MY LIFE BEHIND JORIBEN.COM

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sincerely,

A very satisfied user ;)

Thanks for everyone who are texting and messaging me and asking how am I doing. Awa ng diyos I’m still alive and kicking. For now I still need to rest for a day or two before I go back to my regular routine.

Thanks for the prayers, miss you all.

P.S.

Can’t wait to take my usual medicines: Movies and Plays.

I was really planning a very elaborate greetings here and in my facebook page but afterwards I decided to just make it simple since I don’t really have the drive to blog now.  But recent events just changes everything and I guess I have to proceed with the earlier plans.  

First of all I’m thankful for all the blessings I got this year 2011.  I did enjoy a lot of things this year specially the movies and theater plays I experienced.  The nirvana that I feel whenever I’m enjoying a show is like the happiness that most people feel from travelling abroad or splurging to things they really like buying.  That alone makes me very fulfilled this year and thanks to the people responsible for giving me the chance to witness this wonderful productions.

Secondly, I’m also thankful for having friends who are still there for me, even though they are not always physically present.  I know everyone of you guys are there for me but I guess I wish next year, I have somebody who is beside me that I can hug and say that “everything’s gonna be alright”.  Note: This is not necessarily a Girlfriend.

And lastly to my family who is also not here, sorry for being a bad son and brother.  I’m so blessed with parents who are willing to sacrifice a lot of things just for their children.  Even if it endangers them. I feel very lucky for having them.

Now I really want to wish everyone a Happy New Year but I guess I’m not having one.  I will try to have a good time though so to not spoil the New year celebration for others.  To everyone who are messaging me, thank you very much for the concern.  But for now I choose not to share more details about what happened.  Because I’m still expecting for a change of fate.

Happy New Year to everyone and see you all very soon.

I still believe that kids who don’t know how to behave inside a cinema doesn’t deserve a theater ticket. Theater cinemas are public place and all patrons have equal rights and one of them is to see the movie without distractions. So to parents: don’t tolerate your kids when they are unruly inside the cinemas. Teach them how to behave properly inside. If you can’t teach them, then leave them at home and let them watch DVDs.

Not everyone are lucky to have a second chance. You got another shot to make things better for you and you blew it once again. This time you are going down… and I’ll promise you… that I’ll do anything to destroy you.

The timer… starts… NOW!

Currently learning… erm… re-learning a software that I love using before. But since I become very busy doing websites for almost 4 years, I abandoned using it. Now that I’m bouncing back on my craft, other than handling a pencil and an eraser, I’m now practicing again using 3D softwares.

Might take some time but I know I will be back.

P.S. I just wish I have a much stronger PC/Laptop for 3D. My current laptop is keep on crashing on me. I guess my next big purchase will be a laptop first. PS vita can wait.

Feels sad that people choose friends who only says good things about them and give up those who always argue, fight and say what’s wrong with them. They choose liars in favor of real people… sad :(

Just got back after enjoying a cool shower in the rain.  It’s been years (or months) since the last time I just went out there and enjoy the rain hitting my skin.  It so refreshing and somehow very liberating.  Liberating in terms of being free from all the stress and tension of life that causes burn out and most of the time sudden depression.

I’m came to earth in April 2 when my mother gave birth to me.  I was born an Arian under the element of fire.  So it always puzzles me why do I like being close to water if I’m in fact a Fire elemental.  I know many people don’t believe with this Astrological bullshit but real or not it is still a part of a worldwide culture.  

The recent news about the changes in Zodiac signs bugs almost everyone.  Trending discussions yesterday proves that people are indeed concerned with these changes.  That includes me.

Kahit anong mangyari.  Aries pa rin ako.

This is my first statement when I heard the news.  Of course my initial reaction is to defend what I’ve been believing for years.  That I’m an Arian, I’m the pioneer of the Zodiacs and I’m strong willed and enthusiastic.  Embracing this belief for more than 2 decades makes me confident and strong.

But then again when I checked the qualities of a Pisces, I was shocked that it greatly resembles my personality. Imaginative, sensitive, sympathetic and compassionate.  Further analysis of Pisces personality also opens my mind on some recessive personality that I’m trying to cope.  Like being a leader.  Arians are good leaders.  I do like being a leader but somehow deep inside me prefers being a follower which is a true Pisces quality.

So maybe this is really it.  Maybe the change of Zodiac is a calling for everybody that no matter how you pretend to be something that you are not, even the stars will change their paths to reveal your true colors.

I was born a blazing Arian, courageous and proud.  But I will be happy to splash my way as a Pisces if it shows who really I am..

photo credits: Niccolo Cosme and sxc.hu

6:00pm. I’m in front of our building waiting for a cab.  I don’t want to miss last night’s show.  It is really hard to get a ride in Manila.  With all the cab drivers being very choosy on their passengers.  And what seems to be the most unfortunate thing that will happen is when… Oh crap!  Yeah it happened.  Everybody went back to to the building as the sudden down pour of rain hits the cold concrete walls of Cybergate.

But I’m desperate.  I need a cab.  I stayed on the street, stretching my arm hoping for a cab to pull over in front of me.  But several more minutes passed and I’m still there at the side of the road drenched. 

Being in the Rain takes me back in time.  The time were I’m really happy with someone.  As we run chasing each other, playing with puddles of water formed in streets of our village.  The cold weather is comforted only by warm hugs and soft kisses.  

But those days are gone.

“Boss saan kayo?”

Then I snapped back into reality.  I didn’t noticed that a cab is already in front of me with the passenger window pulled down.

“Boss, saan kayo?”

“Puwede ba kayo sa Makati?  RCBC Plaza?”

“Sige na boss sakay na.  basang basa na kayo.”

The rain still falling hard outside the cab.  I’m wet and shivering.  And I’m still thinking of you.  

The curse of rainy days.