What 2 weeks of rain made me remember

The past two weeks its been raining here in Sydney and it felt like i was back in the Philippines. Every time it rains it makes me feel like I'm back home. But, two weeks of rain doesn't only remind me of Manila but it also tells me that its my birthday only because every time i celebrate my birthday its the bagyo season.

And so i came up with the idea of writing My Birthday Wish List.  You might think its too early to make a list coz my birthday is in July but I think having my list now will give you guys enough time to save up for my gifts.

Top on my list.  Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR Camera I've always wanted my own camera. Photography is something i want to get into. I think i have the eye for it and i'm sure if i practices enough ill be taking a lot of good pictures that i can share with my kids in the future. This is also a must have tool to document my adventures.

Avantgarde Grill for my Benz I love my car everyone knows that and i haven't done any change or put any accessory on my car yet this year. So, a nice grill would complete the macho look of my car. Call me to get info on where to buy this.

Weber Rotisserie Set Since i got here in Sydney i've been into barbeques and grills. I have almost perfected making steaks, pork chops and lamb chops and i think the next step is roasting chicken or maybe a small pork (lechon de leche).

Suunto G6 Watch This is something i want only because its high tech HAHAHA! My golf game hasn't improved at all but maybe if i have this i'll be forced to practice more and maybe eventually become good at the game.

500GB External Drive Early this year my beloved 80GB external drive finally crashed and i lost all my music collection and TV series downloads. I think theres still a way for me to retrieve those files but first i need to have another external drive to transfer it to.

PUMA King Spikes I've been back playing soccer and these shoes are the best i've every used. I hope that having another pair of these would bring back my stamina and speed.  By the way my skills were never gone its still there.

Swiss Army Knife Everyone calls me McPete or PeteGyver and i believe a swiss army knife is the most important tool McGyver himself uses. So to fully become the resourceful genius like he is i think im gonna need one too.

Plain Collared Shirts - I like plain collared shirts that would make me look clean and preppy.

Futbol Socks - This is something i really need but i keep forgetting to buy. So, plain black long futbol socks would be very useful for me.

Tennis Shorts - Tennis shorts are nice coz i can use them not only for playing tennis but for everyday shorts, i can wear them like regular walking shorts.

There you go, thats the top ten things i can think of right now. Im sure ill think of more things in the next few weeks and months. maybe ill post them on my next blogs hahahah ü

An Aussie year

Left to Right: Andrea, Geri, Me, Trish, Ala, Cat & Lizette

(My BBQ party last April 6, 2008)

I recently celebrated my first year here in Australia. How time flies, just a year ago i celebrated my despedida party in Manila with my closest and long time friends, and now I'm here celebrating my first year with some new friends with a barbeque party (a typical aussie celebration). 

I guess I'll never know whats gonna happen next. Maybe in a few years I'll be celebrating a going away party here and a welcome back party in Manila, but for now I think I'm settled here. I like working here, and I like living here. I could say that within a year I'm adjusted well enough for me to stay here for a while. 

The New Kid on the Block

Me with Milo at the Northshore Private Hospital

I never get phone calls from my brother especially when I'm at work, only when its important or when he is in the area and wants to meet up for lunch. 

We last spoke on the phone on a Saturday and he mentioned that April 10 is the due date of his wife. That should be today, but last friday while I was at work he kept calling. I didn't notice right away that he was calling coz my mobile is always on silent. I knew there was something important going on. So i decided to ring him back and there he said that Ate Myke was already in labor and about to give birth anytime. That means my new nephew is ready to come see the world on April 4. 

I was so excited to hear that and wanted to leave the office right away. I like having new "pamangkins", is there a word for that? All I have are nieces, five of them, all pretty and smart. This is the reason why I am so excited to see Milo, by the way thats my new nephews name, because he is my first nephew. 

I cant wait for him to walk and talk. We will have lots of good times together for sure. I can teach him all i know about Soccer, Tennis, Cars, Drive etc. I will be his favorite uncle, i'll make sure of that. I am  also pretty sure my father is ecstatic to  have Milo coz he is the first one to carry on the Aviñante name. I bet my dad will come over to Sydney soon to see The New Kid on the Block.

4X4 At Port Stephens

The Group At Port Stephens

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