tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69681902009-07-05T21:44:25.716+10:00Bisaya at the Land Down UnderAldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.comBlogger768125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-34304464847679040002009-07-05T20:49:00.000+10:002009-07-05T21:33:35.503+10:00

It’s my 2nd year now in Oz and it feels like yesterday when I first stepped in to this beautiful country. It was 6 AM at Tullamarine Airport and I was somewhat looking forward with the Aussie winter. As soon as I stepped out from the airport, the cold wind just went through my jacket. My jacket which I’ve been using to protect myself from the wind back home in the Philippines was no match with

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Tomorrow’s the last day of the month and it seems like yesterday when I celebrated Christmas with myself. I hope I could say that in the next 6 months as I want to fast track time to see my family and friends back home.Having said that, few days from now, I’ll be turning 2 years here in Australia. I can still remember the days when I first got in here; the smell of winter, the sound of the

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-91176425340640573072009-06-23T16:22:00.001+10:002009-06-23T16:27:17.735+10:00

For weeks since my last entry, I have been into a lot of things which made me cease from blogging. Even visiting my blog seems like an effort. Hahaha. But anyway, I am back to fill in some of the space that was left void for weeks.I started having swimming lessons weeks ago and I am happy that I can now swim. It’s ironic being born and raised in an archipelago that swimming is not my second

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So far, it has been the best weekend. Geelong Cats remained undefeated on week 6 and of course, the No. 1 Pound for Pound in the world, Manny Pacquiao has demolished the Hitman from Manchester.I practically have done all my chores and heard mass on Saturday just to accommodate the whole Sunday for Manny Pacquiao’s bout. I woke up like 10 AM, had my breakfast, fixed my room, prepared my lunch

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-72629586881784209612009-04-30T20:25:00.002+10:002009-04-30T21:10:56.670+10:00

This is climate change on its feet. Just this morning, getting up from my bed was a struggle. The cold and frosty morning has again, made its way to the crazy Victorian weather. As much as I would want to stay longer, I didn’t have much choice but to get up and show up at the early best wishes/send off breakfast to one of our friends at work. Being early this time was a bad thing as I have to

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I didn’t have much for the past weeks but it felt like I’m going to drop. As soon as I arrive from work, my body would just tend to attract itself to my bed. Worse, I even tend to sleep in between tasks. Though I could do my tasks efficiently, I just don’t like to be caught sleeping. I hope I’m not getting narcoleptic.Anyway, this is so 10 days but I just can’t stop myself from admiring my

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I just got back from a sweet weekend in Melbourne and it was such a blessing having some friends on that side of the state. As usual, the food and the accommodation just made my stay much easier. Anyway, it was also nice to see Cheryl with her family, celebrating her son’s 1st birthday. As expected, the food was great, especially the cake. The kids were also great and it was such a delight

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-65458866591203865692009-03-31T22:07:00.000+11:002009-03-31T22:08:24.255+11:00

It has been a month and few weeks since my last post. It’s just that, I was busy and at the same time, went through a lot of things. I had to go some “purging” and it was a struggle getting myself on track. But anyway, with the first and last post of this month, I am back; just to fill in a post for this period. I’ll be posting some stuff that I have done on those days and hopefully, get back

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-74887535376605164542009-02-19T20:55:00.002+11:002009-02-19T21:41:12.016+11:00

It has been an exhausting day as tasks has been shooting me everywhere. From the start of the week, major and even petty ones tried to fry me up from my room; Sometimes, even letting me go past my breaks. At the end of each day, I struggle preparing my dinner which usually ends up wasting it. I turned up too tired to finish my meal.But anyway, this has been a good day after all. I got my

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-43641936247378356892009-02-15T23:24:00.002+11:002009-02-15T23:43:42.320+11:00

Though heaps have happened since my last post, I’m just too tired and busy to get myself into blogging. I know, this year hasn’t been too productive on my site but hopefully, I could get back rolling.Anyway, I’m very excited as the days going to the Soundwave Festival are fast approaching. My ticket has been on my table for weeks and I just can’t wait to be there. Listening to the bands who’ll

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-86872991902542493892009-02-08T22:36:00.000+11:002009-02-08T22:38:58.482+11:00

It has been a busy week. Getting back to school/work was exhausting like I forgot to take some prescribed rests in between tasks. Worst was, I forgot to have lunch which is my favourite time of the day (I really can’t believe it). I don’t complain that much but for people who just kept on whinging, I just can’t help but have my invisible flying kick right to their faces. You know, I just can’

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It has been a crazy week as Victoria has been baked by the great Aussie sun. Temperature just went as far as 43°C and going to work has been a struggle.I’m used to the hot weather back in Davao but never in my life that I encountered such an ordeal. Imagine, a hair blower on a massive scale, blowing the hell out of everybody. I was sweating profusely and it was uncomfortable going around

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-24311430719914428622009-01-26T20:36:00.002+11:002009-01-26T21:00:40.269+11:00

The Australia day weekend was just great as it helped me regenerate from all exhausting work. With all the activities being organized at the Waterfront, I should say, I enjoyed them all.The African band, Soukous Ba Conga, was great. King Bell of Soukous Ba Conga was so kind to accommodate me in signing my copy of their CD. He even gave me his number, just in case I might want to catch them in

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In a place where you are virtually alone, internet has become a necessity. In the days where I used to brush off loneliness, internet has really helped me forget about being away from Pinas.For days, I was just trying to get myself occupied to chatting and was able to make friends. And when some tend to be lost along the way, I just felt a dent from within, thinking when are they going to go

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I was home late as some of the machines we configured took longer than expected. I was starving and it annoys me so much when you have explicitly instructed the user not to install whatever that could compromise the machine.But anyway, my ticket for Soundwave Festival has arrived so, my day ended up good. I just can’t wait on the 27th of February as some of my favorite bands would be performing

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-66471765156940793862009-01-18T22:21:00.000+11:002009-01-18T22:25:49.765+11:00

It has been a loaded weekend as I went to Werribee and Melbourne to have lunch with a friend and searched for the cheap guitar which was posted online on a certain Melbourne music shop. So far, the food was great and the guitar was nowhere to be found.With so much time left, I just went around Melbourne until the next trip to Geelong. It was exhausting so I had like 3 power-charged donuts and a

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-28870136205909379872009-01-14T20:47:00.001+11:002009-01-14T21:08:47.986+11:00

I was about to purchase a ticket for Big Day Out this summer but I really don’t like the bands that will be showing up. But when Soundwave Festival ’09 will accommodate most of the bands that I like, I hurriedly purchased my pass and have to wait in 14 days to arrive in my mail.Finally, I could see Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, Lamb of god, In Flames, Unearth, Goldfinger, Dillinger Escape

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-25417162181382588102009-01-13T20:32:00.002+11:002009-01-13T20:57:24.994+11:00

Summer will be felt on installments as weather forecasts marks the hot spots on random. Today, tomorrow and few days on the next few weeks will be extremely hot as it could practically cause cancers. Just this day, doing rounds around Geelong and Avalon Airport was a bit of an effort. Air conditioners were finally set on max and sunscreens are on its season. It went as far as 38 degrees and

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-60561255720028066532009-01-12T21:06:00.004+11:002009-01-13T08:49:20.583+11:00

It has been a struggling week as the holiday hangover just went through my excitement of getting back to work. For the past days of just doing things on my pace, went on a backlash as it was such an effort to getting back to my usual early morning self. Waking up seems to consume so much time as my body just wants to go back to sleep. The alarm doesn't help and my bed smells so good to be left

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-90606285678195723352009-01-04T23:16:00.000+11:002009-01-04T23:18:09.032+11:00

And the vacation is finally over. I don’t know if I’ll be happy with it because boring time is over or sad because I can’t do whatever I want on my time. I have already prepared my things for work and I am in a way ready. I just have to re-sync myself to waking up as I used to.It’s New Year and I’m looking forward to what 2009 has to offer. I know there will be things to do that could be just

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-14905456916881142112008-12-30T13:33:00.001+11:002008-12-30T13:33:32.867+11:00

Few days from now and the New Year will start to roll. Thinking about my 2008 makes me wonder how in blue hell did I breezed through the year. It was so fast that I almost lost track of time.Looking back, these are some of the things that I should say made a mark for my 2008.1. My first trip to Tassie. Though I was there for work, I tried my best to explore Tasmania whenever I had the

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-24189039494380379142008-12-26T23:42:00.004+11:002008-12-26T23:48:20.277+11:00

Not much drama for today as I was just at Melbourne, trying to burn some time. I have enough of staying at home; watching TV and it was such a struggle to amuse myself. Anyway, I had spent the day better and actually had bought some shirt and a cap since it was Boxing Day sale. I’m happy with it and I’m proud that I was able to hold back my urge in buying some more items. As much as I would

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This is my worst Christmas so far. Though I was in my aunt’s place this morning, I felt that I was not invited. I just dropped my gifts and went home. I was supposed to be at Uncle Rey’s place after that but I lost the desire of continuing Christmas.Watching "Friends"I returned home at around 11 am and turned on the Xbox. Chucked in the “Friends” DVD and watched some episodes while having my

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-51779195877339880952008-12-23T22:12:00.003+11:002008-12-23T22:17:36.172+11:00

I tried some iPhone 3G cases before but I ended up using SwitchEasy’s CapsuleRebel. I bought it online from Rushfaster in Sydney and never looked back.It has a nice grip and my iPhone is pretty much safe from scratch and whatever possible hostilities it might get. But after few months of using it, the bottom part got flimsy and started to shop around for some cases. Since I liked SwitchEasy

Aldrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01495760318176071993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6968190.post-38538340457988640342008-12-22T22:55:00.003+11:002008-12-22T23:15:55.510+11:00

It has been a hell of a ride since Thursday. I had like 4 drinking sessions and I’m somewhat exhausted.First, it was the Christmas party for Corio Bay. It was fun as the theme was musical. Everybody was dressed and I really enjoyed it. Some dressed like Priscilla Queen of the Desert, casts from Chicago, the Blues Brothers, Grease, High School Musical, Wizard of Oz and so on. I just had an

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