Well it's this time of the year again: I am turning a year wiser in a few weeks. Parties have always been the norms for birthday celebrations, but it's something that I stopped having since I was a 14 or so. Kapag tinatanong ako ng tatay ko at ng iba ko pang relatives kung ano ang gusto kong handa at regalo, I either say "perahin nyo na lang" or "pahingi na lang ako ng pambili ng [insert worldly items here]".

That's because I try to get something that I want during my birthday. 2010 is Toys versus a jacket, and I am still torn between these three:

1.GX-43 Daimos - I've wanted to get this after I bought my GX-31 Voltes V robot but somehow something always get in the way. Either magastos ko sa ibang bagay yung budget o ma-guilty ako kapag bibilhin ko na kahit walang okasyon. The fact that I am still thinking of getting this after a few failed attempts made it #1 on my list.

2.Masterpiece Optimus Prime - A little more expensive than my #1, but it can be said that this is the best Optimus Prime one can get for his money. I just hope there's still one available out there, with or without the trailer, just in case I decided to get this instead of Daimos. It will also be a good addition to my non-transforming Transformers.

3.Adidas Stormtrooper Jacket - Kung nakita ko lang 'to when I was in the US, binili ko na. But I didn't. A friend told me it is sold here locally, pricey though. But I doubt na magiging mas mahal kesa sa #1 and #2, kaya kung kukulangin budget ko, I'd be happy to settle with this kahit na kakabili ko lng ng ibang hoodies at sa office ko lang nagagamit kasi doon lang malamig.

You might be wondering why I posted this kind of entry earlier than usual. You guessed it right! Mas maaga, mas malaki chance kong maka-collect ng birthday gifts (aka. pera) from you my friends! Hehe. Kidding aside, I am still undecided so your views on which one I should get will be appreciated. :)

Unlike last year when I've spent so much just to celebrate my birthday, I think this day should pass without me shelling out a single cent. Masyado na akong naging magastos ngayong 2009, considering it's been just three months. Plus I will be spending a lot more, as I plan on doing some home renovations. In short, wala na akong extrang pera haha. And what good is a wishlist kung hindi ko din susubukang tuparin di ba? Materialistic pa naman ako. Hohoho.

This is not a rant. I am actually happy (and contented, unbelievably, for now) with where I am and what I have right now. At the back of my head I know that these are not enough, and there are times na nasasabi ko sa sarili kong 26 years old na ako pero wala pa din akong nararating.

Pero san ko ba talaga gustong pumunta? This is yet to be answered, kasi honestly hindi ko pa din alam. But I believe I am not lost. This year sabi ko, I will be living my life one day at a time. With no plans and not thinking about the future too much, I need not hurry on life. So far, so good pa naman.

Tama na, ang serious e. Birthday ko 'to, dapat puro kalokohan! :D :D

So mga friends, nabasa nyo naman, bahala na kayo sa handa ko at sa regalo. No pressure! ^_^

I just received one of my most sought-after Saber figure, the Mon-Sieur Bome version by Kaiyodo, as a birthday present from my friends. I am so happy that they really managed to find one since this is a bit rare already (this was released July 2007), and fulfilled one of my wishes! Very excited, i took out my ever reliable Canon A630 digicam and aimed it at my new possession the moment i got home. Here are some of my "excitement photos:"

This has become my most prized possession since this costs for about 4500 Yen or around Php 2300, although this one is the US-released, and costs around Php 1800. Add to that the fact that this was given to me as a gift. T_T And for that reason I will forever thank them!

Lovely, isn't she? ^^ It's true that this Saber is a little pricey, but it is so worth it since this is the most beautiful Saber out in the market so far. Her face is based on the Fate/Stay Night anime series and not from the manga (most of the earlier Sabers were manga-based), which is childlike and has a colder facial expression. Although not fully-articulated, one cannot argue that this is one of the most detailed Saber ever. I really like the way her armor is sculpted, but my most favorite part of her dress is her skirt. It gives a cloth feel and effect even if the whole figure is made of plastic. In my opinion, the only contender to this is the poseable Figma Saber, yet to be released locally.

More photos:

I will try to post better pictures of her (but I am not promising hehe), for now please bear with these. Or, if for you my shots scuk, you may also want to view it's release photos.

By the way, did I mention that Saber is my favorite female anime character? ^^

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Twenty-five years is a quarter of a century. That's how young I am today. And what good is a birthday without the wishlist! This year, I thought of the things (yes, I am materialistic ^^) that I want to have:

1. Creative Zen -4G
2. Bome Saber figure
3. Meister Haruhi Part 2
4. LCD monitor (I already bought an AOC 193FW last month)
5. 4G Memory Stick Pro-Duo for my PSP

I am still contemplating on getting the Zen, since I think I am being so impulsive (on buying things that I like) since the start of 2008. I mean, am I out of my mind? Where is my self-control?

My friends promised to give me the Bome Saber, I am believing and hoping that they will not break their pledge or else grrr... I hope they can still find one since this is rare already.

I've already reserved Meister Haruhi Part 2 at Greattoys Makati, and will be getting it next week. Just before Part 3 is released locally!

I am currently using the LCD monitor that I bought. Very sweet!

As for the 4G memory stick, I don't think I'll be getting one this month (you are most welcome to give one to me as a gift ^^) because 1- I don't have the *resources to get one 2- I think I can still live with only my 2G stick.

Four out of my five targets, it's not bad at all! Yey!

April 02, 2008: Yesterday, one of my bestest friend gave me a 4G memory stick as her pahabol gift! Yey! As for the Zen, I am yet to decide whether I'll buy it online and have it delivered to a friend in the US, or not to buy at all since I think I'll have to save enough for my lakads this summer. O_o

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