Saturday, July 26, 2008

journey for snow cravings

Wish come true! We actually just left Snowy mountains. Though it was just half-answered wish (no skiing) am really happy to play with snow.



Currently going to Canberra. Still 2 1/2 hours to go. There's heaps of kangaroo crossing the road and I missed it cos I'm using my ipod while blogging. Oh well...



Perisher Blue is simple copmpared to Thredbo, which is vast and more exciting. But I couldn't ask for more cos its night time anyway. This roadtrip is really amazing. Coupled with Coldplay tunes. Just fantastic considering I'm in audit's busy season.

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Roadtrip

Sit back and relax. That's all I need to do. For once, not having a license here finally paid off. 2 hours to Wollongong. Stopover for Mackers for breakfast and enjoying the fine weather at the beach. Now its another 3 hours to spend on the road. Not much to see in here so just decided to blog.



Hmmm.. Just saw Batman's Dark Knight last night. It was fairly okay but I have to give it to Heath's performance which was superb.



Going back to our roadtrip. Everything's random. We actually decided to spend the evening at canberra. Good thing I have my BB to search for cheap and convenient accommodation. Hopefully, we could see some snow. Still praying my friends would be in the mood to ski.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

SYD WYD 2008 - Receive the Power

World Youth Day 2008 concludes today as the final mass was celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. Pilgrims slept peacefully to ensure that they would be able to fully participate on the peak event of WYD. Temp dropped to 8 degrees last night.

Morning adoration started at 8am. I woke up at 7 and was able to be fully prepared when Pope Benedict finally arrived via helicopter. I was able to finally see him for the first time in the pope mobile. Upon sighting his holiness, I felt certain that I am really here at this memorable point in my life. Celebrated mass was really solemn and I really appreciate it. The team of WYD is about the Holy Spirit and 7 gifts.

On an overall, even though I was really tired from the walk and the freezing temp I appreciate what WYD is all about. Its simply affirming our faith in God centered at the Holy Spirit, which brings us closer to the Father and the Son. Enabling us to be inspired on how Jesus lived His life and sacrificed His life for us. This is a call for salvation and a way to influence others through the power made by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

It is surreal how you can definitely feel how Catholics are passionate in rekindling this message. Just by walking alongside with them. Hearing their praises through prayers and songs. I feel the world is united through the future flock - the Youth. Different languages, one meaning. United.

Pics from WYD 2008. More to come from Five Dock's camera.


Pilgrim walk at Harbour Bridge

Pilgrim Walk with Pibedoka Friends

WYD  - on my face!


Anyonghaseo! The Korean Group.


Pilgrim vigil with Pope Benedict XVI

WYD '08 finishes...

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Pilgrim vigil at Randwick

World youth day has commenced for several days already but the culminating event has just begun. Now as I lay back and listen to the night concert I realised how lucky I really am for being part of this milestone event in my life. Long pilgrim walk from North Sydney to Randwick took 3.5 hours but I was overwhelmed rather than feeling tired. Tonight the pope addressed the youth regarding the gifts of the holy spirit. I tried so hard to listen to him and realised how solemn this event really is. Rather than accumulating there are far more concerns to deepen the faith and inspire others.

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Early bird is out of the flock

I was the first one to arrive at All Hallows parish and surprised to see the flock of pilgrims walking towards me. I felt isolated. Then a guy came towards me and greeted "buongiorno". And all I can say is the usual "hi how are you!". Its really freakin cold and all I do now is wait for my friends to arrive with full hopes that at least another fella will come along on my journey to world youth day at Randwick.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

randoims

house coilding was fun. i was able to wear my baboi jacket (refer to pic below). it was too coild staying in the southern part of NSW. i wonder how bevs could've survived. it coincides with my mintoi audit. and i was happy to help her move her stuff yesterday. imagine i was wearing three layers of clothing but it still chills me to the bones!



to survive my visy season, i have to cook my food. and im really proud of my embutidoi. it has sultana, relish, bacon bits, cheese, spam and chorizo. speech class presentation suddenly rushed back to me.

lets digress a bit.

there's heaps of people in the city that you wouldnt really enjoi hanging out on a thursday night. just want to get out of the city. but come to think of it, saturday will have more pilgrims for world youth day so its better to get used to it. really excited though. already bought my thermal and sleeping bag to use for the overnight vigil at randwick. its once in a lifetime event. wasnt able to participate when it was held in manila cos i was still young then...

Friday, July 11, 2008

dream?!#»@!!

Had the longest and weirdest dream. I really can't understand but there's something bizzare about dreams and most of the time we can't remember them.



It was about climbing the steepest stone stairway and almost fell 100 feet just to take a bath. Cos I can't take shower at home cos the pilgrims have just arrived. Then upon reaching the pick of the hill, I took a bath and saw pilgrims playing naked racing with multiple hops. It was really weird cos I saw my audit partner talking about my mom and telling me he doesn't like her and she's not a partner material.



There's more details to that especially before I reached the peak of the hill. Just couldn't recall. Anyway, I'm back to reality and my train stop is the next one.

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Boyce Avenue

Just searching through the official vid of Viva La Vida and I came across Boyce Avenue cover songs... Alejandro Manzano's vocals is really amazing. I just want to share this with you guys...

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Early Arvo and Colding Party Proposal

Contrary to yesterday, I reckon I should be home before 6pm. I'm at the rail again and no stupidty of sorts. I'm getting smarter, hey.



I called it a day just because the client walked out on us without even having the courtesy of saying it to me. Hence, I've decided to let the team pack up and just meet very early tomorrow.



And to note, its too damn cold. Forecasted at 6 degrees, I think throughout the following weeks it will get even worse. Indeed, a great time to hold Bevs' house colding party (cos she's leaving for "elay" soon). What do you think of my proposal? This Friday would be perfect...

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Sheer stupidity

I hate it!!!

The worst day ever. Stupid stupid stupid me.

First - I already drafted my long blog about this stupidity then bevs called and the entry i thumbed on my bb was all gone.

Second - I didn't wait for my staff and decided to walk from client to the train station. Thinking its not that far. But it is! 20 mins walking under hi-speed motion to save my face from shame when my staff sees me walking and not waiting for him. I realised I'm better off going with him for a lift. Its cold, my feet's throbbing and I have to suppress my urge to pee.

Third - As I am in such a hurry to go home, I got on the first train I saw... thinking that all trains will lead eventually to Strathfield but I'm dead wrong. I realised half way through that its directly going to the city via different route. So I have to step out and go back to square one.

I realised I'm better off heading to the city and back to another train via strathfield is much quicker cos of the express trains.

Oh well, sometimes we're stupid and I just learned to be more patient.
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