Filipino and Proud!

This post is about all things Filipino. I've always believed we are an amazing race and we are super blessed with an equally amazing country. Here are some stuff we can be proud of.

1. Mabuhay guides. I learned about them from Carlos Celdran's blog. They're a bunch of young Filipinos who underwent intensive training under the Department of Tourism. They are well versed about the Philippines- history, arts, culture, cuisine- basically anything Filipino. And their job? To be the official guides of prime ministers, diplomats and even celebrities who will visit the country. They will be earning P4,000 a day and P5,000 for those who know a foreign language other than English. Plus travel ang photo op- not bad. haha

2. Camiguin. They have their version of Boracay Island- only much peaceful and smaller. The White Island of Camiguin is known for its white (duh) sand. What's amazing is that this island only appears on a low tide. I've been here maybe 10 years ago and I can't wait to come back. That time, the manongs told us a story where a couple got stranded on the island so they had to stay overnight because the next banca will arrive in the morning. Shempre nag high tide, ayun naka tip-toe sila all night. hahaha benta talaga yung kwento.

3. Our  very own...KEBERLOO! hahaha Inspired by the hit tv series Gossip Girl, Emm Enriquez launched his own version. Keberloo stays in touch with the Pinoy culture as the non-incognito Keberloo talks about his (and his friends) adventures, random thoughts, kilig moments and whatnots. Sneak into Keberloo's crazy world here.

Snippity snappity boom!

Snippets of my recent thoughts and encounters:

1. According to showbiz talk shows, you either have a booming career or a blooming love life. Mahirap bang mamili? hahaha What would you pick?

2. A few days ago, I had this conversation with an orgmate.

 J.B. (4/10/2009 1:53:09 AM): ate may tanong ako.... masama bang magsabi sa crush (or ex-crush) na crush (or naging crush) mo siya? 

O diba? How intriguing? haha Katawa talaga. SI J.B. nga pala ay hindi si JB de Hoya. Initials lang yung JB.

Anyhoo, try mo ngang sagutin!

3. Got this quote from Ate Carms' multiply blog. (fyi: Ate Carms is an ABAM alumni. She was the HR VP during my trans process hehe)

"I believe in happy endings...if it's not happy now, then it's not yet the end..."

True true. 

4. Ghad di pa ako nakaka bakasyon as in for real. I wanna get away from it all! haha I'm ecxited for the Bicol trip with Isadora and other friends. Who wants to come? 6k- airfare, butanding dive and pocket money. Food and place is on me yo! 

5. Graduation...16 days! Gotta find the perfect grad shoes. hehe

How are things goin on your side of the world?

Revamp!

Blog revamp to be exact. haha 

I came up with the decision mostly out of boredom. I have just finished watching Confessions of a Shopaholic. Since I'm not sleepy yet, I decided to check my blog. The gloomy background of black made me sad. So viola! Hello white! I'm happy with the change. It's a breath of fresh air and could do well as a milestone in my life. That today we shall all welcome change. Not all change is bad after all.

I feel I am maturing every passing day. I spend a lot of time looking for a job that I am really called for (haha choosy!), I spend quite a few hours reassessing my life goals (yuck, as if meron), and whatnots. 

But sometimes, no matter how mature we become or how much revamp we do, we can't just let go of the things we love. Or maybe not just things...if you know what I mean.

IT'S COMING TO AN END

Tell me how I'll say goodbye.

It's been four years- four long, fun and exciting years that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Just the thought of leaving makes me cry.

Because it's really hard to leave when all the good things are here.

When all the happy days lead you back to your second home.

Masyado pa akong masaya, nakakatakot umalis kasi baka malungkot na.

In the four years I had...

Let me remember the smiles that made my day.

The hugs that lightened my mood and the crazy jokes that sent me laughing out loud.

Let me recall the funniest moments that had me rolling on the floor.

Now I can say I am happy.

Let me remember the subjects I enjoyed.

The teachers I loved, and those I those I love to hate

The classes I struggled with, and the classes I never miss.

Now I can say I have learned.

Let me remember our sweet victories as a block, as an org, as a group.

Let me recall the defeats that made us stronger.

Let me reminisce on the cases we lived through and survived as A block and as a batch.

Now I can say we are one.

Let me recall the late nights we shared.

The parties we rocked, the music we grooved to,

the movie dates and the spur of the moment stuff we did.

Now I can say I lived.

Let me retrace the roads we travelled,

the tracks we ran,

and the race we made.

Now I can say I gave my best.

Let me say thank you to the unexpected friends I made.

To the first friends I've kept, and to the new ones I treasure dearly.

Now I can say I am better.

Let the mushiness linger a little longer.

Let the music repeat itself.

For if I could, I'd extend the week a little more

and re-do all the things we enjoy together.

Let me hug you one more time.

Let me cry with you just this once.

For after this part, we go on with our lives.

We'll see each other soon, I bet.

But for now, I think I can,

I can say goodbye.

MY FRIENDS, BOTH OLD AND NEW MAKE IT HARD FOR ME TO LEAVE.

That sometimes I wish it would last a little longer. But it's all ending really soon. I can really say I have enjoyed my college life to the fullest. I may not leave with the highest awards, but I can say I had the best damn time of my life with my dearest friends and the best people in the world.

The biggest thank you to the people who became part of my college life. To my friends, my blockmates (Yooohooo group block A!), to my ABAM family, my JFA family, my AdCore circle,COMELEC families (under Kitch and Tim), my ABAM-HR loves, my Burger Macho and Oracle group, Ilocos Summer friends, my H&S, Wonder and Kruchy teams, my cassava queens and Stitch donyanesses, to my crushes, my teachers, to my road trip buddies, my late night McDo friends, my ka-inumans and ka-gimmicks back in junior year, my non-BA friends and rappel-mates.

IT'S BEEN AN AMAZING FOUR YEARS.

Thank you.

Cheers to togetherness, 'til God knows when.

Do leave your comment below or sa multiply link. hehe

Kaleidoscope World

It's not how long you live but how well you live your life.

I am not a big fan of rap music but I really look up to Francis Magalona as an artist (I like Mga Kababayan ko and Kaleidoscope world) and as a photographer. He's been an amazing family man (I've visited his multiply site a few times before his death) and he'd always showcase the works and accomplishment of his kids. Super nakaka awwww. And as an avid watcher of Filipino movies, I've seen him start in Bagets 2 and all the movies where he'd play sidekick roles to Vic Sotto.

Francis M. deserves all the love and prayers. 

He is one shouting proud Pinoy who has truly inspired this generation of Filipinos. His music will transcend and will continue to fuel nationalism through the years.

FRANCIS M., you will be missed.

It's a kaleidoscope world and we live in it.