A cute interpretation of a meaningful song shared with us by Mae.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time to clean my clutter.
Ok, first of all, my face.
These ugly zits are the result of sleepless nights and too much thinking.
Time to give my mind a rest and give my face a lift.
Second, my car.
Those scratches and dents should go.
I want my car to be in perfect condition, shiny and new, like a virgin.
Third, my work.
I haven't really paid much attention to stuff in the office.
Time to move my ass and get the ball rolling again.
Fourth, my health.
Yoga has been fun and I will do it again.
I am going to jog and swim again next week after work.
And of course, shoot some hoops.
My basketball has been itching to bounce back on the court!
And finally, my social life.
I have to make a few phone calls and explain why I haven't been around, or myself lately.
Time to open my doors again and say hello to everyone I have ignored for so long.
Time to clean my clutter.
Ok, first of all, my face.
These ugly zits are the result of sleepless nights and too much thinking.
Time to give my mind a rest and give my face a lift.
Second, my car.
Those scratches and dents should go.
I want my car to be in perfect condition, shiny and new, like a virgin.
Third, my work.
I haven't really paid much attention to stuff in the office.
Time to move my ass and get the ball rolling again.
Fourth, my health.
Yoga has been fun and I will do it again.
I am going to jog and swim again next week after work.
And of course, shoot some hoops.
My basketball has been itching to bounce back on the court!
And finally, my social life.
I have to make a few phone calls and explain why I haven't been around, or myself lately.
Time to open my doors again and say hello to everyone I have ignored for so long.
Time to clean my clutter.
Blink, and see the landscape that was given to you to feast your eyes on from a different angle
Breathe, and let go of all that air filled with thoughts and feelings that must leave at once
Bathe, and you shed the skin that has died along with the past and the fleeting present
Believe, in the impossible, the unthinkable, a path to the future that never crossed your mind
Breathe, and let go of all that air filled with thoughts and feelings that must leave at once
Bathe, and you shed the skin that has died along with the past and the fleeting present
Believe, in the impossible, the unthinkable, a path to the future that never crossed your mind
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The World
Today I was on a seaplane for a report I was doing.The plane flew over the World Islands.
A glimpse of it triggered so many thoughts, emotions, tears.
You see, there is a story I have not told many people.
It all started on the World Islands over a year ago.
It was a very promising moment, but I did not think much of it.
I just knew that talking to him made me feel good.
I just knew that talking to him made me feel good.
Never did I imagine that it would grow so big, bigger than the World Islands, even bigger than the world itself.
It was as if the universe exploded and it was just the two of us.
And suddenly, just as swiftly as it began, it ended.
And as I found myself thousands of feet above the World Islands, I froze.
It was a chilling experience.
It was as if destiny commanded that the whole AK experience be concluded with another look at the World.
The world.
Maybe we were not bigger than the world.
Maybe we were just another couple that made the world believe that we could outdo it.
We couldn't.
Now I need to exist in this world without him.
Welcome to my world.
God knows I tried my best.
It was a long and painful fight.
It took the best of me, physically and emotionally.
I love myself and the people who love me.
And for their sake and mine, I have agreed to stop it.
Let it go.
It was beautiful, and it was fun, it was magical and very very challenging.
It was a test of patience and character.
It was certain, ambiguous, turbulent, intoxicating and fulfilling all the same time.
But maybe it was not meant to last.
It happened to teach me a lesson, which I hope I will realize soon.
It was meant to make me stronger, and test how much love I could give.
It was one of the experiences I have had that will really make a mark in my life.
It's not going to be an ugly scar.
It's going to be a tattoo that will always be there, a pretty reminder of what took place in those six wonderful months.
It will be hard to forget, but who says I need to?
I can keep it with me for as long as I want.
But I can keep it only to myself.
It was a long and painful fight.
It took the best of me, physically and emotionally.
I love myself and the people who love me.
And for their sake and mine, I have agreed to stop it.
Let it go.
It was beautiful, and it was fun, it was magical and very very challenging.
It was a test of patience and character.
It was certain, ambiguous, turbulent, intoxicating and fulfilling all the same time.
But maybe it was not meant to last.
It happened to teach me a lesson, which I hope I will realize soon.
It was meant to make me stronger, and test how much love I could give.
It was one of the experiences I have had that will really make a mark in my life.
It's not going to be an ugly scar.
It's going to be a tattoo that will always be there, a pretty reminder of what took place in those six wonderful months.
It will be hard to forget, but who says I need to?
I can keep it with me for as long as I want.
But I can keep it only to myself.
Monday, October 26, 2009
What I Could Have Become
Just joking. My family thought I had the potential to become the next Lea Salonga. At one point in my childhood. Until they realized... Nah. She is probably approaching 40 but she still looks great. Maybe I can aim to still look young when I turn 40 like her, but the voice? I think it's too late to work on that.
I like this song. This is where I got "forward, always forward", the title of my blog.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Catatonia - Dead from the waist down
Theres no contracts binding
No bad scene beyond repair
But when youre dead from the waist down
You're too far gone to even care
Road Rage by Catatonia
If all you've got to do today is find peace of mind
Come round you can take a piece of mine
It's all over the front page, you give me road rage,
Racing through the best days
DON'T QUIT!
Kuya Ruel forwarded this to me via email.
I like it.
When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer, with its twists and turns
As everyone of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about
When he/she might have won had he/she stuck it out
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
I like it.
When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer, with its twists and turns
As everyone of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about
When he/she might have won had he/she stuck it out
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
I am so glad the week is almost over.
It's been good though.
Yoga, good sleep, zits zapped and no drama.
Less yosi, not a single drop of liquor, and a free facial.
One breaking news item and easy fluffy news.
New toiletries.
Lots and lotsa fruits and fish.
PMS over.
Period is moderate.
I am so glad this week is almost over.
It's been good though.
Yoga, good sleep, zits zapped and no drama.
Less yosi, not a single drop of liquor, and a free facial.
One breaking news item and easy fluffy news.
New toiletries.
Lots and lotsa fruits and fish.
PMS over.
Period is moderate.
I am so glad this week is almost over.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
I answered a survey online and it asked for my age. I belong to the 25-39 bracket and I hate it! I should belong to the 20-29 or 25-30. I should never ever be in the same age bracket as my uncles!
But like everything else I will take it with a grain of salt and breathe slow and count from one to ten with my eyes closed with Alesha Dixon. Fussing about a stupid survey will only make me look older and deserving to be in that stupid age bracket.
But like everything else I will take it with a grain of salt and breathe slow and count from one to ten with my eyes closed with Alesha Dixon. Fussing about a stupid survey will only make me look older and deserving to be in that stupid age bracket.
Obama: Don't Arrest Medical Marijuana Users
The Obama administration deems the apprehension of medical marijuana users a complete waste of time and efforts. As long as their usage is in compliance with state laws, they can keep on smoking away. This is actually a shining example of how the government is aligning federal law with state regulations, avoiding confusion among citizens. Thirteen states in the land of the free are ok to use ganja to cure certain illnesses and conditions. I am too lazy to do further research, but according to a medical marijuana website, it can cure beriberi, constipation, female weakness, gout, malaria, rheumatism, and absent-mindedness.
But also, this move by the government could create problems in California, where it is legal to use cannabis for treatment. As we all know, it is also home to a multi-million maryjane mob that Mexican cartels had instigated a long long time ago. So we have legitimate patients, and them junkies. Sickies and junkies coming together? Why not. They could create a new genre of music. Or go forth and multiply and produce sick junkie offspring. Cannabis in the mom's placenta, in the cookie jar, in the ketchup, on the coffee table. Not bad.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Moonpools and Caterpillars - Beep Beep Juan Dela Cruz
She has a funny accent but it's cool that she was able to sing this one! Where are they now???
Efren for CNN Hero of the Year
I watched this video on CNN after reading a forwarded email from a colleague, urging us to vote for a man named Efren Penaflorida. Here's what the mail said:
Each year, CNN gives $100,000 to the winner (from a field of ten finalists---winnowed from 9,000 nominees from all over the world) of its "Hero of the Year" award. This year, a 28-year-old Filipino, Efren Peñaflorida, made it to the top ten. (A panel of 12 well-known personalities from various fields picked the finalists. Colin Powell was among the judges this year). If Efren wins this year's award (based on how many votes he gets, which will depend on us), he will be able to expand his mobile school program for the children of the slums in the Philippines. What this young man is doing to improve the lives of the kids in the slums is truly inspiring.
Please vote for Efren. You can vote as many time as you want on this link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/05/heroes.efren.penaflorida/index.html
Suppose he wins and uses the funds to expand his organization, making him able to transform the lives of more gang members and soften the hearts of hardened criminals throug hthe power of unconventional education. That means one less mugger in the back alleys, one less rapist at the bus stop, and one less person off the streets.
It's a win-win situation. You have until November 19.
One step forward, one step back
Always gray, never white or black
Locked inside, can't unpack
Driving down a dead-end track
Every toast and sip is poison
Concocted with deadly passion
Filled with doubt, devoid of reason
Suffering from loss of vision
Eleven minutes, seven years
More time to stretch your fears
More excuses in my ears
Stabbing me with dull shears
Always gray, never white or black
Locked inside, can't unpack
Driving down a dead-end track
Every toast and sip is poison
Concocted with deadly passion
Filled with doubt, devoid of reason
Suffering from loss of vision
Eleven minutes, seven years
More time to stretch your fears
More excuses in my ears
Stabbing me with dull shears
Thursday, October 15, 2009
UP Quirks and Perks
My university is home to intellectuals, stoics, artists, athletes, athlete's foot, atheists, nerds, promdis and every other Pinoy stereotype you can possibly imagine.
Chicken intestines may spell Hepatitis for the gastronomically sensitive, but for Isko and Iska, they are a palatable treat in between classes. Mang Larry has been around for ages and he managed to construct a small stall in the middle of an empty lot of land near Kalayaan Dorm and the Shopping Center. I hope it's still two pesos a piece.
Every year right before the Christmas holidays, every college goes out to the Academic Oval to showcase its artistic talents. Of course the fine arts people are always under the spotlight. But engineering and communication students don't do badly at all, most of the time.
A well-known fraternity in our university hosts the Oblation Run. A group of frat neophites run around the campus naked for a cause. It could be freedom of speech this year, and a cry for increased government subsidy in the next. Whatever it is, the gays get the most fun, following the birds around to get a glimpse of you-know what. Not once did we see a shaven haven, FYI.
More often than not we agree to disagree, whether it's a debate on gender issues or political correctness, but there are things that bind us, and making us perfect examples of the "unity amidst diversity" BS.
And these things do not exactly hold meaning to anything. They're just fun.
MANG LARRY'S ISAW
Chicken intestines may spell Hepatitis for the gastronomically sensitive, but for Isko and Iska, they are a palatable treat in between classes. Mang Larry has been around for ages and he managed to construct a small stall in the middle of an empty lot of land near Kalayaan Dorm and the Shopping Center. I hope it's still two pesos a piece.LANTERN PARADE
Every year right before the Christmas holidays, every college goes out to the Academic Oval to showcase its artistic talents. Of course the fine arts people are always under the spotlight. But engineering and communication students don't do badly at all, most of the time.OBLATION RUN
A well-known fraternity in our university hosts the Oblation Run. A group of frat neophites run around the campus naked for a cause. It could be freedom of speech this year, and a cry for increased government subsidy in the next. Whatever it is, the gays get the most fun, following the birds around to get a glimpse of you-know what. Not once did we see a shaven haven, FYI.Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Anyone hungry? Try More Than A Billion.
The UN has said that global food shortage is worsening. A sixth of the world's population are possibly on their way to death as we speak. No shit.
I was saddened but not surprised by the fact that Asia and the Pacific has the largest number of hungry people - 642 million.
The possibility that an acquaintance or a distant relative of mine sits in a shack in a remote area in the Philippines, waiting for judgment day as their stomachs cry for nourishment, is chilling.
The numbers translate to reality, and the reality is scaring me.
Half the word away, things are plastic-fantastic.
Every table of every restaurant shamelessly displays half-eaten sandwiches and untouched salads.
In our own pantry, rice is spilled on the floor as if it were the last thing the world needs.
At my place, panic-bought fruits rot away in the fridge as I calmly smoke cigarette after cigarette on the balcony, my mind flying from mundane thoughts to matters of the heart, and back.
Though I am facing a lot of challenges in my life lately, I must consider myself lucky to be in a situation that does not require food aid. I can eat whenever I want, stay healthy and be sure that I will not die of starvation.
So now that world hunger has just been added to the list of my concerns in life, I have the moral obligation to help. And despite my meager savings and lowly status in this world, I am more than capable of reaching out to those in need. And I will.
I was saddened but not surprised by the fact that Asia and the Pacific has the largest number of hungry people - 642 million.
The possibility that an acquaintance or a distant relative of mine sits in a shack in a remote area in the Philippines, waiting for judgment day as their stomachs cry for nourishment, is chilling.
The numbers translate to reality, and the reality is scaring me.
Half the word away, things are plastic-fantastic.
Every table of every restaurant shamelessly displays half-eaten sandwiches and untouched salads.
In our own pantry, rice is spilled on the floor as if it were the last thing the world needs.
At my place, panic-bought fruits rot away in the fridge as I calmly smoke cigarette after cigarette on the balcony, my mind flying from mundane thoughts to matters of the heart, and back.
Though I am facing a lot of challenges in my life lately, I must consider myself lucky to be in a situation that does not require food aid. I can eat whenever I want, stay healthy and be sure that I will not die of starvation.
So now that world hunger has just been added to the list of my concerns in life, I have the moral obligation to help. And despite my meager savings and lowly status in this world, I am more than capable of reaching out to those in need. And I will.
Wyson and Cookie
Wys and Cux finally replied to me! I've always been in touch with Nikko, Charm and Terri through emails and Facebook, but Wys and Cux suddenly disappeared from the face of the earth. And they're back! I'm so happy! I love them!
We're usually the ones to plan nights out and road trips and karaoke sessions.
We're usually the ones to plan nights out and road trips and karaoke sessions.
Cux sent us a loooong email about how her house was submerged in Ondoy waters... Provident was one of the badly flooded subdivisions in Marikina and I had been wondered how Cux was holding up. It turned out she is fine. She just wanted to be alone and not to leave home, traumatized by Ondoy. She saved her new drum set and she wants to come over to Wys' place with the rest of our friends (we call 'em gigolos, long story), and jam and drink the night away.
Wyson is alive too. She has been on duty at PGH and is seriously craving sleep. She's usually lazy to answer emails but I'm glad she visited my blog and left a comment.
So I hope we will continue our correspondence until I am finally with them in December, and I hope we'll go on a really long road trip and forget that I am just there for a weeks, Wys is now a doctor on call 24/7, and Cux ever had an "I wanna be alone" moment.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Finally, Final?
The word "final" has assumed a whole new different meaning to me just recently.
We've used and abused it, but we have never really gotten anywhere close to it.
Usually when things are final, they are never to be altered again and more often than not, they are put aside because there is nothing else we can do about them.
But I have been using that word for the past couple of weeks, and so is he, but we never get around to finalizing anything.
Hopefully things will be clear soon and "final" will be synonymous to "happy ending" and not as in "final destination".
We've used and abused it, but we have never really gotten anywhere close to it.
Usually when things are final, they are never to be altered again and more often than not, they are put aside because there is nothing else we can do about them.
But I have been using that word for the past couple of weeks, and so is he, but we never get around to finalizing anything.
Hopefully things will be clear soon and "final" will be synonymous to "happy ending" and not as in "final destination".
Cyndi Lauper - Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
I bet this is Mama Becky's favorite version of this song.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
10 Things I Love About My Weekend
1. Authentic Mexican food, and authentic Mexican music to match.
2. A present in the form of a flower made out of paper napkin.
3. Karaoke and bullfrogs.
4. Sleep.
5. An evening at Aquaventure with Ethel, Dacky, Sherry and Janice.
6. A shocking documentary on the porn industry - Lolo Ferrari, Sharon Mitchell, amateurs, wannabes and sleazebags
7. My new dress reconstructed by Janice.
8. Fiber boost.
9. Hibernation.
10. Several calls from Mama Becky and Zoe. They were affected by the power cuts in Manila due to the typhoons, but I think it's not so bad. They chilled in the mall and laughed at Zoe's ramblings about her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend.
2. A present in the form of a flower made out of paper napkin.
3. Karaoke and bullfrogs.
4. Sleep.
5. An evening at Aquaventure with Ethel, Dacky, Sherry and Janice.
6. A shocking documentary on the porn industry - Lolo Ferrari, Sharon Mitchell, amateurs, wannabes and sleazebags
7. My new dress reconstructed by Janice.
8. Fiber boost.
9. Hibernation.
10. Several calls from Mama Becky and Zoe. They were affected by the power cuts in Manila due to the typhoons, but I think it's not so bad. They chilled in the mall and laughed at Zoe's ramblings about her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Y Tu Mamá También - Julio and Tenoch Fight [Eng Sub]
This has got to be the funniest bit in the movie Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too), a film by Mexican Alfonso Cuaron. It's essentially a teen flick, but with underlying themes that affect anyone who has gone through young adulthood (me, you, them), when insecurities make get in the way with logic. Which I think is funny. Most colorful years of my life so far.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Things In My Head
Ters and Cris attended a family planning seminar at Quezon City Hall.
Apparently if a couple wants to get married in the Philippines, they have to attend a series of seminars and shit.
Ters said Cris was traumatized by the whole lecture.
The guy was actually telling them when and when not to have sex.
He thought he could just dictate when Cris can impregnate Ters.
That was funny.
I don't think I want to attend that kind of seminar, but if the wedding had to be held in the Philippines, I really have no choice but to sit through the whole thing.
I am finally getting around to doing what I've always wanted to do.
Basketball.
I was very hesitant before because I didn't know if the sweaty Pinoy posse would welcome me to their team.
I'm playing against one person this time, so no pressure.
Plus I don't think we'll be keeping score.
I would just work on my jump shots and lay-ups.
I can't do anything about my height but I can certainly use my width to block the opponent.
And last but not the least, I went to an event and wanted to use the toilet.
The bowl was filled with poop. Solid brown things all camping out in the water.
Floaters and sinkers.
Yuck.
So yeah I had to hold my pee until nearest Adnoc.
Apparently if a couple wants to get married in the Philippines, they have to attend a series of seminars and shit.
Ters said Cris was traumatized by the whole lecture.
The guy was actually telling them when and when not to have sex.
He thought he could just dictate when Cris can impregnate Ters.
That was funny.
I don't think I want to attend that kind of seminar, but if the wedding had to be held in the Philippines, I really have no choice but to sit through the whole thing.
I am finally getting around to doing what I've always wanted to do.
Basketball.
I was very hesitant before because I didn't know if the sweaty Pinoy posse would welcome me to their team.
I'm playing against one person this time, so no pressure.
Plus I don't think we'll be keeping score.
I would just work on my jump shots and lay-ups.
I can't do anything about my height but I can certainly use my width to block the opponent.
And last but not the least, I went to an event and wanted to use the toilet.
The bowl was filled with poop. Solid brown things all camping out in the water.
Floaters and sinkers.
Yuck.
So yeah I had to hold my pee until nearest Adnoc.
'Album Release' and JimmyDShea Update Blog
I received a message on Facebook from the Jimmy D'Shea page. His superiors in the marine have been watching his YouTube videos and offered him a job in the Public Relations department. He gets to up his rank, and a $20,000 bonus. The US Marines turned out to be easier to please than I thought.
Walk for A Cause for Ondoy Victims
Walk on Friday for Ondoy victims organized by the Philippine BusinessCouncil below:
(Please feel free to re-post and forward to your friends' list, the more the better =) )
REMEMBER:-The walk will be held inside Safa Park
- not in the usual walking path outside the park.
- No pets will be allowed
- All donations will be on cash basis only
- No donations in kind will be accepted during this event
- All donations will be in denominations of Dhs50/- i.e., Dhs 50/
- will get one ticket and one free t-shirt, Dhs.150/
- will get 3 tickets and 3 t-shirts (free t-shirts will be subject to availability on first come first serve basis)
- Please bring exact amount as no change will be available at site
- All participants are requested to come in decent casual or sports attire
- Please keep all rubbish in the trash cans around the park. Let us keep Safa Park clean
- Warm up exercises will be available near the starting line every 15 minutes
- Groups of more than 10 persons should register as one group.
Please call Ms Eden Borja on 055-3676256 for group pre-registration
- For all other enquiries please call Neli on telephone 04-3408381
(Please feel free to re-post and forward to your friends' list, the more the better =) )
What: Walk for a cause for the victims of Ondoy
Where: Inside Safa Park, Gate 5
When: Friday, 9th October 2009 (7AM to 11AM)
REMEMBER:-The walk will be held inside Safa Park
- not in the usual walking path outside the park.
- No pets will be allowed
- All donations will be on cash basis only
- No donations in kind will be accepted during this event
- All donations will be in denominations of Dhs50/- i.e., Dhs 50/
- will get one ticket and one free t-shirt, Dhs.150/
- will get 3 tickets and 3 t-shirts (free t-shirts will be subject to availability on first come first serve basis)
- Please bring exact amount as no change will be available at site
- All participants are requested to come in decent casual or sports attire
- Please keep all rubbish in the trash cans around the park. Let us keep Safa Park clean
- Warm up exercises will be available near the starting line every 15 minutes
- Groups of more than 10 persons should register as one group.
Please call Ms Eden Borja on 055-3676256 for group pre-registration
- For all other enquiries please call Neli on telephone 04-3408381
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Bare Necessities
1. Enough sleep
2. Peace of mind
3. Ample hydration
4. Good skin
5. Neat hair
6. Clean clothes
7. Healthy food
8. Music
9. Workout
10. Self-love
2. Peace of mind
3. Ample hydration
4. Good skin
5. Neat hair
6. Clean clothes
7. Healthy food
8. Music
9. Workout
10. Self-love
The Piggy Bank. Bow.
I've been reading articles by "financial bloggers" and I am overwhelmed by all that money jargon. I only wanted tips on how to save money. Best money-saving tip I got from all of them? Three words:
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Keep it simple.
Keep it simple.
It's a sentence worth repeating and a tip worth following.
If you are an average earner, live an average life.
If you are single or a couple, a one-bedroom apartment gives you enough space.
You can splurge on a nice pair of shoes as long as you still have money to spend on basic stuff like food and bills until next pay day.
If you feel that your funds are just enough for you to get by until the end of the month, resist the urge to dine out in a fancy restaurant until cash flows in again.
But more often than not, we simply forget how simple it is to keep things simple.
And then come debts, poverty, financial wars and other evils that root from money.
Also make sure that you keep a little cash aside every day.
PIGGY BANKS RULE.
I keep a bank account because I need one and banks these days are offering services that make my life easier, but if I had to choose, it would be the old-school way of saving.
The piggy bank is more inspiring and cute compared to a bank account.
You actually see (or weigh in your hands) how much you are saving.
It gives you a sense of responsibility.
This is my life, this is my money, and I am going to use it for my future.
So ultimately, it's not all about the Benjamins.
It's really about taking control of your life and making sure that you are doing something about your future, be it short, mid or long term.
My Vodka bottle (AKA piggy bank) is almost filled with fivers and I can't wait to smash it with a hammer.
Eat Your Way to Better Skin With 7 Surprising Antiaging Foods Beauty: glamour.com
It's been a very tiring week and I really want to recover from those bad face days. So I searched the world (wide web) for some tips to get myself back together. My goal is to feel fabulous before the end of the week, whatever happens.
And I believe that eating right is a big chunk of that plan. So here, I want to share it with you guys, because it's so easy to get these foods. It's just a matter of throwing away that bag of chips (or you can puke out the chips if you've just eaten them), and heading to the supermarket to purchase the following:
Eat Your Way to Better Skin With 7 Surprising Antiaging Foods Beauty: glamour.com
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And I believe that eating right is a big chunk of that plan. So here, I want to share it with you guys, because it's so easy to get these foods. It's just a matter of throwing away that bag of chips (or you can puke out the chips if you've just eaten them), and heading to the supermarket to purchase the following:
Eat Your Way to Better Skin With 7 Surprising Antiaging Foods Beauty: glamour.com
Shared via AddThis
Monday, October 05, 2009
My favorite quotes from Flight of the Conchords
Eugene the Landlord: I'm going to give you a month to pay me
Bret: Can we pick which month?
Bret: Can we pick which month?
Eugene the Landlord: No
Murray: How do you think you get to be "sold out." It's the small venues. It's a trick. It's an old trick.
Bret: Jemaine, I don't think we're going to get sex and get paid.
Jemaine: Why not?
Bret: 'Cause we never get sex or get paid.
Murray: I'm so angry, I feel like swearing.
Bret: Oh, Murray, you wouldn't swear at us.
Murray: Go f**k yourself Bret!
Mel: Does... does Bret's girlfriend look anything like me? A bit?
Murray: A little bit. 'Round the eyes.
Mel: Oh yeah? Big eyes, huh
Murray: Well she's... she's got eyes.
Bret: What happened with the gig at the aquarium?
Murray: It was kind of a misunderstanding. Um, there was a typo in the ad. It was 'Sand' they wanted. Sand. You know the wavy font, it looks like a 'B' but it was an 'S'. But I sent the demo. The good new is that they liked it, they might play it in the lobby.
Jemaine: Yeah, well, that's positive
I like my job.
The other week I was all set to wear my poncho, and last evening I was itching to fit into a snug and shiny sari.
Also I've been getting messages from viewers saying they like my work, and keep it up.
It gives me a tingly feeling.
Nothing similar to peeing.
Just a nice feeling that makes me sigh and stare into the sky.
The question is, does my job like me?
There are times when I look like a piece of shit on camera, but I would like to think that more often than not I come across as a serious journalist.
The other week I was all set to wear my poncho, and last evening I was itching to fit into a snug and shiny sari.
Also I've been getting messages from viewers saying they like my work, and keep it up.
It gives me a tingly feeling.
Nothing similar to peeing.
Just a nice feeling that makes me sigh and stare into the sky.
The question is, does my job like me?
There are times when I look like a piece of shit on camera, but I would like to think that more often than not I come across as a serious journalist.
The chances are getting slimmer
And so am I
The air is getting colder
And so am I
The winds are getting stronger
And so am I
The mornings are more pleasant
And so am I
The evening lights are brighter
And so am I
The way things are is perfect
And even thouh I'm not, I'm still going to try to be
The shit has already hit the fan
And no, I don't want to hit the fan
I don't even have a fan
Just the centralized A/C that sometimes fails us
And so am I
The air is getting colder
And so am I
The winds are getting stronger
And so am I
The mornings are more pleasant
And so am I
The evening lights are brighter
And so am I
The way things are is perfect
And even thouh I'm not, I'm still going to try to be
The shit has already hit the fan
And no, I don't want to hit the fan
I don't even have a fan
Just the centralized A/C that sometimes fails us
Trash Talking
It's been ages since I took out the trash.
Sorry Ethel.
I hate taking out the trash.
I hate trash.
I try not to produce too much trash.
But I get a high out of getting rid of trash.
The moment I take that Spinneys bag out of the trash can and bring it downstairs.
I'm finally getting rid of something I don't need.
I don't need trash in my life.
I'ts good to feel clean and fresh again.
And that brings us back to why I scrub all the time.
But I don't want no scrubs.
Same for people.
If you say something and do the exact opposite, then that means your word has no value.
And the words you say and the things you do reflect your personality.
And if your word has no value at all, then your word can be compared to trash.
It means nothing.
It's not needed.
And therefore it should be chucked out the window.
If you say something, honor it.
Then deliver.
Especially if you were given the benefit of the doubt,
The benefit of the doubt is tantamount to a second chance.
Second, third, fourth.
Take those chances for granted, and people will realize that you're just talking shit.
And when they get fed up, you go straight to the recycling bin.
Or just in a dumpster.
Welcome to Payatas.
Sorry Ethel.
I hate taking out the trash.
I hate trash.
I try not to produce too much trash.
But I get a high out of getting rid of trash.
The moment I take that Spinneys bag out of the trash can and bring it downstairs.
I'm finally getting rid of something I don't need.
I don't need trash in my life.
I'ts good to feel clean and fresh again.
And that brings us back to why I scrub all the time.
But I don't want no scrubs.
Same for people.
If you say something and do the exact opposite, then that means your word has no value.
And the words you say and the things you do reflect your personality.
And if your word has no value at all, then your word can be compared to trash.
It means nothing.
It's not needed.
And therefore it should be chucked out the window.
If you say something, honor it.
Then deliver.
Especially if you were given the benefit of the doubt,
The benefit of the doubt is tantamount to a second chance.
Second, third, fourth.
Take those chances for granted, and people will realize that you're just talking shit.
And when they get fed up, you go straight to the recycling bin.
Or just in a dumpster.
Welcome to Payatas.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
An acquaintance appeared from nowhere and said he would like to guide me.
Towards what?
I don't even know what I want.
Ultimately, I want to be happy. Ok so that's vague.
So what do I do now?
He's into numerology among other things and I wonder if his numbers could really add up to bliss.
It's hard to tell, but what the heck, it's worth a try.
I'm still confused as to what kind of help he offered.
At least the mojito and decaf were good.
Towards what?
I don't even know what I want.
Ultimately, I want to be happy. Ok so that's vague.
So what do I do now?
He's into numerology among other things and I wonder if his numbers could really add up to bliss.
It's hard to tell, but what the heck, it's worth a try.
I'm still confused as to what kind of help he offered.
At least the mojito and decaf were good.
Finally.
I tracked down the guy who sold me my sim card.
He agreed to transfer the ownership to my name.
It's been over three years.
I remember The Devil. Yes he wore Prada.
But I love my number and wouldn't give it up for the world.
So yes I am swallowing my pride and paying 50 dirhams for something I already own.
Technically.
I tracked down the guy who sold me my sim card.
He agreed to transfer the ownership to my name.
It's been over three years.
I remember The Devil. Yes he wore Prada.
But I love my number and wouldn't give it up for the world.
So yes I am swallowing my pride and paying 50 dirhams for something I already own.
Technically.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Things to look forward to this week:
1. I just bought a basketball and I can't wait to shoot some hoops!
2. Yoga. The type of yoga Chris mentioned. Can't spell it. Lol.
3. Jogging and swimming. The usual workout.
4. My big trip. I need a short break and decided to travel alone. The guest house gave me a good deal and I am grabbing it. By hook or by crook.
5. Some of the people who owe me money will be paying me back. Hopefully.
6. Talking to my friends on the phone. I did mention the Etisalat promotion before, right? I already talked to Wyson on the phone. She was sleeping. Post duty at the PGH. She's going to be a proper doctor in January! Shame she can't be part of Team Honeymoon.
7. My mom's pasalubong. It's just a bunch of beauty products. Nothing beats kikay stuff at times like these.
8. Wearing my new clothes. The shopping spree with Momzi and Janice was awesome. I got seven items for less than a hundred bucks. I am wearing the PJ's now. They're so comfy. Better than sleeping in the nude.
9. Facial with Roy. As if he'd show up.
10. A massage at the Thai place. Guillaume and Emannuel's. Their massage parlor is the talk of the town. Everyone knows about it, even my boss. I think he's going this week. I hope I don't bump into him.
11. Maybe another haircut? My hair's a mess.
12. Flipping the bird. I gave the finger to a minibus driver last week for honking so much. I drove away before he could see my registration number. But yeah it gave me a high and I want to do it again.
2. Yoga. The type of yoga Chris mentioned. Can't spell it. Lol.
3. Jogging and swimming. The usual workout.
4. My big trip. I need a short break and decided to travel alone. The guest house gave me a good deal and I am grabbing it. By hook or by crook.
5. Some of the people who owe me money will be paying me back. Hopefully.
6. Talking to my friends on the phone. I did mention the Etisalat promotion before, right? I already talked to Wyson on the phone. She was sleeping. Post duty at the PGH. She's going to be a proper doctor in January! Shame she can't be part of Team Honeymoon.
7. My mom's pasalubong. It's just a bunch of beauty products. Nothing beats kikay stuff at times like these.
8. Wearing my new clothes. The shopping spree with Momzi and Janice was awesome. I got seven items for less than a hundred bucks. I am wearing the PJ's now. They're so comfy. Better than sleeping in the nude.
9. Facial with Roy. As if he'd show up.
10. A massage at the Thai place. Guillaume and Emannuel's. Their massage parlor is the talk of the town. Everyone knows about it, even my boss. I think he's going this week. I hope I don't bump into him.
11. Maybe another haircut? My hair's a mess.
12. Flipping the bird. I gave the finger to a minibus driver last week for honking so much. I drove away before he could see my registration number. But yeah it gave me a high and I want to do it again.
Friday, October 02, 2009
This is probably one of the moments in my life that I should take pride in.
It was one of the best things I have done and I hope that I will stick to it.
When I finally thought it through and got everyone to believe me, suddenly a thousand opportunities started flooding through the front door.
It's a nice feeling, when you have accomplished something on your own.
And with the support of the people who truly care for you.
Plus it's going to be family week this week, because Etisalat has reduced calls to the Philippines by more than half until October 8, to show their sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
It's also going to be Roy's week. He's convinced he could be one of the Backstreet Boys if he really worked on his dance moves.
It was one of the best things I have done and I hope that I will stick to it.
When I finally thought it through and got everyone to believe me, suddenly a thousand opportunities started flooding through the front door.
It's a nice feeling, when you have accomplished something on your own.
And with the support of the people who truly care for you.
Plus it's going to be family week this week, because Etisalat has reduced calls to the Philippines by more than half until October 8, to show their sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
It's also going to be Roy's week. He's convinced he could be one of the Backstreet Boys if he really worked on his dance moves.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/09/typhoon_ketsana_ondoy.html
Mae sent this link.... devastating.
My prayers and love go out to everyone back home.
Mae sent this link.... devastating.
My prayers and love go out to everyone back home.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Sa panahon ngayon, kailangan na tayong maging maingat.
Hindi lahat ng mukhang maganda ay maganda sa totoong buhay.
Kailangan ng oras para busisiin nang maigi ang isang bagay bago makapagdesisyon kung ito ay nararapat na gawin parte ng iyong buhay.
Hindi porque masaya ka ngayon ay magiging masaya ka habang buhay sa iyong desisyon.
Kaya kailangan palipasin ang panahon para malaman kung tiyak na makabubuti ito sa iyo.
Pero iyon ang isa sa mga bagay na malimit tayo magkaroon - panahon.
Maging ako, lagi kong sinasabi, "Hay nako, wala akong panahon para dyan."
Sa isip ko, tumatanda na ako at umiikot ang mga kamay sa orasan, at wala na akong panahon para pag isipan ang lahat ng ginagawa ko.
Mali iyon, alam ko.
Pero bakit pabugso bugso akong tumalon sa mga bagay na hindi pamilyar sa akin?
Hindi ba ito senyales ng pagiging batang isip?
Ikaw nga ng Agaw Agimat, sa karanasan daw ako ay hilaw pa.
Pero bente syete na ako.
Syet. Bente syete.
Paano ako nakarating dito nang hindi ko alam ang mga pinaggagagawa ko?
Kailangan ko ng konti pang panahon para pag isipan ito.
Malamang maiinip na naman ako at ang magiging desisyon ko, "wala akong panahon dyan!"
Hindi lahat ng mukhang maganda ay maganda sa totoong buhay.
Kailangan ng oras para busisiin nang maigi ang isang bagay bago makapagdesisyon kung ito ay nararapat na gawin parte ng iyong buhay.
Hindi porque masaya ka ngayon ay magiging masaya ka habang buhay sa iyong desisyon.
Kaya kailangan palipasin ang panahon para malaman kung tiyak na makabubuti ito sa iyo.
Pero iyon ang isa sa mga bagay na malimit tayo magkaroon - panahon.
Maging ako, lagi kong sinasabi, "Hay nako, wala akong panahon para dyan."
Sa isip ko, tumatanda na ako at umiikot ang mga kamay sa orasan, at wala na akong panahon para pag isipan ang lahat ng ginagawa ko.
Mali iyon, alam ko.
Pero bakit pabugso bugso akong tumalon sa mga bagay na hindi pamilyar sa akin?
Hindi ba ito senyales ng pagiging batang isip?
Ikaw nga ng Agaw Agimat, sa karanasan daw ako ay hilaw pa.
Pero bente syete na ako.
Syet. Bente syete.
Paano ako nakarating dito nang hindi ko alam ang mga pinaggagagawa ko?
Kailangan ko ng konti pang panahon para pag isipan ito.
Malamang maiinip na naman ako at ang magiging desisyon ko, "wala akong panahon dyan!"
Season 2 of Flight of the Conchords.
It's super funny, except that I'm starting to feel sorry for Mel.
It's super funny, except that I'm starting to feel sorry for Mel.
No fan should ever be treated that way, even though she looks like a sex-starved nerdfreak.
If I had a fan, I would treat them nicely and devote time for them.
If I didn't have a fan, well that means I suck at what I do.
I know why Southeast Asians were made to be the friendliest and happiest people on the planet.
They need to be resilient in times of disaster.
Our part of the world has been beaten black and blue lately.
Whether it's a volcanic eruption, a flashfood, a tsunami, an earthquake, a deadly epidemic, or the conniving team of Caucasians.
But they should really learn to "flip the bird" sometimes.
Just raise that dainty middle finger and walk away.
They need to be resilient in times of disaster.
Our part of the world has been beaten black and blue lately.
Whether it's a volcanic eruption, a flashfood, a tsunami, an earthquake, a deadly epidemic, or the conniving team of Caucasians.
But they should really learn to "flip the bird" sometimes.
Just raise that dainty middle finger and walk away.
I didn't bring the car today.
I feel weird.
I know I should feel ashamed for feeling incomplete without the car.
I was a commuter all my life until I finally decided to go behind the wheel.
But it's so hard to depend on other people to take me to my preferred destination.
It just feels awful.
I feel as if I have lost control of my life.
Not exaggerating.
But I keep telling myself the car's not all that.
And yet, it is.
Very much.
Very much all that.
So I will sit patiently in the passenger seat until I am home.
Then I'll rev it up.
I feel weird.
I know I should feel ashamed for feeling incomplete without the car.
I was a commuter all my life until I finally decided to go behind the wheel.
But it's so hard to depend on other people to take me to my preferred destination.
It just feels awful.
I feel as if I have lost control of my life.
Not exaggerating.
But I keep telling myself the car's not all that.
And yet, it is.
Very much.
Very much all that.
So I will sit patiently in the passenger seat until I am home.
Then I'll rev it up.
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