Chronicles of Nika

I have a teeny-weeny confession. I’m now addicted to StepMania. *gasp* I never really thought I’d like Dance Dance Revolution because everytime I see people play it in the arcade, I end up confused with what they are doing. I’ve never tried DDR until last March 11 when Mina’s husband, Von, plugged in their PS2, dance pad and a DDR game. We didn’t have videoke for her birthday so she encouraged us to try and play it.

I was skeptical at first. The arrows were confusing me and I was doubting my reflex skills. I failed a lot, but I had a really good time. So much that I looked for a dance pad online when I got back home in Batangas. Hahaha. I don’t even have a PS2 and I was looking for the pad. Yep, I was that into it. I was even thinking that I’d get the dance pad first then save up to get a PS2 to play the game. I decided to search for the current price of PS2 using Google. Then I was so blessed to bump into a thread in TipidPC where a seller named george79 was selling dance pads. What caught my eye was their tag. It said, “Bnew DDR Dance Pad for PC and PS2 -freebies“. I decided to read on and found that we can get a PC version of the game (which is StepMania) if we purchase the dance pad. I was very interested so I contacted the seller and the next day after I found that thread, I got my dance pad and game after meeting his wife to pick it up.

When I got home, the laptop wasn’t home so I tried it first with my desktop. Unfortunately, I was having problems with my parallel port and my sound card so I couldn’t really run the game. When Dad came home, I immediately borrowed the laptop and installed the drivers, connected the pad, installed the game and clicked on run. When the game loaded, my younger siblings were so ecstatic. Everyone at home enjoys it (except my Dad because he doesn’t really dig arcade games) and we play it often. I am getting addicted to it and this summer vacation, I will be spending more time with it because I do not have summer classes.

It is seriously addicting. I am having so much fun while dancing and sweating and I don’t feel exhausted doing it. Unlike before when I went to the gym. I think I’m having fun because I get to spend time with my siblings playing it. It doesn’t feel like exercise, at times I don’t even realize I’ve been on it for two hours. For me it really isn’t a tool for loosing weight, its more of a fun activity for the whole family. Loosing weight is just a plus.

The third term is soon coming to an end. I am praying that I finally finish the two classes I’m taking and pass them so I can focus on the coming term which I pray would be the final term so I will graduate this October ‘09. I am very thankful because God has enabled me to achieve two of my goals before April 1st. I’ve missed my friends so much and finally seeing them again after a long time made my heart swell with happiness.

I was able to spend some time with Mina and my godchild, KC, when my kumare celebrated her birthday this March. I thank God that He enabled me and Mina to spend some time again. Back when we were still groupmates in our thesis and practicum I spent a lot of time in their home in Bicutan back when Mommie (Mina’s great grandmother) was still alive. It was like my second home and family. I was also able to see Andrew (and his partner Dennis) and Vicky after such a long time. Although we weren’t able to spend much time together, i am very happy I finally saw them again. I wasn’t able to see Au but I know that I’ll see her before the year ends.

I finally met up again with my 3.2 wavemates as well last week. I’ve missed them so much especially since they are like family to me. Time flies fast when you’re with the people you love and I certainly hope the next time we meet, we’ll be able to hang out for a longer period of time. I’m hoping and praying that the Puerto trip on May pushes through, and that everyone will be able to come.

I think the reason why I called this post, “getting closer” is because I am finally getting closer to my many goals and milestones. First off, I am getting closer in achieving the goals I have before April 1st and for 2009. Second, my birthday is getting closer and just a few more days I will be turning twenty-four. Third, I am getting closer to finishing my remaining units and hopefully graduating and getting my diploma. Fourth, I am getting closer to understanding who I really am because I am finally realizing what makes me “me”.

I know I am very close to whatever it is I am trying to find because I am happy now. I’ve learned not to rely on others for my happiness. My happiness stems out from what I think, feel and do. Not the other way around.

Since the summer heat started, everyone at home has been so lethargic. >.< We wake up late and we really don't feel like doing anything. The only days I wake up early is when I have classes. The rest of the week, I wake up when its about lunch time. Even my new puppy, Coco, is sleeping on his butt all the time. Even if we call him to play, he'd simply open one of his eyes, peek at me, then close it again and then get back to sleeping.

I'm the person who doesn't like summer much. I don't like going out and staying under the sun. I prefer staying inside and warding off the intense heat of summer. Unless its a mountainous place (with lush trees and a waterfall or even a small brook) that were going to, you won't be able to get me outdoors for a vacation. I like the sun, but I don't like getting my skin burned under it. >.<