Morsels of Infinite Wisdom

1. I am amused by how stupidity can be displayed in such a fashionable and effortless manner.

2. I loathe to be somewhere else .Somewhere where silence is divine. Somewhere where serenity reigns yet there is network coverage..lol!

3. I have yet to master the art of failing for it is in failure that you learn to dust yourself off or wipe the frown from your disheveled face. It is in failure that you get the strength to push harder, reach higher and scream louder. Failure gives you several ways to give up. Options are limitless.

4. Procrastination is the best defense to your fear of moving forward.

5. I lie. I cheat. Who doesn't? Even the Saints did. Don't be a hypocrite. It ain't pretty.

6. I have no new year's resolution. It's overrated.

7. I intend to keep the new angsty self and left the old, rusty one behind.

8. Santa doesn't exist. Satan...yes. He resides in the MALL.. Waaaaahhhhh!!!!

9. The best things in life...where are they? Point me to it's direction,please.

10. The worst thing about beLIEve is LIE. Learn to read between the lines, brotha. Thanks to you, Gelo!

Have a wonderful New Year, to you all!

surviving christmas

Like I said the holidays are depressing. Once it's over you'll feel like shit. Yup. It's hard to get back to reality. It's hard to face the fact that yup, everyone gained a pound or two and that your cholesterol level has deviated from the normal. Welcome to sugar crash. Welcome to the world of hangover, alkazeltsers, and scattered gift wrappers in your backyard. If you don't have a backyard maybe in your sala. Welcome back to work. Wipe off that silly Christmas grin in your face. Back to slavery. Haha. So, how did I spent my holidays? Away from my family yet it wasn't that bad. I had fun. I was with my friends. No one got drunk yet we sounded one. We sang our hearts out--videoke style Yup, we sounded wasted alright. But it wasn't bad at all..It's nice to be part of somebody else's family reunion. I'd missed mine. Perhaps, my own family will disown me for not attending our usual tradition. And yup, I feel a bit guilty for not exerting enough effort to make it. It's just not going to be the same without my mom. Reunions will no longer be complete with only me representing my family. I know, my cousins flew all the way from States to be with us. And they have the right to feel bad about me being a party pooper. But the melancholia is just as overwhelming as the Queso de Bola in our refrigerator. I know I'd miss the gift-giving part which is of course everyone's favorite part. But hey, it will no be the same again. Everything has changed. I know I'd get used to it someday.

So anyway, I know I'm being too dramatic. We don't need waterworks. We need fireworks and champagne! Speaking of which lets have a commercial break shall we?

Please watch SUPER NOYPI! It's one of the entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival by Regal Films. Why am I promoting it? Guess what... Nope, I'm not a Mark Herras fan neither of Sandra Fart's. It's Geebo Digital's debut! What's Geebo? It's Raph's very own!! Who's Raph?! Raphael Garcia!!! Arianenini's honey!! Ok, getting cheesy here. But anyways, yup!! Special effects and animation by Ateneo de Naga's finest animators!! Standing ovation please!!! So once again, Super Noypi in theaters near you!

Cheers to Geebo for their SUPER Debut!!

Ok, back to our regular programming, the holidays even though they make me nauseous and brain dead never fails to leave a smile on my face. It's a week full of love and as the song goes.. "Give love on Christmas day". Remember it's the thought that counts, though the dough that comes from your own paycheck also matters. Looking forward to next year's racket. Maybe out of town. Maybe outer space. Who knows? Anything is possible as long as I can survive the nostalgia.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

1. LOST DVDs

I seriously..seriously need them. What kind of a fan am I?

2. Chuckies!



3. BLACK BOOTS

not the exact design but you know what I mean?!!

4. BRAIN FOOD

5. PRIVATE JOYCE's UNDIES
>> Seriously,do you really need a picture?<<

6. BRACELETs and WRISTBANDs

7. iPOoD

8. Vintage Shirts

9. Flip Flops


10. Digital Camera


11. Healthier and Happier Friends and Family!


12. A more Optimistic ME!

Can I get a Raincheck?!

So many things to write about.. so little time.. Got myself into this tiny black hole. Let me tell you it's sipping right through my brain. I can't write!?! Alert the armory! I'm brain dead. I simply can't write for the past few days.

And now, I'm back with vengeance. First off, thanks to my mommy, not my real mom, my kris kringle mom, whoever you are being very generous and for always leaving me with something to unwrap every friday!! One love!! In fairness, may taste ka. Aah love et!?! I love your gifts. You're so thoughtful!

Ok, back to business.The holidays are just around the corner.Everyone's busy trying do some last-minute Christmas shopping. Talking about all the Christmas rush just make me nauseous.
Speaking of nausea, recently we went to the World Trade Center World Bazaar to do some of our late minute deals with the devils. Boy, I got one major head spin. There are a lot of trinkets and cute stuff from every stall. I even got my ever-sought-for sweat shirt.Thanks, Bax!


I'm almost done. I have to say, I'm having trouble finding a gift for my dad. He wants this music book which is so freaking hard to find. It's like looking for a needle in a hay stack. Come'on!

I used to like holidays. I guess when you get older you find it really nostalgic.. or probably the word is depressing. This time the tables have been turned and...it's your turn to wrap gifts.In my case, I let my friends do the wrapping. I'm the worst gift wrapper in the planet. I do the scotch tape cutting instead. Thanks friends, I owe you guys big time!! When you're employed you are obliged to buy the gifts as in from your own paycheck. Hahaha. It nice too that now it's your turn to make people happy even though you're not sure if they'd really appreciate the things that you've given.

Like in our office, our whole team has this kris kringle thing going on. For 4 consecutive fridays you have to give a gift (something soft, something long and hard, something unique and something from the wish list of your "baby") and on top of that our micro team also had our own k.k. In short, goodbye Christmas bonus!

I thought I'd regret joining.. but hey, I'm a team player. Way back, I have several bad kris kringle experiences. When I was in my 5th grade. I got 2 small hankies in our exchange gift. And that was in exchange for what?!! My mom bought a cute notebook and a matching pen and pencil case. Great?! So now, I kind of expected the worst when it comes to that. I even expected that I won't receive any gift at all. But hey, I guess the tables have been really turned to the max.

In our micro team, I wished for this:

It's the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' latest album. Thanks Ice!!! I got exactly what I wished for.

And yet..I'm sad. I won't be able to go home.. and I'm bit guilty not spending the holidays with my family. My lola will kill me! haha. But anyways, they're on the top of my list. Speaking of list... I have a short wishlist. I'm post that later. I'll miss the reunion too. My mom's family have this tradition. This is the second time that I'll miss the reunion. I guess I better get used to it.

I think this will be the saddest Christmas. After what happened to my hometown, it's just traumatic. Some towns will not be able to light their Christmas trees, no lanterns to hang, only a couple of candles to brighten their cold nights.

Speaking of cold nights, I'll be spending my Christmas eve at the office. Yup, bummer huh?! O well, what is sacrifice?!

So you ask me, how will I spend my holidays?!

Here's my answer: Can I just get a raincheck?

I got questions.Do you have the answers?

I got some questions. I don't know if you have some answers.

Very recently Typhoon Durian came and took lives. Question? Why the 3rd poorest region in the country? Why let them die in misery? Why these people? I believe that things happen for a reason. But I just don't get this? I'd be a hypocrite if I don't admit that sometimes, my faith with Him is in doubt. Innocent lives have been taken. And for what? Redemption? Deliverance? Is this a form of debt that we will be paying for those of us who lay comfortably in our beds, tucked and secured that one night when dreams were shattered and hope was robbed from their families. Is the end of days near? Tsunamis, back to back weather disturbances, high inflation and unemployment rate, corruption, pollution, depression. Truly,this is hell, in this side of the world. Hell is on earth.

-o0o-

You work you a** off thinking that you have given your 110%. Yet, there is something lacking. The lack of appreciation--the lack of a simple pat in the back, the cold air of dismissal and pure rejection. You have to admit. You are stubborn at times but you never neglected your responsibilities. You have simply done your part. At least in your own little way. Question? Can you squeeze blood from a stone?