Year Ender Post

A. ME IN 2006.

1. Ive never been hospitalized this year, Ive got some minor colds but I guess Ive beenon a perfect state of health this year. Thanks God for that.

2. I've gained a few pounds this year, Its not a good news for me trying to trim out. But thats a plain truth... Ive been maintaining my 62Kg(137 lbs) weight for a couple of years but now, it climbs up to 66.7(146lbs).

3. I've found a new sport to keep active. Since summer of 2006 I've been regularly getting off with my bike to a 20km-long ride. TRhe phote on the right shows my usual route, though I sometimes used alternative bicycle tracks scattered around Seoul.

4. Ive climbed 2 mountains this year. Mt. Pukhansan located in northern Seoul last spring and Mt. Tobongsan in Uijungbu City, Kyeonggi-do province during the late summer.

5. I successfully battled with reducing my Internet usage time ( I guess). This is a big challege for me coz Im suffering from insomia. I just have 4-5 hours of sleep everyday because of excessive time used on the internet. Now I swear to myself to use 3 hrs. a day from the usual 7 hours. The remaining 4 hrs will be added to my sleeping time.

What I did in Chusok...

2006.10.6; Friday 4:00pm- Still half-awake from my deep sleep, my phone rang... As far as I can remember that was the fourth time but Im still on my bed wanting to have some more sleep. Unlike the others, I started this long-waited vacation that day after I left work at 8 that morning.After that ring, I get up and take a shower coz I know we will be going somewhere. After 30 minutes I was on my bike going to my friend Bhons place where everybody is waiting. But where are we going?

6:00PM- all fifteen of us walking to Suyu-dong fo r a disco. I told them, Im not going coz Im not really on disco "di naman kasi ako marunong sumayaw" and I hate someone dragging me to the dance floor. But this time they, win to convinced me, not because of the disco but because I have to be there to speak korean at the entrance which in short-"tagapag salita lang ako".
As we were walking, I already smell that something's wrong, something is not good. As we walk near the DC night club which is the equivalent of the disco hause in korea, I've noticed that no lights was on- The Disco is closed for the holiday! Everybody was so disappointed , of course except me. We tried another one and we failed. Later that night we decided to have karaoke instead. We end the day at 11PM. I guess everyone enjoyed. PHOTO: In front of Empire Disco.L-R: Joebel(back), Terry,Anne,Paul,Grace,Me,Ate Gemma, kuya Edgar,Carmie, Dhen,(sitting: Alfie, Bhonskie.

2006.10.7 Saturday, 7:00AM- I was walking home from an overnight sauna. I was preparing for our trip to Han gang river with our bikes. It was exciting for me because I was the one who planned it and it was a real challenge. The bicycle ride would be at least 15 kilometers one way which means we have to ride more or less 30 kms. This bicycle tracks which constructed along riversides inter-connecting all rives in the metropolis of Seoul is well utilized by Seoul nitezens. Hundreds of bikes, some are professional cyclist, and skaters are using this facility everyday. Some are jogging. Aside from the facility for cyclist and inline skaters, the place have also various facilities for outdoor sports like Basketball court,Tennis, Badminton, etc. Since this place have become a hot spot for the locals, the city government is doing its best to beautify the place. PHOTO: Cosmos flowers of different colors beautifully blend on my background. This is my cycling outfit.
MORE PICTURES:

(Left:)The last stop over. After lunch we did a little excercise at the facilities there. Its under the OKSU subway station.


(Right:) Ang dalawang gwapings! hehehe Of course one of the main reason of this trip is picture taking.Now here it is...



(left):My buddy Bhonskie in full outfit, (center) Me in my cycling gear, (right) working out, nagpapalaki ng katawan. (just for the photo) hehehe...

MY MUSIC BOX: October Edition

NEVER ENDING STORY (Lee Seung Chul)- Of all the Korean male singers, this man is my idol. He simply have this perfect voice- if there is something like that. Seung-chul has been in the korean music industry for decades now but his fans is still here. Never ending story is one of his masterpiece. The smooth, vivid and high pitched voice will bring your soul to the woods. I also like the piano part of this song. This song talks about a man asking love for a second chance. That he would do his best if given a second chance.To go on the wonderful memory of their past.

WE NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Kim Hyun Chul)- This is the sad ballad which could penetrate deep on your emotion. This very emotional song talks about a love that cant be grasp. A relationship that they know will end and the emotions of parting. This is the main theme OST of the movie Il mare (Shiwore). Kim Beom Su is very famous on making soundtracks of famous drama on korean television. He is said to the the gem on the music-TV industry.
I MISS YOU[PUGO SHIPTA] (Kim Beom Su)- It is a fact that this song become so popular that even in the Philippines it is well known to everyone. Maybe not because of the song itself but because it is the OST of the beloved Korean drama series- Stairway to heaven aired on GMA network. This sad ballad contributes a lot on the emotional story of this drama series. It talks about the hardest part of break up- the pain of missing someone you loved. Pugo shipta- the korean title speaks of missing someone until death.
I BELIEVE( Shin Seung Hoon) A song created by the titled "Korean king of ballads" . Seung-hoon has been recognized for his passion on making adorable ballads. His pressence in the industry is like a star on the new generation of musicians. That is the reason why he has been regarded highly among collegues in the industry. This song speaks of a man willing to wait for the love of the woman of his dreams.
REMOVING MY MAKE-UP (Wax)- This is another sad song which speaks of a broken love. A woman who made her best for the sake of her love, and how she wants to bring back their past. Wax's entrance to the industry is a big hit. She is one of the artist well recieved by fans on their debut .Wax (Jho Hye-ri - true name) made this song remain in the billboard for 6 weeks . Wax also popularized Goodbye, Gift shop, and Goodbye a day in her 5th albul released last May 2006.
FOREVER (Fly to the Sky)- This two guys are probably the most successful Korean Duo. Hwan Hwi -locally grown singer, and Brian- Brought up in the American environment become best friends after music made them meet under SM Town entertainment. Forever is among their first hits, included in the album 'Summer Vaccation' which I bought in 2003 is among my earliest Korean CD collection . The light dance melody of this song made its way to be included on my favorites.
COME TO ME[Ne gei onun gil] ( Sung Shi Kyung)- This man is one of the favorite of korean balld fans in the early 90's. Among the Ballad artist, Shi kyung have performed a lot of live concerts compared to his counterparts. Ne gei onun gil is my fav of all his bests. I really like to sing this song in Karaoke- the soft,smooth melody made it easy for me to catch up the korean lyrics. Its a song that could capture a womans heart if you sing it for her. A wonderful love song telling a man who is willing to do his best and will wait forever for his love.
FRIEND (Ahn Jae Wook)- an emotional song for deep friendships. This song is originally in Chinese lyrics, and the main theme of a famous Drama series which this singer take part in China. Translated by Jae wook in korean. Jae wook- a singer, actor, and a baseball player did cross the boundiries of show business and sports. Even though he manage to live a busy schedule which most of it goes to acting.
REASON (Jung Il Young)- Main theme OST of the Drama series "Winter Story". This song is also famous in the Philippines coz Winter story is also aired in GMA titled "Endless Love I" and have actually a tagalog translation. Aside from being popular in other asian countries, this song is also beloved by local audience. Jung Il-young, an amateour in the industry made a hit debut because of this song.
I'LL BE THERE (Jang Na Ra)- This sweet girl is very popular among the youngsters. Her sweet voice and playable character are among her tickets on being popular. She is not only a successful singer but also a talented comedian on sitcoms, a model and a host.