partey!!!

as you prolly noticed, i have been looking forward to my birthday (umm.. let's count how many blogs i made related to it...). obviously, i wasn't excited about getting old. i was actually very much excited to the celebration i have been wanting to have for years. and last night, it finally happened. :D my "party" was held in the Top Grill restaurant in Jupiter Street, Makati. i chose it because it was near and seems accessible, and when i was there once, i noticed that their prices are not that steep. the food isn't bad at all, and they also have videoke. only you would have to sing on the stage! :D i really really wanted to invite a lot of people. but there were still budget constraints since (as you know) i have no savings whatsoever, and i also need to keep some money because i will probably be moving again (which will cost about 3-months worth of rent). i'm really sorry about that. i originally had a guest list of about 50 people, and i counted 29 attended last night. it was too bad though that lots of people couldn't make it, and some even canceled the last minute (too bad since i could have invited more people if i only knew... :P). by the way, you guys would still HAVE TO make up for it (paging Jonas, Novis and Tami). hehe! :P but anyway, i am really really thankful to all that came. my birthday has really been special because you were all there with me. my favorite moment was when everyone sang "happy birthday" when the clock struck 12mn. it was expected, but it was still special when it happened. thanks so much again! :'D

my pisay friends. they turned on the smoke machine that is why the picture is a bit blurry.

my college "wehehe" friends.

my friends from work.

someone needs to start using the videoke and sing on stage. but no one was gonna do it first. so i requested Oliver to do it with me. and after that, the dam was wide open. :D me with my best and longest friends. my birthday "loot". the gift from J has gone missing though. waah! i'm sorry. i wonder where it went. :(

overall, i'd say the party was a success. most of the people i wanted to be there were there. there seems to be enough food and drinks for everyone, and still i didn't go over budget. i had so much fun and i hope everyone else too. and by the end of the night, i was wasted. :P see you all again next year. :) more pics will be available in my multiply site soon. check them out. :)

my 26th year

most people try to "analyze" the year that was around New Year's. but i thought it would be nice to have a look back to my 26th year instead. it was a pretty interesting year as i got to try and experience a lot of something new and different. and i want to sort of "immortalize" those memories here in my blog. i found this new year's blog from Rea's multiply site, and i thought it would be the perfect way to look back to the year that was. ------------------------------------------------ 1. Did you do something you thought you would never do? ~ Yes. Run a marathon. 2. Did you visit any countries? ~ Yes! Been to Oslo, Norway and Madrid, Spain. :D 3. What would you like to have this year that you lacked last year? ~ Hmm.. a really good investment or some savings. :P 4. Will any date from last year stay attached in your memory forever? ~ July 9, 2007 is a good candidate. :P 5. What was your biggest achievement last year? ~ Finishing the Urbanathlon! 6. What was your biggest failure? ~ Does "getting fat" qualify? 7. Did you suffer illness or injury? ~ Well, i learned that i have hyperthyroidism. 8. What was the best thing you bought? ~ My DVDs. :D 9. Where did you spend most of your money? ~ DVDs, comic books and food. 10. Are you happier than this time last year? ~ March 2, 2008 is definitely better than March 2, 2007. So i guess, yes. :) 11. Did you get your heart broken last year? ~ Yes. 12. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? ~ Yes, though "hate" is a really strong word. "Indifferent" is much much better. 13. Who was the best new person you met? ~ A new friend. 14. Who will you never forget? ~ I never forget. ;P 15. What will you always remember about being 26? ~ That it is a year of "firsts"... first time i've been out of Asia and been to Europe, first time i got a travel visa, first time i've been cheated on, first time that i am completely and undeniably single, etc. :P ------------------------------------------------ thanks to everyone who has been there and was part of my 26th year here on earth. I wish you'll still be with me now and many more years from now. last year has been great, but i am still hoping 27 will be much much better. :)