Long Post, Part 1: The World and Me

I am thinking about creating a regular post in this blog called Reasons. Before, I didn't believe that things happen for a reason. If ever I did, those rare moments that I did, that was because the events were in my favor. Many of my friends know about my supposed departure for UK last year and how the plan all came crushing down. They also knew how pissed I was, how mad I was that it didn't push through. I was trying to pull some answers down from heaven. I guess it even reached the point that I was angry at God that it happened. For months, I couldn't understand why it had to happen. I used to think that whatever the reason for it, if ever it had any, it was stupid and pure shit. Eventually though, things started to fall into place. I sort of figured out not really why I didn't get to go but rather why I am doing this now (or maybe so I could do this and DC). And it's not really just in big events like this that I find a reason. Even in the small daily things that happen, God makes a revelation- something that at the spur of the moment just makes you realize why so and so happens. Reasons could even be as big and noble-sounding as wanting to save the world from poverty. I think I will do this. I'd love to see how people react to my personal revelations and assigned/identified reasons.

The trip to 90210 yesterday was wonderful and tiring. The traveling took more than an hour and one can see nothing but Mexcian establishments. But past a certain street, it all becomes Beverly-ish. Classy, high-end, pleasant to the eyes. A little bit farther it becomes even more pleasant as it starts to look like a tour. To one's right, he can see the famous 'Hollywood' sign and be much closer to it as they approach the destination. As a Filipino however, it was also lovely seeing Jollibee, if I'm not mistaken along Beverly Boulevard. First thought in my mind was, finally, I saw Jollibee. Made me miss it and want to eat there (though I'm sure it won't be as good as the original.) Anyway, about 90210. it was a bit difficult walking around at first because of the sun. I was walking from one street to another, looking for shops to see and CPK! And Crocs! Those were precisely the reasons I went there and I never found both of them! I even called 411 to ask about both and still! Worse, I was told there's no Crocs in BHllls. Only in Santa Monica, which if I took by taxi would've cost me some $30! I decided then to just make SM my next agenda. Tomorrow probably. (I kinda want to get the Crocs badly). I didn't get a lot yesterday since I've already shopped the day before at The Grove. I just decided I wanted to walk around and see the place. Pretty good, I must say. High class, only, it's not for me. :D I walked almost the whole stretch of N Canon, Dayton, Brighton, Beverly and Rodeo Dr. I think I even got to Roxbury, Bedford and Camden Dr. The side I didn't get to see was the South side. Probably next time.

Last night, I had a horrible, horrible dream. I believe that dreams mean something so I decided to go look up for the meaning. And this is what came out:

To dream that a house is on fire, indicates that you need to undergo some transformation. If you have recurring dreams of your family house on fire, then it suggests that you are still not ready for the change or that you are fighting against the change. Alternatively, it highlights passion and the love of those around you.

Transformation? What kind of transformation do I need to undergo? It was the first time I dreamed of that so the second interpretation doesn't apply. As for the third, that sounds better... and more stable. So I guess I'll take that.

Lately, I've been listening a lot to Maroon 5. How could I have not known for almost 5 years that they got some BRILLIANT songs? It even started out that I don't like This Love and She Will Be Loved. Now, apart from Journey and Michael Buble (I still have to listen to the new songs in his new album), Maroon 5 also becomes a favorite. Defo. And then some Bon Jovi. Simple Plan remains as another one, though I haven't really been listening to them lately. So remember these bands: Maroon 5. Journey. Simple Plan. Bon Jovi. Michael Buble (I wanna classify him as a band =p).

Know what, I noticed that lately, my singing hasn't been that good. Seriously. I'd kick your ass if you tell me I've always sounded bad. No, I haven't. I used to sound so much better. Okay, just better. But now, I can't seem to sing some good notes. Probably it's because I got sick before I got here in CA.

I don't think there's anything else I'd like to write about. I've pretty much covered everything I had in mind prior to this writing. Or except that now I'm thinking about moving this blog to Wordpress, too just like I did my footie blog. And thank God it's doing well. More than 1,200 hits already only after 3 weeks or so. Certainly feels good.

PS Some of my friends from DC suggested a Vegas reunion. OMG. C'mon. I would fuckin' love that. PLEASE let's do that. If not though, there might be a Vegas trip with IPPAM class sometime next month. Vegas, Vegas, I am here.

PS2 This should end. I've basically spent my whole afternoon blogging. And singing.