I couldn't take anymore unreasonable jealousies and paranoia.
I need to take some break.
Enough is enough.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Up, Down, and Faster
Last Friday, Dad and I went to the Lung Center to have my asthma checked. My sister had reminded me for the check-up because they must have been studying about it at this time. My asthma must've been on a different stage already since Salbutamol doesn't work much anymore, according to her.
Dra. Bate is dad's friend. When she learned about how frequent my attacks are, she told me that I must be on Stage 2. She gave Selmeterol which works longer than Salbutamol. Then she gave me another medicine that I would take for 10 days and another type of inhaler in cases of emergency. Emergency meant sudden attacks and real difficulty in breathing. If the given drugs won't work, then we'd go to Stage 3 medicine which is steroids. I wouldn't want to go there, of course, having heard of all the side effects of the said drug. All in all, when we went to Mercury Drug to buy the medicines, they amounted to almost PhP2k! Whoa! Way too expensive! The price of good health, eh?
Eversince I took the medicines, I felt better. I now get to sleep well. Oh my! I have missed sleeping well a lot! I don't get to wake up with lack of breath anymore. But the last few days kept me quite down with muscle (left leg) cramps and colds that don't seem to go away despite having to take medicine for it. With the cramps, I thought that it was because of the cold weather. I have experienced it before when the weather was cool. However, when I searched the net for Selmeterol's side effects, muscle cramps is one of them. I only had it for a day before. Re the colds, I don't know why. At least, it's quite better now than the last two days.
What's keeping me busy these days (and puts me in high spirits) is downloading with my new DSL connection! Yey! I have been wanting to have a very fast connection for years now and I now finally got it! Kaya naman I'm using it to its fullest! Aba, PhP999/month din ito kaya kailangang sulitin!
Dra. Bate is dad's friend. When she learned about how frequent my attacks are, she told me that I must be on Stage 2. She gave Selmeterol which works longer than Salbutamol. Then she gave me another medicine that I would take for 10 days and another type of inhaler in cases of emergency. Emergency meant sudden attacks and real difficulty in breathing. If the given drugs won't work, then we'd go to Stage 3 medicine which is steroids. I wouldn't want to go there, of course, having heard of all the side effects of the said drug. All in all, when we went to Mercury Drug to buy the medicines, they amounted to almost PhP2k! Whoa! Way too expensive! The price of good health, eh?
Eversince I took the medicines, I felt better. I now get to sleep well. Oh my! I have missed sleeping well a lot! I don't get to wake up with lack of breath anymore. But the last few days kept me quite down with muscle (left leg) cramps and colds that don't seem to go away despite having to take medicine for it. With the cramps, I thought that it was because of the cold weather. I have experienced it before when the weather was cool. However, when I searched the net for Selmeterol's side effects, muscle cramps is one of them. I only had it for a day before. Re the colds, I don't know why. At least, it's quite better now than the last two days.
What's keeping me busy these days (and puts me in high spirits) is downloading with my new DSL connection! Yey! I have been wanting to have a very fast connection for years now and I now finally got it! Kaya naman I'm using it to its fullest! Aba, PhP999/month din ito kaya kailangang sulitin!
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Of Violations and Money Matters
I am raising two issues about money...
First was about the PBB episode tonight. You see, PBB has pre-empted the nomination announcement last Sunday night because there was an obvious violation of the rule that happened. The management had to discuss amongst themselves the course of action that they would likely take since it was a "sensitive" issue. Till last night, there was no clear statement re what truly happened.
Tonight, the announcement happened. It was just a simple matter and there isn't anything "sensitive" or "controversial" about it, I believe. Franzen broke another rule - mouthing of words. PBB already gave him a warning last time that his next violation would mean eviction. As simple as that! But PBB couldn't (or wouldn't) decide on the matter. They had to consult the BB president to know what to do. From Holland, they were sent a letter telling them to evict Franzen.
Cass comes into the picture. She was the one that Franzen mouthed the words to. She wants to voluntarily exit the house to replace Franzen. "Nakakaawa naman siya," she said. "Franzen violated a rule so matatanggal siya," PBB said.
That was as clear as the bright sky! Another violation, Franzen out! No one can save his ass off! Period.
But no! PBB management found a way to make this another money making scheme! Vote who you want to stay: Cass or Franzen! Wtf?! Perahan na naman ba ang mga manonood?! Not only that they do not show that they are true to their words or that they follow the rules themselves, they also show how money hungry they are! Aside from that, hugas-kamay sila! They wouldn't decide on the matter so they'd leave it to the audience! Ala Pontius Pilate!
What if Franzen wins against Cass? Kalimutan na lang ba? Patawaran, ganun?!
Fuck off, PBB!
***
Second, Biboy did not receive his salary again! Without notice, memo, or words from the HR! I told Biboy to not sit this one out. It is in total violation of what he deserves. To hell with the papers that they haven't worked with yet! It's their problem so why would Biboy suffer for it?! He doesn't have a single cent on his pocket and he needs his salary!
The thing that infuriates me more is the HR's lack of courtesy to inform Biboy about the situation. They could have told him that he would not get his salary because of such and such reason. Aside from that, they should have the decency to at least do something about Biboy's money problem. They shouldn't assume that he could get people to help him with it or lend him the money for awhile. Besides, pinaghirapan niya 'yun kaya bakit kailangang ipagkait sa kanya?
TMC HR, fuck off!
First was about the PBB episode tonight. You see, PBB has pre-empted the nomination announcement last Sunday night because there was an obvious violation of the rule that happened. The management had to discuss amongst themselves the course of action that they would likely take since it was a "sensitive" issue. Till last night, there was no clear statement re what truly happened.
Tonight, the announcement happened. It was just a simple matter and there isn't anything "sensitive" or "controversial" about it, I believe. Franzen broke another rule - mouthing of words. PBB already gave him a warning last time that his next violation would mean eviction. As simple as that! But PBB couldn't (or wouldn't) decide on the matter. They had to consult the BB president to know what to do. From Holland, they were sent a letter telling them to evict Franzen.
Cass comes into the picture. She was the one that Franzen mouthed the words to. She wants to voluntarily exit the house to replace Franzen. "Nakakaawa naman siya," she said. "Franzen violated a rule so matatanggal siya," PBB said.
That was as clear as the bright sky! Another violation, Franzen out! No one can save his ass off! Period.
But no! PBB management found a way to make this another money making scheme! Vote who you want to stay: Cass or Franzen! Wtf?! Perahan na naman ba ang mga manonood?! Not only that they do not show that they are true to their words or that they follow the rules themselves, they also show how money hungry they are! Aside from that, hugas-kamay sila! They wouldn't decide on the matter so they'd leave it to the audience! Ala Pontius Pilate!
What if Franzen wins against Cass? Kalimutan na lang ba? Patawaran, ganun?!
Fuck off, PBB!
***
Second, Biboy did not receive his salary again! Without notice, memo, or words from the HR! I told Biboy to not sit this one out. It is in total violation of what he deserves. To hell with the papers that they haven't worked with yet! It's their problem so why would Biboy suffer for it?! He doesn't have a single cent on his pocket and he needs his salary!
The thing that infuriates me more is the HR's lack of courtesy to inform Biboy about the situation. They could have told him that he would not get his salary because of such and such reason. Aside from that, they should have the decency to at least do something about Biboy's money problem. They shouldn't assume that he could get people to help him with it or lend him the money for awhile. Besides, pinaghirapan niya 'yun kaya bakit kailangang ipagkait sa kanya?
TMC HR, fuck off!
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
I Confess
I confess. I didn't have any intentions of going to the Madonna Album Launch Party at Club Government last November 11. I wasn't really much of a club-goer and for sure, finding friends to come with me would be such a drag since they are not Madonna devotees. However, the moment Ian (aka Leon) texted me the message that Madonna would be giving a message to Pinoy fans directly from New York, I had a change of mind. Hey, hearing Madonna speak to *us* would be awesome! So after a few hours, I found myself asking friends to go the party. Of course, THE message was my main selling point! I felt that it did excite most of them but in the end, only three could make it (apart from Biboy who is already a given company of mine - whether he likes it or not!): Imee (Biboy's sister), Charm (Imee's friend), and Joanne (my college friend).I confess. I couldn't help feel disappointed whenever bad things happen to the events I planned. I know that there's no such thing as a perfect event but at least, there's something almost perfect, right? Last February (mine and Babe's birthday celebrations), the barkada ate at Tia Maria's Tomas Morato. The meal and the service was such a disappointment that we didn't enjoy it at all. This time, before going to Club Government, we ate at Chef Donatello in Megamall. Unexpectedly, the meal was not as good as I thought it would be. I almost choked in eating the white-sauced spaghetti that Biboy had ordered for me because of its texture. Imee and Charm lost their appetites eating the blandly-tasting baked macaroni. While, Joanne wasn't able to finish her seafood pesto pasta (even though it was good) because of its amount.
I confess. As if the dinner incident wasn't enough, we lost our way going to Club Government! When we got there, we were shocked to find that the place was tableless and chairless! After the almost 30-minute long walking that we did to find CG, sitting comfortably in a chair would be the best thing that could happen afterwards. But no! We had to stand in front of the bar while waiting for the "show". The whole set-up of the place was no biggie for me. I feel bad, though, for the rest of the group who might've expected something comfy, especially for Joanne who just wanted to sit, relax, and puff the night away.
I confess. The so-called-message was a bull! It was a generic party message: "Hey, boys! I'm watching you!" Huwattt???! Matawa-tawa na lang ako matapos kong marinig 'yun. But inside, I felt so embarassed having to drag my friends in the club just to hear her say those words! To appease them, I just asked them to leave (kasama ako, sympre!).
I confess. The experience wasn't so bad as it may sound. If only I am with Than-than or a group of Madonna suckers, I could've stayed long. I might even dance the night away! Even Mother Henry's (of CG) hosting was good. It was also nice meeting a fellow Maddie fan whom I'm conversing with through YM every now and then. However, my concern is the people I'm with. I couldn't have them stay an hour or two more when I felt that they don't have any plans of dancing at all.
I confess. Even if the experience turned out the way it did, t'was okay for me. I'd know what to do now next time. All for the love of Madonna! A. Men. ;-)
Shout Outs! Happy birthday to my two best friends: Than-than (Nov. 10) and Elma (Nov. 13)! You are my sources of strenghts in troubled times and I'm thankful for the days that God has decided to give you to us! I love both of you! *kisses kisses*
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Sex and the Law
I was in a trivia chat room when we (along with some other trivia freaks) encountered some peculiar laws on sex in the US. These laws are so outta this world that you'd actually think they are made up or are just jokes. But they are not. They are true and they exist! In fact, US has the most laws (particularly in sex) than all European countries combined!
Here are excerpts and beside each one are my comments:
1. In Bakersfield, California, anyone having intercourse with Satan must use a condom.
-- What I wonder though is, how does Satan look like? And how big is his dick?! He'd probably have the biggest! You know, knowing how fragile his ego could be...
2. In Oblong, Illinois, it's punishable by law to make love while hunting or fishing on your wedding day.
-- Who'd go hunting or fishing on their wedding day, anyway?
3. In Minnesota, it is illegal for any man to have sexual intercourse with a live fish.
-- This is a shocker! How could someone have sexual intercourse with a fish when fish themselves can't do it?!
4. No man is allowed to make love to his wife with the smell of garlic, onions, or sardines on his breath in Alexandria, Minnesota. If his wife so requests, law mandates that he must brush his teeth.
-- I'd request that, as well! It's common sense! Americans must be so stupid that law makers had to make a law regarding it!
5. Warn your hubby that after lovemaking in Ames, Iowa, he isn't allowed to take more than three gulps of beer while lying in bed with you -- or holding you in his arms.
-- Hey, they're in bed, for chrissakes! It's uncomfortable sleeping in a stained sheet, much so wet with beer!
6. Bozeman, Montana, has a law that bans all sexual activity between members of the opposite sex in the front yard of a home after sundown -- if they're nude.
-- So have sex in full clothing?! Does that include not taking out any genital parts?
7. In hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, every room is required to have twin beds. And the beds must always be a minimum of two feet apart when a couple rents a room for only one night. And it's illegal to make
love on the floor between the beds!
-- To avoid making noise, I suppose!
8. The owner of every hotel in Hastings, Nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. No couple, even if they are married, may sleep together in the nude. Nor may they have sex unless they are wearing one of these clean, white cotton nightshirts.
-- Awww... Cleanliness is next to Godliness!
9. An ordinance in Newcastle, Wyoming, specifically bans couples from having sex while standing inside a store's walk-in meat freezer!
-- Imagine the sweat and the sexual juices combining with the meat! Eeow!
10. A state law in Illinois mandates that all bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.
-- And this is because...?
11. In Romboch, Virginia, it is illegal to engage in sexual activity with the lights on.
-- For what reason, may I ask?
12. In Merryville, Missouri, women are prohibited from wearing corsets because "the privilege of admiring the curvaceous, unencumbered body of a young woman should not be denied to the normal, red-blooded American male."
-- Besides, who still wear corsets in this day and age?!
13. It's safe to make love while parked in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Police officers aren't allowed to walk up and knock on the window. Any suspicious officer who thinks that sex is taking place must drive up from behind, honk his horn three times and wait approximately two minutes before getting out of his car to investigate.
-- Awww... Courtesy is chivalry!
14. A law in Helena, Montana, mandates that a woman can't dance on a table in a saloon or bar unless she has on at least three pounds, two ounces of clothing.
-- Why can't they just ban dancing on a table in the first place? Period!
15. Anywhere in the U.S., it's illegal to use any live endangered species, excepting insects, in public or private sexual displays, shows or exhibits depicting cross-species sex.
-- Do we really need to see how animals mate?! Pervs!
16. Lovers in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, should avoid satisfying their lustful urges in a parked car. If the horn accidentally sounds while they are frolicking behind the wheel, the couple can face a jail term.
-- Do it in the back!
17. In Carlsbad, New Mexico, it's legal for couples to have sex in a parked vehicle during their lunch break from work, as long as the car or van has drawn curtains to stop strangers from peeking in.
-- Yeah, be discreet about it!
18. Women aren't allowed to wear patent-leather shoes in Cleveland, Ohio - a man might see the reflection of something "he oughtn't!"
-- Wear leather panties, as well!
19. No woman may have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance within the boundaries of Tremonton, Utah. If caught, the woman can be charged with a sexual misdemeanor and "her name is to be published in the local newspaper." The man isn't charged nor is his name revealed.
-- The question is, who is the woman in the ambulance? The patient? The nurse? Or just a bystander picked up? Hmmm...
20. It is illegal for any member of the Nevada Legislature to conduct official business wearing a penis costume while the legislature is in session.
-- What is a penis costume?!
21. Cats and dogs must have a permit to have sex in Ventura County, CA. Fairbanks, AK, does not allow moose to have sex on city streets.
-- There goes the animal rights! Even they should follow the law!
22. Sexual positions other than missionary-style are illegal in Washington D.C.
-- I won't ever have sex in Washington! Capital Boring! (What could sex be without these positions? Click only if you're at the right age, pls!)
23. It's illegal for a man to curse while having sex with his wife in Willowdale, OR.
-- So no dirty talk for her!
24. In Harrisburg, PA, sex with a truck driver inside a toll booth is illegal.
-- Oh my! The toll booth lady must really be good to juggle two demanding jobs at the same time!
25. Kingsville, TX, has a law against two pigs having sex on the city's airport property.
-- Babe should be warn about this!
26. Washington state has a law against having sex with a virgin... even on her/his wedding night.
-- So when can they do it? No wonder that virgins in Washington are non-existent!
27. It's illegal to masturbate while watching two people having sex in a car in Clinton, OK.
-- OK... Perv!
28. There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the first time. Reason: under Guam law, it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry.
-- OMG! Chastity must be a word taken out of their dictionary!
29. In Connorsville, Wisconsin no man shall shoot off a gun while his female partner is having a sexual orgasm.
-- There shouldn't be any interruptions during orgasm!
30. In Detroit, couples are not allowed to make love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property.
-- Quite fair, isn't it?
31. In Florida it is illegal for single, divorced, or widowed women to parachute on Sunday afternoons.
-- Because...?
32. An excerpt from brilliant Kentucky state legislation. "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club".
-- Good thing that Diana Zubiri didn't pose on her bathing suit in Kentucky!
33. The following important amendment however is to be considered here: "The provisions of this statute shall not apply to females weighing less than 90 pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds, nor shall it apply to male horses."
-- Because they can't distract the traffic?! How biased! And male horses on a bathing suit????!!!
34. In Oxford, Ohio, it's illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while standing in front of a man's picture.
-- Huh?!
Sources:
Strange US Sex Laws
Sex & The Law
Weird Sex Laws
So you think that you had enough? Let's go around the world this time!
1. Most Middle Eastern countries recognize the following Islamic law: "After having sexual relations with a lamb, it is a mortal sin to eat its flesh."
-- Thou shalt not eat the one you had sex with!
2. In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death.
-- I sensed discrimination against gays...
3. In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman's genitals, but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror.
-- Hmmm... Why not make this a universal law?
4. Muslims are banned from looking at the genitals of a corpse. This also applies to undertakers; the sex organs of the deceased must be covered with a brick or piece of wood at all times.
-- With a brick?! Good thing that it's dead! Ouch!
5. The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation.
-- Oh my! I must've been decapitated a million times in Indonesia!
6. In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
-- I sensed discrimation against women...
7. In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens her mother must be in the room to witness the act.
-- Talked about a traumatic first time, eh?
8. In Santa Cruz, Bolivia it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.
-- And yet it is legal to not do it at the same time?!
Source: Bizarre Sex Laws
Oh boy, oh boy! Am I lucky to be living in the Philippines or what?! *wink wink*
Here are excerpts and beside each one are my comments:
1. In Bakersfield, California, anyone having intercourse with Satan must use a condom.
-- What I wonder though is, how does Satan look like? And how big is his dick?! He'd probably have the biggest! You know, knowing how fragile his ego could be...
2. In Oblong, Illinois, it's punishable by law to make love while hunting or fishing on your wedding day.
-- Who'd go hunting or fishing on their wedding day, anyway?
3. In Minnesota, it is illegal for any man to have sexual intercourse with a live fish.
-- This is a shocker! How could someone have sexual intercourse with a fish when fish themselves can't do it?!
4. No man is allowed to make love to his wife with the smell of garlic, onions, or sardines on his breath in Alexandria, Minnesota. If his wife so requests, law mandates that he must brush his teeth.
-- I'd request that, as well! It's common sense! Americans must be so stupid that law makers had to make a law regarding it!
5. Warn your hubby that after lovemaking in Ames, Iowa, he isn't allowed to take more than three gulps of beer while lying in bed with you -- or holding you in his arms.
-- Hey, they're in bed, for chrissakes! It's uncomfortable sleeping in a stained sheet, much so wet with beer!
6. Bozeman, Montana, has a law that bans all sexual activity between members of the opposite sex in the front yard of a home after sundown -- if they're nude.
-- So have sex in full clothing?! Does that include not taking out any genital parts?
7. In hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, every room is required to have twin beds. And the beds must always be a minimum of two feet apart when a couple rents a room for only one night. And it's illegal to make
love on the floor between the beds!
-- To avoid making noise, I suppose!
8. The owner of every hotel in Hastings, Nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. No couple, even if they are married, may sleep together in the nude. Nor may they have sex unless they are wearing one of these clean, white cotton nightshirts.
-- Awww... Cleanliness is next to Godliness!
9. An ordinance in Newcastle, Wyoming, specifically bans couples from having sex while standing inside a store's walk-in meat freezer!
-- Imagine the sweat and the sexual juices combining with the meat! Eeow!
10. A state law in Illinois mandates that all bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.
-- And this is because...?
11. In Romboch, Virginia, it is illegal to engage in sexual activity with the lights on.
-- For what reason, may I ask?
12. In Merryville, Missouri, women are prohibited from wearing corsets because "the privilege of admiring the curvaceous, unencumbered body of a young woman should not be denied to the normal, red-blooded American male."
-- Besides, who still wear corsets in this day and age?!
13. It's safe to make love while parked in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Police officers aren't allowed to walk up and knock on the window. Any suspicious officer who thinks that sex is taking place must drive up from behind, honk his horn three times and wait approximately two minutes before getting out of his car to investigate.
-- Awww... Courtesy is chivalry!
14. A law in Helena, Montana, mandates that a woman can't dance on a table in a saloon or bar unless she has on at least three pounds, two ounces of clothing.
-- Why can't they just ban dancing on a table in the first place? Period!
15. Anywhere in the U.S., it's illegal to use any live endangered species, excepting insects, in public or private sexual displays, shows or exhibits depicting cross-species sex.
-- Do we really need to see how animals mate?! Pervs!
16. Lovers in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, should avoid satisfying their lustful urges in a parked car. If the horn accidentally sounds while they are frolicking behind the wheel, the couple can face a jail term.
-- Do it in the back!
17. In Carlsbad, New Mexico, it's legal for couples to have sex in a parked vehicle during their lunch break from work, as long as the car or van has drawn curtains to stop strangers from peeking in.
-- Yeah, be discreet about it!
18. Women aren't allowed to wear patent-leather shoes in Cleveland, Ohio - a man might see the reflection of something "he oughtn't!"
-- Wear leather panties, as well!
19. No woman may have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance within the boundaries of Tremonton, Utah. If caught, the woman can be charged with a sexual misdemeanor and "her name is to be published in the local newspaper." The man isn't charged nor is his name revealed.
-- The question is, who is the woman in the ambulance? The patient? The nurse? Or just a bystander picked up? Hmmm...
20. It is illegal for any member of the Nevada Legislature to conduct official business wearing a penis costume while the legislature is in session.
-- What is a penis costume?!
21. Cats and dogs must have a permit to have sex in Ventura County, CA. Fairbanks, AK, does not allow moose to have sex on city streets.
-- There goes the animal rights! Even they should follow the law!
22. Sexual positions other than missionary-style are illegal in Washington D.C.
-- I won't ever have sex in Washington! Capital Boring! (What could sex be without these positions? Click only if you're at the right age, pls!)
23. It's illegal for a man to curse while having sex with his wife in Willowdale, OR.
-- So no dirty talk for her!
24. In Harrisburg, PA, sex with a truck driver inside a toll booth is illegal.
-- Oh my! The toll booth lady must really be good to juggle two demanding jobs at the same time!
25. Kingsville, TX, has a law against two pigs having sex on the city's airport property.
-- Babe should be warn about this!
26. Washington state has a law against having sex with a virgin... even on her/his wedding night.
-- So when can they do it? No wonder that virgins in Washington are non-existent!
27. It's illegal to masturbate while watching two people having sex in a car in Clinton, OK.
-- OK... Perv!
28. There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the first time. Reason: under Guam law, it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry.
-- OMG! Chastity must be a word taken out of their dictionary!
29. In Connorsville, Wisconsin no man shall shoot off a gun while his female partner is having a sexual orgasm.
-- There shouldn't be any interruptions during orgasm!
30. In Detroit, couples are not allowed to make love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple's own property.
-- Quite fair, isn't it?
31. In Florida it is illegal for single, divorced, or widowed women to parachute on Sunday afternoons.
-- Because...?
32. An excerpt from brilliant Kentucky state legislation. "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club".
-- Good thing that Diana Zubiri didn't pose on her bathing suit in Kentucky!
33. The following important amendment however is to be considered here: "The provisions of this statute shall not apply to females weighing less than 90 pounds nor exceeding 200 pounds, nor shall it apply to male horses."
-- Because they can't distract the traffic?! How biased! And male horses on a bathing suit????!!!
34. In Oxford, Ohio, it's illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while standing in front of a man's picture.
-- Huh?!
Sources:
Strange US Sex Laws
Sex & The Law
Weird Sex Laws
So you think that you had enough? Let's go around the world this time!
1. Most Middle Eastern countries recognize the following Islamic law: "After having sexual relations with a lamb, it is a mortal sin to eat its flesh."
-- Thou shalt not eat the one you had sex with!
2. In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death.
-- I sensed discrimination against gays...
3. In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman's genitals, but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror.
-- Hmmm... Why not make this a universal law?
4. Muslims are banned from looking at the genitals of a corpse. This also applies to undertakers; the sex organs of the deceased must be covered with a brick or piece of wood at all times.
-- With a brick?! Good thing that it's dead! Ouch!
5. The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation.
-- Oh my! I must've been decapitated a million times in Indonesia!
6. In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
-- I sensed discrimation against women...
7. In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens her mother must be in the room to witness the act.
-- Talked about a traumatic first time, eh?
8. In Santa Cruz, Bolivia it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.
-- And yet it is legal to not do it at the same time?!
Source: Bizarre Sex Laws
Oh boy, oh boy! Am I lucky to be living in the Philippines or what?! *wink wink*
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Quote Unquote
I haven't been updating this blog for the last few weeks. My life isn't exactly uneventful. I just don't feel like writing especially that I have nothing good to talk about. I even delayed on updating the blog. However, finally, yesterday I had the urge to work on it. And today, I'm gonna write something. Let me do this post by putting some quotes from people I've encountered these last few weeks...
"Sir, pumayat ka..." were the words of my former student, Annabelle, in Fatima when we chanced upon seeing each other in Red Ribbon, Grand Central. I told her that I was down with dengue virus and flu for almost two weeks, thus I lost weight. I thought that that was it when Tita Vangie and Ate Thet also mentioned my weight lost. It would be nice to know that I'm getting thin (although I'm not big) but they made it sound uncomplimentary. Hindi naman ako buto't balat ngayon but I came to realized that I haven't been eating the way I eat before I got sick. Mabilis ako mabusog ngayon (which is nice because I really don't wanna gain so much weight since I'm not doing any hard labor or exercises).
Another thing that contributed to the weight lost are my frequent asthma attacks. I haven't been sleeping well because the lost of breath would wake me up early in the morning. The medicine that I am taking doesn't seem to work well. Not to mention the cough and colds that trigger the ashtma more. It went on for almost two weeks! It's a good thing that Tita Vangie recommended another medicine that she took when she was in the US. It worked really good! In a matter of minutes, my breath had cleared and so are my nose and throat.
So probably, because of the recent developments, I'd be back in better shape in a couple of weeks. I don't wanna gain too much weight, though...
***
"To tell you the truth, the workshop is full..."
I went to GMA-7 to enroll in their Film and TV Production Workshop on Oct. 28. Sad to say, nasaraduhan ako ng slots. Ga, the frontman, however, told me and the rest of the wannabe-enrollees to at least get interviewed. The team may open another batch because of the turnout of enrollees. He also said that the workshop was on a first-come first-serve basis so we should have enrolled prior to that day. Unfortunately, when I called them a week before, I wasn't inform about it. That's why I went there in full confidence. What I didn't realize, though, was there were so many wannabe-workshoppers!
Anyway, so I was in the waiting area for a couple of minutes when it was my turn to be interviewed. Direk Ryan (didn't get his surname), the workshop facilitator, told me that we have three options. First, if the management would let them open another batch which is quite a shot in the moon since they have already exceeded the maximum number of 30 workshoppers the other day. 50 na that time. Still, he said he'd try to fight for it. Second, I'd be on the wait list. In case someone backs out, I might able to get in. Since it's a first-come first-serve basis, in my opinion, I don't think I'd get in. Sa dami ng applicants before me, they'd get in first before I do! Unless everyone in the sure batch backs out! Third, sure bet would be February, the opening of the next workshop!
I thought of contacting Tita Racquel (Villavicencio) through dad because she might be the script writing facilitator. However, I didn't want to drop any names on my behalf. Kuya Alvin also contacted someone about it but I didn't know who. The thing is, the help is fully appreciated but I want to get in on my own. Luckily, Direk Ryan thought that my application form is quite impressive. It seemed like I was really into doing it. I hope it would give me the edge next time.
If I only knew back in high school that I would really be into movies, I would've taken up Mass Comm. Anyway, I'd just do my best to go within my dreams reach...
***
"Sorry for the delay, ah? Hinihintay lang namin ung payment ng ads..."
Three months have passed and I haven't received any payment from the magazine! What pisses me off the most is that I had to ask them first before they'd tell me. Parang lumalabas pa na ako ang naghahabol when in fact, it was them who owe me something! I even received a "Hus this?" message when I sent the editor a message a few days before. He told me that he lost his pay fone book and he hasn't updated it since. So imagine, I was waiting for his message for nothing! It meant that if I didn't send him any message, I wouldn't hear from him again. How about sending an e-mail? Has he lost my address, as well?! Kung ganito ang kalakaran sa writing business, luluwa ata ang mga mata ko sa paghihintay!
See? I told you that I have nothing good to write about... *sigh*
"Sir, pumayat ka..." were the words of my former student, Annabelle, in Fatima when we chanced upon seeing each other in Red Ribbon, Grand Central. I told her that I was down with dengue virus and flu for almost two weeks, thus I lost weight. I thought that that was it when Tita Vangie and Ate Thet also mentioned my weight lost. It would be nice to know that I'm getting thin (although I'm not big) but they made it sound uncomplimentary. Hindi naman ako buto't balat ngayon but I came to realized that I haven't been eating the way I eat before I got sick. Mabilis ako mabusog ngayon (which is nice because I really don't wanna gain so much weight since I'm not doing any hard labor or exercises).
Another thing that contributed to the weight lost are my frequent asthma attacks. I haven't been sleeping well because the lost of breath would wake me up early in the morning. The medicine that I am taking doesn't seem to work well. Not to mention the cough and colds that trigger the ashtma more. It went on for almost two weeks! It's a good thing that Tita Vangie recommended another medicine that she took when she was in the US. It worked really good! In a matter of minutes, my breath had cleared and so are my nose and throat.
So probably, because of the recent developments, I'd be back in better shape in a couple of weeks. I don't wanna gain too much weight, though...
***
"To tell you the truth, the workshop is full..."
I went to GMA-7 to enroll in their Film and TV Production Workshop on Oct. 28. Sad to say, nasaraduhan ako ng slots. Ga, the frontman, however, told me and the rest of the wannabe-enrollees to at least get interviewed. The team may open another batch because of the turnout of enrollees. He also said that the workshop was on a first-come first-serve basis so we should have enrolled prior to that day. Unfortunately, when I called them a week before, I wasn't inform about it. That's why I went there in full confidence. What I didn't realize, though, was there were so many wannabe-workshoppers!
Anyway, so I was in the waiting area for a couple of minutes when it was my turn to be interviewed. Direk Ryan (didn't get his surname), the workshop facilitator, told me that we have three options. First, if the management would let them open another batch which is quite a shot in the moon since they have already exceeded the maximum number of 30 workshoppers the other day. 50 na that time. Still, he said he'd try to fight for it. Second, I'd be on the wait list. In case someone backs out, I might able to get in. Since it's a first-come first-serve basis, in my opinion, I don't think I'd get in. Sa dami ng applicants before me, they'd get in first before I do! Unless everyone in the sure batch backs out! Third, sure bet would be February, the opening of the next workshop!
I thought of contacting Tita Racquel (Villavicencio) through dad because she might be the script writing facilitator. However, I didn't want to drop any names on my behalf. Kuya Alvin also contacted someone about it but I didn't know who. The thing is, the help is fully appreciated but I want to get in on my own. Luckily, Direk Ryan thought that my application form is quite impressive. It seemed like I was really into doing it. I hope it would give me the edge next time.
If I only knew back in high school that I would really be into movies, I would've taken up Mass Comm. Anyway, I'd just do my best to go within my dreams reach...
***
"Sorry for the delay, ah? Hinihintay lang namin ung payment ng ads..."
Three months have passed and I haven't received any payment from the magazine! What pisses me off the most is that I had to ask them first before they'd tell me. Parang lumalabas pa na ako ang naghahabol when in fact, it was them who owe me something! I even received a "Hus this?" message when I sent the editor a message a few days before. He told me that he lost his pay fone book and he hasn't updated it since. So imagine, I was waiting for his message for nothing! It meant that if I didn't send him any message, I wouldn't hear from him again. How about sending an e-mail? Has he lost my address, as well?! Kung ganito ang kalakaran sa writing business, luluwa ata ang mga mata ko sa paghihintay!
See? I told you that I have nothing good to write about... *sigh*
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