January 2012
1 post
Missis & Mistresses
Okay, so by traditional definition, they’re not really different; but let’s face it. In contemporary society, they are. Missis, or more commonly just spelled in its abbreviation form, Mrs., is what we would call a LEGALLY MARRIED wife. A mistress, on the other hand, would be what we call…well…a “kabit”, a woman on the side; who in my opinion, should stay on the...
September 2011
2 posts
Chemisty and Timing
Its amazing to me how applicable the “lessons” I learn from How I Met Your Mother are. It certainly hit me in the ass to watch that episode on the value of chemistry and timing a few days ago. Call it the return of a former flame that may not have completely died down… even over the span of over four years.
I never even imagined, not in a million years, that I’d ever...
The Non-Maid of Honor Speech
Yesterday, my older sister, Paulina, got married to Nacho Mendezona. I wrote a maid of honor speech for Jessica, because she was having a hard time figuring out what to say. But I figured it wouldn’t be a nice idea to have her read my words, especially since its written in my perspective. I think yesterday was the first time I ever truly cried tears of joy, and, needless to say, I cried...
August 2011
2 posts
Education
Does education in the Philippines fulfill the pursuit of knowledge and development? Does it continue to provide a vehicle by which our people can improve our nation?
Filipino heroes like Jose Rizal emphasize the importance of educating the youth, as they are the hope of the nation. True enough, this is a value that is imparted in a majority of the Filipinos who believe that educational attainment...
The reason why...
Over the past year, I’ve had some pretty bizarre romantic encounters, to say the least. From a short-lived whirlwind in the summer, to a bring-back-the-fire sort of thing, to month-long flings, to a two-date marriage proposal, and finally, to two marriage proposals through Facebook from complete strangers. I guess I could say that its been quite a crazy year for me in this aspect of my life....
July 2011
4 posts
August 19
Almost 2 years since the last time we got to celebrate your birthday with you. We’ll celebrate it the way we used to. Movies, chips, and dinner too. Then after, you can go off to meet your best friends. Okay? Sounds like a good plan to me.
“In the world, one out of 70 people will be a Filipino.”
– Ugochi Daniels, Philippine representative of the UN Population Fund. World population is expected to reach seven billion by the end of October – with more than 100 million of them Filipinos. via philstar.com (via pinoytumblr)
There is no such thing as martyrdom. Just...
It’s terribly frustrating to know how truly hopeless some people are because they simply refuse to grow up and take action. There is a difference between being “understanding” and being stupid enough to believe that martyrdom will ever get you anywhere except a grave. Newsflash: Martyrs are only honored years after their deaths…the exact amount of time that the same people that they wanted to...
June 2011
5 posts
The Universe Reminding Me of My Vision
I came across this little girl in Katipunan yesterday. She’s definitely a lot different from the usual annoying kids that you see there, asking for change and cursing you if you didn’t give them anything.
No, this little girl didn’t ask me for anything. Barely covered in her tattered rags, she just sat in her chair, looked up, and smiled at me.
There was something about her...
May 2011
6 posts
I’m kind of weird. I like to live vicariously through other people’s love lives. Somehow, I guess its because I don’t trust myself enough to have the same feelings for another. I don’t trust myself enough to trust others. I’m not sure if this makes sense. I’ve got a few beers in my system right now, so, at the moment, it does.
Anyway, I’d like to talk...
Relationship Status
( ) Single
( ) In a Relationship
( ) Married
( ) Engaged
( ) Divorced
(X) Waiting for a miracle
My first post in long long time. Feels...
Its been a while since I last posted anything on this blog, so here goes.
After an intensely frustrating day of tending to bathrooms at Oakwood for my OJT (yes, tending to bathrooms. Cleaning the toilets whenever “surprises” arise, wiping all the glasses and mirrors that had smudges, and emptying the trashbins of all the bathrooms in the public areas, which makes up about 4 floors,...
April 2011
8 posts
My Vision for the Future
“Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you feed him for life.”
My grandfather said when he was younger, “I will build roads.” His brother after him said “I will build bridges.” Most people say “I will be ‘…’” Some people say “I don’t know”. I said “I don’t care what I do, as...
Spontaneous move to go to mass (from months ago...
I went down to hear mass today for the first time in what seems like months. Most Sundays, I’m doing something or just plain lazy to move, so I end up skipping mass. After such a long time, I got up and decided to go to the church right outside our building.
It was nothing special. The church was jam-packed, as usual. But it was something in what the priest said that struck me and told me...
Life just showed me that there is still hope for...
March 2011
5 posts
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
– Mitch Albom (via kari-shma)
How are you?
—good question. I’ll let you know once I figure it out. Still kinda confused myself.
when an ugly person is calling someone else ugly
chucklecity:
whenever this happens im always like “oh because youre a fuckin beauty queen huh?”
A year ago, I would’ve given anything in the world to have someone to make me feel as though I were the most valuable person in his world. I guess I got my wish and bit off more than I could chew. It lasted for only a few months, and I must say that it really was fun while it lasted.
I’ve come to realize that all this time, I’ve been wishing for the perfect boy to sweep me off...
January 2011
3 posts
4 Commandments
Thou shalt not procrastinate assignments.
Thou shalt not go out on weekdays.
Thou shalt not have more that THREE beers on a weekday.
Thou shalt not cut any class, no matter how insignificant.
Where are the voices that I heard in the street?
Its been almost a month since the protests against the education budget cut, rather, the state university budget. Needless to say, all the hype has died down. People marched and fought for what they believed to be a good cause, but where are they now? As with everything today that I’ve noticed, it was just a trend. And its so sad that it is.
The march, the rallies. I believed in them...
December 2010
2 posts
At this level, everyone’s got talent, but not everyone gives 100% to work on their weaknesses. -commentator on why Kobe Bryant is different
November 2010
3 posts
note to self:
never set your expectations too high.
October 2010
13 posts
Beautiful words said by a boy to his lover:
Have you ever stopped and suddenly started to be so alone? Like nothing in this world can cheer you up, no matter what you do? Well, that’s how I’m feeling today. I could be out and about right now doing God-knows-what with my friends, but I’m at home. Alone. Typing this blog because I’m hoping that getting this out of my chest would somehow get me out of this rut.
Dear Bitches,
Don’t say you need me and then say shit behind my back.
Remember this, YOU need ME. You said it yourself.
Fuck you.
