More Than 12 Days Were Spent Last Month

I really believe my 12 freaking days were all spent last month. January made me a wallaby or a koala or a kangaroo or basically a toasted human.

So far, I've had calls (they're non-work, hallelujah!!) until 4 or 5am, and I got things from Baguio. Have you ever seen such a beautiful broom?!

I still don't know what to do with the strawberries.

They're too pretty to eat. Just like the broom - too pretty to use.

I don't ask for much now anyway! Weeeell, save for some x-mini speakers haha. I'll just save for it (because it's a want vs a need).

First Day of February

I've always wanted my 12 Days of February. Today's the 1st day, should I pass it off and consider that whatever I've done for January would count instead?

One-Way with Ellie Goulding's Figure 8 and Explosions

Friend said something. It went like this, "Ang dami ng one-way sa Makati (PH), dadagdag ka pa?"

Was supposed to post something from Snow Patrol's "Just Say Yes" but that song's not about a one-way street.

I'm running out of ways to make you see. I want you to stay here beside me.
I won't be ok and I won't pretend I am, so just tell me today and take my hand.

Please take my hand

Sooo, we'll go with Ellie Goulding instead. "Figure 8" is the most appropriate but "Explosions" is playing in my mind.

Figure 8

Place a kiss on my cheekbone
Then you vanish me

I chased your love around a figure 8
I need you more than I can take

You promised forever and a day
And then you take it all away

So, lovers hold on to everything
And others hold on to anything




Explosions


Explosions on the day you wake up needing somebody.
And you've learned it's okay to be afraid, but it will never be the same.

I've loved and I've lost.
And I'll find you another time. I'll love you, another time.

2012 and 2013

Your year in one word?

2012 was about convenience. Nothing hassle, nothing that takes too much time and effort. It has to be convenient, why make such a big fuss about anything, right?

2013, how would it be? Going out of my comfort zone? Pushing things to the limit? Or maybe, we can have it anything as fearless?

Convenient 2012 and Fearless 2013. We'll see. :)

Indak - Up Dharma Down

Ngunit ako ngayo'y naguguluhan.
Makikinig ba ako sa aking isip na dati pa namang magulo o iindak na lamang sa tibok ng puso mo?

At aasahan ko na lamang na hindi mo aapakan ang aking mga paa.

Ako'y litong-lito, tulungan niyo ako.
Di ko na alam kung sino pang aking pagbibigyan oh.

2013!

Oh, it's the New Year! Happy 2013!

Be thankful. No matter how difficult it was, we've survived a year and we can look back beaming with either pride or just the satisfaction that we've made it through a year. Whether we've been hurt or loved, it's another year to continue living our life. We're stronger than yesterday! (Thank you, Britney Spears, for that wonderful line.) Well, we've got no choice but to move forward!

And there's always tequila if you're feeling blue!

It Turned Well, Up Dharma Down

Up Dharma Down has been in the music scene since mid-2000s and has released an album last 2006 and another one two years later. They have a steady and (very) loyal cult following with their distinct music style that looks away from the "typical OPM sound" which has been proliferating and playing the radio stations since it was brought to life.

They haven't succumbed into the temptation of giving in to the widely-accepted music style and stuck to their trademark sound. May the heavens bless them even further because of that. Resist the temptation!!! The year 2012 has been fortunate enough to be the year the band released their eternally-awaited third album. Hallelujah bells played when I received my copy (thanks, Rough!!). My ears thanked me so much when I played the CD, they almost cried.

If this is a review (which is obviously not one), that's 8 out of 5 stars. Up Dharma Down is not for everyone and given that, I know a lot of people are missing out on good music.

The Moment I Knew

When it's time to go, it is time to go. 

I have yet to pack my bags and determine where I'm headed to. All I know is that it's time to go, I have to go.

When We Run MNL 2012 (Nike)

This is the first time I have joined a fun run without a cause - no beneficiaries, just a part of a greater schema of run-for-profit-or-marketing events. I present to you... Nike We Run MNL 2012.

Price:
They have this ridiculous idea that when you're above 24y/o, you have to (and can really afford to) pay 1,200 for a run without hesitation. When you're below that age, you have to shell out 800 pesos (single registration or 700 when you and your buddy who's also below 24 years old register at the same time. Yes we know we get a really good hype, nice performance/running shirt, a drifit finisher's shirt, and a water bottle from our registration fee, but the price difference is just absurd.

Venue:
Mall of Asia. I approve of this because we won't be blocking any other important roads aside from those leading to Mall of Asia area anyway.

Event: Run
There was some mishaps during the targeted start of the run because throngs of people were in the wrong place. One Event Security personnel blurted out, "Why are you all here?? You shouldn't be here! The starting line is on  the other side!" No duh, the map was clearly incorrect. There was even a "You are here" mark and the map led us to where we stayed. So by the gun time, we had to wait for more than 15 minutes before we were able to start running.

Water stations just served water. No Pocari Sweat or some other sports drink but that's okay. Just pure water served in... plastic freaking cups. Of course, these runners think they own the world - too much adrenaline being pumped. So people just throw the cups elsewhere and the plastic made these cracking sound while the pavement was really wet! Talk about waste management!

There were mobile DJs, the track was simple and since it's just one distance (10K), no one was left running around in circle wondering where the next turn is.

Merchandise:
This thing is all about the merchandise. Some can add that it's also being part of the Nike Running Community (which I'm not sure why I capitalized the letters, as if there's really a running community).

Saw the shirts? You should also see the water bottle included! This is the first run  I have joined which doesn't have any beneficiary. I feel shamed, yes, so I just try to think I paid for the merch. At 700 pesos, I got a bottle, and 2 shirts that fit me nicely. Quite a steal.

Results are posted here. I really think they should fix the ranking by chip time and not by gun time because at my batch, it took us around 18 minutes before we were able to start! Well, that's really how it goes. Makes it "fun", right? If you run for the competition, go run a marathon instead - where there are less people stopping in the middle of the road, or those who pose for the camera at every stop.