what a guy wants

With the quarter-end work load and all the unnecessary stress behind me, now's the time to devote my full attention to something more important: my birthday.

It's about time I (please add the phrase "In Bed" to the following, when deemed necessary):

CAN STILL LIVE WITHOUT IT:

01. Enjoy playing PS3. Boredom has led me to undust my old PS2 and rediscover the joy in being a kick ass player in games like Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, Resident Evil, and Kingdom Hearts. Does the joy stick? Sadly, no. Games get tired and old after a few plays and since manufacturers seem to have stopped releasing new ones in PS2 format, it's probably time to get an upgrade on the console itself.

02. Learn how to play the guitar. Several years back, I asked my aunt to buy me one out of whim and she did. For the next couple of days, I tried learning how to play it but I had to eventually give up. It was too daunting a task with nothing but a chord chart taken from a song hits to teach me. I still don't have anyone to teach me but if I really want to learn this I should probably start soon.

03. Come up with a seriously good lyrical poetry. It took me this long to realize that if I want to write a song, or anything that closely resemble the works of Jewel, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, Mandy Moore and Taylor Swift, I should probably stop listening to their songs. Otherwise, I'll end up wasting time thinking that I should've thought of their words first.

NEXT ON THE LIST:

04. Practice on a Casio Workstation keyboard. The keyboard that I usually use for practice broke down two years ago. Hence, I am a bit rusty when it comes to playing. My brother wanted to buy one last Christmas because he planned on taking lessons as well. A few minutes before the actual purchase, he changed his mind and asked for an iPod instead. Crappy choice, but whatever. It was less costly than the piano anyway. Buying this model that I saw on Casio's website would probably make me feel like a legit Violet Sanford wannabe.

05. Meet David Archuleta. Yes, David Archuleta. He can.

06. Use a Canon DSLR Macro and Telephoto Lenses in a photo shoot. I know zip about photography. This I learned when I picked up some of the basic stuff from a friend who tinkered with my camera a few days back. Prior to this, I was already happy and content with the pretty pictures of my DSLR not knowing that auto is frowned upon in photography. But if I'm willing to master the craft, I might as well go all the way and invest on the good expensive stuff

07. Wait for mama's spaghetti. My mom makes the best spaghetti. Ever.

08. Drool over my red Bally Darro bag. Blog hopping led me to this site which featured this cool bag. The blogger described it as orgasmic. Indeed, it is. I'm not sure if this is already available here but I would sure love to find out. I want one! It's perfect for summer.

GOTTA HAVE IT:

09. Do my stuff using a Macbook Aluminum, or a really good, less expensive notebook. Considering my current and planned expenditures for the next few months, I'm pretty sure that I won't be able to buy a Macbook. Unless, I get unexpected bonuses which is very unlikely to happen. Anyway, if I am to push through with law school, I would be needing a new laptop. One that is lighter and more compact. Preferably, in orange.

10. Update my insanely cool journal on the day's events. I am in search for a cool notebook. It'll replace my 2009 Starbucks Planner as my journal-slash-scratch paper as the former is no longer pristine with all the erasures and the cuneiform-like writings.

11. Catch all Pokemons on my Nintendo DSi. This is so last year but with the US trip and all, my plan to buy a Nintendo DS got pushed back. The sudden craving to play Super Mario Brothers has tagged the thought of buying a Nintendo DS active once again. Hopefully, I'd be able to get one soon before a new batch of Pocket Monsters is released.

12. Remember the magic at Enchanted Kingdom. Bump cars!

13. Plan a stress-free "Gone For The Weekend" adventure. I miss traveling and everything that comes with it - visiting new places, interacting with complete strangers, trying out weird food, and having endless talks and bonding moments. It could be just me and my lonesome heart, complaining. Or maybe, I could do with a few friendly familiar faces. Besides, a photoshoot isn't nearly as fun when you're alone.

14. Sing-along to the music playing on my new red 16G iPod Nanochromatic. I love Nano Prime. Much like everything that I own, I cherish its sentimental value. But after four years, I think it's time to put it to the attic. Not only does the new generation of iPod Nano have a slicker built and more vibrant finish but it can also store up to 8- or 16-gigabytes of media files. Though it still can't hold my growing MP3 collection but 16 gig is still 16 gig. Ain't about what's waiting on the other side... it's the climb... shaaa.

15. Check the time on my trendy dress watch. I actually need a trendy watch and a dress watch. Since watches are generally expensive, I can do away with the former as dress watches are more important. It is a must when one is in a corporate get up. Mine broke when my mom accidentally dropped it. And for the past two months, I've been feeling so incomplete.

16. Fit two pairs of leather shoes. Unlike most people, I'm not into shoes but I really need a new pair. Or two - one black, one brown. But I do want a pair of white sneakers though.

17. Find someone who will keep me preoccupied. Preferably someone smart. Someone who knows what a two-way conversation is. If a talk doesn't progress beyond the "musta na?" line, it's a nonversation. Gah! I hate those. Someone who is independent yet needy. One who can handle any situation. Someone who doesn't always agree with someone like me. La la la... beautiful soul!

I know some of the items may prove too farfetched even if I dispose and utilize all of my resources. There's no harm in wanting a lot though. Daydreaming is the best way I know of to shed that extra pound of stress that life brings. It is the only diet that I actually stick to. Besides, if my luck won't fail me, I'd probably end up having everything save for one.

Thirty days people! Thirty days.


I like it how I like it, when I like it and that's how it is.
- Lindsay Lohan, Bossy