the transfer

I will be moving to my new place tomorrow July 1, 2009. Last night I started packing my things. And the horror of transferring places haunted me again. I remember it was really difficult to pack all your things (especially if it is worth 6-years!). Some of my college stuff are still with me, so I have to pack that plus all the bed, clothes, books, tables, chairs, TV, magazines, etc. It is physically and mentally difficult really. I wish I have my own pad so that I don't have to constantly move out.

The good thing is that I will be "restarting" my life. Not that my life is a mess, but being in a new home is somehow a new phase in my life. I will have a new routine, maybe a new lifestyle and of course new friends (if I ever get the chance to meet my new neighbors).

Second batch of packing to commence tonight...

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the room

I will be moving to a new place next week. I checked the room for rent this morning, I immediately paid the deposit. The place isn't entirely nice, but it's bigger than my current place. It's situated near a squatters area and the room is on the second floor of a building that looks dilapidated. I know it all sounds negative, but I guess I just need to transfer by the end of the month. It's also far from the MRT. Now I am required to take the jeepney everyday.

I just hope life will be good in my new place. Btw, it's located near Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon Ave.-- party time all night... hehehe (kidding)

P.S.
Because today Michael Jackson passed away, I just remembered that when I was in Grade 3, I, together with maybe 8 people, performed "Heal the World" in front of dozens of students and teachers. We sang and made all those actions. I think it was environmental week or something... :-)

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room for rent

I am still looking for a new place. I have been checking websites for room for rent, but just can't decide where to go. I have seen several ads for room/condo for rent-- but it's either far from my workplace or most of the time it's very expensive. I am eyeing on one place- just right on the budget but quite far from the office. It's actually far from my usual civilization. hehehe

I haven't seen it yet. I hope it looks ok and is secured. Because I only have 5 days to go before I need to evacuate my current room.

Changing houses/room is always very tiring physically and mentally (sometimes emotionally too)...

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3 Months Worth

A mosaic that sums up my 3 months away from the country. I would have wanted to add more photos, but it might look so small if there are many pictures. Here are tidbits of my journey to the island north of the Philippines.

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currency exchange

Today I sold all of my Taiwan dollar. It was my first time to go to a money changer and the rate was quite low, but I had no choice. I needed money so I have to sell all of my Taiwan currency. The only Taiwan money I have now are coins! hehe. At the money changer, there were many posters saying "Valid IDs are required under the law etc"... but when it was my turn, with my ID at hand, they didn't even bother to ask for my ID. Weird. What if I got the money through illegal means? Hahaha.

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Pandemic

The World Health Organization is nearing to declaring a world pandemic due to the H1N1 virus. The Philippines now has the highest number of cases in Southeast Asia at 92 (as of today). Even here at the office, rumors spread that some employees have the virus because some of them travelled abroad. And I think I am psychologically sick too. Hehehe, but seriously I feel weak these past days. But of course, I hope I am not sick.

On another note, I have to look for a new place soon! I was eyeing this room for rent in front of ABS-CBN, but just today I found out it's already taken!!! Back to step one I guess.

Weak and homeless...

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balik eskwela

As millions of students returned to school last June 1 Monday, I too returned to work that day. After 3 months in Taiwan, I thought it would feel so different to return to my desk, to my computer and to my job. But surprisingly, I felt nothing of that sort. I felt as if I left just for a week. Everything seems just the same. Or so I think. It was as if Taiwan was just a dream and Manila was reality. I just woke up from a dream, that's what I felt.

I believe I really enjoyed Taiwan, that is why I felt it was just so fast. But then again, I have to return to reality-- which if I may say so is not that bad. I thought I left work for a short time, but in truth it was 3 months. For my officemates, it was long.

Today Wednesday, I saw Maan for the first time since arriving in Manila. It was so weird seeing her. I mean, I always see her everyday in Taipei- from morning to evening. But seeing her in Manila, at the office at that, it seems weird, but good also. Everytime I see her, Taiwan keeps coming back. And no, we didn't talk in Chinese. hehehe

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