Christmass chill.

one time.

i'm a big justin bieber fan and one time is the song i'm listening to right now.. hence, the title. i don't know how it will relate to what i will write but i will let the readers or myself decide...

right now, i seriously don't know what's gotten into me. this is not the normal me. or maybe i am growing apart from a certain some___. i don't know what to do. i'm just really focused on getting a job right now and i really hope i get it soon. i want to start earning and start learning the ropes of life. i'd be a pretty awesome son/brother/friend if i have money i must say. i'm not selfish... maybe to my food i am, but other than that... i got it.:) i hope i get a job sooon because that is my ultimate goal right now. i need that job and from there tackle another challenge. well. tomorrow i have a very big interview with a former vice president of unilab... i'm really excited. maybe this is it! let's hope for the best!:)

OMG.

Ever since i was a little boy, i hated running. there was a time i wasn't allowed to run because of an operation but that didn't stop me from running. but still i hate running. when i would go to the gym, the running part, which was the first part was my least favorite part of my workout. up to this date, i still hate running. but i do have this new achievement.

last sunday, may 16 2010, was a milestone for me because i was able to join my very first marathon and i ran a distance of 15k and my stats are as follows:

#432 Raymond Robin Gatmaitan M

Finish Time: 01:41:47

Chip Time: 01:41:38

5k: 00:29:45

10k: 01:05:31

i joined the run for fun and literally joined the 15k leg without thinking at all. take note: this is my first run. who in the world would run 15k in their first run??? i know i did. a lot of doubters came along the way and we're telling me to lower my distance or to not force myself to finish when i couldn't anymore. i did doubt myself along the way, even while running, but i knew that as soon as i heard the gun shot to start, i was going to do my best and run the race that i signed up for. during the start, i was getting tired and just when i thought that i already hit the 5k mark, there i go and see the sign that says, "1K" whatthe?! i've been running and that's all i've reached yet... but that tdidn't stop me, it might have even motivated me more just like how the people who didn't believe motivated me. as soon as i hit 12k mark, i knew i got it in the bag and just a few steps would lead me to the finish line. and you know as they say, the last leg of the race is probably the hardest, hmmm for me, i don't think so because seeing the finish line closer than ever made me even more motivated to make that final dash and finish with style. a strong finish as they say... finishing the race was really a challenge but it was also very fulfilling. i'd love to run again in another marathon and hopefully i could continue running just for fun because it is pretty fun! so congratulations robin for a successful run! as soon as i hit the finish line, i felt that i could do anything... kung kinaya ko ung 15k, what else is there to stop me?!

for the record, i still hate running but i would joing another marathon in a heartbeat! let's gooo!!!

-robin (soon to be usher);)

nothing makes sense.

thesis defense is fast approaching and i was kinda hoping that things would go my way this time. it was. it was going my way. until Friday i guess. Friday was one of the weirdest days of my life. that Friday. Seeing a kid getting run over by a car, getting stuck in traffic for almost 3 hours, having no sleep, seeing a guy getting an attack while hosting an event, and ending myy night on a low point.

and hearing the big TH news. all i can say is, there it goes. i'm super filled with bitterness right now but what can i do. it was torned from the very start. there goes TH.

you knwo what, i just want things to be fixed. that's all. i want to break from all the madness. but it's all i have:(

better days robin. better days.

submit thesis. defend. get nominated. win best thesis.

that's the plan. and it will happen.

April 10, 2010

that is the date of our thesis defense. Jordan Canilao, Rebbie Dykimching, Ria Fernandez, and Raymond Gatmaitan.

Let's do this! This is the day the panelists will announce, "Congratulations, you are nominated for best thesis!"

:)

Who I Am?

I had this great conversation with my friend Jordan "Cavia-H-RRRR" Canilao this afternoon and i must say, he does know a lot about me. There are certainly things that only other people can see but not yourself and once that person tells you there, that's when you get your AHA moment...

Jordan told me that though i'm a positive thinker, i get frustrated very easily when i don't like what i hear or when things aren't go the right way. When he told me that, i didn't even say anything nor did i try to defend myself at his shocking words because as shocking as that to me was, i instantly knew he was right.

I do get frustrated very easily.

It is something i definitely have to work on because i am a very transparent person and when something goes wrong, people know that something is WRONG. i don't hide my feelings very well, and i've learned it in so many ways also.

so here's the plan, take frustration, grab it by the F and the N and throw it outside your window!!! BYE BYE FRUSTRATIONS!!! thanks jordan for the eye-opening conversation... it's people like that, people who tell you what you're doing wrong and are not afraid to say what he truly feels, are the ones worth listening to. thanks thanks!!! cheers!!!

and to whoever reads my blog, HELLO READER! :) thanks for reading... if meron nga! hahah:)

Perfectly Lonely

i don't know what's up, but there's something about how john mayer writes his lyrics that always gets me... from slow dancing in a burning room, to half of my heart, to gravity, his songs always has a special place in my heart. i mean seriously, where does he get his inspiration for writing such amazing songs with deep meanings... and double meanings i should say...

well right now, my current favorite john mayer song is Perfectly Lonely. i love the lyrics of the song. i mean, perfectly lonely?? seriously?? how cool is that?? i don't even know if that's a good thing or not... but from the looks of it... there's a lot to the song that i still don't know... how can you be lonely and be satisfied with everything? i have no idea. no way i would want to be in that situation. there's this line in the song that really struck me...

"i'll take my chances and start again... and when i look behind on all my younger times, i'd like to thank the wrongs that led me to a love so strong."

maybe i'm a victim of that line that's why i could relate to it so much. but shit. maybe. haha. i've been going through alot and i can definitely say that that line sums it all up for me. i need not explain anymore.

wow. as one of my friends told me, i have way of messing things up when things are going so well... well, i hope i don't this time. PLEASE. i'm finding the perfect balance on how i can make this work.

i saw a shooting star today. it made my day. maybe that's a good start. here's to you john mayer. can't wait to see you in concert very soon. thanks for the music:)

2nd Term 09-10 Graduation.

Today is the graduation of most of my friends in college. i will certainly miss them and i will never forget the memories that we have shared together. but you know, i'm really happy for them... soon i will be that person on the stage naman! i wish them all the best!!! shit sobrang nasesenti ako today just thinking that for them it's all over na and soon it will be for me too. but mostly, i'm sad because these people are leaving me... i don't only consider them as my friends, but they have become such a big part of my life already... it will be different and pretty tough not being able to see them everyday because they sure know how to put a smile on my face when i needed it the most... CONGRATULATIONS and i will miss you Erika Estrada, Dom Estioko, Sherri Austria, Chao Hung, Mario Vista, Clang Antonio, Audrey Capacio, Martin Aquino, Kyle Cruz, Anika Recto, Patte Dela Cruz, Graciella Eduave, Danika Tan, Eli Malicdem, Maita Gaerlan, Kich Lazatin, Kat Sebastian, Ej Angeles, Fran Leveriza, and everyone who became such a big part of my college life. but mainly kayo lang talaga... haha! Through thick and thin, we stuck with each other and made it all work. having friends like you make me realize that whatever life gives me, as long as i have you guys by my side, i know i'll be okay. i can't express enough how happy and thankful i am for you guys and you guys should know that! no one will probably read this entry ever... but it's here. haha. shit. THIS TERM IS MY TERM. IT'S ON! BEST THESIS IS ON IT'S WAY!!! LET'S DO THIS!!!!:) watch out for our new SUPERBLOG... coming soon.

i still am hoping that things work out. as i recently said to a friend, i probably still have maybe just 1% chance. but it's still a 1PERCENT CHANCE!!! huhu. sana sana:) WHAT IF?? haha

i feel like i'm getting back on track kahit papano... i mean 2009 was really unforgettable. but 2010 is ON! i feel like i'm getting back on track... getting in shell, top3 DLSU brandstorm, 3 certificates from cbe grad rites... pretty cool. marami pa yan! pero next up, finishing OJT in shell, making and writing the best thesis with some of my best friends and of course, BEST THESIS! RIGHT RIA??? haha i know nabasa mo haha

i miss blogging!:) goodtimes!