MindDeth

Masayang Ako...

2011-02-28T07:48:00.002+08:00

Sinusubukan kong ibalik ang dati kong pagmamahal sa mga salita...
sa mga bagay na maaaring makapagmulat sa iba, makapagpangiti, makapagdulot ng sandaling pag-iisip at repleksyon sa sarili nilang mga pighati, maibsan ng kaunti ang mga hapdi...

Nais kong makapagbahagi ng kaunting sandali, upang maipahatid ang ilang bagay na mahalaga sa akin na maaaring mahalaga rin sayo...
Mga kwento ng buhay ko na maaaring kwento rin ng buhay mo...

Bakit nga ba nawalang bigla ang dati kong hilig sa pagsusulat? Marahil ay dahil wala na ang dating bigat at pait. Ngunit hindi lang naman doon umiikot ang mundo. Tama, may kabilang bahagi ang lahat ng kwento.

Walang masama kung susubukan ko, sa parteng ito wala namang talo. Maari ko nang simulan ang bagong istorya ng buhay ko...nang isang masayang ako...

Videoke: Tatlong Kanta

2010-11-21T23:13:00.002+08:00

Tatlong kanta na parati kong kinakanta sa videoke...

Sabihin na nating kaboses ko daw kase ang mga bokalista ng MOJOFLY at IMAGO (shocks humble pa ko nyan! ahahahahaha)

Sabi ng mga ofismate ko date nung minsang nagvideoke kame at kinanta ko to...(HR pa nila ko nun) pati daw ba kanta ko pang-HR pa ren kase ba naman ang lyrics ng chorus...

Sabihin sa akin lahat ng lihim mo
Iingatan ko
Ibaling sa akin ang problema mo
Kakayanin ko

this second song memorized by heart, simple pero malalim, maigsi pero napakahaba ng kwentong sinasabi...tulad ng buhay ko

matagal ko nang kinakanta to pero it seems more appropriate now at mas nakakarelate na ko ngayon sa lyrics niya...it speaks to me more today...

Laging bigo
Laging sawi sa pag-ibig
May balat nga ba ako sa pwet?
Mabuti pa ang tindera sa aming kanto
Nakakainggit
Tl..ang sweet nila ng kanyang nobyo
Gusto ko lang maranasang umibig
Tamaan ni kupido
Gusto ko lang maranasan ang langit
Tumibok muli ang puso ko

CHORUS:
Tumatakbo ang oras naiiwan na ako
Ng panahon
Di na nagbago bawat araw
Pare-pareho
Parang kahapon

May birthday cake ka nga
Ngunit wala namang kandila
May christmas tree na malupet
Wala naman dekorasyong pansabit
Sadyang ganyan ang aking buhay
Walang kasing tamlay
Ayoko sanang tumandang nag-iisa

(chorus)

Tatanggapin na lang ba
Ang malupit na tadhana
O kaya'y tatanggapin na lang
Na ako'y sadyang hindi pinagpala
Tigilan na ang drama
Punasan na ang luha

Pero eto walang halong joke, nakaka-100 points lang ako sa videoke kapag "Broken Vow" na ang binanatan ko;P ahahahaha;P

Simbang Gabi sa Singapore 2010

2010-11-15T11:14:00.001+08:00

Simbang Gabi sa Singapore 2010
12th Year 'A', Novena Masses in Singapore
Theme: The Magnificat

Dec 15, Wednesday, 8pm
My soul glorifies the Lord

CHURCH OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA
25 Woodlands Avenue 1
Contact Persons: FRANCIS CEPE (94761255) / TONY ODIADA (91052930)

SAINT ANNE’s CHURCH
66 Sengkang East Way
Contact Persons: ALEX / GERALDINE QUIAMBAO (83607998)

CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY
19 Pasir Ris Street 72
Contact Persons: ZAP SAPIERA (82881025 / 84848065) / MARIE SAPIERA (94783985)

Dec 16, Thursday, 8pm
My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour

CHURCH OF SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS
5 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2
Contact Persons: ARMAN ARDIENTE (81771269) / BENJO CASTILLO (97650411)

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
2221 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
Contact Persons: VING RIMANDO (92278043) / ALLAN SATO (96548467) / ROBERT MENDOZA (97861448)

CHURCH OF OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
4 Sandy Lane
Contact Person: MEL DIAMSE -LEE (91995621)

Dec 17, Friday, 8pm
He looks on His servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed

CHURCH OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
200 Boon Lay Avenue
Contact Persons: YOLLY LIGON (94876534) / ALDA VICTORIANO (96147106)

CHURCH OF OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA
10 Yishun Street 22
Contact Persons: JAY PISIGAN (98794572) / ELMER DEL ROSARIO (93826874) / BUTCH SARMIENTO (91349109)

CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY
6 Chapel Road
Contact Persons: ROLAND PAGDANGANAN (96622768)/ MARGIE PAGDANGANAN (91385807)

Dec 18, Saturday, 8pm
The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS
120 King’s Road
Contact Persons: PERLIE BALLESTA (91651249) / MELINDA DUMALOGDOG (82174536)

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH
24 Highland Road
Contact Persons: PAULINE OLINDANG (97510262) / LYN ANTOLOS (91914392) / NELLY CALLANTA (98318044)

CHURCH OF SAINT STEPHEN
30 Sallim Road
Contact Persons: ARNOLD CORDOVA (96478721) / REY DE LUNA (97453947) / MANULET BULAONG (91258086)

Dec 19, Sunday, 8pm
His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him

CHURCH OF SAINT MICHAEL
17 Saint Michael’s Road
Contact Person: FR. ANGEL LUCIANO, CICM (63920592)

CHURCH OF HOLY CROSS
450 Clementi Avenue 1
Contact Persons: BUDDY CASTRO (96799956) / BONG ERANA (82015842) / CHOY MEDRANA (97667985)

CHURCH OF SAINT BERNADETTE
12 Zion Road
Contact Persons: EDILBERTO ENDENO (96583526) / RENELEN VILLABESA (93255106) / DODETH VERGARA (84440213)

Dec 20, Monday, 8pm
He puts forth His arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY
20 Tampines Street 11
Contact Persons: ZAP SAPIERA (82881025 / 84848065) / EDWIN JUSTINIANO (98307153)

CHURCH OF SAINT TERESA
510 Kampung Bahru Road
Contact Persons: ERIC ARROYO (81684570) / GILBERT NAGUIT (93572781)

CHURCH OF SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER
63A Chartwell Drive
Contact Persons: DAMIAN LOW (81239673) / ANNALIZA TAN (81180179) / DOMINIC TAN (93827463)

Dec 21, Tuesday, 8pm
He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
248 Upper Thomson Road
Contact Persons: MALEEN NGAN (97867143) / VIOLET LIEW (91542797)

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
1259 Upper Serangoon Road
Contact Persons: DAISY LEONG (90995035) / MALOU TAY (97669971)

SAINT JOSEPH’s CHURCH
143 Victoria Street
Contact Person: JENNY ARANCON (93425839)

Dec 22, Wednesday, 8pm
He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL
SUCCOUR
31 Siglap Hill
Contact Persons: MARIE AVI GARCIA (96450814) / AMAPOLA HERNANDEZ (84211678)

CHURCH OF SAINT ALPHONSUS (NOVENA)
300 Thomson Road
Contact Persons: REV CLAVERIA (96717755) / REY TATOY (90122243)

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
1 Commonwealth Drive
Contact Person: BEBOY DELICANO JR. (82624866)

Dec 23, Thursday, 8pm
He protects Israel, His servant, remembering His mercy

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
50 Ophir Road
Contact Person: JENNY ARANCON (93425839)

CHURCH OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
301 Yio Chu Kang Road
Contact Persons: THIRD GUTLAY (96340743) / LUZ GUTLAY (91376938)

CHURCH OF THE RISEN CHRIST
91 Toa Payoh Central
Contact Persons: TOCING KEW (96246061) / ALICE WONG (93669180) / MARICEL LEE (92383579) / HELEN PALEC (94495648)

Dec 24, Friday, 6pm
The mercy promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his sons for ever

CHURCH OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
225A Queen Street
Contact Person: JENNY ARANCON (93425839)
Event Date : 15 Dec 10, 7:00 pm - 24 Dec 10, 11:00 pm
Location : c/o Fr Angel Luciano, CICM - Church of St Michael
Organised By : Filipino Parish Organizations in Singapore
Contact Email : fracl@singnet.com.sg

Random

2010-09-16T07:49:00.004+08:00

Friend: why do we always have to choose?

Deth: ...because we always have a choice.

Friend: how do you know if it's the right choice?

Deth: I don't know... in life generally you can never be sure what is the right choice you just have to trust you're own judgement and God-given instinct.

Note: and if turns out to be "not the right choice", then you have that major major mistake and perhaps a chance to make it right...

Getting Over You/Your Universe

2010-08-12T13:22:00.006+08:00

Getting Over You

I close my eyes and think of you
And I wonder where you are
Oh I tried my best to hide my tears
But they fall everytime I try

'Cause you constantly invade my dreams
And I sigh everytime I miss your kiss

It's never ending
All the memories and yesteryears we've been through together
Why do I feel I’m far from getting over you
It's never easy
Done it all to get away from all the things that reminds me of you
Constantly you
I guess I failed getting over you

So I'm here in my solitude
could you be thinking of me too
ooh… I pray for the day I'd be over you
Guess I'll have to live this through.

'Cause you constantly invade my dreams
And I sigh everytime I miss your kiss

It's never ending
All the memories and yesteryears weve been through together
Why do I feel I’m far from getting over you
It's never easy
Done it all to get away from all the things that reminds me of you
Constantly you
I guess I failed getting over you

I failed, I failed getting over you…

I have posted this because I have been in the same situation before... where you might think maybe I'll never forget... MAYBE I FAILED!

I used to think the same way, but then time heals (sounds cliche but so true)... I've never been lucky in love myself but if there is one thing I can share from that experience was there is never really a perfect formula on getting over someone that you have loved...

You might be trying too hard to get over it but REALLY there will just come a time when all the hurt and pain will be gone...a time when rememberin' how you used to love that someone will not bring tears anymore but a smile knowing you have LOVED. - trust me;)

Your Universe

Tell me something
When the rain falls on my face
How do you quickly replace
It with
A golden summer smile?

Tell me something
When i'm feelin' tired and afraid
How do you know just what to say
To make
Everything alright?

I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when i'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like i'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but its just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Tell me something
When i'm 'bout to lose control
How do you patiently hold
My hand
And gently calm me down?

Tell me something
When you sing and when you laugh
Why do i always photograph
My heart
Flyin way above the clouds?

I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when i'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like i'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but its just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Let's admit it after all the past heartbreak and after you swore you'll never ever ever fall in love again...

ANG SARAP PA RIN MA-INLOVE!!!

So go on, fall in love again and again...

haaayyy ang kyut ni rico no;))

is it???

2010-08-04T10:24:00.004+08:00

(image c/o internet...hehehe)

ang charming kong bossing...

2010-08-02T02:57:00.002+08:00

Parati kong sinasabi "swerte ako pagdating sa mga boss"...

I gave Chris (that's how we called our Project Director Christopher Paul Wilson) a tight hug for the first and last time. Last day na niya nung Thursday, he's been our big boss, my boss for almost 2years.

mamimiss ko ang taga-abot ko ng beer everytime na may company gimik. alam na alam niyang beer drinker ako at yun kagad ang inaalok niya saken (pasaway!!!)

at ang makukulet na hirit...mamimiss ko yung mga goofy pics niya

I remember one time, our Lead QS asked me...
LQS: Boss Chris is asking me if you're too much stressed or are you having any problem with work?
Me: No, i'm okay... why?
LQS: He said he's not seeing you smiling these past few days...

During my performance appraisal he said he's very impressed with me...
Chris: this is the best appraisal I have read in my entire 10yrs in CWRP
Me: i should know how to present my appraisal well, that's the advantage of being former HR practitioner...
Chris: you shouldn't have told me that, take it back, take it back...
(we we're laughing out loud!)

boss giving me the bravest award during our company's TAG PAINTBALL TOURNAMENT, saying the "smallest yet the bravest" one of my proud moment:P

Chris "i'm shot @ d' butt pic" hindi siya takot na maging subject ng katatawanan, he's so comfortable with making other people laugh at his own expense;)

Nakaalis na papuntang Toronto, Canada si Boss... he will be handling the company's branch there so he'll be staying there for good na raw...

i will never forget my heartthrob ng bayan boss...

Thank you for everything, for showing us that work is so much fun. Keep on groovin' Boss;P

We will truly miss you Mr. Nice Guy!

His last words to me, "Goodluck, I know you can do it with your charm so behave yourself okay" (with a big smile). hehehe, mas charming ka saken boss at behave naman ako parati:P

Ngayon lang siguro nagsink-in yung lungkot, tapos na ang proyekto namin (Changi Water Reclamation Plant) just imagine it took them 10 years to build it, I've been with the company only for 2yrs...and now that everybody is leaving, assigned sa iba't-ibang panibagong projects nakakalungkot...aalis na rin ako sa August 16 papunta sa ibang proyekto;( masaya ako na bagong challenge na naman pero may kahalong lungkot din na iiwanan ang mga alaala ko sa dating proyekto.

Sulat Kamay na Email:)

2010-07-22T15:30:00.000+08:00

This would be pretty cool...

Nakakamiss na ren magsulat di ba, e pano nasanay na tau sa computer...;P

“Strengthening the OFW Families: Stronger Homes for a Stronger Nation”

2010-07-16T09:23:00.010+08:00

"Andito ka na naman, di pa nga kita namimiss eh" ... yan ang salubong saken ng tatay ko nung una kong uwi sa Pinas, adik di ba?! "Baket sa tingin nyo namimiss ko kayo? sino bang nagsabi sayong namimiss kita? umuwi ako kase 4hrs lang ang layo ng Singapore sa Pinas at 3K lang ang promo roundtrip ticket ko, raaaarr!" sagot ko naman sabay sakal sa leeg niya...hehehe

Four months pa lang kase ako sa Singapore nun...siguro sanay kase siya sa mga OFW na taon ang binibilang bago umuwi, dati rin kase siyang OFW sa Saudi nung mga bata pa kami. Three years ang pagitan naming magkakapatid, so I'm assuming every 3years sya umuuwi...ahahaha. Sabi niya dati nakakabaliw ang homesick noon, araw araw siya nagbibilang ng butiki sa kisame sa pag-aabang ng sunod na sulat o voicetape galing samin kung gaano kadalang magkaroon ng butiki sa Saudi hindi ko po alam:P Nagpapasalamat ako na sa kabila nang layo at panahon na hindi magkakasama, nanatiling buo ang aming pamilya.

Ngayon na kami naman ang nangingibang bayan ibang-iba na, salamat sa mga budget airlines mas madali at affordable nang umuwi at salamat sa technology natin ngayon mas madali nang makausap ang pamilya...nauso na ang cellphone, YM at Skype! Who knows mauso na sa mga OFW in the future ang hologram calls...asteeg nun! nyahahaha;)

Seriously, isa sa pinakamalaking sakripisyo na binubuno ng mga OFW para sakin ay hindi ang haba o bigat ng trabaho dahil sanay tayo dun, mas malaking challenge ang mamuhay ng malayo sa pamilya. Doon sinusukat ang tatag ng loob ng mga kababayan nating nagingibang bayan. Saksi ako sa mga pamilya na pinatatag ng mga pagsubok na ito, ngunit saksi rin ako sa mga pamilyang nawasak ng pagkakalayo at kawalan ng gabay na isinisisi sa pagkawala ng mga magulang na OFW.

So this year at PEBA at it's 3rd year, we honor the OFW Families who have been able to keep and strengthen their family ties despite distance. And we hope to inspire other OFW families to remain strong and work on building stronger homes for a stronger nation.

PEBA’s 2010 Theme: An Out of the Ordinary Call

PEBA has witnessed the real life suffering and loneliness of the OFWs and their families and believes that strengthening the OFW families, strengthens the homes and the nation! Thus, this season’s theme of

“Strengthening the OFW Families: Stronger Homes for a Stronger Nation”
does not just momentarily fit the issue of hour but is a timeless subject that cannot be bound by shackles so long as there are OFWs out there.

Scores of blogs and articles have been written about the subject in the past but it seems that the government authorities remain clueless of solutions and action plans to abate the increasing number of broken families.

We cannot wait and just rely on our government to come to rescue of the OFWs families in crisis. As Pinoy Expats and OFW bloggers, we have the moral obligation to help and encourage one another in our own little ways. What we blog and write about may encourage a fellow OFW or a fellow blogger to save his marriage from falling apart… it may help one to keep the family intact.

What can we do as bloggers? The PEBA 2010 Season opens with not just the OFWs and Pinoy expatriates writing about the OFW families but will be joining forces with local bloggers who, in one way or the other, have been influenced by OFWs in their lifetime. The support of the local bloggers who are sympathetic to the OFWs cause will have that exponential effect of reaching and educating up to the grassroots level.

PEBA calls on the bloggers to write and post about topics on strengthening the OFW families, and their being miles away from each other. Topics may include family communication, family gatherings, parent-child coaching and counseling, assistance and support in children’s homework and projects, conference meetings with family members, online contact with families, pointers on cheap communication, etc. PEBA calls on the bloggers to write about what they are doing to strengthen their families despite the distance and their absence from home. PEBA calls on the bloggers to share insights, ideas, pointers and how to express love for their spouses and children.

PEBA will not just be an organization that will give annual awards for exemplary blogs but it will proactively act on issues that will make difference in people's lives, especially the young children, and the OFW's and their families.

Geek in the Pink

2010-07-13T17:01:00.001+08:00

need i say more? i mean c'mon guys his musicality is crazyyyyyy...i love him:)

just when I thought...

2010-07-05T10:29:00.003+08:00

Sa totoo lang wala sa mga nakakakilala sakin ng personal ang may alam ng blospot ko, may mangilan-ngilan na aksidenteng nabanggit ko or may ilan naman na naligaw lang siguro, pero wala talaga sa mga kaibigan ko ang talagang nakakakilala saken as a "blogger".

Hindi rin siguro ako kumportable na kapag kasama ko sila or if kausap ko sila e pagtripan nila ang kung anuman ang sinusulat ko...mahiyain kase ako, hindi lang masyadong halata:P And besides, they know me... they're a part of it, so no need for them to be aware of this online diary...until I close it...

This July I have been the featured blogger of KaBlogs Journal not for MindDeth actually but for my other blog, the photoblog. I was overwhelmed with the feature that I posted it in my facebook wall only to later realized that my friends started reading my post at my personal blog...

someone told me...
Inspiring mama deth, magbablog na rin ako...
I'm a fan, love it...
I'm proud of you, saludo ako sau...

Just when I thought I have nothing else to say,
Just when I thought all this things are insane and futile...

someone told me...
her blog is full of heartwarming post,
pagkagising ko hindi pa ko umaalis ng kama sa kakabasa ng blog mo,
naiiyak ako, tumatawa, nangingiti sa post mo...

Just when I thought I have lost all the interest,
For no one will truly care on what I have written...

All this I got and my heart just want to blow up,
with joy, happiness and pride...
An invisible winning trophy I got, from friends where I have hidden my blog:)

Just when I thought I have nothing else to share,
Just when I thought I have drained my brain...

To my friends, hehehe...
WELCOME TO MINDDETH;)
sige basa-basa lang kayo dyan ha...wag kayong maingay sa iba kapag may mga nabanggit ako dito ha, sikret lang natin to ah:P

So, am I coming back???
Hmmmm...

I'm Back!!!

2010-04-16T11:38:00.003+08:00

Yep, I'm back but not here actually...hehehe

Visit my new tambayan, and give me some L-O-V-E!!!

Dodeth Alvarez Vergara Photography

Salamat at Paalam MindDeth: Ang Huling Poste

2010-02-08T10:37:00.008+08:00

Pebrero nang buksan ko ang kutang ito...

Sinalin ang ilang alaala mula sa friendster account ko, baket ba ako nagba-blog e hindi naman talaga ako magaling magsulat... siguro dahil hindi rin ako likas na makwento tungkol sa buhay ko sa personal, naging isang malaking rebelasyon ng puso ko ang bahay na ito dahil dito nagiging totoo ako...dito nasasabi ko kung anuman ang nararamdaman ko...

may isang blogger ang nagsabi na, ang kaibahan daw ng mga sinusulat ko sa nakakarami nararamdaman niya ang mga emosyong kasali sa entries ko... maraming blog ang nagbabahagi ng impormasyon ngunit mangilan-ngilan lang daw ang nakakapagbahagi ng sulatin na mararamdaman mo ang damdamin ng nagsusulat...nakakataba naman talaga iyon ng puso para sa isang katulad kong hindi naman talaga mahusay magsulat kumpara sa ibang blogero dito na sinasaluduhan ko talaga...

Napaka-personal ng blog na ito para sa akin, siguro may nabasa na kayong mga entries kung saan binabahagi ko ang aking mga pagkabigo... mga pagkakataon na sumisigaw sa pagod sa trabaho... mga simpleng pagkabagot, mga masasayang araw ng buhay ko, ang mga galit ko, pati na rin ang mga pangungulila sa pamilya ko.

May mga araw na umaawit ako, nagkakasakit... naglalaboy ng pisikal at espiritwal... nakipaglaban sa mga prinsipyong pinaninidigan...

isang buong taon na pala ang lumipas... tama na sigurong sa buwang ito ko rin isarado ang bahay ko...

Matagal ko na ring pinag-iisipan na maaring tapos na ang parte na ito ng buhay ko... ang parte na minsan ay sumubok akong maging manunulat...

may ilang pumipigil sa akin na isara ang kutang ito...mga taong naging espesyal sa buhay ko, mga kaibigang blogero na nakasama ko at hindi akalaing maging malapit sa puso ko, talaga namang naging mga tunay na kaibigan na bagaman ay hindi personal na magkakakilala ay hindi matatawaran ang impluwensiya sa buhay ko...kung paano ako'y namulat sa napakaraming bagay at reyalidad na dati'y hindi ko nalalaman...

Gusto kong sa pagkakataong ito ipaabot sa lahat ang lubos kong pasasalamat sa pagiging bahagi niyo kung sino ako ngayon...

MARAMING, MARAMING SALAMAT PO!!!

Salamat sa pagtanggap... salamat sa pagkakaibigan... salamat sa pakikibahagi sa kwento ng buhay ko at salamat sa pagbibigay sa akin ng pagkakataon na maging bahagi ng buhay niyo...

Sa lahat ng nakibasa, sa lahat ng nakiiyak, sa lahat ng nakitawa, sa lahat ng nakikanta, sa lahat ng nakipagbiruan at nakipag-asaran sa kakulitan ko sa mundong ito...sa lahat ng natats at na-inspayr (kung meron man) kahit papano sa mga nasulat ko...Salamat po...

Ngunit ang pagkakaibigan ay hindi maaring matapos sa pagsasara ng MindDeth, asahan niyo po na parati pa rin akong nandito...makikibasa, makikikulit...

Sa aking pagharap sa bagong simula, sana ay mabisita niyo ako sa aking magiging bagong kuta (I'm trying to set-up a photoblog...I'll try to finish it asap...hehehe) babalitaan ko po kayo kapag naisakatuparan ko na iyon...ahaha, wish me luck:P wish me more sipag para mapagtuunan ko ng panahon at mabuksan bago niyo ko makalimutang lahat ahahaha...

So papano po...I guess ito na ang huling entry ko para sa kutang ito...

Puwede po ba kong humingi ng konting pabor?nyehehehee... Balak ko kaseng iprint ang ilan sa mga entries dito at gawing mini-book, remembrance bah...kung pwede niyo kong tulungan... what are your favorite entry or story na naibahagi ko dito and why?...salamat po:D

gusto mo bang sumama saken?

2010-02-05T16:34:00.005+08:00

kasabay ng hindi ko maipaliwanag na kaligayahan, dinama ko ang haplos ng malamig na hangin sa mukha ko, hinayaang ilipad ang ilang buhok na tumakas sa pagkakapusod…daig pang tigang na lupa ang katawan ko, kaluluwa na inulanan ng sariwang hangin na nilalanghap ko ng mga pagkakataong iyon… uhaw na uhaw…
pinaglalaruan ng mga daliri at palad ko ang mga damo sa paligid ng aking kinauupuan… tinanggal ang maliliit at makakating amor-sekong kumapit sa tagiliran… napangiti sa alaalang munti naming laruan iyon, isang waring sandata ng ninja…muling pinagmasdan ang lawa na natatanaw sa di kalayuan…ang kalmadong tubig nito ay wari bang sumasagisag sa kapayapaang nararamdaman ng puso ko…binusog ang mga mata sa malawak na bughaw na kalawakan at ng mapagkumbabang kapatagan…
kinuha ang bitbit na kandila at posporo… umusal ng dasal ng pasasalamat bago tuluyang taimtim na pumikit, hudyat na sa muling pagmulat ng aking mga mata…

…wala na ako sa tuktok ng bundok na iyon,
ngunit sa ibabaw ng aking kama…

image:ninenok kay tropang remo:P

Note: pag-uwi ko ng Batangas, sana magkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na makaakyat ulet ng bundok Maculot…sinong gustong sumama?

Paglalaboy sa Malaysia (Batu Cave)

2010-02-04T09:50:00.042+08:00

Next stop namin sa Malaysia ang Batu Cave, medyo malayo siya sa city pero madali lang din namang puntahan. Sumakay kame ng LRT from KLCC to Gombak (last station) then taxi diretso na yun sa Batu Cave.

Sabi ng malaysian friend ko hindi daw niya masasuggest na puntahan namin ang Batu Cave kase celebration yun ng Thaipusam which means sobrang dame daw na pupunta dun na worshippers for the festivity. Baka daw mahirapan kame...but we're in for the adventure:P

So punta pa ren kame...nung dumating kame dun umuulan ng bonggang-bongga at wala kameng dalang payong...kamusta naman...kaya nakikisukob kame sa mga pwedeng silungan sabay asaran ng...sooo near yet sooo far...ahahaha:P

Pero sige sugod na rin...we don't have much luxury of time...hehehe

Sobrang ganda ng view at nakakamanghang tingnan ang gold statue ng Hindu God nila background ang Batu Cave...

"Standing at 42.7 meter (140.09 ft) high, the world's tallest statue of Murugan, a Hindu deity, is located outside Batu Caves, near the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The statue, which cost approximately Rupees 24 million, is made of 1550 cubic metres of concrete, 250 tonnes of steel bars and 300 litres of gold paint brought in from neighboring Thailand."

Tamang-tama lang ang dating namin kahit na umuulan dahil wala pang masyadong deboto na umaakyat sa cave...

272 steps ang stairs papuntang cave, nagtry akong magbilang pero nawala rin ako sa bilang kase medyo scary ang stairs na yun dahil super kitid plus medyo madulas kase nga matubig dahil umuulan tapos panay pa ang papicture ng mga kasama ko...hehehe

At narating naman namin ang kuweba...saka nung pababa na kame saka naman nagdatingan na ang mga deboto...

Devotees carry containers containing milk as offering to Lord Muruga either by hand or in huge decorated carriers on their shoulders called 'kavadi'.

The kavadi may be simple wooden arched semi-circular supports holding a carrier foisted with brass or clay pots of milk or huge, heavy ones which may rise up to two metres, built of bowed metal frames which hold long skewers, the sharpened end of which pierce the skin of the bearers torso. The kavadi is decorated with flowers and peacock feathers imported from India. Some kavadi may weigh as much as a hundred kilograms.

at game na game na nagpapicture ang mga devotees...hehehe

nakakapagod pero masaya:P

Petronas Twin Tower

2010-02-03T15:57:00.010+08:00

Last Friday we had a wonderful weekend holiday trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and visited one of the most talked-about Petronas Twin Tower, really mesmerizing and charming structure especially at night.

A quote by the building's main architect:

"According to Lao Tse, the reality of a hollow object is in the void and not in the walls that define it. He was speaking, of course, of spiritual realities. These are the realities also of the Petronas Towers. The power of the void is increased and made more explicit by the pedestrian bridge that ... with its supporting structure creates a portal to the sky ... a door to the infinite."

—Cesar Pelli, architect (1995)

The Petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004, as measured to the top of their structural components (spires, but not antennas). The Petronas Twin Towers remain the tallest twin buildings in the world.

Designed by Argentine architect César Pelli, the Petronas Towers were completed in 1998 after a seven year build and became the tallest buildings in the world on the date of completion. They were built on the site of Kuala Lumpur's race track. Because of the depth of the bedrock, the buildings were built on the world's deepest foundations. The 120-meter foundations were built within 12 months by Bachy Soletanche, and required massive amounts of concrete

The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia's Muslim religion

Below the twin towers is Suria KLCC, a shopping mall, and Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, the home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Spanning 17 acres (69,000 m2) below the building is the KLCC park with jogging and walking paths, a fountain with incorporated light show, wading pools, and a children's playground. Suria KLCC is one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia

The towers feature a skybridge between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. It is not directly bolted to the main structure, but is instead designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent it from breaking during high winds. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58 m (190 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors desiring to go to higher levels have to change elevators here. The skybridge is open to all visitors, but free passes (limited to 1700 people per day) must be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are only allowed on the 41st floor as the 42nd floor can only be used by the tenants of the building. The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skybridge to the other tower.

I can say that I really fell in love with this pretty amazing and neat structure. That's why I can't stop taking photos of it:D

Note: Information source: wikipedia

workstation tag...

2010-01-28T13:31:00.008+08:00

Kasalukuyan akong naglulunch ngayon ng mabasa ko na na-tag ako ni mareng jen sa pakanang nagsimula kay LordCM, at dahil bukas e nakaleave ako... gagawin ko na ito ngayon din...ahahaha:P

Simple lang ang tag na ito...kunan ng picture ang workstation/lamesa at isa-isahin ang lahat ng makikita doon...

So eto na po ang lamesa ko...

* Monitor/Keyboard/Speaker/Mouse (syempre may CPU naman yan kaya lang po nasa gilid hindi nahagip ng cam)
* Dingding na puno ng mga anik-anik na reminders na trabaho(dahil may alzheimerz disease ako, hehehe...
* Glade (air freshener)/Dettol Disinfectant Spray/ Baby Bench Bubble Gum cologne
* Papelssss... (trabaho ko for today, Contract Reports, warranties for review)
* Diyaryo (TODAY) dahil nagorganize ako ng outing sa Batam,Indonesia tapos may news kanina na nagbago ng visa policy ang Indonesia, pinakita kay boss (tuloy pa kaya kame???)
* Headset ng phone (phone gamit pagkuha ng pic),bolpen, gunting, calculator, gamit na tissue,(kase nga nagla-lunch ako)
* isang maliit na Cadbury chocolate/Cup noodles (my healthy lunch)/Sweetened Tamarind na pasalubong ni ate amie galing pinas na kanina ko pa inuupakan...
* 2010 Kalendaryo
* Mr. Bean & Starbucks mug (uu dalawa kase adik ako sa kape)
* Water Tumbler galing sa company, coaster sa ilalim:D
* Isang box nang mga patapons na mga papel ulet...
* Archive folders
* isang tray ng mga ofis butintings... (kung ano-ano yun di ko na iisa-isahin, tingnan na lang sa picture)

at uu mareng jen, PINK ang puncher ko...ahahaha:P

Hmmm...sinong matag? Isip muna ko...ahahaha:P

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (at si crush)

2010-01-26T15:16:00.009+08:00

I got my first guitar as a highschool graduation gift from my brother-in-law, I went for college in Manila and left my guitar in the province...I wasn't able to even try it or learn any chords until I graduated college.

Being a bum after graduation (hey my family keep telling me to enjoy it then and not hurry getting a job, because they said that once I get a job I'll never experience the joy of being a bum again:P) their absolutely right! so listen to your family okay...hehehe. So only then I tried to learn a few chords... yes "FEW" hehehehe... and being a visual learner I find it really hard...the only complete song I can successfully play then was "Ang Huling El Bimbo".

That's why when I have seen this boy, supeeeer cute boy...playing his ukelele (i know this boy have been quite famous and youtube sensation already) I got soooo amazed...he's a real genius... and he simply makes me smile

he's been famous with his cover of I'm Yours by Jason Mraz...but I do love this vid. Amazingly talented, you'll see how he's really enjoying his ukelele and how absorbed he is with his playing...wish I do have the same passion...

and "si crush" ahahaha...they say I have a weird taste with my crushes, hehehe... but I find him really cute...Well remember the Singapore Idol post? I did mention in that post that I've been wanting him to win from the start of the season... but guys blood is thicker than crush...hehehe...I still voted for the Filipina Sylvia Ratonel during the finals but sorry...Sezairi won and he is the Singapore Idol '09.

and since we're talking about guitar/ukelele...here is Sezairi having fun with his guitar during one of their rehearsals:D waaaaahhh...he's sooo cute, okei deth stop it! :P hehehe

BTW. I'm uber excited because DOC AMIE is coming here in SG tomorrow, I'll be on half-day leave coz I'll be picking her up at the airport and by Friday morning we'll be taking our flight out for a weekend trip at Kuala Lumpur...wooohoooo!!! So by next week I'm gonna be sharing with you guys my first trip for 2010:D

Kamote sa Post Process

2010-01-24T15:35:00.008+08:00

Last weekend, e nagmodel shoot kame pero dahil (mga mahihirap kame! mga dukha!) low-budget photographers lang kame na ang tanging kayang ibayad sa modelo ay pangkape...hehehe, e pinakiusapan namin ang cute na cute naming malaysian na ofismate na si Wai Chen na maging model. Ayun pinagdala ko na lang siya ng dress (buti nagkasya kahit medyo maigsi sa kanya:P, at ninenok ko muna ang make-up ni ate joy...) ahahaha, double career ako make-up artist/photographer:P

sabi niya bawal daw ipost sa facebook yung mga pic niya kase nahihiya siya kelangan pakita muna namin sa kanya if ok ipost sa FB, hehehe...e blog naman to di FB...(ssssh,wag kayo maingay na pinost ko pics niya d2 ah...hehehe.)

Oh well, ako na lang ata ang natatanging photographer na hindi marunong gumamit o mag-tweak man lang ng photos sa photoshop (who cares!!!) hehehe,jowk... may pinasa saken ang isa kong kuya, which is LightRoom, sabi niya halos same lang ang photoshop at lightroom...(syempre di ko po alam ang difference kase nga wala naman po akong photoshop:P

ganito po ang itsura ng lightroom:

sige, try try naman daw akong galaw galawin nga at pag-aralan ang mga nakakabobong buttons ng lightroom...hmm,pagkatapos ng mga ilang oras...kamote!!! haaaayz...eto po kinalabasan ng pinaglaruan kong model shot:P

ano sa tingin niyo mas maganda ba yung original o yung napost-process? eto ang fave kong kuha sa kanya last Saturday...simple lang yung shot pero i love how it captured her whole face na super pretty:P

Alon...

2010-01-22T08:06:00.005+08:00

sinulat ko ang pangalan mo sa buhangin... gumuhit pa ng munting puso sa bandang dulo... at ngumiti habang pinagmamasdan ito...

parang kaylan lang, isa kang munting pangarap... sa isang sulok ng kwarto ng klasrum na iyon... sa gitna ng maiingay na harutan ng mga kaklase...palihim kang sinusulyapan... isang mahiyaing munting babae...

sino nga namang mag-aakala...

mga pagkakataong wari'y hanggang panaginip lang... mapagmasdan ng malapitan ang mapupungay mong mata... madampian ng labi mong ubod ng tamis... mga yakap mong para bang akin ang mundo... para bang atin lang ito...

kasabay ng paglubog ng araw... ang pagdating ng malakas na alon... unti-unting pinawi ang bawat letra ng pangalan mo... kasabay ng lahat ng alaala na minsa'y natupad ang masayang pangarap na panandalian lang pala...

malinis ng muli ang buhangin kung saan ko binahagi ang natitirang pag-ibig na sa aki'y bumubulong... sinabayan ko pang pabalik ang alon sa dagat sa paurong nitong direksiyon... at sabay lumangoy... palayo...

sa aking pag-ahon, pasilay na namamaalam ang araw sa guhit-tagpuan... sa aking pag-uwi, babaunin ko ang ngayo'y wari bang musikang tunog ng alon... kasama ng bagong pag-asa, nang mas magandang umaga...

Note: Inspired and dedicated to my dear friend who named her son "ALON".

Kowt-Unkowt

2010-01-20T10:31:00.009+08:00

There's beauty in solitude...

A time on your own...

Is a solace for your soul...

-MindDeth

Look back on beautiful things...

Look back on good memories...

Look back on failures,
and learn from it...

Then, move forward...

-MindDeth

We may be all walking at the same street,
Taking the same steps...

Some take small,
while some take a stride...

But it is always the direction we look at,
and headed for that differs...

And that's explains where we are now...

-MindDeth

Note: Hope you enjoyed my interpretations in this set of streetphotography:D

Pants on the Ground

2010-01-19T11:03:00.004+08:00

American Idol Season 9 is ON!!!

A 62 years old General Larry Platt closed the audition at Atlanta with his own composition of Pants on the Ground:P

And Simon made a prediction that "I have a horrible feeling that song's going to be a hit!" oh yeah...it did!

This is one of my fave remix of the song...really awesome...makes me wanna go to the bar:D

while this is the chill-out acoustic version...

and the list goes on and on...there's even a vid... IF "Pants on the ground" LARRY PLATT was filipino remix...ahahahaha:D

Handbook of 2010

2010-01-14T10:01:00.010+08:00

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10.Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11.Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12.Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13.Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14.Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15.Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16.Dream more while you are awake
17.Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18.Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19.Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20.Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21.No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22.Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23.Smile and laugh more..
24.You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:
25.Call your family often.
26.Each day give something good to others.
27.Forgive everyone for everything..
28.Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29.Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30.What other people think of you is none of your business.
31.Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32.Do the right thing!
33.Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34.GOD heals everything.
35.However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36.No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37.The best is yet to come..
38.When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39.Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40.Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.

Note: My first try to shoot fireworks:P

PEBA winning Photo Entry

2010-01-12T16:39:00.003+08:00

Congratulations to my Kuya/Mentor(photography) Floyd Amor for winning the 2nd Pinoy Blog/Expats Award, Best Photo Entry. Woohooo!!! Oist bumalik ka na dito, tapos na ang holiday at magpaburger ka naman, ahahaha:D

Note: Photo posted with permission from Floyd Amor:P

Picture story...

2010-01-08T21:56:00.005+08:00

(ang mga larawan ay kuha lang po sa telepono:P at inedit din sa selpon...hehehe...Hmmm, malay niyo sa susunod kong takbo hindi lang puso makita ko...sana may katawan na, kahit kasing-katawan lang ni derek pwede na...ahahaha...JOWKNESS LANG!!!)

CLOSURE...

2010-01-07T21:48:00.004+08:00

CLOSURE...

i promised myself that this year i will try to give more love...

but how will you be able to give love and move on finding the new one without closing that part where you pick your torn heart before putting it back?

closure...

oh what a cliche it may seem to some, but you do have to realize that no matter how much you tell yourself that you're ready to start anew but haven't face that part... it will haunt you... trap you along the way of your new find path...

there was a point someone thought I'm threatened by his presence... that's why I couldn't stand him... i let him think that way...

but no, i'm not...
I was hurting and his presence is killing me in every possible way you could think of...

You know the feeling that the tiniest inch of memory from the ringing of your phone at the same hour he/she used to call to the spot you've been before would be like knives that slashes another wound in your heart...

i admit that i myself like other people out there have been quite a stubborn and i know at some point i have become a very difficult person causing more trouble rather than moving on with our own lives... but that was because you're in pain...

by now you may asked if I'm really trying to close or open up...

we'll, ironically sometimes you have to open up... to close things up...

some people have to know what you have gone through, before they could understand. and you do hope that "person" and the people around you would understand that the things you did was because you're going through this emotional emptiness and you act stupid and dumb or mean, because you need to do it... to survive the pain, the hurt, the emptiness... the fact that the person you have loved so much have left you... alone... and will never come back...

now that your life is all back in place... when you know in your heart that it's a thing of the past... wounds healed and you wanted a fresh start... don't leave that door just like that. i guess it's important to face that door you have been staring at for so long... and have the courage to close it. only then, you can face a new wide open door that's letting you in...

Now you're a better and stronger person... and yes, maybe now we can all sing...

But time have been such a friend,
Brought me to my senses again.
And I have you to thank,
For setting me free...

Coz you've made me stronger,
by breaking my heart...

so goodluck and my wishes goes to all who wants a fresh new
start for 2010....may you find the happiness you deserve...
Smile, life is beautiful.

Twenty Questions by Juan Ekis - Sequel

2010-01-06T22:24:00.004+08:00

I was browsing my previous blog post and reading old comments until I reached my September 8 post on Twenty Questions by Juan Ekis...

Surprise,surprise!!!

Juan Ekis himself left a comment (waaaah, madedemanda ba ko? nilagay ko naman na siya yung author da bah, da bah po...hehehe)

Oh well, hindi naman kataka-taka na maligaw siya sa blog ko kase kapag hinanap niya by simpleng type lang kay Kuya Google ang title na Twenty Questions malamang nga lumabas ang entry ko... but still iba pa rin yung feeling na, wow! naligaw ang idol mo sa hamak mong kuta na wala namang kakwenta-kwenta ang mga kwento kumpara sa mga nasulat nilang award winning...at nag-iwan ng munting bakas, ng bakas...woohooo!

He also got a blog all about Twenty Questions so guys hop na! And here is one of the entries written there... Twenty Answers to Twenty Frequently Asked Questions
Cool!!!

Kowt-Unkowt

2010-01-05T09:42:00.005+08:00

"You're my peace of mind...
in this crazy world..."

ahahaha, starbucks pala eh ano...gusto ko ng chocolate chip frap(pinagdiskitahan ko ang kape for test shots habang naghihintay dumilim para sa nightshoot namin ng esplanade...hehehe)

...back to work deth:D

Thank you --- Baby Chariabella

2010-01-04T09:38:00.004+08:00

Remember Baby Chariabella

Here's an update from Kuya Doy:D

As the year 2009 draws to a close, we would like to thank God for each and everyone who became part of baby Chariabella’s fight for cancer. (Bilateral retinoblastoma)

Each and every one of you has shown us the compassionate side to humanity. Your selfless hearts have given us encouragement and hope to keep my family afloat during this crucial time in our life. Your support through prayers, gifts and finances are overwhelming even until now.

By the way, Chariabella is 5 months now and is very active! She is bubbly and cheerful at times. She can turn around, roll around in bed and plays with her pillows. She enjoys listening to her musical toys. It is a good antidote whenever she is in pain. She has also grown to her pre-treatment weight and has in fact put a little more. She is consistently feeding 4 ounces of Similac 1 milk formula every 2 hours, except after a procedure with general anesthesia or chemotherapy sessions that her appetite is low. Perhaps, by next month she will be ready to take in solid foods.

Chariabella was admitted in the hospital on two separate occasions this December. One was for her eye exam and laser treatment on Dec 16-18 and the other was Dec 21-24 for her kidney exam and chemotherapy cycle 3. The results of the laser treatment to her right eye were amazing. While the presence of the four tumors is still there, the size has dramatically reduced and seemingly burned in appearance. At this stage, her eyesight has improved, too! But, due to financial constraints, we are unable to provide her yet with prosthesis to the left eye. We have simply removed the eye patch for less discomfort.

The rate things are going, every month the medical team is always in close monitoring of her blood and kidney, too. However, next month she also needs to have a port inserted under the surface of her skin near to the heart, via a 2 inch incision, to allow easy access for chemotherapy drugs to enter to her veins. Based from previous treatment, it has become difficulty to poke on baby’s peripheral veins in the hands, arms, & legs. Thus, to eliminate the danger of vein collapse, the doctors highly recommended continuing baby’s chemo sessions via port. Hence, she is scheduled for this procedure on January 21-24, 2010 coinciding with eye exam, and laser treatment following chemotherapy cycle 4.

We still live one day at a time always thankful as each day passes together with this journey of cancer with baby Chariabella. We are hoping for the best, thinking for the best and praying for the best.

Looking forward to a blessed and brighter year 2010 ahead of us!!!

Attached is a photo.

Walking in faith,

Candido & Arlyn Bautista

Thank you po sa lahat nang nagdasal para kay Baby Chariabella...maraming maraming salamat po:D

Are you ready for 2010?

2009-12-30T22:48:00.004+08:00

What's your plan for 2010?

I'm gonna work hard on finding love next year!

Really? That's great you're not getting any younger you know...

Crap! I can't believe I actually said it to my friend...ahahaha

Seriously?

Oh well, my last relationship was like...3 years ago...I actually tried to date after sometime...

First I had a date with a close friend colleague which is a call center agent. It was a blind date and I waited for him for about 2hours at our meeting place...yep, 2 hours! When he finally arrive I rejected his plan of having dinner and told him it's late and I need to go home...he kept calling and apologizing for almost a week...(guys, please c'mon never ever let the girl wait on the first date...)

The second one, was with a guy I knew for quite a long time already...we went to his college concert party...one of the top university in the Phils. So the whole time he was very sweet and we're going okay until the ex-gf came and the rest of the night, they were flirting with each other...(duh! it was awful...)

Thinking it might not be the right time yet...I kissed dating goodbye (ahahaha...)

Now it's a New Year, 2010... who knows... I might bump into Mr. Right...

So wish me luck Guys! hehehehe...

Happy New Year!!! Wishing everybody with lots of LOVE for 2010:D

This is Deth signing off for 2009...

LSS: HURT

2009-12-29T11:39:00.002+08:00

I'm sorry for blaming you...
for everything I just couldn't do...
and i've hurt myself...
by hurting you...

Soon it's Christmas and yet...

2009-12-23T12:10:00.003+08:00

I got a big lump on my throat when I saw this picture in the newspaper today. If not only I was inside the train I could have cried...they are the young evacuees praying during a special class at a temporary shelter in a village near the town of Guinobatan due to the recent eruption and lava flow of Mayon Volcano.

I keep staring at the photo...

while some kids might be praying for their new toys from Santa, these kids are praying to God for safety...let us include them in our prayers this Christmas.

Pinay Finalist @ Singapore Idol

2009-12-19T17:05:00.003+08:00

Sylvia Ratonel is one of the top 2 finalist for Singapore Idol, grand finals will be on 27 December at Singapore Indoor Stadium. Her mom is a Filipina and her dad is a Malaysian, she grew up in Malaysia before they transfer here in Singapore.

Awesome singer...Mercy is one of her best performance for me. Although I really like Sezairi (he's my bet from the very start...nyahaha,got a very big crush in this musician) still I also hope Singapore would recognize her as an artist. Go Pinay!!! Woohooo!!!

Btw...Charice will be there on Singapore Idol Grand Finals:D

Kowt-Unkowt:LMAO!

2009-12-18T13:35:00.008+08:00

Ahahahaha...that applies to me... Thanks to Singapore for adopting a half-dead Deth...now I'm fully recovered:P

me miss my friendships in the Philippines sooo much...mga barubal kong friendz!!! Merry Christmas:P

We we're chatting through outlook (oo outlook, hehehe) Ate Karen said what is LMAO? and I said mas matindi ng konti yun sa LOL and send her this pic..."Ate Karen this is an example of LMAO" ahahahaha:P nauuuuughtyyyyy!!!

I know, i know medyo nawawala ako sa sirkulasyon these days, sisihin niyo ang bossing ko "she's getting on my nerves!" sooobrang nalulunod na ko sa work na binibigay niya...OVERS! as in OVERS! overs sa dame...ahahaha

Smile peepol...6 days before Christmas!!!

Christmas Party

2009-12-13T14:16:00.017+08:00

Me and my Ate Joy work with the same company but we are in a different business group, she is with the Electrical & Advance Technology (E&AT Group) while I am with Water Business Group. Last Friday we had our company's Annual Dinner & Dance with the theme Black & Gold Masquerade held at Pan Pacific Hotel.

At kapag may Christmas Party, may raffle...some of the prizes were a set of tag heuer watch, trip for 2 to hongkong, ipod touch, 4D 3N stay at Club Med Bintan Indonesia, 2 Macbook and Bose entertainment theater...waaaah! At dahil maswerte talaga ako ever since sa mga raffle wala akong nakuha kahit voucher man lang...hehehe. pero okay lang yun,expected ko na yun:D

It was a blast!!! We really had a great time...

Being a girl who usually just wear jeans and shirt and sneakers to work in site, I had fun being a girly girl again...hehehe. I don't know how to apply make-up so what I did...youtube! ahahaha...the power of technology. Kuripot ako para magpa-salon pa noh, okay naman madali namang sundan yung nakita kong vid ng make-up tutorial, hehehe:D Girls if you have the same problem as mine check out niyo yung videos ni Michelle Phan, it's really cool...she's a saviour:P She got this make-up tutorials for different kind of events, chenes, hehehe...

Ang hirap magpicture because sobrang dilim sa loob ng venue, eto lang dalawang shot na 'to ang fave kong kuha that night with the mask on...Ate Carla and Tere:D

Kinabukasan wala pang tulog galing sa party, nagparty naman kameng mga Pinoy na taga-CH2M...and we're back to our old selves, hehehe...hinabol kase karamihan e magsisiuwian na sa Pinas...

Andame kong nakain, spaghetti na lasang Jollibee spag, yum yum, meron pang dinakdakan, kilawin, adobo, humba, hipon, lumpiang togue...waaah! Kumain ako ng marami dahil matagal din akong nagdiet para sa masquerade party na yun noh...ahahaha. I love Christmas Party!!!

Lapit na nang Pasko noh...Woohooo! Meri Krismas:D Share din kayo ng mga Krismas Party niyo ah:D

ang aking hiling, isang matamis na ngiti...

2009-12-08T09:00:00.002+08:00

Malayo pa ang sasakyan ay nakita ko na sa may harap ng bakuran ang Tatang...nakaupo sa silyang de gulong na dating gamit ng kanyang kabiyak.

Ayon sa kwento-kwento ng mga kapitbahay madalas daw nilang makita ang matanda na tulak ang wheelchair ng namayapa niyang asawa na para bang ipinapasyal niya ito. At kapag napagod na ay doon na rin uupo at hinahaplos haplos ang silya na wari baý inaalala pa ang dating may-ari noon...

Isa si Tatang sa pinakamalakas na matandang nakilala ko, hindi iyon halata sa maliit at payat nitong katawan. Marahil ay sing-tatag nga siya ng kalabaw na gamit niya sa pagbubukid, kaya niyang lakarin papunta at pabalik ang bundok pababa ng bayan. Noong igupo ng sakit na diabetes ang kanyang asawa nakakaya niyang mag-isang buhatin, paliguan at asikasuhin ito samantalang di namin makaya ang Anda kahit tatlo na kame...

Ngunit nang mawala ang Anda, tila ba tinakasan na ng lakas ang Tatang, kasabay nito ang unti-unting paghina nang kanyang katawan, pandinig at pag-alala...ang pinakanakakalungkot...madalang ko nang makita ang napakatamis na ngiti ng Tatang...

Bago ako umalis papuntang ibang bansa ang tanging bilin ni Tatang...
"Huwag mo kameng kakalimutan ah, mag-iingat kayo dun".

Agad akong nagmano pagbaba ng sasakyan,.. "Tatang, mano po. Natatandaan niyo pa ga ako?" Hindi ko alam kung narinig niya ba ko o hindi niya lang ako maalala... "Kaylan ka ga dumating?" tugon niya. Sumagot ako malapit sa kanyang tenga... "kahapon ho!" may tatlong beses ko inulit bago siya tumango...

Pinaabot niya ang kanyang tungkod at tumayo sa pagkakaupo sa wheelchair, inalalayan ko ang Tatang hanggang makaupo sa terasa...may gumuhit na lungkot sa puso ko nang lingunin ang ngayo'y bakante nang silyang de gulong.

Magdadalawang taon na nang lumisan ang Anda...at ang wheelchair na iyon ang pinakahuling regalo na naibigay namin sa kanya.

Pinag-ambag ambagan naming magkakapatid ang pambili ng wheelchair bilang papasko sa Anda. Matagal na ang diabetes niya na naging dahilan ng pamamaga ng kamay at paa niya... hanggang sa tuluyan na siyang hindi makalakad.

Tuwang-tuwa siya nang makita niya ang papasko naming magkakapatid. Pagkaraan ng halos ilang taon ng pagkakaratay matagal siyang hindi nakakalibot at nakakahalubilo ng mga tao (bukod sa mga dalaw ng mga kamag-anak at kaibigan)...walang tigil ang luha niya ng makapanood siya nung Pasko na iyon nang "Subli" ang tradisyonal na sayaw sa aming lugar na alay sa Mahal na Patron ng Krus. Pati ang mga matatandang kakilala niya doon ay umiiyak din kapag lumalapit sa kanya, tinatanong siya "Ba't ka ga naiyak?", at ang sagot niya "ay masaya, ay masaya eh"...isa iyon sa hindi ko makakalimutang Pasko... dahil sa gitna ng mga luha damang-dama ko ang tuwa sa mga mata ng Anda at Tatang.

"O Tatang, smayl ka at kukuhanan kita ng litrato dali..." pilit kong pinipigilan ang lungkot na sa kabila ng lahat ng dala ko para sa kanya alam kong isa lang naman ang tunay na makakapagpangiti sa Tatang...kung kaya ko lang...kung maari nga lang ibalik, kung pupwede ko nga lang ibigay ang tanging regalong iyon...

Sa buhay natin, maraming malulungkot na nangyayari hindi parating masaya. Ngunit naniniwala ako na dapat ay parati nating iisipin na minsan sa buhay ay naging maligaya tayo at ang mga ngiti na naidulot ng mga tao sa atin ang siyang dapat manatili sa puso natin. Alam mo ba na maaring ang iyong NGITI ang pinakamagandang regalong pwede mong ibigay sa pamilya mo... sa minamahal mo...

Palapit na naman ang Pasko, at ngayong araw na ito ay nakikiisa ako sa adhikain ni LordCM at The Pope sa pagpalaganap ng "Isang Minutong Smile", ibigay mo ang pinakamaganda mong ngiti ngayong araw na ito.

At kung nasaan man ang Anda ngayon alam ko na nakangiti siya, at ang aking dasal sana'y makita naming muli ang matamis na ngiti ng Tatang ko.

Efren Peñaflorida Won! Be Proud Pinoy...

2009-11-23T08:28:00.002+08:00

"Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry," Peñaflorida said upon accepting the honor. "Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need.

"So to each and every person inside in this theater and for those who are watching at home, the hero in you is waiting to be unleashed. Serve, serve well, serve others above yourself and be happy to serve. As I always tell to my co-volunteers ... you are the change that you dream as I am the change that I dream and collectively we are the change that this world needs to be." --Efren Peñaflorida

Read the whole news article here: Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Year

You made us all so proud. Mabuhay ang Pinoy!
Congrats Efren!!!

Keep your eyes on the horizon...

2009-11-18T21:00:00.000+08:00

We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon. ---Franklin D. Roosevelt

I took this picture inside our company's shuttle van (kaya medyo di siya gitna kase tumatakbo yung van). Araw-araw namin nadadaanan ang spot na to...at parati kong sinasabi na sa buong Singapore, itong spot na 'to ang "PINAKAPABORITO" ko...

i love the sense of calmness in it and it always remind me that there is still so much out there...that I should aim to reach, places waiting to be discovered...people I need to meet...things that I still need to give a try...

it helps me keep on looking ahead and beyond...

Isang Minutong Smile

2009-11-13T15:44:00.008+08:00

Sa darating na December 08, 2009, 8PM Manila Time, sabay sabay nating tanggalin sa isipan ang lahat ng bumabagabag sa atin, mag isip ng masasayang bagay na pangyayari sa iyong buhay, at ngumiti na parang walang problema...kahit isang minuto lang...
Bisitahin po sana si LordCM para sa ibang detalye tungkol sa Isang Minutong Smile.

Pero sa ngayon, sana ay mapasmile kita sa pamamagitan ng munting sayaw na ito...ahahaha.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Oha, ayus ba? hehehe...

At dahil sobrang aliw na aliw ako, gumawa pa ko ng isa pa kasama ang mga bestest friendships ko...na super miss na miss ko na...

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Thanks to Summer for sharing his own, inggitera ako, hehehe...at kung gusto niyo gumawa ng sarili nyong dance move, here is the link
ElfYourself

Streetphotography: Kids Edition

2009-11-12T21:55:00.013+08:00

Since mukhang tungkol sa mga bata ang nagiging tema ng mga poste ko ngayong November, i remember i haven't share with you guys another set of pictures from my streetphotography. Kasabay lang din to nung una kong kuha pero pinagsama-sama ko lang sa isang album yung set na puro bata...pic niyo pix guys para makita niyo in bigger size, mas maganda promise...hehehe

Don't we all fell in love with balloons and water when we were kids...it's all part of our happy childhood...there are a lot of beautiful shots I should have got if only I could stop laughing and smiling with funny things those kids does during that day...it was one of the happiest photoshoot I had...well without them knowing I was taking their pictures...

ooopss...he caught me...hehehe. Below is link for the complete set of my "Streetphotography: Kids Edition"

baby issue?!?

2009-11-12T11:47:00.004+08:00

"Myk para na rin niya kong ninakawan ng anak!"
Myk: sobra ka naman, wala ka pa ngang boyfriend e, anak anak na yang iniisip mo...
Deth: No, that's beyond the point!

Kasalukuyan binubuhos ko ang sama ng loob ko sa turkey bacon burger ng BK habang dinuduro-duro ko si Myk ng french fries nung Tuesday...

Myk: sige lilibre na lang kita ng sine, anong gusto mo panoorin para mawala na yang badtrip mo?
Deth: Astroboy (big grin)...

Matagal na kameng walang communication ng ex ko who used to be my first boyfriend...nabalitaan ko na lang sa mga common friends na may asawa at anak na yung ex ko. With all honesty I am really happy for him, swear to God...I told that to my friends, maybe because wala na talaga akong feelings para sa kanya and I consider him as a friend. But then I got so angry with him last Tuesday...I was excited that he uploaded new pics in FS,sobrang tagal na niyang walang update... di ba lumalabas na sa home page na parang FB yung live feeds, so nakita ko dun yung album nang anak niya, I browsed through the album, and I was like, wow ang laki na ng baby niya (10months na kase) or wow ang kyut, angkulet magsmayl...until I reached the last pic...

It was a picture of a tarpaulin for his baby's Christening...the name was printed on it...when I saw it...drop jaw!!!

Oh shit!
No way!
Are you kidding me?!

What will you feel if your ex named his/her baby the same name you told him/her you'd name yours?

Yes, my ex just did that to me...Umiyak ako sa loob ng restroom sa ofis, nanginginig ang buo kong katawan at nanlalamig talaga ako...i was really really upset...i was angry, hurt, i felt betrayed...

Sa sobrang galit ko sa kanya, natawag ko na yata lahat ng pwede kong itawag sa kanya, STUPID! JERK! ASSHOLE! LOSER! (hay sus, patawarin ako ni Lord...) that was because I was really angry that time... and i won't pretend to anybody that its okay, its just a name, no big deal... coz its not! IT IS A BIG DEAL FOR ME!

Give me one good reason to justify why would you ever name your baby the same name your ex have been wanting to name her future kid...I couldn't think of anything...that's totally insensitive and inconsiderate, "he could have at least asked me if he really wanted it"...I keep telling it to my friends...

Andameng kaemohan ang pumasok sa utak ko...
"God... I'm sooo tired of being good, can I be mean just for once..."
"Baket ba parati na lang ako ang nasasaktan, masaya na sila sa buhay nila ba't ayaw pa nila kong tantanan!"
"I gave my all, I lost everything...pero hanggang sa kaya pa nila kong saktan, hihirit at hihirit pa sila, hanggang sa huling piga..."

Andrama di bah...ahahaha

Pero I know Love pa rin ako ni Bro...kase pinaramdam niya saken na sa tuwing masasaktan ako, gumagawa siya ng paraan to ease the pain...after talking to friends, after sharing to them how I feel, gumaan na rin yung pakiramdam ko. Nkapag-isip isip ako and and nung magsubside na yung height ng galit ko...natanggap ko na rin. I accepted it, na wala na kong magagawa dahil naibigay na niya yung name na yun sa anak niya eh...whatever his reason is...

I hope her daughter would love her name...

This was soooo timely that Bro. Bo blogged about The Only Thing That Can Heal Your Emotional Wound I was like, wow sapul ako dito ah...

Normal lang naman na magalit tayo...c'mon we're humans, we feel...but we must also learn to let go of it. Forgive and forget...we have the power to choose, to stay angry and hold grudges or let go and have peace of mind...

Life must go on nga di ba...

hmmm, now I'm in search of a new baby girl name to partner my baby boy name...any suggestion?

Bro, ikaw ang Star ng Pasko

2009-11-09T10:09:00.015+08:00

touching...nakakaiyak naman to, nakakamiss talaga ang Pasko sa Pinas...what I love about it is that the station ID is full of hope...yung intrinsic nature ng Pinoy na
kahit anong lungkot o kahit anong hirap ng mga pinagdadaanan natin, malalampasan natin lahat ng iyan kapag kumapit ka sa Kanya, kapag patuloy tayong nagkakaisa, if patuloy nating minamahal ang isa't-isa...

i would like to quote Andrew Paredes in his article for PEP

"The ABS-CBN station ID zeroes in on something specific: the struggle to overcome the recent ravages of Ondoy and Pepeng. Interspersed with the images of Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion singing and the subtle selling of the John Lloyd Cruz-Angel Locsin tandem as they get set for their new teleserye, we see workers tying up relief goods, a little boy picking up a parol and saluting army men as they go off on a relief mission, a community cleaning up a mud-strewn chapel. Powerful images indeed.

Equally powerful is the jingle, co-written by advertising industry stalwart Robert Labayen. After one viewing, I immediately latched on to its chorus: "Salamat sa liwanag mo/Muling magkakakulay ang Pasko/Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw/Walang iba kundi ikaw/Dahil ikaw, bro/Ang star ng Pasko."

Granted, there's something theologically unsound about the message (after all, isn't Jesus Christ the reason for the season?), and yes, station plugs are unabashed exercises in audience manipulation. But for the space of four minutes, it's touching to see celebrities pay tribute to the tireless relief worker, or the priest who is the moral center of his ravaged community. With this intantly catchy plug, ABS-CBN seems to be telling its audience that love isn't just needed this holiday season - it's something positively heroic."

i remember the last Christmas art project na pinagbuhusan ko talaga ng panahon...2007 contest sa ofis...hehehe, well it won the first prize, woohoo! Tulad ng theme nang station ID ng ABS-CBN, Bro ikaw ang Star ng Pasko...our group idea was a stained glass wall decor (pero since karamihan sa kagrupo ko ay mga software engineer na super busy sa mga projects nila during that time, puro moral support ang natanggap ko...ahahaha)

tsaran...gawa sa balat ng yema at plastic cover, ninenok namin ang emergency lights sa ofis para ilagay sa likod...hehehe...i tried my best to make it looked like a stained glass...sabi nila kamukha daw ni Zaido "pulis pangkalawakan" ang drawing ko...ahahaha, at oo uso na ang stripes noon...jowk:P

Explanation Speech from Andrei for the Decor he said:
We always celebrate Christmas, we put up different kind of decorations, give away gifts and sweets, we long for Santa to come and we light up our Christmas tree...but I guess the most important thing we need to be reminded of about Christmas, is that on that day...a Star have guided us to witness the coming of our Saviour...to rejoice the Birth of Christ.

Shut Down

2009-11-08T21:55:00.005+08:00

Lately I don't really feel like talking to anybody...I don't want to text and call, oh that's so normal anyway... I saw a friend on the mall and I said a bad word (oh s**t she saw me, I have to say hi)...I swore when I opened my yahoo mail and my messenger turned automatically on which makes everybody pop to say hello, it's been so long you haven't gone online and tell me stuffs I don't really wanna know...suddenly things have been really difficult, I used to be really chatty, I used to be a really good listener...what happen? One day I woke up and pooof! I want it all shut down!!!

I'll be room-alone for two weeks, my sister flew back to the Philippines last Friday...yeahboy! There'll be no planning of menu for two weeks, I can eat chicken rice at hawker center...no cooking, no cleaning, no laundry, no grocery, yes no "sermon" for whole two weeks! awesome! i can stay up late, i can even not sleep at all...oh yes deth that's sooo mature and responsible...ahahaha...that's why God gave you a sister...see...she left me with a lot of notes, i haven't called her since she left, coz for sure she'll remember a lot more of things to be added of that to do lists...

Maybe I need a break...I need some sand and beach and feel the breeze...just have my feet soak in the water...or a swing under a shady tree, pat a dog and play with it...or exhaust myself climbing a mountain and enjoy the scene at the top...Oh God I need a break...from all these dreaming...for tomorrow is another busy day...if only you could see my table, yeah it look like a mountain I cannot reach the top, it feels like an ocean and I'm drowning now...and my boss...aahhmmm she feels like I'm a good dog she just happen to pat and play with...but I'm okay I don't bite...

and i need to shut down...goodnight deth... have a sweet dream...

teardrops

2009-11-04T08:15:00.006+08:00

Candido Bautista "Kuya Doy" to most of our friends here in SG is one of our architect here in CWRP site. He was transfered last year at Tuas for another project but keep in touch with us through occasional email.

Until we received this recently...Kuya Doy sent us an email with the subject "a day i won't forget..."

My name is Chariabella Q. Bautista.
I was born on July 29, 2009, Singapore.
Please help me alleviate the pain and the anxiety & discomfort of having retino blastoma, a rare cancer of the eye.
On the fateful day of October 29, 2009, I already lost my left eye due to advanced mutation of cancer cells. To spare my right eye from enucleation (removal), I am presently on chemotherapy treatment.
Please help my parents Doy and Arlyn to sustain my medical needs and give them your moral support.
Kindly say a little prayer for me and save my life.
In Jesus, we trust...AMEN.

(message from Ate Karen)
Grabeh nakausap ko si Kuya Doy, woooh! Nag-iyakan kami, nasasaktan daw sya sa nakikita nya sa anak nya. Now daw na naremove na yung left eye, di pa raw sure kung nagspread na ung cancer sa katawan nya. Kung nagspread na dw, 50/50 na dw yung chance na mabuhay ung baby. Tapos kaya nagchemo para masave daw ung right eye nya na me 4 tumors. Now in need sila financially kasi gawa nun chemotherapy ng baby, sabi nya wala raw syang matakbuhan kundi tayo dito sa Singapore kaya ask nya prayers natin at sa abot ng kaya natin financial support.

Kuya just collect kung sino ang gusto tumulong dyan sa JGC then meet up na lang tayo nila ate Cez tapos meet natin sila Kuya Doy.
Ate Cez ikaw na bahala sa CWRP, maybe you can send email na rin sa mga natitira pa dyan, baka gusto nila tumulong.
***********************

Hanggang ngayon naiiyak pa rin ako everytime na magfaflash saken ang image ng baby...please help us pray for his little angel...

I have tried to write a letter for you...
something that could lift you up,
I tried to look for words to catch...
something to offer as a gentle touch.

But no matter how I tried to carefully pick them,
it all doesn't seem enough...
I would again erase each letter,
and begin from where I start.

I feel my heart getting heavy and heavy...
numbing my hands to write,
I dropped my pen and stop...
clasp my hand and bowed.

God have mercy on your little one,
send your angels to sing for her...
Touch her so she'll feel no pain,
kiss her night and day.

Bless her with all the love that she needs,
for she's so young and pure and sweet...
Guide her love ones to trust in you,
give them courage and strength to keep the faith that You'll walk them through.

We may have things we would never understand...
But we know that You love us so,
We dare not ask so please hold our hands,
as we pray and hope for your healing touch.

As of yesterday, we have coordinated with all our Pinoy friends here in Singapore for prayers and financial support. Colleagues extended their willingness to give some help. We have also tried to seek help from Filipino Association of Singapore and PinoySG, thanks a lot to their support. But most importantly, we are seeking for more prayers. As you read this please give some moment and pray for her...

Deth needs...

2009-10-29T17:34:00.003+08:00

Simpleng trip lang daw...
Punta ka sa favorite search engine mo at itype ang pangalan mo na nakaquote "Deth (your name) needs"

Eto ang mga results nang saken:

1. Deth needs a short break
weh, hindi lang short, gusto ko looooooong break, demanding pa!

2. Deth needs a vocalist
baket ayaw mo ng boses ko?

3. Deth needs to practice for the Street Fighter IV Tournament
huh? malay ko niyan!

4. Deth needs help
Saklolooooo!

5. Deth needs No Introduction
antaray, mei ganown

6. Deth needs to leap into the body of his 1985 relative PhilDeth in order to stop a psychotic killer from wiping out the future.
asteeg naman nun, sinong nagimbento nito...ahahaha,parang eksena sa suspense sci-fi movie

7. Deth needs to get sick before every shoutcast
and before every submission, and before every project discussion, and before every contract disputed issue resolution...ahahahaha

8. Deth needs to get in touch with his inner child
so yung ugali ko ngayon malayo pa ko sa inner child, pano na lang pag intouch na ko baka bumalik ako sa pagdede

9. Deth needs to cease
waaahh, pre ang lupit mo...baket ka ganyan marami pa kong gustong gawin sa buhay

10. Deth needs a girl, real bad.
lalake ang gusto ko, lalake! hehehe

At dapat daw top ten lang pero dahil naaliw ako itodo na natin hanggang 25

11. Deth needs to sneak a ride into a city
pwede na ang ferrari or porsche

12. Deth needs to be near the top of your list of bands to hear
e wala naman akong banda

13. Deth needs a good challenge
oo nga bigyan niyo nga me ng challenge, amboring ng buhay ko eh...ahahaha

14. Deth needs to shut up
ahahaha,nuff said! bwiset!

15. Deth needs a new pic
sawang-sawa na nga ko sa pagmumukha ko eh

16. Deth needs an hour extension
sa pagliliwaliw oo, pero sa trabaho neknek, inyo na ang hour extension, hehehe

17. Deth needs TO BE ENTERED HERE
uu caps lock talaga, hmmmm... no comment, ahahaha

18. Deth needs a victory
yeah, sabay banat ng "We are the Champion my friend, we'll keep on fighting til the end..."

19. Deth needs activity so we could enjoy your company
syempre naman alangan namang magtitigan lang tayo maghapon:P

20. Deth needs you
ampupu!

21. Deth needs to grow up and mature or...
or ano, ano?! ahahaha, parang pinagbabantaan ako eh, wag ganun...

22. Deth needs to send numone the .psd file
the what?

23. Deth needs a broader vocabulary
ahahaha...araykupo...mismo!

24.Deth needs to wake up and see that the world isn't just about him!
yes!yes!yes! wake up deth! hehehe

25. Deth needs someone to guide him, someone to tell him he can so he doesn't listen to the voice in his head that tells him he can't...
...only I'm not "him"...I'm "her"...anyway I need this last one, nice:D

O kayo try niyo rin...
baka yung mga bagay na kelangan niyo na hindi niyo akalaing kelangan niyo pala eh biglang sumulpot sa harapan niyo, hehehe:D

Lady Liberty on OVI Historical Tweets

2009-10-28T08:00:00.002+08:00

Today is exactly 123 years ago when an iconic landmark was dedicated as a monument commemorating the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, given to the United States by the people of France to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution.

The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) or "Lady Liberty" is a large statue in the harbor of New York City dedicated on October 28, 1886. It represents a woman wearing a stola, a radiant crown and sandals, trampling a broken chain, carrying a torch in her raised right hand and a tabula ansata tablet, where the date of the Declaration of Independence JULY IV MDCCLXXVI is inscribed, in her left arm. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statue and obtained a U.S. patent for its structure. Maurice Koechlin—chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower—engineered the internal structure.

The statue is one of the best known landmarks in America. It stands on Liberty Island in New York harbour. It serves to greet visitors and immigrants and can only be reached by boat or ferry.

As a figure representing friendship and ties I opted to use Lady Liberty in my Ovi historical tweets because Nokia have been not just a symbol but our greatest friend in keeping our ties, by connecting us to our loved ones despite the distance. And just like the Lady Liberty who depicts strenght and courage as she welcomes its visitors, Nokia will do the same as it offers a variety of innovations as it touches and connects more lives.

sources:
wikipedia

image copyrighted by Melinda Applegate
google images

LSS: Fireflies by Owl City

2009-10-27T08:34:00.006+08:00

love love this song...i can listen to it playing over and over again...

You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep

'Cause they'd fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude
But I would just stand and stare

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems

'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance

A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep

Leave my door open just a crack
(Please take me away from here)
'Cause I feel like such an insomniac
(Please take me away from here)
Why do I tire of counting sheep
(Please take me away from here)
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep

To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell

But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
When I fall asleep

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay
Awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams
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Hmmm, siguro nga tama si Kuya George nakakatakot simulan ang photography dahil mababawasan ang blogging time mo...dahil ngayon eh medyo dun na nga nauubos ang oras ko...hehehe.

Last weekend I tried street photography...something that I really really wanted to do for a long time...unlike kase ng model shoot kung saan pwede mong idirect ang model mo to pose and emote, streetphotography is more of spontaneous...you'll never know what you're gonna get or if may makukuha ka ba talagang maganda...you'll just snap and shoot with anything that just may come up at that moment.

So with the humble lens that I rented...Nikkor 70-200mm VR f2.8 lens (wheeew,sobrang bigat nun) I head out to Orchard Road, the busiest place in Singapore during weekend for about 3 hours under the scorching heat nagpalakad lakad lang ako at nagshoot...if you would like to see my new set of pics follow the link.

Streetphotography

Shoot for A Cause (part 2)

2009-10-22T09:19:00.011+08:00

Well wala akong bagong kwento sa inyo dahil nagbubusy-busyhan ako sa pakikipagchokaran sa mga kuya kong photography enthusiast...hehehe. Palit-palitan, share-shareran ng mga pictures last shoot, nagpapacritic-critic para maimprove naman ang mga nalalaman ko since ako ang pinaka-newbie sa kanila, hehehe...baby nila ko:P

Kaya since wala naman akong ibang wento, share na lang ako ng second set of pics...and since hindi ako marunong magphotoshop, at wala pa kong makuhanan ng pirated copy ng software (pirated talaga...ahahaha, mahirap dahil bawal dito) e adjust adjust lang ako sa microsoft photo editor...

para daw medyo glossy ang dating ng pics pwedeng i-adjust ang contrast to higher level at iadjust mo na lang ang brightness to your liking...para naman mas matingkad ang kulay pwede mong itaas ang saturation.

May bago akong natutunang word during the shoot "Bokeh" kapag nagviview kame ng pic sasabihin nila, wow ang ganda ng bokeh...which means ang ganda ng pagkakablurd ng background...

Bokeh (derived from Japanese, a noun boke 暈け, meaning "blur" or "haze") is a photographic term referring to the out-of-focus areas of an image produced by a camera lens using a shallow depth of field.[1] In and of itself, bokeh implies no aesthetic judgment or qualities, either good or bad. Bokeh meaning "blur", it is only a factual synonym. Which is why, when ones desires to introduce a qualitative judgment on the bokeh seen in a given photograph, one must qualify the concerned bokeh with adjectives such as "smooth", "silky", "velvety" or, on the other hand, "coarse". Likewise, bokeh does not specifically relate to highlight areas ina a photograph : insofar as low light areas can be blurry just as high light ones, such low light areas can exhibit bokeh as well. Bokeh is primarily caused by lens aberrations and aperture shape (sourcewikipedia)

isa pa sa mga natutunan ko sa shoot na ito ay ang tamang paggamit ng reflector... lights play a big part in composition of a photo...reflectors help the photographer through bouncing back lights to its subject which help them create the effect they want...

nahiya naman daw akong magpapicture kay batchmate Kat na uber pretty...ahahaha...

at ang mga kuya ko na uber babaet sa pagsupport saken sa photography chenes na ito, ang tawag sa kanila ay mga "tirador" dahil malulupet silang tumira sa shoot! da best! (o ayan na...naghahanap kase si LordCM ng pics eh)

it feels good na bukod sa madami akong natutunan at nag-enjoy kameng lahat noong araw na yun, nakatulong pa kame sa munting paraan namin para sa mga nabiktima ng bagyo sa Pinas:D The event was a success! Congrats to MASP (Making Arts in Singapore through Photography)!

For whom do we live...

2009-10-19T12:12:00.000+08:00

Shoot for A Cause

2009-10-17T19:51:00.010+08:00

It was really a different kind of experience, first time ko magshoot ng models...weeee!

Ang hirap din pala kase kelangan mo i-direct yung model mo sa pose na gusto mo...goodluck naman sa newbie na tulad ko da bah...ahahaha

pero sabi nga nila, shoot lang ng shoot...

and i'm going to share some shots sa inyo, ang hirap din palang mamili ng picture na isshare kase super dame...

C&C are most welcome po:D Paki-click na lang po ng pictures to enlarge pixelated kase pag ganito kaliit...hehehe,nagdemand:P

My first model si Ekai...and yes she gave the boys a little treat:P

Next is Nadine...she's just 14 years old...

Deo is having fever during the shoot and yet she looks really gorgeous...

The last model is Kat which is a batchmate of mine back in high school. She called me last week when she knew that I am also working here in Singapore and we planned to set a date to go out...akalain mo nga namang dun pa kame magkikita sa shoot...and since di nakarating ang isang model, pinakiusapan si Kat to replace her...
You did a good job Kat:D

Pinoy @ SG - Let's help our Kababayan

2009-10-13T12:42:00.013+08:00

design by Mark Gosingtian
May post si LordCM tungkol sa slogan na'to dun sa blog niya...kanina habang nagbobrowse ako sa PinoySG website, nakita ko to sa classified ads nila they're selling this T-Shirts ($15 XS & S; $20 L & XL) and part of the sales would benefit Ondoy Victims back home. It will be available this Oct. 23. You can place your orders only until Oct. 13, payment upon pick-up. You can text Brian @ 83016044.Check PinoySG ads for details...

Nagtext ako kanina at umorder nagreply naman, noted na daw order ko at iaadvise na lang pag dumating na yung t-shirts...until today na lang po ata sila tumatanggap ng orders.

Anyone who love photography here in SG...kita-kits sa Fort Canning Park, it will be fun doing your passion and for a good cause pa, nakatulong tayo sa mga kababayan nating nasalanta:D

Kung gusto niyo ko makasama, I'll be joining MASP Shoot for A Cause this October 17...pero kung ayaw niyo naman ako makasama e di sa October 25 na lang kayo mag-join nyahahaha:P

Filipino Association in Singapore are conducting another round of street collections (outside MRT stations and public areas) this coming Sunday, 18th October 2009 from 9AM TO 6PM. There will be 3 shifts : 9AM to 12NN, 12NN to 3PM and 3PM to 6PM. Reporting stations will be advised directly to street collection shift leaders within this week.

We would like once again to APPEAL FOR 700 VOLUNTEERS FOR STREET COLLECTIONS on 18th October 2009. For those interested to volunteer, please submit complete names of volunteers, preferred timing and location via email at ronalb@starhub.net and/or fassg37@yahoo.com.sg and copied to Mrs. Nelly F. Callanta at nellymf@yahoo.com. Kindly submit list of volunteers latest by Wednesday, 14th October 2009. For inquiries, please send sms either to Ronnie Albeus (HP 82015557) or Nelly Callanta (HP 98318044).

Salamat po sa lahat ng mababait na kababayan, locals, foreigners at even tourists na nagbigay ng donations samin last Sunday...tenk yu, tenk yu, ambabaet ninyo, tenk yu!

May kuwento ako, last Sunday kase nung nagstreet collection kame may naencounter akong kababayan...

D: Hi Sir, Hi Ma'am...
Donations for the Philippines...would you like to give some donations?

Kabayan lumapit...
K: Ano yan?
D: Oy kuya, donation po para sa Pinas
K: Baket? ... Anong nangyari? ... (seryoso)

Toinz! Gusto kong magtumbling...ahahahaha! pamatay ang banat mo kuya...wala kang TV, hindi ka ba inaabot ng balita, taga-saan ka? anaknang...lol!

Wake Up Call...

2009-10-12T12:40:00.011+08:00

Nahulog ko ang hooded jacket ko last Friday nung papasok ako (see pic), sinabit ko siya sa bag ko at pagdating sa bus stop, wala na dun ang jacket ko. Binalikan ko siya dahil matagal na saken ang jacket na iyon, magtatatlong taon na at paborito ko yun.

Pero di ko makita...
Pinapagalitan ko ang sarili ko nung araw na yun "napaka-careless mo talaga deth", "paborito mo yun eh,matagal na sayo yun".
Oh well, wala na kong magagawa. Tinanggap ko na. Wala na ang paborito kong jacket, salamat na lang sa lahat ng pinagsamahan namin, salamat sa lahat ng panahon na nilalamig ako at siya ang naging kasama ko.

Maniniwala ka ba na kaninang umaga, pagtawid ko ng kalsada, nakita ko si jacket. Madungis, nanlilimahid, parang nadaanan na siya ng isang libong sasakyan, may poopoo pa nga ng ibon.

Malalate na ko, kaya siguro may isang minuto ko siyang pinagmamasdan kung pupulutin ko ba siya. Option A: maliit ang bag ko, kapag pinulot kita wala akong paglalagyan at kelangan kong bumalik ng apartment, option B: since natanggap ko na naman na wala ka na, move on na lang.

Kelangan kong magdesisyon ng mabilis dahil kapag di pa ko umalis hindi ko aabutan ang schedule ng bus.

Iniwan ko si jacket...habang paalis ako iniisip ko pa rin ang mga pinagsamahan naming dalawa. Iniisip ko na nung nawala siya, nalungkot ako... ngayon, nagpakita siya saken ulet... pero dahil sa madungis siya nagawa ko siyang iwan sa kalunos-lunos niyang itsura.

Pagdating ko sa bus station,sakto lang na dumating ang bus na sasakyan ko.
pero hindi ako sumakay...
binalikan ko si jacket...
dinampot ko siya sa gilid ng kalsada at iniuwi.

Nagtext ako sa kasamahan ko sa trabaho na hindi na ako makakasabay sa shuttle at magtataxi na lang ako papuntang site dahil malalate ako.

Dahil sa nangyaring yun, may ilang bagay akong natutunan...

Maging maingat sa lahat ng importante sayo, bagay man yan, trabaho, mga taong minamahal mo...dahil kapag wala na sila...ansaket tanggapin nang "ang careless mo" o "it's all your fault, because you've taken them for granted"...

Maraming beses na tayong nawalan ng mga taong mahal natin, mga bagay na mahalaga sa atin...sige malungkot ka, magmukmok ka pero matuto ka ring pag-aralan na kelangan mong tanggapin na may mga bagay na hindi permanente... may mawawala, may dumadating...at kelangan nating ipagpatuloy ang buhay.

Ang mga bagay na nawala at mga bagay na binabalik ni God...parehong may rason yan...pero iisa lang yun "it's for your own good".

Totoo yung parati nating naririnig na hindi mo malalaman ang kahalagan ng isang bagay hangga't hindi ito nawawala sayo... para saken, wag mong hintayin pang mawala sayo ang bagay na yun, ngayon pa lang isipin mo na at pahalagahan ang mga bagay na meron ka.

At may mga pagkakataon na kung natanggap man natin na wala na ang isang bagay o tao sa buhay natin...pero muling bumalik...hindi kasing perpekto noong una natin silang nakilala, matuto pa rin sana natin silang pahalagahan at mahalin tulad noong una natin silang nakasama.

and lastly, lesson of the day huwag ka na ulet magpapakuha ng litrato na may sungay deth... baka isipin ng mga tao natural mo yang anyo sa gabi:P

Enjoy your Monday Peepol:D

Saranggola sa Ulan

2009-10-11T11:42:00.006+08:00

Saranggola Sa Ulan
Gary Granada

Naririnig ko pa ang tawa't hagikgik
Ng una kong sinta at kalarong paslit
At ang sabi ng matatanda
Siya ay maalwan, ako'y dukha
Di raw kami bagay at kayraming dahilan
Ngunit si Bakekay ay walang pakialam
Sa aming kamusmusan kayraming palaisipan
Ngunit tatlong bagay ang aking natutunan

Ang pag-asa'y walang hanggan
Pag-ibig ay walang hadlang
At lilipad ang saranggola sa ulan.

At kung ang pagsinta ay di man nagtagal
Ang mas mahalaga natutong magmahal
Umibig na walang panghihinayang
Kahit malamang na masaktan

Kanina lang, sa aking tabi'y may aleng lumiko
At sa pagmamadali, nasagi ang aking puso
Eto na naman ako sa aking kabaliwan
Na sinasabi nga nilang suntok sa buwan
Ngunit hindi hihindian ng tulad kong natuto nang
Magpalipad ng saranggola sa ulan

Gaya ng lagi't laging sinasabi ko
O siya nawa ay siya na nga ang totoo.
Eto na naman ako sa aking kabaliwan
Na sinasabi nga nilang suntok sa buwan
Ngunit hindi hihindian
Ng tulad kong natuto nang
Magpalipad ng saranggola sa ulan

Heto ako, tumatandang
Nakahandang panindigang
Ang bato sa tubig ay lulutang
At lilipad ang saranggola sa ulan

Note: He is such an amazing songwriter, talentadong Pinoy...pangarap ko rin na sana...sana kahit isang kanta lang makagawa ako:D hmmmm...yung may lyrics na maipagmamalaki ko, tulad nito, simple pero may puso, damang-dama mo, haaaay...

BeErDay...bUrPday...BIRTHDAY!

2009-10-09T13:40:00.001+08:00

To my biggest fan and the best supporter of my singing career...this song goes to you:
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday, happy birthday...
Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! (super high note) ahahahaha

Kahapon po ang birthday ng tatay ko, and we called him last night... binilhan daw siya ni Ate Amie ng pancit sa bilao at pinadalhan siya ni Mayor Nas ng cake (lahat ng senior citizen, nakakatanggap ng cake pag birthday nila galing sa mayor ng bayan namin) at sabi niya dadalhin niya yun sa munisipyo bukas para ipakita sa registrar...ahahaha. E kase matagal na siyang nakikipag-away sa mga nagrerehistro ng birth certificate sa munisipyo, nawawala kase ang mga records nila kaya di siya ma-iisuehan ng birth certificate, wala daw patunay na October 8 nga ang birthday niya..."e baket si mayor may listahan ng birthday, san niya nakita na birthday ko ngayon?" ahahahaha, oo nga naman...

picturan mo na lang yung cake 'Tay...at kainin niyo na yan...hehehehe:D
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Eto naman kay Mommy... Ate Donna ayan ang wish ko sa birthday mo...ahahaha, na alam kong wish mo rin:P Sana sa susunod na birthday mo e ganyan ka na kaseksi...pinapatawa lang kita ate,bwahahaha:D

Medyo serious ang birthday greeting ko sa kanya (her mother-in-law just died, so they have to go back to Samar leaving the kids at Batangas, then pagbalik nila from Samar Aina had dengue naman so straight from airport she had to go to the hospital to take care of her daughter and then recently naman, the flood...kung saan nalunod ng baha ang halos lahat ng mga pinag-ipunan at pinaghirapan nilang ipundar na mag-asawa)...so eto ang message ko sa kanya:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I know you've been through a lot lately with all the loss and stuffs but I want you to remember that He had given you the best gift...LIFE and FAMILY.

So go ahead and celebrate...

We love you and we miss you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATE:D
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And definitely not the least...

It's my bestfriend's birthday!!! Medyo emotional ako while doing this...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAME JANE

we've been friends since we we're 12, shared the growing up kalokohan in high school... we went to college at the same university with same course (hehehe, pareho kase kameng baliw!)...

I practically grew up with her...kaya rin siguro NBSB (no boyfriend since birth) until mag-21 ako, ahahaha,sounds like nagrereklamo ako...hindi naman kase I have the love and companionship with her that I wouldn't want or need anybody else...(hindi tuloy ako natutong lumandi, kasalanan mo to mame...ahahaha)

Although we're complete opposite most of the time, maraming bagay pa rin kameng pinagkakasunduan...food trip ng isaw at barbeque sa kanto...last full show (tradisyon na namin to)...music, gala, tambay at walang katapusang sleep-over na inaabot na kame ng madaling araw dahil di pa kame nakakatulog sa kakakwentuhan at tawanan na halos batuhin na kame ng unan ng kapatid ko para lang mag-shut up na kameng dalawa...

God knows kung gaano na karami ang pinagdaanan naming dalawa...mga problema ng pamilya...away sa mga lalake at kung anu-anong klase ng relasyon...mga pagsubok na akala namin di namin malalampasan...meron pa ngang near-death experience kung saan naiiyak ako pero di ko magawang umiyak dahil kailangan niya kong makitang matapang para sa kanya...i've seen the strongest woman in my life bed-ridden, super helpless...it was the worst experience ever.

The last time we've been together was nung inihatid ko siya sa airport papuntang Rome, November 2007. We still keep in touch through email and chat...pero hindi madalas because of her schedule and time difference. This week lang nakapag-usap kame and naiiyak ako after kase super miss ko na siya...

I thought nasasabi ko nang lahat dito sa blog ko at iba kong friends but then my deepest thoughts and secrets...sa kanya ko pa rin lang pinagkakatiwala...

Maybe because she is my bestfriend...my heart knows that this person will understand me and who knows the real me... deep inside... she won't judge you the way other people might do... i don't need to explain things, she get it...she won't doubt if it's true because she can tell... and you'll just let it pour out on her.

I miss you Mame, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Labumuch:D

Anger Management

2009-10-07T23:01:00.004+08:00

Last night I watched Singapore Idol...and the theme is Asian Feast (so the contestants are going to pick songs from all over Asia). One of the pure Malay contestants Amira sang "Bakit Pa" saying that she loves the songs from the Philippines because it’s melodious and that she dedicates the song to all the victims of flood...aaawwww, sweet. Thanks Amira:D

While watching, I pulled the October 2009 issue of Readers Digest (Asia), which I haven't read yet...and incidentally there is this article at HealthSmart entitled...

"Taming Your Temper"...tips from Dr. Sarah Edelman, psychologist and author of Change Your Thinking

Remember, I was fuming mad yesterday as I wrote my rants in my previous blog entry... I just couldn’t take why some people find it hard to be at least cooperative and considerate to others... But don’t worry if there’s something I’m really good at, that will be handling my emotions...thanks to my degree (para ano pa’t graduate ako ng Psychology da bah, nyahahaha)

But I also wanted to share this to everyone... this might be really helpful. The article says, “Poorly managed anger can damage your health, work and your relationship. Here's how to get your anger under control...”

1. Exercise
Did you know how I survived the anger I felt over my ex...BADMINTON! And now every time that my mind starts to think of hateful thoughts I put on my running shoes and I run...(matagal na kong hindi tumatakbo...mga 5months na mahigit, so ganun na katagal ako hindi nagagalit or nakakaisip ng hateful thoughts.) It so happen that I'm wasn't feeling well due to colds that's why I didn't run last night...

2. Write a letter
Hey that's what I just did. I wrote a letter to the person I'm currently angry at...and yes it works. Wag mo lang ipapadala ha (nyahahaha), keep it to yourself the idea is only to release your emotion.

3. Cool-off
The article said: In an acute angry stage, it's a good idea not to confront the person straightaway...

4. Communicate
When we're mad we tend to say awful things to people we're angry at...it says "we need to slow down and think...explain that you feel angry about something rather than acting aggressively and listen carefully to the other person before you respond"

5. Use humor
I am really amazed at some people who can laugh out and make fun of situation when you we're supposed to get really mad. I guess Filipino are good at this, my kababayan officemate would always say "ay naku ewan ko ba sa ugali nyan, taga-lupa! wag patulan, isa kang diwata" habang umaarte na parang si Ina Magenta...and we'll just laugh it off.

It's normal to get mad, but we need to remember that we need to manage anger as mature individuals especially in a workplace. You can't act as a child throwing tantrums in your workstation that is very unprofessional. Keep your calm, the article further says that you need to think of the pros and cons of being angry, does it solve your problem, move on if not. And finally acceptance, recognize that some things in life just aren't fair...

"Sometimes we have to accept that injustice is a part of life."

rAnT...

2009-10-07T16:56:00.003+08:00

Dear Bubuyog,

bADTRIp KaH...

Tatlong araw akong nagtiyagang pumasok para ayusin lahat ng kelangan para sa hand-over na'to...kahit sisinghot-singhot ako at hahatsing-hatsing ako...pinipilit kong bumangon sa umaga kahit di ako nakatulog the night before dahil sa runny nose at kahit na nahihilo-hilo na ko sa sakit ng ulo para lang trabahuhin ang hand-over ng kontrata mo today!

Pooothekz...

Pinadali ko na ngang lahat ang trabaho mo...inayos ko na nga ang kontrata mo, tapos dalawang oras na meeting lang ang inalaan mo...para idiscuss ang hand-over na'to...susungitan mo pa ko!!!

Pinilit kong intindihin at iself-study ang pasikot-sikot ng kontrata mo...tama ba naman na ang iilan na ngang question ko, di mo pa magawang sagutin ng maayos at sasabihin mo saken na iread-through ko! anak ka ng tofu! e malay ko ba naman sa mga electrical chenes na yun ha!!!Hindi ako engineer! Sana man lang eh kausapin mo ko ng maayos da bah...

Hay naku sa totoo lang, dapat di ka na lang nakipagmeeting...wala ka rin namang naitulong eh, matagal pa yung pinagstay mo sa table mo pagliligpit at pageempake ng mga gamit mo...

Nakakainis!!!
Deth

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(Lord, salamat po sa mahabang pisi ng pasensiya na binigay mo saken kanina at hindi ako nag-react ng anything na bastos towards this colleague...)

At guess what ang horoscope ko sa friendster:

mukhang tama ata...dapat di ako masyadong umasa na magiging maayos ang hand-over na'to...
Breathe...

Kowt 8 - Bob Marley

2009-10-05T15:12:00.008+08:00

"truth is...
everybody is going to hurt you...
you just gotta find the one worth suffering for."

---Bob Marley

"One good thing about music...
when it hits you, you feel no pain."

"Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.
WAKE UP AND LIVE!."

"you just can't live in that negative way...
make way for the positive day."

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,
none but ourselves can free our minds."

you can let go now, daddy...

2009-10-04T15:08:00.001+08:00

bigla ko tuloy na-miss tatay ko...

another "ber"month...

2009-10-01T22:45:00.005+08:00

Oh well, nitong nagdaang araw e medyo nakakadepress talaga ang mga nangyari pero kilala naman tayong mga Pinoy sa pagiging matatag di ba? for sure malalampasan natin lahat yan, okay...Pepeng ba yung sunod na bagyo? ay naku pepeng umayos ka ha! lumihis ka na lang ng daan...nakita mo na ngang kakalimas lang ng mga binaha sasali ka pa, epal ka, umayos ka ha...naku sinasabi ko sayo...(pinagalitan si bagyo)...

Anyway, October na...nagtayo na kame ng Christmas tree dito...hmmm pero di ko pinicturan, medyo "chaka khan" Christmas tree namin e, maliit lang tsaka ala masyadong decor e kase naman di masyadong uso dito ang Pasko, ang hirap maghanap ng pangdekorasyon, meron pero sobrang mahal naman...(kuripot!)

Kaya ayun si Santa na lang ang pinicturan ko...super tiny si Santa kaya macro-shot na yan...

Speaking of Santa, gumawa na ko ng Christmas wishlist ko...wala lang para mahaba ang time ni Santa para mahanap at mabili niya, ikaw baka gusto mo siyang tulungan (hehehehe)..so ito ang top ten wish ko for Christmas...

1. Coffee Mug - i'm trying to have a collection of mugs dahil nga mahilig ako sa kape kaya gusto ko makabuo ng koleksiyon ng mga cofee mugs... pero gusto ko yung may mga cute na designs...yung mga extra-ordinary para kapag nagkaroon ako ng coffee shop balang araw idi-display ko yun dun:D (libreng mangarap! bawal kumontra..ehhehehe:P)

2. Bagong medyas - gusto ko yung makapal, white lang ah...gusto ko yung saktong-sakto lang sa paa ko...ayoko ng medyas na maluwag or yung mahaba sa paa ko naasiwa ako pag ganun eh...tsaka luma na kase mga medyas ko eh:P

3. Cap - nakakamiss mag-cap, nakaarbor ako ng converse na cap kelan lang, tuwang tuwa ako...kaya lang inarbor din naman ng kuya ko, tsk tsk...

4. Partner ni Teddy - kawawa naman si Teddy eh, wala siyang kasama kapag nagwowork ako, mag-isa lang siya...baka naman Santa pde mo siya bigyan ng patner...da bah, da bah...

5. Tali - hindi pangbigti ah...tali sa buhok, ewan ko ba kase baket parating nawawala ang mga tali ko...siguro bigyan mo ko mga isang dosenang tali,yung plain lang ayoko ng may design ah (baket kase di uso ang san rio dito sa singapore)

6. Dry Cabinet - aaaawww, nagsusumamo na yung SLR ko saken na bilhan ko siya ng dry cabinet para hindi na magmoist ang mga lente niya...baka santa pwede mo siyang pagbigyan...hehehehe

7. The Lost Symbol - yung bagong libro ni Dan Brown:D

8. DVD copy of Life is Beautiful - aaaww matagal na kase ako naghahanap ng kopya nito eh, nakahanap na ko ng kopya ng Dead Poets Society pero eto wala talaga ako makita, baka magagawan ng powers ng mga elves mo (wag naman pirated, bad yun eh...tsaka bawal yun dito sa Singapore,hehehe)Gusto ko lang may kopya ng mga fave movies ko...

9. Cellphone case - mukhang basura na iyong selepono ko, maawa ka naman Santa:P

10. World Peace - ano 'to Miss Universe (sabay wave...hehehehe)

Pero seriously, okay lang kahit lahat ng iyan di mo ibigay Santa...basta promise mo lang saken na sana maging masaya pa rin ang Pasko ng pamilya ko, ng pamilya ng bawat Pilipino. Alam mo naman kung gaano kahaba namin sinecelebrate sa Pinas ang Pasko di ba...sa gitna ng lahat ng bagyo at pananalanta na meron ngayon sa bansa, tulungan mo silang makaahon, makapagsimula ulet upang maipagdiwang ang pagdating ng tunay naming Tagapagligtas...

Jacque Bermejo...ang aral sa likod ng kwento

2009-09-30T11:22:00.003+08:00

May mga panahon na masyado tayong emosyonal...nakakapagsalita tayo ng mga bagay na hindi na natin masyadong napag-iisipan...(this one I am also guilty of!)...pero ano nga ba ang dapat matutunan natin sa likod ng mga pangayayari...

Some good points and lessons to ponder on from Kuya Kevin...
Jacqueline Bermejo Facebook Fraud and Twitter Slander

Please help...

2009-09-29T08:18:00.005+08:00

Please help our Kababayan at Kasiglahan Village, below is the letter in behalf of PEBA/KaBlogs

Dear Friends and Fellow Bloggers

I hope that you can help inform our kababayans about the disaster Ondoy wrought to our country.

We have community severely affected in Kasiglahan Village in Montalban Rizal and other urban poor communities we work with living along the banks of esteros and rivers. They are without dry clothes and food. The community at Kasiglahan that was hit badly up until last nite we do not have words from them and even government relief has not reached them because of the bad road. Most of the people in that area are without food and clean water.

I hope that through our blogs effort we can help our kababayan.

But if we can monitor or centralize the donation through PEBA and KABLOGS account the better and we can have it course through as PEBA and KABLOGS donation to a particular group and organization.

Maraming salamat,

Pete
PEBA Metro Manila Area Coordinator

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PEBA Adviser, Noemi L. Dado's family was stranded in the second floor of their house without food and water. Their 3 cars are submerged in water, along with the furnitures estimated to cost 3 million pesos.

PEBA and KABLOGS are joining volunteers and organizations in the relief efforts for those affected by ONDOY especially the irban poor relocatees in Kasiglahan Village in Montalban Rizal. Makulimlim right now in the Philippines and another typhoon is coming, it seems, according to Pete that the typhoon expected for Wednesday is already in the Philippines and with strong winds. It will hamper relief operations. God bless our country. God bless our beloved Philippines.

We need your donations.

For more info on donations and how you can help especially the relocatees in the Kasiglahan village without clothes, food or water, 300 families, nearly 3000 Filipinos.

call the following

Pete at (632) 920-2595 local 107

Beth at (632) 922-0246 / 927 -0794

or email us at

peba09@gmail.com and kablogs123@gmail.com
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As per "Today" newspaper...
"Singapore government announced it would send humanitarian relief supplies worth US$30,000.00 and a further US$20,000.00 in seed money to jumpstart a donation drive for Red Cross."

Below is the PRESS RELEASE from the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore

ADVISORY ON DONATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF TYPHOON “ONDOY”

28 September 2009 - The Philippine Embassy in Singapore announced that a state of calamity has been declared over the following areas, in view of the effects of Typhoon “Ondoy” (International Code Name: Ketsana):

§The entire National Capital Region (NCR)
§Cordillera Autonomous Region: Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet
§Region I: Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur
§Region II: Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya
§Region III: Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan,Tarlac,Bataan
§Region IV-A: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon
§Region IV-B: Mindoro (Occidental and Oriental), Marinduque
§Region V: Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur.

As of this time, a total of 83 people have been confirmed dead and 23 others missing. The National Disaster Coordinating Center reported that about 330,000 people had been displaced by the flood.

Classes in Metro Manila and in the province of Rizal have been suspended at all levels for today.

Those wishing to donate to those affected by Typhoon “Ondoy” (International Code Name: Ketsana) are advised that donations in cash or in kind may be coursed through the agencies listed below.

Donors are discouraged from sending used clothing, which is prohibited for importation into the Philippines under Republic Act No. 4653.

Organizations wishing to donate are advised to refer to the Embassy’s guidelines for donations to the Philippines, which are available online at:

http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/index.cfm?GPID=53.

Further queries may be directed to Ms. Pearl Camento at php@pacific.net.sg, subject: “Typhoon Ondoy”.

CASH / CHEQUE / CREDIT CARD DONATION
Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
Peso Account1. Metrobank, Port Area BranchAnda Circle, Port Area, Manila
Acct. Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No: 151-3-041-63122-8
Acct Type: Savings

2. Bank of the Philippine Islands,Port Area Branch Anda Circle,Port Area,Manila Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct No: 4991-0010-99
Acct Type: Current

Dollar Account
1. Metrobank, Port Area Branch Anda Circle, Port Area, Manila
Acct. Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No: 151-2-151-00218-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM2.

Bank of the Philippine Islands, Port Area Branch Anda Circle, Port Area, Manila Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct No: 8114-0030-94
Acct Type: Savings
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Credit Card
Fax the following information to (632) 404 0979 / 527 0575
1.Name of card member
2.Billing address
3.Contact number (landline and mobile)
4.Credit card no.
5.Expiry date
6.CCV2/CVC2 (last 3 digits at the back of the credit card)
7.Amount to be donated (in numbers and words)

SMS/G-Cash (Globe) Donations
SMStext REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)G-CASH:text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS to 2882

Online donation
Please access http://www.redcross.org.ph
For acknowledgment of donations, please fax bank transaction slips to (632) 404 0979 / 527 0575 with the donor’s name, address, and contact nos.

National Disaster Coordinating Center (NDCC)
Maj. Gen. Glenn J. RabonzaAdministrator,
NDCC Peso Account
DBP Camp Aguinaldo BranchCamp Aguinaldo, Quezon CityAcct
Name: NDCC Donated Fund
Acct No: #0-00149-435-3Acct
Type: SavingsSwift
Code: DBPHPHMM (Account # 36002016

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Peso AccountLandbank of the Philippines, Batasan Complex BranchBatasan Pambansa, Quezon City
Acct No: 3122-1011-84Acct
Type: Savings

FOOD DONATIONS
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Undersecretary Luwalhati Pablo
National Relief Operations Center Warehouse,
DSWDTel: (632) 951 7121
931 8138

MEDICINES, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Department of Health (DOH)
Dr. Carmencita BanatinDepartment of Health
Health Emergency Management Services,
DOHTel: (632) 743 8301 ext. 2006, 2007 (63917) 845 5481

RELIEF GOODS / REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
Mr. Benjie DelfinHead, Operations Center
Disaster Management Center Philippine National Red Cross
Tel: (632) 527 0865Fax: (632) 524 5787

National Disaster Coordinating Center (NDCC)
Mr. Florentino SisonDeputy Chief, Operations Division National Disaster Coordinating Center
Tel: (632) 912 5979 / 912 2665Fax: (632) 911 1873 / 911 1406 / 912 5668 / 912 0984

The Filipino Association in Singapore (FAS) also announced that it is accepting donations in kind for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. Donations may be dropped off at:

A-Freight Cargo
304 Orchard Road
#03-19 Lucky Plaza
Singapore 238863

i-Remit Singapore announced that it will waive remittance charges for donations to the Philippine National Red Cross. Remittances to the Philippine National Red Cross may be sent through:

i-Remit Singapore
304 Orchard Road
#03-69 Lucky Plaza
Singapore 238863

LBC announced that it will waive remittance charges for donations made to the following organizations: ABS-CBN Foundation, GMA Foundation, Philippine National Red Cross, and the National Disaster Coordinating Center. Remittances to these organizations may be sent through:

LBC Singapore
304 Orchard Road
#04-77 Lucky Plaza
Singapore 238863

Updated information on the effects of Tropical Storm Ondoy may be obtained from the National Disaster Coordinating Center at the following URL:

Our company CH2M Hill have also set-up a donation drive for the PNRC in aid of those victim of the typhoon. I am extending a heartfelt thank to everyone who have contributed.

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It was a big relief that we finally reached my sister in QC, she recalled the Ondoy experience. The kids (Aina & Louis) we're left in the house with Ate Lyn, their yaya since my Ate and my brother in law still have to go to work during that rainy Saturday. At about past 9AM, my Ate's company decided to dismissed work and let employees go back to their homes...her office (PHESCO) at Quezon Ave is just a 20minute ride away from their house at SFDM, Quezon City. But as they arrived at PMI Roosevelt they we're stranded, the creek overflowed making it really impassable... that's two blocks away from their house...she can almost see the house spot flooded and she can't do anything...she said she was crying thinking about the kids...she almost wanted to swim...after an hour or so, she spotted my brother in law stranded in the same building at PMI. They we're able to finally cross the flood at about 10PM (she recalled that was the most agonizing day she ever had). The yaya wasn't able to save anything from the first floor and all their appliances and stuffs and other belongings we're submerged with flood, what's only left are some clothes and beds...they stayed dry and safe at the second floor...My cousin Abby was able to reached QC sunday morning...

We've been telling my sister to consider herself lucky for they are all safe...

There are a lot of people who are still stucked above their roofs, no water, no food...no dry clothes...some could have been sick by now because of cold...

Please help...

Our Nation Needs Help!

2009-09-28T09:04:00.017+08:00

Until now we haven't been able to contact my Ate's family who live in San Francisco Del Monte Quezon City...we we're able to reach my family in Batangas and glad that they're all fine but likewise they are sick worried for my ate Donna, Kuya Alvin and the two kids Aina & Louis together with yaya Lyn and my cousin Abby who went to school last saturday and her last message was "stranded po ako, naglalakad lang po kame pauwi ng QC"...

Nakikiramay ako sa lahat ng mga kababayan natin na nasalanta ng bagyong Ondoy...marami na tayong nalampasan na mga unos, and I know that Filipinos are resilient and for sure we will be able to survive this calamity if we will help each other. Nakikiramay ako sa mga lugar na lubos na naapektuhan tulad ng Marikina, i know someone whose family is in Marikina i wish them well also...sa Pasig, Tita Memeh and Gel girls update us, hope both of you are okay (Mama Cel...i hope you're family is okay) and Cainta...i don't have any news from Ethel yet but I do hope na ligtas kayo and ng family mo....

Naiiyak ako evrytime na lumalabas ang mga update videos and pictures sa facebook galing sa mga kaibigan sa Pinas...

Let's extend our help please...

World Vision is launching relief operations today after an unprecedented rainfall brought by Typhoon Ketsana caused floodings all over Metro Manila and nearby provinces affecting thousands of people yesterday. It was packed with maximum winds of 85 kph and gustiness of up to 110 kph.

“People’s houses were submerged in just a matter of few minutes giving them no time to secure their food and belongings. There is a need to respond,” says HEA Director Jose “Boy” Bersales. WV initially conducted a call and text brigade to check the status and needs of the staffs in flood affected areas.

He adds, “We are prioritizing food aid assistance to 100 flood-affected staffs here in Metro Manila as the government is providing initial relief to other affected persons. This will last them for two to three days.” WV guards, messengers and janitors who were impacted are also beneficiaries.

Food aid consist of the following: 1 bottled water (5 liters), 12 pcs noodles, 6 cans sardines, oatmeal, 1 pack biscuit, 6 cans corned beef, 5 kg rice, 1 pack instant coffee, 1/2 brown sugar, 2 cans pork and beans and 1 chocolate drink.

They want to help 3000 families w/ 3 day survival relief packs costing P2000 each. You can deposit to BPI savings 4251002415 or BDO 27004311. World Vision office is at 389 Quezon Ave., cor West 6th near Delta. Call or text 0917-5594272 (Boris) or 374-7618 to 28 for more info.

For those in the States who would like to contribute to World Vision, here's the information:
Account Number: USD SA Account # 4254-0050-08
Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank Address: Matalino corner Malakas Street
Diliman Quezon City
1100 Philippines
Bank swift Code: BOPIPHMM

1.6 million Philippine Facebook users. Donate 100 pesos each and we'll raise 160 million for Red Cross rescue and relief. Red Cross donation through SMS: text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart) Instead of maki......ng ubos your load, please send some to Red Cross; it will be deducted from your load balance and will help a lot...or visit Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) site at Redcross.org.ph or go the nearest Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) or Metrobank branh to deposit. G-cash and SMS donations are also available. Visit PNRC for more info.

Note: For Jacque Bermejo...okay i'm so sorry, I admit I have judge you...nadala lang siguro ako ng sobra...she may be innocent we don't know what's true, i learned my lesson "we should always hear both sides of the story..."sana lang po kung sino man ang gumawa ng hindi nakakatuwang shout-out na yun, maisip mo ang gravity ng salitang iyon sa lahat ng pamilya na nawalan ng tirahan, kabuhayan...higit sa lahat nawalan ng buhay...lets concentrate our efforts in helping each other.

Movies that made men cry...

2009-09-22T14:27:00.003+08:00

A guy friend tweeted: Bored to death...looking for a movie that made men cry, any suggestion?

At dahil hindi naman ako lalake (uu babae kaya ako! hehehe) at makakalimutin ako na kahit marami na akong napanood na pelikula hindi ko na maalala silang lahat...at ang nagawa ko na lang eh mag-agree sa ilang movies na na-suggest na super fave ko rin at movies na sige na nga naiyak ako...infernez:

Bridge to Terabithia
Isa ito sa mga nasa top-ten fave movie ko, medyo nagulat ako na nakasama siya at lalake talaga ang nag-suggest na naiyak siya sa movie na ito. Actually yung last part lang naman ang nakakaiyak...ooops spoiler (napanood niyo na ba ito? sige di ko na ikkwento kung baket) This is a book, which I haven't read... na ginawan ng film adaptation.Mala-Narnia ang effects ng Bridge to Terabithia, but I like it better kase the main story is still in touch with reality. A story of Jesse and Leslie's friendship, the power of kids imagination...Makakarelate ka sa story kung naranasan mong maging bata na sumasalo ng mga gamit sa kuya at ate mo, kung naranasan mong maleft-out sa school at mabully...if nafeel mo nung bata ka na parang di ka love ng mommy at daddy mo, if naranasan mong makipaglaro at mag-imagine ng mga bagay-bagay out of ordinary things (tulad ng prinsesa at prinsipe o magagandang kastilyo)...i think most of us did. It is suitable for kids, adults and parents...all ages i guess dahil lahat tayo dumaan sa pagkabata and maraming lessons na matutunan from this movie. It touches the heart of audiences in its simplest part.

I love the kids in this movie, sobrang asteeg ni Leslie yung girl na naging friend ng ni Jesse ang cute niya para siyang little version ni Keira Knightley:D

Windstruck
Another person suggested Windstruck and Sassy Girl the two effin sad Korean movie sabi niya...same lang ang bidang babae ng dalawa. If you will watch this movie (or if napanood mo na) most probably you'll get the impression na prequel siya ng Sassy. Pero hindi daw:P This is my ex-bf's favorite movie...he gave me a dvd copy of Windstruck at yun na, nainlove ako...sa movie! ahahaha...

This movie still got the girl-torture-boy moments, kilig scenes and creative-funny dialogues as Sassy Girl, but if papipiliin ako (mini mini mini mo....) mas gusto ko ang Windstruck. May lalim kase ang kwento niya, it started with scenes na ieengage ka to the characters and then it will just shatter you until the end...umiiyak ako almost half of the movie...andameng unforgettable scenes tulad nang kinulayan ng guy ng white yung mga black keys ng piano, the girl wouldn't want to touch black keys because of a tragic experience...you'll just never expect what's going to happen next.

One More Chance
At syempre kung may entry ang hollywood and asian film, e hindi papahuli ang Pinoy movies... sa iyakan pah! Si Basya at si Popoy...dito sa movie na 'to una kong nagustuhan si John Lloyd...especially dun sa scene na nag-dialogue siya nang "mahal na mahal kita...kahit ang sakit-sakit na." sabay walk-out...waaaaahhh!

the movie is so simple, umiikot lang halos sa kanilang dalawa pero dahil napakahusay ng pagkakaganap, maganda ang dialogues at hindi maek-ek (bahala ka ng idefine) it became really realistic that you can see yourself in the same situation kaya maiiyak ka na lang sa bawat iyak nila.

Sino nga ba sa atin ang hindi nainlove at nabroken-hearted (kung isa ka dun, aba maswerte ka!) pero malas mo rin di ka makakarelate...pero sige isipin mo na lang kung mangyayari sa inyo yun ng bf/gf mo ewan ko lang kung di ka maiyak...

o ayan, sa susunod na holiday at wala kang magawa o nababagot ka try mo download o panoorin sa youtube yang mga movies na iyan, check out kung gumagana pa ang tear glands mo:P

another touching ad...

2009-09-21T19:52:00.001+08:00

'pag automatic na ang luha...

2009-09-15T11:40:00.007+08:00

'pag automatic na ang luha/ tuwing naghahating-gabi/'pag imposibleng mapatawa/ at 'di na madapuan ng ngiti~ kumapit ka kaya/sa akin nang ikaw ay / maitangay sa kalayaan ng ligaya/tayo na, tayo na/ika'y magtiwala sapagka't/ngayong gabi ako ang mahiwagang elesi'~ pag komplikado ang problema/parang relong made in japan/at para ding sandwich na nasa lunchbox mong nawawala/nabubulok na sa isipan/repeat ~minsan ako'y nangailangan/dalian kang lumapit sa akin/ibinulong mo kaibigan/"ako ang iyong liwanag sa dilim" ELESI by Rivermaya

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Minsan dumarating ang mga pagkakataon na napupuno ka rin sa mga kaibigan mo di ba...may mga kaibigan ka na halos ayaw mo nang maging kaibigan...dahil hindi mo na kayang sakyan ang topak ng mga utak nila.

Pero nangingibabaw pa rin yung mga alaala ng lahat ng pinagsamahan niyo...lahat ng tawanan, iyakan, sikreto at damayan...yung mga pagkakataong nag-ambagan ng pambili ng alak at pulutan...para lang maitawid ang isa't-isa sa kabaliwan ng mundong ginagalawan.

Kaya sa panahon ng pagbalik ng isang kaibigan...sa pagkakataong maramdaman mong muli ang kaniyang pangangailangan...sa tingin ko walang salitang kailangan pang sabihin upang hindi mo siya maintindihan.

Kung ako lang...agad kong hahawakan ang kanyang kamay...sabay alay ng balikat, sandalan ng kanyang matigas na ulo...Sabay sabing..."Okay ka lang?, sige iiyak mo...dito lang ako..."
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Pagkatapos nating mag-usap hindi ako nakatulog kaagad, iniisip ko na iniwan kita noong mga panahong iyon na magulo...hindi ba ako naging mabuting kaibigan sayo? maari ko bang idahilan na tao lang ako...mahina at napupuno din minsan?

FEU Champion at UAAP Cheerdance Competition

2009-09-14T15:53:00.004+08:00

Okay I feel super happy... ecstatic knowing FEU won! Why? Because...

kase for the longest time parati lang runner-up ang FEU sa cheerdance...

kase nung mga first year pa lang kame tambayan namin ang old gym dahil gustong-gusto naming nanonood ng practice ng grupo at crush namin ang cute cheerleader na palaging nasa unahan...

kase ginagaya namin ang dance ng mga cheerleaders na dapat lagi kang naka-smile, ini-spoof pa ng barkada ang pagsemplang ng mga dancers tapos sabay tayo ng all smile pa ren...super happy thought namin yun:D

kase nakikita namin kung gaano kaseryoso ang grupo ng FEU noon sa pagbuo ng konsepto ng bawat galaw, bumigay ang bestfriend ko noon sa tindi ng praktis ng stunts para sa try-outs.

kase dugong-Tamaraw ako!!!

Note: para sa mga naguguluhan at bakit Sarimanok at hindi Tamaraw ang ginamit ng grupo..."TAMARAW is FEU's Athletic Icon. SARIMANOK is FEU's Academic Emblem"

Woohooo! Go FEU...FIGHT! I'm missin' college tuloy...

Destination: Wave Bridge

2009-09-14T08:58:00.015+08:00

What am I busy of these past few days...well I kinda missed my multiply site it's been a long time since I updated it. I gave it a new template, visit old friends and uploaded some pictures that took me ten years (hehehe). Last weekend we went for nature trekking. Myk called me that day and asked what I'm doing...and I said, "I'm off to wave bridge..." he asked "where? wave bridge? what's that"... e di bridge na pa-wave! I said, hahaha...yeah, yeah bright kid!

Henderson Wave Bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in Singapore linking Mt. Faber and Telok Blangah Hills Park.

The huge wave structures of the bridge are so amazing to look at, it is refreshing to be at the top seeing the forest and just relax and enjoy the cool breeze.

The bridge is made up of wood...I asked my ate joy, who is an architect if it's safe to use wood in an open bridge where sun and rain could wear it off... she said that the wood used on that bridge is an all-weather timber that could stand, I would say redundantly "all weather" now that's cool!

We're supposed to stay until it's dark so I can take pictures of the wave bridge as it light up at night. But we arrived really early and we would have to wait for quite a long time before it gets dark... we got really tired from the long forest trekking to the place, so we decided to go home instead. Maybe next time I might return and take some shots...this is my last shot of the wave bridge.

My Ate Joy said, the clouds look like an "Angel talking to a Child":D

Twenty Questions by Juan Ekis

2009-09-08T17:26:00.007+08:00

Dahil sa balak ko munang mag-hiatus...ahahaha, iiwan ko kayo ng isang napakahabang basahin, nyahahaha. Don't worry guys, okay lang kung ayaw niyo basahin, pero I assure you it's worth the read...mananalo ba naman yan ng Palanca Award kung hindi:D

I highly recommend this sa mga singleness dyan at sa mga batang medyo nako-confuse pa on issues of sex and intimacy...this is one of my favorite read na nadiscover ko sa pagtambay tambay ko sa library ng FEU noong college...

Twenty Questions by Juan Ekis:This is the Palanca Award winning play by Juan Ekis. It won the 2nd place in the one-act category year 2003.

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TWENTY QUESTIONS
Ni Juan Ekis

MGA TAUHAN

Jigs - Fresh grad. Kabarkada ni Yumi.Magtatrabaho bilang researcher sa isang financial firm

Yumi - Commercial Model. Kabarkada ni Jigs. 2 years ahead
kay Jigs.

TAGPO

Gabi. Sa isang kwarto ng isang beach resort.

Naglalatag ng kumot si Jigs sa sahig habang inaayos
ni Yumi ang kanyang higaan.

YUMI Sige na, Jigs. Huwag ka nang magpaka-gentle man.Naaawa ako sa? yo e.Tabi na tayo sa kama.

JIGS Hindi, okay lang ako dito.

YUMI Huwag ka nang maarte. As if naman re-rapin kita no.Malaki naman itong kama e.Hatiin na lang natin sa gitna.

JIGS Sure ka?

YUMI Hindi mo naman siguro ako mamanyakin no?

JIGS (Matatawa) Okay ka lang?

YUMI Kung gusto mo, gamitin na lang natin iyang kumot na divider.

JIGS Good idea.

Isasampay nila ang kumot mula sa kisame para mahati ang kama sa gitna. Magsesettle down ang dalawa.Ilalabas ni Jigs ang libro niya:"Puppy Love and other Stories" ni F. Sionil Jose.

Si Yumi naman ay magpapatugtog ng Japanese Zen Music habang nagsa-zazen.

YUMI Do you mind?

JIGS No, go ahead. I‘m just reading.

Magsa-zazen si Yumi. Magbabasa si Jigs. Pareho silang di maka-concentrate. Papatayin ni Yumi ang CD player niya.

YUMI I can‘t believe our friends.

JIGS Oo nga e.

YUMI Dapat ginagawa nila ?to sa mga bagong pasok sa barkada o kaya sa bagong…ay oo nga pala. Bagong graduate ka.Congrats.

JIGS Thanks.

YUMI So what‘re your plans?

JIGS Kinukuha akong researcher sa ADB. Kinukuha rin ako ng BPI sa OTP nila.

YUMI Wow naman. In demand.

JIGS Di naman masyado. Who the hell invented this tradition anyway?

YUMI (Matatawa) You won‘t believe it.

JIGS Ikaw?

YUMI Malay ko ba na mabibiktima rin ako nito balang-araw.

JIGS So why did you start it?

YUMI Wala ka pa sa tropa nun e. Freshman ka pa lang siguro noon. Wala lang. Napagtripan lang namin si Ronald. E may crush siya kay Meg. Noong unang beses magpunta rito ng barkada, sabi ko,magsimula kami ng tradition.

Ilo-lottery namin ang pangalan ng mga lalaki at ng mga babae.Kung sino ang mabubunot, silang dalawa ang pagsasamahin sa isang kwarto sa loob ng tatlong araw. And then, we‘ll all see what happens.

Pero dinaya namin noon yung kay Ronald at Meg. Puro Ronald at Meg ang mga pangalan na nakalagay sa lottery.

JIGS (Tatawa) Ang sama ninyo!

YUMI Kaya nga nakarma na ako e.

JIGS So is our case, dinaya? O talagang lottery?

YUMI (Teasing) Ano sa dalawa ang gusto mo?

JIGS Feeling ko may nagtrip sa‘kin sa barkada e.

YUMI Excuse me po, dalawa tayong biktima dito. I don‘t see any reason kung bakit tayong dalawa ang sasadyaing biktima this year, unless may crush ka sa‘kin na di ko alam at alam nila (tatawa).

JIGS Baka ikaw (tatawa).

YUMI The success rate of this tradition is 100% so far.

JIGS I was here na the 2nd time. Si Chris at si Cia ang biktima.

YUMI And last year were Rod and Kay. They‘re getting married kailan?

Sa June yata.

JIGS What do you expect? Ikukulong mo ang isang lalaki at isang babae sa isang kwarto for three days, imposibleng walang mangyari doon!

YUMI That was exactly my point. (Ngingiti)

JIGS E kung may madisgrasya?

YUMI Ano‘ng disgrasya?

JIGS Alam mo na ?yun!

Hahawiin ni Yumi ang divider nilang kumot.

YUMI Ano? Sex? Pa? no kung magsex sila? Nakakatawa ka naman. Di mo masabi.

JIGS Ang alin?

YUMI Ang sex!

JIGS Hah!

YUMI Sige nga sabihin mo nga?

JIGS Para kang *****. Tumigil ka nga.

YUMI ****, Jigs. Graduate ka na totoy ka pa rin!

JIGS Excuse me?

YUMI Sabihin mo nga: ? Sex! Sex! Sex! Sex!?

JIGS Para kang bata, Yumi ha.

YUMI You used to call me ate Yumi when you were in third year.

JIGS Well, graduate na po ako, ate Yumi.

Tahimik.

JIGS Hmmm. I wonder if we‘re gonna last three days.

YUMI (Teasing) Bakit? Ayaw mo sa‘kin?

Di sasagot si Jigs.

YUMI We‘re gonna survive this one.

JIGS What makes you so sure?

YUMI No offense, Jigs. I honestly find you very attractive pero I‘ve no time for this. Alam mo naman siguro na kaka‘

JIGS Same here.

YUMI Same here what? Na you find me attractive o you don‘t have time for this? (Matatawa)

Di sasagot si Jigs. Tahimik. Io-on ulit ni Yumi ang CD player at ipagpapatuloy ang zazen. Itatabi ni Jigs ang libro. Nawalan na siya ng ganang magbasa.Pupunta siya sa ref. Bubuksan niya ito.

JIGS Hah! (Sarcastic) Perfect! Red Wine! How very conducive.

YUMI May chips ba diyan?

JIGS Sa awa ng Diyos, may tsibog naman.

Papatayin ni Yumi ang CD player. Tatayo siya at kukuha ng chips sa ibabaw ng ref.

YUMI Since we‘re gonna be stuck naman with each other for three days, might as well make the best out of it di ba? I-enjoy na lang natin.

JIGS What do you mean?

YUMI Get the wine, let’s have a drink! 50 hours to go na lang and we‘re gonna be the first failure of this tradition.

JIGS Oo nga. (Kukunin ang wine. Maglalagay sa dalawang baso.)

When they chose Cia and Chris, naiintindihan ko pa e. Lalo na sina Rod and Kay. Kung baga, tinulungan lang natin silang umamin sa isa‘t isa. Pero us…

YUMI Weird ng barkada natin no?

JIGS To our barkada and our weird traditions!

YUMI To us, the first failure of this tradition!

Magto-toast sila at iinom.

JIGS Sige, ate Yumi. Let’s make our stay here more interesting…

YUMI What’s with the ate?

JIGS Fine…

Bubuksan ni Yumi ang chips. Uupo sila pareho sa sahig para magkwentuhan.

JIGS Let’s play twenty questions.

YUMI Sige! Ano yon?

JIGS Each of us will have ten questions each. Tatanungin kita, tatanungin mo ako, mga gusto nating malaman sa isa‘t isa. Alternate tayo. Pero the thing here is, you can‘t ask the question that I already asked.

YUMI That’s pretty interesting.

JIGS At bawal magsinungaling.

YUMI Fair enough. Pero whatever is said inside this room remains in the room. Ok?

JIGS Of course. You wanna start?

YUMI No. I want to ask the last question. (Ngingiti at kikindatan si
Jigs)

JIGS Smart move. Game. First question: Ano ang greatest frustration mo
sa buhay?

YUMI Nge. Ang korni naman ng tanong mo. Walang ka-challenge-challenge. Ask me something na mag-iisip naman ako.

JIGS Simula pa lang e.

YUMI Sige. Ano nga ba…?

JIGS Akala ko ba walang ka-challenge-challenge?

YUMI Wag kang maingay, nag-iisip ako…I‘m a frustrated ballet dancer.

JIGS Talaga?

YUMI I took lessons when I was six pero umayaw ako. Wala kasi akong disiplina e. Mas gusto kong makipaglaro sa mga kalaro ko. Pero I really enjoy watching ballet dancers. When I see them dance parati kong kaiisip na sana, ako rin. There! Ang dali naman ng tanong mo. Walang thrill.

JIGS Appetizer lang. Yari ka sa‘kin mamaya.

YUMI We‘ll see. Ako naman: Did you ever have doubts about your sexuality? I mean, kahit minsan ba, naisip mo na bakla ka?

JIGS Never.

YUMI Bilis ng sagot a.

JIGS Coz I never entertained the idea.

YUMI Homophobe ka ba?

JIGS Alternate tayo sa tanungan, di ba?

YUMI So, not once? Kahit konti? Kahit what if lang?

JIGS I‘m straight, okay?

YUMI I‘m not asking if you‘re gay or not. I‘m asking kung…

JIGS Never nga.

YUMI We all thought na you were gay. Well at least nung first few months mo sa tropa before you introduced your girlfriend to us.

JIGS What?! You thought I was gay?!

YUMI E pa? no kasi, masyado kang mabait. Ang pogi-pogimo, pero parang allergic ka sa mga babae. Over ang pagiging gentleman mo. Too good to be true. You have a good body,
it seems that you work out pero iniisip namin front mo lang yun. Kadalasan kasi front ng mga bakla ang pagiging maganda ng katawan nila at pagiging sporty…

Tatawa lang si Jigs.

YUMI So we thought it’s either that or you were planning to become a priest.

JIGS What?!

YUMI Well, you were always this goody-goody person. Pumupuntaka sa chapel. Nangungumpisal, nagsisimba…

JIGS The way you said it, parang equivalent ang dalawa a.

YUMI Of course not. I didn‘t mean that!

JIGS I take my faith seriously. That doesn‘t make me gay!

YUMI So you did want to become a priest…

JIGS Hindi rin. Actually, I always wanted to raise a family… and be a father.

Tahimik.

YUMI So you‘re not gay.

JIGS No.

YUMI You never…

JIGS Ilang beses ka ba ipinanganak? Kulit mo e. It’smy turn.

YUMI Homophobe ka no?

JIGS Hindi kaya!

YUMI Whatever…

JIGS Ako na, daya mo naman e.

YUMI Okay, okay. Shoot me.

JIGS How do you see yourself five years from now?

YUMI You expect to win this game? Ang kokorni ng mga tanong mo e.

JIGS The object of this game is not to win.

YUMI E ano pa ba?

JIGS To get to know the other person.

YUMI Sure. Basta ako, I will win this game. Walang thrill ang isang game kung walang nananalo.

JIGS Sagot.

YUMI May time limit ba ?to? (Tatawa) Wine pa nga.

JIGS Sabi nga nila: in vino veritas.

Magsasalin si Jigs ng wine.

YUMI Masarap ang wine, ha? Saan kaya nabili ito? (Iinom) To answer your question, either maging entrepreneur ako, magsisimula ako ng sarili ako nangg botique or bar, o kaya,magiging artista ako sa pelikula.

JIGS Not bad.

YUMI Pero mukhang malabo yung stint ko sa movies. Tough angcompetition e. Saka mahina ang manager ko. Panay hosting atpictorials ang nakukuhang raket para sa akin. Papalitan ko na nga e. Pag nakaipon ako, baka magtayo na lang ako ng botique.

JIGS (Magbibiro) Ayaw mo mag-bold?

YUMI Yuck!

JIGS Lahat ng gustong mag-artista doon dumadaan.

YUMI May talent naman ako kahit papano a!

JIGS Lahat naman ng bold star may talent a! Sa dibdib!
(Tatawa)

YUMI (Hahampasin ng unan si Jigs) Bastos ka talaga!Akala ko goody-goody ka…Hindi ko papatulan ang pagbobold kahit ano‘ng mangyari no! Kahit ganito ako,may respeto pa rin naman ako sa sarili ko.

JIGS Ganito? Anong ganito?

Di sasagutin ni Yumi ang tanong.

YUMI These producers think all the people want is sex,sex, sex! Kaya puro basura ang mga pelikula e. Winepa nga!

JIGS (Magsasalin ng wine) Bakit naman botique?

YUMI Hoy madaya ka na ha? Hindi pa ako lasing. Ako na‘ng magtatanong. Ang korni mo namang magtanong.Bigatan naman natin nang konti…Inom ka muna.

Iinom si Jigs. Magsasalin siya ng bago.

YUMI Who was your first crush in the barkada?

Tahimik.

YUMI Haha! Bingo ka no? Bagal mo naman sumagot.

Iinumin ang wine. Magsasalin ng bago.

JIGS Lalaki o babae?

Tatawa sila pareho.

YUMI Dapat may time limit ito e.Tahimik.

JIGS Hirap naman ng tanong mo.

YUMI Iyon nga ang maganda e. Para may thrill. As if naman ibo-broadcast ko sa barkada kung sino.

JIGS Wine pa?

YUMI Di mo pa sinasagot yung tanong ko, nagtatanong ka na!

Magsasalin ng wine si Jigs kay Yumi.

JIGS Yung crush ko kasi…siyempre, sino pa ba? E di yung pinakamaganda sa barkada.

YUMI Nge. Subjective yon no! Para sa‘kin ang pinakagwapo si Joel. Sa babae, si Kay. Para kay Ronald, si Meg…

JIGS Yung literally na may dating‘walang tanung-tanong.Yung kahit sino? ng tanungin mo sa tropa, objectively,siya ang isasagot.

YUMI Jigs, twenty questions ang game natin. Hindi guessinggame. C‘mon man. Play your own game. Pa‘no na kung truth or dare to e di pahirapan na.

Dadalawa na nga lang tayo e.

JIGS Yung commercial model.

Matitigilan si Yumi.

YUMI Wine pa nga.

Magsasalin si Jigs. Mag-iisip si Yumi. Iinom.

Biglang matatawa.

YUMI (Tumatawa pa rin) Talaga?

JIGS Sige, pagtawanan ba?

YUMI You can say it to my face, I won‘t bite. Bakit hirap na hirap kang sabihin kung sino? Takot kang ma-reject? Parang tanong lang e…Wine pa nga!

JIGS Okay, 1 point ka na…

YUMI (Ngiti) Gee…thanks. Flattered naman ako. At kailan naman nangyari ito?

JIGS Sorry, my turn to ask. (Ngingiti) Who is your crush in the barkada…NOW?

YUMI E ginaya mo lang yung tanong ko e.

JIGS Hinde no. May qualifier ako. Ang sabi ko, NOW. Ang tanong mo, first crush ko.

YUMI Korni pa rin. Alam mo, kung basketball ‘to, tambak ka na.

JIGS Just answer the question.

YUMI Siyempre wala. I told you, I don‘t have time for these stuff. Kakabreak ko lang di ba?

JIGS Korni mo namang sumagot.

YUMI E korni yung tanong e. Pero kung talagang-talagang kailangan kong sumagot…hmmm…teka…sino nga ba?Sino ba‘ng crush material sa barkada?

Wala akong maisip e. Ikaw na lang.

JIGS Yung seryoso naman.

YUMI Seryoso ako. Ayaw mo yata e. Sige, iba na lang…

JIGS E napipilitan ka lang e.

YUMI Uy! Pa‘no ba ‘yan? MU na tayo? Crush mo ko, crush kita…yiheee

(Tatawa).

JIGS Dati pa ‘yon no!

YUMI Ay? Di mo na ko crush? Bakit, na turn-off ka? Ano namang ginawa ko?
Tsk. Tsk.

JIGS Is that your question na?

YUMI Oy, hinde! Ito naman…di ba pwedeng mag-follow-up?

Iinom ng wine si Jigs.

YUMI Fine. Here’s a little juicy question:Describe your first kiss.

JIGS That’s not even a question.

YUMI Arte mo. O: How was your first kiss like?

Matatawa si Jigs.

JIGS Wet.

YUMI Yuck!

Magtatawanan sila.

JIGS Alam mo, aksidente yung first kiss ko. Close kasi kami nung isa kong kaibigan. Pag naggu-goodbye ako sa kanya, parati ko siyang kini-kiss sa noo.

E one time, sa gym habang nagpapahinga, nakaupo siya sa sahig. Tinatamad siyang tumayo. So bumaba ako nang konti para halikan siya sa noo kasi pauwi na ako.
E siya naman, para maabot ko, medyo tumingala. E sakto,sa lips ko siya nahalikan. Pareho kaming nagulat.

Pero di pa kami naghiwalay agad. Weird nga ang feeling e. Parang may glue. Ayaw na namin maghiwalay pareho…

Tawa pa rin si Yumi

YUMI Awww. Ang sweet naman. Parang sa pelikula. Si Krissy ba to?

JIGS Hindi. Hindi mo siya kilala.

YUMI So what happened? Nagkatuluyan kayo?

JIGS Nope.

YUMI Ha?

JIGS Ewan ko ba. Complicated kasi yung situation namin e. May boyfriend siya noon. Ako naman, takot pa sa isang relationship. Pero at least, na-discover namin
na pareho pala kaming may gusto sa isa‘t isa. Pero hanggang doon na lang.

YUMI What happened after?

JIGS We talked about it. We both decided na it wont work.Tapos, bigla na lang, hindi na kami nagkikita. And then,I met you guys, iba na ang barkada ko.

YUMI Nakakatuwa naman.

JIGS Ikaw, pa? no yung first kiss mo?

YUMI Ikaw ang nagturo sa akin ng game na ito di ba? Bakit ba lagi mong bini-break ang rules? Di mo na pwedeng tanungin ‘yan!

JIGS Tine-testing ko lang kung lasing ka na. (Iinom ng wine) Okay, naka-warm-up na ako: What was the naughtiest thing you ever did?

YUMI ‘Yan ang mga tanong! Ano ba‘ng ibig mong sabihin ng naughty?

JIGS Bahala kang mag-define.

YUMI Hmmm…marami e…(matatawa) baka maeskandalo ka.

JIGS Kanina ayaw mo ng korni. Ngayong medyo exciting naman…

YUMI Eto na…I had two boyfriends at the same time.

JIGS (Nagulat) Hala.

YUMI I was with Joel and Zach at the same time.

JIGS Yikes. Alam ba ni Joel?

YUMI Kaya nga kami naghiwalay nun e. Nahuli ako(matatawa).

JIGS Ano namang pumasok sa kukote mo‘t ginawa mo‘yon, aber?

YUMI Nag-eexperiment lang ako. E sa type ko sila pareho e. Ano‘ng magagawa ko? Saka para may thrill.Alam mo ‘yon? Yung patago kang nakikipag-date sa isa para di mahuli. Everyday pa akong nakakalibre,kasi, alternate sila!

(Tatawa) Akala n‘yo kayo lang mga lalaki ang pwedeng gumawa no‘n?

JIGS How can you love two guys at the same time?

YUMI Who said something about love? Walang kinalaman ang love dun. I was…having fun!

JIGS Nainlove ka na ba, ever?

YUMI Nakakailang tanong ka na? It’s my turn.

JIGS Don‘t you want to answer the question anyway?

YUMI My turn!

JIGS Kulang ka pa sa wine. (Tatawa)

Ubos na ang unang wine bottle. Kukuha si Jigs ng isa pa sa ref.

JIGS Ang bilis nating uminom a.

YUMI Are you still a virgin?

JIGS Whoa! Where did that come from?

YUMI That’s my fourth question.

JIGS (Magsasalin ng wine sa mga baso). Ano sa tingin mo?

Ngingiti si Jigs. Tititigan lang siya ni Yumi.

YUMI Don‘t tell me, wala pang nangyayari sa inyo ni Krissy hanggang ngayon? Ilang taon na ba kayo?

JIGS Mag-tu-two years na sana next week.

YUMI So virgin ka pa? I don‘t believe it!

JIGS Mukha ba akong *********?

YUMI Mukha kang nagpapaiyak ng babae e.

JIGS Insulto ba ‘yon?

YUMI Compliment ‘yon, *****.

JIGS Ah, okay. Thanks.

YUMI Pero, you mean, you never felt the urge to do it?

JIGS Alin? Sex?

YUMI Wow! Nasabi rin niya!

JIGS Of course I always feel it. Natural lang ‘yon sa tao no? Nasa iyo na lang ‘yan kung ano? ng gagawin mo sa urge na ‘yon.

YUMI E natural naman pala e. Bakit mo pinipigilan? I mean,pag naiihi ka, iihi ka. Pag nagugutom ka, kakain ka.Pareho lang ‘yon, di ba?

JIGS Pag naiihi ka, iihi ka dahil kailangan mong umihi.At hindi ka iihi kahit saan. Pupunta ka sa banyo. Pag nagugutom ka, kakain ka dahil kailangan. At hindi mo
kinakain ang lahat ng pagkain na ihain sa iyo.Pag di ka gutom, di ka kakain. Pag di mo gusto yung pagkain,di mo gagalawin. Ang aso, pag may nakitang pagkain
diyan, walang tanung-tanong. Lalamon ‘yan.

YUMI And sex is the same?

JIGS Lahat ng bagay, nilalagay sa lugar. May context. At least, yun ang nagpaiba sa atin sa aso.

YUMI Grabe ka namang magsalita. Para mo na ring sinabing lahat ng nakikipagsex, aso ah!

JIGS Sinasabi ko lang, pag wala sa tamang konteksto,mali.

YUMI And what is that context?

JIGS Matanda na tayo. Ayokong maging preachy. Alam na natin yan.

Tahimik.

JIGS Kaso, kahit alam na natin, minsan di pa rin natin ginagawa.

Tahimik.

JIGS Masarap e. Sino ba? ng ayaw nun?

Tahimik.

YUMI (Medyo nairita) So feeling mo santo ka at dapat kang i-congratulate for being a virgin!

JIGS Sinasabi ko lang ang pinaniniwalaan ko. Ineexplain ko lang kung bakit di ko ginagawa. May kanya-kanya tayong dahilan. Di ko pinipilit kahit kanino ang mga
paniniwala ko…No need to get so cross about it,

Yumi.

Tahimik.

JIGS It’s not about being a virgin or not. It’s about putting things into their proper places.

YUMI I‘m not arguing with you.

JIGS Me neither. I‘m just answering your questions.

Matagal na katahimikan.

Ngingiti si Jigs.

Titignan niya si Yumi na medyo nairita sa nakaraang train of conversation nila. Magsasalin siya ng wine para kay Yumi.

JIGS Nasobrahan ka na yata sa wine e. (Tatawa) You still wanna go on with the game? Nine pa lang tayo, eleven more to go. (Ngingiti)

YUMI Shoot me.

JIGS Who was your first lay?

YUMI (Hahampasin ng unan si Jigs) Ang bastos mo talaga! So ina-assume mo na hindi na ako virgin?

JIGS E sabi mo kasi, walang thrill ang game pag walang nananalo e. So I guess I‘m winning. Saka wala naman akong inimply na ganun a! I‘m just hitting two birds with
one stone. Kasi kung virgin ka, e di simple lang ang sagot:wala. Kung hindi naman, e di sino?

YUMI Ang daya mo.

JIGS Akala ko ba ayaw mo ng korning tanong.

YUMI You think I‘ll answer that after giving your sermon,Father Jigs?

JIGS Ano ka ba? Inexplain ko lang yung personal reasons ko.Kung ano man ang sa iyo, I‘ll respect them as well as I know you respect mine. I‘m no saint. I‘m just trying to get to know you better. (Ngingiti)

YUMI How do you do that?

JIGS Alin?

YUMI I should have walked out on you kanina pa pero the way you say things…parang bumabaliktad sa ‘yo…makes you more…charming. Kung ibang tao ka siguro, di na kita
kakausapin.

JIGS You can‘t walk out. We‘re locked here for three days except for meals.

YUMI So I‘m forced to like you para di masira ang vacation ko.(Ngingiti)

JIGS You don‘t have to answer my question if you don‘t want.

YUMI I guess I‘ll be honest with you as you were honest with me…

Tahimik. Iinom ng wine si Yumi.

YUMI Di mo siya kilala. His name was Robert. He was my first boyfriend. It was Senior Prom Night. Alam mo na…typical senior prom story. Everyone wants to lose it
on prom night. Everyone thinks na pag prom night, it was something special. We went out sa hall nang maaga. We made out sa kotse niya. One thing led to the other.
Tapos, yun…yun na. We went back just in time for the awarding of the prom queen.

Guess what, I won pa.
(Mahinang tawa)

JIGS What was it like?

YUMI Now that I look back, it isn‘t as special as I thought it was. Pero it was different then. Back then, we were just led by our passions. Alam mo yon? Andun ka na. Hormones raging wild. Passions and Ideals are confused.

Akala mo love, yun pala, curious ka lang pala. Akala mo yun na yon. Akala mo you are in-love at lahat ng gawin mo tama. Lahat ng gawin mo perfect.

Everything was magical…well, almost.

JIGS Almost…?

YUMI Sa next question mo na ‘yan. Ako na.

JIGS (Pabiro) Wine pa? Kulang ka pa yata e.

YUMI Nilalasing mo ko no? May balak ka sa? kin no?
(Tatawa)

JIGS Is that your question? Sasagutin ko na.
(Tatawa)

YUMI Engot. Hindi ‘yon. Here’s something na curious lang ako. Kasi I‘ve been hearing things…saka you‘ve hinted on it na rin kanina…Are you still with Krissy?

JIGS Hindi na.

YUMI Since when?

JIGS Two, maybe three weeks ago?

YUMI Sino‘ng nakipag-break?

JIGS Pareho kami.

YUMI Why?

JIGS Maraming dahilan, actually. Naisip na lang namin na it won‘t work. Isa na do‘n, magkaiba kami ng gustong mangyari sa buhay. Magkaiba kami ng mga pinaniniwalaan.

YUMI Like what?

JIGS Marami.

YUMI At ngayon mo lang nalaman iyon after two years with her?

JIGS People change, Yumi.

Tahimik.

JIGS Right before graduation, she asked me to move in with her.

YUMI Talaga?

JIGS Sabi niya, doon na naman din daw papunta ang relasyon namin. Might as well practice na raw for the real thing. Tutal, she’s working na naman,ako naman bagong graduate, we should try out na raw living together if it‘ll work
for us.

YUMI Natakot ka sa arrangement?

JIGS Hindi naman sa natakot. If you love someone, ano pa‘ng ikakatakot mo, di ba?

YUMI E bakit umayaw ka?

JIGS It’s just that, It’s not my thing.

YUMI Sabi na nga ba e, bakla ka no? Sinasayang mo ang opportunities!
(Matatawa)

JIGS Hindi ako oportunista. At lalong hindi ako bakla.

YUMI Fine.

JIGS Naisip ko lang na hindi pa pala ako handa sa mga ganitong bagay. Wala pa sa isip ko ang gano‘n. Na-shock siguro ako sa reality na iyon na nga ang next step
sa relationship namin. I mean, two years of being together and knowing each other, we‘re practically ready to get married, if you know what I mean. Pero I realized, I‘m not ready for any of these. Narealize ko how immature I am. Na iba yung ideals ko two years ago sa ideals ko ngayon.

I need to mature some more to get into this thing I mean,getting married. Diyos ko, ilang taon lang ba ako…

YUMI Maturity has nothing to do with age.

JIGS But it has a lot to do with time.

Tahimik.

JIGS So I thought, bakit kailangan ng practice mode? Ibig sabihin, pag sumablay kami, split na kami? Live like a couple minus the commitment?

Pa‘no pag nawala na yung magic? Goodbye na?

Iinom ng wine si Jigs.

JIGS Kung kasal na, kasal na. Wala nang practice. I think that’s the real cowardice. Yung i-try muna natin kung it will work kasi takot kayo na baka hindi maging
successful ang outcome. Saan na napunta ang excitement ng buhay? Kaya nga kayo in-love, para sabay kayong humarap sa totoong buhay, sa hirap at ginahawa, di ba?

(Matatawa)

Hindi yung pagpapraktisan muna ninyo para siguradong ginhawa lang.

Magkikibit-balikat lang si Jigs.

YUMI Are you always like that?

JIGS Like what?

YUMI So cerebral in everything. Kahit pagdating sa relationships.

JIGS Life is too precious para lang daanin sa trial and error.

Ngingiti si Jigs. Tahimik.

YUMI So, No hard feelings?

JIGS Friends pa rin kami. She still calls me up nga sa bahay e.

YUMI That’s nice.

JIGS Kayo, bakit kayo nagbreak ni Carlo?

YUMI That’s your sixth na ha?

JIGS Sure.

YUMI Alam mo, ironic para sa akin yung break-up namin ni Carlo. And the funny thing was, it was about…sex.Uy, sa atin lang ito ha?

JIGS Of course.

YUMI Kasi nga, I was looking for that magic nga di ba?I wanted to be in a relationship na special naman. So of all the boyfriends I had, sa kanya lang ako walang sexual relationship. As in nag-aabstain talaga ako.Kasi parang naisip ko, para magkaroon naman ng meaning yung “making love” di ba? Parang, dapat di mo parating ginagawa, at ginagawa mo lang when you are sincere with yourself and with your partner.

So I was investing muna emotionally. And I was actually starting to care about him. Yung, hindi ko na iniisip yung sarili ko. Yung siya lang ang inaalala ko. Akala ko perfect na…

JIGS Ano‘ng nangyari?

YUMI Patunayan ko raw na mahal ko siya. Magbigay daw ako ng proof. Pagbigyan ko raw siya. Sabi ko sa kanya,hindi pa ba sapat na proof ‘yon? Na I‘m saving myself for that right moment, that special moment between us? Alam mo‘ng ginawa? Nilayasan ako!

JIGS You deserve someone better.

YUMI Talaga!

YUMI Isipin mo, kung kelan naman I grew tired of meaningless sex, when I‘m looking for the real thing, saka naman mawawala. Ang ironic ng buhay no?

JIGS That’s the way we must learn.

YUMI Alam mo, kung tutuusin, never ko pang na-experience yung tunay na mag make-love. And I had to go all through those relationships para lang ma-realize yun. At least,ngayon, alam ko na ang hinahanap ko.

Iinom ng wine.

YUMI Ikaw ba, importante sa ‘yo na virgin ang mapapangasawa mo? How do you see virginity ba?

JIGS Alam mo, di ko pa napag-isipan ‘yan. Pero now that you‘ve mentioned it…It doesn‘t matter kung virgin ang mapangasawa ko o hindi. Of course I value virginity a lot. I treat it as the only real gift I could give to my wife to be. Imaginin mo na
lang di ba, kung wife ko ang una ko.

It’s like the perfect wedding gift I could give to her.Pero kung siya hindi na virgin, I wouldn‘t care. As long as mahal ko siya. Kasi I don‘t expect her to give
me the same gift. I don‘t do something because I expect people to do the same to me. Ibigay niya sa akin ang sarili niya nang buong-buo, sapat na sa akin ‘yon.Masaya na ako sa ganoon.

YUMI (Mapapangiti si Yumi.) You know, that’s the nicest thing I ever heard from a guy. That’s why I always enjoy talking to you. You always say the nicest things.

JIGS Wow. Salamat. E ikaw, is making love to you equal to love?

YUMI I always took sex and love as opposite ideas. I mean, after the first time na…you know…sa Senior prom. Kasi afterwards, we broke up na ni Robert. Tapos naisip ko, yun na ba yung love? Baka hindi love yung naramdaman ko. Baka napagkamalan ko lang siyang love. I was just after the pleasure of intimacy. And then I felt empty. So empty. That’s why I wanted to change. I wanted to believe in “making love.” And I‘m still looking for it.

Yung magic. Yung feeling mo, tao ka pala. I never felt that kahit isang beses. Men have penetrated my body but never my soul. And I wanted that. I wanted someone to touch my soul. To “make love” to my soul through my body. Pero siguro, naging numb na ‘ko sa dami ng relasyong pinagdaanan ko. Hindi ko alam kung mararanasan ko pa iyon. That’s why I envy you.

Tahimik.

YUMI Sa tingin mo may pag-asa pa ako?

JIGS You still have your soul…(Ngingiti)

Tahimik.

YUMI With whom would you want to experience it?

JIGS Of course, sa asawa ko.

YUMI I mean, someone in particular. Take it as my seventh question. So give a name.

JIGS A name? Hindi ko alam. Basta kung sino ang magiging asawa ko.

Tahimik. Magkikibit-balikat si Yumi.

Iinom ng wine.

JIGS Well, I always thought na it was Krissy. And then,it was just gone. Of course I loved her. And I still do. Pero the magic was just gone after we both found out na magkaiba kami ng mga prinsipyo sa buhay.

Tahimik.

JIGS My turn?

YUMI Shoot me.

JIGS Tell me something…a secret. Yung wala kahit isang nakakaalam.

Matagal na katahimikan.

JIGS You trust me naman di ba?

YUMI Well, you‘ve earned it, alright.

JIGS Saka wala akong tinatago sa ‘yo. Sinagot ko lahat ng tanong mo as honestly as I could. (Ngingiti)

YUMI I uhm…

JIGS Yes…?

YUMI I need more wine.

Magsasalin si Jigs ng wine.

JIGS Take your time. We have less than fifty hours to go.

Iinom ng wine si Yumi.

YUMI I‘ll tell you something no one in the world knows except one other person. And that person probably forgot all about me already.

JIGS (Pabiro) What? You had sex with a stranger?

YUMI Ano ka ba?

JIGS Biro lang. Seryoso na.

YUMI Promise ha? Hindi ito lalabas.

JIGS Promise.

YUMI If this goes out, I will hunt you kahit sa libingan mo. Huhukayin kita at papatayin kita ulit.

JIGS Mamatay man ako ngayon.

YUMI Okay…(Pause) I…I was with Joel then… (Magigingmas seryoso ang tono niya) …and Zach. I wasn‘t really with Zach, I was just going out with him pag wala si Joel,
alam mo na…making out and stuff…Well, anyway, I was kinda serious din naman with Joel that time. Joel and I were…you know…doing it. And…

JIGS And…?

YUMI Uhm…I…uhm…I got pregnant.

JIGS What?

Tahimik. Iinom ng wine si Yumi.

YUMI I uhm…shit. Hindi ko naman talaga ginusto e. Uhm…Two months akong delayed…then I took that test. I found out na buntis nga ako…and Joel found out about Zach
(maluha-luha na) and I didn‘t know what to say, you know? Maniniwala ba naman sa akin si Joel na naaliwlang ako kay Zach? Na I didn‘t really love him? Na wala
lang iyon? And so he broke up with me and…I..uhm…I was afraid and uhm…

(Magsisimula siyang magbreak-down)

JIGS It’s okay…

YUMI I uhm…hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko, Joel left me. I wanted to tell him about the baby to make him come back but I don‘t think he‘d believe me after the
thing with Zach…and…my parents are gonna kill me if…shit. (iiyak)

JIGS (lalapit kay Yumi para i-console ito) Ssshhh…you don‘t have to tell me this if it upsets you…

YUMI And so I went to a clinic…(hahagulgol) I didn‘t mean to, Jiggs. I wasn‘t myself then. And I felt so afraid.So alone…

JIGS Tahan na. Ssshhh…

Iiyak lang si Yumi kay Jigs. Yayakapin ni Jigs si Yumi.

JIGS Alam ba ‘to ni Joel?

YUMI How can I tell him? The only other person na nakakaalam ay yung duktor sa clinic. God…(iiyak) Oh God…

JIGS It’s alright…

Hihimasin ni Jigs ang likod ni Yumi. Patatahanin niya ito. Matagal silang nakaganito lang. Matagal na katahimikan.

YUMI Can you get me my yosi?

Tatayo si Jigs. Pupunta sa may side table sa tabi ng kama. Kukunin ang yosi ni Yumi. Magsisindi siya ng isa at iaabot kay Yumi.

YUMI Thanks…

Matagal na katahimikan.

YUMI If we were…if we were the last two people on earth,would you consider doing it with me?

JIGS Doing what?

YUMI Alam mo na…

JIGS Alin? (Teasing ngingiti)

YUMI **** mo. (Ngingiti)

JIGS Ngumiti rin.

YUMI So? Would you?

JIGS Alin nga? Di mo masabi no? Bakit di mo masabi? (Pagtatawanan si Yumi) Sabihin mo nga: Sex! Sex! Sex! Sex!

YUMI Shut up nga!

JIGS That’s your eight na, ha?

YUMI I lost count. Answer it.

JIGS Why not?

Hihithit ng yosi si Yumi. Tahimik. Sasandal si Yumi sa balikat ni Jigs.

JIGS If you could be something else, what would you be?

YUMI I dunno…maybe a violin…yeah. Violin siguro.

JIGS Bakit?

YUMI I always saw the relationship of a violin and its player as very intimate. Pag tumutugtog ang violinist,ang nakikita ko at naririnig ko, he strokes the soul of
the instrument and the instrument penetrates the soul of the player. Para silang nagmi-make love. Di ba? Very sexy,very intimate, very sublime. Di ba? Pareho silang sincere sa isa‘t isa.

Dahil kung hindi sila sincere, walang music na mabubuo. The violin surrenders her body to her player, her whole body and her whole soul, in full trust and sincerity. Di ba, compared to the sound of the other instruments, ang tunog ng violin
parang isang naked woman? A naked woman in surrender? I want to be a violin. I want to be stroked in the soul. I want to make sincere music. I want to experience the sound of love.

Tahimik.

JIGS Lalim nun ah. (Ngingiti)

YUMI Pa‘no mo malalamang in-love ka na?

JIGS Paano? I don‘t think there’s a formula to that.Basta malalaman mo na lang. I mean, ilang beses lang ba nangyari sa akin ‘yon? I‘d like to believe na yun na nga
‘yon…yung kay Krissy…

YUMI Kwento mo nga…paano mo narealize dati na mahal mo nga si Krissy?

JIGS Alam mo nakakatawa…korni actually. Babalik na naman ako sa pagiging korni nito e. Di ba ayaw mo sa korni.

YUMI Sige na. Hindi na kita aasarin.

JIGS I heard bells.

YUMI Ano?

JIGS Seryoso. Bigla na lang, habang nag-uusap kami, may narinig na lang akong bells, tapos music. Ewan ko kung iniimagine ko lang ‘yon pero yun ang nangyari. Nakakatawa
nga e. Parang kanta ng Beatles.

YUMI Seryoso ka ba?

JIGS O baka naman nagkataon noong oras na yon, maynagkakantahan sa kung saan sa school. Basta may narinig akong bells. Tapos napangiti ako.

Pagtingin ko sa mata niya, iba na ang nakikita ko. Hindi ko na siya nakita as kabarkada lang. Biglang parang may magic.Hindi ko ma-explain. Baduy pero ganun. Tapos I just seized the moment. Umamin ako. A week later, kami na.

YUMI Korni nga. (Matatawa)

JIGS Korni talagang pakinggan. Pero pag nandun ka na. Pag naranasan mo na, feeling mo, hindi na korni.

Ngingiti si Yumi. Tahimik.

YUMI Alam mo, may times na parang tunog violin ang boses mo.O lasing lang ako?

Tahimik.

JIGS I‘m into my last question.

Iaangat ni Yumi ang ulo niya.

YUMI Shoot me. Better make it good.

JIGS If you were again to be the next victim of this tradition, if you were to be locked up in this room again…who would you want the next guy to be?

YUMI (Mag-iisip) I want someone whom I could talk to…Yung makukwentuhan ko ng mga sikreto ko. Yung may sense makipag-usap. Yung may laman. The violin player who‘d stroke my strings…not even. Yung mapapatunog niyaang strings ko without even touching them. (Tahimik)Lumuluwag na ang dila ko…kung anu-ano na ang nasasabi
ko. (Ngingiti)

Tititigan lang ni Jigs si Yumi. Tahimik.

YUMI Siyempre yung masarap kausap.

Tahimik. Hindi makatingin si Yumi.

YUMI Yung kahit habambuhay wala kaming gawin kundi mag-usap…I think It’s better than making love.

Mapapatingin si Yumi kay Jigs.

YUMI Gosh I want to kiss you so badly.

Matitigilan siya.

YUMI I can‘t believe I just said that.

Tahimik. Titignan niya ulit si Jigs.

YUMI don‘t you want to kiss me?

Pause. Titignan siya ni Jigs sa mata.

JIGS Is that your last question? (Ngingiti si Jigs)

YUMI Yes.

DILIM.

Totoo ba si Santa Claus?

2009-09-06T13:48:00.006+08:00

"Ber" months na naman...at sa ating mga Pinoy ito na ang simula ng napakahabng selebrasyon ng ating pagdiriwang ng Pasko.

Simula na nang pagpapakabait ng mga bata...andyan na ang paalala ng mga magulang na magpakabait ka, sige ka di ka bibigyan ng regalo ni Santa...dahil may listahan si Santa Claus ng "naughty and nice" at kapag naughty ka, makulet ka or salbahe ka eh hindi ka bibigyan ng regalo ni Santa.

Nung bata ako parati akong may medyas na nakasabit sa may bintana kase doon ilalagay ni Santa ang regalo niya saken. Madalas kendi at tsokolate ang laman ng medyas ko, masayang masaya na ko noon, naalala ako ni Santa Claus, mabait pala ako:D

Ikaw, naniniwala ka rin ba kay Santa Claus?
Naughty ka ba or nice?
Nakakatanggap ka rin ba ng regalo noon galing kay Santa Claus?

Kung oo... maswerte ka, gaya ko.

Alam mo bang may mga batang hindi nararanasan ang mga naranasan natin? May mga batang walang bagong damit kapag Pasko, walang bagong laruan, walang kendi at tsokolate an lang... baka nga ni wala silang medyas na maisabit sa bintana nila...o baka nga ni walang bintana ang bahay nila...baka nga ni wala man lang silang bahay na nasisilungan sa malamig na Pasko.

Nabigyan ako noon ng pagkakataon na maging Santa Claus sa isang bahay ampunan.
Masayang-masaya ang mga bata sa mga munting regalo na dala namin, mga simpleng kendi at tsokolate...

doon napaisip ako kung gaano ako kaswerte...dahil naranasan kong mkatanggap ng regalo tuwing Pasko, may medyas ako na pwedeng isabit...may bintana ang bahay namin, may bahay kame at higit sa lahat...may magulang ako na naughty man ako o nice...may regalo ako, mahal ako at kasama ko...

Ngunit sila...

Ikaw? Gusto mo rin bang maging Santa Claus?

Asan kaya siya para sa mga batang ulilang ito?

Totoo nga ba si Santa Claus?

Reach out

2009-09-04T12:13:00.002+08:00

What about now? What about today?...

sneak peek

2009-09-03T13:25:00.024+08:00

oh yes, i'm back wooohooo, twenty-five years old!!! hehehe

ang aking kaarawan? walang lobo, walang cake,walang macho dancer este clown...ahahaha, walang malaking handaan at walang magarbong pagdiriwang...

ngunit puno yun ng payak na kasiyahan, simpleng tuwa, simpleng salo-salo, yakap, halik, pagbati at pagmamahal sa piling ng mga taong kumumpleto sa pagkatao ko sa loob ng dalawampu't limang taon ng buhay ko.

mga taong mahal ko
mga taong mahal ako...
kahit ano pang edad ko.

kaya kahit bitin pa man ang bakasyon ko, masaya na rin ako...dahil sa puso ng isang OFW wala ng mas sasaya pa kundi makita at makasama ng kahit ilang sandali ang pamilyang naiwan mo:D

908 pictures...
pero hindi ko naman pwedeng ilagay lahat yun dito...ahahaha, kaya eto ang sneak peek ng mga kuha ko sa isang linggong bakasyon sa pinas...

ang dagat na aking kinalakihan...

simpleng buhay sa probinsiya...manghuli ng tutubi at mamitas ng bulaklak

pasasalamat sa Panginoon sa biyayang binuhos noong ngdaang taon at pananalangin na sana ay gabayan ako sa susunod pang mga araw ng buhay ko.

hindi kumpleto ang bakasyon ng walang pasyal...

ilang araw din kame sa ospital dahil na-dengue ang pamangkin ko, dahilan upang di ko makita ang ilan sa mga kaibigan, ngunit alam kong maiintindihan naman nila yun di ba...wag na kayong magtampo please.

at muli, paalam na ulit.haaaaay...at bukas back to work, balik sa buhay reyalidad...buhay OFW na naman...ahahahaha.

Kayo kamusta?

tupayb

2009-09-01T19:55:00.006+08:00

happy birthday to me...
happy birthday to me...
happy birthday...
happy birthday...
happy birthday to me....

hehehe...kinantahan ko talaga ang sarili ko da bah.:P
bukas birthday ko na, bukas tapos na bakasyon ko,bukas babalik na ko ng singapore...
haaayyy, maraming nangyari...maraming sorry sa lahat ng di ko napuntahan at nameet...waaaah.

marami...

2009-08-24T12:36:00.005+08:00

marami akong gustong sabihin...

marami akong gustong ikwento...

marami akong gustong isulat...

marami akong gustong i-share sa inyong lahat...

pero,

marami pa akong trabaho...

marami pa akong dapat tapusin...

marami pa akong dapat ipasa...

marami pa akong dapat iendorso...

at mag-eempake pa ko:P

Baka pagbalik ko na lang ako muling makapagkwento ah.
mamimiss ko kayong lahat!!!
pakabaet kayo ah, wala ng away-away ah...
lab-u-ol:D

************************************
pero teka Music Monday ngayon eh, hmmm, eto, kung magkakaroon ng theme song ang buhay ko last year -that would be "I Think God Can Explain by Splender" (this song played a big part of my life - ito yung pinaka-most played song ko ng buong 24 years old days...hehehe) wala nang magtatanong ng baket? :D ikaw anong theme song ng buhay mo?

walang pamagat

2009-08-20T09:51:00.004+08:00

Matagal tagal na rin akong hindi nagsusulat ng tula,
ibig bang sabihin nito ay hindi na ako makata?
O wala lang akong sipag gumawa,
maaring wala rin akong mga salitang mapagtugma...

Sa mundo ng blogosperyo madaling magkwento,
madaling maglabas ng saloobin mo.
Kung ano lang pumasok sa malabnaw na utak ko,
tipa-tipa lang at maya-maya, ayan na ang blogpost ko...

Ngunit tulad nga ng tula, kanya kanya man ng istilo ng paggawa,
ang kwento ng blogero ay dapat may tugma.
Kwentong may aral man o wala e kahit papano,
may halo pa ring emosyong tatagos sa mga mambabasa mo...

Kung baket ako ay tumutula, o kung baket ako’y nagkukwento
Hmmmm…hindi ko alam, ano sa tingin mo?
Malamang saka na lang ako ulit tutula,
Kapag mayroon na akong mga salitang magtutugma...

Sa naiisip at nararamdaman ko.
Hanggulo ko, o siya paalam na muna mga katoto:P

Active Blogger Award

2009-08-18T08:47:00.005+08:00

Oha,ganda ng badge da bah! Salamat po sa KaBlogs!!!

Congratulations sa lahat ng nanalo ng awards from KaBlogs!

KaBlogs WINNERS 2009

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Little Miss "Trouble"

2009-08-17T21:38:00.012+08:00

Oh yes I lived up to my little miss shirt this past few days...I've been to a lot of trouble...
would you believe I just went back and forth to Malaysia today to help my cousin out of trouble and secure her a place to stay there for a week. Return to Singapore straight to clinic to pretend I had a diarrhea to secure a medical certificate for my sick leave today...(ssshhhh...atin-atin lang yan ah). Feeling guilty that we left my youngest sister all alone in her birthday I treated her to a movie and watched "UP"

Haaayyy, one moment your happy then in a snap...boom TROUBLE! and everything becomes a disaster...nothings going right!

Everybody knows I'm an optimistic person, I would like to believe I am... you see worrying is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere...so I'm gonna stop worrying right now ( oh crap...I'm not making sense right?). I just can't talk about it right now...

Nweiz...back to old deth...kaboom!

My youngest sis birthday is today...while my Ate Joy's birthday was last August 12 so we celebrated half-way...last Saturday August 15...

And before I forgot...this put a smile back to my face today (syempre kanina tawa rin ako ng tawa sa UP) but as we finished the movie I'm not quite sure I felt any better but thanks to KaBlogs! Nyahahahahahha...mukhang I need to live up naman to my award "Active Blogger" kaya post naman kagad ako...i would like to claim my badge...paki-email na po ngayon na...ahahaha, demanding! Salamat po sa KaBlogs, alam ko pong pinaghirapan talaga nila ang awarding na ito...salamat salamat salamat:D

Free Hugs!!!

2009-08-14T16:47:00.004+08:00

I always believe that HUGS are awesome :D

admit it... hug feels good:D give it for free!

hangkyut kyut talaga ng Itchyworms...

5 School Facts

2009-08-12T17:55:00.001+08:00

5 School Facts...tag ni PinkNote

1. Hindi ko na matandaan kung ilang taon ako noon, siguro mga 4 or 5 years old sinasama ako ng nanay ko sa school (teacher kase siya) - isa akong "saling-pusa" yun yung term nila sa batang nakikisit-in sa klase. At ang school service namin ng nanay ko "kabayo"...(sa probinsiya at sa bundok naka-assign ang nanay ko noon)

Happy thought: malaki na ko ng marealize ko na, aba ang cool pala namin ng nanay ko noon. Imagine horse-back riding kame papuntang skul...KEWL!

2. Sa school parati akong nasa unahan ng pila kapag by height kase ako ang pinakamaliit...pero madalas lagi naman akong pinakahuli tawagin kapag alpahabetical ang arrangement.

Happy thought: nagkakataon lang siguro na kapag may mga activity either gusto kong mauna o mahuli na tawagin e nasasakto sa by height or by alphabetical order na gusto ng teacher...nyahahaha

3. Nag-MOCC ako nung hi-skul..."what you see, what you hear...just leave it here!" kaya wag kayong maingay... Yep meron kame nung mga mental torture (nakablind-fold den kunwari may binubugbog, sumisigaw,pero ang totoo wala naman talaga) military wine at military meal (mga pinaghalo-halong kung anu-ano...), blind platoon (drill kayo ng nakapiring- ang mawala sa platoon/pila, may parusa), jogging sa loob ng sementeryo ng alas-kwatro ng umaga at kung anu-ano pa...

Happy thought: isa yun sa pinakamasayang parte ng hi-skul life ko. Mahirap pero masaya...doon ako natutong tumayo sa sarili kong paa, maging matapang, maging responsable hindi lang para sa sarili mo pero sa kapakanan ng nakakarami...naks!

4. Isang university lang ang gusto kong pasukan nung college - UST (ewan ko ba kung baket-basta gusto ko mag-UST) kaya nung hindi ako napasama sa mga nakapasok sa quota course na inapplyan ko, parang ayoko nang mag-college. Sabi nila kung gusto ko daw magenroll muna ko sa ibang course dun sa walang quota tapos shift na lang ako second sem...(e ayoko nung suggestion nila...ano ba yun, parang simula pa lang pariwara na ko...ahahaa). Mayo na, hindi pa ko kumikilos sabi ng nanay ko may balak pa daw ba kong magkolehiyo... nauwi tuloy ako dun katabi ng UST...FEU.

Happy thought: Kung tatanungin niyo ko kung may panghihinayang ako...wala! Dahil sobrang enjoy ako sa FEU...parang tinadhana ba...hehehe. Hindi perpekto pero hindi ko ipagpapalit ang mga alaala na meron ako sa unibersidad na ito:D Kame yata ang tanging unibersidad sa U-belt na may Sungay! ahahaha...Go Tamaraws!

5. 4th year, last semester...natanggalan ako ng academic scholarship (scholarship na tumustos sa buong buhay ko sa kolehiyo). Nadisqualify ako sa honor graduate... at natalo ako sa usapan namin ng tatay ko na magmamasteral ako (at di muna magtatrabaho) kapag naggraduate akong cum laude...dahil sa gradong 2.75 sa isang minor subject "PHYSICS"! Nyemaz!

Happy thought: Pinilit pa rin ako ng Psych Coordinator na ipasa ang application ko for honor graduate (baka daw makalusot - pasa naman ako). Nung ipaskil sa Psychology Department ang reviewing committee (anaknang tokwa!) kasali ang bading na Physics professor ko na nagbigay sakin ng grado! ahahahaha...

well, ang mahalaga naka-graduate! ahahaha...nahalungkat ko ang grad pic ko...(the wonders of photoshop, nyahahaha...nawala ang trademark kong mukhang adik na eyebags!)
Waaaah, nagflashback ang mga masasayang memories ko dun ah, salamat kay PinkNote. Ayan, tagal na rin akong di gumagawa ng tag. At dahil hindi ako marunong magpasa ng tag... naka-tag kayong lahat sa blogroll ko, nyahahaha!

With A Smile

2009-08-11T11:28:00.011+08:00

UPDATE,UPDATE,UPDATE
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Update kay Doc Amie...
Salamat sa lahat ng nag-goodluck sa kapatid ko...ayun sa awa ng Diyos...
Hindi siya Pumasa!!! nyahahaha
hindi ako masamang kapatid ah...huwag kayong mag-alala dahil di naman niya dinidibdib yun...binibilbil lang...ahahaha.

Seryoso na, okay lang naman sa kanya kase lahat ng kaibigan niya na kumuha, including Vernon na umuwi pa galing States just to take the licensure exam eh bagsak din, kaya di masyadong mabigat...sabi nga nila "better luck next year:D"

Don't worry Darbz! Pag-uwi ko magcecelebrate pa rin tayo...pero pano ba yan, wala munang round-trip ticket (nyahahaha...yeah...ligtas!!!)

Tulad nga ng parati mong sinasabi Doc Amie...
smayl naman dyan, and eeeeverythingggggg...

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Update kay friendship...
my blogpost & people who left a comment help me a lot to clear up my mind before talking to her... i don't want to add up on her emotions, all I want her to feel by the time I talk to her is that God has his own reason... and I want her to look at the brighter side :D

Oh well as of last night she's doing okay, still coping up! i got her laughing after all those crying naman when we came to the point na "at least alam natin ngayon na may bahay-bata ka...hindi ka talaga bading!"... (napatawa ko naman...so I bet she'll be able to overcome this...) kaya mo yan girl...kaya mo yan!

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Update kay Deth (sino yun?)
yung kyut! ahahaha...oh well, super eksayted na ko dahil 13days na lang e uuwi na ko sa Pinas! Yahoooo!!!

2-5 is da number...hehe, im sooo-not-yet-ready-to-be-25!

I have no idea kung pano ko pagkakasyahin ang isang linggong bakasyon ko para mameet ko lahat ang mga kaibigan ko at makapag-bonding sa pamilya ko at mga pamangkin ko...pero bahala na!

habang palapit ng palapit ang araw, I've been experiencing whirlwind of emotions...andameng nangyayari, masaya, malungkot, eksayted, hinagpis (weh, OA na ang lalim na nun ah)...haaay

pero keri lang yan...ganyan talaga ang buhay kase kung super steady lang, boring naman nun di ba? walang challenge...hehehe!

Basta smayl lang smayl:D

Kaya ang featured song naten for today...(kunwari Myx VJ ako)
With A Smile from Eraserheads!

Lift your head, baby, don't be scared
Of the things that could go wrong along the way
You'll get by with a smile
You can't win at everything but you can try.

Baby, you don't have to worry
'Coz there ain't no need to hurry
No one ever said that there's an easy way
When they're closing all their doors
And they don't want you anymore
This sounds funny but I'll say it anyway.

Girl I'll stay through the bad times
Even if I have to fetch you everyday
I'll get by if you smile
You can never be too happy in this life.

In a world where everybody
Hates a happy ending story
It's a wonder love can make the world go round
And don't let it bring you down
And turn your face into a frown
You'll get along with a little prayer and a song.

(Too doo doo...)
Let me hear you sing it
(Too doo doo...)

Happy Birthday Singapore

2009-08-08T17:12:00.008+08:00

"End of August, full of high hopes... I carry them along my luggage as I arrived at Changi Airport, no wonder it's so heavy.

Hundred plus email applications sent, four interviews and zero job offer in one month of stay and i'm running out of resources, it was frustrating and ego sucker! I cried one night sitting at the holy bowl shower on, so no one will hear me. The next day, I got a call and I'm hired."

blog entry ko 'to sa multiply noon, nung mahire ako tumawag ako sa tatay ko at nagsumbong...si Papa God kase gusto pa pala umiyak ako bago ko mahire (at tawa siya ng tawa saken)...parang kelan lang, kakarating ko lang ng Singapore ngayon mag-iisang taon na ko dito, ambilis:D

Kahapon first time ko maka-attend ng Flag raising ceremony

at makisumpa ng Singapore pledge...

hindi ko maikakaila na humahanga ako sa napakaliit na bansang ito, hindi ko maikakaila na ilang beses ko na ring naisip na sana maging katulad ng Singapore ang Pilipinas...malinis, maayos, maunlad...na sana kahit ilang lahi ang naririto, kahit anong relihiyon ay mapayapa ang lahat na nagsasama-sama...walang giyera...

Long weekend kame dahil nagcecelebrate ang Singapore ng National Day...
and I want to say thank you...sa bansang kumupkop sa akin ng halos isang taon, bansang nagbigay sakin ng oportunidad... ng pagkakataon hanapin ang sarili ko... nagbigay ng bagong kahulugan sa akin ng pakikisama... nagturo ng disiplina at pagkakapantay-pantay...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!

National Day song of Singapore performed by the local band Electrico (kabisado ko na yan...ahahaha)

LSS: You First Believed

2009-08-05T15:09:00.000+08:00

"You First Believed"

How many times did I pray
You'd find me
How many wishes on a star
Gazing off into the dark
Dreaming I'd see your face
Safe at home unafraid
Captured in your embrace

So many times
When my heart was broken
Visions of you
Would keep me strong
You were with me all along
Guiding my every step
You are all that I am
And I'll never forget

It was you who first believed
In all that I was made to be
It was you looking in my eyes
You held my hand
And showed me life
And I've never been the same
Since you first believed

There were times
When I'd thought I'd lost you
Fearing forever was a dream
But it wasn't what it seemed
Placing your hand in mine
You could see in the dark
You were guiding my heart

It was you who first believed
In all that I was made to be
It was you looking in my eyes
You held my hand
And you showed me life
And I've never been the same
Since you first believed

How many times did I pray
You'd find me
How many wishes on a star

Five People You Meet in Heaven

2009-08-04T13:00:00.001+08:00

The video is a movie adaptation of the book, hope I can find a copy of the movie, I'm dying to watch it. I love the song Life is Wonderful by the-ever-talented Jason Mraz.

Let me share some lessons from the book:

First Lesson:
There are no random acts...we are all connected. That you can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind.

Did you ever wonder? Why people gather when others die? Why people feel they should? It is because the human spirit knows, deep down, that all lives intersect. That death doesn't just take someone, it misses someone else, and in the small distance between being taken and being missed, lives are changed.

...it is why we are drawn to babies...and to funerals.

Quote: "No life is a waste,...the only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone."

Second Lesson:
Sacrifice...we all make them. Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to. Little sacrifices. Big sacrifices.

A mother works so her son can go to school. A daughter moves home to take care of her sick father. A man goes to war...didn't die for nothing, he sacrificed for his country...

Quote: Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it. You're just passing it in to someone else...you lost someting, but you gained something as well. You just don't know it yet.

Third Lesson:
Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harm we do, we do to ourselves.

Quote: Forgive...no one is born with anger...and when we die, the soul is freed of it. But...in order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did, and why you no longer need to feel it...forgive.

Fourth Lesson:
Love, like rain, can nourish from above, drenching couples with a soaking joy. But sometimes, under the angry heat of life, love dries on the surface and must nourish from below, tending to its roots, keeping itself alive.

Quote: Lost love is still love...It takes a different form, that's all. Life has to end...Love doesn't.

Fifth Lesson:
"Ï was sad because I didn't do anything with my life. I was nothing. I accomplished nothing. I was lost. I felt like I wasn't supposed to be there."

...that was your existence...it is where you were supposed to be."

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These are some excerpts from the book of The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, if you're curious what these lessons stands for in the story I recommend you guys to read it. The story is beautiful...(and yes Philippines played an important part of the story)

I'm sick...yes again...hehehe. I don't know yet what is it but my breathing is such a pain. It hurts when I stretch my shoulders, my back aches whenever I breath and my chest aches when I do deep breath...haaayzz.

Good thing I just bought two Dan Brown books "Deception Point & Digital Fortress" I might spend the rest of the day reading after this post.

Goodluck Doc Amie!

2009-08-03T15:40:00.009+08:00

Today na ang licensure exam ni ate amie... goodluck Darbz!

Galingan mo para naman mapagawan na kita ng tarpaulin...
Amalia Alvarez Vergara DVM (yeah o di ba anlufet nun...ahahaha)Malakas ang pakiramdam ko 'tol papasa ka na ngayon e kase di ba dibdiban ang pagrereview mo...

aysus! sabi na nga ba... gisssiiiiing!!! sabi ko pa naman dibdiban pagrereview mo! ahahaha (sabi ko sayo pag nakapasa ka ngayon sagot ko round trip mo dito sa Singapore!wehehehe)

Mother of the Philippines

2009-08-01T12:58:00.005+08:00

I offer a moment of silence... a prayer for the mother of Philippines who have been the pillar of strength of our nation.

President Cory Aquino...Thank you.

I'm such a cry-baby...

2009-07-30T17:16:00.004+08:00

Did you ever think that life is unfair to you? Did you ever-questioned God why is He giving you such problems, sacrifices and struggles that you almost give up?

…now will you still think you don’t have enough?

…will you still think you’re not strong enough to stand up?

...to stand up and finish strong.

Note: Thanks to Kuya Kevin for sharing this video...

may extra ka bang LAPIS?

2009-07-28T09:32:00.009+08:00

mahirap maging presidente...
yung problema nga ng pamilya mo ang hirap nang solusyunan...
problema pa kaya ng milyon-milyong pamilya ng isang bansa.
kung anuman ang nagawa at hindi nagawa ni Gloria bilang presidente...
ay iginagalang ko at nirerespeto, ngunit nawa'y huli na ito.
dahil responsibilidad niyo pa rin ang igalang at unahin ang kapakanan ng mga tao...
at sa aking palagay tapos na po ang pagkakataon niyo..

soNa...peram ng letter "N"
Ayoko na pong magkumento tungkol sa kakatapos na SONA,
ngunit hihiramin ko ang letrang "N" upang magpugay sa isang taong karapat-dapat bigyan ng kaukalang espasyo sa buhay ko bilang isang blogero

Kilala niyo ba si Ms. N?

Pamilyar ba kayo sa Pens of Hope? Oo,sa tagalog "Lapis ng Pag-asa". Noong una akong mapadpad sa kuta niya agad akong namangha at natuwa sa kanyang pakana na mamigay ng lapis sa mga bata...mga bata sa probinsiya ng Samar kung saan karamihan ay pudpod na lapis ang bitbit sa paaralan...

Nakakaluha ang kuwento ng mga bata, mga batang salat sa buhay ngunit nagsisikap makatapos ng pag-aaral... nagtitiyagang sumulat gamit ang punggok na lapis sa kanilang mga palad. Nakakataba ng puso ang suportang tinatanggap ng programa, alam niyo ba may mga lapis na galing pa sa mga bata sa ibang bansa nakalakip ang munting dedikasyon ng mga ito para sa mga batang maralita, tulad ng "ang lapis na ito ay may superpowers, o kaya naman ay may kasamang halik..." Hindi ba't ang sarap sigurong gamitin ang ganoong lapis? may mga batang nag-ipon pa ng kanilang baon upang makabili ng lapis at may maiabot kahit isang piraso sa musmos na kapos.

nakakadurog ng puso ang kanilang kabutihang loob...

Tanging lapis lang ang hinihiling ni Ms. N, bawal magpadala ng pera... pwede mo ring samahan ng notebook o krayola basta mga bagay na magagamit ng mga bata sa eskwela.

Sa panahon ngayon ilan na nga lang ba ang mga taong nakakita at minumulat ang kanilang mga mata sa paghihirap ng mga munting bata? Ilan sa atin ang may pagkukusa na magbahagi ng kakarampot kapalit ng malalapad na ngiti ng mga musmos sa kanilang mga mukha? Ilan nga ba sa atin ang patuloy na nagagalit sa mga pulitiko o presidenteng nakaupo upang isisi sa kanila ang mga paghihirap na dinaranas ng bansa ngunit hindi rin naman ikinikilos ang kani-kanilang sariling ngawa...

Maraming salamat Ms. N sa iyong pagbibigay inspirasyon, sa iyong pagtulong at sa iyong pagmumulat sa tunay na kalagayan ng edukasyon ng mga maralitang Filipino. Nawa'y patnubayan ka ng ating Panginoon, baunin mo po ang aking dasal na nawa'y mapalaganap pa ang iyong pagtulong at pagsusumikap na bigyan ng Pag-asa ang mga munting bata.

Maraming lapis pa...
At tulad ng sabi ni Ms. N dapat din po nating pasalamatan ang lahat ng mga bloggers at lahat ng mga taong nagbigay ng mga lapis at mga gamit sa eskwela na ipinamahagi niya:D
Bisitahin niyo rin po sana ang kuta niya upang makita niyo ang mga ngiti ng mga batang nabiyayaan ng lapis sa Northern Samar:D

Nobody - Wondergirls

2009-07-27T12:55:00.004+08:00

I'm having LSS over Nobody...ahahaha, I've been trying to do the dance (mukhang timang!lol!)

and we saw this youtube clip of ASAP IT GIRLS doing a production number of the song...network rival SOP BEAUTIFUL GIRLS eh hindi rin naman nagpalamang...whoah...tama ba namang magsiraan pa sa comments sa youtube...ahahaha

see for yourselves, basta natutuwa ako sa song at dun sa dance...sabado ko pa to kinanta sa ulo ko, ahahahaha...

o pinanood niyo ba, hay naku...bahala kayong mag-away GMA at ABS basta para saken talbog kayong lahat sa talent nitong mga batang ito...mga churva kayung lahat...ahahaha, tanggal ang lahat ng stress ko sa katawan. Go wondergays!!!lol!

Smayl naman kayo diyan, monday na monday eh:D *wala lang mapost...lol*

sad me T_T

2009-07-23T10:20:00.004+08:00

i lost my wallet...my ez-link card and my keys...waaaahhh, nakakaiyak. kahit na walang laman yung wallet ko marami pa rin mga mahahalagang bagay yung andun,

College ID ko sa FEU - waaah, may sentimental value saken yun no T_T, imagine 500pesos na school ID (yung sinaswipe na version ng ID sa gate)
Voters ID - kahit mukhang basura ang ID na yun dahil papel na nilaminate lang yu at kahit mukha akong kinder dun, mahalaga pa rin saken yun.
SSS card - ang ganda-ganda ko sa picture ng card na yun eh...sa lahat ng ID na meron ako dun lang aku gumanda, nawala pa...huhuhu
ATM cards - mula sa first job ko hanggang sa last job kong atm card andun, remembrance ko yun e...
DBS card - shet sweldo pa naman ngayon...pinacancel ko na card ko, kelangan ko pa pumunta ng DBS branch para kumuha ng replacement, may bayad pang $5...
Medical Card- pano na lang yan, yung mga planned MC ko (wahahaha) nagrequest na rin ng replacement $10...

Yung mga pictures dun, waaaaaahhh, wag na natin ireveal kung anong mga pics yung andun, pero, pero, pero...waaaahhh...wala na sila

Pero infairness mabait pa rin sakin si Lord, baket?

Kase walang lamang pera yung wallet ko! Bwahahahaha! Totoo...e kase nga today ang sweldo at uber broke na nga ako kahapon...swear, peksman...yung mga coins na lang natira na nasa bulsa ng bag ko at hindi sa wallet. (Kung may nag-interes man dun, bwahahaha, pasensiya ka na kahit singkong duling wala kang nahita, malas ng timing mo eh)

Swerte ako dahil nakalimutan ko ang ID ko sa site kahapon, kaya nung pumasok ako iniwan ko ang Singapore Pass (S-Pass) ko sa gate para makakuha ng visitors pass hindi siya nakasamang nawala ng wallet ko. Kundi mas malaking hassle yun, magfifile pa ko ng report of loss sa police tapos pupunta pa ko ng Immigration (parang naawa pa saken si Bro)

At eto pa, kakabili ko lang kase ng wallet na yun...ang luma kong wallet na uber ng laki kasya ang passport ko kaya everyday dala-dala ko ang passport ko dati. Buti hindi nakasama ang passport ko sa nawala. Haaayyyz.

E baket ba kase nawala...balik tayo kahapon...rewind rewind rewind...

Malakas ang buhos ng ulan ng lumabas ng flat si Dethie, napabuntong-hininga siya dahil open-toes sandals ang gamit niya (badtrip mababasa ang paa ko nito). Pero hindi na niya nagawang bumalik para magpalit dahil hindi niya aabutan ang schedule ng bus. Sakay ng elevator, pindot ng level 1...pagdating sa bus stop sakto lang ang dating ng bus 960 na magdadala sa kanya sa MRT Bugis station. Ngunit dahil na rin sa matinding buhos ng ulan, matindi rin ang naging trapik sa daan. Inasahan na ni Deth na malalate siya at hindi makakasabay sa shuttle kaya nagtext na siya sa mga kaopisinang malalate siya.

Hindi na humahangos si Deth pagdating sa MRT dahil alam nga niyang late na rin naman siya. Kumuha pa nga siya ng libreng Today at MyPaper (dyaryo sa MRT). Pagdating sa Tanah Merah ay sumakay siya ng taxi..."Uncle, Changi Water Reclamation Plant please"...ang sabi niya kay manong. Relak lang, basa basa ng dyaryo...maya-maya malapit na sa gate. Hanap ang ID, shemazzzz asan na si ID? naghalikwat sa napagulo kong oversized bag...wala talaga..., hinarang ng guard "sorry I forgot my ID, I'll just get a visitors pass", sabi ni Deth, kinuha si wallet...kinuha si S-Pass at iniabot kay manong guard, nagbigay ng pass si guard at pumasok na ang taxi. Nagbayad si Deth $12.50, "katsing! ang mahal!" At dahil umuulan nga kumakaripas pa si Deth papasok ng building.

Trabaho, blog, trabaho, facebook, trabaho, trabaho trabaho...weeeehhh

hindi na napansin ni Deth ang oras, uwian na pala...nagmamadali na naman si Deth sa pagliligpit ng gamit. Sakay ng shuttle, dahil tinatamad siyang magpatigil sa gate dahil excited na lahat umuwi at ayaw maging cause of delay (pampam in short) naisip niyang bukas na lang nya babalikan ang S-Pass niya. Pagdating sa MRT, hanap si ez-link card (MRT/Bus card po yun na may load-konti na lang din naman ang load ko)...wala si ez-link, anaknang! bili na lang akong single ticket, hanap si wallet...wala si wallet! patay na... bubble thought (baka naiwan ko sa workstation ko - deth calm down)...bulatlat si bag, ayun merong coins...(2.60 hanggang bugis marerefund $1 pagsoli ng single ticket, $1.60 bus fare hanggang bahay - kasya na).

Uwi na si ako. Kuha si phone para ipamalita na super bright ako: Facebook: Deth forgot her ez-link and wallet at her desk...tsk tsk, muntik na kong di makauwi.

Kinabukasan, nangutang muna kay ate, may sweldo na naman ako today e...late na naman...ubos ang inutang kay ate sa taxi. Pagdating sa workstation, Kabooommm! wala sa mesa si ez-link! wala sa mesa si wallet!!!!

Waaaaaahhhh...ayun. Kaya sad me:(

Kung naniniwala kayong sa taxi malamang naiwan ni Deth ang wallet niya, magtext ng "OO" space "bobo si Deth" at isend sa 5254. nyahahaha...lol!

dahil umuulan at gusto kong matulog!

2009-07-22T08:59:00.003+08:00

malakas ang ulan ngayon dito sa Singapore at sobrang lamig na panahon, ang sarap sanang magsakit-sakitan at mahiga lang sa kama maghapon...humigop ng kape at magbasa ng libro, o magsopas...pero hindi pwede dahil may meeting kame today at marami pa kong tatapusing trabaho...haaayy. kaya kakanta na lang ako...

from the time I saw this movie "Get Over it" (teeny-cheesy-movie)and heard this song... it instantly became one of my fave fave song ...who would have thought Kirsten Dunst the Jane of Spiderman got this sweet sweet voice:P aylavet...

second set...

2009-07-20T22:05:00.005+08:00

Naku naging photoblog na to...nyahahaha:D excited kase ako sa mga bago kong natutunan eh. Pinasyal ko kase nung sunday mga kapatid ko sa Botanical Garden ng Singapore kaya ayan nakapag-shoot ako ng onte...

Your comments and criticisms are welcome:D

Yosi...(kowt-unkowt)

2009-07-20T14:59:00.003+08:00

ang bawal na pag-ibig daw ay parang YOSI.
kahit alam na makakasakit at di magtatagal,
sige pa rin sa paghithit.
laging sinasabi titigilan na,
pero kapag andyan di pa rin mapigilan.
at sa kalaunan kapag napasobra,
mahirap ng huminga...

Pic: Ninenok kay tropang benz:P

First Lesson

2009-07-19T10:58:00.008+08:00

Kahapon pumunta kami ng Punggol para sa first lesson ko ng photography on landscape...kasama si Noel, si Lalah (bunso kong kapatid) at si Floyd.

Subject: Punggol Sunset

Kaya lang binigo kame ni haring araw...dumating kami ng high tide, hindi lumabas ang mga bato sa dalampasigan na maganda sanag focal point ng seaside sunset...bukod sa hightide maulap, as in ni ayaw lumabas ng sinag ng araw na sanaý magrereflect ang ilaw sa tubig...at sa kasamaang palad pa, hindi pa nakuntento habang naka-set-up na ang tripod namin habang naghihintay ayun bumuhos na ang ambon at dali-dali na kameng nag-pack-up...

Tsk tsk...pero okay lang dahil andame ko pa rin namang natutunan... naayos na rin ang mga settings ng camera ko to professional modes salamat sa mga professional s na kasama ko, wooohooo...hindi ko talaga maintindihan yung nasa manual ng Nikon.

Pagdating namin sa bus stop malapit sa Punggol MRT, set-up ulet kame ng tripod para maturuan nila ko ng long exposure shots since nabigo nga kame sa landscape at eto ang kinalabasan...
ISO: 200
Shutter: 10
Aperture:F22

Salamat po sa mababait kong mentors:D Sa susunod ulet...

Work mode...

2009-07-17T09:27:00.007+08:00

Boss Tony went to my workstation this morning and handed me a letter... "deth, I want to give you this...this letter will serve as your termination letter" he didn't got me there, because his face was grinning...so I took the letter and act play-dead at the top of my desk...and he was laughing at me. We both know what the letter was all about, and so he thank me and said how he appreciated everything chenes chenes...

here's what the letter says...(pasensiya na pero magyayabang lang ako ng onte...hehehe)

Dear Dodeth,

Congratulations! It is my pleasure to inform you that you've been selected to receive a recognition in the form of cash award of S$1 Million (joke!ahahaha-wish ko lang). This cash award is subject to CPF and tax deduction and will be credited to your July payroll.

This award is presented to you in sincere gratitude as part of CH2M HILL's Reward and Recognition program, which was created to honor employees who go above and beyond to exceed client expectations and make lasting contributions to the firm.

On behalf of the entire organization, thank you for all you do for CH2M HILL. Employees like you truly make this a great place to work.

Yours sincerely,

Speech?...okay.
Gusto ko lang po magpasalamat sa inyong lahat...
Salamat po sa libreng internet (blogger, facebook, friendster, multiply, flicker, ym, superficial, pep, youtube)...Salamat po sa libreng kape, milo, green tea at cookies... Salamat po sa libreng aircon...Salamat po sa libreng shuttle van...Salamat po sa mababait kong boss, co-workers at contractors...salamat at mababango kayong lahat...Salamat po sa suweldo...at salamat po sa award...(sniff...sniff)

matagal ko na po nagastos yung pera... ngayon niyo lang pala ipapasok sa payroll ko, nyahhaha...pero salamat pa rin po atska natats ako sa letter kase nung inemail ako na napili daw ako sa "spot-bonus" akala ko e draw-lots yun, nyahahaha...(tama na nga kalokohan,hehe)

Oo noh, nagtatrabaho rin naman ako(paminsan-minsan)...kala niyo puro blog na lang ako? ahahaha...I can be "pasaway" minsan but when I have a work to do...I'm working! I'm a goal-oriented person and one more tip to all those working people that might be reading this...kung gusto niyo ng smooth na pagsasama ng boss mo or mabilis na promotion or award gaya nito, hehehe... I personally prove on this one...ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BOSS INFORMED! (yung work related lang ha!)hayaan mo siyang makulitan sayo, i-cc mo siya sa email, iupdate mo siya ng mga development ng project, do report on him kung anong status ng mga task na pinapagawa niya sayo...yung mga dispute ng clients inform your boss, everything...trust me:D

We are lucky that we have our jobs, seriously...even if it may not be the career that we wanted. I'm not saying forget about your dreams...go on dreaming, aim for that goal that you wanted to achieve...but do not forget to appreciate what you have now. Enjoy it, learn new things from it, explore the possibilities of your current job. You'll never know there might be something that is in store for you but you can't see it because you're so fed up with thinking how stagnant your career is, or how boring your job is...remember the happiest people are those who are making the most of what they have now...

So punta muna ko ng pantry at hihigop ako ng libreng kape, sasamahan ko na rin ng paborito kong cashew cookies:P

little princess...

2009-07-16T10:00:00.017+08:00

When I was still in the Philippines, I used to stay with my eldest sister in Quezon City, that's why I am really close with my niece and nephew. I was in first year college when my sister gave birth with her first born - Aina. I literally grew up with her.

When she started school, she loved Math... so one night I bought her Math exercise book and she got so excited with it that she wanted to solve it already...but since she cannot read yet... I need to explain the directions with her and then she'll solve it. She doesn't want to go to sleep until we haven't finished the entire book of exercises...the ending...I learned my lesson, do not buy her a thick Math book.

I can also remember this one time I arrived late from office so I was having my dinner alone while Aina and her mom was doing her homework. The subject was Filipino and she would need to fill in the missing syllables... the picture of the item was "kalabasa" (squash). Her mommy said "hindi mo ba alam kung ano yan...kanina pa tayo dito ah" Aina was teary-eyed because her mom is really getting mad and her voice is getting a little loud, her mom gave a clue... "ano ka ba Aina...nagsisimula yan sa KA!" Aina finally answered and gave her wildest guess, "ummm...Ka, ca-bbage mommy? Cabbage?" in all innocence... I swear muntik na kong mabulunan sa kakatawa...

haaayyy...time flies so fast...

Now our little princess is all grown up...

Such a loving "ate" to her baby brother

Happy birthday Aina...tita love you and miss you soooo much:D
This is actually her tarpaulin last year...this year she turned eight.

Asked her what gift she wanted for her birthday? Her answer "I wanna watch Hanna Montana movie!!!... tsk tsk, what's with Miley? hehehe....

Swensens...

2009-07-15T16:54:00.018+08:00

Today's lunch at Swensens...

we love eating at Swensens because of their lunch promo 1-for-1, order two main course for the price of one...

Suzzette decided to have RIBEYE STEAK:
Cut of ribeye grilled tenderly to the way you like it, served with U.S. potatoes, seasonal vegetables and ranch sauce.

Wai Chen go for LAMB CHOP:
Cuts of the lamb tenderly grilled, served with mint jelly, U.S potatoes and seasonal vegetables

and i ordered BEEF RIBS:
Grilled beef short ribs marinated with pineapple BBQ sauce. Served with savory rice and seasonal vegetables

and the ice cream...aylavet!
Coit Tower
A tower of Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream, strawberry and chocolate fudge toppings, fresh banana slices and almonds.

I soooo love Swensens...yummy! let's do the pout!

One word...SOLB! ahahaha

bUti PaH

2009-07-14T16:17:00.004+08:00

bUti pa ang kaLendaryO may date
bUti pa ang hershEys may KisSes
bUti pa ang probability may cHancE
yUng ibanG taO wLa

bUti pa ang teLepOnO hini-heLLo
bUti pa ang fiLm nadi-dEveLop
bUti pa ang typEwRiter nata-typE-pan
yUng ibanG taO ndi

bUti pa ang eXams sinasagOt
bUti pa ang prObLema iniiCp
bUti pa ang asSignment inu-uWi
yUng ibang taO ndi

bUti pa ang panyO dumadampi sa pisnGi
bUti pa ang basO dinaDampian ng LaBi
bUti pa ang uNan iNaakap sa gaBi
yUng ibanG taO nde peDe

bUti pa ang kamaLian npapanCn
bUti pa ang saLamin minamasDan
bUti pa ang hininga hiNahabOL
yUng ibanG taO nde

bUti pa ang tinDera ngpa2twAd
bUti pa ang aWit at tUgtOg pnagsa2Ma
bUti pa ang suGat inaaLagaan
yUng ibanG taO nde

bUti pa ang Lungs mLpit sa pUsO
yUng ibanG taO nde...

*natuwa ako dito...ahahaha, nabasa ko to sa friendster profile ng isang friend...hindi ko laam kung tula ba to, lyrics ba to ng kanta o ano...basta napangiti ako nito:D

aral mula sa trese-anyos...

2009-07-14T10:21:00.009+08:00

"Lahat ng tao may pagkakamali. May panahong makakagawa ka ng mali. Pero maraming paraan para bumawi. May panahon para magkasala, may panahon din para magbago at magsisi. At palagay ko lahat ng iyon ay nangyari na sa inyong dalawa. May nagkamali, may nagbagong buhay at may nagpatawad..." --- Solo

Kelan nga ba dumarating ang tunay na pagpapatawad?

Trese anyos ako noon ng iparenovate ng magulang ko ang bahay namin… tanging kusina lang ang natira sa buong bahay, doon pinagkasya ang lahat ng gamit namin… ilang buwan din kameng nagsiksikan sa lugar na iyon. Makalipas ang ilang linggo pinilit nilang matapos ang dalawang kuwarto sa baba para naman may maayos kaming matulugan. Isang kwarto pa lang ang may pintuan kaya doon kame nina nanay, bunso at ako (ang iba kong mga kapatid ay kasalukuyan na noong nasa Maynila at nagkokolehiyo)…ang kabilang kwarto wala pang pinto doon muna si Tatay.

Halos bukas ang buong bahay salasalabid ang mga pinagdugtong dugtong na mga tabla na ginagamit ng mga karpintero… ngunit dahil probinsiya naman kame at nasa loob kame ng compound na puro bahay ng kamag-anak ang nakapalibot sa amin, hindi naman kame nag-aalala na baka pasukin kame ng magnanakaw… ganunpaman parating nasa ilalim ng kama ng tatay ko ang itak niya.

Alas-tres na ng umaga noon ng maalimpungatan ako… naramdaman kong may gumagalaw ng damit pantaas ko… nang magmulat ako ng mata… nakita ko ang isang lalakeng walang pantaas na nakaupo sa tabi ng kama ko. Halos nagtama pa ang mga mata namin ng bigla siyang tumayo at lumabas ng kwarto nung maramdaman niyang gumalaw ako. Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig… hindi ko maigalaw ang buo kong katawan bagaman gumagana ang utak ko… Tumayo ka! Sumigaw ka! Humingi ka ng saklolo!… gisingin mo ang mga kasama mo sa kwarto... halos mabingi ako sa lakas ng tibok ng puso ko… hindi pa rin umaalis ang lalake sa may pinto… parang hinihintay pa niya na bumalik ako sa pagtulog…

Nasa kabilang kwarto lang ang tatay ko, kasama ang itak niya… siguradong kapag sumigaw ako mahuhuli niya ang lalakeng iyon, at malamang mapatay niya ito… makukulong siya pag nangyari yun… hindi! Ayokong sumigaw, yun ang inuutos ko sa utak ko… hindi ka sisigaw, wag ka lang bumalik sa tulog… wag mong ipipikit ang mga mata mo, gusto kong gumalaw para ipakita sa lalakeng iyon na nasa pinto… na gising ako at nakikita ko siya… gusto kong tumayo, gusto kong ikandado ang pinto ngunit para bang tinakasan ako ng lakas… iniwan ako sa panahong iyon na kailangan ko ng tapang…

At ang tangi ko na lang nagawa ay panatilihing bukas ang mga mata ko…habang nakatitig ako sa orasan na nakasabit sa dingding ng kwarto. Naramdaman ko na lang ang maiinit na luhang dumadaloy sa gilid ng pisngi ko…walang hikbi, walang tunog, basta patuloy lang ang mata ko sa pag-iyak, tanging ang galaw lang ng kamay ng orasan ang ingay na naririnig ko ng mga panahon na yun. Nung muli akong sumulyap sa pinto… wala na dun ang lalake. Ngunit hindi pa rin nawala ang panginginig ng buo kong katawan sa sobrang takot… dalawang oras ako nakatitig sa orasan.

Alas-singko nagigising ang nanay ko… at nang magising siya nakita niya kong umiiyak. Doon ko lang sinabi kung ano ang nangyari, ginising niya rin ang aking ama at nagpupuyos siya sa galit! Sobrang takot na takot ako nang mga panahon na iyon, lumabas ng bahay ang aking ama para hanapin ang lalakeng iyon. Nagtipon-tipon sa bahay namin ang lahat ng mga kamag-anak ko upang malaman kung anong nangyari… Nung gabing iyon binigyan ako ng tir gas ng tito ko, parati ko daw itong dadalhin sa bulsa o bag ko, kahit nasaan man ako. Nilagyan ng mga ilaw ang palibot ng bahay namin lalo na sa likod…inayos ang mga kandado. Nakahanda rin ang mga baril ng tiyuhin ko kung sakaling magtangka ulit ang lalakeng iyon na lumapit saken…

Sa lahat ng mga iyon, napanatag ako, kung tutuusin wala naman siyang nagawa sa akin… pero napanatag nga ba ako, pero wala nga ba siyang nagawa sa akin? Hindi… dahil ilang gabi rin akong natatakot matulog, hindi na ako nakakatulog nang walang kumot…
Ni hindi ko magawang maghubad ng damit kapag naliligo dahil pakiramdam ko andyan siya nakamasid saken… umiiwas ako sa mga dyipni na walang pasahero… takot akong maiwan sa bahay mag-isa… takot ako sa tingin ng mga lalake, maging ng sarili kong ama…

Trauma…

Matagal bago ako nakarecover sa takot na iyon… unti-unti… hindi naging madali. Lalo pa’t parati ko pa rin siyang nakikita, parati ko pa ring naririnig na pinag-uusapan siya… “ang pinsan kong nalulong sa droga”… yun ang pinakamabigat sa lahat, kaya hindi ko rin nagawang sumigaw noon, kaya nagdalawang isip ako kung sasabihin ko pa sa magulang ko ang nangyari… pinakiusapan ng mga kamag-anak ko na ayusin na lamang namin ang lahat… bantayan ang pinsan ko at pagtulungang ayusin ang buhay niya sa halip na makulong at lalong mapariwara. Bagaman gusto ng tatay kong maparusahan siya… wala kaming nagawa…

Parati kong iniisip na nagawa niya lang iyon dahil nasa impluwensiya siya ng droga… kilala ko siya, mabait siyang kuya… mahilig sa gitara, sa musika… parati siyang nakangiti… ngunit nabarkada… natutong tumambay, uminom at kalaunan nga ay nalulong sa droga… halos hindi na namin siya kilala, natatakot na kame sa dati naming kuya…

Matagal na panahon na ang pangyayaring yun, at kung tatanungin niyo ko kung napatawad ko na siya… OO, matagal na.

Umalis siya sa lugar namin…unti-unti ay nakarecover siya sa pagkalulong, nagkatrabaho… muling naging isang mabuting tao… maayos na ang buhay niya ngayon at mayroon na rin siyang sariling pamilya. Sa puso ko… oo, napatawad ko na siya… at masaya ako sa mga magagandang nangyayari sa buhay niya ngayon.

Isa ito sa pinakahindi ko makakalimutang parte ng buhay ko… at kung bakit binabalikan ko pa ang nakalipas… ay upang mabigyan ng aral ang iba, baka sakali, may maibigay akong kontribusyon sa mga taong maaring makabasa ng kwentong ito. Bagaman paulit-ulit na nating nakikita at nababasa ang masamang epekto ng droga sa mga kabataan at lipunan ngayon parang hindi pa rin tayo natututo… Para bang wala pa ring pagbabago, marami pa ring kabataan ang nalululong at napapariwara ang buhay dahil dito…

Sa mga kabataan, umiwas sa droga at bisyo walang maidudulot na maganda ito…
Sa mga magulang gabayan niyo ang mga anak niyo…inuulit ko gabayan niyo ang mga anka niyo...
Sa mga biktima, nawa’y mahanap niyo rin sa puso niyo ang pagpapatawad…
At sa mga nalululong sa droga, hindi pa huli ang lahat upang magbago at magsimula.

TGIF

2009-07-10T08:58:00.003+08:00

Pagbigyan niyo na ko ah....

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

...ayan nakasigaw rin! haaaayy, okey back to work deth!:D