Oct 23, 2010

Liking your own post in your own wall is just plain stupid

The title pretty much explains itself.
If your still unclear on what I mean, this refers to facebook. More specifically, the morons who post at facebook. You did post it on your wall right? Then obviously you enjoyed it and want to share it to others. Don't go liking it as well. We know. stupid.
peace.

-Chady

Six months

Six months. Its been six months since I started this 'phase' or whatever
you want to call it. Who knew it would end so abruptly? I was doing well
at work, starting to buck down and aim high. All of a sudden, change of
thought. Hit Pause. Moment of indecision. The idea lodged itself in my head and
started gnawing away at me. I just gotta break out of this cycle.

Clearing the air first, there is really nothing wrong with the place. Sure
the conditions are rather different from what Im used to but hey, different
city means different situations, right? Whats getting to me is the lifestyle
here. Not really liking the vibes. Sure, I can adapt but its taking potshots
at me both physically and emotionally. Not really sure the nightowl, auto
adjust lifes really suits me. Im having issues 'growing' here as well.
Sure the sense of responsibility, need of budgeting and respect for other
people's privacy are earned but those are in auto-learn, you get them along
the way. What I mean is that in the areas of interest and physical fitness,
currently I am at level zero. I'm just stuck in a rut. And the rut is not just.

Social activity is at an all time low as well. Of course, friends are there
but you cant really hang out all the time. Work friends are, well, friends at work. Communication with best friends are few and far between because everyone is busy as well. Now I have really have nothing against my friends . In fact, I'm grateful that we try our best to stay connected.

On a brighter side, there are three things that I did learn during this period. One is that reality really punches hard and it doesn't let up. It leaves you dazed and confused with all the problems it puts up along your path. One of those problems is the second thing I've learned and its to respect the Peso dude. Budgeting can be a bitch sometimes.

The third learning is one I already know but I didn't really take into account until now and its the importance of family. I cannot stress enough the important presence of family in one's life. It has kept me sane for the majority of my stay here and I'm glad that I have a great, supportive family.

So that about wraps it up. I regret nothing, I will remember everything. This was a part of my life and now I am moving forward. Next up. christmas. Yeah..Peace Out.
-Chady

Budget Guide!

CHADYS AGENT BUDGET GUIDE
This Guide isnt really in depth but
it helped me thru my days so you can suck
it!
BUDGET:200
100-Transpo
100-Food

See? Told you it wasnt in depth...
Let me just break it down to make it
seem complex and efficient (Its not)

50- Dinner
20- Habal2x
60- Milkmoney (Food for work)
30- breakfast
20- jeep fare

Dinners for when you wake up in the evenin. Transpo is actually flexible because you can interchange them (Habal2x at night then jeep at mrnin or vice versa) or you can have it jeep2x or habal4x. Milk money is for the
food you eat during work hours. Okay, I admit that this budget is not
really super effective and is totally not well thought out but it worked for me so it should work for you. Cause i said so. Bleh. Peace.



-Chady

Oct 6, 2010

Team Bohol Strikers Update

As of October 6, Team Bohol is now made up of:

-Chady Araneta
-Juliver Arawiran
-Arthur Abrea (strongest)
-Anghel Caido
-Dwight Howard
-Kit Gelay
-Paopee de Lara
-Yeko Ar Nat2x
-V Corrales
-Maurine
-Tonio Oppus (Always MIA)
-Ego Ogan (Copy paste above)
-JenCal

Please tell me if someones missing. :) Peace out


Of course that will whittle down by Nov but hey
Its nice to see it even for a short while.



-Chady

Friends that truly matter

During this past few months (of 2010, if you're wondering...), I lived and hang out with people that will be my friends for the rest of my life. These six Nimrods have truly made my stay here a great experience.

First off, Theres Juliver. he goes first as he always comes next to me (or somewhere near me) in any list...because his last name also starts with an Ara but after that its W (only up till there upon request). Now this guy has the weirdest physical capabilities of the group. He can eat a lot of food. oh wait let me correct that...A LOT OF FOOD(more than me,seriously.) and he never gets fat(lucky bastard). He could sleep on command(An ability I copied from him). Even if there was a crowd around him shouting or if the boarding house was set ablaze, the dude would still be asleep. He's also the only who affectionately calls me 'baboy' all the time not as an insult (although sometimes it is, you just have to determine thru his tone.) but because among this group, he's the one who I have been friends with the longest. I enjoy hanging out with him because he plays a huge variety of video games( Even with just that Im his friend for life), we have very similar traits in the humor,manga,tv show, music and weird hobbies department and the dudes smart, man. Thats it for Julep.

Next is Paopy De Lara. Now Paopy and I are already tight because of the extra curi-curi that we did in college (Cheerdance, School Clubs, etc.) and our groups for the thesis was close as well (in location, mind you.) I enjoy hanging around Paolo as we have the same wavelength of upbeat/brooding personality fluctuation (NOSEBLEED!). In other words, its easy to hang around Paolo because our moods are in sync always. This has never failed me once. Paolo can take and dish out jokes as well so thats a plus. Although he doesnt play games much, he makes up for the shows he watches and accessories he has.

Lou Jeconiah Cabarle. ahh, yes. Daddy Lou. where to start? Im not really sure what to specify why I hang out with Lou but I'll tell you one thing, when your friends with Lou, you always smile and you'll never run out of stories. EVER. The range and plethora of choices is close to hundreds now. Whether it be his "adventures" or shared one with ours, its always fun when Lou tells them. Lou is a Tekkenite as well so that pretty much sums it up. Oh, Lou is also my source of anything hiphop ,weird pointless stuff(Bobitz videos and questionable trivia), hardcore accessories( tongue rings,mohawks) and sometimes, even Girl advice(Anatomy of the body and attitude,please.hehe). Legendary Loloy..Moving on...

Fourth on this list would be Kit Gelay. Now, Kit is a bit of hard to classify because although we do share some traits that solidify any friendship like humor,interests and food choices but when it comes to interests were way off in almost every specific department I can think of (gaming,clothing,cellphones,music,hairstyles) but one things for sure though, Kit is my most dependable travel companion and talk-that matters buddy. Now that I mentioned it, Kit also throws the meanest right jab and I copied that from him. Kevz!

Next on this list is Ivan Bryan Pinos. In this group, I consider Pinos the easiest to sync with regards to friend strength-ish issues. Although we have nothing in common in games (Pinos doesnt play video games much) and clothing(duh), Pinos is the greatest when it comes to chillaxing mode and just having a conversation with, whatever the topic may be. Sort of like a pseudo therapist. Basketball, sense of Humor and my Observational Comedy Ability was made and developed with Pinos.
We were seatmates/cheatmates during high school.

Bringing up the "rear" (inside joke) is Jonathan Tan. Now, based on friend/time length ratio, Nat2x is the newest in the group, which is ironic in a way because he's also last in this group. Now about Nat2x, I love Nats because he obviously helped developed my engrish, fashion sense, Chill mode and finding leeways in just about everything. He's no pushover in the humor department as well, as he has some of the most brutal comebacks I've ever heard.

So, there you have it. My six friends that truly matter.

Special Mention to Peith Fudolig. You may not be there all the time but you make up to it everytime you're there buddy.

peace out.

-Chady






-Chady

A tribute to Emall

This is a work in progress so move along...




-Chady

Oct 5, 2010

Pointless Trivia

Jeepney Rides: 21B from the pier takes you to Andox near SM Cebu and it goes straight to Mabolo/Mandaue, 1K takes you to the North side entrance of SM and 21X(x represents a letter because i totally forgot it so its x for now) makes a pass at the front.

Oceanjet: 7:00 trip from Tagbilaran and 1:50 from Cebu sked is suprisingly the most on time boats that OCeanlate has. For chairs inside, the 30s line are the best because theyre the nearest to the TV and the store. Bs Cs Gs Hs are good as theyre aisles. Hs have the best aircon hits. When youre in the openair and dont feel like sitting there, just wait for departure and go down.

Radio; 89.9 plays Death Cab as well as other bands that people like Chady listen to...



-Chady

Oktubre

Octoberfest! Feels so good to be out of September. Twas very tiresome and we be needing refreshers! Sup guys, just updating at this point. King and Arthur made it through, they are in Eperformax and Teletech, respectively. I am currently resisting the urge to buy anything in sight. Even though I have doesnt mean I should. Stupid earnings. Kit overstyles his hair now. Nat is gonna be stuck for awhile (boo).

For now, the gang is trying to maximize efforts to enjoy what time we have left.. Pinos and Julivs are walk buddies now, I make an effort to keep roam and update now (Like now!), and Lou...is still Lou, I dont need to add anything to that..hehe

So thats it for now. Beatdown Rush TAYHOP! Peace out

Anamanaguchi! Search now....

Anamanaguchi

Never thought that 8 bit sound effects could be turned into such quirky music..
Sure its not for all but for people who TRULY have gaming souls they would quickly
understand and admire the creativity and effort this guys have put in into each and
every song.

-Chady

Just Following Up For September

Oh boy, I am really getting bad with managing the intervals I post my posts..hehe

And once again, I have no posts for the month of Sept, I dont know why but September was pretty tough on us because for some strange reason it felt like September was "too" long. Maybe because it was the work days I had(I had two 6 day shifts), The less interaction I had with my friends and boardmates or maybe because nothing exciting happened much...

there are things I like to mention though:
- I shifted my main character in Tekken 6 from AK to Bruce
- Emall is the greatest for hangouts now
- Kit loves purple now
- I still love Zagu
- Conjunctivitis is all the rave now ( Up till now!)
- Hmm..Its almost christmas
- Did I mention that Kit loves purple now?
- Nat is our new constant nagger

well, thats about it for now...peace out

-Chady

Aug 25, 2010

1 Corinthians - The Way I See It

Love is tolerant to all the stupid things you do and patient but the length sometimes vary. Love is kind because it gets you through "most" oh-ow moments.
Love is free of jealousy, envy and pride but it doesn't limit us from making fun
of other people and come on, its just for fun. Love does not display unseemly behavior because well duh, you have to look good.

Love is unselfish because you share everything, sometimes the sharing is one-sided but hey, its still sharing. Love is not touchy, fretful or resentful, instead it goes kick-ass mode when provoked just right but these moments are rare. Love outwardly ignores a suffered wrong. That's just how love goes.

Love hates evil. TRUE evil. Like zombies and antagonists of horror movies.
Love is associated with honesty. That covers all. Gray areas may include the eating and hiding of the potato chips you were saving for later or the stealing of your shiny coin collection but of course, the areas vary for each relationship.

Love protects you from hurt and all other nasty yayays. Love trusts that special someone. That's what holds up the foundation. Love hopes all things, endures all things, triumphs all things. Love is greater than either faith or hope.

Thats just how I see it. Because that's the love I have.

-Chady

Not One More Day of This

Not One More Day of This

This is getting mundane, too mundane..and repetitive..
Loneliness has become a norm around here..
The few talks and share of friend contact are great..
Thank God for FB, Phones to transmit love and care..
But this isn't enough.. Boredom lies around the corner..
Bringing with it insanity and apathy..

There is a saying that do what you love, love what you do..
Now...I can say neither..
Its just weird.. It would feel like this..
physically..we are weakening
mentally..exhausted
souls drained of their spirit..
This isn't good..

Not one more day of this...


-Chady

Jul 21, 2010

Kind of sloooooow moving this year, ain't it?

Well, we've reached July and I barely noticed it. Even though you could say a lot has happened (PNoy finally sworn in, Lohan going to jail, Starcraft2 coming up...), it's not really much.

Of course, the impact of such events are not felt right away( Although I'm not too sure about the Lohan part...) but this year has pretty much been quiet. I don't know but I think it's just me... Gotta find something to do other than rant..hehe.

Hopefully things pick up as we begin to enter the 2nd half of this year. I expect a lot of things to happen. So that we have better things to talk about..hehe



-Chady

Peace!

I am so sick of looking at photographs with stupid morons brandishing the stupid peace sign. I don't know why but I just do. I blame it on the Koreans. You whored it. I mean no disrespect guys but do you know what it even means?

The V sign has two main meanings;
First meaning victory, to show that you've succeeded in something
Second meaning peace, popularly used by peace movements in the 1960s

Now if the situation doesn't call for it, don't do it. Not every picture means that you've succeeded or you came from a war, my friend. Avoid looking like a jerk. I think your smile would suffice in a picture. ANY picture in fact. Although I'm not
saying I'm against the act. Hell, I do it as well but a little control will greatly
be appreciated.




-Chady

May 27, 2010

Leaving the Team...

Due to my workload and transfer of location, I've decided
to retire from and move on. It doesn't mean to say
that I'm quitting Tekken, but I won't get to play as much
and technically, I'm not based in Bohol anymore so it would
be awkward if I still carried the team name.

It's been a fun ride hanging out with all of you, learning,
leading and sharing with fellow senior and neo members. But life
moves on and so will I. I will always treasure the times I
had with and hopefully, I may join in some events.
Playing Tekken never felt better if it weren't for the people
who snuffed it out with me.

I will still be posting and checking up on pages to get
feedback on the potential new players and news updates, but other
than that, I wish you all the best! Thank you and more power!

-Chady

May 26, 2010

Reasoning

This is for all my friends who are with me...

You're not supposed to be there... You don't belong there... You should do what's right for you... We've heard it all before. We've had our share of rants and disappointments. And frankly, we agree. Yes, some of us may not actually get to do
what we're supposed to do... Some of us may end up doing things that could be at the other end of the horizon...Hell, some of us may die right now and never get to do anything at all but that's the least of our worries now...

It's easy to advice people on what paths they should take in their lives. I mean,
come on, advice is a fancy way of saying talking for an hour or two and setting the
expectations of the said person..I get that. Been there. Had that. And you expect them to take your advice, take the right path and succeed, right? Problem is, expectations tend to fall short..most of the time...

Have you recently seen how hard it is to find jobs in these dark times? No matter how good you say or really are, your efforts become futile when you encounter the companies themselves. Most employers nowadays look for experience..Something we fresh faces have sooo plenty of..and competition is rather stiff at the moment..
Second issue, financial woes. not all of us have the resources to maintain the hunt.
Not to mention a myriad of other reasons (unfamiliarity of place, physical exhaustion, mental breakdown, peer pressure, distractions of grandeur, etc.) It's not easy... Not easy at all...

So for now and for once, just be glad that we have something to do in our lives rather than just lie around and be parasites. It may not be the best but it works.
and it pays. We'll figure something out. Life gives you a curve ball, we still will catch it...and we will win.


-Chady

May 24, 2010

Betrayal Of Trust

I sit in the training room. Minding my own business. Thinking about the things that have been going on back at home while I'm gone. Trying to doodle and write some material. Then all of a sudden, my classmate drags me along, giving me false belief that I could help with something only to realize that I've fallen into a trap and the cost? Performing in front. Point one Reality....

Betrayal of Trust.No matter what kind of relationship it may be, be it romantic or just a newly started connection, the greatest foundation of any relationship is trust. It always starts there. Trust defines every interaction in a relationship, it builds intimacy and it strengthens bonds. Trust is defined as the reliance of a person on something or someone. It can never be measured definitely but it is one of the most important traits any (or every) person should have.

Unfortunately, it's not like that nowadays. It has been taken for granted. Losing trust can be devastating for anyone.... You could end up hurting that person, or worse, losing them forever. In the early stages of any relationship, learn when and when not to be a jerk. It's not enough to get a few laughs in... I mean, trust itself is a social science...it's that deep. Live and learn people...Peace.



-Chady

May 23, 2010

Let's Move On, Shall We?

Five years went by like a blur... I just realized that, sitting here facing my notebook. I came to realize that as I scanned through the VARIOUS pics that were
uploaded by my friends...seeing the many things they've been doing with their
lives...

I mean, when I think about, I still can remember the days where pens and notebooks
were a necessity, that bringing sheets of paper would be the sole cause of you
passing or not, that the absence of a teacher was the greatest thing that could ever
happen on a long, hot Thursday.Aah, nostalgia always kicks in the right moments... Makes you want to go back and relive those days. Makes you want to hang out with your friends again and have "fun" again? Makes you want to experience the best times of your life? That would be great, right?

But then again, life's like that.. it gives you the moment,then you move on...That's
just how things work...As I look at the pictures again, I see I'm not even in any of these pictures so why do I even bother saying something stuff like that when I've already know crap for that long as well. Do these "friends" even remember who I was? Probably not. But it doesn't really matter... I've always lived in the shadows of their fun and joy and I just came along fine... Getting forgotten can be done so easily, Being forgotten is a different story... I can't tell much of the story behind the pictures anymore (well, xcept for the obvious ones like xmas and graduations..) and frankly, I couldn't care less. This is how thing goes anyway. Attempting to reach out for such things may be possible, but you hell be ready for the sacrifice and the plot twists and consequences that come with it. For now, lets move on...This story is too depressing..even for me..Peace..



-Chady

Just to Start Off..

For the record, I am not emo. You know, those guys who always wear black and express their emotions negatively a lot. Well, technically, I do wear black a lot but only because I look good in it and you easily match it with other colors. I may seem to express my emotions a lot...but honestly, the things I speak are usually my views and opinions. So screw you if you think I'm too critical. hehe...

Anyway, I'm about to start my third week and things are about to get in depth so might as well buckle down and get serious...Hopefully the guys would be game as well so that we get psyched up to learn and do all the stuff that's needed...

By the way, I had some awesome match ups with some of the Philippines best (at Tekken) last weekend. It was a great experience for me both as a player and person. More power!

So, that's it for now.. My internet connection just got back so I'm trying to posting all the random rants, poetry entries, things I see articles but for now, this is all I could muster..peace out..

Note To New Friends: Listen to Death Cab for Cutie!



-Chady

May 21, 2010

Due to New Crap...

I haven't ranted for awhile..Well, rant here anyway..and there wasn't much to rant about..well,again there was my graduation, my application, the elections, my GF and our anniversary, current developments in human history, the God damn ever shifting weather, SSF4, My relocation... but since some people are starting to take interest again (strange,really...hehe) I'll slowly start updating my blog..THIS Blog to be exact... providing that I don't lose interest(haha), I don't get a million bucks from the sky, I don't get my PS3 back and I don't die...but that's the least of my worries now..

Currently, I'm here in Cebu, training for Tech Support with a whole new cast of friends. Now, I'll be breaking down the crew later as it has only been,like two weeks and I know most of them would be disappointed if I gave out early impressions...
We also have a great trainer, who balances fun and learning with ease. Great workplace (although it does get too cold at times...JACKET MODE!) and well, that's about it...

I know that wasn't much but I did say "slowly start updating my blog..." (read the first paragraph you dingbat but rest assured, I'll right something whenever I can.. For now, Peace...


-Chady