Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All bloggers..!!!
isang post na lang para tipid!
hehehe..

leave me a gift ah..

Hair-do's!

I've just finished ung bago kong kinababaliwang reality show.. Wala pa siya dito sa pinas.. Sa DVD ko lang napanuod.. 1st was Top Design.. and last was Shear Genius..

panalo! parang siyang Hair Asia ang level.. Naku pag ito ay na-franchise ng Pinas, sino kaya ang magiging host nito? Well, depende sa network na bibili..

Pag channel 2, Fanny Serrano ang host nito. Pag channel 7, sino nga ba? One thing's for sure, si Louie Ignacio ang direktor nito. So, good luck! At pag channel 9 ang bumili, asahan nyo ng si Gandang Ricky Reyes yan ang magiging host nito. Sinong bet nyo?

About hair-do's, bob ngayon ang inaachieve kong look. Dati kong hair ay mala katie holmes. Tapos naging mas bet ko na ang Gretchen Barretto bob. Tapos after a week, Victoria Beckham bob na ang bet ko! Nasa buhok ko kaya ang susi ng aking success patungo sa pagkakaroon ng lalakeng gwapo? Tignan mo si Katie, may Tom. Si Victoria, may ultra tangina hot na si David. Si Gretchen, un, si Gretchen may mabait na asawa! Hahaha.. Pag humaba na ulit ang buhok ko, try ko ulit i-achieve ang Gretchen Barretto bob. At pag super humaba na ang hair ko, the ultimate bob na talaga ng i-aachieve ko. The Nancy Kwan bob, the signature bob of Vidal Sassoon! Taray ng lola mo. Asian! Napansin pa siya ni Vidal Sassoon! (Hindi shampoo si Vidal Sassoon ah!!)

Habulan Ulit!

From Mrs. Jhey:

"THE ALPHABET TAG"

A - Age: 24! malapit na ako makagamit ng Olay Total Effects! Hahaha!

B - Bands I'm Listening To Right Now: Wit band. Puro soloista!

C - Career: Raketera of the year! Kaya wit na masyado makapag-blog!

D - Drink or Smoke: I'd rather drink! I don't see the point in smoking!

E - Easiest Friends To Talk To: Mga nagiging friends ko! Hahaha. Labo?!

F - First Crush: Jimmy Callos.. hay..

G - Gadgets: wit ako mahilig sa gadgets!

H - Hobbies: uso pa ba ito?!

I - In love: tangina yan!

J- Junk Food You Like: Lay's Salt and Vinegar, Taquitos, Oishi Ridges

K - Kids: keri lang.. pero wit ko kekemehin ang bilat.. artificial insemination ang drama!

L - Longest Ride Ever: nung bumaha! leche. from Pasay to Alabang. Tinalo pa ang Manila - Baguio trip! Leche. Nakailangang gising na ako, nandun pa rin ako sa lugar na yun!

M - My Perfect Nightout: with the ones I love..

N - Names For Your Future Kids: Ano ba?! Di ko pa naiiisip..

O - One Wish You Have Now: If I could only Turn back time by Aqua ang drama.. :(

P - Phobias: AHAS!!! Leche!!

Q - Favorite Quote: "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful, hate me because I'm a bitch!"

R - Reasons To Smile: every little thing in this world makes me smile..

S - Sleeping Time: late na!!!!

T - TV Channels: Chanel 2!!!!! ETC, 2nd Avenue, Discovery Channel, Travel and Living

U - Unknown Fact About You: secret! hahahaha!

V - Vegetable You Hate: Lahat.. di ako mahilig sa gulay! Good luck sa salad!

W - Worst Habit: Manlait.. Hehehe..

X - X-rays You’ve Had: Sa foot.. Nung nasagasaan ako..

Y - Yummy Foods: Sinigang..

Z - Zodiac Sign: VIRGO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sino gustong habulin ko? Ikaw na itatag ko!

Habulin Mo Ako!!

(Let's Play Tag)

From Kiks..

What to do:

1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.

2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).

3. Pick your month of birth.

4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.

5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.

6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

The Twelve Months

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER:

Suave and compromising. Ano ako hair product? hehe..

Careful, cautious and organized. May pagka..

Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Hahaha..

Likes to criticize. Hindi ah.. ü

Stubborn. Minsan..

Quiet but able to talk well. Depende..

Calm and cool. At times..

Kind and sympathetic. Naman!

Concerned and detailed. Well..

Loyal but not always honest. Di ko napapansin..

Does work well. Naman!

Very confident. Ganda ko!

Sensitive. Depende..

Good memory. Naman!!!

Clever and knowledgeable. Hmm.. Well..

Loves to look for information. Kaya nga ako nasasaktan eh!

Must control oneself when criticizing. Dapat!

Able to motivate oneself. Hindi rin..

Understanding. Naman!

Fun to be around. Naman!

Secretive. Depende..

Loves leisure and traveling. Pag may chance..

Hardly shows emotions. Well..

Tends to bottle up feelings. Hindi ah..

Very choosy, especially in relationships. Choosy ba ako?

Systematic. Sabi..

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

Sino gusto magpa-tag? Go! Ikaw na ang itatag ko!

I'm back with something BIG (or small)

matagal-tagal din akong nawala.
dami paper works sa aking research work.
raket ulit, pero ngayon something academic.

I'm feeling sporty with this post.
Sporty as Sporty Spice!

"I want a man, not a boy who thinks he can.."


SPORTS TRIVIA!!!!!
Question: Why are bike shorts BLACK and..

















Pasenxa na sa kuya mong nasa far left ah.
Mga cyclist naman kasi sila, hindi mga modelo!


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RED na tayo ngayon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They're Back!

Nandito na sila muli! Spice Girls! Waaaahhh!
With their new music video - Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)

Ang video parang behind the scene sa isang magazine shoot.
Parang may shoot lang for Vanity Fair!

Ang nagbago lang, ang kanilang istura at fashion.
Sophisticated na ang mga lola mo ngayon!
Gone are the Jolina Magdangal days of fashion!

May nagsasabi na boring daw ang opening salvo ng mga lola ninyo with this video.
Anong gusto nyo, parang "Wannabe" ang ganap nila ngayon?
Hello? Maturity?
Pero yung song, nandun pa rin yung "Tatak Spice Girls!"
Alam mo agad na sila ang kumanta nun.

Ganun pa rin sila and I love it!
Ganun pa rin ang kilos ni Mel B.
Panalo pa rin ang singing parts ni Mel C.
Pa-sweet pa din ang Emma.
Naka-red pa rin si Geri.
At least ngayon, medyo mahaba na ang singing part na si Victoria.
Panalo ang diamond dress ni Victoria!

Sino pala kayo sa Spice Girls?
Wag na kayong magkaila!
Lahat ng bading feeling nila isa sila sa mga spice girls!
Ako, bet ko si Mel C.
Siya kasi ang magaganda ang singing parts, so pagkakanta kami, akin ang magandang part! I love the second voice especially sa may dulong part "Viva Forever".

Enjoy the video.
Sing a long na din during your second viewing.
Sa playlist ko rin pala sa may sidebar, spice girl songs.



Headlines - Spice Girls

The time is now or never to fit the missing piece
To take this on together you make me feel complete
We fall into the future and through the looking glass
The light shines over our heads and so it comes to pass

To go beyond the surface to reach into your soul
This love is not for mending my heart has told me so
I’ll hold on to my hero with faith and love to fly
The power to imagine will keep this love alive

Let’s make the headlines loud and true
I wanna tell the world I’m giving it all to you
Let’s the headlines loud and clear
The best thing suddenly happened when you are here
If I lost my way you’d carry me home
Take me all the way to heaven never leave it alone
And it’s just like everything matters when you are near

And it feels so good every step of the way
Your love is alive and it’s making me sing
I could fly wanna cry want the whole world to know
We are together come on baby lets go

And if it’s to be spoken we’ll fall upon the pain
Spat it out true devotion is all we need to say

Let’s make the headlines loud and true
I wanna tell the world I’m giving it all to you
Let’s make the headlines loud and clear
The best thing suddenly happened when you are here
If I lost my way you’d carry me home
Take me all the way to heaven never leave it alone
And it’s just like everything matters when you are near

Let’s make the headlines true this time
There’s no hiding from this magical state of mind
If I lost my way you’d carry me home
Take me all the way to heaven never leave it alone
And it’s just like everything matters when you are near

Let’s make the headlines loud and true
Let’s make the headlines
Cause I’m giving it all
I’m giving it all to you

Mistaken Identity

Noong October 26, nadukot ang fone ko. Habang ako'y nag-aabang ng FX na masasakyan. Kung sino man siya, sana natulungan ko siya. Pero good luck sayo, ipapablock ko yang fone ko sa NTC! Malas nya! (kung siya ang gumagamit..) Malas ng binentahan nya (pag nabenta nya sa iba!) Pakasaya ka/kayo.. May 15 days pa kayo para gamitin yan!

Saan dyan ang mistaken identity? Wala pa kasi. Nagmamadali? May taxi bang nakaabang?

Noong gabi, I met up with friend. Medyo late na rin nakauwi. Alam mo naman sa Quezon Ave pag mga 12 na. Nagkalat ang mga ate mong maghilig mamulot. mga pick-up stick gurls.. Gurls = Badiday! Dun ako nag-aabang ng jeep pa Lawton. Near Welcome Rotonda kami. Ng biglang may dumaan na SUV. Tangina! Napagkalaman ba naman akong pokpok! To think magkaiba kami ng outfit ng mga ate mo ah. Hindi ako naka-puke shorts or naka-skirt! Sobrang parang slow motion ang pangyayari. Grabe. Sobrang narerecall ko siya in details. Sobrang ang sakit ng loob ko nun. Ung parang sinaksak ka! Shit. I have nothing against sa mga ate ko naman. Kung dun ba sila masaya, go! Hindi naman ako nagpapakain sa kanila diba? Nakakainis lang ung mga tao!

Mahirap palang maging bading na nag-aabang ng sasakyan paauwi.

Theater Talk with Floy Quintos

<--- That's her (her talaga diba?), the yoga instructor Floy Quintos. Ching! Naka-lotus position talaga. Very Buddhist. Hindi naman ata siya Buddhist, ndi ko yun nabasa sa binigay na handouts about his life. Sabi nga nya, "Yan alam nyo na 46 na ako!" Hindi halata ah.

The talk obviously was about theater (naman, the title!). Floy (first name basis diba?) discussed the need for theater, why do we need to appreciate it, how to critique a play/production (elements of the play, etc.) and how bloggers can help the industry.

Nakakatuwa yung mga anecdotes and kwento nya about sa mga production na he did and yung mga napanuod nya. Honestly, ZsaZsa was the last production I've seen (except for AA's plays, of course). Kaya wit talaga me maka-relate sa Romvlvs. Mega asks si Direk Floy sa mga bloggers kung ano bang plays ang napanuod chu chu chu chu. Dead ma ang majority. Pero ng sinabi ang magic words, "ZsaZsa Zaturnah!" Yan mega talk tv ang mga tao. Galak na galak talaga ang lahat. Nabuhayan ng pag-asa.

Flash back: Hindi talaga dapat ako kasama sa kasiyahang iyon. May prior engagement kasi ako (celebrity?!). Eh na-cancel the day before this, so mega register ako. Nakita ko ang confirmation sa email ko, ngunit na-delete ko dahil sa Junk Mail pumasok. So wit ko alam kung ano na. Email akech kay Migs. Sabi niya he'll wait for my confirmation. Naka-email akech ng confirmation ko pero late na. Tapos ndi nadukutan pa ako ng fone nung morning (26th), so good luck diba? Hindi ko talaga marereceive ang tawag ng confirmation. So sa day mismo ng event, I texted Jhey. He gave me Gibbs's number. Yun tapos everything else is history. Chos!

Going back. Sa talk na ito, narealize ko na kulang pa ang kaalaman ko sa teatro. Dapat na talaga akong manuod muli ng mga produksyon. Dami kong namimiss na bagay bagay. Natapos ang talk, raffle na! Diba taray?! At ang unang tinawag sa raffle ay si RICHARD RAYMOND. Nakakaloka!!!! Nanalo akech ng CCP bag. Pero ang bongga ang ang effort na CD from Gibbs. Major burning talaga. Gosh. "Ang minsan ang minahal ay ako..."

Lafangan moment na sa rooftop. Chika chika with people. Siyanga pala, si Ederic nga pala ang partner ko sa sharing moment! Chika chika. Picture picture. Nag-coffee after sa Baang. Kasama namin si James, our new found friend!

Thanks sa organizers ng event. Pinoycentric. MGG. Gibbs. Congrats! Next time ulit!

UMPOG SA PADER



(click the picture para makita yung ginagawa ng pix)

ganyan ang gusto kong gawin sa sarili ko at this very moment.
i-umpog ang ulo sa pader!
in short, gusto kong matauhan.

kelan ba tayo dapat matauhan?
pag hindi na kayang magtiis?
pag labis nang nasasaktan?
pag hindi mo na kaya?
actually, LAHAT.

some years ago pa nga dapat ako natauhan.

choice ko naman na matauhan diba?

pero i chose not to.

well, kinaya ko
(ulol! sino niloko mo?)
well, tiniis ko
(tiniis mo talaga!)
well, pinilit ko
(tanga ka kasi!)

putang ina!

TANGA na kung TANGA!

pucha! ang sakit sakit na! mas kakayanin ko pa ang sakit ng pagkakaumpog sa pader kaysa sa sakit na nararamdam ng puso ko ngayon!

hindi na kasi dapat humantong pa sa ganito eh.
hindi ko na dapat pinagpatuloy pa.
matagal ko na dapat itong pinatay.

mali, dapat siguro sariling puso ko na lang ang pinatay ko!

akala ko naubos na ang mga luha ko dati pa.

akala ko naiiyak ko na ang lahat.

meron pa pala.

hindi ko alam why i chose this.
hindi ko alam bakit pinili kong masaktan.
hindi ko alam bakit pinili ko pang magmahal.


naalala ko tuloy..
SIYA: hindi kasi puso ang ginagamit sa pagmamahal.
AKO: kung hindi puso, bakit masakit to! (pointing to my heart)


pagkatapos kong i-post to,
matatauhan na kaya ako?

sana.

Piolo and Sam

(The Saga Continues)

Alam naman nating lahat na thanks to Adobe Photoshop ang larawang ito. Ngunit hindi tungkol dyan ang postsina ko.

Wit talaga nag-isistopchina ang tsimaks tungkol ditey kela Piolo at Sam.

Ngayon namanchi, ang "date" nilang dalawa sa Sofitel na na-sightchung ni Manay Lolit Solis. If I may quotable quote her, "Magkadikit yong pisngi 'tapos bumubulong 'yong isa dun sa tenga nung isa." Congratulations to Manay.

Nang lumabas ang balitang itey sa column ni Manay, todo labas ng statements of the year ang dalawang involve. Si Piolo, according to Timex, eh may pictorial ala America's Next Top Model with noted fashion photographer, Raymund Isaac. Xempre, may I say din si Angel Locsin na mission impossible na nandun si Piolo sa Sofitel kasi magka-joma ang dalawa sa nasabing pictorial. Itech naman si Sam, through his manager (akala ko nga maglalabas ng statement ang Swift Hotdog eh), eh nsa Essentuals Toni & Guy ang Sam at nagpaparlor!

Sa makashuwid, ang lumalabas, "two places at the same time" ang drama nitong dalawa. hmm. panalo ang super powers nila ah. or may magaling silang impersonator dalawa. at take note, wit lang magaling na impersonator, makyoman pa! sa sofitel nagdedate eh.

Sa kwentong ito, may nagsisinungaling obviously. 2 versus 1 ang drama. Sinong kampo krame ang nagsesay ng trulala? Sinech naman ang liar liar go to hell.

Sabi nga ni Manay, nagtataka daw siya bakit biglang bigamus na ang issue paper. Nagkwento lang naman daw siya ng na-sight nya. Bakit parang ang OA daw ng reaksyon ng kabilang panig? Bigla akong nagmonologue at sinabi ko, "Oo nga naman."

Kelan matatapos itech? Or ang mas dapat na tanong, "Kelan sila aamin?" Hahaha.

In all fairness, kung sila talaga, why not diba? Eto na ang loveteam na kakabog sa lahat ng loveteam!

So Much for "Racism"

Ayokong pag-usapan ang mga remarks tungkol sa mga med schools dito sa Philippines.
Lahat ata ang blogsite meron na nito.
Para maiba naman..

At mas maaapreciate ng mga bading ito kaysa sa racism issue.

The much awaited season premiere of Desperate Housewife.
Watch the video below.
Panalo!
Panalo ang scoring.. tnx to J.Lo!

Realization

Everyday, we are faced with choices/options.
Should we choose this or that?
Is this better than that?
Or is it the other way around?

Sometimes, we can decide right there and then.
But sometimes, it takes us days/months/years.

Recently, I've come to my senses.
I know now what I want.

Ngayong gabi ko lang ako nakapagdesisyon.
Matagal-tagal rin bago ito.


















Mas bet ko ang Chicken McDo kaysa sa Jollibee Chicken Joy!

Pag late na kasi ako nakakauwi,
at pag sinusundo me ni pudang or mudang,
lagi akong nagtatake-out.

Laging McDo ang natatake-out ko kasi yun ang on the way.
Pero dahil takam na takam na ako sa chicken joy, Jollibee kami nagtake-out.

Dun ko narealize nung kinakain ko na siya sa bahay na mali ako ng desisyon.
Hindi na ito ang chicken joy na kinalakihan ko.
Hindi na siya malinamnam.
Hindi na siya malasa.

Mas masarap na para saakin ang Chicken McDo.

Pwede pa lang magbago ang panlasa ng isang tao noh?
To think, Jollibee gurl ako simula pagkabata ah.

ANG TANONG..
Kayo, ano mas bet nyo?
Chicken McDo or Jollibee Chicken Joy pa rin?

Ang Taba Ko!

Wala naman ata saatin na choice ang maging mataba.
Kahit anong sabihin natin, hindi maganda ang mataba.

Kaya nga ako nag-didiet, kasi gusto kong pumayat.
Hindi naman ako mataba, gusto ko lang pumayat pa ng onti.
Pero gusto ko kumain.
Kaya ang diet ko, yung no carb diet.
You can eat all you want, basta walang carb.
Pag ganun kasi, hindi ko pinaparusahan ang sarili ko.

Meron naman, exag ang pagpapayat.
Kagaya nitong si Isabelle Caro.














Yan ang famous campaign ng Nolita, Italian clothing brand and designer.
Marami siyempre ang naloka dito.
Backed by the Ministry of Health naman pala tong ad na ito kaya pala mapangahas ang Nolita na ito.

Please also watch this..



Nasight nyo ang boobang ni ateng?


Gusto nyo pa bang pumayat?
Ako OO.
Pumayat naman eh, hindi maging KITE!

Buddhism in Daily Life

Human Revolution

Buddhism is characterized by an emphasis on the possibility of inner transformation--a process of bringing forth our full human potential. There is a common perception that the discipline and focus necessary for such a process requires a set of ideal circumstances not available to most. Nichiren Buddhism, however, teaches that it is only by squarely facing the challenges that confront us amidst the harsh contradictions of society that we can carry out the task of changing our own lives and the world for the better.

"Human revolution" is the term used by second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda to describe a fundamental process of inner transformation whereby we break through the shackles of our "lesser self," bound by self-concern and the ego, growing in altruism toward a "greater self" capable of caring and taking action for the sake of others--ultimately all humanity.

As SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explains: "There are all sorts of revolutions: political revolutions, economic revolutions, industrial revolutions, scientific revolutions, artistic revolutions...but no matter what one changes, the world will never get any better as long as people themselves...remain selfish and lacking in compassion. In that respect, human revolution is the most fundamental of all revolutions, and at the same time, the most necessary revolution for humankind."

The question of how to change in a positive direction is one which has spawned countless theories, religions and publishing empires. Certainly, self-discipline and effort can enable us to make positive change, for example by starting to exercise regularly. But the willpower required is often hard to maintain; our self-control may slip at a crucial moment because we have not addressed the underlying, inner causes of our behavior.

Human revolution is the work of transforming our lives at the very core. It involves identifying and challenging those things which inhibit the full expression of our positive potential and humanity. Nichiren Buddhism is based on belief in a pure, positive and enlightened condition of life which exists equally within all people. This life state of "Buddhahood" is characterized by the qualities of compassion, wisdom and courage which enable us to create something of value from any situation. Nichiren realized that the deepest process of change and purification takes place when we bring forth this state, and he taught the practice of chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" as the direct and immediate means for accessing and experiencing it.

This Buddha nature expresses itself in concrete ways. First, we gain the conviction that our life contains limitless possibilities and a profound sense of our human dignity. Second, we develop the wisdom to understand that things that we previously thought impossible are in fact possible. And third, we develop a powerful vitality that allows us to tackle our problems with a sense of inner liberation. We are thus empowered to pursue our own human revolution, striving to improve our "self" from yesterday to today and making the "self" of tomorrow better still.

In some traditions of Buddhism, interpretations of the law of cause and effect can encourage a focus on negative past causes. The obstacles and challenges encountered in life may be seen as requiring lifetimes of effort to "clean up." The message of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Buddhism is that through faith and practice we can reveal Buddhahood: our highest, most enlightened state of life right now, just as we are. This enlightened wisdom enables us to grasp the reality that circumstances which may seem the most unfortunate, be it seemingly incurable illness or bereavement, can actually provide the best opportunities for tackling our human revolution and the impetus for the greatest personal growth.

When we look beyond our personal concerns and take action for the sake of others, this process is strengthened and accelerated. An experience which previously seemed like an unjust burden can become the key to finding the purpose of our lives, as we learn how to help others struggling in a similar situation.

This individual process of human revolution is the very key to sparking change on a global scale. For, as Daisaku Ikeda writes, "A great human revolution in just a single person will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of all humankind." Taking responsibility for transforming our own lives is the first step toward creating a human society based on compassion and respect for the dignity of all people's lives.

source: www.sgi.org

Mooncake Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival (Simplified Chinese: 中秋节; Traditional Chinese: 中秋節; pinyin: zhōngqiūjié), also known as the Moon Festival, is a popular East Asian celebration of abundance and togetherness, dating back over 3,000 years to China's Zhou Dynasty. In Malaysia and Singapore, it is also sometimes referred to as the Lantern Festival or "Mooncake Festival", which is just the same as "Mid-Autumn Festival" but with different names.

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month of the Chinese calendar (usually around mid- or late-September in the Gregorian calendar), a date that parallels the Autumn Equinox of the solar calendar. This is the ideal time, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, to celebrate the abundance of the summer's harvest. The traditional food of this festival is the mooncake, of which there are many different varieties.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the two most important holidays in the Chinese calendar (the other being the Chinese Lunar New Year), and is a legal holiday in several countries. Farmers celebrate the end of the summer harvesting season on this date. Traditionally, on this day, Chinese family members and friends will gather to admire the bright mid-autumn harvest moon, and eat moon cakes and pomeloes together.

Accompanying the celebration, there are additional cultural or regional customs, such as:

Eating moon cakes outside under the moon
Putting pomelo rinds on one's head
Carrying brightly lit lanterns
Burning incense in reverence to deities including Chang'e
Planting Mid-Autumn trees
Lighting lanterns on towers
Fire Dragon Dances

Yipee!

Happy birthday to me.
Happy birthday to me.
Happy birthday, happy birthday.
Happy Birthday to me!

It's my 24th Birthday!!

Ano Ba Yan?!

Tama bang magkamali sa Lupang Hinirang?
Nakakaloka.
Bata pa lang tayo, inaawit na natin ang Lupang Hinirang.
Kaya kung nagkamali tayo sa pagkanta nito, naman!

Hay naku, Christian Bautista!



Kahit mag-apologize pa siya.
Naman kasi!
All of people na pwedeng magkamali.
Kahit ba may sakit siya or what, hidni excuse yun.
Responsibilidad nya xempre bilang singer na alamin ang lyrics.

Hay.
Don't get me wrong ah, I love him.
Favorite ko pa nga yung, "Invincible" nyang song.
Ganda.

Pero iba to.
Nakakahiya.
Maldita lang siguro ako.

Oh Holy "Shit" Night

Oh Holy night, the stars are brightly shining.
The -BER months have already started.
It's christmas soon.
Pero hindi yun ang kwento ko.

Tauhan:

1. Akech - ang pinakamaganda (maaaring di tunay na pangalan)
2. Karen - ka-org ko (maaaring di tunay na pangalan)
3. Esta - schoolmate (maaaring di tunay na pangalan)
4. Kuya - BS nursing
5. Ate - isang UST-AB girl
6. Manang 1 - kasama sa jeep
7. Manang 2 - taga-Lawton

Lugar:

Jeep at Lawton CR

Kuwento:

Galing kami UST.
Sumakay ng jeep pa puntang Lawton.
Nasa left side kami ni Karen, Esta (hindi ko alam na kasabay pala namin siya) at Ate.
Nasa right naman si Kuya.
Katabi ko pala si manang 1.

Chika-chika lang kami ni Karen sa jeep.
Pag-akyat namin ng tulay ng Quiapo, BAG! (ndi yung lalagyan ah.. sound effects yan!) May tumapon sa mga tao sa jeep.

Ano ito?
Ito ba ay: a) tubig, b) putik, c) bato or d) none of the above.
Ang sagot ay D) none of the above, sa kadahilanang ang tumapon saamin lahat sa jeep ay, TAE. Yes you read it right, TAE. Feces, Manure, Shit!

Akala ko, tae lang ng ibon yung dumapo kay Karen, WIT!
Blo-e pala! Ang kyongking sa jeep!
Ako naman, I had my "fair" share of shit, meron lang akong spot.
Si Esta naman, meron sa hair and sa likod.
Si Ate naman, ang daming sho-e sa hair!

At ang nagwagi sa gabing iyon, ay walang iba kundi si KUYA!
Siya talaga ang savior ko.
Bkt?
Dahil sinalo nya lahat ng para dapat ay saakin!
sa right fez nya dumapo ang mga tae.
gosh! para siyang sinampal ng tae.
At ano ang sabi ni Manang 1 sa kanya (fyi, hindi pala natamaan si Manang 1),
"Ang dami mong tae sa buhok!"
Nampucha si Manang 1.
Ako habang nandidiri ang lahat sa pangyayari, siyempre ako din, tawa lang ako ng tawa.

Bumama ang lahat ng biktima sa Lawton kasi nandoon ang CR.
Go! Wash galore na ang lahat ng tao.
Si Manang 2, tangina! Ako pa ang nasisi kung bakit kami naganun.
Sabi pa nya, "Eh bakit kasi doon kayo dumaan?"
Ay puta ka Mamang 2, walang ibang daan dun!
Tulay nga eh! Putek!

Ng maayos ng lahat, sumakay na kami ng FX papuntang Las Piñas.
Tawanan galore.
Hanggang sa bahay.
Hanggang sa pagsulat ko ng entry na ito.

Oh, holy shit!

May gusto lang akong sabihan sa mga mal-edukado, punyetang mga batang yagit na yan..

Putanginang mga batang yagit na yan!
Mga masasama ang ugali!
Leche.
Mahihirap!
Patay gutom!
Dukha!
Sugpuin!
Patayin!

WALANG MAIISIP

Second time, in my blogging history
(chos ako mo naman ang tagal na!)
WALA akong ma-iblog!
Wala lang ba o tinatamad ako?


CHE!

Another Love Story
(not inspired from the movie)

chos!
napanuod ko na ang A Love Story.
pero ndi pa ito yung post tungkol dito at ang aking realization from the watching the movie.
intay lang muna, hindi pa ako ready.

Ang story..
2 babae, 1 lalake.
Si lalake, matagal ng hindi sila ni babae.
May babae na rin siyang bago.
Si bagong babae, may basbas ni dating babae.
KABOGERA!

Watch. (as usual, naka-disabled na naman ang embed feature. LECHE!)


Michelle Van Eimeren - Ogie Alcasid - Regine Velasquez

Si Michelle na nagsabi.
"She's my family.."

regine = kabogera!

SCAM. SCAM. SCAM.

NAKAKALOKA.

of all shows, Wowowee pa ang nakitaan ng scam.
gosh,ang show na ang layunin ay tumulong sa mga poors nandadaya?

sa video na ito, mapapansin na ang wheel ay dalawang film.
ung isa O, yung isa 2 (meaning 2 million).

pwede pa lang silang magdecide kung sino ang tutulungan nila.
hindi na pala ito game of chance, of choice na pala.

nakakapanghinayang lang.

trip down memory lane tayo.
sino ba ang hindi nakakaalam at nakakaalala sa greatest scam of all time na ata sa larangan ng showbiz?

hmm.

clue: Take it! Take it!

click here.
(naka-disabled kasi yung embed function, kaya click nyo na lang!)

This Post Comes with A WARNING.

CLUE: Kepyas!

Naloka ako sa na-encounter sa isang blog. Isang bagay na never kong bibilhin at gagamitin. Kahit libre pa yan. Isang siyang pabango, pero hindi siya pabango. Scent kung baga. Pero hindi mo siya gagamitin as pabango. Lalagay mo lang sa hand mo tapos amoy amoyin mo lang. Ano ito?

Ito ay.. VULVA Original!
Pangalan palang kinikilabutan na ako. Lalo na siguro pag nakita nyo ang mga ad nito. Good luck talaga.

Ayokong maglagay ng mga pictures dito patungkol sa produkto. Lagi kasing may bilat na kasama sa picture na naka-topless. Hay panoorin nyo na lang ang video? (Thanks to Chuckie Dreyfus)

So, bibili ka ba nyan?

Buti pa sa mga bading madali at mura lang makakuha ng scent na ganyan noh?! Kahit sa available siya. May variation na ngayon ng scents to choose from. Pwede ka pang maglinis! Kaya, buy na! Sabi nga ni AiAi, "Rampa Na!" (sayang hindi available yung commercial with AiAi)



Mali ba ako? Zonrox lang ang bagay na alam ko na amoy sha-mez!

Salon

Parlor. Barberia. Pagupitan. Kung ano man ang tawag mo, kebs na! Kakapagupit ko lang kasi ulit nung Sunday. Simula ng magka-Bench Fix Salon, dun na ako lagi nagpapagupit. P185.00 lang ang pagupit. Lahat na ata ng bading, bi-sexual, you name it nagpapagupit dun. May mga straight cute guys kahit papaano. Hindi ako choosy sa stylist, kahit sinong available, carry na (ayoko lang talagang maghintay). So, I never get the same haircut (though isa lang ang hair style).

Sidenote:

Sa movie na "Brokenhearts Club", gay film siya, therapy ang tawag nila pag pumupunta sila sa salon. Kasi dun nila na-vevent out sa mga hairdresser yung mga hinanakit nila sa mundo. Para may kausap ka ring psychologist/psychiatrist.

Ewan ko ba? Sa mga parlor-parloran siguro magagawa mo yan. Pero sa Bench, ewan ko ba? Alam mong chikadora kasi yung mga hairstylist kaya pag kinakausap mo sila, alam mong drawing lang ang lahat. At tsaka, hindi mo sila makakausap ng matagalan, kasi madaming customer. At dahil dun, palipat-lipat sila. Haggard diba? Pero nagagawa pa rin nila naman ng maayos yung work nila.

Ganyan ang style, design, mostly ng Bench Fix Salon. Hindi abot paa ang mirror, so makikita mo yung lower part ng mga tao sa kabilang side. (Hindi tungkol sa nakita kong "ari" ang dahilan ng post ko na ito!) Nakakatawa kasi parang ang illusion dun, sayo yung upper part (na nakikita mo sa salamin), yung ibaba, dun sa katapat mo. Eto na. Dahil nga sa nakikita ko yung nasa tapat ko. Pero wit ko know and fez ah. Habang ginugupitan ako, nagtataka yung hairstylist. Ngiwi kasi ako ng ngiwi. Akala tuloy nya, hindi ko nagugustuhan ang pang-gugupit nya. Pero naintindihan nya na kung bakit ganun ang reaksyon ko. Ang bilat na nasa tapat ko, nakataas ang isang paa at nag-gugupit ng kuko! Nakakaloka! Hindi na lang siya nagpa-manicure dun! Kung namamahalan siya sa manicure dun, eh di sana pinagpaliban nya muna yung pag-gugupit niya ng kuko. Ang malalala, ang mga kalat na kuko (na isang buo ah, yung walang sira na paggupit), nasa sahig kasama ng mga buhok. Eto lang nasabi ko, "kadire!"

Big Girls Don't Cry

Everyone sing with me.




Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry lyrics

But sometimes we still do.
But sometimes we have to.
But sometimes we must do.
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Guidance in Daily Life

The Daishonin teaches the meaning of true happiness and the true purpose of life. Fame and momentary glories are no more than illusions. True happiness lies in cultivating the great state of Buddhahood within one's life. This is life's true purpose. By chanting daimoku, we can change all of our sufferings into the ingredients for attaining a Buddha's lofty state of life. - Daisaku Ikeda

Thalia

Who could forget Thalia? At sino ba ang sisira sa ala-ala ni Thalia? (Later, to be discussed). She was such a phenomenal hit sa Pilipinas. May kilala ang name na Thalia as an actress kaysa sa original meaning ng salitang ito na isa sa mga Muses (Muse of Comedy) ng Ancient Greek Mythology. Sa isang website pa nga, nakalagay dun na ang third meaning ng Thalia ay siya. Minsan lang may taong super naging kilala sa kanyang namesung.

Nang unang ipalabas ang MariMar dito, walang inggay itong ginawa kasi siguro sa RPN 9 lumabas. Luckily, I was channel surfing at nakita ko yung palabas sa Ch. 9. Ay neng, bet ko na siya nung una ko pa lang napanuod ito. makakalimot sa chest hair ni Sergio Santibañez? Hehehe.. Tapos dahil sa super success ng palabas na ito, sunod sunod na ang palabas ni Thalia. Sinong Maria Mercedes, Maria la del Barrio, at Rosalinda. Below are the video ng OBB ng bawat telenovela. Nakakatawang balikan, at for sure, alam mo pa ring kantahin ang theme song ng bawat show. Descriptions came from www.thalia.com. Cut, Paste and Edit ang ginawa ko kasi super haba. Ang mga videos ay in order of year shown, transformation ni Thalia and xempre from pinaka-chaka to pinakagwapong partner ni Thalia.

María Mercedes - 1992



In 1992, Thalía plays leading role in María Mercedes, the first of a successful and unique trilogy of soap operas where she would play poor, young girls called María.
In summary, María Mercedes turned out to be an absolute hit, and obtained the highest ratings, paralyzing Mexican TV. It definitely won Thalía the title of "Queen of Telenovelas".

Marimar - 1994



Thalía plays the leading role in "Marimar", the second soap opera of the "María" trilogy, where she is yet another peasant girl. This soap marks the beginning of Thalia's international exposure- it is distributed in 180 countries and translated in all languages, stealing the hearts of millions of fans around the World. It paralyzed TV in entire countries, such as Brazil, Mauritius, Indonesia, the Philippines and many others. It also opened new markets in Europe, Asia and the rest of South America, where she traveled to give concerts in Spanish, her native language.

María la del Barrio - 1995



In 1995, Thalía plays a leading role in "María la del Barrio", the third soap opera of the "María" trilogy. The soap opera, without a doubt, touched young and adult audiences around the world due to its innocent, entertaining and enchanting storyline. After the "María" trilogy of soap operas circled the globe, a census showed that they have been viewed by more than a billion people around the World!

Rosalinda - 1998



Thalía plays the leading role in her last soap opera, "Rosalinda", in 1998. It has been called the "Titanic" of "telenovelas" and the most-awaited soap of the century. With "Rosalinda", Thalía, the Queen of "telenovelas", secured the title of Mexico's top actress. It is Thalia's last soap opera, since she has been concentrating in her career as a singer, until she find an adequate next project.

Nagpunta pa talaga ang lola mo Pilipinas. Parang si David Pomeranz lang, dahil alam na mabenta sa Pinas, go dito at gawa ng album ang lolo mo. Ang kaibahan nila ni Thalia, hindi lang siya sa Pilipinas sikat. Chos! Who could forget her rendition of Ogie Alcasid's "Nandito Ako." Listen.



May kumakalat pang chismis na kayo super sexy itong si Thalia dahil nagpatanggal ng isang pair ng ribs. Panalo diba? Kaya nya siguro naagaw kay Maria Carey si Tommy Mottola. At naloka na lang ang lahat ng may bagong music video ang lola mo. Singing "Baby no one else ever want you like I do," while strutting.

Going back to the question, sino ang sisira sa alaala ni Thalia?
GMA 7.
I-remake ba ang Marimar?
Ang chaka.
Kayo na bahalang magdecide.

Ayokong masyadong pag-usapan ang topic na ito.

Ang cheap, parang ng show!

Nakakita na ba kayo ng babaeong rosas? Click here. Ewan kb sa pictorial for Rosalinda ni Thalia. AT least hindi basura ang nakapaligid diba? hahaha.

For zhang zhong xia

Pinilit kong pigilin ang aking damdamin..
pagkat ika’y di na dapat pang ibigin
ikaw pala’y mayroong ibang minamahal
habang ako’y sa’ting pagmamahalan lang sumugal

Akala mo ito’y malayo sa katotohanan
at ang puso mo’y nakalaan para sa akin lamang
bulong ng aking isip ay wag kang magtiwala
sigaw nang puso mo’y wag umasa sa maling akala

Hindi ko na kayang masaktan pa
hindi na maari pang ako’y gamitin na
isang sunud-sunuran sa iyong mga kagustuhan
at halos ang lahat ay ibigay ko na

Hindi ko na mapapayagan pa
ang puso mo’y paglaruan ng puso kong gahaman
ako’y iyong palayain at ‘wag mo ng ibigin
hindi ko na makakaya ang masaktan ka

‘wag mo na sanang patagalin
‘wag mo na akong linlangin

pagdurusang ito’y hindi na makakaya

Hindi ko na kayang masaktan pa (hindi makakaya)
hindi na maari pang ako’y gamitin na
isang sunud-sunuran sa iyong mga kagustuhan (isang sunud-sunuran)
at halos ang lahat ay ibigay ko na

oohh… Hindi ko na mapapayagan pa (hindi ko na kaya)
ang puso mo’y paglaruan ng puso kong gahaman
ako’y iyong palayain at ‘wag mo ng ibigin (ako’y iyong palayain)

hindi ko na makakaya ang masaktan ka..

the first time i saw the video (panget kasi yung video kaya audio nalang nilagay ko) ng song na ito (sa bus pa nga pauwi), i texted him agad sabi ko watch siya ng SOP dahil sa song angkop na angkop saamin.. xempre ako si regine, siya si ogie.. mga lines pa lang, swak na swak! nakakaiyak ang song.. super.. tska first time ko maka-encounter ng ganitong theme ng song.. may aamin bang pinaglalaruan ka lang ng puso ko kaya please stop this.. yung mga palayain factor din.. very one sided love.. ganun din saamin.. hay.. kelan ko kaya masasabing, "Hindi ko na kayang masaktan pa.."

sino siya? next time na..

RAIN

pinaka-ayoko sa lahat ang umulan..
sa kababawang rason na ayaw kong nababasa ang sapatos ko..

ayoko ko din magdala ng payong pag may ulan..
dahil, ayoko ng basang effect na dulot ng payong pag bitbit mo na siya pagtapos ng ulan..

flashback #1(naalala ko lang noong bata pa ako)

meron kasi akong raincoat and umbrella na transparent.. matching talaga ang dalawa.. hinintay ko talaga na umulan.. para magamit ko ang raincoat at payong ko! at nang umulan na, sinuot ko agad ang aking raincoat at lumabas ng bahay.. nakatayo lang ako sa labas habang umuulan suot ang aking..(sabay sabay tayo) TRANSPARENT RAINCOAT and UMBRELLA!

flashback #2(naalala ko lang noong college pa ako)

pag sakay ako ng fx at umuulan at lalo na pag nasa may window side ako, nag-iimagine ako na may mtv akong ginagawa..

ang eksena, naka-lean ako sa window habang may mga tubig na bumabagsag sa sides nito while singing, "Pangarap Ko'y Ibigin Ka".. xempre usual mtv, nag-eemote emote while singing.. tapos bababa ako ng fx (kumakanta pa rin), at pupuntang SM.. tulak-tulak ko ang shopping cart ng supermarket.. yun, dun lagi napuputol ang eksena..

pero noong mga nakaraang araw, natuwa ako sa ulan/bagyo.. dahil alam kong may problema sa water suppply sa Angat Dam.. and i know na if it rains, dadami ang tubig.. ganun lang ka simple..
pumalakpak talaga ako noong nakita ko sa news na bumalik sa normal level nito ang tubig sa Angat Dam.. salamat naman.. pero kulang pa daw ang ulan.. marami pang natutuyong palayan.. for this reason alone, gusto ko muli ng ulan.. sabi nga ng Secretary ng Department of Agriculture, " I don't need typhoon. I need monsoon rains." Choosy ka sir?

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Buddhist Thoughts

Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside oneself;
both lie only within one's own heart.
Awakened to this, one is called a Buddha;
deluded about it, one is called an ordinary person.
The Lotus Sutra reveals this truth, and one who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realize that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light.

Hell Is the Land of Tranquil Light - WND, 456

Tribute Gone Wrong?

Usong-uso ang pagbibigay tribute lalo sa mga celebrities.
Kahit saang show merong ganyan.

Question:
When a person is given a tribute, what should be one's reaction?
a. Masaya (natural noh?! tribute nga para sayo eh)
b. Iyak galore (carry lang.. para sayo naman ito eh)
c. Bored (let the video explains itself)



This happened sa tribute ng ASAP Champions kay Lea Salonga.
Ano ba ineexpect ni Lea, nakasing galing nya ang rendition dapat?
Hmm.. Panget naman kung mag-emote ala Eponine si Sheryn sa stage diba?
I thought Sheryn did OK.
Not for Lea, I guess.

Bonus na lang tong next video na ito.
Parang commercial ng Mastercard.

(Kunyari)
Rachel Ann's gown, $200.00
Rachel Ann's earrings, $50.00
Lea Salonga's Reaction, PRICELESS!

Sa eksenang ito, sing along naman ang drama ni Lea.
Nakikisabay sa kanta echos echos.
Ngunit, datapwat, subalit nang marinig niyang hindi naabot ni Rachel Ann ang tono (5:44 sa video), kayo ng bahalang humusga kung anong ibig sabihin ng fez nya sa moment na yun!



LEA SALONGA, MALDITA! Hahaha..!

The Other Side of Imelda Marcos

Sino bang hindi na nakakakilala kay Imelda? She is known everywhere. Nakakatuwang persona at karakter si Imelda. Where there is beauty, there is Imelda. Chos!

Sa post kong ito, ndi ko tatalakayin ang mga diumano'y nagawang kasamaan (pagnanakaw, to be specific) ng pamilya Marcos dahil sa hindi naman ako political scientist major at sa mabobored lang ang mga readers kong sisters! Tatalakayin ko dito ang mga bagay na tungkol sa beauty, shoesala, ternos, alahas, at kung ano ano pang kalandian sa buhay.

Natutuwa talaga ako sa kanya.

Ang kanyang hairstyle. Siya lang ang may ganyang buhok sa mga Filipina. At good luck siguro kung paano pa niya nagagawa yan. At aminin, ang blush on, blush on talaga! Theater actress sa kapal ng blush on!

At ang mga ternos (xempre ndi yang suot nya sa picture)nya! Hay, noong napanuod ko ang documentary film tungkol kay Imelda, isa lang ang nasabi ko sa sarili ko, "kung meron man akong gustong hingin kay Imelda, wala ng iba kundi ang kanyang mga limpak limpak na terno." (eh ndi ko pa alam ang tungkol sa mga alahas ni Imelda noong mga panahong ito!)

Ang shoesala collection ng lola mo. Nakadisplay na sa Shoe Museum sa Marikina. Majority naman kasi daw ng shoes niya gawang Marikina. Diba proudly pinay ang lola mo? Hindi naman daw pala 3,000 pairs of shoes ang meron siya, 1,060 lang naman daw kasi. At simple lang ang lola mo, gusto lang nyang shoes ay pump shoes.

Eto na ang kinababaliwan ko sa lahat dahil kay Imelda - ang kanyang mga alahas. Noong una kong nakita yan sa tv, ang sabi ko, "punyeta!". Nakakaloka. Roumeloites collection ang tawag sa kabuuan ng alahas ni Imelda. Maloloka sa laki ng mga bato! Ilan pa lang ito sa collection ng lola mo. Mga heirloom daw itech lahat. Hmm. Akala ko wit naman makyoman ang pamilya niya. Rags to riches nga ang kwento nya diba? So kung heirloom itech. Hmm. Un na! Wala daw siyang binili kahit isa mga yan. Yung iba heirloom nga "daw" at yung iba regalo lang sa kanya! Alam nyo ba gaano kamahal itech? Ang isang pebble daw (sa earrings for example) ay pwede ng mag-fund ng isang rural development project! punyeta diba?! at yung iba dyang alahas at worth 1,000,000.00 (ewan ko kung peso o dollars) noong 1986 pa! Pero wit na sa kanya ang mga alahas, sequestered na. Hay. Sana bago man ito nagetlak ng gobyerno ay nabigyan man lang ako ni Imelda kahit isa lang. Sana naipuslit ang kahit isa sa mga collections na ito. Hindi naman ako maarte eh. Kahit ano lang tatanggapin ko. Kahit na itong bracelet lang na ito (see picture). Diba? Isang buong batong malaki ng diamonds!!! Nakakaloka! Oo nga pala, nagventure na nga rin pala si Imelda sa jewelry business. Ang kanyang Imelda Collection. Kaya lagi siyang nasa 168 at nagbubuysung ng mga murayrang gems etc. Yup, ndi tunay ang jewelry na binebenta lang. Yung mga parang nasa Greenhills tiangge lang ganun. Pero mga $100 ++ din ang halaga. Basahin nyo ang authenticity ek ek sa bawat alahas niya. Click here. Photo credit to Diana J. Limjoco for the jewelries.

commercial muna.. ang haba ng nito..

nakakatawa lang..

spoof sa kanya sa isang American TV.

Click here. (disabled kasi yung embed chuva nya!)

At isa pang gusto ko kay Imelda ay ang mga quotable quotes nya. Kaiiba ang kanyang paniniwala sa buhay. Totoo naman kasi rin ang mga sinasabi niya. Sarcastic minsan pero kung iisipin mo, "oo nga ganun talaga."

"I'm like Robin Hood. I rob the rich to make these projects come alive... not really rob. It's done with a smile." -- in Fortune, 1979
(ganyan ang pagnanakaw! chos!)

"It is terribly important to do certain things, such as wear overembroidered dresses. After all, the mass follows class. Class never follows mass." -- cited in Ang Katipunan, October 1980
(oo nga naman.. hehehe..)

"Win or lose, we go shopping after the election."
(diba walang pakialam!)

"If you know how rich you are, you are not rich. But me, I am not aware of the extent of my wealth. That's how rich we are." -- after promising to give $800 million to poor Filipinos if she becomes president, quoted in The Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 1998 (pakibilang na lang ang drama!)

"When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers." -- quoted in Today, April 1998
(o, public servant talaga!)

"I was born ostentatious. They will list my name in the dictionary someday. They will use 'Imeldific' to mean ostentatious extravagance." -- cited in an Associated Press report, April 1998
(diba nasa dictionary na itech?)

"I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back." -- November 1996
(naiyak ako dito..)

"As we were coming down Malacanang, Ferdinand held my hand and said, 'Imelda, this is your fault.' In shock, I asked, 'Why, Ferdinand?' He answered, 'Because you gave me a heart.'" -- on why Marcos refused to fire at the crowds on Edsa in 1986, quoted in Special Edition
(dito rin.. ang sweet!)

"It is so easy to choose the wrong word... That's why I'm so terrified by the press and even photographers. Because they are recordings, and they are permanent. Later on in history, you could be completely misunderstood because of the writings of people who may misquote you or quote you out of context. Every time I see myself, my God, I look or sound like a witch, or monster, or dragon. For example, I was called the Steel Butterfly. I am neither steel nor a butterfly. What an image! I'm neither frivolous nor insensitive." - quoted in Julio Silverio's Golden Quotations of our First Lady
(kayo talaga! oo nga naman! ndi nya siya steel or butterfly!)

"Bakit mayroong mga Pilipino na naninira kay Presidente at kay First Lady? Hindi ba nila alam na kami ang Tatay at Nanay ng Bayang Pilipino? Kung kamote ang Tatay at kung kamote ang Nanay, kamote ang Pilipino! Ang kamote ay hindi nag-aanak ng kamatis." -- at the Le Baron Hotel in San Jose, California, 1985
(tinalo ang "ndi bumubunga ng santol ang mangga! basta ganun!)

"If you're a little presentable, you're called frivolous. Beauty is frivolity it seems, but beauty is love. You can never have an excess of what is democratic, just and beautiful. You can't say a woman is overly beautiful but you can say someone is overly ugly. It is against religiosity to be surrounded by ugliness."
(kawawa naman sila.. si Imelda na nagsabi nyan ah..)

"People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage? Beauty is love made real and the spirit of love is God. Only a crazy man wants to be surrounded by garbage, and I'm not crazy just yet."
(so crazy pala ang mga basurero? hmm..)

"Our opponent [Cory Aquino] does not put on any make up. She does not have her fingernails manicured. You know gays. They are for beauty. Filipinos who like beauty, love and God are for Marcos." - on why Ferdinand Marcos would win the gay vote, January 1986
(mga bakla! vote for Marcos!)

"I hate ugliness. You know I'm allergic to ugliness." -- quoted in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 1999
(gusto ko rin nga ganitong sickness!)

"If Imelda can make it, everybody else can make it." -- cited in an Associated Press report, April 1988
(un na!)

Imelda is such an icon. Dapat siya ang ginawa ni GMA na head ng NCCA. Diba siya naman nagpatayo ng PICC, CCP, Folk Arts, Film Center, etc.? Ang saya lang. In closing, watch and listen sa video niya (actually spoof ito ulit)..