400!!!!

And it couldn't have come at a better time.

Had an awesome time last night with some of the boys at Gab's memorial. Really fun hanging out with Convo, Losman, Arjay, Balma, Nikko, Mark, Aids, Tin and John. And Gab of course. Can't believe they actually found what I wrote for Gab and made me read it. That was sorta kinda embarrassing. But also kinda cool, haha. Wish the others were there too. It's always good when we get the A-Boys together.

Today naman, I indulged myself. Haha. I played L4D. Convo and I tried a new map. Then we went to Chili Willy's and met up with Cai, Kari, Gela and Ria (John arrived a little later). Great food! I liked my orders. The waiter was kinda snooty though. Nora should punish him. I will see you all again on Saturday!

Next up, I had Com. Except for one minor incident (a really mataray one), I had loads of fun practicing for our live TV show. There was also that other thing I did. NICE. Hahaha.

Then it was time to go home. Or so I thought. Ran into Mara Eala. Finally found Iya. Ras found us next. And then I left them with Doms to get the new altis from the high school. (It's over a year old but I still call it the new altis. Haha.) Doms' phone hates her. Haha. She was too busWe were supposed to just get takeout from Flaming Wings but we all decided to eat there instead. We all got the tenders meal and Iya and I got Wicked Oreos. Really good! The drive home was fun. Iya and I just kept on talking because the other two were fast asleep. Haha! I love it when people fall asleep whilst I'm driving. Means I'm driving well. Ras even said it was a comfy ride! Awesome. Then I dropped Iya off at Malunggay street. Haha, nice one Iya. You owe me kuwento.

To top off my day, Carlo Mikhail R. Convocar provided me with the greatest thing ever. HE GOT ME MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ZOMG!!!!!! I was literally jumping up and down after he called. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!

A really, really, really awesome day. Thank you to everyone. :)

400. 400 posts. I feel blessed. Haha.

Because You Lived

"The board is set. The pieces are moving."

"The deep breath before the plunge."

"For Frodo."

"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."

Stop.

Stop right there.

Well? I'm waiting. You've got the next line bro. I can't quote LotR all by myself...



...One year later, it still does not make sense.

* * *

I remember Arjay texting me in the middle of 24. I remember talking to him on the phone minutes later. Balma next. The Y!M conference. The truth.

I remember the funeral parlor. I remember being together again for the first time in years. I remember how bittersweet that moment was.

And I remember the pain.

* * *

I'm sorry we figured it out too late. I'm sorry we weren't there for you. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I'm sorry it took your passing to realize how special you were. I'm sorry you weren't here to enjoy it. I'm sorry we made you think that no one cared.

The proof was in those next few days. Did you see it? Could you believe it? We celebrated you like the hero you were. Everyone, everywhere came to pay their respects. That was your moment bro. I hope you saw it from up there. Because man, you were like a rockstar. Did you see it? Your life, YOUR LIFE and not your death led to that moment. Because if you're life did not matter, no one would have been there. No one would've cried. No one would've signed on those boards. And I wouldn't be here reminding everyone of you.

We should not forget that the reason we care and we remember is not because he died, but because he lived. Because he lived his life to the fullest. Because he reached for everything and anything he could dream up with that signature GabbyD charm and passion. Because he'd stare down the most insane, most difficult of challenges and say, "Fuck it, let's do this." Because he'd danc the night away when no one else could even work up the courage to get on the floor. Gabriel Martin Doller, for everything that he was, was first and foremost, the definition of awesome. Teh awesome. Every single time, he left you in awe of his ability and skill, and because of his heart and kindness. Shameless, shirtless and superlative. A truly honorable man. That's how he rolled. And that's what I'll remember. That's what we'll all remember. And well, the bow ties too.

I am thankful for becoming close to you, privileged to call you my classmate and honored to call you my friend. Excuse me, my mellon. Continue to watch over us and look after us. And I hope you're at peace.

Forever fornever.

4A06 Sleepover 2009

-LS Bookstore. Enzo and I meet up. He buys stuff. I don't.

-I have to print a paper. *straight face* (this keyboard in Webtown does not have the straight line used to make straight face. FAIL WEBTOWN FAIL.

-This post is sponsored by Webtown! (Well, since I did this over a span of a few days, only the first part was done in Webtown haha)

-We leave Ateneo. It's traffic. Kuwentuhan with Enzo. :D

-L4D with Enzo. Our names during the game would be harmless if they didn't refer to certain aspects of my life. Hahaha.

-(Enzo + Jeri)Advanced = NO DEATHS IN BOTH MAPS WE PLAYED. TAKE THAT YOU HORRID TANK.

-Enzo is a lady-killer. He killed the witch with one shot. Thrice (Meaning he killed three witches). Awesome Enzo.

-Who arrived first? Was it Convo or Losman? I think it was Losman.

-Then Convo. We started a game but Losman had to leave after the second level.

-We're even more awesome now. Haha. WE KILL ZOMBIES.

-Balma arrives again for the last level in the Farm. I survived. Hahahaha.

-It's fun hearing guys scream like little girls whenever the Tank comes. Or how we get all scared and quiet when we know there's a witch. Oh and running away from the witch is the best. :))

-We play Starcraft. Balma kills me in 7 minutes this time. I lasted 2 minutes longer!

-Ryan and Losman come back. We play versus on L4D. Let it be known that Balma, Enzo and Convo could not take me down. They only got me because I had to help my fallen teammates. Damn it.

-Also? Versus should only be played on Normal. Masyadong lugi ang survivors eh.

-Oh and I love being a Boomer. :))

-(Balma + Convo + Enzo)Tank = FAIL. :))

-Molotovs are good against Tanks. WHEN YOU ACTUALLY GET TO BURN THE BASTARD. (And did you notice how if you throw it right at him, it bounces off?)

-WHO SAID THE TANK WAS A GUY? What if it was a chick pala??

-Losman was lost to us. I had to kill Francis so that Ryan and I could escape on the chopper. Haha.

-That was the end of L4D. Off to Enzo's!

-I ride with Zo. Balma and Convo are solo in their own cars. Ryan's got Losman.

-Jeri: Enzo, you ever have that nightmare where you're outside your house, in your car, waiting for the gate to open and nothing happens and you're stuck outside?
(Enzo makes kuwento for a good 5, 6 minutes and the gate hasn't swung open yet)
Enzo: FAVIS!

LOL

-Enzo, Balma, Convo and I arrive first. The food's ready. Time to eat.

-SISIG. Balma nearly finishes it.

-The paella was really good!

-So were the potatoes. And I was the only one who ate them so yay.

-We talked about some things. They made us laugh. I cannot remember them. :(

-Ang tagal nina Ryan.

-Tan texted???

-Ryan and Losmama finally arrive. They bought a lot of drinks and stuff and...CELLO'S!!!!

-TREEHOUSE.

-L4D: Melee = Rape?? 0.o

-Lumabas kami nang bahay ni Enzo. May ginawa yung iba sa ilalim ng payong sa gitna ng mga kotse. Wala namang nakaluhod. :))

-We go upstairs. It took me a while to finally take a bath. Haha.

-Ryan mixes us drinks. I don't like alcohol. Haha. Pero masarap nga yung gawa ni Rye!

-We all play cards. Losman and Enzo play Magic. The rest of us play Pusoy Dos.

-Patron, Tequila! :))

-The overall loser has to do something to the overall winner. Lechupacabra. It's there.

-Because of Lechupacabra, I remember Convo :))

-You know Aayy-ay-ay-ay! Birthday Sex!

-Enzo's cards are quite...titillating. :)) ESPECIALLY THE 6 of HEARTS

-POKER TIME.

-Pocket 3's ;)

-MAVERICK fail si Convo. Haha. And, Pair Kings > Pair Queens :))

-Order of elimination: Ryan, Losman, Convo, Balma, Enzo. What's that you say? Where's Jeri?

-JERI WON! They all owe me P20!

-Coz we're chillin' at the HOLIDAY INN :))

-Ryan, kuwento naman dyan haha

-Ang benta talaga ng tawa ni Losman :))

-PIRATES. That is all. :))

-Hindi natin pinanood yung 12 in 1. Or 12 on 1. Whatever. I think that was a good thing. It sounded downright scary.

-Enzo, remember the scene Balma showed me? THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HURT. :|

-Ang sarap nung Cello's haha

-Oh, hi Lex. Haha. Wala lang. You too Raf.

-Enzo, sorry for dribbling the ball in your room haha

-Ryan, your hair. It's so...captivating. :))

-LEGEND NI PAOLO CONGCO

-LASERTAG SANA THE NEXT DAY.

-My bed partner Balma hahahahaha (Ryan, post the picture of me and Balma on the floor hahaha)

-I fell asleep at like 2 or 3.

-It was 1am when Ryan said, "Left 4 Dead tayo uli!" ADIK.

-Enzo and I wake up at roughly the same time at 10am. Balma isn't there. "He must've gone home." Convo wakes up and enters the bathroom. Balma DID NOT go home :))

-Balma, sorry na, THE CAGE.

-L4D AGAIN! We died in the last level but we won on the next try and Enzo, Ryan, Losman and I all survived. SMALL TOWN HAS BEEN CONQUERED.

-SEAFOOD RICE FOR TAKE-OUT!

-Rye! POST THE L4D PICTURE with BOOMER-JERI, CONVO-ZOEY/HUNTER, ENZO-TANK(?? I actually can't remember what you were posing as haha) and CONX-SMOKER. :))

-Si Losman, nagpaiwan sa Webtown haha

-First time in Celeb. Awesome. Haha.

-Basketball! A-Boys! Nice! Teams: Balma, Tan, Convo and Conx VS Arjay, Enzo, Balma and Rye/Losman

-Convo: Hindi ka na si Larry Bird. Kahit Bonner hindi eh :))

-Conx = Clutch

-Balma = Steve Nash?

-Arjay = Shooter, sorry na. :D (Proud ako haha)

-Losman = Fresh legs/bail out-er. Hahahahahaha!

-Ryan = 3-point shooter hahaha

-Tan last shot :))

-My team lost both games :( Pero dapat foul yung huli! Ask Balma!

-Koreans take the court away from us :(

-Ate downstairs. Pwede naman Zo eh! Haha.

-Hi Gela. Did you see what Convo's going to look like in the future? :))

-I thought I ate through the packaging :| Buti na lang natunaw lang pala :))

-SEAFOOD RICE = SARAP

-I am the finisher of food :))

-Happy Birthday to Arjay's mom!

-It was great seeing Arjay again. Last time I saw him was what? X-Men Origins Wolverine pa. Haha. Good to see you BCB. (Hi Chlods haha)

-Ryan forgot to pay his bill :))

-Goodbyes. Goodbyes are bitter for we separate. But sweet because we long for the next time we see each other. :)

-I know, that was pretty gay :))

-Enzo. Zo. Onzo Onzo-Bronoo! (Sing it like Papa-Paparazzi hahahahahaha OO NA. BUMENTA SA AKIN EH.) Come back soon pare. Dapat sabay kayo ni Lex at Rye uli. At ni Raf at ni Kimbo. Para maka-epic L4D tayo. Na campaign at versus. At BASKET. AT SLEEPOVER. AT LASERTAG. Basta. A-Boys! When we get the chance, we should have a more epic version of my birthday last year. I'm talking about Webtown + Basket + Kain + Lasertag! WE SHOULD.

-Balma, thanks for the ride bro. And the umbrella. But the rain was so strong that I still got drenched. First time all year I forgot my jacket and I needed it pala. Darn.

And that's that. Whew. So long. So many things I probably forgot to put in. But hot damn. Such an awesome two days. It was impromptu but it worked out so well.

Ryan, Convo, Enzo, Losman, Balma, Conx, Mark, Arjay. I had a great time. Thank you.

Sometimes, for those who would see wonderful things, they must often be ready to travel alone. But there are those instances, when it's precisely because we are not alone, do we experience such wondrous things. :)

You all know how I feel about 4A06. Forever Fornever. TTFK. :D

(This whole post is an MP. Haha.)

I HAVE A PURPOSE IN LIFE

4A06's HEART.

YOU HEAR THAT?? I'M THE HEART!!!!!! Hahahahahahahahaha!

Okay so maybe that's not what he said. And really he didn't give me any designation or anything but when Mando needed someone to plan, he asked me to do it. For I am the heart of 4A06. (No I am not Mati.)

This is awesome. Hahahahahahahahaha!





But I'm a lonely heart. :(

(I just had to find SOMEWAY to make this an emo post. Haha.)

To any A-Boys reading this. Inuman daw. I wanna hoop it up as well. Left 4 Dead is cool too. So is lasertag. Let's get it started!

Again

I miss high school.

Hip hip 4A!

Honors Class

God I miss 4A.

Thinking about it now, that's where I truly belonged. In that classroom. With them.

I don't get that sense of security and fellowship anywhere else.

ARE YOU SERIOUS??

I FORGOT ABOUT POST NO. 200!!!!!


That kinda sucks.

Oh well, moving on.

Today was the day I did something that I will not speak of directly for fear of ridicule and on the off chance that the person whom I did said thing to reads this blog and discovers the behind-the-scenes of the thing I did. Also, I have terrible grammar apparently.

You know, I have to become a better person. In everything. I am failing at so many things. Literally and metaphorically. I am failing. I must not fail! I am not a failure. I am many things but not one of those things is a failure. I gotta step it up.

Danny Granger, my fourth favorite player ever (Ahead of him: Reggie Miller, LeBron James and Shane Battier. Behind him: (not in order) JJ Redick, Austin Croshere (the 2000 version), Rich Alvarez, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier, Deron Williams, Mark Jackson, Jalen Rose, Jermaine O'Neal (BEFORE he turned into the Drain)...wait, what was I gonna say about Danny again? Oh yeah. Danny's an all-star! He's a bonafide all-star this year and I hope this is the first of many all-star game selections to come. Congratulations Danny Granger!

Casey Carlson, I love you. I totally do. You are the prettiest AI contestant ever. I HOPE YOU WIN. PLEASE VISIT THE PHILIPPINES IF YOU DO AND LOOK FOR ME, YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN. I love you.

(Me = Not crazy, not a stalker, not terrible-looking. Give me a chance.)

Lost + Battlestar Galactica + Spectacular Spider-Man + Supernatural + The Office + Entourage + Friday Night Lights = One of the finest seasons of television ever.

The preview of Guardians of the Galaxy #10 is up on CBR. I am loving those first few panels.

Saw the second Transformers trailer. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE. Please please please please let it be the greatest thing ever. "Constructicons, merge for the kiiillll!"

Gab Doller, miss ka namin pare.

Toodles.

4A06 Christmas Reunion

To quote a friend of ours, "Ganda mo."

That is all. Haha.

4A

Parang high school. Haha.

The whole day was about 4A. I haven't had a day like that in a long time.

Baw - sorry I wasn't able to buy you food haha

Ayon - finally saw you again after so long

Pesci a.k.a. Carl - thanks for the update about the Blue Book

Alvin - I liked your shirt haha

Congcs - naka-ilang plato ka nga? haha

Gian - natuwa ako don sa mcdo/taba story mo :D

EC - dalhin mo naman minsan sa mga ganito! haha

Losmama - ang tagal mo dumating/RICKY RUBIO!

Enzo - 9 months na pala! shoot! (sana na ayos na yung nangyari kagabi)

Mark - mukhang masaya ka kagabi ha! hahahaha

Junsi - galit pa rin ako sayo pero dahil lasing ka, ok lang hahaha

Daez - tanginang tequilla yan!

Convo - Watchmen! Shots! Hope you took a picture of my face haha

Balma - "Nothing ever changes" = Chingy? haha
(speaking of Chingy)
Ma'am Chee Kee - DON'T RETIRE!

JB - salamat sa pagsabay sa shots haha

Yambi - salamat sa pag-uwi nang maaga (at anong oras na? hahaha)

last but not least, Mando and Ryan, the celebrants! Thanks for inviting us to the parties. It was a good night. Lotsa food and drinks and laughs and cheers. Happy birthday A-Boys! Haha!



So 8-8-08 turned out to be A-boy day. I've sorely missed this kind of fun.