while Josh stayed by the ticket machine which was about eight feet away. I asked him if "Is this the train that goes to the New York?" "Yes, and we're leaving." I jumped on the train and right then the door closed and it started moving.
All I could do was look through the window while Josh stood there. The conductor asked if that guy was my friend and I said Yes. I started walking and grabbed a seat just thinking I'll go to New York by myself then. Well,the conductor radioed it in apparently and he had the train stopped and my friend Josh was able to get on. Josh sat next to me while the train ran its course. Then, a minute later, while I was playing with my cell, a guy came up to us and started saying things. I didn't know what he said but when I finally looked up, he must have been the train captain, he was talking about nobody makes his train stop and how it is his train and it runs on his schedule, not the passenger's etc etc. Well he didn't want us on his train and pretty much told us we're gonna have to get off at the next stop. I just nodded since I didn't really wanna argue. I could tell him that we didn't ask for them to stop the train, but can't really win. He IS the captain. I thought about just pleading with him, tell him it's my first time but doubt he would have cared. He looked really pissed that he pretty much stayed by our seats until we got to the next station and left the train. So we did that, and come to find out the next train was't gonna come for another hour. It was alright really, if it weren't that cold! We didn't bring jackets with us so that was fun. And the wind just loved blowing that night too. I found a seat and hugged myself to try to keep warm.
I sensed that Josh just wanted to call it a night and just go back. He had a friend that lived nearby he called and they talked about him just picking us up so we can go home. I really didn't want to feel like I was making him go so I told him, 'You can have him get you if you want.' I was so intent going to New York that I would not have let anything stop me. Well to see it, and also to be able to meet a fellow blogger, Rey from My Secretive Life. I've spoken to him earlier that day and he was gonna be out and about since his band is going to be playing that night. We missed seeing them play already since their performance was at 2130 and during that time, we were sitting around Princeton Station. Maybe it was stubborness, but I wanted to able to say that I got to meet him after I go back home at least. It would have been a bit of waste, I think if we were pretty much in the same city and didn't get to meet. Kinda like with someone in LA *whistles Well New York will always be there, I know but meeting a blogger in person is like the bonus that came with the trip.
Well we finally reached Penn Station at about 2330. We tried finding a clothing store that might be open since it was real windy that night and of course, everything was closed. We didn't know where to go, so walked around the main train station trying to see what's around it. We passed by the Empire State Bldg which actually glows at night in red and green, if I remember correctly. We eventually went to McDonald's to grab a bite until we figure out where to go. I didn't have a clue what's there, but I didn't care, I'm in New York!! Lack of planning maybe, but I sorta did the same when I was in Japan. Just free-planning, hop on the train and let it take me anywhere. This time, I'm in the US and getting lost won't be much of a problem since the signs are readable this time around. Texted Rey and asked him where he was since Josh said that Rey knows what's the area at least. I felt like a bit of a bother so I didn't try calling Rey right after I texted hehe. He might have been with his friends (which he was) and I really can't expect him to look at his phone everytime to see if I texted or not. We eventually spoke with him on the phone and he had to explain his location since we were jus gonna catch a cab to get where he's at. Gah, I hope he's just not being nice lol (just kidding)
It was probably a 15-min ride or so since we had to get to the 2nd st from the 34th street. Naks, I'm talking about numbered streets and everything, and not the ones that needs to be avoided either. I was just so excited staring out the window looking around the city. I might have been a moth for all I know since I'm a sucker for bright lights. I get all giddy just being near them. So we finally made it to Urge which is in the ....ummm... *Creeps to Rey's and checks East Side is where it is. Places I only used to hear about. But I'm the luckiest guy on the lower east siide. Coz I got wheels and you wanna go for a ride.
It was good, we hang around Urge for a little bit. I got to meet some of his friends, and talked with them. I wasn't talking much now that I think about it. Booo, I don't know where. I get too excited I don't speak much I was all smiles though, just looking around. Some woman started talking to me, and introduced her three other friends, another girl and two guys but I went back and stuck around Rey and company after I grabbed some drinks. Josh said that someone was sizing me up head to toe but I just refused to look at that direction :D
After that, we went to Opaline? though it was relocated that one weekend I came there. Opaline moved, Jersey and NYC had overcast weather, it is soo working out my way. It was still fun. We drank and danced til about 3 am or so, it was great. Dancing along to pop, not hip hop dawwwg. Know what I'm sayin'!! Then we stopped by Nathan's to grab some food and called it a night. Rey was kind enough to offer us to stay at his loft since what I intended to do was to walk around the city 'til the sun comes up and train starts running Fletcher was awake so got to play with him for a while before going to bed. Fletcher's just plain adorable though I was jumpy when he tries to bite. I know he wouldn't but it still made me jump. Hehe, I was real glad though. I still can't believe I had the puppy in my arms. Kawaii!!
Well finally went to bed and didn't wake up til about noon. I was the last one to rise but it was all good. Rey's place was really nice. It overlooks a bay I think and you can sit there and stare at the buildings, and look up at the clouds.
Josh and I left Rey's around 1300 and he dropped us off at this one street so we can just hop on the gypsy bus to get back to the train station. We did just that and really didn't walk around much since it was still windy. So made it back to the dorms, and just ordered some Chinese food and saw The Exorcism of Emily Rose on DVD. Then pretty much falling in and out of sleep the whole night.
Around noon, we just grabbed lunch and then I headed out after that to go back to Virginia. It was a good little get-away and definitely will be doing it again. As much as I loved taking pictures, I didn't get to take any pictures but I will next time. Like MacArthur puts it 'I shall return.'
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