bob ongism

im not really a bob ong reader
i have read only one book of his (abnkkbsnplko) though i was given another one by my boss (ang libro ni hudas— wonder if she’s trying to tell me something) which i havent had the enthusiasm to read yet
well one fine day ( i so love that song), i [...]

my mom is weird

the list my mom made of things she will buy in her 2 month vacation abroad (took a peek when she was not looking):
- running shoes (thats for me)
- sneakers (thats for me again)
- shirts (yep thats mine)
- jeans (who else? mine of course)
- coffee
- bag
- eyeliner
- juicer (hhmmm)
- pampatay ng insekto (her actual words)
- [...]

the art of wine drinking (or how to drink wine when you dont know how to drink wine)

relax.
a deep breath will help.
pretend you’re a connoisseur, don’t show excitement nor apprehension nor fear.
appreciate first the wine glass, its graceful ascension from the base to the tip of the rim (which will soon commune with your lips)
witness as the wine is poured, listen to its melodic sound and marvel at the purity of its [...]

bitter pill

Its raining. The skies are dark. The air is cold.
I decided to reread ‘The Hours’. Its by Micheal Cunningham.
Probably the most depressing novel that I ever came across.
Its depressing.
Because its real.
It slaps you with the truth of your existence.
Its dark and cold out there.

It had seemed like the beginning of happiness, and Clarissa is [...]

ramblings of a premature death

i wonder why in a world of 24/7 McDonalds, heavy duty batteries, and extended contact lenses…
my relationships never seem to get an extended shelf-life
i always get the instant, ready to eat, disposable encounters
that leave me feeling full and empty at the same time
the hunger pangs have ceased but still my mouth waters for real food.
at [...]

the tragedy that is now

According to Tom Engelhardt (author of The End of Victory Culture), the terrorist attacks of 9/11 had successfully goaded the US government to irresponsibly use the powers they have at hand in worthless and resources-draining campaigns that would eventually tip the balance of power against it. He gave 15 signs that manifest the irresponsible response [...]