Going Home

Its been 3o minutes since my friends left and I am here alone stranded at the airport lobby. Its 11:53pm

I had several sleepless night before this, I can't sleep knowing that I am about to go home in just a few days. I am quite anxious and excited at the same time.. Anxious because its my first time to fly alone internationally.. Excited of course, there's no questions about it!

My flight at 3:45am but I am already here at 6pm.. Here's the story..

Julius flight to Egypt is also tonight but much earlier, I agreed to come earlier. We got a great time and since it's Janel's birthday tomorrow.. its ike a birthday and send off party altogether.
Oh God I will miss them! They're like my family here in Kuwait.

Actually, vacation in july in the Philippines is quite odd since its already the monsoon season. But nobody can get my way. I'm quite stressed out lately at work and I eally need a break. How I wish it's still summer so we can go to Boracay or Palawan. Hopefully next year!

A friend of mine surprised me with a gift.. and I really like it! Its a 1 day accomodation at the Malayan Plaza at the Ortigas center. I love the place since its near the Malls aree.. Megamall, Shang-rila Plaza, Robinsons and the upscale Podium. I might extend my stay for two days.

My vacation is only short but I want to make the most out of it.. I will go to my hometown and visit my parents and relatives.. Going there really de-stressed and calm my spirits. My friends ask me why I accept thw two weeks vacations.. I said its okay! The purpose of my vacation by the way is to relax and recharge. My stressful work really take its toll on me and my spirits are going down the slope.. I need a breathier

After my two weeks vacation.. Im expecting myself to be more focus and have more insights. I am not getting any younger and I need to decide on something important.. Honestly, I can say that I am still immature and I deceived myself that I am still young.. I think its my way of not letting go of youthful things.

The long wait is over.. the counter is now open. I got some more things to write but we need to go.

Please check my post every now and then.. I will post pics from my vacation

cya!

Jhoy's B-Day

Yesterday was really super!

It's thursday night and since its weekend.. obviously, we had lots of customers.Actually there's nothing wrong with that.. what's not to much good is that, it's only me and the manager who's on duty.. How's that?! Ok... fine! its good for my target but I think its not good for the customers since they wait a long time to wait for their turns.. and I mean reallllyyy long, and for me also since all my transactions were all pending!

We closed at 9pm but I finished all my pending transactions at around 10:30pm, Im really hungry and tired.. worst! my transport arrived so much late! I really almost blow my top!

.... The good thing??? its Jhoy's bday and there's a party...

so even I was so tired.. I went to Hawally to unwind and to eat.. since I dont have food at home haha!

As usual, there's lots of food, sweets, picture taking... and this time.. Karaoke! They all abused the microphone but since Im really tired I did'nt even try it, that would be a total disater.



Yummy Cakes..

I think all from Cake n Bake... I really love strawberry cake but since I was late, what was left behind was the smallest particle of matter.. hehe!

This one really taste good!

The Bday Girl!

Yummy... lots of food really!

Divas

Acting it out..

This one is cool... really crazy haha!

Really tired but still can pose and smile for the camera.. that's me! hehe!

Happy 1st Year Anniversary- Batch 1

Its been a year since we set foot here in Kuwait. I can say that we are damned lucky guys! For me it was one hell of a ride.. there's lots of Ups and downs, sink or swim. But I think what matters is that.. I dont lose faith in my self and I become more stronger and resilient. Nonetheles I am so thankful being here, got awesome job and having the time of my life.

Now that we're geering to our 2nd year, we're praying that this year will be more productive and stable. To my batchmates.. Thanks always for being there! Keep the Quota coming hehe!

ESPRIT CHRONO WATCH

Last friday I went to Kuwait city to send money to my family and I was soo shocked.. too much people! its like EDSA revolution once again.. (yun nga lang di mga filipino kundi mga Pana)
When I saw that the bank is jampacked.. I went berserk.. and run amok amidst the crowd...
now that's a joke hehe!

Going back to the story.. So when I saw that the bank is too much crowded.. I went out for fresh air! Im not a very patient person so I walked out. Im a bout to ride a taxi when I saw Muthana Complex.. Probably there's some bank there, I thought!

I roam the complex first and i saw ON TIME.. as if I was hypnotize.. I went to the store and check the damned watches. Checked D&G, DKNY etc.

and I found this one..

It's really nice, classy, sophisticated chronograph watch. Above is all silver which looks boring, but mine is much beautiful since the numbers and the dials are light bronze color which strikingly matches with the silver matte finish. I already got D&G which is very funky, flashy and very unique watch that's why I choose this one since I can use on more formal occasions. Simply love it.. now I'm using it everyday..

Actually I hate it and I love it at the same time.. I hates it bcoz I bought something that I really dont need at all.. and Im once again defeated by my compulsions.

I love it because... It really feels good! Im euphoric!

My ex manager said that I am crazy and shop like a Kuwaiti haha! Bad for me I'm not rich as them.

But I cant help it really.. I'm an addict! But the thing is.. there's no cure for it and it's really infectious.. so stay away!

DESIDERATA

I received a message from the Philippines so early and I could'nt go back to sleep so I just check my emails etc. Found this poem on my emails and I wanna share it here since its very nice truthful, wise and profound. I remember my father gave a copy of this one several years ago when Im still in colllege. Though he's quite aloof and distant.. He's gentle and wise person, I wish we had more talks and bonding time together.

Hope you like it!


DESIDERATA

Go placidly
Amid the noise and the haste
And remember what peace there may be in silence....

As far as possible, without surrender
Be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others,
Even the dull and ignorant, they too have their story...

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
They are vexatious to the spirit,
You will learn nothing from them and
they will only lead you to a chaotic
life full of misery and strife.....

If you compare yourself with others,
You may became vain and bitter,
For always there will be greater and
lesser persons than yourself...

Enjoy your achievements
as well as your plans,
Keep interested in your own cause
however humble and small,
It is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of time.....


Exercise caution in your business affairs,
For the world is full of trickery,
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is,
Many persons strive for high ideals
And everywhere life is full of heroism in any form....


Be yourself,
Especially do not feign affection,
Neither be cynical about love;
For in the face of it all,
Aridity and disenchantment..
it is as perennial as the grass....

Take kindly the counsel of years,
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth...
Nurture strength of spirit, to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings,
Many fears are born out of fatigues and loneliness....


Beyond a wholesome discipline,
Be gentle with yourself,
You are a child of the universe,
No less than the trees and the stars..
You have a right to be here, andwhether or not it is clear to you,
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.....

Therefore be at peace with GOD,
Whatever you conceive him to be,
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
In the noisy confusion of life keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and brokendreams...
It is still a beautiful world....so be cheerful and strive to be happy.....
remember you will only pass this path of your life once...
make it meaningful and live yourself to the fullest!
Live, love, learn....there's only one

YOU in all eternity!

Branch transfer.. again!

I'm sad about the sudden transfer.. and I cant hide it, for me it's like they drop an atomic bomb on hiroshima and I'm at the center of it (that really would make me hott.. joke!) The thing is, I cant do anything about it. Though that it is really sad I dont want to wallow in negativity coz it wont help at all. Everything wil be fine and I can manage! That's the spirit! The thing is..I'll miss my colleuges in my old branch... they're nice and I like the athmosphere there, one more thing is Ilove here in Salmiya.. its the best place here in Kuwait.

It's my 1st day in Farwaniya.. Good thing I was able to sleep tight last night despite all.

I guess its a new chapter for the desert prince..

I am full of hope and positivity..

and that what matters to me!

Partyphiles in Kuwait

Actually I'm not feeling well right now since I got the news this morning.. But anyway I just want to forget about it for the mean time that's why I just blog. The pics are from last night's despedida party. We went home early since I'm in the morning shift. Good thing Julius uploaded the pics last night.


Carlo's Send off Party
(as usual pics courtesy of Juliusnino)


Carlo doing his shot

United colors of benetton?? I'm wearing shirt w/ my fave cartoon character... SNOOPY!

Chocolate cake from CAKE n BAKE............ simply yummy!

The always present Pizza

Posing.. actually It's our hobby!

These pips loves to party and actually Brian Gorell thinks that we're the GUCCI GANG and he came here to check if DJ Montano is here partying with us...haha! He said... where's my 70'000 dollars? bwahaha! Brian... just give us a share when DJ pay you up hehe! Peace!

Drinking and partying.. how we wish its vodka or something..

Vince B-day . Was'nt able to attend the party since I was working overtime that day. Since I missed the party I told him I'll just post the pics here in my blog.

I think this pic is so funny! Its like a spoof or something.. remember the desaparacidos during the Marcos regime? hehe joke only!

More pics of the Gucci Gang partying..

Yummy foods!

Studying MACRO Photography

Got nothing to do last friday so I just play with my camera.. shooting at constant object in my room. Then I noticed that the chinese bamboo plant on my table (actually its yellowing probably due to lack of exposure to sunrise) I put on the Macro mode and tried it.. actually its my first time to use that mode since I bought the camera last year and I guess its amazing! I will study more about the macro thats for sure.. I will post next time some more other macro shots.. my fave is the shot of my red beta fish.. so close you can see the lens of its eyes.. amazing!

Check the pics below..



i hate the dust.. grrrh!

Buds