Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Sensitivity VS. A Computer Game

A few of the reasons why I take joy in going to birthday parties is the food, the opportunity to socialize and most importantly, the fact of being part in one of the most significant day of a person's life.

As a matter of fact, I just attended one today. This time, a friend of mine was celebrating his birthday. His name is Roy and he is the type of guy who loves food more than anything else which may be apparent on his physicality once you get to see him. The funny thing is I asked him last night, when we were talking over the phone if dieting and exercising have ever crossed his mind this summer. He gave me a very straight-forward answer. 

He said NO.

Our laughs seemed to have cut the smooth-flowing dreams of our neighbors but as the laughter faded in the background, somehow, I felt so stupid for asking such question. Well, I thought as a friend, I should have known better. Anyway, at the back of my mind I realized how Roy loves who he is and what he looks like and I bet he won't trade his face and body with anyone else.

The birthday party was modest. His family and friends were there and of course we, his college friends, were counted in action as well.

Roy is going through a tough time. He had to stop school and the worst thing is he has to wait for his problems to get fixed. When I went through the same situation, I pitied myself for not having the ability to resolve the problems of my family. I felt completely worthless and the more I counted the passing days, the more I felt the pain.

And so when I stepped into his house for the second time and right there before my eyes I saw the set of food on the table and the whole family gathering together to celebrate Roy's important day, I felt nothing but bliss.

The moment I took my plate, I was wishing nothing but the best for Roy and for him to have his best birthday ever.

Then there came the crack on the road.

The others wanted to play a computer game somewhere distant from Roy's house. We were talking about placing bets and all. I was with them, laughing, joking around, looking at the whole scheme as a joke. 

Then, before I knew it, they did want to go out and play a silly computer game. They suddenly became serious about it and what made the crack on the road worst was their incessant force to drag me into it. 

It was something  I was not and will never be interested into. 

To cut the story short, they forced me to be away for awhile, leave the Man of the Day (Roy, the birthday celebrant) behind and play a computer game instead. 

I just thought it was childish first of all to replace a friend's birthday celebration that comes once a year over a computer game that can be played anytime, every day.

Of course, I didn't go with them. Deep inside, I got pissed off when they were literally dragging me all the way to an Internet Cafe.

There was nothing to be happy about with their obvious display of insensitivity. Display of insensitivity to me and most especially to Roy.

At the end of the day, I went home alone. I didn't wait for them to come back and just gave my apology to Roy in behalf of the others and greeted him a very Happy Birthday.

WHEN I DECIDED TO PUT DOWN THEIR OFFER, I'VE NEVER FELT SO ALONE IN MY LIFE. I  FELT EVERYONE LEFT ME BEHIND FOR NO REASON. THE NOISE OF THE BIRTHDAY PARTY REMODELED INTO SILENCE. I WAS SWEATING PROFUSELY AND I FELT RAGE THAT I WANTED TO BREAK SOMETHING. I DIDN'T WANT TO CATCH ANYBODY'S ATTENTION. IT WAS MY FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY AND THE LAST THING I WANTED TO DO WAS TO STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT FROM HIM.

IS IT A CRIME TO EXPECT SENSITIVITY AND RESPECT FROM YOUR FRIENDS??? IT WAS THIS QUESTION THAT APPEARED TO HAVE HELD ME ON MY SEAT ON THE BUS WHILE I WAS MAKING MY WAY HOME. IT WAS THIS QUESTION THAT MADE ME STARE BLANKLY UP IN THE NIGHT SKY. 

AND HERE I AM ABOUT TO FINISH MY POST WHILE HOPING FOR THINGS TO GET BETTER  TOMORROW.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Modern Family

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I can use a good laugh right now. 

I woke up late this morning and realized that the same old routine I do every day is slowly cutting my life short by the second. If I don't go out and hunt for some fun and good times then I am going to have to say hello to insanity.

However, I stopped that train of thought and I reminded myself of the movie I just watched last night.

Pursuit of Happyness.

Then after looking back at Chris Gardner and the life he had to live with, I realized I should stop complaining and be contented with what I have and where I am. I am blessed enough to have a house, two not-so-fun but loving parents and a sister who buys the food I love (I like all sorts of food so she doesn't really have any problem with choosing at all).

Anyway, I said that I can use  a good laugh because I think that is one of the best ideas to enjoy my summer. Since I don't have any plans or even if I do but I just can't then I might as well take advantage of the things that I can use to kill the summer time.

A good laugh is easy to find, really. It doesn't really matter whether you get it from a friend's joke, a text message or from an episode of your favorite comedy show for as long as it tickles you until you drop on the floor.  

Laughing is an energy booster, it may not be a problem-solver but it is surely a stress-reliever. I better start laughing more often now if I still want to look my age but then a problem came in. 

How in the world can I do this? 

I can't just grab the funniest guy in school and force him to make me laugh and besides, it's a stupid idea. It's summer vacation! The funniest guy in school may be enjoying his time on the beach right now and he doesn't want to be disturbed for sure.

And then there's the idea of watching funny shows on television. I could just turn on the TV and look for a comedy show. 

Sounds easy? Yes it does but it's impossible. Not everything on TV makes me laugh.  Some of you may find the "big bang theory" funny but not so much for me. The only person I think is funny in the show is Sheldon and that's it.


For me, a comedy show should have great actors that could make people laugh in their own and unique way. Imagine a pool of talented actors put together in a show with their distinct take on comedy. 

It's a comedy explosion, people!

Well, some of you may have probably guessed what show I am talking about. It's none other than, "Modern Family".

The funniest show on the planet, for me of course. Modern Family has the variety I was looking for in a comedy series. Every character on the show has incomparable characteristics that somehow turn into magic. The magic that makes me and a lot of people laugh.


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Well, to give a little info about my favorite show, Modern Family was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan and started it's very first episode on September 23, 2009. The show received tons of positive feedback both from the viewers and the critics which I believe helped them garnered various awards such an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series,  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a  Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

I am so proud I feel like I am part of the show.

Anyway, I have written down a few of my favorite quotes from Modern Family.

For those who have seen or is a big fan of Modern Family, as you go through the quotes below, you will not just be inspired by what they said, you'll also be laughing your heart out as you try to look back at those episodes where they said it.

ENJOY!

My Favorite Modern Family Quotes so far

"Family is Family, whether its the one you start out with, the one you end up with or the family you gain along the way which makes every day December 16."  -Gloria


"There are dreamers and there are realists in this world, you think the dreamers would find the dreamers and the realists would find the realists but more often than not, the opposite is true. You see, the dreamers need the realists to keep them from soaring too close to the sun and the realists, well, without the dreamers, they might not ever get off the ground." -Cameron

"So I guess I was wrong when I said, once we get older, it's hard to make new friends."                                                                                                                                             - Phil

"We all struggle with limitations, some are willing to accept and some are not. It's never too late to grow in life." (Actually, this isn't jay's quote, he was just reading an instruction's manual from a contraption Manny bought  that's supposed to increase one's height.)                                                                                                                                          -Jay


"All week long I've been telling my girls how to act instead of showing them, but not Phil. Phil could have said, Alex, relax, don't take everything so seriously or Haley, challenge yourself, don't give up so easily but instead of talking the talk, Phil walked the walk. And isn't that what we're supposed to do for the people we love. It's definitely a challenge but Phil made it look easy, seven feet off the ground." -Claire


"I was almost depressed to come today, I realized I let my childhood slip away, I really thought it was too late for me, but watching all of you act like children, it hit me. I've got a plenty of time left to be a kid."  -Manny


"People can surprise you, you used to thinking of them one way, stuck in their roles, they are what they are and then they do something that shows all this depth and dimension that you never knew existed."  -Mitchell


"Everybody's got their stuff, whether your popular or a drama geek or a cheerleader or even a nerd like me. We all have our insecurities, we are just trying to figure out who we are. "  -Alex

"If another woman is messing with your man, you have to get pro-active. I don't care how pretty she is or how many stupid reptiles she has, she tries to take what's mine, girl friends's gonna get stung." -Haley

Monday, April 2, 2012

Summer hopes

It was only a few weeks ago when I was too occupied in figuring out whether a concave mirror produces a real image or a virtual image as a preparation for a quiz in my Physics class.  Before I knew it, I was already imagining myself sprawling on a beach sand while the firmament of the earth makes way to the irrepressible rays of the molting sun. I was holding a fruit smoothie in my hand, unmindful of the heat penetrating the umbrella that's shielding me from the merciless domination of the sun's blaze on my skin. 

I looked around with sun glasses before my eyes, dimming the surroundings up for me and the people were just having the summer of their lives. After a few minutes of hallucinating, I found myself back in reality and  there you go, homeworks and projects came before me. It was one of those moments when I wanted to shout out loud, 

"Curse you REALITY!!! Curse you!!!" 

With a deep sigh, I wished I could get back to that beach.

Anyway, school is over and summer has finally parked. I could tell by how fast the sun burns my skin whenever I go outside for a walk.

The only thing I hate about the summer season is how quick it makes me sweat like a pig.

Sometimes I feel like my skin is oozing slime that I get all sticky and gooey. I sweat so much I disgusts myself sometimes. Anyhow, let me end this sweat talk and tell you that if I could just afford an air-conditioning unit then I would've purchased a couple and used them the whole day every day if that is what it takes for me to feel cooler. 

On the other hand, that's not how I should treat the environment, should I? And since I am still living with my parents, that's not how I should give back to them right? Those who have lived with their parents and who are still living with theirs in the present, I believe I don't have to explain myself any further, you know exactly what I mean.

Moving on, other than increasing my sweating rate, I like every bit of the summer season and it never fails to get me fired up for some fun and relaxing activities with my family and friends.

That was before my excitement was cut short. One day my Mom told me that we don't have anything planned out this summer which means I have to stay at home for two months basically do nothing at all.

My ideal summer season has now turned into a do-nothing season.

NO BEACH.

NO SAND.

NO SMOOTHIE.

Well, looking at the brighter side, I wouldn't let this road block get in the way of me getting the best summer ever. I may not have the chance to go to the beach but I guess I am quite creative enough to make this a fun but productive summer.


First, it has always been an impossible dream of mine but this time I am going to make it possible.

I want to lose weight. I want to be fitter, a little bit thinner and most importantly healthier.

Who doesn't want to be fit and healthy??? The last time I looked good physically is when I was in 6th grade and ever since then, I have always been fat. The moment I stepped into high school, I have witnessed the gradual increase of my weight and before I knew it, I was a completely different person. Whenever I see former school mates and classmates, I suddenly turn into a psychic because I know what they have in mind and I know what they want to say about me and my luggage. 

Although some people think I look fine and my body size is normal but my BMI says otherwise. I have been over-weight for years and I want to change myself for the better. 

Second, I want to be able to finish reading the books I bought. I had no time reading them because of too many school obligations but now, I have all the time in the world to enjoy reading.

Third, to blog more and to increase my readers and followers. I have always enjoyed writing and it always sends a smile on my face whenever I see people from all parts of the world following my blog and appreciating my work.

These are a few of my summer goals and I have my fingers-crossed that I will be able to achieve all of them.

I know I will. 

I just know.