When Skills and Wills Collide!

I turned a year older this month and i appreciated the lessons that i had learned in that precious one year of my life. My birthday wish for myself is a little different this year. I wish for happiness for my family and success in whatever we do. Not to mention good health and stronger bonds for another year. I didn't bake a cake for myself, but i did make something. Not as extravagant but nevertheless a mouthful. Improvement and constant change is something that i do not welcome so readily. It takes time to accept and enough "space" to think it through. Well you shouldn't dwell too much about it, as you know I'm a little bit crazy and that is all you should know.

I define the word stupid for every person i face, of course i am no exemption. Grown ups are still kids deep down inside. You become an adult when you started to know the word "Responsibility". Adulthood and maturity doesn't start when you grow hairs, change the tone of your voice, become more intelligent and develop muscles. It is how you perceive life and what you think is right or wrong.

Right or wrong, True or False, Left or Right are very interesting topics. You will continuously ask yourself what is right? what is wrong? If we know that it is wrong, then why do we still do it? Simple questions and yet there are no simple answers. Men and Women have subjected to ask themselves on what they want in the future. It is easy to say, I want to be a lawyer, an engineer, a doctor, a pilot. But in time, this childish dreams get a taste of "reality" and reality is something that can be really hurt you. It can slap you, punch you and at times can destroy your dreams.

But enough of that Philosophical talk. Your only obligation is to do what you want in life. Be it right or wrong, do what you must.

I have long argued with myself about the consequences that my actions had done through the years. I know i made a lot of mistakes and i know why i made those mistakes. All i can wish for is that i would not make those same mistakes again.

My stupidity is Legendary, so is my sense of humor. My imagination knows no bounds and my hands and fingertips have their limits. Writing has been my passion and doing things i like make it possible. Now I face a dilemma, my fingers and hands are feeling that tingling sensation already. Not a good sign and something i don't want to happen so soon. But, i know that there is always a way around things.

Because "God places the heaviest burden to those that can carry its Weight".
I know that if my mind can conceive it, my heart can believe it, I will definitely...and without a doubt achieve it.

"Now as i look upon the fiery colors of red,
I make sure that my mind is not read.
For the better or worse of this dilemma,
My answer will be known throughout the millennia.
I will choose the path that I will take,
i know that my future is at stake.
Walk with me and you soon will see,
The things i want will belong to me."



I will also change the song list and add better ones.
Enjoy everyone ^^,
Keep the Flames Burning

Seiyuu Powah! O_O!

As much as you know i am an anime Fan, just like almost everyone that appreciates anime. K-On! had been one of the anime series that i had been watching for quite some time now, and i was surprised to see a live performance of them. The funny thing about this type of concert is that the "Seiyuu" or voice actors themselves were playing the instruments of their respective character. Everyone knows that they are not experts in wielding this instruments but the effort that they showed is enough for their fans. You can watch the video here K-ON Live Concert Fuwa Fuwa Time!

I really enjoyed it, and i hope that the future Musical themed Anime's will do the same. On different topic, i really enjoyed reading the book about the Earth's Last days. I am currently on Book IV "Soul Harvest" and it is really interesting. I can't consider myself as very religious and the likes, but i do appreciate a good story. The salesgirl told me that this book have 12 series, and i am planning to get them all. the first 4 books that i have is Left Behind, Tribulation Force, Nicolae "The Rise of the Anti Christ", and Soul Harvest. I would like recommend this to anyone that is looking for something nice and interesting to read.

My experiment on food stores and cooking recipe's had been a good one so far. I'm learning a few things here and there and doing it in my own leisure. It may not be perfect at times but still very tasty. I really enjoyed cooking experiments, i put aside baking for now. I still love to bake, but i'm having less time to do it. The usual things come and go and I hope that new things will poke me in due time.

For now that is all i can share to you guys.
Have a great week and Keep the Flames Burning!

"What does Commander Kangaroo has to say?
HEY! Thats Supreme Commander Kangaroo for you Mister!"

lolx~ something from the book about the Earth's last day, totally unexpected and funny when the right mood strikes you.

Myself Yourself and anything in Between

I know it's a little early for my monthly blog, but inspiration struck me and i have no choice but to write it down. While i was roaming the net (like i always do) i stumbled upon this song on youtube "Myself;Yourself". I may not look like it, but i do appreciate Music. I prefer soothing and mellow music. Don't get me wrong, i don't go to musicals and theater but when i really like what i hear, i really like what i hear. There can be no other explanation (no matter how confusing my explanation might seem to you). I also watched the anime, the genre is "slice of life".

While the main character's face might be the most common face used in all the anime's that you've probably watched before. The story is very interesting and involves a lot of twists. Over all its "SO~SO" but what really got my attention is the characters. They are all unique (of course every anime does), it is hard to explain. I guess you just have to watch it to understand me. While i deal with my daily routines, stumbling upon something new is a good thing. Hey! I'm not writing an anime review or synopsis here (well maybe ~_~). The point is that, it makes a good monthly start right? I really want to write at least 2-3 posts every month. But i guess when inspiration strikes, it's not that often.

I consider my blog as a diary of sorts, a monthly diary to be exact. A diary that only tells important things that happened to me on that day, a week before and even future things that might happen. Forgive me if I'm a little lazy when it comes to posting, i'll try to make 2-3 posts starting this month (No Promises, i said I'll just try).

I'm currently reading the books about the "Earth's Last Days", Written by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. I'm only at the first book "Left Behind". It is a very interesting read, and i think I'm gonna collect the whole series. Work has been normal, aside from returned articles and revisions on re-writes. I'm trying to improve myself and reaching out to things that i haven't done before. I believe that everyone is capable of doing things as long as they want it done. Motivation and determination keeps our passion burning. Well for now that is all i can share, hopefully I'll be able to write again by next weekend.

Until then i hope you have a great week.

Let me post a quote that I've used in one of my recent articles.
I found this on the internet and it is quite funny and true.
and i would love to share it to you guys.
"Do not ever take life seriously, No one gets out alive anyway".

Till my next post then ^__^
"Keep the Flames Burning"

Dreams of an Anime Lover

I had been watching anime's for as long as i can remember. I just started reading manga for the past 3 years. I had been to anime cosplays (no i didn't join them) and watched as certain bands play anime songs. Probably one of the most common and simplest dreams of all will be to visit Japan (of course). But me, personally i want to at least experience an Anime Concert. I happen to watch one of those in youtube, one of my most favorite songs Happy Material from Mahou Sensei Negima. Don't ask me what kind of anime it is.

It's sad to say i didn't see any K-ON Live Concerts on Animelo (since it just recently started). I hope i would be able to see and feel this type of concert with my own eyes. I guess i better start saving money and go to their anime convention next year. A pilgrimage of shorts (babaw noh?), I'm sure you would understand if you are an anime fan. There is nothing special about it, just something you want to do in a whim.

As for now what else? I'm thinking of doing a lot of things, but i don't know where to start. One of my Agenda's is to pig out on different food chains, outlets this year. Ohohohoho~ I just want to have a taste of everything (since I'm a lover of good food). Well it's almost my birthday and i feel like I'm getting old (I just feel, i refuse to acknowledge that fact! at least not yet ^3^). I'm probably going to bake another cake (which i'm sure will be somewhere between brownies and pudding). Pizza's actually are easier to make. You just pound them into submission xD!

Halfway through the year and its Christmas again, times flies so i guess we should make the best of Life. You'll never know when were going to leave this world and i don't want to have any regrets.

Oh yeah~ i plan to buy a lot of fantasy books as well. I'm running out of ideas in my line of work. I applied as an article writer and everyday has been hell. No, to make it simple everyday is a deadline. Work for the day must be finished in 5-6 hours so that everyone will be happy.

Like my boss said
"Don't believe of everything you hear at making "Easy" Money Online. It requires hard work, persistence and dedication. The rest is just Luck or Bull$hit!"
Well, i have to agree. It might seem easy, but it is a lot harder than you think it is. But still, i get to earn money while i'm at home so its pretty convenient.
Anyways, for the time being i bid you a good week and hope to see rainy days ahead.


"Keep the Flames Burning"

Waiting For the Rain to Come...

The heat is killing me...seriously it never felt this hot before. I'm sure almost everyone feels the same way. I wish that it will rain soon (very very soon). I'm sure most of you know how i feel (those that always read my blog) i love the rainy season. Masarap kasi mag Emo pag rainy season. I can sleep during the afternoons, relax becoz the weather is cool, and basically just be lazy PERIOD!

I am in dire need of something to read, of course it should be on the fantasy side of things. I don't like to read about romance(no comment), horror (it's not scary), and outer space stories (please, i don't need it). Something to occupy my mind at least for a few days, can't think of something to do at the moment. Doing a couple of things here and there, tweaking my life here and there, maintaining my dead brain cells here and there. Here there, everywhere tweak tweak (Don't get confused, those are just rants from a person suffering from too much heat).

I baked a cake today and it turned into a pudding. Oh well, i guess i'll try to make a pudding next time and hope that it will become a cake (Nevertheless it was delicious, chocolate coffee cake errr pudding rocks!). Oh yeah i almost forgot, i made another pizza...4 of them to be exact. Two were super spicy (really really spicy) and one burned and one perfectly made. I guess my baking skills are improving...a little xD!

A time may come...when my courage fails and i'll break all bonds of cookware.
A day of woes and scattered eggs, when my age of baking comes tumbling down!
But it is not this day! This day i bake! For all that i hold dear in this good earth, I Bid you...please cakes,pizza's,cookies,pudding,brownies Don't get burned!

Seriously i will have to stop here. The heat is taking its toll and before i made any more nonsensical rants and demented posts, i bid you cooler days and rainy days to come.

Keep the flames Burning!

Rain! Come soon please...

Unexpected Tears from my Online Game that i really loved

This is really ironic, i should be happy right now. I am happy yes, because my Guild has won a tournament that leads us one step closer to our Dream. However, out of pure "Baka~ness" And i Quote it with "BAKA". I looked for Videos of Rose Online, Yes this kiddy Game is not just a Kiddy Game to me...It is where Phoenix all started. Its good that it was born in this cute, harsh, and very Competitive World. Believe it or not...the world of the Seven Hearts is not all about Cuteness, Its all about Close Bonds, Love, Respect and Loyalty at its fullest. A Clan (Family) Unlike a Guild (Organization) To me, is better. Although in Rohan Online it is referred to as a Guild, i still call it "Clan". Now back to the Clan, it is composed of only 15 people. So you would really...as in really get to know this 15 people. They became my closest best friends (Closest best friends? new term eh? xD!). They are the people i trusted the most. Up to now even if we are busy with our Lives, we still find time to talk to each other through the net. Forgive me pero i will speak in Filipino in my next sentences...naging Emo Mode ako bigla.

Well, gaya ng sabi ko nag browse ako sa youtube. Then Bigla kong nakita ang isang Music Video ng Rose Online...tapos ung Background Music is "Farewell" O diba? Amf...sino di maiiyak sa kanta na yan?

Ok, back to myself. Well yes, its so babaw. Pero naiyak ako ng naalala ko ung Past game ko (Iyak ha, hindi hagulHol, wag kang exag...magkaiba un xD!). I really felt the loss, when that game shut down. Parang di ko alam gagawin ko nun, Panic Mode...kulang na lng sampalin ako ng mga members ko. "HOY! may YM amp! Dun mag usap, di pa to ang huli mga baliw!! Yes we were still young back then, so young in mind and heart. Kahit mga Age is *ahem* not so young na...i remember may lola ako dun. Si LolaEmel, i think nasa 50+ na sya, and she stills play Online Games! Kaya nyo un? Labs ko un si Lola kow...huhu T___T miss ko na sya, nakalimutan ko lng kunin yung contact no. nya...

Sabi ko nga eh, medyo nabigla ako...wala ako sa katinuan. Didn't think about getting contacts and such nanghihinayang talaga ako...i can't turn back time. I can only look back and remember.

Yes, naiyak ako...out of longing of a once beautiful and cute world...the Land of the Seven Hearts...The Story of the Legendary Baka Warriors...and the first home of Phoenix Clan.

From the depths of my Heart i say...

"Tell the Roseans~ Gamers passing By!
That on Every Game i Play...By Rosean Laws!
I Fly..."


I Love everyone from Polaris Server, Rose Online Philippines.
I hope kung nasan man kayo ngayon, May our paths cross again.

-StriderMaster
Phoenix Grand Clan Master.
"Rebirth of the Future, From the Ashes of the Past"


Have a good week everyone, and God Bless.

My First and Last act of Kindness?

I had never liked to give alms to beggars (Im not a rich person, and i get annoyed easily). However, i made an exemption today. I gave someone 200Php, Why? For a reason that im supposed to believe. Some May say that i was stupid, some might think of me as gullible, and some would think its noble (Please, the last thing i want to be called is noble).

Im not someone who likes to play the hero (But a few years ago that is what i try to be "Heavily emphasize about YEARS AGO"). So what is the reason why i gave some money to a complete stranger, that might be just telling me some convenient lie that would make me feel pity and therefore land him some easy cash?

I can only say this... If indeed it was just a scam to get my sympathy (and cash, of course) then the only thing that was taken from me is 200Pesos. However, if indeed he was telling the truth, then i believe in all honesty...that what i did was priceless.

I also made a promise that it would be "The last act of kindness" that i might give to those that prowl the streets, begging for a few coins. I'm not a good Person, and the last thing i want to be called is "Mr.Nice Guy". Whatever the outcome of my action, i sincerely hope that i made the right choice.

If not, then i hope that someday...when i am in the same situation, someone might offer me some kindness, so that i might say to myself...."Thank you Lord,I made the right Choice".



Have a great week everyone.


"Keep the Flames Burning Phoenixians"