this was posted on my FB notes last Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1:13pm
What’s in the wee hours of the morning? 3:00 AM to be exact. I ask this because for the past 5 or 6 months now, I’ve been waking up at exactly those hours between 3am to 4am. It never fails, even if I’m dead tired, had one too many drink or even when I sleep later than usual, I still find myself jolted awake at around that time for no particular reason at all. There wasn’t even any noise or distinct sound that would rouse me from my sleep but still it happens. I know this might be a case of my insomnia working overtime or probably a loose system on my body clock, whatever that means, but it is somehow affecting my moods not to mention my waking moments. In fact, because of this internal alarm system that seems perennially set at 3 in the morning, I get up from bed in the morning feeling sluggish after being interrupted from slumber pre-dawn.
I would definitely welcome your suggestions. Anybody who can offer me a cure to this strange malady is sure to be appreciated. And yes, I’ve already tried a lot of things to resolve this but still it happens even when I am in my most relaxed state of mind. In fact, it got so annoying that there came a point when I almost believe somebody is playing some voodoo magic on me. I even tried sleeping as late as 2:30am but still found myself suddenly awake between 3 to 4AM, right on schedule. Now, what gives? I don’t want to necessarily think about this and somehow has even learned to live with it but my curiosity is now getting the better of me.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Songs on the airwaves and on my brainwaves this 2009
Well, I am not necessarily a musical genius or pop music critic but I am quite an avowed music fan. Or simply someone who enjoys listening to songs and really appreciates the artists and musicians, sometimes even singing along with them. After all, without music, life would be one dry and sad episode.
Anyway, with just about 20 or so days left in the year, I just want to outline a few of the songs here that wove their way into my consciousness this 2009. These are the songs that made quite an impact on me personally this year. and maybe also some friends of mine and others here in the Philippines somehow felt the impact of these songs.
I don't know about the radio stations and others rounding up the songs of the year but here are my shortlist of top songs for 2009:
1) NOBODY - wonder girls (while not necessarily liking the song, the way it played incessantly into the airwaves somehow made an otherwise eyebrow-raising rhythm into a sway-inducing beat) I'm sure this song is gonna enjoy quite a good playback time during this month's company and schools Christmas parties. And I bet a lot of those doing their rounds of Christmas presentations will also make this part of their song and dance number. Nobody, nobody but you (CLAP!)
2) I'VE GOT A FEELING (the black-eyed peas) - here is one ideal pre-party song. One song that you would love to hear to prep you up for a great evening ahead with friends or loved ones..(that tonight's gonna be a good night)
3) INSOMNIA (craig david) - im a bit partial to this song but not necessarily because of the lyrics but more on the title. if you are suffering from the same thing, Insomnia, then you would understand. but the beat is also catchy and cool and Craig David still tickles the ears (feels like insomnia).
4) T-SHIRT (shontelle) - akin to what is known as chick-flick or chick-lit. the song makes heartbreak or breaking up with your beau sounds cool and sexy (or kikay) at the same time. (trying to decide if i really wanna go out tonight,I never used to to go out without you, not sure i remember how to).
5) CARELESS WHISPER (george michael) - okay, this song had been on the airwaves for more than a decade but for this 2009 in the Philippines, the tune suddenly made a comeback of sorts. Talk about reinventing or re-packaging music. No thanks to that video scandal involving a doctor and a sexy star mid-year. Notwithstanding the song tied into that controversy, I still like this george michael classic until now. Although at the moment, it's hard to get rid of that vision of two images dancing sensually whenever the song is played. (I'm never gonna dance again.. blah,blah, blah).
6) CALLE OCHO (Pitbull)- never mind the repetitive chorus 'I know you want me, you know i want cha' but somehow, the beat is quite hypnotic if you ask me. plus, how can i forget this song after watching my cousins dance to it during the birthday celebration of Tita Luz (Hi Ate Alda, Odette, and my niece, Teepee! Hihi!). Whereas the song previously was just a background beat playing on my head but the dance sealed its fate as among the top on my list! (uno, dos, tres, cuatro BOOM!). I think this song is also going to enjoy a lot of minutes on the Christmas parties.
7) YOU BELONG WITH ME (Taylor Swift) - i'm not quite sure if I got kinda hooked to this song because of my niece, Jeannelou who loved the song or was it vice-versa? Still at the homestretch of the year, I just felt it good enough to make it to this shortlist. Never mind if Kanye West doesn't feel Taylor Swift deserves a music award, but hey, the girl still has voice and perhaps Mr. West just doesn't like pretty, white and young ladies. maybe taylor can mouth this line to Kanye instead: If you could see that i'm the one who understands you, been here all along, so why can't you see. that you belong with me. Cheesy?? haha. that's the whole point..
8) FALLING (MYMP) - anything with the word 'falling' will have to be part of my list. Another song on unrequited love (YET), well why not?? we can always be cheesy and sentimental, alright. With this song, MYMP still is making their momma proud. Really like listening to this while chilling out,surrounded by my books and magazines and contemplating life for the nth time (wanna tell you baby, that you're the one that i'm thinking of).
9) TROUBLE IS A FRIEND (Lenka) - I just love hearing this song. Or maybe i was drawn to the word 'trouble' pretty much the same way I'm seduced by the word 'falling' (i.e. falling in love or falling flat on my face. Talk about being accident prone). Trouble is a friend of mine..hmmm. Actually, im not too sure if this is a lullaby or an ethnic something song but it gets inside my head at times..
10) POKER FACE (Lady Gaga) - the beat is catchy and somehow leaves an imprint on the mind once you listen to it. One song that I keep hearing inside my head a few more minutes after its done playing. The sound of this piece catches the artist's character bordering on the extremes with a lace of talent. Plus, I kind of relate to the title being poker-faced most of the time (sometimes trying to hide my emotions by not displaying any reaction).Can't read my, can't read my, No he can't read my POKER FACE.oh, oh, oh, ohh, ohh- oo
These are just about ten of the songs that personally hit my brainwaves this year. There are a lot more actually but hey, this is why they call it a shortlist, right?
Anyway, let the music play (come to think of it, this is another chorus that keeps staying in mind whenever I hear it. From Jordin Sparks I think). Before this year ends, I'm pretty sure there are a lot more songs and sounds that are bound to penetrate our minds and hearts so until then..
Anyway, with just about 20 or so days left in the year, I just want to outline a few of the songs here that wove their way into my consciousness this 2009. These are the songs that made quite an impact on me personally this year. and maybe also some friends of mine and others here in the Philippines somehow felt the impact of these songs.
I don't know about the radio stations and others rounding up the songs of the year but here are my shortlist of top songs for 2009:
1) NOBODY - wonder girls (while not necessarily liking the song, the way it played incessantly into the airwaves somehow made an otherwise eyebrow-raising rhythm into a sway-inducing beat) I'm sure this song is gonna enjoy quite a good playback time during this month's company and schools Christmas parties. And I bet a lot of those doing their rounds of Christmas presentations will also make this part of their song and dance number. Nobody, nobody but you (CLAP!)
2) I'VE GOT A FEELING (the black-eyed peas) - here is one ideal pre-party song. One song that you would love to hear to prep you up for a great evening ahead with friends or loved ones..(that tonight's gonna be a good night)
3) INSOMNIA (craig david) - im a bit partial to this song but not necessarily because of the lyrics but more on the title. if you are suffering from the same thing, Insomnia, then you would understand. but the beat is also catchy and cool and Craig David still tickles the ears (feels like insomnia).
4) T-SHIRT (shontelle) - akin to what is known as chick-flick or chick-lit. the song makes heartbreak or breaking up with your beau sounds cool and sexy (or kikay) at the same time. (trying to decide if i really wanna go out tonight,I never used to to go out without you, not sure i remember how to).
5) CARELESS WHISPER (george michael) - okay, this song had been on the airwaves for more than a decade but for this 2009 in the Philippines, the tune suddenly made a comeback of sorts. Talk about reinventing or re-packaging music. No thanks to that video scandal involving a doctor and a sexy star mid-year. Notwithstanding the song tied into that controversy, I still like this george michael classic until now. Although at the moment, it's hard to get rid of that vision of two images dancing sensually whenever the song is played. (I'm never gonna dance again.. blah,blah, blah).
6) CALLE OCHO (Pitbull)- never mind the repetitive chorus 'I know you want me, you know i want cha' but somehow, the beat is quite hypnotic if you ask me. plus, how can i forget this song after watching my cousins dance to it during the birthday celebration of Tita Luz (Hi Ate Alda, Odette, and my niece, Teepee! Hihi!). Whereas the song previously was just a background beat playing on my head but the dance sealed its fate as among the top on my list! (uno, dos, tres, cuatro BOOM!). I think this song is also going to enjoy a lot of minutes on the Christmas parties.
7) YOU BELONG WITH ME (Taylor Swift) - i'm not quite sure if I got kinda hooked to this song because of my niece, Jeannelou who loved the song or was it vice-versa? Still at the homestretch of the year, I just felt it good enough to make it to this shortlist. Never mind if Kanye West doesn't feel Taylor Swift deserves a music award, but hey, the girl still has voice and perhaps Mr. West just doesn't like pretty, white and young ladies. maybe taylor can mouth this line to Kanye instead: If you could see that i'm the one who understands you, been here all along, so why can't you see. that you belong with me. Cheesy?? haha. that's the whole point..
8) FALLING (MYMP) - anything with the word 'falling' will have to be part of my list. Another song on unrequited love (YET), well why not?? we can always be cheesy and sentimental, alright. With this song, MYMP still is making their momma proud. Really like listening to this while chilling out,surrounded by my books and magazines and contemplating life for the nth time (wanna tell you baby, that you're the one that i'm thinking of).
9) TROUBLE IS A FRIEND (Lenka) - I just love hearing this song. Or maybe i was drawn to the word 'trouble' pretty much the same way I'm seduced by the word 'falling' (i.e. falling in love or falling flat on my face. Talk about being accident prone). Trouble is a friend of mine..hmmm. Actually, im not too sure if this is a lullaby or an ethnic something song but it gets inside my head at times..
10) POKER FACE (Lady Gaga) - the beat is catchy and somehow leaves an imprint on the mind once you listen to it. One song that I keep hearing inside my head a few more minutes after its done playing. The sound of this piece catches the artist's character bordering on the extremes with a lace of talent. Plus, I kind of relate to the title being poker-faced most of the time (sometimes trying to hide my emotions by not displaying any reaction).Can't read my, can't read my, No he can't read my POKER FACE.oh, oh, oh, ohh, ohh- oo
These are just about ten of the songs that personally hit my brainwaves this year. There are a lot more actually but hey, this is why they call it a shortlist, right?
Anyway, let the music play (come to think of it, this is another chorus that keeps staying in mind whenever I hear it. From Jordin Sparks I think). Before this year ends, I'm pretty sure there are a lot more songs and sounds that are bound to penetrate our minds and hearts so until then..
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Take on the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009
Let me vote for one first while I scan the rest of my choices for later postings.
My top vote goes to Patay Gutom. Very nice photographs and food review. Yummy shots. definitely rated PG as in Pretty good.
My top vote goes to Patay Gutom. Very nice photographs and food review. Yummy shots. definitely rated PG as in Pretty good.
Monday, July 27, 2009
What I'll miss the most in Pinoy Parazzi
Mga Bagay-Bagay, Moments, and mga ‘whatevers’ na mami-miss ko sa Pinoy Parazzi, promise.
1. Lunchtime bonding moments
2. The unlimited ink printer
3. Debate ever between Mayin-Dani or Jean-Dani or Dani-Danny
4. Mga halakhakan at harutan (ang tumataginting na bungisngis ni Lhor)
5. Dulce’s perpetual smile (kahit pagod na or namumrublema, smile pa rin)
6. Shing-a-ling ni Sir Aga (justin, kapag meron ipagtabi mo ako or dalhin mo sa Road 5 para kunin ko pagdalaw ko haha)
7. Monthly General Assembly (panalo)
8. The weekly Advertising Lineup (na by this time siguro madadagdagan na, take note, Mayin).
9. After hours ‘gimiks’ with impaktos and impaktitas (wasalak moments)
10. Ang baon ni Lhor at Justin, minsan
11. The daily supply of Pinoy Parazzi jaryo siyempre (pwede bang magpadala kayo sa new office ko? 5cps per issue LOL).
12. Kulitan sa YM and FB (BUZZ! Jean, Mayin, Lhor, Dulce, Justin, Lani, Sir Sai aka coolboy, Faith, Jojo, Rene & minsan kay sir Aga, etc.)
13. Unlimited online connection
14. Very accommodating tech support (from Jerome, to Tyrone, to Jojo)
15. Dinuguan ni Tita Luz (again, pag tiempong may handaan sa Parazzi, susulpot na lang ako minsan)
16. Parazzi outings
17. Christmas Party the Parazzi way
18. Ex-deals ng Lechon
19. GCs from ex-deals (sana makahingi pa rin ng konti minsan)
20. One-liners from Sir Sai and Lani (Mind You, In fairness, di sya kagandahan or Would you mind? moments)
21. Dyenilen and Lorena kulitan moments with Jean.
22. Mga Impakto at impaktitas
23. Proposals galore and mga mala-challenge na Package rates
24. Text reports from Tony or Lani
25. The smell of morning paper hot off the presses (kahit medyo dumidikit pa sa balat ang tinta).
26. Lovelife chikahan (secret love stories and love might have beens)
27. My chair, PC monitor and keyboard at ang filing cabinet
28. That Samsung printer
29. All the paintings
30. Super-horse powered aircondition
31. Sounds of Willie revillame and wowowee heard above the keyboard tapping (especially ang moments na naglilitanya ang mga contestants ng Wowowee).
32. Kulitan with the AEs kapag habulan ng sales reports, ad materials and confirmation of ads.
33. CDO Ham giveaway (remembering that 2008 holidays).
34. Tasty and pandesal meriendas (with CDO hams before and lately, chiz whiz, liver spread and butter).
35. Lambanog ni Sir Aga.
36. ‘Aba, teka!’ moments.
37. ‘Buro’ baon ni Justin (again, susugod ako sa Road 5 just to get some, kala nyo ha. Minda style).
38. Endless photo ops
39. Yung phone na magaan.
40. Sun cellular line and free phone (pwede bang akin na lang? mag 2yrs na o, soli ko na lang ang SIM haha) .
41. Giveaways ng mga stars (from Cristine Reyes, to the Lechon from Bong Revilla and the cake from Direk Wenn de Ramas, etc.).
42. Edgar Caderao
43. Papaya soap Christmas giveaways from Sir Aga (sana may sobra uli this Christmas).
44. Ang taho ni manong tuwing umaga sa tapat ng Parazzi.
45. Fishball and kikiam moments
46. Monday meetings with Advertising sales
47. Ang mga fotogs at ang litanya-ever ni Mark Atienza (anong sinabi ni Chiz Escudero sa monologue mo.haha. peace, man).
48. All the AEs
Pero ang mami-miss ko talaga is yung pag-arangkada ng Pinoy Parazzi. Guys, promise wag kayo makakalimot ha pag super sikat na kayo. I hope maalala nyo rin na may isang Loida na nakasama at naging bahagi ng Larawan ng Katoto-waan. Cheers!
I’ll still be very much around. Hindi na nga lang araw-araw but still, I’m not saying goodbye but only ‘see you around!’
Maraming salamat and I love you all, mga ka-Parazzi!
1. Lunchtime bonding moments
2. The unlimited ink printer
3. Debate ever between Mayin-Dani or Jean-Dani or Dani-Danny
4. Mga halakhakan at harutan (ang tumataginting na bungisngis ni Lhor)
5. Dulce’s perpetual smile (kahit pagod na or namumrublema, smile pa rin)
6. Shing-a-ling ni Sir Aga (justin, kapag meron ipagtabi mo ako or dalhin mo sa Road 5 para kunin ko pagdalaw ko haha)
7. Monthly General Assembly (panalo)
8. The weekly Advertising Lineup (na by this time siguro madadagdagan na, take note, Mayin).
9. After hours ‘gimiks’ with impaktos and impaktitas (wasalak moments)
10. Ang baon ni Lhor at Justin, minsan
11. The daily supply of Pinoy Parazzi jaryo siyempre (pwede bang magpadala kayo sa new office ko? 5cps per issue LOL).
12. Kulitan sa YM and FB (BUZZ! Jean, Mayin, Lhor, Dulce, Justin, Lani, Sir Sai aka coolboy, Faith, Jojo, Rene & minsan kay sir Aga, etc.)
13. Unlimited online connection
14. Very accommodating tech support (from Jerome, to Tyrone, to Jojo)
15. Dinuguan ni Tita Luz (again, pag tiempong may handaan sa Parazzi, susulpot na lang ako minsan)
16. Parazzi outings
17. Christmas Party the Parazzi way
18. Ex-deals ng Lechon
19. GCs from ex-deals (sana makahingi pa rin ng konti minsan)
20. One-liners from Sir Sai and Lani (Mind You, In fairness, di sya kagandahan or Would you mind? moments)
21. Dyenilen and Lorena kulitan moments with Jean.
22. Mga Impakto at impaktitas
23. Proposals galore and mga mala-challenge na Package rates
24. Text reports from Tony or Lani
25. The smell of morning paper hot off the presses (kahit medyo dumidikit pa sa balat ang tinta).
26. Lovelife chikahan (secret love stories and love might have beens)
27. My chair, PC monitor and keyboard at ang filing cabinet
28. That Samsung printer
29. All the paintings
30. Super-horse powered aircondition
31. Sounds of Willie revillame and wowowee heard above the keyboard tapping (especially ang moments na naglilitanya ang mga contestants ng Wowowee).
32. Kulitan with the AEs kapag habulan ng sales reports, ad materials and confirmation of ads.
33. CDO Ham giveaway (remembering that 2008 holidays).
34. Tasty and pandesal meriendas (with CDO hams before and lately, chiz whiz, liver spread and butter).
35. Lambanog ni Sir Aga.
36. ‘Aba, teka!’ moments.
37. ‘Buro’ baon ni Justin (again, susugod ako sa Road 5 just to get some, kala nyo ha. Minda style).
38. Endless photo ops
39. Yung phone na magaan.
40. Sun cellular line and free phone (pwede bang akin na lang? mag 2yrs na o, soli ko na lang ang SIM haha) .
41. Giveaways ng mga stars (from Cristine Reyes, to the Lechon from Bong Revilla and the cake from Direk Wenn de Ramas, etc.).
42. Edgar Caderao
43. Papaya soap Christmas giveaways from Sir Aga (sana may sobra uli this Christmas).
44. Ang taho ni manong tuwing umaga sa tapat ng Parazzi.
45. Fishball and kikiam moments
46. Monday meetings with Advertising sales
47. Ang mga fotogs at ang litanya-ever ni Mark Atienza (anong sinabi ni Chiz Escudero sa monologue mo.haha. peace, man).
48. All the AEs
Pero ang mami-miss ko talaga is yung pag-arangkada ng Pinoy Parazzi. Guys, promise wag kayo makakalimot ha pag super sikat na kayo. I hope maalala nyo rin na may isang Loida na nakasama at naging bahagi ng Larawan ng Katoto-waan. Cheers!
I’ll still be very much around. Hindi na nga lang araw-araw but still, I’m not saying goodbye but only ‘see you around!’
Maraming salamat and I love you all, mga ka-Parazzi!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Sentimental choices
There are somethings that just had to happen. probably a design of fate but also one borne out of necessity with a mighty dose of determination.
When faced with a decision, it's only a matter of minutes before the moment passes by so it is only fair to react swiftly whether its to make a jump or turn around..judgment call is what i can term it.
Time to shake off the cobwebs and prepare for both the new and the old, of goodbyes and reunions at the same time.
To borrow from a line in an old MJ song 'and I don't know whether to laugh or cry' but then certainly it's not about dying but more about living..
When faced with a decision, it's only a matter of minutes before the moment passes by so it is only fair to react swiftly whether its to make a jump or turn around..judgment call is what i can term it.
Time to shake off the cobwebs and prepare for both the new and the old, of goodbyes and reunions at the same time.
To borrow from a line in an old MJ song 'and I don't know whether to laugh or cry' but then certainly it's not about dying but more about living..
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
'Tuyo' on a Wet Day
With a storm underway, I couldn't help but think of the perfect way to spend a rainy day when one is trapped indoors and wouldn't dare brave the floods, strong winds and heavy traffic than to plan an appetizing but simple meal.
A meal that would not be a strain on the budget but would just consist of a main ingredient that is easily found within your pantry. Something very easy to cook though not necessarily well-accepted by those averse to pungent odors and dishes. A dish comprised of the lowly 'tuyo' or dried fish.
And here is another way to prepare tuyo especially on a wet and cold morning and with no time to scour the groceries for gourmet tuyo, we can improvise on our cooking and try this 'fried tuyo with a twist' recipe that I learned from my mother:
Fry the tuyo (up to you how many pieces you like) in a pan, cook until slightly brown. Have at least one clove of crushed garlic ready. Set aside the cooked tuyo, then saute the garlic on the pan using the same oil for frying the tuyo. YOu man use olive oil if you want and cook only under medium heat. Put the tuyo back in the mix and pour about three teasponful of vinegar and let simmer for a few seconds,take the heat off and you're done.
You may opt to sprinkle a bit with dried garlic or chili bits for a more spicy creation. Best served with fried rice.
Now who says simple things don't bring great pleasure?
A meal that would not be a strain on the budget but would just consist of a main ingredient that is easily found within your pantry. Something very easy to cook though not necessarily well-accepted by those averse to pungent odors and dishes. A dish comprised of the lowly 'tuyo' or dried fish.
And here is another way to prepare tuyo especially on a wet and cold morning and with no time to scour the groceries for gourmet tuyo, we can improvise on our cooking and try this 'fried tuyo with a twist' recipe that I learned from my mother:
Fry the tuyo (up to you how many pieces you like) in a pan, cook until slightly brown. Have at least one clove of crushed garlic ready. Set aside the cooked tuyo, then saute the garlic on the pan using the same oil for frying the tuyo. YOu man use olive oil if you want and cook only under medium heat. Put the tuyo back in the mix and pour about three teasponful of vinegar and let simmer for a few seconds,take the heat off and you're done.
You may opt to sprinkle a bit with dried garlic or chili bits for a more spicy creation. Best served with fried rice.
Now who says simple things don't bring great pleasure?
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