My December Affairs

It's already dawn and my mind is still sooo awake. I'm currently having the urge to write anything. Anything as long as I can write. Anything that I can possibly extract from my brain. This is me.. when I feel the urge to write, even my tempting bed can't hinder me from doing so. So what's my subject now? No! Definitely not Marian!haha My avid readers (i dunno if there are) deserve more than that!hihi So I reckon, December (my december!) is quite interesting topic to delve in. And since today is December 31st which happens to be the last day of year 2008. I presume that it would great if I share how crazy, fun, and exciting my December 2008 has been.

• December 12, 2008

CHRISTMAS PARTY (PCS - CEBU)

The party was far from being grandiose. It was very simple that it reminded me of my High school days wherein we used to have our party inside the four walls of our classroom. This time, we had our party at the seventh floor and improvised ample of things just to make the floor alluring to the eyes. What made it special was the fact that we enjoyed each other's company so much. After all, it's not the food or the venue that makes a party so special but it's the people whom you celebrate Christmas with!

My PCS family

By the way, I hosted the party that night. It was tiring 'coz I had to stand up almost whole night but then it was worth it coz all enjoyed.

Me and Ate Era (my co-emcee)

• December 13, 2008

My golly! This day was unbelievably full packed with meals!haha I can't imagine the total amount of food I ingested just for that day. No wonder why I really can't convince myself to start on a diet maybe because December is such an interruption to that plan!haha but maybe, I'll gladly start next year if circumstances will allow!hehe Ok.. so here's my meal list for that wonderful day!

1. CASA VERDE

Me and my classmates (masters in CNU) decided that instead of throwing up a party inside the classroom which will only bring a lot of hassles, we preferred to have a lunch out. We chose Casa Verde since it's accessible from school (of course we still had a class after lunch). in fairness, the plan did turn out well. The food was simply superb and we really had a great bonding. I swear I could still hear our giggles and laughters while writing this haha!!

Lunch at Casa Verde

2. CIT - Golden Gear Hotel

On the same date, our Thanksgiving Dinner (for passing the Board) came to a realization. I know, it took months before we had one..hehe But the important thing there was that we still had one and that alone is enough for us to be thankful to our college and alma mater. Anyways, me and my batchmates had our dinner at the newest CIT- Golden Gear Hotel. My golly! You should see their facilities and all. It was really amazing. If you guys have a friend or any relative who wants to take up HRM, CIT's newest course offered seems to be promising! (haha! nag-advertisement jd oks!)

henry, kei, sepin, wyn, me, and eden

3. TRIPPING! (this one includes December 14, '08 already)

After our dinner at CIT, me and my college friends decided to find a place where we could really bond and catch up on each other since it's been quite some time already since we really had a good bonding! And so we decided to go and chill in a Videoke house at Paseo. The casting were Kei, Bars, Henry, Wyn, Te rodz, King2x, and me. We stayed there for a couple of hours and went out at around 12am. Indeed, we really had fun singing our hearts out loud.. and since we still don't wanna go home and we wanted to talk without the interfering sounds of Videoke machine, we decided to go to "Alberto's Pizza house" (another eating session, this time.. midnight snack!haha) I so swear! The pizza there was great (another advertisement from me!haha) But seriously, their Pizza amazingly tasted good considering the it's really cheaper compared to other Pizza houses! Anyways, good tasting pizza with a good talk with friends was never a bad idea at all! We enjoyed the whole time we were there!

After spending time at Alberto's, we decided to find a room (in a hotel perhaps) where we can continue our never ending conversations and just maybe rest there 'til the sun rises up but we failed to find one 'coz of our number!haha We were quite a number that time..hehe and so we continued looking up for a place (somewhere at Jones) where we can sit and just talk.. and talk until the dawn breaks! Until we found this 24-hour internet cafe near McDonalds (Jones) and there we lingered for a couple of hours until we decided to part ways...

To sum it up.. All I can say, wheeeew! Watta Day!!hihi

• December 23, 2008

MAMA A's BIRTHDAY!

It was Mama Aning's Big Day!hehe We really didn't have any grand banquet for it..hihi but we bought her Cake and ice cream which added flavor for that night! My aunt's age wasn't so emphasized that night!haha We even placed a candle numbered 1 on her cake..hehe one for a fresh start! charing!haha Simple stuffs added with videoke and all were solved! then again, what matter the most are the people you celebrate with not the fancy superficial things!

MaMa A

• December 24-25, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008

That Christmas was still Merry!hehe Though it seemed different compared to other years 'coz both of my parents weren't home to celebrate it with us. They're having there month long vacation at Dubai (at my sis and bro's place). But all in all, we still enjoyed our christmas! Manoy Ramsod, Uncle zoe, Allan, Lyn2x, Jerome (te chean's bf), shungo, tata Rjay, Ens and me had a "tagay".. and our official drink for the night?? TEQUILA!!haha Aside from the delicious foods Manang Mavs, Ate Mean, and Te Balot prepared, we also enjoyed singing videoke with our resident Diva - Lyn2x!haha To sum it up, indeed, it was still a Merry Christmas for us!!!

Christmas 2008

Don't BULLsh*t us Marian!

My gosh! I know this is so pathetic.. but I just can't help myself from doing this. So far this is my first ever blog entry that relates to local showbiz scene and maybe my cheapest entry ever!hehe So seriously guyzz, you really don't have to read this hehe! (this is just me, expressing my annoyance).

Before that, if you don't have any idea about this petty issue that has been circulating in the local scene for quite some time now, let me update you (but you really don't have to continue reading this if you're not interested..hehe). First, it has been published to different tabloids/magz/net sites for the past months that marian and dingdong, aside from their sweetness oncam as loveteam, have this "special" relationship offscreen but both parties have been denying that since the issue came up.

Next is the break up of Karyl-DingDong. Both has been a couple for about 3 yrs or so but a couple of months ago, Karyl and DingDong announced publicly that their relationship is finally over but they decided to keep the break up's real reason for themselves. But the media was left curious and so the culprit they pointed out? - Marian Rivera who was allegedly the main reason why the couple broke up. But still DingDong and Marian denied that issue.

Just recently, Karyl was welcomed at ASAP as the newest Kapamilya star. Her decision to transfer in the said network channel created a lot of noise leaving the media again at the height of their curiosity. But Karyl clarified that her decision to transfer was nothing but a mere career move. Last Sunday, Karyl was interviewed in the BUZZ (showbiz-oriented show) and was asked if she knew something about the alleged pregrancy of Marian Rivera (DingDong as the father). The response was just a very simple smile with that very intriguing stare to the host Boy Abunda. That silent reply made the issue clamor more.

Just this week, Marian reacted to Karyl's response. At the press interview of the movie DESPERADAS 2 (in which Marian is one of the cast), one reporter asked Marian as to what was her reaction with Karyl's response about the alleged pregnancy. Initially, she answered the query in full poise. Until it came to a point wherein she broke down and was nearly hysterical. She totally lost the poise that a classy woman should project in front of a crowd. She explained herself and said that she was hurt. She even emphasized and gave a supposedly right response to that pregnancy question. She still denied the alleged relationship with DingDong and reiterated that if they are really lovers, she would proudly let the people know. And if she is pregnant, she wouldn't deny that fact.

So here's what got me sooo annoyed that it came to a point where I'm already making a blog entry for this nonsense stupid crap.

please do the math!

I know that it has been said a lot of times that a picture paints a thousand words. Well this one, I suppose is far from being a good painting. I get irritated by the fact that they kept on denying the stupid issue but they just can't behave properly (offcam) in such a way that people will stop accusing them of something.

Another one is this video which really shocked me a whole lot more! This made me stop and think for awhile. How could Marian and Dingdong have the guts to deny the issue of having a "special" relationhip when they act like normal lovers offcam.

But frankly speaking, I really don't care if they are really together or not! What I'm trying to stress out is they should stop denying the issue when they act so in love publicly! Come on Marian! Your crying facade in that press interview is far more pathetic than me making this blog! And lastly, to both Dingdong and Marian.. be happy but pleeeaase!! Don't Bullsh*t us!!!

It's Up to Us!

The most expensive things in this world can’t be bought with money alone. They are expensive but priceless. They aren’t available in malls or department stores but they are scattered everywhere, literally – everywhere! People often seek for a better life. We struggle each day just to get a good job, dashing car, latest mobile phones, MP4s, laptops, shoes, dress, and many other things that are nothing but superficial. Many of us can’t sleep directly at night ‘coz we are preoccupied with our daily expenses, deadlines, and the horror of credit cards not to mention the bank representatives who never stop from ringing our phones.We worry too much. We are so afraid to commit mistakes. We never want to fail. Though we are already acquainted with the fact that nobody is perfect, we still struggle to be one. Though we already fully comprehend that we can’t please everyone, we still get affected with what others might say in every little decision that we make. At first, we thought we’d stop dreaming when we reach the highest peak of the mountains. But when we already made it to the zenith, next thing we know? We’re already dreaming for the heavens! Man, in nature, is ambitious. As long as he is breathing, he would never stop asking for more.

We all think that by getting all the wealth in this world, it would make us mighty and strong. Money talks? Certainly it does! Money takes us to greater heights and shows us fancy things that are amusing to the eyes. Money makes us move. It makes us do the unthinkable and even conquer the impossible. Every little thing we do in this world requires money. From the day we were born and ‘til the day we cross over, still involve money. Sadly, nowadays, it is hardly ever evident how love makes the world go round. It is more of how well money makes the world revolve. I don’t agree that money is the source of all evil. It is man’s way of excusing himself from the reality that he’s too weak to handle the force of money. Man is obsessive. He always finds way in getting what he wants. Initially, he may reside in achieving his goals the good way but if impediments rise on his road, man will then settle for an easy way. Even if it means hurting other people.. even if it means breaking a family’s home.. even if it means staining his soul.. even if it means losing himself – a man willfully commits those things simply because he wants it the easy way.

I’m not bitter or losing conviction in the goodness of human race. I just think that our present world is corrupted with greed, selfishness, and animosity. It’s poignant to know that most of us overlook the simple things in life. We think that a fancy restaurant or the coolest restobar will matter a lot. We usually miss the part of realizing that having our friends or loved ones around are more important. We think that it is enough for a person to work and earn a living for his family. What we don’t realize is that being there for our family and spending quality time with them may mean so much more. Dinner dates in superbly romantic places with an expensive jewelry present are surely wonderful things to ever happen but then a simple walk in park or even in pavement can be as meaningful and memorable as well. In the end, it’s that special moment with that very special person looking you straight in the eye – and then nothing else would really matter. Indeed, the most expensive things in the world are for free! They are actually scattered everywhere. Sometimes it’s even right in front of our very faces but we’re just blinded by the most superficial things that are enticing to the eyes. The people around us.. stuffs that suck and things that work out.. problems and solutions.. and ‘life’ itself are enough reason to celebrate life. After all, happiness is still a state of mind. Bottom line is.. It’s really up to us.