Cunning Baboy

My dear friends, it is known that over a prolonged period of isolation, people do face mental health issues. Actually, I have been in conversations about this with the microwave and the toaster while sipping my coffee every morning. They commented that my situation will get rather hot. I didn’t dare to bring this up with the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything. Np, I certainly did not approach the fridge as he is always cold and very preserved. I was certainly glad to have spoken with the iron, even though heated, he really straitened me out and said everything will be fine and that no situation is too pressing when handled with the prescribed care. I found the vacuum rather unsympathetic when he told me to just suck it up. The fan was certainly more optimistic when he expressed hope that it would all soon blow over. The toilet was flushed and said nothing when I asked his opinion. When I approached the front door about it, th...

At this time my host country is still on lock down, while back home, the government has also implemented an enhanced community quarantine. They may call it differently but it is the same banana, and the purpose is to stop the bug from spreading. For an introvert like me, this is like a dream come true. But for some whose livelihood is their family’s only lifeline it is a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea. While our government scrambles to implement the quarantine, who are we to judge? My typical lockdown days starts with waking up at around 5AM. At eto naman ang pinaka hindi ko maintindihan. On a regular day, halos magmakaawa ka sa alarm cloc k, but today where you have the luxury to do so your body just wakes you up while most are still on slumber. It must be the age. Right Kuri? Pagkatapos ng mahaba habang pagtatalo ng katawan at isip , time to gather oneself and welcome the new day with a rosary and bible reading for the day.  Sa panahong halos wala ka...

In this state of lockdown, panic buying, supplement and vitamins overloading, don’t we all wish to be Senator Enrile and possess his immune system which may pre-dates that of Rizal and even Magellan?  Sabi nga nila, these trying time brings out the best in us. The various platforms of social media will show you that, unknowingly, you have friends who are medical and political experts and strategist. They seem to just have a say for every government moves, pun intended. It is said that in every challenge and adventure, you must bring home the crown, this one is not something you would want in your doorsteps. While we see people rising through it and while it is said to be less deadly than other diseases, sadly, people tends to go through it alone, far from the people they love. Thanks to our heroes in the medical fields who provided them the comfort of knowing that they are not totally isolated. While the world’s leaders and experts are grasping for moves to c...

It is not about how long you lived, but how well you did.  Indeed you lived well. We remembered…people did. July 29 was the saddest homecoming I ever had. The weather is gloomy, the heaven is crying with us and the lights are out. The whole universe seems to be mourning with us as we lost the pillar of our home, the very person we see as epitome of strength of character and selflessness. We lost our father. Our lives will never be the same again; every meal will not be the same. A vital fraction of our every smile, the pillar who keeps us amidst life’s adversities is lost. Your sudden death is almost unbearable to us, your sons and nanay. Yet the stories of people you have touched lessen the pain. Indeed, you fulfilled the dream of leaving your good name as a legacy to your family. We felt their love, prayers for strength and support. To your last days you ensured that we will not be thoroughly burdened, that there will be people who will be with us…. to help us, support ...

Fatherhood is indeed destined. In my elementary years, I dreamed of becoming a priest, that the congregation would call me Father. After realizing the intricacies of the vow on priesthood, sabi ko pwede pa din naman ako maging father, for my own, little congregation, my own family. Now that its realization is within 9 months, I have mixed emotions. The highest level of excitement engulfed my nerves, gusto kong sumigaw, YES HINDI AKO BAOG! Fatherhood suddenly brings me to a new level of maturity and seriousness. Suddenly I became oblivious of life, nega peeps and month-end stresses. Just a thought from mostly ranting, should this circumstances change the aura of my blog? Can this be the new Daddy’s blog? Be threatened, daddykuri. Hehe.                                                                 ...

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 .