I.
Was finally able to go out of town again last weekend. Went to maricaban with che, gail gene and the voyager adventure club. It was a cheap ass package with food and intro dive, only catch is you have to bring your own accomodations. hehe
II.
I was finally able to go scuba diving. I must admit, having snorkeled in Sepoc Island, the corals in maricanban wasn't half as amazing plus there were snack wrappers and even YES! a girdle on the sea floor. But all in all, it was still an amazing experience. The intro dive was provided by scubadoo dive shop (scubadoodiveshop.multiply.com). These guys are great and they offer great packages at amazing rates. It's so amazing we are considering training with them to get our PADI license soon.
III.
As usual, socials were spent with the voyager group and the rest of their other guests just drinking the night away. It's always fun hanging out with them and listening to their mountaineering stories. So to Dhang, Al, Lem and Chris Salamat at sa uulitin. Salamat din kanila dabo/davu/davo (kingina di ko alam spelling ng pangalan mo) Mamu Rex, Ever, Shey at sa iba for another amazing weekend. Sa uulitin!
Note: Pics available at the photos section. May underwater pics thanks to che's underwater cam. Unfortunately my d40 is out of commission pero that's another story. hehe
Monday, June 16, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Excitement = Zilch
I.
Well as mentioned in my previous post, i finally had Eunice's engine swapped. I was supposed to pick her up this morning. I woke up early to pick up the car and have the aircon reconnected and the radiator overhauled. When i first started the engine i noticed that it was so loud. Only then did i realize that the pipes from the headers was not connected to the rest of the exhaust system. It was a job for another shop, a fact i totally knoew but slipped my mind. And it means that i'm already over my initial budget and i need a few thousand pesos more (including modifications and cleaning need for the aircon and the radiator).
II.
What i really don't understand is why people just can't be happy for me and for what i've accomplished. Instead of being glad that i've accomplished something ive always wanted for years now, some people around me prefer to nag me about what i was not able to do because i had to fund this project. All i hear is that im now officially broke, i was not able buy this, i was not able to buy that, i can't go with some friends on an out of town trip, how i fucked everything up because i went over my budget. These are the very same people who i expect to be as happy and excited as me.
III.
So there, i went from being literally shaking with excitement to being outright depressed in a span of a few days. So depressed i just want to sulk and never leave my room again.
IV.
But still, i would like to thank auto tech for doing an excellent job. grupo toyota for being a bottomless well of information and inspiration. And to all those lifves i affected because i fucked up, sorry.
Well as mentioned in my previous post, i finally had Eunice's engine swapped. I was supposed to pick her up this morning. I woke up early to pick up the car and have the aircon reconnected and the radiator overhauled. When i first started the engine i noticed that it was so loud. Only then did i realize that the pipes from the headers was not connected to the rest of the exhaust system. It was a job for another shop, a fact i totally knoew but slipped my mind. And it means that i'm already over my initial budget and i need a few thousand pesos more (including modifications and cleaning need for the aircon and the radiator).
II.
What i really don't understand is why people just can't be happy for me and for what i've accomplished. Instead of being glad that i've accomplished something ive always wanted for years now, some people around me prefer to nag me about what i was not able to do because i had to fund this project. All i hear is that im now officially broke, i was not able buy this, i was not able to buy that, i can't go with some friends on an out of town trip, how i fucked everything up because i went over my budget. These are the very same people who i expect to be as happy and excited as me.
III.
So there, i went from being literally shaking with excitement to being outright depressed in a span of a few days. So depressed i just want to sulk and never leave my room again.
IV.
But still, i would like to thank auto tech for doing an excellent job. grupo toyota for being a bottomless well of information and inspiration. And to all those lifves i affected because i fucked up, sorry.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Excitement = Money
I.
After almost a year of planning, saving and scamming, Eunice was finally off to auto tech for her much needed engine swap. Well it wasn't really needed but her old engine just didn't give me the confidence i needed to drive around. After a slew of engine trouble and stalling twice, i really dont feel confident about her engine. A stalled engine may mean missing a day at work which means i may lose money, hehe.
II.
So, after a long discussion with the secretary of finance (gf), weighing in the pros and cons, and because im sure i will love the exhaust note, i went ahead and replaced the engine rather than have it fixed.
Here she is on her way to auto tech:
To be combined with this:
III.
To all those who supported, salamat. To those who did not?: "They have sown the wind, Now they shall reap the whirlwind." hehehe joke.
After almost a year of planning, saving and scamming, Eunice was finally off to auto tech for her much needed engine swap. Well it wasn't really needed but her old engine just didn't give me the confidence i needed to drive around. After a slew of engine trouble and stalling twice, i really dont feel confident about her engine. A stalled engine may mean missing a day at work which means i may lose money, hehe.
II.
So, after a long discussion with the secretary of finance (gf), weighing in the pros and cons, and because im sure i will love the exhaust note, i went ahead and replaced the engine rather than have it fixed.
Here she is on her way to auto tech:
To be combined with this:
III.
To all those who supported, salamat. To those who did not?: "They have sown the wind, Now they shall reap the whirlwind." hehehe joke.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Finally!
I.
What can i say? After all the shit, God has finally given me a break. After years of hard work and well... years of sleeping at work, i finally achieved something for myself. This is a good year. Man, i can't stop smiling.
II.
I have finally scrounged up enough money for my car's engine swap. The car's engine has been very unreliable and i was never comfortable driving it. It felt like a break down waiting to happen everytime I'm on the road. So the decision was made. The engine had to go. I was too tired of going to the mechanic to have it fixed all the time only to die down again. I just need to work out the details but the engine id really going. 20 valves of pure horse power, teehee.
III.
I was informed last night that i was chosen to one of the Incident Coordinators for our new account. A promotion i have been waiting for a long time now. And i want to thank all those who supported me. Ryan, for being a wonderful, supportive and understanding boss and friend. Trent, for being my constant yosi buddy, co-oic, co-scammer and best bud. Derrick for the info just before the interview. Che without whom none of these would be possible. No engine swap nor promotion would have been possible if not for my baby... i love you. My team... you guys are amazing and if there's one thing i regret about all this, it's leaving the comfort of your presence. And God, who has always been good to me.
What can i say? After all the shit, God has finally given me a break. After years of hard work and well... years of sleeping at work, i finally achieved something for myself. This is a good year. Man, i can't stop smiling.
II.
I have finally scrounged up enough money for my car's engine swap. The car's engine has been very unreliable and i was never comfortable driving it. It felt like a break down waiting to happen everytime I'm on the road. So the decision was made. The engine had to go. I was too tired of going to the mechanic to have it fixed all the time only to die down again. I just need to work out the details but the engine id really going. 20 valves of pure horse power, teehee.
III.
I was informed last night that i was chosen to one of the Incident Coordinators for our new account. A promotion i have been waiting for a long time now. And i want to thank all those who supported me. Ryan, for being a wonderful, supportive and understanding boss and friend. Trent, for being my constant yosi buddy, co-oic, co-scammer and best bud. Derrick for the info just before the interview. Che without whom none of these would be possible. No engine swap nor promotion would have been possible if not for my baby... i love you. My team... you guys are amazing and if there's one thing i regret about all this, it's leaving the comfort of your presence. And God, who has always been good to me.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Walang Kapaguran (an easter special)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Luneta
HA! i took my new Nikon D40 to Luneta this morning. It was fun though tiring. Spent most of the time in the Chinese Garden. There isn't much to see there really, but i just wanted to play with the camera. Thanks to Trent for going with me since my car is... well... out of commission for the next few days. Here are some of the shots.
And some random leaves
Trent, making do with what he has... LOL
Trent in all his gritty-ness (PP'ed)
Chinese!
Sparta?
Spartan Trent Cleaning up Sparta
Hotel 300
Lomo Ken (taken by trent)
Lomo Rizal
Stainless Dreams...
Luneta Hotel
The Bulova Clock
a random flower
And some random leaves
Trent, making do with what he has... LOL
Trent in all his gritty-ness (PP'ed)
Chinese!
Sparta?
Spartan Trent Cleaning up Sparta
Hotel 300
Lomo Ken (taken by trent)
Lomo Rizal
Stainless Dreams...
Luneta Hotel
Hehe i love my D40. Best thing i bought this year!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Back online
After a long hiatus, i'm back blogging. As if people actually read what i write. LOL.
Well anyhoo, i stopped writing because i can't really think of anything to write about. I was so busy with work and did not really have time to do anything else (except play WoW hehe). I got so burned out of going to work, i slumped back into depression for a few days. Too many changes going on at work. Too many oppostunities missed. Shit.
BUT, i'm actually quite giddy right now. Look at what i got myself this afternoon:
Yup, i got myself a Nikon D40. Been dreaming of it for a few months now. It's really a bang for the buck camera. Costs as low as a nice point and shoot digicam but with almost all the bells and whistles. And here's a couple of quick shots i took just to test the camera.
gwapo the beagle
chaos
Well anyhoo, i stopped writing because i can't really think of anything to write about. I was so busy with work and did not really have time to do anything else (except play WoW hehe). I got so burned out of going to work, i slumped back into depression for a few days. Too many changes going on at work. Too many oppostunities missed. Shit.
BUT, i'm actually quite giddy right now. Look at what i got myself this afternoon:
Yup, i got myself a Nikon D40. Been dreaming of it for a few months now. It's really a bang for the buck camera. Costs as low as a nice point and shoot digicam but with almost all the bells and whistles. And here's a couple of quick shots i took just to test the camera.
gwapo the beagle
chaos
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