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4 Years @ Gamespot!

04 September 2004 - 04 September 2008. It's been exactly 4 years since I decided to sign up for a universal Gamespot-GameFAQs account in order to save my account in the latter from being deleted. For almost a year since I had my GS account, I have not really used it until I decided to fully support the union system under and in front of the the banner of my beloved FFE. Well, after all that have happened here at GS... the bugs, glitches and controversies, like you guys who have decided to read through this blog, I can say that I am still very much enjoying my stay here like a noob trying to make new and more friends, and figuring out what else GS has to offer. 4 years of great Gamespot experience... and still counting.

3 Years as Leader of FFE!

10 September 2005 - 10 September 2008. I will never forget the day I was chosen successor by the founding leader of Final Fantasy Experience, mgatson, in leading Gamespot's leading RPG union... Well, it is not yet leading when I took over, but in my heart, it will always be the leading one. It is always a great honor to be the head servant of a great community, but being with FFE is something special. The union has gone through a lot... ups, downs, changes, losses, but until now it is alive and kicking.

Through the years we have managed to hit some remarkable accomplishments, among others:

1. Getting and keeping the Top 4 Union (by ranking) even before the union level and hits counter went defective.

2. Being the official union of Gamespot for the "Final Fantasy" series (of course, it will not be complete if our "Officially Endorsed" emblem is not hit by glitchspot for the nth time now.)

3. Taking over the "original" The Final Fantasy Union and transforming it into the now Gamespot's top and most active SE union, Square Enix Experience.

Oh, (I don't really need to mention it, but I have to 'coz it is about me being a union leader), I was also recognized an "Outstanding Union Leader" of the Unofficial Gamespot Union Awards.

Anyway, the above--and all other--accomplishments of FFE would not have been possible if not for our great community... our officers, members and contributors, past and present. Credit is given to whom it is due. Thank you.

2 Years of No Love Life!

-- ---------- 2006 - -- September 2008. Nah. Don't expect me to tell you "that" story 'coz it's not too good. Well, it is good... in the sense that it made me a better, stronger, more mature person when it comes to serious relationship with the opposite sex. [I also managed to keep my virginity intact. ]

Oh, I'm no longer depressed at all so don't worry about me... I have moved on since last year.

I'm single and very much available now.

1 Year Since I Took the Bar Exam!

02 September 2007 - 02 September 2008. Time slips so fast... Just last year I started my campaign to become a lawyer here in the Philippines... Taken the Philippine Bar Examination in the first four (4) Sundays of September 2007(there are 5 Sundays in September 2007) and now, I'm already a lawyer.

On September 9, the Philippine Bar Exam for this year will start already and I'll be there to cheer and support my ****ates and friends (first timers and re-takers alike). It's always great to reminisce great past experiences... and by going to the same place where my actual battle to become a lawyer took place a year ago... I know it'll be a delightful experience. Of course I'll be having a reunion with my co-new lawyers and ****ates I haven't met for more than a year now. i'm excited!

0 Gaming Life... No Way!

September 2008. I just got a condo unit near two of the most famous malls in the Philippines (SM Megamall and Shangri La Mall) in the heart of the very busy Ortigas Central Business District of Madaluyong City in Metro Manila, Philippines, in preparation for my impending new job. I am quite worried that due to this, I will finally have to stop my 2-decade old gaming life 'coz I am going to be very busy [Sheesh... Gaming and lawyering, how am I suppose to combine those two??). However, I'm a gamer by heart. I'm one since I was 5. I cannot just give up my passion just because my work would cause me to become very busy. So, for "0 Gaming Life"... NO WAY!

Right after Valkyrie Profile: Sylmeria, I'll try my hands on Romancing Saga: Minstrell Song, or will continue by files on Shadow Hearts 2: Covenant or Persona 3: FES. (But I guess it'll take much more time for me to finish a game now 'coz of business. )