My Songs of 2009

Here's a rundown of the songs that made my 2009.

From The Academy Is...
1. Sputter
2. In the rear view
3. Paper Chase
4. Beware Cougar
5. Coppertone
6. New York (Saint in the City)
7. I'm yours tonight
8. Rumored Nights

From The All-American Rejects
1. Breakin'
2. I wanna
3. Gives you hell

From MGMT
1. Kids
2. Electric Feel

From LMFAO
1.YES!

From Linkin Park
1. New Divide

From Panic! At the Disco
1. New Perspective

From Michael Buble
1. Haven't met you yet

BOSTON!!!

So why I am I such a Beantown fan?

The main reason is that my Mom stayed in Boston together with the family. It was the happiest 3 years of their lives. I loved all the Boston stories. I was introduced to Larry Bird, "The BOSTON GAHDEN", The T, Legal Sea Foods, Chestnut Hill, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston College and the Eagles, FENWAY PARK, The RED SOX, Harvard, etc.

I love the CELTICS, RED SOX, and Patriots (Boston is part of New England)

I was never a Showtime fan. I admit he's an amazing player. I'll give him that. But Magic was arrogant. Larry Legend was the humble poker faced player. I guess that's what made me like humble people. It was my Mom and Lola telling me about Larry Bird.

Anyway, I also happen like watching baseball because of The Red Sox. Tita Viel is the biggest Sox fan in the family but I'm the biggest Celtic. Hahahaha.

You know that part of your life where you want to trace your roots? It's something like that. I've been to Boston once but it was only for a day. Bitin na bitin I tell you... But either way, it was an awesome experience. It was the coldest place I've been to...

So there you go. Don't hate me for releasing my anger in twitter when the CELTICS lose...I love THE BIG THREE!!! The Truth, The BIG TICKET, and RAY-RAY!!!

LEZGOW C'S!!!

For Hope Burns Bright

This is not my year-end reflection entry but I just have to say that one should always hope for the best...

To Hope gives us something to look forward to, something we dream of, something good that tomorrow will bring...

The year has been really crappy. I mean, damn man. What a bad year!!! I've been through so much. I've experienced heartbreak, sadness, pain, stress, and more stress. I lost loved ones and I learned that I'm too trusting of people. I seriously got screwed over this year. What I've been through I do NOT wish upon anyone...

After all that, all you can do is just hope in something that will remove all the pain away, hope for happiness, hope for a bright future, hope for someone who will respect you and love you for who you are, the list goes on.

I think hoping makes us more human. Hoping gives us positivism in life. It makes you look at the brighter side. Hope doesn't turn you all emo or into a miserable human being. It makes you stronger actually.

To be honest with you, I hoped for a turnaround after August... I wanted a positive thing to happen. I wanted to smile again. For some strange reason, I have something to look forward to everyday. :) There is a plan for all of us. There are things that are really supposed to happen. Call it destiny or fate but we are who we are because of the events that happened.

Last night on Rock Ed, I said as a final thought that 2010 will be a challenging year but we can always look forward to a good tomorrow. Look up to the stars for hope burns bright.

As Christmas Eve approaches...

I have to be honest with you. I'm sad about Christmas Eve approaching. It's because of my Lola. It will all change this year.

You see, even before I was born, Father Arevalo would always say mass on Christmas Eve in my Lola's house. There would be Jesuit Scholastics in the choir and it was an intimate setting. Only family and close friends were there.

So I asked a few days ago on what the Christmas Eve plans were. For the first time in my life, I won't be spending Christmas Eve in my Lola's house. There won't be any intimate mass setting either. I don't know... I'm rather worried that it'll be sad for a lot of us. I mean, I got used to seeing the familiar faces every year. It will all change on December 24.

But if you're worried about me while reading this entry, fear not, I think we'll all be ok. I know Lola's just watching over us...

12 Days before Christmas

One of my favorite Christmas memories was my first Christmas morning here in my house. I wrote a note to Santa asking for Micro Machines. Do you guys remember that? I was never a Hot Wheels guy. MICRO MACHINES FOREVER!!!

The reason why it's one of my favorite memories is because I vividly remember being vague. I just attempted to draw the Micro Machines logo. But in my mind, I badly wanted the Supercity Toolbox playset.

When I opened Santa's gift. I got it!!! It was the Toolbox!!! I didn't ask for it but it was what I wanted. I was so amazed Santa read my mind.  :)



Anyway, I searched for this online and somebody uploaded the commercial. Just sharing with you a Christmas memory :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlRgbU3ZJ5g

Cheesy? I don't think so...

"I said... uh...? Spider-man, I said uh...?The great thing about MJ is... when you look in her eyes and she's looking back in yours... everything... feels... not quite normal. Because you feel stronger and weaker at the same time. You feel excited and at the same time, terrified. The truth is... you don't know what you feel except you know what kind of man you want to be. It's as if you've reached the unreachable and you weren't ready for it."


Looking back at the Spider-Man films, I think Spider-Man 2 was the best but there's something about the 1st movie. I think people were drawn to Peter Parker not getting the girl at the end of the movie. You cheer for the hero but he doesn't win in the end. I believe that they made it more realistic. The good guys don't necessarily win all the time and that's the beauty of it.

I remember writing about the relationship of Peter and Mary Jane in a previous entry. Yes, I am a huge fan of their relationship if you can''t tell. Haha. Anyway, it's a unique love story. I like the story in the movie because they mentioned that Peter liked Mary Jane since he was 6 years old. I think it's cute.

Going back to the quote, let me ask you this, is there someone that makes you feel stronger and weaker at the same time? No? Well, hold on, love is patient... Just wait a little bit longer. He/She is just around the corner.

Now I know why they say that it sucks being alone on Christmas... ANG LAMIG!!! Walang kayakap!!! Cheesy? Fine... Think whatever you want to think. Cheesy always wins! No matter how cheesy it is, people will never admit it, but cheesy always wins. :)

Food Recommendations

I promised I'd recommend restaurants where you can try out their awesome food.

Kindly let me just throw out my ideas. I'll group them by cuisine.

Japanese

1. Tajima in Harbor Center in Pasay. It's the one near PICC. It's a Yakiniku place and the Karubi is awesome!!! It may be a bit pricy...

2. Omakase in Tomas Morato or Libis. One of the best Pinoy-fied Sushi. They have lots of sushi creations and make sure to try the American Dream and my favorite, The Philadelphia Roll

Chinese

1. Tsu Zhou - The only one I know is in Promenade Greenhills. The only thing I order there is their frikkin SHAO LONG PAO!!! It's to die for!!!

2. China Bistro, Libis - I really hope this restaurant never closes. In my opinion, they have the best hakaw and chicken feet. Yes, I eat chicken feet. You don't? Shame on you!!!

Italian

1. Amici - I'm sure you've heard of this by now. Everything's good here and the prices are very reasonable :)

2. Cantinetta - This is like my team's favorite restaurant. Kapag may birthday, dito nanlilibre. It's only for special occassions. The tartufo pasta is excellente!!!

OK, to fast food.

Shawarma Places

1. Food Channel Shawarma - THE BEST.
2. Uncle Moe's - Second place.  (Sorry, not a fan of Mr. Kebab :( )

Pinoy

Cafe Lokal - There's one in Greenhills and Tiendesitas - BANGUS SISIG FOR THE WIN!!!

I'll add some more. I'll just update this. For now, I GTG!!!