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.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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
chaosWednesday, December 26, 2007
Twenty-Something
I.
I was browsing through my car club's forum when came across a post apparently received from an email:
Being Twenty-Something".
They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are many things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.
One minute, you are insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly, change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life, but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away, and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward. You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough that you want to get to know better. Or maybe you love someone but love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you know that you aren't a bad person. (few words cut) Random hook ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic.
You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met, and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you don't recognize is that they are realizing that too, and aren't really cold, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.
You look at your job... and it is not even close to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe you are looking for a job and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and that scares you. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and are constantly adding things to your list of what is acceptable and what isn't.
You go through the same emotions and questions over and over, and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans, money, the future and making a life for yourself... and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!
What you may not realize is that everyone reading it, relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out !!?
II.
Being a Twenty-Something myself, i can totally relate to that article. I have never been so confused and so insecure. I envy people around who seem to be very in control of their lives. People who seem to know where they want to go and how to get there. And i don't even have the slightest idea where i am and how i got here, much more where to go.
III.
There are days when waking up feels like such a blessing. While there are days when i just want to walk down Taft Ave and start shooting at people just because I'm full of hate.
IV.
Being in my twenties really brought on a lot of changes. I realized life isn't a game anymore. Every decision you make has consequences. Every mistake will come back to haunt you. Trusting just isn't that easy anymore. People you trust the most will most likely be the ones to shoot you in the back of the head and spit at your bloody corpse. Feeling unwanted by people you hold dear. And yes you probably are alone.
V.
But there are good things too. A new relationship. A new friend here and there. Finally finding your long lost friends and actually enjoying their company. Suddenly the littles things really start to matter.
VI.
No matter how much i want to be a teenager again, it simply isn't possible. And so i say to being in my twenties: Bring it on bitch! hehehe more beer!
I was browsing through my car club's forum when came across a post apparently received from an email:
Being Twenty-Something".
They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are many things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.
One minute, you are insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly, change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life, but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away, and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward. You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough that you want to get to know better. Or maybe you love someone but love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you know that you aren't a bad person. (few words cut) Random hook ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic.
You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met, and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you don't recognize is that they are realizing that too, and aren't really cold, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.
You look at your job... and it is not even close to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe you are looking for a job and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and that scares you. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and are constantly adding things to your list of what is acceptable and what isn't.
You go through the same emotions and questions over and over, and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans, money, the future and making a life for yourself... and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!
What you may not realize is that everyone reading it, relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out !!?
II.
Being a Twenty-Something myself, i can totally relate to that article. I have never been so confused and so insecure. I envy people around who seem to be very in control of their lives. People who seem to know where they want to go and how to get there. And i don't even have the slightest idea where i am and how i got here, much more where to go.
III.
There are days when waking up feels like such a blessing. While there are days when i just want to walk down Taft Ave and start shooting at people just because I'm full of hate.
IV.
Being in my twenties really brought on a lot of changes. I realized life isn't a game anymore. Every decision you make has consequences. Every mistake will come back to haunt you. Trusting just isn't that easy anymore. People you trust the most will most likely be the ones to shoot you in the back of the head and spit at your bloody corpse. Feeling unwanted by people you hold dear. And yes you probably are alone.
V.
But there are good things too. A new relationship. A new friend here and there. Finally finding your long lost friends and actually enjoying their company. Suddenly the littles things really start to matter.
VI.
No matter how much i want to be a teenager again, it simply isn't possible. And so i say to being in my twenties: Bring it on bitch! hehehe more beer!
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