Missing Manila April 19, 2009
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Metro Manila at night, as seen from my hotel room in Antipolo
This entry is all about the THINGS (emphasis supplied since this does not include my family and closest friends) I miss about Manila:
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You read that right. I miss NOTHING. I’d probably be called a sado-masochist if I really missed the following:
1. The heavy commute to any point in the city that’s only less than 10 kms away.
2. The pollution.
3. Expensive food
4. Stress, stress, stress
5. Pretentious pomp of many people I’m acquainted with
I’d rethink placing number 4 there though, since I thrive on stress, like many Manilenyos 
I don’t think “unstressful” environments makes winners and success stories, di ba!
But really, if Manila gets rid of all the above-mentioned dirt, it would be a very nice place to live in.
Hay nako, mabuti pa ang Cebu 
The evil cotton bud January 27, 2009
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Of all the AYAD-AusAid initiatives I’ve read about so far, the one that really made an instant difference in me would be one volunteer’s campaign on the Evil Cotton Bud. Seconds after reading that humble comic book, it made a permanent mental register – a phenomenon actually, since that skeptic part of my brain does not really see truth in facts that easily.
I will never use a damn cotton bud to clean the insides of my ears again! If only I could make readers puke by posting scanned images of that comic book… hehehe.
And don’t think that those little “spoons” are better. The Earwax Bible says we are all better off seeing a doctor to have the nasty ones taken out of our ears. Oh boy.
*credits to www.sghhealth4u.com.sg for the image
Single? Mingle! January 21, 2009
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Unlike some of my contemporaries, I never sulk after a break-up. That doesn’t make me a cold, heartless bitch – it only means I have enough bubble wrap around my heart to prevent its total breakage Bubble wrap is cool too, since whoever would be “the final ONE” could pop silly each air pocket until he reaches me. It doesn’t sound that hard. It might even be fun,I think. Haha!
Speaking of bubble wrap, there’s one song my player has been playing more often than the others. I don’t know if this song has been released at all, but it’s one by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliat (did I spell that right?). I bet this went crazy mainstream, but I wouldn’t have any idea; I live a Cro-Magnonish life, remember? Anyway, the title is “Lucky.” It’s a pretty, bubbly, light and fun song that revolves around the simple (simple nga ba?) joys of keeping a far-away love. Two cute lines from the song: Can you hear me, I’m talking to you across the water, across the deep blue ocean under the open sky, oh my, baby I’m trying/Lucky I’m in in love with my best friend, lucky to have been where I have been, lucky to be coming home again. Download the song whenever you have the chance. Or buy the CD; that could work too (wink).
Oh, shush, being single isn’t that bad! It’s actually one of the most fun experiences; only second to eating if you ask me. Some would be lucky/unlucky enough to stay such until, um, their whole lifetime. I’d like to think of it as a ME phase though. A perfect situation to give yourself unconditional lovin’ you would otherwise get from your mom and your dog. Go shopping! Be your fabulous self! Go network Look where it got me! Lol.
My Corpo book ate my MRT card January 20, 2009
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Interesting MRT Cards in Singapore, no?
Whoever said that the best manifestation of wisdom is knowledge hungry for knowledge itself wasn’t kidding.
Today was supposed to be like any other Tuesday – coding car, music popped in my ear, commuters being usually annoying – except my MRT card is down on its final 4 Pesos and is, gasp, missing. I was oblivious to this until the guard rummaged through my bag for inspection.
Shit. Where did I put that damn card? I didn’t want to be a pain, so I went to a corner of the taft station to try to unearth that last card (and avoid the unending queue for tickets). 1 minute. 5 minutes. 10 minutes passed. Where is that stupid card?? I looked into literally every hole in my pretty bag (thank you Freeway) and found nothing but my normal clutter. Oh wait a minute. There was one place I didn’t look. No way, I thought. But I decided to go check anyway. True enough, after hammering through all 706 pages of Atty. Ruben Ladia’s Corporation Code textbook, a lone card dropped.
Uh huh. My corpo book got hungry. Great!
A Case of Benjamin’s Buttons January 19, 2009
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Penguin Classics: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Forensic People are just hilarious. Once at dinner, Mommy Kucil, Francis and I talked about sexual innuendos and how Filipinos successfully manage to convert innocent titles to, erm, something that’s not. There’s “Saving Ryan’s Privates” and the more recent addition, “The Curious Case of Benjamin’s Buttons.” Or as Francis put it, “Pressing Benjamin’s Buttons.”
I feel my blog would be disgraced if I go on elaborating.
On the actual film, I was quite impressed by Brad’s genuine portrayal of a kid trapped in an old man’s body. Speaking as an amateur actor, I wouldn’t know from where to grab the emotions demanded by such character if that was assigned to me. Some movie critics say that Benjamin is relatively easy to portray, as he is actually just a child. Innocence, they further say, is one of the simplest to exude. I beg to disagree!
There is a degree of subtlety needed to smoothly execute Benjamin as a child, and Brad Pitt delivered. One must also remember that as much as he is an ordinary child inside, he lived in rare and absolutely extra-ordinary circumstances.
Simply put, Pitt, Blanchett and the crew did their homework well, and are raking in well-deserved millions for it. Kudos!
Hello 2009! December 31, 2008
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2008 has left an array (or disarray) of things that I am truly grateful for. I have gone through what a normal 23-year-old probably should: partied, made friends, loved, lost in love, ran away, felt humiliated, fought back, made money, lost money, got sick, gained weight, lost weight, had TONS of fun, and many, many more. Ultimately, these things left me better, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Happy New Year!
Cheers! April 27, 2008
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I really need a new digital camera. Anyway, kudos to my little sister, Jeanine (aka Ninai), for finishing her summer musical theater workshop with Tanghalang Pilipino (CCP’s resident theater group)! Serious stage acting has been one of my frustrations, and I’m glad Ninai has been at it for years. She was so happy with the workshop that she wants to do more next summer! Susmaryosep (kawawa ang pitaka ni Ate). Hahaha!
Johanna, on the other hand, is doing great with her summer college admission test review program. She also egged me to enroll her next summer at CCP’s Arts and Animation workshop. Man, if you could only see her sketches, you’d be absolutely blown away! Talk about Helmuth talent!
Thank you Lord, for making all of these possible. I pray my sisters would use their talents to help lots of people in the near future.
Pay now, forgive later April 25, 2008
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Have I learned to forgive? Being the hard, ruthless little girlie-girl that I am, I guess I have. After all, living with a grudge does not make one younger. I refuse to spend precious pesos on any medical procedure to make fine lines disappear. I have always been a firm believer of aging au naturel anyway.
That answers my question: I haven’t REALLY learned how to.
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Congratulations to my dear sisters who graduated this year! Like I told Sis Sheila, “I apologize for not making it to your testimonial dinner. You know how much I want to go and send my younger sisters off, but there are just things that we do not have any control over. That’s lesson number one. In college, we would always think that everything revolves around us – that we could make “lusot” our way into anything, that a single Road Rage can be pulled off in a month, and that an exam can be topped by studying minutes before we took one. College is college, and it’s not quite like how things are going to be for you right after. HOWEVER, that’s the good thing about joining Sigma Beta right? It gives us a taste of what’s out there, even if we were “in here”. I really think it makes all the difference, and we owe the sorority that. We also owe the people our education, so don’t forget about them too.”
No shoes, please April 9, 2008
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I have to admit that I almost raised my hands up to rejoice when I found out that my new boss likes working without shoes on. I remember when I was with AL, I felt like I was persecuted (what a word) when I walked around the office in my favorite New York Knicks NBA socks! The buzzing giggles were louder everytime I put on my patent black pumps with those socks on – one office colleague called my get-up, “so London!” But I’m not in London, so…
So far so good with my new work I’m still getting the hang of commuting from where I live in Makati to where I work, but MRT’s been really a big help in cutting down my travel time. I just get a little paranoid whenever I get in the train cars, since images of the Rizal Day bombing are still vivid in my head. I sure don’t want to die all shattered and burnt with shrapnel.
The office plans to bring the staff along to Baguio next week; that should be fun, right? Well, honestly, going there again without Uwy and Elmer feels like desecrating my memories of Baguio. It’d be sadder this time. Awww…
Why it pays to be good in reading and language April 2, 2008
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The best news just leaked in a while ago!
My favorite law professor called me up and invited me to work with him on his new law textbook Not only that, he also gave me some inside scoop on new administrative policies that I am 100% sure students will be all giddy about. If only I could divulge it here… I would have, you know, if it weren’t for that blasted article in Inquirer today about blogging, hehehe.
Back to the book, I am very excited to jump in on this one since it will be the perfect avenue for me to review on Civil Law. I’d be researching cases, validating doctrines, editing and writing on my favorite Bar subject! The pay would just be a bonus (yey, I can pay for my sisters’ acting workshop at CCP!) :) All this I’d be doing during the summer and probably up to the first semester at the comforts of my office and home. Talk about landing a dream job (DJ)! Not only have I got one DJ, I snagged 2! Thank you Lord!
