Enero 2011

So I decided to do a monthly ongoing Blog of what is happening in my life here in the U.S. of A. And hopefully, I will be able to continue on with this for the rest of the year.

On the 1st day of the year, I was invited by my good friends Kris and Amy to celebrate with them on a birthday party up in L.A. at Universal City Walk. And for the 1st time I was able to experience Saddle Ranch which is the Western inspired Restaurant/Bar in front of Universal Studios. And of course I partied with P.S.B. friends.

Also this month, I was able to bless Bishop Ron, Pastora Carrie and their mom as I treat them passes to go to Disneyland. They were the ones who took care of us when we went up to Isabela last March when I went back home. I hope that next time my good friends, Brain, Fibi and Amazing are the ones that I would sign in to Disneyland. :D

Oh and one of the best things that happened to me this month is that finally I was able to experience one of the most popular resto here in the O.C., The Boiling Crab. Thanks to my ever makulit friend, Jessica for inviting us to go there. After waiting for almost 2 hours, we were able to eat inside and had 1lb of shrimp. Even though we waited for a very long time, the food was sumptuous and the price we paid was worth it. I cant wait to eat there again.

We were planning to watch MMFF's best picture, Tanging Ina but guess what? I have been sick for 3 weeks now and this past weekend was worst. Oh well, my January is still promising. I hope to feel better soon. Tomorrow, I am going to church and listen to Darlene Zschech's message at Newportchurch. I am really excited for that.

Oh also, this month, I started reading the One Year Bible that I bought from church and honestly, I have never enjoyed reading the Bible this much. And I am excited to continue on with this. Help me God.

Sadly though, this year, one of my good friends, Jeffrey Moffit told us, his D.U. friends that he is quitting Disneyland to go back to his hometown in San Francisco with his family. Of course some D.U. friends decided to say goodbye at Dave and Busters, the Block. I was sick but for a good friend, I came and saw him for one last time. Well I hope that wont be the last time Jeffrey. I will see you soon.

On a side note, I finally after 6 years, got a video of my performance for JSONGS at JCSGO. It was for our very 1st church album under JSONGS. I was 20 and I was rockin it. Not the best singer but I am sure gutsy. lol. Wanna see it? Here you go. Thanks to Joshua Fulgencio for sending me the link.

Oh and its kinda funny that I have never paid to enter Disneyland but I have paid to be an Annual Passholder for Universal Studios. And I just did it again last January 15. Of course with my P.S.B. friends.

And that night after Universal Studios, we decided to drive to Chinatown to experience one of the Best French Dipped Sandwich at Philippes the Original. It was so... old. So SM Foodcourt looking. But yah. It was a good place.

And at that place, guess what I found...

And I know its the real one coz... it has...

The 3 day weekend for Martin Luther King has been fun. Was recovering from my 3 weeks of being sick but I still had fun with my good friends. We ended it with my very 1st time to play POKER! Well I lost 10 bucks but I was really good at it. I was one of the last ones playing. Its a one man take all thing. Next time, I know I will win.

FYI. I didn't drink any booze. I am the only good boy with water.

And of course we relaunched the Gwapings... and I am.

And with the relaunch of my good friend...

And by the way, I am so sad that I am missed UST's 400th year anniversary. Seeing all the posts and pictures from everyone, I wished I continued with my original plan. Go home for UST! But here I am, in the US grieving.

I also helped 2 good friends, Anthony and Gina on their moving day last month. This month, they had a house warming party and of course D.U. friends came over and had a great night.

Speaking of D.U. this month we said goodbye to one of the best managers I have met at Disneyland. We will miss you Steve Eng. He is moving to Hawaii to be part of the Aulani team. He deserves the best and I am happy for him but of course, the whole team will miss him.

And even though I was sick the whole month, I was able to bond with my friends. Just like the house warming party.

Of course with PSB...

on David's 26th birthday.

Oh and here is a planned.fake surprise party for him. Wanna know why... here...

And that kind of ends my January. And I am so happy that after all the sickness, drama, friend bonding, me passing my virus to my other friends, now i feel way better.

Oh by the way, I am trying a new look. Its the beanie with glasses. Kinda look like this. But less oiliness and more eyes. Here..

Now that ends my Enero of this year. Cant believe that its already done. 11 more months to go for 2012. lol.

Im so excited for February because its gonna be a lot of adventure for me. I will of course share them with you.

P.S. Today January 31, I learned a valuable lesson but I am happy I was able to keep something I thought I will lose because of this one thing I got. So with that... I guess I am staying where I am.

Ciao!!!

The Top 5 Reasons Why 2010 Has Been MEMORABLE!!!

A lot of things happened in 2010 which involves a lot of people in my life. 2009 proved to be a challenging one but this year as I prepared for my quarter life, my 25th birthday or existence, I was able to do things I planned and never planned on doing.

What would be the Top 5 that I will never forget?

In 2010...

1) I went back home to the Philippines to visit where I grew up and lived for 21 years of my life. Of course my main reason why I went home is because of my lolo and lola. I love them to death and I just want to experience them in person. I also wanna see my other family members and my friends, Tropax, Kadas, SDP, ABSC, JCSGO and a lot more. One of the best things that has happened this year. I am hoping to come back home 2012. I also came back to someone back home. :D

2) This year I was also give a chance to train as an Adventures by Disney Guide. First, I got oriented at Walt Disney World with other guides around the world and also got my shadow training to be a guide for Hollywood and Backstage Magic. I am so excit

ed to do my own adventure this coming year.

3) I established friendship with a group of Filipino friends I named Pinoi Solid Barkadahan (I know its cheesy) But after 3 years of being in the US, I finally got some real social life and its because of these good people I call friends. Thanks P.S.B. for making my American life bearable every week. Thanks for celebrating with my triumphs and listening to my rants. I love you guys.

4) My 25th Birthday Celebration. For the 1st time I had a big party for my birthday that I organized and was supported by my family. It hurt my pockets and was a lot of work but its all worth it. Thanks for those who all came and has been part of my 25th birthday.

5) I became closer with my little brother, Richard. When I came here he is 3 and now he is 7. I was able to help discipline and mold him as he grows up. I would say that this year we have reached our moments of real brotherhood. And I will treasure every moment.

So there you go. The Top 5 Reasons Why I will never forget 2010.

I am hoping for a better 2011 and I hope to make more memories and more accomplishments.

My Best Man Speech, for JARED and AMELIA!

This year I experienced for the fIrst time being Best Man!

First Time giving a speech like this.

And I love it! I miss Amelia and Jared!

This Thanksgiving, I Wanna Thank my D.U. friends for a great season!

Just wanna repost this video to remember those first days... sigh. Miss you all!

Its been a great season for all of us and this Thanksgiving, I wanna thank each one of you. This past reaudition made me miss all of you. I hope to hangout with all of you soon. Also, I hope to see you all at our D.U. Holiday Party.

See you all soon!

Life is a Merry Go Round!!!

How was Halloween 2010?

Nothing BIG happened. We had friends come over and we dressed up and just took some pics.

No trick or treatin.

No fancy parties.

No special occasion.

Just friends getting together.

Thanks PSB for hanging out at my Crib. Thanks to our personal DJ. DJRN! lol.

Oh and here is my Halloween 2010 look as a 70's Fitness Guru! (It is a little disturbing!)

Happy Halloween. Next year I think we might need to host our own Halloween Party. We shall see.

I am now going to put together our PSB Holiday party.

Why do I call it The Quarter Life CHRIS-is?

When I first decided that I will celebrate my 25th Birthday with a Bang, my friends would joke around me that after 25 it's going downhill from there.

Rude.

Well, I just laughed back at them as my nice answer.

They also said that I be careful because Life will go faster than normal.

Really? Sure.

and once again, I simply laughed at them.

They made me feel that my youth is gone and the pressure to settle down is on.

Whatever.

I'm still laughing,

and laughing,

and laughing some more.

But while I was laughing, I also began asking myself...

Am I scared of the so called "Quarter Life Crisis?"

Am I?

HONESTLY, Yes I was.

Because I don't know what to expect, what to think and what to do after I turn 25.

Where is this life headed?

Will I be somewhere else in the future? have a family soon? or be successful?

They say the crisis is a big scare for anyone who steps onto this stage. It can definitely create some negative connotations and fears of what is in-store for you.

As I create this blog, I still remember how those people teased me and how they told me what to expect. Then I realized, why am I concentrating with THEM! with what "THEY" say about what could happen.

After all, this quarter life is not about what "THEY" will say. It is about ME!

And I guess it is up to me on how I will make this stage affect me in the future.

Big time.

So what did I do?

I gave it my own crazy twist.

The Quarter Life part is a fact. Last October 8, I did became 25.

But the crisis I cannot and will not accept at all.

The plan?

I wanna live the next part of my life with an upbeat outlook as I go uphill, and not downhill.

I wanna live every experience with gusto and passion.

I wanna live it by immersing myself to the goodness of what life has to offer.

I wanna live it by savoring my awesome youth and mix it with the maturity of the age I have lived in this world.

And I wanna live it every single day with a Smile, a Hope and a Goal to Live it to the Fullest.

Thats why from here, instead of a crisis...

Everyday will be a CHRIS-is.

Chris-is better.

Chris-is stronger.

Chris-is wiser.

Thats why I called it my QUARTER LIFE CHRIS-is!

P.S.

and oh. I do believe in JESUS as my Savior.

which makes it more obvious that with Him, there is definitely no crisis.

some struggles but definitely no crisis.

It is about His promises to me of a good life and a better future.

That I will surely hold very near to my heart.

That true HIM, CHRIS-is ready for a great adventure!