Ikaw Ang Superhero Ng Buhay Ko

I swear, I can't get enough of Zsazsa! In love na ata ako sa kanya, eh! Hehehe...

Ikaw Ang Superhero Ng Buhay Ko (Finale)

Matuyo man ang dagat,
At magunaw man ang buwan
Hindi ka ipagpapalit kanino man
Ang isip ko man ay naguguluhan,
Ang damdamin ko'y aking pinagkakatiwalaan

Ikaw ang superhero ng buhay ko..ikaw
Hindi ka man lumilipad,
Tinangay mo sa langit ang puso ko
Nais kong sumama saan ka man magpunta
Hawakan mo ako malalakbay tayo....

Ikaw ang superhero ng buhay kong ito
Ikaw ang Kristala at Darna ko,
Ang Sugo at Mulawin ko
Lastikman at Gagamboy,
Si Volta at Captain Barbel ko
Ang Super Gee ng buhay ko
Ikaw ang superhero ng buhay ko

The soundtrack contains 24 tracks including three bonus tracks (Zsazsa Transformation Music and two Minus Ones). It comes in three versions: Agot-Arnold Reyes, Agot-Lauren Novero, & Kalila Aguilos-Lauren. Available now in Tanghalang Pilipino at PhP350.00.

P.S. For those who are dumbfounded as to who Super Gee is, she is the superhero played by Ate Guy.

Shout out to My Scratch Pad for the lyrics!

Ang Batang Si Maxie

I got this from Jessica Zafra's Blog...

Just got word from Raymond Lee at the Berlin Film Festival. The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros won three awards: the Teddy Bear for best gay film, the Kinderfilmfest international jury prize for best children's picture, and special mention from the children's jury.

Best Gay Film and Best Children's Film.

That's bizarre.

Never mind Best Gay Film but Best Children's Film?! Wtf?! It certainly has a child for its lead character but definitely, it isn't a child's film!

Post-Zsazsa Post

Cast Photo taken from Carver's House
I don't wanna pre-empt anything but I do hope that the film version would push through. As of this writing, there have been talks about its transfer to film. Ako nag-suggest nun! Hehehe...

A Night With Zazha Za-Ah-Tur-Na-Ha!

This is the most hilarious night of my life so far! Never have I seen a movie or play that made me laugh so hard from start to finish! Joanne asked, "Naka-relate ka ba kaya ka tuwang-tuwa? Lalo pa't nakatuluyan si Ada at Dodong?" I answered in the negative. Sobrang tuwang-tuwa ako sa kabadingan nung play! And I don't mean that in a bad way!

For the benefit of those clueless about Zsazsa Zaturnnah (Joanne and Leigh are!), she originated from a comic book written by Carlo Vergara. (If I'm not mistaken, I bought the book as a first anniversary gift for Biboy.) It is about Ada (Tuxqs Rutaquio) who was hit by a big piece of rock while taking a bath. His best friend, Didi (Ricci Chan), suggested that he should swallow that big piece of rock ala Darna. Only this time, he would yell the name Zaturnnah because it was written on that big piece of rock. With much hesitation, Ada did what was suggested. In an instant, he transformed into a woman! Diding named her Zsazsa (Eula Valdes). To fully understand this new woman in Ada's body, Didi tested her by asking her to uproot a fully grown old tree and asked her to fly. Zsazsa was able to lift the tree but was able to leap into great heights only. Enter the Amazonistas led by Queen Femina (Agot Isidro) who want to rule the town first and eventually, the earth. Zsazsa fearlessly defends their town with all her might that in the end, she became triumphant. As Ada, he also wins the heart of his next door neighbor, Dodong.

From comic book, it was translated to stage by director Chris Millado and I should say that he did a terrific job! He made the characters come to life with vivid and flashing colors! Add to that is the brilliant work of composer/lyricist Vince de Jesus who gave the characters their singing voice ala Little Mermaid! (Sarap pakinggan ng soundtrack, boss Vince!) Re the cast, most of them were a revelation to me. I know that Ricci is talented but I haven't seen him act in a play. Being a Kapuso, of course, I became irritated with his ETK antics so I didn't pay much attention to him. But surprise! Surprise! He is very good! He brought the house (i.e. the stage) down, so to speak! He was on stage for almost 90% of the play and he delivered it like a hot pizza on a plate! Eula Valdes. Period. Oh my! She never fail to bring us to tears! With Pangako Sa 'Yo, we emphatized with her sorrows and pains. Sa Zsazsa, pinaiyak niya kami sa kakatawa! Who'd also think that she has a great singing voice? Eula is truly a diamond in the rough. It took the industry almost two decades to realize her hidden wonders. (May ABS-CBN be able to hone her talent well.) And Agot Isidro? Her voice has grown so much that you would wonder if she was the same woman who sung Sa Isip Ko (a favorite of mine!) back in the 90's. The woman who breaks her voice during live concerts and performances is one heck of a stage veteran now! Hooray for Agot!

As I told Joanne, we should definitely watch the repeat! With more friends next time who need to witness how great it is to be Pinoy! Not just a comedy of sorts, this play is a mirror of what our society is. For heteros and homophobes out there, fret not! You need not be a homo to enjoy this one. It is a magnificent work of art that is for everyone!

Maraming salamat, Tanghalang Pilipino, sa pagbibigay ng isang karakter na di namin malilimutan kailanman! Anong sinabi ng Miss Saigon kay Zsazsa?!

Weekend With Good Friends

I had a great time spending my weekend with good friends from college and high school...

Friday was spent with my college buddies. Bhe-bhe, Wheng, Leo, and I went to watch "Close to You" at 5:20 PM in Megamall. It has been a long time since we have watched a movie together. The last time being in college. I especially missed Leo when it comes to movie-watching. Siya 'yung madalas kong kausap pagdating sa mga movies nung college. Kaya nga during the movie, we couldn't help talking about some movies we've seen in the last couple of months. I have also made some recommendations of the movies that I thought he should see.

By dinner time, Joanne and Leigh arrived. We ate at the Kaya Korean Restaurant because Bhe wanted to try eating Korean foods. Nadala siya kakapanood ng "Jewel in the Palace" and "Only You"! Dinner was a blast especially when we tried referring the foods we are eating to the ones we saw in "Jewel". Finally, I get to taste Kimbap! Delish! Kiljim was particularly good because the beef is so tasty and tender. It was very reminiscent of our Beef Pares!

After dinner, we went to Starbucks for continued chikahan. Leo already left because he had a morning appointment the next day. Ayun, mega-chikahan and okrayan sa mga hindi pumunta sa get together! Sorry na lang sila! But one thing we all agreed upon is how much we missed the days we spent together. If only we could obliged ourselves to meet as often as possible with the rest of the group.

One glitch: Joy implying that she'd be going but she didn't! To which Leigh replied that she has been like that since college. So di na pala kami dapat talaga umasa.

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Saturday afternoon, I met with Maan and Mark (her future buddy). The original plan was to meet at 1 PM. But since she'd be coming from Pangasinan, she moved the meeting to 2 PM by Friday. On my way to Megamall to meet Biboy, she then again moved the schedule to 3 PM. Fine by me only that she arrived at 4:30 PM! Grrrr! Till now, ganun pa rin si Maan! Late late late! Medyo nabwisit na nga si Biboy. But then, ung pagkabwisit niya kay Maan ay napalitan ng tuwa. Enjoy siya sa pagka-kikay at pagka-bruha ng babaeng 'yun!

I am thankful, though, for the CD she brought me! Actually, pinabili ko sa kanya 'yun sa Japan. Laking pasasalamat ko na binili n'ya nga talaga! Thanks, Maan! Mwah!

Ang dilemma ko ngayon is whether to open it or not...

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Saturday night, off to Heaven 'N Eggs in Glorietta with the barkada. I have wanted to eat there eversince I learned about it in F. And my oh my! It was truly an awesome experience! Heaven indeed! We'd surely be back there! Magkano kaya mag-franchise nun? Hmmm...

At 11 PM, we saw "Brokeback Mountain".

One glitch: Than-than not coming. He was stuck in the office daw! But knowing that his college friends had a get-together, as well, I'd say that he went with them!

A Fanatic Weekend

I have spent my weekends with two of my favorites since childhood...

Saturday morning (12:00 AM to be exact) started with the "Madonnathon" coverage of MYX. It was a 24-hr event that featured only Madonna videos and interviews. This was the second time that MYX channel featured Madonna in a 24-hr basis. The first time being August 16, 2000 in the channel that was called Vid-Ok then. (However, there were already plans of merging with MYX sometime in the coming months of 2001.) I won the Madonna gift pack that time which consists of 14 CDs and VCDs! The question was "What movie used Live to Tell for its theme song?" The answer was Sean Penn's "At Close Range".

The funny thing about it was that I was also wondering about it for quite some time. I have asked some DJs over a radio station before but they don't have any idea, as well. (I have no access to the internet yet that time.) When the first Madonnathon was aired and Live to Tell was shown, I thought of searching for it on the net. Luckily, later that night, the question was asked.

Anyway, the whole week was quite a busy Madonna week! By Tuesday, iTunes started selling the last two remixes for the new single, Sorry. By Wednesday, the Paper Faces Remix of Let It Will Be surfaced on the net. By Thursday, at 1:55 AM, MYX premiered the new video for Sorry. A few hours later, copies of the said video surfaced on the net for downloads. Then at 9:00 AM, the 2006 Grammy Awards aired live over at Star World and Studio 23. Madonna opened the show with Gorillaz!

Sunday night was spent with the Megastar. It was the "Mega-Valentine" concert. Like any other Sharon concerts or shows, the best thing about it is how fun it is to watch Sharon! She is as bubbly as Julia Roberts. Although, she could also go overboard with it by talking too much. The concert could've been better if she had sung more of her own songs. Nevertheless, it is nice knowing that she is finally back after a few years of rest. I'm so looking forward to her new TV show on the 26th!

My Numbers Today: 2 9 3

It's my 29th birthday today! I have so much to be thankful for! For one thing, being alive for 29 years is the best gift so far. Life hasn't been all pretty and I'm grateful that I was able to withstand the events that stink.

I started the day with prayer. Then I went to SM Supermarket with dad, Angel, and Biboy (who had spent the night before here at home) to buy ingredients for spaghetti. Afterwards, I spent the day in the kitchen cooking spaghetti, frying crispy chicken, and making vegetable salad. With the help of Biboy, of course. Thank heavens that nothing much went wrong with my cooking unlike last year. We had a sumptuos meal!

Aside from my birthday, Biboy and I are celebrating our third year together! He's one of the people that I'm thankful for. He's a reminding presence that life is truly wonderful! I love you so much, Bi!


Special thank you's for all my friends who didn't forget to greet me in this special day of mine! Thank you for the love and friendship!

02/09/2006 6:24 PM
Imee: Happy birthday! (when told her that it was also my and his brother's anniversary) Talaga? Hapi anniversary s iño!

02/10/2006 12:19 AM
Liezl: Jeck hapi b-day!!! Txt u n lang me sunday kung pano ha. (Will see "My Mega-Valentine Concert" with her this Sunday.)

02/10/2006 12:49 AM
Ginger: kuya hapy bday!

02/10/2006 12:49 AM
Bangge (straight from Singapore!): gurlash happy birthday..!! cencia na ngaun lng ko nkpgtxt.. ayos ko kc ung spass ko d2 prng wrk prmt bka mga 2wks pa mrlse.. glbe kbabyn 2 kya prng roamng rin musta na diyan? .. c",) (I miss her a lot! Siya ang kaututang-dila ko tungkol kina Jang Geum at sa PBB.)

At around 3 AM, I received a call from Babes in Abu Dubai.

02/10/2006 07:28 AM
Jennifer Toneza: Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its trackless ways...

Look ahead n seek God's way!! Happy bday! (This was an unexpected message. Jenny was a good friend in HS and we've lost touch eversince. Till I saw her again mid-last year in McDo. We've exchanged numbers but really didn't make much communication. I appreciated it that she remember my birthday! Thank's, girl!)

02/10/2006 07:38 AM
Mean: Hapi bday po! I knw ur hapi naman so la n kng mahihiling para s u kundi good health and a fruitful year. God bless.

02/10/2006 09:00 AM
Leo: Jheck, hapi bday! (One of my good friends in college whom I've been missing a lot. Siya naman ang kaututang-dila ko tungkol sa mga movies nung college. According to him, he isn't updated with movies lately. Been engrossed with work and gf, now wife.)

02/10/2006 09:01 AM
Epoy: Gud morning jek, happy birthday! Sa nxt saturday ba? I might b in batangas. (Will celebrate next Saturday with friends. It was supposed to be tomorrow but I decided to move the date. I wish that her Batangas trip won't push through next Saturady.)

02/10/2006 10:00 AM
Alma: Jek HAPPY BRTHDAY! - ver n alma

02/10/2006 12:05 PM
Bhe-bhe: Happy bday! Have a fruitful career, floursihing lovelyf and loads of true frnds. Luv u! Hope dis year i have d date ryt. (Yes, you did! She got confused last year. Hehehe. Check out this post. Thanks, girl!)

02/10/2006 12:23 PM
Mommy (from Oman): Jek happy bday. Wish u all d best more bdays 2 come & life fild w spirit wondrus joy, hapines, succes.

02/10/2006 01:03 PM
Vehr (now greeting from Dubai!): jek hapi bday. un chika abot pl d2. pg ngtxt k try mo sa dati kng #, tsaka d2. musta nlng s lahat.

02/10/2006 04:59 PM
Jen P: happy birthday sweety! have a great one! (When told about the anniversary) wow! =) happy anniv to u both! 3 yrs and going strong! thats great! =)

02/10/2006 05:10 PM
Wheng: Hi. Jeck, happy bday po!

Leigh called. I have spoken to her in YM earlier but she was completly unaware of the date. When reminded, she immediately called me. Ayaw niya raw kasi malagay sa journal ngayon for being pasaway! Hehehe. Don't worry. Greet mo rin naman ako last year. But guess who'd be on the list now? Read on...

At around 8, best friend Elma called. I've asked her to drop by the house. She did along with hubby, Jay. Then Than-than called using a different number. Hmmm... Kung hindi ka pa tinawagan ni Elma, di ka pa ata babati, eh! Tsk tsk tsk...

02/10/2006 08:18 PM
Bi: hapi 3rd annivrsary. i will luv u kht anu p mangyri.. hapi bday din. (He left before 8 PM. Love u lots!)

02/10/2006 09:45 PM
+639178578203: Hi po. Arnel to, I jas wntd 2 wish u a hapi birthday. Nd hop dat things wil workout btwin d 2 of us dis year. (Thank you for the greeting! Let's make time decide on the fate of our friendship...)

YM messages recieved from Maan (from Japan), Nean (from Italy), Mama, spaceman_spiff (who somehow gave Biboy a wrong information about the profession I so-called gave of my hubby: siya raw ba ung engineer? hahaha! he immediately apologized, though. blaming it on his bad memory), Ryan, Tita Dolly (from Oman), Nica, RJ (from Texas), & DJ.

Thank you, friends! If you are not on the list, it means I didn't receive a greeting from you! Bad kayo! (Pasensya na at demanding ako! Birthday ko, eh!) Calling Gilbert and Joanne!!!! Last year pa kayo, ah! *grrrr*

Related posts (aside from the links above):
*Subject: What could be greater than this?
*To Bi or not to Bi

Review: Covers Volume 2

Regine: Covers Volume 2

I don't usually make CD reviews but I feel like making one with this release! When I learned about this follow-up to the 2004 "Covers" album, I was disappointed. To begin with, "Covers" isn't that good of an album to make a follow-up to it. Besides, I feel that doing an all revival album is already passe! Big artists like Regine need not do so many albums of such genre. Leave it to new artists or bands to thrash classic hit songs from the 70's to the 90's. Isn't it enough that she already have 4 all revival albums before this one?

Anyway, when we thought that she couldn't do any thing worst than her previous albums, she outdid herself this time! An album to top them all! An icing to the cake! A cherry on top of the ice cream! The truth is, you need not hear the album itself to feel that there is something terribly wrong with this one. Just looking at the song list, you would know that you are doomed for failure!

Everything could go wrong when you put together Al Green's sexy "Let's Stay Together", Elvis Presley's rock "Blue Suede Shoes" and Beatles's "Come Together", Paula Abdul's dance tune "Straight Up", and Alanis Morissette's alternative "Head Over Feet"! My question is, what happened to the concept of this album?! Not only that the songs don't jive together, they were not even arranged well! It wasn't as if this is a Michael Bubble album where all the songs were turned into jazz form! Even that could be a dangerous ground and one may not succeed depending on the arrangement of the songs. It feels as if Regine sung them all in videoke and decided to put them in an album altogether!

What has happened to you, Miss Velasquez? How did you become the songbird from "Ninety-90" to this mediocre "Covers" artist? It's sad that fans would excitedly buy this album only to hear crap one after another! Don't just rely on giving us a few gems in your albums (like How Could You Leave from "Drawn", Dadalhin from "Reign", and Mahal na Mahal Kita from "Covers"). Bring back the glory days of "Regine" (the first album), "Ninety-90," "Reason Enough," and "Listen Without Prejudice"! If you need to move out of Viva, do so! If that would mean you'd be giving us great albums once more!

Last Quarter Bang!

Technically speaking, we are still in the Year of the Wooden Rooster. Astrologers have reminded us that the said year won't be as good as the previous years. I'm not exactly into Astrology but sometimes, I can't help but believe in it. Of course, I don't let it rule my life but I let it just guide me in some aspects in my life.

As what have been told, the Year of the Wooden Rooster wouldn't be kind to those who were born in the Year of the Snake. Somehow, as I get to review the past year, I have to admit that it wasn't easy for me. I was definitely in a roller coaster of emotions: happy, sad, confused, angry, jealous. Not to mention that I got sick with dengue fever and my ashtma worsened.

However, in general, I could say that the year was not good to most people. The most heart breaking event that happened this year was when my best friends lost their fathers.

As if the events weren't enough, the rooster continued to crow as if bidding its farewell to the year! Mas lalo pa niyang idiniin ang kanyang pagtuka! In just a week, I have received a lot of not so good news from my closest friends:

Elma - her Grave's disease condition seemed to have worsened.
Than-than - is getting confused with his sexuality.
Katleah - seemed to be having bouts of depression due to boredom at home.
A close friend (who wanted to keep the events that happened secret between us) - seemed to be falling out of love with her husband and falling in love with another man.

And the worst as of late,

Biboy's father's affair with another woman that is breaking their family apart...

I don't know what 2006 had instore for us but if those mentioned above were indications as to what may come, then I'd be very afraid...

My New Year's Wish List

These are the people that I managed to greet and wish as the new year starts...

For my my other half whom I'd be having my third anniversary with this Feb.: May you continue to love me despite my flaws and faults. Thank you keeping up with me all the three years. May we be able to survive all the battles ahead and be as strong as ever. I love you so much, Bi! Happy new year!

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For my baby, Angel, who has been a source of great joy for us these past 3 years: May you continue to be as sweet and as beautiful as you are today! You make your Dada want to be a better man so that you could have a great future! Love you, baby!

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For my best friend, Elma, who has been my source of strenght all throughout these years: In this Year of the Dog, may you find the success in career that you've been longing for so many years now. May this year be a lot good to you and your family. I know that in time, all the troubles you've experienced will be paid off. Your cries and heartaches do not go unheard. Beautiful people like you will surely have rewards coming their way! Happy new year, Bes! Love you!

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For my best friend, Than-than, who has been a great company always: In this Year of the Dog, may u continue your loyalty to your friends, your family, and those who have supported you all these years. May you not forget how important spoken words are and be true to them always. Lastly, may your prince finally swim his way you to you and succeed in fighting all the witches and dragons so that he could take care of you forever. I wish for your true happiness, best friend! Love you!

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For Bangge whom I haven't seen much after college but nevertheless remained a very a good friend and confidante: In this Year of the Dog, I wish you would experience life as it was meant to be experienced! Go out & have some fun, girl! You are a beautiful person and people (esp. guys!) who don't see it are either stupid or a fool! Happy new year! Love you!

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For Direk Ellen whom I adore and care for: In this Year of the Dog, I wish you the nominations and awards you rightfully deserve for "Mga Pusang Gala"! Moreso, I wish you a project that majority of Pinoy crowd would appreciate and adore! Happy new year to you & your family, Direk!

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For Ghil who has stayed away from the group (because of his previous work) for a long time : In this Year of the Dog, may you enjoy life the way it is supposed to be enjoyed! Learn to have more fun, Ghil! We are not getting younger anymore. Happy new year!

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For Jen who is such a darling all the time: In this Year of the Dog, may you find your rightful "owner" who would take care of you and love you faithfully till the rest of you life! Be happy, Jen! Happy new year! Love u!

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For Joanne whom I have been seeing much the last few months of 2005: In this Year of the Dog, may you learn to bark all your troubles and baggages away and never have them again. I wish that "the one" would learn to find his way to you. May He be the man that Jouie never was and may he keep you happy as long as you live! Happy new year, Joanne! Love u!

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For Joy who has been with Francis as a boyfriend for a thousand years now: In this Year of the Dog, may you find fulfillment and more success in your chosen endeavors. Whatever your life lead to this year: either through marriage or a better career, let me assure you that we're here to suoport you! Happy new year, Joy!

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For Randy (college friend) who seemed to have cut his ties with me: You may have forgotten how close we were back and college but let me assure you that I wish for your true happiness in this Year of the Dog! I'm still a friend, don't you forget that! Happy new year, Randy!

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For Ryan who is my newly-found friend (almost long-lost friend! hehehe!) during the last quarter, I'm thankful that I met people like you last year. In this Year of the Dog, may our friendship continue. May we finally see the light of day by having our Madgesty perform in our dear country! I wish that our cries and pleas won't go unnoticed. Lastly, may you find continued success in your career and lovelife. Happy new year to you, Ryan!

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For Leon, my Madonna cousin: In this Year of the Dog, may you find continued success in your career and lovelife. I'm grateful to have known and be friends with the sons and daughters of our Madgesty! May this year be the year that we get hear her perform live in our dearest country. Happy new year, Leon!

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For my Kumareng Wheng: In this Year of the Dog, may you have continued success in love and your family life. I'm grateful to have you as a friend! Happy new year to you, Wheng, to Raymond, and to my inaanak, China, and Chino!

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For my favorite boss, Sir Cholo Kawada, who I look up to till today: We may have separated ways bt I assure you that I would never forget a person as good as you! In this Year of the Dog, I wish you and your family good health and success! Happy new year, sir! Take care!

Cholo Kawada (1/1/2006 1:20:03 AM): Happy new year to you and your family too! It's so nice to hear from you again! Thanks for the kind words. Same words go to you! Regards. Hope to see you again.

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My other wish list:

For the Philippine Movie Industry: May it continue to grow and flourish as it did this past year. May the likes of Ellen Marfil, Aureaus Solito, and the rest be given more chances to show what they are capable of. May the Filipino audience learn to appreaciate Pinoy movies more than before. Moreso, may our talents continue to get recognize abroad.

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For Pinoy Madonna fans: May we finally hear our Madgesty say the word "Mabuhay!" and perform for us in our beloved country!

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For Filipinos who had nothing to do but bad mouth their very own land of birth: If you can't stand living here, get out of the Philippines! @$$h0*e$! :-D

Three's Company

Elma, Than-than, and I met for a chat last Sunday. It wasn't supposed to be that way since the plan was for the barkada to get together before Oliver leaves the country. But most of them couldn't make it even the guest of honor! So I asked the two if they'd still like to meet in SM North and they agreed. What was unexpected about it was that Elma and I were without our plus ones. Jay didn't go and Biboy couldn't make it. It has been a long time since we got together "alone".

Than-than arrived almost fours hours late! He had a sudden rendezvous with someone he met at a baptism reception earlier that day. With words like, "Pagbigyan mo na ko. Matagal ng tigang ang lola mo," how could I resist letting him do it?

Elma and I just pass the time chatting about anything particularly our family lives and dreams for the future. We haven't been together for almost four months now. So there was really a lot to talk about. What is best between us is even if we haven't spoken for ages, we talked as if it was yesterday when we last spoke.

At around past 9, we went to Coffee Experience to continue the chat and wait for Than-than. He arrived at around 10.

Here are some excerpts of our conversation, at random posting:

T: Nakalimang round kami! Baka raw kasi di na maulit! Siyet, feeling ko magkaka-dyowa ako bago matapos ang taon!
J: Gaga! Libog lang 'yun!
E: Hanggang ngayon naniniwala ka pa sa love at first sight?!
T: Kala ko ba mga kaibigan ko kayo?

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E: Ang tindi naman ng reminder na 'to! (showing the pack of cigarettes) Dati, "Smoking is dangerous to your health" lang ngayon "Smoking kills" na! Ayoko na nga! (putting the pack down)

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Talking about lovemaking at home...
E: Hirap tsumempo sa bahay. Minsan nagigising si Faye tapos tatanungin n'ya, "Anong ginagawa n'yo?" Minsan naman kapag napansin niyang naka-panty lang ako, sasabihin niyang "Mommy, mag-shorts ka! Kita ni daddy pepe mo!"

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Talking about Jay Manalo who visited Boardwalk's Party with Barako Boys...
E: Nagpabili siya ng kape tapos late dumating. Nagreklamo siya. Ba't daw malamig. Nagpabili uli. Sinagot nga siya nung staff namin, "E di ba kayo 'yung Barako Boys? Dapat kayo ang may dala ng kape!"

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E: Kailan kaya tayo yayaman?
J: Ewan ko ba. Ang sa kin lang, kahit hindi yumaman basta lang may madudukot palagi. At hindi nagigipit...

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T: Kaya pala ayaw mag-kiss kasi false teeth lang siya!

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T: Sa Malabon kami. 'Yung PhP75 for 3 hours.
J: 'Yung hindi na pinapalitan ang bedsheet?
T: Pinapalitan naman. Well-ventilated pa nga 'yung loob kahit bentilador lang!
E: Bakit?
T: Kasi puro butas ung pader...

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T: Di ka ba nagsasawa? Dapat naman minsan mag-kare-kare ka at 'wag puro adobo!
J: Mabuti na 'yung may adobo palagi kaysa naman para kang squatter! Minsan lang kumakain!

A Paycheck, Finally!

Angelo invited me to the Icon Christmas party last Thursday at Gov't. He was hoping that I could come so he could hand out my long overdue (according to his words) paycheck to me. So I went along with Biboy & Liezl. We arrived at 10, took three glasses of vodka (one for each of us but Biboy drank mine cuz I can't finish it), and left at 10:45. We would've stayed longer since most of the guests haven't arrived yet (Anton Diva was the first guest to arrive) but couldn't since Biboy & Liezl had an early shift the next day. Yeah, I know that it suck to left a party that early when it hasn't actually started yet. But I couldn't do anything about it. I don't want to compromise their time the next day for the party. Though, Liezl wanted to stay a little bit longer.

What's nice about it is that at least I met Angelo and Richie personally. We have been communicating only through e-mail and text messages. Angelo also introduced me to Xochi (webmaster) and Suki (managing editor) who both commended me for my write-up.

When Angelo gave me the check, he sincerely apologized for its very much delayed remittance. He also assured me that they'd give me another project as soon as one becomes available that would fit my forte.

The payment isn't as much as what I have expected. Though, it is enough to pay one of my obligations this end of the month. And the best thing is, it has finally seen the light of day. For a while, I have already dismissed it on my mind so that I wouldn't expect on it anymore...