[Project 365] Week 22

05.23.11
Day 143: Need For Speed

"You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away?
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way."
--- Fast Car, Tracy Chapman

05.24.11
Day 144: Hot Pink

Scented jelly belts litter just about every stall in Greenhills. They come in different colors and people are flocking to get their hands on this newest fashion trend. The vibrant colors, I get. But what's with the yummy scents? Would other people get a whiff of your belt when you pass by? Would you be smelling your waist? Would other people be smelling your waist? Ok, I guess that's not a pretty thought.

Nweiz, that's my hot pink jelly belt. And not only does it look like bubble gum, it also smells like one. Hehe.

05.25.11
Day 145: The Itch

It all started with a couple of itchy red spots on my neck. Then I felt my arms itch. Then my back. Then my legs. Next thing I know, my entire body is filled with rashes and I was scratching myself all over. Doused my body with some alcohol to relieve myself of the itch. To hell with dry skin! Haha.

I dunno how I got it. They're thinking it's because of the McNuggets that I ate. But I doubt it coz I eat chicken to the bones. Unless those nuggets weren't made of chicken.

Ugh, I hate it. I look like a fuckin' dalmatian. :(

05.26.11
Day 146: E.R.

Can't remember the last time I found myself lying on a hospital bed, let alone inside an Emergency Room. A cute (but gay-looking) nurse attended to me. He asked me what was the last food I ate and I told him I just had a bag of Kirei and chicken nuggets. Then he asked me what my allergens are and I told him that there's none that I'm aware of. Later, a doctor approached me and asked me the same questions. Then he told me something that made my heart skip a beat:

Doctor: "Iinjectionan kita ha?"

Waah. I'm not afraid of needles. But it's been so long since I had one of those stuck in my vein. And when I saw the nurse holding three syringes, I thought I was gonna faint.

Nurse: "Itong una kong isasaksak steroids, para..."

Everything he said after that sounded gibberish. I really didn't care what he was giving me, as long as it could rid me of the rashes.

Nurse: "Ito mejo mahapdi sa ugat. Mahihirapan ka huminga, pero normal lang yun. Kapag inantok ka, wag mo pigilan, matulog ka lang."

Oh-kay. After staying in the office for 12 hours, that last part is really not a problem. True enough, after a couple of minutes, I was gasping for breath. Felt like I was about to die. I looked at my arms and the red spots started to fade, just like magic. Then I felt a little dizzy or as Pacman would've said it, "Na-grugi aku". Hehe. Not sure if that was the medicine taking effect or my lack of sleep. Probably both. Closed my eyes and I immediately drifted away to Lalala-land. After an hour, the nurse shook me awake.

Nurse: "Talagang nakatulog ka ha!"
Me: "Haha. Night shift kasi ako e. Oras na talaga ng pagtulog."

Like I needed to explain that to him. Haha.

05.27.11
Day 147: Bringing Itchy Back

Yesterday, I was a given a shot of a pretty strong drug that magically made all my rashes disappear in an instant. The doctor also gave me some medicines that I should take twice a day and before going to sleep. Today, I didn't eat any nuggets. Did not snack on Kirei. But the rashes are back. And they're red and hot and itchy as a biatch.

Haays. Allergic ata ako sa night shift eh.

05.28.11
Day 148: System.debug()

What to do when you need to debug an error using a specific set of data but you're not allowed to edit your code to add debug lines? Hit the print button, sharpen your pencil, and pump yourself a full tank of brain fuel. Coz it sure is gonna be a long bloody day.

Printed 1463 lines of code to debug the two remaining issues for Opportunity. I feel like I'm back in college taking a written exam, simulating lines of code and tracking variable values on paper. My pencil's reduced to a dull point. It took me several hours just to trace a single issue, when it should've just taken me an hour at most. But according to Ana, it is release management so nothing we can do about it.

The first issue wasn't really an issue, just a business process that they missed. I already did some changes in the code for the second issue and I hope that solves it. *fingers crossed*

05.29.11
Day 149: Slow Down

Sometimes, we get so caught up about the future, about where we are headed, that we forget to enjoy where we are at.

This Life is not a race. It is a pleasant walk, a journey. It is not about getting ahead of everyone, not about crossing a finish line. It's about living each day to the fullest. So slow down. Savor every minute, every second, every fraction of a second. Take time to look around. Breathe in the beauty that surrounds you. Smile. :)

[Project 365] Week 21

05.16.11
Day 136: In The Middle Of My Ride

I'm breaking one of my self-imposed rules not to post entire lyrics of a song. I consider this my pick-me-up song and I've been playing it on loop. It expresses exactly how I feel and exactly what I need to hear. If not from a friend, at least from my iPod. Give it a listen. :)

~o0o~

THE MIDDLE
Jimmy Eat World

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on
Just try your best, try everything you can
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything (everything) will be just fine
Everything (everything) will be alright (alright)

Hey, you know they're all the same
You know you're doing better on your own, so don't buy in
Live right now. Yeah, just be yourself
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything (everything) will be just fine
Everything (everything) will be alright (alright)

Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on
Just do your best, do everything you can
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say

It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride
Everything (everything) will be just fine
Everything (everything) will be alright (alright)

05.17.11
Day 137: Lightning Strikes

It's been a night filled with tridents of lightning so I thought it's the perfect time to try and capture its beauty. Armed with my camera, a lot of patience and even more luck, I stood outside our house for several minutes hoping to get a decent shot. After about a hundred shots of darkness, I finally got this strike! Cool, eh?

I thought it was going to rain but not a drop fell from the sky. That means Thor just hurled his hammer into something. Or someone. I wonder what's happening up in Asgard... Could Loki still be alive?

"When the lightning strikes we fly
I'll drink my beer
I'll wipe my tears
Southbound in the sky."
--- Waiting For The Bus, Eraserheads

05.18.11
Day 138: When It Rains

Yesterday's lightning show was a kick-off to tonight's heavy downpour.

05.19.11
Day 139: Shades Ka Ba?

Nagdidilim kasi paningin ko kapag nakikita kita eh.

05.20.11
Day 140: Feeling Hungry?

Was talking to Jhe about Ate Medi's blog entry on cutting down unnecessary food intake.

Me: "Ginagawa ko ngayon ung nabasa ko sa blog ni Ate Medi. Yung kapag nagugutom, mag-tubig muna."
Jhe: "Still feel hungry? Yes? Haha."

Actually, yes. But our free lunch hasn't arrived yet so I had to fight myself against grabbing some snacks. Good thing I had to do some sanity testing, which kept my mind off my growling stomach for a while. After a number of passed items and a couple gulps of water...

Me: "Grabeng kagutuman na ito. Hindi na kaya ng tubig!"
Jhe: "Hahaha!"

Went back to my desk and caught a glimpse of a shiny silver pack caught between stacks of papers and notes. A strawberry/banana cereal bar from Thea! Checked the expiration date and I'm 2 days ahead of any molds. Hah! Shared the bar with Jhe and I swear it never tasted that good before! Hehe.

When Kuya Caterer arrived, the smell of food filled the office. And waiting for him finish his preparations felt like forever.

Me: "Kuya, anung food?"
Kuya: "Carbonara, Chicken Pandan, Seafood Kebab..."
Me: "WAW!"
Jhe: "GRABE! Nagulat naman ako sayo..."

Jhe is seated near the pantry and was shocked to find me talking to Kuya and checking out the food. She said she didn't even feel me pass by. Well, I guess the smell of food sent me floating towards the pantry, ala Tom and Jerry. Hehe. Everyone started flocking and falling in line, excited to get their food. Decided to grab a stick of Seafood Kebab while waiting for Derick's call to end. When his call ended, we finally had our turn to enjoy the food. I had Carbonara, Lengua Estofado, Chicken Pandan and uhh-- that's it.

Fine, I'll let you on a little secret. Promise you won't tell? While we were told to get just a stick of Seafood Kebab, and while I already ate my share, I shamelessly got myself another stick! And I know I'm not the only one. Hehe. Ssssshhhh!

05.21.11
Day 141: Grown Ups?

Onai is back from Singapore for his younger brother's 7th birthday. She's just here for the weekend and will be flying back to SG by Monday. Naks, iba na maraming pera. How about flying in for lunch this Wednesday? Hehe.

The party was filled with colorful balloons, party hats, parlor games and a famous clown. I never thought you could bring a McDonald's party into your home. Angaling. Hehe. Onai was so busy rushing around, I thought she forgot about us. Wehe. We were only able to sit down with her and catch up after the party.

As we talked about what has been going on in our lives over glasses of *ehem* mango juice, I couldn't help but sit back and smile at the thought that nothing has really changed. We still talk the way we used to talk. We still laugh at the same silly things. And most importantly, we still enjoy each other's company.

Onai: "Bakit ganon? Parang walang nagbago? Parang may pasok pa tayo bukas?"

Hahaha. True. Onai still has her braces on and she still squirms on her seat when she laughs. Noemi is still soft-spoken and demure. Abby still listens well (or at least she appears to be listening well. Hehe.) and still has strong gut feelings about a lot of things. As for me, I still laugh a lot and yes, I still say "tas" for "tapos". I guess we didn't really change. We just grew up.

Onai, Abby and Noemi, it was really nice seeing you guys again. Hopefully, nobody will be missing in action next time we get together. And that parinig goes out to Roxie, Jong and Alpha. Hehe. :P

~o0o~

We were seated in the balcony talking to Tita when Moochie went out to show his artworks.

Tita: "Waw! Ang ganda! Ito yung isa sa Monsters vs. Aliens noh?"
Moochie: "Hindi! Parrot yan!"
All: "Hahahaha!"
**Moochie walked away with his dreams of becoming a painter crashing down**

Lesson learned: Praise a kid's drawing but never EVER assume it to be something. Coz most probably, it isn't what we adults think it is. Just ask and let the kid explain it to you.

Tita: "Waw! Ang ganda! Ano yan?"
Moochie: "Parrot! Ito yung mata niya tapos ito yung pakpak niya tapos..."
All: "Oo nga noh! Ang galing-galing naman!"
**Moochie walks away with his dreams of becoming a painter skyrocketing through the roof**

05.22.11
Day 142: 4give & Celebr8

For the first time, Tito Arnel joined us in church and I thought 'twas kinda providential that the preaching was about Forgiveness. My dad and my uncle often disagree to the point of hating each other's guts. Everytime they argue, they dig each other's past faults, which fires up an already heated argument. Even in silence, even when they're not arguing, I could still feel an uncomfortable tension between them. And it's hard especially since we're living under the same roof. I hope today's preaching made an impact on them. Coz it sure made an impact on me.

God knows I am quick to forgive. Even when a person doesn't show an ounce of remorse, I still choose to forgive. But the problem with me is that I don't "forget". I put that in quotation marks because as much as I want to delete certain events in my memory, I can't. To "forget" means to treat the person who has done you wrong as if nothing happened. And that has always been a struggle for me. I can release a person from my anger but I cannot, with my own strength, release a person from the sin that he/she has done. And now that I think about it, it really doesn't sound like true forgiveness. More like "letting it slide".

I realize that we cannot rely on our own strength to truly forgive others. We need His strength and His grace to forgive others as He has forgiven us.

~o0o~

In other news, Tita Julie surprised Tito Manny with a little celebration for his 59th birthday. She prepared carbonara, waknatoy, garden salad and fruit salad. Did I mention that Tita is a good cook? I skipped the rice but I had two servings of carbonara and waknatoy. Waah. Sira ang diet. But I skipped the rice. Hahaha.

Tito Manny: "Ginutom yata namin kayo."
Tita Julie: "Parang hindi pa yata kayo nabusog ha."
Mom: "Diet pa yang mga yan sa lagay na yan."

Hahaha. Happy birthday, Tito Manny! :)

[Project 365] Week 20

05.09.11
Day 129: OK Ka Ba Tiyan?

My stomach's been acting up for the past couple of days. I vomited the entire day Saturday and I've been suffering from diarrhea since yesterday. My trips to the throne are like minutes apart and are really "explosive", I must say. Haha. Gross, I know! TMI! :))

I had to call in sick from work again coz I don't want to deal with it away from the comforts of our own comfort room. Hehe. And I'm really too tired and nauseous already, I'm practically glued to my bed. :(

My parents bought me medicines and lots of latundan. I requested for bottles of Yakult coz I felt like I needed an army of live Lactobacilli Shirota Straaaaiiiiin to fight all them bad bacteria inside my tummy. The war is still on but I could almost taste our victory. But for now, I need to run and set off another explosive shit. I mean, literally.

05.10.11
Day 130: Feed My Skin

We all know how regular soap could leave our skin dry and dull. My mom would always tell me to use Dove soap instead. She even bought wholesale just so we won't run out of stock. But I rarely use this coz it takes more time to rinse off compared to other soaps. Especially not during the weekdays when I need to prepare in a hurry.

Lately, I noticed that my skin has become extra dry and rough. I used to squeeze from my mom's aloe and chamomile lotion but I really don't like the sticky feeling it leaves on my skin. But I don't want to be all wrinkly and pruney too. Sure, lines and wrinkles come with age. But I could at least slow the process down, right?

I should start feeding my skin now. So I bought a bottle of Neutrogena Body Oil as recommended by Angel Aquino. Hehe. I smooth on a few drops after shower while my skin is still damp and let it dry naturally. When I'm pressed with time, I mix it with the last few dippers of water while I bathe. Either way, as indicated in the bottle, it always is a sheer moisturizing experience. I love how it leaves my skin soft, smooth and moisturized minus the sticky feeling. It doesn't even feel greasy since it quickly vanishes into the skin. I love it so much, I can't take my hands off me! Haha.

05.11.11
Day 131: Recuerdo De Amor

Salamat sa pasalubong ng isang kaibigang nagbalikbayan at sa rekwerdo ng isang kaibigang mangingibang-bayan. ^_^

05.12.11
Day 132: SpacebarTrouble

Itsuckshowmywordsarerunningtogethercozthespacebarofmy officelaptopiskindajammed. Ihavetopoundonmykeyboardhardjusttogetthesefuckin spaces between my words! And I think it's starting to annoy my officemates soI'mmastoppoundingnow. Ugh. Ishouldreallystartcleaningmykeyboard.

05.13.11
Day 133: Keep Out The Sky

A fence of barbed wire separating me from my sky.

05.14.11
Day 134: Wasted

My dad and my brother went out with some friends to have a few drinks. But "few" may not be an accurate word since Dino came home wasted as hell. He went straight to where Mico and I were seated and started picking on the towel wrapped around my head.

Dino: "Kringle, ano yang nasa buhok mo? Twalya? Hahahaha!"

He asked me that question for like twenty times and would laugh really hard after. BALIW! Haha. He was talking loudly and incessantly, I had to ask my dad to restrain him!

Dino: "Kringle!"
Me: "O bakit?"
Dino: "Wala lang! Hahahaha!"

Dino: "Mico, pahingi ng Lala!"
Mico: "Ito o."
Dino: "Kringle, subuan mo ko!"
Me: "Ayoko nga! Isubo mo mag-isa mo!"
Dino: "Hahahaha!"

Dino: "Si Jeff nalasing! Tumawag yung asawa! Hahahaha!"
Me: "Bakit ikaw? Hindi ka ba nalasing?"
Dino: "Hindi ako lasing! Hahahaha!"

Dino: "Nasan si Franz? Sabihin mo miss ko na sya."
Me: "Hahahaha!"

Laughtrip! Amp. Hahahaha!

But the fun is over for him now. He's been throwing up his insides, first in the bathroom, now outside our house. I can hear him complaining about his chest already aching. My mom went out to check on him. Then she said,

Mom: "Dino, na-beat na kita sa Bejeweled."
Dino: "Wala akong pakialam!"

Hahahaha! =))

05.15.11
Day 135: iPlay

My mom has always enjoyed playing games. I remember her playing with my Game & Watch and Brick Game back when they were the "in" thing. If she were into fighting games, I'm sure she would've played with my Sega too. She never operated or even touched my PC until I installed Text Twist and Hangaroo. Yesterday, she discovered how fun the iPod Touch is that she could hardly put it down.

Mico: "Ma, wala pang sinaing."
Mom: "Ikaw na mag-saing, naglalaro pa ako."

Dino: "Ma! Si Papa nasa phone!"
Mico: "Ma! Si Papa daw nasa phone! Kausapin ka daw!"
Dino: "Maaaaaaaa!!!!"
Mom: "Tsk! Istorbo! Naglalaro eh!"

Haha. My mom's officially addicted. She spends hours tapping the screen and complains when the battery dies. I recharged my iPod countless times today and it's funny how she would constantly ask me if it's done already. She even told me that she would just play with it while it's charging. ADIK!

Mom: "Kringle, pano ba masi-save yung score ko?"
Me: "Kapag nag-game over ka na."
Mom: "E hindi pa ako dead e, nagsasawa na ako."
Me: "Patingin nga, naka-Endless mode ka pala e. Hindi masi-save yung score mo."
Mom: "Bakit? Wala bang katapusan yung Endless?"
Me: "Hahahahaha!"
Mom: "Anubayan, nasayang lang ang oras ko!"
Me: "Hahahahaha!"

[Project 365] Week 19

05.02.11
Day 122: Mango Tango

A basket of mangoes from Mister Dy. I had a slice and it was perfectly ripe! =P~

05.03.11
Day 123: Refu Keki

What to do with so much mangoes???

05.04.11
Day 124: Birds And Bunnies

Ate Medi is here for a short vacay and we just had to take a few minutes off her super hectic schedule and see her. Had a quick lunch at Bon Chon in Ayala Triangle. Our conversations were more like question and answer sessions, trying to catch up with one another in between bites. Then she brought out her ubongs! A bunch of cute angry birds plushies and White Rabbit candies! As in the original White Rabbit candies that has an edible wrapper and not the brown, toffee ones. Haven't eaten these in years! I immediately unwrapped one for dessert and it's the same soft and chewy and milky candy that I used to love! Yummy! Didn't even care about it getting stuck in my braces. Hehe. Thanks Ate Medi! And hopefully next time we'll have more time to hang out. :) *ehem* Asya *ehem*

05.05.11
Day 125: Pony Shooters

Bought a coupla Pony Shooters from the Markdown Madness super sale held at the Enterprise. Got mine for only Php775. That's 70% off its original price! Saya! Let's get it on! :)

05.06.11
Day 126: Volume III

Bought another external drive for my movie collection. I now have three HDDs, a total of 791 movies and counting! Haha. Sinong adik?! :)

05.07.11
Day 127: Rain Drops

According to PAGASA, summer will be short and sweet and that the rainy season will come in early this year. With the scorching heat that I have to endure everyday, I really don't mind the occasional rain showers. But please, don't let the summer end too soon! We haven't had our summer outing yet! :(

05.08.11
Day 128: Mom's Day

Happy Mother's day, mom! Stay as beautiful, as young-looking, as happy, and as strong as you are. Know that things will get better soon. We love you so much! :)

~o0o~

Mom: "Mico, palitan mo na yung picture ko sa FB!"
Mico: "Papalitan ko na nga e. Sa tingin mo ba forever yun don?"
Mom: "Oo, fans kita e!"

[Project 365] Week 18

04.25.11
Day 115: Crazy Lights

Crazy lights amid the crazy traffic taken by a crazy photo enthusiast living a crazy life fueled by crazy dreams. Haha.

Crazy.

04.26.11
Day 116: Prayer Beads

A street lamp casting a warm yellow glow on Franz's rosary. May we always be safe everytime we hit the road.

04.27.11
Day 117: Ace Of Hearts

Oh shit. I knew I dropped my heart somewhere.

04.28.11
Day 118: A Spoonful

Woke up feeling a bit under the weather. Stepped into the shower hoping to wash the heat away. Unfortunately, it only got worse. So I texted my boss and told him that I won't be reporting for work today. Good thing I still have tomorrow to beat my deadline. For now, I'mma take my drugs and sleep the day away. Hope I could bounce back soon. :(

04.29.11
Day 119: Rodrick Rules!

Watched the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules" at Galleria. The movie version is very different from the book, which is actually a good thing. Haha. Coz as much as I enjoy reading the books and seeing the cute illustrations in every page, it really doesn't have a solid plot that could make for a good movie. It's one of those rare cases where the movie is better than the book. :)

04.30.11
Day 120: Switchfoot: Hello Hurricane Tour

Arrived at the gates of Philsports Arena 6:30pm, just an hour before the supposed start time. The line had already snaked around the venue. Spent the next hour talking about what some people were wearing. Like girls in very high heels walking back and forth the slightly uphill road. Must've been a real tiis-ganda moment for them. Hehe.

The line started to move at around 7:30. I'm so glad that we were able to pick really good seats. Hihi. Imago opened the show with the following tracks:

* Akap
* Sundo
* Effect Desired None

Am not familiar with the last song but as always, I really enjoy watching Aia de Leon perform on stage. Mabuhay mga kulasa! Hehe. :)

It was already 9:30 when Switchfoot took the stage. We all jumped to our feet and sang our hearts out to every song we know! Sobrang taas ng energy!! Sarap! Haha. Here's their setlist and the videos I took:

* The Sound - "John Perkins said it right, Love is the final fight!"
* Stars - "When I look at the stars, the stars, I feel like myself!"
* Bullet Soul
* Gone
* Your Love Is A Song - "I've been keeping my hopes unbroken!"
* Free - "I still believe, You can save me from me!"
* Always - Every breath is a second chance! Yeeeaaaahh!"
* Awakening
* Meant To Live - "We were meant to live for so much more! Have we lost ourselves?"
* Mess Of Me - "I've made a mess of me, I wanna get back the rest of me!"
* Learning To Breathe - "I could use a fresh beginning too, All of my regrets are nothing new!"
* This Is Home - "We are miracles and we're not alone!"
* We Are One Tonight

Encore:
* Only Hope - "I know now You're my only hope!"
* Hello Hurricane
* Dare You To Move - "I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor!"

Sayang, I wasn't able to record their final song as I ran out of memory space. Dapat pala hindi ko na lang ni-video yung Imago. Haha.

"I'm learning to crawl
I'm finding that You and You alone can break my fall
I'm living again awake and alive
I'm dying to breathe in these abundant skies."
--- Learning To Breathe, Switchfoot

05.01.11
Day 121: More Parking Inside

Finding a parking slot at Megamall during the weekends is as difficult as.. uhmm... finding the... uhmm... the appropriate simile to complete this sentence. Haha. And it gets much worse when they go on sale! Buti naman naisipan na nilang magdagdag ng parkingan.

[Project 365] Week 17

04.18.11
Day 108: Men At Work

The moment the school year ended, a lot of roads have been blocked for construction causing a lot of traffic. It has always been a slow drive from Marikina to Makati and back. And with all these on-going road constructions, it just got a lot worse. :/

04.19.11
Day 109: Make That A Grande, Please.

Light and crispy and greasy grande onion rings from Taters! Yum-o! =P~

04.20.11
Day 110: The King Of All Sandwiches

Tried "Elvis, The King Sandwich" at Peanut Butter Company in Paseo Center. That's toasted bread stuffed with peanut butter, slices of banana, and crispy strips of bacon - known to be Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich! It was sooo good, I could've eaten three two! The mayo with peanut butter dip that came with the mojos wasn't that bad of a combination either. Derick had tried the spaghetti with peanut butter before and according to him, it was actually good. Sounds interesting but I am yet to twirl myself a forkful of that. I'm telling you, this place is heaven for peanut butter lovers like me!

On our way out of the restaurant, I decided to grab a jar of Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. Am planning to whip my own Elvis sandwich at home! Hihi.

04.21.11
Day 111: Antipara

Pictorial with Dino for his Facebook profile picture! Hahaha. And this is his nerdy look daw.

"Wala ka nang makita
Di ka pa mag-antipara
Hindi halata ang luha
Sa likod ng antipara."
--- Antipara, Itchyworms

04.22.11
Day 112: Easy Day

An afternoon spent sitting under a tree, watching joggers, reading a book and playing The Sims 3. God, I need more days like this.

04.23.11
Day 113: Swing

"Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way to carry on again?"
--- Swing Swing, The All-American Rejects

04.24.11
Day 114: Choco Surprise

Little balls of chocolatey goodness! Happy Easter, everyone! :)

[Project 365] Week 16

04.11.11
Day 101: Blue And Yellow

Beating the summer heat with Frosty Lemon Tea and Blue Hawaiian mocktail!

04.12.11
Day 102: Life Is Sweet

Marble cheesecake by Secret Recipe. Money well-spent. Taste buds happy. :)

04.13.11
Day 103: PlastiCITY

Every year, around 500 billion to a trillion plastic bags are used worldwide, with over one million bags used every minute. It's no surprise that most of our trash is plastic. We have tons of plastic cluttering our landfills, clogging our drainage systems and choking our oceans.

Kudos to the local government of Muntinlupa for successfully banning the use of plastic in all establishments in the city. Two years ago, Marikina had the same goal. Why it did not push through, I have no idea. But I hope that our local government would try to get their teeth into it again coz with enough political will, Muntinlupa has proven that it can be done.

04.14.11
Day 104: Hari Ng Kalsada

Just saw the music video of the song "Don't Let Me Go" by The Click Five. The video was produced in partnership with MTV EXIT, a campaign that aims to raise awareness about human trafficking and exploitation. Caught a scene with a jeepney passing by, obviously shot here in the Philippines.

Most of us coast through life blindfolded, oblivious to the terrible things happening right under our noses. We choose what we want to see and couldn't look past our own wants and needs. The Click Five and MTV EXIT encourages us to take off our blindfolds and see the things that we're trying hard not to notice. Watch the video and join the fight to end exploitation and trafficking.

04.15.11
Day 105: Quarenta

Isang linggo nanaman ang lumipas. Kwarenta oras ng pagtutok sa monitor, pagpindot ng keyboard at paggalaw sa mouse. Ilang oras pa ba ang kailangan kong bilangin bago ako makalaya?

04.16.11
Day 106: Concrete Gods

Visited The Myth of the Human Body at Neobabylon building in Taguig City. It is an exhibit showcasing over 300 real human specimens, dissected in every way possible to disturb educate its visitors. This is made possible by a process called plastination developed by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens. I was really fascinated with the cadavers and the plastination process itself. I just don't think the tour guides were the best persons for the job. They weren't that believable and it didn't help that they kept on cracking corny jokes that seldom elicit laughter from the crowd.

Taking of photographs was prohibited and as much as I'd like to steal a few snaps, naisip ko baka multuhin nila ako. Haha. Click here for a set of photos taken by Richard Romano.

04.17.11
Day 107: My Doodle

My Talent and WeeWillDoodle collaboration at Eastwood City.