Cunning Baboy

Dapat pala 22 ka na. You probably would have a boyfriend by now ( kung nakalusot kay nanay at sa amin ). At that age, you could have started your own career, which reminds me, we haven’t really asked what you wanted to be. There are tons of “ifs” in our minds. As reality bites, July 23 and October 20 are constant reminders of how you brought colors to our family. These dates never fails to allow us to reminisce with happy tears your days with us.   Vividly remembering your natal day, it was noon noong pinanganak ka. It was too hot, kaya naman buong hapon ka naming pinaypayan. I never went back to school that day. Everyone was excited of your presence. You were lolo’s only granddaughter ( dadalawa lang kasi kayo ni Riva ). I also remembered that incident in 1991 when a strong earthquake hit, at dadalawa lang tayo at home with manang and while we were panicking, you were laughing and enjoying the earth’s motion. Your scheming grin at the dining table when you thought of someth...

Here’s the taste of my weekend, a balance combi of work, booze and adrenalin rush… amidst some scratches (again) it was pretty awesome.

Warning: This is not a RANT post and for PG. I need to work for the family; I have to go home since wifey’s waiting; got to attend the barkada event as they will be waiting for me or they might talk of me when I’m not around, I have to report early because of meetings, I may be needed early in the office. And…. I have to learn new tricks to satisfy wifey. Admit it or not, more than ourselves, most of the time we live for others. Though they form essential part of our being but, still, most of what we do is for others. What if they’re not there by the time we need them? The BASS is in isolation for more than three weeks now as Tin’s big event is fast approaching and I need it. Badly or else it may burst the h*ll out of me. Amidst control and several attempt to focus attention and thoughts, I can’t negate the need, I just can’t. Rather than channeling the undeniable energy into other forms which causes us to sin I’d rather resort to self gratification. Something that is so familiar si...

Yes! Confirmed she is married. And I have nothing but best of wishes for her. I am overwhelmed with happiness that she was able to find someone to take care of her. Such a beautiful soul deserves someone better, more capable of loving her. 

Solitary, silence, minus the city buzz, cell phone rings, message alerts, workload, worries.... ahh it is so refreshing. This is the air of true relaxation. After receiving my college diploma and exam review in April, immediately I started working in May of 2001. Since then, work has occupied my life with occasional recreation and minimal rest. There was never a day of being jobless. Thus, sometimes I wonder, how does it feel to be a bum? But with the unemployment rate we have, the thought of not receiving anything at payday scares me to death. Today, I will just lounge. No mall, no crazy stuff, just tv and the internet. Everyone deserves a break, even pigs. My morning started a little late today. I had spicy sinangag this breakfast with fried dulong and veggie omelette. Now back in bed and will soon start reading. There is so much about life that we had the opportunity to devour that most of the times we neglect solitary and silence. In them we get to reflect more of ourselves an...

I almost forgot, may blog pala ako. Not that my life had been uneventful, on the contrary, the past days were a seesaw, of constant ups and down. My thoughts: Hulla-baloo – Hula ng manghuhula noong Good Friday. Inaantay na nya ang iyong proposal. Nagkahiyaan lang kayo noong nakaraan . But if you will settle stay away from her family. They don’t at all like you. Wee--- di nga ! The Royal Wedding – I am now a believer, no one is really spared. Even royalties are prone to hair loss. Agree Kuri ? Nonetheless, the bride is radiantly lovely. Osama Bin Ladead – While the victims’ families rejoice, I ponder on this quote “One man’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter”, then, who’s who now?   The People’s Pope – John Paul II is our generation’s spiritual father. His aura never fails to reflect the radiance of blessedness. Several years ago, I saw his life in a move Karol and was touched by his spiritual strength and the yearning to reach-out. In his presence, we don’t ...

Sacrifice.... the most used word this week. In all masses and commemorations we will never miss the word. But what’s with sacrifice and holy week? In a country populated mostly by Catholics, this week is about God sacrificing his only Son and Christ giving up His own life for the eternal salvation of mankind. Our many Holy Week practices speak of this love: the pabasa , the visita iglesia , the flagellants, and the Good Friday processions. Sacrifice defined is the offering of food, objects, animals or to some extent people to the god or gods as an act of appeasement or worship. In ancient times people thought that misfortunes are gods’ anger, thus to appease them they offer sacrifices. It is all about offering OTHERS for a reward they wanted, a compromise. Jesus’ crucifixion is a paradox to that perception. He offered a new meaning to the word’s two important components, who and why. The Who: If previously people offers things, animals or in extreme instances, people as a sacrifi...

“I offered my back to those who strike me, my cheeks to those who pulled my beard; neither did I shield my face from blows, spittle and disgrace. I have not despaired, for the Lord Yahweh comes to my help.” Isaiah 50:6-7 Rounds of fire are on me in the past days. Like serpents, they’re around me waiting for their turn to strike, like hungry lions that can’t wait for their first bite. As an individual, I admit feeling the discomfort, the hurt and brokenness. Every thoughts of it are hunting me till the wee hours. There were instances where I wanted to unleash my fury and make their noses bleed. But letting them know that I am is another story. Yes, she was a friend. And I mean it…. WAS. I have always known her to be a perfectionist, persistent to the point of being arrogant. But, I never thought she could be that disrespectful. Nothing is wrong with being confident for as long as you don’t step on someone else’s feet. Lent is about forgiveness, but when people attack your very pers...

“There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life – reciprocity” ~ Confucius What you give, is what you receive. What you sow, is what you reap. Life is about Karma and attracting energies. This is my life’s mantra. Your life is what you make of it. It is your choice to be cheerful or be stressed with negativity. There are instances where we may let ourselves be dragged into the abyss of pessimism. It would be healthy to have experience such, at times. Just to have a taste of both sides. But dwelling in negativity or rising through it is our call. These past days, I’ve been a target of ranting and innuendos. Oftentimes, as my character suggests, I wanted to retaliate and unleash my fury especially that in some instances it borders on attacking my very person. Yet again I remained unruffled. I know that such reaction is what they wanted to solicit, to destroy my balance and equanimity. After all, everything in this environment is a competition. And since the...

Nakanampu... walang FB? Bakit? Kailan pa nagkamemo? Umayos kayo!

At our first anniversary two years ago, she gave me this card with a very thoughtful message. Part of it was her description of me : " This one's really serious about trying to keep his "squeaky clean'' image. As if he has one! The first time i saw him, he had this serious , almost somber presence about him. He's a meek and so nice sounding boy on the telly. But don't be deceived. In fact, that's not even the whole story. The rest, u don't wanna know. hehe. But he listens very well, until his cellphone beeps...by then he'd turn instantly autistic and will forget that u ever had a conversation.so mean!! I just wanna take this opportunity to blurt out that i hate that the most bout u! that, and the fact that when ur with my bro, how u just love torturing me with your cruel, almost intolerable jokes! " I dunno 'bout you, but for me this is all sweetness !

Sa dami ng inggetero sa mundo, dumagdag pa kayo. Bakit di nyo na lang kasi tanggapin, na ang mundo ay di ginawa para sa inyo lamang. Yan ang katotohanan, kung di nyo pa alam. Na may mga bagay na meron ako na talaga namang wala sa inyo. Na may mga mas biniyayaan not because mas importante sila, but probably mas deserving sila. Or that they may have really worked for whatever they are receiving now.  Ganyan talaga ang buhay kapatid, lahat ay bunga ng Karma! Kung ang good karma ay may magandang bunga, alam mo na kung anong meron ka? Kung target ka ng inggit, inggitin mo pa hanggang langit. As long as you’re doing what you deemed logical and moral, wala kang dapat alalahanin. Don’t mind other’s irrational ranting. Performance ang labanan. May choice ka naman kapatid, mainggit at magngitngit, o magbanat ng buto at magtrabaho. Maging sa lovelife may panira. Oo pare mas may hitsura ka na, bilbil meron ka? May s*xlife ka nga, e lovelife meron ka? Lalo namang di ka papatulan ni ponyt...

As we condole with the family of the three kababayans who were recently executed, we cannot deny the fact that China's justice system is laudable .  While ours are lenient and full of lope-holes, that those who have the resources has the capacity to evade jail or even trials, the Chinese judicial system got the balls to implement the full extent of their laws. This week two faces of justice were revealed. While our three kababayans were executed by virtue of a stern implementation of the law, a lawmaker returned feeling triumphant from almost one year of hiding from our very own justice system.  Yes, no one has the right to claim lives other than the ONE who gave it. Nothing can justify killing, but the turn of events is a wake-up call to re-check the culture of padala and the deteriorating justice system that we have. 

It was a refreshing night with the MILFs at Quatro. After hard days at work it is always a welcome refuge to be reunited and enjoy a good conversation.With MILF, I mean Moms I Like as Friends. LOL . Quatro Bar in Timog is in our list of favorite watering hole. We have frequent the place because of the ambiance, the food and the price. With Atty Andres and Two MILFs our supposed drinking spree ends up sa pagtira ng pulutan. I can't really explain why, but last night wala talaga akong ganang uminom. I barely finished a bottle of SML. It was unusual that all throughout the night we just ordered a bucket of beer, the rest was pulutan .  Among their dishes, my favorites are the spicy gising gising, then their juicy crispy pata and the awesome sisig. Beers are inexpensive and the place really is a venue for a celebrating relationships either with friends or loved ones .

“ Disasters can be substantially reduced if people are well informed and motivated towards a culture of disaster prevention and resilience , which in turn requires the collection, compilation and dissemination of relevant knowledge and information on hazards, vulnerabilities and capacities.” My take: The latest onslaught of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are evidence that even the most disciplined and prepared people are vulnerable to nature’s wrath. Sa atin , typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, took lives, Billions worth of properties and infrastructure and worst, the unquantifiable social and economic costs. Our geographic setting makes us prone to natural hazards: typhoons, volcanic eruption, landslides, earthquake, tsunami, among others. People and community participation have been recognized as vital elements in disaster management. The Hyogo Framework of Action of the United Nations (2005-2015) identified the usage of knowledge, innovations, and education to build a c...

Resident Evil –  Ang Byenan Beauty and the Beast – Ang Asawa ko at ang Nanay nya The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Ako, Ikaw, Kayong Lahat Gone in 60 Seconds – Isang round, Tulog Sum of All Fears – Takot mo, takot ko, takot nating lahat The Fast and the Furious – Ang bitin, Galit The Grudge – Lintik lang ang walang ganti Never been kissed – Pangit Kasi Annie Hall – Ang Butas ni Annie Mary Poppins – Si Mariang may putok Pretty Woman – Ganda ng Lola mo Dead Man’s Chest – Dede ng Patay Waterworld – Basang-basa Employee of the month – Ang Sipsip There’s something about Mary – May kwan sa ano ni Maria I know what you did last Summer – Uyyyyy….. aminin!

Pangalawang araw na today na boses mo ang una kong naririnig sa umaga. Every time you say hello, ay nagkakasala ako.  I like your voice. I like your smile. I like the way you walk and glide. I like how you make me act all giggly giddy, blushy, mushy, heart racing, high school teen all over again.  PS: Posted with Tin's consent. :=p

last night's neighborhood fire edsa traffic intermittent internet connection scumbags  There seems to be tons of reasons to worry, be anxious and rant. And we're just human to succumb not realizing the damage it will cause.  Negative thoughts, words and attitude bring up negative and unhappy moods or actions. Experts says that when the mind is negative, poisons are released into the blood, which causes more unhappiness and negativity. This is the right and only way to failure, frustrations and disappointment.  Positive mind, on the other hand, anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome in every situations and actions. The mental attitude that expects good and favorable results radiates not only in the specific situations but also through our auras and instinctively, it also affects the people around us. Whenever you feel like punching someone's irritating face or kicking their as*es try these: Get Creative - Whenever you feel that nega...

Life is indeed full of uncertainties.... Who would have thought that the country I fell in love with after visiting it twice because of its splendor and wonderful fusion of the past and modernization will in just half a day become the present face of disaster and natures wrath. Who would have thought that the country who always display willingness in extending a helping hand to victims of calamities worldwide will now need ours. Our prayers and sympathy.  Who would have thought that amidst their preparedness, they will also be vulnerable. Who would have thought . . . . .   My thoughts and prayers are with the people I have met. The two families of Nagoya who welcomed me as their new member in 2003 and 2007. It is my fervent hope that they are safe.  I also pray for the safety of hundreds of friends who amidst language barrier taught me a new dimension of developing relationships. People who successfully nurtured in me that strong bond and love for the co...

I don’t know what wrong I have done lately, Seems like I’ve hurt you tremendously. All I can say is sorry, so that you don’t have to worry. If only you could just let me talk my side of the story and make me realize what I did to hurt you so badly Last night, while lying on my bed with images of you on my head. Thinking of how many ways can sorry be said, pains runs through my veins How can I say sorry, when I don’t know what I did or said. Lest, for all the bad things I put you through, I’m sorry for the pains I gave you. I thank you for never turning into something like me… But now dear for everything “I am so SORRY”.

Si Lolo Dito meron nito which among his children was bestowed to my Father. Na ipinasa naman ni Erpat sa amin ng brother ko. Eto ay ..... Rheumatoid Arthritis or simply RAYUMA. Mine started four years ago. I thought it was just joint strain after a little accident, but when the pain subsided after a day or two and after checking with cousin whose into ortho, naging malinaw na ang lahat. Hindi sya sprained , but it was Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was explained that probably the accident has triggered an existing genetic disorder. RA  is an autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of the joints or tissues around it. Yesterday RA once again hit me. I can barely walk to the cab and cursed the long walk from the office out. The pain was really excruciating, yung tipong isusumpa mo na lahat ng mga nakakasalubong mo at mga nakaharang sa daraanan mo. The journey home is comparable to a walk in a thorned path. Every step is equal to almost unbearable sting. We witnessed how fat...

astig na pig

I am HIV-positive - M y H air I s indeed V anishing positively, and its really dreadful. For three days now, na-iistress ako everytime I face the mirror. Its really evident now. My hair is indeed evaporating. In few years time, I might be eligible to be called (wag naman sana) :  Sunshine - Masyadong Nakakasilaw sa araw,  Pepito - Pepito lang ang buhok,  Shaggy - Shagilid lang buhok,  Too much - Too much skin pala,  Top gun - Ay top gone na pala, Hercules - Hair ko less After scavenging all possible suggestions in the internet, I was bombarded with tons of information which only made more confused. Is there really a treatment to minimize hairloss and regain our crowning glory? I need all possible suggestions and recommendations for treatment or prevention. a day after posting, google ads has a suggestion.

The past days were really stressful. Every morning, my whole body aches like hell and work's pressure is undoubtedly mounting.  Then this morning I suddenly yearned for the time when I can get home as early as 5PM at bumabad sa TV until 9 PM para sunduin si ponytail . I long for the time when Tin and I enjoys a full weekend. I yearn for the hang-over caused by hanging out with the Andresses and friends. I also missed lots of racket and the opportunity to study sana. I miss wilderness, kusamo, bartolina and quatro.  As a recourse I pledge to strengthen saving mechanisms (goodluck) at tataya sa lotto. Pag naging milyonaryo di na kailangan magtrabaho.  PS : P a S enya ,  Emo ang Baboy Damo.

Yun Oh, may nagtiis na iblog-roll ang inyong abang baboy! PS : P a S ensya na, newbie lang si P iggy!

Reportsssss + Targets = Month End Today is extraordinarily stressful. Last night I slept past midnight after doing my reports and official calls. This morning, I was awake at 4AM trying to figure out the things I am supposed to accomplish today. I detest month ends. More than the target (nakalampas na kasi ako), the pressure of people calling for reports and updates are almost excruciating. Especially if you have nothing they expect.   This time, my eyes are almost painful and in dire need of a good sleep. We’re way off the target, but were hoping for more for a price we wanted. Isang great deal na lang sana at maaabot na, but we can never bee too greedy. We have already reached the basic target, and that I am really proud for my first birthday month in the institution I am with now. I am wholly blessed believing that I exceeded their egggspectation, that amidst tests, we delivered. Thank you GOD. Indeed you are my “Kalasag”

why worry and be anxious if you have God. Sa aki'y ang nag-iingat ay Panginoong matapat. Ako'y kanyang iniligtas sa panganib na mabihag. Mahal N'ya ako sa lahat.

Dear Blog: T'was a boring Saturday night. Tin has her own lakad with friends kaya I invited kumpareng Atty. Andres na magpa-massage, a real massage something that relaxes and not the one which makes you sweat (LOLz) . Suki kami ng Thewi Thai Massage in D. Tuazon Ave cor. Ma. Clara QC. If your looking for some respite at the most reasonable price, D. Tuazon is the place for not-so authentic Thai yet really relieving massage. For two or three years, we frequent the place.  At P200 you can have an hour of Thai hagod done the pinay way LOL. Welcoming guests is the strong scent of eucalyptus. While waiting, marerelax ka ng warm foot bath. Then you will be ushered to your assigned room. They have rooms for couples and groups and for those who  just wanted to be alone. While waiting for our turn, two attendants entered the room. One was pinay na pinay and the other .....wahhh the petite boyish looking one. She exudes that aura of a palaban tomboy clad in her unif...