The Greatest View

Friend: Hey is anyone else getting married?

Me: Why do you ask?

Friend: Coz its been a while since I've been to one.

Me: What makes you think they'd invite you?

Friend: I've got a plan.

Me: Does it involve giving lots and lots of money to the married couple?

Friend: It sure does!

Me: I might want to get married again, you know.

Friend: Oh ok, deal's off then.

Me: Sigh, so is my wedding.



I guess I'm still married then.

I'm thinking of selling my gear:

Canon 400D + Kit lens (18-55mm f3.5-5.6)
Purchased on February 2007 at Camerahaus SM Davao
Less than 7k shutter actuation
plus:
Canon Battery Grip BG-E3
Lens hood for the kit lens Canon EW-60
2gb CF card

with:
strap
1 original canon battery,
1 cd-r king battery,
Canon battery charger,
cable,
software CD,
manual,
boxes

reviews: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-400D-Digital-Rebel-XTi-Review.aspx

Reason for selling: Upgrading to full frame or switching to the dark side

Selling as a package only for 35k.

Send me a message if you're interested :)

I just woke up from what I thought was a never ending dream. The cold sweat beads on my forehead, with the occasional goosebumps tells me I've awakened to face the reality of my last slow dance.

With everyone's eyes on the center of the dance floor, I have trouble keeping up. And as the music draws to an end, I fall apart.

Just hold me close for as long as we can.



Ragged man in Ragged clothes

Whenever circumstance calls for it, my subconscious can scour for the most appropriate or inappropriate song that plays looped on everything i listen to. It's sad though, how this one just hits the spot.


You’ve got the best of both worlds
You’re the kind of girl who can take down a man then lift him back up again
You are strong but you’re needy, humble but you’re greedy
And based on your body language and shoddy cursive I’ve been reading
You’re style is quite selective though your style is rather reckless
Well I guess it just suggests that this is just what happiness is

And what a beautiful mess this is
It’s like picking up trash in dresses

Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Kind of turn themselves into knives
And don’t mind my nerve you can call it fiction
But I like being submerged in your contradictions dear
Cause here we are, here we are

Although you were biased I love your advice
Your comebacks they’re quick and probably have to do with your insecurities
There’s no shame in being crazy, depending on how you take these words
I’m paraphrasing this relationship we’re staging

But it’s a beautiful mess, yes it is
It’s like picking up trash in dresses

Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Kind of turn themselves into blames
And the kind and courteous is a life I’ve heard
But it’s nice to say that we played in the dirt
Cause here, here we are
Here we are

We're still here

And what a beautiful mess, this is
It’s like taking a guess when the only answer is yes

And through timeless words and priceless pictures
We’ll fly like birds not of this earth
And tides they turn and hearts disfigure
But that’s no concern when we’re wounded together
And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But its nice today, oh the wait was so worth it

Here we are

While listening to a radio program a few days ago, I heard this interesting bit.

Experts say that the famed statue of David, which was created by Michelangelo, is in danger of collapse. It seems that vibrations caused by the footsteps of thousands that go see the statue each year have lead into cracks that threaten the foundation of the statue. The 17-foot tall sculpture will have to be protected in some way from vibrations.

Now, I needed to verify this story and had to see things for myself. So I visited the statue to check for any evidence of cracks and to see what the fuss was all about.

After scrutinizing around the sculpture,I can now confirm that there is indeed a huge crack, at the back of the statue.

I had just graduated from grade school, but at the tender age of 12, it felt like any other day for me. My family made no celebrations or announcements, as it was just a time for everyone to look forward to and enjoy the summer. I never thought of receiving gifts from anyone. But one person surprised me a few days after graduation.

She was a chubby old lady, who neatly wrapped something in her husband's newspapers covered with chinese characters. She handed me the little package and said, congratulations, study hard ok? I meekly said thanks. As soon as I got a hold of the package, I tore up the packaging and found a slightly over sized shirt with a huge question mark in the middle. The tag read Guess. Fittingly, I had no clue as to what brand that was, nevertheless I was so thankful, not for the gift, but for the fact that she remembered. She was the sweetest lady in the world.

Her husband died a few years later, and she was left under the care of her children.She didn't talk as much, yet she was very accommodating to everyone. Years went by, and she started to forget things. We thought it was her weakening eyesight that was affecting her. Then she started forgetting people's names, yet she could always get away with her sweet little smile, where her eyes would just turn into tiny slits on her face. She had suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

The last time I saw her, she could no longer remember the last 30 years of her life. The very same woman who remembered my graduation day, had already forgotten my name. Before I left her, I knew it would have to be my last good bye. I kissed her on her forehead for the longest time and tried my best to remember how soft her skin was, and how her hair smelled. It felt like kissing a baby.

Today, I received the news that my lola passed away. In an instant, my memories of her just flashed before me while my cousin was breaking the news. Like a tiny movie reel of the different stages of a beautiful life, starring the sweetest woman in the world. I just wish I had the chance to experience it once more, if not in this world, maybe in the next.

I will always cherish my memories of you in my heart. I'll miss you lola Maria.

Happy Birthday to me...

I didn't expect the sweetest surprise from Ann when I arrived at her flat the night before my birthday. As soon as I came in, I found balloons all over the place, and the entire flat was lit up with little candles, looking more like a proposal scene. It was a good birthday to remember, with pizza, pasta, and two beautiful ladies.

Thank you Ann and Trix!

When I started working a couple of years ago, I felt as healthy as a bull. I could last the entire day without coffee, and still go out at night with my peers. The following morning, despite a hangover, I could still muster enough energy to repeat the process. The cycle became reminiscent of the movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray waking up each morning to the very same day, with the same things happening, for eternity.

A few years later, with a more exciting job, I started to drink a cup of coffee to give me a head start to the day. But on some days, there were some dull moments that just needed an extra jolt, so a cup of coffee came in handy. I started to drink more and more coffee to supplement the dull, or tiring moments of the day.

This time it's different. As much as possible, I try to minimize my coffee intake, with a cup a day as a maximum. But then things just get too difficult, especially in the afternoons. No matter how busy, or exciting the work in front of me would be, my eyes begin to fall heavy, and I get sleepy. I thought that this may have been triggered by my dependence to caffeine in the past. But each time I go through this process, I always remember how I energetic I was in the past. It's funny how I try to think of how young I was, when I still am relatively young today.But at a mere 26 years of age, things have been difficult for me. I feel more tired now than I ever was.

At 26 years old, Manny Pacquiao fought Erik Morales for the first time. He lost their first fight, but the following year, he beat the crap out of him, knocking Morales down convincingly, for the first time in his career. At 26 Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to the NBA playoffs, but lost in the Eastern Conference Finals from the Detroit Pistons. He may have failed that year, but he bounced back the following season by taking the NBA championship for the first time.

I'm turning 27 in a few weeks. I'm feeling a year older now, and a decade more mature than when I was still in college. But does this mean that my age is taking me in a downward spiral of unwanted dullness in my life? I'd like to have a positive outlook on this. With Pacquiao and Jordan achieving a milestone in their careers at the age of 27, I think it's time for me to start suiting up for my own milestone.

Its almost 2am, and I haven't slept because of Jabbawockeez. No, not the boogeyman, but the dance crew. These guys are amazing. They've just won America's Best Dance Crew last month. For those of you who have no clue what the show is all about, think of it as the American Idol of dance. I think Randy Jackson is one of the producers.
The crew is so creative, that they try make every end of each performance the start of their next. Some of the members of the group are Filipinos, wohhoo.
You can find all episodes on the MTV website.

Episode 1 - The Beginning

Happy Valentine's to everyone! Time to buy some flowers, chocolates, and cook up a romantic candlelight dinner. I could just hear the baritone voice of Barry White saying "Hoh yeah!".

Unfortunately for me, not this year, again. Hopefully the sixth time's the charm. A year ago I said something about a V-Day curse between us. I guess I never got rid of it.

Updated History of Feb 14:
2004 - I was in Davao, she was still in school somewhere in Katipunan.
2005 - I'm working in Manila, she's in Arkansas.
2006 - I'm back in Davao, she's back in Manila.
2007 - I'm still in Davao, and she's still in Manila.
2008 - I'm in Dubai, and she's in Iloilo.

Incidentally, it's my second straight Valentine date with my Xbox. I think we may have got a thing going on, you know. Now why can't our relationship just be like that?

I miss lechon. Can anyone email me a lechon?