| If only... |
[Dec. 26th, 2009|06:56 pm] |
...most kids nowadays would be as grateful as this kid.
Sniff. He even wanted to give his dad something back! My gosh, I pray we would raise our future kids like that.
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| And the free stuff continues to roll in... |
[Dec. 25th, 2009|12:03 pm] |
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...this Christmas morning.
Mr. Stranger, you're very kind! Thank you Mr. Stranger for giving me your Starbucks stickers. I now have the 2010 planner! Woot! Woot! *dances the funky chicken* |
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| The Best Things in life... |
[Dec. 24th, 2009|03:36 pm] |
...are FREE!
Just a quick update while I'm braving the crowds here at the mall.
Happy to note that I got a free bucket of Chicken because of a certain promo. And I got a nifty tote as well from Body Shop for free!
Despite spending Christmas with only me and my Dad while the mom and the Sister are enjoying their lives immensely at Melbourne (Boo! Bring me food!), it's fun since I get to get free stuff without me knowng! Lol. I'm shallow like that.
Anyway, better for me because I don't have to kill myself with preparing an elaborate noche buena feast. Dinner for two would be easy!
Anyway, Happy Holidays everyone!
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| Shameless Whining |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|11:09 pm] |
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Sucks being stuck here while The Sister is gallivanting in Oz.
I'm missing all the action!
Oh look! A 'roo scrotum!
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| Note from a deserter |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|05:09 am] |
I cannot believe this has happened but I think most of my posting to online journalling will be going down over at my tumblr.
ADD ME IF YOU HAVE ONE! I need more interesting people on my dashboard!
Also YES, I am using my own flesh to tempt you into my tumblr. I hope it does not achieve the opposite and make you puke and rue the day you visit my eternally treasured little unknown nook in teh livejournalz.
Livejournal! You're still my fir...well actually, no, there was Xanga...then Blogger but BUT you are the best and you have filled my soul's void for 6 years or something, helping me make my most treasured memories and friendships and I will never leave you! It's just that tumblr is so easy and I have needs. |
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| Tour Pilipinas Part 2: Ilocos Norte |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|08:52 pm] |
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The following week was equally busy. I had to fly to Laoag for another opening. Being in my lonesome, I quicky made friends with fellow salesmen who were billeted in the same hotel as I was. They were from TCL, makers of LCD TVs and other electronic appliances. Our hotel was called Isabel Suites and is located right smack in the middle of Laoag’s business district (aka Bayan). It was near the provincial capitol and the Sinking Bell Tower. We decided to go to the famous Java Hotel where Eagle’s Nest is located. The food was divine! We ordered Pinakbet with Bagnet, Crispy Dinuguan, and Salt and Pepper Ribs. We didn’t order though the hilariously named local dish called Puqui-Puqui which was an Ilocano version of an eggplant omelet. But I bet it was good since everything we ate was good. I cannot believe how naughty some of the Ilocano food names are! Puqui-puqui, Cabatiti (patola), Utong (string beans), and Rakatiti (Dried fish). Glad my officemates are not with me or else we would have been joking about it all night long. During the course of the conversation over dinner I found out that our hotel (Isabel Suites) was a former hospital. That got to me since I can still clearly recall when I was assigned in Pampanga how the ghost in our compound decided to whisper in my ear while I was pee-ing. God that was scary. So I downed a bottle of Vodka Ice just to make sure I was ready to sleep. Upon arriving back, I quickly did my nightly ritual then jumped on to bed with all the lights open, the TV blaring, and me under the covers surfing the internet on my trusty phone (wifi in the room for free!). I felt the TCL dudes were playing with me and decided to ignore the scratching at my door. Opening day was a success! My new branch is HUGE! And people were flocking at the doors even before it opened. Very similar, if not bigger, to the crowds waiting at the door of stores during Black Friday. While waiting for the doors to open (even us suppliers are not allowed to enter ahead of the others), I chanced upon a local empanada purveyor and watched her make the empanada in action. I didn’t buy any because I was still full from breakfast. The opening ceremony was graced by the Marcoses. And of course there were celebrities like Dawn Zulueta-Lagdameo, Jay-R (boy, was I wrong to compare someone to Jay-R back in the day. Hands down I was wrong!), and Carla Abellana (our local Rosalinda). Didn’t wait for Karylle though. I was not able to secure a flight back to Manila since everything was fully booked already. The plan was to take a night trip bound for Manila. Since we had a lot of time to kill, I joined my friends from Monde Nissin to see the sights that Ilocos has to offer. We went to the Marcoses’ ancestral home in Batac and visited the former President’s mausoleum. Too bad picture taking was not allowed. Anyway, I’d rather not describe the out of this world feeling I had when I entered the mausoleum. Finally, I had the chance to enjoy the local empanada! It was good especially if you add a dash of the local vinegar. Off we went to Paoay Church after our snack. My gulay! If only we had a lot of money we would have our wedding here! I can totally picture it as a Filipiniana inspired wedding. I would ride a calesa (horse-drawn carriage) instead of a bridal car. Too bad the ceiling of the church is no longer in its original state. After that, we went to the Malacanang Palace of the North. I can imagine how opulent and filled with life the place was during the Marcos regime. And then finally, a quick stop at Fort Ilocandia We decided to buy pasalubong (take home gifts) of Nana Rosa Chichacorn and local longganisa (sausage).
We returned to Laoag and visited a few stores and were surprised to see how the people were disciplined especially in terms of following the pedestrian rules.
After a quick dinner, we took a deluxe bus bound for Manila.
I will never take a 10-hour bus ride unprepared ever again!
Faye, Sir Ed, and I didn’t have any blankets or thick jacket to protect us from the severe cold inside the bus. I even resorted to stuff my freezing feet inside my backpack! During one of the stops I almost went into an argument with a couple of new passengers because they took the curtain that I tied up to divert the cold blowing air from the vent away from our heads. I gave them a long cold hard GLARE before they understood their mistake and promptly returned the curtain. I was almost falling asleep but those people ruined it when they took the curtain.
The cold was so bad I was tempted to buy Balut in the next stop and stuff it in my backpack to warm my feet. Good thing there was a vendor in the ladies restroom selling shawls and blankets. The blankets were pricey at Php 480 each. Faye and I decided to buy a wool shawl each at Php 170 bucks just to keep us warm. From then on I was able to snooze comfortably.
It was a lovely, but dead tiring, two weeks. I’m really thankful to have the opportunity to travel. Honestly, I wouldn’t be able to do this on my own pocket (because I’m a cheapskate like that, harharhar). During one of our walks in Laoag, Faye and I were imagining, hoping, and wishing that the 2010 openings would include places like Bohol, Dipolog, Boracay, and Palawan. Oh well, we can only dream and hope. |
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| ANSWER! The power of Christ compels you! |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|04:51 am] |
1. If you're on my friends list, I want to know 35 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine.
2. Comment here with your answers and repost the questionnaire on your own journal.
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst Habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
26) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
29) Do you swear a lot?
30) Biggest pet peeve?
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
33) Favorite and least favorite food?
34) Do you believe in God?
35) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?
via ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) glanth |
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| The Last Single Birthday |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|11:13 pm] |
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M's birthday this year was his last birthday as a single guy because by his next birthday we would have been several months married. Seeing that it was such a big deal for him that I gave in to his request to make Callos ala Madrilena. 
Callos at its final stages of slow cooking after several hours on the stovetop It took me approximately 8 hours to cook the entire thing. I used a combination of ox tripe, ox tail, and boneless beef shank to make it rich. Deadly rich if I do say so myself. The addition of Majestic ham and Spanish sausage added a hearty dimension to it that it was voted by the discriminating taste of my Sister and M to be thumbs up. Of course I served it during M’s house party and got rave reviews as well. 
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| Tour Pilipinas Part 1: Dumaguete, Bacolod, and Cebu |
[Dec. 17th, 2009|10:54 pm] |
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Whew. That sums up my last two weeks. It was a lovely but tiring two weeks of adventure! First off, I flew to Dumaguete for another opening with my boss in tow. It was a rainy morning when we arrived but the sun shined immediately a few minutes later.  View from our Van Pick Up
The opening was a success. My boss and our other companions decided to partake of the local seafood offerings like oysters and scallops. YUM! They were so fresh. The oysters have a natural sweetness in them and the scallops, tender and rich. The night was lovely and we thought nothing about what would happen the following day.
It was declared signal # 1 due to typhoon Urduja. Unfortunately, our fastcraft trip from Dumaguete going to Cebu got cancelled as well as other sea trips. We attempted to take the bus who will ride a barge, hoping that the bigger sea craft would be allowed. No such luck. All flights were fully booked as well. No luck getting to Cebu. So off we went and took a land rip via Sir Vic’s car going to Bacolod hoping that we could get a Bacolod-Cebu trip. Again, nada. 
So while travelling, we entertained ourselves with the wonderful sights of Negros Occidental.
Being in Bacolod, I cannot miss partaking of the famous Calea cakes which was just across the street from our hotel. It got two thumbs up from my boss for being dense but not cloyingly sweet. It was a sweet ending to a tiring and long day. We flew back to Manila the following day, in the afternoon, since we had no other options left but to go to Cebu via Manila because all flights were full in Bacolod as well.
The following morning I took an early flight going to Cebu for another opening (my third branch in Cebu). It was a fly in fly out thing because I have a lot of catching up to do with work. Of course, since I was already in Cebu, what else to do but go to Tabo-an to buy danggit!!! 
Choy, my Cebu counterpart, and I decided to buy CnT Lechon. Too bad we arrived late and lucked out on the lechon. Choy, who owes me a HUGE favor, took me to Merto’s for lunch. He bought me not one, not two, but THREE huge containers of Dentelles Au Chocolat Belgian Chocolate Lace cookies in three flavors: Mint, Semi-Sweet, and Dark. I was shocked at the price but what the heck… Choy owes me. Hahaha. He happily bought me a thousand bucks worth of cookies! Oh they were super yummy. I love those cookies and always ask Choy to bring me some whenever he goes to Manila for meetings. I hope he owes me more favors soon. Harharhar. Anyway, off to fly back to Manila come 3pm. I kept wondering why this Indian guy kept sitting beside me and staring at me. He never attempted to make conversation though. I was surprised we were seated beside each other on the plane. He still kept staring. And then it hit me. I freakin’ smelled like danggit! Gah! It clung to my silk blouse! He must be attracted to the scent. Gawd. When I arrived at Centennial 2, I almost had a heart attack. I saw that the passenger side window behind the driver’s side of my car, Genesis, was covered and taped up with carton boxes! I went white. I thought somebody smashed my windows taking advantage of the few hours I was at Cebu. I called security to get an explanation or incident report. Turns out I was super sleepy when I flew to Cebu that I left my window open. The guards were kind enough to cover up my window just in case it rained. My God! I cannot believe how lucky I am that NAIA Centennial 2 Security Guards are so wonderful! Too bad I can’t remember their names now since this happened two weeks ago. But thank you! I now feel safer leaving my car at the airport overnight knowing how outstanding the guards in Centennial 2 are at their jobs.
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| LSS Much? |
[Dec. 16th, 2009|09:47 am] |
I have to admit, the song is catchy. At least somebody out there has taken the proactive route of educating the masses on how they should fill up their ballots for the upcoming automated elections.
May bilog may bilog na hugis itlog!
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| The Prudent Bride: Problem on Water Works |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|01:34 pm] |
I have a HUGE problem.
I watch marriage proposal videos, I cry.
I watch uploaded wedding videos, I cry. Yes, even the wedding march
with "Forever" by Chris Brown blaring in the background made me cry.
I listen to possible wedding march music, I cry.
Whenever I pass by the aisle of any church and see the altar ahead,
tears well up in my eyes.
Man!
I hope my artist's make up is waterproof. I cannot guarantee my water
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| I'm Loving |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|10:55 am] |
Defying Gravity (Glee Cast Version from Wicked The Musical)
[Rachel]
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
of someone else's game
[Kurt]
Too late for second guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap
[Chorus - together]
It's time to try
defying gravity
I think I'll try
defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
and you won't bring me down...
[Rachel]
I'm through accepting limits
'cause someone says they're so
[Kurt]
Some things I cannot change
But 'til I try I'll never know
[Rachel]
Too long I've been afraid of
[Kurt]
Losing love I guess I've lost
[Together]
Well if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost
[Chorus - together]
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you won't bring me down...
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you won't bring me down,
Bring me down
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I love it! Very timely since I'm currently reading the book, Wicked. |
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| I don't get... |
[Dec. 14th, 2009|12:33 pm] |
...people who declare that their gift for you is expensive.
Expensive doesn't mean it's better.
A gift is a gift. Who cares if yours is similar to another person's
gift but priced much more expensive?
Too much one-upmanship if you ask me. We're no longer kids anymore
doing the "Wala ka sa Lolo ko..." bit. |
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