Atty!

I became an attorney for a good one second or so..

My phone rang and when I answered the call, the lady on the other end of the line said "Hello, Atty?"..

Man how I wish I could answer her like "Yes, speaking. What's up?".. HAHA.

I seriously considered the idea of giving the circumstance a good kick though. Hey, you don't get those type of call often you know. Somebody mistakenly dial your number out of nowhere then you become and atty for a nice few seconds of your life. haha. Rad!

Plans + Thoughts ?

9:28 A.M. Hmm.. Just amazes me how one song can make dictate your mood for the day. I got home from work at around seven, had breakfast, watched the morning news and saw nothing interesting so I ended up listen to Good Times, it's Mo Twister's morning radio show with Mojojojo and Grace Lee, but Grace wasn't with them today. So anyway, when they were about to end the show I switched to my mp3's then boom, thoughts came rushing to my head - random mainly. And then here I am, blogging. Why? Well It's always good to share what you have with people, it being random thoughts or what ever. Hopefully, when they find the time to read what I choose to share here, that they can relate to it, and with that they'd be inspired and share it with others. Not saying I'm that good in pulling off good sense from my writings but I think in 10 points somehow you (if you happen to be reading this) get one out of the ten, which for me is a big thing. If at the end of the read you get nothing and would want your five-minutes-or-so time back that you spent for reading my blog, well sorry but I can't give you that. But what I can do is try to at least do better next time and hopefully when come back you'll be able to connect. I'm no pro.

9:38 A.M. So anyway, what's in my head - uhm. Well not that I don't want my job, I just feel that it's not doing me good. Growth-wise. OK so most likely you're thinking "move out and seek for some other opportunities" - actually ya, you're good on that. But likewise you don't just decide that easy, it's always good to think twice. The the downside of being me is that I, at times, think to much that at the end of the day find myself with nothing - no progress. Why? Thinking just ain't gonna cut it, it has to go with actions. Ya, Ironic that I get to say all these about myself yet I'm not doing anything about it. OK that's just me, if you well know me then you know I'm quite good with my words but not with my actions. I bet many of you who gets to read this would agree on that - thanks but I know. The good thing about excessive thinking is, if you're open-minded enough, you can put yourself inside your own fishbowl. But that won't compare with when other people are the one's examining you in their own fishbowl. You can put people inside your fishbowl but it's not easy to fit yourself in your own. Know why? If you're the type of person who's got a close mind and wants only that of what YOU think is good for YOU - in my book? It's just impossible for you to see who you really are. You think you're bigger than who you really are so it's impossible for you to fit yourself in your own tank. Man I've gone to far off topic. Back to my work. I just think I need a break. I need to go back home. I have big plans (You might be thinking now "talaga lang ah?"). But seriously, I do. What those are, well of course I'm not gonna spill 'em just like that. I've put myself in my fishbowl several times now - because I know I can. Too much thinking would result to different plans. But ya, plans will remain to be plans unless you act on it. OK so here we go again, that's another thing about me that I need to pay more attention to. The thing is I know my weaknesses, but knowing isn't the solution and you best know that right?

Alright enough about me, I don't want to give you the upper hand here. ;) Why? For one, this is my blog. Anyway I'm not quite sure if you were able to relate but before you answer that, examine yourself. What have you been doing for yourself? What are you doing for you future? Have you been doing more of the complaining and less on the dealing-with-it part? Well then, we're on the same page here. But not quite. Know why? I made you realize something that I've long realized - like an hour ago. haha. Ya I know, but that would mean I'm still on the upper hand right? :) I've always admired people who's doing something with their lives. I'm not saying that I'm not doing something with mine, but I'm more inclined with the slacking part than acting on the whatever matter that is that needs more action than merely realizations. So if you can't relate then most probably you're doing good with you're life right now and with that I salute you, I admire you - kudos. But before you flatter yourself evaluate muna. :) You may be way ahead of yourself here. But anyway that's just a reminder see, who should best know yourself but, well, yourself diba? But then if you think you are "something", wouldn't it be more "tasteful" if you prove it to yourself before you praise yourself? I don't know I'm not there yet so I wouldn't know. Good luck with that. :)

9:55 A.M. Narrowing my choices. As to what it is? haha. Go figure. I just thought I was so busy with stones 'n pebbles that I found myself with so much already. So I'm keeping the pebbles, of course - no question about that. Been contemplating about it the past days as well and come a time that you find yourself with a hand full that you just end up losing them anyway - ignoring them and end up let'n 'em pass. So why not focus on those with, somehow, of value to you. You can't make a pebble out of a stone, right? Or can you? Hmm.. Well I'm still cooking this one so, maybe more of it some other time. Figured it yet? Yes? haha. No, mali 'yan. Check the title of this entry. Too broad ya? Well, exactly. :) It could be anything. OK I'm talking non-sense again.

10:04 A.M. So! Man I'm way off the topic now. But it's cool, it's my blog, so I'll be ranting all day long and it's up to you if you should just do more facebook"ing" than reading my post - by all means - that's up to you. :) Anyway, at this point I want to say thank you to those who greeted me on my birthday - which was last Sunday. It sure was one heartwarming day for me. Had quite a long day that day. May not be that ideal of a birthday for some but everyday is just another day for me, the only difference when it's your birthday is that you tend to get more emotional at any part of the day and sometimes you just want to come at a pause and just contemplate. I started my day by waking up - of course! Duh, obviously! And thank you God for another year, another day at that. I consider each day a blessing. Went to church, had lunch with my mother then I took off at around four in the afternoon and met up with a new found friend (if you may, haha.) First time we met and it's my birthday, but that's cool she had no idea. My reason for it was, well, other than the fact that I had nowhere to go, is that I want to connect with people. As much as I want to connect with more people that day - especially those who greeted me over facebook, text messages - but well, that's just impossible. But our talk was quick since it was so spontaneous that out of the blue I just found myself in Makati. So after that I went to one gasoline station, bought a bottle of water and just started thinking again. Just staring at cars coming in the bays of the station to have their tanks filled with gas. Then I hit up on a few friends asking them if they were free or not busy at that time. Fortunately they were free, two of 'em were - but not in one hour that is. So I had to stop at McDonald's - since I was supposed to drive home already. But it's was only around 6:30 P.M. so I thought nah, too early. That's when I found myself having a double cheeseburger, up-sized french fries and a Coke float, take note, alone. And it's my birthday! Haha. Got emotional for awhile but later thought it was cool. I already shared this over at facebook that day (Good thing McDonald's now offers free WiFi). It was weirdreally - at first. But later thought it was cool, knowing it's something new. Seriously though, it sure was liberating. Having a cheeseburger at McDonald's alone and that day being your birthday? Argh! I think people should try it once in their lifetime. One thing I'm sure though - I'm not the first to do it. :) Anyway, after that went for a few bottles with two of my very good friends. It was fun. My 23rd was fun I should say. It was something new, and nothing catches my interest more than experiencing something "new" out of spontaneity.

10:26 A.M. Wow! How time flies nga naman. I've got to hit the sack now, mi brother will be arriving later today and I've been thinking of better ways since the past few days to bond with him. And one hour, geeze! not much thought in it huh? :) Well anyway, I just want to encourage people that if you have that extra time, continue to read, connect and share. Not just referring to my blog but basically anything, be it the Nutrition Facts from a box of fresh milk - like what I'm staring at right now (got to love milk). Why? Know that knowledge is power, and what better way to apply it than sharing what you know. They may not care about it now, but they, or you yourself will never know when you need that wisdom. So ah, thanks for your time (that's if you reached this far). hahaha. Have a good one. ;) 10:36 A.M.

Hello world! [edit]

Visit me at iamekim.com, my website.. ;)

*This post was when I was still using Wordpress, I parked "iamekim" here at blogger in case I'd one day transfer, and guess where we are now. :-)

nly n d Pilipins!

There was one time while on a night shift, I went out of the office and headed to the nearest McDonald's branch in the area - Eastwood. It's a, uhm, about less than a hundred-meter walk from the building. Right outside the building, I saw a short line of people awaiting for taxi. I had about fifteen to twenty steps, I could already see the different establishments in the area - KFC, Chowking, Yellowcab, etc. About fourty or so more steps was McDonalds.

Saw some drunk teenagers (OK that just made me feel old right there) - they probably just got off from one of the clubs in the area, on their way to KFC. Probably off for a quick grub before they head home after a night of partying. It was around 2:00 A.M. or so, I saw SUV with blinding H.I.D. glare, windows down with people my age (OH! Bumabawi.. :P) having a good time, loud speakers disturbing the peace.

Just a few steps more, I was already at the doorstep of McDonalds. So I went in - of course. Stood behind this average dude about my shoulder in height, and twice my size (in width) - haha, seriously. I was making my choice - double cheeseburger meal over a big mac? hmmm.. Tough choice huh? Not. I picked the double cheeseburger. The guy in front of me with a red shirt ordered for a takeout, after he placed and paid for his order he had to wait for his burger, which the lady on the other side of the counter said, will take 'bout five minutes to prepare. So he side-stepped, took his tray with him onto a table near the counter and sat to wait. While debating with myself which burger to order, I can't help but notice the Christmas medly that was playing in the background. My turn. I ordered for a double cheeseburger, up-sized fries and a Coke float - healthy early morning meal huh? :) So when I was about to pay for my order, the dude approached the counter - he was on my left - and told the manager (same lady who took my order), "Do you realize you're playing Christmas songs?". "Yes sir.", the manager uttered with a smile. And then the man said "Why? It's only October.", then she said "Christmas starts in September here in the Philippines." - again with a smile and a nod this time after. The man was startled, and I thought he must be from another country - probably the US. If I'm not mistaken, in the US, thanksgiving is even bigger than Christmas. So he muttered for the last time, "Huh? That's weird.", gave the lady a weird face and turned his back then headed outside the establishment. The lady just smiled, looked at me with that smile still on - as if soliciting confirmation from a fellow Filipino, and I said only in the Philippines - with a :).

Whenever the ber-months come in, we start hearing Christmas songs everywhere we go - especially in the malls. Well, we don't have thanksgiving like the U.S. - which falls I think third Thursday of November? (I'm not really sure.) All we have and the only special (slash) big event that, us Filipinos, look forward to on ber-months is Christmas, right? Or that's just me? haha. I doubt. What's a bigger event than Christmas here in the Philippines? Can you name one for me? :)

An early Merry Christmas greeting everyone! ;)

GREENing

Warning - this is non sense! haha.


I'm currently online (obviously), and out of the blue I was prompted to blog after reading a tweet from a friend - it goes..

kimemmanuelle now youre plurking too @anarizzacelades nice hehe

Okay, no sense ya? But if you're bored, bore yourself some more and read on.

I just thought uhm.. I'm sure you've noticed how people use "ing" on these social networks, like facebook"ing", tweet"ing" - now you probably know what I'm referring 'bout on that tweet above right? Yes? Good. No? Okay to save you the burden, I'm referring to "plurking". If I'm not mistaken that's for Plurk.com? Yes? Cool site - I should say.


So anyway, I thought what's plurk.com for? What's it all about? I don't think I'll ever create an account in'ere, no disrespect it's just that I think Facebook and twitter is enough already for me. I seldom visit my Friendster account now even.

This is what ran through my head after that..

"Heck with plurking, I prefer poking my FB friends" - Now tell me if that sounds right to you? haha.

Told you this was non sense. But you've gone this far so please read on. :) My next point is, if not funny, sensible - to say the least.


A friend of mine shared something about his experience with the "FB" initials.. 

He said a girl asked him once "May FB ka?". haha.

That just doesn't sound right, I was LMAO (allow me to use this just this once) and it made me realize, it makes total sense.


So there, please use FACEBOOK - the word, please? Especially women, I tell you it'll complicate things. You'll get a weird face from a smart-ass everytime. haha. Say FACEBOOK, Not FB! Well only if you mean it that way (smug), ya, that's fine by me! HAHAHA. j/k.


Go figure. :)

If you're lost well okay, it's a joke for smart people. Corny? Nah, laugh it off - note that I "could" (could, I'm not saying I amÜ) be laughing at you. Why? Simple, I took you this far even if I told you this was non sense. Uy, interested... . . :P haha. Fish!

But seriously, do you think this made no sense? ;)

G10 it is!

Google Analytics You'll know when you need to write a new blog post when you're analytics hit rock bottom! haha. For some reason I keep track with how my blog is doing. Site Usage, Map Overlay, Traffic Sources Overview, etc. I visit it everyday. Didn't blog for three, four days, I guess - just to check how will it fair if I don't create a post. haha. Not good obviously. Well anyway it's all good. I'm just ranting 'bout some random stuff and more of it begins.. . . . now! :)

Typhoon Pepeng He's back! Not sure if you've heard it in the news (most probably you have). It's back on Philippine soil. Haven't watched the news as of now but I will definitely watch the morning news later, soon as I get home. If you check it here now (10/7/09 - 3:08A.M.) you will see this phenomenon they call Fujiwhara Effect. Heard kuya Kim say that on the news these past days (I'm kapamilya, haha). Actually when he said that I thought to myself "O please quit scaring the people". But lookie here, he was right all along and it sure it possible. It can happen, and it is happening. Wonder how the situation is up there in Northern Luzon but I sure do hope Pepeng (its local name) has withered its destructive nature. It's just sad to see more and more lives are lost with all these calamities. Click on these thumbnails to view satellite images.



1st and 2nd photo respectively - as you may notice typhoon Pepeng is going down and back in Philippine soil.

I've finally decided - I guess Well I plan to get my Canon PowerShot G10 later (it's now 3:15A.M.) today. Can hardly remember when that last time I talked about the G10 here in my blog (too lazy to look for it on the page) but it's been awhile now, yet I still haven't made up my mind still. My brother kept on telling me to get a DSLR instead of a Point&Shoot camera. But my rationale on getting a P&S is its handiness and to think that the G10 is capable of good photos having some DSLR settings readily available. Just have to learn how to use 'em that is. I love taking photos and I admire good photography. I've been lurking recently at this forum where I was referred to by a friend - PiPho.org. Man they have really sick photos in there. As much as i want to learn how to take photos as good as those images I saw in there, I just can't imagine myself doing this for a living. Could be a good hobby but I still don't think I'm up for buying a DSLR and all those accessories needed to snap those good photos. Guess I'll just leave it up to them and just be the guy who praises their work. haha. At least that's my perspective on this said matter for now and my convincing rationale (at least for me) for myself to get mi self the Point & Shoot Canon PowerShot G10.

Garbage?

I have a question. What's the main reason why Metro Manila gets flooded? It's obvious right? Garbage. I was just thinking and I bet some of you may have noticed as well that our means of helping people through relief goods may not be a way of solving the real problem in terms of lessening garbage in the Metro. Don't get me wrong. I mean, it's good and inspiring to see us Filipinos united during these hard times and to see our countrymen - even foreigners, donating to help those who are in dire need of relief goods. But I just think it would be good as well if by doing so we consider doing this in such a way that we are helping the environment. I'm not sure if garbage like cans (for canned goods, canned drinks, etc.), plastic bags (used in packing), plastic wrappers (of noodles, chips, biscuits, etc.), plastic water bottles and many more that relief centers are giving away to these people are being collected and are disposed of properly. But I hope they are, I really, really hope they are being collected and disposed of properly. Because if not, then I think we all know how this will impact us in the future.

I've been watching the news every time it's on on TV and I can't help but ask where will all these garbage go? I just hope that the government or better yet the people will do their part in the disposing of garbage properly, because more garbage is definitely the last thing we need right now.

If it's possible maybe we could provide brown paper bags. Though I'm not sure if there's enough to provide relief centers with those. Preferably something that if thrown irresponsibly wouldn't hurt the environment as much as plastic bags would. Or better yet use the shirts rather than those plastic bags when packing.  I really hope garbage are collected and are disposed of properly most especially in those affected areas. I don't really know if all these are being considered (I hope they are). I hope (if you happen to be reading this) that you get my point and if this makes sense to you, please help me get the word out. I'm sure I'm not the only one concerned about this issue. Let's continue to help the victims and also promote GREEN Peace.

It's good to help but it would be better if we consider mother earth as well, and best if we act on it now. :-)

Let us continue to pray and prepare for Bagyong Pepeng also. Sana lumihis..

God bless us all!