Pacquiao - awesome, just awesome! Nov 15, 2009 5:45 am Mood: Inspired, 81 Views GO GO, PACQUIAO !!! Am a big boxing fan and last night watched one of the best fighters ever achieve something great At just 30 years old, with a 14 year boxing career behind him, the Bukidnon-born boxer last night became the first boxer ever to become a 5-weight world champion coming up from the Flyweight division all the way up to the Welterweight division He's unbelievable and his character is testament to the heart and courage of many people from the Phils who grow up the hard way, having to overcome a great deal of obstacles - especially poverty I hope his efforts will continue to inspire many from his native homeland and that he will continue to give and sponsor many people with his success He is arguably rated as one of the best 5 BOXERS of all time, I reckon His record now stands at 50 Wins (with 38 KO's), 3 Defeats and 2 Draws. 11 Comments

Everything's coming up roses Nov 7, 2009 4:38 pm Mood: hopeful, 81 Views Am happy to say that I took the initiative and made a bold play with the girl I have been seeing socially for the last few weeks to take things to the next level After receiving an invite from my ex (who's in Malaysia) to try and re-ignite the fire and try again, I felt it necessary to prove to myself that I wasn't on the rebound and that I had future aspirations for my new GF; and so I told her everything and laid my cards out on the table The result was a lovely and intimate night of shared perspectives and emotions in which I was able to give my new GF (as well as myself) the assurance she needed to see that I was sincere and that I wanted us to work on become closer and having a more meaningful relationship in future We finished the night saying farewell with our first proper kiss, and it was really nice It felt great knowing that I was totally being myself and being honest and connecting with someone special like that It's the best possible way to spend a Friday night and I highly recommend it 7 Comments

An unworthy death Oct 26, 2009 2:36 pm Mood: aggreived, 106 Views The following story, regarding a Scottish soldier who was murdered over the weekend, sickens and saddens me My uncle, a forensic photographer, gave me a bit more insight into the case as he had been sent to do the necessary. Apparently, this brave and decent man got into an altercation over a taxi with a couple of thugs and returned home not realising he'd been stabbed by them It just seems a shame that such a worthwhile individual can have his life cut short so meaninglessly by such worthless and cowardly individuals Here's the initial news report from the BBC - War hero soldier stabbed to death Two 28-year-old men have been arrested after a Scottish soldier, who was decorated for bravery in Iraq, was fatally stabbed in Renfrewshire. Scots Guardsman Paul McGee, 28, from Lochwinnoch, was found seriously injured in the town's McConnell Road at 0125 GMT on Sunday. He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley but died a short time later. The arrested men were expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court. Guardsman McGee had been working in an army recruiting office in Scotland at the time of his death. He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in July 2008 after risking his life trying to save fellow Guardsman Stephen Ferguson while on a tour of duty in Iraq. Guardsman Ferguson, 31, of 1st Battalion Scots Guards, originally from Lanarkshire, was injured when his Warrior armoured vehicle slid into a canal while manoeuvring in the dark during a routine patrol near Basra city in December 2007. Guardsman McGee and other soldiers freed him from the vehicle and gave first aid. He was flown back to the UK for medical treatment but later died from his injuries. The citation for Guardsman McGee's award highlighted "his extraordinary determination, his bravery and his complete lack of regard for his own safety in the face of the most difficult conditions". The dead soldier's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Lincoln Jopp, said Guardsman McGee was "as brave as they come". "The whole of the Scots Guards has been shocked by the tragic death of one of its heroes," he said. "The men of the 1st Battalion Scots Guard and the regimental family join me in sending out sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to Paul's mother Anne, his sister Kelly and his family and friends in Lochwinnoch. We honour our fallen." Lieutenant Colonel Jopp urged anyone with information about the incident which ended Guardsman McGee's life to contact police. 5 Comments

My first week at work Oct 24, 2009 3:16 am Mood: enthusiastic, 100 Views Well, that's me got through the first week of my new job and I have to say I'm buzzing In spite of being a bit rundown this last week, I excelled and had a great time Aside from learning the principals of the job and understanding the concepts of the industry, the most important element for me is getting on with my fellow new-starts and having FUN In the past (my teens and early/mid-twenties) I'd been guilty of being distant and introverted, and really not entering into the spirit of things, but now more than ever I make the effort to really get on with people and open myself up to them. It's better in the long run to be yourself and not get lost in the crowd out of fear of rejection or indifference towards others. After all, the chances are you will be spending more time with these people than you will with friends, family and loved ones 3 Comments

Are We Human? Oct 16, 2009 4:42 am Mood: bouncy, 152 Views I thought it was time for something a bit more upbeat than I've been reading of late, so thought I'd share the bouncy lyrics of The Killer's song, Human Don't be fooled by the name of the group lol - the lead singer, Brandon Flowers, is a practising Mormon I did my best to notice when the call came down the line up to the platform of surrender I was brought but I was kind and sometimes I get nervous when I see an open door close your eyes, clear your heart cut the cord are we human or are we dancer my sign is vital, my hands are cold and I’m on my knees looking for the answer are we human or are we dancer pay my respects to grace and virtue send my condolences to good give my regards to soul and romance they always did the best they could and so long to devotion, you taught me everything I know wave good bye, wish me well you gotta let me go are we human or are we dancer my sign is vital, my hands are cold and I’m on my knees looking for the answer are we human or are we dancer will your system be alright when you dream of home tonight there is no message were receiving let me know is your heart still beating are we human or are we dancer my sign is vital, my hands are cold and I’m on my knees looking for the answer you’ve gotta let me know are we human or are we dancer my sign is vital, my hands are cold and I’m on my knees looking for the answer are we human or are we dancer are we human or are we dancer are we human or are we dancer 4 Comments

Hold on Oct 9, 2009 8:23 pm 190 Views From the rock group, KORN... A lesson in living With aversion, this insertion came so swiftly Cut the cord, from this day forward We'll be drifting No direction, no affection Watch the soul dive You're dissected, resurrected Still don't know why This illness is like a monster that is eating us alive Hold on, be strong So right, so wrong With all of our senses All of our defenses Hold on, be strong New arrival, our survival still not certain What's a virtue, where do you go to when you're hurting? It's a weakness, it's a sickness in the gene pool Show no mercy, people here say "Kill the damned fool" This illness is like a monster that is eating us alive Hold on, be strong So right, so wrong With all of our senses All of our defenses Hold on, be strong My Soul Blood Run Don't ever let me go, no Don't ever let me go, no Never never let you go, no I'll never let you go, no Hold on, be strong So right, so wrong With all of our senses All of our defenses Hold on, be strong 1 comment

A beautiful song... a beautiful image... Sep 20, 2009 7:22 pm Mood: Super-duper, 310 Views Go to YouTube and enter, "Smallville Music Video - Kelly Clarkson : Breakaway," for a pleasant experience. No, I'm not some advertising agent from YouTube Just though you might enjoy as I did 8 Comments

It's on! Sep 20, 2009 7:01 pm Mood: Rocky!, 332 Views This is one of my modern favourites from KORN - for a brilliant video demo, go to YouTube and enter, "Korn Warhammer It's On." Love it Come on! Save some for me, it's what I like. I wanna play, you know it's time. Something is calling, I can't keep from falling. Come on! It's on! You'll see it's my fault, angels stabbing me inside. Nothing changes, just rearranges, for me this time. Once I give in, what can I fight? I can never win, my self I don't like, I don't like, I don't like, I don't like. Something is calling, I can't keep from falling. Come on! It's on! You'll see it's my fault, angels stabbing me inside. Nothing changes, just rearranges, for me this time. This time. This... time. Pull me inside. Put me inside. Hold me this time. Put me inside. Come on! It's on! Come on! It's on! Come on! It's on! Come on! Come on! IT'S ON! 2 Comments

Embrace - Target Sep 20, 2009 6:51 pm Mood: Lyrical, 319 Views You flicker like a mile high neon sign Hot and cold so no-one knows your mind I was gonna let you win but I won't break For an hour I held the moon on a string Now this moments left till the world begins Everything is possible, it's beautiful When will you wake up,see what's happening Right before your eyes no If you must blow hot and cold, take a swing You will hit the target every time And so I look before I leaap and I see Wolves are at the door with my enemies I was gonna let them win but then you say Watch the stars defeating my enemy It's too far for them to bring you to me Everything is possible, it's beautiful [x2] When will you wake up see whats happening Right before your eyes no If you must blow hot and cold, take a swing You will hit the target every time I reached the water's edge I wished that I could hold everybody's breath Until no-one has any left You take me to the edge You're being to called to follow, the footprints that I left behind Listen up, I'll sing to you how I can Out of luck, now time is all that we have Think about yourself and you'll kill all you love I know our makers love all the mess the make Out of sight behind these eyes you'll stay Where everything is possible, it's beautiful [x2] When will you wake up see whats happening Right before your eyes, no If you must blow hot and cold take a swing You will hit the target every time 0 Comments

The Embrace - Sainted Sep 20, 2009 6:30 pm Mood: Lyrical, 323 Views I've always been whole-hearted But it would take a saint to understand And so they had me martyred so I'd find out The sky explodes above us And I know there's no other one but you I know I only touched the surface but I found out And I won't leave before an army makes me run Big fish eat the little ones You and me we're sainted Don't let them break your soul The chemicals have started They stop me finding anybody new Why was I your target, do I stand out? The stars were shining for us And I know there's no-one above but you I'm rolling with the punches, I won't lie down And I won't leave before an army makes me run Big fish eat the little ones You and me we're sainted Don't let them break your soul Roll the dice, cause nothing's ever sure in life Even though the stakes are high, we're already sainted But You're the first, I know it cause I'm fit to burst I know it cause my halo hurts, I feel like I've been sainted [x2] And I won't leave before an army makes me run, Big fish eat the little ones, You and me we're sainted, Don't let them break your soul. 2 Comments

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