Jun 30, 2010 9:59 PM
I've been watching too much Futurama
by Pinaywriter
Someday soon people would be able to drive a car that can also double as a small aircraft. I saw this while I was reading through yahoo articles today.
I am alto-phobic and I would never agree to ride a helicopter while I am conscious but I think that if the future involved riding a car that can also fly, that would be really cool. It would be cooler though if they could come up with a model that ran not on combustible fuel but something more earth-friendly.
Still if I had the $ 194,000 to spare, I would get myself one too. ^_^
I am alto-phobic and I would never agree to ride a helicopter while I am conscious but I think that if the future involved riding a car that can also fly, that would be really cool. It would be cooler though if they could come up with a model that ran not on combustible fuel but something more earth-friendly.
Still if I had the $ 194,000 to spare, I would get myself one too. ^_^
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Jun 30, 2010 9:18 PM
Yes Sheldon, I do believe in Horoscopes
by Pinaywriter
I found this really cool explanation of a Gemini woman's personality.I checked the compatibility of an Aries man and a Gemini woman.
The funny thing is that I googled horoscopes because I was expecting a Virgo girl new goddaughter soon. I was hoping that I could check if she would be the kind with daddy issues. I hope now. Still I hope that she would grow up to be a healthy and sweet girl. And that she would graduate like me, childless.
Then I checked out my first boyfriend. He's a Leo.
Aries Man and Gemini Woman
Aries man and Gemini woman get on like a house on fire. Variety, excitement, new challenges and adventure are the words that get both of them going. This relationship has nil chances of boredom creeping in. Though they may have heated arguments every now and then, the fire will calm down as soon as it blazed. She will keep him on his toes all the time and he will be the perfect answer to her needs of constant communication. Together, they will explore, talk, love and have lots and lots of fun.
Gemini Woman and Leo ManI wonder who is the best one for me to date. But then again, I don't date. Speed-dating taught me that dating would bore the hell out of me. Three minutes per guy is enough to make me sleepy. ^_^
A Gemini woman and a Leo man have extremely good chances of getting on well with each other. Both are social individuals, who love meeting new people and enjoy going to the parties. She will love his grandiosity, his funny sense of humor and his generous nature. He will adore her for her vivacity, adventurous nature and passion for life. There will be no dearth of romance and passion in this relationship. One thing they will have to remember will be to complement each other and never ever stand on the opposite side of the road, whatever is the temptation.
The funny thing is that I googled horoscopes because I was expecting a Virgo girl new goddaughter soon. I was hoping that I could check if she would be the kind with daddy issues. I hope now. Still I hope that she would grow up to be a healthy and sweet girl. And that she would graduate like me, childless.
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Jun 30, 2010 4:01 PM
INAUGURAL ADDRESS AS DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III
by Pinaywriter
speech This is what my favorite SpeechComm professor Sir Gene's thoughts about it.
Ang pagtayo ko dito ngayon ay patunay na kayo ang aking tunay na lakas. Hindi ko inakala na darating tayo sa puntong ito, na ako'y manunumpa sa harap ninyo bilang inyong Pangulo. Hindi ko pinangarap maging tagapagtaguyod ng pag-asa at tagapagmana ng mga suliranin ng ating bayan.
Ang layunin ko sa buhay ay simple lang: maging tapat sa aking mga magulang at sa bayan bilang isang marangal na anak, mabait na kuya, at mabuting mamamayan.
Nilabanan ng aking ama ang diktadurya at ibinuwis niya ang kanyang buhay para tubusin ang ating demokrasya. Inalay ng aking ina ang kanyang buhay upang pangalagaan ang demokrasyang ito. Ilalaan ko ang aking buhay para siguraduhin na ang ating demokrasya ay kapaki-pakinabang sa bawat isa. Namuhunan na po kami ng dugo at handa kong gawin ito kung muling kinakailangan.
Tanyag man ang aking mga magulang at ang kanilang mga nagawa, alam ko rin ang problema ng ordinaryong mamamayan. Alam nating lahat ang pakiramdam na magkaroon ng pamahalaang bulag at bingi. Alam natin ang pakiramdam na mapagkaitan ng hustisya, na mabalewala ng mga taong pinagkatiwalaan at inatasan nating maging ating tagapagtanggol.
Kayo ba ay minsan ring nalimutan ng pamahalaang inyong iniluklok sa puwesto? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay nagtiis na sa trapiko para lamang masingitan ng isang naghahari-hariang de-wangwang sa kalsada? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay sawang-sawa na sa pamahalaang sa halip na magsilbi sa taumbayan ay kailangan pa nila itong pagpasensiyahan at tiisin? Ako rin.
Katulad ninyo ako. Marami na sa atin ang bumoto gamit ang kanilang paa - nilisan na nila ang ating bansa sa kanilang paghahanap ng pagbabago at katahimikan. Tiniis nila ang hirap, sinugod ang panganib sa ibang bansa dahil doon may pag-asa kahit kaunti na dito sa atin ay hindi nila nakikita. Sa iilang sandali na sarili ko lang ang aking inaalala, pati ako ay napag-isip din - talaga bang hindi na mababago ang pamamahala natin dito? Hindi kaya nasa ibang bansa ang katahimikang hinahanap ko? Saan ba nakasulat na kailangang puro pagtitiis ang tadhana ng Pilipino?
Ngayon, sa araw na ito - dito magwawakas ang pamumunong manhid sa mga daing ng taumbayan. Hindi si Noynoy ang gumawa ng paraan, kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ngayon, magtatapos na ang pagtitiis ng sambayanan. Ito naman po ang umpisa ng kalbaryo ko, ngunit kung marami tayong magpapasan ng krus ay kakayanin natin ito, gaano man kabigat.
Sa tulong ng wastong pamamahala sa mga darating na taon, maiibsan din ang marami nating problema. Ang tadhana ng Pilipino ay babalik sa tamang kalagayan, na sa bawat taon pabawas ng pabawas ang problema ng Pinoy na nagsusumikap at may kasiguruhan sila na magiging tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbuti ng kanilang sitwasyon.
Kami ay narito para magsilbi at hindi para maghari. Ang mandato ninyo sa amin ay pagbabago - isang malinaw na utos para ayusin ang gobyerno at lipunan mula sa pamahalaang iilan lamang ang nakikinabang tungo sa isang pamahalaang kabutihan ng mamamayan ang pinangangalagaan.
Ang mandatong ito ay isa kung saan kayo at ang inyong pangulo ay nagkasundo para sa pagbabago - isang paninindigan na ipinangako ko noong kampanya at tinanggap ninyo noong araw ng halalan.
Sigaw natin noong kampanya: "Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap." Hindi lamang ito pang slogan o pang poster - ito ang mga prinsipyong tinatayuan at nagsisilbing batayan ng ating administrasyon.
Ang ating pangunahing tungkulin ay ang magsikap na maiangat ang bansa mula sa kahirapan, sa pamamagitan ng pagpapairal ng katapatan at mabuting pamamalakad sa pamahalaan.
Ang unang hakbang ay ang pagkakaroon ng tuwid at tapat na hanay ng mga pinuno. Magsisimula ito sa akin. Sisikapin kong maging isang mabuting ehemplo. Hinding hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin. Sisiguraduhin ko na ganito rin ang adhikain ng aking Gabinete at ng mga magiging kasama sa ating pamahalaan.
Naniniwala akong hindi lahat ng nagsisilbi sa gobyerno ay corrupt. Sa katunayan, mas marami sa kanila ay tapat. Pinili nilang maglingkod sa gobyerno upang gumawa ng kabutihan. Ngayon, magkakaroon na sila ng pagkakataong magpakitang-gilas. Inaasahan natin sila sa pagsupil ng korapsyon sa loob mismo ng burukrasya.
Sa mga itinalaga sa paraang labag sa batas, ito ang aking babala: sisimulan natin ang pagbabalik ng tiwala sa pamamagitan ng pag-usisa sa mga "midnight appointments." Sana ay magsilbi itong babala sa mga nag-iisip na ipagpatuloy ang baluktot na kalakarang nakasanayan na ng marami.
Sa mga kapuspalad nating mga kababayan, ngayon, ang pamahalaan ang inyong kampeon.
Hindi natin ipagpapaliban ang mga pangangailangan ng ating mga estudyante, kaya't sisikapin nating punan ang kakulangan sa ating mga silid-aralan.
Unti-unti din nating babawasan ang mga kakulangan sa imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, turismo at pangangalakal. Mula ngayon, hindi na puwede ang "puwede na" pagdating sa mga kalye, tulay at gusali dahil magiging responsibilidad ng mga kontratista ang panatilihing nasa mabuting kalagayan ang mga proyekto nila.
Bubuhayin natin ang programang "emergency employment" ng dating pangulong Corazon Aquino sa pagtatayo ng mga bagong imprastraktura na ito. Ito ay magbibigay ng trabaho sa mga local na komunidad at makakatulong sa pagpapalago ng kanila at ng ating ekonomiya.
Hindi kami magiging sanhi ng inyong pasakit at perwisyo. Palalakasin natin ang koleksyon at pupuksain natin ang korapsyon sa Kawanihan ng Rentas Internas at Bureau of Customs para mapondohan natin ang ating mga hinahangad para sa lahat, tulad ng:
• dekalidad na edukasyon, kabilang ang edukasyong bokasyonal para makapaghanap ng marangal na trabaho ang hindi makapag-kolehiyo;
• serbisyong pangkalusugan, tulad ng Philhealth para sa lahat sa loob ng tatlong taon;
• tirahan sa loob ng mga ligtas na komunidad.
Palalakasin at palalaguin natin ang bilang ng ating kasundaluhan at kapulisan, hindi para tugunan ang interes ng mga naghahari-harian, ngunit para proteksyunan ang mamamayan. Itinataya nila ang kanilang buhay para mayroong pagkakataon sa katahimikan at kapayapaan sa sambayanan. Dumoble na ang populasyong kanilang binabantayan, nanatili naman sila sa bilang. Hindi tama na ang nagmamalasakit ay kinakawawa.
Kung dati ay may fertilizer scam, ngayon ay may kalinga ng tunay para sa mga magsasaka. Tutulungan natin sila sa irigasyon, extension services, at sa pagbenta ng kanilang produkto sa pinakamataas na presyong maaari.
Inaatasan natin na ang papasok na Secretary Alcala ay magtayo ng mga trading centers kung saan diretso na ang magsasaka sa mamimili - lalaktawan natin ang gitna, kasama na ang kotong cop. Sa ganitong paraan, ang dating napupunta sa gitna ay maari nang paghatian ng magsasaka at mamimili.
Gagawin nating kaaya-aya sa negosyante ang ating bansa. We will cut red tape dramatically and implement stable economic policies. We will level the playing field for investors and make government an enabler, not a hindrance, to business. Sa ganitong paraan lamang natin mapupunan ang kakulangan ng trabaho para sa ating mga mamamayan.
Layunin nating paramihin ang trabaho dito sa ating bansa upang hindi na kailanganin ang mangibang-bansa para makahanap lamang ng trabaho. Ngunit habang ito ay hindi pa natin naaabot, inaatasan ko ang mga kawani ng DFA, POEA at ng OWWA at iba pang mga kinauukulang ahensiya na mas lalo pang paigtingin ang pagtugon sa mga hinaing at pangangailangan ng ating mga overseas Filipino workers.
Papaigtingin namin ang proceso ng konsultasyon at pag-uulat sa taumbayan. Sisikapin naming isakatuparan ang nakasaad sa ating Konstitusiyon na kinikilala ang karapatan ng mamamayaan na magkaroon ng kaalaman ukol sa mga pampublikong alintana.
Binuhay natin ang diwa ng people power noong kampanya. Ipagpatuloy natin ito tungo sa tuwid at tapat na pamamahala. Ang naniniwala sa people power ay nakatuon sa kapwa at hindi sa sarili.
Sa mga nang-api sa akin, kaya ko kayong patawarin at pinapatawad ko na kayo. Sa mga nang-api sa sambayanan, wala akong karapatan na limutin ang inyong mga kasalanan.
To those who are talking about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice. Sa paglimot ng pagkakasala, sinisigurado mong maulit muli ang mga pagkakasalang ito. Secretary de Lima, you have your marching orders. Begin the process of providing true and complete justice for all.
Ikinagagalak din naming ibahagi sa inyo ang pagtanggap ni dating Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. sa hamon ng pagtatatag at pamumuno sa isang Truth Commission na magbibigay linaw sa maraming kahinahinalang isyu na hanggang ngayon ay walang kasagutan at resolusyon.
Ang sinumang nagkamali ay kailangang humarap sa hustisya. Hindi maaaring patuloy ang kalakaran ng walang pananagutan at tuloy na pang-aapi.
My government will be sincere in dealing with all the peoples of Mindanao. We are committed to a peaceful and just settlement of conflicts, inclusive of the interests of all - may they be Lumads, Bangsamoro or Christian.
We shall defeat the enemy by wielding the tools of justice, social reform, and equitable governance leading to a better life. Sa tamang pamamahala gaganda ang buhay ng lahat, at sa buhay na maganda, sino pa ang gugustuhing bumalik sa panahon ng pang-aapi?
Kung kasama ko kayo, maitataguyod natin ang isang bayan kung saan pantay-pantay ang pagkakataon, dahil pantay-pantay nating ginagampanan ang ating mga pananagutan.
Kamakailan lamang, ang bawat isa sa atin ay nanindigan sa presinto. Bumoto tayo ayon sa ating karapatan at konsensiya. Hindi tayo umatras sa tungkulin nating ipaglaban ang karapatan na ito.
Pagkatapos ng bilangan, pinatunayan ninyo na ang tao ang tunay na lakas ng bayan.
Ito ang kahalagahan ng ating demokrasya. Ito ang pundasyon ng ating pagkakaisa. Nangampanya tayo para sa pagbabago. Dahil dito taas-noo muli ang Pilipino. Tayong lahat ay kabilang sa isang bansa kung saan maaari nang mangarap muli.
To our friends and neighbors around the world, we are ready to take our place as a reliable member of the community of nations, a nation serious about its commitments and which harmonizes its national interests with its international responsibilities.
We will be a predictable and consistent place for investment, a nation where everyone will say, "it all works."
Inaanyayahan ko kayo ngayon na manumpa sa ating mga sarili, sa sambayanan, WALANG MAIIWAN.
Walang pangingibang-bayan at gastusan na walang wastong dahilan. Walang pagtalikod sa mga salitang binitawan noong kampanya, ngayon at hanggang sa mga susunod pang pagsubok na pagdadaanan sa loob ng anim na taon.
Walang lamangan, walang padrino at walang pagnanakaw. Walang wang-wang, walang counterflow, walang tong. Panahon na upang tayo ay muling magkawanggawa.
Nandito tayo ngayon dahil sama-sama tayong nanindigan at nagtiwala na may pag-asa.
The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. Sa inyong mga nag-iisip pa kung tutulong kayo sa pagpasan ng ating krus, isa lang ang aking tanong - kung kailan tayo nanalo, saka pa ba kayo susuko?
Kayo ang boss ko, kaya't hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to the people's needs and aspirations.
Kayo ang nagdala sa akin sa puntong ito - ang ating mga volunteers - matanda, bata, celebrity, ordinaryong tao, na umikot sa Pilipinas para ikampanya ang pagbabago; ang aking mga kasambahay, na nag-asikaso ng lahat ng aking mga personal na pangangailangan; ang aking pamilya, kaibigan at katrabaho, na dumamay, nag-alaga at nagbigay ng suporta sa akin; ang ating mga abogado, na nagpuyat para bantayan ang ating mga boto at siguraduhing mabilang ang bawat isa; ang aking mga kapartido at kaalyado na kasama kong nangahas mangarap; at ang milyun-milyong Pilipinong nagkaisa, nagtiwala at hindi nawalan ng pag-asa - nasa inyo ang aking taos-pusong pasasalamat.
Hindi ko makakayang harapin ang aking mga magulang, at kayong mga nagdala sa akin sa yugto ng buhay kong ito, kung hindi ko maisasakatuparan ang aking mga binitawang salita sa araw na ito.
My parents sought nothing less and died for nothing less than democracy, peace and prosperity. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.
Layunin ko na sa pagbaba ko sa katungkulan, masasabi ng lahat na malayo na ang narating natin sa pagtahak ng tuwid na landas at mas maganda na ang kinabukasang ipapamana natin sa susunod na henerasyon. Samahan ninyo ako sa pagtatapos ng laban na ito. Tayo na sa tuwid na landas.
Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino! (June 30, 2010)
Ang layunin ko sa buhay ay simple lang: maging tapat sa aking mga magulang at sa bayan bilang isang marangal na anak, mabait na kuya, at mabuting mamamayan.
Nilabanan ng aking ama ang diktadurya at ibinuwis niya ang kanyang buhay para tubusin ang ating demokrasya. Inalay ng aking ina ang kanyang buhay upang pangalagaan ang demokrasyang ito. Ilalaan ko ang aking buhay para siguraduhin na ang ating demokrasya ay kapaki-pakinabang sa bawat isa. Namuhunan na po kami ng dugo at handa kong gawin ito kung muling kinakailangan.
Tanyag man ang aking mga magulang at ang kanilang mga nagawa, alam ko rin ang problema ng ordinaryong mamamayan. Alam nating lahat ang pakiramdam na magkaroon ng pamahalaang bulag at bingi. Alam natin ang pakiramdam na mapagkaitan ng hustisya, na mabalewala ng mga taong pinagkatiwalaan at inatasan nating maging ating tagapagtanggol.
Kayo ba ay minsan ring nalimutan ng pamahalaang inyong iniluklok sa puwesto? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay nagtiis na sa trapiko para lamang masingitan ng isang naghahari-hariang de-wangwang sa kalsada? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay sawang-sawa na sa pamahalaang sa halip na magsilbi sa taumbayan ay kailangan pa nila itong pagpasensiyahan at tiisin? Ako rin.
Katulad ninyo ako. Marami na sa atin ang bumoto gamit ang kanilang paa - nilisan na nila ang ating bansa sa kanilang paghahanap ng pagbabago at katahimikan. Tiniis nila ang hirap, sinugod ang panganib sa ibang bansa dahil doon may pag-asa kahit kaunti na dito sa atin ay hindi nila nakikita. Sa iilang sandali na sarili ko lang ang aking inaalala, pati ako ay napag-isip din - talaga bang hindi na mababago ang pamamahala natin dito? Hindi kaya nasa ibang bansa ang katahimikang hinahanap ko? Saan ba nakasulat na kailangang puro pagtitiis ang tadhana ng Pilipino?
Ngayon, sa araw na ito - dito magwawakas ang pamumunong manhid sa mga daing ng taumbayan. Hindi si Noynoy ang gumawa ng paraan, kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ngayon, magtatapos na ang pagtitiis ng sambayanan. Ito naman po ang umpisa ng kalbaryo ko, ngunit kung marami tayong magpapasan ng krus ay kakayanin natin ito, gaano man kabigat.
Sa tulong ng wastong pamamahala sa mga darating na taon, maiibsan din ang marami nating problema. Ang tadhana ng Pilipino ay babalik sa tamang kalagayan, na sa bawat taon pabawas ng pabawas ang problema ng Pinoy na nagsusumikap at may kasiguruhan sila na magiging tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbuti ng kanilang sitwasyon.
Kami ay narito para magsilbi at hindi para maghari. Ang mandato ninyo sa amin ay pagbabago - isang malinaw na utos para ayusin ang gobyerno at lipunan mula sa pamahalaang iilan lamang ang nakikinabang tungo sa isang pamahalaang kabutihan ng mamamayan ang pinangangalagaan.
Ang mandatong ito ay isa kung saan kayo at ang inyong pangulo ay nagkasundo para sa pagbabago - isang paninindigan na ipinangako ko noong kampanya at tinanggap ninyo noong araw ng halalan.
Sigaw natin noong kampanya: "Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap." Hindi lamang ito pang slogan o pang poster - ito ang mga prinsipyong tinatayuan at nagsisilbing batayan ng ating administrasyon.
Ang ating pangunahing tungkulin ay ang magsikap na maiangat ang bansa mula sa kahirapan, sa pamamagitan ng pagpapairal ng katapatan at mabuting pamamalakad sa pamahalaan.
Ang unang hakbang ay ang pagkakaroon ng tuwid at tapat na hanay ng mga pinuno. Magsisimula ito sa akin. Sisikapin kong maging isang mabuting ehemplo. Hinding hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin. Sisiguraduhin ko na ganito rin ang adhikain ng aking Gabinete at ng mga magiging kasama sa ating pamahalaan.
Naniniwala akong hindi lahat ng nagsisilbi sa gobyerno ay corrupt. Sa katunayan, mas marami sa kanila ay tapat. Pinili nilang maglingkod sa gobyerno upang gumawa ng kabutihan. Ngayon, magkakaroon na sila ng pagkakataong magpakitang-gilas. Inaasahan natin sila sa pagsupil ng korapsyon sa loob mismo ng burukrasya.
Sa mga itinalaga sa paraang labag sa batas, ito ang aking babala: sisimulan natin ang pagbabalik ng tiwala sa pamamagitan ng pag-usisa sa mga "midnight appointments." Sana ay magsilbi itong babala sa mga nag-iisip na ipagpatuloy ang baluktot na kalakarang nakasanayan na ng marami.
Sa mga kapuspalad nating mga kababayan, ngayon, ang pamahalaan ang inyong kampeon.
Hindi natin ipagpapaliban ang mga pangangailangan ng ating mga estudyante, kaya't sisikapin nating punan ang kakulangan sa ating mga silid-aralan.
Unti-unti din nating babawasan ang mga kakulangan sa imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, turismo at pangangalakal. Mula ngayon, hindi na puwede ang "puwede na" pagdating sa mga kalye, tulay at gusali dahil magiging responsibilidad ng mga kontratista ang panatilihing nasa mabuting kalagayan ang mga proyekto nila.
Bubuhayin natin ang programang "emergency employment" ng dating pangulong Corazon Aquino sa pagtatayo ng mga bagong imprastraktura na ito. Ito ay magbibigay ng trabaho sa mga local na komunidad at makakatulong sa pagpapalago ng kanila at ng ating ekonomiya.
Hindi kami magiging sanhi ng inyong pasakit at perwisyo. Palalakasin natin ang koleksyon at pupuksain natin ang korapsyon sa Kawanihan ng Rentas Internas at Bureau of Customs para mapondohan natin ang ating mga hinahangad para sa lahat, tulad ng:
• dekalidad na edukasyon, kabilang ang edukasyong bokasyonal para makapaghanap ng marangal na trabaho ang hindi makapag-kolehiyo;
• serbisyong pangkalusugan, tulad ng Philhealth para sa lahat sa loob ng tatlong taon;
• tirahan sa loob ng mga ligtas na komunidad.
Palalakasin at palalaguin natin ang bilang ng ating kasundaluhan at kapulisan, hindi para tugunan ang interes ng mga naghahari-harian, ngunit para proteksyunan ang mamamayan. Itinataya nila ang kanilang buhay para mayroong pagkakataon sa katahimikan at kapayapaan sa sambayanan. Dumoble na ang populasyong kanilang binabantayan, nanatili naman sila sa bilang. Hindi tama na ang nagmamalasakit ay kinakawawa.
Kung dati ay may fertilizer scam, ngayon ay may kalinga ng tunay para sa mga magsasaka. Tutulungan natin sila sa irigasyon, extension services, at sa pagbenta ng kanilang produkto sa pinakamataas na presyong maaari.
Inaatasan natin na ang papasok na Secretary Alcala ay magtayo ng mga trading centers kung saan diretso na ang magsasaka sa mamimili - lalaktawan natin ang gitna, kasama na ang kotong cop. Sa ganitong paraan, ang dating napupunta sa gitna ay maari nang paghatian ng magsasaka at mamimili.
Gagawin nating kaaya-aya sa negosyante ang ating bansa. We will cut red tape dramatically and implement stable economic policies. We will level the playing field for investors and make government an enabler, not a hindrance, to business. Sa ganitong paraan lamang natin mapupunan ang kakulangan ng trabaho para sa ating mga mamamayan.
Layunin nating paramihin ang trabaho dito sa ating bansa upang hindi na kailanganin ang mangibang-bansa para makahanap lamang ng trabaho. Ngunit habang ito ay hindi pa natin naaabot, inaatasan ko ang mga kawani ng DFA, POEA at ng OWWA at iba pang mga kinauukulang ahensiya na mas lalo pang paigtingin ang pagtugon sa mga hinaing at pangangailangan ng ating mga overseas Filipino workers.
Papaigtingin namin ang proceso ng konsultasyon at pag-uulat sa taumbayan. Sisikapin naming isakatuparan ang nakasaad sa ating Konstitusiyon na kinikilala ang karapatan ng mamamayaan na magkaroon ng kaalaman ukol sa mga pampublikong alintana.
Binuhay natin ang diwa ng people power noong kampanya. Ipagpatuloy natin ito tungo sa tuwid at tapat na pamamahala. Ang naniniwala sa people power ay nakatuon sa kapwa at hindi sa sarili.
Sa mga nang-api sa akin, kaya ko kayong patawarin at pinapatawad ko na kayo. Sa mga nang-api sa sambayanan, wala akong karapatan na limutin ang inyong mga kasalanan.
To those who are talking about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice. Sa paglimot ng pagkakasala, sinisigurado mong maulit muli ang mga pagkakasalang ito. Secretary de Lima, you have your marching orders. Begin the process of providing true and complete justice for all.
Ikinagagalak din naming ibahagi sa inyo ang pagtanggap ni dating Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. sa hamon ng pagtatatag at pamumuno sa isang Truth Commission na magbibigay linaw sa maraming kahinahinalang isyu na hanggang ngayon ay walang kasagutan at resolusyon.
Ang sinumang nagkamali ay kailangang humarap sa hustisya. Hindi maaaring patuloy ang kalakaran ng walang pananagutan at tuloy na pang-aapi.
My government will be sincere in dealing with all the peoples of Mindanao. We are committed to a peaceful and just settlement of conflicts, inclusive of the interests of all - may they be Lumads, Bangsamoro or Christian.
We shall defeat the enemy by wielding the tools of justice, social reform, and equitable governance leading to a better life. Sa tamang pamamahala gaganda ang buhay ng lahat, at sa buhay na maganda, sino pa ang gugustuhing bumalik sa panahon ng pang-aapi?
Kung kasama ko kayo, maitataguyod natin ang isang bayan kung saan pantay-pantay ang pagkakataon, dahil pantay-pantay nating ginagampanan ang ating mga pananagutan.
Kamakailan lamang, ang bawat isa sa atin ay nanindigan sa presinto. Bumoto tayo ayon sa ating karapatan at konsensiya. Hindi tayo umatras sa tungkulin nating ipaglaban ang karapatan na ito.
Pagkatapos ng bilangan, pinatunayan ninyo na ang tao ang tunay na lakas ng bayan.
Ito ang kahalagahan ng ating demokrasya. Ito ang pundasyon ng ating pagkakaisa. Nangampanya tayo para sa pagbabago. Dahil dito taas-noo muli ang Pilipino. Tayong lahat ay kabilang sa isang bansa kung saan maaari nang mangarap muli.
To our friends and neighbors around the world, we are ready to take our place as a reliable member of the community of nations, a nation serious about its commitments and which harmonizes its national interests with its international responsibilities.
We will be a predictable and consistent place for investment, a nation where everyone will say, "it all works."
Inaanyayahan ko kayo ngayon na manumpa sa ating mga sarili, sa sambayanan, WALANG MAIIWAN.
Walang pangingibang-bayan at gastusan na walang wastong dahilan. Walang pagtalikod sa mga salitang binitawan noong kampanya, ngayon at hanggang sa mga susunod pang pagsubok na pagdadaanan sa loob ng anim na taon.
Walang lamangan, walang padrino at walang pagnanakaw. Walang wang-wang, walang counterflow, walang tong. Panahon na upang tayo ay muling magkawanggawa.
Nandito tayo ngayon dahil sama-sama tayong nanindigan at nagtiwala na may pag-asa.
The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. Sa inyong mga nag-iisip pa kung tutulong kayo sa pagpasan ng ating krus, isa lang ang aking tanong - kung kailan tayo nanalo, saka pa ba kayo susuko?
Kayo ang boss ko, kaya't hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to the people's needs and aspirations.
Kayo ang nagdala sa akin sa puntong ito - ang ating mga volunteers - matanda, bata, celebrity, ordinaryong tao, na umikot sa Pilipinas para ikampanya ang pagbabago; ang aking mga kasambahay, na nag-asikaso ng lahat ng aking mga personal na pangangailangan; ang aking pamilya, kaibigan at katrabaho, na dumamay, nag-alaga at nagbigay ng suporta sa akin; ang ating mga abogado, na nagpuyat para bantayan ang ating mga boto at siguraduhing mabilang ang bawat isa; ang aking mga kapartido at kaalyado na kasama kong nangahas mangarap; at ang milyun-milyong Pilipinong nagkaisa, nagtiwala at hindi nawalan ng pag-asa - nasa inyo ang aking taos-pusong pasasalamat.
Hindi ko makakayang harapin ang aking mga magulang, at kayong mga nagdala sa akin sa yugto ng buhay kong ito, kung hindi ko maisasakatuparan ang aking mga binitawang salita sa araw na ito.
My parents sought nothing less and died for nothing less than democracy, peace and prosperity. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.
Layunin ko na sa pagbaba ko sa katungkulan, masasabi ng lahat na malayo na ang narating natin sa pagtahak ng tuwid na landas at mas maganda na ang kinabukasang ipapamana natin sa susunod na henerasyon. Samahan ninyo ako sa pagtatapos ng laban na ito. Tayo na sa tuwid na landas.
Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino! (June 30, 2010)
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pictures are from yahoo
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I guess the free MRT ride this morning is not the only good sign that things are about to change around here. My friend who sorta works for the government told me that the crackdown is about to take place in the next few months.
This happens every time the head of the government changes. The only difference is that somehow people are hopeful that the people who are going to be removed would be replaced by people that somehow would be less arrogant than the last. They would bear the pressure that his promises carry. That there would smoother and less red-taped governance from now on.
I even teased my friend that it might be possible for me to get my SSS and Tin ID without having to go through so much shitty excuses like the machine is broken and some short of shit.
Still, I am both hopeful and vigilant. Because as we know, and as history has told us countless times, one's fan can become one's worst critic. I think it's because of the person's feeling of entitlement since he or she gave that person his or her trust.
I hope he doesn't turn into the Obama of the Philippines. One to represent change but is met by politicking and disasters after disasters.
I don't care if he smokes, he's no Al Gore. And as we know, Al Gores don't get voted as the head honcho.
Still, today is a yellow day. A new sun has risen.
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The Inaugural Address of Benigno S. Aquino III
(Official English translation provided by Aquino media bureau)
His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Former President Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and members of the Senate, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and members of the House, justices of the Supreme Court, members of the foreign delegations,Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, fellow colleagues in government, aking mga kababayan.
My presence here today is proof that you are my true strength. I never expected that I will be here taking my oath of office before you, as your president. I never imagined that I would be tasked with continuing the mission of my parents. I never entertained the ambition to be the symbol of hope, and to inherit the problems of our nation.
I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.
My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much and I am willing to do this again if necessary.
Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens. We all know what it is like to have a government that plays deaf and dumb. We know what it is like to be denied justice, to be ignored by those in whom we placed our trust and tasked to become our advocates.
Have you ever been ignored by the very government you helped put in power? I have. Have you had to endure being rudely shoved aside by the siren-blaring escorts of those who love to display their position and power over you? I have, too. Have you experienced exasperation and anger at a government that instead of serving you, needs to be endured by you? So have I.
I am like you. Many of our countrymen have already voted with their feet - migrating to other countries in search of change or tranquility. They have endured hardship, risked their lives because they believe that compared to their current state here, there is more hope for them in another country, no matter how bleak it may be. In moments when I thought of only my own welfare, I also wondered - is it possible that I can find the peace and quiet that I crave in another country? Is our government beyond redemption? Has it been written that the Filipino’s lot is merely to suffer?
Today marks the end of a regime indifferent to the appeals of the people. It is not Noynoy who found a way. You are the reason why the silent suffering of the nation is about to end. This is the beginning of my burden, but if many of us will bear the cross we will lift it, no matter how heavy it is.
Through good governance in the coming years, we will lessen our problems. The destiny of the Filipino will return to its rightful place, and as each year passes, the Filipino’s problems will continue to lessen with the assurance of progress in their lives.
We are here to serve and not to lord over you. The mandate given to me was one of change. I accept your marching orders to transform our government from one that is self-serving to one that works for the welfare of the nation.
This mandate is the social contract that we agreed upon. It is the promise I made during the campaign, which you accepted on election day.
During the campaign we said, “If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor.” That is no mere slogan for posters -- it is the defining principle that will serve as the foundation of our administration.
Our foremost duty is to lift the nation from poverty through honest and effective governance.
The first step is to have leaders who are ethical, honest, and true public servants. I will set the example. I will strive to be a good model. I will not break the trust you have placed in me. I will ensure that this, too, will be the advocacy of my Cabinet and those who will join our government.
I do not believe that all of those who serve in our government are corrupt. In truth, the majority of them are honest. They joined government to serve and do good. Starting today, they will have the opportunity to show that they have what it takes. I am counting on them to help fight corruption within the bureaucracy.
To those who have been put in positions by unlawful means, this is my warning: we will begin earning back the trust of our people by reviewing midnight appointments. Let this serve as a warning to those who intend to continue the crooked ways that have become the norm for too long.
To our impoverished countrymen, starting today, your government will be your champion.
We will not disregard the needs of our students. We will begin by addressing the glaring shortage in classrooms and educational facilities.
Gradually, we will lessen the lack of infrastructures for transportation, tourism and trade. From now on, mediocre work will not be good enough when it comes to roads, bridges, and buildings because we will hold contractors responsible for maintaining their projects in good condition.
We will revive the emergency employment program established by former President Corazon Aquino. This will provide jobs for local communities and will help in the development of their and our economy.
We will not be the cause of your suffering or hardship. We will strengthen collections by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and we will fight corruption in the Bureau of Customs in order to fund our objectives for the public welfare, such as:
• Quality education, including vocational education, so that those who choose not to attend college or those who cannot afford it can find dignified livelihood;
• Improved public health services such as PhilHealth for all within three years;
• A home for every family, within safe communities.
We will strengthen the armed forces and the police, not to serve the interests of those who want to wield power with impunity, but to give added protection for ordinary folk. The armed forces and the police risk their lives daily so that the nation can live in peace and security. The population has doubled and yet their numbers remain unchanged. It is not right that those who make sacrifices are treated pitifully.
If there was a fertilizer scam in the past, today there will be security for farmers. We will help them with irrigation, extension services, and marketing their products at the best possible prices.
We are directing Secretary Alcala to set up trading centers that will directly link farmers and consumers thereby eliminating middlemen and opportunities for corruption. In this way, funds can be shared by farmers and consumers. We will make our country attractive to investors. We will cut red tape dramatically and implement stable economic policies. We will level the playing field for investors and make government an enabler, not a hindrance to business. This is the only means by which we can provide jobs for our people.
Our goal is to create jobs at home so that there will be no need to look for employment abroad. However, as we work towards that end, I am ordering the DFA, POEA, OWWA, and other relevant agencies to be even more responsive to the needs and welfare of our overseas Filipino workers.
We will strengthen the process of consultation and feedback. We will strive to uphold the constitutional right of citizens to information on matters of public concern.
We relived the spirit of people power during the campaign. Let it take us to good and effective governance. Those who believe in people power put the welfare of others before their own.
I can forgive those who did me wrong but I have no right to forgive those who abused our people.
To those who talk about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice. When we allow crimes to go unpunished, we give consent to their occurring over and over again. Secretary de Lima, you have your marching orders. Begin the process of providing true and complete justice for all.
We are also happy to inform you the acceptance of Chief Justice Hilario Davide of the challenge of strengthening and heading a Truth Commission that will shed light on many unanswered issues that continue to haunt our country.
My government will be sincere in dealing with all the peoples of Mindanao. We are committed to a peaceful and just settlement of conflict, inclusive of the interests of all -- may they be Lumads, Bangsamoro or Christian.
We shalI defeat the enemy by wielding the tools of justice, social reform, and equitable governance leading to a better life. With proper governance life will improve for all. When we are all living well, who will want to go back to living under oppression?
If I have all of you by my side, we will be able to build a nation in which there will be equality of opportunity, because each of us fulfilled our duties and responsibilities equally.
After the elections, you proved that it is the people who wield power in this country.
This is what democracy means. It is the foundation of our unity. We campaigned for change. Because of this, the Filipino stands tall once more. We are all part of a nation that can begin to dream again.
To our friends and neighbors around the world, we are ready to take our place as a reliable member of the community of nations, a nation serious about its commitments and which harmonizes its national interests with its international responsibilities.
We will be a predictable and consistent place for investment, a nation where everyone will say, “it all works.”
Today, I am inviting you to pledge to yourselves and to our people. No one shall be left behind.
No more junkets, no more senseless spending. No more turning back on pledges made during the campaign, whether today or in the coming challenges that will confront us over the next six years. No more influence-peddling, no more patronage politics, no more stealing. No more sirens, no more short cuts, no more bribes. It is time for us to work together once more.
We are here today because we stood together and believed in hope. We had no resources to campaign other than our common faith in the inherent goodness of the Filipino.
The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. To those among you who are still undecided about sharing the common burden I have only one question: Are you going to quit now that we have won?
You are the boss so I cannot ignore your orders. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to your needs and aspirations.
You are the ones who brought me here - our volunteers - old, young, celebrity, ordinary folks who went around the country to campaign for change; my household help who provided for all my personal needs; my family, friends, colleagues at work, who shared, cared, and gave their support; my lawyers who stayed all hours to guard my votes and make sure they were counted; and the millions of Filipinos who prevailed, kept faith, and never lost hope - I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
I will not be able to face my parents and you who have brought me here if do not fulfill the promises I made.
My parents sought nothing less, died for nothing less, than democracy and peace. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.
My hope is that when I leave office, everyone can say that we have traveled far on the right path, and that we are able to bequeath a better future to the next generation. Join me in continuing this fight for change.
Thank you and long live the Filipino people!
(Official English translation provided by Aquino media bureau)
His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Former President Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and members of the Senate, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and members of the House, justices of the Supreme Court, members of the foreign delegations,Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, fellow colleagues in government, aking mga kababayan.
My presence here today is proof that you are my true strength. I never expected that I will be here taking my oath of office before you, as your president. I never imagined that I would be tasked with continuing the mission of my parents. I never entertained the ambition to be the symbol of hope, and to inherit the problems of our nation.
I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable son, a caring brother, and a good citizen.
My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much and I am willing to do this again if necessary.
Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens. We all know what it is like to have a government that plays deaf and dumb. We know what it is like to be denied justice, to be ignored by those in whom we placed our trust and tasked to become our advocates.
Have you ever been ignored by the very government you helped put in power? I have. Have you had to endure being rudely shoved aside by the siren-blaring escorts of those who love to display their position and power over you? I have, too. Have you experienced exasperation and anger at a government that instead of serving you, needs to be endured by you? So have I.
I am like you. Many of our countrymen have already voted with their feet - migrating to other countries in search of change or tranquility. They have endured hardship, risked their lives because they believe that compared to their current state here, there is more hope for them in another country, no matter how bleak it may be. In moments when I thought of only my own welfare, I also wondered - is it possible that I can find the peace and quiet that I crave in another country? Is our government beyond redemption? Has it been written that the Filipino’s lot is merely to suffer?
Today marks the end of a regime indifferent to the appeals of the people. It is not Noynoy who found a way. You are the reason why the silent suffering of the nation is about to end. This is the beginning of my burden, but if many of us will bear the cross we will lift it, no matter how heavy it is.
Through good governance in the coming years, we will lessen our problems. The destiny of the Filipino will return to its rightful place, and as each year passes, the Filipino’s problems will continue to lessen with the assurance of progress in their lives.
We are here to serve and not to lord over you. The mandate given to me was one of change. I accept your marching orders to transform our government from one that is self-serving to one that works for the welfare of the nation.
This mandate is the social contract that we agreed upon. It is the promise I made during the campaign, which you accepted on election day.
During the campaign we said, “If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor.” That is no mere slogan for posters -- it is the defining principle that will serve as the foundation of our administration.
Our foremost duty is to lift the nation from poverty through honest and effective governance.
The first step is to have leaders who are ethical, honest, and true public servants. I will set the example. I will strive to be a good model. I will not break the trust you have placed in me. I will ensure that this, too, will be the advocacy of my Cabinet and those who will join our government.
I do not believe that all of those who serve in our government are corrupt. In truth, the majority of them are honest. They joined government to serve and do good. Starting today, they will have the opportunity to show that they have what it takes. I am counting on them to help fight corruption within the bureaucracy.
To those who have been put in positions by unlawful means, this is my warning: we will begin earning back the trust of our people by reviewing midnight appointments. Let this serve as a warning to those who intend to continue the crooked ways that have become the norm for too long.
To our impoverished countrymen, starting today, your government will be your champion.
We will not disregard the needs of our students. We will begin by addressing the glaring shortage in classrooms and educational facilities.
Gradually, we will lessen the lack of infrastructures for transportation, tourism and trade. From now on, mediocre work will not be good enough when it comes to roads, bridges, and buildings because we will hold contractors responsible for maintaining their projects in good condition.
We will revive the emergency employment program established by former President Corazon Aquino. This will provide jobs for local communities and will help in the development of their and our economy.
We will not be the cause of your suffering or hardship. We will strengthen collections by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and we will fight corruption in the Bureau of Customs in order to fund our objectives for the public welfare, such as:
• Quality education, including vocational education, so that those who choose not to attend college or those who cannot afford it can find dignified livelihood;
• Improved public health services such as PhilHealth for all within three years;
• A home for every family, within safe communities.
We will strengthen the armed forces and the police, not to serve the interests of those who want to wield power with impunity, but to give added protection for ordinary folk. The armed forces and the police risk their lives daily so that the nation can live in peace and security. The population has doubled and yet their numbers remain unchanged. It is not right that those who make sacrifices are treated pitifully.
If there was a fertilizer scam in the past, today there will be security for farmers. We will help them with irrigation, extension services, and marketing their products at the best possible prices.
We are directing Secretary Alcala to set up trading centers that will directly link farmers and consumers thereby eliminating middlemen and opportunities for corruption. In this way, funds can be shared by farmers and consumers. We will make our country attractive to investors. We will cut red tape dramatically and implement stable economic policies. We will level the playing field for investors and make government an enabler, not a hindrance to business. This is the only means by which we can provide jobs for our people.
Our goal is to create jobs at home so that there will be no need to look for employment abroad. However, as we work towards that end, I am ordering the DFA, POEA, OWWA, and other relevant agencies to be even more responsive to the needs and welfare of our overseas Filipino workers.
We will strengthen the process of consultation and feedback. We will strive to uphold the constitutional right of citizens to information on matters of public concern.
We relived the spirit of people power during the campaign. Let it take us to good and effective governance. Those who believe in people power put the welfare of others before their own.
I can forgive those who did me wrong but I have no right to forgive those who abused our people.
To those who talk about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice. When we allow crimes to go unpunished, we give consent to their occurring over and over again. Secretary de Lima, you have your marching orders. Begin the process of providing true and complete justice for all.
We are also happy to inform you the acceptance of Chief Justice Hilario Davide of the challenge of strengthening and heading a Truth Commission that will shed light on many unanswered issues that continue to haunt our country.
My government will be sincere in dealing with all the peoples of Mindanao. We are committed to a peaceful and just settlement of conflict, inclusive of the interests of all -- may they be Lumads, Bangsamoro or Christian.
We shalI defeat the enemy by wielding the tools of justice, social reform, and equitable governance leading to a better life. With proper governance life will improve for all. When we are all living well, who will want to go back to living under oppression?
If I have all of you by my side, we will be able to build a nation in which there will be equality of opportunity, because each of us fulfilled our duties and responsibilities equally.
After the elections, you proved that it is the people who wield power in this country.
This is what democracy means. It is the foundation of our unity. We campaigned for change. Because of this, the Filipino stands tall once more. We are all part of a nation that can begin to dream again.
To our friends and neighbors around the world, we are ready to take our place as a reliable member of the community of nations, a nation serious about its commitments and which harmonizes its national interests with its international responsibilities.
We will be a predictable and consistent place for investment, a nation where everyone will say, “it all works.”
Today, I am inviting you to pledge to yourselves and to our people. No one shall be left behind.
No more junkets, no more senseless spending. No more turning back on pledges made during the campaign, whether today or in the coming challenges that will confront us over the next six years. No more influence-peddling, no more patronage politics, no more stealing. No more sirens, no more short cuts, no more bribes. It is time for us to work together once more.
We are here today because we stood together and believed in hope. We had no resources to campaign other than our common faith in the inherent goodness of the Filipino.
The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. To those among you who are still undecided about sharing the common burden I have only one question: Are you going to quit now that we have won?
You are the boss so I cannot ignore your orders. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to your needs and aspirations.
You are the ones who brought me here - our volunteers - old, young, celebrity, ordinary folks who went around the country to campaign for change; my household help who provided for all my personal needs; my family, friends, colleagues at work, who shared, cared, and gave their support; my lawyers who stayed all hours to guard my votes and make sure they were counted; and the millions of Filipinos who prevailed, kept faith, and never lost hope - I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
I will not be able to face my parents and you who have brought me here if do not fulfill the promises I made.
My parents sought nothing less, died for nothing less, than democracy and peace. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.
My hope is that when I leave office, everyone can say that we have traveled far on the right path, and that we are able to bequeath a better future to the next generation. Join me in continuing this fight for change.
Thank you and long live the Filipino people!
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Jun 29, 2010 5:49 PM
Open office in our office
by Pinaywriter
I am not a Microsoft fan. But I haven't used open office all that often to know how it works. I think they should have removed the MS Office program before the end of days. It would have seemed less weird and like fueling the fire of discord.
But I am thinking I should put open office on Eros since my stand-alone MS program isn't compatible. Oh well, I guess something good came out of this.
What is that you say?
I can learn how to use Open Office.
That and this office won't get sued for using unlicensed programs. Oh wait. Our OS is still here. +_+;
But I am thinking I should put open office on Eros since my stand-alone MS program isn't compatible. Oh well, I guess something good came out of this.
What is that you say?
I can learn how to use Open Office.
That and this office won't get sued for using unlicensed programs. Oh wait. Our OS is still here. +_+;
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Jun 28, 2010 9:59 PM
ELBI LIFE - NATASHA - Published pages on T.O.P.
by Pinaywriter
The prologue of ELBI LIFE - Natasha was published last Thursdayish. The next chapter is scheduled to be published on T.O.P. on Tuesdayish. ^_^ Apparently they had been scheduled by Master Foo (people call him Daddy in the forum but I have a thing about fathers that I don't call anyone that easily. I call my father Tatay, in case you're wondering.) I was overwrought when it didn't publish as soon as I wanted it to. +__________+ But it turns out people have seen it so I'm happy.
I know I am being a bitch when I say this but I just hope people would talk about the story of OTHER people in the forum and not on the comment box of my story. Not that I don't care if people comment and are sad that the story they want to read is not online yet, but I hope that they wouldn't make it a chatbox for unrelated conversation. +_+; Still they read it so I hope they would like the rest of the story. ^_^
I don't think HE read the copy that I sent him. And even so, the copies I e-mailed my friends have been changed since I proofread the chapters again before I posted them on the wordpress site.
Anyway,
I will post the rest of the links as they are available. ^_^ I would try to take snap shots of comments as well. ^_^
*Hindi ako excited masyado. Masaya lang ako.*
Next chapter na!
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PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
I know I am being a bitch when I say this but I just hope people would talk about the story of OTHER people in the forum and not on the comment box of my story. Not that I don't care if people comment and are sad that the story they want to read is not online yet, but I hope that they wouldn't make it a chatbox for unrelated conversation. +_+; Still they read it so I hope they would like the rest of the story. ^_^
I don't think HE read the copy that I sent him. And even so, the copies I e-mailed my friends have been changed since I proofread the chapters again before I posted them on the wordpress site.
Anyway,
I will post the rest of the links as they are available. ^_^ I would try to take snap shots of comments as well. ^_^
*Hindi ako excited masyado. Masaya lang ako.*
Next chapter na!
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PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1
Chapter 2Chapter 3
Chapter 4
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Jun 28, 2010 4:53 PM
I hate wedding bouquets
by Pinaywriter
My cousin's wedding was fun. I actually had fun despite the rain, my dress fiasco (more on another blog, I need to get the pictures first), my being a fat drum-like person, constant heckling about me being inflated, and my now very thin eyebrows.
The thing that I hate is that despite trying to not get in the way of the bouquet, I almost caught it. I had caught two in previous weddings. And I firmly believe it's bad luck if you do. Before I met Mark I caught one. That was because my mathematician cousin made sure it landed on my hands. The second time was accidental. But I learned my lesson. Don't put your hands up to protect yourself, you would accidentally trap it between your chest and your raised hands. Technically if I didn't run away from it last Saturday and had my hands not tucked behind me, I would have been hit by that bouquet right on the chest. I blame my center fielder days. +_+; I think I ended up having an instinct to catch things that arc in the air. *sighs* I could see the lady emcee's irritation that we moved away from it and let it fall on the ground. So we convinced my cousin to just give it to someone. They did the same thing to the garter.
Honestly, I would have caught it just for fun but my stockings had a whole in the weirdest area and I didn't want anyone accidentally sticking their hand anywhere near my stockings run. ^_^ That and I was wearing a pink colored underwear that I wear on laundry days. I didn't want to feel sexy that day since even as a fat-ass I can still be more naughty than nice. If you know what I mean. So no black or lace underwear that day. ^_^
Still those two are fun to watch and it was truly heart-warming to see them get married. I know for a fact that Ate Bubbles made the right choice in marrying Bado. He is responsible, God-fearing and most especially, better than all the men in her family with the exception of her little brother. ^_^
Yes, I know. I am a bit evil. If they ever get to read this, I won't apologize. My blog, my opinion. If they wanted to write a defense for cheating husbands and assholes, then they can make their own blog. Might I suggest, "So Totally Dumb" as a title -> www.std.com
No, you didn't!
Yeah, I did. Boo-yah!
The thing that I hate is that despite trying to not get in the way of the bouquet, I almost caught it. I had caught two in previous weddings. And I firmly believe it's bad luck if you do. Before I met Mark I caught one. That was because my mathematician cousin made sure it landed on my hands. The second time was accidental. But I learned my lesson. Don't put your hands up to protect yourself, you would accidentally trap it between your chest and your raised hands. Technically if I didn't run away from it last Saturday and had my hands not tucked behind me, I would have been hit by that bouquet right on the chest. I blame my center fielder days. +_+; I think I ended up having an instinct to catch things that arc in the air. *sighs* I could see the lady emcee's irritation that we moved away from it and let it fall on the ground. So we convinced my cousin to just give it to someone. They did the same thing to the garter.
Honestly, I would have caught it just for fun but my stockings had a whole in the weirdest area and I didn't want anyone accidentally sticking their hand anywhere near my stockings run. ^_^ That and I was wearing a pink colored underwear that I wear on laundry days. I didn't want to feel sexy that day since even as a fat-ass I can still be more naughty than nice. If you know what I mean. So no black or lace underwear that day. ^_^
Still those two are fun to watch and it was truly heart-warming to see them get married. I know for a fact that Ate Bubbles made the right choice in marrying Bado. He is responsible, God-fearing and most especially, better than all the men in her family with the exception of her little brother. ^_^
Yes, I know. I am a bit evil. If they ever get to read this, I won't apologize. My blog, my opinion. If they wanted to write a defense for cheating husbands and assholes, then they can make their own blog. Might I suggest, "So Totally Dumb" as a title -> www.std.com
No, you didn't!
Yeah, I did. Boo-yah!
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Jun 23, 2010 10:58 PM
Bucket List vs Life List
by Pinaywriter
My friends know that I have a crazy list and a goal list. Together I call them my Life list. People mistake this for a Bucket List simply because these are things that I want to do before I die. I just divide them from the weird, over the top nearly illegal things in my crazy list to the life-changing and molding kind in my goal list.
The main difference is that I didn't wait for cancer to come around before I made this. Wait...I think when my mom had breast cancer I was more clear about these lists...well there, I waited for cancer but not my cancer to come before I made this list. (I had to watch the movie to confirm what a bucket list was. I watched it just today but I liked it.)
The truth is that everyone is dying. So I figured that the more things that I check out of my list the better. My teens and twenties have been enriched by this list. The secret to this is to not list it down since like resolutions, we tend to put them off or forget actually listed things.
I am more on keep the list in your head. When the opportunity comes to check something off your list, do it mentally. Or in my case, put it in a blog entry. This way you are the only one who manages to know exactly what is the full extent of your crazy list and others would not mock how silly or simple your goal lists are.
For example, I have checked off these things from my crazy list:
(x) Fall in love with a man younger than me (LB)
(x) Fall in love with a man older than me (LB)
(x) Skip school (UPLB)
(x) Go on a speed dating event as a participant (Greenbelt Raddison's)
(x) Tell my best friend I was in love with him (Women's Dorm stairs UPLB)
(x) Dance on a pole (IC's baba LB)
(x) Dance on a table or table like thing - (IC's Taas LB)
(x) Stay in a motel (LB SP motel)
(x) Do it in a public place (UPLB)
(x) Do it in a car
There are far too many to list down actually. So the rest are too graphic
The things that I have done that are in my goal list are :
(x) Graduate without getting knocked-up
(x) Pay for my sister's tuition
(x) Meet my First Great love
(x) Survive my first heartbreak without cutting myself
(x) Find my passion in a job (Who would have thought teaching online was mine?)
(x) Get promoted
Soon I will be
( ) Riding an airplane to a beach destination
Things that you are afraid of doing and things that would make you more adult fall in the goal list. The things that fall on the crazy list are like the highlights people put on their hair so they would have a new look. The crazy things that we do in our lives are the ones that break the monotony. One's crazy list can't be finished by another since not two lives are the same. No two personalities are identical.
So I implore you, make everyday count. Don't wait for the time to move faster for you to make your life something that you would want to replay when you get your seat in front of the big movie theater in heaven. ^_^
The main difference is that I didn't wait for cancer to come around before I made this. Wait...I think when my mom had breast cancer I was more clear about these lists...well there, I waited for cancer but not my cancer to come before I made this list. (I had to watch the movie to confirm what a bucket list was. I watched it just today but I liked it.)
The truth is that everyone is dying. So I figured that the more things that I check out of my list the better. My teens and twenties have been enriched by this list. The secret to this is to not list it down since like resolutions, we tend to put them off or forget actually listed things.
I am more on keep the list in your head. When the opportunity comes to check something off your list, do it mentally. Or in my case, put it in a blog entry. This way you are the only one who manages to know exactly what is the full extent of your crazy list and others would not mock how silly or simple your goal lists are.
For example, I have checked off these things from my crazy list:
(x) Fall in love with a man younger than me (LB)
(x) Fall in love with a man older than me (LB)
(x) Skip school (UPLB)
(x) Go on a speed dating event as a participant (Greenbelt Raddison's)
(x) Tell my best friend I was in love with him (Women's Dorm stairs UPLB)
(x) Dance on a pole (IC's baba LB)
(x) Dance on a table or table like thing - (IC's Taas LB)
(x) Stay in a motel (LB SP motel)
(x) Do it in a public place (UPLB)
(x) Do it in a car
There are far too many to list down actually. So the rest are too graphic
The things that I have done that are in my goal list are :
(x) Graduate without getting knocked-up
(x) Pay for my sister's tuition
(x) Meet my First Great love
(x) Survive my first heartbreak without cutting myself
(x) Find my passion in a job (Who would have thought teaching online was mine?)
(x) Get promoted
Soon I will be
( ) Riding an airplane to a beach destination
Things that you are afraid of doing and things that would make you more adult fall in the goal list. The things that fall on the crazy list are like the highlights people put on their hair so they would have a new look. The crazy things that we do in our lives are the ones that break the monotony. One's crazy list can't be finished by another since not two lives are the same. No two personalities are identical.
So I implore you, make everyday count. Don't wait for the time to move faster for you to make your life something that you would want to replay when you get your seat in front of the big movie theater in heaven. ^_^
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Jun 22, 2010 3:09 PM
Speed Waiting - The Lessons
by Pinaywriter
I had a great experience. Note that experiences for me are things that happen to my life. It doesn't matter if it ended badly or well. All that is required is that I learned something that day.
1. Never buy a red bag in Divi. If it rains, your hands and dress will be tainted in red or pink.
2. Buy better stockings, the non-cheap ones so that they would last. (and not rip after you first try them, in the crotch no less)
3. Always have a "blue day" kit in case you suddenly have your period on the day you least want to have it.
4. Buy better girly shoes, the kind that would not break even when submerged in rain water.
5. Learn how to give directions to cab drivers. This is to avoid having to call the busy organizer of the event that you are late for and ask her to give the driver instructions. Unless she is your friend, this is truly embarrassing.
6. Wear water proof make-up.
7. Use your real name or a nickname close to it, even if you hate it. (It took forever to explain my name and my nickname. Some were also truly confused. My bad.)
8. Make sure you bring breath mints.
9. Bring a friend. (Sitting in one corner is just weird and sad for some people. They find it awkward that you are in a corner. They think you are more pathetic than they are, even if you are there to observe them. A girl told her friend "Buti na lang I'm with you." then looked at me like I was a pariah. I wanted to throw my bleeding red bag at her. But I realized that I shouldn't because a) I was brave enough to go to an event for the heck of an experience b) I know for a fact that the lady in question goes everywhere with someone and is more desperate for a man that I will ever be c) Her friend was pretty and she was plain, that made her the "NOT" in their friendship.
10. Have fun whoever you're talking to.
11. Keep your "mental notes" in your head. Never say them outloud.
12. Prepare a short and introduction.
13. Have fun. Don't take it seriously.
14. Never be rude to a person you are not interested in.
15. Bring out the funny side of you. Humor is attractive and refreshing.
16. Bring a bottle of water when you move or keep on your table.
17. Make sure you brushed you teeth or flossed. Bits of food on your teeth are gross to look at.
18. Do a quick recovery. If you made a boo-boo make sure that you have a witty remark. But don't be pretentious. If you really didn't know or you spaced out, feel free to say so. I am sure they are tired too after talking to so many people.
19. Don't reek of desperation. Never talk about your recent break-up or ex while talking to a person you have just met. It's a tad bit weird and disconcerting. (There was a guy who had the same name as my ex and he was an engineer too. I made a boo-boo by telling him he has the same name as my ex and I told him this to make him forget that comment "But I have never met a Mark I didn't like." Still boo-boos can't be undone if you only have three minutes to talk to someone. )
20. You know if you like that person when the time you have is too short. On the other hand, if three minutes feels like an hour, then you know that the person is not your type.
The best lesson I learned in all of this is that I am not the dating type. I even told the last guy I talked to that he would be my last date ever. I am just not patient enough to chitchat with a guy unless I am really interested in him. And there needs to be considerable amount of skinship for me to do that. I mean, half of the guys there were scared when they heard I was an online English teacher once they found out what my job meant.
But I was able to cross out four things in my crazy list. (others have a bucket list, I have a crazy list and a goal list)
(x) Go on a date. [I really don't date. I just pick one and he's mine whether he likes it or not.]
(x) Go on a speed date.
(x) Date more than one guy on the same night.
(x) Give to a charitable institution.
Hmmm. I wonder what else I would do in the next few months? ^_^
They have the pictures on FB so I have to check my ugly mug there. ^_^
I am sure no one picked me so that e-mail they would send me would be filled with GK info.
Oh. Wait. I will include "help build a house for a family" in my crazy list and goal list. ^_^
I would like to thank Miss Cha-Cha for being so friendly and accommodating. Congratulations to Mico, Mickey, Jr and the rest of your household for pulling off this event. ^_^ Thanks for being so nice to me.
And most of all, Thanks Dea for being a friend who remember simple wacky request such as "text me if you know any speed dating event". ^_^
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Jun 21, 2010 10:30 PM
MetroCon 2010 - Yo, Bo! Komiks
by Pinaywriter
There are still a lot of things that I need to do. I need to finish editing the balloons and the dialogues of the first issue. Then I need to finish writing the rest of the issues. We have plot points done all the way to the third issue.
I am hoping the change from a compiled form to the issue form would be better and economical than the one we thought about. It was a tad bit ambitious but you have to hit the moon to land on earth, right?
Making a comic about our industry started as a distraction from the humdrum of work. Somehow it is a life raft for the three of us. We know that the boat is sinking and this might not pay like a day job does but it gives us hope for the future.
So to the readers Yo, Bo! is just a komik, but for Big, Norbs and Moi it's something that stresses and relaxes us at the same time.
I just hope we can get things done by the MetroCon. I was sick the last two cons, Komikon and just this weekend, the ToyCon so I guess it's just meant to be that my first con would be MetroCon.
I hope things would work out. The impending doom that is our day job is a bit of a problem. I might need to check if photoshop works in my laptop. +_+;
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Jun 21, 2010 4:28 PM
Divisoria with Deo and Aimee
by Pinaywriter
I am not a very good shopper. I actually hate it. Sorry, ladies, I think that part of my programming was left out. I have no patience for haggling, trying things and looking for something better. I would walk into a place where I can find something that I like and then buy the first one that catches my eye. Yes, I was not built to function in UKs and bazzaars. Divisoria is like a labyrinth for me.
So when my roommates started to threaten massive evacuation from the Payatas that was our room. I decided, albeit it being completely out of budget, that I should by one of those plastic cabinets everyone calls Orocan despite it being but a popular brand name for plastic products. I also needed a dress for my speed dating event, golden or brown spartan shoes for my cousin’s wedding, and something that would act as a laundry hamper. The later is the most important one since the mountain of used clothes is the main concern in our room. I am a slob, bite me.
The night before we were out until around 1 at Jay-j’s since it was payday and Ate Hannah has rounded us all up. It was fun, but I found the food portions were not that okay. We all love eating out so it was a bit of a disappointment. Deo and Aimee had planned to go jogging with their dogs so I was supposed to meet them at PICC. And that was a task since I am still an idiot when it comes to travelling.
I was awakened by Deo’s call. It wasn’t technically a wake-up call since my insomia got the best of me. I couldn’t sleep until 7am. And Deo called me a bit past eight. So that was fun. I was so sleep that I groaned out “Sige, mag-babra lang ako.” (Okay, I’ll just wear a bra.)
I took out my money, wore a bra, brought my house keys and went to the street corner to hail a cab. I got a nice cab driver who was able to drop me off at the only Jollibee in that area. Deo, Aimee and company (including the dogs) were outside Jollibee having breakfast. I ended up buying a burger meal before we left since I was suddenly hungry.
Deo managed to help me find and buy one golden brown spartan shoes, a black dress, a black and white dress, black stockings (more on this on the SPEED WAITING BLOG) a red bag (more on this on the SPEED WAITING BLOG ), three foldable box-like containers (I ran out of money and didn’t have budget for the ride home if I took the orocan ones), a Glee DVD (the lady said 21 episodes but it only had 15, curse you pirating liar!), a WE GOT MARRIED dvd, a green Strawberry shortcake sack back (by the time I got home the zipper was for sh*t but it’s still my hamper), and freshly made ube hopia.
I probably never managed to get all that I needed and more had it not been for those two. I guess I would be able to brave going to Divisoria again. Still I don’t think I would do it alone since that is just boring. I don’t like haggling and Deo does so I might go with them next time they visit.
Oh and I saw Musketeers being sold. But I was not so sure about the expiration date since it was for November of this year. So I skipped it.
The trip was hot but it was fruitful, at least for me it was. The ride home was weirder.
The taxi driver was chatty, asked me personal stuff and altogether creppy and way too friendly. So I had to pretend that I had a boyfriend who works in Jeddah and who wanted to have a kid with me na before he left. I pretended that he was the jealous type who is half-batangueño but I met while I was still in UPLB. I even asked for the driver’s cp number since he seemed harmless at first. But when he told me that we could be textmates I was considering deleting it. But then again, it’s better than having a rude driver. I told him to drop me off near the San Ildefonso Church. Thank God our street was a one way street! I smsed Aimee and Deo that I got home safely and proceeded to cleaning my half of the room. I figured I could clean the other side tomorrow night after the Toy Con. Little did I know that my Saturday was just about to make a turn for the worst.
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Jun 16, 2010 4:33 PM
Pressed for time and dates
by Pinaywriter
So I am self-proclaimed lazy ass fool.
But having finished Elbi Life - Natasha makes me think that if I just put myself into work mode than I can finish what I intended to do. It's already June and I finished one of my projects for this year. It's time to do the same for Yo, Bo! Komiks.
We signed up to sell the 16 page preview, bookmarks and sketch cards but Big and I are hoping that we could finish it by August. I mean the actual book one.
I would put all my extra time making that happen. I hope I don't go ningas kugon on this again. That is just my old 24 year old self. I will make sure that this year, I would have personal and creative achievements.
Speaking of personal achievements, my crazy list is actually getting something checked out this Saturday since I would be going on the speed dating for SFC Makati. ^_^ I would make sure that I would write about it as soon as I can. That should be a hoot. I'm not there to scout for a boyfriend mind you. I am there just to be there. ^_^ Plus it's for charity. That probably won't hurt my chances in heaven since it's already pretty bleak.
I would come as the ugly fatty no one would love. ^_^ But heck, I would be smiling the whole time. ^_________^
I need to remember to dial down the nasty me to the religion masked version of me. I don't want my friend to get into trouble because of me. ^_^
Then I will go to the TOYCON on Sunday. ^_^ Too bad we didn't get to put on our Bo shirts on. That would come in time. So I'm excited about that. ^_^
I hope we have enough time to make the comics. The office is rumored to fold by August so I need to check if my laptop can handle photoshop or Yo, Bo! is doomed. +_+;
Still, there is time to snap up and make these last few days count. They can K9 all they want but I am not bending over to get fracked by them.
But having finished Elbi Life - Natasha makes me think that if I just put myself into work mode than I can finish what I intended to do. It's already June and I finished one of my projects for this year. It's time to do the same for Yo, Bo! Komiks.
We signed up to sell the 16 page preview, bookmarks and sketch cards but Big and I are hoping that we could finish it by August. I mean the actual book one.
I would put all my extra time making that happen. I hope I don't go ningas kugon on this again. That is just my old 24 year old self. I will make sure that this year, I would have personal and creative achievements.
Speaking of personal achievements, my crazy list is actually getting something checked out this Saturday since I would be going on the speed dating for SFC Makati. ^_^ I would make sure that I would write about it as soon as I can. That should be a hoot. I'm not there to scout for a boyfriend mind you. I am there just to be there. ^_^ Plus it's for charity. That probably won't hurt my chances in heaven since it's already pretty bleak.
I would come as the ugly fatty no one would love. ^_^ But heck, I would be smiling the whole time. ^_________^
I need to remember to dial down the nasty me to the religion masked version of me. I don't want my friend to get into trouble because of me. ^_^
Then I will go to the TOYCON on Sunday. ^_^ Too bad we didn't get to put on our Bo shirts on. That would come in time. So I'm excited about that. ^_^
I hope we have enough time to make the comics. The office is rumored to fold by August so I need to check if my laptop can handle photoshop or Yo, Bo! is doomed. +_+;
Still, there is time to snap up and make these last few days count. They can K9 all they want but I am not bending over to get fracked by them.
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Jun 10, 2010 3:41 PM
Deo's Den at YO, BO! KOMIKS
by Pinaywriter
The DEO is the Trainer in the Yo,Bo! Komiks series. Here you can read more tips about how to be a good online English teacher.
Deo's Den #1 Professional
Deo's Den #2 Videocam
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Jun 9, 2010 2:40 PM
Whoever invented pins should be canonized
by Pinaywriter
With all the miraculous saves that tiny piece of metal have done in my life...in all our lives, he or she (the inventor of the safety pin) should be canonized.
I broke my slipper on my way to work. ^_^ I was already late and a broken slipper would've made me even later. But luckily I was dumb enough to buy those pins in 7-11 when I only needed one for my "unzipping on it's own" pants.
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Jun 8, 2010 6:22 PM
ELBI LIFE 2 - RAINE
by Pinaywriter
I haven't written the whole story but since I couldn't write due to the blasted fever that I have, I made a cover for it anyway.
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Jun 8, 2010 4:56 PM
ELBI LIFE 1 - NATASHA
by Pinaywriter
According to the T.O.P. administrator it would be available for reading and viewing between June 24 until August 12, 2010. I will link the actual chapters here when it's up. But for now, check out the other stories at the T.O.P. site.
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Jun 7, 2010 2:19 PM
Freedom always comes when you shatter the silence
by Pinaywriter
Ok. I miss having a mute person next to me. I might need to put a silence classes are ongoing sign beside me. I got spoiled by my big monitor and silent seatmate. But things are different now. I have no more responsibilities but I have to deal with yakking seatmates. I might just need to learn calming exercises. I wanted to be a teacher, now I have regular teacher troubles. ^_^ People can't bug me anymore since I don't have any ability to help them with anything.
I.Love.It!
Sure I would miss my team, but being the laid-back person that I am, I would adjust to the simple life. ^_^
I.Love.It!
Sure I would miss my team, but being the laid-back person that I am, I would adjust to the simple life. ^_^
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Jun 4, 2010 10:25 PM
T.O.P. banner and logo - my entries
by Pinaywriter
Stargazer :
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLoa1_-5Ju_cc4zD9XUFj0z0gUtxWl2s_5r9hit0VmEwrP74jkJpF1ukQosXN-2cywT5Oef6Q5CWNQPC_2anRKwgxPWLjGv27yAIcQDrx0MrJX7Io_MzWFaqJaYEnrnBMFVBchQiuBWMMi/s400/StargazerLily.jpg
Font: Caeldera
Font:Caeldera and Betty Noir
Font: Ale and Wenches
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Jun 3, 2010 10:56 PM
You're a Grown Man - Blog read
by Pinaywriter
It's not overly funny or over the top preachy but some of the points that GROWN MAN makes might just be helpful.
I have been an avid fan of TNL (TUNAY NA LALAKE) blog and most of us know how weird and nasty some of the points they make about real men. Learn humor if you don't get their point.
So You're a Grown Man was nice to read. It actually has some advice about how to be a good guy without being emo, cheesy or effeminate. ^_^
And as a big fan of men, I mean their...you know..."personality" and a big lover of "macho men" I am glad someone wrote some sensible advice down for the vast sea of slightly lost in space immature men my friends, your friends and your friends' friend gets to meet.
So real men, SUIT UP!
I have been an avid fan of TNL (TUNAY NA LALAKE) blog and most of us know how weird and nasty some of the points they make about real men. Learn humor if you don't get their point.
So You're a Grown Man was nice to read. It actually has some advice about how to be a good guy without being emo, cheesy or effeminate. ^_^
And as a big fan of men, I mean their...you know..."personality" and a big lover of "macho men" I am glad someone wrote some sensible advice down for the vast sea of slightly lost in space immature men my friends, your friends and your friends' friend gets to meet.
So real men, SUIT UP!
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Jun 2, 2010 3:28 PM
JUN MATSUMOTO - Yum!
by Pinaywriter
Sorry I just needed to post this. I saw it at a forum site. ^_^ I loved him in Gokusen. ^_^
Now I giggle every time I see my desktop. ^_^
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Jun 1, 2010 10:26 PM
Gemini's June
by Pinaywriter
horoscope
love
career
A lot of things are going to happen this month.
There are a lot of things that I need to finish.
1. Make the wedding montage for my cousin's wedding on the 26th.
2. I have to attend the Speed in Waiting speed dating charity event on the 19th.
3. I have to attend my cousin's wedding even if I am a fat ass.
4. I have to start Raine's story for ELBI LIFE.
5. I have to go back to the dermatologist on the 5th. (Injections are the devil.)
6. I have to cope with my new team and my lack of responsibilities. (Does victory dance)
7. I have to gray out the parts in Yo, Bo! Komiks that need graying.
8. I have to redo all the balloons and dialogues for the first 16 pages of Yo, Bo!
9. I have to upload the chapters of ELBI LIFE - Natasha on T.O.P.'s wordpress.
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Jun 1, 2010 2:41 PM
There is more to the rain
by Pinaywriter
Disclaimer: If you are eating, stop reading. If you are a man, close the window. If you are hemoglophobic, leave this page now.
This is TMI moment. (read as Too much information)
Most of us promdis are familiar with the reason why there is a Flores De Mayo and why it always rains on the day of the TAPUSAN or in most cases, May 31. The Marian devotion of farmers started when they began praying to Mary for rain so that the long summer months would end and the rainy season would bring in the abundant rain that would quench the land.
Well, the rain is not the only thing that came on that day. Red rain came too. This should not be unusual for any able-bodied woman. But I haven't had my period since last year. I couldn't even pinpoint when the last time was. But I knew that I would get it again after my birthday. It always came in June.
I was worried actually that the El Niño would bring the drought to places that the sun doesn't see. Apparently not. I think the lack of stress that I have been feeling since I got demoted did the trick. I am not altogether happy to be reminded that I can expel egg cells since it is inconvenient. Still I know that the plumbing is not completely clogged. I haven't bought sanitary napkins in such a long time I am sure if I told my mom I had my period she would offer to buy me more. Like most mothers, she checked on me and is worried every time I tell her flow did not come to town. I dispel her fear by telling her that I look more like a man these days that no one would mistake me for someone with a vagina. Still she was worried that the hormonal imbalance is the one that causing the delays and the sudden fudginess of yours truly. I was beginning to think that too. And I was thinking of going to the ob-gyne if I didn't get my period this time around. As much as I didn't want to have children, I would like to have my genes work for my curves and not against them.
Still, irritable as I am I feel relieved. I wonder why God had to make it so bloody though. It's gross. And if women didn't put up with it, the human race would be extinct by now.
This is TMI moment. (read as Too much information)
Most of us promdis are familiar with the reason why there is a Flores De Mayo and why it always rains on the day of the TAPUSAN or in most cases, May 31. The Marian devotion of farmers started when they began praying to Mary for rain so that the long summer months would end and the rainy season would bring in the abundant rain that would quench the land.
Well, the rain is not the only thing that came on that day. Red rain came too. This should not be unusual for any able-bodied woman. But I haven't had my period since last year. I couldn't even pinpoint when the last time was. But I knew that I would get it again after my birthday. It always came in June.
I was worried actually that the El Niño would bring the drought to places that the sun doesn't see. Apparently not. I think the lack of stress that I have been feeling since I got demoted did the trick. I am not altogether happy to be reminded that I can expel egg cells since it is inconvenient. Still I know that the plumbing is not completely clogged. I haven't bought sanitary napkins in such a long time I am sure if I told my mom I had my period she would offer to buy me more. Like most mothers, she checked on me and is worried every time I tell her flow did not come to town. I dispel her fear by telling her that I look more like a man these days that no one would mistake me for someone with a vagina. Still she was worried that the hormonal imbalance is the one that causing the delays and the sudden fudginess of yours truly. I was beginning to think that too. And I was thinking of going to the ob-gyne if I didn't get my period this time around. As much as I didn't want to have children, I would like to have my genes work for my curves and not against them.
Still, irritable as I am I feel relieved. I wonder why God had to make it so bloody though. It's gross. And if women didn't put up with it, the human race would be extinct by now.
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