A more relevant "prison" video

This is the kind of "prison" video that we all should be watching, and not the "Thriller" video that made our Pinoy prisons popular around the world.

I love Puey Quinones. I love the fact that he's not only talented but he also has a big heart.

Terry's Last Laugh

I heard about the scandal a few weeks ago. I didn't get to see the original footage. Until today.

I was thinking twice whether I should post this video or not. However, you guys have probably seen it anyways. Watching it will make you realise how evil people can get.

You know how we always pick on on one of our kabarkadas? You know, that person who's always the butt (oops, no pun intended) of everyone's jokes.

A long time ago, one of my Titas scolded me and my friends for always laughing at xxx. She said: "We laugh with people. Not AT people."

It's hard to do that since it's just so fun to okray others. Hay.
But this one is taking it to the highest level. Aiyoh!

I think all those involved should not only be fired-- someone should also shove a 10-inch (not only 6-inch) canister up their stinking, hairy, brown asses.

Okay Terri Hatcher (and the rest of DH team), it's your turn to laugh now.

Lipat Bahay

Hi guys!

I am currently in the process of moving back to my dear Blogspot home. So while this blog is still "under construction", you may go to my i.ph home for the meantime.

Highlights from APOAAS Benefit Concert

Thanks to everyone who gave their support to Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association (SG) benefit concert for White Cross Foundation. It was indeed a success. I will post more pics soon. In the meantime, here are some highlights. Enjoy!

Excited!

Nakabili ka na ng ticket mo.

Sure na sure na na uuwi ka. You know the date and time ng pagbakasyon mo sa Pinas.

May countdown ka pa kung ilang days na lang before ng flight mo to Manila.

Kating-kati ka na talaga umuwi.

Memorize mo na kung anong gagawin mo sa Pinas--kung anong pupuntahan mo, sino ang imi-meet mo, anong kakainin mo, sino ang mga pagtataguan mo...hehe

Feeling mo parang ang tagal ng oras. Ang tagal tagal dumating ng araw ng flight mo.

Eto gawin mo.

Matulog ka ng maaga...Matulog ka ng maaga para matapos na agad ang araw na ito at para bukas na agad.
Magising ka ng maaga...Magising ka ng maaga para "today" na agad.

Si Jerome at Chinky ang nagturo sakin ng technique na to.

And I shall try it once I book my ticket next month.

Hehe. That's all. Bow.

David Cook (and why I love AI)

Reports show that throughout American Idol history, this year gets the lowest ratings/audience share of all. But what the heck, inspite of Paula’s cheesy and uber weird metaphors, I still love watching it. And the top, if not the only, reason why I love watching AI is I get to hear people sing other singer’s songs, singing it in a different way, giving it their personal style (not the Ken Lee style ha!)

It’s like listening to your friends sing inside a videoke room. But this one’s on a higher level shempre (because 75% of my friends can and should only sing inside the bathroom. That doesn’t include you, Pristine!)

I’ve never had a favorite contestant. Ever. I don’t like pa-sweet people (think Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke whatever) and AI is so full of them. I mean, after each season, I would usually forget them. But this year is different.

David Cook.

As Simon says: It’s like getting out of karaoke hell and finally breathing fresh air.

If you haven’t seen these videos yet, click click click!

These are two of my most favorite AI performance of ALLL time!

David Cook’s version of Hello by Lionel Richie and Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey.

I so so so lovet!!!

Love mo ko?

I have a friend who's coming back here after a two-week vacation in Manila. Some have been asking me what I want na ipadala sa 'kin. Well, if you love me, please here are my requests...

As GG says...YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME!!!





I discovered Binalot in 1999, while I was doing my thesis. My thesis mates and I would camp out at their condo, somewhere near Greenhills. And we would always have Binalot deliver to us. Thanks Abby, Ricci and Patrick for introducing me to the wonderful world of Binalot meals!
(Photo credits: http://www.binalot.com/)

one of life's beautiful choices

Thank you Steph for making me remember one of life's beautiful choices. One that I can make everyday!

Flashback.

Year 2002. Holding a job at Ayala's One Roxas Triangle. Working the midnight shift. It's 3am. Time to go for a break. I tell one of my staff to accompany me to walk over to the Petron station at the corner of Makati Ave and Buendia (the one near Jupiter, and I think near sha sa SSS Makati branch, alam mo yun?). I go inside the station's shop, and made my way to the Subway corner. Hmmm... think, think, think. Which one should I choose?

Today.

Year 2007. Holding a job at Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Normal office hours. 12noon--time to go for lunch. Invited one of my friends to walk over to United Square to tapao our lunch. I go inside the mall with her, and made my way to the Subway store. Hmmm... think, think, think. What should I choose?

Years of eating Subway sandwiches and I still lovet!

Good thing Subway in Singapore makes it easier for me to make up my mind. Hahaha!

1. Which Sub?

• Classic
• 6 grams of fat or less
• hot subs
• local favourites

2. Which bread?

3. 6-inch or foot long?

4. Cheese and vegies?

Cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, olives, cucumbers, green pepper, pickles, jalapeno peppers?

5. Which sauce?

• Sweet onion
• Chipotle Southwest
• Red Wine Vinaigrette
• or my favorite:
  

Craving for additional calories? I mean, toppings: Mayo, Vinegar, Oil, Local favorites (sambal? nye!), Mustard...)

Oh life's beautiful choices!!! Lovet!

Yum yum!

a chance to give back

Here's another chance for you to help our less fortunate kababayans...

A fund raising project of

ALPHA PHI OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE)

When? Where? What? Why?

The Arena @ Clarke Quay, Singapore

19 April 2008

Saturday

4pm onwards

The Arena @ Clark Quay

Live band performances

Proceeds will go to the

White Cross Foundation Philippines

 

PM me to buy your tickets.

Only S$20 (inclusive of one drink)

But if I like you, baka ilibre pa kita ng isang round! Hehe.

the one that got away

I was doing my usual surfing-on-a-Sunday-morning, when I came across this article. I've read this in the past and it struck a chord because just like most of us, I had my fair share of failed relationships and cases of "the one who got away".

Lucky for me, the one who got away is the one I'm married to now (thanks to my scheming ways *evil-laugh*). Hehehe. He's the one who ALMOST got away.

Read on...and think about that person in your life--the one who got away.

The One That Got Away
Source: The Manila Times By: Mark J. Macapagal

In your life, you'll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There's the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you lost your virginity to, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you're with...and the one that got away...

Who is the one that got away? I guess it's that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way, I suppose.

I believe in the fact that ending up with someone, finding a longtime partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance.

How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you're not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn't matter who you're with, it just doesn't work. Small problems become big; inconsequentials become dealbreakers simply because you're not ready and it shows. It's not that you and the person you're with are no good; it's just that it's not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you're ready. You really are. And when this happens you'll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it'll work because you're ready. It'll work because it's the right time and you'll make it work. And it'll make sense, it really will.

So that day comes when you're finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived.

And mind you, there's no telling when this day will come. Hopefully you're single but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn't matter. All you know is that you've changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about.

You'll think about them because you'll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You'll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?" That's what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you'll have in your life.

If you're married, you'll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you're mature enough to realize that you're already with the one you're with and this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you'll think about him/her every so often, but it's alright. It's never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens.

Maybe the one that got away is the one who's already married. In which case it's the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips in the future when you're old and gray and reminiscing.

But if neither of that is the case, then it's different. What do you do if it's not yet too late? Simple...find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "one that got away" means that you'll always wonder, what if you got that one?

Ask him out to coffee, ask her out to a movie, it doesn't matter if you've dropped in from out of nowhere. You'd be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away."

You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won't make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it'll all just fall into place somehow and you know, I'm thinking, it would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you're the one that almost got away."

c'est la vie

Girl and Guy are both my good friends. Known the girl since highschool, the guy since freshman year in college.

They became a couple during our early college years. I got drunk with them, cut classes with them, rescued them when the need arises (hehe). Most of my fondest memories of my college days included them in the scene.

Because of them, I discovered new friends and new interests.

Mid-way through college, just like 75% of college relationships are bound to, they broke up.

But I remained very good friends with both of them. In fact, I can definitely say they are two of my best friends.

The Guy treats me as a true friend, and not just a friend of his ex-GF. The Girl treats me like her own sister, like a member of her family--I love her and the rest of her family.

They are both my friends in the truest sense of the word. They've seen me in my best and worst times. But on separate occassions, of course, because they never got back together again. Never even see or maybe even bump into each other.

Now they lead separate lives. Miles and miles away from each other. Settled peacefully in each of their own relationships.

Since I'm still close to both of them, they were both present when Jun and I got married. I don't think they exchanged words, except maybe for the usual "Hi" and "Hello". Past is past and all that bull.

Their relationship was just a part of growing up.

As I continue my friendship with both of them, I can't help but be the one to update them about each other's lives (on separate occassions and not within the presence of their respective partners, of course). After all, I was one of those who witnessed the ups and downs of their relationship.  

It was just so natural for me to mention their names whenever I meet up with Guy or when I meet up with Girl. It was as natural as talking about a common friend that we have. They were, after all, my common friends.

I would tell the Guy: "Uuuy alam mo si xxx, lumipat na ng work."

I would tell the Girl: "Uuuy si xxx, may bago nang GF, finally!"

I would tell the Guy: "Uuuy si xxx, papakasal na next month."

I would tell the Girl: "Uuuy si xxx, nag-chat kami kahapon. Magkakababy na rin sha..."

I would update them of each other's lives, not because I want them to get back together. In fact, that's the last thing I want to happen, because I know they're very happy with who they are with right now.

I guess it's just normal for me to do that since I'm both still close to them. And let's admit it,even if we don't care about your exes anymore, there's always that teeny-weeny part of us that wants to know how he's been doing. And I shall satisfy Guy and Girl's curiousity until such time they both tell me to shut the eff up.

This year is a banner year for both of them for this is the year that they will be having their first kid (with their respective partners--just a reminder ule).

I know that Girl will be having a baby girl and Guy will be having a baby boy.

I wonder if this baby boy and baby girl will cross each other's paths when they grow up.

On second thought: Oh yes, I am sure they will. When I celebrate my birthday, and my own children's parties, Guy's and Girl's son and daughter will both be there.

After all, I am Ninang to both of the kids. They will surely be invited to my house and be with my family when we celebrate special occassions.

And if their kids end up liking each other (pardon my super advanced thinking), I wouldn't be surprised. History has a funny, funny way of repeating itself.

guess who's back on the block?

I'm Michelle and I'm a Leo. (You won't get this if you're not an authentic NKOTB fan.)

Hahaha. Can you believe it, after more than 14 years, NKOTB is coming out with an album again! It's official, they're having a reunion!

In my teenage years, I was an official NKOTB fan. When they had their first concert in Manila, I was there in Rizal Stadium, 3rd row!!! (Next to NKOTB, I loved Debbie Gibson, too!)

But you do have to admit, despite NKOTB's cheesy songs (now I say "cheesy", but back then it was the soundtrack of my life!), they started a new genre of boy bands and all.

They appeared recently on Today show and of course they looked older but some things never change--Donnie was still the spokesman of the group and Joey was still a hottie! Instead of screams from teenagers, you hear women in their late 20s and 30s screaming their hearts out (I kinda want to cringe when I hear the screams). Click here to watch their appearance.

Just like Donnie (my favorite), Joey, Jorday, Jon and Donnie, I had to experience the applause and the boo-boos of my life. I had to grow old too. And change. Meet other people. Get interested in other things. But despite all these, in the deep, deep part of my heart, I will always remain an NKOTB fan!

I guess the best thing that came out of this is that I will always have five girls that I've shared a bond with because of this NKOTB fan thingie. It's such a nice feeling to know that you have mutual memories with five different people who you don't see anymore (and probably never will). Hey Julie, Mariel, Trisha, Fritzie, Judy!

I LOVE YOU, DONNIE! MARRY ME! ahahaha. This was my shoutout back then.

Now, Joey is still a singer (check out his songs here, not bad eh.), married to real estate agent and has a kid. Jon has a real estate firm in Boston and is still single. Donnie, who turned into an actor, is married and has two kids now. Danny is divorced with four kids and is a sales exec in some firm. Jordan is a record producer and is married with two kids.

So who was your favorite New Kid?

Sometime late 1980s to early 1990s

The official reunion photo

january...february...march...april na!

Lurker
For the past few months, I've been a lurker. I have so many things on my mind that I want to write about...just to get it all out of my system. But for unknown reasons, I can't bring my fingers to tap on those keys and put it all in writing. Instead, these fingers are used to click on different blogs, different profiles, and well, basically just lurk on other people's spaces reading their thoughts and experiences. So okay, I'm officially a lurker. It makes me feel that I'm not alone in this vast, vast universe. Ho-hum.

Privacy Perks
Sometime this week, I will convert all my Multiply blog entries exclusively for my network. And for the not-so-personal ones, I will continue to post them in My Constipated Life blog. I have put on the privacy mode of my Friendster account, and if I can do that in Facebook, then I shall do that too. I've been having this weird feeling lately that I should keep a low profile. Been meeting a lot of different people lately and I don't want them to know that inside this brilliant mind of mine lies a neurotic persona. Bwahahaha.

You know you love me...
My dearest sisters sent over their Gossip Girl books. They kept telling me to buy those books here but I didn't want to spend my hard-earned money on teeny-bopper novels. So they sent their dog-eared copies to me. Being the open-minded person that I am, I read the first four books and I was hooked. It was like eavesdropping. Nothing too deep or life-changing. Just plain...err, gossiping. So I have brought my interest to a higher level because I am currently glued to watching its TV series online. I was a bit disappointed though--it wasn't as entertaining as the book version. It's still a good watch after a hard day's work.

The power of blogging
So I guess by now you've heard of Brian Gorrell's site. Kaloka ang chika ng baklang to! Even if you don't know all the personalities involved, maaaliw ka. You may want to check out Chikatime also for other chismax and pang-ookray (but don't take it seriously, mga bakla, it's just for entertainment. Don't take it as a fact.) Whether it's a blog about gossiping, or about your wedding preps, about one's travels, or heartaches or about the latest na pangaalipusta sa mga OFWs, one thing's for sure--blogs have a certain power that can even encompass that of the television's.

Wanted: Eye-Mo
The most used part of me: my eyes. If eyes can develop muscles everytime we use them, mine would be as buffed as Mark Nelson's bod. At work, I'm facing a computer allll the time. And since I've discovered sites where I can watch movies and series for free (faster uploading eto), I've been glued to this freaking Samsung LCD. Lori lent me those 16 movies-in-1 DVD that she bought in Manila, so once again I'm glued to the screen again. Even when I sit on my throne in the bathroom, I still read. My eyes are soooo tired. At night when I go to sleep, I see this black rectangular spot and I feel like I'm going blind.

Poker tayo? $2 lang ang buy-in hehehe.

Ayyyyayyyyayyyyy ang haba na ng aking essay. E kasi naman almost three months akong walang chika...kaya monologue mode na nman ako.