Coffee & Music

Kris, RJ and I went to Urbandub's album launch in Eastwood City. Hearing their music live was awesome. I love going into their gigs and the crowd were amazing, singing loudly to every song they play. If you want to sample their music, visit their profile in http://www.myspace.com/urbandub and it's definitely worth it.

We also went to Starbucks for our dose of caffeine. White Chocolate Mocha + cold weather is love. And I can't help but fill my lungs with the smell of roasted beans. Everytime I visit coffee shops I feel like I'm in heaven. Plus I didn't use any paper cozy because it's really cold and a warm cup of coffee is just perfect.

Did you notice that I used my Japanese name in the coffee cup?

Gene = Gin = silver

Mails & Zines

It's been so long ne.

Went to my father's place as usual and spent some time with my nephew and dad and also got some time to read some of my books again. It's nice to go there and two weeks worth of mails are there waiting for me. I don't know why but I feel jealous that my uncle (who lives next door) accepted my mail for me instead of me. You see I love receiving mails, especially everytime our postman would shout our last name and I would rush to the gate and found him gone but a letter sticking out of the mail box. It's always like that then. He's like a Santa to me, anxiously waiting for his arrival for my deliveries. Though I seldom see his face now, and wasn't really able to talk to him personally, I really really appreciate the kind of work that he has done for us. If only I could find a way to at least give him a thank you gift personally. My mom used to do that for them (postman, collectors and other delivery men) and usually miss them and the gifts would be given away to someone else because it's been weeks or even months that we can't get in touch with them.

I finally made something new. These two sets (two photos above) are zines I made for a swap and so darn proud of it for a first timer. Look, they're even hand bound! Next time, I'll make something with different kinds of papers and of a more complicated bookbinding.

And these two photos below are some of the stuff I received from a swap. New addition to my embroidery flosses as if telling me to make something that I should have been doing, haha! I am only good at planning things in my head but I never really really had the chance to follow the things that I plan.

I prefer the freedom of spontaneity. I do things depending on my mood. And during these times, where it's cold and always raining, I feel somehow dejected. It started in college, I always feel this way, and it's happening again, every year, always the same season, always the same feeling. My body clock totally shifted and I can't sleep at night. I can stay awake for the whole 48 hours and still haven't done anything productive.

It's been seven years now and nothing really changes.

Meme Tag

Angela (Riohnna) tagged me with this meme and it's cold and rainy today so I am so lazy to do anything else so here it goes...

38 things about me that you may or may not want to know.

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night?
My boyfriend, Kris.

.2. What were you doing at 0800?
I slept around 0300 so I'm still sleeping that time

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Eating noodles.

4. What happened to you in 2006?
Spent a lot of money over food.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
Arigatou (thank you) to RJ for bringing in the noodles

6. How many beverages did you have today?
Just one, coffee.

7. What color is your hairbrush?
I don't have one, that must be the reason why my hair is dry, haha!

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
Inspection fee in the Post Office.

9. Where were you last night?
crocheting in bed

.10. What color is your front door?
Brown

11. Where do you keep your change?
In a round leather pouch with a red star

12. What’s the weather like today?
Rainy and cold, i love it!

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
Coffee Crumble, Choco Brownie Fudge, Vanilla

14. What excites you?
Mail day and payday, haha!

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
Everytime I woke up because it's so long and gets tangled all the time.

16. Are you over the age of 25?
Nope, I'll be next year, oh no!

17. Do you talk a lot?
It depends on the people I'm with, I don't really talk to strangers.

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Nope.

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
No.

20. Do you make up your own words?
yup, my favorite is gorgonic, from the word gorgon, haha! I am so mean.

21. Are you a jealous person?
Yes I am.

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter "A".
Ada (Happy birthday dear!)

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’.
Kathy (I miss you Pusa! [pusa is cat in Filipino])

Who’s the first person on your received call list?
Ada

25. What does the last text message you received say?
It's a forwarded message and I deleted it, bad Gene!

26. Do you chew on your straw?
Eh? I guess not.

27. Do you have curly hair?
Nope, I have straight hair but it looks wavy because I always tie it in a bun but a conditioner can make it back again and it has a life of it's own and very prone to static. :D

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Post office.

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
Someone long forgotten, haha!

30. What was the last thing you ate?
instant noodles.

31. Will you get married in the future?
hopefully next year

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
Stardust, the only movie I've seen and I like it.

33. Is there anyone you like right now?
My boyfriend.

34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
Months ago.

35. Are you currently depressed?
not really.

36. Did you cry today?
Nope.

37. Why did you answer and post this?
because it's cold and I'm lazy

38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey.
Aby, Jana, Jinky, Mimi, Ria