The Year That Was...

2010 has been nothing but a roller coaster ride. With all the ups and the downs, the frowns, smiles and nods, tears and laughter, I can honestly say that this has been a lesson-filled year...

I was asked a couple of days back how my 2010 went. I found it difficult to answer because I didn't have the slightest idea where to start. So many things transpired that if I write them all down, I'd probably ran out of pages. But looking back on the things that happened, I'd say I am a better person because of those experiences.

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funny because as I'm writing this post, Lea Salonga's "Journey" started playing in the background....

" What a journey it has been. And the end is not in sight. But the stars are out tonight. And they're bound to guide my way..."

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My 2010 started with issues and intrigues that totally stressed me out. I was pulled by two different forces making me totally unaware of whats right and whats wrong. Doubt settled whether I was walking the right path.

A breather came when I flew to SF and had time to think about life in general. A break that meant getting my mind off of things that kept pulling me down. It was the perfect diversion I so badly need. Little did I know, it was just a pause for whats about to come.

Returning to PI signaled tons of things. Back to the never-ending admin work, toxic environment and gazillions of dramas that just wont let me be. In came the news that I wasn't getting any better health-wise. New lumps found, pains here and there, questions why and how.... And a whole lot more!

I had to get away. I had to regroup. I had to think...

And then I said "Aloha"...

Ironically, during my darkest hour, I found solace and comfort thinking it will end soon. All because of the overflowing support, care, understanding and love of the people I hold dear. That's when realization came in. That's when I started to fight. That's when I started to believe. That's when I started living. Living free, living life, loving life.

That's how my year of the Tiger went. A year of reunion, a year filled with blessings and a year of restoring my faith...

I'm Back!

It's been a long time since I last posted something. Been busy with work, work and work. Now it's time to revive this blog. Time to put down into writing all these thoughts running through my head. Been away, but now I'm back...

How She said Goodbye...

3:00 am

"Marc"

"Po?"

"Halika sandali"

"Bakit po?"

"Open mo nga yung electric fan anak at naiinitan ako"

"Opo"

I entered her room, shocked at what I saw.
Her sitting at the side of the bed,
Trash bin held tightly.
And blood...
Fresh blood...
All over the floor.

I sat next to her and started rubbing her back.

"OK ka lang po ba 'Ma?"

"Paki tapat mo sa'kin yung electric fan 'nak ko"

I did what she asked and sat back next to her.
She looked at me and said

"'Wag mo hahawakan yang dugo"

I held her arm and replied

"Opo"

She coughed. But not just any ordinary cough.
She coughed again and there was blood.

"OK ka lang po ba 'Ma? Uminom ka ba ng gamot kanina?"

She looked at me again with tears in her eyes

"Pa'no ka na 'pag wala na ako?"

"Ano ka ba 'Ma?! Ano ba yang sinasabi mo? 'Wag ka nga magsalita ng ganyan"

"Tinatawag na ako ng Daddy mo"

"Shh! Itigil na nga yan ganyan 'Ma!"

"'Wag kayo maga-away nila kuya mo ha?"

"Opo. Itigil na yang ganyang mga statements!"

She coughed again.
This time, there was a big chunk of blood that came out.
A big chunk.

She held my arm.
I held her arm tighter.
She looked at me again.
I touched her face.
She looked at the crucifix,
Inhaled deeply,
And closed her eyes...

"Ma!"

She didn't open her eyes.
I called again

"Ma!"

She didn't even move.

Then I felt her skin.
It was cold as ice.

And that's when I realized,
She's gone...

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4:00 am

"Hello?"

"Kuya si Mama!"

"Oh bakit?"

"Kuya si Mama!"

"Bakit nga?!"

"Wala na si Mama"

"Ha? Anong wala na si Mama?"

"Wala na si Mama"

Then silence...

"Pupunta na ako jan"

"Kuya wala na si Mama"

Tears falling, I kept saying those words.

"Kuya wala na si Mama"

"Pupunta na ako jan. Tawag ka sa kabila"

"Kuya wala na si Mama"

Silence...

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I can't really remember what happened next.
Everything was a blur.
Or maybe my mind blocked them out...

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She was my motivator.
She was my inspiration.
She was my best friend.

To the strongest person I know,

My Mom,

I salute you,
I love you!
And I miss you...

The Start of The End

BOYS DON'T CRY!

That's what I've been told. Yet, how come I cannot seem to hold back the tears? Can't prevent them from falling? Especially now. When I'm all holed-up in this room? I think I've suffered enough already. I think I've dealt with the toughest problems anybody can face. But why am I in pain? How come I'm suffering all over again?

So many questions. I've found zero answers. Good Luck!

This is why I hate being alone. Because I cannot seem to think of anything else but these darn lumps! I want to go out but I can't. Again, because of these darn lumps. I want to surround myself with people but I can't. Again because of these darn lumps.I want to laugh out loud but I cant. Again because of these darn lumps. I want to be happy BUT I CAN'T. BECAUSE OF THESE DARN LUMPS!!!!

BECAUSE OF THESE DARN LUMPS!

Now tell me, can I not cry when these darn lumps are preventing me from being happy? Does that make me a lesser individual? Does that define my character as a person?

I tried to hold these tears back. I pretended that I wasn't worried what will happen next. But I failed. Until now, I can still taste the salty aftermath of my worries.

I'm tired of fighting. I'm tired of believing that everything will be OK. I'm tired of faking a smile when all I want to do is breakdown and cry. I'm tired of it all.

I don't know how will this all end. I've no idea if I can still be strong. I'm through accepting circumstances that I truly don't understand. And I am so ready to give up. I'm so tired of fighting...

The Intramuros Pictorial

Just the other week, I accompanied a friend of mine to go out and have a stroll along the historic Intramuros. And since I brought my handy-dandy camera with me, I took the opportunity and pretended to be a photographer and my friend as a model. (That's her long time dream anyway so might as well grab the opportunity!)









(some of the pictures I took)

A Well Deserved Vacation 2

On our last day in San Fransisco (I'm skipping the things that happened in between), Reigh and I decided to walk around Union Square. We went into this one street where it said "THEATERS". We saw one that has a sign in front that said "The Are Of Nude Male". Interesting! That piqued my interest! LOL! We went in and was shocked when we realized that it was a "sex theater"! Now that's something new! Too bad I cannot take pictures or else, I would have posted it all here in my blog.

How the theater looked like?

It was very very classy! Well, I've never been to any so I cannot really compare. But the floor was carpeted, Victorian style walls, painted ceilings, dim lighting and all that. There are "rooms" where one can enter and explore.

The first room was what I'd call the "TV ROOM". There's a big TV at the far end of the room. in front of it were chairs that was hardly ever used. and around it are cubicles where couples can do whatever they want to do. Obviously, they are showing porn.

The second room, well, it's the main theater. Stage in front (with curtains and all) and cinema-like seats. Reigh and I decided to take a seat and wait for the next performer. There was a booming sound and the curtains started to open. In the middle of the stage, was Mr. Sailor! Gorgeous! Hot booooody! He danced, gyrated like there's no more tomorrow. Then he started stripping. Totally nude! And I must say, Mr. Sailor was BIG! After the performance, the performers will go to the audience and "interact" with them. Of course with pay. Nothing's free now. They will let the audience touch them but not "taste" what they have. LOL.

Next room, the shower room. It's for the performers though. After they perform in the main theater, they go directly in the shower room. But mind you, everybody can see the shower room because there are windows. At hte bottom part was a "tip box".

Whew! That was a lot to handle. But I will definitely be back... In San Fransisco. Lol.

A Well Deserved Vacation

Pagkatapos ng lahat ng mga kaguluhan sa opisina, dapat lang na magbakasyon ako. At yun nga ang ginawa ko! 1 week sa San Fransisco, California! Guess kung saan ako nag-stay, sa pinsan kong hindi ko pa nakikita at nakilala ko lang sa Facebook! Ang galing nga naman oh.

Nung February 5, flight namin ni Reigh to San Fran pero may lay-over sa Narita, Japan. Ok naman yung flight. Hindi naman bumpy as predicted. Sa airport sa San Fransisco, palabas pa lang kami ni Reigh, nakita ko na agad ang pinsan ko. An older version of me! With less hair and darker skin tone.

No more introductions needed kasi kahit hindi pa kami nagm-meet ever, feeling ko kilala ko na siya through email. Anyway, hindi ko ine-expect na ganun kalamig sa San Fransisco. Sabi sa radyo, and temperature daw is 7 degrees! Nakakabaliw! Ako naman, pretend na OK lang sa balat ko yung weather. Kahit ang totoo, nanginginig na ang itlog ko sa ginaw!



Dumirecho kami sa bahay nila sa Ingleside. Super comfy. Sabi pa ng pinsan ko, sana daw ok lang samin ni Reigh matulog sa isang kama kasi yun ang pinrepare nila for us. Hehehe.

PAgkalapag ng mga gamit, umalis din kami agad. Pasyal agad. Hindi man lang naisip ng pinsan ko na baka gusto ko muna magpahinga. Hehe. Dumirecho kami sa Twin Peaks, isan tourist attraction sa San Fransisco. Nakakahilo paakyat kasi liko-liko nag kalsada! Mas malala pa sa Baguio! Pero pag dating naman sa taas, matatanaw mo ang buong San Fransisco! Ang problema nga lang, mejo hindi ko na-enjoy kasi nahihilo na talaga ako at nasusuka pa...



itutuloy ko na lang some other time ;) ir-recall ko muna ang mga nangyari after nun hahaha

My Couin and cousin-in-law

The shorter guy is my cousin Kuya Manny while the taller guy is his husband Kuya Dino :)

Thank you guys for taking care of me and Reigh when we visited San Fransisco :)

Mimi :)

This is my cousin's dog Mimi :)
And I miss her even though she barks at me sometimes lol

SFO Prologue

I am back! In Manila that is ;)

My flight to San Fransisco was FUN! Oh boy! Fun Fun Fun!

Tell you all about the details when I have the time :)

Bye for now..

The Year That Was

Last year was indeed a "hell-hole" for me.

There were escalations made, to me and my colleague. I was served an NTE (Notice to Explain) because some of the agents found my words and actions offending!

What a joke!

I've been in this industry for more than 4 years, And I've never been accused like that.

Anyway, I've already settled my bond with the company. At least now, whenever I feel like "moving on", there will be no more "piece of paper" to think about!

Now, I am looking to a more fruitful year ahead. And hopefully, I can go to Hawaii to meet my family. Haaay.

New Year

New year, new hope, new dreams, new plans, new ideas, new resolutions and a new life.

I just wish that majority of these become reality. May they be not just simple words, but an advocacy towards the betterment of me...

Happy New Year :)

May I have enough time to update my blog eveyday :) lol

Happy Kaarawan

November 5 - Araw namin ni Elmo. And instead of celebrating, we were arguing. Ang reason, shoutout ko sa facebook.

It started last Sunday nung pauwi na kami. Dapat a week before, papanuorin namin yung Paranormal Activity sa internet. Pero hindi natuloy kasi mabagal yung internet connection. Tapos that Sunday, sabi nya napanood na daw nya yung movie with a friend. Aba at kinukwento pa sa akin kung anong nangyari. Nainis ako kasi dapat kami yung manonood nun. Hindi ko na lang sinabi na na-disappoint ako sa kanya kasi wala lang naman yun.

The other night, nasa NRT siya for his regular flight, nung pinost ko sa facebook na na-disappoint ako kasi nga hindi ko napanood yung movie na kasama siya. Pero si Elmo, napanood na. Pano ba naman, lahat na lang yata ng friends ko sa facebook e wala nang ibang pinagusapan kundi yung Paranormal Activity. Inshort, nabasa ni Elmo yung sinabi ko. Sabi nya issue pala yung nangyari. Ang suggestion nya sa akin, manood daw ako ng movie na hindi siya kasama para makaganti daw ako.

That's not the point!

Alam nya na gusto ko panoorin yung movie tapos malalaman ko na lang na napanood na pala nya. Siguro nga mababaw ako pero na-disappoint talaga ako. Tapos magsu-suggest pa na gumanti na lang daw ako para quits. Anong suggestion yun?! That's stupid!

Sa relationship, wala dapat gantihan. And hindi dapat iniisip ang gumanti 'coz' that's wrong. Well, sa tingin ko lang naman.

Iniwan kong naka-online yung facebook and YM ko para i-message nya ako or batiin since araw namin kahapon. Pero lumubog na ang araw, ni hindi man lang nagparamdam sa akin. Constant ko chine-check kung online siya or idle, pero naghintay lang ako sa wala.

Nag-message siya sa akin around 10pm na yata yun. Tapos away ulit over YM. Haay. Nakakapagod na. Inaamin ko ang babaw. Pero para sa akin, it's those tiny little things that makes me happy. The thoughtfulness. Ako kasi, before I do anything, iniisip ko muna siya. Kung gugustuhin ba nya na kasama ko siya or not. Gusto ko kasi, lagi ko siya kasama kahit gaano pa ka-minute yung gagawin. I guess because I love Elmo more.

Ang nangyayaari, I am getting dependent kay Elmo. Parang I can't do anything without Elmo. Tapos siya, super independent. Elmo can do whatever Elmo wants. Ang hirap. Feeling ko tuloy, parang nasasakal ko na siya. Ewan ko ba. Hindi ko na alam yung gagawin ko.

From now on, I'll try to be more independent. I can't be like this. Hindi ako gaganti because that is just wrong. Pero as much as possible, uunahin ko na muna ang sarili ko more than anybody else.

Sira ang Plano!!!

Kala ko maa-avail ko na yung CTO (Compensatory Time Off) bukas since pumasok ako sa office last Monday, Nov 2. By the way, lahat ng officers merong CTO pag may holiday pero pumasok pa din sa office. Well, wala naman talagang holiday ang nagt-trabaho sa call center. But the end result, hindi ako pinayagan ng boss ko.

Ang mga reasons:

1. May call ang cliente mamayang gabi at maapektuhan daw ang "Developmental Plan" ko! Eh pakshet! Sino ba may gusto ng Developmental Plan na wala namang nangyayari?! Nagka-issue na ako before sa ex-boss ko dahil sa pesteng Developmental Plan na yan! Tapos ngayon ganun nanaman ang issue! Haay! Nakakasawa na! Naisip ko tuloy, is history repeating itself? Naks!

2. Forecasted na mainit ang ulo ng Amerikanang trainor dahil may conference call daw sila at madidiin siya! Ang tanong... Ano naman ang kinalaman ko dun?! Ako ba ang mage-escalate?! Ako ba ang involved party?! Pucha talaga!

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Ang hirap iwasan sa office ang kung ano-anong issue kahit wala naman talaga dapat. And kahit gaano ka pa kagaling umiwas sa mga issue, it will eventually find you! I can say I've been in the industry long enough to know that people do get promoted not because of what they know. But because of the people they do know...

To top it all off, since akala ko makakapag-leave na ako tomorrow, nagpa-set na ako ng Radiation session tomorrow sa Makati Medical Center para sa sakit ko. Nakapag bayad na din ako ng Brachytherapy fee. I can't pretty much call my doctor and say, Doc hindi na lang pala ako magpapa-radiation tomorrow. Eh super laking favor na nga ang ginawa nya kasi isiningit nya ako sa lists of patients. Haay.Nararamdaman ko tuloy na bukas, baka bigla na lang bumula ang bibig ko at may mga lumabas na mga words na hindi dapat lumabas.

Well, let's see...

Ang Stalker

I think I might have gotten a stalker! Nyeeeek!

Ever since lumipat kami ng office dito sa Cubao, nag-decide akong magstay na lang muna sa Eurotel sa tapat ng Gateway Mall. Kahit masakit sa bulsa, kailangan magtiis habang wala pa akong nahahanap na pwede kong i-rent na apartment or kahit room. Infairness, free ang WiFi. Tapos may libre pang shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste and suklay! May collection na nga ako ng suklay eh!

Anyway, last Thursday, inassign nila ako sa 2nd floor. E pucha walang Wifi sa 2nd floor! So nagpalipat ako sa 5th floor.

"Sir may discount card po ba kayo?" tanong sa akin nung nag-assist. Tawagin na lang natin syang Assistant!

"Ay wala po. Saan ba ako pwede kumuha?" tanong ko.

"Sige sir bibigyan na lang kita mamaya pag out ko. 'Wag na lang po kayong maingay kasi bawal yun." Sabi ni Assistant.

"Ah ganun ba? Sige OK po." sagot ko naman.

Maya-maya lang, nagring yung phone sa loob ng kwarto sa 5th floor. 'Pag sagot ko, si Assistant pala!

"Sir out ko na po. Ida-daan ko na lang po jan yung discount card."

"OK po."

**door-bell**

Binuksan ko ang pinto at nasa labas si Assistant!

"Ito na po yung discount card." Smile..

"Salamat ah" sabi ko.

"Ok lang po sir. Kung may kailangan po kayo, nasa kabilang room lang po ako. Ano po pala number nyo?" tanong ni Assistant.

Kahit hindi ako sigurado kung bakit nya kinukuha yung number ko, binigay ko na rin. Inisip ko, baka bigyan ako ng mas malaking discount!

"Sige sir text-text na lang!"

"Ha? Ahh OK" naiilang kong sagot.

Sinara ko na ang pinto at nag internet na.

Maya-maya, tumunog ang phone ko...

"Hi Sir! Ako po si Assistant. Dito lang po ako sa kabilang room nagpapahinga. Kung may gusto po kayo, i-text nyo lang po ako." sabi sa text message.

"Ah wala na. OK na ako dito sa room. Naka-connect na ako sa internet. Salamat ulit sa discount card ah." reply ko.

"Wala po yun sir. Um.. sir, gusto nyo po puntahan ko kayo jan sa room nyo?" reply nya.

"Ha? Bakit? Teka lang, extra service ba yan? Hehe joke lang po." reply ko.

"Gusto nyo po ba?" sagot nya.

Hala! Si Assistant nage-extra service pala!

"Um.. Assistant, next time na lang po. Pagod na kasi ako tsaka maaga pa po work ko bukas." reply ko.

"Sige sir kahit sa ibang araw na lang." sagot ulit nya.

Kala ko tapos na. Ang akala ko, hindi na magt-text ulit. Aba hindi pala! Pinapa-ring pa ang phone ko! Adik yata tong si Assistant eh!

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Kinabukasan, sinabi ko ang nangyari kay Toni, kasama ko sa trabaho. Tawa lang siya ng tawa. Por dat, sabi ko i-try nya! Aba at kinuha naman ni gago ang number. And nagt-text na din sa kanya!

Hindi ko na tinext si Assistant since umalis ako dun sa Eurotel. Pero ang baliw, pa-ring ng pa-ring sa phone ko! Buti na lang hindi nagt-text. Tinanong ko si Toni kung tine-text pa siya. Hindi na daw. Hindi na din daw nirereplyan si Toni.

Eh bakit pa-ring ng pa-ring sa phone ko?! Tsk tsk tsk!

Iniisip ko tuloy mag iba na ng number. Pero hindi din. For sure naman magsasawa yan!

The Not So Good News

The depression is creeping back in...

I just came back from the hospital and somehow, the news that my doctor said was quite disappointing. I was hoping for a positive news when I went to see him earlier this morning. As it turned out, it was not what I was wanting to hear.

I was feeling a bit nauseated these past few weeks. Probably because I haven't been taking my medicines lately. And that's the reason why I went to the hospital earlier.

After waiting for at least 30 minutes at the lobby, my name was finally called. And so I went inside the doctors office. When I saw his face, I kind of knew what was about to come. I guess because I already know my doctor well enough for me to tell if he's about to say something good or bad. But still, I waited. I did not let his expression deter my hope. Until he said...

"I'll be honest with you. Although you might look healthy, things are not going as planned. Yes you're gaining weight, but it doesn't necessarily follow that your cancer cells are decreasing in numbers. Now, we have to look at the option of having an External Beam Radiation."

That's when my hope crumbled. That's when I started to tremble. I knew my lapses when it came to taking my medicines regularly. It was my fault. And now, I felt like I'm starting all over again.

I know what I have to do. But I guess, if you're facing a battle that seems pointless, one ends up not caring at all...

I am tired. I've been fighting this battle for more than 5 months now. And I am nowhere near the finish line. I just hope I have the strength to see this battle to the end. With my spirit, soul and hope intact.

I deserve a prize

After a very stressful day at work, I decided to go to La Quinta Hotel by Marriot and attend their Open House just to check the place out. When I arrived, I was ushered in the receptions area where I was greeted by the front desk people. They took my name and gave me this card to be signed by the attending hotel staff in every station indicated in front of the card. And so I went and checked out their hotel and all.

The last stop was at the pool side. But before one can enter, you must fill out the back portion of the card and drop it on those tiny baskets. There was a Mexican band playing and some caterers with their mouth-watering food. I engaged in small talks with the other guests while chewing on this brisket and a cup of margarita in hand. The margarita was heaven!

At the end of the whole event, there was a raffle draw. 3rd prize winner will get a night's stay at the same Hotel and free use of their facility, 2nd prize winner will get an Ipod Shuffle version 3 and the grand prize winner will get a plasma TV. I was not really expecting for my name to be called out since I've never been lucky enough to win any raffle draws. So I ate and ate and ate some more. Until the person beside me screamed! I looked at her and she said I won. I looked at her strangely because she knew my name. Then I remembered that I was also wearing their ID card. I went on stage and verified if I indeed won. The name that I wrote down at the back portion of the card was Tofi. While the name that was displayed as Marc Fernando.

I was like :OMG"! I indeed won. I was hoping for the plasma TV but I won an Ipod shuffle instead. Not bad for a start!

The Filipino Craving

Yesterday morning I decided to eat in a Filipino restaurant because I've been craving for some Sinigang and Kare-Kare. The problem is, I don't know where to find one. So what I did, I drove along Pat Booker Rd. I was not disappointed because I saw Mekeni Restaurant.

I went inside and looked at their menu. WOW! There was Sinigang and Kare-Kere! Perfect! I soo loved it! I was not disappointed because their viands are good. Well, not as good as my Mom's cooking but, it quenched my craving for some Filipino food.

Now I know, if I need a Filipino dish to satisfy my appetite, I just have to drive 15 miles to eat some. Yummy!

Isa Akong Pilipino

Kagabi, naisipan kong lumabas ng kwarto at magikot-ikot. Bitbit ang aking camera, tinungo ko ang Wall Mart. Hindi naman kalayuan ang naturang pamilihan kaya nilakad ko na lang.

Piktyur dito, piktyur doon.

Nang makarating ako sa Wall Mart, naisipan kong manigarilyo muna. Alam kong bawal dahil sa sakit ko, pero tila nauuhaw ang aking baga. Pagkasindi ko ng sigarilo, biglang may humintong sasakyan sa gilid ko. Hindi ko na tinignan dahil inisip ko, baka may bababa lang at mamimili sa loob. Nagpatuloy ako sa aking paglalakad ngunit mga ilang hakbang pa lamang ang aking nagagawa, biglang umalingawngaw ang tunog ng isang pito...

Nilingon ko to. May papalapit sa akin. Isang pulis.

"What are you doing out so late?" sabi ng pulis.

"Nothing much. Just walkin' around the block." sagot ko.

"You can't do that here." paninita ng pulis sa paninigarilyo ko.

"And why is that?" balik ko.

"Because you're Asian. If I'm not mistaken, you're a Filipino, right?"

"That's your reason why I cannot smoke here?" tanong ko.

"Yeah! Got a problem with that, chink?"

Nag pantig ang tenga ko sa sinabi nya. Chink? Eh hindi naman ako intsik ah! Bobo!

"Did you just call me chink? I'm not even Chinese! Stupid! And I've never heard of a police officer forbidding someone to smoke just because he's Asian! That's discrimination! May I have your name?" sabay piktyur sa mukha ng pulis!

Tila nagulat ang pulis sa ginawa kong pagkuha ng litrato sa kanya.

"Give me that!" sabi ng pulis.

"This is mine!" sagot ko.

"I'll count to three buster and if you don't hand that over, I will be forced to take that forcefully from you!" pananakot ng pulis.

"Try to do that and I'll report you for discrimination!" sabat ko.

Napahinto ang pilus sa sinabi ko. Parang biglang napaisip.

Ano naman kaya ang nagawa ko para mapahinto ang pulis ng ganun? Na ire-report ko siya? Hindi yata. Tsaka ko naalala, na ang mga Puti, takot sa salitang discrimination. Dahil punishable pala dito yun. Discriminasyon. Malawak na salitang nagdudulot ng takot sa karamihan ng Amerikano.

Pagkakataon ko na para "durugin" ang Kano.

"I'll repeat, I'll report you for Discrimination!" ulit ko.

"Hold on one moment. I was merely trying to tell you that you cannot smoke here" tila takot na sagot ng pulis.

"Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah! You said earlier that I cannot smoke here because I was Asian!"

"Look sir, I was just pointing out to you that the smoking are is right over there" sabay turo sa may bandang basurahan.

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Bakit ba may mga taong hindi matanggap na kayang lakaran ng ibang tao ang bansa nila? Kung makaasta, kala mo nabili na nila ang lahat ng daanan. Ang ayoko pa naman sa lahat, eh ang mababang pagtingin sa lahi natin. Sa Lahi ko! Isa akong Pilipino. Taas noo kong ipagsisigawan na isa akong Pilipino. Kahit pa sabihing nagta-trabaho ako sa isang banyagang kumpanya, Pilipino pa din ako! Matapang, Walang inaatrasan. Ipaglalaban kung ano ang tama.

At kahit baliktarin pa natin ang mundo, mananatili akong Pilipino... Sa Isip, Sa Salita, Sa Gawa...

Party!!!

I just got home from partying at some bars downtown. I'm telling you, the strip clubs here are WILD! Totally wild! I'm telling you, they are wild! The strippers are really really HOT! Too bad i didn't brought my camera. I could have taken some pictures of those those damn strippers! Next time, I will definitely bring it!

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I'm drunk! I think I've had too many cranberry vodka tonight!