Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Rolling with the Punches
And finally Im back again after several weeks of doing stuffs that are no way related to blogging. And what have Ive observing lately, for me, is just crazy funny.
There were days IM so pre-occupied by some not so-senseless thoughts like images of politicians in every government funded projects.. My take is they should not place their names or pictures there, no need to glorify them that they came up with the idea for the road pavement the new pedestrian bridge... Thats their job, thats why they were seated in office for them to do that. I wouldnt even mind if they actually did the whole construction of the project, then they can proudly say that it was their project.
I also came to think that I might try stand up comedy... I might video myself and post in on youtube.com. I do have the comic material already, but Im not quite sure if I'll be doing it in filipino or in english. People that knew me well, might agree, and hopefully they would, that Im in a funny person. That part is left for the people who would be watching me soon.
Now during my free time Im in a way busy with giving out advice to people I know and also strangers.. I think Im effective with the advice thing because some of them are still coming back for more....
I just hate it when you think of something, specifically a great idea while you are on the road traveling, and by the time you reach your destination you completely forget about it.
Now I dont know why I placed the title Rolling with the punches, coz on my way to work I already had the idea.....
There were days IM so pre-occupied by some not so-senseless thoughts like images of politicians in every government funded projects.. My take is they should not place their names or pictures there, no need to glorify them that they came up with the idea for the road pavement the new pedestrian bridge... Thats their job, thats why they were seated in office for them to do that. I wouldnt even mind if they actually did the whole construction of the project, then they can proudly say that it was their project.
I also came to think that I might try stand up comedy... I might video myself and post in on youtube.com. I do have the comic material already, but Im not quite sure if I'll be doing it in filipino or in english. People that knew me well, might agree, and hopefully they would, that Im in a funny person. That part is left for the people who would be watching me soon.
Now during my free time Im in a way busy with giving out advice to people I know and also strangers.. I think Im effective with the advice thing because some of them are still coming back for more....
I just hate it when you think of something, specifically a great idea while you are on the road traveling, and by the time you reach your destination you completely forget about it.
Now I dont know why I placed the title Rolling with the punches, coz on my way to work I already had the idea.....
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Way to Go Agent Zero
I have to give my sincerest hats off to Mr. Gilbert Arenas who recently visited Manila. Why? Because he deserves one.... If you would be reading his blog you would see how much he appreciated the hospitality and warmth of the Filipino people, we should have more visitors like this.....You guys should visit and view his blogs for more of a clearer details ( http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=400032200&start=0 )
An excerpt on his excellent blog goes like this:
"One thing I want to say about Filipinos: they’re very warm people, very good-hearted people. Like, everybody was nice. You know, you meet nice people, but a whole country of nice, genuine, warm-hearted people was unbelievable. These are diehard fans."
It is such a thrilling feel knowing your people are appreciated, despite the negatives we been getting
My hats off also to mr Sandro Paredes who took the pictures and followed Agent Zero all throughout his tour of the Metro.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Whats in A Name???
While a was busy glancing the ever nostalgic Roxas Boulevard on my way to work..... a thought hit me... literally..... a gust of wind came in and made the ID of driver hit me on the head.... saw his name,,, was it an epiphany??? I dont know, but in a way it hurts... what does it got to do with the blog I am writing........ NONE... just like the dramatic effect..... seriously before I was bothered by the silly ID, I was already thinking whats in a name... how come some names are famous... and why are some great endorsers....
I was already thinking about this years back... like in my case, I kinda regret my parents for giving me such a lame name... that is why I am using Jake..... it has more of the catchy feel, dont you think??
Lets take the case of Michael Jordan, the sheer mentioning of the name already gives you visions of greatness.... what if some signs of stupidity of his parents, they suddenly name him Gusting or Gorgonio.... it wont sound right... same with his last name.... Jordan..... what if his last name was different like ahhh , Bagonggahasa... Air Bagonggahasa would not sound right....... Its just some names are bound or assciated with greatness..... like Tiger Woods, Einstein, David Blaine... the recall and association factor is just great.....
Perhaps that is also the reason why some great people in the past and present changed their name.... here are some of the samples....:
Real Name Famous Name
I also read on article years back that we Filipinos has a knack for word play in names... like we are found of using Baby as a name for a kid.. its cute when you are young but what if your 80 years old.. will be called Lola Baby???? Thats wrong...
or putting an H or extra consonant or vowel to make it cute... believe me.. its not cute, its on its way to crossing the irritating level.
So for those who are planning to name their kids real soon.. think about it, make sure your kid's name a a ring of famous into it.... But not to the point that you would name your kid, Lebron James Santos, or Chris Paul Soriano, or Baby James Yapati..... or Miley Cyrus Baguio ( two famous names, hahahaha)
Think first, so that no regrets later.....
I was already thinking about this years back... like in my case, I kinda regret my parents for giving me such a lame name... that is why I am using Jake..... it has more of the catchy feel, dont you think??
Lets take the case of Michael Jordan, the sheer mentioning of the name already gives you visions of greatness.... what if some signs of stupidity of his parents, they suddenly name him Gusting or Gorgonio.... it wont sound right... same with his last name.... Jordan..... what if his last name was different like ahhh , Bagonggahasa... Air Bagonggahasa would not sound right....... Its just some names are bound or assciated with greatness..... like Tiger Woods, Einstein, David Blaine... the recall and association factor is just great.....
Perhaps that is also the reason why some great people in the past and present changed their name.... here are some of the samples....:
Real Name Famous Name
- Eric Weisz ( his name did a disappearing act) --- Harry Houdini
- Samuel Langhorne Clemens( keeping it simple)---- Mark Twain
- Cordozer Broadus (the is not going to shizzle my dizzle) ---Snoop Dogg
- Thomas Mapother IV (who would fall crazy for such a name) ------ Tom Cruise
- Demetria Guynes (Ashton must have been Punk'd) --- Demi Moore
- Steveland Morris ( I guess his parents were also blind in choosing names) ---- Stevie Wonder
- Jon Francis Bongiovi Jr. (surely he was living on prayer when growing up) ---- Jon Bon Jovi
- Kenny Gorelick ( last name is not really romantic) ----- Kenny G.
I also read on article years back that we Filipinos has a knack for word play in names... like we are found of using Baby as a name for a kid.. its cute when you are young but what if your 80 years old.. will be called Lola Baby???? Thats wrong...
or putting an H or extra consonant or vowel to make it cute... believe me.. its not cute, its on its way to crossing the irritating level.
So for those who are planning to name their kids real soon.. think about it, make sure your kid's name a a ring of famous into it.... But not to the point that you would name your kid, Lebron James Santos, or Chris Paul Soriano, or Baby James Yapati..... or Miley Cyrus Baguio ( two famous names, hahahaha)
Think first, so that no regrets later.....
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Oil Prices are Up, what else'e new??
Its been going now for a while, the prices of oil continues to soar up, and particularly here in the Philippines its going to be chaos sooner or later. I'm no economist or a political science expert, but it really quite obvious that the government is not doing a good job. Arrest me guys if you want but that real story here, the current government system sucks bigtime, not only with the oil crisis but with the other stuffs as well.... here's a common man's observation.
1. Manny Pacquiao donating 3 million for the victims of Frank - I know this is a good and valiant thing, but where the hell was our president, she was in the US doing stuffs that for all I know only few would benefit from.... For those who watch the recent boxing fights and interviews of Pacquiao, when he mentioned he was donating some of his winnings, none of the stupid ass politician even volunteered giving out a share of their winnings( calling Chavit Singson and Lito Atienza)... it really sucks knowing the people appointed in office first look after themselves and last their people they swore to serve. Just a million of each from, the politician will be a great help... spare some cash and help for those who need it not your mistresses.
2. Sulpicio, filing a restraining order against the probing body: Now what would be the right of a shipping company to file suspension or setting aside the probe made against them.. It is clear they made a lame ass decision to let their ship sail, no need to blame the coast guard, the weather station.... What happen was this.... you guys were after your profit, placing cargoes in passenger vessels is not the right things.. whether it has no contaminating content.... I would hypothesize that the shipping company would be paying penalties if the shipments have not been delivered on time...thus telling the ship captain to go on sailing over rough waters... what a sad thought.
3. For the so called Fil-chinese dude, who keep on asking for change - If you want change stop writing letters or emails... just do it... Your just lucky... not all people who wants change can easily go to the US if they fail with their dreams... If you really love your place and wants it to make it a better place... sacrifice big time and dont gripe about it... stop mentioning your accomplishment and let others do that for you...
4. Oil Crisis - we have this and the government does little about it... First, do away with the Value Added Tax... by doing that you would lessen a little of the cost of Petroleum.... Second.. regulate the prices... it has been done before and can be done again.,,, Third.. Stop giving out financial subsidy to the poor, you are just making them weak and helpless.. what you giys are doing isnt helping you are just digging a deeper grave. Fourth stop approving fare increases so eaily and taking forever to approve the wage... what's your worry there your friends in the business sector may not back you up later....
5. Rice - We have the shortage?? yes or no? if yes do the job in providing more resources for the rice if no.. simply stop hording and bringing in the scare... no time for the so called panic button...
If this would be the scenario for a longer period, I might as well pray for the predicted July 18, 2008 earthquake...there might a chance that some of the rotten people here in the Philippines gets to be eaten by the earth when it opens up....
1. Manny Pacquiao donating 3 million for the victims of Frank - I know this is a good and valiant thing, but where the hell was our president, she was in the US doing stuffs that for all I know only few would benefit from.... For those who watch the recent boxing fights and interviews of Pacquiao, when he mentioned he was donating some of his winnings, none of the stupid ass politician even volunteered giving out a share of their winnings( calling Chavit Singson and Lito Atienza)... it really sucks knowing the people appointed in office first look after themselves and last their people they swore to serve. Just a million of each from, the politician will be a great help... spare some cash and help for those who need it not your mistresses.
2. Sulpicio, filing a restraining order against the probing body: Now what would be the right of a shipping company to file suspension or setting aside the probe made against them.. It is clear they made a lame ass decision to let their ship sail, no need to blame the coast guard, the weather station.... What happen was this.... you guys were after your profit, placing cargoes in passenger vessels is not the right things.. whether it has no contaminating content.... I would hypothesize that the shipping company would be paying penalties if the shipments have not been delivered on time...thus telling the ship captain to go on sailing over rough waters... what a sad thought.
3. For the so called Fil-chinese dude, who keep on asking for change - If you want change stop writing letters or emails... just do it... Your just lucky... not all people who wants change can easily go to the US if they fail with their dreams... If you really love your place and wants it to make it a better place... sacrifice big time and dont gripe about it... stop mentioning your accomplishment and let others do that for you...
4. Oil Crisis - we have this and the government does little about it... First, do away with the Value Added Tax... by doing that you would lessen a little of the cost of Petroleum.... Second.. regulate the prices... it has been done before and can be done again.,,, Third.. Stop giving out financial subsidy to the poor, you are just making them weak and helpless.. what you giys are doing isnt helping you are just digging a deeper grave. Fourth stop approving fare increases so eaily and taking forever to approve the wage... what's your worry there your friends in the business sector may not back you up later....
5. Rice - We have the shortage?? yes or no? if yes do the job in providing more resources for the rice if no.. simply stop hording and bringing in the scare... no time for the so called panic button...
If this would be the scenario for a longer period, I might as well pray for the predicted July 18, 2008 earthquake...there might a chance that some of the rotten people here in the Philippines gets to be eaten by the earth when it opens up....
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
As I have found out, this is my blog readability rank...
(1.) Big Eyed Gal - High School (2.) The Chronic Shopper - Elementary (3.) Vital Sighs - Genius (4.) Princess Vien - High School (5.) Em’s Detour - Junior High School (6.) Strawberrygurl and Busy Mom - Elementary (7.) Reflexes snapshots of life (on manillapaper) - Junior High School (8.) expressions and thoughts - Genius (9.) our family story - College (Undergrad) (10.) MOMEMO - Genius (11.) Deranged Insanity - Genius (12.) Blessings and Beyond - Genius (13.) Aeirin’s Collections - Genius (14.) Faery Dancing - Junior High School (15.) Caffeinated Muse - College (Undergrad) (16.) The Fab and The Furious - Elementary
Lebron, Moving Cities
You've read it right... Lebron James has his eyes set on moving to another NBA City by 2010....
And it is the city that never sleep, at the top of the world...NEW YORK.
The Basketball phenom was not shy stating that he is willing to back up for his guys in New York.. who's that guy.. its Jay-Z.. part owner of the New Jersey Nets....
Words have it that Jay-Z is planning on moving the Nets to Brooklyn... and so follows Lebron James....
Signs of time should be an early tip to the Cavs owner, they should be very weary.. I mean concerned.... why would Lebron allow NIKE to come up with a shoe design like the one here...It is really such a spoiler.
So all of us will just have to wait and see in 2010 if Lebron will be wearing a 23 in Brooklyn, New York....
Rudy Fernandez to Play in the NBA, Wow
Trail Blazers sign international star Rudy Fernandez
Spanish guard acquired by Portland in a 2007 Draft Day trade.
The Portland Trail Blazers reached an agreement to sign Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez, it was announced today by general manager Kevin Pritchard.
“I am so excited about joining the Trail Blazers and the NBA,” said Fernandez. “The whole staff did a tremendous job making me feel like a very important team member to them and made me forget about the economic issues because of the rookie scale.
“My dream has been to play in the NBA and Portland is giving me this opportunity. I was amazed about everything that Mr. Allen, Kevin Pritchard, Coach McMillan and the rest of the guys did to show me how much they wanted me. Brandon Roy, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge, I can't wait to play with them. We will do nice things!”
All the while I thought Philippine movie star is dead... hahahahaha its a joke... get over it....
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