Turning Heads
One of the biggest reasons why I bought an ASUS Eee (which I call “MacEnvy†because of its uncanny similarity with a MacBook) is the form factor. I mean, it’s so frigging small and cute that it’s a guaranteed chick magnet. Not unlike using a very cute baby to walk around the mall with, in the hopes of finding an extremely hot lady who’ll go googly-eyed over the kid.
But then if I had a cute baby on me I wouldn’t need to go around hunting for women, and kidnapping a baby to use as woman bait is out of the question (I promise to never do it again), I’d have to make do with this cute and sexy laptop of mine. I can actually imagine myself, hanging out at the Gateway foodcourt, leeching the shit out of their free wi-fi because I’m too cheap to buy a router, with my Eee, surfing the internet, writing a blog entry, and all that. Then, a really hot lady would walk up to me, and the following conversation ensues:
Lady: Excuse me.
Me: Yes?
Lady: I know you’re pretty busy and all but that is like the sexiest laptop I have ever set my eyes on.
Me: Oh, why thank you dear. Would you like to touch my, um, laptop?
Lady: Only on one condition.
Me: And that is?
Lady: I’ll touch your laptop if you touch my desktop. At home.
Me: Deal. Also, secks?
Lady: Yes.
Terrible sexual innuendos aside, though, the Eee is indeed an attention-grabber. I’ve been getting looks from various people whenever I bring it along. But I think it’s more of the “hey, isn’t that the fat guy who’s been looking at us in a perverted way and tried to steal the brownies we’ve been eating? Should we call the cops?†look. Read the rest of this entry »
Conversations With The Inner Self
Every human being has an inner self. No matter how much we deny it, that other side of us is there, lurking in our subconscious, making itself known through Freudian Slips, dreams, mutterings, etc.. How well do we know ourselves? How well do we know our inner selves?
More Fish and Chips
I don’t know if I am the last to know, but there is something new with Fish&Co.
A few months ago, I wrote about how I almost died when I ate the NY Fish and Chips, and the next time I ordered it I wasn’t even able to finish it.
This time, they have introduced several variations to the Fish and Chips dish. The Philadelphia fish and chips is served similarly with cheese filling. In this case though, they used cream cheese. The other choice you have is the one filled with garlic and herb.
Paano Nga Ba?
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   It’s during times like this that I really question myself, “Was the decision my dad made correct?” We’ve spent 7 Christmases apart since he left to work abroad on the April of 2007. Although I can say that nasanay na kami, iba parin pag nandito siya at kumpleto ang pamilya.
   Sometimes I wonder, “Ano kaya ang dapat mangayari sa Pilipinas para magising ang mga tao? Paano kaya natin sisimulan ang pagbabago para umunlad naman ang ating bayan? Kailan pa kaya uunlad ang Pilipinas?” I hope sooner.. Para naman wala nang mga magulang na mangingibang bayan at mag-titiis sa pangungulila para lamang mabigyan ng magandang buhay ang mga anak nila..
   Ang mga OFW’s nga ang tinuturing na mga bagong bayani dahil sa halaga ng dollars na pinapasok nila sa economiya ng bansa through the remittances. But many (or I think all) of them are not happy with the continuous backsliding of the Dollar-Peso Exchange Rate. I took up my Econ1(Intro to Economics, Taxation and Land reform) subject just last semester and I learned that the lowering of Dollar-Peso Exchange Rate means that Philippine economy is getting better. Well, in my observation, this strengthening of our economy is not felt by the “masa” and the middle class. Prices of goods continues to soar high.. Unemployment rate is still high.. Except of course sa mga nag-aabroad. And these OFW’s and their families who are one of the major reasons of the strengthening of the Peso are also affected.. -heightening of prices of goods, gasoline, at pamasahe. Most importantly, since ang baba baba na talaga nang dollar ngayon, it means na bumababa na din ang value nang sweldo nang mga ama namin pagkapadala dito sa Pilipinas..
Quick Blog Tip: Concentrate on Doing Other Stuffs on the Holidays
I was checking my blog stats this morning when I noticed that my blog’s visits this past week was generally lower when compared to the average number of visits that I had during the previous weeks. I bet that this coming week won’t be any different because of the holidays. Yep, people are now taking the opportunity to relax and enjoy the vacation. I’m thinking of doing so too this coming Christmas!
But what if you don’t want to waste your time for the holidays and would rather go online than to go to your Ninong and Ninang’s house for the traditional Pamasko? Or what if you are not Catholic?
I suggest that instead of spending the week posting articles, it is better to concentrate on doing other stuffs that would be a benefit for your blog.
Feudalism is dead, long live feudalism!
After previously snubbing the Sumilao farmers and ordering riot police to block their way to the presidential palace, officials led by the President finally heeded the indigenous peasants’ request for an audience. After two meetings in Malacanang, the palace issued an order favorable to the peasants.
It was a triumph of symbols, Januar Yap writes of this sudden change of heart in his column. He concludes: “the Sumilao farmers simply cooked up something headline material.â€
And while this development is a reason for everyone to be happy, it is also sad to observe that marginalized sectors with legitimate demands have to walk a thousand kilometers so their concerns can be adequately addressed.
But it is a breakthrough, nonetheless. As the Inquirer editorial puts it:
Green Tomato
Working at the center of the Makati Business district, it is often difficult to find food that is affordable and good at the same time. I recall being a frequent customer to the nearest McDonalds or KFC to avail of cheap fastfood but I had to walk quite a distance from the place where I work. And we all know how fried and oily food can affect your health and diet, not to mention your body weight.
So when different dining establishments started popping up around Ayala Avenue, it became a relief to be provided much needed alternatives to our daily McChicken meal.
first
ok.. first post.. well, i’m supposed to go to bed now but my sister’s not home yet.. errr.. and i have to wait for her.. i’m soooo sleepy… 
Books for my favorite youngest sister
We bought my favorite youngest sister, Azalea Gabrielle some colorful used children’s books which were priced from P20 to P35 only!
Books are always a good Christmas treat. Here are some of the titles:
Round-Up of Wishes and a Plea for Help
I wished for just one entry to my first ever group writing project. I got 4. Yehey!
I thought about extending the deadline but felt it would be unfair to those who took the time despite a busy December.
Help me choose the winner of The Princess Bride 20th anniversary special edition DVD.
Choose the best among the Fab 4.
