Like the hero who's been gone for too long and returns as a stranger

I forgot to say that so far 3 people have said my face cleared up: Auntie Aida, Auntie Bella, and Brian's new girl Thu.

THU: You look happier.

I also forgot to say that last night my mommy wrote down a page of notes when I was teaching her how to turn on the computer. I repeat - a page on how to turn the computer on!

Despite going to bed at 2:00AM, I woke up at 6:00AM (10:00PM in the Philippines) and couldn't get back to sleep. Must be some side effects from the jet lag. I haven't been up this early in literally years, at least not while sober. So what did I do with my headstart?

Breakfast, gym for cardio, and snacked, all before noon! Holy freakin' crap that's an accomplishment! As I was coming home from the gym, I noticed someone was in my parking spot. I pulled up next to them slowly. There were 2 business-attired guys sitting in the front. I made eye-contact with them and gave them the look. I made a U-turn and parked across the street from them, still maintaining the look. The driver mouthed to me, "I'm leaving." And they left! I made a U-turn again to reclaim my territory! Fuck yeah, that was awesome!

My mommy had a hard time getting up despite an alarm clock. I finally got to catch an episode of this thing called Jersey Shore to see what all the fuss was about. Wow, if there was ever a show where you needed to make fun of people to make yourself feel better, this was the jackpot.

My mommy and I went to church and then ate at Zono Sushi in Burbank. We found out that Eve, my mommy favorite waitress, is not working there anymore. I guess we'll have to check if she still works at some Thai restaurant called The Palms.

I walked around my stomping grounds, debuting my black Manny Pacquiao: the Greatest Ever shirt (the 1 the day before was white). It was raining.

SECURITY GUARD: How was the weather?
RYAN: It was summer all over again. I was walking around with no shirt, trying to keep cool, and still sweating ... and then I come back to this! (pointing at the rain)

So far, a lot of faces have changed while a couple are still around. I feel like the hero in a movie who's been gone for too long and returns almost as a stranger. I finally called up Carlos and Michelle. I ended the day finishing the Chinese leftovers over some Tough Love on VH1.