Chess...you can almost compare it war.  All your moves are well planned and everything that you do in the beginning should benefit you in the end so that you will have success.

Well...I don't think I'm playing the game of chess correctly because I'm trying to setup all my moves, but interference is in the way.  But hey, it's just part of the game.  New moves need to be planned.

I'll take a while to think about this one...if I still want to move these moves or play a regular game.

Regards,

Leo

I know I haven’t written in a while.  Been busy “Doin’ Work.”  I just got back from my vacation since the Thanksgiving break and man…I really do miss work.  I was texting a friend of mine and this is a statement that I texted my friend: “If I can’t be vacationing or chillin…I’d rather be at work.”

Yes…some people may look at this as a negative, but I see it as a positive.  Why?  Well…there are a lot of people out there that seem to arrive to work on Mondays just to wish for 5pm Friday to roll around.  Of course I wish that too, but I actually enjoy my work…as challenging it is, this is the truth.  I’ve transformed my workplace into a state of calmness.  I know the ins and outs of my duties.  I’m able to adapt to changes in my schedule because this is an ongoing occurrence in my job…daily.  Yes…this seems like an answer to an interview question, but this is what I believe an employee should do.  Everyday, work as if you’re trying to sell yourself as a dedicated worker that he/she can never be outdone by anyone else.  This will keep you on your toes.  I want to outdo myself everyday.  I’m not trying to honk my own horn or anything, it’s just that this is the concept that I’ve implemented into my life to be able to succeed.

When everyone else in the world is dragging their feet into work, I kick mine forward to accept what’s ahead of me. - Leo

Well...the marathon is in a couple weeks.

A few weeks back, I went to the doc with the conditions of a headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. My doc told me to get some rest and stop running for a little. After I got the ok to resume my training again, I felt good. But the doc said one thing that bothered me: "My recommendation is that you so not do this marathon with the lack of training and your past heart conditions. Your heart is fine now, but with the lack of training, it might be a condition again."

That statement was not taken kindly by my mind as I know that I can do this and finish the marathon, but will my body like me?

We've all heard the stories of people running and dying from these runs, even though they are healthy people. I HAD a condition and I do not want it coming back. I'm not a young guy anymore. I have finally accepted that fact. My body ain't how it use to be. I didn't have enough training and the only one to blame is me. Yes, I could have fitted training into my schedule in the mornings, but with the workload that I had, I would have left work earlier then I wanted to and not meet deadlines. That would put my well being in danger.

From taking everything into account, I have decided to not do the marathon for the better of my health. I will listen to my doc when I initially thought his recommendation was for someone older. Well...I am older. Let's play this safe because I have friends, family, and a future wife that I want to be around. I'll still continue to run, but it'll be more of a health goal.

My desire to want to do the marathon is still there, but I think it takes a stronger man to know that he will be defeated at the end of the day.

Sorry my friends. I will plan better next time.

Leo

the past year has been a year to remember. all year I have been busting my butt at work to get what I really wanted...a new title to go with my daily duties. and at the end of 2010...that is what I received...Corporate Accounting Supervisor! Nice!!! my duties don't change...just my status at work. :)

this past year marks a growth that I have never thought of before and that's the side of lookin at the world as a whole and taking it all in. I can't really explain much in this topic as I am going through it on a daily basis. I guess everyday is still a learning day.

also, throughout this whole year, I was able to share it with someone that I really care about. we just recently passed our one year mark and we just keep staying happy! spent the weekend in Laguna Beach and atr at Mastros! man...this place is pretty spiffy! so many ballas in the house...I'm just a wannabe. =P

but yes...2010 has been an awesome year and I only wish that every year after this tops the year before. here's to realizing life and makin it count! no regrets!

Leo (from iPhone)

the past 6 months have been an awesome one. I've met someone new and my life has just gotten better. I'm in a better mood at work and people notice it.

the reason why...TehLady. yes...I could mention her name, but why do that when y'all know her name already. :) we've already pasted our 6 months last week.

So yea...berfday this year...she's takin me to Catalina Island! this will be my first time there! she gave me the news of what we were doing last week during dinner on Wednesday! ZipLining!!!!

so excited I am!

Leo (from iPhone)

well...this past weekend...I did my first 5k when I signed up for a 10k. eh...it's ok. still exercise. it was a PCRF run in support for the cause.

after being late for the 10k...I jus went ahead and just want to run with TehLady since she was running with a headache. she pushed through it and achieved her goal of runnin it under 35 minutes! congrats babe for jus training for it in jus a week!

but yea...I WAS going to do the half marathon in the OC event but wasn't well trained. I WAS going to do the SD marathon but I missed the registration time. eh...I'll jus keep running cuz it's summer time soon and I've been going out to eat a lot recently. I don't wanna be a fat ass so I needs to work this off.

aite...time to get ready for work...latez!

Leo (from iPhone)

you ever have one of those days where you're just really tired and all you want to do is just enjoy some peace and quiet?  yea...thats what i wanted when i got home.  its like one wrong thing can set my mood the bad direction.

while eattin dinner...i was fine...chillin in the living room...watchin tv.  then my mom says a comment.

BAM...mood changes.  (no...it has nothing to do with the GF)

why mom...why do you have to say stuff like that?  yes...i was goin to do it without you askin and i was hopin that you wouldnt ask.  but you asked.  now...forget it.  PLAN BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ is gonna be in motion.

dont ask me to explain because i will not.  i dont need to talk about this.

Regards,

Leo

i just realized that its gonna be 6 freakin years at my current company next week.  thats loyalty damn it.  wait...well...i did leave the company during thanksgiving break for 5 days to work at another company...but COME ON!  it was only 5 days!  i came back to work on Dec 1st.  =P

but yea...6 years at a company...thats a pretty long time.  kinda think that im still behind though at where i should be...but its aite...it'll work itself out eventually with my future career plans.  i currently have my GMAT book opened and i've been reading a grip of pages.  took some notes and what not...but this shit isnt exciting.  i want to be in class already!  yes...i know...i said it with my previous post but i dont think i can say it enough!

SQUIRREL!!!  so whenever i hear the rain or see the rain...SNOW is the first thing that comes to my mind.  i jus want to get out there and ride.  been doin it ever since high school.  the older i get...the less i board.  life gets busier and busier...but i do try to fit boardin in...its my one love that calms me down.  :)

so yea...i recently got sick...this past monday.  crazy!  woke up monday mornin...felt fine...then when noon hit...i started feelin like crap.  stuffy nose, sneezin, temperature...yea...crazy.  went home early...took meds...and NTFOed!  woke up the next mornin and felt crappier.  W.T.F!  geez...called in.  i slept all day tuesday almost.  woke up for like 30 minutes to only go back to sleep for 2 hours.  it was like that the whole day.  this whole week has been a schedule that i havent been use to.  4 hours of sleep is what i usually get since college.  hmmm...i wonder how much i weigh...HOLD UP!  NICE...lost 5 lbs!  maybe i should get sick more often?  hahaha! NO!

aite...back to studyin...OUTZ!!!!

Regards,

Leo

yeps...again...i have this sense of feeling lost. after coming from work late last nite and laying on my bed...I stared at the empty ceiling what's next. yea...what IS next?

I guess this is what happens when my mind isn't challenged enough. after stopping my CPA studies and going to the GMAT studies...I felt like I freakin it stupider... =P

i guess I jus need to go take the GMAT already and get into class to hve 'fun' again. yes...goin to class is fun. I like bein the ass in class that likes to ask questions. I like to bug the crap out of my professors. I like to also joke around...which I don't think these professors will let me get away with.

time and dedication and patience...

oh yea...there's also bits and pieces of anger in me. I guess I haven't correctly expressed my anger...but I have no idea why I'm feelin like this. so I guess this is the part that I can't explain myself.

all these thoughts. I think I'll jus go stand in the rain and contemplate a few...

Leo

reaching...striving for a goal may seem like an endless road...but the only positive thing to do is to keep pushing. I hit many bumps in the road...but I always try to keep my goal is arms reach.

the road to your satisfaction includes bumps, puddles, potholes, others wanting the same goal and trying to distract you, but what you must learn is that you shouldn't let those obstacles get in the way of your goal. it's a life experience to go around or over these.

one must learn to WANT it...

now go get it...

Leo (from iPhone)