Weekend Update

SATURDAY--Spent all day fixing up the Boardwalk designs, but then stupid program decides not to format Barudan properly.

SUNDAY--After a dull afternoon reading comics on the computer (but not before going to Bayview to get the Boardwalk designs formatted properly), at the spur of the moment (meaning I was still in "house clothes") I decided to watch Finding Nemo at SM Centerpoint with Boit and the Abigan Family. Actually, Boit missed the movie and bought office supplies, instead. After the movie I was able to buy the proper connector for the portable CD player to be able to play on the stereo (you'd have to see it to get a better idea of what I'm talking about).

Speakin of "computer comics" (downloaded by Oti via Bit Torrent) I've got a huge backlog of reading material. The entire run of Generation X as well as Uncanny X-Men #250-300 await.

Comics Sale Aftermath (or Fallout...)

Done "reading" the Wizard magazines, as well as the Impulse comics. While browsing online I found that a second Catwoman trade paperback is due out in December. My frustration over this discovery was slightly quelled when I checked and saw that I had gaps in the issues I bought (#6-7, 11-15). Oh, well. More books to the "Mile High Comics" box.

Stuffed Silly

5-Kim hosted a B-day party for herself at the Marianas Clubhouse, with the food was great. I stuffed myself twice: once at the party, the second time during dinner since we brought home the lion's share of leftovers. And the day would've ended so well had Sis not decided to butt her nose into my business concerning my "working style" at Bayview, going so far as to make up an entirely baseless accusation (someone about my refusing a request from Danny to work on an embroidery design) just to try and get an answer from me.

I'm having trouble articulating what it is that drives Sis to butt in like this. My work style is my work style. Just because it doesn't into her (or Ma's) idea of a "good employee" she thinks I'm slacking. It's hard enough trying to find the direction you want in life without your own family being backseat drivers.

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.