"Day6 - I like you MV reaction: Stalking season begins."

"Day6 - I like you MV reaction: Stalking season begins."

by:

The Vole

When someone you like follows you around and surprises you with a gift or a big balloon that declares their love for you then that is an act of extreme sweetness. On the other hand if it is someone that you do not like or find extremely unattractive then it is a case of stalking that should be reported to the police as soon as possible.

It is a good thing then that the girl in this MV likes the boy who did the declaration with the giant balloon. Otherwise that phone that she was holding in her hands in the MV might have been used to call the police right. In the end we have a smiling girl who finally knows that the boy she likes , likes her back. Ah Love.

The song from Day6 is straightforward enough and it follows their power ballad formula's to a tee with seemingly creative lyrics that follow the same sort of beats. I like you as the chorus says. Of course simply saying I like you is not enough through , text or email or simply saying it in person. You can't just simply sing a song to that effect anymore. What you need is a grand gesture. And oh the grand gesture here is the giant balloon that the boy gently lowers to the window of the cafe that seems to be a few feet below the rooftop. 

When I was watching this I thought of a couple of things:

1) How the heck did he know when to lower the balloon? Did he watch her from a distance or have paid spies that provide him the info?

2) Even creepier is the thought that he probably stalked this young girl himself for a long time by knowing the exact time of her shift and if she ever went to work that day.  

3) What was his plan B if she was not the one on duty in the cafe that day?

4) What would have happened if she called the police about the big balloon that was now blocking the awesome view of their cafe?

5) There was not a hint in the MV that they met or even dated so it was a big gamble on the guy part with the declaration. Buti na lang pogi. Kundi kulong yan. (upon further reviewing the guy did text her , probably asking if she was in the cafe).

6) Also who prepares coffee with overly long knitted white sweaters and maintain it in pristine whiteness? This girl apparently.

7) The security in this building must be very lax. The guy was able to go up the rooftop without a single person stopping or asking him or her why they were going there.

8) The guy was also on the rooftop for at least a couple of hours waiting for the right time. That takes dedication. Most of the time stalking is like that. Don't ask me how I know that.

8) There was a text in the MV , probably saying"Look out the window." What if the girl has a congenital heart condition and she suffers a heart attack? This MV would have taken a dark turn.

9) Also , it would have been so funny if the balloon faced the wrong way and she could not read the words of confession there.

So lesson learned. Don't say I love you. Stalk. And do your grand gesture!

"For the Nth Time."

"For the Nth Time."

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

YuuA just knew that she was going to be kidnapped again today. All the signs were there. The people who seemed out of place , the time of the day , the big man with the ill-fitting waiters uniform whom she could see was concealing a weapon at the back of his apron , his companions who were warily eyeing the exits and entrances to the small cafe.

The big man was smiling at her and expecting her to order something.

"Just for today. Could you please let me finish my meal before you point the gun at me and carry me to whatever rat infested hide out you think that my boyfriend can't find?" YuuA smiled back , hoping that the big man would take the hint and let her have her wish.

"You are coming with me." The man said in response and pointed his gun a little far off toward her face.

The first few times that this has happened YuuA was terrified ,  V seemed like he had an almost endless amount of enemies that he had made angry one way or the other and it didn't seem like these enemies got the point that the dragon could not only rescue her effectively and kill all of the kidnappers but there was some repercussions that occurred down the line for their individual organizations.

"So would it be a mask over my head or the mouth gag?" YuuA asked. "I actually prefer the mask but I guess the mouth gag will do if you don't have one."

The man looked confused but he produced what appeared to be an empty bag of flour from his apron and covered YuuA's pretty face with it.

"It seemed you actually emptied this one. The last guy still had some stuff in the bag and I had to wash my hair really thoroughly for a week or so." YuuA Smiled though the guy would not see it. It was playing out like the normal kidnapping at least. "You better manhandle me soon or your friends might believe that you are half hearted in kidnapping me. You have heard of the Silver Dragon V right?"

She was not able to see the man but she felt sweaty palms as he began to lift her to stand. Then he heard the familiar sound in the air , as if it was humming and she knew that the wind was being cut by the speed at which V was approaching. 

She heard one thud of a body falling to the floor , one by one until she counted 9 to be exact , accompanied by the clang of different weapons both light and heavy.V was doing his thing again.

The man still held her arm as he began shooting at something.

"I'd actually just save the bullets.There is no way you can ever hit him. He always leaves a messenger for the organization who tried to abduct me anyway. So don't piss him off than he already is with this foolish attempt and you might be the messenger that he chooses."

YuuA heard the gun clicking as the man shot empty at V. They never really listen and here she was just wanting a quiet lunch. The man threw his gun , let go of her and began to run.

She lifted the bag of flour from her head , shaking off fine white powder to fall all over her just in time to see V choke and lift the big man effortlessly. 

"You are my messenger. Tell your bosses that if they try this again I would hurt them where it matters." V said as the man struggled to break free. "Now nod your head if you got my message?"

The man nodded and V let go. Enabling him to run out of the Cafe and into the streets of Seoul. Someone is going to be extremely unhappy by this attempt.

"Your boss is really cheap not even assigning a single body guard to you." V began to complain. 

"Why do you think he allowed me to date you? What could a mere body guard handle that a Creation Dragon can't?" YuuA said shaking flour from her clothes.

"Well I can surely treat you to better food."

"Yeah. Just bring me somewhere quiet please."

"Sure."

V touched her elbow and in an instant they teleported out of the city. Just in time for the police to arrive and the manager of the store waking to find enough Won in his pocket to fix for all the damages of the cafe.

"Midweek Magic 2018 #1: When Holiday Creativity Strikes"

"Midweek Magic 2018 #1: When Holiday Creativity Strikes"

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

It was the first game of the year and it was something that I was looking forward to after everything that has happened in the past  few weeks. Magic and my friends have always been there for me in the dark times of my life and this time is no exception. I know of the weight of the responsibilities and problems that await me but for a brief moment I am not in this existence and living my life as a planeswalker. For a brief period of time at least. 

Jus was my first opponent of the season. We were talking about Neheb the worthy as the deck that he wanted to try but he was not able to finish it in time so instead I ended up facing a Jund Land Destruction deck that made me scratch my head in frustration more than a few times. 

Since I was going up against an unknown Jund Brew I also decided to use one of my underutilized EDH decks , The one lead by the Scarab God. I usually cannot pull off anything with the deck in a multiplayer setting as the Scarab God attracts so much hate and dies almost as fast as it arrives on the battlefield.

The overall concept of the deck was sound as it drew into mana ramps and then to the big spells that would wipe out lands and other permanents on the battlefield. Knowing Jus and their arsenal of old cards I half expected that I will eventually face an uncounterable Obliterate. And when I did I was thinking that I would just have to start from scratch again and he has just delayed his defeat. However he cast this card and my heart sank.

A freaking Heroic intervention! So while my entire side of the board was smoldering ashes he would have the chance to set up and destroy me. Nicely played. And I scoop my cards to not waste any playing time.

This game also featured the first time that I was able to win via Commander damage with an unopposed Scarab God and the first time that I would be able to use Jace , The Living Guildpact and his Ultimate ability which is pretty abusive as it robs opponents of their hands and graveyards in the long game. These achievements were still overshadowed by that Obliterate+Heroic intervention Combo which I will not speak of since I want the rest of the play group to encounter it first hand. Evil I know but hey they need to see the Jund Land D for themselves. It just goes to show that Jus should never really be left alone with those old cards of his and a lot of time on his hands. Hahahahah

"3 things I have seen this week Jan 2018 #1: New year edition: Safer Streets , Horns and Smoke."

"3 things I have seen this week Jan 2018 #1: New year edition: Safer Streets , Horns and Smoke."

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

At the end of every year and the beginning of then next there are a lot of things that occur.  Fireworks and injuries and death are the things that you would expect. This year however if the papers are to be believed would be the year of the lowest injuries in recent history. This is due to stricter rules and the implementation of these by Baranggay officials. Here are 3 things I have seen as the new year rolled in.

1) A lot of People on the street including children!

It has always been a fear of parents that their kids would have some sort of firecracker related injury regardless if they were the one handling it or they were just in it's vicinity. There was a big drop in that fear as people( mostly unruly drunks) no longer hurled firecrackers at people or passersby. A lot of people were on the street walking safely since there were designated areas for people who want to celebrate the new year with the loud explosions.

2) Horns , Lots and Lots of Horns.

Since most people abide with the new restrictions the sale of horns and other noise makers have sky rocketed. Coinciding with the decline in fireworks sales , people felt sad for those working in that seasonal industry but they were given ample time to find new means of work since last year. I like the horns better even if my ear drums were taking a beating from it. Horns are unlikely to explode in your hand no matter how much you blow on them.

3) Less Smoke! 

Yes there was that small time frame of 30 to 45 minutes before and after midnight that where the air was thick was smoke but after that there was absolute silence in most places of the Philippines. I am old enough to remember when the explosions would start at 7pm and not let up until 7am the following day. It was as if people had nothing to spend money on but fireworks. This year was different. It was an asthmatics dream New year. If I were 10 years old again then I would not have suffered all those attacks.

I am thankful for the changes. There were no reported deaths. The injuries were down to 86 cases all over in the countdown to the new year. I can still remember the ER looking like some sort of battlefield hospital. I still remember houses burning from irresponsible revelers and the death of so many children from indiscriminate gun firing. 

This year there was none of that. Good. I am sick of Death and his for this year. 

"Doc In , Doc Out Espesyal Letter to patients:Fit to work edition"

"Doc In , Doc Out Espesyal Letter to patients:Fit to work  edition"

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

Dear Mga Di masyadong minamahal na pasyente,

Isa po sa mga bagay na gawain ng ating clinic ay magscreen ng mga potential na sakit bago pa ito kumalat sa ating opisina o para maiwasan na magkahawaan ng mga sakit. 

Kami po ay nagpapauwi kapag nakakahawa ang sakit mo pero kapag kayo ay galing sa bakasyon(yung iba lang naman) , este mahabang pagkakasakit eh kailangan na dumaan kayo ng clinic para masiguro na kayo ay dapat pa bang magbakasyon , este magpahinga or pumasok na. Ito po ang ating Fit to work process.

Ito po ay ginagawa BAGO kayo pumasok. Di po ito ginagawa mid shift o isang oras bago kayo umuwi. Di po ito pormalidad lang. Sabihin na natin na kayo ay may sore eyes nung nakaraang linggo at pumasok na kahit di nagpafit to work sa isang Opthalmologist at dahil dito di rin kayo dumaan ng clinic kasi wala ka namang mabibigay na med cert at dumiretso ka na lang sa floor. Nakipag beso beso sa mga kateam mate. Nag highfive sa mga namiss mong kasama. Ano sa tingin mo ang mangyayari kung di ka pa talaga magaling? Next week marami ang mawawala kasi nahawa din sa iyo.

Trabaho po namin na pigilian kayong maghasik ng lagim pero kailangan din namin ng tulong ninyo para mapigil ang mas malaking problema sa trabaho.

Kaya munting paalala. Ang fit to work ay BAGO pumasok. Kung di mo naisip noon. Sana naisip mo na nga ngayon. Yung mga kawawang nahawa sa iyo na gustong magtrabaho ang mawawalan ng suweldo sa medyo pagkaengot mong galawan eh.

Wag na po nating ulitin ha?

Di masyadong nagmamahal,

Doc June

"Searching"

"Searching"

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

I

There is this

and there is nothing

In between our lives

A whole lot of something

II

Refusing to believe is one thing

Another to accept things

As it is

As it will be

Keep asking these 

And eventually a maybe.

III

When you go from the here

and get to the there

You might have found it

or  you  just might not

IV

Memory.Purpose.Identity.

All rolled into a fist

All these things , yes all these things

Time to figure out the rest

11/15/2017 Coffee Project , QC

"A Season To Be Reborn"

"A Season To Be Reborn"

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

Death has been busy in my family this holiday season. Starting with the death of my Dad on Dec 20 , 2017 , My Dearest Lola Estring on Dec 24 , 2017 , My Cousin Jun-Jun Villanueva , Dec 26 , 2017 and as the year began our Lola Mila , Jan 1 , 2018.

4 deaths in such a short span. Some Unexpected and Some Expected. All were painful to go through. It was a season of grief where families would have to rebuild and mourn. I was already sad during the holidays and I was hoping to spend a Little more time with my dad. We talked the night he died and would be meeting 3 days later given his busy schedule. 

It is a comfort for me to think that he is with my mom now. That they are finally asking the questions that they always wanted to ask each other and finally giving the answers that each of them needed. Here on earth the devastation of losing our last vestige of stability will be felt for years to come. It leaves us at a crossroad as to which path to take but whatever path that would be I would be taking my brother and sister with me as a family. A strong unit that would be together.

I find hope that my loved ones are in a place where they no longer worry about debt and sickness and pain. Where they have regained the strength and vitality of their youth. Where they are with a merciful God that has seen all that they have done in this world and bestowed upon them the gift of eternal rest at last. I am glad that they are reborn as beings that would be at rest and enjoy the reward that was given to them.

While those of us who remain need to be reborn as well into stronger beings who can move on from the pain and honor the sacrifices and love that these people have given us. We will be strong and we will move on. It will be different for all of us but I know that we will eventually get there.

I start the year with this. A Renewed Hope and Renewed Purpose. For Family.