My FB Status Message, July 6, 2010: "I think life is not to be understood but lived. I have tried hard to make sense of things, but I have realized that smarts and logic only get me so far. The rest of it, like love, destiny, stupidity... those I cannot fully comprehend. The best way to deal with life is to let things be. I choose to let things go and let life be. Hopefully, this will make me a better and happier person. LIVE. LOVE. LEARN. ♥" Yes, I have decided to let things be, let things go, let life take it's course. Most of my life, when I wasn't being stupid or too emo, I took life seriously and thought that my a would lead to b. That every action has a consequence proportionate to the action. If I do something good, good things will happen to me. If I study hard and get good grades, I will get rewards. If I do well, I'll be praised. If I behave, I'll be given a pat on the back. If I am a good friend or girlfriend, the relationship will last. If I do bad things, bad things will…
Podcast 7: People Who Complain About Their Partners
...and yet do not have the guts to say "NEXT!" Masochists? Romantics? I think they're stupid. In this podcast, I talk about three situations relating to the topic. Warning: This podcast is very angsty. And I curse. A lot. Pasensya na. May pinaghuhugutan! :P Download at this LINK. Thank you to Brendel for suggesting the topic. To the people I am talking about. Sensya na. It had to be said pare. Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan, SANA MAGISING! Thank you to everybody who had been listening to my podcasts! I am humbled by your attention, comments, and suggestions. :) Music clip is Martyr Nyebera by Kamikazee.
The Wedding I Might Want
I have not, even as a kid, dreamed of having a wedding, getting married or having children. Maybe thought about it in vague terms, but was never something I spent time thinking about and dreaming about. I'm weird, I know. But here's one wedding I might want to have: Jerico and Marizel (Tuesday Vargas) from Mayad Studios on Vimeo. Izel: Sa buhay nato, marami akong naging pangarap: maging mahusay na doktor, maging beauty queen, at maikasal sa isang magarang lugar sa isang matipunong lalake. Masasabi kong sa raw na ito ay natupad ko na ang isa sa mga pangarap na yun: ang maging beauty queen. Jerico: Today I will marry my friend, the one I will live with, dream with, and love. Izel, I offer you a bond that will be as sound and dependable through the patterns of life's ever changing tides. As these waters nourish the earth and give life, may my constant devotion nourish and sustain you until the end of time. My love for you, endless and eternal, .... Izel: Coy, nais kong magpasalamat sa maraming beses mong pagsagip sa buhay ko mula sa bangin. Salamat sa pagmamahal na ipinakita mo sa akin at kay Kaya.…
Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs 2010
My votes for this year's Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs go to the following: Davao Bloggers Blog Davao Bloggers was just formed last December, but the group has already accomplished a lot in making the local blogging scene more vibrant, active, and visible. With projects and events geared towards improving competencies and developing blog content while promoting Davao, the group has been making a mark online and offline. Avatar Media Blog Avatar Media is composed of nine internet professionals who specialize on different aspects of blogging and web development. Combined, these individuals form a unique new media company "that aims to bridge the gap between the Internet and business intelligence." With the success of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 and with the anticipation high for WordCamp Ph 2010, people are looking forward to new and exciting products, services, and events by Avatar Media. Kusina Maria Kusina Maria is my own cooking and food blog. I believe with my blog, I am able to share tips and tricks, recipes, and knowledge on food, eating, cooking, and baking which will empower my readers to enjoy food, cooking, and baking more. I offer practical information for cooks and wannabe cooks at all…
Flippish is Turning 1!!!
Yes, yes, yes! My favorite online channel, the first online Pinoy Channel Flippish is turning one! It's the channel that brings us our dose of crack and LOL via Direk, Who Dares Kring, Corny, Brainfreeze, and Boy Bawal. If you want to laugh, watch these shows! There's also the lifestyle magazine show like Girl Next Door that teaches us the ways of the kikay. It is hosted by the adorable Chrina Cuna. But my ultimate favorites from their roster of shows are their live talk shows: Talking Heads with Kring Elenzano and Chris Tan and Pinoy Parazzi Live with Faith Salazar. Both shows are witty and UNCENSORED! LIVE! Haha! Again, UNCENSORED! It's a very Pinoy channel with something for everyone. They're turning one and celebrating the milestone with a PARTY! Party with your favorite Flippish celebrities on July 1, 2010 at Fiamma. Register at Flippish.com now. As in NOW NA! Wish I could be there. :( But I'm sure it's gonna be tons of fun even if I'm not there. If you're going, please hug Kring and Faith for me, molest Jinno Rufino's abs, tell Chrina Cuna I have a girl crush on her, and say hi to Kuya Kim…
Tell Me WHY?
My intoxication has just subsided as I write this. But expect rage and angst. I read this Bob Ong quote in the signature line of an email message I received: "Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap nasa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka." - Bob Ong Translation: The hard part of being alone is not in sadness or fear, but in the realization that among the many billion people in this world, nobody fought to be with you. Duuuude, that hurt! A LOT! OUCH! YAYAY! And you know why it hurts? Because it's true. FUCK THAT SHIT! While I am mostly happy with my life (great career, supportive family, and fun friends), I sometimes ask myself why the eff am I alone? Why is it no guy seems to think I am good enough for them to love me and take care of me? Am I that bad? At the risk of sounding narcissistic and mayabang, I think not. I mean, come on, I know I have a reputation for being a mean, aggressive girl that's too much to handle, but dammit I am a good girlfriend. Ask the fucktards…