Monday, February 28, 2005
I've Got a Crush on Her...
Surprise, surprise.
I have a crush on Amanda Griffin. I don't know but there's something about Amanda that draws me to her. I just find her to be so beautiful and fragile. I've always been mesmerized by very feminine, long haired ladies. I guess I also find the way she speaks to be really cute. Which is why watching F (for friends abroad, F is a lifestyle show hosted by Amanda with actress Angel Aquino and TV personality Daphne Osena-Paez) every Sunday has sort of become a habit for me.
I've only seen Amanda in the flesh once and I thinks she's really pretty. I just hope she's also nice and I just hope that how she is on television is the same way that she is in real life.
See more of Amanda here.
Surprise, surprise.
I have a crush on Amanda Griffin. I don't know but there's something about Amanda that draws me to her. I just find her to be so beautiful and fragile. I've always been mesmerized by very feminine, long haired ladies. I guess I also find the way she speaks to be really cute. Which is why watching F (for friends abroad, F is a lifestyle show hosted by Amanda with actress Angel Aquino and TV personality Daphne Osena-Paez) every Sunday has sort of become a habit for me.
I've only seen Amanda in the flesh once and I thinks she's really pretty. I just hope she's also nice and I just hope that how she is on television is the same way that she is in real life.
See more of Amanda here.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Road Trip...
I'm going on a road trip this Wednesday. A very short road trip but none the less, a roadtrip.
Gorgeous lesbian friend, Tasha, invited Icon to participate in a symposium, entitled "The Pink Room: The Rise Of Gay Culture". The symposium is a school project of Speech Communication students of UP Los Banos. Basically, the symposium aims to provide a general understanding of the influence of gay culture in media and in our society as a whole.
Good friend and Icon Editor-in-Chief, Richie, asked me if I want to go and be one of the speakers. The other speakers will be Bum Tenorio (Philippine Star) and Axe Oida (GMA7), at least that's what they told me. Uhm, I have some personal reservations but since Richie said he'll also do a talk, I sort of agreed to do it. I personally think that the lineup of speakers is good. We have someone from the TV industry, someone from the broadsheet industry, and then Richie will represent Icon and as for me, the talk I'm preparing will somehow come from an academic perspective.
If you're in UPLB on March 2 and if you can manage to spare your morning for the symposium, then why not attend the symposium. It will be at the NCAS Auditorium.
See you.
I'm going on a road trip this Wednesday. A very short road trip but none the less, a roadtrip.
Gorgeous lesbian friend, Tasha, invited Icon to participate in a symposium, entitled "The Pink Room: The Rise Of Gay Culture". The symposium is a school project of Speech Communication students of UP Los Banos. Basically, the symposium aims to provide a general understanding of the influence of gay culture in media and in our society as a whole.
Good friend and Icon Editor-in-Chief, Richie, asked me if I want to go and be one of the speakers. The other speakers will be Bum Tenorio (Philippine Star) and Axe Oida (GMA7), at least that's what they told me. Uhm, I have some personal reservations but since Richie said he'll also do a talk, I sort of agreed to do it. I personally think that the lineup of speakers is good. We have someone from the TV industry, someone from the broadsheet industry, and then Richie will represent Icon and as for me, the talk I'm preparing will somehow come from an academic perspective.
If you're in UPLB on March 2 and if you can manage to spare your morning for the symposium, then why not attend the symposium. It will be at the NCAS Auditorium.
See you.
Friday, February 25, 2005
A Dinner and A Get-Together
Though today was a holiday, I sort of got tired preparing for a report next week. I have a report on Feminist and Queer Media Theories for my Media Theory class next Thursday, and although it's still next week, you should see the pile of readings that I have to go through. Thus, I spent my entire afternoon reading and reading and reading.
The morning was spent looking for a place to read.
I didn't want to study at home since there were so many distractions, and since the temptation to sleep rather than study was so strong. So I decided to go to the Katipunan area and spend the rest of the day at Starbucks to read and drown myself in coffee. When I got to Starbucks, I didn't even bother to go in because all the tables were occupied with chatting (ergo, noisy) students. I move on to the neighboring Seattle's Best only to find that the situation was the same. I move on to Mocha Blends, again, only to find the same situation. Apparently, Ateneo students also planned to spend their day at the cafes to study and to chat. My final option was Chocolate Kiss inside my university. I thought that since it was a holiday, it wouldn't be that occupied.
I thought wrong.
When I got to Chocolate Kiss, there were only quite a number of people so I decided to get a table. I started to bring out my readings and began to read. Twenty minutes later, the cafe/restaurant was already filled with people and it just started to get really loud. Thus, I packed up my things and left again.
With nowhere else to go, I thought of going to my college. When I got there, as expected, it was closed and deserted except for a number of students who were preparing for a performance, I think. I stayed outside where the security guard usually stays. He was probably doing his rounds so I took his chair, brought out my stuff on his small table, and began to read.
Ah! It was perfect. I had a small table, I had a chair, I had the silence that I wanted, I had the solace that I wanted. And though it was a bit hot, good Mother Nature sent several blows of wind to keep me cool.
Before I knew it, it was already close to six in the evening. No wonder my eyes were already feeling tired. Aside from that, I just know that I have to call it a day since I was beginning to get information overload.
And what better way to end the day and reward myself than going out on a dinner date with Hunski.
Hunski fetched me from school and as we had planned earlier during the week, we would dine at this restaurant called Greens. Obviously, from the name alone, you can gather it's a vegetarian restaurant. It's located along Scout Castor near Roces. The restaurant was small but very cozy and has that homey feeling. I was more delighted when I found out that the restaurant had a special menu lineup for that day. There were so many good food to order. Hunski and I ended up getting paella (which I've been craving for for the longest time), barbecue, enchiladas and tofu and mushrrom kebab - all vegetarian, of course.
Ah! It was heaven! You should try it out that restaurant. Hunski and I will definitely go back there again.
Right after the good dinner, we crossed the street and shared dessert at the neighboring bakeshop, Wheatberry. As we were finishing dessert, we thought of texting our friends, whom I shall call Ch2 Boy and Ch7 Boy, since they lived around the area. A couple of minutes after I texted them, they called and invited us over to their place. The couple lived just a few steps away from Wheatberry and since Hunski and I really had nothing to do that night, we though that visiting them would be a good idea. Besides we haven't seen them for the longest time.
We arrive at their place while they were transferring the television and the DVD player on the table that they just bought. They happily welcomed us and we just spent the next few hours chatting and watching some clips from the Bench Understatement show. I had a really good time chatting with Ch2 Boy and Ch7 Boy. On the way to the couple's place, I told Hunski I'll ask the two to tell their lovestory. I never really got to know their story but have always been curious about it because the couple's love tale goes way back to their college days. So I made sure that the two recounted their story to me and Hunski. True enough, it was as romantic as I had thought it would be. Unfortunately, I can't post it here. Sorry guys.
Hunski and I left the couple's place a little after 11 p.m. It was such a good way to cap the night. So that's how my Friday holiday went. I hope yours was just as good and nice.
Enjoy your weekend.
Though today was a holiday, I sort of got tired preparing for a report next week. I have a report on Feminist and Queer Media Theories for my Media Theory class next Thursday, and although it's still next week, you should see the pile of readings that I have to go through. Thus, I spent my entire afternoon reading and reading and reading.
The morning was spent looking for a place to read.
I didn't want to study at home since there were so many distractions, and since the temptation to sleep rather than study was so strong. So I decided to go to the Katipunan area and spend the rest of the day at Starbucks to read and drown myself in coffee. When I got to Starbucks, I didn't even bother to go in because all the tables were occupied with chatting (ergo, noisy) students. I move on to the neighboring Seattle's Best only to find that the situation was the same. I move on to Mocha Blends, again, only to find the same situation. Apparently, Ateneo students also planned to spend their day at the cafes to study and to chat. My final option was Chocolate Kiss inside my university. I thought that since it was a holiday, it wouldn't be that occupied.
I thought wrong.
When I got to Chocolate Kiss, there were only quite a number of people so I decided to get a table. I started to bring out my readings and began to read. Twenty minutes later, the cafe/restaurant was already filled with people and it just started to get really loud. Thus, I packed up my things and left again.
With nowhere else to go, I thought of going to my college. When I got there, as expected, it was closed and deserted except for a number of students who were preparing for a performance, I think. I stayed outside where the security guard usually stays. He was probably doing his rounds so I took his chair, brought out my stuff on his small table, and began to read.
Ah! It was perfect. I had a small table, I had a chair, I had the silence that I wanted, I had the solace that I wanted. And though it was a bit hot, good Mother Nature sent several blows of wind to keep me cool.
Before I knew it, it was already close to six in the evening. No wonder my eyes were already feeling tired. Aside from that, I just know that I have to call it a day since I was beginning to get information overload.
And what better way to end the day and reward myself than going out on a dinner date with Hunski.
Hunski fetched me from school and as we had planned earlier during the week, we would dine at this restaurant called Greens. Obviously, from the name alone, you can gather it's a vegetarian restaurant. It's located along Scout Castor near Roces. The restaurant was small but very cozy and has that homey feeling. I was more delighted when I found out that the restaurant had a special menu lineup for that day. There were so many good food to order. Hunski and I ended up getting paella (which I've been craving for for the longest time), barbecue, enchiladas and tofu and mushrrom kebab - all vegetarian, of course.
Ah! It was heaven! You should try it out that restaurant. Hunski and I will definitely go back there again.
Right after the good dinner, we crossed the street and shared dessert at the neighboring bakeshop, Wheatberry. As we were finishing dessert, we thought of texting our friends, whom I shall call Ch2 Boy and Ch7 Boy, since they lived around the area. A couple of minutes after I texted them, they called and invited us over to their place. The couple lived just a few steps away from Wheatberry and since Hunski and I really had nothing to do that night, we though that visiting them would be a good idea. Besides we haven't seen them for the longest time.
We arrive at their place while they were transferring the television and the DVD player on the table that they just bought. They happily welcomed us and we just spent the next few hours chatting and watching some clips from the Bench Understatement show. I had a really good time chatting with Ch2 Boy and Ch7 Boy. On the way to the couple's place, I told Hunski I'll ask the two to tell their lovestory. I never really got to know their story but have always been curious about it because the couple's love tale goes way back to their college days. So I made sure that the two recounted their story to me and Hunski. True enough, it was as romantic as I had thought it would be. Unfortunately, I can't post it here. Sorry guys.
Hunski and I left the couple's place a little after 11 p.m. It was such a good way to cap the night. So that's how my Friday holiday went. I hope yours was just as good and nice.
Enjoy your weekend.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
And Then He Became Queer...
The rumors are true. A gay character will come out (no pun intended) in the "it" television series of the moment, Desperate Housewives. Do you have any idea who it is?
When I found out who he is, it was a bit surprising because the guy certainly had no tendencies of being a homo, and from what I see in the show, the living conditions he has at home in the series would make him into a wifebeater, if not a misogynyst. I'd really like to know how the series will narrate how this character turned out to be gay.
Want to know who this guy is? Click here to find out.
The rumors are true. A gay character will come out (no pun intended) in the "it" television series of the moment, Desperate Housewives. Do you have any idea who it is?
When I found out who he is, it was a bit surprising because the guy certainly had no tendencies of being a homo, and from what I see in the show, the living conditions he has at home in the series would make him into a wifebeater, if not a misogynyst. I'd really like to know how the series will narrate how this character turned out to be gay.
Want to know who this guy is? Click here to find out.
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
History Repeats Itself...
Fridays are always a happy day for me because as soon as the clock strikes five, it meant that I can officially relax and drop whatever it is I'm doing (unless there's a deadline) and think of something else besides stress and work.
But last Friday was extra special because I received a text message asking my availability for an interview with this organization I applied to a couple of years ago.
To be specific, it was July 2003. I have already decided to leave Pahinungod by the end of the year because I felt it was time to move on and in my search for a new job, I found this vacant position with this organization. It was a very good job position, at least according to my definition of what is good.
First, the job position involved marketing and communication, which meant I would be able to apply the skills I learned in college. Second, the nature of the organization was primarily NGO type but it's also a bit mixed with corporate culture, which was exactly what I'm looking for in a new company. (If it's totally corporate, that would be fine too. I've already worked in the government and in the NGO setup so you must understand why I want to try the corporate sector.) Third, the pay was relatively good and there was an assurance for growth and career advancement. Lastly, it was a good stepping stone if I eventually pursure my dreams of working for a bigger humanitarian development type of organization.
So I went through the interview with the Human Resources, followed by the Assistant Executive Director, and finally the Executive Director, which probably meant that I'm being really considered for the position. But when the interview went to the part of when I could start, I told them I had to finish the end of September. At that time, Pahinungod was having its 10th Anniversary and the six-(wo)man team of the office was the one preparing for it. In short, I can't leave Pahinungod.
As you have read in my other entries, I didn't get the job.
Fast forward to today, here I am going through the same interview with the same people for the same job. And we're still stuck with the same problem. Although my contract with my present job ends this week, the volunteer in me just can't drop everything in this work. I feel that it's my responsibility to still help with the tasks that I wasn't able to complete during my stay. Does it sound crazy? I dunno. That's how I really am I guess.
In addition to that, the semester is about to end and I'm expecting all hell to break loose within the next few weeks. School is not so much of a concern because I have already alloted two weeks to finish every paper that I need to write. I only have to worry about the Media Theory exam, which I heard is really, really difficult.
But going back to the problem, the organization wants the person they will hire to start immediately, as in next week, because the person currently occupying the position is resigning too within the week! Can't she at least stay for a couple of more weeks???
That's the situation right now. If you ask me, I really want to take the position. I've already become my overanalytic self and internally reasoned out that this was probably another of God's way of taking care of me. My contract's about to end this week, and here is a new job knocking at my door. But despite my intense desire to get the position, I'm not expecting anything. I only tell myself that if it's for me, then it'll be for me.
I just have to hang on and pray the Big Guy up will do what's best.
Fridays are always a happy day for me because as soon as the clock strikes five, it meant that I can officially relax and drop whatever it is I'm doing (unless there's a deadline) and think of something else besides stress and work.
But last Friday was extra special because I received a text message asking my availability for an interview with this organization I applied to a couple of years ago.
To be specific, it was July 2003. I have already decided to leave Pahinungod by the end of the year because I felt it was time to move on and in my search for a new job, I found this vacant position with this organization. It was a very good job position, at least according to my definition of what is good.
First, the job position involved marketing and communication, which meant I would be able to apply the skills I learned in college. Second, the nature of the organization was primarily NGO type but it's also a bit mixed with corporate culture, which was exactly what I'm looking for in a new company. (If it's totally corporate, that would be fine too. I've already worked in the government and in the NGO setup so you must understand why I want to try the corporate sector.) Third, the pay was relatively good and there was an assurance for growth and career advancement. Lastly, it was a good stepping stone if I eventually pursure my dreams of working for a bigger humanitarian development type of organization.
So I went through the interview with the Human Resources, followed by the Assistant Executive Director, and finally the Executive Director, which probably meant that I'm being really considered for the position. But when the interview went to the part of when I could start, I told them I had to finish the end of September. At that time, Pahinungod was having its 10th Anniversary and the six-(wo)man team of the office was the one preparing for it. In short, I can't leave Pahinungod.
As you have read in my other entries, I didn't get the job.
Fast forward to today, here I am going through the same interview with the same people for the same job. And we're still stuck with the same problem. Although my contract with my present job ends this week, the volunteer in me just can't drop everything in this work. I feel that it's my responsibility to still help with the tasks that I wasn't able to complete during my stay. Does it sound crazy? I dunno. That's how I really am I guess.
In addition to that, the semester is about to end and I'm expecting all hell to break loose within the next few weeks. School is not so much of a concern because I have already alloted two weeks to finish every paper that I need to write. I only have to worry about the Media Theory exam, which I heard is really, really difficult.
But going back to the problem, the organization wants the person they will hire to start immediately, as in next week, because the person currently occupying the position is resigning too within the week! Can't she at least stay for a couple of more weeks???
That's the situation right now. If you ask me, I really want to take the position. I've already become my overanalytic self and internally reasoned out that this was probably another of God's way of taking care of me. My contract's about to end this week, and here is a new job knocking at my door. But despite my intense desire to get the position, I'm not expecting anything. I only tell myself that if it's for me, then it'll be for me.
I just have to hang on and pray the Big Guy up will do what's best.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Phantom of the Cinema...
I've been wanting to watch Phantom of the Opera since the it hit the Manila movie theaters but due to the tons of school paperwork, I wasn't able to watch the film.
Thankfully, my Saturday class wasn't as toxic and there were no scheduled important appointments in the afternoon so on the way to school in the morning, I asked Hunski if he wants to catch the movie tonight. The other person I know who has been wanting to watch the movie was Hunski's friend, I.T. Guy. He and I were chatting a couple of days ago and our discussion went to Phantom of the Opera. I asked him if he already saw the movie. He told me not yet, but he has already memorized all the songs though. I learned that cruel people don't want to go with him because they know he'd be singing along. (The "cruel" part was a joke. The "singing along" part wasn't. Hehe!)
So I also asked I.T. Guy if he saw the movie already and when he said no, I invited him to join me and Hunski to watch it. We met up at the Gateway Mall. Just as the movie was about to start, I teased I.T. Guy, "There will be no singing, okay?".
As the movie progressed, I could hear I.T. Guy silently singing along with the Phantom and Christine. And I couldn't blame him. The songs were just so capturing. I found Hunski gently pressing my arm whenever I myself began to sing along too. I guess one singing man was enough for him, eh? Hehe! Just kidding. But I did find myself waving my left hand, as if I were the conductor leading the orchestra play the beautiful music.
When the movie ended, something I only see UP Film Theater audience do was done by the people at Gateway. They clapped in appreciation of the great movie. That's something we rarely see, huh? I.T. Guy was telling Hunski and me that he wanted to even stand up and clap but felt that it was a little too embarrassing.
He's only one of the few straight men who can appreciate musicals. (He probably knows some musicals more than some gay men do.) He’s only one of the few straight men who doesn’t care if he’s seen hanging out with two queers (or if he does care, then he’s really good at hiding it). I.T. Guy is truly an endangered species of straight men. And it’s just good to know that I still have a couple of straight guy friends.
Go watch Phantom of the Opera. Some people found it boring. I didn't. And hopefully wouldn’t.
Just an addendum, I swear, Hunski and I are starting to be Cubao people because of Gateway Mall. Let me correct that, Gateway people. Somehow, I still find the surrounding area of the mall to be a bit unsettling.
I've been wanting to watch Phantom of the Opera since the it hit the Manila movie theaters but due to the tons of school paperwork, I wasn't able to watch the film.
Thankfully, my Saturday class wasn't as toxic and there were no scheduled important appointments in the afternoon so on the way to school in the morning, I asked Hunski if he wants to catch the movie tonight. The other person I know who has been wanting to watch the movie was Hunski's friend, I.T. Guy. He and I were chatting a couple of days ago and our discussion went to Phantom of the Opera. I asked him if he already saw the movie. He told me not yet, but he has already memorized all the songs though. I learned that cruel people don't want to go with him because they know he'd be singing along. (The "cruel" part was a joke. The "singing along" part wasn't. Hehe!)
So I also asked I.T. Guy if he saw the movie already and when he said no, I invited him to join me and Hunski to watch it. We met up at the Gateway Mall. Just as the movie was about to start, I teased I.T. Guy, "There will be no singing, okay?".
As the movie progressed, I could hear I.T. Guy silently singing along with the Phantom and Christine. And I couldn't blame him. The songs were just so capturing. I found Hunski gently pressing my arm whenever I myself began to sing along too. I guess one singing man was enough for him, eh? Hehe! Just kidding. But I did find myself waving my left hand, as if I were the conductor leading the orchestra play the beautiful music.
When the movie ended, something I only see UP Film Theater audience do was done by the people at Gateway. They clapped in appreciation of the great movie. That's something we rarely see, huh? I.T. Guy was telling Hunski and me that he wanted to even stand up and clap but felt that it was a little too embarrassing.
He's only one of the few straight men who can appreciate musicals. (He probably knows some musicals more than some gay men do.) He’s only one of the few straight men who doesn’t care if he’s seen hanging out with two queers (or if he does care, then he’s really good at hiding it). I.T. Guy is truly an endangered species of straight men. And it’s just good to know that I still have a couple of straight guy friends.
Go watch Phantom of the Opera. Some people found it boring. I didn't. And hopefully wouldn’t.
Just an addendum, I swear, Hunski and I are starting to be Cubao people because of Gateway Mall. Let me correct that, Gateway people. Somehow, I still find the surrounding area of the mall to be a bit unsettling.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Are You Stressed?
I got the following from a friend.
The pics attached are used to test the level of stress a person can handle. The slower the pictures move, the better your ability of handling stress. Alleged criminals see them spinning around madly while seniors and kids see them still.
So, tell me? Do you see the pics slowly or spinning around like hell?
I got the following from a friend.
The pics attached are used to test the level of stress a person can handle. The slower the pictures move, the better your ability of handling stress. Alleged criminals see them spinning around madly while seniors and kids see them still.
So, tell me? Do you see the pics slowly or spinning around like hell?
Friday, February 18, 2005
Good News, Good News...
I don't have much time to post right now so let me just share some really, really good news with your, dear friends.
I received a letter the other day which was more than enough to put a smile on my face the whole day.
Apparently, all the hard work I did for the first semester paid off because... (drumroll please...)
my grades were high enough to have me qualify as a University Scholar. (Sort of like Dean's lister, but only much higher. Hehehe!)
That's it, guys!
I don't have much time to post right now so let me just share some really, really good news with your, dear friends.
I received a letter the other day which was more than enough to put a smile on my face the whole day.
Apparently, all the hard work I did for the first semester paid off because... (drumroll please...)
my grades were high enough to have me qualify as a University Scholar. (Sort of like Dean's lister, but only much higher. Hehehe!)
That's it, guys!
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Fantasies Come True...
As Hunski drove me home last night, we were discussing what to do for Valentine's Day. We were on a tight budget so we decided to postpone things for Wednesday. Besides, we were quite sure that a lot of couples who would go out on a date. So I already had my mind set to spend the day on my own, and that was okay. I needed the rest anyway.
But to my surprise though, something really great happened.
Of all the days to forget my phone, I forgot my phone yesterday so I completely had no contact with Hunski. I called him in the morning to say greet him and to tell him I forgot my phone. After we hung up, I went on with my usual work. It was past four in the afternoon when the big surprise happened.
So there I was - facing the computer, eyes fixed on the screen, my mind thinking of how to gather support from the college alumni - when the door of the office suddenly opened and upon seeing who it was, all I managed to blurt out was a loud, "Oh my God!" which made the other people in the room look at me.
Who did I see?
Hunski. Carrying a bunch of roses with him. For me.
I immediately went out of the room to meet him and hugged my Hunski. I was just so surprised and thrilled by the sweet gesture of Hunski. Back in college, I always thought of what it feels like to receive a bunch of flowers from someone. Say all you want about how it seems to be too gay. I prefer to look at it as being a sucker for romance, which I really am.
After work, we headed to the nearby Chocolate Kiss for an early, delightful dinner. It was really sweet and I had so much fun.
When Hunski drove me home, it was my turn to surprise him (although I think he appeared to be more shocked) when I gave him my gift. A couple of weeks ago, Hunski told me that Nirvana (yes, Nirvana as in Kurt Cobain) released a special album with the group's unreleased songs. He mentioned how he wanted the album for the longest time so on one of my free days, I went to the music store to get him the album.
It really felt good seeing Hunski appreciate my gift.
Thank you Hunski for the flowers. Wuv oo vewy mooch!
So that's how V-Day basically went for me. Hope yours was as sweet and as romantic.
As Hunski drove me home last night, we were discussing what to do for Valentine's Day. We were on a tight budget so we decided to postpone things for Wednesday. Besides, we were quite sure that a lot of couples who would go out on a date. So I already had my mind set to spend the day on my own, and that was okay. I needed the rest anyway.
But to my surprise though, something really great happened.
Of all the days to forget my phone, I forgot my phone yesterday so I completely had no contact with Hunski. I called him in the morning to say greet him and to tell him I forgot my phone. After we hung up, I went on with my usual work. It was past four in the afternoon when the big surprise happened.
So there I was - facing the computer, eyes fixed on the screen, my mind thinking of how to gather support from the college alumni - when the door of the office suddenly opened and upon seeing who it was, all I managed to blurt out was a loud, "Oh my God!" which made the other people in the room look at me.
Who did I see?
Hunski. Carrying a bunch of roses with him. For me.
I immediately went out of the room to meet him and hugged my Hunski. I was just so surprised and thrilled by the sweet gesture of Hunski. Back in college, I always thought of what it feels like to receive a bunch of flowers from someone. Say all you want about how it seems to be too gay. I prefer to look at it as being a sucker for romance, which I really am.
After work, we headed to the nearby Chocolate Kiss for an early, delightful dinner. It was really sweet and I had so much fun.
When Hunski drove me home, it was my turn to surprise him (although I think he appeared to be more shocked) when I gave him my gift. A couple of weeks ago, Hunski told me that Nirvana (yes, Nirvana as in Kurt Cobain) released a special album with the group's unreleased songs. He mentioned how he wanted the album for the longest time so on one of my free days, I went to the music store to get him the album.
It really felt good seeing Hunski appreciate my gift.
Thank you Hunski for the flowers. Wuv oo vewy mooch!
So that's how V-Day basically went for me. Hope yours was as sweet and as romantic.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Happy Birthday Abi!
Sunday afternoon was spent at the Asociacion de Damas Filipinas. It's one of the big orphanages in the Manila area.
And last Sunday, very dear friend Abi spent her birthday in the institution. Along with Hunski and our other friends, we spent the peaceful Sunday afternoon at the orphanage with the really, really cute kids.
We played games. The kids performed a lot of dances. And of course, we had good food and the cake was just fantastic! It was a rich chocolate cake designed with chracters from The Incredibles.
It was such a great Sunday afternoon!
Happy Birthday, Abisabs!
Sunday afternoon was spent at the Asociacion de Damas Filipinas. It's one of the big orphanages in the Manila area.
And last Sunday, very dear friend Abi spent her birthday in the institution. Along with Hunski and our other friends, we spent the peaceful Sunday afternoon at the orphanage with the really, really cute kids.
We played games. The kids performed a lot of dances. And of course, we had good food and the cake was just fantastic! It was a rich chocolate cake designed with chracters from The Incredibles.
It was such a great Sunday afternoon!
Happy Birthday, Abisabs!
Monday, February 14, 2005
Hunskibunski
Just when I have given up on love
Just when I thought it wasn’t for me
Life throws me a surprise
This wonderful boy I meet
Putting the smile back on my sullen face
Making me believe in love again
Bringing back light into my days
Causing my heart to beat again
Beautiful man he is
An inch or two taller
With a mind never ceasing to amaze me
A voice soothing like no other
Now that he is here
I pray he would stay
Without him I fear
How I would get through each day
For I do not want to live life alone again
And bathe in misery and sadness
I do not want tears to roll down my cheeks again
Now that I have found happiness
For the short time I have known you
I have grown deeply attached to you
And though this may sound cheesy to you
I just have to say I have fallen for you
Just when I have given up on love
Just when I thought it wasn’t for me
Life throws me a surprise
This wonderful boy I meet
Putting the smile back on my sullen face
Making me believe in love again
Bringing back light into my days
Causing my heart to beat again
Beautiful man he is
An inch or two taller
With a mind never ceasing to amaze me
A voice soothing like no other
Now that he is here
I pray he would stay
Without him I fear
How I would get through each day
For I do not want to live life alone again
And bathe in misery and sadness
I do not want tears to roll down my cheeks again
Now that I have found happiness
For the short time I have known you
I have grown deeply attached to you
And though this may sound cheesy to you
I just have to say I have fallen for you
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Out of Sheer Boredom...
Here's a pic of me I recently took. I just had my hair cut after almost two months. I was thinking of growing my hair a little long but one Monday morning, I just couldn't stand it anymore so, I immediately picked up the phone, called the salon and set an appointment in the evening.
Here's a pic of me I recently took. I just had my hair cut after almost two months. I was thinking of growing my hair a little long but one Monday morning, I just couldn't stand it anymore so, I immediately picked up the phone, called the salon and set an appointment in the evening.
Monday, February 07, 2005
A Very Nice Movie
Hunski and I had a pre-Valentine's date last Friday. (Yes, he's the sweetest.)
He fetched me from the office and we headed to the newly opened Gateway Mall to catch Audrey Toutou's A Very Long Engagement. I saw the trailer of the movie before and since then, I have been looking forward to watch it.
The movie is one you wouldn't want to miss. It's the love story of Mathilde and Manech. The young lovers have sworn to marry each other but when the war erupted, Manech had to leave his paramour to defend his country. The war ends and there is no news whether Manech made it or not. With some belief in superstition and with strong faith and love, Mathilde begins her quest to find the love of her life.
Whether you're single or attached, you have to watch this movie. For starters, tt's so refreshing to see something else on the big screen, instead of the usual skyscrapers of Manhattan. Plus hearing the French language spoken so beautifully would make you want to enroll in Alliance Francaise right after the movie. Also, you get to see Audrey Toutou take on a role which is very far from the comical character of Amelie.
But the first and foremost reason to watch this is for its theme - love. How far would a woman go for love? How far would you go for love? In Mathilde's case (Audrey Toutou), very far. And if you can't call that love, I don't know what you would call it.
A Very Long Engagement is a very nice movie.
Hunski and I had a pre-Valentine's date last Friday. (Yes, he's the sweetest.)
He fetched me from the office and we headed to the newly opened Gateway Mall to catch Audrey Toutou's A Very Long Engagement. I saw the trailer of the movie before and since then, I have been looking forward to watch it.
The movie is one you wouldn't want to miss. It's the love story of Mathilde and Manech. The young lovers have sworn to marry each other but when the war erupted, Manech had to leave his paramour to defend his country. The war ends and there is no news whether Manech made it or not. With some belief in superstition and with strong faith and love, Mathilde begins her quest to find the love of her life.
Whether you're single or attached, you have to watch this movie. For starters, tt's so refreshing to see something else on the big screen, instead of the usual skyscrapers of Manhattan. Plus hearing the French language spoken so beautifully would make you want to enroll in Alliance Francaise right after the movie. Also, you get to see Audrey Toutou take on a role which is very far from the comical character of Amelie.
But the first and foremost reason to watch this is for its theme - love. How far would a woman go for love? How far would you go for love? In Mathilde's case (Audrey Toutou), very far. And if you can't call that love, I don't know what you would call it.
A Very Long Engagement is a very nice movie.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Home on a Saturday...
The weather's been crazy these past few days. In the morning and evening, it's a bit cool while the rest of the day is totally hot. Ergo, several people have been getting sick...and I am one of those people.
I didn't go to school today because of my fever and a "sprain" on my left ankle which has made walking very difficult for me.
This is the first time in such a long time that I am spent the whole Saturday at my house and it made me restless. I guess I've been so used to being out of the house all the time that staying inside feels different. Hehe!
But it's good. Besides, Hunski told me to stay home and not be stubborn, although I still did go out though for about an hour. I went to the baking store to buy some ingredients. Hehehe!
After that, I spent the rest of the day in bed watching movies. I got bored after some time and I ended up rearranging and cleaning my stuff for the nth time. It's alright though. I enjoy doing it. I just wish there was something I can do to keep the dust from accumulating so fast, especially on the corners of the room. Grr! I swear my room needs a makeover.
Moving on, the last thing I did before I went to sleep was read. I have no new book to read and it's been quite a while since I read something nice. I have a copy of Bergdorf Blondes by my side but I think I'm done with chick lit, at least for now.
So that's basically what I did. Nothing really productive - except perhaps for the rearranging and cleaning of things. Hope your Saturday was way better than mine.
The weather's been crazy these past few days. In the morning and evening, it's a bit cool while the rest of the day is totally hot. Ergo, several people have been getting sick...and I am one of those people.
I didn't go to school today because of my fever and a "sprain" on my left ankle which has made walking very difficult for me.
This is the first time in such a long time that I am spent the whole Saturday at my house and it made me restless. I guess I've been so used to being out of the house all the time that staying inside feels different. Hehe!
But it's good. Besides, Hunski told me to stay home and not be stubborn, although I still did go out though for about an hour. I went to the baking store to buy some ingredients. Hehehe!
After that, I spent the rest of the day in bed watching movies. I got bored after some time and I ended up rearranging and cleaning my stuff for the nth time. It's alright though. I enjoy doing it. I just wish there was something I can do to keep the dust from accumulating so fast, especially on the corners of the room. Grr! I swear my room needs a makeover.
Moving on, the last thing I did before I went to sleep was read. I have no new book to read and it's been quite a while since I read something nice. I have a copy of Bergdorf Blondes by my side but I think I'm done with chick lit, at least for now.
So that's basically what I did. Nothing really productive - except perhaps for the rearranging and cleaning of things. Hope your Saturday was way better than mine.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
The Need for Media Literacy
I am currently enrolled in Media Theory class. The course is about various communication theories and their application to the media industry. The class is being handled by Prof. Elizabeth Enriquez, who was in the broadcasting industry for about 30 years, before she joined the academe.
Last week, I reported on Marxism and Neomarxism. Tonight, my classmates reported on more Neomarxist theories. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the arguments of these theories but the gist of it is that media is used by capitalists to promote their own interests.
The class has been so enlightening and such an eyeopener, I am so glad I took this course. As we finished our discussion last night, I was commenting that had I not enrolled in this class, I would never have probably known or appreciate these theories. And more importantly, it is only now that I am beginning to understand and recognize the need for media literacy. We are in a country where the citizens are exposed to thousands of messages each day and a great majority of us are unsuspecting of the underlying ideologies in these messages.
The bottom line is we have to be critical.
There is a need to examine the messages that we encounter. What is this message trying to say? Whose interests are being served by these messages?
I'm a firm believer of education, and I believe that by educating people with media literacy, we can be more demanding for "real" news and for messages that will serve the interests of the greater majority.
I am currently enrolled in Media Theory class. The course is about various communication theories and their application to the media industry. The class is being handled by Prof. Elizabeth Enriquez, who was in the broadcasting industry for about 30 years, before she joined the academe.
Last week, I reported on Marxism and Neomarxism. Tonight, my classmates reported on more Neomarxist theories. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the arguments of these theories but the gist of it is that media is used by capitalists to promote their own interests.
The class has been so enlightening and such an eyeopener, I am so glad I took this course. As we finished our discussion last night, I was commenting that had I not enrolled in this class, I would never have probably known or appreciate these theories. And more importantly, it is only now that I am beginning to understand and recognize the need for media literacy. We are in a country where the citizens are exposed to thousands of messages each day and a great majority of us are unsuspecting of the underlying ideologies in these messages.
The bottom line is we have to be critical.
There is a need to examine the messages that we encounter. What is this message trying to say? Whose interests are being served by these messages?
I'm a firm believer of education, and I believe that by educating people with media literacy, we can be more demanding for "real" news and for messages that will serve the interests of the greater majority.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Mark Your Calendars
Buhay Sangandaan, the fourth musical of the Program for the Street Children of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila, will be staged on February 12. The musical tells us about the lives of Arman, Reena, Nato, Badong, and Santi. Children from the various street kids institution of Manila will be starring in the musical. I hope you can watch. Make it your pre-Valentine's date. Tickets are only 75 pesos.
February 12, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts of the Philippines Theater (along Padre Faura St., Manila)
See you.
Buhay Sangandaan, the fourth musical of the Program for the Street Children of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Manila, will be staged on February 12. The musical tells us about the lives of Arman, Reena, Nato, Badong, and Santi. Children from the various street kids institution of Manila will be starring in the musical. I hope you can watch. Make it your pre-Valentine's date. Tickets are only 75 pesos.
February 12, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts of the Philippines Theater (along Padre Faura St., Manila)
See you.
