today, the series of thunderstorms finally ended, and the summer sun showed itself in all its bright and shining glory. similarly, my mood lifted as well, and i had a nice day, beginning with a peaceful breakfast, continuing on to a good workout, talking to mik, and some really good movies on cable afterwards. though i spent the day alone again, ( Read more... )

i've been back in maryland for 2 days now, and i'm happy to say that i'm adjusting to the time pretty well. last night i slept at 8 and woke up this morning at around 5:45. not bad :) i'm confident i can stay up until 9 or 10 tonight. should be perfect ( Read more... )

migs and i went to see fr. bob today. oh wow, it was such a pleasant visit. not only were we able to swap stories about grad studies abroad, the latest news in the ateneo community, and whatever other random things... migs and i were able to discuss our plans with a third person for the first time - and it felt AMAZING to finally be able to share ( Read more... )

i couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my last weekend of blissful freedom. good company, good food, and yesterday, the holy union of two dear friends who in my opinion could not be more perfect for each other. most of the weekend was very laid back, just hanging out with mik and friends... margaritas at agave and bottomless nachos. it was ( Read more... )

during the day, while activity occupies my mind... i feel fine. happy as always, embracing the life i have ( Read more... )

i really need to start blogging again. i've become so rusty. academic writing is fine, but really, there isn't any truth or rawness to that sort of writing.. it's all so superficial. it's been a while since i was able to really dig deep and concretize the things that i feel. i could paint such elaborate pictures of my feelings back in high school/ ( Read more... )

having a crap ass night. can't take this.

i am seriously bored. seriously, not going home for Christmas is CRAP. i swear this is NEVER happening again.

things have gotten easier. i have to say i've pretty much gotten acclimatized... but once in a while you just miss home again. i'm missing home now. it's not so intense that i feel like crying or that i question my decision to come here. i just want to be there. even for a while. it kills me that i can't visit for Christmas. though my parents are ( Read more... )

i think that now that my life is more or less fixed. i can find it in me to write again. for a while, things were just up and down and everywhere that documenting it all was just too daunting a task. now i've found my footing and i'm "stable" enough to write properly. well, more or less ( Read more... )