Before I forget what made my day

Among other things, there was really one incident that made my day today. I was in Robinson's Galleria and I went in Bench to kill some time. I was looking through some clothes and when I saw something I liked, I asked the sales lady to show me where I can find more of those. So she started going through the stock quite frantically since it was kind of hidden behind other clothes. Until she found what I was looking for and showed it to me. Typical customer I was comparing the different designs until I noticed that all she was doing was pointing to the price but not uttering a single word. She gave out a little gasp of air, as if she was trying to say something when I realized something was different. So I asked, innocently if she can speak. Then she pointed to her ear and showed her special ID. Apparently she is differently abled. Couldn't hear much and couldn't speak. I smiled, laughed a bit and told her I thought that she had some sore throat that's why she couldn't speak. We both just smiled at each other. It was a pleasant surprise to encounter someone like her today (kudos to bench for giving them the opportunity to have a job at their stores). I'll be honest, my heart melted for her. Got me more thankful for all the blessings God has showered me all my life. And gracious for God has made things possible for differently abled people like her. I wasn't really planning on buying... I was just window shopping. I ended up leaving. Felt pretty guilty after that... I should have bought the piece.

So before I forget. Let me write it down.

Movies imititating life imitating movies

I sometimes feel that I don't feel anything at all. Odd as it may seem for an idealistic person like me. I do feel numb at times with the things going on around me. Maybe it's because of my fear to go against the current or speak my mind that I just do nothing at all, and to do that I desensitize myself of the things that make me tick. I just want to conform and just live life like everyone else. Be normal. It becomes tiring to be extraordinary or at least hope to be one every waking day.

I've have been watching movies I missed ever since I got introduced to the world of downloading torrents last week. Yes, just last week. I watched Dead Poets Society yesterday and Garden State just now. DPS talks to about how we should suck the marrow of life but not choke on it. Carpe Diem. Garden State proposes a more melancholy approach toward the same issue. I've always wondered why people rave about this movie so I download it to see for myself. It's speaks to the broken-ness in all of us. Specially us who are in our quarter-lives. Lost and numb in the world. It's so tragic how we can allow ourselves to not feel at all. why? Because we're tired of battling through life. The infinite abyss (reference from GS). This metaphor about our lives is what life is all about. And what we plan to do with it. Will you discover it and see it unfold or just let it lay there in its darkness. These movies has reminded me about how idealistic and how tired I am at the same time to chase my dreams making me go for it even more. Why, because i choose life and all the surprises hurts and quirks it brings. I am actually scared to be found empty inside and let the lithium (another GS reference) take over my system.

Six Flags Roller Coasters

When I went to LA last October i went to six flags and rode almost all the roller coasters there. Just wanted to share some of the coaster I rode. Mindblowing and totally awesome!

Tatsu: Highest, Longest, Lying roller coaster in the world. Got really scared with this coaster. Specially while ascending at the start.

Goliath: On of the tallest ones in the US. The first drop goes straight to this black tunnel. The coaster is like a shot straight down to hell.

Superman Escape: From 0 to 100MPH, 'nuff said. Fighter jet?

Viper: The best during its glory days during the early 90's. Hehehe.

OrgForward.com 2.0

Check out the new OrgForward.com website. Made some major changes with the site design early this year. I'm going for a more blog type feel to it. I'm using Wordpress as my base system and found a nice template design perfect for OrgForward. Tweaked some stuff with the code and the CSS. Really hope that launching the 2.0 version of the site this school year will be a success. Partnered with EntrepBuff for some video contant. Still partnering with Dare It Forward and Starfish magazine.

I miss New York

I miss New York. I feel that there is so much to be discovered in that city. Though, I've only been there for five amazing days, I feel that it has already won me over. Just finished watching Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, a movie set around the streets of the Big Apple, and yes it brought me wanting New York more (just like any other show about this place). How I wish to be there this moment. Or maybe not... I don't think I can stand the cold. :(

Unique New York. Unique New York. Unique New York. Unique New York.

Karev's words of wisdom

"Maybe we need to get a little messed up so that we can step up" - Alex Karev talking about the significance of trauma

Love the Grey's Writers, thank you for writing such beautiful material that speaks about the ups and downs of life.

I don't get to write anymore...

Not that I consider myself as a writer. I try. Hahaha. Defensive. Anyway, it's been a roller coaster ride for me the past months mainly because of my Fulbright scholarship apps. I'm finally passing my application this coming Monday and the rest I leave it up to God's grace. I did what I can, now it's time for destiny to decide my fate. Speaking of destiny, Jai Ho is such a catchy song and Slumdog Millionaire is a must watch movie. I like how they were able to have a real nice storyline and still show the different facets of India in the process. Makes me wonder why our own Filipino movies are stuck with love stories of JLC (John Lloyd Cruz). I watched the JLC and Sarah movie 'You Changed My Life', by the way. I watched both movies, actually, Part 1 and 2. Ha! Maybe that's why they make it. Because they sell. But, I think Filipino producers should consider doing other movies for a change. We have great talents. Filipino's have so much potential.