I saw Rent last night. When I found out that it was going to be a move, thanks Alexis, I immediately counted the days until I got to see it. I don't plan on ruining the movie for those that haven't seen it, so...
Great Mall's theatre air conditioning seemed to fail because the temperature was hot, or maybe it was the person sitting to the left of me. WINK. Unfortunately, I think it was my fault for my complaint because I kept my jacket on. Although, when listening to the singing voice of Mimi, it didn't really seem like it was her voice. But, her voice was mesmerizing.
Congratulations to Ryan & Dar for their second baby, even though only 3 months conceived.
Thanksgiving to those who give thanks for accepting their life, lifestyle, and style of living. Thank you all.
Lastly, twelve hours ago, I was sitting on a couch watching television and asking and answering questions. I brought up the question game, but I'm glad that getting to know someone can be fun. Can't forget about the Wedding Tool Cake - A man's cake.
note: I'm down to watch Rent again and sing along louder than the first time.
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/rent/onesongglory.htm
One Song Glory Lyrics
[ROGER]
One song
Glory
One song
Before I go
Glory
One song to leave behind
Find one song
One last refrain
Glory
From the pretty boy front man
Who wasted opportunity
One song
He had the world at his feet
Glory
In the eyes of a young girl
A young girl
Find glory
Beyond the cheap colored lights
One song
Before the sun sets
Glory -- on another empty life
Time flies -- time dies
Glory -- One blaze of glory
One blaze of glory -- glory
Find
Glory
In a song that rings true
Truth like a blazing fire
An eternal flame
Find
One song
A song about love
Glory
From the soul of a young man
A young man
Find
The one song
Before the virus takes hold
Glory
Like a sunset
One song
To redeem this empty life
Time flies
And then - no need to endure anymore
Time dies
[ROGER is interrupted by a sharp knock on the door.]
[It is MIMI MARQUEZ, a beautiful stranger from downstairs.]
The door
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Only Thinking Can Bring Me Down
I've been letting myself get in the shoot me, I don't care type of mode. I put myself in situations where my mind goes beyond it's capacity. I was aware of this emotion, and I reminded myself to live life. Somewhere down the line, I just let down my guard and found myself in a terrible rut. This is why I must start living life again. Once before, I was running my life pretty straight forward.
What is my meaning of Life?
My meaning of Life is experience what comes at you. Everyday is believed to be your last. Even though we take advantage of the word "tomorrow", humanity will gamble with that fact. I don't see anyone living like today was their last day to live. My goal is to live to 75. The night before I turn 76, I'm going to die on the ice. No one is going to stop me from collapsing on the ice with a heart attack. Other than that, life was made to continue a cycle that has been going on for decades, if not sooner, centuries. We must take on obstacles to achieve our own goals and fulfill those of our mothers and fathers. The most important is to find true love, or some type of love, and extend the cycle.
For now, I've got to stop trying to read the situation.
What is my meaning of Life?
My meaning of Life is experience what comes at you. Everyday is believed to be your last. Even though we take advantage of the word "tomorrow", humanity will gamble with that fact. I don't see anyone living like today was their last day to live. My goal is to live to 75. The night before I turn 76, I'm going to die on the ice. No one is going to stop me from collapsing on the ice with a heart attack. Other than that, life was made to continue a cycle that has been going on for decades, if not sooner, centuries. We must take on obstacles to achieve our own goals and fulfill those of our mothers and fathers. The most important is to find true love, or some type of love, and extend the cycle.
For now, I've got to stop trying to read the situation.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
New & Improved?
So, my work had a store meeting today which was the usual type of situation. A slight difference changed the mood of all 40 employees present. Our store manager, Sid, has been promoted to Regional Trainer for the company. Even though I was brought into the store with the previous manager before Sid, I was a bit dumbfounded when the news hit the stands. I guess all the motivation that he advised me seems to be nonsense now that he's leaving. Change is the momentum that makes life worthwhile. Adjustment is the key to making a goal achievable.
For every goal, there is an obstacle standing (or sitting) in our way. Take on the struggle and bare with the challenges that lie in front of you.
"If baseball was easy, everyone would be doing it." - Tom Hanks A League of their Own
ps. Don't wait for the easy to finally make its way.
Happy birthday to my one and only mother. I thank you for giving me life.
For every goal, there is an obstacle standing (or sitting) in our way. Take on the struggle and bare with the challenges that lie in front of you.
"If baseball was easy, everyone would be doing it." - Tom Hanks A League of their Own
ps. Don't wait for the easy to finally make its way.
Happy birthday to my one and only mother. I thank you for giving me life.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
What's Wrong
Imagine this:
The evening has become a blur for some due to the refreshments served. About a dozen individuals were talking, chatting, and laughing as the night was still young. The weather outside was illuminated by the full moon, city lights, and the shine from the indoor fixtures. The environment was comfortable as dialogue was initiated, jokes were made, and elegant music was the tune surrounding the guests.
With drinks in hand, laughter and a positive evening became everything, but dull. A door opens and enters an unexpected guest to this party. He makes his way toward the party with glimpses unknown to their eye. Wearing a nicely put suit with a slightly grey tone in his tie, each step reminds him of the true reason of his journey there.
She entertains her guests with ease and the ability to keep everyone upbeat with the evenings festivities. She is aware that someone had entered the venue, yet didn't get a chance to catch a glimpse of the unknown. In her mind, she wants to believe that it was he who would come through that door. She decides to make her way to the kitchen.
He picks up his drink and heads out of the kitchen, down the hall, and into the main room. Watching his surroundings, he does not see what he is in search for, so he continues on to the exterior. As he exits the room, someone across the room recognizes him and quickly goes toward the kitchen.
As she washes her hands, someone informs her that he has arrived. She doesn't want to be teased, so she does not accept the good news. Having a good time already, she continues onto the party, but keeps in mind the news that was given to her.
He knows she is there, but he begins to feel saddened by the lack of her presence. He picks up his phone, dials in her number but realizes that her phone is nowhere close to her. The beverage reaches the bottom of the cup and he decides to put away his phone, walk back toward the kitchen to serve himself a drink.
She sits on her couch to catch up on things with a friend. The party has grown to nearly a couple dozen guests. The ability to see everyone invited was impossible. She begins to laugh, takes a sip from her drink. With her lips to the cup, she lifts her eyes from her drink and looks across the room. Her eyes open from the sight of a special individual. She interrupts her conversation for reasons known.
He tosses his cup into the trash and exits the opposite door making his way, once again, into the main room. He sits down, coincidentally, onto the same couch that she had just left. The person on the couch next to him introduces themself. He says hello, excuses himself and decides to head out the front door.
She rushes into an empty kitchen. She pads her pockets and realizes her phone is in her room. She walks briskly to her room to find someone outside her window on the sidewalk. Her smile becomes an enormous glow. She takes her eyes off her prey and rushes to the front door. The moment she opens the door, he is there with one arm tucked behind him and in his other hand offering her an orange rose.
ps. May our minds signify the reality of passion.
The evening has become a blur for some due to the refreshments served. About a dozen individuals were talking, chatting, and laughing as the night was still young. The weather outside was illuminated by the full moon, city lights, and the shine from the indoor fixtures. The environment was comfortable as dialogue was initiated, jokes were made, and elegant music was the tune surrounding the guests.
With drinks in hand, laughter and a positive evening became everything, but dull. A door opens and enters an unexpected guest to this party. He makes his way toward the party with glimpses unknown to their eye. Wearing a nicely put suit with a slightly grey tone in his tie, each step reminds him of the true reason of his journey there.
She entertains her guests with ease and the ability to keep everyone upbeat with the evenings festivities. She is aware that someone had entered the venue, yet didn't get a chance to catch a glimpse of the unknown. In her mind, she wants to believe that it was he who would come through that door. She decides to make her way to the kitchen.
He picks up his drink and heads out of the kitchen, down the hall, and into the main room. Watching his surroundings, he does not see what he is in search for, so he continues on to the exterior. As he exits the room, someone across the room recognizes him and quickly goes toward the kitchen.
As she washes her hands, someone informs her that he has arrived. She doesn't want to be teased, so she does not accept the good news. Having a good time already, she continues onto the party, but keeps in mind the news that was given to her.
He knows she is there, but he begins to feel saddened by the lack of her presence. He picks up his phone, dials in her number but realizes that her phone is nowhere close to her. The beverage reaches the bottom of the cup and he decides to put away his phone, walk back toward the kitchen to serve himself a drink.
She sits on her couch to catch up on things with a friend. The party has grown to nearly a couple dozen guests. The ability to see everyone invited was impossible. She begins to laugh, takes a sip from her drink. With her lips to the cup, she lifts her eyes from her drink and looks across the room. Her eyes open from the sight of a special individual. She interrupts her conversation for reasons known.
He tosses his cup into the trash and exits the opposite door making his way, once again, into the main room. He sits down, coincidentally, onto the same couch that she had just left. The person on the couch next to him introduces themself. He says hello, excuses himself and decides to head out the front door.
She rushes into an empty kitchen. She pads her pockets and realizes her phone is in her room. She walks briskly to her room to find someone outside her window on the sidewalk. Her smile becomes an enormous glow. She takes her eyes off her prey and rushes to the front door. The moment she opens the door, he is there with one arm tucked behind him and in his other hand offering her an orange rose.
ps. May our minds signify the reality of passion.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
On the crossroads
The intersection has given everything except the red light. It has come to the point where laying back is an option. Another chapter is starting in my life. The first paragraph is coming to an end and hopefully the flip of the page will bring more interest to my book of life.
Why I do what I do? Josh.Gumbi likes to think of himself as a passive romantic. There are points in his life where he can give his all to a particular, and in return, accept almost nothing in return. These little tidbits could be tiny to the naked eye, but significantly significant to his emotional cranium. Who knows what these little things are, he won't tell. Does anyone know?
Back in my freshmen year of college, I started a website:
hips.htm
I lost the webspace when tripod and lycos merged. I made the e.W.o site on there too. Just a random thought, like always.
As for now, read on playa, read the wacky, yet disturbed life of Josh.Gumbi.
note: Almost 300 entries in 3 years. Almost as amazing as Trendy Vibes.
Why I do what I do? Josh.Gumbi likes to think of himself as a passive romantic. There are points in his life where he can give his all to a particular, and in return, accept almost nothing in return. These little tidbits could be tiny to the naked eye, but significantly significant to his emotional cranium. Who knows what these little things are, he won't tell. Does anyone know?
Back in my freshmen year of college, I started a website:
hips.htm
I lost the webspace when tripod and lycos merged. I made the e.W.o site on there too. Just a random thought, like always.
As for now, read on playa, read the wacky, yet disturbed life of Josh.Gumbi.
note: Almost 300 entries in 3 years. Almost as amazing as Trendy Vibes.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Pictures Are Fun
So, with my weapon in my hand at our club events, and I finally upload the pictures on to my computer. Amazing what you see or what you take a picture of, especially the facials in the background. I was going to share my pictures, but I'll wait. Anyway, one more day with the 5am-130pm schedule, thank goodness, I don't think I can handle this every week. Plus, my sales goal is dropping because I'm not on the floor between 130-4. Grrrr. Anyway, I've received five promotions in one year. And according to my manager, I'll be receiving another one in the near future, assuming I would actually take that position. Manager or continue to struggle with my major. Aya!
Perhaps one day we were sent down from another planet to conquer the world. Sorry, I just decided to put in a random phrase. I was watching Smallville earlier, and I'm up because of my stupid 2-hr. nap. Darn it!
Bottomline, my life has become a sunshine of happiness, yet the only downside is the weather. I'm content with how things are, if any part of my life takes progress or improvement, I'm all for it. Otherwise, head high, back straight and take on the obstacles that lie in the path of my greatness.
note: I wasn't going to even right this much, but hey, let the fingers do the talking.
Perhaps one day we were sent down from another planet to conquer the world. Sorry, I just decided to put in a random phrase. I was watching Smallville earlier, and I'm up because of my stupid 2-hr. nap. Darn it!
Bottomline, my life has become a sunshine of happiness, yet the only downside is the weather. I'm content with how things are, if any part of my life takes progress or improvement, I'm all for it. Otherwise, head high, back straight and take on the obstacles that lie in the path of my greatness.
note: I wasn't going to even right this much, but hey, let the fingers do the talking.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
It's What I Do
ylc: i feel special ^_^
jrh: you are...only if you want to be o";"o
ylc: i am! hahaha coz you made me!
jrh: no, your parents made you
ylc: hahahahahahahah ok, i'll thank my mom and dad for that
jrh: you are...only if you want to be o";"o
ylc: i am! hahaha coz you made me!
jrh: no, your parents made you
ylc: hahahahahahahah ok, i'll thank my mom and dad for that
Friday, November 04, 2005
s3 phase
Waking up in what once was a mystery is now familiar. With a dab of disorder, the place I sometimes call home on Thursday nights is the place to be. The homies are hospitable during each visit, along with the two puppies that tap their little paws against the hardwood floor. Here's to you Ike and Penny...
Another night with the BMP and Legend folks is getting to me...in a good way of course. What have I gained since the merge. Hmmm? Probably a bit more of confidence, a much more relaxed state, and the ability to make business with friends. It would have to be the hardest thing to do; to do business with friends. As long as their is a similiar goal, the next step is just to make it happen. We all have that enthusiasm toward this business we call Barrelman Productions. As we get older, our knowledge of business furthers into the vast community of diversity. We will strive to succeed, and maybe someday, we, as Filipinos, will put forth the greatest achievement of all, to be what we've longed for, to be Filipino. American culture has turned us into bandwagon individuals. Today's movies have always signified a majority of cultures. Filipinos have begun the strike to get on the silver screen. With homeboy from One Tree Hill that Ale and Camillay gawk over, to the ongoing, yet limited, success of Dante Basco. There are dozens of minds that have been able to put together their creativity in making what we call movies, plays, scripts, so forth. You can't forget Ernie Reyes Jr. for his youthful success in many a movies, yet we all know he played Chinese roles, but hey, we know what his background was...he was a ninja turtle. And last but not least, LDP!!! Lou Diamond Phillips, the man of the hour who has played Latino, Native American, Mexican, and the coolest gangsta in "The Big Hit"(1998). Wow. The guy has come up as an actor, director, producer, and writer. He's my idol. But do you want to know who my American Idol is...
Camile, you're my idol. Even though I was unable to watch you last night to perform, it's all good. But enough of that, watching everyone have a good time at Norcal was a good feeling. The numbers were up, the vibe was way up, and the girl to guy ratio was extremely well brought. Thank you for making it to a party, sorry I was unable to dance with you much. When I'm a part of something, I have to find something to do. While we staff a club event, even though there's a limit on what we could do, we just have to make sure we have a good time, as well as our guests. Oh, for anyone that I hooked up...OH YEAH RIGHT. I didn't hook up anyone. Shhhhhhhhhyaaah(say like Wayne from "Wayne's World" and then put your hair behind your ears and grin).
Denny's was good times. The laughs, the aches and pains, the quick service(rolls eyes), and the phonecalls from booth to booth was good times. I think my fellow table mates, Leah Ulo and Puppy, will always be there, most likely not next time. Gosh. So exclusive! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to comment you on your lip ring, it's cool, righteous to the max. Someday, I'm going to dangle your ring.
note: The sun is coming out, woohoo! Good morning everyone!
Another night with the BMP and Legend folks is getting to me...in a good way of course. What have I gained since the merge. Hmmm? Probably a bit more of confidence, a much more relaxed state, and the ability to make business with friends. It would have to be the hardest thing to do; to do business with friends. As long as their is a similiar goal, the next step is just to make it happen. We all have that enthusiasm toward this business we call Barrelman Productions. As we get older, our knowledge of business furthers into the vast community of diversity. We will strive to succeed, and maybe someday, we, as Filipinos, will put forth the greatest achievement of all, to be what we've longed for, to be Filipino. American culture has turned us into bandwagon individuals. Today's movies have always signified a majority of cultures. Filipinos have begun the strike to get on the silver screen. With homeboy from One Tree Hill that Ale and Camillay gawk over, to the ongoing, yet limited, success of Dante Basco. There are dozens of minds that have been able to put together their creativity in making what we call movies, plays, scripts, so forth. You can't forget Ernie Reyes Jr. for his youthful success in many a movies, yet we all know he played Chinese roles, but hey, we know what his background was...he was a ninja turtle. And last but not least, LDP!!! Lou Diamond Phillips, the man of the hour who has played Latino, Native American, Mexican, and the coolest gangsta in "The Big Hit"(1998). Wow. The guy has come up as an actor, director, producer, and writer. He's my idol. But do you want to know who my American Idol is...
Camile, you're my idol. Even though I was unable to watch you last night to perform, it's all good. But enough of that, watching everyone have a good time at Norcal was a good feeling. The numbers were up, the vibe was way up, and the girl to guy ratio was extremely well brought. Thank you for making it to a party, sorry I was unable to dance with you much. When I'm a part of something, I have to find something to do. While we staff a club event, even though there's a limit on what we could do, we just have to make sure we have a good time, as well as our guests. Oh, for anyone that I hooked up...OH YEAH RIGHT. I didn't hook up anyone. Shhhhhhhhhyaaah(say like Wayne from "Wayne's World" and then put your hair behind your ears and grin).
Denny's was good times. The laughs, the aches and pains, the quick service(rolls eyes), and the phonecalls from booth to booth was good times. I think my fellow table mates, Leah Ulo and Puppy, will always be there, most likely not next time. Gosh. So exclusive! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to comment you on your lip ring, it's cool, righteous to the max. Someday, I'm going to dangle your ring.
note: The sun is coming out, woohoo! Good morning everyone!