If Only...

Watched Bad Boys II (reached my saturation point for action scene servings) at SM City then checked out the mall-wide sale, not that I had the choice. The size of the crowd made it look like rush hour at the MRT, and just as hot and humid. I wish I came on Day 1 instead of Day 2 of this 3-day sale, 'coz Comic Quest was going all out with a P30-P40 back issue sale. Needless to say most of the good titles were gone. I did manage to pick up a couple of Impluse and 9 issues of Catwoman (please don't come out as a trade), as well as one Codename: Knockout and 3 issues of Wizard . Got them to knock 150 bucks total off the sale price on those.

Ever since the Trade Paperback explosion and my discovery of Bit Torrent, the hunt for back issues that might not show up online has been getting harder. At least I get to save on cash, such as it is.

All That's Left are Shades

After work I went with Ma and Aissa to Glorietta where I managed to buy new pairs of shoes, sandals, shirts and pants. Ran into Pamela Yu and Janet Chua at the shoe store and saw Debbie (Heintje's ex) pass by Marks & Spencers. Nothing interesting in the book departments despite Power Book's month-long sale.

Emark dropped by to talk about rough plans for our planned trip to North America. Lucky for him he already has a Canadian visa to go with his US one. I still have to reapply for the former. We plan to leave by end of the month.

Yes, But There be Work Tomorrow?

Last night there were rumours of a coup, so a bunch of people decided to hold a vigil in EDSA. Turns out they should've been watching Makati, because that's where 200+ soldiers (from 10 to 20 to 50 guys, now this) went this morning and lined up the Oakwood Hotel with explosives (though they let the civilians out first).

It's now 7:30 in the evening, 2 and a half hours into the extended deadline given by the president to the rogue soldiers. Suffice to say no one's leaving Makati City yet, not that anyone went, since the soldiers took over Glorietta, as well. Hope they don't destroy the bookstore.

Shot at The Monster

Last night while doing Pilates I heard an ad on RX 93.1 about auditions for on-air talent. Today I called them up and they said auditions were held after 6pm. I decided to go to their office at the Strata 2000 Building after gym. Bus ride to EDSA was hell, trafficwise. Jeep ride to Ortigas center was a lot easier. About less then 10 people were there when I arrived. During the about-half-hour wait I met a guy who was dropping off his band's demo for some band tryout/ contest RX was having. He figured since he was already there why try out for the DJ thing? This despite the fact he already has a job as a music scorer for ABS-CBN. Apparently he's friends with Marieton (Trocino) Pacheco. When my turn came I met with Jude Rocha and read an copy ad twice on mic. Five minutes, maybe less. Wish I left my calling card.

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.