Queen_of_DeNial

Ode to My Pico

2007-09-19T22:15:00.000+08:00

My one and only favorite love bird Pico passed away this evening. He was found lying dead on his birdcage. He was probably sick over the week without me really noticing. How can I tell if its bird flu or not, when I've never really had any knowledge of taking care of birds. The poor guy, he was at his sweetest the past few days.

He was one bird with a big personality. I can usually tell when he's in an annoying mood or not. When he is, he can ignore you for all he cares, but when he's in a sweet mood, he'd let you pat him from head to tail.

The old folks here believe that when a family pet dies, it is because they want to save their owners from the harm or bad luck that may befall them. These pets take on the bad luck to themselves instead.

If that is the case, thank you Pico. I won't forget your bravery.

We buried him in the garden that evening.

He will be missed.

Current mood :: DOWN & OUT

Intresting...

2005-09-23T18:00:00.000+08:00

Tired & Harassed but this looks cool=)

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Gorgeous Poet.
Where You Lived: Boliva.
How You Died: Buried alive.

Who Were You In a Past Life?

Dead Tired

2005-08-06T23:59:00.000+08:00

...of doing too much overtime at work....but the best is yet to come! Can't wait!=)

Spaced Out

2005-08-05T23:59:00.000+08:00

...yup...still with too much work...

Had a very positive meeting with a potential business partner though. Maybe, just maybe, it may be time to move on to higher grounds. We'll see.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
...still spaced out....hehehe=)

Halleluia!!!

2005-08-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

It finally came!!!! And I thought my plans next year were gonna change! Just a big case of MEGA STRESS with work...nothing more...whew! Wouldn't want to be attached to him for life...not in that way at least.

Current mood :: ESTATIC!!!

Let's Celebrate!

I missed CSI!

2005-07-31T23:59:00.000+08:00

...the re-run of it on AXN....

Crap!

Heard Quintin's version of being "buried alive" was fantastic....

Crap!

A two hour special waiting to be missed because of work...yes work on a weekend!

*SIGH*

Tried

2005-07-16T11:59:00.000+08:00

of all these rallies here and there. They just disturb my work routine.

Will the real cause of all of these just please stand up and fix it?!?

Hay Pilipinas!

Finding Joms, Elain, Brenda & Shar

2005-06-04T23:59:00.000+08:00

They were my "big sisters" when I first stepped into the world know as high school. I really had fun know & keeping in touch with them for quite a while...until college life set in. You do get distracted with new things, new people & new places. But in the end, true friendship endures & stands the test of time...I'm glad to have found them...thru friendster!

Current mood :: ESTATIC!!!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Finders keepers!

What Year Were You Born Under?

2005-06-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

You Were Actually Born Under:

Your most comfortable inside your head - and often daydream the day away.
You have an artistic temperament that makes you seem creative to some, eccentric to others.
You avoid conflict at all costs, and you have a difficult time with relationships.
Attractive and with good manners, you tend to shine in social situations.

You are most compatible with a Pig or Rabbit.

You Should Have Been Born Under:

You are totally loyal, faithful, and honest.
However, you don't trust others to be as ethical as you are!
Straight forward and direct, you really aren't one for small talk.
You are a great listener - and an agreeable companion when you're in a good mood!

You are most compatible with a Tiger or Horse.

What Year Were You Born Under?

Mr. Frankie Patriarca

2005-06-02T23:59:00.000+08:00

Joined our creator on May 30,2005.

One of the best poineers of photography and graphic design in the country.

But his legacy lives on and will continue thru all of those people that he has devoted his time and knowledge to.

He will be missed dearly.

Thank you, Mr. Patriarca.

Our Father, Our Mentor.

La Dee Dah!

2005-05-02T23:59:00.000+08:00

So, its another one of those "moved" holidays that our cute president GMA declared so that everyone takes longer vacations...hello! As if the people of this country still have money to spare to take vacations! With gas, electricity and utility bills on the rise, its so ironic that she wants to promote more holidays in this country by re-arranging their dates.

So, is she or isn't she an economist? What good will these holidays do? Anyone care to explain?

AND RANTING...
So hot was the afternoon that I decided to do some work at Seattle's Best in Greenbelt with my best friend Reg. Wifi access has never been so cool. Now, I just hope that there will be more areas that offer it soon so that the net will be more useful and accessible!

Bumped into my other good friend, Rene and had a great ranting spree about a common friend. I'm just glad we share the same sentiments. And he was right about those kinds of people who are so greedy that all they care about it what "fame and fortune" they would get out of the things they get into...even if it comes to stepping on people who considered them to be friends. Well, that's why I quit on the event that me and the common friend were working on. I hate people who degrade other people so that they could just get their way! Not to mention not being honest with me with certain issues and circumstances that were very important to deal with. Good thing I spoke to Rene and things were cleared out. Now I know who to trust and who not to trust at all.

IN THE END...
And at the end of the day, I still continue to type on the laptop, still finishing work due for release tomorrow. Its great being a workaholic! Especially, if its your passion! hehehe.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The battle has just begun.

Its No Holiday for Me

2005-05-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

Today, May 1, we celebrate labor day. And I celebrate it by taking it to literal terms...I am working during this legal holiday. Woopeedoo!!!! Can things get any stressful than this? Well, that's what I get for joining a marketing company filled with workaholics...no wonder we all get along so well! Hehehe.

HYPER ACTIVE

2005-04-30T23:59:00.000+08:00

I'm so hyper today...and I don't know why...well, may be I do know why...its been a tiring day...but a great day!

Good and promising meetings, actual agreements materializing, projects that have been finalized...gosh...I'm still hyper from the events that transpired today! I wish things were like this everyday!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Had I known that it would be a holiday on Monday, I would have gone to the beach!!! *sigh*

Things Just Keep Getting Better

2005-04-13T23:59:00.000+08:00

And better and better! I swear! I'm being overshowered with blessings by the Big Guy up there! Recap of the day...

(1) Got a 3.5 for my thesis (equivalent to a 95) amids the fearsome threesome panel of Sibayan, Mariano and Lim (the 2 former being one of the hardest people in the faculty to please)

(2) Got hired on the spot by an events, marketing and pr company. And to think it's the first of just 3 resumes that I sent within that day! Not to mention nice office, good pay and great people to work with!

(3) The perks of being hired by a very understanding boss who comes from the same industry and has the same mindset as you is that you still get to do the other things that you love doing -- in my case, events and graphic design! What more can I ask for?

(4) She'll actually allow me to take a leave next year in case my internship pushes thru! Woopeedoo!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
God is good! He rocks!

Giddy

2005-04-04T23:59:00.000+08:00

Good thing my thesis defense date moved!!! Miracles do happen when you least expect them to! Now its back to the bat cave to finish more thesis work. Hoping to get a good one at this! Go go go!!!=)

Names

2005-04-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

Just toying with the idea as to names that I like at the moment...
For girls : Jules, Miles, Nigel, Danielle
For boys: Jeremy, Matthew, Nigel, Sydney, Luke, Lucas, Logan, Jonathan

hehe....la lang=)

Second Chance

2005-03-22T23:59:00.000+08:00

Again, I thought it was over and that I had to wait for 6 months again....but no! my mentor just had to INSIST that I finish this term...and this I will do to the best of my abilities....go go go girl!!!!=)

And They Just Keep Coming!!!

2005-03-21T23:59:00.000+08:00

And I though there was nothing more I needed to know. Unlucky me, with another of my accidental internet surfing, I found myself reading an old friend's blog which said everything that needed to be said. There was another woman and he's serious about her. Why didn't he just tell me? Didn't we have an agreement? I would have understood...well at least now I, do....in FULL DETAIL that is...at least this actually puts his pogi points down to a negative...and I mean way below negative. All the more has it put my trust on him down the drain. To the unlucky lady...please watch your steps when crossing the line.

Of course it hurt like hell when I found out. Have you ever felt you heart go down ur stomach and just break in two? I did. But, you learn to move on like nothing happened and hope karma would hit him at the time where would hurt him most. Of course soon would always be a good option, but I'll leave it up to God to do justice.

Love is not love if it doesn't hurt....did I just mention love? Well, just to set the record straight, I don't love him the way I used to nearly a decade ago...I just love him as a friend and that's it. I am hurting as a friend that who's trust has been betrayed. Now that I talk about betrayal, I just wanted to say that even the little love and concern that I had for him...its gone...no remorse.

So now, its back to work and back to thesis for me! Thanks guys for all your support!=)

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Don't lose sleep over things you cannot change. Wash away guilt. It's not worth it. Strive for balance of health, fitness, nutrition, and happiness.

I HATE Smart Prepaid Part 2

2005-03-17T23:59:00.000+08:00

If the first time is was ghost "pasaload" for P32, now its ghost 3 minute phone calls for P19.50...what is wrong with the SMART network!!!!????!!!!! Again, I'm guessing that they have a glitch in their system or that someone is successfully hacking into their system and they don't even know it! Now I remember why I hate using Smart more than using Globe. I better get my line back! Fast! I'm not hoping for a Part 3 on this issue.

Ammendments

2005-03-16T23:59:00.000+08:00

Had second thoughts of making ammends two days ago....maybe I was just overreacting? Sent him a couple of messages. No reply. Then came the artcile at PDI (hmmmm....now that rhymes! hehehe). What does he think I am...separating business and pleasure I assume? And that's it! I totally lost my trust completely. Its really over now. And it feels great! Especially you have friends who understand and sincerely care for you all the way, even if they're tired of hearing the same qualms over and over again. Hehe.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Total Annihilation!

Super Kids, Super Friends, Super Heroes

2005-03-15T23:59:00.000+08:00

Did a play for the Philippine Institute For the Deaf. It was just fabulous! I cried in the middle of the show. If you could only see the energy and the determination that these hearing impared kids have. More so, the gratitude that they show you for keeping up with them, making part of their dreams come true. Now I'm getting second thoughts of putting up my own foundation...then again, they just put themselves in my mind for future charitable donations. This recital just proved to me that miracles do happen with a little love put into it.

AND RANTING
Again, I rant...why do projects...good projects at that...always come all on the same day? If only their show dates would spread out, it would make things easier for me...financially especially...hehehe. Hay....

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There can be miracles, when you believe...=)

The Day The Music Died

2005-03-12T23:59:00.000+08:00

I asked God for an answer...should he stay or should he go? And I'm thankful that for once, this one He answered in 5 mins...hehehe...He's out of my life. And that's that. Never again will I entertain. At least this time, I had the last say...May he go to hell and stay there! Bwahahahaha...now that just felt great!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Only when you fall will you know the miracle of flying

New York Fries and Dips....the Philippine version...SUCKS!

2005-03-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

Y? because they are just a crappy copy cat of the original version...and the owner, Dexter Tan, is so unprofessional, that he doesn't even know how to pay his dues for services rendered, at the least answer to project follow-ups. All the more his brother, Daniel Tan, an unprofessional photographer, who doesn't even care at all. I assume they pushed thru with the photo shoot without me but with MY ideas. Like brother, like brother....no wonder their brothers! If they don't care, they ignore you. How UNPROFESSIONAL!!! May they both get karma 10,000x over!!! THIS MEANS WAR!

I HATE Smart Prepaid Part 1

2005-02-24T23:59:00.000+08:00

A couple of days ago, I experienced something weird with my Smart Prepaid Line. According to the supervisor that I spoke with, I made 2 "pasaload" text worth P16 each of which I NEVER made. Had the situation investigated and today, Van, the supervisor, informed me that I did a pasaload to a certain no. that I don't even know. She suggested that I look into the possibility of someone within the household using my phone. Again, I had to tell her the impossibility as at the time of the alleged text message, (1) all 3 maids were with me -- cooking (2) my 2 sisters and dad were out (3) the only 2 people upstairs were my mom (who doesn't know a thing about cellphone extra features) and my 2 year old nephew, JM (must I assume that he really IS too smart for his age that he made "pasaload" to someone?) were enjoying another round of Barney in my parents bedroom. She even asked if I got a confirmation message of which I never did! And they can't do anything about it...like return the money. I HATE THIS! Its not because I lost P32, but more so because I lost it for something I didn't do. I wouldn't be complaining if I really did do it. Hell, I don't even know how to use "pasaload"! Crappers!

Hopefully...

2005-02-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

I'm getting somewhere with my deals...a lot of promising work is up for grabs and I will know by next week of their outcome...hopefully its positive. As Vicente would put it...think positively! Well, I would love to. Yet sometimes, when too much negative things have been happening to you for the past couple of months, it gets harder and harder everyday to think positively. But I will continue to be optimistic. 2005, the year of the wooden cock (hummsss sounds funny!), is MY YEAR!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
When you feel really low and life seems like calvary, expect better and greater things to come. Fill your mind with positive thoughts and lift up your heart with great expectations. -- dero pedero on his article on the power of positive expectations and positive thinking

American TONE DEAF Idols

2005-02-02T23:59:00.000+08:00

I swear...there are too many tone deaf people in America...just watch American Idol, the eliminations part and you'll get what I mean. I pity the judges especially Simon. He gives very honest and just comments and all that people do is get angry at him...for what? They don't even understand the basics needed to survive in the music industry such as marketing, promotions, packaging and so on...thus giving them no right at all to complain about their Simon bashing their so called abilities! Then again, the show probably allows those kinds of people...else, the show would be boring without them. Its a win-win situation anyways for both the participants and the show...free TV exposure for the participants, higher ratings for the show.

AND RANTING...
I am exaspirated! When will I ever close a good event deal? Most of the clients I get so far are good but really "kuripot" clients. Sheesh! Not to mention stupid people who don't understand the basics in communcation and marketing...i hate dealing with stupid people, but hey, can't help it.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Birds of the same feather...are the same birds. Stupid ain't what stupid really is...

Leaving me behind...Again!

2005-01-31T23:59:00.000+08:00

Grandma left for HK today...and yes, without me again...why does this always happen? Had not my granduncle call earlier, I could have fixed my schedule for my meetings and events to some other later dates. She insisted that I come along but on short notice....just find out later in the week that a lot of happenings have actually moved later in the month and that I WAS actually free to fly out...by then, tickets weren't available. Oh well, so much for free trips to HK, Bangkok and Shang-hi! Aaaarrrrrggghhhh!!!!! I miss my grandma...ooodles!

NOT AGAIN!!!
After so much sadness and disappointments lingering in my system, I decided to ask my Mr. Big if we can go out and talk. I was planning to surprise him by picking him up in the house. Instead, I ended up surprising his mother! Oh well, of all the people in the house! I really felt even worse that evening. Thus, another age old mother and son exchange happened, dampening both me and Mr. Big's spirits...good thing he's such a good sport. And all we needed was a great big bear hug from each other. I wish I he was an actually teddy bear so I could take him home and cuddle him to sleep...i hope he has the same sentiments as I do...hehehe. Thanks darling! I noticed that he's views in life started to harden a bit though...maturing maybe? Then again, maybe he needs someone to soften him up a bit again...

QUESTION OF THE DAY
"Do you actually think that there are people who would die for you?" asked my Mr. Big. He believes not. But what he doesn't know is that I would actually be willing to. Well, what do you guys think?

Kung Fu Fighting

2005-01-19T22:59:00.000+08:00

Watched Kung Fu Hustle this evening with JP and Eka. Really great movie! I greatly admired Stephen Chow (Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Lead Actor) for coming up with what JP called "The Ultimate Kung Fu Movie" as it comically combined all elements of great kung fu movies of the past yet scripted humorously for kung fu fans of this generation. It also contained some spoofs of American movies of which this helps the movie give bigger appeal to a more westernized audience. The special effects are just GREAT! Who would have thought that HK is fast becoming Asia's special effects hub? Then again, I think they do deserved to be called that, especially since its something that Chinese movies have been doin for a long time, with their long history of high flying, kung-fu stunt making movies...what more can I say? I remembered
that a lot of recent local movies show during the film fest, had their special effects done in HK too.

ON A SAD NOTE
The Philippine movie is slowing collapsing. With news from JP that LVN Studios, one of the oldest icons of Philippine Cinema, maybe bought off or worse, closing down. Whatever happened? And to think that this country was 20 years more advanced that other Asian countries just 30 years ago but we never caught up. Its so sad and a waste of resources as there are a lot of talented people here in the Philippines but due to lack of resources and opportunities, a lot of them are not able to use their talents to its fullest potential, which could have helped better this country's economy. Hay...

A Loving Evening

2005-01-16T23:59:00.000+08:00

I had a great day today because finally, something solid is happening to me, career wise. Did some food styling and will be starting with my yoga lessons by tuesday this coming week. Most of all, I finally got my lollipop from my friend! Not one, but 2 lollipops! Chupachups to be exact.

Hehe...thanks for a wonderful evening!

It's been a while...

2005-01-14T23:59:00.000+08:00

Since I updated my blog...it's called laziness..sometimes I wish i had a voice recorder in my head that would record and upload my thoughts on my blog automatically...maybe one day in the next few decades it may be possible...

It was very thoughtful of our neighbor, Mrs. Herrera, who lives across our house, to give us some parakeets * today for my nephew to appreciate. Really beautiful birds I must say. One's in the shade of blue and white and the other yellow and green. Very cheerful too! Don't have names for them yet...though m toying with the name Pico for one of them....

To start the persute of my passion of becoming a stylist/image maker/personal shopper (read:queer), I've been thinking of enrolling in make up school in HK. I know its not really necessary to know how to do make-up in order to become a stylist but here in the Philippines, a successful stylist is also a good make-up artist. Weird huh? Well, better safe than sorry right? It wouldn't hurt to have a degree in Make-up and styling. For all we know it may actually be put to good use in some unexpected situation in the future.

At the same time, I would have better advantage if my degree came from another country (of course, the country should be credible as a beauty central of some sort), especially with the mentality here of "if you get your degree from abroad, you must be good". It's sad but true that being credible also means getting experiences or coming from places abroad. They tend to be more of an advantage than disadvantage especially since the Philippines is not exactly know as some sort of a fashion capital in the world. So there....

Going back to yoga

2005-01-11T23:59:00.000+08:00

True enough, my friend Vicente referred me to his good friend Celia Hawe for some update on her upcoming yoga classes. Her name rang a bell, so I decided to do my research and lo and behold! She was a renound yoga practitioner for the past quarter of a century. She's planning to put up a branch of her Yoga classes here in Makati which starts on the 17th at Studio 116. I'm pretty excited about it especially since I got to talk to her over the phone and she does have plans to train people as yoga instructors of which I plan to get myself into. Wow, a certified yoga instructor...that would be the day...for now, I'll have to see what I requirements are need to get to that goal of mine.

Happy Christmas

2004-12-25T23:59:00.000+08:00

Family party last night. went to crowded mass...buti na lang me cute...had xmas dinner with cousins...enjoy....stores where actually open! 12-8pm on xmas day! Only in the Philippines can you find the malls open during the holidays. It shows...favorite past time of Filipinos...malling!

Fellowship of Charing

2004-12-21T23:59:00.000+08:00

I miss having our regular chitchat sessions with the gals...Tonjie, Victor, Rene and I. It's been a while since we were complete since Tonj was out of the country for quite some time. My crazy mind loved to dub our gatherings as a fellowship, inspired by the LOTR movies. We would spend most evenings till the wee hours of the morning, talking about things that both do and do not matter but have affected our lives in some way. Not to mention all other gossips in the industry that we belong all to...hehehe. At the same time, we decided to suprise Rene with a sumptuous but intimate birthday dinner to celebrate a year of up, but mostly down happenings...the year that was 2004! I'm really looking forward to our future gatherings and see what 2005 has in store for this group!

RANTS AND RAVES
Rant -- forgot to watch hbo sex and the city and carnivale!
Rave -- long time no chika with my gay barkada! The fellowhip has returned!
Rant -- too many parties to attend...why did they have to all fall in one day?
Rave -- my Mr. Big actually texted me first and actually wished me well this time...finally!
Rant -- still no kape with him though...why is it always like this??? Oh well...

FPJ - - National Artist?

2004-12-15T23:59:00.000+08:00

Are you kidding me? As of press time, most of you have not heard that a proposal was submitted to Malacanang, nominating FPJ to be part as a NATIONAL ARTIST of the Philippines!!!! My God! Can you believe that!

PROUD GRANDMA
I'm proud of my apo, Trix, a mix breed labrador who's dad is my baby, Toby, a pup I bought from Eka 2 years ago.

Then Came the Korean Oscars

2004-12-06T23:59:00.000+08:00

First is was the Golden Horse, now its the 25th Annual Blue Dragon Awards, Korea's answer to the Oscars. I was pretty amazed with the set-up of the show, not to mention the beautiful Korean actors who graced the red carpet. Lighting, flow, stage design, set-up...what more can I say but wow! Maybe I'll see the Japanese oscars tommorow hehehe.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Why can't our manila film fest awards be as gorgeous and as world-class as these two asian award giving bodies? Even the simple lighting, stage design and flow isn't even comparable to what these two can show. Maybe it's high time we get more investors or maybe even get the government to build better stage venues or renovate old ones (i.e. manila film fest building down in roxas). Our country has so many talented production people who can actually produce shows that are at par with the rest of the world. Again, everything boiles down to the lack of opportunities and facilities that our country has not been providing for the past decades
Hay...politics.

THOUGH OF THE DAY...
No wonder all that we can do is say 'wow!' to the rest of the world and not 'wow! Phlippines!' Tsk. Tsk...

The Chinese Oscars

2004-12-05T23:59:00.000+08:00

As I lay stuk in bed nursing a sore throat and cold, i changed upon one of the chinese channels on cable televising their own version of the oscars called the 41st Annual Golden Horse Award.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Its amazing to see that even longevity is present in the chinese showbiz scene. Andy Lao, a long time veteran chinese actor, took home for the nth time, the best actor award. Moreover, a lot of the nominees and winners were veteran actors and actresses as well. I just find it really amazing how they've managed to stay in the biz for more than 20 years! And still be one of those sought-after actors for some of Hong Kong's great films. It's a rarity that we actually see here in the local showbiz scenario. I wish we can do something to change that, moreover, uplift the quality of Philippine talents.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Happy Birthday Jenoy!!! Libre!

Ranting Alert

2004-12-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

Don't say I didn't warn you.

I miss him...

Or then again maybe its just the late reaction that I have from staring at the full moon for too long a couple of days ago...ay nako..tsk tsk!

Nope, I just miss him...or maybe, more so, the happy and contented times we spent together. Hummm, good memories do really last you a long time, especially if kept in the heart.

Bygones...

ON A HAPPIER NOTE...
At least I have an event at the end of the month!!! Woohoo! I just hate clients who don't know how to get back to you...especially when intution tells me that they just stole my group's concepts again...may their karma be granted to them 1000x over...I wouldn't mind more if deemed necessary=)

Finally, I get to watch The Incredibles! Really funny film! I love the "tianak" baby that they have there...I want one just like it!!! Then again, maybe I'd better be careful with what I wish for...next for the movie list...bridget jones diary 2.

STARSTUCK? Just saw Kris Aquino too a while ago...I wonder why she doesn't have bodyguards with her? Then again, with her feisty nature, would she need any?=)

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY...
Hun, know that I love you unconditionally...finally I can say goodbye without any bitterness towards you. To everyone else close to me, my macaroons are back to fill up your tummies for the holiday season!=)

I hope I get to fill up my starbucks card soon! Can't wait to get their new planner=)

Looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2005!

PAHABOL...
Happy Birthday Rowee!!!!

Glowing Like Hell

2004-12-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

Its been more than two weeks and people still notice that I'm glowing!!! Wow, that's amazing...will it help to pick up more eligible bachelors? Gosh, I'm starting to miss Fabs again...hehehe.

Its back to writing for me. Went out with one of my best friends, Reg, today for a little get together...aka libre niya...and some discussions on going back to being contributers for magazines and websites. Its hard to get yourself motivated to write especially when you don't feel like it. But deadlines are deadlines and its hard to pass up great opportunities that just suddenly open up to you again when you least expected them to...

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Think its a sign for a career change? I've been writing too many scripts already, maybe its time for me to exercise my creative writing juices again and to spread my "lagim" across magazines soon to be launched asia wide. Humm, maybe bigger audience = more minds I can corrupt...hehehe=)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Belated Happy Birthday Reg! Thanks for the treat! May the force be with you! Luv ya!

Ranting

2004-11-25T23:59:00.000+08:00

Its hard to be in love with a gay guy! Espsecially if he embodies all the qualities that you look for in a life partner and that you both blend perfectly well...fact is, he likes guys like you do! Oh well, at least you know that he loves you oodles one way or the other...not the way you would have liked it to be though...shucks! Sayang!

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Where have all the good straight guys gone? Either their married or they haven't found me yet...bwahahahahaha!!!! (kidding) and then there is always the one who is so blind....=)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
I wish he wasn't gay! Oh well, maybe in the next life...

It's Been A Long While

2004-11-20T23:59:00.000+08:00

Its been quite sometime....
And people say I'm glowing...I wonder why?!? Hehehe=)

Came from a photo exhibit last night by Gianpierro...really great pictures and gorgeous gorgeous models...well, they're only 14 and 16, 5"11 and 6"2 respectively, of French-Filipino decent lang naman...anyone intrested in dating them? hehehe. I would sure love it though if Gianpierro can take a couple of shots of me! Hummm, let's see next year!

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Its funny how I suddenly realize that I don't love someone the way I used to...what a relief!!! How realizations can set us free with our doubts and inhibitions...

Honestly, I've never felt so free!!!

THOUGH OF THE DAY...
Even if I lost that love that I used to feel, doesn't mean I love you less...hummm, why am I so mushy today??? Must be the hormones...=)

New Season

2004-11-17T23:59:00.000+08:00

THE AMAZING RACE 6
The new season of the AR6 premiered today and Iceland was such a sight to behold. The contestants though were kinda boring compared to the AR5 batch. Well, lets just wait and see. The only egoistic person that I see there is the Entrepreneur guy who doesn't have any manners at all. I wonder why his wife takes it? He doesnt RESPECT her at all. Too much of a bully!!!!

BYGONES...
Sometimes I wish we were together....I wonder why some people are either just so blind or too cautious to realize the person that they want to be with all their lives is just right smack in front if their faces. What was so special about the ex anyhow?...oh well, bygones....

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
I wish the thing that I wish for would come true...hehehe.

Death Anniversary

2004-10-26T23:59:00.000+08:00

Its Kung-Kung's (grandapa's) death anniversary today! And I am writing to commemorate on what a silent hero my grandpa was to me. He was a workaholic..worked his butt of even if he was already weak. He was multi-lingual, he knew how to speak 5 languages...english, tagalog, french, spanish, let along 4 dialects of chinese! He was a conservative..forgoing a business deal of a life time that could have changed the course of my family history, but chose to remain simple and do his best with what he was good at. At, the age of 86, He died with his hair still black...yup! au natural...i hope i inherit this gene from him! Though I remember him vaguely, and the fact that I wasn't really his favorite grandchild, he is still an insperation to me.

Where's the Party?

2004-10-23T16:51:00.000+08:00

It's my birthday!!! My quarterlife crisis is just about to begin!!!! Wish me luck!

Work Issues

2004-10-20T23:59:00.000+08:00

Tonight, I resigned from other other work as a spinner for a play that I was suppose to be doing with the theater group musikat entitled "saranggola ni pepe" It would have been a good production except for some issues between the cast and the production team...translated...the cast being envious of the production team that they do their bashing behind everyone's back instead of solving their concerns or issues with us.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
The gravity of the issue rose when the choreographer himself also quit the show right after the whole production team did. At least we know who the attitude problem was coming from. I really don't understand why some so called "artists" can be so over their heads even if they have nothing to justify their actions with. Who do they think they are? Di naman sila sikat!!!! Helloer!
My SM ever cried foul for a bashing meeting session against her when she wasn't even there to defend herself. To make things worse, the basher just made up the issue just for the sake of bashing her. Cast, particularly the Alikabot people, if you didn't like us in the first place, you should have said so. How very unprofessional of you to be such brats! No wonder you were never praised for your plays. Just look at the attitude you show.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
I do not like brats, nag-fefeeling brats at walang karapatang maging brat!

Baggages

2004-10-16T23:59:00.000+08:00

It sucks sometimes to have old baggages that never cease to haunt you. Especially when it comes to people you've dealt with in the past (and i mean not so nicely) and thought you left them there...to find out all of a sudden that they want to "pick-up where you left off". Especially when its some who you used to love and probably still do in a subconcious way. I hate this feeling! I hate it more because I can't stop this feeling....feeling for so long. Oh Crap...bygones=)

Homecoming

2004-10-12T23:59:00.000+08:00

Grandma's coming home soon! Wohoo! Best birthday gift ever! This is gonna be fun! Have to finish my thesis NOW!!!!! See you next year HK!

Joy Ride

2004-10-08T23:59:00.000+08:00

As I move on to my night trip to visit Eka in Alabang, it struck me not to pass thru edsa but to pass thru vito cruz instead. Again, i fail to heed to the warning in my head thus, lo and behold, traffic befalls me on a friday evening in edsa. The cause? Vehicular Accidents between a) private car & truck, and b) 2 public buses. It took me about 45 mins before I can get off edsa to get to the south super highway just to be greeted by 1) more traffic towards the south and 2) an earthquake while on top of the fly over with trucks surrounding you. Oh, hell, thus, another joy ride has taken its place this evening and I had to canel my trip. (so sorry Kai, thanks for understanding). Its 11:30 and I just got home, nursing a cold and eating my craving for the day -- chocolate mousse! And ranting about my not so joyful joy ride. Smiling moment : Jerry Yan's New billboard add for bench.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Mom leaves for HK tomorrow am...and I'm not included. Oh well, happy trip!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
When do I get to watch Raising Helen? I'm excited to watch House of Flying Daggers though.

Ranting on A Discovery Website

2004-10-04T23:59:00.000+08:00

SEARCH FOR A HOST...
Discovery's Travel and Adventure channel announce about a month ago about their asian search for a new host for their globe trekker series. I wanted to try it out but up until now, their website is down and I can't get any details on how to join from this part of asia. Useless trying to log on as their advertise cuz their's nothing to see but java scripting. I've written to them twice already but nothing is being done up until now. Seems like they're not really intrested in getting hosts from this country and in some other asian countries. Only Singapore and Malaysia get to have live auditions for this search.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Its monday and I'm lazy again...gotta get my butt moving. Muscles still ache like hell. That's what I get from overdoing exercises in the gym...especially when I haven't been to the gym for a month. Hehe. At least I shed off a pound on my overweight structure and an inch of my bloated waist. 14 more pounds, 3 more inches and I'll be as good as fit again.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...
And counting, 15 mega zits on my face! Its this new medicine that's suppose to bring out all your pimples and dry them out. I hope it does it soon! I am thinking of getting my face pricked on by the dermatologist. Ouch!

Kris vs Cris

2004-10-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

THE NAME GAME...
Just speaking of admiration for her mother and brother yesterday, I encountered Kris Aquino on the tv set ranting about an issue on the use of her name. THE ISSUE? As stupid as it can be, it all started out with the youngest son of Senator Lito Lapid (a former action star) being accommodated to the world of showbiz. Apparently, they wanted the son to have a short 4-letter stage name because the seems to be lucky for the Lapid clan. They decided on the use of the name Cris Lapid. Apparently, Kris Aquino now complained about it (and yes, she had a past relationship with one of the older lapid sons) ranting that it was unfair on her part because her "name" was being used just to popularize the new comer...and that its already a patent name...WAIT A MINUTE...did you have your name registered at the DTI? Besides, the name is spelled with a C, not a K! There are other actors who have the same first names but different last names and nobody every complained about one using the popularity of the other. THE HELL! Your being weird is excusable but your being selfish and illogical is not. Shame on you for picking on or bulling a new comer just like that. People like you should be thrown to the sahara desert and never return. Such selfishness.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Found a really nice show on discovery too. About the real story of King Tut. Very intresting!
Murder-detective story of their time.

Watched some reruns of the Amazing Race 3...reminiscing on how much Flow doesn't deserve to win. Only Zach. Finally, I get to watch the Amazing Race 4...true enough to everyone's comments, this race did have pretty boring competitors. I wounder when do I get to race around the world?

Rene leaves tomorrow for the Disney Roadshow to be stages in HK. I wish I can go!!!! I just feel bad that he has the flu today and yet he will have to be working his butt off the week ahead. Don't forget my pasalubong...i heard William's cute...hehehe

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...
I wanna go to Hongkong!!!

Surprise Visit

2004-10-02T11:59:00.000+08:00

WHILE I WAS WAITING...
for the cast of Saranggola to arrive at the rehersal venue, a bunch of people whom i didn't know suddenly comes in chatting lively. When i did a double take, it was no other than former president cory herself with her son noynoy and his friends. I greeted them a good afternoon and entertained their questions. It turns out, they knew about the play wanted to watch the rehersals. And of course they had a right to be in the venue as it was their family's meeting house anyway. Hehe.

ON AN ENCOURAGING NOTE...
I was amazed with their warmth amids their political status. Most politicians I met are either very stiff, stubborn, or just plain arrogant. Warm and genuine politicians are just a handful these days. I think those are the type of politicians we needs more than ever. Why? Because those are the politicians who know how to empathize with the people and their needs. The arrogant ones only care about themselves, the profits they can reap and the power that they can harness being so called "leaders of the society. NO wonder, amids her not so impressive political knowledge on things, the Former president was still able to stabilize the economy.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
So where in the world did Kris Aquino inherit her stubborn ways? I wouldn't even picture her as being part of the Cojuango nor Aquino family because of her "exotic" personality. Bygones...

I AM PISSED.

2004-09-30T11:59:00.000+08:00

This is the 2nd time this month that my mom is blaming me for stealing money. I don't know what's wrong with her! Menopause I assume but that's not an excuse no more. I'm the one earning a lot of money so why should I need to steal from them? The HELL!!! Even if there are times that I over budget stuff, I still don't ask any money from them. My mom even suggets that I may have a sickness -- kleptomania!!!! hello!!! And then she assumes that I've been angry at her since forever! THE HELL AGIAN! You don't know me. Shame on you.

A NOTE...
Even then, she's still my mother. What can I do? I still have to accept her for her faults. Oh
well, I hope this resolves soon, I do wana go back to Hongkong without having to pay for the fair...hehe

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Love is patient, love is kind. My love for my mother is unconditional, its something that everyone in their hearts must find.

Boring Day

2004-09-29T23:59:00.000+08:00

It's another boring day for me. And I've got work again tomorrow evening. Not really excited though. Nothing much happening. Gave a shirt that I fell in love with to a good friend. Glad that he liked it too! I just wished they had a dress or blouse version with the same fabric. Just read an email from Paul, one of the oldies of Santugon. Very inspiring guy. Will pray for your little family.

A NOTE...
Fettish for the month...old rose color...the sex and the city color....i wonder why...

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...
I am bored to death.

Mooncake Festival

2004-09-28T23:59:00.000+08:00

HONORING THE MOON GODDESS...
Today is the moon cake festival. A day for chinese people to honor the moon goddes for good luck and good fortune. I remember learning about it in grade school but now, I actually forgot how the story goes. Oh well, memorizing mandarin that was being explained to you in hokkien wasn't really that educational at all and a waste of money.

I love it when the moon is full. Looks so beautiful and bright especially from my window. Its very beautiful too when I see it over at the Manila Bay. I wish I could take a picture of it some day.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Watching the news gave me new input on young chinese people's attitue towards the festival (those based in taiwan, china and hk). I found out that a lot of them don't really celerate the festival anymore. They just give for the sake of tradition but would like rather give other alternative gifts moon cakes. Its just sad. Probably the effect of globalization that fails to localize things.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...
This is the start of a huge identity crisis.

Final Episode

2004-09-22T23:59:00.000+08:00

FINALE...
Its the final 2 episodes of the amazing race 5 and boy am I glad that Chip and Kim won the race! Yipee! Two thumbs up for you guys! God's grace was really with you.

Also found out that Britney Spears got married and she and her sister die their hairs brown...humm sounds like a nikki hilton copy cat huh?

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Got to get to work!!! Got to get inspired and motivated!!! GO! GO!GO!

Anniversary

2004-09-21T23:59:00.000+08:00

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad! 26 years and still rocking! Love you!

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Its martial law day too! This was the day that the former president marcos declared martial law in 1972. And the rest they say is history...This day was the day that my parents decided to get married 6 years later, thinking that September 21 would eventually be a permanent holiday. Unfortunately, they were wrong. Sorry!

I also went to Eka's church service in Alabang today. Really good topic about blessings and curses. But what I enjoyed more was watching the speaker...she really reminded me of Cruela De Vill, but the nicer version of course!=)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
God knows what good things to give you. He knows exactly what you want. Yet, He would rather you ask it from Him to make sure that you really want it, and you shall receive it.

Leaving

2004-09-20T23:59:00.000+08:00

ON A PLANE...
Tomorrow, two of my very good friends in the business will fly off to their respective destinations. One for business (I'm glad he found his luggage!) and the other, off to the US for his brother's surgery.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Long hair nanaman ang lola mo!!! Its so nice for cute models to be flirting with you once in a while...ang ganda ng feeling...hehe...ganun talaga pag paganda ng paganda ang lola mo!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Happy trip to the both of you! Tonj, I'll be praying for the speedy and comfy recovery of your brother! Don't forget my Krispy Kremes!

Wedding Bells

2004-09-18T23:59:00.000+08:00

Today, the first batch of my bestest best girlfriend, Alpha, got married and boy did she look as pretty or even prettier than princess fiona with her fairy tale inspired gown. We were kidding her around with "Hey Al! Where's your hubby shrek?" Hehehe...And the honey moon? The beautiful island of bali, indonesia! Sama ako!

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
I swear...as August was Injury month, September is forgetuful month! I forgot to do a lot of things, and attend to events, even greeting friends a happy birthday! Shucks! I wonder what October would be...At least long hair ako today! Its been nice hearing from people comments of you getting prettier than before.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Al, may you and bert live happily ever after! Congratulations! Love you both!

On Call Centers

2004-09-17T23:59:00.000+08:00

RANTING ON CONVERGYS...
As much as I passed the interviews and exams that this call center gave, I was very disappointed with their job offer orientation which I attended last wednesday eavening. I expected it to hopefully answer questions I had in order for me decide whether to accept their offer for part time work or not. It turns out that the orientation given only answered to the full time aspiring applicants. The person in-charge of the part timers, a certain JENNY SY, was not present during the orientation, even if she held the answers to the questions of the aspiring part timers. What made things worse was most of these part timers where given different answers as to the work and training schedules that we would be required to do. And what ever this JENNY SY person was saying was different from what the contract stated. So all of us part timers ended up not signing our contracts in the hope of being able to speak with JENNY SY. We were given her contact nos. and shift schedule to do that.

Yet to add up to my disappointment, the office no that was given is always only being picked up by a recorded message and not directed to the operator, she does not answer her email and she didn't show up at makati where she was supposed to have been stationed today. Me and the other part timers who went there that day ended up with nothing. On my part, I had to wait 30 mins just to be told by that STUPID receptionist JANICE that "Ms. Jenny will call you here after her interview." Had I not asked her after waiting for 30 mins, she would have not told me what the status of Jenny Sy was! I decided to ask the receptionist to ask that JENNY person to call me instead as I will not waste my time anymore waiting for nothing. JANICE even had the guts to ignore me when I politely as her what her name was. Oh boy did I want to wring her neck BIG TIME! I swear she is so ineffecient as prior to this incident, on my final interview at the same makati office, she let me wait for 45 FREAKING MINUTES before being interviewed (my interview was at 9:30, I started at 10:15) saying that "Ms. Tracy is still interviewing someone." when 45 minutes later, ms. Tracy comes out of the elevator greeting people saying she came from STARBUCKs on a break and that the STUPID & INEFFECIENT RECEPTIONIST, JANICE didn't tell her that she had an interview schedule at 9:30! Talk about ineffeciency! I hope she gets fired right away!!! The security guard was even more effecient than she was!

MORE RANTING...
And the ineffecient JENNY SY? So far she hasn't called me at all. Looks like she won't. I take it as a sign from God that this job isn't just meant for me. If she calls, then it is but if not, then, that means there are better and more fun jobs waiting for me out there. I got to pay up my credit card bills soon! Its not funny any more and not professional at all! Shame on you! Calling on all IRRESPONSIBLE PEOPLE....makarma sana kayo 10,000 times over.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
If its meant for me, its meant to be.

The Next Pit Stop...

2004-09-15T23:59:00.001+08:00

PREDICTIONS...
that came true for today's episode of the amazing race 5...
prediction #1 - the next pit stop will be a non-elimination round thus last team to arrive will have to surrender their money...
prediction #2 - the next pit stop will be in manila while the episode after in palawan...and sort of but not quite...Colin getting messed up by the karabao

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Be kind to animals and they will be kind to you in return. Disrespect them, and they will mess up your race! Hehehe...kudos to Colin for being a great example to that.

Cleopatra's

2004-09-13T23:59:00.000+08:00

COMIN' AT YA...
Thru your tv screens thru the Hallmark Channel. Finally, after trying to catch rerun after rerun, I was able to watch the complete series. I really admire how hallmark are able to produce these amazing movies for television one of which was Cleopatra. What I love about the movie most were the costumes that Cleopatra wore. Very soft, flowing and free. Feminine, simple and elegant yet very regal and powerful. I just want to have my gowns made similar to that of Cleopatra's as I feel that they represent my unique personality. Better get a copy of that so I can have the gowns copied in the future...hehehe...

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
I want to work at HK Disneyland!!! It seems to be such a cool place to work. Yet, one requirement that makes me think twice from applying is that...most, if not all positions require applicants to be fluent AT LEAST in both english and cantonese!!! Crap! And my Cantonese it not that updated anymore! Its been nearly a decade since I set foot on the land of the workaholics and shoppaholics...my second home on planet earth. And I miss it dearly! Yet, I will not let the language barrier stop me from applying...bahala na si batman! I really wanna relocated to Hong Kong for now. Practice more of my independence and get to meet more people from various cultures and backgrounds. Also, I miss seeing popa (great grandmother). It is unfortunate though that I won't be able to due to her passing last 2001.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Have faith in your dreams and some day, your rainbow will come shining thru. - from one of the Disney fair tales

Belly Flapping

2004-09-12T17:14:00.000+08:00

AT THE UAAP...
As I channel surfed, I chanced upon the UAAP cheering competition. One thing that made me laugh really hard was when an Atenean cheer dancer came cartwheeling to the front row in the center of the formation. She landed perfectly on her feet once in front but low and behold...I SEE BELLY FLAPPING!!!! She looked as if she was 5 months pregnant! And it was the least expected thing for me to see especially in a cheering competition! What made it worst was that...she wasn't the only one doing belly flaps! Her co-cheer dancers as well had their share of the belly flapping! Belly dancing may be the new craze in town but they surely aren't a sight to behold in cheerleading competitions!

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Amids the belly flapping, I was pretty impressed with all teams because I can now see that the standards for cheerdancing has really elevated. A lot of the music mixing was done well and I could see more variety in their pyramid formations. What a sight it was for me to see the boys of my alma mater's pep squad actually dancing! Of course the other schools would always get away with the medals as they usually send their dance troupe, and not pepsqaud, to do their cheering routines. No rules against that but it would be a fairer game if they did send their pep squad instead of dance troupe. Guess its all about the money then isn't it?

I suggest watching the Japanese Cup in the Japanese channels. They are really really good! Their routines are super in sync!!! They even have cute cheerdancer outfits on!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
I better start working out on my abs again! Hehehe!

In Commemoration

2004-09-11T23:59:00.000+08:00

911 A NEW MEANING...
While the rest of America commemorates this day of tragedy when their American spirits fell because the muslims were able to outsmart their high and mighty egos, I turn to pray for the innocent souls of those whose lives were taken and those who may find it hard to go on with live because they lost the people that they love. May they all find the peace that is due all of us.

On A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE...
Flash back year 2001, mom's bedroom, TV turned on to fox news, 9 pm, eastern time. As I sat on the bed with eyes glued to the tv monitor and hands busy texting different friends about what I was seeing on tv, some thoughts came to me on how ingenious this attack that the so-called terrorists unleashed on the US of A. It was one of those moments that, amids the tragedy and lost of lives, I couldn't help but applaud those terrorist for showing those egoistic Americans that they are only HUMAN and not GODS. It just irritates me sometimes, on how these Americans (well, some but not all) always think that they are so high and mighty and up there and that every one else bows down to them to kiss their ugly feets. The attack actually showed how the US was not so INVINCIBLE as they always think themselves to be. Not that I'm for the attacts, (disclaimer: i am anti war and anti terrorist), just in awe at one of the greatest war strategies ever carried out since Japan attacked the US by suprise in Pearl Harbor which prompted the start of WWII.

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY...
History repeats itself, but each time the price goes up. -anonymous
Wars divide us, peaces brings us togather...make peace...not war.

One Job Coming Up!

2004-09-10T23:59:00.000+08:00

JOB HUNTING...
Its been more that a year since I passed my resume around to look for possible jobs. And today, I land on another potential part time job...in the call center. Ever since I started job hunting, I vowed never to apply nor enter into a call center. But, desperate times do call for desparate measures. Besides, what promted me to apply for this particular call center was that it actually had part time jobs available. An to my suprise and delight, it was during the day and just a walking distance to my house. How convenient can it get?

After passing the simulation exams, I was suprised to even be recommended for tech support (i just applied for CSR) which is plus points to my tech knowledge. Up next, the final interview. Wish me the best of luck! More so the best of schedules and salary.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
For every job that must be done, there is an element of fun - mary poppins

Next Pit Stop

2004-09-08T23:59:00.000+08:00

THE AMAZING RACE...
Last five teams so far, and off they go to New Zealand. This, in my opinion is by far the easiest leg of the race. Teams just basically booked tickets, flew their respective planes, drove cars to reach their next clues of which there was only 1 very easy detour to do...sledge down the river or have a natural mud bath! Even the single road block in the race was easy, rolling down the hills inside a ball...i wonder if those hills were used in the LORT filming...they look strangely familiar. Finally, the twins get eliminated! One more "My Not So Favorite Teams" off my list! Yipee! That's what you get for lying about your booking.

ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RACE...
It must be a herculean task to be editing those scenes for television purposes, especially during the first few legs of the race. Just imagine, 11 teams mean AT LEAST 11 camera angles and footages to view, edit and put together to produce a great show. Not to mention, trying to put in an interesting story board based on raw race footages to make each episode more intresting to look forward to. To the editors of amazing race, i salute you! Yet, I'd rather be part of the on location camera crew...free travel, accomodations and not to mention you get paid for doing your job!

PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT EPISODE...
1 - the next pit stop will be a non-elimination round thus last team to arrive will have to surrender their money.
2 - the next pit stop will be in manila while the episode after in palawan
3 - all remaining teams will hit the beautiful beaches of palawan in their sexiest swim suit.
4 - my greatest wish (though may not likely to happen) colin getting poo on him from the karabao! hehehe...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
He who fails to prepare, prepares to fail -anonymous-

Next pit stop -- Manila Manila!

Rice Surprise

2004-09-07T23:59:00.000+08:00

RICE REFORMS ABROAD...

Its just sad that we have all these natural resources within our mids yet we fail to cultivate enough knowledge and resources to turn these resources from some things that we just plainly use to reinventing them into some other means wherein the country and its people can profit and benefit from. If Japan has rice crackers for snacks, Germany now has already reinvented rice by selling it as a breakfast cracker. Who knows what more other non-rice producing countries might come up with? Its such a shame.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Besides the tourism industry, I believe that the government should concentrate more on reviving and futher improving the agricultural industry of the country. We have all the resources (i.e. good weather, good soil) to make that industry boom which could eventually help us out of our debt. Why not nurture it? Instead of concentrating and depending on foreign investements to help build our nation, concentrate and believe in the world renound praise of the Filipino skill and talent.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
Why look outside when the answer is just within?

It's Not Fun Being a Bum

2004-09-06T23:59:00.000+08:00

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO...
It's been more that 2 months since I quit my regular job and I need to find work now. Got lotsa bills to pay! I just hate it when my clients fail to pay me on time. It disrupts my payment schedules for my bills.

MORAL LESSON...
Do not over spend what you thought you would be able to pay right away cuz you never know what money problems may suddenly hit you. Now, its my first time ever to pay for interest on my bills, I just broke my clean record. Hey, but then again, my credit card company is partially at fault too! LATE ARRIVAL OF MY BILLING!!!! That's not nice.

Movie Ban at SM Cinemas

2004-09-05T23:59:00.000+08:00

RANTING OF THE BOLD STARS...
On the rumor that sprouted that SM mall owners are now born-again christians, SM management has declared that they will no longer show bold movies in their cinemas all across the country. Bold movie producers and their actors went on a rage claiming that that would cause the down fall the Philippine movie industry. I begged to disagree!

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
I don't understand why the movie industry raises this banning issue on a pessimistic level. I thought, finally, someone's concerned for the well fare of the Filipino mind! I'm sick and tired of bold movies that mean nothing and actually contributes to the already sub-standard thinking ability of the general Filipino population. For once some institution is giving the movie industry an opportunity to raise their level of producing films. Why can't they just appreciate it? And then they complain that their films are not good enough for international release. Ay nako!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
shallow bold movies = porn movies...go BOLD by raising the standards of producing quality Filipino movies...feed the Filipino mind with substance not trash.

Goodbye Milton

2004-09-03T23:59:00.000+08:00

GOODBYE FRIEND...
Rowie threw a small intimate party for her boyfriend Milton today. Even if i only met him once, it was a rarety for me to find a very mature, intelligent yet laid back person of which i can talk to about any topic under the sun. What makes this guy even more facinating is that he is a MAN, not a boy but a man and THE man for Rowie. I could have never been happier for Rowie as she really found her match in this man. Sadly, he is to leave on sunday...Bon Vouyage Milton! Till we meet again...in India perhaps for you and Rowie's monsoon wedding? Hehehe...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
My mind is blank from the alcohol of last night's party, but it doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it!=)

Russian Carnage

2004-09-01T23:59:00.000+08:00

MORE TERRORIST ATTACKS...
This is getting worse. And its not a pretty sight. Now children are getting involved and by the hundreds this time. I feel enraged that this is happening to them. Is there anything else we can do?

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
Anti-terrorist organizations should shape up by being one step ahead of the terrorist to prevent future hostage, bombing, kidnapping and other situations from happening again and agian. We are talking about lives now, not commodities like oil or taking sides nor "redeeming" a country. LIVES.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
The price of freedom costs a lot. The price of life? Priceless.

Bank Statement Woes

2004-08-31T23:59:00.000+08:00

COMPLAINTS, VIOLENT REATIONS AND MORE RANTING...
I hate banks who get couriers who not only DO NOT do their job in delivering bank statements on time, but end up giving private materials to wrong individuals without double checking information. What makes things worst is that their so called "customer service" hotline does nothing but take your complain and ACTION will ONLY be done when the matter gravitates to a higher level.

RANT #1 : STANDERED CHARTERED BANK

Since January this year of 2004, I have been receiving my statement 3-5 days before the due date of the statement. I've always received it between 5 - 7 working days after my cut off date. And to think I just live within the vicinity of the bank's location! What happened?

On my first complaint last April, the supervisor told me that they have changed couriers for this year, thus, the delay. I've complained several times after that only to end up not receiving my bank statment at all when it's due tomorrow!!!! Even if there was technology available like fax (we don't have a private fax at home), email (usually sent in encrypted format thus confusing to understand) or voice prompter (not updated & doesn't work for card nos that have dependents, thus confusing and inaccurate as well), its still important to get the hard copy of your statement (in case of problem, its there for evidence purposes). The first CSR I spoke to even tried to challenge me with my math...telling me that I receive my statements EARLY when I got it 3-5 days before deadline. (NOTE :: the CSR told me that I got my statement 2 WEEKS prior to the deadline, thus when I receive the statement June 23 and my deadline for payment is July 1...does that count as 2 weeks? You do the math!) I got so pissed that the next time I called, I just went straight to the supervisor...and lo and behold...she forgets to get back to me as she promised. What's the use of having supervisors who don't know how to supervise in the first place? Its called CRAP...they are called CRAPPY PEOPLE.

MORAL LESSON OF THIS STORY?
In customer service, small matters MATTER a lot.
Never make a promise that you can't keep. The client always remembers those promises.

RANT #2 : BPI ESPECIALLY THE ROCKWELL BRANCH

I have not received my 1st quarter bank statement at all. I went to the branch to complain and they said that they would get back to me in a week, which of course, they NEVER did. Calling the hotline was the means that eventually got me a copy of my statement but it took about 2 months!!! What got me even more upset was for me to find out that my bank statement was received by a DR. ANTONIO SALVADOR of whom the name, nor the gender exsisted in this house hold...more so in the village that I live in. Oh what crap couriers get themselves into! Don't they even read the address that they deliver statements to? It's not funny cuz bank statements are supposed to be private and confidential matters...not that I have millions in my account...but still, I don't want people to know about my finances!

MORAL LESSON OF THIS STORY?
Never challenge a client that has already gone through the same problem over and over again. Check and double check your facts (i.e. SOPs) before telling the client what to do, less you want the client to wring your neck.
And again, whenever making a promise to clients, always make sure to keep them.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
In customer service, promises are made, not to be broken but to be kept.
Promises made and are broken can bring you BIG trouble BIG time.

Time to close that BPI Rockwell Account. VERY BAD SERVICE.

Closing Ceremonies

2004-08-30T23:59:00.000+08:00

GOODBYE ATHENS...
Watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympic games was a blast. I was pretty amazed how Greece, thou small a country, has managed to pull off a gigantic event such as the olympics....let alone being headed by a female!!! Girls definitely ruled!!! Even if its just on TV. What more if you were actually there? They claim that 99.9% of the world's athletes were able to compete clean (no drug issues) and boy, were they proud of that.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
It's disappointing that we didn't win even a single medal this year...though a lot of our athletes did give it their best. What I find really funny is that a lot of the athletes we sent break records here but not abroad...why? Because the records that we "break" here in Philippine waters aren't even at par with world records. Take for example the Men's swimming. If one compares the "record breaking" finishes, philippine top records are a good 10 to 15 seconds far from world records. So, I really didn't expect any of our swimmers to qualify from the beginning.

Not to undermime our athlete's talents, but this example just shows how much lack of support our athletes get from the government. Instead of allocating our congressmen , senators and cabinet members of their pork barrel (these law makers get about an extra "budget" between P120-200 million for their office "operating expenses" every year and all they do is argue during meetings & sessions and buy SUVs for their own comfort, thus, wasting taxpayer's money), why not allocate it to people who can make our country proud...like the athletes? Say better sports facilities even down to the barangay level Or promoting sports as an alternative to drugs, alcohol and other abuses which a lot of youth tend to wander into?

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
NO to SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES, YES to SPORTS!

Next stop -- Bejing 2008! This time, I won't miss the action!

The Two Towers

2004-08-29T23:59:00.002+08:00

THE BIG ONE...
Just finished watching a semi-LORT marathon at HBO and boy do I miss that movie!!! Funny thing was, this was the first time that I actually noticed that Gollum looked strikingly similar to the person who does his voice....and boy did that voice talent go thru a lot of hitting and splashing around the rivers and rocks...all for the love of Peter Jackson I assume. Can't wait to watch all 3 episodes due this Christmas during our family christmas dinner...yup, all extended versions...mwahaha=)

ON A SERIOUS NOTE...
It's really hard to be the person who gets caught in the middle of a cat fight especially if both parties are people you care about. It's even harder to explain to them why I refuse to take sides and why I choose to be diplomatic about things...its just the way I deal with the situation wherein taking sides is a big NO NO. Thank God for my natural talent of being a comic relief...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
There's a rainbow always after the rain...I hope we all find our rainbows=)

Once in A Blue Moon

2004-08-28T23:59:00.000+08:00

THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED...
Finally, after ages of trying to get into my own blogspot...i have arrived! I was forever trying to creat an account and was actually shocked that someone had already used my username. Well, I wondered...how can that be?...my name is only being used by me and me alone. Little did I know that i already created my account ages ago but was never actually aware that it already existed...calling all blogspot system admins....what happened to my welcome email?=)

ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE...
Today is the day when the last blue moon of the year appears in the evening. I've always been one of the lucky few people on this planet to actually have the moonlight spilling over my bedroom and yes, it does give me a very relaxed and pleasant feeling before i drift off to sleep. If my memory serves me right, the next blue moon comes in about 3 years (correct me if I'm wrong please!). What is a blue moon any way? FYI, a blue moon occurs whenever there are 2 full moons seen in a month. Blue moons can occur at any month of the year except for the month of February when there are only 29 days...i think it takes about 30 days for a moon to complete its cycle thus, there are centain months in a century that blue moons occur...leave the math to the scientists=)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY...
There are opportunities in life that come once in a blue moon...don't let it pass you by.