Haruka Kanata
The Asian Kung-Fu Generation really plays some cool sounds. Never mind that I can't understand any words in Nihonggo, but I do know that Haruka Kanata is one of the sound tracks in Bleach. (Teka.. Bleach nga ba? O Naruto?) It's been months since I last seen any Japanese anime series. And Hanayori Dango.. can't wait to get my hands on those.
I'm not that ecstatic about Amercian TV series but I must admit, the first season or at least, first few episodes of Hero, Kyle XY and Lost kept me hooked.
I've been reading book 7 of Harry Potter, forthe past 2 months! Yes, i've been busy and i haven't really seriously took the time to go through it. I just felt it necessary to finish it since not only am I already halfway through, but it's the last book from the Harry Potter series. So far, i'm not really pleased at all. I still like the innocence and creativity of Book 1 and 5. The rest seems like fillers.
I wonder what the latest book rave'll be?
Incredible October
It's been another crazy month. I've pretty much adjusted to my post, and here I go again venturing into something new, something different.
First off Berlin.. and that cruel cold autumn visit. I don't know how to prepare for the cold but we've been advised to brings thermals, gloves and hat. Temperature dips below zero and it's definitely gonna be colder than in Denmark. I sure hope the museums are open.
Then comes Mr. B's. What about it anyway? The only thing that I know for sure is that there'll be enough boot for me to jump into the family bandwagon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Finally, some wedding bells. It'll be one busy weekend to the next by November, as my beau and I will be busy meeting and making parents meet and hopefully be thrilled about the good news. It's happening and I can't believe that everything's turning out the way i hoped things will be for this year.
Things do happen if you believe it can.
Not so ecstatic
It really sucks when you feel like you're tied up to something and that you can't just let it go. I think it would be terrible to experience this when you're somewhere up the mountains, and you've no choice bu to hold on to that life line. But if you're back in the city, in the daily musings of your corporate world, then what is it that keeps you stuck?
Won't it be a cliche if i say that I'm doing this all for the sake of ethics? So whatever happened to the dog eat dog world? Yup, it's there but I guess it's hard for me to become a bitch just to make it easy.
I know about responsibilities and stuff and I really am sick of hearing such selfish rantings from peers especially during the most awkward moments. How can I find work that doens't make me feel sorry for being there?
I guess the extra day gave me some time to be myself. I took a few minutes wandering away into some books that were featured in a magazine. I really would like to spend some time in writing my own work. Whether it's technical or creative, I still will feel a huge sense of accomplishment if I can at least finish one. Better, to have them published as well.
It's been so long since i last felt ecstatic about anything, apart from my beau. How can one maintain that momentum, that allows us to live life well, and to its fullest?
I'm rambling again, and I don't even know what I mean. I can't wait until December!
Rides
I've been going around the metro for the past few days. I'm glad of the holiday. I had some time off from my usual routine. Morning spent with a soon-to-be married couple got me thinking.
I saw the makings of my sisters just before their wedding. Their lives seemed to be pretty much ironed out. I still can't help but think that mine would always be different. I can't seem to anticipate my future and I can't help but surprise even myself every time. How will my life be if I'd keep jumping into things that are usually outside the norm.
I wonder if i'll ever get tired of adventures? I took a long bus ride from the south with my friend's retired aunt. She seems to typify those office drones who held on to their jobs up to their retiring age of 65. Why would I want to keep working until 65? She seems to have missed a lot of things that she could only dream of.. or rather, talk about. I still can't understand why people restrain themselves from doing what they really want and not feel guilty about it. What's life for anyway?
I took a short ride to the Fort for my nephew's birthday. The driver and I both agreed how difficult it was to find what I'm looking for in that newly developed place. I still can't picture how that place was like before all these high street development came about.
I rode the MRT yesterday. We were at the men's car since my sister insisted that it won't be as full. She didn't like the idea of taking the train on separate cars with my nephews. It seemed like a long ride from Makati to QC. Nobody was talking and my nephews were not even near us. So I really would've preferred staying in the women's car were at least, it doesn't stink as much.
I had a different view of the city. I walked along its dark streets and eventless grounds. I keep asking, how long can i bear spending another day here amidst the hustle and bustle of Manila life.
