This is how my day should be spent…

This is how a day should be spent: eating good food and watching good movies. Since I have been fairly busy with work and freelancing, I barely have enough time to do the things I enjoy so much. And if ever I do get the chance, there is always a flop. However, today is an exception.

How good is the food you ate that you just had to blog about it?! Yeah, I know my personal life doesn’t interest you, but if ever you’re in Cebu and you want good food for a cheap price, I would recommend Andoks. The roasted chicken is to die for. Andoks was once a small roast chicken stand that has now turned into this fast growing food chain all over the Philippines. I was once reluctant but now I am a believer of how sumptuous yet affordable their meals are. If you also want a pizza delivered within the metropolis of Cebu, try dialing Da Vinci’s number. Like Andoks the pizza is good and the price isn’t pocket denting.

Okay, the food I ate isn’t at all uber delicious. But the taste is very decent; the food is clean and is sold for a very cheap price. Today, I got to eat like I’m this food deprived person locked away in some forsaken dungeon for weeks. Good food for the right price. Now that’s sweet.

To top my very “full” day, James finally got to see his much anticipated Iron Man. Of course, he had to drag me along. I was not that excited to watch the movie since Iron Man’s genre doesn’t tick my taste buds. But as I sat there in front of this huge screen, I laughed, no – not cried, I got shocked, and once in awhile my jaws even dropped to all those stunts that must’ve caused Robert Downy Jr. some possible pain if ever all those were true. I was like, “that’s gotta hurt”.

The plot is simple and predictable. Very predictable, had about 70% of the story figured out. However despite that, Iron Man surprises me, every once in a while, with some quirky scenes that I must say only adds spice and tasteful humor to the entire film. I really enjoyed Robert Downy Jr.’s interpretation of Tony Stark’s character. He really played the part very well, he is absolutely riveting. The film is packed with a lot action; stuffs get blown up good, really great weapons, 2 pseudo-transformers killing each other, yeah, the movie is packed with a lot of action… Tony Stark’s last line clearly sets up a sequel and I, together with James, will be watching out for it.

When I’m pissed off, I….

Last night, I was throwing some kind of bitch fit, again, at James. PMS can be so hard for him. I am overflowing with estrogen and he gets to suffer my daily (2 week long) mood swings.

Anyway, as my mind was racing with all these thoughts, angry thoughts I might add, I really tried to rationalize every single emotion I have. At an impulse, I was mad, angry, frustrated, vengeful and  I felt sorry for myself the most. Sorry that I am this cautious, sorry  that I over analyze  things that I end up missing  an opportunity, actually that falls in the frustrated part. Anyway, whenever I’m in this sad state of mind, whenever everything is dark and gloomy in my world, I usually think off happy thoughts. Yes, after I throw a fit, after the countless curse and swears that come out of my mouth, I ask forgiveness from God and count my blessings.

Whenever you feel that you live a God forsaken life. Whenever you feel a gripping crisis in your life. Whenever you feel that you are not succeeding in anything. Whenever you feel envious of what others have. Whenever you feel you are in the bottom in the food chain. Count the blessings you received today. It will actually relieve you of those negative thoughts and you get to realize how lucky you are.

Last night, after the tantrum, when I was ready to break free of my anger, I inhaled deeply and said a prayer. During those few minutes, I thank Him at first for the obvious things, things that I don’t easily take for granted. And then, as I went on and recollect the blessings (or good things, I would often define it) I received for the day, I realize, I am thanking to God even for the smallest things.

Here are some of the things I am thankful for and surprisingly and strong cure for my angry thoughts.

1. I am with my family
2. My mom and dad are both healthy
3. I have a job
4. James and I are going strong
5. Coffee, yoda, autumn are happy dogs
6. We have food to eat

I have a post before on the 50 blessings I received. As I moved along the list, I realized that I am thanking God even for the most simplest (yeah, it is that simple) things. I tell you, it will really give you a fat smile across your face before going to sleep.

I ask forgiveness for the very mean things I said. Human as we are, we all say things we opt or didn’t mean to say to hurt others. For this let us recognize that this is wrong and that we should also try not to do it again.

If you’re pissed off, count your blessing and review your wrong.

Random Paranoia

Paranoia according to wikipedia is a disturbed thought characterized by anxiety and or fear. Our parish priest said, 80% of our worries are not true. Chances of your occasional paranoia has the likelihood of not even taking place. Once we are paranoid, decisions we make are subjective and rash. This is my rule of thumb, don’t make decisions based on highly unstable emotions. Here’s a quick thought: Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean somebody is not out to get you right? Anyway, here is my quick list of my random paranoia for the past few weeks.

1. Is coffee (one of my dogs) still a happy dog with the lamp shade contraption attached to her head?
2. They hate my leadership, they hate me… nooooooooo…
3. Why is she not talking to me? Is she mad at me?
4. Are they talking about me?
5. Will he break up with me because of my sporadic tantrums?
6. I am getting fat.
7. I am not saving enough. I am going to be pauper in the future.
8. My boss hates my work performance this year
9. They are plotting my downfall as their tyrant leader… noooooo…
10. Is he going to snatch my cellphone or purse?
11. WTF?! Why is that dirty man starring at me?
12. What stories is he saying to the rest of our relatives now?!
13. Am I breaking any rules?
14. Will they hate this post?
15. My allergies are not going to get better.

Light Posting

I was just browsing around Icanhascheezburger to relieve me of my stress and I happened to stumble upon this.. Awwww… This is cute and sad all at the same time… The “capshun” (caption) matched with the bear’s expression makes the picture utterly cute and painful. “Give him the his blanky back, mr. mean man!”

What do you think of the picture?

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Save The Honey Bees

This is another Psyop project for Hagen Daaz. This 30 second spot is a compact tale of unrequited love of a bee and a flower set with an operatic soundtrack that only adds drama to the ever glamorously made 3d animation. I kinda wish this was a :60 instead of a :30 spot, though. The voiceover at the near end sounded like I’m late for a business meeting so quickly give me back my change.

“Imagine the world without tasty pears, luscious raspberries and juicy strawberries. Honey bees are responsible for the one-third of all the foods we eat, including the many ingredients that define our all-natural favorite ice-creams. “

Let’s help save the Honey bees dear readers! Since I’m not a beekeeper nor are you, let’s get educated on how, in our own ways, how to help save the honeybees. Let’s spread the word .