Just thought of sharing this pic with Eli Buendia when he was still with Eraserheads circa 1999 - shucks, another decade. Look how skinny I was!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Francis M & I
Yup, I know him but I doubt if he remembers me. I met him 10 years ago, in Awit Awards. So long ago.
There is one thing we have in common, together with Kuya Germs and Alicia Silverstone; we all share October 4 as our birthday. I always thought and dreamed that I will be the next famous person born on October 4.
Sigh. And now I only share my birthday with Kuya Germs and of course Alicia Silverstone.
Ei Francis M., thanks for taking a picture with me when I was just a newbie in the corporate world. Rest in peace. You have been a great man.
Peace.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Status: Single Age: 32
While many eskew writing their status online, I can only surmise that the online community is still the place to be who you want to be. Discerning the honest from the scrupolous is an ardous task so what the heck.
Another blank on the profile is the age. If not blank, some certainly are false. Heck, what's wrong with admitting your real age? Is it an embarassment that the years you leave off is worthless?
Me, I am 32 and I am proud of it. The past 32 years have been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs and like plunging down from the peak of the tallest curve or the adrenalin rush of headlong loop, oh gee, I can always throw up.
Another blank on the profile is the age. If not blank, some certainly are false. Heck, what's wrong with admitting your real age? Is it an embarassment that the years you leave off is worthless?
Me, I am 32 and I am proud of it. The past 32 years have been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs and like plunging down from the peak of the tallest curve or the adrenalin rush of headlong loop, oh gee, I can always throw up.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
February ushers in
I so hate myself.
January has come and gone and I didn't make a mark at all. Still, January made an impact to me. I think and I believe with what has transpired to me last month has changed me for the better.
I owe many people my appreciation and thanks for inspiring me to be a better person.
The end of January has also been full of sacrifices. It was my mother,s 60th b-day but we really weren't able to celebrate it as my father was in surgery. I was left at home to take care of my nephews and whew! It is so hard to be a "parent"!
Hope February will bring all the love I deserve he he he.
January has come and gone and I didn't make a mark at all. Still, January made an impact to me. I think and I believe with what has transpired to me last month has changed me for the better.
I owe many people my appreciation and thanks for inspiring me to be a better person.
The end of January has also been full of sacrifices. It was my mother,s 60th b-day but we really weren't able to celebrate it as my father was in surgery. I was left at home to take care of my nephews and whew! It is so hard to be a "parent"!
Hope February will bring all the love I deserve he he he.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Kung Hei Fat Choi
2009 Chinese Horoscope for people born in Dragon years: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000.
If your birthday is before February 4, then your astrological sign is Rabbit, not Dragon. (Verify Your Sign)
Dragon people had more good news than bad news in 2008, year of Rat. But the fortune of Dragon people in 2009 will be slide down a little bit. Dragon people will have a better health than last year. But the career luck and money luck won't be that good comparing with 2008. This is because that many Unlucky Stars appear in the same time and those Unlucky Stars bring obstacles and suppress morale on Dragon people. Fortunately, there is a Lucky Moon Star coming this year. That means someone will appear to help and support you when you are in big trouble. Thus, you have a chance to take a break while fighting against adversity.
Career: You had the Lucky Moon Star showing in career area in 2008. You could get the support from a female mentor and you could have the chance to show you talent on your job position. However, it will be different in 2009. The coming Unlucky Stars will block your career opportunity. Your job performance won't reach your goal. The your characteristics will become passive and negative. The bad reputation and dispute will come next. You need great energy, strong determination and persisting patience to get out the predicament in the year of Cow.
Money: The Lucky Moon Star should be a good sign for you money luck. But your wealth will increase or not, depending on the progress of your career or business. Since the career luck is tough this year, therefore the money luck will be limited. Another Unlucky Star is found in money area. That means you have a opportunity to earn more money, but you still have a good chance to suffer money loss. In short, your money luck in 2009 is that money comes and money goes. Since the money luck is unstable. You shouldn't try any gambling to wish wining more by a small investment. This dream won't happen in 2009.
Love: Your love fortune will be about the same to year 2008. The good news is the Lonely Star doesn't appear in 2009 anymore. If you are married, then you will spend more time with your spouse. Both of your hearts will get even closer. You should be able to maintain a happy marriage. If you are in love, your dating time will increase. You and your lover will get along well and the love relationship will be stronger and closer. You will feel harmony, happiness, sweet and warm all the time. If you are single, then you might be lonely for a while, since there is no strong love sign coming.
Health: Basically, there is no major health problem for Dragon people in 2009. You will have a safe and healthy Cow year. However, the seniors still have to pay attention in September and December. If they get sick during that time, they need more time to recover. If the young people don't not have enough sleeping at night, then they will have trouble to concentrate during the day, which will affect their performance at work. If they keep living this way, their health will deteriorate in the second half of the year.
Fortune: The luck of Dragon people in the year of Cow is not that great, but it's still fine. Although, Dragon people will encounter more trouble in career area. But they still have a helper or supporter around to protect them. As long as you focus on your job duty, make sure to deliver your task completely, avoid the argument with people, spend more time with your mentors, then your career should be fine in 2009. There is a money loss sign this year. You shouldn't expect any good money return from the investment. If you are not greedy and won't gamble, then you should be able to balance your budget in the year of the Cow.
If your birthday is before February 4, then your astrological sign is Rabbit, not Dragon. (Verify Your Sign)
Dragon people had more good news than bad news in 2008, year of Rat. But the fortune of Dragon people in 2009 will be slide down a little bit. Dragon people will have a better health than last year. But the career luck and money luck won't be that good comparing with 2008. This is because that many Unlucky Stars appear in the same time and those Unlucky Stars bring obstacles and suppress morale on Dragon people. Fortunately, there is a Lucky Moon Star coming this year. That means someone will appear to help and support you when you are in big trouble. Thus, you have a chance to take a break while fighting against adversity.
Career: You had the Lucky Moon Star showing in career area in 2008. You could get the support from a female mentor and you could have the chance to show you talent on your job position. However, it will be different in 2009. The coming Unlucky Stars will block your career opportunity. Your job performance won't reach your goal. The your characteristics will become passive and negative. The bad reputation and dispute will come next. You need great energy, strong determination and persisting patience to get out the predicament in the year of Cow.
Money: The Lucky Moon Star should be a good sign for you money luck. But your wealth will increase or not, depending on the progress of your career or business. Since the career luck is tough this year, therefore the money luck will be limited. Another Unlucky Star is found in money area. That means you have a opportunity to earn more money, but you still have a good chance to suffer money loss. In short, your money luck in 2009 is that money comes and money goes. Since the money luck is unstable. You shouldn't try any gambling to wish wining more by a small investment. This dream won't happen in 2009.
Love: Your love fortune will be about the same to year 2008. The good news is the Lonely Star doesn't appear in 2009 anymore. If you are married, then you will spend more time with your spouse. Both of your hearts will get even closer. You should be able to maintain a happy marriage. If you are in love, your dating time will increase. You and your lover will get along well and the love relationship will be stronger and closer. You will feel harmony, happiness, sweet and warm all the time. If you are single, then you might be lonely for a while, since there is no strong love sign coming.
Health: Basically, there is no major health problem for Dragon people in 2009. You will have a safe and healthy Cow year. However, the seniors still have to pay attention in September and December. If they get sick during that time, they need more time to recover. If the young people don't not have enough sleeping at night, then they will have trouble to concentrate during the day, which will affect their performance at work. If they keep living this way, their health will deteriorate in the second half of the year.
Fortune: The luck of Dragon people in the year of Cow is not that great, but it's still fine. Although, Dragon people will encounter more trouble in career area. But they still have a helper or supporter around to protect them. As long as you focus on your job duty, make sure to deliver your task completely, avoid the argument with people, spend more time with your mentors, then your career should be fine in 2009. There is a money loss sign this year. You shouldn't expect any good money return from the investment. If you are not greedy and won't gamble, then you should be able to balance your budget in the year of the Cow.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
60 lbs to go
Mmmm, I started yesterday my road to healthy toning of my body. I firmly believe that I am not fat, I just have a big belly. So, I don't really need to diet but basically start doing some exercise.
Finally, the exerciser I bought five years ago will get use. I started yesterday by being on it for 5 minutes (ei, better to start slow than kill myself!), today, I did 15 minutes. Not bad. At the end of the week, I plan to stay on it from 30 minutes to an hour.
So what did I do to force myself on the exerciser? I put it infront of the TV he he he. So while I'm pushing, at least I'm not bored.
I really need to increase my stamina. I have been going up and down overpass bridges on my way to LRT, on my way to school and I want it to be effortless. I don't want to be breathless everytime.
And I hope the aches in my joint will be gone as I build up my stamina.
Grin.
Finally, the exerciser I bought five years ago will get use. I started yesterday by being on it for 5 minutes (ei, better to start slow than kill myself!), today, I did 15 minutes. Not bad. At the end of the week, I plan to stay on it from 30 minutes to an hour.
So what did I do to force myself on the exerciser? I put it infront of the TV he he he. So while I'm pushing, at least I'm not bored.
I really need to increase my stamina. I have been going up and down overpass bridges on my way to LRT, on my way to school and I want it to be effortless. I don't want to be breathless everytime.
And I hope the aches in my joint will be gone as I build up my stamina.
Grin.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
Back To Reality
Ugh.
That's the only word I can come up with to express my getting back to work mode is. UGH!
That's the only word I can come up with to express my getting back to work mode is. UGH!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
New Year Pics
and that is why I am at my highest weight - 198 lbs! I cooked the tuna spaghetti myself.
New Year, New Goals
It's 2009.
Thank you 2008. I have learned so much and became a better person last year. But somehow, I still feel incomplete. Looking at my picture on the right (in my profile), I kept thinking, where did this person went? The person at the bottom pic is entirely different!
I have never smiled nor looked that good in picture for the past five years. Damn, I missed that Rob.
So everything will change (again!) as I resolved to change myself this year.
I titled my blog "198 lbs." because that's my weight after all the holiday binge. Golly, just 2 pounds shy from 200 lbs.
I pray that as I sit infront of my laptop a year from now, I will change again the title of my blog to something...
So, my goals for this year? LOSE ALL THAT WEIGHT!
That's it.
I will not obsess in love, work or anything else but on losing weight. I'm not getting any younger...
I guess that's the first thing - acknowledge that I do need to lose weight.
There. That's my number 1 priority, all else is second to that.
Thank you 2008. I have learned so much and became a better person last year. But somehow, I still feel incomplete. Looking at my picture on the right (in my profile), I kept thinking, where did this person went? The person at the bottom pic is entirely different!
I have never smiled nor looked that good in picture for the past five years. Damn, I missed that Rob.
So everything will change (again!) as I resolved to change myself this year.
I titled my blog "198 lbs." because that's my weight after all the holiday binge. Golly, just 2 pounds shy from 200 lbs.
I pray that as I sit infront of my laptop a year from now, I will change again the title of my blog to something...
So, my goals for this year? LOSE ALL THAT WEIGHT!
That's it.
I will not obsess in love, work or anything else but on losing weight. I'm not getting any younger...
I guess that's the first thing - acknowledge that I do need to lose weight.
There. That's my number 1 priority, all else is second to that.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
It's Christmas My Way
I missed the Christmas when I was a small kid. I remember that my parents would take us to go to our godparents and after, before going home, buy us some toys at SM. I distinctly remember three toys that stood out in my memory. I wonder if these toys are still somewhere in our bodega (wish ko lang he he he). The first one is a panda on a swing. I thought it was a black and white teddy bear, I didn't know that it was called a panda. The second one is a toy car driven by a dog, you wind up its wheel so it would run. And the third one is a transforming robot. Geez, that's how old transformers were.
When we move here in Cainta, I don't remember any new toys. Maybe because I was growing old or times were hard or my godparents were not around anymore. Be that as it may, Christmas has been vastly different when I started working. Instead of being a receiver of gifts, I became a giver. And it feels good. Thank you Lord that I am able to give.
Below is the edited Christmas tree I made from our old tree and my nephew JM enjoying opening gifts...
When we move here in Cainta, I don't remember any new toys. Maybe because I was growing old or times were hard or my godparents were not around anymore. Be that as it may, Christmas has been vastly different when I started working. Instead of being a receiver of gifts, I became a giver. And it feels good. Thank you Lord that I am able to give.
Below is the edited Christmas tree I made from our old tree and my nephew JM enjoying opening gifts...
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Thank You Po
Lord,
I am very very thankful for all the blessings you have showered me and my family. This year has been very good to us, as all the past years.
I am thankful for my family who has always been there for each other. We may not seem close to each other but in truth, we are closer than we look. That is how we show our love - despite the fact that we don't really say it, but Lord, I would never exchange my parents, brothers and sister, ever.
As we celebrate Christmas, hindi man po kami sama-sama, lubos pa rin po ako nagpapasalamat at unti-unti pong natutupad mga pangarap namin.
Salamat po talaga.
I am very very thankful for all the blessings you have showered me and my family. This year has been very good to us, as all the past years.
I am thankful for my family who has always been there for each other. We may not seem close to each other but in truth, we are closer than we look. That is how we show our love - despite the fact that we don't really say it, but Lord, I would never exchange my parents, brothers and sister, ever.
As we celebrate Christmas, hindi man po kami sama-sama, lubos pa rin po ako nagpapasalamat at unti-unti pong natutupad mga pangarap namin.
Salamat po talaga.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
After a Month of Teaching
All I can say is that at least I have experienced teaching. Bottomline line is, it is difficult.
I make all the effort to teach only to find out that either some of the students are not listening - they are finishing their other assignments in their other subjects, playing sodoku or gambling, and even watching movies in their PSP.
I can only do so much, so I resolved not to teach after this sem. I would rather focus my energy and talent in more fruitful endeavors. It's enough that I have experienced it and I found it not my cup of tea.
If they only knew how much salary I am getting - huh - this is just an allowance covering my transportation going to school.
So, I guess the rest of the faculty will be quite happy with this decision as definitely some of them will get additional load. Good for them.
In UP, I learn so much, here, I realized, especially if its a private school, everything must be spoonfed. But that is how the wheel turns...
I make all the effort to teach only to find out that either some of the students are not listening - they are finishing their other assignments in their other subjects, playing sodoku or gambling, and even watching movies in their PSP.
I can only do so much, so I resolved not to teach after this sem. I would rather focus my energy and talent in more fruitful endeavors. It's enough that I have experienced it and I found it not my cup of tea.
If they only knew how much salary I am getting - huh - this is just an allowance covering my transportation going to school.
So, I guess the rest of the faculty will be quite happy with this decision as definitely some of them will get additional load. Good for them.
In UP, I learn so much, here, I realized, especially if its a private school, everything must be spoonfed. But that is how the wheel turns...
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Another Successful Event
I am just glad that another successful event has been mounted and this time, I have sponsors even though I didn't make too much marketing effort as I am adjusting to my life as a prof and consultant.
Just wrapped up the two day Youth and Open Scrabble Tournament at Ever Ortigas. Thanks to Chick N Tasty, Gargol, and of course Ever Gotesco Malls.
My business partner asked me why marketing commission is just 10%, told him, it's not my event, I just help out in marketing (which I didn't do very agressive... which come to think of it, if I was agressive, maybe I could have gotten more... anyway, moving on). Actually, what will be or was solicited will go to NASCAP, the non-profit organization for scrabble players to fund the send-off of the Philippine team to the World Youth Scrabble Tournament - see, so how could I get a commission from that?
You will be surprise that the Philippine's hope in scrabble is just a small boy. Somewhere in inquier.net there's a link there...
Anyway, I like the event, I like the hotdogs he he he. I don't have the pics with me (make sure to have it as I am going to do an event report!)
Lapit na pasko... hu hu hu, di ko maramdaman kc ang dami pang bayarin.I am so obsessed na naman with buying a new cp but I know that after I bought it, ayaw ko na... Bili ko na lng ng PSP pamangkin ko. Well, aabonohan ko lng pala kc hati kami n i Arlene he he he.
Oo nga pala, Lunes na naman bukas, sleep na nga me muna...
Uy, nanalo si Pacquio. La lang, gusto ko lang isingit he he he
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Robot Dance
As per request, Arlene, ganito kakulit c JM. Btw, sariling choreography daw nia to. May sound effects pa yan huh!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
New Client and Reality Bites
Tired but happy. New cient!!!! Yooohooo!
On a heavier note, my neighbor committed suicide yesterday.
I think he was already on the brink of death with drugs and all, but he left behind a kid. So sad. I used to play with him when we were small but knowing how different I am with my other playmates, I drifted apart from them so I can't say that I am friends with him, I was until Grade 2 but after that, nope. So do I feel sad for him? No. He made his choice and it was his choice. I feel sad for his kid who is only 4 years old.
Life goes on. Unlike him, I wouldn't let my parents go through that. Even if sometime I want to give up, I would never ever contemplate that. I just think that a month from now, this (the problem or concern at that time) will pass.
I love my life. I love my family. I love myself.
On a heavier note, my neighbor committed suicide yesterday.
I think he was already on the brink of death with drugs and all, but he left behind a kid. So sad. I used to play with him when we were small but knowing how different I am with my other playmates, I drifted apart from them so I can't say that I am friends with him, I was until Grade 2 but after that, nope. So do I feel sad for him? No. He made his choice and it was his choice. I feel sad for his kid who is only 4 years old.
Life goes on. Unlike him, I wouldn't let my parents go through that. Even if sometime I want to give up, I would never ever contemplate that. I just think that a month from now, this (the problem or concern at that time) will pass.
I love my life. I love my family. I love myself.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Ang Hirap Maging Titser
Akala ko madali lang. Syet. Maraming nagkakamali sa maling akala.
Today was a very stressful day. Pasaway na mga bata.
Sabi ko na nga ba, pag mabait ka, aabusihin ka eh.
Hindi pa man nagpre-prelims, naglalabasan na ang mga sungay. No wonder puro incomplete paglabas ng class cards.
Ayaw ko na maging mabait.
Pwede pa ba magresign?
Definitly, itong sem lang na ito ako magtuturo. Ayaw ko na!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My golly, nagbigay ako ng assignment, take note assignment na huh, nag-long weekend, pagpasok sa class puro hindi pa tapos. Fine, nagbigay ng extension. Putcha naman, kinopya na nga lang, mali pa. Syet naman out of 25, may naka-1 pa eh plus 1 ko na nga yun eh. Ano ba????
Bakit ako nung estudyante, never ganyan?
Taz magdadaldalan pa during class o kaya gagawa ng ibang assignment? Tama ba yun?
Kahit anong gusto ko na may matutunan sila kung ayaw pala nilang matuto, wala me magagawa.
Please lang, sayang lang pinang-tuituition nyo mga bata.
Kawawa ang mga magulang.
In fairness, may isa per class na nag-eexcel at nag-eeffort. Kung hindi dahil sa kanila, I would give up.
Bigyan ko kaya ng award bago mag-pasko?
Sobrang nakakadrain...
Today was a very stressful day. Pasaway na mga bata.
Sabi ko na nga ba, pag mabait ka, aabusihin ka eh.
Hindi pa man nagpre-prelims, naglalabasan na ang mga sungay. No wonder puro incomplete paglabas ng class cards.
Ayaw ko na maging mabait.
Pwede pa ba magresign?
Definitly, itong sem lang na ito ako magtuturo. Ayaw ko na!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My golly, nagbigay ako ng assignment, take note assignment na huh, nag-long weekend, pagpasok sa class puro hindi pa tapos. Fine, nagbigay ng extension. Putcha naman, kinopya na nga lang, mali pa. Syet naman out of 25, may naka-1 pa eh plus 1 ko na nga yun eh. Ano ba????
Bakit ako nung estudyante, never ganyan?
Taz magdadaldalan pa during class o kaya gagawa ng ibang assignment? Tama ba yun?
Kahit anong gusto ko na may matutunan sila kung ayaw pala nilang matuto, wala me magagawa.
Please lang, sayang lang pinang-tuituition nyo mga bata.
Kawawa ang mga magulang.
In fairness, may isa per class na nag-eexcel at nag-eeffort. Kung hindi dahil sa kanila, I would give up.
Bigyan ko kaya ng award bago mag-pasko?
Sobrang nakakadrain...
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