Seattle transplant, sneaker enthusiast, breaks + beats growing up with SL1200s, huge graffiti head in the 90's,
shoots the most random subjects and blogs as therapy.
Also your favorite #NT Mod. :)

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SKY WARS

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| Posted in | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The openers were sent home early for New Year's eve and I made it home safely before it started getting crazy on the streets. Thanks boss!

It's been a tradition for Filipinos to welcome the new year with a bang. Literally. People spend thousands of pesos on fireworks and light up the sky to their heart's content. The only thing discouraged is firing your guns in the air. Gotta love the Philippines!

The light rain didn't stop people from showcasing their arsenal of fireworks. I filmed the sky for 20 minutes and welcomed 2009 by myself. Below is a 10 minute clip I recorded when the clock struck twelve midnight. One of the best videos I've recorded so far. Please do watch every second of it.



After the all the noise and smoke, I non-nonchalantly entered the house teary-eyed and was greeted by my dad with a kiss and a hug followed by my mom and my sister. I locked myself in the room for a good thirty minutes, missing media noche, because I just felt like crying. No tears rolled down my face though. 2008 was tough. I seriously can't see myself going through another year full of BS. I went downstairs, ate, went back up and hit the sheets but not before downing a can of beer.

2009, here I come...

THE YEAR THAT WAS

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| Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

FLYING HIGH. SHOT DOWN. HIT ROCK BOTTOM. TWICE. IN ONE YEAR. LOST EVERYTHING I WORKED HARD FOR. FUCK THE MATERIAL THINGS. I AM NOT MATERIALISTIC. NEVER BELIEVE THE LIES. NASTY SPLIT. 1 MONTH WAIT. NOTHING. GOT SERVED ON HOLY MONDAY. MOVED BACK TO MY PARENTS' HOUSE AFTER 10 YEARS. GOOD FRIDAY THERAPY. DESTINY CABLE INTERNET. SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. WWW.KINGCRUX31.COM. SUBLIMINALS. TERRIBLE SUMMER. MONEY GONE. FUCKERS GONE. GRAPPA'S. OLD FACES. AAA. COURT DATES. ZERO. HSBC. GOOD PEOPLE. NIKE PHILIPPINES. WASH, RINSE, REPEAT. NEW PEOPLE. BETTER CONNECTS. REBUILD. WORK. PLAY. 30TH. BBQ. COMBO BREAKER. MORE OPPORTUNITIES. NO MORE HATERS HOLDING BACK. MS. CLAVEL. CARE PACKAGES. I AM LEGEND. MY LIFE, YOUR ENTERTAINMENT. A HIT THIRTY ONE THOUSAND TIMES OVER. WORLDWIDE.

ONE LOVE.

CHALKED ON

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| Posted in | Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008

I drove south today to cover the release of the Nike Zoom Lebron VI Chalk Edition and also to try my luck in getting two pairs. One for myself and one for my eldest son. To my dismay, not even 1 pair made it to the store even though the staff was aware of the release. I was tempted to get myself the Triple Blacks instead to double as rain boots but I passed on them since I'm pretty sure I'll see them at the outlets in several months.

I was upset I only slept for 3 hours, drove all the way to The Fort and waited for the store to open for nothing. What a waste of gas and time. This day reminded me of the Chamber of Fear release from several years ago. SMH.

On my way home, I stopped by an outlet store and found myself a Gestalt purchase. The only pair I paid for this year.

Photos for your enjoyment.

Waitin'



Leafcountin'


Steeringwheelstarin'


SanFranciscodreamin'


Crackedonlyafterthesecondtimewearin'


Steelmusicpipin'


Crumplin'


Pacquiaoin'


Outletshoppin'

2008 MOVIE OF THE YEAR GOES TO...

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| Posted in | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2008

No it's not The Dark Knight

Twilight? Pssshhh...

It's all about Slumdog Millionaire

Watch the trailer in high quality

NEW KINGDOM COMERS

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| Posted in | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2008

Added new links to my blog roll

If you're in the Philippines, be sure to check out weLegendary's online store for your skating needs
http://welegendary.com/

Straight outta KL
http://www.streething.com/

Last but not the least...

The Social Scene for Sneakerheads
http://theshoecenter.ning.com/

If you want to be included in my blog roll, feel free to email kingcrux@gmail.com

SALAMAT B.I.R.

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| Posted in | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008

Walang bawian

CHRISTMAS AT THE MUNSAYACS

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| Posted in | Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2008

First time celebrating the holidays at my parents' house in over a decade. I woke up at 8am as I didn't want to miss any of the guests. Too bad the ones I expected the most never showed up. Oh well...

Welcome. It may not look much from the outside...



But this is where true Christmas tradition lives on. Every year, my dad carves the ham and queso de bola.


No Christmas lights on a plastic tree = no fire hazard. I remember when I was a kid my brother and I would help my dad put up the Christmas tree.


Gifts galore




Christmas eve. Rushed to the house for a quick lunch (9pm). My coworkers and I missed noche buena and misa de gallo. Working during the holidays FTL! We had soup, ham and bread. Yum.


Guilt-free money envelopes for my nephews and nieces


Christmas day featuring one of my mom's maids holding the soda bottles


My mom prepared a feast! This one is for ABC.


My mom's stuffed turkey was hella good


So was the morcon


My uncle from the Bay Area with my dad


My nephews


Greeting my AIM peeps while playing loud Christmas music


My cousin's new born baby


FILIPINO! FILIPINO! FILIPINO!


I was lucky not to work on Christmas day but my coworkers were not so fortunate so I asked them to have lunch at the house. Quickstrike meals FTW!


Unclaimed gifts

* SIGH *


The following morning. My brother and his kids. This sight brought tears to my eyes. Don't ask why. Long story.


Random photos


Tito, Vic and Joey












My neighbor


My mom's little Santas






You're welcome to join us next year


Happy Holidays people!!!

HOW DO YOU

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| Posted in | Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Say Merry Christmas without the "merry?" Happy Holidays minus "happy?"

You can't huh?

I've been thinking of a different greeting for this year and all I could come up with was...

BAH! HUMBUG!



Have a good one people

Drink one for me

MAKE SOME NOISE

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| Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008

I bought myself an inexpensive 2.1 speaker system for Christmas.

It's no Harman Kardon but it's better than my built-in speakers.

I'll be playing loud Christmas music on my AOL Radio tomorrow.

Maybe that will drown my sorrows.

Edifier M1335F with built in FM radio




B-b-bbbass!!!

I GOT MCGANGBANGED

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| Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008

And I loved it!


McGangBang = McChicken sandwich x double cheeseburger

I learned about this secret McDonald's item on niketalk.com and ordered it earlier. Check every page for photos and videos of people who've ordered this treat.

The dude at the drive thru didn't get what I wanted even after I explained what it was so he asked me to proceed to the window. Good thing the manager was cool with it. He presented my sammich in a half open Big Mac box since it wouldn't fit.


All I can say is that you should try ordering it.

The whole experience from explaining what it is to finishing the McGangbang is truly an awesome trip.

Just don't forget to pop some Lipitor in your mouth the next day.

Shout out to the crew of McDonald's Quezon Avenue for being a good sport. Thanks again!

:D

I ARE HUMAN

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| Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2008

I can't believe I missed a day of entry. For those who haven't noticed it yet I update this site daily, hence the title. I'll make up for it by posting twice tomorrow.

I did some last minute Christmas shopping today for the kids, my parents and the bosses. My day started out by dropping by the Ms. Clavel HQ to meet up with the fam and to pick up my ATM card. After that I headed to Greenhills and stayed there for four hours. I was surprised at the few number of people shopping. I guess the magic of Greenhills has faded into Bolivia. Word to Mike Tyson. Gone are the days when you go to Greenhills to get good deals on just about anything. Now you're better off shopping at the malls since the prices in the tiangge are ridiculously high and haggling will only save you this much.

I only go to Greenhills for the old school toy stores, bootleg video games and electronic gadgets.


OG Viramall > V-Mall


Yes, rape prices


Like what I said yesterday. Now available in stores.


I headed to Trinoma around dinner time to finish my last minute Christmas shopping. Ended the night with some beer, pizza and people watching with a tattooed buddy I bumped into at Greenhills.


Blurred receipts


Who me? Selfish?


Time to wrap these babies.

Oh, and THE CHEQUE cleared. Woo hoo!.