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December 2011
“It’s suspended there to remind us before we pop the champagne and...”
– Claire Morgan, New Year’s Eve (2011)
Second Half: Work, MadHouse & Life
Second half of my 2011 has been the best roller coaster ride. Up, down, upside down, endless circular motion of happiness and sadness.
I spent most of my second half working my ass of producing our pilot episode and the rest of Ako Ang Simula Season1. Everything was worth it though. Back in college, I remember always getting away with everything I want. Skip classes, delay deadlines and...
First Half: The College and Career
2011 has been an eventful year for me. Punong-puno and siksik na siksik. Of course with these were lessons learned.
Early this year I’ve finished college. Apart from the many things taught by my professors, I’ve learned how to survive with passion and with dignity. After our thesis, I have finally said to myself, “Kaya naman pala!”. And that one of the most refreshing...
Melts in you Heart, Not in Your Hands
And just like what I’d always do every afternoon: Go down and look for chocolates. In my great desire to look for chocolates, I found these cute and yummy M&Ms hidden inside our ref. Haha! I was munching on a pack of it before I noticed it wasn’t the usual M&Ms. Haha! It turned out to be Angela’s gift to my brother. Yihaaa! They’re so in looove! HAHAHA!
New gift...
Happy Christmas!
Yesterday was like our mini-christmas party with friends. That was supposed to be a real party + inuman at our place, apparently, just like any other groups, some have out grown the friendship and wouldn’t care anymore. So us who were free and willing to celebrate yesterday went to MOA, took our chance at Vikings.
5:30 we were number 28. (waiting lines are really long back there at...
Chocolates & Christmas
It was 2006 since I made my own version of Choco Crispies for my entrepreneur class. Weeks ago I’ve thought, why not make another batch of Choco Crispies and give them as gifts? :) Perfect Idea!
Bought almost 20 kilos of raw chocolate bars. 10 white chocolates, 10 kilos of dark bittersweet and bags and bags of rice crispies.
I had to ask my Ate’s to do the shaving cause I...
The Big Boss' day!
The man who doesn’t speak much serious stuff. The man who jokes around with a bag full of humorous stories. The man who was once a truck driver and a riles boy. The man who gave us and is giving us a good life. The man making money out of being so bolero and talkative turned a year older again! Happy birthday papa! :)
Dec 19 is a day dedicated to him alone, since he doesn’t ask any...
“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure...”
– William Gibson (via theblackmap)
The Workspace
Finally, got the time to clean up and organize my stuff again. I redesigned my workspace since I’ve got more things to do at home ;)
And that soup can on the left part is my ever loyal coin bank! Malapit na mapuno :)
Reading ‘Project Happiness’ for a better year ahead! :)
Finally was able to use this wooden weekly clip board I bought from DLSU bazaar early this year. I...
The Random Life 2012
Two years ago I made my own planner, out of depression. Now I made a new one, out of happiness :)
Used my Lomo photos for the monthly covers
Got these hard wood and used them as a cover.
Wood-themed month grid
Weekly planner
Blank pages for notes, doodles and anything you could think of!
Will-cross-these-out-soon list! I made this page for my wish list for the whole year....
Politics and Justice From An Ordinary Filipino's...
The Branches. The Constitution tells us that the government has three co-equal branches. The Executive, The Legislative and The Judiciary. Even elementary kids would know this. And these three branches are tasked to make sure the Philippines run smoothly (which doesn’t really happen). And one of their duties is to COUNTER CHECK AND BALANCE each other to ensure that the other branches do...
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If you want to be truly intimidating, If you want to make an impact, If you want to have strong connections with others
just be sincere.
Sarcasm is not an attitude, and it’s not a personality trait. It’s a style of rhetoric meant to be used occasionally to highlight a larger point. Saying you’re a sarcastic person is like saying your favorite cuisine is salt. Sarcasm...
Thousand Degrees of Separation of Time and...
One day, we will only be living on mere memories. We will just be remembering how the sun rays dramatically touches the green plant, or how the vast blue sky would be reflected on a clear ocean. We will only be reminiscing how great the day was. We could only imagine how extravagant the clothes of the crowd were on a sunny day at the metro or during a monday rush under the moonlit night. We...
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WatchBefore year 2011 closes, I’d like to stop, and reminisce and cherish moments and memories with friends. Here’s a video compilation of our happiest moments together. How I wish every moment was captured on cam, but we can’t. Because sometimes we were just too happy and euphoric to even get our cameras and capture.
I miss you, friends!
Rocky, Alison, Kendell, Aline, Vince,...
WatchThis is my first job — Ako Ang Simula. I got into ABS-CBN through my professor, fortunately she’s doing a new show, which is Ako Ang Simula. This is my first job and it’s really awesome (previous blog entry: The Work ). I started working 2nd week of June, and by October I was promoted to be Post-Production Supervisor. I was anxious at first, but then I have to do good so I just...
Many Thanks!
Nov 30 — So many things to be thankful for.
Finally the baby bump shows! Next month we’ll know if it’s a boy or a girl :)
Tito Edak (from canada) is here in Manila celebrating with us! We really missed him!
My brother formally introduced his girlfriend, Angela. And they seemed to be so happy! My brother’s really really happy with her! he deserve the happiness :)
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Dear Activists (part 3)
I think it was late 2010 when I wrote the part 1 and part 2 of my open letter to the filipino activists, especially the young students.
I’m hearing again news about activists protesting about so many things. I’m seeing harsh videos and photos with activists and the police. I know what they are fighting for. For justice, for everyone’s rights, for tax increase, for education...
Toys and more...
I’m really not into cars. I only drive it when I need to, and more or less that’s it. These are few of the rare moments when my dad and my brother would tag me along car shows. But as always, I end up admiring the awesome cars!
This chili orange convertible car is so cool! (Okay, I dunno the brand or what have you, I just really like the car)
Vintage cars are really my weakness!
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The Real Thing
“I need someone that I can be sure of catch meIf I should fall Someone who’ll be there when I call Then I’ll know that it’s the real thing…. ….Someone to love me over and over”
November 27, my closest cousin got married. Ate Les is my cousin, my sister and my best friend, all rolled into one. Ate Les was one of those people who has believed in me when...
The Random Life
Got a new banner! Love its elegance! Hope you guys like it too :)
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Old Familiar Place
“Take me to that old familiar place, take me to memories we won’t erase…”
Currently listening to Lupe Fiasco’s ‘Never Forget You’ while writing this. After 6 busy months of working really hard day after day, I’m finally taking a month-long leave. I could only wish it’s for luxury, but sadly for health reasons. I really love my work (minus the...
September 2011
August 2011
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Art, Freedom and Religion
I find it really frustrating that those we consider the ‘authorities’ of Art in the Philippines succumbed, again, to the pressure of religious sector and of those hypocrite, blind moral guardians of our society.
CCP pulling out this exhibit means a big disrespect to the art community and to all other artists who wish to express their thoughts, opinions and views through their...
The Work
I never expected working this soon. My last term in college ended April, luckily I got the chance to chill, travel and enjoy summer until May. The timing was perfect. Just when I’m so bored with my daily routine of sleeping, eating, going to greenbelt over and over again, I got a text message. It was an offer to work for a TV company. I immediately said yes and went to the office the next day. I...
The Graduation
This is an overdue post on my drafts, but there’s no way I’m not posting this. Definitely one of the highlights of my 2011. This 3-hour event was the reward for the 3 fast-paced, extremely challenging years of my college. Wearing the toga alone was very fulfilling and satisfying, plus seeing my parents so happy! I also got an additional bragging rights. I received a medal for being an...
June 2011
Summer Ender: WestWind Experience
Last for summer 2011- Our beach trip to Bataan. We found this resort, WestWind, thru my dad. WestWind Resort is now a client of MadHouse Manila. We’re building them a website and other online marketing needs. We stayed there overnight, enjoyed the sun, the beach, the drinks and of course took photos of the place. We really enjoyed the waves, the warm water, the karaoke fun and the place! And...
