bekos!

i come from the pinoy school of english pronunciation.

that is why when i hear a word like 'because' pronounced as 'bek-hezz,'

i cringe.

***

i heard someone say 'bekhezz' lately. and as i imitated how he pronounced the word just so i could experience how saying it would twist my mouth and tongue, he said,

"ano ba pakialam mo?"

he had a point there, actually.

i won't tell what happened after he said that. 

***

i'm still craving for chocolat's 'death by tablea.'

Kreesmas Weesh Leest #2

Last year, i asked for the following:

1. a dvd of peque gallaga and lore reyes' youth flick 'gangland.'
2. new gloves for working out.
3. clicker.
4. john legend's new cd.
5. mp3 player(yung cheap lang).

The Gangland DVD, i got on sale six months later.  My very good friend Al Yabres gave me the gloves.  The clicker i got from Jeans.  I don't have a copy of John Legend's CD until now.  And a ghost from my past gave me an MP3 player. 

Not bad, huh?

Now here's my wish list for this year:


                                                                        1. A pair of 15 lb dumbells.





                                                                 'Happier.'  A book by Tal Ben-Shahar






                          3-4. DVDs of Mario O'Hara's 'Fatima Buen' and Maryo De Los Reyes' 'Magnifico'




                                                                            5. A Sony Ericsson P1i


                               
                                                                6. A CD of Sugarfree's 'Talaarawan'


                                                                          7.  Cute ankle socks

                                                                            8. Boxer shorts.  And...





                                                                               9. A trip to Boracay



                                                                                           

 

The Starbucks experience

So it came to pass that after i got out of the gym, i decided to meet a couple of my closest friends for some grocery shopping and dinner. And since it was still early to call it a night, we decided to go to starbucks megamall for more chit chat.

Carrying heavy grocery bags, we took our seats inside. I went with my firend to order while another friend of ours stayed in her seat. The female barista was generally nice -- she even offered us a sample of their raspberry green tea frap.

Now for our starbucks experience:

A lady was waiting at the counter for her drink. And by the way she was talking to the guy preparing them, it seemed that they were kinda chummy with each other.

And then he called my friend's name. While we were talking, reaching for our drinks, the barista looked at me straight in the eye and said: Can i see your receipt?

Of course I knew that asking for the receipt is SOP. But, when i looked around, there weren't anyone else waiting for their coffee. In fact, aside from the lady that tha barista was friendly to, it was just us who fell in line to order. So what was the receipt check for?

The lady who waited with us heard everything. And since the whole place was quiet, i bet some other customers heard it too. There were three cups sitting on the counter. The lady already got hers. We were the only ones who entered the premises in the last 15 minutes. We were the only ones who ordered. Logically, the remaining cups were for us.

We felt humiliated.

And then it hit me that among all the fashion forward coffee drinkers inside starbucks, i was just wearing a plain shirt and basketball shorts. My female friends were also in very casual shirts and shorts. We didn't look like typical starbucks fashionistas. In short, we didn't look like we were capable of buying their overpriced coffee.

I headed back to our table, got the receipt and gave it to him. I really wanted to shove it in his face. But I just told him to check the receipt (na tinignan nya talaga ng maigi) while i grabbed our coffees.

I swear the next time I want coffee, i'm going to the 'friendlier and less high-brow' cafe across the street.

pbb observation #1

The lighting inside big brother's house is unflattering.  The housemates all look like they have bad skin.  Even Mariel Rodriguez who was fully made up when she entered the house looked like she had facial pores as big as Sponge Bob's.  

Dear God...

(An aunt sent me this through email and it made me smile)

Just thought of sharing this with you guys.



                                                            

And as great winds hit Manila...

...a man named Jason Bourne blew me away.  Go see the movie, folks.

 

Last na ito, ha?

PRESENT PERFUME
Curve by Claiborne

PRESENT SHAMPOO
Rejoice  (parang nagpa-salon!)

PRESENT FAVORITE SONG
Free by Eliott Yamin / Nightswimming by R.E.M./ Sunshine by Simon Webbe

LAST FOOD U ATE
ciabatta

LAST GIFT U RECEIVED?
laundry bag

LAST GAME U ENJOYED PLAYING
text twist

LAST TIME U HAD UR HAIRCUT
about six weeks ago @ bench fix salon Trinoma. 

LAST ALCOHOLIC DRINK U DRANK
red wine in a plastic cup two nights ago.

PRESENT PET
i have no pets. unfortunately.

LAST BOOK YOU READ
Coma by Alex Garland

LAST BIRTHDAY ATTENDED
my brother's

LAST GIMIK/ OUTING?
Do the movies count?

LAST THING U DO BEFORE U GO TO SLEEP
I set the alarm and play some relaxing music.

LAST THING U BOUGHT
pimple cream.  i've been breaking out like crazy lately. must be the stress.

LAST MALL U VISITED
I pass by gateway and ali mall everyday.

LAST TIME U CRIED
can't remember.  really.

PRESENT PERSON U HATE
i am not hating anyone right now.

LAST PERSON U TEXTED
Chris

LAST PERSON you TALKED TO.
Dar

 

ROFL

:

We've been friends for a long time ago. We come from the same alma mother. Actually, our paths crossed one time on another. But it's only now that I gave him a second look. I realized that beauty is in the eyes. The pulpbits of my heart went fast, really fast. Cute pala siya. And then, he came over with me. He said,"I hope you don't mine. Can I get your number?" Nag-worry ako. What if he doesn't give it back? He explained naman na it's so we could keep intact daw. Sabi ko, connect me if i'm wrong but are you asking me ouch? Nabigla siya. Sagot niya, The?! Aba! Parang siya pa ang galit! Persona ingrata!!! Ang kapal niya! I cried buckles of tears. Na-guilty yata siya. Sabi niya, isipin mo na lang na this is a blessing in the sky. Irregardless daw of his feelings, we'll go ouch na rin. Now, we're so in love Mute and epidemic na ang past. Thanks God we swallowed our fried. Kasi, I'm 33 na and I'm running our time. After 2 weeks, he plopped the question. "Will you marriage me?" I'm in a state of shocked. Kasi mantakin mo, when it rains, it's four! This is true good to be true. So siyempre, I said yes. Love is a many splendor. Pero nung inaayos ko na ang aming kasal, everythin swell to pieces. Nag- di-dinner kami noon nang biglang sa harap ng aming table, may babaeng humirit ng, "Well, well, well. Look do we have here." What the fuss! The nerd ng babaeng yon! She said they were still on. So I told her, whatever is that, cut me some slacks! I didn't want this to get our hand kaya I had to sip it in the bud. She accused me of steeling her boyfriend. Ats if! I don't want to portrait the role of the other woman. Gosh, tell me to the marines! I told her, "please, mine you own business!" Who would believe her anyway? Dahil it's not my problem anymore but her problem anymore! Tumigil na rin siya ng panggugulo. Everything is coming up daisies. I'm so happy. Even my boyfriend said liketwice. He's so supportive. Sabi niya, "Look at is this way. She's our of our lives." Kaya advise ko sa inyo - take the risk. You can never can tell. Just burn the bridge when you get there. Life is shorts. If you make a mistake, we'll just pray for the internal and external repose of your soul.

 

kets mi.

A week ago while i was on my way to work, I heard toni gonzaga's new song, the ' how can somethings so wrong feel so right, so i'm gonna cum any moment now' love song. i must admit, the melody is pretty catchy, and i kinda like toni's synthesized-sounding voice.

So when it was played over manong taxi driver's radio tuned in to energy fm, i listened closely to the lyrics. And all i heard was 'catch me' and 'i'm falling for you' over and over again.

So the third time i heard the song, i already counted how many times she mouths them abused to the max lyrics and:

'catch me' was repeated 11 times; and

'i'm falling for you,' 12 times.




Wala lang.

Unang Sarbey Ko

1.What are your initials?
CGR

2. What is your favorite thing to wear?
Tank top & boxers at home.  Plain black shirt, jeans, flip flops when going out.

3. Last thing you ate?
Lumpiang Sariwa.

4. I say "SHOTGUN", you say?
"..."

5. last person you hugged?
My D.

6. Do you know someone who wants to go out with you on a  date?
I don't know.

7. The last place you went out to eat?
Volare @ Gateway Mall.  Salamat kuya!

8. Who is/are your best friend(s)?
Fritz, and Sherwyn.

9.Why are you still up?
It's exactly 8:10 pm.  who goes to bed at 8:10 pm?

10. Who/What made you angry today?
Noone/Nothing.

11. Favorite type of Food?
Filipino/Jap.  I used to really like tomato-based dishes. - before i got diagnosed with GERD.

12. Favorite holiday:
Christmas.

13. Do you download music:
Yes.

15. Would you date the person who
posted this?
Hell no. lol. Kidding.

16. Has anyone ever sang or played
music for you personally?
Yes.

17. Do you love anyone?
I love a lot of people. 

18. Have you ever bungie jumped?
No.

19. Have you ever gone white-water
rafting?
Again, no.  Para tuloy walang kuwenta ang buhay ko ah.

20. Has anyone ten years older than you
ever hit on you?
Yes. lol.

21. Have you ever met a real rapper?
Salbakuta! Hell yeah! Kidding.

22. Have you met a real redneck?
The term is offensive.

23. How is the weather right now?
It just rained.

24. What are you listening to right
now?
"Welcome" by Christina Aguilera.

25. What is your current favorite song?
"World Through Your Eyes" by Reuben Morgan

26. What was the last movie you
watched?
Harry Potter.

27. Do you wear contacts?
I used to.

28. Where was the last place you went
besides your house?
Does office count?

29. How many piercings have you had?
Two.

30. How many pets do you have?
The building administrators won't allow pets.

31. What's one thing you've learned
this year?
That alkaline water helps in relieving my stomach problems :) Happiness.

32. Have you ever fired a gun?
Airgun lang.

33. Favorite TV show?
House.

34. have you cried recently?
No.

35. Who would you like to see right
now?
My D.

36. Favorite movie?
Magnolia.

38. Have you ever been caught doing
something you weren't suppose to?
Oh yes. lol.

39. Favorite flower?
Sabi bi teacher dapat sampaguita.

40. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
Plain unsalted.

41. What Magazines are you reading?
Men's Health.

42. Has anyone you were really close to
passed away recently?
Wala. Wag naman sana.

43. What's something that really bugs
you?
I'm worrying right now about a friend who just broke up with his partner.  And my D.  He has sore eyes.  The worst kind.

44. Do you like michael jackson?
I like his music.

45. What's your favorite smell?
Curve by Liz Claiborne.  Reaction by Kenneth Cole.

46. Favorite cereal?
Kellog's Mueslix.

47. What's the longest time you've gone
without sleep?
Almost three days.

48. Last time you went bowling?
Years ago.

49. Where is the weirdest place you
have slept?
The floor of a RORO barge.

50. From whom was your last phone call?
My D.

51. Last text message?
From Carlo.

52. What's the closest orange object
to u?
Nickelodeon loot bag.

53. Do you love someone?
Absolutely.

asteeeg ng babaeng ito. napabilib talaga ako.

Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics Live in Manila (July 6)

just recently...

"I'd kill you if you went out with my ex."

Rather harsh, i thought. But that was how Biscuit, a good friend of mine expressed his thoughts when i told him about this incident lately about a friend of mine going out with an ex. I really didn't give this incident much thought before Biscuit and i had this talk. The friend of mine (who went out with the ex) and i even talked about it in a very casual manner. We were even laughing.

But the coffee break with Biscuit really changed my way of thinking. ginulo pa utak ko eh.

On my way home, i felt sad. I know that somehow, my relationship with my friend will not be the same. Because for one, i know i wouldn't be able to talk to him about my ex in the manner i used to. And to think that i told him everything that the ex did to break my heart.

I just find this really weird. And a bit embarrassing.

Oh well. At least my friend and i could still talk about other things.

So, would you go out with a friend's ex?

four days of pure bliss at my favorite place on earth

to those not in the know...

i was sick the whole week leading to my birthday.

wala na din akong load. at dahil may sakit ako, hindi ako makababa para bumili.

to those who greeted, thanks.  you know who you are.

lurve this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQkh9Qlhcs

but it's all i can feel.

Softly, love is standing here with its demands
(Tell me what you want from me)
Slowly, I think I'm letting go of all my plans
(Tell me where we're goin' to)

Why am I afraid to give into this
Why am I afraid?

This doesn't have to be love
But it's all I can feel, it's all that I fear.
This doesn't have to be anything at all,
So hard to fall (from this high above)
But do we have to call it love?

I hold back, from everything I really want to say
(Should I let my guard down)
I don't, I don't make commitments that could break
(Maybe it's just too late)

I'm so afraid to give into this
I'm so afraid

Need a little time to think things through,
Do I really want to give myself to you now
I can't believe it's happening so fast
'Cause I don't want to bring back what I left in the past

So hard to fall in love
This doesn't have to be love
(Love is all I feel but your love is what I fear)
So hard to fall
So very hard to fall.

talking politics with abu.

abu:  who are you gonna vote for in the coming elections?
me: i don't know yet.  i know i'm not going to vote for osmena. or oreta.  or cayetano.
abu: who else?
me: why do you wanna know?
abu:  i just wanna know kung sino mga iboboto mo.
me: i think i'll vote for chiz.
abu:  you know what?  i refuse to vote for women.
me: how come?
abu: because it takes them hours to do their makeup.  so that leaves them with less time to perform their functions.  i should know.
me: seriously?
abu: yes.
me:  hahahahaha! you're gonna get it from the feminists!
abu: do you know that it takes about an hour to put on eyeliner? 
 

winning statement from someone who thinks that he looks like gretchen barreto.
more eyeliner for you, abu.

Unggoy.

Copied this from a friend's bulletin.  Makes me wonder who these people are.

1. At least 2 people in this world
love you so much they would die for
you.

2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.

3. A smile from you can bring
happiness to anyone, even if they
don't like you.

4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about
you before they go to sleep.

5. You mean the world to someone.

6. If not for you, someone may not be
living.

7. You are special and unique.

8. When you think you have no chance
of getting what you want, you probably
won't get it; but if you trust God to
do what's best, and wait In His time,
sooner or later, you will get it or
get something better.

9. even when you make the biggest
mistake ever, something good can still
come from it.

10. When you think the world has
turned its back on you, take a look:
you most likely turned your back on
the world.

11. Someone that you don't even know
exists loves you.

12. Always remember the compliments
you received. Forget about the rude
remarks.

13. Always tell someone how you feel
about them; you will feel much better
when they know and you'll both be
happy.

14. If you have a great friend, take
the time to let them know that they
are great.

why the fuck did they not vote for AJ? he was taken out while that talentless bitch antonella is still on the show.
Anubayan.




AJ, you can move to the Philippines anytime.

last saturday @ tomas morato

the dragon dance is believed to fend off bad luck. i wish my string of bad luck would end too.


and i heard those that were born in the year of the dragon will be lucky this year.

and once again...

i failed.

spoiler alert

i saw 'troika' earlier, and for the first time, i couldn't tell if i like or didn't like a movie i saw.

Gordon(one of the lead characters), an engineer assigned to oversee operations in a mine site in Benguet reeked of the 'gay guy still hiding in the closet' vibe. His wife, Mara, didn't notice until their seventh anniversary. They have an autistic child. Man and woman meet Abner, the miner. Abner is very masculine. Really sexy.

Husband gets really aroused after seeing wife have sex with Abner. Husband also haves sex with Abner. Afterwards, he decides to get jealous, thinks that Abner is bad for relationship with wife, and fires Abner. Wife is angry, said that she did it beacuse she thinks that it would make husband happy. Husband and wife try to patch things up. Attempts at making love. But husband still couldn't get it up.

Husband and wife think they need a change in scenery and decide to go for an overnight camping trip in the mine site. on the trip to the site, they see Abner. Gordon is raving mad. Kid cries, keeps repeating two words: tito Abner. Husband and wife's hearts melts upon seeing child. After a split second, the three adult characters goof around like kids in prep school.

The night beckons. It's cold. Wife decides to wear lingerie (we laughed when we saw this), Abner is in bahag, dancing. Gordon gets all horny. They make love in front of aroused wife. They make love until morning. They forget about the kid. Kid wakes up. Kid loves to play with lighter. Goes to cave where he sees the three having sex. Kid is shocked, drops lighter strategically where the dynamites are placed. The movie ended with the three lead characters in bits and pieces.

Oh well. At least they died happy.

PG fest

i couldn't get enough of this during last year's media noche.