December 31, 2011

happy new year...

2011 is a "tsubibo" year for me. ang daming ups, and downs. pero importante ay marami akong natutunan.

...Happy New Year!...

i hope that tomorrow - 2012 - is going to be a prosperous one...

more blogs, and more chats.

camarines norte trip v.01

it was a short but a very worthy vacation. i spent a couple of days in basud, camarines norte with my girlfriend. the experience was really awesome. ate a lot of good food, meet tens of people and had a lot of fun.

day 1 is the reunion day. florizel is not feeling well so i am alone meddling with her relatives. i talked to a couple her pamangkin. there was a kid - son of kuya elmer - who keeps on talking to me in bicolano. all i understood was "dakulang paputok" which means a big firecracker. lol! i also danced with flor's brothers and had a couple of shots of GSM Blue. kuya eddie and kuya ray were already dancing and strutting - a sign of extreme amount of alcohol. but they were good to me. kuya toy and kuya oloy is fantastic. they are very honest and straight to the point. my answer is simply NO.

day 2 is simply a good day. it was raining but a little rain so - no water. tatay went out to get a couple buckets of water. so, i went out with him. frankly, it was hard. going to faucet is so slippery. people were looking to me. silently, talking about me. anyways, i am glad that i went with him.

saying goodbye is the hardest thing. 8 pm philtranco bus station. hhaayy...it's just a couple of days, i know. we'll see each other soon.


December 27, 2011

echo 2011

echo 2011 is so special to me. i think i know where am i going and what i should do...

       ...continue to be a good servant of God.

i am not a perfect creature. i am not good looking. i am fat. i am a sinner. i am selfish. i say bad words. i still love money. despite all of this, he chose me to talk so i am.

as one of those people who attended the regional convivence, i was assigned to several tasks during the echo. of course, one of them is the video presentation. its the video of us when we went to madrid last august for WYD. i also have several assignments.

in one of my introductions, i suddenly realized that i am already talk like a catechist. lol! oh men! it's not part of my plan to be one but God chose me.

ilocos tour v.04

our last day of ilocos tour. breakfast first bago kami magpunta sa cathedral ng laoag. mass is in ilocano. ahehe. may bell church din sila pero its across the street pa. ok naman yung church pero mas maganda yung church sa bacarra. then, pumunta kami sa fort ilocandia. as in super ganda nung hotel na yun. cozy and maraming pedeng gawin. well, mayayaman lang naman talaga nag-stay dun. aeheheh...


nakita din namin dito yung desert place nang ilocos. ang galing! medyo umuulan pa rin, kaya di kami naggala ng husto sa labas. sa loob lang.  our next stop is paoay. i have two words to say..."OH MY". ang ganda ng lugar ang ganda ng church. this is the one of the best churches na nakita ko so far. nakakapangilabot, dahil matagal ko nang gustong pumunta dito sa lugar na ito. 



this is really a historical tugs tugs in my life. lol! as in sobrang saya ko nung andun ako. anyways, we still have a long way to go dahil we need to be pangasinan by 11 pm. 

one of things na we are looking for sa pag-uwi namin ay pag-punta namin sa batac. yes batac. sobrang ka-excite kasi kung anong lasa nang empanada sa batac. anyways, we reached batac after an hour. we visited marcos' museum and his body at the nearby building. di ko inaasahan na makikita namin yung katawan nang dating presidente. kaya nung pumasok kami sa loob ng isang malamig na kwarto ay ganun na lamang ang pangingilabot ko. 

in the museum, dun ko nakita yung isang pamphlet na ginawa siguro nung isang eleksyon laban kay macapagal - ama ni CGMA. 


ang nasabi ko na lang sa sarili ko ay, "HHHMMM"...after the museum tour, ayun! we are off the tindahan ng empanada. the empanada there is simply awesome! the best empanada na nakain ko during our ilocos tour. i ate two. TWO empanada! grabe. one egg, with pork and longganisa then deep fried. dalawang ganun! i said goodbye to my calorie counter!

nakarating kami kina jessie sa takdang oras. masarap ang ulam at ang bangus. grabe! di kaya kinaya. kain ako ng kain. 

nakarating kami sa manila by 4 am. walang tulog. nakarating ako sa bahay ng 5 am. the trip is amazing. galing. thanks to tina, jessie and aldrin. 

ilocos tour v.03.02

we went to a nearby restaurant - Kang Kang Cafe. lol! the name is funny but syempre di namin masabi na nakakatawa yung name ng cafe nila. it was my first time na kumain ng pinakbet. oh my! it's so masarap. di ako mahilig sa mga veggies pero nasarapan ako dun.


in fact. mas nagustuhan ko pa ang pinakbet kaysa sa adobo na kinain namin. tapos umalis na kami at we took the road less travelled. mas mabilis daw dun kaso lang di pa masyadong maayos ang daan. we took the risk and that is worth it. we had fun. di kasi kami maka-akyat dahil sa soft yung ground. ayun, nagtulak sila at ako ay nagpicture lang. lol!


at tawag tuloy sa akin ni aldrin ay inutil. lol! after that funny story, we went to bacarra church. maganda daw yung bell church nila dito. at di nga ako nabigo. ang ganda nga! i super love bell churches. this is one of the best na nakita ko.


afterwards, kumain kami ng native na pagkain ng ilocos. ang empanada. unfortunately, its not that good. di masarap. lol! this is the worst empanada na nakain namin while nasa ilocos kami. we arrived laoag quite early. so, we still have plenty of time to rest, talk and do whatever we want. noong una nakakatamad lumabas, pero dahil sa wala naman masyadong tricycle sa lugar, we decided to stay. pero di namin natiis kaya lumabas na rin kami. lol!

pumunta kami sa laoag proper. dun kami kumain sa saramsam restaurant. sobrang cozy nung restau pero mura lang yung food. i had a plate of saramsam pasta. it was the best pasta na nakain ko, considering na pinalalagyan pa sa akin ng bagoong. oh my! sobrang sarap talaga!


masarap din yung iced tea nila na nilagyan ng isang herb. hahaha! nalimutan ko lang yung name. the food, place and ambiance in general is awesome.

we ended the day by talking about my life. di ko pedeng reveal dito. aldrin and i had a little tutut. pero we're friends. kilala nya ako, kilala ko siya. 

ilocos tour v.03.01

today, we went to Pagudpod. past 6 am na ako gumising. ang saya! nagpunta muna kami sa Patapat Viaduct. it was kinda rainin' but no one can stop us from taking pictures. lol!


we then went to agua grande. di naman kami nag-tagal kasi medyo lumalakas ang ulan. bbooo! we went a little far to Paraiso ni Anton. it's like a simple stone formation lang naman with Virgin Mary in the place. tumuloy kami sa Mir-al-Mar para maligo - as in beach. di ako mahilig sa beach. as in, with my big tummy and a lot of other undesirable things, no comment. pero the weather is so perfect, di masyadong mainit ang araw at kami lang naliligo. naligo na din akong tulad ni aldrin. ang lakas ng alon, parang kukuhanin ka talaga papuntang gitna. sobrang tawa ako ng tawa dahil noon lang ako nakapag-laro nang ganun.


wow! para akong bata, as in batang nagtatampisaw at nakikipaghabulan sa mga alon. tuwang tuwa ako. i will definitely go back to pagudpod. after that, bumalik na kami sa resort. then, we packed our things and then we go go sago to laoag - out last stop. pero on our way, nabutas na talaga yung gulong. kailangang mag-pa-vulcanize.

medyo natagalan kaya naman nagmamadali na rin kami papuntang laoag. marami kasi pa kaming dadaanan papunta dun sa laoag. after a few mins nakarating kami sa bangui windmills. oh men! windmills. sobrang lakas ng hangin. the sand along the coast were banging into our body. nung una masakit, pero i got use to it. para ngang naging therapeutic yung dating. lol!



to be continued...

December 25, 2011

ilocos tour v.02

We woke up early. Took some pictures outside Cordillera Inn and prepared for a feisty breakfast. After a while, we are off to Crisologo Museum. It just a few meters away from our hotel so we decided to walk – also to get a view of what Vigan is to offer. Crisologo Street is awesome! Its just like the street in Intramuros near San Agustin Church. Only difference is the houses along the street complements to what I call as hispanism – whatever it is! LOL!

In our way to Pagudpod, we ate at Laoag City - Macy's is the name. The place is awesome and reminds me of Johnny Rockets @ San Jose. After that, we had each other a sundae from Jobee. Then, we go! Its about 1.30 pm that time when we were back on the road. I learned some Ilocano words like ...

"Nag-pintas ka manang, *y*t ta!" - "Ang ganda mo Ate, ****** tayo!" - which is basically bastos.

We stopped at Parola Cape Bojeador. The lighthouse is kind of an old and the wind turbulence is awesome. The place is quite creepy but its good - an awesome place. We took a lot of pictures syempre!

Then, we went to a nearby place where a stone formation is awesome! As in, AWESOME! Sobrang lakas din ng hangin. Tumatayo yung buhok ko sa sobrang lakas. LOL!


Next stop is Kapurpurawan. It is a limestone formation which is of course in white color. Kapurpurawan ay nangangahulugang pag-kaputi-puti. Unfortunately, we were not able to look closely dahil sa high tide. We need to pass through a water stream in order to get there. 


Before we reach Pagudpud, we'll pass through and will be able to see Bangui Windmills. They look so awesome! It's not yet time to see them closely so we stopped at the nearby view deck. It's like a dream to see them - but probably not now.


We touched down at around 7 to 8 pm. Before going to the resort, we came passed through the town's public market. Empanada is one our targets and it is awesome! Going to Villa del Mar is not good. The road is not lighted up and my eyes are not good at it. LOL! Makatapos ang ilang kembot at tumbling, we reached the resort.


Tanduay Ice and midnight snack ended our day. Sino may sabing bawal ang pagkain sa loob ng kwarto? LOL!

December 22, 2011

pinagburnayan

most people wonder how to make a clay pot. the video below shows you how. this video was taken at pinagburnayan in vigan, ilocos sur...

it looks easy but the guy said it needs patience and dedication.


December 19, 2011

ilocos tour v.01


5.30 PM…when I received those three words from the love of my life. She explained things why she’s acting weird but I guess something is really inside me.

6.30 PM…when I met Aldrin for dinner. We ate at Mang Inasal.

8.15 PM…when I have to log out for Aiza needs my laptop.

8.40 PM…I’m heading to Megamall to watch a movie. The question is which movie. I ended up with “There be Dragons”. It’s a good movie but the execution of the actors and actresses should be polished.

11.30 PM…movie ended and grabbed a taxi going back to CG3.

12.00 AM…on my way to Go Hotel.

12.45 AM…met Aldrin at the waiting area.

1.30 AM…we saw Tina and Jessie. We said our little prayers then we’re off! Yahoo!

            Pitstops:
                        Shell NLEX – Burger King!
                        Rosales, Pangasinan – for refueling.
                        Agoo, La Union – Jolibee.
                        Candon, Ilocos Sur – Mercury Drug.

12.30 PM…we reached our hotel in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

We ate first at the famous Mang Inasal then we are off to Baluarte. Chavit Singson owns this place. There were a couple of parrots, ostrich, tigers, small horses and a couple of shows for exotic animals.
After that, we went to Bell Church in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. It is an adjacent town and can be reached through a tricycle – lahat naman yata pede ng tricycle. The color of the church is fantastic. The view on top of it is ecstatic. However, it’s quite dramatic because a lot of people are putting their name on walls.

Next stop is Pinagburnayan or the House of Pottery. Here we saw a lot of pots. LOL! Some peeps also demonstrated on how to do a pot out of mud. Super galing! This is where I bought some of my pasalubong to my community – small mugs made up of bamboo shoots.

Our adventure went ahead when we decided to walk from Pinag-burnayan to Burgos Plaza. We went and see Vigan Cathedral. The bell tower across the street reminded me of a tower along Michigan Avenue. Anyways, we cross the street to buy ice cream! We then dine in a place where empanada is a blast. Oh men! Everyone should try this one. It tastes so good. Do not count the calories – its one egg, with some cabbage, ground pork and the thin tortilla-like dough then fried in pan full of cholesterol. Just imagine – empanada and ice cream! Awesome combination.

After a  while, we (Tina, Jessie and I) rode into a calesa just to visit around. We saw the Syquia Mansion, some streets that are new to us, the lights…not bad with a place like this. 

@ baluarte...

bell church in bantay...

December 09, 2011

miss earth

oh my! it's almost the end of the year but then another Filipina beauty marked history. another Filipina made it to the final list of Ms. Earth 2011. she's Athena Imperial. she's also stunning! though she's quite small in compare with other candidates but she's still an ace. congratulations!



from this site.

pokemon!

i am looking forward to receive that package. and that time has come, oct 27 when i received the new game console - nintendo 3dsi. it was an awesome gadget. i love it.

but it wouldn't be great without Pokemon Black/White. yahoo! just right now, i am still playing Pokemon Black because i wanted to increase the level of my pokemons before battling the elite four.

i super love this game.

from this site.

The Road

dati, tinitingnan ko muna talaga kung sino ang producer ng film, sino ang artist at kung sino ang nag-release ng pelikula. kapag isa man diyan ay galing sa GMA Network, di ko papanoorin. pero ang The Road ay kakaiba. naka-agaw agad ito sa akin ng pansin kaya pinanood namin ito – with my buddies  Dan and Albert. sobrang ganda ng movie lalo na yung pag-kakatagpi-tagpi nito. its 8.76 out of 10.


from this site.

PGMA dati - CGMA ngayon


Let’s play the “What if” game…
Start with CGMA asking DOJ to travel despite the travel ban given to her >
What if DOJ did not release the travel ban? Well, CGMA would have gone out the country. Possibly, out of nowhere. LOL!
What if DOJ – more specifically de Lima – granted CGMA’s appeal to travel? Marami ang mag-rereklamo. Sasabihin sa gobyerno na bulok ang sistema dahil alam naman nang lahat na guilty si CGMA. Baka maihalintulad pa yan sa pag-takas ni Ramona Revilla. Tsaka baka ngayon, si CGMA ang kauna-unahang president na naka-hospital arrest sa ibang bansa.
What if kung di talaga pumayag si de Lima? Ayun na nga yung nangyari, di ba? Nagagalit ang Supreme Court dahil sa ino-verrule yung kanila TRO at dahil unconstitutional daw yung ginawa ni de Lima. Ngayon naman, gusto siyang i-contempt ng SC.
What if kung di na lang humingi si CGMA ng permission? Next question. Impossible kasi yung “what if” mo.
What if kung hindi binack-upan ni PNoy yung decision ni de Lima? Kalokohan, sabi nga si alter-ego daw ni PNoy si de Lima in terms of decision making sa DOJ. Plus, bago mag-release ng decision si de Lima ay kinausap na nya si PNoy.
What if kung naisampa agad ang kaso kay CGMA? Ayun, kung ganun talaga sana ang mangyari ay di nag-away si de Lima at ang SC. Pero mag-rereklamo naman ang mga abogado na nag-mamadali ang mga taong gobyerno. Makikita mo talaga na maikli talaga ang paa ni CGMA, bago kasi maisampa.
What if kung di na talaga naisampa hanggang ngayon? Hay naku, isa ito sa pinakamadali. Bulok ang sistema kung ganito! Bulok!
What if kung natuloy talaga si CGMA sa ibang bansa? Ha?! Dapat yata ang tanong mo ay “what if kung nakatakas si CGMA papuntang ibang bansa?” Malamang, naghuhuremantado ang mga tao ngayon dahil sa kapabayaan ng gobyerno.
What if kung ma-contempt na nga si de Lima? Eh, di magkasama sila ni CGMA sa preso. Women behind bars. LOL! Galing! Syempre exaggerated na lang yun. LOL!
What if kung di pumayag ang gobyerno/korte na mag-hospital arrest si CGMA? Naku! Gulo yan. Daming mga taong mag-sasabing diktador ang bagong pamunuan ni PNoy.
What if kung di nagpunta di pumayag ang korte na paayos ang CR ni CGMA sa VMMC? Naku, baka bumili na lang si Ms. Horn ng inflatable na swimming pool.
What if kung nagmatigas ang mga pulis na by air ihahatid si CGMA papuntang VMMC? So malaki kita ang Air21 nyan. Bigtime ang client nila, malamang may box silang kasinlaki ng dating pangulo. 

Makikita mo talaga na kahit ano man ang naging desisyon ng mga tao, di mo talaga masasabing masusunod mo lahat ng boss mo. Kung ang mga tao ang boss ni PNoy, well malamang marami na rin syang nasasagasaan. Pero ang mga desisyon ngayon ang mag-sasabi kung sino ang bida bukas. Kaya, intay na lang muna natin ang mangyayari...

December 07, 2011

friendly closet

just recently, i found out that my friend came out of the closet. at first, i can't believe it. but what should i do? he's my friend. we've been friends for more than 5 years. and i never realize that he is what he is. questions that immediately popped out of my mind is >>

...why didn't he tell me?
...am i such a weakling that i may not understand his situation?
...did i mentioned anything that may have had hurt feelings?

well, all of those questions were unuttered. seems that it's no longer needed. a gay friend of mine said that its no longer needed...that i should just accept it as it is and move on to my life...that i should just let it go.

and so it's done. he's my friend and forever will be! 

again its manny

long overdue post...=)

mukhang nagiging manny pacquiao fanatic na yata ako. lol! anyways, nasa lugar lang. his last fight is awesome for me. at least we got to see the other side of manny pacquiao - yung hindi panalong panalo kundi tama lang. he won by majority decision and mexicans (of course!) were saying that the belt was robbed. ah robbed pala ahh?! come  to think of this statement, sino ba naman ang tatanggap agad ng pagkatalo kapag close fight ang laban. di ba wala naman? athletes, beauty queens, politicians and other peeps would say na "i did my best.". laging ganun. pero puro daldal lang naman, protests at kung ano ano pa. even filipinos, sinasabi ng karamihan na 

...baka kinampihan lang ng judges si manny.
...na mas panalo dapat yung kalaban.
...na pangit ang pinakitang laban ni manny.

hhaayy! mga bulok kayo. di naman kasi lahat ng pagkakataon ay mapapatumba ni manny pacquiao ang kanyang mga kalaban. naisip ba ninyo yun? puro kayo daldal, kayo kaya ang lumaban? lol! di naman ako galit pero sana inilulugar natin yung ating mga komento. 

for me, if it is manny pacquiao, it is manny pacquiao. i salute him for winning. congratulations! mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

 
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