Borrowed Sunshine

Sure, everything's fine and dandy now. But just you wait, when the sun will no longer shine as brightly then you will realize it was just not meant to be.

It's done. Said goodbye and nearly drowned in tears.

Told you it wasn't easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I had to. The universe had its reasons for this. And though it was neither clear nor written in stone, it still had to happen.

Now, comes the hard part…moving on.

You start by waking up to a new day and feeling not as shitty as when you cried yourself to sleep the previous night. And even if the day wasn't going as planned, waking up late, waiting for a freakin' cab for nearly 30 minutes only to end up taking an Airport Taxi which charges double the regular fare, shirt crumpled, sweating all over, wrong socks --- gray socks on black pants (TRAGIC!), I psyched myself to make it a better day. I got to the office and stared blankly on my Starbucks tumbler which had a Nestle 3-in-1 for about 15 minutes. I didn't eat breakfast, didn't feel the need to. I listened to the radio seemingly torturing myself. And just like a big jolt of lighting, it struck me to wake up from my dazed state.

Uncertain on how to exactly do this but I guess, I will be fine. It's not as if this is the first time. Still, it hurts just as much as the first.

I am an actor in play for fools, pretending to the world that life is as it should be --- well. Not everyone is as strong but I could pretend. I'm good at that. After all, what good would continues mourning in public do? That's best done in private and preferably with beer and a lit cigarette.

So I smile and laugh throughout the day pretending that the day went fine and dandy.

But yes, the sun didn't shine as brightly today as the day we met. On that 'Pho Hoa Moment' when neither of us knew that we'd say "Goodbye" as quickly as we said "Hello." Once I borrowed, I now had to return.

And then we both realized, it really was just not meant to be.


Photo: Fence by Noel Abelardo

It's Complicated.

Photo: "Empty Chair" by Noel Abelardo

If only there was a better way.
If only there was an easier way to say goodbye.
But even if I crack my skull open,
I know there really isn't any easier way to
let go.

A recent blog entry of a friend made me realize a few parts of my (love)life that, for as long as I could recall, I ignored or refused to accept. And writing about it is more difficult that you might think.

I fall in and out of love almost instantly and in repetitive successions and it's not healthy. Not even for an enduring heart such as mine. I am what they say co-dependent and have this eternal fear, that until quite recently I thought I conquered, to be alone... to live and die alone. Come to think of it, there really isn't anything wrong with being alone, most especially if you're gay. Being such, the fact remains that singlehood, loneliness, depression, and being alone is as natural and inevitable as death itself.

It got me thinking: do homosexual relationships really last? For people like us, this has been the million dollar question of a lifetime. Answers and opinions vary depending I guess on experiences. For those people who were lucky enough to find their 'life partner' this is a big fat YES. But for the majority, it remains only as a possibility.

If you've followed my blog from the very beginning you'll know that I am a love-a-holic. I am often disillusioned by the promises of forever and the chance to get my 'happy ever after.' And for the countless times that my heart was broken I remained ever-so loyal to its ability to heal itself only to be broken again. I am not saying that you should lose faith and hope on love. But truth is, not everyone is as blessed. It may be a disadvantage that my heart has this innate capability of loving endlessly and in so many different levels but I am starting to believe that it's getting to be a burden.

I should start taking care of it (my heart) before it totally gives up on the entire idea. And I don't mean that only on the emotional sense but physically as well. I've been abusing it by not exercising, not eating right, cigarettes and alcohol. I'd sooner die than find that darn soul mate. If it even exists. On which another blog from a friends' friend pointed out clearly that it's statistically impossible for you to find your soul mate. And even if you do find him/her in your lifetime, there's probably some screwed up reason why you still can't be together. So really, why waste time finding them, when you can get the next best thing... the person who just cares and loves for you. Don't bother thinking if he/she is THE ONE because chances are, you will live the rest of your life not knowing.

So how do I keep happy? I really don't know. But I will much rather try than be in a situation I am not supposed to be in. I will have to pull up some courage to do what I'm about to do but I know this is the right thing to do.

I don't want to be 'that' person who finds happiness at the expense of another. I shall not become the person I hate the most.

I've waited 15 months for a good relationship to come what's another 15. I guess if it'll be worth the wait then I should.


But there isn't any.
Only to cry and mourn
for a time until it's over.
Then just... move on.

PhotoShoot Stint

My first attempt at studio photography. I never realized it was that difficult. I took a looooot of photos but here are what I consider ze best!

Photography by: Noel Abelardo
Hair and Make Up: Madz Castillo
Assistant Photographer: Atty. Aidde Gaces
Set-Up/Outfits: Dimples Reytas and Abie Pana
Messenger/Driver/All-around: May Castillo
Support/Beet provider: Argem

HAHAHAH!!! That's it folks! Hope you like it!

PS. Sa mga pic-nappers, pwede mag acknowledge. Hahahaha! Sorry the post took forever! Loveyah!!!











More pictures at my multiply site or check out my Facebook. =D

Anguish.

It's not that hard to figure out how life plays with you sometimes. How, more often than not, things unexpected can disrupt the entire pattern of your ever-so monotonous existence. While some may welcome it lovingly with open arms, others seem to run away from it because sudden change scares them.

I fell in love. Unexpectedly.

And while love is a common and but-oh-so-natural thing for me, this is one I've never encountered. I'm in love with someone, whose heart belongs to someone else. It's been with that someone else for 5 long years to be exact.

I cannot put to words how and why it happened. It was as if the universe conspired to bring us together but only to remain anything BUT lovers. It's cruel, but it's life. It's unfair but there's little we could do. It's that little voice telling you to let go and move on, move forward, but it's much harder than you people might think. How could you let go of something or someone that could make you happy? That has made you happier than you've ever been. When you thought you've forgotten what happiness was until it was shown to you in all its glory and beauty. How?

When you know deep in your heart and soul that that person is the one you were destined to be with. But you know he will never choose you. And that you ache every time you hear reality knocking. You cry and laugh the next minute because you know you'd rather be with him now than not to be without him at all.

That you're willing to be a doormat or a loyal dog, waiting for his beg and call.

That you feel foolish because you deserve more than this but still you cannot let go because in your 27 years of existence, this is probably the best thing that ever happened to you.

And that it scares the sh*t out you that you will lose this battle, when you know for a fact there wasn't even a contest. You keep telling yourself, 'enjoy the moment and don't think about the future.' But I do think about the future and I picture him in it.

But I don't want to be 'that' person.

So how do you say goodbye to happiness when for as long as you could remember it was all you asked for?

And he gave it to you.

Love letters and idealisms by Noel Abelardo

Bed Bar and Mr. Fu

Went out last night. Bed Bar at Malate and guess what? I had fun.

Surprised? Don't worry that makes two of us.

It's been so long since I went to BED. I remember those times, so many years back when I go to Malate every weekend, back when I was younger. We used to gather at Starbucks Robinsons Manila around 6pm and then have dinner then stay and dance until the Magtataho arrives for breakfast, hmmm... around 7 in the morning! Ain't that fun?

To compare: I arrived at Malate this morning around 12:30 and left around 3 am. Met up with Kolai and his friends. It was fun, purely dancing, chatting and just having a fantastic time. Radha (Burn, baby, burn...) sang and even the discreet guys began dancing and lip syncing to the tune of "If You Could Read My Mind." God, I remember when this was still hot on the charts being played at Giraffe. Yes, I began clubbing very early. 15 years old to be exact, probably why I don't do it often anymore. I outgrew it.

Anyway, aside from a fantastic dancing night and (cute) people watching, I got to meet one of my most-loved person, Mr. Fu. If you remember, I wrote a blog wanting to meet him here. And last night, perhaps because of the booze, when I saw him at BED I finally had the guts to approach him and say 'Hi', introduced myself and said I was a fan. And only a few moments ago, when I checked my Friendster, I saw a message from him.





So, I still went home date-less, number-less, s*x-less, single, but happy.

I'm still without love, but that doesn't mean I won't find it eventually. I just need someone na mambubulabog ng aking universssseeeee. MEHHH GANON?!?

Love letters and idealisms by Noel Abelardo

Ramblings on A Date-less Friday Night

Thinking of what to write as I opened my laptop and waiting for pictures to finish uploading. Nothing has inspired me recently. Aside from yet another failed relationship that held a promise of forever. Which I refuse to write about. It doesn't deserve that story anymore.

So here I am watching a group of rugged so-called self-proclaimed street-magicians with annoyance at Gloria Jeans while trying very hard to alienate the rest of the world with Better Days by Dianne Reeves. Still, she could only do so much.

Friday night, dateless, gimmik-less, alone.

Not that I'm complaining. I just realized I liked this better. All signs point to the fact I am getting older.

So what is it about love that I so desperately search for it time and time again? Only to reach one dead-end after another. I should learn to be more detached, more careful and less involved. I think my problem is, I've been reading too much romance novels, watching too many romantic films and just freakin' fantasizing about it too darn much!

Oh well. That's just me.

On a more pleasant note, I'm watching this guy across me. Why? Because he just came out of the gym, looking so cute. He's the type that would just simply make you smile every morning when you wake up. And not to mention he has a near perfect smile. Seriously, he;s too darn cute! Too bad he's straight.

-o-

Anyhooo, I'm playing Jologs Quiz with Addie and we're at 2 all. Unbelievable how fantastic our conversations are at YM. I love it. We'd make a fantastic couple I bet. Unfortunately, he's been with a partner for years. DARN! (Addie, if you read this, just smile!)

-o-

Just saw two guys from across the table playing "Magic: The Gathering." I felt the sudden desire to run home and get my old, old, almost obsolete deck. I used to spend ridiculous money, obscene amount of time and sleepless nights because of that game. I haven't played in about 10 years or more. I think most of the rules have changed already and so did the game play. I used to be soooo proud playing my Stasis Deck, Pocker Deck and my favorite, My All-White-No-Untap Deck. My favorite card, Serra Angel. I even created an awesome drawing of it. I just couldn't find it anymore.

I wonder how much the Jester's Cup costs now?

Anyone of you guys have old decks, come let's play. You just have to update me on the rules.

-o-

Looking forward to Saturday. I'd better go out and dance. I need to. I have to. I want to.

WANTED: A Nice Conversation, Fantastic Company and UNBELIEVABLE S*X!

Second Flame

We’ve all felt it, the pain and the suffering of watching your heart break into thousands, and possible millions of pieces. Unrequited love, the cruelest, the most excruciating kind of love that we pray we never feel in our lifetime or will never feel again. When you try and get over that face and that smile, that voice, that feeling, that memory… that person. When you feel life is slowly fading because every breath is but a fleeting fervor of the love you once had.

And you try and get away. Go to a distant land and be happy to your new found solitude. Hoping you’ll meet new people and begin the painstaking process of moving on. And then, you feel that your starting to get back little pieces of yourself, only to find out it was not your old self. But a new you and you begin to wonder, is this improvement? But sooner or later you find yourself losing the battle to overlook love after all. You start to fall in love once more, and hoping that this time would be better, you plunge right back in. And you fall for the ‘bad’ once more.

You fall for the ‘bad’ because you keep telling yourself that they were wrong. And when that person does something ill, you ignore it and put it aside. But when the person does something good, you pat yourself at the back and say you knew it all along.

But like most things, love can come in the most unexpected time and even with the most suprising person.

They were right, I just had to wait.

I got my second chance with the person I met over 3 years ago and had broken up with for almost 2 years. For some reason, the love was still there. Faint but enough to rekindle what fire left from the past.

We’ve all felt it, love in whatever shape or form. And it just feels damn great!

On "My Bestfriends' Wedding" and Singlehood

So Christmas Day (and incidentally also my Birthday) just came and went. Though it was relatively better this year than the previous ones, I still can’t help but compare it to my younger days celebrating this auspicious occasion. I guess for some reason, when we get older, you also lose interest on celebrating.

It’s true what they say, Christmas ARE for kids… and those kids at heart.

-o-

Today I watched, probably for the 100th time, My Best Friends Wedding and thought of 10 reasons why we (I) love this movie.

10. It stars Julia Roberts. Need I say more?

9. It’s a feel-good-romantic-comedy that one can never get tired of watching.

8. The story is just great. I think the writers Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott created one of the best movies ever.

7. P.J. Hogan, the director captured the actors’ best qualities on that film. There wasn’t any dull moment on this film.

6. I looooove Cameron Diaz’s portrayal of Kimberly Wallace here. She’s sooooo “annoyingly perfect.”

5. The soundtrack. Who didn’t fall in love with “I’ll Say A Little Prayer For You” and the fabulous scene where the entire cast sang it over lobster lunch.

4. Durmot Mulroney, though not so hot, appeared irresistible here. Which guy would not love being chased by two women? I hear most guys fantasized about this long before puberty.

3. This line, “Kimi always says that if you love someone, you say it or the moment just passes you by.” Cue song: “Someday, when I’m awful’y low….” Lurrrrrrvvvvvit!!!

2. It talks about true love, double dealing/lying…three of my favorite topics and not forgetting blind-devotion.

1. Rupert Green, the gay editor/friend of Jules. He added an absolute spice to the movie. It showed and quite possibly proved that it’s wonderful to have a gay friend. So if you don’t have one, I suggest you go get one.




-o-

Being a hopeless-romantic to the core can be quite daunting, especially if you love chick-flick movies. It gets you thinking about your sorry little ass and why up to now, after 14 freakin’ months you’re still single, living alone and successful. While others, celebrate 28th as a momentous day, declare 1129 as the address of heaven, I on the other hand, has substituted Play Station 2 for sex, is planning to get a cat to complete my spinsterhood, and might possible just die of old age and still single. FOCK!

If I don’t meet someone soon, I just might go on a killing rampage, God forbid. Guess I’m too picky, as one friend said. To which I said in reply, “I’m not picky, I’m just specific. I know what I want and deserve and I refuse to settle for anyone less.”

And they say Christmas is for lovers too. HAH! Not if you’re single.

Arabian Nights

Oh... I come from a land in a far away place where the caravan camels roam. Where they cut off your ear if they don't like your face, it's barbaric, but HEY!, it's home...



Aaaaaarrrraaabian Nightsssssss...

Yeaaaaahhhhhhbaaahhh!!! Yes, baby we WON! 2nd place that is. I'm telling you this year's competition was FIERCE!!!


(Aladdin and Genie)


A Whole New Worrrrlld!

This year's theme was Disney Cartoon Musicals. And we got Aladdin about a month back but prepared for it 2 weeks before the actual performance. It was a labor of love and blood from all the teams which was pretty obvious with all the costumes, props and dance numbers. Effort kung effort ito mga friends!!!It was simply unforgettable.

Too bad I didn't even win a single raffle prize. Our company was darn generous this year as they gave away, cellphones, gift cheques, iPHONE (yup, iPHHHHOOONNNEEE!!!), Aspire One (Acer) laptop, cash prices worth--- get ready for this, 1000 US Dollarrrrs!

Damn!!!!

Anyway, here are a few pics! Enjoy!

I shall be posting all the pics on my multiply site. Visit it if you have the chance.

Consolation Groups:



Hunchback of Notre Dame

and...


Mulan

3rd Place: Little Mermaid



2nd Place: Aladdin (kami, yun!!!)




1st Place: Beauty and the Beast






And oh, did I mention that the first prize money was PHP40,000!

2nd, PHP30,000
3rd, PHP20,000

and the consolation prices got PHP10k each.

WAZZZZZTHEMEEEANING!!!!

There's Just Something About Her... (PETCHAY!)

Never in my wildest imagination that I would even attempt to write about something that I was totally clueless, undiscovered (by me), and as usually despised as a woman's vajay-jay. Or as i fondly call it, for purposes of this blog 'petchay'. But a recent conversation with a dear friend had inexplicably forced me to go to a local bookstore, buy a small notebook and pen, sit down and was compelled to start writing about a topic I've only spoken about in humour.

Let me just emphasize that I had never fantasized about it, never explored it, and have only seen it on straight porno films that I used to watch as a kid (only because I'm more interested and focused on the other thing) and a few if not forgotten glimpses of it on a few occasions...live. So forgive me for my lack of knowledge about what it is that fascinates men and yes, even a selected group of women to something that secrete blood every that time of the month.

I do however, know a little about it having directed the Vagina Monologues back in college as a school production. And let me say that if that didn't even interest me to change sexual preference, I guess nothing in this universe will. I was, am and will forever remain loyal to it's glorious counter-part. (Pause to give a moment of silent praise.)

"Your petchay is the best-tasting, best-looking, best-smelling and most beautiful ever. And it's best fit for my 'thaaang.'

THAT my dear friends was the claim of a certain guy who after exepriencing a long sexual nirvana with my good friend, described her petchay.

Now, how many of women do you know out there in this planet was ever told that line, even as a lie? I'm probably guessing very, very, very few. So my good friend and I suddenly got wondering if her petchay has some addictive property that the world is yet to discover. And if only we could create a drug out of its secretion, we would probably be richer than the Queen of England. But I guess the only way to truly find out is to be there myself first-hand, which there is noooo wayyyy in HELL I will do. Not even if you pay me. I would rather tear my eyes out than to see it; bind my lips shut than to taste it; and pull out my nose than to smell it.

We've been friends for quite a long time that I am aware of what this girl can do. The miracles and glory of it all. I've heard the stories and even on a few rare times seen her in action. (Again, focusing only on the other partner.) But still it seems that there's some truth to this claim since most of her men keep coming back for more... and more... and more! Even to a point they would have to beg. A true goddess to the core could only command such followers! I swear if I were to be reincarnated, I would want nothing more than to be this girl's petchay. To quote her, "My petchay can change lives and break relationships."

Amazing! It's already like a religion!

I've had my fair share of compliments and praises from my sexual partners but none specifically targeted to my 'toy'. It's usually something generic like, "Oh, you're a damn good kisser!" or "You're sooo hot and sexy!" or "I could do this with you for the rest of my life!" (Ready, set.... cartwheel!!!) But this usually only happens when I'm on the top of my game. I usually perform best when love is involved or at least a similar kind of emotion. Plus alcohol can also seriously stimulate and arouse me. (Cocktails later anyone?)

Writing about petchay too much us starting to make me feel nauseous. I'd better stop before I end up having recurring nightmares about it. But for those wanting to experience the much glorified petchay you will have to meet a certain criteria. 1.) You have to be well-hung. 2.) You have to be clean, gorgeous and irresistible. 3.) Your other head should be equally, if not superbly stimulating as the other smaller one. And 4.) You should have something more to offer than what was already stated above.

Bottom line, we will only remain in awe and wonder why her petchay has this incredible power. And I, being too gay to almost function, could only remain respectful (and even a wee-bit envious) that such a vagina exists to change lives!

Uganda, ke-ganda

3rd day at Uganda, Africa. Work-wise, the past few days have been relatively easy on us. Well, at least most of us.

This is my 3rd time in the African continent and my first in Uganda. I can't say that I would want to live here but I will say that I love the weather, especially at night. Though there's much left to be said about the sights, sounds and even the smell of this place. I will not touch on that any further. *wink!*

Monyonoyo Commonwealth Resort is located a few minutes away from the capital city, Kampala. It's a five-star resort that pretty much reminds me of Baguio, Tagaytay and Batangas rolled into one back home.




Just thinking about home makes me miss it even more. And eventhough this trip to Africa was planned a long time back I somehow still feel that this was an abrupt trip. It feels like someone just pulled me off my bed and dragged me to go here.



Good thing I have my handy camera with me and I took some pretty awesome shots (in my personal opinion!). Speaking of camera, I was wondering... I saw quite a number of people naming their cameras... their dSLRs. As to why? I really don't know. But I have yet to name my own d60. Haven't given it much thought yet. Do you guys have any suggestions? I'm thinking, BEBEH or HUNNY BUN! HAHAHA! I'm kidding of course, but when I do come up with a name, I'll make sure to let ya'll know.



Reejoie actually got the first shot of this freakin' huge bird since she arrived a day earlier. So I decided to hunt for this Crane and take a picture of it myself. Of course I highly doubt if this was the same bird but if it was then it's only lucky animal.

***I took quite a number which you could see at my multiply site.


Here are a few more artsy-fartsy shots I took while smoking, loitering, lingering, walking and everything else in between, including working.


This was the brick wall where I ever-so-considerately extinguish my cigarettes after I'm done puffing my death smoke. Doesn't it look nice? Tee-hee!




These are wristbands given to our participants. My job is actually to tally all the wristbands to whoever I registered for the day on my table. But just as luck may have it, I am missing one. And I am hoping not to be royally screwed because it. Oh well... I took a nice photo of them though. I was also asked by Jong to take another shot of this using the corporate camera, to which I gladly obliged and he used it for our website. Love it!




For more of these pictures just visit: http://www.imago.multiply.com





PS. I can't wait to be back home and fix my new apartment. I miss home and everything about it.

Move Me

Leaving for Uganda, Africa tomorrow night and I’m not at all ready for this trip. As usual, I’m just about to pack my things tonight. But since I’ve traveled so much because of my work I can consider myself as an able packer.

I failed to write blog entries the past week due to my very busy schedule, so I’m taking this chance to update you guys. At least to those very few who follow the drama in my life.


This was written on a scratch paper last Sunday, Nov 16, 2008 with my usual Café Latte in Starbucks, Rockwell Mall.

-o-

There are moments in life that can leave you wondering for days, weeks, months or sometimes, even years. And while some take their sweet time wondering and asking, I have fully decided to take action and try to take control over my seemingly chaotic life. I just want to try and be truly happy and I sincerely hope that my plans in the very near future can make that happen. After all, as I’ve already mentioned in my previous blog entry, happiness is but a series of correct choices. Let me just hope that this is one of many more to come.

There are several factors that I would consider why I felt so unhappy for the longest time. And this is not only because I’ve been single for a long time but I feel my life now is not going in the direction that I want or at least dreamed about. And though I know I have a relatively good life compared to most, I still ask myself what led to my unhappiness. Perhaps one big factor would be that I was too lazy to follow my dreams however ridiculous it may have been.

I have always been known as a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. I am proud to say that I am quite talented (Ahem! Ahem!). I sing, dance, write, cook, paint, and draw. I can also take relatively good photographs – out of sheer passion for it. I know how to even process them. I can even wash the dishes, take out the garbage, clean the house (including the toilet) and wash and iron clothes. See, I can be a good house partner, I’m all-around. HE-HE!

But I remember when I was younger I was very much a different person. I used to be more carefree, jollier, perkier, and seemingly just living my life as if it were my last day on this planet. I was, as far as I could recall happy(-ier). But perhaps as the years went by in my pretty young life, problems, challenges, and all sorts of trials and tribulations robbed me of my child-like, not-a-care-in-the-world type of personality. I became less innocent and more malibog, (horny) este malishyoso pala (full of malice). The innocence slowly died when I reached puberty. I am no psychoanalyst or psychologist but I believe that no one can understand yourself better than you. And while most of my childhood friends would tell me that I never changed, I feel I did. But come to think of it, don’t we all change as the years go by and circumstances in our life force us to be different?

And so, in my attempt to find my old self or who knows even find a new me, I had to make certain decisions that I know will help me grow as a person.

I am moving out of my (family’s) house … soon, very soon!

I have lived my entire life there and though I love them very much, it’s just getting tiring to quarrel with your siblings every now and then. And then there are all the house rules that need to be followed. No, I am not moving out to be free from these rules. Well, okay fine, part and partial of the reason is that but not entirely. I am turning 27 very soon and I believe I am old enough to experience what it is like to live by myself. I’ve known even some who started during college and I believe those people are more matured and responsible in a way. I think I’m ready, but if I’m wrong then it’s about time I find out and prove otherwise.

Sure it’s practical to live with your family, less expenses, less responsibilities, and basically more convenient. But somehow, practically is over-ruled by (my) need. I need to grow. I need to prove something to myself and maybe to the rest of the world.

I know it will be difficult. I’ve already psyched myself about that, the long and lonely nights, the boredom, the financial struggles and everything else unexpected. But I still want to do it. Let me experience first hand how hard this would be and then I could say, even if I don’t succeed, I tried.

I am clearing my debts in a few months, the two credit cards and money loan will be forever gone, hopefully before the year ends. I want to start fresh. I will even learn to budget and commute (– I know how to, I just don’t like it. I take a taxi almost everyday). Goodbye convenience and kaartehan, Hello hardships and lessons! I am not about to say I could do it but it’s about time I did.

Fingers-crossed (and even including eyes, legs and arms) with a lot of prayers and strong will, correct judgments and even a little help from Mama and other friends, I hope this move will prove to be correct.

Let me be happy, even if I fail trying.

The Why's of Men

*My mom (yes, mom as in mother) sent this to me. Funny, funny, funny! Wanted to share. I wonder if they have something like this but for gay guys! =D

-----Just an intro before you read on . . .
and realize why men are so important to women!

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One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his sweatshirt.
Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me,
"What setting do I use on the washing machine?"
"It depends," I replied. "What does it say on your shirt?"
He yelled back, " University of Oklahoma ."

And they say blondes are dumb...
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"It's just too hot to wear clothes today," Jack says as he stepped out of the shower.
"Honey, what do you think the neighbors would think if I mowed the lawn like this?"
"Probably that I married you for your money," she replied.
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Q: What do you call an intelligent, good looking, sensitive man?
A: A rumor
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Dear Lord,
I pray for Wisdom to understand my man;
Love to forgive him;
and Patience for his moods.
Because, Lord, if I pray for Strength . . .
. . . I'll beat him to death. AMEN
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Q: Why do little boys whine?
A: They are practicing to be men.
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Q: What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath
and calling your name?
A: You did not hold the pillow down long enough.
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Q: How do you keep your husband from reading your e-mail?
A: Rename the mail folder "Instruction Manual."
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. . . and now the explanations!

The Why's of Men

1. WHY DO MEN BECOME SMARTER DURING SEX?
(because they are plugged into a genius)

2. WHY DON'T WOMEN BLINK DURING SEX?
(they don't have enough time)

3 WHY DOES IT TAKE 1 MILLION SPERM TO FERTILIZE ONE EGG?
(they don't stop to ask directions)

4. WHY DO MEN SNORE WHEN THEY LIE ON THEIR BACKS?
(because their balls fall over their butt-hole and they vapor lock)
(You're laughing, aren't you?!?!)

5. WHY WERE MEN GIVEN LARGER BRAINS THAN DOGS?
(so they won't hump women's legs at cocktail parties)

6. WHY DID GOD MAKE MEN BEFORE WOMEN?
(you need a rough draft before you make a final copy)

7. HOW MANY MEN DOES IT TAKE TO PUT A TOILET SEAT DOWN?
(don't know . . . never saw it done)

Okay, before you think you women are supreme than us men, it's time to
bring you to your knees . . .

. . . and the personal favorite:

8. WHY DID GOD PUT MEN ON EARTH?
(because a vibrator can't mow the lawn!)

And Counting....

It's official. It's been forever and a day.

Exactly one year ago, I was in Nairobi, Kenya working my ass off trying to forget the fact that my lover and I had just broken up. I remember during idle moments, which comes rare on our events, I'd sit in one corner and start crying. And that's because that @#!@&!! partee addict can't kick off the habit and chose it over lil' ol' me. That and probably because I try and 'help' him do so. Let's just say my messianic complex gets the best of me sometimes.

So here are just a few things I've realized since I've been single. One year and still counting...

1. I've become a wee-bit jaded on the entire concept of love and relationships. I did meet several possibilities, including one very recent that I purposely discounted to be a relationship but more to be a big, huge, enormous mistake. With one particular chubby guy who was, more than anything, an idea of what great love could have been. But meeting a lot of great almost(s) can be such an irritating chore. You meet, connect, pursue, and then before you know it, it's more complicated than you hoped it would be. Then, you start it all over again.

2. Boys will be boys and men (way older men) are just meant to be my friends. A dilemma on choosing a 23 year old kid versus one 43 year old guy that lead me to conclude I should find someone around my age or a little bit older.

3. I still despise people who do drugs, especially the ohh, so notorious Partee Pill which I would like to call the death drug of our generation. I just don't know what they get out of it. But I've meet a lot of friends who takes this drug and I just find it sad that such wonderful people are wasting money over something they know is slowly killing them. Perhaps, much like cigarettes (which I also can't quit, but want to) they get some satisfaction out of them. Oh well, my opinions get worse over Shabs, Coke, Heroin, and the likes. Unlike partee, these hard core chemicals destroys not only their body, but it's a guaranteed way to destroy relationships as well. I should know seeing one of my uncles wasted away because of Shabs.

4. Exes will be and forever remain exes. In my search for true love (naks! me ganon?!), I visited past relationships and tried to rekindle what can be rekindled. But alas, I've learned that once you lose the fire, even time cannot put the spark back. Except for some freaky chance that you get in bed... to sleep. HA-HA!

5. The corporate world is a jungle and survival is the name of the game. Working for a corporate environment that's full of politics can be harsh. It takes a really tough person to survive all the back-stabbing, gossiping, jealousy, ass-kicking and ass-licking, betrayal and everything else in between. You need to learn how to play the game or you'll get eaten alive. But then again, good things come to good people and I believe that what happened to me came as a blessing in disguise. I'm happier, a wee-bit richer and less stressed now. H-A! Take that ya'll! (tee-hee!)

6. Count your blessings. There are many things I should be grateful for, like good health, great friends, a complete family and a well paying job. So why is it that finding a lover suddenly became a priority for me? Well, for one because that's the one thing I don't have now. But hey, who knows, maybe before my Christmas Blues kick-in I'll be in a relationship. Fingers-crossed.

7. I know myself now, more than ever. Yes, I can defy gravity. I've always thought that I am a tough nut to crack but hey, over the months, I've proven to myself that I really am. Me-so-happeee! Not a lot of things can bring me down but when it does, I can almost immediately bounce right back up.

And so, forever and a day isn't so bad after all. It has taught me a few things that I would have never realized otherwise. Still, I'm on my never-ending search and I sincerely hope it would be this one but I can't be too sure. So right now, I'm just enjoying the moment.



We only get to live once, why not live everyday as if it were the last.

Chokoleit in Las Vegas (Ms. Yunibers)

(Video Failed!!!!) WAHHH!!! Here's the link, view it at YouTUBE. A friend actually asked me to view this file in YouTube and I died laughing watching it. I've seen Chokoleit in Laffline and Punchline before and he already did this skit. Still, whenever I watch it I can't help but be amazed how talented our (Filipino) stand-up comedians are. Cheers to you Chokoleit! =D Found this article in Manila Bulletin... And note that this was written back in 2005. :)

On the Rise
Walden Sadiri

Chokoleit: TV?s latest flavor of a comedian




It?s true that it does take time before anything or even anyone for that matter reaches its "full flavor" and maturity. Stand-up-comedian and sing-along master Chokoleit knows that fact by heart as his journey towards popularity has been long and winding. But it has its sweet rewards as he has become one of the more popular faces in ABS-CBN?s shows.


"It was really a long time," he said in Tagalog. "I started in 1993 and it was just last year that everything went right for me in showbiz."

He added that he had a hard time invading mainstream showbiz because he didn?t know how and he didn?t know who to approach. What he realized though was that showbiz was also about right timing, if it was his, it would happen, in due time.

"This is my passion and that is the reason I kept trying. I really want to make people laugh. And during my trying times, deep inside of me I always believed my time would come. I just knew that God gave me this talent for a purpose," he rationalized.

Every night he enjoyed performing to regulars and new spectators in music?comedy bars like Purple Edge, Punchline, Laffline and Musicbox. His passion in comedy was the reason he didn?t become impatient about making it big time in showbiz. For him, he?d rather that he go through hardships before hitting mainstream showbiz so he could enjoy its benefits maybe longer.

"Now that I?m reaping the fruits of my labor, I?m going to take care of my even more. I won?t waste it nor take it for granted," he declared.

Chokoleit, while he was doing his regular gigs at different music-comedy bars, has also appeared in a number of television shows like "Haybol Rambol" and "Brunch" from the year 1999 to 2000. Unfortunately, his career was quite bumpy, he would either find himself with some TV appearances or none at all. And often there was a long period in between the shows that he did. It was as a stand?up comedian that kept him busy.

According to Chokoleit, his biggest break came last year when he was cast by director Wen Deramas in "Marina" as Pearly Shell. It was a moment he would cherish for the rest of his life since it opened new doors for him in show business. It even opened a new market for him because of his fantasy characters ­ the children televiewers!

"Kids recognize me more as Pearly Shell. I?m very happy about it," he shared.

Right now, Chokoleit after "Marina" is in the shows "Kaya Mo Ba ?To?" of Carlos Agassi, the Sunday showbiz oriented news show "The Buzz" and "Bora," as a semi-regular member.

Among the shows mentioned above, the most challenging is "Kaya Mo Ba ?To?" A reality TV show on daring people, his segment is related to animals. Televiewers every Saturday afternoon would see him racing people against ostrich or spending time with gorillas or pigs in their respective cages or pigpens.

"In this show, I?m the one with the animal appeal," laughed Chokoleit about his ordeals in his new show. "If you?re new in the business you just have no choice. You just have to establish yourself first. What I do in the show is fine with me. I know that I would also be doing other things in the future."

Like anyone growing in popularity in tinseltown, Chokoleit has also his share of intrigues. His latest one painted a bad image of him when an alleged whorehouse for men was raided and his name surfaced as one of the customers.

"I was really affected when this came out. I hope everything is okay already?.it?s true that I?ve gone to that place. I usually met my gay friends there. That?s all."

Looking back to where he started, Chokoleit shared that things have changed in the realm of stand-up comedy.

"To think that instead of upgrading the quality of stand-up comedy, the influx of so?called stand-up comedians lessened it because everyone now can instantly become a stand-up comedian. If you just know how to impersonate talents, tell the same old joke, you?re gay and you ridicule people, you?re immediately a stand-up comedian."

What he meant was that people may have forgotten the real essence of a stand-up comedian. It has always been for him standing in front of an audience and making them laugh without the expense of other people. He recalled the times of Arnel Ignacio and Ai Ai delas Alas in Musicbox wherein they could stand by themselves and be funny. Rather than evolving, the offensiveness of some comedians have even brought the quality of stand-up comics down.

"Unfortunately, I also become ?malaswa? in my shows in those music-comedy bars because that is what my audience usually clamor for. But in corporate shows or out of time gigs, I make it a point to have a sanitized show. I just have to be responsible."

So what kept his dream alive in showbiz?

"When I was just a sing?along-master, I already dreamt of being in showbiz to be like Roderick Paulate. He inspired me. He made me realize that you can be an actor even if you are not very good looking as long as you have talent. I told him that. I really believe in his talents. You can bring him anywhere - acting, comedy, hosting and even singing. I hope I can achieve even half of what he has," he shared.

Roderick Paulate?s advice to him is simple ­ have the right attitude, get along with people well, be considerate with other people and be humble.

For those wondering why he was nicknamed Chokoleit, look at him again. He was named Chokoleit (because of his color) by his friends in high school which didn?t offend him. He was even called "cocoa" or "chocolate."

"I wasn?t hurt by their name?calling because I don?t easily get mad. I?m a very happy person and everything that happens to me I think of it as having a purpose. I always see things in a positive light. I even make fun of myself?I?m glad that I look like this and I?m gay. If I became a man and I look like this, I think I would have become a criminal by now. Or if I were a girl and I looked like this, I?d still be a virgin until now," laughed Chokoleit.

Well, all those who called him derogatory names before should now look at Chokoleit. He may not look like the regular matinee idol but he has become one of the sweetest sensations in television right now. And his fame has earned him opportunities for out of town shows and money to slowly build his dream house. And like what he has always said, everything in life has a purpose from God.

What he can only say about his rising career in ABS-CBN is "ang kapamilya hindi ka iiwanan, ang puso, puwede kang magkasakit, magkaka-heart attack ka."

Jonathan Garcia a.k.a. Chokoleit is one comedian ON THE RISE!

How Gay Are You?

According to this test I'm 80% but to my friends I'm 110%. HAHAHAAH!!

80% ang nakuha mo, ateng!

 

Pwede na. Pero kung bakla ka, either closeta ka o kulang ka sa sense of humor. Loosen up, ate. Life is short.

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Mutual Admiration Club

I tell you my friends, it's sick, so sick that Atche and I seem to have formed this Mutual Admiration Club out of our countless cam-whoring moments with each other. Armed with anything that has a lens, we tend to take photos of ourselves until we both get the shot we want (see below).


Photo Taken by Vicky


Photo Taken by Noel

So earlier, we started taling over YM and here's how our conversation went. Try and pee before you read this, we wouldn't want any accidents while you're laughing your ass off. =))

Read on...

malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:03:11 PM): nakita mo na yung mga pics natin? Infernezzzz may magaganda!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:29 PM): yeah!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:34 PM): madaming magaganda actually
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:40 PM): i soooooo LOVE MY new LENSSSS!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:04:45 PM): may isa ka nga dun na parang GQ lemeng
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:04:46 PM): hihihihi
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:51 PM): WAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:59 PM): teka lang i'm updating my HTC software
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:04:59 PM): hahaha
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:05:03 PM): hahahah
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:05:03 PM): mamaya kakareer ako nyan
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:05:04 PM): pota
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:05:05 PM): HAHAHAHAHA!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:06:43 PM): heto ba yung picture na yun?
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:06:45 PM): HAHAHAHAHA
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:06:57 PM): ang gwapo ko as in!!! i wanna have sex with myself!!!! BWAHAHAHAAH!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:06:59 PM): my gosh!!! Great minds think alike!!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:02 PM): MISMO!!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:05 PM): hahahahhaa
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:07:13 PM): ano pa vehhhh!!! HAHAHHAH!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:16 PM): so sasamahan na rin kita sa Cityhall para pakasalan ang sarili mo????
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:25 PM): kase three months ago sinamahan moko eh
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:31 PM): when I got married to myself
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:07:32 PM): BWAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:07:33 PM): hahahahaahahahah
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:08:58 PM): inggitera si bakla! nagpalit din ng avatar!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:09:24 PM): BWAHAHAAHAHAH!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:09:27 PM): HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!! LAVINIA!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:09:29 PM): eto malala
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:09:31 PM): Korak!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:09:45 PM): nagsend na ako ng message sa friend ko... sabi ko sis tingnan mo avatar ko... ang gwapo ko!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:09:47 PM): BWAHAHAAHH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:09:50 PM): hahahahaahahhahahahaha
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:09:55 PM): hayup!!!! animalll!!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:02 PM): sakit na ito che!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:04 PM): sakit na!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:06 PM): BWAHAHAAHAH!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:14 PM): Anupangaveh???
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:19 PM): shaarrrrr
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:26 PM): i wanna photoshooooooot
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:31 PM): i wanna, i wanna!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:32 PM): me tooo!!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:36 PM): tara na!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:37 PM): hahahaha
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:42 PM): habang payat pa akey!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:46 PM): DALI DALI!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:50 PM): sa bahay mo!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:10:52 PM): WAHAHAHAHAAH!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:10:58 PM): maliot dun eh!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:11:00 PM): alam ko na!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:11:04 PM): Sa pool!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:09 PM): KERI KERI KERI!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:18 PM): AS IN... pero kailangan may araw pa
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:20 PM): paano yan?
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:24 PM): halfday tayo sa friday
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:26 PM): HAHAHAHAH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:11:30 PM): hahahahahahaahahah
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:39 PM): HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:11:46 PM): eh daming tao lagi don di ba?
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:11 PM): ang taray talaga ng mga pics natin!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:15 PM): OO NGA!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:18 PM): shet, gawa tayo ng portfolio nating dalawa
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:22 PM): SET CARD!!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:22 PM): di ko lang maupload sa blog ko ang animal
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:24 PM): WAHHHH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:25 PM): hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:32 PM): BWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHH!!!! IBANG LEBELLLLL!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:39 PM): Set Card na dalawang TAO!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:13:42 PM): BWAHAHAHAHAH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:48 PM): Tapos tatawagin nating THE ATCHES MODELLING AGENCY
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:13:57 PM): tapos tayomg dalawa lang ang agents and models
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:14:00 PM): wala ng iba!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:06 PM): Tapos magpalit lang tayo, i give you mine, give me yours
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:09 PM): BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:14:21 PM): naririnig ko dito tawa mo!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:14:23 PM): hahahahahahahahahaah
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:24 PM): and photographer na din!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:30 PM): SA IYO DIN EH!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:34 PM): BAHAHAHAHA!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:14:39 PM): Gawa tayo ng set card, bilis!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:52 PM): tapos para tipid, VBOX na lang magprint!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:14:55 PM): HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:15:08 PM): tapos, pag may event ang V at QN, i-email natin yung setcard natin kay PS and JR para kunin tayong models. BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAH.
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:15:09 PM): ang taray, gamitin talaga ng resources sa office!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:15:10 PM): HAHAHAHAHA!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:15:36 PM): tapos ang ramp, yung magmomodel tayo ng bwakanangshet na relo at kwintas nila
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:15:37 PM): HAHAHHAH!!!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:15:42 PM): HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:15:51 PM): Sakit na to!!! Sakit na malala!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:15:55 PM): MALALA NA!!!!
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:16:12 PM): kahit sa Mandaluyong di na tayo tatanggapin
NôëL (10/28/2008 4:16:14 PM): hahaha!
malaswa ako (10/28/2008 4:16:17 PM): hahahahaha

Oh, did I mention that we took over 140 pictures earlier in the span of 40 minutes during our "lunch break?" And we're going out tonight so, there's more to come. Visit my multiply site soon. I'll post it ASAP. :)

And friends, watch out for our SET CARDS to be out soon. HIHIHIHI! Hayyylurrvit!

Lovefool

I've played that game and remember the rules.
Few times I've won and celebrated victory.
Yet often I lost but learned the lessons in defeat,
Became wiser on the riddles that you've shown.

I won't be fooled and tricked into believing your were true.
Your eyes, they deceive you.
It tells me what lies your mouth utters,
And how cold your touch feels on my skin.

I've walked this path and chose to turn the other way.
It's been too long, too far, too late.
I know you're capable of breaking hearts and only to forget.
That smile, that kiss, that embrace, it's all too familiar.

Stay away, I do not want you hovering like a cloud above my head.
I've been through this i remember how it felt
It tricks you to believing there's more than what you could expect.
I know the rules, I've played this game before, remember?

Life's Facts by Bob Ong

I started reading his books a couple of years ago and ever since, finishing Alamat ng Gubat, I fell in love with his humor, wit, writing skills and everything else in between.

These are some of the facts of life that Bob Ong wrote on his books. Read on and see why he really does make a lot of sense.

PAG-IBIG

"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."

"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."

"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."

"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."

"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."

"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."

"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."

"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo... Dapat lumandi ka din."

"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."

"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."

"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di
mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."

"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto
silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?"

"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasamaka."

"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!"

PAG-AARAL

"Mag-aral maigi. Kung titigil ka sa pag-aaral, manghihinayang ka pagtanda mo dahil hindi mo naranasan ang kakaibang ligayang dulot ng mga araw na walang pasok o suspendido ang klase o absent ang teacher. (Haaay, sarap!)."

"Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo kung kanino ka magpapaturo. Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre, ikaw ang talo kung nag-drop ka. Isa-isa tayong ga-graduate, iba't-ibang paraan. tanging diploma ay ang mga alaala ng kung ano mang tulong o pagmamahal ang iniwan natin sa mundong pinangarap nating baguhin minsan..."

"Hikayatin mo lahat ng kakilala mo na magkaroon ng kahit isa man lang paboritong libro sa buhay nila. Dahil wala nang mas kawawa pa sa mga taong literado pero hindi nagbabasa."

"dalawang dekada ka lang mag-aaral. kung 'di mo pagtityagaan, limang dekada ng kahirapan ang kapalit. sobrang lugi. kung alam lang 'yan ng mga kabataan, sa pananaw ko ehh walang gugustuhing umiwas sa eskwela."

BUHAY (IN GENERAL)

"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple
choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the-blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."

"Kumain ka na ng siopao na may palamang pusa o maglakad sa bubog nang nakayapak, pero wag na wag kang susubok mag-drugs. Kung hindi mo kayang umiwas, humingi ka ng tulong sa mga magulang mo dahil alam nila kung saan ang mga murang supplier at hindi ka nila iisahan."

"Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung may pagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde. Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhok sa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili."

"Tuparin ang mga pangarap. Obligasyon mo yan sa sarili mo. Kung gusto mo
mang kumain ng balde-baldeng lupa para malagay ka sa Guinness Book of World Records at maipagmalaki ng bansa natin, sige lang. Nosi balasi. wag mong pansinin ang sasabihin ng mga taong susubok humarang sa'yo. Kung hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon, hindi pa rin tayo dapat nakatira sa jupiter ngayon. Pero hindi pa rin naman talaga tayo nakatira sa jupiter dahil nga hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon. Kita mo yung moral lesson?"

"Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras."

HALO-HALO

"Wag magmadali sa pag-aasawa. Tatlo, lima , sampung taon sa hinaharap, mag-iiba pa ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong di pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang sa kaboses niya si Debbie Gibson o magaling mag-breakdance. Totoong mas importante ang kalooban ng tao higit anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan sa eskwelahan e nagmumukha ring pandesal. Maniwala ka."

"ayokong nasasanay sa mga bagay na pwede namang wala sa buhay ko."

"hinahanap mo nga ba ako o ang kawalan ko?"

"hindi dahil sa hindi mo naiintindihan ang isang bagay ay kasinungalingan na ito. at hindi lahat ng kaya mong intindihin ay katotohanan. "

"Sabi nila, sa kahit ano raw problema, isang tao lang ang makakatulong
sa'yo - ang sarili mo. Tama sila. Isinuplong ako ng sarili ko. Kaya siguro
namigay ng konsyensya ang Diyos, alam niyang hindi sa lahat ng oras e gumagana
ang utak ng tao."

"Obligasyon kong maglayag, karapatan kong pumunta sa kung saan ko gusto, responsibilidad ko ang buhay ko."

"Masama akong tao, tulad mo, sa parehong paraan na mabuti kang tao, tulad ko."

"Mas mabuting mabigo sa paggawa ng isang bagay kesa magtagumpay sa paggawa ng wala."

"iba ang walang ginagawa sa gumagawa ng wala."

"iba ang informal gramar sa mali!!!"

" Para san ba ang cellphone na may camera? Kung kailangan sa buhay un, dapat matagal na kong patay."



These are his book covers.... My favorite: ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!

Blabs 1.03

I need coffee... seriously. This dang hangover s*cks! #$!!~@#&*