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CANON FAMILIES

An asterisk (*) denotes a family that someone has already shown interest in or created a character for. If you find yourself invested in any of the families, starred or otherwise, please feel free to send us a message here to discuss. Most of the families, save for the Montgomerys, have multiple slots available, so even if they are marked with an asterisk, there is still plenty of room. The Bradshaw and Buchanan families remain the largest/most focal, and will not be marked. 

BRADSHAW + ADJACENTS

The Bradshaw family have lived in Reckoning since the town’s founding in the early 1800s. Each generation has taken up the same line of work as the previous: ranchers and, eventually, rodeo. They have had their grips in Reckoning politics for ages, some of them serving on the town council, in law enforcement, in the courthouse and beyond. What they own the most of in the town, however, is land, and a pretty penny has gone into Bradshaw pockets from people looking to purchase parts of it for business and homes alike. This has given them the upper hand for decades, as they have refused to sell anything to a Buchanan (or anyone who sides with them) since the beginning of the feud in 1899. They tend to steer clear of the violence brought on by the Buchanan family as much as they can, but sometimes, it’s damn near impossible. 

The Montgomery* family is proudly aligned with the Bradshaw clan, the alliance formed when the youngest daughter of a Bradshaw line married the hired farmhand who had rolled into town from Montana. A small family of only two generations, they still hold quite a bit of power in Reckoning and Greene County given the patriarch holds the office of Sheriff and keeps his grip tight on the position. The Montgomerys are sly and smart about revenge and very picky about who they exact it on. A proud bunch who are loyal to the grave, one cannot mess with a Bradshaw and avoid catching the hands of the Sheriff. 

The Abernathys* have been sided with the Bradshaws by default ever since they married into the family in 1919. Mostly known for their amicable dispositions, their most notable mark on the town is Aunt Peachie’s, a small boutique run by Peachie Abernathy, selling a little bit of everything. They are fortunately so genial that they give even the meanest Buchanan pause whenever it comes to deliberate menacing and petty crimes. Famously, in 1948, a tractor crashed through the roof of Francine Abernathy’s house, and legend has it, she merely went on with her knitting. 

The Calhoun* family married into the Bradshaw alignment in 1938 and Roscoe Calhoun was the founding member of it. They are an intelligent bunch, typically holding political office outside of the first responder sector. Though the family never holds the office of Mayor – that’s too public for them – the City Administrator position has been typically held by a Calhoun to keep the Bradshaw family’s hold on power. After being more recently targeted during the feud, some of them can be seen in and out of the Sheriff’s office asking for special assistance.

The Hunnicutt* family were once framed for shooting Old Man Elder’s horse, though it was later proven that he’d shot the horse himself. Since then, they’ve gained a reputation for being loose cannons, known for their propensity towards bar fights and aggressively rolling down their truck windows just to flip an Elder off. In modern language, they’d be called a family of ‘trolls’, with shit-eating grins characteristic to their faces, like they always know what’s up – always a few steps ahead of the game. 

The Casarrubias* family are the latest installation of Bradshaw loyalists, hailing from Mexico. They found their place in Reckoning two generations ago. Like many other newcomers, they were made privy to the blood-feud that paints Reckoning’s sunsets and sunrises. They were desperate to remain indifferent, to keep their heads down and keep themselves out of the fray. A message Reckoning interpreted as: Loyal to no one. They remained steadfast in their indifference, determined to turn a blind eye until the unfortunate day they were caught in the crosshairs. They were picked off one by one because of a perceived familiarity with the Bradshaws, so their hatred of the Buchanan family has carved itself into every bone and every vein. They’ve ingratiated themselves to the community as a whole, most taking on roles as civil servants. Though, many can’t help but wonder if their positions are merely just another Bradshaw play for power.

BUCHANAN + ADJACENTS

The Buchanan family are unpredictable, wild and hotheaded. Each member of the family has been mad at a Bradshaw for as long as anyone can remember, for reasons as heavy as the land dispute, all the way to something as petty as a bad parking job at the dive bar, Juniper’s. Though they’ll swear up and down they were framed for the murder of Timothy Bradshaw in 1899, they know what’s on record – they just refuse to admit it. “Never admit to nothin’, because someone’ll hold it against ya,” is the Buchanan credo. They hold their ground and bare their teeth at their enemies, and those newcomers who refuse to choose their sides are bound to have a Buchanan-made molotov cocktail hurtled into their shrubs. 

The Jackson* family has been aligned with the Buchanan family as long as anybody can remember. The Jackson’s are all muscle and have been called the “Reckoning Mafia” on more than one occasion. They are at the beck and call of the Buchanan family for any physical solution to an issue. Since the death of Anthony Jackson and the lack of investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, the Jackson’s have taken up more violent actions without the consent of the Buchanan’s.

The Musselwhites* began their lives in Reckoning modestly, the weight and muscle behind the waves of Buchanan wrath. They became the peace keepers, generations of law-keepers and police officers that stretch back as far as anyone can recall. The most esteemed of the clan hold quite a few positions of power within the city, ranging from judge to deputy. Steadfast in their loyalty, they prize the silent influence they hold over town.

Notorious for their cruelty, the Pickens* clan isn’t one to trifle with. Their reputation is paved in bloody lips and wrong-doings. “Not too far from the tree,” they say, but their tree is rotten. No good comes out of the Pickens family. Born in Reckoning and to her soil they’ll all return. They’ve no aspirations to grow beyond their station. They’ve been called Buchanans’s lap dogs – but only behind the local’s hands, for fear of discovering how black their temper is. Those who are employed can be found in taverns and bars. Some pad their pockets by hunting and fishing. But near all are petty criminals.

The Elder* family will likely never live down the embarrassment of their great grandfather Larry Elder attempting to frame a Hunnicutt for the murder he commited to his own horse. Simple peach farmers, they attempt to keep themselves out of the chaos for the most part, though they are often targets for crimes such as burglary and vandalism. The biggest shock of the past ten years was when one of the current patriarch’s young daughters was kidnapped by a passer-through, prompting the famously Bradshaw-aligned sheriff’s office to help locate her. The Elders now lowkey consider themselves in debt to the Montgomerys, though they will never utter this to a Buchanan, and they are too scared to switch sides. 

UNALIGNED

The Brackish* family holds onto their indifference with white-knuckles. They’ve managed to keep themselves out of the dueling families crosshairs, but  not out of the fray. They fall in and out of favor, forever swinging the pendulum from usurpers to allies with the Buchanans and Bradshaws. The Brackish family has always kept their eye set on pastures new, reaching far beyond Reckoning. Their wealth and illicit connections make them the unseen powder keg, primed to blow beneath the floorboards. They’ll never bend, nor take a knee. Their loyalty is to their own.

The McCoys* have been serving the town of Reckoning as mayor-or-something-like-it since the town’s inception. They are old money, having had stocks in oil for decades. The McCoy family avoided being forced to pick sides as they were already holding the position of mayor at the time of the first mruder, and have kept themselves there, occasionally sliding money into the hands of a Bradshaw or a Buchanan to keep their shit to their own side of the road. 

Medical family Nash* runs the only doctor’s office in town, which is a family-oriented clinic of mostly general practitioners, though they have a few specialists such as a gynecologist, pulmonologist and a cardiologist. They are unfortunately not equipped with the means to perform surgeries or deliver babies, however, so they refer many patients to the larger hospital in Clemency, which is a 30-minute drive away. The Nash family have kept their irons out of the fire since they moved from Greeneville to Reckoning in the early 1930s, having convinced the people of the town that a doctor should always remain neutral. 

What keeps the Redwines* from being dragged into the chaos is the very fact that they are the town undertakers, and have been forever. Superstitions seem to abound on the Buchanan side that messing with a mortician will dredge up bad luck, while the Bradshaws merely understand the need for neutrality in such a position. They have seen more oddly murdered cadavers than they care for, but the Redwine family is the only one that can testify in court without the fear of coming home to a dead raccoon on their porch. They make a potent, blackberry cobbler flavored moonshine they call Embalming Fluid, that everyone is afraid to drink.

The Lawtons* are old money, much like the McCoys, though their wealth comes from the tourism that Reckoning sees. They own both Norma’s Nook Bed & Breakfast and Motel Reckoning, along with a few of the shops in the quaint town square. The entire town knows that a Lawton party is the ritziest kind of party one could possibly be invited to, and while the guest list is usually limited to those who they know aren’t going to roll a keg in and cause a ruckus, somehow that still manages to happen each time. 

The Turquiz* family has been in Reckoning for quite a long time now, joining the small town from Venezuela. They tend to hold small but important jobs in town, ranging from mechanic to city council, and everything in between. A few members of the family have been known to assist in shady deals with the Brackish family to ensure protection from the on-going feud.

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[The Keihancarl Diaries: June 22, 2019]

Keihancarl here, on a trip down south. Hope everything goes well for this one, despite the possibility of a thunderstorm.

As promised, it's gonna be the same outfit as last time. And I'm off!

I left the house around 9:45 AM, just the usual. I was greeted by moderate to heavy traffic along Commonwealth Avenue, but I somehow find it tolerable at the moment. After all, there's no point in getting agitated over heavy traffic and other inconveniences along the way.

Reaching Antipolo St., I crossed the newly-built footbridge to PNR España Station. I immediately bought a ticket and head to the platform.

It will take a while before the next train arrives, so I decided to relax for a bit.

The restroom still has the three thrones (toilet bowls), but two of them are covered.

While PNR had some improvements (like the digital clock in every PNR station), the PNR trains definitely need better air conditioning. It is incredibly stuffy inside, especially when it’s crowded.

Anyway, travel time is noticeably faster than last time, as the train speeds up in certain parts of the rail line (particularly in Bicutan and Sucat areas). There's also a ticket inspector on board, asking commuters to present their tickets. I arrived at PNR Alabang exactly an hour later.

I got inside Starmall Alabang through the All Day Supermarket entrance. The supermarket's interiors are awesome.

Anyway, I only check a couple of shops in the mall.

This one is just like any other fast fashion shops, offering various items ranging from socks and accessories to beauty products and perfumes.

Of course, I always check for red socks, though this one I've found there is either maroon or red-violet in color.

Well, it is a pair of men's socks, judging from the design.

On my way out of the mall, a couple of sales agents approached me. Just the usual stuff, they'll probably try to sell you a card or anything. I just keep shrugging them off as I made my way inside Mumuso, and later, outside the mall.

I decided to head to my next stop, Ayala Malls Southpark Alabang. It's actually a short walk from Starmall Alabang, not even a kilometer away.

My last visit there nearly two years ago proved to be chaotic, as I made a stupid decision of riding a jeep, thinking that it will pass by National Road (where the mall is located), but the jeep took South Luzon Expressway instead and I ended up at Susana Heights, which is a couple of kilometers from these malls. Of course, I did waste more than an hour getting there and getting stuck in traffic on a rainy weekend afternoon.

I reached the mall within five minutes and checked a couple of shops there. I also decided to freshen up first, since I've been on a bumpy hot ride inside the train. While there, I saw a reminder asking the mallgoers not to drink the water coming out of the faucet.

Of course, the water isn't potable, hence the reminder.

I checked the Food Choices area, and I saw Mr. Ninja's branch there (the sign just said Ninja), combined with Flaming Franks (the sign only shows Flaming). The former used to have a branch in Robinsons Novaliches, but it is now closed.

I decided to have lunch at Andok's, a rice bowl meal of chicken pops and gravy. The food server asked if I want a bowl of soup and he did bring a small bowl of sinigang broth.

After that, I checked the rest of the mall... but not after bumping right into the glass window instead of the glass door. I was a little disoriented at that time, and it was an accident. Good thing nothing happened to me, my glasses, or the glass window. One of the service crew kindly showed me the way to the door.

Moving on, I just noticed that a few shops, including Robinsons Department Store, are closed. I read all about the store closures first in the forums. In the former department store area, there's a tarp that says "Discover Something New" and the hashtag #SParkDiscoveries. Maybe some new shops, maybe a concept similar to Japan Town or K-Town that are both located in Ayala Malls Vertis North. Who knows?

There were government services inside the mall (fourth level), including the Philippine Statistics Authority and the Local Civil Registry Office. There's also Yexel's Toy House (at the third level) as well. I then uploaded the pics to my newly-made alternate Instagram account.

Getting out of the mall, the sky looked a little dim, but there's no possibility of rainfall. I can even see the Alabang Viaduct from right outside the mall.

Anyway, I took a jeep to South Station and crossed the footbridge to Festival Alabang. Instead of heading to the mall's entrance, I turn left towards the River Park and Water Garden areas. I sit down and relax for a while before heading inside the mall area.

I then checked the garden area, which is still closed to mall goers. Looks like there are two art installations that look quite similar to the Eiffel Tower. A new attraction, perhaps?

Inside, I checked a few shops, including Comic Alley. For a while, I've been thinking of replacing my Attack on Titan cap, but I'll probably hold off for now.

Anyway, I also checked the glass floors near Landmark Alabang. Some people are scared to walk on these floors, but there are others who bravely did. Anyway, the creek below makes it scarier to walk on these see-through floors.

And on to my next destination, Alabang Town Center. Traffic is light in that part of Alabang-Zapote road.

Reaching the mall, I only checked the Fully Booked branch there.

There was a performance in the garden area.

I then uploaded more pictures to my Instagram accounts. Anyway, there's one more place to go: SM Southmall.

I was greeted by heavy traffic at the boundary of Muntinlupa and Las Piñas, which is kind of typical, I guess.

Reaching SM Southmall, I only checked a few shops and had a budget meal at the supermarket area.

And it's time to head home. And guess what, it actually rained on some parts of Alabang-Zapote road, but not outside the mall area... yet. When I got outside, there’s just a flash of lightning. Oh, and just a sec, maybe I can drop by SM Mall Of Asia to buy something first as the UV Express I’ve just ridden will only take me to the MOA Complex instead of Lawton in Manila. I got off at the overpass in front of the mall.

Looks like the mall is really undergoing a beautiful transformation as the mall’s renovation is still ongoing. I didn’t take any pictures as my phone’s battery is running out.

From there, I just take the UV Express to SM Fairview, passing by J.W. Diokno Boulevard, the CCP Complex, Taft Avenue, España Boulevard, and Quezon Avenue. Never mind the traffic, I had such a wonderful time that I don't really need to mind the traffic situation along my path for once.

I got home at exactly 11:10 PM, which is kind of late. That means I’ve spent 13 hours and 25 minutes during the entire trip.

Everything went well, save for the traffic along Alabang-Zapote Road. And despite that embarrassing moment I had while heading out of Andok's Southpark branch, it is quite a great trip. And where’s the thunderstorm? As mentioned, I saw a flash of lightning outside while waiting for the UV Express near SM Southmall area, but it rained elsewhere.

I'll definitely look forward to Ortigas-Greenhills for the next trip. And by the way, there's something I wanted to announce. I'll save that for the next TWATK-Tumblr post.

Most of the pics are from my official Instagram account @kcox_105, and the selfie pics are from my private Instagram account @kcox105. The screenshot featuring Alabang and South Park areas (both in Muntinlupa City) are provided by yours truly, Keihancarl, courtesy of Google Maps.

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Melvin Feller Looks At How to Create The Ultimate Real Estate Business Card

Melvin Feller Looks At How to Create The Ultimate Real Estate Business Card

Melvin Feller Business Group in Burkburnett Ministries and Dallas Texas and Lawton Oklahoma. Our mission is to call and equip a generation of Christian entrepreneurs to do business as ministry. We provide workshops and resources that help companies discover how to do business God’s way and provide a positive outreach as the director. When the heart of a business is service rather than self it can be transformed into a fruitful business ministry earning a profit and being of service to the community and their customers.  Melvin Feller is currently pursuing another graduate degree in business organizations.

 How much thought do you really put into the creation of your business cards. I'll admit when I first started in this business I didn't know diddly squat about marketing and I created boring business cards like everyone else. I had my company name, phone, address, email and website--that was it.

 Luckily, I hung around some smart fellows and quickly learned the correct way to use business cards. First, I recommend having two different types of business cards. The first one is going to be a very professional card that you can hand out to sellers. This card is going to be the closest thing you have to a "boring" business card but there are still a few ways you are going to make it stand out.

 On the front of the card put some type of catchy slogan so that sellers know that you are a real estate investor. Such as, "we provide real estate solutions" or "we will buy your house in 30 days or less". Then on the back of the card, I would give the sellers a reason to pick up the phone and call you.

  What reason should you give them? The most reliable reason there is: The Free Special Report. Here's what I would do: On the back have it say "Call 555-555-5555 today to get a FREE copy of our amazing Special Report "How To Sell Your House in 11 Days Or Less No Matter Your Current Financial Situation". Then I would go on to say. "And if you happen to own a rental property  make sure to ask for our FREE Special Report "The Five Little-Known Ways to Eliminate Tenant Hassles Forever. Call 555-555-5555 to get both of these reports today with no-obligation whatsoever."

 Right there you have a turnkey "professional" business card. All you have to do is "cut and paste" the above information and you will have a better and unique card than 99% of real estate investors.

  Now, on to the second business card you are going to have. This is where you can get crazy and let your imagination run wild. This card can be ugly and does not have to look professional at all. You will want to make this card bright pink, bright orange or bright yellow. You can use big lettering to let the world know that "WE BUY HOUSES AND CHARGE NO FEES". Of course, on this card you will still want to offer free reports on the back. In addition, do not forget, these cards are for leaving at the gas station, dry cleaners and tacking up on bulletin boards. Do anything you can to have these cards attract attention.

  What I want you to do is pull out your current business card(s). How does it look? Does it offer any reason to give you a call? Does it suck? On the other hand, is it awesome and you don't need to change a thing? If your card needs a few changes, go to www.vistaprint.com and make up some new cards. Business cards do not cost much, so do not be cheap about this. In fact, business cards can be one of the best investments you make if you get a $10,000 deal off a 5-cent card.

 In addition, to increase your chances of getting that deal, you should play the "business card game" with yourself. Every day, you should promise yourself to hand out five business cards or tack up five business cards---and you cannot come home until you do. Getting 25 cards a week into other people's hands (100 per month) will put you on the fast track to deals, money and less time spent working for "THE MAN".

  Melvin Feller Business Consultants Ministries Group in Texas and Oklahoma. Melvin Feller founded Melvin Feller Business Consultants Group and Burkburnett former grace Ministries director in the 1970s to help individuals and organizations achieve their specific Victory. Victory as defined by the individual or organization are achieving strategic objectives, exceeding goals, getting results or desired outcomes and a positive outreach with grace and as a ministries. He has extensive experience assisting businesses achieve top and bottom line results. He has broad practical experience creating WINNERS in many organizations and industries. He has hands-on experience in executive leadership, operations, logistics, sales, program management, organizational development, training, and customer service. He was a Burkburnett man. He has coached teams to achieve results in strategic planning, business development, organizational design, sales, and customer response and business process improvement. He has prepared and presented many workshops nationally and internationally.

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[The Keihancarl Diaries: September 2, 2017]

Once again, this is Keihancarl... and no one can stop me from doing what I love. And by that, I mean...

All right, so I’m off to another mall-hopping trip. This time, I’m focusing on Rockwell Center (Power Plant Mall), Century City, and Circuit Makati, all located within the vicinity of J.P. Rizal St. near the Pasig River. Come to think of it, it’s been more than two years since I last visited Power Plant Mall and Century City Mall back in December 2014, and almost a year ago since I first visited Circuit Makati (which is still a work in progress as of this writing) so I decided to visit all of them within a four-hour period. Yup, it’s mostly passing by the stores and visiting every corner of the mall for a very short period of time.

Well, there’s still a possibility of a heavy rainfall so I need to be prepared just in case this happens along the way. Even on the day of the mall-hopping trip, it rained hard for a few minutes, just as I was about to leave the house. I’m pretty sure it happened a few times before, especially when a light rain later turned into a storm... but I'm still hoping for a sunny weather for the rest of the day.

Luckily, the weather seems to brighten up (in my favor, I suppose) and it becomes bright and sunny as I passed by Commonwealth Avenue. Reaching North Avenue MRT Station, I was about to board the train, but then I realized that I might not have enough load to get off at Guadalupe Station, much to my dismay. So I re-enter the station and it deducted 13 pesos from the Beep card load. What a pain. And it was immediately followed by the difficulty in reloading my Beep card since I had a hard time with the machine’s touch screen function as well as inserting a 50 peso bill into the slot. And not only that, I actually dropped the contents of my purse on the floor like a total klutz. In the end, a security guard assisted me through the process.

So here are some of the interesting things that happened during that trip:

Rockwell Center: First destination, Power Plant Mall. Just the usual sightseeing fare, plus a few pics and a visit to some of the shops, especially Fully Booked. Just like some of the branches, this specialty bookstore’s space is reduced (half of the shop’s space were now occupied by a couple of restaurants. And they have great taste when it comes to the choice music they played in their stores, in this case, I heard a Patti Austin track and a smooth jazz track during my visit.

I also visited a couple of stores as well, including Muji and Make Room And More. Yup, I check out the stackable drawers, but they’re expensive.

I just noticed that the Archaeology wing is closed, possibly to give way for the mall’s expansion. Some of the shops in the Archaeology wing, including National Book Store, are relocated.

I check out the food market at the lower ground floor and try out some samples of brownies and dips. Also, since it’s already lunchtime, I head to a fast food chain for a rice meal... enough to keep me going through a tiring afternoon.

Century City Mall: Reaching Century City area, I was about to enter the wrong building out of confusion. Of course, I haven’t visited the place in a long time, so I thought the round sliding door was the entrance. I asked the guard for the entrance and he pointed to the familiar building beside the one I was about to enter. Come to think of it, the name of the tower is... somewhat named after a businessman-turned-US President. Yup, the Trump Tower, that is.

Some of the shops (from my last visit) are already closed, though there are a few shops opening soon as well. The rooftop level had a small bazaar, plus I also visit a 3-day fashion-food-music bazaar called the Voguecon at the vacant space on the loft (4th floor), accessible by a separate elevator and stairs.

The mall’s balcony had a great view of the Makati skyline, particularly along the Buendia/Salcedo Village area, though the overhead lines in the area ruined the perfect view. Of course, I get to see Pacific Star Building and BPI Buendia Center (my former workplaces) once again. This is where I spend my four months of training and working as a CSR in a BPO company. As of this writing, they are now located in Pasay City. I had no news about the BPO company’s former location though since I resigned more than three-and-a-half years ago.

Circuit Makati: And I’m off to Circuit Makati, a township sitting on the former Santa Ana Park. The township is still a work in progress, but Circuit Lane is already open since last year.

Getting there, I didn’t know exactly where to get off since I’m not familiar with the area (even though I’ve been to the place once before). I actually got off at A. Reyes Avenue at the U-turn slot, unfortunately, just a little walking distance to the transport terminal that I discovered later on. I could have walked straight to the transport terminal (an easier way to get to the township), but ended up walking half the stretch of Hippodromo and past the office and residential buildings (which are currently under construction) until I reached Circuit Lane (quite a lengthy walk, to be honest).

On my last year’s visit, there aren’t much shops open and not much budget dining options. This time, there were stalls and some stores to satisfy your hunger on a budget. I just happened to pass by a milk tea shop (Moonleaf) and I had a nice sip of passionfruit fruit tea. I loved the shop’s interiors and the printed plastic lid is quite fascinating, asking about your relationship status (single, taken, there was never an us). Of course, I pierced the straw on the first one, as I’ll always remain like that ‘till I change my mind *laughs*. Anyway, I decided to sit down and relax while I sip my fruit tea and uploaded a lot of pics (about three albums) on my Instagram account.

I passed by a few interesting shops, one of them is a combination of a bookstore, gaming area, and a specialty shop that sells various merch from famous superheroes, hit series like Stranger Things, and some anime series like Pokémon. And I did check out a few restaurants and shops with catchy names.

Of course, there’s the outdoor event center, a football field (I just saw a team having a practice), a kart race area, and a skate park. And I think there might be a provision for a future river ferry station, since the township’s right beside the Pasig River (but I don’t think they’ll be building one in that area).

Binondo Side Trip: Yup, there’s always a side trip whenever I feel like doing it... it’s like hitting two or three birds with one stone, for the purpose of doing away with planning too many separate trips within a month, economically speaking. Anyway, the actual purpose of this side trip is to check out a few shops, particularly Mumuso in Lucky Chinatown Mall and some stalls in 999 Mall and 168 Mall selling various anime merch.

En route to Binondo via LRT Line 1, I just noticed some parts of the parapet wall at the Lawton area being replaced. I was wondering if they’re trying to make it look like the MRT Line 3.

Getting off Carriedo Station, I had a good view of Carriedo Street from the LRT station filled with stalls, vendors, and people. Afterwards, I started walking the entire stretch of Escolta, passing by a number of historical buildings in the area. Once again, I get to see Calvo Building, First United Building, and Burke Building up close. Past Jones Bridge and reaching Juan Luna St., I get to see the facade of the deteriorating El Hogar Filipino Building, with the street dwellers in front of the building.

Reaching Lucky Chinatown Mall, I immediately head to Mumuso on the third level, hoping to buy a third pair of red socks (bundled with the gray one), but they’re out of stock. I also checked the Manga Mania Exhibit on the second level featuring anime and mecha figures, as part of the Asian Festival.

I then head on to 999 Mall for an early dinner at the food court and checking the stall where I bought my anime shirts. I happen to find an awesome shirt featuring Sasuke of Naruto, but the cool graphic featuring my favorite Naruto character is at the back of the shirt, much to my disappointment. Moving on, I took a moment to explore the mall for some cool finds before heading to its neighbor, 168 Mall.

On the stall where I bought my anime posters, I was checking some interesting anime merch, including a pocket watch and some other cool items. At this point, however, I was feeling exhausted from the mall-hopping trip and it’s already 7:00 in the evening so I decided to go home.

Fairview Malls: I passed by the two Fairview malls for a little grocery shopping (SM Fairview) and checking out the soon-to-open Mumuso branch (Fairview Terraces). Nothing much, really.

This really sounds exhausting, but I managed to do something that I enjoyed very much. Going places, taking pictures (and selfies), writing bits of ideas and stories (on my smartphone) along the way, visiting different shops and searching for interesting items... it's my kind of a city trip. And it gets even more exciting the more you think of it, don't you agree?

Some of the photos are from my private Instagram account, kcox105.