I said god damn...god damn!!! -- Mia Wallace after sniffing coke
Mga Anino ng Dagat
July 25, 2006“Ang gutom na ito
ang siyang nagbibigay ng hustisya
sa lahat ng gawain natin…
Tama man o mali…” - Lupe
“Inay, bakit po
ugat ng kamatayan
ang tawag sa kanya…
May hasang ako inay,
may hasang ako inay…” - Gabriel
Despite the heavy rains on a Sunday afternoon I rushed to the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater to witness something that is very dear to my heart. I used to act on the stage a few years back. But today, I am but a humble spectator.
Since I am an advocate of Pinoy talent I dared not to miss a play directed by one of the most celebrated playwrights here in the Philippines and abroad — Anton Juan Jr. It was initially staged in Iowa. We are fortunate enogh to have it staged here.
Shadows of the Reef encompases the issues on poverty, morality and religion.
Laki sa isang bayang sadlak sa kahirapan at napilitang maging maninisid ni gabriel… Kung ikaw si Lupe, magpapapako ka ba sa krus?
ROCK FOR A CAUSE — a benefit concert for Lindy Magnaye
July 24, 2006
**click the thumbnail
Date: July 22, 2006 Saturday
Location: The Music Museum
Meet the crew: Nick, Roma, Christine, her boyfriend, Irish, JM, Beverly, Jan, Dennis, Marco at ang inyong abang lingkod.
“Kaya kung minsan kahit masarap ang pagkain, hindi niya malunok…” – Gerry Magnaye explaining Lindy's condition
Since I woke up late and wasn’t able to ask enough dough from mother dear, I headed to the Music Museum. And – since – I do not intend to stress out myself on a weekend, wala ng patumpik-tumpik pa, doon na lang.
The crowd didn’t occupy the entire venue but a good number of people attended the benefit concert last Saturday. Despite the uncontrollable rains that evening, the show was held for one reason…To support the imminent spinal column operation of Lindy Magnaye, wife of 99.5 Rt deejay Gerry. He was supported by his fellas from the music industry. Heart pounding songs were performed by equally talented musicians such as The Sunflower day camp, Cryola, Mayonaisse, The Out of Body Special, DRT and of course the magnanimous Razorback.
Watching Razorback, POT, Indio I, Wolfgang and their contemporaries allow me to relive my iskul bukol days. I started to be mesmerized by their music during high school. Rak n roll, peace, mosh pit…, good vibes, bad vibes, ukay to the real haven of affordable yet fashionably in clothes – BAMBANG, DM’s, umbel – but during our time the term evolved from bell bottoms to flared jeans, collegiate look, skin head, big sky mind, short hair, undercut, syeteng buhok, siomai na may quail eggs, mayrics, club dredd, bibong bibo sa tsubibo ni Lobarbio, using egg white as your gel so that our crowning glory will stand till the end of time regardless of its stinky smell… These plus the music were just some of the influences we had back then.
The volatile band Razorback has been circulating in the industry since 1993. Interestingly, nothing has changed. The music that I first heard several years ago is still the same music that I listened to last Saturday. With its unparalleled prowess, Razorback never failed to hype up the audience by singing some of their old skool songs.
“Sino bang nagpapaikot ng mundo…Pakipara na po at bababa na ako…”
Shucks, I can’t wait for their anniversary concert on October.
To Karl, pasensya I chose brother Kevin that night.
To Gerry and Lindy, prayers and courage.
**fotos below:
1. sooz, manuel and roma using dennis' camera — this is what i call a very groupie shot hehehehehe
2. my favorite shot of kevin
3. this guy is from cryola, my favorite shot as well
to get a grip of the complete action visit this site
DAZED AND CONFUSED — really — SAAN AKO PUPUNTA
July 22, 2006 
I think im gonna be having a hard time on this.
I dunno why, remember my previous post regarding Razorback’s concert this Saturday? Oh well, everything is well planned…
When I opened my multiply account this morning I found out from Kage’s site that POT and Indio I will be having this reunion concert AS WELL on Saturday at 70s Bistro…
ETO YUN EH:
1. I live quite near from 70’s plus the gig doesn’t cost that much, just a hundred bucks.
2. I am a big fan of both bands. Nagsimula akong mahumaling kay Karl noong ako ay hayskul pa lamang…Alam ito ng halos lahat ng kaibigan ko. Isa pa, who in his right mind would not want to listen to them?
“Laging nawawala, naging naghahanap sayo. Walang magagawa laging nag iintay sayo. Kulayan mo ngayon aking mundo, bigyang liwanag at buhay, di inaasahang sapitin ito, langit sa gitna ng yakap mo…”
“Now and then, I tremble all over but I will carry the load upon my shoulder, but I know this would all be over as soon as I open my eyes. Is it loneliness? maybe emptiness? maybe melancholy. Have a piece of this…”
3. Im not gonna be paying for anything on Saturday at the Music Museum. Not even a single dime, sapagkat ito ay sagot ni Nick (he works there).
4. Razorback is the only band I know there.
I am extremely confused! Please help…
michael fajatin rules my world
July 21, 2006
**foto above was taken last nov 2005. i had an adventure packed weekend in masbate and guess what i've spotted. can you please help me decipher what cake yum really is?! =)
i bet you guys have seen michael fajatin's mendiola video. i was wondering if you guys have seen this.
he drives me crazy i swear to god!
btw, i got this video when i stumbled upon this site
nood kayo! nood kayo! RAZORBACK
Rock For A Cause
July 22, 2006
9 pm
Music Museum
P300 tickets
Razorback, Crayola, DRT, Mayonnaise, Out of Body Special, Sunflower Day Camp
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rock concerts remind me of my highschool life. it was at that time when i opened my eyes, ears, mind and heart to the many possibilities of music.
haaaay nako, most of my posts nowadays are crappy.
need to do something substancial over the weekend.
test shot using my new camera 7.19.2006
July 19, 2006
please click on the image to see a better view haha! sa wakas nakuha ko na ang bagong adisyon sa aking mga camera!
newbie man daw, pasasaan bat matuto rin!
it's an oldskool gadget but that's okay — olympus c-3000 zoom (yabang!)
above is my favorite model — enriqa nirvana
quotable quotes
July 18, 2006
Sa araw-araw na aking pagbabasa, hindi maiiwasang matapilok ako ng mga maiiksi ngunit nakakatusok na linya. Mga quotable quotes ika nga. Nilista ko ang mga quotable quotes na gusto ko at ang maiikling kwento kung pano ko sila nabasa.
–
To burn with desire and be quiet about it
is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves.
– — Lorca (Latin American Poet)
–
Great spirits have always encountered violent oppositions from the mediocre minds. – — Albert Einstein
**I got the first two quotes sa yahoogroup ng cinemanila. Somebody posted a message at ito ang nakalagay after.
"Mangarap ka at abutin mo ito. Huwag mong sisihin
ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay
mong tuta o mga lumilipad na ipis.
Kung may pagkukulang sayo ang magulang mo, pwede
kang manisi at magrebelde, tumigil sa pag-aaral,
mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ng buhok sa kili-kili.
Sa bandang huli, ikaw din ang biktima… rebeldeng
walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili." — Bob Ong
**Kababasa ko lang nito nakapost sa bulletin ng friendster. I was immediately struck. Oo nga no, makes sense. Sabagay, ganyan din naman ang pilosopiya ko sa buhay. Di ko lang talaga alam kung saang Bob Ong book hango ito
"Choose your role models carefully. Be careful in making your choices in life because you might be selling your soul. Don't brand us. It's like a stigma and it's hard to beat." — Karl Roy
**Hango ito sa website ni brutalgrace. Nasa website nya rin ang complete interview kay Karl
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches — (Proverbs 22:1)
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. – (2 Timothy 4:7)
**Yung last two nakalimutan ko na kung saan ko sya unang nabasa o narinig. But basically these quotes remind me to keep on goin. **Bigla kong narealize stupid sa bible sila galing…
Bilang isang manlalakbay, wala pa akong nababasang quote na talaga namang nagustuhan ko. Pero isa lang ang masasabi ko, nakaka-adik ang maglakbay parang drugs! =)
Marahil ay hindi na lang ako magquo-quote, gagamitin ko na lang ang sariling akin:
i live, i lie, i travel, i appreciate, i fight,
i dance, i sing, i indulge, i cry, i paint,
i laugh, i nurture, i care, i believe,
i understand, i enjoy, i swim, i surf, i capture…
lastly, i eat voraciously =)
it defines me holistically.
o ayan yong ha! so much for promotion na ito! =)
please watch dulaang up's MGA ANAK NG DAGAT.
details below.
a very good friend is part of the cast Yong Tapang.
Kitakits =)
Dulaang UP 31st Theatre Season 2006-2007 — Shadows Of TheReef / Mga Anak ng Dagat
please come and watch, this might be the last of the greatest shows Anton Juan Jr. will direct in philippines…
Dulaang UP 31st Theatre Season 2006-2007
Shadows Of TheReef / Mga Anak ng Dagat
Director and Playwright : Anton Juan, Jr.
Choreographer: Dexter Santos
Filipino Translation: Allan Paleleo
Lights 1qazDesign: John Llao Batalla
Set Design: Leo Abaya
Video Design: Winter David
Poster Design: Lex Marcos
Costume Styling: Carlo Pagunaling
Anton Juan’s Shadows Of The Reef is a searing paean to the countless young boys who sacrifice their lives to the industrial nets trawling our endangered seas and the women who are condemned to pay psychic retribution for the rest of their lives.
Cast List:
Frances Makil-Ignacio/ Diana Malahay: Lupe
Andoy Ranay/ Peter Serrano: Padre Justo
Stella Driva/Geraldine Villamil: Rosa
Don Cesar Justiniani/Joseph Gabriel/ Jeddan Flores/ Lance Reblando: Gabriel
Shereen Saiyed: Woman
Xenia Bolomyti: Woman
Trineth Villasis: Woman
Cara Eriguel: Woman
Katherine Sabate: Woman
Ronnie Martinez: Passionato
Yong Tapang: Boatman
Jeremy Dela Cruz: Japanese Sailor
Justus Ole Tiangco: Mover
Aris Guese
Johun Joshua Santos
Nicole Andrew Guila
John Lexter Victorio
Cinderella Mayo: Child
Martha Sta. Barbara: Child
Filipino Version : Mga Anak ng Dagat
July 18th: 7pm: Filipino
July 19th: 7pm: Filipino
July20th: 7pm: Filipino
July21st: 7pm: Filipino: Gala
July22nd: 10am: Filipino
July23rd: 2pm: Filipino
July26th: 7pm: Filipino
July29th: 2pm: Filipino
July30th: 10am, 2pm: Filipino
English Version: Shadows Of The Reef
July22nd: 2pm, 6pm: English
July23rd: 10am, 6pm: English
July27th: 7pm English
July28th: 7pm: English: Gala
July29th: 6pm: English
July30th: 6pm: English
Venue: Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, 2nd Floor Palma Hall, UP Diliman.
For more info. Contacts: Tel: 02-9261349, 02-9818500 local 2449
rice hater no more…
July 17, 2006 
**photos above show smokin soozie and her first rice meal ever in one year and a half and the boys of san fab
Isang taon at kalahati. Isang taon at kalahati ko syang tiniis…
I am a food lover. Most of them admit walang masamang tinapay sakin…I just love eating anything that is served in front of me. I feel the excitement every time I discover a new eating place in town. The fusion of elements gives me a different kind of energy. Wala akong pinipiling cuisine…Pinoy, Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Japanese, Food Court, Fast food, Supermarket, Lutong bahay, Turo-turo, Mami na mabibili sa de-gulong na sasakyan, Tuknene, Lucky Me Pancit Canton na lalagyan ng ibang twist, Karinderya o kahit na syempre ang cooking ng ina ko. Madalas nga, nauubos ang sahod ko hindi sa pagbili ng bagong stuff but by eating out with my family and friends. That is how I treat myself nicely.
Kaya naman when I got a recommendation from a friend to try Atkins diet I had qualms about it. Atkins diet requires zero carbs and sugar. Before venturing into this crucial activity I made a thorough research. I know I’ll harm my kidneys pero bahala na si batman ito na yun! The first week was the toughest. I instantaneously replaced carbs as my source of energy. Using proteins to fuel my body made me lethargic. I had to make tiis — no pain, no gain. My goal at that time is to make SAY NO TO RICE as my motto. After two weeks of not taking in any form of carb/sugar, I had to give up. Sa wakas nakakain din ako ng tinapay, nasayaran din ang lalamunan ko ng coke. Kumbaga lesser evil, at least hindi sya kanin. I then ditched the idea of strict Atkins. I modified it…I gave myself the liberty to eat anything except rice – as in kanin at ulam, which gives me a great excuse dahil pwede akong kumain ng goto, lugaw, minatamis ng munggo sa malagkit, biko, California maki, rice cakes o kahit na may anong bigas basta wag lang kanin at ulam…
Along with not eating rice I forbade myself from drinking any form of alcohol – beer, gin, vodka, tequila, emperador, grandma, tuba, lambanog, shoktong, o kahit na ano basta may alcohol syang nakakalasing. Can you just imagine – wala ng kanin, wala pang alak. I must be living a miserable life. I attended parties, went out on weekends, out of town fatale but I limited myself in ordering just water/iced tea/juice as my drink at kahit anong pagkain wag lang – again – kanin at ulam. Naranasan kong hawakan ng lahat ng kaibigan ko both hands and feet mapilit lang akong uminom. Double/triple dares came in just to persuade me to drink but I would normally elude them – hehehe. Every time I’d spend my weekends sa mga probinsya o sa tabing dagat walang pag-inom na nagaganap. I would watch my comrades drink, get drunk, be stoked until the wee hours of the night keeping my sanity.
October came…common knowledge, kaarawan ko na naman. Sa hindi ko naman maintindihang pangyayari, kinilig ang lalamunan ko. Dala na rin siguro ng mga bisita, kabigan, brods/sis, family bigla kong napagdesisyunana iinom ako ngayon! To make the long story short since October of last year medyo nanumbalik ang pag-inom ko – inom lang wala pa ring kanin. I was then tagged as the greatest come back queen of 2005.
May of this year my buddies and I went on a four day adventure trip. We didn’t have enough money but we had the guts to continue the trip. Four days of sun, sand and beach…not worrying of what’s gonna happen the day after. First night was all good. We definitely had an abundant supply of booze and good food. The next day it dawned upon us that we were running out of dough. We then transformed from nuts to thinking creatures. Great minds unite to achieve one goal. How in this world are we gonna pull out of San Fabian? Sa wakas, dininig din ni Papa God ang nagiisang panalangin naming lahat! Basta, nakagawa kami ng paraan. Nang-holdap kami, tutal marami naman kami, malalaki pa ang katawan naming. Of course, you guys know that I am just joking.
Na-solusyunan nga ang problema, but I had to sacrifice one thing. Yes, kinailangan kong kumain ng kanin. Ayoko namang mag-maganda, lahat sila kumakain tapos ako hindi, sino ako anak ni Queen Elizabeth?! This time I had to tell myself ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL. Sabagay, I promised to myself that I will only indulge in eating rice again kung importanteng tao ang mga kasama ko – aba syempre ginawa kong issue ng moralidad ang pagkain ng kanin. Finally after one year and a half of not eating rice, I was able to convince myself to grab a bite.
I must admit, namiss ko sya. From then on till now I’ve been eating rice.
Isang taon at kalahati…Isang taon at kalahati kaming walang komunikasyon. Bahala na si batman.
I am drastically gaining weight, pero ok lang. Back to basic na lang siguro muna ako. Quit living the sedentary life, exercise na lang siguro muna ulit.
Hahahahaha – salamat Van dito ha
Jackie Lou Blanco: O, bakit hindi ka pa kumakain?
Anne Curtis: Eh, hindi naman po ako vegetarian…Vilamanian po ako.
**ang mga kuha sa ibaba ay nangangahulugang nagsayaw ang mga kaibigan kong lalake para magka-arep kami, habang ako ay tulirong naghihintay sa kanila. pagkatapos nun ay nagpis-bowl kami
What’s it like working at the heart of Pasig
July 16, 2006
**just click on the thumbnail to get a better view They equipped me with a foundation that for sure one could never go wrong. After one year and a half of business with them, I felt I was ready to take things at a higher level. Albeit on the verge of a promotion, I took the historical call – thanks Jericho for the term — of another company. Overwhelming – this would be the perfect word to describe what it is like joining them. It was a great company. The offer was perfect and the team was amazing. You wouldn’t really be asking for more. But, I had to cut the relationship. The only thing I was holding on at that time was, maybe the company and I are really not meant for each other. I distributed my resume to several companies but the offer doesn’t meet my demands. I then made up my mind to finally leave the bustling city of Commonwealth. That’s where the heart of Pasig came in. Lyka, told me to go ahead and submit my credentials to them. God must be really good to me. It was a Friday night. In five hours I made the managers say yes. They told me that I could start by Monday. Come Monday, I felt like I was Princess Jasmine singing A Whole New World while walking along the streets of Ortigas. Para akong bisayang ligaw… Can you just imagine a lady who spent 2 years of her career just a few kilometers away from home finally moves out of her turf… Things are a lot different nowadays. I have to get up at least 2 hours before 8pm. Before, All I need is an hour to be just in time. Forty five minutes to prepare which includes – eating, taking a bath, applying toner, moisturizer and what not – the remaining fifteen minutes would be my travel time from home to work. Working in Ortigas really gave me a dose of my own medicine. I have learned to give immense importance to the industry that I’ve been working with for two and a half years now. Quite often I would whine on the many reasons why I need to get up early, generate revenues, following some rules, why do I need to wear this when I could wear that…Yeah, for sure these are silly stuff but when you get to deal with them almost every night it gets a bit annoying. I know I’ve improved so much but for some strange reasons I just woke up realizing that this industry has made me a more empowered woman. Sobrang daming beses ko nang gustong mag-resign… When just one day kaboom! Eto na ko, mas excited muli sa buhay! **author goofin around eastwood, an after work thingy with the team
quality of the foto isnt that good but these are my colleagues
Five months after giving birth to Wiqa, I decided to lift my ass and look for work. At the height of my Postpartum I inquired for some tips through some of my friends who have already been in the business. Luckily, a little bird pointed my direction to the East. Totally naïve of the ins and outs of the corporate world, I still had the audacity to head towards Jocfer building with the only weapon I had – my resume. The question “So, tell me something about yourself…” was a dead give away. If it weren’t for my gay friends I would not be a total stand out during the interview. After series of exams and interviews I got the sweetest yes I ever had. Thed uttered “Okay you’re gonna start on Monday 10 o clock.” Dumbfounded lady in front of him I asked “10 o clock mid-morning?” He was quick in responding “No, 10 pm.” 
mga magulang nga naman oo!
July 15, 2006 
**tatlong henerasyon — the photo on your left shows my mom and my daughter wiqa…on your right shows the author plus of course wiqa
ang sabi ng ating mga magulang — mahirap magpalaki ng mga anak…
ang sabi ng mga anak — mahirap magpalaki ng mga magulang…
ang sabi naman ni ate vi sa pelikulang anak, hindi lahat ay nagiging magulang, pero lahat tayo ay mga anak
ano ba talaga?
i got the entry below via email. most of you have probably read it…tho it doesn't really answer the question…i just feel that at the end of each day nobody except our parents would give us unconditional love…
an excerpt from the daily script of our parents..
Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga
mumunti ngunit
ginintuang butil ng payo na nakuha ko sa
aking mga
magulang:
1. Si Inay, tinuruan niya ako HOW TO
APPRECIATE A JOB WEL DONE.
"Kung kayong dalawa ay magpapatayan,
doon kayo sa labas! Mga
leche kayo, kalilinis ko lang ng bahay."
2. Natuto ako ng RELIGION kay Itay.
"Kapag yang mantsa di natanggal sa
carpet, magdasal ka na!"
3.Kay Inay ako natuto ng LOGIC.
"Kaya ganyan, dahil sinabi ko."
4. At kay Inay pa rin ako natuto MORE
LOGIC.
"Kapag ikaw ay nalaglag diyan sa bubong,
ako lang magisa ang
manonood ng sine."
5. Si Inay din ang nagturo sa akin kung
ano ang ibig sabihi ng IRONY.
"Sige ngumalngal ka pa at bibigyan
talaga kita ng iiyakan mo!"
6. Si Inay ang nagpaliwanag sa akin kung
ano ang CONTORTIONISM.
"Tingnan mo nga yang dumi sa likod ng
leeg mo, tignan mo!!!"
7. Si Itay ang nagpaliwanag sa akin kung
anong ibig sabihin ng STAMINA.
"Wag kang tatayo diyan hangga't di mo
natatapos yang lahat ng
pagkain mo!"
8. At si Inay ang nagturo sa amin kung ano
ang WEATHER.
"Lintek talaga kayo, ano ba itong kuwarto
nyong magkapatid,
parang dinaanan ng bagyo!"
9. Ganito ang paliwanag sa akin ni Inay
tungkol sa CIRCLE OF LIFE:
"Malandi kang bata ka, iniluwal kita sa
mundong ito, maari rin
kitang alisin sa mundong ito."
10. Kay Itay ako natuto kung ano ang
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Tumigil ka nga diyan! Huwag kang mag-
inarte na parang Nanay
mo!"
11. Si Inay naman ang nagturo kung
anong ibig sabihin ng GENETICS.
"Nagmana ka ngang talaga sa ama mong
walanghiya!"
12. Si Inay naman ang nagpaliwanag sa
amin kung anong ibig
sabihin ng ENVY.
"Maraming mga batang ulila sa magulang,
di ba kayo
nagpapasalamat at mayroon kayong
magulang na tulad namin?"
13. Si Itay naman ang nagturo sa akin ng
ANTICIPATION.
"Sige kang bata ka, hintayin mong
makarating tayo sa bahay!"
14. At si Itay pa rin ang nagturo kay Kuya
kung anong ibig sabihin ng RECEIVING.
"Uupakan kita pagdating natin sa bahay!"
15. Si Inay naman ang nagturo sa akin
kung ano ang HUMOR.
"Kapag naputol yang mga paa mo ng
pinaglalaruan mong lawnmower,
wag na wag kang tatakbo sa akin at
lulumpuhin kita!"
16. At ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat,
natutunan ko kina Inay at
Itay kung ano ang JUSTICE.
"Isang araw magkakaroon ka rin ng
anak,tiyak maging katulad mo
at magiging pasakit din sa ulo!"
i’m so excited and i just can’t hide it!
July 14, 2006
this is my first post here!!!
ecstatic lang ako dahil nakaka-aliw sya!
like what van mentioned ito na ang bagong tambayan!
btw, if you have time please feel free to visit my multiply as well
