Wednesday, March 31, 2010

And I got a YES answer! Finally!!!!! I'm so happy!!!! Ü Now off to wonderland. Thank You God! You know my prayers. Bless us always. Amen.
Give me what I want and I'll go away.
Still waiting for a YES. . . =(
Still hoping. Still praying.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I want you but you're a poltergeist. I want you but the price is high.
Cheapshot Paranoia.
Baby I've just had my fill. You love me like a dollar bill. You roll me up and trade me in.
Morning. Day wasn't complete. Missed something. I've go to destress by having muay Thai. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. =(

Monday, March 29, 2010

Planning on going to Baguio this April for my first ever REAL Vacation. I want to make this happen.
Anyone who has contacts with Microtel Baguio for discounts, perks, etc?
Loves somebody's spontaneity. You know who you are. Ü
Have a headache. Slept only for 2 hours during my teambuilding last weekend. But euphoria is killing the pain in my head. Bliss! Bliss!

Memorable Teambuilding

I'm so happy. Elated. Ecstatic.
My team and I were finally able to push through with our teambuilding. Although there were no plans to it I think it went pretty well.
Had a fantabulous time as well since my friend Josh decided to tag along. Impromptu?!? Haha. I appreciate that he went with my team even if he didn't have any clothes to bring since the teambuilding was an overnight event. Good thing I was able to lend him shorts. He was also able to get along with my team!
I'm glad as well of the 3-4 hour talk we had after we got drunk?!? Did we just have that looooong conversation? Haha.Wow. I was able to get to know this great friend of mine more than what he was supposed to share and for that I'm truly honored and blessed. A big thank you.
You told me you had such a great time and I'm glad you did. I hope my technicians had a great time as well. Thanks to Olrac for being so prepared. Aki and Louis for their vehicles. Tofu for his antics. The rest of the team for their participation.
After the teambuilding which started on march 27 and ended on the afternoon of the 28th, Josh and I watched a movie 2nd time for me to watch How to Train Your Dragon. Talk about spontaneity! Had a great time chatting after the movie and having one of the BesTest (?!?!) days of my life.
Thank You!!!!
Had a truly memorable teambuilding. I'm speechless.

Friday, March 26, 2010

I have a Teambuilding tomorrow. Place: unknown. Price: unknown. This will be exciting!
Finally. I'm going to see you again! Bliss! Bliss! Bliss!
Had a light Muay Thai Sparring with Trainer.I was so afraid I'd punch him and vice versa.I thought my nose was going to bleed!Bloody Sport!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Humpty Dumpty Save Me

I've always loved Aimee Mann and her unique take on music pertaining to isolation, depression, and (lost?) Love. My favorite song from her would always be SAVE ME but sometimes I discover songs from her previous albums that fit perfectly with the mood I may be having. Perhaps this song is for someone I know...

Here's the lyrics to HUMPTY DUMPTY:

Say you were split, you were split in fragments
And none of the pieces would talk to you
Wouldn't you want to be who you had been
Well baby I want that too

So better take the keys and drive forever
Staying won't put these futures back together
All the perfect drugs and superheros
Wouldn't be enough to bring me up to zero

Baby, I bet you've been more than patient
Saying it's not a catastrophe
But I'm not the girl you once put your faith in
Just someone who looks like me

So better take the keys and drive forever
Staying won't put these futures back together
All the perfect drugs and superheros
Wouldn't be enough to bring me up to zero

So get out while you can
Get out while you can
Baby I'm pouring quick sand
And sinking is all I have planned
So better just go

Oh, better take the keys and drive forever
Staying won't put these futures back together
All the perfect drugs and superheros
Wouldn't be enough to bring me up to zero

All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put baby together again
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put baby together again

You can check out the song here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_aomTBi3gk

And if you haven't heard of SAVE ME, you do need to check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNbTC6xLVg0
Just got home. Preparing to watch LOST.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

2 straight days of stress and I'm sure the next 3 would be the same. But why am I so giddy? Only I know! Bwahaha. EXCITED!!!!!!
Back to Muay Thai. Ouch. My legs hurt.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Elated. Tough night at the office but very elated as of the moment. Hope this lingers until ... Forever lang naman. HaHaHa!
What a Monday shift! I thought I was going to do 12 hours. Heck no! 13 hours lang naman! I need a hug! Huhuhu. But glad it's over.

Monday, March 22, 2010

I overslept last night. And today is also a Monday which means I'll be working a 12-hr shift tonight to finish deliverables. Hmm.
Anyone in the Twitter World awake?

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Waiting for Chowking halu-halo. Tired but gotta eat! Contemplating whether to run again tomorrow morning along banawe. Hmmm
Had a great time with @jamiedavinci @jaybeecc @clayman79 @Misterhubs @jcfontsize My after run Sundays got a Lot interesting. Thanks!
Globe run was so difficult! Imagine crossing buendia bridge to get to Fort from Makati. Never underestimate running! Ü
I think I woke up early. Too early. Hmmm.
Awake! Preparing for the run! Legs, don't fail me. Ü

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Every waking day you take my breath away. . .
Listening to Suzanne Vega...
Just got home. Double registration today: Mizuno & NatGeo Run. 10Km. Todo na to! April will be a busy month! Yahoooo!!!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Troubled by something. But in no way am I gonna allow that to ruin my week and the week after that. Tightening the belt for the meantime.
Team Tan potluck tonight! Can't wait to get a taste of the food being brought tonight! Nice way to end the week!
Leg training, controlling my pace plus breathing properly ---The exercises my trainer prepared for me today.
Conditioning myself for my 2nd 10k run this Sunday at Ayala for Globe's Run for Home. Target: less than 72 mins. I can do it. I can do it!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

4 days to go before my 2nd 10k run for Globe Run for Home at Ayala. Excited and determined to be faster this time. Need to get ready!!! Yeah

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Staring at a book I purchased: The Road by Cormac McCarthy. I loved the movie so much I just got to have this Pulitzer Prize winning novel.
Monday shift was hectic. As in. But I survived it! Yehey!!!

Monday, March 15, 2010

The Road is not a movie for everyone. Saw a couple of people leave the cinema since they couldn't take the scenes. Beautiful movie. Sigh.
I'm pretty sure the week is full esp at work but I have lots to look forward to!
Wasn't able to jog today. Legs are still sore from past week's training. Need to give them time to recover for the run this Sunday at Ayala

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Back to back to back movies with @shattershards nice...finally saw The Road.
Off to watch movies with CS. Hopefully back to back to back! I like!
My Sundays are getting better every week! I'm so happy!!!! Positive energy rules! I want to shout for joy! Hehe
Just got home from UP run with moski mike borj bianca teoddy and melvin. Finished 9k in 1 hr. A little more push on the big event next week!
Off to UP for an exercise run. Dumarami kami! Nice!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Finally! I got promoted! Ü Humbled and Appreciative of the kudos I got at the office. A BIG THANK YOU to ALL!!!!!
Sleeping early tonight. Having an exercise run at U.P. tomorrow at 5 am with officemates. 1 week to go before the Globe Run. Todo na to!
Saw Alice in Wonderland with Vien Chi and Armz. Thanks for the company guys er gals!!!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Being silent at times shows a lot more strength than being vocal.
Today is a very special day. Posting this on my blog where no one actually reads. Hehe.
Finally. After 1year and 9 months I'm now a job grade higher! I got promoted! One of the most coveted job grades has been achieved by me!!! I thank God for making me so patient and for giving this truly remarkable feat that a lot of my peers have aspired to achieve. From a job grade of B3 I am now a C1. Sarap ng feeling. This means a lot of challenges and expectations for me. I hope I won't disappoint. Thank you to all those who wished for this and who really believed in me. I appreciate your continued support and for trusting me to have this promotion. Thanks to the senior management team and to my boss Richee. I know I'm a pain at times but thanks for being my advocate. Roche Bulan, thank you for the truthfulness and the pieces of advise that you give me when I'm almost about to give up.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Trainer told me he'd make my legs suffer. I thought he was kidding. Ouch!
Let the positive energy continue flowing. More blessings please! Thank you God.
Patience is a virtue. Thank you. Now on to more learnings and bigger expectations. Hoping I won't disappoint.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

So maybe I wasn't
that good a friend
but you were one of us
and I will wonder
just like anyone
if there was something
else I could've done
I just love this song. Simple but effective. Brings different emotions to me.

Aimee Mann Just Like Anyone Lyrics:
So maybe I wasn't
that good a friend
but you were one of us
and I will wonder
just like anyone
if there was something
else I could've done
[ Find more Lyrics on http://ping.fm/SoclS ]
So maybe it's true that
your cry for help
was oh, so very faint
but still I heard
and knew something was wrong
just nothing you could
put your finger on
and I will wonder
just like anyone
just like anyone
UPDATED: Official Unilab 10K run time: Marlon Tan chip time 01:12:10 - weird that the time has changed. In any case, I'm more determined to beat this on March 21! Can't wait for the GLOBE RUN FOR HOME...
Just a thought after watching Lost... Could this Ben description from EW.com be ME(?): Benjamin Linus: unappreciated, unloved, and unwanted. He has spent most of his entire misbegotten existence hustling to secure and maintain a toe hold in the world, improvising his relevance and significance to the narrative of life that he worries would otherwise neglect him and forget him and leave him behind.
What a day! Done giving out all of my former team member's performance appraisal for last year. I hope they were happy with what they got.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Getting hurt because of unrequited love is a pestilence I'd like to be immune from. Why does my heart feel so bad?
Off to training. Work last night was kinda stressful. How come when I pray God makes the day challenging? Hmmm.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Never be afraid to try something new bcoz life gets stagnant wen u stay within the limits of what u already know. -a retweet.
Exchanging messages again.
Fringe has been renewed for a 3rd Season. That's great news for today. Yes, I'm still thinking about YOU.

Monday, March 8, 2010

In our endeavor we are never seeing eye to eye.
Tears on my pillow. Emo mode muna.
Today I got hurt due to my feelings. :( I still have admiration and respect for you you know.
Ranked 1000th out of 1850 on the official Unilab race result. 1hr11mins20sec for 10K. Not bad. Si Aga Muhlach 1hr10mins12secs. Hihihi
Desperately waiting for the official time pertaining to my run yesterday at Unilab... nuninunu :D

My 1st ever Organized Run

Event: Unilab Run United for Wellness
When: March 7, 2010
Where: The Fort

I feel accomplished and blessed.

Joining this event was probably one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Again, I thank JAMIE for introducing me to this lifestyle. Really, you deserve the credit I am giving to you. :)

Supposedly, the Globe Run for Home would be my 1st official run but last week when I heard that there were still slots open for the Unilab Run, I immediately thought: Why not try for the 5K 1st? That should be a good opportunity for me to train myself further. In any case, the Unilab Run would only be a week away. When I got there, I was surprised to find that there were no slots available anymore for the 5k Run. Only 10k was left. For a minute or two I contemplated and asked myself if I was ready.

I informed the lady: Ok, I'll register for the 10k run. For a moment I caught bewilderment and apprehension from the eyes of the woman on the other side of the table. Probably she was thinking: Ang kapal naman ng taong ito magregister for 10k!

With only a week to spare I trained really hard for this event. I knew I could do it. I knew it would be difficult. I knew I would succeed but never knew it would be this rewarding.

I'm glad that I joined this event - suffice to say it was very organized. I'm lucky to have been given the opportunity to be part of such an event. Kudos to those who made this Run happen.

I'm very thankful that Teoddy and Armz were also there to support me. Thanks Guys!!!

Thankful as well for having the opportunity to see familiar faces - Goodwin, Glenn, Benedict, Mari - Im so happy we saw each other there. It's been a while!

After the event, I came across Misterhubs (who was shocked that I recognized him). Pleasant introductions were exchanged.

While eating with Armz I got a call from Jamie congratulating me (HOW SWEET!!!). After which I got a call from Narnian inviting me for a breakfast with Misterhubs (can things get any sweeter than this!?!).

Watched a movie (Up in the Air) and had merienda with Misterhubs and Narnian. You guys are so funny! Ang kulit ninyo! Haha

What a day. What an event. What a way to start the week right.

Pictures are posted here: http://bit.ly/aEBSaa (I hope it's still working)

P.S. Thank you CS. You made my day on the night before the event. :D
Just got back from my "light" jog. Didn't want to exert too much effort considering yesterday's run. Good Morning ika nga ni @jamiedavinci ü
Contemplating whether to have a light jog today after the 10k yesterday. I have another 10k run on March 21. Need to prepare for that!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Thanks so much for the movie and chitchat @outednarnian @Misterhubs
Bib # 4945. Marlon Tan. 10k run. Run United for Wellness - Unilab. The Fort. March 7, 2010. Logged. Tweeted. Posted. Shouted Out.
I'm so proud of my 1st ever 10k run at Unilab, The Fort. It was well organized. Well worth the training and experience I poured into it. Ü
Just got home. What a day. Unilab. Ate with 2 sets of friends. Watched movie after. Ate. Chitchat. Fulfilling.
Going to Eastwood to pickup teoddy. Off to the Fort after that. Hope Armz would be there. Thanks for the support!
Preparing na. This is it!!!!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Thank You. Even if you won't accept it and you undermine me. Konting kirot lang yan at pasa. Nawawala din yan sa pagdaan ng panahon. Ü
Just got home from another 12 hr work sched. Needs rest. Unilab tomorrow!!!

Friday, March 5, 2010

It's not going to stop til you Wise Up. http://bit.ly/cQfJd5
Done training before The Event on Sunday. Sore. Sore. Sore. I have one day to recuperate. (sings) I'm so excited. And I just can't hide it!
Training time once more. My legs are still sore from wednesday's workout. Hopefully no torture today.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Made pardible na the bib to the damit susuot me sa Sunday. Hihi. Check!
Still aching from the extreme leg workout yesterday. All for stamina.
D&G's wedding last Saturday that I attended. And I'm in the video!!! Lol. http://ping.fm/Zvyjm
I'm no longer hungry for you. I thought I could stuff myself with your attention but you left me starving in the end. You made a love diet.
3 more days before the event. Ü

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Stressed but happy. Tired but happy. Anticipating and happy. Happy happy happy. ISA na lang kulang. If you only knew. ; )
What a strenuous leg workout in preparation for the run this Sunday! I thought my legs were going to be literally plucked from my body!!!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Oh yeah. I have a headache caused by the stressors at work. But I'm so full of positivism I think I'm gonna be OK.
Just got home after a typical 12 hour work sched. I'm not complaining as I've something to look forward to this weekend. Run run run.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Why does my heart beat so fast?
Grr. Rotating blackout today on the 1st day of March. Super nice. Hope I get a decent sleep.
I had a picture of ü in my mind
Never knew it could be so wrong
Why'd it take me so long just to find
D friend that was there all along..
Anticipating my weekend.
One of the rarest instances I'm wearing a suit.
Just got home. Finally I was able to beat my 50 min personal record from banawe to mayon to delmonte to just 40 min. Jogged for the full hour. Without the sauna suit I was able to breathe better and run farther. Hoping I'm ready this Sunday. Wish me luck! By the way, Good Morning Commoners!!!
Jogging time once more. Need to be ready this Sunday. Focus. Breathing. Pacing. Having fun. Need to remember all of these.