Lord, Give Me Patience.. NOW!!!

I did say I was going to upload the christmas party pictures about three days ago. I was pre-occupied with family affairs that's why my mailbox has about 500 unread messages. I hardly have the time to read even just a few pages of Ryan's [the officemate] gift, The Catcher In The Rye. Add to it the lack of internet cafe's here in Bacolod that has at least 1MB connection. Dammit! I was quite happy a few minutes ago with this one but Mozilla crashed and everything froze for a good five minutes. And they don't have a mic. I received a voicemail and I have to do a callback. And it's sooo fuckin' hot! Aaarrrggghhh!!! Oh Lord, give me patience.. NOW!!!

Well at least now I see the progress bar moving. Uploading of pictures in the office takes only about ten minutes, the most. As of this writing, I still have about 99 minutes left. Sigh.

Anyway, my vacation has been quite okay if not for the fact that my savings account is running low. I wonder what I'd do when I get back to Cebu. I still have to do some shopping for New Year and I still haven't found a gift for Ryan [the bestie]. And my fuckin' camera is busted!!!!!!!!!!!! I woke up a couple of days ago and the flash.. well, it doesn't flash anymore. I thought it was the batteries and I had them replaced, nada. I did a re-format thinking that might do the trick but all I got was an empty memory card. I lost everything including the video of the fireworks competition that I would have proudly posted with a "Bacolod's Pride" title. I thought they would be protected 'coz I did lock the files. Good thing it has a one-year warranty and I was able to back-up the christmas party pictures on my USB. I was right when I saved it there and muttered to my sister, better safe than sorry.

Yesterday was our family's mass for our Lolo who passed away a little over a year ago. It's called Hukas Lalaw, if my memory serves me right. I have the pictures on my camera and they're all candid. I might post them sometime soon. Everybody was sad and it's evident on the pictures but it was because we all miss him and wish he was there with us. To see us all happy and enjoying our youngest cousin's tantrums. I have a lot of fond memories of my Lolo and everything that I felt back then are all on my journal which I avoid reading. I cried my heart out back then and I'd cry basically anywhere. It still makes me cry to this day. That's why I have to end this now or I might embarass myself amidst these rugrats playing online games.

Speaking of my cousin, Cybill.. I've spent the last few days taking pictures and videos of her singing her favorite song "how can something so wrong, peel so never la long, catch me, i'm polling por yyyooouuu".. it's that song over and over and over again. It has been my LSS for the last 3 days too.

I'm waiting for my college friends' call 'coz we're meeting for dinner/coffee. I've given time to my high school friends already and we watched Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo [which was good, by the way] and we'll be partying tomorrow night. I reckon I have to find time for everybody 'coz next year will be busy as Santa's toy factory. I know I'm blabbing like a lunatic so I'll stop. Sixty eight more minutes and I'll be out of this hell. Later!

---> FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! IE crashed too! Now I have to start from scratch!!!! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! If this isn't done by the time they call me, GR guys.. you have to wait 'til I get my hands on my office PC 'coz I'm so pissed off right now that I want to punch this crazy bitch beside me who had been flirting with an american dude via webcam for the last 20 minutes. Dammit!!!

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Home, At Last!

Ten months of being away from home. Finally, I AM HOME. Gwenk, her cousin and his wife [both very nice and accomodating] and I arrived here in Bacolod at around 1pm yesterday. There was a delay for we-don't-know-what-reason, but nobody's complaining. We're just glad that we arrived safe and sound. We had to leave our Christmas Party at around 3am. Too bad.. but at that time, almost everybody were heading home 'coz they had too much to drink.

God, I hate this internet shop! I had to install Java so I can upload the pics in multiply faster and the connection is so fuckin' slow. Everyone's bugging me to post the pics. Ugh! I'll post one pic and I'll just link it to my multiply when I'm done.

My family and I went to SM last night for the fireworks competition. I wish I could post the video I got. Fuck this connection! It's as slow as a turtle! Dammit! I'm so pissed right now so I gotta leave before I start yelling at the attendant. For the GR guys who are waiting for the pics, I'm really sorry. Promise, promise, promise. I'll do it tomorrow!

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Charice Meets Ellen

I previously blogged about this amazing and talented young Filipina, Charice Pempengco and since then, I've been waiting for her to finally guest on the Ellen Degeneres show. I found the video and Ellen was right, I was blown away. I am so proud of having another Filipina [read: Lea Salongga] impressing the world. Goosebumps!!! Check it out!



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I Take It Back

Okay, I was so emotional yesterday but I'm over it and I take back whatever I said. That someone did something that made me re-think and I'm glad I didn't do anything really drastic otherwise, I'd be home alone wallowing in regret. It's true what other people say that decisions often end up wrong when you do it while you're mad and I'm just glad I came to my senses. Anyway, the last two days were spent at our CEO's house in Silver Hills for training/planning/strategizing of goals for 2008. I'll be busy the whole day today, I came by the office to copy all my files to my V-Phone so I can still work while I'm in Bacolod. I'll be shopping for my manita, props and prizes for our games at around 10am with Ryan [the officemate] and Faith. I'll be leaving in awhile to pack my things and get a few hours of sleep. The party kicks off at around 5pm. Gwenk and I will be leaving at around 2:30am. I can't wait to see my family. I spoke with my younger brother the other day and I was surprised to know he's already 5'6 and he's only 15! Plus I'll see my crazy 3-year old cousin Cybill. I'm sure my cam and phone will be loaded with pictures and videos of her antics. I gotta go, some people are already practicing for their presentation tomorrow and I wanna take some snaps.

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At Wits End

I'm pissed. I'm upset. I'm angry. I'm frustrated. Why?

• My man spent the whole day at my place but I didn't have my fill [I hope you know what I mean 'coz I don't want to elaborate].
  

• We argued about our set-up and no change has been agreed upon, as useless.

• I gave absolute trust to someone/something but I was left hanging. I blocked all negative vibes right from the very beginning [despite all the discouragements and gossips] and I forced myself to believe this could be the start of something really good. I took the risk and up until today I thought I was right about my decision. I said I would be fine since I haven't really experienced [yet] any of the things that they said would happen to me. It did earlier though and I can't help but think about those people mocking me and saying "I told you so!" I don't know if I'd feel the same when I wake up later. I only had about an hour of sleep and I was all grumpy before I left for the office. Talking about it [or at least try] would be a waste of time 'coz it needs probably a couple of hours in a coffee shop for me to explain everything. And I know some or someone sometimes crashes into this site and what I'm writing out of my emotional outburst might jeopardize the tiny chance I might still have. There's still a little faith left.. but I'm at a point right now that I care less. Whatever happens, happens.

Maybe today's just not my day or maybe this is a sign that I have to give up? I dunno. I even think this blog entry sucks 'coz the english is so fucked up. I'm only certain about one thing right now.. I'm pissed, I'm upset, I'm angry, and I'm frustrated! Aaarrrggghhh!

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Oh My God!!!

I just learned about the release of the Sex and the City Teaser. Oh My God! I'm so excited! While looking for the complete version of the trailer, I found this video. I miss them! Waaaaaah!

Here's the official movie trailer.

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All I Want For Christmas Is...

I love my job! It's 4 days 'til the party and 5 days 'til our 2-weeks Christmas/New Year vacation. We've been working our asses off to be on the go when we get back on January 2. Despite the exhaustion and pressure, we still make it a point to have our break/bonding moment. Click on the picture for more..

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I Miss TRON!!!

I had blogged about my previous team TRON and how hard it was for me to leave 'em. Lately, I've been overwhelmed with the thought that a lot of 'em remember me and I've been receiving text messages inviting me to coffee or whatever. Last Saturday, Ryan [the officemate] and I was invited to TRON's Christmas Party at Zone360, a bar co-owned by a fellow Ilonggo who I worked with at PeopleSupport. The feeling of familiarity and again being with the people I had gone thru a lot with was amazing, even if it was just for a night. I've missed the fun we had. It was definitely a night I will remember for as long as I live. Pardon my being emotional. It's just that despite the fact that I'm now comfortable being at this new company and the friends I made here, three years is three years. Click on the picture for more pix. Here's a link to April, Candz and Katie's uploads.

I decided to have a body massage after the party and I wish I didn't. Twenty eight hours of no sleep, 3 shots of tequilla and a bad headache plus hard massage = sleep and snore. It was sooo embarassing! Anyway, woke up at about 9am on Sunday and spent the whole afternoon until midnight at Ryan's [the bestie] house in Lapu2x playing Tekken. Earlier today, I went to SM to do some christmas shopping with Ryan and Talia.. I wasn't able to buy anything 'coz the line at every counter was long and I don't like the idea of carrying a lot of things when I travel. I'm a lazy person in case I haven't mentioned that. I think it would be a better idea to just bring my family to SM-Bacolod [which I haven't been to since it was still unfinished last February], that way I don't have to worry that they might not like what I'm gonna get them.

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Meet Global Response

Meet our company. This was created by Joe. If you're working or has worked in a call center [like most of us before this awesome job], you'll never understand why we talk about changing lives. We are still being molded to be rock stars and soon you'll hear about us and some would probably want to join our team. If you have a good track record of sales, a good head on your shoulder, exuding confidence and have a background in the staffing industry.. then we want you here.. NOW! Check out our website.

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Need Glasses?

Have you ever asked yourself this, "How many among your friends wear prescription glasses?"

I have at least ten who does. I used to have one but I lost it. I used them only when I had migraine attacks back in high school. My vision is still 20-20. When I got my driver's license three years ago, the officer told me there's something wrong with my right eye and I argued telling him I covered my eye too hard when he was doing the test that's why it was blurry. He believed me.

Talia sent me this video that's why I chose this topic. I can't get over it. It's sooo funny. So you guys, take care of your eyes.. you don't want this to happen to you. Check it out! [Please click on the PLAY button again if it doesn't play the first time. There's latency in blogger video uploads. Or click HERE to be directed to my multiply video page.]

The Cebu pioneers for our company met at our CEO's house yesterday morning to plan for our Christmas Party. After a long time, I was directly involved in planning a party. I used to be the president of our village youth group, I ousted myself in the middle of my first year but my successor did a very bad job so they asked [begged] me to take over. I organized a basketball league and I would wake up in the morning with two basketball teams in uniforms waiting by our gate 'coz they can't start without me. I used to organize graduation tributes, valentines and halloween parties and the most unforgettable millenium vigil where I was able to convince all homeowners to gather in front of our house and bring food to celebrate together. The countdown to welcome year 2K was amazing! I also took care of annual fiesta preparations. From the solicitations to arranging masses, programs and bayle as we commonly know it and creating programs for adults, teens and kids. The village council asked me to run for Sandigang Kabataan [a city-wide Filipino youth organization] but my dad discouraged me as I rarely have time to spend with my friends from school [grades were never an issue]. Sigh, those were the days. Although, every year since I left Bacolod, I still get SMS from the rest of the committee who are still active asking me if I can come home and help out. It would be arrogant to say this but I was very effective that's why I always hear them say "it could have been better if you were here." Anyway, back to the Christmas Party.. We made plans of having parlor games [read: naughty] and I think it would be a fun-filled night [even if I have to leave early for Bacolod, waaaaaaah!]. It would be a pool party so it's gonna be wet and wild! You'll find out how it goes anyway. Wishful thinking: if you bookmark this site. **wink**

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The Game Plan

IMDb: An NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle discovers that he has a 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

Another movie off my must-see list. Ryan [the officemate] and I had a bottle of SML after the meeting at our CEO's house earlier, err yesterday and I got home at around 11:30am. I was tired and sleepy but since I was really eager to watch it, I forced myself to wake up at 3pm. Met Ryan [my bestie] at SM but the first two hours was spent looking for a wireless router for their pharmacy in Bohol. Anyway, back to the movie.. it was sort of like Big Daddy [starring my one true love Adam Sandler]. It's about a man learning how to handle responsibility because he was forced to and eventually loving it. I can't help but wonder, did my dad feel the same way when he learned that my mom was pregnant with me? They got married May, 1983.. I was born August of the same year so go figure. Mama would always tell me Papa was a spoiled/semi-wealthy "chick boy" [ugh! so Filipino!] when he was younger but he started with FGU [now BPI/MS - where I had my OJT] that same year. So probably knowing he'd be raising a child pushed him to look for a job. I currently have a challenging and good-paying job, I'm helping my parents send my two younger siblings to school [private and expensive, aaarrrggghhh!] and I'm here in Cebu without a close family relative to look after me.. I wonder what having a child or getting pregnant would do to make me more responsible than I already am. Well, I guess I'll burn the bridge when I get there.

Ha! I didn't expect it to look this cool. This was taken yesterday morning. How I was able to capture this without the wires from street lamps, the house roofs and the moist from the glass window, I dunno. But I still think it's pretty [pretty amateur!]. If you don't agree with me, I-DON'T-CARE! LOL.

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Healthy Living

I wonder what my mom would say if she knows I'm not eating the food she would likely prepare for me if I'm still living with them.. She knows I smoke. I was forced to confess almost two years ago when I went home for a few days of vacation. I woke up and my dad handed me a cup of hot, fresh-brewed coffee. I thought it'd be stupid to have coffee in the restroom so I sat at the garden, fidgeting. Papa asked me what's wrong and I almost whispered with puppy eyes, "can I smoke?".. he looked at me surprised and said, "you smoke?" - I nodded. He stared at me for a minute and finally said, "go ahead, you're old enough and it's your money anyway.." Whew! I was also able to convince him to allow my brother to smoke openly since they already know he secretly does, usually after dinner at our friend's house on the other block. Everytime I'd be home, Mama would complain about the smell of cigarette and I try as much as possible to smoke outside but sometimes I can't help it, especially if I'm watching TV. Anyway, my parents, uncles and aunts are all excellent cooks. I dunno if being Ilonggo have something to do with it but I miss their cooking [I came here early 'coz Ryan brought food. His mom is Ilonggo, hehehehe.]. Since I moved here in Cebu, I have to be contented with ready-to-cook or fast foods. It's pretty amazing that I'm still healthy [if you know what I mean]. I lost weight two years ago and my Lola asked me if I was into drugs. Uhhh - I tried in college. I guess I was still adjusting to the food here in Cebu. Whenever I'd go home and I gain weight, they'd tell me I'm not controlling my food intake. I honestly dunno what to do. I'd like to think I neither lost nor gained weight since my February vacation. I'll find out because for the first time in 3 years, I'll be home for Christmas and New Year. I'll be leaving come December 22 and be back January 2 with the Bacolod peeps here in the office. It sucks 'coz the ticket is so expensive. Ugh. But it's better than taking a standing room, non-aircon bus like the one I took two years ago. I had to pretend I'm pregnant and suffer 6 hours of not smoking to make my alibi more convincing just so I can sit. I have to stop. I think I'm talking non-sense.

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Enough Is Enough

When do you say enough is enough when it comes to sex? My bestie and I were channel browsing earlier and our attention was caught by a feature in National Geographic about wildlife mating. We laughed at how stupid an australian marsupial is for having non-stop sex for about three weeks [nest-to-nest and I can't remember hearing the narrator say they'd stop to eat] and eventually dying of exhaustion. Sex when I was 19 is a lot different than now. I think the excitement of finally doing it is one of the top reasons why nowadays, pre-marital sex is as cheap as a piece of fishball. Again, when do you say enough is enough? If you ask me I'd say, fast forward to five years from my first time.. I think orgasm was irrelevant back then as I was more on really doing it and finally having experiences to tell my friends.. not to mention the fact that my ex was just as lazy as Garfield. I should have said enough is enough a couple of months into the relationship. Now that I know what making love really means and how good it feels.. and I'm doing it with someone I like love.. too much is never enough. Unless I have to work a few hours after and I need to get some sleep. Yawn.

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Bad, Bad Baby!

I saw the video of my former officemate's baby and I remember someone sending this video way, way back. I dunno if it's okay to post this so attention anyone, please lemme know if I should take it off my site. This video reminds me of the movie Little Man. That was hilarious because Marlon Wayans is funny even without words. This one, I'm a little offended.. 'coz the baby is sooo cute. I know guys would love this.. [Please click on the PLAY button again if it doesn't play the first time. There's latency in blogger video uploads.]

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Creepy American History

These pictures will tell you how much fun I had this weekend. I slept for less than 24 hours the last 3 days but it's all worth it. I bought an inexpensive digicam but the picture quality is good so a few grand off my bank account. I can't think of anything else to write about.

I dunno how my clickings got me to my YahooMail's "Twisters" folder, but I saw this old email and I think it would be worth posting here. I'm not sure if these were accurate [I'm too busy to research] but if it were.. grrr.. sooo creepy. Here's a little something on american history:

* Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

* Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

* Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.

* Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head.

Now it gets really weird.

* Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.

* Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.

* Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

* John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

* Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.

Now hang on to your seat.

* Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford'.
Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln ' made by 'Ford'.

* Lincoln was shot in a theater and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theater.

* Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.

And here's the kicker...

* A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.

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Buhay Kalsada

Met someone at PartyBacolod.com about a year ago, his name is Reuel but goes by Kamalayan. I dare say we used to [he's not active anymore, I wonder why..] be the sane ones there 'coz most people talk non-sense in the forums [he used to call me grammar nazi.. he was too, i'm just vocal, LOL.]. He's from Manila but his girlfriend is in Bacolod and he wanted to learn Ilonggo. I hope I'm right when I say that's the reason why he joined PB. I haven't met him in person [yet] and we've only talked thru forum responses and YM. Anyway, I thought I'd say something about him 'coz I'm posting some of his works here [my personal faves] and I hope he won't mind. He takes really good pictures. I'm thinking about spending a portion of my 13th month pay on a digital camera. I just don't know if it would be worth the investment 'coz I think I'm not gonna be good without formal training [besides, my job requires 90% of my time]. My camera phone is 2 megapixel and it's quite okay for day-to-day pictures but looking at the ones you'll see below inspires me to make photography a hobby. Here's a link to his multiply account, BUHAY KALSADA or Life on the Streets for more pictures. Waaah, pardon my poor translation, hehehehe..Ü

Kapit Lang
**Hold On**

Gigil
**Damn, I can't think of an english word synonymous to it!**

Death of Innocence

12.11 ---> Reply from Reuel: Claudine, thank you so much for writing about our brief acquaintance. It truly is an adventure laughing at peoples shortcomings to the point that I myself would like to consider the act a hobby. LOL!
I have been inactive at PB but is still in constant communication with Rene. I think he opted to use some of my photos for PB where in i gladly obliged. I have been back and fort to bacolod but I guess last November would be the last. I will miss Bacolod and the reasons I went there. Yeah, the crazy things I did for love. I'd still want to learn Ilonggo and yes you're still nazi'er than me. LOL!
If you have some money to spare, do grab yourself a digi cam, I mean, em phones are getting smarter and high tech but a digi cam is still a digi cam, well for now. Very useful in vacations and trips, cam whoring and teh shits. Dont let your life evolve around a cellphone, tahts E-vil. LOL! Anyway, I've been a lil stale lately, must grab myself some confidence and peace of mind, probably some popcorn along the way as well. So there, I hope alls well with you, I havent checked most of your posts but from the titles, me thinks you're still the same jolly ass you are. LOL! ( I kid i kid)

Much regards, and uli, salamat!

Reuel

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Haaay, Inday

Whew, I didn't know people would actually go out of their way to defend a fictitious character. I'm sure there will be more comments to come but I don't care. They'd only make me happy 'coz my hits would increase, hehehe.Ü Click here for my previous blog about Inday. Lemme reiterate, it was not my intention to offend or insult anybody and I am not encouraging people to feel the same [sick of her corny jokes] 'coz THIS IS MY BLOG AND I AM ENTITLED TO MY OWN OPINION. Yeah I know the cliché "If you don't have anything nice to say, shut your mouth.." but what about freedom of expression? Anyway, if you don't agree with me, I suggest you go read Inday's blog [see, I'm even endorsing her site] and don't waste your time on mine. I still wouldn't change my stand on this issue. The thought of somebody with that intellect not pursuing a career is sick. It's an insult to Filipinos tolerating that kind of mentality, albeit a joke.

My friend/officemate Dawg asked me to put this comment, "GET A LIFE! INDAY IS NOT REAL. IT'S NOT LIKE CLAUDINE WROTE SOMETHING BAD ABOUT THE VIRGIN MARY, THAT'S SOMETHING ELSE. ANYBODY WHO DOESN'T AGREE WITH ME CAN GO STICK THEIR THUMB UP THEIR ASS AND SPIN. IF YOU WANNA PICK A FIGHT WITH ME, OUR OFFICE IS AT THE 3rd FLOOR OF ZERAUS BUILDING, GORORDO AVENUE, CEBU CITY." ----> Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

FYI. blog, short for web log, an online, regularly updated journal or newsletter that is readily accessible to the general public by virtue of being posted on a website. Blogs typically report and comment on topics of interest to the author, and are usually written and posted using software specifically designed to facilitate blogging; they include hyperlinks to other website and, often, photos, video clips, and the like. The most recent entry by the blogger is posted at the beginning of the blog, with earlier entries following in reverse chronological order; comments and other responses to the blog by readers are often posted after each entry.

Here are some the recent comments I got and my responses.

Anonymous said...
lahat ng sobra eh nakakasama
November 7, 2007 10:03 PM

Anonymous said...
If you don't want to receive Inday's txt, well you can't do anything about that unless you change ur sim card and don't ever give or let anyone know ur new number, para nmn hindi kana maka rcv ng txt about Inday diba?? Kung na ko-kornyhan ka then stop reading lalo na kung alam mong about kay inday. Stupid to those people who blog about Inday na kesyo corny na ang dating etc... why don't you just shut up and read! I doubt ur an avid fan of INday, coz u guys spend time commenting to some "CORNY" (as u've said) story abt her hahaha.. Freak!
November 22, 2007 5:36 AM

Anonymous said...
hayy.
oa ka na rin ha..
kj pa..
what is ur problem with inday's popularity???
naku nalang...
November 23, 2007 3:03 AM

Anonymous said...
it seems like you're insecure. Why do you even give a hell about Inday's corniness? If she annoys you in any way, then you shouldn't care AT ALL.
December 5, 2007 4:53 AM

cLauDinE® said...
hahahaha as i've said, i don't get notifications when people leave comments here so late reply ang lola. i can tell you love the Inday that some bored people created and if you like her so much, d wag kayong mandamay hahahaha kc d lahat nkaka appreciate ng humor na yan. well, i did pro sabi nga ni anonymous#1 lahat ng sobra eh nakakasama. kanya-kanya naman yan dba? that's why i stopped reading her blog entries and i immediately delete SMS about her, kc nkakasawa na. if d nyo rin trip blogs ko, then don't read.Ü
December 5, 2007 5:53 PM

Anonymous said...
you know, if you hate or love inday, then do... hell with that... but please, we all know for a fact that inday has avid fans since they find her amusing because of her english n all the stuff she does.. please be careful of what you blab online... you might be offending one of her avid fans... if you have negative thoughts, you can keep it to yourself especially if you are referring to a public personality. this may be your blog but yet just be careful.
December 7, 2007 8:46 AM

cLauDinE® said...
why do you guys care so much? isn't this clear enough? ---> "It's not funny anymore.. for me, at least." what you've read is my opinion and it is not to insult or offend anybody.. just like i'm not offended by your comments. i respect the fact that you love her but dearie, blogging about something/someone is like posting a review and you Inday fans should be happy that she's getting this kind of attention.. and if you guys are wise enough, you'd realize i am not trying to impose that people would hate her just because i don't like her anymore ---> anymore bcoz i liked her at one point. i don't even know why i'm explaining.. answers.com: Blogs typically report and comment on topics of interest to the author.. sigh.. chill you guys..Ü but thanks for adding to my hits, hehehehe
December 7, 2007 8:56 AM

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Instant Fan

I stumbled upon the video of a 15-year old Filipina - Charice Pempengco in multiply when she wowed the world in a Korean talent show and I instantly became a fan. I soon learned that she had been recognized and asked to record in another country, Norway if I'm not mistaken. And she has or will sign a contract with a huge recording company in the US. She was even featured in the Ellen Degeneres show and will soon be guesting live 'coz Ellen was so eager to meet her. Her videos are all over YouTube and she has her own website which I think was created by her fan/s. Her voice is so powerful and I get goosebumps. I think she can compete with any international artist. Heck, I think she sang And I Am Telling You Im Not Going better than Jennifer Hudson. What a gift! She makes me proud of being a Filipino. Here's a sample video.



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Afternoon Delight

Less sleep but it's worth it. I can't stop singing this song.. if you know what I mean. **wink** [It doesn't automatically play so click the PLAY button.]

Afternoon Delight
by Starland Vocal Band

Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
My motto's always been 'when it's right, it's right'
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night?
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
And we know the night is always gonna be there any way

Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Started out this morning feeling so polite
I always thought a fish could not be caught who wouldn't bite
But you've got some bait a waitin' and I think I might like nibbling
A little afternoon delight
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Please be waiting for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin' 'for the sun goes down

Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Afternoon delight!

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Who To Marry?

Found a forwarded email [09.16.06] and sorry to disappoint hopeless romantics but these are not from Dr. Phil or any professional therapist or educator or psychologist or whatever. These were answers by kids [i'll just insert my comments 'coz I can't help it, hehehehe] and we adults should listen to them. Realistic and innocent.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?

• You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan, age 10 [boys will be boys]
  
• No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. - Kristen, age 10 [destiny?!]

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

• Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. - Camille, age 10 [I should have married a year ago, sigh]
  
• No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. - Freddie, age 6 [woman-hater in the making.. or geek]
  

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

• You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8 [hahahahaha!]

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

• Both don't want any more kids. - Lori, age 8 [omg!]

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

• Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. - Lynnette, age 8 [smart kid]
  
• On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. - Martin, age 10 [true]

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?

• I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. -Craig, age 9 [criminal mind at an early age]

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

• When they're rich. - Pam, age 7 [clap, clap, clap]
  
• The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7 [law abiding kiddo]
  
• The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do. - Howard, age 8 [who the fuck made that rule?!]

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

• I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out. - Theodore, age 8 [wtf!]
  
• It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. - Anita, age 9 [well said]

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

• There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8 [bravo!]

And the #1 Favourite is.........

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

• Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10 [sad, but so true]

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Raincoat On A Rainy Night

Heard this song at the cab on my way to Coffee Dream last night. Maybe it was the rain but I immediately fell in-love with the song. [It doesn't automatically play so click the PLAY button.]

Raincoat
by Kelly Sweet

Raindrops bang like rocks
On my windowpane
I thought they'd never stop
Never see the sun again

And I've been sleeping in
For way too long
Mmm, wake up, enough's enough
Yeah, those days are gone

I'm gonna throw out my raincoat
Mmm, I hope it's all right
Gonna go find me a rainbow
And hang it up in the sky
Blues pass me by

You left me a wreck
Just like a rusty trombone
But some things, they just sting
Enough to move you along, hey

I'm gonna throw out my raincoat
Mmm, I hope it's all right
Gonna go find me a rainbow
And hang it up in the sky
Blues pass me by
Gonna go find me a rainbow
And hang it up in the sky
Blues, oh

I'm not gonna wait around
I'm throwin' this old thing out, mmm, oh

I'm gonna throw out my raincoat
Mmm, I hope it's all right
Gonna go find me a rainbow
And hang it up in the sky
Blues, blues, blues pass me by

Mmm, I don't need those blues hanging around

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Suicide Inducing Moments

Two of my officemates and I met for coffee earlier. Nobody wants to open the office alone anymore because of all the creepy things we see and hear in this building lately. There's the little girl roaming around, the clickings, the hovering/passing shadows and the footsteps. As I've said, I'm not superstitious but I've seen, felt and heard enough to convince myself that it's not just all in the mind. [I dunno if I've mentioned in any of my past blog entries the little boy in my room. He's harmless and I'd like to think we're friends so I'll leave him out of this.] I once heard a dog barking at our rooftop and I shrugged it off thinking Zeus [the company's big black baby rottweiler] was back. A little later, I heard footsteps and thought it was the building caretaker who was assigned to take care of him. Then I found out Zeus was still at the clinic and Manong wasn't around. Our office janitor saw the little girl standing beside one of our plants and he had to permanently move the pot. Standing there and showing herself was probably her way of telling us that it was her personal space. I heard the giggle of the little girl too. I would have thought of it as absurd if not for the fact that 1.] it's 3 in the morning; 2.] we're on the 3rd floor of a commercial building; and 3.] all four of us who were smoking by the stairs heard it. Joe saw a man's shadow earlier. He bent to unlock the main door but the shadow which he thought was his, didn't move. I really think this place is haunted and they say the "supernaturals" that resides here are territorial. I've been working graveyard for the last 3 years and I'm used to lack of sleep [I sometimes go to work after drinking all day] - I rarely get sick. At most twice in a year. Since we moved here, I've been sick at least once a month and so are my officemates. When one is sick, expect the rest to follow. We used to play and do blending when we cough. We had to skip work for a day to have this place disinfected and we already had this blessed but nothing has changed. Each of us has had an encounter. It's nice to look forward to our boss' plan to buy a new building somewhere in Mabolo come April or May next year. Sigh. Enough of the superstitions.

Our topic earlier was about embarassing moments. So embarassing that you cringe at the thought of it and you just want the floor to swallow you whole. Joe called it suicide inducing moments and I had to agree. I wanna slash my wrist when I think about the time when I got too drunk at my college bestie's house with his mom watching. That was when they started singing Luka when I'm around - my name is Luka, I puked on the second floor.. I've had a lot and I just laugh it off now. I don't wanna think about it anymore. Maybe once in awhile to amuse others.

Back at my old station by the window. Woohoo! Gotta finish my set-up first.

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Ugh, This Song!

I finally found the song that fuckin' made me cry when I watched Enchanted. I just learned that the title is So Close by Jon McLaughlin. [It doesn't automatically play so click the PLAY button.]

So Close
by Jon McLaughlin

You’re in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
So close together
And when I’m with you
So close to feeling alive

A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close was waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close

So close to reaching that famous happy end
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you’re beside me and look how far we’ve come
So far we are so close

How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?
We’re so close
To reaching that famous happy end
And almost believing this was not pretend
Let’s go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
So close
And still so far

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Lions For Lambs

IMDb: Injuries sustained by two Army ranger behind enemy lines in Afghanistan set off a sequence of events involving a congressman (Cruise), a journalist (Streep) and a professor (Redford).

Another movie off my must-see list. I've watched Lions for Lambs earlier today. I wasn't able to relate to the movie in any way as a Filipino [I guess that's why there were only about 10 of us in the movie house]. As a human, yes. I don't really care about people in uniforms but if they're fighting for a good cause, then I care. After all, they put their lives on the line and I get sad whenever I hear people dying.

Meryl Streep saw a frame in Tom Cruise's office in the movie that says, "If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness." --- Theodore Roosevelt. It reminded me of Trillanes and his troop's drama. Not only that they caused panic to the already not so peaceful Philippines but most importantly, what they did was outrageously wrong. The kind of people that we put in position are the very reason why we're still a third world country. And somehow the patriotism among the men in our country is not as intense as the americans, as showed in the movie by Robert Redford's students. We rarely hear high school students say they'd rather go get military training than get a degree. One thing that I can be thankful though about the Philippines is that we're not so into war compared to that of other countries. And damn right we should not be. There are a lot more important things that we should be worrying about. Like killing the corrupt officials, or to be less harsh, oust 'em.

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Best Wedding Dance!

I really don't have anything good to do so I browsed for videos and stumbled upon this cool video. I so love them. And I loved White Chicks so this dance is sooo cool for me.. Enjoy!



Here's the dance off in White Chicks..



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Fave Baby Videos

The title speaks for itself..













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A Rollercoaster Ride

I have learned a lot the last few days. My boss said it was a rollercoaster ride but he's right too when he said it was one, if not the best week of our lives. His experiences and the things he learned which, he generously shared with us made me realize that the only reason why we complain a lot about the negative things that happens to us is because we choose to be victims. I realized that we might not have control over unfortunate events but we can control the things we can do to get rid of it. I can go on but what he taught us for a few days would probably take a professional author months to put into writing.

I always say that I'm very liberated but I've never realized how much more I can be if not for the constant embarassment I get from, let's call him Big Brother, hehehehe. I swear I've never thought of it as an insult. He made me stronger each time and I think everybody who has worked with him can agree to it. Sad thing, others take it the wrong way. Blame it on the Filipino mentality. So much more to say. Bottomline is, it's so amazing how he touched my life and how much influence he had on the way I look at life, specifically as a Filipino. The mindset had been changed 98%. Now I have to work on the action. We'll see in the next few months.

Last night, we didn't work and instead we had our second fellowship night here in Cebu at Big Brother's house in Silver Hills. Music, yummy viands, sodas, a valley of junk foods, two bottles of tequilla, two vodka and unlimitted beer in cans sure made the night fun but it would have been doubly fun if they had successfully thrown Ryan in the pool. Instead, they tore off his new P300 worth jeans while trying, LOL. Pictures will be uploaded later on. Good thing we have one professional photographer in the group, hehehehe.

12.04 ---> Here's the LINK TO THE PICTURES.

I went to my bestie's house earlier, tambay. Ugh! He's now averaging 1 minute and 30 seconds in solving the Rubik's Cube [timer starts even before he can think of his moves!] while I can't even do it in an hour. Someday. Or maybe I have to buy one for myself so I can beat his ass. Gotta go now, time to work - overtime. Later!

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The Uncomfy Survey

Got this from multiply. I'm sleepy so... It's not really uncomfy. I have a good heart. I just have an attitude problem [if you were my officemate, you'd laugh]..

THE UNCOMFORTABLE SURVEY
(Lets see if you can get through it. If not, you're too scared about your past.)

• Longest relationship? ALMOST 4 YEARS. THE CURRENT IS CATCHING UP. WE'RE CLOSE TO 3 YEARS NOW.
• Shortest relationship: I'VE HAD ONLY 2 RELATIONSHIPS.
• Have you ever thought that you were going to marry the person you were dating? THE FIRST ONE, NO. THIS ONE, YES.
• Have you ever loved someone so much that it hurt? UHUH.
• Have you ever made a boyfriend or girlfriend cry? TEARY EYED, YES.
• Have you ever been cheated by your gf/bf? HELL, YEAH!
• What is your favorite thing about the opposite sex? EYEBROWS.
• Have you ever broken someone's heart? LAST I CHECKED, HE WAS UNAFFECTED BEFORE WE ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP.
• Talk to any of your exes? WE'RE STILL VERY GOOD FRIENDS.
• If you could go back in time and change things to where you could still be with one of ur exes would you? NO FUCKIN' WAY! HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND BUT A BAD LOVER.
• Think any of your ex's feel the same way? I DON'T THINK ABOUT HIM ANYMORE.
• Do you believe that you are a good boyfriend or girlfriend? SURE. OVER 2 YEARS EACH SO.. YES.
  
• Have you dated people who were not good to you? OH YEAH.
• Have you dated someone older than you? TWICE.
• Younger? UMMM.. ONCE?
• Do you regret anything that you have done with a boyfriend or girlfriend? NOPE.
• Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? FOR THE RIGHT REASONS.
• Ever dated two people at once? YEP.
• Do you want to get married? SOMEDAY.
• Do you have something to say to any of your exes? HMMM. KEEP IN TOUCH? LOL.
  
• Ever stolen someone's boyfriend or girlfriend? NOT THAT I KNOW OF.
• Ever liked someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend? NO.
• Does heartbreak really seem as bad as it sounds? IT MAKES ME CRY EACH TIME. I GUESS IT IS.

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Coup D'état.. Again?!

The drama at the Manila Peninsula Hotel kept me up all afternoon. Another coup d'état attempt. I wonder, what was Trillanes thinking? I doubt any president can change the Philippines overnight. Even one term is not enough if you ask me. I bet we would make progress if they focus their time and energy to more pressing issues like reducing the poverty rate in the country rather than plotting things like that. Stupid politicians. On the brighter side, I laughed at the thought that I'm no different than Trillanes. Tear gas made him surrender while watery eyes made me give in to my man, LOL. And I wonder if I'd be successful if I chose a career in journalism/broadcasting. I love to eavesdrop and I always look like I was abused by seven demons. I was watching Ces Drilon earlier and I laughed for a good two minutes at how her headband was already in her forehead yet she continuously chased whoever it was who could give her updates on what's going on. I bet I'd look good on the cameras if I was in her shoes. I don't have to do anything yet I would appear as if I had been working my ass getting information. I turned off the television at one point because I was irritated by ABS-CBN reporter Doland Castro and how he delivered report. He made it appear like World War I-don't-know was about to break when he saw SWAT members hiding behind network vans. He was stuttering as sweat streaked his forehead. He was so into what he was doing that if I were Karen Davila, I would have screamed over at Doland - "Can you please shut the fuck up for a minute and listen to my instructions?!" LOL. There were cameras all over the hotel and he was only stationed at one part. Karen can see basically everything from her studio feed but the stupid field reporter took off his headphone and went on blabbing. Well, how am I supposed to understand them and how they work? I am speaking as a viewer. Anyway, I learned just now that I still haven't lost my touch as tech support. I got our office network up. Weepeey! I'm gonna start working now. No day off until Dec. 21 and we're already planning on bringing sleeping bags, clothes and toiletries since we will basically live here in the office for the next two weeks. Goodbye social life for now.

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When It Rains, It Pours

Amen! Two great things happened today.. First, my guy and I are now okay. It was drama but we talked things out and all is great. Now I have to cancel my broadcast to Bacolod about my plans of getting wild and crazy come Christmas vacation. Second and most importantly, our boss said all is good now and he will give us our permanent employment contract. Woohoo! He said the energy and dedication we showed last night was what he wanted from all of us. His plans for us are great and I'm very excited! It's embarassing how somebody as good as that was not taken really seriously before he showed us what he can do. We still have a deadline though. Everybody wants that P200K for Christmas. Anyway, gotta go now. My station is all trash with the things I need to do. Gotta go get some deals closed!

---> 07:30 a.m. Been here at the same internet cafe that "was" our office for almost two hours now. Globe had been having network issues because of typhoon Lando, I guess. Was. When our office was still being set-up. We've been all over Cebu back in July. I remember the look on our faces whenever we settled in in an internet cafe and the connection drops, then we'll all flock to another one. It was fun though. Yawn.. I've been used to my office PC that I can't work well here. Worse, Ryan is beside me belting out Bituing Walang Ningning and I can't help but sing along. Two more hours.. Two more hours.. I want my bed!

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Crunch Time!

I was fired. No. We were all fired. And hired again. As to how long we're gonna stay? Final decision would be on December 14. And when we say deadline, it means we either beat the time or we're dead. This is more than crunch time. It's complicated. I'm gonna have to focus on work 101%. I think I won't even have the time to fix my personal slash heart issue. Note: Work pressure is a good diversion if you want to get your mind off a problem you don't wanna face.. I'm gonna miss blogging too. For now, I have to let this hobby go or I'm gonna lose the best career opportunity given to me. If I can sneak, good.. And Dammit, of all fuckin' days that I can be sick, it happened the same day I was threatened I'd lose my job. Motherfucker! Success waits for nobody so this flu can't pull me down. GTG.

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