Archive for June, 2007

30
Jun

Sunday Morning Thoughts

I can’t believe it’s July again. A part of me is really looking forward to this month and a part doesn’t want it to just pass me by. I wanna take this a day at a time, but changes at work shook me up a bit. It was a welcome change though and I expected the information overload, but there are sacrifices being made. I have also been missing some things and some people.

There are moments when I wanted to be alone. Yet it is still different when I spend time with my friends. Lately, I have been spending most of my time at work on my own. My schedule erratic due to my OJT (on-the-job training). Yes, despite my hesitation, I applied for a supervisory position. I did not pass the opportunity this time. I have one more week to go to complete this training and then I’ll be back to my usual schedule. Thank God.

I was hoping I can get my weekends off again in time for New Worlds: Transformed and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" book launch. I will be missing an out-of-town get-together with my friends at work (*sniff*), but I just could not miss out on the NWA events. I have been waiting for the July event/s for a year! It is one of the instances when I wish I could split myself.

Despite the hullabaloo, a part of me isn’t 100% happy. I am excited that my month has finally arrived, but sometimes I think of the reason why I am not "allowed" to be completely happy. I wonder why when a one aspect of life is going smoothly, another aspect tends to be messed up. I think of my father when I’m at home. I think of how he can get well. When I have fun, I feel guilty because I know there are still problems at home that need to be addressed. I think of the people who are willing to help and willing to listen. I am grateful they are a part of my life.

I don’t wanna end this entry on a sad note. I just wish us all the happiness. If not, then I wish us all the mindset and outlook to see life in an optimistic way. It’s gonna be difficult especially during bad times, but these too shall pass.

29
Jun

Deathly Hallows: Destiny’s Hand (Harry Potter Book 7 Launch)

Pinoy Harry Potter (Hogwarts Philippines), in cooperation with Fully Booked, present Deathly Hallows: Destiny’s Hand - The “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Book Launch. Pinoy Harry Potter (Hogwarts Philippines), in cooperation with Fully Booked, present Deathly Hallows: Destiny’s Hand - The “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Book Launch.

Celebrate the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, the 7th and final installment of J.K. Rowling’s phenomenal series, with members of Pinoy Harry Potter (Hogwarts Philippines), the biggest Harry Potter fan organization in the country. Spend a magical day making your own wand, getting Sorted to a House, learning Potter-themed arts and crafts, attending educational talks, participating in a discussion panel, and playing Potter-themed games. We will also be awarding the winners of the “Magic (Art)Works!” Art Contest.

We know all you want to do on July 21 is rush home and read your book, but we hope you stay and have fun with us because this might well be the last celebration of this kind we’ll ever have… until we can all convince J.K. Rowling to release another book about the Potter World. Who knows when that will be?

So come and party with us on Saturday, 21 July 2007, at Fully Booked’s shiny new flagship store (which may well rival Flourish and Blotts) at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City. Fully Booked will be a Book 7 Spoiler-free Zone on July 21. We will start the celebrations at 7:00am, and we will be partying on until 8:00pm. Only then will we all be finally flooing home to shut ourselves up in our rooms to read Book 7!

For a complete list of activities, apparate to PHP’s official website: www.hogwartsphilippines.org

Portkey: Event details for “Deathly Hallows: Destiny’s Hand”

27
Jun

NEW WORLDS: Transformed

Do you love Harry Potter? How about those amazing Transformers?

Admit it: you were a fan of something at some point in your life. Books, TV shows, movies, comics, and many other creations in the media can make an indelible impression on anyone and stay for the rest of our lives.

On July 9-15, get the chance to get together with like minds and celebrate what you love at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall! The New Worlds Alliance, in conjunction with Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Level Up! Games, Dream FM, Fandom Cafe, presents New Worlds: Transformed.

In this week-long affair, find fellow fans among the Trekkies, Tolkienites, Wizards from Hogwarts, Robots of Cybertron, Highlanders, the Jedi, Narnians, Slayers, Stargate explorers, residents of Arkham, local Heroes, the Lost ones, Xena’s Amazons, Anne Rice’s Vampires and Witches, the Dragonsworn, Gamers and many others and live your fandom. Play the games, watch the films, be awed with the toys, browse the books, walk around with your favorite characters and experience FANDOM unhinged.

The best part? Entrance is free!

For more information, please visit the New Worlds website.

26
Jun

Reality Bites

I got tons of things to do at work and to top it off, my father is sick– a complication of his diabetes. I don’t think July is gonna be as fun as I expected.

Nevertheless, July is my month. I only turn 27 once in this lifetime. I am gonna do my darn best to make everything alright.

25
Jun

Harry Potter countdown

Gack! It’s nearly July!

Now, who’s excited?! :)

25
Jun

New Worlds: Transformed

It’s here!

New Worlds: Transformed brings you all the costumes, the games, the books, the toys, and all the science fiction and fantasy that was missing from your life, for a whole week! Celebrate being a fan of your favorite show, books or authors at New Worlds: Transformed on July 9 to 15, 2007, at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell.

But wait, there’s more! Stay tuned to New Worlds for news about New Worlds 5: The 5th Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in October. Fandoms represented at New Worlds: Transformed are:

Anne Rice (new!)
Battlestar Galactica
board games
Charmed
classic science fiction
Gundam
Harry Potter
Heroes (new!)
Highlander
HP Lovecraft
Lost
Pirates of the Caribbean (new!)
Smallville
Star Trek
Star Wars
Stargate
Supernatural
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lord of the Rings
The Matrix
Transformers
Whedonverse (Buffy, The Vampire Slayer and Angel, The Series)
Wheel of Time
X-Files
Xena, The Warrior Princess (and Hercules, The Legendary Journeys)

20
Jun

Late Greetings

Belated Happy Father’s Day, Papa!

Belated Happy 29th Birthday, Garfield!

18
Jun

Height of Madness

I was so angry last Friday. I have a "very touchy" blog entry about it but I don’t think it’s for public viewing. At least, not yet. Maybe when I am ready to share it with everyone I’ll just post it. I had to get away from home for a while, so I ended up spending time and sharing a couple of bottles of beer with my friends from work.

Check out my album or Day’s album for more pics.

18
Jun

For Better or For Worse

You Are A Professional Girlfriend!

You are the perfect girlfriend - big surprise!
Heaven knows you’ve had enough practice. That’s why you’re a total pro.
If there was an Emily Post of girlfriends, it would be you.
You know how to act in every situation … to make both you and your guy happy.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

You deserve someone better

…One of the most bullshit reasons I’ve ever heard.

Why?

…because he could have been better if he tried to

…and it could have been me if he just wanted to.

13
Jun

I miss…

(a.k.a. The Wholesome List)

… listening ears when I rant/rave
… sturdy shoulders to lean on
… kisses on my forehead
… "I love you" whispers in my ear
… the hand that fits perfectly when held
… the silly jokes
… not needing to always talk because the company will suffice
… smiling WHILE listening to love songs
… that protective tug/hug
… the friendship
… the simple and low-budgeted dates
… the shopping "moments"
… the easy-to-please attitude
… the mature insights
… the patience to my moods
… being imperfect AND not giving a damn about it
him

I have been feeling down in the dumps lately. There’s more where that came from but I think I’m bordering pathetic now.

This too shall pass.

Life goes ever on and on…

P.S.
In case you’re wondering if there exists "The Naughty List", the answer is yes. Party, anyone? :)