Your Ordinary Manila Guy

trying to live life to the fullest! ;)

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A homage to beautiful Sagada. It's not about "tadhana" that I keep coming back to this wonderful place but I like how Sagada reminds me of simplicity and being at peace with yourself. c',')

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Scars on your body show that you have lived; scars on your heart show that you have loved.

Nina Dul (via wnq-anonymous)

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A few weeks ago we had the chance to try Mystery Manila and their World of Wizardry in Makati. It was an awesome experience. It brought back the kid in me and the goal to be very competitive although we failed big time, nyek! 😞 And oh, can anybody please tell me who that cute guy from Mystery Manila Makati branch who assisted us during our time? Gosh, he was so cute. I kept playing but I kept looking at him kasi he was so cute talaga. I noticed his cuteness in the way he speaks and his manliness. It was funny when my friend thought that his lighter would light the candles when he saw it on top of the cabinet and he was so cute when he apologized and when he was giving clues. Haaays, didn't get a name afterwards so I can stalk him. So to you, Mr. MYSTERY MANILA World of Wizardry Guy, keep it up. I hope one day, I'd get to bump into you, whoever you are. c',')

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DAY NOTES 03182015: anguish & changes

I don't know what's happening to me but somehow I have become so burdened lately especially with work considering that their are a LOT of things brewing in the company where I am working. Yes, a number of uncertainties. Few issues that our management has still kept mum about. And of course, the CHANGES. I don't know how massive those changes will be but I guess for an aliping saguiguilid, it'll have to wait till announcement. And so I hang on to my seat and keep working that ass off. c',')

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Dear Metro Manila, I still find you gorgeous way up 35000 ft in the skies. Love, your ordinary manila guy. c',')

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DAY NOTES 03112015: It'll work

Whew! There are times when work just gives you a bit of a handful. Today, I have to dive into a presentation, a meeting, another meeting and yet another meeting and a policy review. Most, not really that related with what I was supposed to do for the company. However, I enjoy the busy-ness. Keeps me off boredom and makes me enjoy with the company. I kept telling myself that saying yes to several projects is a stress but somehow it became manageable to juggle then together. Somehow it worked. Goodnight now. c',')

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DAY NOTES 03092015: I'm not okay

I think my body's failing me. Physically and emotionally. I haven't been feeling well for a week now, I have this weird headaches (must be because of lack of sleep) and flu. What aggravates the physical condition is the condition of my heart. I feel fucking empty. It has been months since I honestly declared that I have to move on from a dream and to start living my life but it seems that the harder that I try to forget, the more I get stuck in this god forsaken dream. How I wish somehow the pain and the longing will eventually end. That my system won't get used to the self-destructive ways I am living life right now. But one is for sure, I'm still here trying to mend my shattered self. So swallow my pride and as Jessie J puts, its okay not to be okay. I wish these feelings would be over soon. c',')

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A tamed EDSA on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

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DAY NOTES 03072015: Luck on love

Do I really have one? Nah, I don't think so. I guess I have already grown comfortable of the idea of family and friendly love and perhaps staying what I am nowadays is what will be my comfort zone forever. Its just amazing though at times, how circustances can remind how single I am. Yes, I sometimes do the most pathetic things with my pathetic old self but somehow a recent movie echoes when I think about being alone. Yes, I might be alone but I am not lonely. A little self-destructive but that will come in a later post perhaps. Goodnight. c',')

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"The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance" by Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor claims that most modern research fixates on the average, but that 

"if we focus on the average, we will remain merely average." 

He desires to investigate the positive outliers and understand how not only to bring people up to the average, but to redefine and elevate the meaning of average. 

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DAY NOTES 03062015: Looking at the bright side

Okay, I feel a little bad. I was supposed to go on a business trip outside the country for 3 days in the coming weeks however, I did not realize that my passport was already expiring this September. Althought it is still well within the bounds of 6 months, our travel agent did not process it anymore for Visa since they require validity of at least 7 months. Too bad, I have never been in that country yet. But anyhows, I think there are still other chances out there. I just have to wait for the right time and perhaps the right country. This one, is not for me. c',')

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Movie Review: CHAPPiE A little flawed storyline (science and consciousness) but somehow the humanity story, action, and cinematography got me. It was an okay movie. And we don't often get to see Hugh Jackman play villain! Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Photo courtesy of www.hdwallpapers.in c',')

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Good friday morning! So what’s your favorite breakfast? Mine? This one. Try this at #Santiago somewhere in Katipunan Ave near Blue Ridge in Quezon City. 👍👍👍 c’,’)

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DAY NOTES 03052015: Suck it up!

When everything doesn’t seem to go as planned, there are only to choices. Jump ship or stick with it and suck it up. I love what I do at my work and also the company itself but circumstance make it very impossible to develop a motivation to stay. I don’t know what lies ahead in the next few weeks or months but I trust that my decision of sticking with this company will be rewarding. Perhaps not the monetary reward but joy, fulfillment and a healthy and collaborative environment.

Oh well. That’s it for now. Ending a very long Thursday. Goodnight.

c’,’)

[ordinarymanilaguy]

#MyPlaylist. This is on replay since last week. Four five fucking seconds! #Rihanna #Kanye #PaulMcCartney. What can go wrong?! #FourFiveSeconds c’,’)

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The #sunrise collection. I’ll definitely see you again soon. I’ve always enjoyed the comfort and the peace that you offer me when I’m there. #Sagada #Kiltepan #summeradventures #Philippines

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A new day. I'm just glad to have to wake up to great views of sunrise. No matter how tiring the day would be, its always a joy to be welcomed by the sun whose warmth and golden rays can only bring smile to your face. Good morning Manila! Cheers! 😃