I was and always have been fascinated with the possibility of time travel. The ability to revisit past events and the thrill of peaking at a possible future always make my imagination go. I always find myself attracted to fictional characters with this ability or access to machines or artifacts that allow them to travel.

But is it possible?

If it is possible in my lifetime, would I travel? When? Upstream or downstream? Would I visit and view passively or interact with my timeline? And what about the possibilities of paradoxes? Exciting.

There is a possibility that I have done it and will do it. What the hell? I hate tenses when time travel is involved. People claimed (not definite, though) that I was spotted somewhere, but I am sure I was not there. Or I may be there but doing something else entirely. A doppelgänger, maybe. A time-traveling self I like to be.

Fine, fine. I miss this fictional character traveling in a blue box across time and space. Fantastic!

Featured image: “Kanazawa Station Clock” by Rei, used under the CC-BY-SA-3.0 license, from Wikimedia Commons

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How to make two board games more awesome? Mash them up!

A while ago while hanging out on cafe that offers board games, we pulled out two games: Scrabble (albeit a knock-off) and Snakes and Ladders. We intent to play board games simultaneously and then an idea came to me, why not mash them up. The mashed-up game removed the unpreditability of Snakes and Ladders and added an additional strategic level for Scrabble.

The rules for both games are kept except: make the scores earned in Scrabble as the dice-roll in Snakes and Ladders. The game ends when the Snakes and Ladders board is completed. Need to move 8 spaces in Snakes and Ladders to climb a ladder? Score an 8 in Scrabble. Need to pass the head of a snake by not moving 10 spaces? Don’t score a 10 in Scrabble!

Now, what classic board games that can be mashed-up?

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The time is 2:30 am. Time flies when you’re having fun… especially on videoke. I am not a good singer but it is fun. Do I have a go-to song? Previously, yes. Now, maybe. Here’s the run down of my playlist a while ago.

“The Actor” by Michael Learns to Rock

MLTR was my go-to artist when I was still in college. We had a videoke compilation on VHS.

“After All” by Al Jarreau

First time to sing it on videoke. I found out that this song is on my (very limited) vocal range.

“All Behind Us Now” by Patti Austin

Also first time on videoke.

“Gaya ng Dati” by Gary Valenciano

As always, I need to have a Gary V song in every session.

“I’ll Never Go” by Nexxus

Until now, I can’t get the correct pitch.

“Last Flight Out” by Plus One

It is obligatory to have at least one boy band song.

“Truly Madly Deeply” by Savage Garden

I always get out of breath with this one.

“True Colors” by Phil Collins

This song is fun to sing.

“I’ll Be Over You” by Toto

The closing song for the night. This was my go-to song years ago. Now, I feel hollow singing it.

Looking forward on the next videoke session. 🙂

Featured image: “SennMicrophone” by ChrisEngelsma, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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For days now, I am thinking of having a pet. But before getting one, I have questions. Big questions.

Am I in the right state of mind and emotion to have a pet. It is a big commitment. Am I willing to have this pet in my life for the next 15 or so years (assuming it is a dog or cat). Can I take care of this “baby”… give it food, shelter, affection, protection that it needs from me.

Is my apartment the right fit for a pet? What would my roommates react to a pet around the apartment? How about the neighbors? How about if I go to work, would the animal stay in the apartment alone until I return? What if I will be assigned on the field, who will take care of the pet?

Should I get a dog or a cat? A big one or a small one? Can it live in a small space? How much exercise does it need? Pet food, how much? Vet bills, definitely.

If I can’t have a dog or cat, how about fish? Can I have an aquarium in the apartment? How much would it cost installing and maintaining it? Which aquatic creatures should I get?

Too many questions! This will occupy my mind for many days to come.

Featured image: “HAZE & CHARA 2013-10-01 22-00” by Lori724, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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So, my new year started uneventfully. Probably because it falls on Maundy Thursday, where it is almost somber everywhere, but I do hope the rest of my new year will be different.

So, what would my new year entail? I don’t dare to speculate because I don’t want to jinx any good things that may come before me. But there are things that I should do (or start) this year.

For finances, I am already training myself on managing it. I paid one of my credit cards already. I planned to pay the other one without incurring too much interest. I am disciplining myself by treating my credit cards like debit cards so I will not fall into the debt trap again. I may have to increase my income by taking a side job or switching to a full-time job.

I may not get fit this year, but I need to start. So, I hope to get my a** off and start moving. I also need to get a physical check-up, just in case. Diabetes runs in the family.

I also want to go on a vacation this year. A full one-week break would be nice.

I can’t think of more things to do at this time. I will post some soon.

PS: Yes, I am that old, but for me, it is just a number.

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