What, No iMesh?

I am typing this from a computer stationed in the cyber-nook of Marlyn Ng's office of Reach... whatever. Don't know what they do, but, boy are these monitors BIG. NEC Multisync LCD 1810x, the thing says. Just came from lunch with Marlyn at the neighboring LKG Tower's Food Odyssey, which I had trouble finding at first. Then again, I always have trouble finding places I've never been to.

Still haven't decided whether to go to the gym once I head back to the office. Muscles stil sore from the workout 2 days ago. Yes, in case I haven't mentioned it (and I haven't), I decided to start my weight training at Slimmer's World again.

Bad News and Bad News

Bad news: something I supposedly did last night caused all the Excel files on the hard drive (D) to disappear. (When in doubt, neither confirm nor deny.) Bad news: while recovering the (D) files a lot of data, Excel and otherwise, was lost, including stuff my folder that I can't get worked up about (i.e. panic) because I can't remember most of them.

Okay, remembering now. The comics inventory. AARRRRGH!!!

Starbucks and Nuptials

Attended Aimee's wedding at San Agustin Church (the one I almost went to for Mona's wedding, w/c was at the other church in Intramuros). Batch guests included Annette, Marjorie, Caren, Geralinde, Adeline, Grace, Allen, Kirby and Glenn. Aimee's brother Jeffrey is now confined to a wheelchair for some reason. After the wedding the ladies (sans Marj) and I grabbed a bite and small-talked at Starbucks. I kidded 'Nette about her "emotional issues," as she seemed to shout out every question and comment made (to me, at least). Unfortunately, in the end only 'Nette and I went to the reception at Century Restaurant.

I was surprised to see Jorinda, Laurie, Leslie Mapua and Stacy Biagtan at the reception. More surprised to learn they were guests of the groom Richard. A pleasant surprise, though. Lisabelle and Gilbert showed up, as well as Mariane Ting (back from Canada and taking her MBA at DLSU), Christopher Uy and Albert Go-Alcantarea. Allan was there sans infanticipating Marilyn. Food: so-so. Host Harvey: bad. Someone from my table managed to spike my Sprite with some Johnny Walker while I chatted with Leslie.

Never any Alaxan When You Need It

Well, I was right. Pecs and biceps ache like the dickens, despite intake of Paracetamol. Nonetheless I rode through the ache and watched 28 Days Later (not a sequel to Sandra Bullock's movie about an alcoholic) with Wella at Centerpoint. Not bad, though the only "jolt" I got from the film was in the car alarm scene. Man, zombies move fast for a bunch of dead people.

Still Have...Strength...To Type...

Started weight training again today, this time concentrating more on bodybuilding than endurance. Boy, I'm gonna be sore tomorrow.

Maybe Next Time She'll Actually Speak

My niece Mia kissed my cheek today. What's significant about this is when it came to giving anyone a peck her Yaya Lourdes has to be the one to ask her to do so. Then I saw Ma ask Mia and Mia obliged, so I tried it out. Sure enough I got my peck. Still can't get her to hug, though.

And Speaking of Comics...

A package arrived today from Mile High Comics and it (naturally) contained the books I ordered from them, with a nice bonus of free comics from Free Comic Book Day. This year there were more titles, even ones from Disney, CrossGen and Future (lame). At first I was afraid the package contained the books I sent to them for sale.

All this in the heels of yet another new business idea (acutally a modification of an old one) I had last night and the strange dream I had this morning. I'd get into more details but I'm tired.

Singles, Trade or...Online?

Just this evening I've managed to read 2 volumes of Ultimate X-Men recently downloaded via IMesh. Volumes 3 and 6, to be exact. I would've gotten volume 5 (The Ultimate War) but I already ordered the trade. What's frustrating is now I'm left with a scattered collection of UXM trades that proabably weren't worth buying in the first place, discounted or otherwise.

June Wedding

Watched Hulk yesterday. Much was said about the comic panel-like wipes, but they weren't that distracting. Reminded me more of 24 or a 70's Bond movie than a comic book.

For today it was the wedding of my sort-of sister-in-law Michelle and beau Vinton. Reception was at the Manila Penn, where we were seated in the room next to the main ballroom (too many guests). For familar faces there was Cathy Sy (back from banking in Hong Kong, but will go back this Friday), Julie Chen (sat at the table next to ours) and Marilyn Abella, (spotted after the dinner).

Wednesday Spent Spending

Took Rachelle out to Bubba Gump's Restaurant for a birthday lunch. Ordered too much potato products. (note to self: when one meal has mashed potato, don't order the fries). Bill: 795 bucks. After lunch we checked out Aimee and Bongs wedding registry at Rustans. Turns out I was the first one to actually use it. With Rae's help I picked the P495 bathroom scale, w/c was more practical than the long-stemmed teaspoons. Finally we stopped by Bibliarch where I got The Big Book of Bad, which looked worse for wear by the time I got home. You'd think a book that cost P748 wouldn't dog-ear and cover-curve (yes, I made the word up) so easily. Rae in turn gave me the long-delayed b-day gifts: a ornamental candle holder (candle included) and gold-painted embossed notebook.