Dreams

Hi there. It’s been two years since I last wrote here. And boy have I discovered so much about life. I can’t wait to write you about it, but since you’re here now, let me try and summarize everything so far: … I no longer work at night. My days of working in a call center agent is finally over! I read somewhere that God … Continue reading Dreams

Old SoulFebruary 7, 2019Leave a comment

The 500 Film Challenge

The 500 Film Challenge Year Four

Hi everyone! Due to the overwhelming support we’ve recieved for last year’s challenge, I am pleased to announce that this year’s challenge officially begins! Here are the rules: 1. Watch a film. 2. List them and include a review, a critique, or at least share your ‘experience’ about the film. It doesn’t matter if you suck at writing, as long as you write what the … Continue reading The 500 Film Challenge Year Four

Old SoulMarch 13, 2015Leave a comment

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2014 in review

2014 was all about losses and wins. A number of things from a dear friend in Christopher Fajardo to a house I lived in for almost half my life, to pets and comedians and brilliant actors and actresses, to my ever failing ability to keep a proper time management to do the things I love. This year was surely a year for valuable … Continue reading 2014 in review

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Being Chris Fajardo

I first met Chris in my imagination. That may sound ridiculous but allow me to explain. It all started about my twin sister’s stories about a tranchemate/officemate she had at work who lent us copies of foreign films. When I say foreign, I don’t mean easy to pick up at the videostore Hollywood movies (with the exception of some Hollywood films which are surprisingly available … Continue reading Being Chris Fajardo

Old SoulAugust 22, 2014September 12, 2014Leave a comment

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wine or beer?

I whiff a scent of you Cigars and a musk of confidence. Is that wine or beer? I spare my loneliness In exchange for a moment with you. I’ve wanted to feel your presence Yet my question remains, Is that wine or beer? I’ve always wanted A hand to hold, A face to cheer, A weekend to spend, To give a gift so bold, I’ve … Continue reading wine or beer?

Old SoulJune 20, 2014Leave a comment

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A Letter To My Twenty Four Year Old Self

Here’s something even more personal, brought to you by no one else but me. I’ve reached rock bottom several times in my life before and it is most definitely the toughest place I’ve ever been. Sometimes even if you surround yourself with plenty of people, when you hit rock bottom, you’re there all alone. With no one else to guide you but yourself and probably … Continue reading A Letter To My Twenty Four Year Old Self

Old SoulJune 11, 2014June 11, 2014Leave a comment

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A World of Wander

First times will always be the best. I’ve been out of my couch lately and I’ve set aside a couple of films to catch up on other aspects of my life. Though I will forever be indebted to film, and will still find myself wanting for more time, recently I’ve caught up on the latest trends on television and music. I attended my very first … Continue reading A World of Wander

Old SoulMay 31, 2014May 31, 2014Leave a comment

The 500 Film Challenge, The Good Stuff

The 500 Film Challenge, Year 3

I am trying to be assertive and to assert myself this year, I will not apologize to anyone. I was kidding. Although being assertive doesn’t sound that bad for me either. I know, I know every year not only do I launch the challenge in a more gregarious way than the year before, and at the same time I always owe you (whoever you are … Continue reading The 500 Film Challenge, Year 3

Old SoulJanuary 12, 2014January 12, 2014Leave a comment

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2013 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,500 times in 2013. If it were a cable car, it would take about 42 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report. Dear Underthefiretree visitors, When I started this … Continue reading 2013 in review

Old SoulJanuary 3, 2014Leave a comment

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Things to do before 2013 ends

1.) Watch CinemaOne Originals, and the rest of the other film festivals. – it’s no one’s fault, but the delay of accomplishing this year’s 500 film challenge has got to do with the fact that you’ve lost the excel file where 300 of the films you’ve seen this year are listed. It’s no one’s fault and so I’d like to put the blame on myself … Continue reading Things to do before 2013 ends

Old SoulDecember 22, 2013December 22, 20131 Comment