Last Weekend

It was one of the best weekends I've had this month! I've been just going out, and having a great time with all my friends. Haven't been able to do that in some time since all I've been doing was working and making money. I managed to meet this girl at The Office in North Park. Super fly! She's playing games, some thing that I would do. And what's funny, is that we instantly connected! She saw my birthday was on Saturday, and her birthday is today..2 days before my birthday. Gosh, she is so beautiful, and I've never had my heart skip this way since my last girl. And that was all in between 1 and 2am. Crazy right?! None of my boys wanted to participate, and just left me hangin, so I had to do it solo. Why would a group of girls just stay next to me and just chill and drink? Other guys tried to holla at her friends, and I saw her chillin at the bar lookin at her facebook, so i intervened and commented on her sexy heels! Then the game stepped in. We had so many similarities, from going to school at Cal State San Marcos to having our birthdays seperated by 2 days to loving basketball. And when a girl talks about basketball, that instantly got my attention. She's a Miami Heat fan that loves Lebron. I'm a Lakers fan that loves Kobe, but hey, I can adapt. I'ma leave it at that..to be continued..

Happy Mother's Day and Past Events

This might have been thee best week I've had a some time! And before I forget, Happy Mother's Day to all the mommys and soon to be mommys. Mad respect for y'all! So Thursday was Cinco de Mayo, and Luke hit me up to see if I wanted to hit up PB. Why not? I don't really go out often, so I decided to go out for a change, and it was by far the best decision I've made. The best nights are nights when I'm not sober because I get the truth out and I'm more direct instead of keeping in what I really want to say. Who cares right? We need to live a little, get out and get some breathing room between the stresses of life. Saw some faces I've seen, but never met and a homie's sister, and not to mention girls, girls, girls, girls...girls I do adore! Was bout to leave with one of them, but Luke wouldn't let me. Go figure right. It's all good, no need to rush anything. And she's a dope girl, nice personality, and a cutie that I couldn't resist keeping my hands off. Anyways, the randomness of that night continued on to Denny's where we met two other girls. So random, but that's how it went. Loved it!

Birthday is coming up Memorial Day weekend! Come out to Vegas with me and help me celebrate. Everyone is invited! It's gonna be a fun weekend, no doubt!

2011...Nearly Half Way Through

We envision a goal each day and in order to do it, you must do it. There's no maybe's or I thinks, you have to know you can and will in order to become the person you want to be. Take pride and have self confidence in yourself. My goal is to make the PBA, and I will.

My mind is made up. There's no looking back. Only looking ahead. The future. Friends will always be there, no matter the distance. And you never know, friends that have the same goal might end up there with you living that dream. I'm gonna make it, on behalf of the people that believe me or the doubter's that don't believe me. I want it, and I don't care what it takes.

I WILL MAKE IT!

This is for...me.

Valentine's Day

I love that I can celebrate Valentine's Day as a single man. No money to spend my hard earn cash on, only me. So what did I do for V-day? I worked my tail off at work today, and that hard work paid off with an excellent tip out at the end of the night. And that was working in Take Out. Thankfully I had help from my co-workers and managers as it was chaotic. So Happy Valentine's Day to me. I deserve it. Feels good to be a bit selfish for a change.

Hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day.

Renting a textbook

The experience of renting a textbook and not having a burden of trying to sell it was what intrigued me. So I decided to rent through BarnesandNoble.com because I was already a member. I have to admit, it was a good decision, but not after I received an email earlier this morning mentioning that I was charged $10.11 for a book that was already returned. Why is my fault that the website suggested that I return the book on December 1st so that it would arrive in time by the 5th? And then charge me that amount after it has already been received? It boggles my mind that they couldn't give me a break and just waive the fee. Guess that's just the money hungry company they are. There to be a bully and take your lunch money. Never again will I do that, and I would not suggest for anyone else to rent from them either.

Just thought I would express how i felt at the heat of the moment. That is all.

But if you do choose to rent from bn.com, good luck.

The End is Near

The time is approaching where students are taking their finals.

The time is approaching where the climate of the weather gets colder and snows in some places.

The time is approaching where family gets together for the holidays.

The time is approaching where one year ends and a new one begins.

The end is near, but to start a new cycle of life.

Happy holidays everyone!

The Year is Approaching the End and Beginning A New

my oh my, how time elapses. The day is Sunday, November 28, 2010. Thanksgiving in my books was filled with work instead of time with the family. I felt like making money is a big priority of mine this year as I'm trying to end the year with money in my pocket, for the first time in my life. Having butterflies come out of your pockets in the beginning of the year is not a pleasant way to start off. My plans are to purchase a new car, or a used new car, and possibly get my own spot. Times are changing, and time isn't slowing down anytime soon. So why not evolve and grow into an independent human being? And why should I still be staying at my parents house? I mean, it's good to save up money, and to have a place to stay and eat for the price of $free.99, but with my grandma, my cousin and her baby, my brother and his wife and their baby all here in this home, I feel like it's my time to move out and into the world. To have a sense of freedom to do what I please, anytime I would like without someone calling me and checking up on me on where I am. I mean, i don't mind the calls from time to time, but every so often is getting out of hand.

Work is taking over my life, but work is also helping me establish better credit, to keep up with debts, to pay off debts. All my credit cards are paid off, next thing on my list is my student loan, which I will be paying off hopefully by the end of January. Then, all of my debts will be completely paid off and I will establish a better balance on my banks accounts as I will be constantly saving money instead of using the money to pay of debts.

I also managed to juggle school while working two jobs. On paper, two jobs and going to school may seem quite difficult. To be honest, it is, but at the same time, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love school, and I love learning. There's so much to learn everyday. And when people say everyday you learn something new, you really do learn something new. Since returning back to school, I have joined the Filipino American Student Association hoping to help me with school and my studies. By being involved in this group, I have learned to manage my time wisely, be more involved in school, and especially be more involved in the community.

There's not a thing that I would change prior to this years end, as good and bad things happen for a reason. My top priority is ME. I have been neglecting myself and paying attention to the betterment of others rather than myself. It's time for a change, and I'm glad that change is happening now.

You know what's interesting? I haven't been out since Vegas back in August. And that's definitely a good thing because I spent at most $1500 out there. But to have a chance to go to Vegas is a memorable thing, especially going with a group of friends that you've been friends with since high school, and known since junior high. Memories is where you make them, and I had a great time out there. Although, we didn't pull any girls, I still managed to have a good time. By not going out, I've refrained myself from drinking (spending money), eating out afterwards (spending more money), and the other amenities that go along with spending money. And come to think, that I use to be a person that would always go out clubbing, drinking, having a good time. But times are hard and money is hard to come by. I'm lucky to even have two jobs.

I've got the partying out of me, at least for now because a bigger priority is in my range. But as soon as I get my money right, my obligations in check, then I can relax and party every now and then, but until then, au'revoir.