My Thoughts Exactly

Much Ado abt Vday

2012-02-12T12:14:00.001+08:00

Valentines day is perhaps one of the better days in the year to do business. Haha. Year after year, there's been sooooooooo much buzz and hype about this particular day, I am beginning to wonder if we are all just being duped by greedy businessmen who wants to milk us and get our hard earned moolah by spending too much for something too little.

My partner asked me before what I want to do for Vday and I don't remember telling him anything. Yikes. To be honest, I've never been the type who participates in this particular occassion. I've never dreaded this day when I was still single and I've never really seen at it as something special when I was with someone. It's just a day before payday back then! Haha.

This year, as I've read so many other posts, as Groupon bombards us with all the discounted Vday gifts - flowers and fine dinners, as people around me - started making their so-called 'plans' for the big day, I began to wonder whether I've been, unconsciously, downplaying it too much. I've heard each stories and browsed through every posts, and realized that Valentines Day and celebrating it is not bad at all. Lolz.

Sure, the ideal setting is that everyday should be Valentines day. But we all know better not to believe that crap. Shit happens. Moods change and sometimes they clash. But somehow, this day makes us all aware, to be grateful for being with someone. For loving and being loved back. Somehow, it is kinda nice to have, even for just one day in a year, to somehow remind you to break away from the routine and do something cool - not necessarily fancy.

So this year, I decided to take my word back, join the bandwagon and celebrate. Sure, ma-traffic, mahirap makakuha ng table sa resto, matagal ma-serve yung food, madaming tao, etc. But I think, no amount of negativity will make me change my mind. Hahaha. I feel that I am in the arms of a very good soul right now and I don't think it'll be wrong if I choose to celebrate that. =)

May we all have a good time spending it with the people we love. And may there never be anyone who'll feel that he or she is unloved. EVER. And if by chance this special day, that you've been dreaming of, leads you to a lonely place, remember to find you strength in LOVE (RIP Whitney).

Happy Balentayms,

p.s.
But dear businessmen, by celebrating, I'm not saying that I'll subscribe to your 'indulgences'. There will be no fancy dinner - allergic ako sa small portion. No over-priced, overrated, uninspired flower arrangements either. Hahaha.

p.p.s.
at talagang naisulat ko ito habang palabas ang One More Chance sa Cinema One!!

Brod Romance

2012-02-06T00:19:00.001+08:00

Today, I secretly wished to have a friend who'll be there for me when I need them or maybe even when I don't. Someone who'll be there for me when I've lost all hope. Who'll never get tired of pushing me forward, when I've completely lost my will to even make a single step. Someone who'll keep on reminding me that life is still beautiful, regardless of the many heartbreaks, setbacks and countless failures I may have gone through.

We all yearn to find that someone who'll genuinely care, value and love us, far more than we sometimes do for ourselves. Most of the time though, we only expect these things to come from a "romantic relationship". Not knowing that sometimes, it can be the friend who never gets tired of asking you "kamusta?". The one who never forgets every birthday or anniversary and was there in every important milestones in your life.

Today, I secretly wished to have a friend who'll be there for me when I need them. And I promise to be the kind of friend who knows how to be grateful for everything and not take you for granted.

True Brod,

p.s. I feel so lucky and honored.

Of Love & Apples

2012-02-04T23:31:00.003+08:00

One of my favorite post-workout activity would definitely have to be grocery shopping. Weird no? I don't know. Whenever I get to workout alone, I always end up going to the grocery right after I get my quick fix - which right now is - chilled taho! And today is no exception.

Earlier, I was roaming around the unfamiliar SM supermarket looking for Silk (soy milk) when I ended up in the fruits section. I mindlessly picked up an apple from the rack when an old lady tapped me and said, "Hijo wag mo nang kunin yan, patapon na yan!". "Ay yun nga po, itatapon ko nga po" I ~~kid~~ said, sabay hagis ng apple back on its rack and then we started laughing.

They were a septuagenarian (I think?) couple shopping for their supplies. And can I just say na ang daming kwento ni Lola. I guess, old age does that to you no? It makes you more social. Hahaha. Nakakatuwa silang dalawa actually. I remember Lola telling me "kilatisin mong mabuti, wag kang basta kukuha na lang kung anong nasa harap jan, minsan maganda lang sa tingin pero baka mamaya nabubulok na" referring to the apples and then her husband interrupted by saying "parang pag-aasawa lang yan, kasi pag naiuwi mo na, hindi mo na pwedeng ibalik para papalitan".

And then by some stroke of genius, my phone beeped. It was my partner reminding me to eat dinner and asking how am I doing. I quickly excused myself from the couple and walked away from the fruit rack, because at that moment, that instant, I just realized that I don't really need apples. I don't want them. Kasi allergic pala ako sa apples!! Hahaha.

I did not find what I was looking for (Silk) at the supermarket. But somehow, I left the store feeling fulfilled.

Nakaka-inspire lang,

p.s.
Hindi ko talaga kailangan ng apples. Naglalakad lang talaga ako sa kawalan kanina! hahaha. ~~Day~~ Nightdreaming. Happy Pebrariiiii!!!!

On Heartbeaks & Bouncing Back

2012-01-28T11:25:00.000+08:00

The first time I heard it, I wanted to do a Kate Winslet monologue ala The Holiday and say...... (with matching tears)

"I understand feeling as small and as insignificantas humanly possible. And how it can actually ache in places you didn't know youhad inside you. And it doesn't matter how many new haircuts you get, or gyms youjoin, or how many glasses of chardonnay you drink with your girlfriends... youstill go to bed every night going over every detail and wonder what you didwrong or how you could have misunderstood. And how in the hell for that briefmoment you could think that you were that happy. And sometimes you can evenconvince yourself that he'll see the light and show up at your door. And afterall that, however long all that may be, you'll go somewhere new. And you'llmeet people who make you feel worthwhile again. And little pieces of your soulwill finally come back. And all that fuzzy stuff, those years of your life thatyou wasted, that will eventually begin to fade."

But it looks like she doesn't need that kind of sh*t already. Apparently, this is what a heartbreak can do.....

Rogue mag STILL produces some of the best cover photos!!! Walang kupas!!!! I am loving this concept!!!! Go get em gurl!! Lolz.

Hawt ni KC,

Redemption on Purpose

2012-01-04T00:49:00.001+08:00

I once met someone who, on our first date, asked me, what is the purpose of life?

I think, I swallowed a big siomai then - without chewing, and gave a pang-85th runner up answer!!! Which was unforgivable btw. Hahaha. I was caught off guard. I mean, I was only prepared to tell about my hobbies, likes, pet peeves, favorite color and all the other shallow mundane things. I didn't even have a motto then!!!! Lolz.

But somehow, tumatak siya sa akin. Every new year, I get reminded of that question. What am I going to do this year? What am I looking forward to? What is this year's purpose? Yak, deep shit. Hahaha.

So this year, instead of boring you with my 2012 plans and telling you which resolution I intend to break, allow me to redeem myself by answering that very question. It's about time I forgive myself for that mishap. Lolz.

Q: what is the purpose of life?

A: Well, thank you for that wonderful and profound question. In this world, I believe we are all born sad. And I think, the purpose of life is to make great memories, wonderful moments, and be happy. Yes, we may be born sad, but we need to get out happy.

I thank you sooooooooooo much!!! phouwsz.

I know it's late, but allow me to greet you all a very happy new year!!! I hope you all had a great start spending it with the people you love, doing the things you like and being anything but happy.

This 2012, may we all be more rational and less emotional.

Happy 2012,

Taking It All Away

2011-12-31T00:49:00.001+08:00

I just spent the last few days of 2011 with my favorite person, playing one of his favorite sport, dining in one of my favorite resto and exploring some of my favorite sights in the city, on foot - it was exhilarating (insert biggest smile here). Somehow, I've got a taste of the kind of life I'd want to have. The best way to end the year 2011.

Yes, 2011 is just about to end in a few hours. Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. I can still vividly remember hanging out with my friends discussing our 2011 plans. That was back in January and it feels like it was just a few weeks ago. I can still remember how I owned it. Declaring that this is going to my year, while driving along Edsa fronting Megamall. Hahaha.

Looking back, I can't believe how great the year has been for me - in more ways than I planned and imagined. It has been a whirlwind of good surprises, one after another. I guess, 'owning' it made all the difference. Haha. It is the first step to having a good year. So today, allow me to thank each and everyone of you who've made my 2011 better. Alam niyo na yan!! =)

Here's to a new and exciting year ahead. One that's full of hope and even more surprises. 2012 is going to be H-U-G-E for us all. Let's do this!!!!

Keep on shining everyone!!!

Much love,

World Go Boom

2011-12-26T14:58:00.001+08:00

The annual DJ Earworm pop mashup is out!!!

Listen if your favorite songs made it to the track.

United State of Pop 2011

walang bieber. Haha.

I guess, it's time to get on that New Year vibe.

Happy New Year,

That Christmas Spirit

2011-12-25T21:19:00.001+08:00

I'vealways wondered what it is about Christmas that makes almost everyone I knowso, uhm, perky. Growing up, I've seen how people get infected by theso-called 'Christmas spirit' and how they instantly become all jolly amidst allthe chaos, not to mention stress, that usually comes with it during thisparticular season.

Today,I join the world in celebrating Christmas. Yes, as we've all known andbeen told, it is the birth of Jesus Christ and that is the very essence of theseason. Nothing more. Nothing less. But as I willingly openmy gifts - the ones that came from good friends, family and esteemed colleagues- I couldn't help but realize that perhaps the essence of Christmas may stillbe the same, but this time, we maybe celebrating more than the birth ofJesus, which is not pretty bad at all.

Tonight,right in the comfort of my own bed, I couldn't help but smile as I recall theexperience and the stress of going to the malls, scouring for that perfect giftto give to my inaanaks, friends, family and loved ones. How I braved thenasty Manila traffic week after week just so I could reconnect with oldfriends, former officemates, friends of friends and the likes. Thisevening, I am reminded of how I tried to be present in all the parties that Igot invited to. Even if I had to drag my fat lazy ass from Makati toLibis to Timog all in one night.

Yes,it's Christmas afterall. And in the modern days, I think it has becomemore of a celebration of relationships. Of course, I don't want to evertake the very essence of it away from what it's supposed to be. Butsomehow, during this time, it has allowed me to see old familiar faces onceagain. It has allowed me to reconnect with the people that I love, whom Imay have taken for granted by being busy with my own personal and professional situations. Christmas allowed me to be aware, of the most important thing in my life - myconnections to people. And that I think is not at all bad.

Sohere to hoping that you all had a good one. Like me, may you be remindedof all the most important things in your life this Christmas.

Have a very Merry and Meaningful Christmas.

Goforth and sparkle,

p.s. Christmas actually came in early for me this year. That's when I got the surprise of all surprises last December 18 (Cue Ms. Perri). Here's to hoping that you all got what you wished for as well this Christmas.

The Talented Mr. Ford

2011-12-24T15:04:00.000+08:00

When I saw this documentary, I am once again reminded of why I fell in love with Tom Ford a long long long time ago.

He is one of the very few people that I truly admire. Okay, he is gorgeous - let's get that out of the way. But what I find more fascinating about him is his passion for creating and building equally gorgeous things. I like it when a man knows exactly what he wants and does it really well. It inspires me a lot.

He is such an inspiration and a true visionary.

I'm dreaming of meeting him someday,

p.s. Did I mention that I also like to dress the hell up when I'm feeling a lil down and blue?! Pareho tayo!! =)

Yearend Dilemma

2011-12-17T13:34:00.002+08:00

This week, I received a lot of "I will no longer be using this pin" messages over at BBM.

It seems like there is a massive exodus of Blackberry users and most of them took a big bite of that new Apple.

While I am not the really techy and the sunod-sa-uso type, with my phone slowly trying to self destruct - as in para siyang kusang naaagnas, as told by a friend of mine - now lies the question. Should I join in the jump? Because honestly, given the current situation, it seems like it is the more logical option.

To Siri or not to Siri.

That iz the queztion

Pastebook me your answers,

Bittersweet

2011-12-14T23:00:00.001+08:00

The lyrics of this song is so optimistic and full of hope, but somehow, listening to it makes me feel otherwise.

Oh the irony of it all.

R.I.P. Amy.

Such a nice voice - sayang talaga,

Covers

2011-12-13T00:12:00.001+08:00

Recently, Ad Age listed the best magazine covers of 2011.

For a brief period in my life, I used to be sooooooooo interested in photography. There's something about capturing that beauty in precision, in an almost idle or offguard moment that excites me. It used to be so much fun then, until Photoshop ruined it for me. Hahahaha.

While I really find the March 28 issue of The New Yorker simply beautiful, for me, nothing beats the Katy Perry Vanity Fair June cover.

Dior Couture + Annie Leibovitz

San ka pa?!!

Is she gorge or what????
She's like a modern Marilyn for me (minus the drama).

Oh Katy - you're making me go in the wrong direction,

Last Friday Night

2011-12-10T09:25:00.001+08:00

My week started blah with a bad ankle and all that jazz, but last night, things started to look up.

First, I was in the company of ~~good~~ great friends. This is neutral ground for me. And it's actually quite a good way to start my weekend as I shake some of the bad vibes off. I am definitely beginning on a clean slate. =)

And then, off to the team party where I was transported back into childhood seeing everyone in different cartoon costumes. Sorry, I was in awe (and laughing at the same time) the entire night that I didn't get to take a lot of pictures! Hahaha.

It felt like I was being shipped back in time and for a while, I felt like a little kid again - and there's not even an ounce of alcohol involved - just pure fun!!!

Good times,

Random Madness

2011-12-08T00:00:00.001+08:00

Have you ever had that experience of waking up one morning and realizing that everything look and feel different? And not exactly in a good way?

I am slowly beginning to take notice of the sudden changes in the things and people around me. The nicer ones became well, a lil annoying. The demanding ones, uhm they intensified and became more pushy. The mature ones act silly. The sweet ones became distant. The normally reserved and conservative ones became more fun and uh, wild?! Seriously, it feels like I am having an out of mind experience. And I just keep saying "what's happening?", I am beginning to annoy myself!!!

Now, I'm trying to recall the events, one by one, to determine the catalyst of these changes. Was it that eventful tripping over the weekend - that somehow costed me a fever, a leg and a little bit of my dignity? Am I having too much wine? Was it my lack of sleep? Maybe my monthend reports? Perhaps my anti-dandruff shampoo? The Xmas rush? Did I take too much ~~drugs~~ medicines?? I. Don't. Know.

With what's been happening, I feel like I am beginning to have some dysthymic disorder. Which is totally not cool because it is THE season to be jolly!!! Tomorrow's my monthend reporting, so I can cross that out in the list - but still I need to figure this one out and shake things off before it consumes all of my holiday cheers. So help me God.

I think I need a moment,

p.s.
a while ago I just had a vision of a Dyslexic Santa saying "Oh! Oh! Oh!" Lagot!!

Be Inspired

2011-12-03T12:27:00.001+08:00

Dahil pinaiyak ako ng Coca Cola video recently, it's now time to counter attack that longing feeling and be a little more inspired.

I don't really care much about the general public's opinion on marriage and how it should be. But somehow, my own personal take on the subject is slowly changing. Maybe I am just growing up. Evolving. Or maybe, I am simply beginning to see a future.

Given the chance, will you do it?

Think happy thoughts,

Muy Bien Coke

2011-12-03T00:22:00.001+08:00

I was trying to hold back my tears - tapos biglang nag-iiyak na yung mga kasama kong nanunuod....

So I decided not to be KJ and all.. Dala ng pakikisama, naki-iyak na rin ako.. hehehe. Palusot...

Good Job Coke!!!

Mabuhay ang mga OFW!!!

Promise, iinom na ko lagi ng Coke,

Hello December

2011-12-02T00:09:00.001+08:00

And just like that, we are once again in the season of endless parties, countless meet-ups over lunch/dinner, reunions both family and friends, and the likes.

Remember, calories don't count if they're connected to a celebration!!!

I guess it's time to embrace our winter body!!!

Just like them...

May gagayahin na naman ang Bench/

WerQ it angels,

White Flag

2011-11-28T23:18:00.001+08:00

WARNING: This post is high in sugar content.

Not suitable for people with diabetes.

(I just had to let it out)

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There are moments in life when your instincts will tell you to do something. Something that does not conform to what you're used to. Something that is way beyond the principles of logic. Something that screws up your immediate plans and may seem crazy to others.

And when that time happens, you inhale deep and take every ounce of courage you have in you and do it. Wholeheartedly. Ignoring logic. Defying the odds. And just go for it.

Today, about six months after that historical jump, I am just ~~glad~~ ~~happy~~ ecstatic that I listened to my instincts and ignored everything else. It was a risk and I was just as scared - good scared - to once again put my heart on the line. Sure, it was never as perfect as everyone have hoped and prayed for. God, that would be boring. But amidst all that lil moments and complications, it's nice to know how we've both managed to always set our egos aside and make things work.

Now, I see no point in trying to hold myself back when letting go will be much, waayy much sweeter. Especially now that I am made certain, that when I have given this all that I've got - my strength, my hopes and dreams, my loneliness, this smile and my will to pick myself up - you will be there to hold my hand and tell me that everything is just going to be fine.

I can take all the madness the world has to give - basta nanjan ka,

p.s. Olive Juice.

Deja Vu

2011-11-23T23:42:00.001+08:00

A few weeks ago, over merienda, we were all just talking about how certain pains just simply won't go away. That no matter how much time, distance and apologies given, there are still some memories that tend to give you that pinch whenever you are being reminded of.

And then I read this, over somebody else's blog. Somehow, this sums up what we've all been wanting to say.

"And then I felt sad because I realised that once people are broken in certain

ways, they can't ever be fixed and this is something nobody ever tells you when you are young and it never fails to surprise you as you grow older, as you see the people in your life break one by one. You wonder when your turn is going to be, or if it's already happened."

- Douglas Coupland

Gasp,

Age Old

2011-11-15T00:59:00.001+08:00

This is my all time favorite romantic song.

And after ten years (yes, it's been that long already), kinikilig pa rin ako pag naririnig ko to.

Romance is not DEAD,

SoS

2011-11-05T14:22:00.001+08:00

I am in dire need of a new song, para maka-move on na ako kay Rihanna!!!

oh, Hello November!!!

Somebody save me,

Who Am I?

2011-10-24T00:21:00.001+08:00

That's the secret I'll never tell.....

But according to The New York Times, my visual DNA says that I am a.....

"Life Lover"

"You are super stylish and you love nothing more than shopping both for yourself and your home which is beautifully furnished from top to bottom. You take great pride in how things look outwardly and have a great admiration for the aesthetically beautiful. You are an emotional spirit and you make really strong connections. Good friends and lots of laughs are the recipe for really happy days. And nights!

You're creative and imaginative and like to be inspired. Home is where your heart is and you love nothing more than putting personal touches to your space. You're laid-back and relaxed with a very healthy attitude to life. Naturally down-to-earth, you don't believe in sweating the small stuff. Life's for living, with minimum stress and maximum enjoyment and so fun with family and friends is top of the list as far as you're concerned. Food is a definite passion too and you're always up for tantalizing your taste buds. You're a bit of a dreamer at heart. But there's nothing wrong with that. Set your sights high and you'll create the life you deserve. The Home and Garden section is perfect for you - bring the latest trends into your home."

Home and Gardenly yours,

~~Martha Stewart~~

Level Up

2011-10-13T00:47:00.000+08:00

And just like that - in a rare TV moment, I went from taong bayan #45 to a 'customer' with a speaking role. Swagger!!! Hahahaha.

Allow me to thank some people!!!

First, to Mr. Cameraman - thank you for telling me na oily ako!!! I could've outshined everyone if not for you!!!

And syempre, to Aikko aka BakeHappy - who makes some of the best cakes I've ever tasted!!! I'd be more than honored to be the face of BakeHappy!! You rock. Hahahahaha.

And thank you sa mga nakapanuod!!! Sa mga hindi pinalad makapanuod, habol kayo sa after party!!! Hahaha.

Click! Click!

Now back to regular programming,

Cuteness

2011-10-10T23:55:00.002+08:00

I didn't exactly remember what I was singing then, when I was five years old, but definitely, it was not this song!!!

Hongkyutkyot ng batang ito!!! Malufet!!!

Kung ganito ka-talented ang magiging anak ko, well yeah, I would definitely consider fatherhood.

Asteeeggg,

Nasaan Ka Fusyket...

2011-10-08T12:42:00.003+08:00

Deadma na muna kung nasaan si Elisa.
Please help me, hanapin natin si Pussy!!!

Totoong may pusa jan sa picture na yan

Because we all need a little breather from whatever....

Goodluck kids!!!

* Happy Weekend *

Kaya niyo yan,

p.s. Oh and if you do get to find it, congratulations!!!! Either isa ka nang ganap na straight or lesbiana!!! base to base cases!!! woottt!!!!

Strangers, again

2011-10-06T00:38:00.004+08:00

I just can't find the right words to tell you exactly how much I LOVE this short film.

So, just click and watch it yourself.

click.click.

"I think that if life separates us and we end up in totally differentplaces. I’ll always remember when our paths are aligned for this period of timeand I’ll be thankful for that. And I hope that wherever you are, you will bethankful too. And I think that’s thebest we can wish for."

They say knowledge is power. Would knowing exactly where you are (chapter) in the relationship make any difference? Would it even matter?

It was a lil too familiar naiyak ako,

p.s. You may want to watch "Shell" also. Pang-balance ng mood. Haha..

Commercial Break

2011-10-01T12:51:00.001+08:00

Some commercials are just funny......

While there are some that just gives you the shivers everytime you get to see it or even just hear the jingle...

* click at your own risk *

Is it just me? Or is this the most annoying commercial of the year??? Nakakawala ng Good sa Good Morning!!! Feeling ko kasalanan niya kung bakit dumating ang bagyong "Pedring" sa bansa!!

Good morning sa inyo,

Memories

2011-09-27T15:45:00.002+08:00

The name "Pedring" reminds me of that Ang TV joke.....

"Pedrinnggg! Pedringgggggggg!!!!"

Pero the one we have now is less funny!!

I hope this typhoon goes away soon!!

Stay safe and dry everyone,

Recapitulate

2011-09-23T23:24:00.001+08:00

It has been one hellova week!!!!

Right now, I am so looking forward to sleep but I just had to let these thoughts out before they consume me. Baka maging sanhi pa ito ng pagkawala ng aking antok!

So here goes... No backstory. No nonsense. Pure lessons. Oo, in bullet points!! hahahaha.

In any situation, never underestimate the power of smile. Strangers can become less strange and old friends can become familiar - once again.

Two monologues do not make a dialogue. Talking is different from communicating. In the same way that hearing is different from listening.

S2 tweeted this recently "pag-isipan m0 nga kung tama p b yang nararanasan m0, prang unfair na kasi kaw ang nag sa suffer". I was nodding in agreement - para akong tanga. Hahaha.

Don't settle for "good enough" when "great" is attainable. Self explanatory.

Laughter is still the best medicine. But refrain from doing so while eating corn on the cob.

Hindi pa rin ako naniniwala na lahat dapat may 'closure'. lolz.

I've experienced an immense growth this week. Buti na lang, binisita ako ng aking paboritong bagay kanina!!!

Mrs. Yulo's Strawberry Shortcake

At nagdala pa siya ng mga bagong barkada!!!

And the winner is......

Mahilig talaga ako sa maalat.

Yun lang phouwsz!

I am soooo looking forward to this weekend - a time off from everything!!!

Happy weekend everyone!!!

Keep on shining,

All Pumped Up

2011-09-23T00:22:00.004+08:00

I was listening to this song all day. Well, at least the original version. And, as fate would have it, my angel sends me a link to this version, just now...

Makes me wonder.... Could it be that we are both listening to the same song, at the same time, on different parts of the world??! Where you at?! In Tagalog, san ka pa???

I know what you're thinking, Oo ang arte ko. Gusto ko lang talagang ipilit yung second paragraph. Pero pwede di ba? Buahaha. Ayaw paawat.

Basta ang cute ng version na to!!

magaling ka ate. sana sumikat ka!

ilike - a lot,

Kuryos

2011-09-19T23:57:00.001+08:00

Una sa lahat, bubusina muna ako.

Pasintabi sa mga single - by choice and by chance.

************

Pero minsan talaga, hindi ko mapigilang mag-wonder. Bakit kung sino pa yung mga naturingang single, sila pa yung buong tapang kung magbigay ng mga advice pagdating sa relationships. Wagas na wagas kung makapagbuhos ng opinyon, minsan may bonus pang emotions.

Ang matindi pa dun, by single, I mean yung mga NBSB - No Boyfriend Since Birth.

Na-kuryos tuloy ako. Anong pinag-uugatan nito?!

Parang ka-level ng threat to national security ang importance.

Enlighten me,

Four

2011-09-18T21:03:00.001+08:00

Mas maganda ang version ni Bruno Mars kesa kay Brandy.

Yun lang.

Ahhh, ehhh, uhm 'Prescription'.

Kthnxbye,

On A Roll

2011-09-17T20:54:00.001+08:00

If not for the scorching heat coming from the mighty sun, I would've thought yesterday was Christmas!! Seryoso. But it was not Christmas - at least not yet. It was only Mid-Autmn Festival.

Mooncake Mania

I can't tell you how much I love mooncakes - I welcome every piece of it on my table!! See, i told you I'm easy. Hahaha. =)

Perhaps this is one of those Chinese traditions/festivities that I actually like and enjoy. Everyone was just soooooo perky and energetic, I myself could not quite keep up!!!

We all had the traditional dice game. Funny thing is, I came from a Chinese school and couldn't remember the last time I actually participated in one! I know - I am quite a disgrace in the Chinese community - so sue me!! Hahaha.

It was sooooooooo much fun I could almost die last night from laughing so fuckin' hard!!! I mean, these people are wild - they were all so into it! All for a bag of chips and some cash!! Nakakatuwa.

Here's my loot. In fairness, sobrang pinaghirapan ko talaga to - ayoko tuloy silang kainin!! Hahahaha.

I had a blast!!! Sana buwan buwan na lang ang Mooncake festival!!!!

Hopia like it - because I did,

Song of the Moment

2011-09-15T00:06:00.002+08:00

I am lost, I am vain,
I will never be the same
Without you.

This could be my wedding march song. lolz.

Sana December na bukas,

The 'Cool' Guy

2011-09-12T23:16:00.003+08:00

I promised myself that I'll be all cool about everything.

Inhale. Exhale. Long deep breaths. Kalma lang.
I've memorized my lines - "hey there" - "how've you been?"
"I'm good" - "Been busy".

Swabe lang.

Ang peg ko today, Jacklyn Jose.
Pensive. Nonchalant. Monotone.

I didn't want to sound too excited. Too eager.

I wanted it to be casual. Unaware. Unaffected.

That was the plan.

Pero wala.

The moment I heard you say "hello" on the other line.

Nawala na lahat ng nasa isip ko. Tulala na!!
The #SAB effect!!! Argh!!! Olats!!!

Don't mind the dogs

Now, I wanted to write something substantial. Something visceral. Makabagbag damdamin. Pero wala akong maisip.
Wala naman talaga akong sasabihin talaga e.
I just MISS YOU, TERRIBLY- a lot, very very much!!!!!
Word.
uwi ka na!! uwi! uwi! uwi!!! Lolz.

Group huggggggg,

The Silver Lining

2011-09-10T20:38:00.001+08:00

It has been the busiest week in my entire banking career and somehow - as fate would have it, this was also the most challenging week in my personal relationship. So whoever said that your career and personal life tend to have an opposite fate - LIED! Sometimes nagsasabay sila - in tandem. I guess that's why there's a word 'suicide' in the dictionary.

Anyway, this is not about me committing suicide nor even contemplating about it. Sorry but I chose a different path. Haha. Despite that 'hell week' experience, something good actually happened and somehow evened out everything.

And it came in a white box!!!

When we opened it, we saw the most beautiful thing that week!!! hahahaha..

It looked like lil hearts! Lolz.

This was Mrs. Yulo's Strawberry Shortcake!!! I've been dying - yes, dying!! - to have a taste of this precious lil thing for ages. But somehow, something will always come up whenever I try to get my hands on them. But this time, it happened. Just in time for Mama Mary's birthday!!!

So was it worth the wait??? Hell yeah. It was worth all the buzz. Others like the icing a lil cake-ish but I liked mine frozen. It's like eating a really good strawberry ice cream in between a butter chiffon (with a hint of orange?) cake!! Not too sweet but not bland. Everything is just right so you don't get that 'umay' factor.

Perfection!!

This made me soooooooooo happy - amidst all the circumstances!! I couldn't get that huge smile off my face the entire time I was trying to down one big slice!!! Finally, I was able to have a cake and eat it too!! Life is good afterall.

This was the doughnut in the whole,

Grey Area

2011-09-10T00:34:00.003+08:00

Tonight, something in me died.

It was sudden. Unexpected.

I just can't figure out quite exactly what it is yet.

But definitely, something went missing.

It left.

And I am not sure if it'll ever come back.
Or if I even want it to be back.

Word.

"After a trauma your body is at its most vulnerable. Response time is critical so you’re suddenly surrounded by people; doctors, nurses, specialists, technicians. Surgery is a team sport; everyone pushing for the finish line, putting you back together again. But surgery is a trauma in and of itself. And once it’s over the real healing begins. We call it recovery.

Recovery is NOT a team sport. It’s a solitary distance run.It’s long, and it’s exhausting, and it’s lonely as hell.

The length of your recovery is determinedby the extent of your injuries. And it’snot always successful, no matter how hard we work at it. Some wounds may never fully heal. You might have to adjust to a whole new wayof living. Things may have changed tooradically to ever go back to what they were. You might not even recognize yourself. It’s life you haven’t recovered at all. You’re a whole new person. With awhole new life."

-- Grey's Anatomy

Incompletely yours,

Two

2011-09-07T00:18:00.001+08:00

Of course, hindi ko pwedeng palampasin ang pagkakataong batiin ang pinaka-paboritong anak sa pamilya namin...

Kahit na alam naming lahat na isa kang brat....

Kahit lahat ng attention laging nasa iyo....

Kahit mas masarap pa minsan ang ulam mo kesa sa amin....

Okay lang, kasi lab ka namin...

Happy Birthday Melai!!!

See? Supladita.

Your ebil step brother,

Going the Distance

2011-09-04T22:43:00.001+08:00

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I say, it can make the heart go wander as well.

Arrrggghhh!!!

You see, the problem about distance is that you don't really know whether you are being missed or slowly being forgotten.

Now, I'm beginning to see things differently. Taking each day as it comes. But as tricky time goes by, it just intensifies my reasons - why I never wanted to be in one in the first place.

I'm dealing with my own demons,

it does get lonely sometimes.

I hope you never have to think about anything as much as I think about you,

Paghihintay

2011-08-30T22:37:00.001+08:00

I really wish, hospital visits are quick!!! There's soooooo much waiting involved, sometimes, I really don't get it. Minsan, naiisip ko nang maghimatay-himatayan, baka sakaling unahin nila ako!!

While waiting, I was my usual click-happy self reading stuff on my phone and listening to music. And then it happened. Just as I was re-reading some old messages from my phone, enter Adele.

Halfway through the song, I heard my name being called on the speaker, habang pinipigilan kong maluha. I guess I was not that successful because the first thing the doctor asked me was "are you okay?".

Shit happens,

Laugh Trip

2011-08-27T09:35:00.003+08:00

There are just some moments when something is sooooo funny, you can't keep yourself from laughing.

Life, sometimes, can be such a tease that way. It brings us to a very awkward situation where letting out a good laugh, no matter how inapproprite or improper, is the only thing we can all do.

It can happen on your own wedding......

Or even live on national television...

Anderson is soooooo cute!! I crush you!!

Honestly, I am also the type who can't control myself from laughing when I find something really really funny!! Lalong lalo na sa mga bagay na hindi naman sinasadya. So, no judgement from me brothas!! Tawa lang ng tawa. Go!

We could all use a lil ~~smile~~ laugh,

p.s.
si Father, ang ultimate example ng po-po-po-pokerface.

Coelho's Thoughts

2011-08-25T21:01:00.001+08:00

Somebody's being a little sentimental about things lately.

Times like this, I can't help but be reminded of that blog post Mr. Coelho did back in 2009.

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Keeping Open to Love

By: Paulo Coelho

There are times when we long to be able to help someone whom we love very much, but we can do nothing. Circumstances will not allow us to approach them, or the person is closed off to any gesture of solidarity and support. Then all we are left with is love. At such times, when we can do nothing else, we can still love - without expecting any reward or change or gratitude.

If we do this, the energy of love will begin to transform the universe about us. Wherever this energy appears, it always achieves its ends. 'Time does not transform man. Will power does not transform man. Love transforms,' says Henry Drummond.

I read in the newspaper about a little girl in Brasilia who was brutally beaten by her parents. As a result, she lost all physical movement, as well as the ability to speak.

Once admitted to hospital, she was cared for by a nurse who said to her every day: 'I love you.' Although the doctors assured her that the child could not hear and that all her efforts were in vain, the nurse continued to say: 'Don't forget, I love you.'

Three weeks later, the child recovered the power of movement. Four weeks later, she could again talk and smile. The nurse never gave any interviews, and the newspaper did not publish her name, but let me set this down here, so that we never forget: love cures.

Love transforms and love cures; but, sometimes, love builds deadly traps and can end up destroying a person who had resolved to give him or herself completely. What is this complex feeling which, deep down, is the only reason we continue to live, struggle and improve?

It would be irresponsible of me to attempt to define it, because I, along with every other human being, can only feel it. Thousands of books have been written on the subject, plays have been put on, films produced, poems composed, sculptures carved out of wood or marble; and yet all any artist can convey is the idea of a feeling, not the feeling itself.

But I have learned that this feeling is present in the small things, and manifests itself in the most insignificant of our actions. It is necessary, therefore, to keep love always in mind, regardless of whether or not we take action.

Picking up the phone and saying the affectionate words we have been postponing. Opening the door to someone who needs our help. Accepting a job. Leaving a job. Taking a decision that we were putting off for later. Asking forgiveness for a mistake we made and which keeps niggling at us. Demanding a right that is ours. Opening an account at the local florist's, which is a far more important shop than the jeweller's. Putting music on really loud when the person you love is far away, and turning the volume down when he or she is near. Knowing when to say 'yes' and 'no', because love works with all our energies. Discovering a sport that can be played by two. Not following any recipe, not even those contained in this paragraph, because love requires creativity.

And when none of this is possible, when all that remains is loneliness, then remember this story that a reader once sent to me.

A rose dreamed day and night about bees, but no bee ever landed on her petals.

The flower, however, continued to dream. During the long nights, she imagined a heaven full of bees, which flew down to bestow fond kisses on her. By doing this, she was able to last until the next day, when she opened again to the light of the sun.

One night, the moon, who knew of the rose's loneliness, asked: 'Aren't you tired of waiting?'

'Possibly, but I have to keep trying.'

'Why?'

'Because if I don't remain open, I will simply fade away.'

At times, when loneliness seems to crush all beauty, the only way to resist is to remain open.

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Kaya mo yan,

Double Celebration

2011-08-18T22:46:00.001+08:00

Today is a very special day.

I am celebrating two occassions.

Para sa dalawa sa pinaka-importanteng tao sa buhay ko -

I love you!!!

Three. Sixty Four.

Everything in this world is so much better - dahil sa inyo,

LDR Officiale

2011-08-16T23:40:00.002+08:00

-12 sa NYC

-13 sa HOU

I'm starting to get the feel of it.

I don't know if I'll ever get used to the fact of you not being around. Because, I myself don't want that to happen. It's going to be sweet to say that I can't live without you - but we both know that's not actually true (sasabihan mo lang ako ng 'char'), because obviously I can. Its just that, uhm, I don't want to. Ayoko talaga!!! *tantrums*

"You be the one to take care....."

New York, California and Houston - please be nice to him.

Otherwise, you'll have a problem!!!

Hanggang sa dulo ng daigdig,

Tic Toc

2011-08-15T01:06:00.001+08:00

There are probably a gazillion thoughts running through your head right now. Okay, OA ang gazillion, baka millions lang.

Sa totoo lang, ang dami ko pang gustong sabihin. Hindi ko lang alam kung paano ako sisingit sa millions. Lolz. Ayokong makigulo.

Kaya ngayong gabi, hindi ako matutulog. Kasi pag di ako natulog, baka sakaling hindi umandar ang oras. Baka sakaling hindi ka pa aalis bukas. Baka sakaling magkaron pa ng mas madaming time, ng chance. Kasi right now, kahit nandito ka pa, pakiramdam ko, ang layo mo na...

I'm missing you already,

Sugar Rush

2011-08-09T23:07:00.000+08:00

Ang tamis ng kantang to.... pero I like it!!

I lilli lilli like it!!!

"What means the most to me, is waking up next to you.."

Alam na.

Are you living your dream too?

How Do I Blog Thee?

2011-08-04T00:04:00.000+08:00

They say, when you love someone, you have to say it.

Out loud.

For the whole world to hear.

And don't let the moment pass you by.

I guess, at this point, I don't really have to do that.

Because, one can tell. Simply by looking....

without me having to utter a single word!!

The picture doesn't do justice. It is HUGE and really red!!!! Whoever said that being in love makes you grow a pimple on your nose should get a Nobel prize for predicting the unpredictable!! Lolz.

There's so many things I want to say, but just like a wimpy kid with a vitamin deficiency, I don't have the knack for it now. I lack focus. I don't have my mental health. For now, I will let Bono do the ~~talking~~ err singing while I deal with this crisis!!!

Hit it boys....

I want to throw tantrums on national television too,

Reality Bites

2011-08-01T00:44:00.001+08:00

As much as I don't want you to come around.....

There's really no escaping you.....

So, allow me to welcome you with open arms and open mind instead.....

Hello August!!

Please be kind!

Let the countdown begin,

A Changed Man

2011-07-30T22:05:00.003+08:00

"You don't know what you have until its gone".

I've always believed in that cliche and I feel like there really is some truth to that uhm, saying. And yet, for some strange and selfish reasons, I take my chances, complicate and push things to the limit, and then realize it is too late. Yes, I believed in that cliche, but I never said I actually lived by that principle. Not until now.

You see, there's something about being made aware of the fact that soon, it is indeed all gonna be over, before it actually stops. All of a sudden, you change your perspective of how things are and should be. You want everything to be perfect - or at least right. You become thankful of every opportunity, time and effort. There is that urge to make sure he knows it - every single freakin' time. You become more appreciative. You let go of yourself completely and let all of your inhibitions float. You seize every moment. You savor it - with much pride and joy - knowing that this moment may never happen again. Which make every touch, every kiss, every waking moment together feel magical. Just like in the movies.

It has only been barely three months. And yet I feel like I've experienced an immense growth in the past 87 days far more than I've had in the past uhm, three decades. Clearly, I am a changed man. Experience tells me that you really don't know what you have until its gone. It is true in every sense of the word. From now on, I will live my life with that cliche in mind. I will make sure to let it guide me through every important decisions that I will have to eventually make. And that this time around, I will never ever let any moment pass me by and go unnoticed.

Salamat.

Ganun pala yon,

From My Inbox

2011-07-26T23:45:00.000+08:00

Once in a while there are some forwarded email messages that are worth reading.

This is perhaps one of those...

Pero sana talaga matapos ko na ang latest post ko - after uhm, ten years. Pero for now, eto na muna. Lolz.

Enjoy kids!!! Cute to.

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What Love means to a 4-8 year old . . .....

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of
4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined See what you think:

'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.
So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.'

Rebecca- age 8

'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.'

Billy - age 4

'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.'

Karl - age 5

'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.'

Chrissy - age 6

'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.'

Terri - age 4

'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.'

Danny - age 7

'Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more.
My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss'

Emily - age 8

'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.'

Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,'

Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.'

Noelle - age 7

'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.'

Tommy - age 6

'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.

He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.'

Cindy - age 8

'My mommy loves me more than anybody
You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.'

Clare - age 6

'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.'

Elaine-age 5

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.'

Chris - age 7

'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.'

Mary Ann - age 4

'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.'

Lauren - age 4

'When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image)

Karen - age 7

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross.'

Mark - age 6

'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.'

Jessica - age 8

And the final one

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,

'Nothing, I just helped him cry'

Mabuhay ang mga umiibig,

Goodnight Amy

2011-07-24T19:00:00.001+08:00

They tried to make you go to rehab, but you said 'no.. no.. no..'

Your death is so tragic. Although, it did not come as a surprise to me - still it is sad. But I'm glad to see that your troubles are finally over!

Goodnight Amy Winehouse. RIP.

What a waste of talent,

On Anonimity

2011-07-17T03:16:00.002+08:00

Sometimes, I secretly wish that none of my friends found about this space.

That no one I know, will get to read the stuff that I wrote and will write here.

That I can still pour my heart out here without fear of being judged or questioned. Or without causing or getting into any kind of trouble.

That I'll remain anonymous.

Free.

But no, I don't have that luxury now.

So I'll settle for the next best thing.....

Draft.

B 4

2011-07-16T12:19:00.000+08:00

Perhaps the best B song off her new album 4, and yes, I did rape the repeat button.

I like how controlled and semi-restrained her vocals are in this song.

No matter who you love, it's so simple, you feel it and it's everything.

I.Miss.You.Like.Everyday,

Current Obsession

2011-07-12T00:00:00.001+08:00

Moving on is a very personal decision.

Some people move on rather swiftly than others.... Yung iba, mejo may katagalan....

As for me, mejo naka-move on na ako sa Pringles Multi Grain..... swear.

meron na siya sa mga suking tindahan gaya ng Landmark

Pero eto talaga, hindi ko pa masyadong mabitawan.. Mahirap i-let go.. Kaya for now, postponed muna ang "Oplan Back to Borta"....

Siraan muna ng diet... =)

Green Tea Kitkat

Nom nom nom,

p.s. Salamat sa aking sponsor!!! These made me so freakin happy.. =)

Just My Luck

2011-07-11T01:09:00.000+08:00

Sorry, mejo late post - kasi I had to process this pa! lolz.

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I wanted to watch Lola Kylie. I think I made that clear weeks ago.

And just as I was about to give up that dream of watching Lola Kylie for some strange, valid, unadulterated reason.... I get this on twitter!!!

I am @akavince

I was sooo surprised - I am not the type who gets lucky sa mga raffles in general!!! So this came as a majuuur major shock!!!

So once again, thank you Globe for bringing me (and my love) to Kylie in Manila concert!!! By far, the best show I've seen!!! Parang pinaghalong Cirque at Concert at Party!!! I sooo freakin lovetttttt!!!!

I should be so lucky - lucky! lucky! lucky!,

The Fever is On

2011-07-01T00:07:00.001+08:00

Gusto ko talagang mapanuod si Lola Kylie...

Wag niyo akong i-judge!!!

Mag-re-review na ako ng mga songs,

Deydicashun

2011-06-23T17:13:00.002+08:00

Dude.... Last night, I just had another awesome time with you.

Hindi ako maka-get over sa dun sa dance stepping machine thing that we did. Kung ano man ang tawag don. It was fun and I know, I was funny!! Nagpipigil ka lang sa pagtawa. Took a while before I was finally able to make a 'perfect' combo. Jejeje.

Pero mas nag-marka yung mga kinanta mo para sa akin. I wish I had all my healthy brain cells to think of a good song to sing to you then, pero I was a little under the weather. At kung alam ko lang na may kantahan, sana hindi rin ako masyadong uminom ng malamig na lemonade (Ahem, excuses! Ahem!). Pero kung mabibigyan ako ng pagkakataon, eto talaga ang gusto kong kantahin for you. hihi

"All the lovers, that have gone before, they don't compare to you...."

And yes, I already asked Lola Kylie to sing this song on my behalf for you. She'll be here daw next week, mejo busy lang siya nowadays - madaming children's party sa America, so maghanda ka na!!!

I heart you pre (*tsup*),

Gamble

2011-06-19T23:55:00.000+08:00

Ang pag-ibig talaga parang sugal. Lahat ng tao pwedeng sumubok. Lahat pwedeng tumaya. At patuloy na tataya, kahit alam mong mas madami ang natatalo kesa sa mga nananalo.

Ang importante lang naman, sa bawat pagtaya, dapat buo ang loob mo.

Kasi oo, kahit pa madalas talo. Minsan, tumatama ka rin naman. Masaya ka na kahit balik-puhunan lang yung nakuha mo. Pero minsan din naman, pwede ka ring manalo ng jackpot - at madalas nangyayari ito sa di inaasahang panahon at pagkakataon, kung kailan naiisip mo nang sumuko.

Nakaka-adik ang sugal!! Kaya dapat alam mo rin kung kailan ka titigil. Kasi may mga taong nanalo na at lahat, patuloy pa rin sa pagtaya. Sigurado na sa napanalunan, isusugal pa ulit!! Panalo na sana, natatalo pa.

Wag maging gahaman,

Day Off

2011-06-17T00:10:00.001+08:00

I feel like I ~~want~~ need some time off.

Away from all the hustle and bustle of this so called life.

There are about 365 freakin' days in a year, hindi naman siguro masama if I take a day off.

A day with no work to occupy my first eight waking hours.

A day where I don't have a family to think and take care of.

A day without friends to listen to, counsel or scold.

A day without annoying acquaintances trying to get your attention.

A day minus the news - be it good or bad.

A day without anyone or anything to consider.
A day of no judgement. No fear. No plans.

A day of nothingness.

A day.

Isang araw lang naman.

Buti na lang malapit na ang weekend. Naaamoy ko na! Shet.

Pagoda ~~Cold Wave Lotion~~ Tragedy,

The Comeback

2011-06-15T00:36:00.001+08:00

When I first heard the song, it felt like there's a huge rainbow on the horizon!!!

Well done Coldplay!!!

Once again, you rocked my world!!!

(in a somehow pop kinda way)

Just raped the repeat button,

Weekend Getaway

2011-05-22T17:30:00.002+08:00

I just got home from the most amazing weekend getaway with the StarBerks!!!

In this trip, madami akong natutunang mga Life's Lessons. Things na magiging gabay sa aking pang-araw araw na pamumuhay simula ngayon tungo sa pagiging isang mabuting tao! Yes, it is that heavy! Lolz.

scene of the crime

Una. Daig ng mga ubas ang kahit anong ribbons!!!

Pangalawa. Ang 'power nap' ay pwedeng magtagal ng eight freakin' hours!!!

blind item. hahaha.

Ikatlo. Hindi dahil nasa swimming pool ka, pwede mong sabihin na nag-swimming ka. Minsan, nagbasa ka lang talaga at nakipag-chismisan, kaya nagagalit ang mga bata!

Ikaapat. Totoong may relationship status na MOMOL.

Ikalima. Madami talaga ang nahuhumaling sa Tanduay Ice! Kahit tabihan mo pa siya ng Pinot Noir!!!

Ikaanim. Mga beki halos lahat ng mga attendants sa Aling Tonya's sa MOA. Oo, mga beki. Mas maganda lang talaga sila sa ibang mga tunay na babae.

Madami pa akong pwedeng isiwalat, kaso mejo wala pa akong tulog. Pag naalala ko lahat, isusulat ko na lang ulit, parang Part 2 nitong post! Lolz.

Matulog ka na Boink,

Pink Dot

2011-05-20T08:53:00.001+08:00

This video makes me want to book a flight and go to Singapore!!!! Perhaps, move there even!!! Lolz.

I was moved.

It's sooooooooooooooooooooo brillant!!

I'll support from the PH,

Fear-less Cycle

2011-05-18T14:05:00.001+08:00

Life indeed, is full of surprises.

You go through it living fully, as happy as you can. Embracing the singleblessedness and all the things that come with it. And just when you thought you've got all things figured out, the universe throws us a curve ball! A dinner, to be exact. Something unexpected. Something random. And all of a sudden, everything is just not the same.

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I clearly have issues. Borne out of past liaisons, just like you. Age. Lifestyle. Relationships, both past and present. One by one, as days went on, I clearly saw how everything, somehow fell into their rightful places. It was like a dream! Magic! This is of course, in between you telling me that you are very patient and willing to wait. Cute! Although I was not quite sure if the convincing part was really meant for me or more for you! Haha.

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I can still remember that time when we talked about being scared. About how we are both enjoying the moment and not wanting to mess things up. But we both know, it was only a matter of time. Because sometimes, it takes two scared people to do one brave thing - to fall. There's something about surrendering to Love that has a way of making things work out far better than you could imagine! Perhaps this statement sums up everything that I am feeling right now. Yes, everything.

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Yes, life is just full of surprises. We find happiness in the most unexpected places and circumstances. Fate is funny that way. No matter where you are at this point in your life, it just has a way of making sure we end up exactly where we belong. And I'm happy. Really really happy.

Merry Christmas,

p.s. It was really nice watching the sunset yesterday, with you. Looking forward to many more sunrises/sets we can both share, together. =)

Two Years Later

2011-05-16T22:22:00.001+08:00

Two years later, I am still head over heels in love with this song.

Sometimes love comes around
(Love comes around)
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down

Lab Lab,

Thinking Aloud

2011-05-14T11:10:00.002+08:00

If love was a lottery, I think I may have just won the grand prize!!!

I am just a lil too scared to storm out and claim it now, ASAP.
The thought scares me - I might mess things up and lose everything!
I just don't want that to happen.
Not this time.
Not this one.

I am good scared too,

News Flash

2011-05-08T22:51:00.000+08:00

Okay, so starting today, makikita na natin ang pagmumukha ni Kim Chiu sa lahat ng Goya bars!!!

Yes, sa lahat ng flavors!!! =)

At may bonus pang autograph!!!

San ka pa?!!

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oo na, walang kwentang post!!! My mind is on vacation!!! hahaha..

Go Kim Do-mination,

Retro

2011-05-02T23:07:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine asked me to download a song for him.

When he told me the song was "Cupid by 112", I laughed and said "bagong-bago naman yan. Baka hindi pa na-re-release!!"

Now, as I was trying to lookup for that song, I was reminded of an old song that used to be sooooooo close to my heart!!! Hahaha.

The suggestions pane had my own retro pick!!! Nampucha!!!

Naaalala niyo pa ba to??

I think this was my theme song after I graduated high school on to my first Trimester in college!! Hahahaha. Batang bata!! Lolz.

Napa-reminisce lang (phouwsz),

p.s.

If you happen to be my friend na then, and know the story behind this song, don't worry, bati na kami!!! Hahahaha.

For Mother's Day

2011-04-30T13:13:00.006+08:00

Ok, I admit, I still have that Royal Wedding hangover. Jejeje.

While we all know that the gorgeous top secret dress, as revealed only yesterday, was done by the brillant Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Did you know that Kate Middleton actually did her own make-up????

Cool huh?

Now, this maybe your chance to somehow be able to do the same. As Paul & Joe brings you....

There are only very limited slots, so hurry!!!

To register call 899-9331 or email marie@prestige.com.ph

You can be a Princess too,

Gleeks

2011-04-28T23:56:00.005+08:00

Perhaps the most beautiful Glee mash up to date is this song.

Rachael and Quinn never sounded this good ☺

And oh, did I say, Diana Agron is nakaka-tibo!!!

Seriously!

Gudjab kau!

Listen to the full version here.

This is sooo moving,

Friendster

2011-04-28T00:51:00.000+08:00

I guess you've all heard the news. Friendster is "reinventing" itself once again and will close down on May 31. And the new "reinvented" Friendster will somehow focus more on the gaming side daw.

Looking back, I couldn't help but reminisce those days when we are all ruled by Friendster alone. Way before the massive social media network invasion happened. I have fond memories of Friendster! Somehow, na-miss ko yung mala-slumbook nilang page! Yung mga nakakatawang 'shoutout' na parang ewan. But most of all, what I miss most about Friendster is the "Testimonial" - in that dedicated space on your page. Kung saan nasasaad ang lahat ng klase ng pambobola ng mga kaibigan mo, with matching animated pix and video dedications pa!!! Something Facebook, Twitter or even Tumblr, somehow, don't really have. Jeje. (or baka hindi ko lang alam).

It was like a badge of honor back then. There was even that silent rule na kapag sinulatan ka ng testi, dapat gawan mo rin siya!! Otherwise, it might trigger the end of your friendship with the person or you may simply never hear the end of it! Ilang beses na ba akong nasabihan na "Oi...hindi mo pa ako ginagawan ng testi!". Hahaha.

Oh boy, how I wish I was able to save those testimonials I've earned during Friendster days, before I cancelled my account. It would've been nice to read once more lahat ng kalokohan or mga katotohanang nakasulat dun. And actually see how many friends did not keep their promise of "keeping in touch" and how many did stay as sweet as they were. Hahahaha.

Thank you Friendster!!

I had fun.

Moving forward,

Easter Greetings

2011-04-25T00:22:00.002+08:00

I like Easter!!!

More than a new beginning, for me, it symbolizes HOPE.

Hope for all those who've been fighting all these time for something or someone. As well as for those who are just about to start something new - hope for something better. =)

So yeah, Happy Easter!!

I hope it was eggciting and bunnylicious! Whatever the case maybe. jeje.

So yeah, let's sing it!!!!

Sing it for the boys, sing it for the girls
Every time that you lose it sing it for the world
Sing it from the heart
Sing it till you're nuts
Sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts
Sing it for the deaf
Sing it for the blind
Sing about everyone that you left behind
Sing it for the world, sing it for the world

kay Sue Sylvester na nanggaling!!!

You've got to see what tomorrow brings,

On Forgiveness

2011-04-21T17:06:00.001+08:00

As we take a break from all the hustle and bustle in the big city, this lenten season, allow yourself to have a moment of silence and reflection.

What would you want to ask forgiveness for?

Give it a good thought and go ask.

May we all be forgiven,

OMG

2011-04-21T01:00:00.001+08:00

OMG as in Oh My Gwyneth!!!!!

While everyone was raving about how Charice made a huge comeback in today's Glee episode, I couldn't help but marvel at Gwyneth's performance!!!!

Look!!

She is just sooooooo gorgeous here!!!! Plus she's singing Adele's Turning Tables!!!! San ka pa?!! Nati-tibo ako!!!! =)

Ganap na Ganap ka Gwyneth,

Dear CBCP,

2011-04-19T00:31:00.000+08:00

Gusto lang naman niya ng fries......

tsk.. tsk..

Kayo naman ooohhh!!!

Aren't we over-reacting, phouwsz?

Hey Nike!

2011-04-16T15:13:00.000+08:00

Can I just say that I loooooovvvvveeeeee what you wrote on this one??

Too bad, the shirt's for the ladies only.

I was this close to throwing all my three stripes and move back to you. Maybe next time, you'll surprise us again - this time with something for men.

Until then.....

For now, I'm keeping my babies. Jeje.

I'm all for human empowerment,

On Awesome-ness

2011-04-13T11:52:00.039+08:00

Sometimes, we can all get too caught up with our busy selves that we tend to really forget to stop and ~~smell~~ sniff the roses - at the very least.

Being the career driven persons that we are - there is that tendency for us to really neglect the simpler things in life and expect awesome to be nothing but grand gestures, elaborate parties and expensive trips.

More often than not, we underestimate the power of small gestures. Things like an innocent smile from a complete stranger to acknowledge your presence. An extended gaze or long glance of admiration. A second look with a flirty smize. A long, deep, uninterrupted sleep. A sincere compliment from a colleague or a friend. A really perky early morning greeting from that energetic barista - more so, greeting you by the first name instead of getting the generic 'sir'. A simple greeting - email/SMS/etc. like 'how are you?' or 'have a great day ahead'. A tweet or wall post. Or perhaps getting a random act of kindness and caring - from people holding the elevator door or those who help you pick up some loose change.

These little things that we often forget or leave unnoticed. These simple acts of goodness, in its truest form, which can really turn a rather ordinary day into a more colorful and happy one. The little things that can somehow turn your mood or even world around in a jiffy and can definitely make you feel awesome, in every sense of the word. The list, much like the possibilities, are endless. You just have to stop for a while, look around and take notice.

Maybe, if we really get to focus our energy on these little things instead of expecting something grand (always), baka mabawasan ang depression at mga emo sa buhay. Maybe then, we'll start being truly grateful, for everything. And live happily ever after. =)

Melai as I entered the door one mornight

Keep on shining,

Sale! Sale!

2011-04-11T23:25:00.003+08:00

Because SALE is my favorite word.

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Please come to the Fragrance & Cosmetics Sale on 14-17 April 2011 at 1779 N. Garcia St. , San Miguel Village , Makati City !

Avail up to 80% off on Versace, Carolina Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Banana Republic, Gap, Bebe, Juicy Couture, Nina Ricci, Moschino,

Morgan, Paris Hilton, & a lot more!

Also included: Paul & Joe Beaute (Make-up & Skincare)

Please spread the word and pass on this rare opportunity

Open from 10:00am to 7:00pm

See you there!

Beauty doesn't always have to cost you an arm,

Image is Everything

2011-04-09T00:37:00.002+08:00

I find it a bit alarming that somehow, people would rather prefer being known for as "sosyal", far more than being referred to as generally, a good person.

It's as if being tagged as sosyal will make their lives better or even happier - than all the rest of the so-called commoners.

Sad. Really sad.

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In other news, a number of people were outraged upon seeing Tricia Gosingtan, a fashion blogger, refer to Filipinos as not being 'fashion-forward'. In an instant, people in and out of the fashion world voiced out their opinions and mostly nega reactions about this one. Twitter was once again flooded with all the negativity, somehow pointing into one direction - Tricia's.

So, when I had the luxury of time - I googled what was said, before simply jumping into the nega bandwagon.

See for yourself.....

What gives?

Well, it seems like everybody has his/her own opinion about how she should've answered the question or said her piece about fashion-forwardness. Some made good points while others were simply uhm, yeah, nakikisawsaw. Unfortunately, none of us made the cut to be in that same table as Nina Garcia. Because, we were all not invited - it was only Tricia. And for that reason alone, she can say whatever she wants/thinks, about a certain topic she's asked - all based on the level of knowledge and experience she currently has.

I'll leave the cyber-bullying to the experts and the panghuhusga sa mas makikitid ang utak. I don't need all that negativity anywhere near me. Eowv.

Kaya ang masasabi ko lang, congratulations Tricia - for landing that spot and meeting Nina Garcia. Sabi nga nila, haters are just confused admirers. Kaya sige, kayo na. Kayo na ang fashion forward.

Masama ang madaming inggit sa katawan - nakakataba!

Isang fashion naman jan,

Love Team

2011-04-03T23:29:00.000+08:00

Dear Blog,

Today I saw someone.

Yun bang parang magaan ang loob mo agad?

Without even having to say anything.

You see, today, I smiled.

Like what most people tell me.

For once.

For a change.

And I think, he also smiled back.

But I was too shy,

to say something, anything.

He is too, perhaps.

Like usual, I didn't think I was ready.

Maybe he is thinking the same.

So I left. Still ~~smiling~~ smize-ing.

But to be honest,

His face lingers, still.

Right at this very moment,

when I am sitting all alone

typing. Writing this post.

So blog, I believe you in saying that sometimes

there are no second chances.

And I do agree with you on that.

But please, can you make an exeption?

Just this once.

For me.

For that scared shit in me.

And I promise to take it.

With both hands,

no questions asked.

How's next weekend???

the best love team in the cutest bill

Thanks phouwsz,

One of Those Days

2011-04-03T01:11:00.003+08:00

It was one of those days, when you try your best not to fall asleep during a rather early haircut session while the stylist's assistant hits on you. Nasabihan tuloy siya ng "hoy, magpagpag ka ng buhok".

It was one of those days, when you hear words like 'crush ka daw niya', that usually wakes your very core and then spikes up your mood and ego by at least 85%. Although we all know it's just one of those statements that kids with ranging hormones say. Ah kids.

It was one of those days, when you try to shuttle to/from Manila and Makati holding a 32oz. 7-11 GULP full of ice under the scorching summer heat. Ang sakit palaa sa ulo!!! Bakit kasi may traffic pa din sa Makati even on Saturdays??!!!

It was one of those days, when you try to listen intently to three people as they update you with what just happened, been happening and will happen in their lives - in a rigodon kind of way. Yung tipong magku-kwento tapos may titingnan sa rack. Then comes friend number 2, magku-kwento then mag-c-CR. Then came friend number 3, magku-kwento tapos mapuputol kasi tapos na mag CR si friend number 2 at lilipat na naman kayo ng lugar. Repeat cycle until somebody's initial story comes to a close or at least until someone uses the word 'retarded' in the conversation. I mean seriously, are we still allowed to use that word??? Lolz.

It was one of those days, when someone gets an impromptu date!! I invoke my right against self incrimination.

It was one of those days, when you find out that your former crush lives next door and sings. And he does that really well. I don't know what he's singing or to whom even, but the guy can really really sing!!! I mean, somebody sent me a video link of him singing as proof!! Taena lang. Ikaw na. Ikaw na ang fucking perfect!!! Can somebody teach me how to sing 'Sandcastle' a.k.a Kastilyong Buhangin?! Sige na!

Yes, it was one of those days. One of those ordinary, unexpected and surprisingly fun days. Life unexpected. lolz.

Oh and yeah, April fools day lang recently. I hope wala sino man sa inyo ang nagpaloko. Hahaha.

Yes, the famous Green Tea KitKat is now in my hands!!

I. DIED.

Hu U?

2011-03-29T00:19:00.000+08:00

I was trying to compose something witty to answer your question.

Without having to give out too much or too lil information.

Until Jay Z answered it for me via twitter!!!!

That's exactly how I would want to say it!!!

Ikaw, sino ka??,

In Denial

2011-03-25T00:29:00.001+08:00

Minsan, pakiramdam ko pag nanunuod ako ng TV, nananaginip lang ako.

Na ang lahat ng sunud sunod na trahedya na nangyayari sa mundo e hindi talaga totoo! Minsan, pinipilit kong ipikit ang mga mata ko sa realidad na nakakagulat, sa mga balitang napapanuod ko, na talaga namang nakababagabag.

Gusto kong isipin na walang nangyaring tsunami sa Japan. Hindi totoo ang mga sunud-sunod na lindol. Maaayos ang lahat ng bansa sa Middle East. Isang malawakang street party lang ang naganap sa Egypt, nagaganap sa Libya, magaganap pa lang sa Bahrain at maaaring maganap Yemen.

Baka ang lahat ng ito, fiction. Gawa gawa. Hindi totoo. Baka ini-inception lang lahat tayo!!!

Oo, nabubuang na yata ako!!!

Everything is just too much. Mag-ingat lagi!!!

God bless us all,

p.s.
As I am writing this - news had it that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake happened in Thailand. Sana okay kayong lahat jan.

Kwentong Barbero

2011-03-21T23:20:00.001+08:00

I was trying to make sense of it.

Your story.
Trying to put every piece together.
What you told me, what I heard and what was left unsaid.
But still, there's that missing link that'll bind the whole story together.

Only then will all of these madness finally make, uhm, sense.

But for now, allow me to be baffled.

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Somehow, it got me thinking, when somebody hurts you, is it really more comforting to know that he did it more out of love than hate?

Or isn't pain still pain, regardless of the intention/s?

Geez, how did I ever get involved here??? hahaha.

I invoke my right against self incrimination,

Black's Friday

2011-03-19T14:53:00.002+08:00

I just had the most interesting week!!!!!!!

While I try to gather my thoughts and myself mula sa pagkakahulog sa upuan sa isang bar, allow me to share with you someone who made me ~~smile~~ err grin, sige na nga laugh!!! Yung pang kontrabidang tawa buahahaha.

After the tragedy in Japan and the sudden outbursts in Egypt, Libya and now Bahrain, this is exactly what we all need. A break from all the serious stuff - before paranoia gets the better of us and takes our sanity away!!!!

"We so excited.... Tomorrow is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards... "

18 million views and counting

Watch out world for Rebecca domination,