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Treading Lupang Hinirang

2011-07-16T20:07:00.005+08:00

Our national anthem has become a controversial matter because of Pacquiao's chosen singers. Yet, I haven't heard anything from the NHCP about the "Lupang Hinirang" music videos of the two giant TV networks. So I've decided to pick on them myself. ABS-CBN GMA 7 If I'm not mistaken, GMA Network came out with it's own LH video first. I thought that was a great and thoughtful thing

Burritos Apart

2011-02-28T17:33:00.002+08:00

I love a good burrito and I'm not particular with any place that serves it either. I've probably eaten most of my burritos from Miggy's Super Tacos, when they still had a branch close to our house. (By the way, I just looked at their Facebook page and it seems they only have one branch left and that's somewhere deep in Parañaque. Heaven knows I won't be lingering that vicinity anytime soon so I

U2 ::: Alamid to open for U2 Doha show in Oct '11

2010-12-19T21:29:00.005+08:00

It was confirmed to me by none other than Alamid's vocalist Carl McFly that his band will be the opening act for U2 when the latter play their first ever show in the Gulf State of Qatar in October 2011. Carl had been posting some photos of U2 and Alamid on his Facebook page with the caption "Like I said--Dreams come true!....OCTOBER 2011, Qatar," which led me to think they did land up with the

Michael Who?

2010-12-07T12:44:00.000+08:00

'Michael' comes out December 14 Sony Music has once again reached down into their huge barrel of Michael Jackson recordings to release a new compilation which they are, in my opinion, brazenly calling "Michael". Yeah, right. The first single "Breaking News" is NOT Michael. I don't understand what is driving these so-called friends of MJ to claim this and keep pushing this song when there's

A Lesson in Privilege

2010-10-29T16:28:00.001+08:00

Last Monday, October 25th, was the barangay elections and if you know anything about Pinoy culture, you'll know that we're a clannish bunch. So in essence, whether you get along with each other or not, around election time you best be sure to get on your relatives' good side. But even of you don't, they will surely vote for you anyway so you'd owe them something in return. What? It's true.

A Great Ube Snack is Never Pricey

2010-07-26T00:35:00.006+08:00

Bread Room's ube bars are a rich heavenly surprise! Every sweet tooth needs just a little hit according to one U2 song and we all know they speak the truth. Someone told me before that Singapore is a "bread-eating country". I like breads, too, so when I was living there I was always stopping by the bakeries--more commonly referred to by the locals as "confectionery shop"--just to get a

The 5 Good Things About Manila (Before Lim Resurfaced and Destroyed It All)

2010-06-23T00:44:00.012+08:00

I was really hoping the old geezer would be shut out of the mayoralty race last month but it seems Manileños are blind to progress. They want someone with no real plan other than to run an urban zone--the nation's capital for Pete's sake--like a post-civilization tribe. Now, we have a once-thriving city with more shabby reeking corners than ever. Forget commercial areas, that underpass is

2010-06-08T23:02:00.001+08:00

There are some changes happening. I may have finally found what I've been looking for. Watch this space.

Mercury

2010-04-06T20:04:00.007+08:00

Last Sunday evening, I walked into the 7-Eleven near my house to get myself a cold drink...because it's been insufferably hot in hurr. I was immediately reminded how this particular outlet is unapologetically substandard: both the juice and soft drink dispensers weren't running--in April! I was a lost sale until on my way out I caught sight of the ice cream display freezer to so I thought, "Oh,

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Decorous Lines

2010-04-02T11:11:00.009+08:00

Wha? I'm posting chords now? Sup widdat? Oh make no mistake about it, I CAN play...two or three guitar chords. And when a song's progression is easy enough (read: three fingers max) then I try to learn to play it. Here's one I've loved since hearing it on a San Diego radio station via iTunes awhile back. Great song about truth and beauty in surrendering to Christ's incomparable love and His power

BACK BITES ::: Cold Treatment

2010-03-04T22:15:00.006+08:00

When we were kids, our mother would bring the three of us to the palengke and buy us halo-halo. You couldn't really call it that at all though since we'd request to have just ube in there. Whenever we came around Javier's Canteen they made us that. I can only imagine the kind of balancing act they this did to their inventory.Why am I even writing about this? Well, the heat's driving me insane and

REEL TALK ::: A Postmortem on Sherlock Holmes

2010-02-09T06:32:00.011+08:00

Few actors can successfully straddle two well-loved action hero franchise movies within a relatively short period of each film’s release. Even fewer come up with performances that leave both critics and general public raving. Robert Downey, Jr. might as well be the guy to take such chances given a career that has lived through asymmetrical haircuts, goatees and flannel. (We’ll leave the more

U2 ::: Product Red, Get It? Ha!

2010-01-22T01:01:00.004+08:00

Yes, I've been slacking but you can't fault me, I've been denied the chance to see them live yet again. *grumble* But, hey, what can you do? Keep praying it happens one day before I die. Anyhow, here's another one of those incidentals, something I don't quite know what to think of yet. I guess it could work!RedOne attributed his success to his upbringing in Morocco, where he had access to a broad

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Misled and Abandoned

2010-01-20T10:43:00.006+08:00

You happily put up with whatever anyone tells you, even if they preach a different Jesus than the one we preach, or a different kind of Spirit than the one you received, or a different kind of gospel than the one you believed. - 2 Co. 11:4

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Go Crawl Into A Hole

2010-01-04T14:46:00.010+08:00

I'm excited about next week's corporate fast. It really is appropriate to begin the year with a period set apart for prayer and fasting to let go of things that weigh down my spiritual walk. The Bible says "seek first His kingdom" before everything else because that's the only way we'll ever gain any kind of success in this life.It doesn't take a genius to decide that my spiritual life is

Full Speed Ahead

2009-12-31T20:38:00.002+08:00

This is my last post for a very flimsy 2009 as far as this blog's concerned. See you all in 2010!Happy New Year!

BACK BITES ::: Annual Headcount

2009-12-22T13:56:00.007+08:00

Today is my Lola Delang's birthday and she would've been 100-something years old. Sorry, I forget. :D I fondly remember the celebrations to be early Christmas gatherings where aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighbors would gather on the property the day before to help in preparations. The grown-ups would be busy chopping, chatting, and cooking till late in the evening while the kids run around, up

Never Can Say Goodbye

2009-06-26T14:42:00.002+08:00

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Nothing But Time

2009-01-26T06:01:00.000+08:00

HallelujahParamoreSomehow everything's gonna fall right into place, If we only had a way to make it all fall faster everyday. If only time flew like a dove, Will god make it fly faster than I'm falling in love. This time we're not giving up, Let's make it last forever, Screaming "Hallelujah". We'll make it last forever. Holding onto patience, wearing thin, I can't force these eyes to see

U2 ::: Closer Than You Think

2008-12-23T04:20:00.003+08:00

Q Magazine, again, has first dibs on press for the new U2 album due out March 2009. *aherm* In this video, Adam Clayton (the guy I share a birthday with) fills us in on their "first proper photo session" for the next album titled No Line On The Horizon and explains their singer's pro-active approach to the said activity. After all, Bono is the figurehead and people look at photos of him

U2 ::: Thanks For Your Consistency

2008-12-04T08:49:00.000+08:00

If there's only one thing I can say to anyone who asks why I love this band, it's this: never has there been anyone (or anything) in music who can move me towards God more powerfully than U2, or to be specific, Bono's spirituality. Just take this clip as a classic example. Bono quoting one of the often-repeated truths in scripture yet everyone can claim it as the message at ANY moment in her life

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Silence in Waiting

2008-10-30T03:56:00.002+08:00

October 29, 2008 The Media Equation Mourning Old Media’s Decline By DAVID CARR The news that Google settled two longstanding suits with book authors and publishers over its plans to digitize the world’s great libraries suggests that some level of détente could be reached between old media and new. If true, it can’t come soon enough for the news business. It’s been an especially

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Radar's Clean

2008-10-19T19:56:00.002+08:00

1 Co. 13:12-13 (The Message)12We don't yet see things clearly. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!13But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation:

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Days in Exhale

2008-10-13T20:54:00.002+08:00

This one's a bit overdue (like most things I handle), I know but... So, as mentioned in a previous post, I hauled ass to KL some weeks ago. It was out of necessity more than anything but I knew that I'd find the trip interesting somehow.After Sunday service, I went down to Lavender to look for and get a ticket from the Transnasional counter. (By the way, for this trip, I'm joining Diane on her

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Ehm...This is Personal.

2008-10-13T12:33:00.000+08:00

Psalm 119:9-16 (The Message) The Message (MSG)Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson 9-16 How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; don't let me miss the road signs you've posted. I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself

Number 1, Baby!

2008-09-27T13:47:00.005+08:00

Well this was certainly a pleasant surprise. Spread the word, tell your friends, add a link to your blog, post a Friendster bulletin, anything! Let's make this happen. Yes, we can. ;-)

Checking Back In

2008-09-26T13:49:00.000+08:00

Alas! I have returned to this island and I feel reaaaallllly good. So good in fact I'm even singing along to this BSB crack song on the radio now. "As long as you love me...yeah-eh-eh.."Yeah, I feel quite great actually. Incidentally, one way to tell when I'm extremely giddy is when my eyes well up. Not weeping, just watery. That's how you know I feel really happy. =DI slipped out to KL this week

BABELFISH ::: Call Your Parents

2008-09-19T16:19:00.005+08:00

So I get on the PDI website like I've done since who knows how long ago and I immediately notice "UniOil to cut diesel by P3/liter". Great news, right? I call my father to check the facts. Our conversation went something like this:Me: Da, magkano na ba isang litro dyan?Dada: Ah...48.Me: Ha? Kala ko ba nagbaba na? Tatlong piso daw.Dada: Hinde, piso lang. Sa isang linggo pa yon.Me: Magkano na ba

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Waves Rockin' The Boat

2008-09-18T02:33:00.007+08:00

17Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.19GOD, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread

Slow News Day

2008-09-12T19:41:00.001+08:00

Kerouac wrote On The Road as one long paragraph on sheets of paper he'd taped together forming a scroll. I wish I could do that sometimes, write in one continuous purge. This (the wishing, not the writing) usually happens when I'm at Books Actually, that lovely little shop on Ann Siang Road, and staring intently at things to add to my Christmas list. Things like that Muji book, CDs, paper,

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Ways To Disparage Your Mother

2008-09-09T20:11:00.000+08:00

Hahaha! I can't not (Yes, double negative. Arrgh!!) share this video I found on YouTube. It's Rufus Wainwright and sister Martha Wainwright in a mockumentary for their mother Kate and aunt Anna. It's hilarious, I tell you, HILARIOUS!

RIGHT BRAIN ::: My Dear Machine

2008-09-08T23:55:00.001+08:00

This post is long overdue since they've been back together for a good six months or so now. But I am quite glad my second favorite band is once again churning out new material. So so very glad.

We're Baaaack!

2008-09-05T22:57:00.002+08:00

U2 ::: Another Testament

2008-09-03T23:55:00.006+08:00

Here is Bono showing up in my work load. I was flipping through this snotty magazine and there's his mugshot. This ties in quite well with the latest Achtoon Baby over at ATU2.com, eh?

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Guess What I'm Feeling Now

2008-09-03T23:11:00.004+08:00

Hi, folks. Found this one the other night while in the midst of wishing to be home for Christmas. It's a nine-minute video of someone's flight from Manila to Baguio. Quite boring to watch for the majority of y'all but I sat through it to see the landscape/topography change. Also interesting to realize how short the Loakan runway looks (not that I know about whatever regulations they have for

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Incomparably Noypi Quality

2008-09-01T21:42:00.004+08:00

Angels We Have Heard on HighAngels we have heard on high, Singing sweetly through the night, And the mountains in reply Echoing their brave delight. Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis DeoShepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tiding did you hear?Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on

Happy But Aching Feet

2008-08-25T07:36:00.002+08:00

Counting down the days till I'm free of this...place (Ep 4:29, so help me God :P) so I'm taking time away from my final reports to blog on what He's been knocking into my head plus my mundane activities in the rain-soaked city. You may now proceed to Perez's or Jared's if you're so inclined because I'm 'bout to wax Quixotic. See, this would be like the part during service when the tots are

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Most Overused Phrase

2008-08-22T11:06:00.003+08:00

"At the end of the day..."Will someone please provide an alternative adverb already! Dangnabit. If I hear it one more time, I'm gonna bawl incessantly till I get a...well, nothing's worth it anymore. Oh well. *sulk*

For This 3-Day Weekend

2008-08-17T18:58:00.007+08:00

I demand every FILIPINO (real or vicarious) to get on this site now and vote. Click, damn it, click! Susme. Pati ba naman ito pakakawalan pa natin? Hayaan nyo na mga medalya sa mga kiasu.

BLACKLIGHTING ::: The Reality Behind

2008-08-15T06:47:00.005+08:00

August 14, 2008 Feed My SheepREAD: John 21:15-17Just before Jesus left this earth, He instructed Simon Peter to care for the dearest object of His love—His sheep. How could anyone care for them as Jesus cares? Only out of love for Him. There is no other way.Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love Me?” Peter answered, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” Each time, Jesus answered, “Feed

RIGHT BRAIN ::: The Sky is Falling

2008-08-12T00:12:00.000+08:00

Chicken Little is hurrying Umbrella 'neath her wing. She thinks the sky is falling fast So goes to tell the King. But, after she has spread the news And all is told and said The good old King just laughs at her And sends her home instead.

Oh Yeah. Believe It.

2008-08-04T00:38:00.003+08:00

This is a song from the upcoming NKOTB resurrection album. It's Click Click Click written by Nasri. This kid is quite talented, check out his MySpace. I think many are gonna have to agree (grudgingly) that the song is good, eh? I've already been building up good vibes for their new stuff since hearing Summertime and Close To You. This one justifies it. Bring on the Block!

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Samahan Mo 'Ko Lagi, Ha?

2008-08-03T15:12:00.006+08:00

Lagarista itong si Screwtape. Di pa nga humuhupa yung kadaraan lang, eto't meron na namang bago. Alam nya kase malayo ako sa mga anchor ko ngayon eh, pisikal at emosyonal, kaya tinitira nya ko kung s'an nya alam mahina ako. Tunay ngang parte na ng pamumuhay dito ang salakayin ng elementong di pangkaraniwan kumbaga. Asintado ang mga tira nila, mahirap labanan...pero kailangan.Kaya ko ba? Kaya nya.

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Like This

2008-08-03T03:34:00.004+08:00

CaliforniaRufus WainwrightCalifornia, CaliforniaYou're such a wonder that I think I'll stay in bedBig time rollers, part time modelsSo much to plunderThat I think I'll sleep insteadI don't know this sea of neonThousand surfers, whiffs of freonAnd big nights back east with RhodaCalifornia pleaseThere's a momentI've been savingA kind of crucifix around this munchkin landUp north freezing, little me

BLACKLIGHTING ::: When Shadows Fall

2008-07-28T21:03:00.017+08:00

In church, there are messages that speak to you and messages that scream at you. This one was Sgt. Slaughter.I had considered myself a complete failure by the time I took the aisle seat in the ballroom and listened to Pastor Caloy deliver the Easter message. There I was, going on six weeks in this place without any sign of a future--here or back home. All I had was/were the experience/s of

Yes, I'm Kidding You

2008-07-26T21:17:00.002+08:00

I love you, Jordaaaaaannn!!!!!!!!Gimme a break. The new U2 drops in Q4! Told ya this is just a phase.

Mernayenda

2008-07-23T20:16:00.010+08:00

This is to let the whole eenternets know that it's my Mama's birthday today (just passed the dateline) and I'm soooo happy to remember this great song from K's Choice for the occasion. Wow, them again, huh? I know. First was "Dad" and now this song, la letras de canciones aqui.So. To roast or not to roast my own mother? That's easy. She's 1500 miles away, she can't snub me...in a way that would

Stop Where It Ends

2008-07-19T18:01:00.005+08:00

I Don't Care.Saveg GartenI ride this trainIn the windswept afternoonAnd the sunlight warms the facesOf the faithless who are waitingI ride this trainBut I need a conversationMozambique or was it Veronique?How about you pick the subjectAnd I'll listen to you?People tell me that I feel too muchBut I don't care, I don't carePeople tell me that I need too muchBut I don't care, no I don't careI ride

RIGHT BRAIN ::: I'm A Robot

2008-07-11T13:43:00.005+08:00

I finished four monthly reports in as many days. Unprecedented. TSK! This can't be good.I'm outta here...I'm starting to scare myself.

We're Seriously Out of Toilet Paper

2008-06-06T10:35:00.016+08:00

Now hear this.The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has put up the Billion Tree Campaign calling on every breathing human out there to participate in the collective goal "to plant at least one billion trees worldwide each year." When we realize how our forests are being depleted to the tune of six football-field-sized areas each minute (got this from Michael Jackson), it only makes

BLACKLIGHTING ::: Divine Interjection

2008-06-04T00:27:00.011+08:00

"Psst! Go back to the start."But of course! I couldn't snap out of it 'cause of all that baggage on the donkey; I made it near impossible to step forward--even on a clear path. So do yerself a favor and stop weighing yerself down. Here it is on a silver platter! I'd hate to think you're being ungrateful so bring the firelech back to front and center, you worry wart. TSK.Yes! That's what it's been

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Keep It Going

2008-05-27T21:22:00.003+08:00

Wow! Four entries in the top 15. Not too shabby =D

SHRINK RAP ::: Learning ABCs All Over

2008-05-24T22:22:00.031+08:00

It's greatly encouraging to realize God isn't random. And there's no such thing as Margin of Error with him either because every single detail of our lives counts. Each section is a thread that completes the story of the tapestry...And you're still reading. Okay! Great. =DOne of the greatest things that came out of this whole experience is it gave me the luxury of time to know God on a deeper

U2 ::: The Hewson Phone is Busy

2008-05-21T14:51:00.018+08:00

Remember Elliott's reaction when he saw E.T.'s heart glowing? "Aah!!!! He's alive!!!"Was gonna wait till tonight to find out what they performed at the AI finals. Then this bit of information gets in my face: David Cook sang "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For". What?!Grabe. Strike 3! Hello (my favorite Lionel song), Billie Jean (by MJ, no explanation necessary), and now this. I mean

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Finalmente!

2008-05-19T22:07:00.001+08:00

Well, after what seemed to me like an eternity at #8, it fills me with great joy to report that the Tubbataha Reef has broken the threshold and climbed one notch up in the ranking for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It's part of the "7" now! Woohoo! You may click on the image to vote--if you haven't yet--and please help get the word out.* * *I'm inclined to think last night's GMA 7 documentary "

BACK BITES ::: Mababang Paaralan ng Imus Pilot

2008-05-12T04:50:00.002+08:00

The month of May and its onslaught of late afternoon rains always take me back to the days when they gave me a skewed sense of dread. This was when I was in public school as a child growing up in the 80s and my mother would start talking about the coming school year to us three kids."O, pasukan nyo na sa June 5. Kailangan magsanay na kayong matulog nang maaga," she would remind us dutifully when

RIGHT BRAIN ::: This Grace Full

2008-05-07T01:09:00.001+08:00

Grace is an undeserved gift and there ain't nobody more undeserving than yours truly. Yet here I am, completely blown away by this unraveling. With my glaring feebleness, mental and otherwise, you've shown me how you can make the current bend! I can only stand amazed by your love. My heart is riding the waves and I am humbled yet again. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!The past week felt like

Your Attention Please

2008-04-28T02:50:00.000+08:00

There's another online poll to determine the New 7 Wonders of Nature with the Philippines contributing two nominees -- both in Palawan. Interesting, no? Uso si Ploning eh. Hehe!As of 1000 GMT on Sunday, 27 April 2008, the top 10 has Mounts Fuji and Everest. Talk about imposing. Where are the Pinoy hackers when you need 'em?! The Tubbataha Reef seems to be stuck at #8 but the Puerto Princesa

FLAK ::: Another Perp Walk

2008-04-27T06:10:00.000+08:00

Amy Winehouse has been arrested on suspicion of assault after allegedly head-butting a man during a drunken night in London. According to a witness, Winehouse “was crying and moaning” on her way to the police station for questioning.Are you kidding me? Here's what they snipped: Ms. Winehouse was woozy from the impact, hence, the moaning. Electric soup don't do nothing for our crackpot,

U2 ::: Benign Influence

2008-04-03T17:48:00.023+08:00

Don't you get tired of seeing this year after year? No, but you'd think they'd resolve to have Bono exempted from the voting already since his Irish smirk is almost always guaranteed an appearance on the list. TIME's 100 Most Influential is upon us once again and Bono's neck and neck with the other crusading B (not you, yet, Bernice, but perhaps next year!), Barack Obama, for the top spot on the

U2 ::: Bono L'amore

2008-02-21T08:20:00.001+08:00

Up on the wall, for everyone to see. Haha!

RIGHT BRAIN ::: The Ineffable

2008-02-18T17:25:00.000+08:00

Now I Can DanceTina ArenaIn Deep (1997) So I hope this finds you well Sun is shining down eastern valley ways There's some news I need to tell you Give my Mother a kiss Tell her I'm ok I recall her words "If it's too easy it never lasts" I have compromised But I'm finally free of the past Now I can dance Clouds have all disappeared Freedom I hold so dear Cause nobody knows me here Though I can

RIGHT BRAIN ::: She Told Ya She Was Trouble

2008-02-13T04:08:00.002+08:00

About eight years ago, the Grammys hit rock bottom when the BSBs, J Los, N Syncs, and Britneys managed to get nominated when nobody was looking. What a doozy! It really looked like a re-run of the Teen Choice Awards back then. So let's chew on this one time: this year's Best Female Pop Vocal, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and the Big Kahuna of 'em all, Record of the

U2 ::: Now Playing

2008-01-30T10:51:00.000+08:00

BadIf you twist and turn awayIf you tear yourself in two againIf I could, yes I wouldIf I could, I wouldLet it goSurrenderDislocateIf I could throw thisLifeless lifeline to the windLeave this heart of claySee you walk, walk awayInto the nightAnd through the rainInto the half-lightAnd through the flameIf I could through myselfSet your spirit freeI'd lead your heart awaySee you break, break

SHRINK RAP ::: Walking the Plank

2008-01-22T13:30:00.000+08:00

I can't swim. Really can't. Dunno how. I've never tried to learn either. All I can do is wade. Meaning I'm used to doing things the hard way. It's not that I prefer it, 'cause that would be just plain stupid, but there's a certain satisfaction to getting something done knowing you lacked the necessities to do so in the first place. Masochistic? OK, forget it.Anyway, that's what I'm faced with

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Soldiers, Come Quickly

2008-01-13T15:36:00.000+08:00

Alice looks so oddly familiar.

SHRINK RAP ::: Precarious

2008-01-05T20:13:00.000+08:00

Generally speaking, I'm pretty resolute. Things are easier that way for the lazy screwball that I am and that's how I've chosen to live the so-called adult life. Once in a while, though, I'm forced into a situation that shakes up my foundations. Like right now. It's funny how I always knew this was a shot in the dark from the get-go but I didn't expect it to be like that both ways.Anyhoo, now I

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Lessons

2007-12-24T22:39:00.000+08:00

Happy birthday to my father.We don't always get along and I purposely run my mouth just to try to teach you a lesson -- in vain.But I'd be a fool to believe my life would be any better had you not been my father. So thank you and may the seed planted in your heart grow and bear fruit for His glory.Aren't you glad I posted this photo from '68 instead of something else less flattering? Bait kong

U2 ::: The Weight of Christmas '07

2007-12-22T16:03:00.000+08:00

I keep telling people what I want for Christmas and been dropping hints all over the place but does anyone listen to me? No. And then you say I'm picky. TSK!Which is why I want to give mad props to Nice for my first ever (and best one, thus far) U2 present, the U2 by U2 hardcover put-wheels-on-it-and-ride-it-home book. Really. It takes 'hardcover' to a whole 'nuther level. Damn! To think she had

U2 ::: Did Someone Say Glib?

2007-12-05T23:57:00.000+08:00

"We are guilty — all of us — between the war in Iraq and the environment," he continued. "We're damned, if we don't fix this. With this record, I'm just throwing my hands up in the air, going, 'I guess we're just going to f--- this sh-- up, and ruin the planet.' It's a little less optimistic and more inspired by frustration and anger toward what we're doing. It comes from a way darker place, and

U2 ::: Bono for Bob

2007-11-26T18:43:00.000+08:00

Was listening to Bono's message/greeting in the original version of "Do They Know It's Christmas". Yeah, he just had to go first with that.It's been 23 years but the contrast between him and Geldof is still obvious. Say, was Bob punching the world in the face back then, too?Sorry, no download here but I prolly could pull something off for anyone who wants it.

U2 ::: No Rhythm Required

2007-11-24T21:25:00.000+08:00

Bono won't even let us miss him just a little, the crumb. So that leaves me to assume that, Mencap notwithstanding, Edge and Adam got on Larry's nerves and were then banished from the studio. For now.

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Hammering Away

2007-10-17T16:23:00.000+08:00

The problem with being too philosophical is that it can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts. Think too much about people's motivations and societal complications right now, and you will get overwhelmed by the sheer scope of things. Instead, turn your philosophical scope down to a pinpoint of light, and let it illuminate your personal life. For now, just focus on the people in your life

U2 ::: These Irish in America

2007-09-30T19:28:00.000+08:00

RollingStone.com has come out with the Top 25 Music DVDs of All Time and our boys come in last. I have to admit I'm a tad surprised Rattle and Hum even made the cut considering all the supposedly bad reviews it got from the music press. But who makes these lists anyway? I'm sure they left out a good number of great ones, too. All the same, I think this is a good way to remind Bono that the

SHRINK RAP ::: A General Wonderingment

2007-08-25T18:43:00.000+08:00

I was a kid you were my dadI didn't always understandI wanted freedom you got madYou were concerned I got upsetI didn't recognize you yetAnd did you cry I know I didWhen I lied to youI didn't want to hurt youI just never knew I didYou never told me that you loved meI know you didn't know howI guess that shows we're much the same'Cause I love you too and until nowI've never said those words out

FLAK ::: Messing with the Yin Wei

2007-08-14T10:12:00.000+08:00

What's the logic behind removing establishments just because you had a falling out with your predecessor? There isn't one except you feel you need to be "the man". To you I have only one word: geezer.You have that unquenchable thirst for vindication that even the innocuous are left scratching their heads from your scatterbrain antics.Gawd, when will it end? Three more years of the "return of the

SHRINK RAP ::: Cap Feathers

2007-08-05T11:44:00.000+08:00

Queen's Dr. Brian May is probably how the media will start referring to him if all go as planned later this month. In any case, I'm taking this as my splut for coming up with godawful excuses as to why I haven't a post grad. Yet. It's not a big deal, I know, but my brain (I feel) is akin to an analog mouse. It can only work on a flat, upright surface to slide on. And that is really starting to be

RIGHT BRAIN ::: It Says 'a Bit'

2007-07-30T18:27:00.000+08:00

The Bottom Line You will find it rewarding to connect with people today and give a bit of yourself. In Detail There is an educational component to the advice you dole out to friends today -- passing on your hard-learned information is something you take seriously, and rightfully so. Is the idea of your being a teacher so far-fetched? Not really -- in some ways, you were born to be one. You

U2 ::: Providence

2007-07-29T20:39:00.001+08:00

Psalm 40 (King James Version)1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Spent most of the past week viewing U2

REEL TALK ::: Big Enough to Wear a Toque

2007-07-25T14:17:00.002+08:00

Most people would not be inclined to dismiss Ratatouille as a waste of terrabytes specifically because it's a Pixar movie, for Pete's sake. But I just couldn't find it in me to be excited over this one when I first saw its trailer. So it's a rat and he can cook, very big deal. I was waiting to be intrigued by its chief human character and, as I had found out, that was not the way to go.Here's how

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Because Franz Said So

2007-07-22T19:47:00.000+08:00

I saw this last Friday.

SHRINK RAP ::: The Paramecium

2007-07-21T14:10:00.000+08:00

Is it time to cash in my check yet?There's this blog I read once in a while and on it the owner posts some realization-type musings among other things. I generally don't pay any attention to those because there's some really uninteresting stuff in there. However, this time I found myself reading it through the end--and, boy, was it a very long entry. There's only one reason I would want to finish

RIGHT BRAIN ::: When Dust Settles

2007-07-14T20:41:00.000+08:00

I'm sorry I have this affinity for the melodramatic even when it's completely unnecessary. Ah well. At least, I haven't descended to Michael Bay abyss yet.The past two weeks have been quite busy for me but it's not as if I've been doing things non-stop for 14 days. Just that today is my first real day off since July 1 and I'm relishing it. Funny thing is I've never had my time demanded this much

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Much As You Can Chew

2007-06-26T18:40:00.000+08:00

We uzified the MTV VJ Hunt Finals at the Mall of Asia last week and let me tell you it was painful to watch. What a bunch of nervous wrecks! Wow. That just tells me whatever amount of chutzpah got them to audition in the first place quickly dissolved when they stepped in front of a live audience. So I guess that means no Pinoy version of TRL for now.I wasn't rooting for anyone at all since my

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Shortage

2007-06-21T09:28:00.000+08:00

Here's the Friendster reading for today:The Bottom Line Be careful about whom you open up to. Do you really know who you are dealing with? Who writes these things?! Come on, what can you tell me that I haven't already been chastised about?

WHIMSY ::: No Alterna-muffin

2007-06-13T10:09:00.001+08:00

"If your thing is to bring me down, cool. I'll just work harder."Admittedly, I'm not much of a fan of her songs (there are a couple that I think are worthy) so I'm probably the last to realize just how cool this girl is.Mad props to you, Ms. Clarkson.AP/CNN article

TPI ::: The 00s So Far

2007-06-11T21:28:00.000+08:00

I managed to put together a few photos of the TPI in various stages of tomfoolery. They're poignant reminders of just how much we've grown up. I dare anyone mention weight! LOL Really now, are you guys serious? It's crazy stuff but whatever...bring on the munchies. Yeah!To those who don't know, TPI (or Tropang Puyat International) is what my cousins and I call our gang. Corny as it may sound to

RIGHT BRAIN ::: A Jungian Check

2007-06-07T13:44:00.000+08:00

Oprah had Gary Zukav on and much as I had wanted to change the channel, I could not find the energy to grab the remote.Some dude mentioned Type A personalities so I wanted to find out about that buzz word. I don't remember learning about it in Intro to Psych back when I was in pre-PT. Shows you how far I got. Anyway, I took a Myers-Briggs® test and it labeled me as an ISFP personality type. So?

TPI ::: For Irene.

2007-06-05T17:58:00.000+08:00

It's almost time for Rin to go back to the States yet I haven't posted relevant updates. TSK @ me.Here's what I've captured from my end:Our escape to Tagaytay, 31 May, around 9:30 in the evening. Ask Rin about that when she gets back. Hehe!

U2 ::: Vegas Strip Kings

2007-06-04T18:47:00.000+08:00

It's not an easy thing to realize that Bono is younger than I am now in this video. Heck, all of them are!If I were in Vegas when they shot this 20 years ago, I'd be 9 and not give a monkey's who they were. Matter of fact, my mother would have me stay away from them because they were obviously drunken hooligans. "He just kissed some strange woman off the street. tsk!"Bono looks great though. This

TPI ::: Anyone Else Flying In?

2007-05-24T12:31:00.001+08:00

This is for Irene. Because you've already spoken to your mom and your sister a couple days ago when they got here, there's no need to tell about the who, how, what, why, and where. I'll just share with you some photos 'cause I know you won't mind. =) There's a lot more to come so watch this space. Hehe!

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Goodbye Songs

2007-05-23T21:44:00.000+08:00

They never get old. You pull 'em out of oblivion once in a while and they have the same effect. The one I have for you now is called 'Taken' from Plumb's Beautiful Lumps of Coal album which came out four years ago.I've actually met Plumb and she's funny. Loved her faint Georgia drawl, too.Now, I'm gonna pass up posting the lyrics this time. I annoy even myself with it. But the song is right here

TPI ::: For my cousins.

2007-05-19T16:28:00.000+08:00

Guys, I finally spoke with Val this afternoon. He flew in last night and couldn't find his way out of NAIA for an hour and a half. Uncle Boy had to go in and get him because there were no clear signs telling passengers where to go next after they disembark. This was Val's first international flight out of Sea-Tac and thanks to our non-user-friendly airport personnel, the guy had to struggle with

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Hey, baby!

2007-05-10T09:37:00.001+08:00

Godric, my first nephew ever (don't wear it out), was born May 8, 2007 at 3:40 pm. He is currently getting ready to move in with his parents but is also open to being the next Jolie-Pitt.Not to forget, happy 30th Anniversary to my Mama and Dada. Thirty more? 'Wag naaa. Kidding. Love you guys!Happy birthday to Bono.So he got bumped off the Time 100 to make way for John Mayer's enormous fro. S'all

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Madonna's Atonement

2007-05-01T17:18:00.000+08:00

One of the few Maddie songs I'll be caught dead playing, too.This* is going out to my, our, Ninang Puring, whose generosity transcended convention.SAY GOODBYENOT KNOWING WHENTHE TRUTH IN MY WHOLE LIFE BEGANSAY GOODBYENOT KNOWING HOW TO CRYYOU TAUGHT ME THATAND I'LL REMEMBERTHE STRENGTH THAT YOU GAVE MENOW THAT I'M STANDING ON MY OWNI'LL REMEMBERTHE WAY THAT YOU SAVED MEI'LL REMEMBERINSIDE I WAS A

U2 ::: Just a Couple of Things

2007-04-24T08:40:00.000+08:00

Bono on the TIME 100 list. Undeniably, two previous appearances should be enough to land him a third.I was just there smirking at the Top 5 Most Influential. Not gonna say anything about that.(Mmust...shut...trappp!) Anyway, his average rating is still 90 even though I gave him a hundred. But he's doing pretty good. Plus, his big noggin's on American Idle this week so that should send a

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Act Together

2007-04-20T22:12:00.000+08:00

Child, do not be weary with the troubles of this world. I have overcome.Are you listening? Are you getting this? Maybe you've been going too fast.Easy pleasy.

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Insanely

2007-04-17T19:09:00.000+08:00

Come on! Seriously, what other reason could I possibly need?

U2 ::: John Frusciante's Don't Cut It

2007-04-11T09:11:00.001+08:00

I bust my gut on this one. Props to Wicca for bringing it up.

RIGHT BRAIN ::: Sounds Like a Plan

2007-04-07T16:16:00.000+08:00

The following is off JessicaRulestheUniverse.com:Hala, sige! Lumayas kayong lahat at magsiksikan kayo sa Boracay! At huwag na kayong babalik! I love Manila when it’s empty. No traffic, no noise (manageable levels of pasyon sung to the tune of Boom Tarat), cleaner air. I make this suggestion every year at Lent; no one ever listens to me, but I’ll say it again: Let’s barricade Metropolitan Manila