September 12th, 2009

Have you ever watched a show you can relate to at so many levels, with every scene, every line thrown  hitting a soft spot inside? It's only in it's first episode, with the other being its pilot. But it's been a really special show for me, fantastic actually. GLEE! It's crazily funny, with the story and all, and the musical acts are excellent. I couldn't stop laughing last night. Did I already say that it's a great show? A major factor that made high school so memorable for me was that all throughout my stay in high school, I was one of part of AHSGC, our high school's glee club. I can see myself in the kids' struggles and endeavors in the series. I'm starting to have this feeling that the series was written for me. Haha! Watch it. 

It's been almost 2 weeks since I came back from my trip abroad: Hong Kong/Macau! Literally from the airport, I just slept a few hours and worked again! I couldn't even start to tell you how memorable it became for me. The Chinese territories, the places, the events I attended, and of course, my dear friends with me. There was a strong sense that we were backpacking in an area no one was familiar with, packed with maps and tourist "kits," walking day and night around the metropolitan. In a jiffy, I couldn't forget the cancellation of our flight (we call it day-c "day of cancellation"), our stay overnight in Clark, and then  it was finally launched: the most ambitious trip me and my friends have set ever.

Off we went to the amazing Hong Kong Airport, went through the underground MTR trains and then from there, we could go everywhere! Disneyland, Lan Kwai Fong (all-night partying), Ocean Park (the rides here are extreme), Madame Trussauds, the Giant Buddha, MACAU (one of my favorite places ever!)- the hotel/casino hopping: MGM Grand, Sands, Grand Lisboa, WYNN (and its many shows), ZAIA! (A cirque du soleil show, wow,), the Venetian Macao (this is a must-see), City of Dreams and of course Senado Square. The last day was all about the great bargains we had from the shopping we did. Food there is quite expensive though, but the place is really different, very urban. I just know the Chinese, especially the ones in HK and Macau can take note from us how to be more accomodating. During the last day, Adrian told me "I miss Manila so much."

I have 500-plus pictures of the trip and I think it'll be a struggle if I pick the 'best pictures' to post here. Everything was a blur, it was so good it actually breathed life into me this year. Finally, 'been there done that.' Ka-ching! It's weekend now so every minute counts. Hope to hear from you guys soon!