SLAP ME SILLY OR WELCOME ME BACK!


But then again, I'M NOT BACK-back. I just couldn't delete my account as I still have to figure out how to compile all my entries and save it for future amusement. Or something like that :)

So please!!!! IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS A PROGRAM OR A SITE THAN CAN COMPILE ALL BLOG ENTRIES FOR PERSONAL KEEPING, LET ME KNOW. Who knows? You might be in for some big surprise. ;)

I'm presently blogging on another site. I'm not sure if it's even ethical I know it's mad to post another blog site, but amusingly, I AM. *grins*

www.cinematicrevelry.vox.com 

I've been continuously blogging. It's just that I found another host. Yep, like the rest of the world, I'm one of those spontaneous writers sucking for a host to adopt me and spread whatever virus of words that I can squeeze from myself.

So I got myself two HOSTS. But it's soooo hard to maintain two if you're getting serious writing about your life and follow its progress on different blog sites.

I've read some of my entries from my archive. And for lack of better term, I miss LIVEJOURNAL. I miss my LJ FRIENDS as well. 

Then I remembered my decision to move onto another chapter. Meaning, regenerate from another "host" and start some place else.

No regrets. I like my new host as well. How frantically LJ and Vox are the same at some point... how one blogging site offers something that the other doesn't and vice versa.

Oh well... Rest assured, my dear LJ "urban-phat" site, that I won't delete this until I get all the memories from you.

Love • Jhenny

• I want to e-mail Daphne O.’s new show at ABS-CBN. Why? Because I want them to makeover my place. =D
• Went out last night with the whole Graphics team (including my boss), videoke-d and drank the night away (w/juice and vodka)
• Went out last, last week with my sibs and Allyson (cousin)
• Went out last, last week with my sibs, Allyson and her parents (Tito et Tita) for Sunday dinner.
• Went out three weeks ago with my sibs. Road trip to Tagaytay, tripped on slot machines and dinner getaway at Leslie’s.
• Now a regular employee of *Woot! Woot!*  Great!
• Had Japanese the whole day.
• Currently listening to Britney Spears. Don’t ask.

Once again, RANDOMNESS. Will post pictures soon. :D 

EVERYTHING IS GOOD. UNTIL IT LASTED.

I suddenly realized that  NOT everything falls in the way you want it. Rather than making a situation turn bad into WORSE,
sometimes, IT'S BETTER TO WALK AWAY. Even if it hurts.

Nearing the breakpoint.

... is FOR THEM TO HAVE A COMEBACK CONCERT.

Deny it all you want, but these girls contributed SOOO much to 90's (early 2000) Pop Culture.
Hate 'em. Love 'em. But there's nothing like these gorgeous ladies.

Spice Girls MUG. Spice Girls MP3s. Spice Girls STICKERS (Chupa Chups, remember?)
And few hours ago, I saw their very FIRST video WANNABE.

Haha. So I'm a SPICE Geek. Big deal.
But maybe they should have a comeback Reunion concert.

Spread the word. Spice up the world.

It sucks that I’m lactose intolerant. But still, I can’t help but to LOVEEEE drinking fresh milk.

So there are consequences alright. Unlike, Kenan Marlon Wayans’ character from White Chicks, the effect of milk on me is slightly worse than his.

I know there are alternatives for Dairy Milk (i.e. Soy Milk)… but it’s nothing like real, creamy, fresh milk. UGH. Right now, I’m tempted to get the carton on the fridge and drown myself with MILK.

Boohoo.

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Okay. I did a little research on lactose intolerance. And no, it’s not that I’m intolerant only to cow’s milk. But I am to other dairy products as well.

What caught my attention on what I’ve read online is this:

Who is at risk for lactose intolerance?

…. Up to 80 percent of African Americans, 80 to 100 percent of American Indians, and 90 to 100 percent of Asian Americans are lactose intolerant.

Is it because of the food we take on a daily basis? What I’d really like to know now is what are those foods that cause one from the very beginning (aside from getting it from the genes) to be intolerant with fine dairy such as milk?

Oh well. At least it’s relieving to have read that it’s NOT a threat to good health. Phewy.

That can still give me the liberty to get all the fresh milk I can get. Long as there’s a toilet nearby, that is.

Ewwwy… YUM!!! J J J

SO WE FINALLY WENT TO TAGAYTAY.

Going there was planned for more than a month now; but due to storms, we always cancel the trip. 

Well, NOT THIS TIME.

Randomness. We finally had the urge to go on a WARM, SUNSHINE-y DAY! Woot!







Palace in the sky. CASINO FILIPINO. Leslie's. Kuya JR & Kittie <3 <3 <3

For the third time this month, I had the audacity to cut my hair. While I was doing it, I was contemplating on the idea that haircutting can become a sideline. I mastered the craft … at least ON MY HAIR.  (Okay, so maybe I had a few lapses!)

Bravery came when I observed my haircutter from FIX (a few months back) do his thing. I realized that it wasn’t really that hard --- so here I am on to snippety-snip!

THE Haircut

On other news ---- I never had any hair color since birth. Well, except for spray highlights that last for a night. I’ve tried almost every haircut --- from boy’s cut to apple to layered. All except having my hair all gone. I can only imagine, but I guess I’ll never have enough balls to do so…

…. unless someone’s willing to pay BIG TIME, that is.

Photoblog!
(‘Missed doing this one for quite some time now. :))

Latest Videoke Night at Malate.

I’m not a BIG FAN of Malate. But anyway, last week’s Saturday night was a “thrill”. Tamarindville kids hit back the road again, along with new faces, Robert and Raymond. I forgot the Videoke Bar we were in, but it’s in the same area as the Pride Exchange store Lester and I used to go.

Pictures!!!

I & Robert strutting his stuff / Jen & Raymond “song-selecting” / I et Patrick en vogue

 
Inside the room lies the “pop machine”… / Robert did it again!!! / Chuck Taylor Boots is ♥♥♥ / I & Jhen outgrowing Barbie dolls and sticking to videokes!

At the V-Bar

“Sometimes, SINGING YOUR HEART OUT is the best therapy.”

A Tale In The Office

These pictures are long overdue. So.

I think these images were taken a month ago, wherein we have to work STRAIGHT from 2 pm – 6 am. The schedule was pretty messed up, almost scattered my brains everywhere… but HEY! It was an experience alright!

Harvey (my Supervisor) and Jericho preparing their lunch at 3 IN THE MORNING / Anjo & Elmer taking a bite / Edwin showing the money / Erwin at the bar (washing his dishes!) / Jonas: the ONLY guy who can strut on a pink shirt.

Dee on his subtly “cool” pose / Sheralyn’s Emo album cover / Ritch and Sheralyn / Our pantry-slash-hang-out-slash-inside bar/ Elmer (the PM Supervisor)

The whole Manila Graphics Team having a smorgasbord after work.

“We find comfort in FOOD. And FRIENDS.”

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This is my life: Home. Office. Home. Office. Café sometimes.

Friday night became different though. I invited Patrick to have dinner after work. I was starving to death, after 12 HOURS at the office. We walked all the way from RCBC Plaza to Greenbelt 3, despite the drizzle.

I was craving for MYLK’s steak, but due to some time checking out other bistro options, we got there just in time for their closing. BUGGER.

So we ended up having Thai food at Oody’s. Great. Just when I told Patrick that let it be ANYTHING BUT ASIAN.

The food’s great, although lately, I’m getting tired of Asian food. Oh well, at least I didn’t get home hungry and hallucinating with an empty stomach.

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On to work …

Next week will be another week of training. NO COMPLAINS, but yeah, I kinda’ missed doing art set-ups. =\ On the lighter side, I’m a bit relaxed since I’m exempted from the quota orders we have to process. Yet at the same time, it was counterattacked (for lack of better term!) by the fact that I have to train the new pool of artists in such a way wherein they’d feel comfortable in doing their job & processing artworks… anytime soon, that is.

I’m not sure how long the training will be. I talked to Christopher (my boss) and he said that I should take time to train the newcomers. La-dee-dum.

But seriously, it’s hard to teach. Doing so made me realize how awful it must be for my old professors to teach at least 40-50 students. AND TO THINK I’M ONLY TEACHING TWO (for now) people! Nonetheless, having them ask questions and doing great on the topics you taught is REWARDING.

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On to family …

I finally had the chance to talk to my family in U.S. They called 12 noon yesterday, and the conversation went on for almost an hour. I MISS MY FAMILY SO MUCH. Nevertheless, it’s happy to hear that they’re doing fine there.

I’ve talked to my youngest brother, Joshua and told him that I’ve been watching more cartoons lately. Not because I’m turning back into a kid again (and not that it’s bad though!), but I guess this has become a therapy for me. Joann, my sister, will start school on August 28 in a community college there. After two years, she’d enroll in a university to fully concentrate on Nursing. Geez. If ever, she’ll be the first in our family to take up Nursing! Right. Like it’s a big deal… Hehe.

But generally, I’m so thankful to God that they’re doing well there. I just hope sometime soon, everything else will fall into place. :)

Actually, I know it will.

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On to “local” family…

My brother and I aren’t talking for a couple of hours now. I don’t know what his problem is, but since I woke up, he’s not talking to me. I started up a conversation with him, telling him that our parents called, but he suddenly turned into this deaf stone.

So he’s back in his “moods” again. It’s stupid really. The bottom line of his irate attitude? No idea.

I tried not to mind much. Yet it sucks having him around, because the aura spreads like virus. I know it’s just a phase. He’ll get over it.

It’s just one of his days. Maybe he’s got his period.

I never had sleep for more than 16 hours since Saturday… not until 3 or 4 pm Sunday. I have to endure the pain of not closing my eyes (except for some parts of the sermon in church. I plead guilty!)  because later, I’m back to my normal schedule of 12 – 9 pm. Touché.

Anyway, I made a new layout for Friendster early Saturday. I chose a retrospect theme featuring some actresses of old MGM/ Technicolor movies. I also changed my profile and uploaded circa 2005 and early 2006 photo strips to at least match my theme.

My next target? LJ Layout.

I think I’ve already said that a week ago (?) Plus, in total honesty, I might be signing off this account and make a new one. I don’t know. I felt like this is a part of my transition. A change that flickers hope to inspire a new set of readers about my life, all the idealisms, pragmatisms and the whatnots. Or maybe I just dream big, eh?

It’s a big step, at least as an online blogger; so yeah, I’m thinking more than twice before doing something drastic.

So.

FACT: DID YOU KNOW THAT I’VE NEVER BEEN GOING OUT LATELY? Drop dead affirmative.

Bizarre. Odd. Weird. I’m officially DOMESTIC.

And it’s not that I lead a boring life. Or maybe I am. But I guess I have come to a phase wherein going to clubs & bars to “partaaayyyy” and drink liquor is classified as boring, passing pleasure a.k.a. shortlived & passé.  Right now, I’d rather enjoy my home, the company of my brother & my sister-in-law (plus friends) on weekends and surprisingly, doing the chores.

Plus, MOVIE MARATHON ROCKS.

This is a testament of life: PEOPLE CHANGE. One day someone might be a drug addict, a bum who has no sense of direction or a jackass who does the stupidest things…and the next thing you know? He/ She is a changed being. So maybe somebody is crying today in desperation, wishing for his/ her “day” to come… then the next thing tomorrow, that somebody goes big time.

And it’s true what they say--- It never is too late for people who hopes, who dreams, who hangs on to faith rather than doubt.

I could write a novel all day long regarding the things that had happened for the past couple of weeks. But seriously, I have no time for it. Just got out from my bed, turn on this computer and yes, it’s almost  3 pm already. Work starts at 9 pm.

So my schedule is “unpredictable”. But irregardless, my job has been great generally. Thank God for that.

What’s new with everyone?

For me, I can just make a rundown of mine:

·          I got a superb review from my Supervisor J It is the 3-month evaluation and he recommended me for the Graphics Designer position. I couldn’t believe it! Oh shoots! I know it’s a lateral promotion, but yeah, I’m taking baby steps.

·          Plus, my Boss (our Creative Director) wants me to train Batch 2 of the Graphic Artists. I’ve started gathering materials for the training. The only problem now is that my Supervisors are picky with the candidates. Too many applicants, only one has passed (for now).

·          My eyes are getting SORE with the bills. Bills, bills, bills. But hey, at least I’m starting to take responsibility that comes with independence. Yeah, I learn to budget my money more.

·          Nonetheless, the other night, I decided to chill at a fancy bistro w/my officemate. Oh yeah, getting all “jazzed up” w/the old lifestyle again… but it doesn’t hurt to reward yourself once in a while.

·          On weekends, I get more and more DOMESTIC. Crazy… no plans of settling down yet and here I am mastering the craft. EEEKKK! But the funny thing about it, I feel accomplished seeing how the house turns into a “Bachelorette’s pad”. Or something like that.

·          Groceryyyyyy! The best part of independence. Pick whatever you want… BUT UNDER BUDGET. (My brother, sister-in-law and I do this!) When my mom used to do the grocery, I’m so unmindful of the price. Until now.

·          When stomach churns and money’s down low for fancy restaurants and fastfoods… COOOK! Nothing like something you prepared yourself. The only problem? The fact that you’re just starting to learn. =\

·          Laundry, laundry, laundry. So I need to save. But doing the laundry’s fun too. Besides, the only laundry I’m doing are my clothes. Every week this is a MUST. Otherwise, it’ll pile up and then I’ll be too lazy to do it… Then I’d start calling “Manang Azon”, hire her to wash my clothes and lose  few hundreds off my budget. Not good.

Okay, I’d go for now. I just remember I have to prepare dinner before my bro and sister-in-law gets home.

Something to show off:

Nothing fancy. I’m just starting. J

I got an invitation from an anonymous sender, requiring me to go at some function room of a 5-star hotel located in Makati. When? Next Thursday at 2 p.m. To add, they want me to bring my credentials and a 2x2 picture.

The message (sans the specifics)?

(My name here)

(My home address here)

(And here)

Your presence is required at the *Blank* of the *Blank* Hotel on June 29, 2006 at 2:00p.m. Be at your best and bring your credentials with a 2x2 photo for reference.

Oooookay.  So right now, I’m as curious as a cat. But the thing is --- will this curiosity kill me? Because I’m telling ya’, the anxiety is.

The million dollar question: SHOULD I STAY (at the office) or SHOULD I GO?

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Oh yeah. I survived four days without my family (that including my dad, my mom, my little sister and brother). It’s weird, getting to and from work, realizing that this house suddenly got big for me.

The second day (of them gone here in PI) was bizarre though: I HAD A HARD TIME SLEEPING. Although there are times that their noise bothered me, right now, I suddenly craved for it. Unconsciously, their noise became my lullaby.

For those who are dying to hear me say that I cry at night, I got something for you: PFFT. But yes, if you ask me on missing my family? HEAVEN YEAH.

Sigh.

I’m going emo again.

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I finally got in touch with two of my college friends: Hiecy and Lester. It seemed like forever, but yeah, to finally be able to talk to them (at least via net) was great. Although we’re all miles apart (Canada-Philippines-U.S.A., go figure), nothing seem to be impossible nowadays.

The “pro” of technology.

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Seriously, people with devious plans of terrorism and all that bull should stop. Or they may end up going to hell.

People get paranoid and it’s not good; it creates an unhealthy environment. FYI: Not all people are ready to die. Not all people desire to die a horrible death. Not in RCBC, to be specific.

Geez.

So,  how's everyone?  I MISS Y'ALL.

My family's leaving sometime in June. No more dramas, I know everyone will be fine (?). It's hard really, you know, saying goodbye and all that stuff. But in the end, you have to think of the reason behind all reasons. Like what they have to migrate like they have to. Honestly, it's only now did the reality sink in to me ---- WHY DO WE HAVE TO BE THIRD WORLD?
If economy's good here in PI, people won't have to leave.

But the heck, like I said, NO MORE DRAMA.

I WILL CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCY DESPITE THE ODDS.

Weee?!

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Company outing this weekend.
Friend from primary school's getting married.
School starts for most students next week.
Summer begins in June. For USA.
Family leaving.
Budget money and watch out for expenses.
Need sideline to sustain my lifestyle.
More coffee.
Want a new camera. And a laptop.

THIS IS ME AT RANDOM.

Oh, and XMEN shows today. Anyone watching?!

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE FIRST EVER…

… in my blog history to have ONE entry for a month. And that month was April.

Anyhoooooo.

It feels weird to be back. A good kind of weird though. And it wasn’t like last month was nada, boring or plain. It was more like BUSY, A PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT and TRANSITION. I know I’ve been missing out a LOT on people and I apologize for that. Yet, I can’t say sorry for the wonderful things that has been happening in my life --- my immediate family, my career and my gaining a sense of fulfillment (Thanks, God!).

UH-UH… WHERE DO I START?

LAST “HIRIT” BEFORE WORK

This one doesn’t fall under APRIL. But since I’ve been blogging like NEVER, I still feel the importance of this event in my life. (Haha… like it’s a big deal, eh?!)

MARCH 25, 2006 was all about 100% pure, unadulterated PUERTO GALERA.

CLOCKWISE: C’est moi in ze brun bikini; A taste of the crowd; I & the Beda Boys (Bert & Patrick); Poser!!! Haha; Beach necessities; Breathtaking sunset

I can’t imagine how the beach looks like right now (in terms of the crowd); nevertheless, staying there while it wasn’t OVERCROWDED nor EMPTY was great! I loved the fact that we (I and my friends) enjoyed the sun, the sand and the sea without the hassle of fighting for a space on the beach.

Sure I was more-than-just-tan. Plus, I had a taste of “sunburn torture”. Yet, the memory of just chilling and rejuvenating along with nature was wonderful.

The whole experience made me realize one thing:

WHY NOT MAKE IT A YEARLY TRADITION?

If I can tag along some people every summer, why the heck not?

Hmmm…

THIS IS TO PROVE THAT ELEPHANTS DON’T LIKE HOTDOGS.

This gave me my first team recognition.

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First day of work after a five-month corporate hiatus; truthfully, it was all about filling up forms and teambuilding. Love it, looovveeee it, LOOOOVVEEEEEEEEE IT!

Feels like I finally found “the one”. Pure joy =)

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By far, I’ve taken several mental notes about employers of different nationalities:

(1)    Japanese are pretty much intact with their culture and conservative; bureaucracy still exists;

(2)    Chinese are … I’m lost for words, really. And it’s something I wouldn’t want to emphasize due to an awful lot of BAD experiences;

(3)    Filipinos? See no. (2);

(4)    Americans are open-minded and generally (often) lenient a.k.a. do-your-own-method-so-as-long-as everything-is-legal-and-subject-to-their-goals.

Right now, I’m up for number 4; thank God I’m employed by 'em. No need to hate, it’s just what I think.  Hopefully, it’ll last as long as I need it to.

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Much as I want to blog some more, I need more time to think. And to think means “focus”. I’d probably do it this weekend. Crossing fingers.

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ON A RANDOM NOTE: Another guy affirmed my idea over men (in general);  they just have this huge tendency to talk about themselves. Blah-blah this, blah-blah that. Sometimes, it gets annoying.

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND. or SO THEY THOUGHT.

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There's somebody I'm longing to see,
I hope that he turns out to be
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME.

Won't you tell him please
to put on some speed,
follow my lead,
oh how I need,

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER MEEEEEEEEE......

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Work starts next week.
More blogging later.

I AM PRE-OCCUPIED WITH BOOKS, TV PROGRAMS, AND A DESIGN SOFTWARE.

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And while everyone else is giddy with their SUMMER plans, I’m looking forward to WORK. And I meant to express that in a non-sarcastic way. In fact, I’M SOOO LOOKING FORWARD to the newly constructed office, my own cubicle adorned with post-its, whiteboards, high-tech computers and internet access, free-flowing coffee, über-pleasant view of Makati CBD AND of course, the fusion of Filipino-American culture. I am also looking forward to calling my bosses by their first names (Yo *insert name here*, ‘sup? What time is the deadline?). Plus, the trainings and formal functions which will be patterned to American holidays (for obvious reasons).

I am counting down the days until I get back to the corporate arena. I’ve mentally prepared the clothes I’ll wear for the first week, aside from the pertinent self-conditioning. Looking back for the past couple of months, I can affirm how life became a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs.

But enough of life-ish drama. I’ve mentioned that over a million (gazillion?) times here already.

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And my life (lately) is molded by these:

+ Bible

+ Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren

+ Starbucks 2006 planner

+ CorelDraw X3

+ My Name is Kim Sam Soon (despite my brother’s mockery)

+ Sleep

+ “No Rice” diet (five days and counting, baby!)

+ Jazz, bossanova, samba and Ne-yo’s “So Sick” music

+ ETC shows

Next week, (hopefully) Puerto Galera will add to that. Kabooz.

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Looking forward to the following events:

(a)    Brother’s Wedding on the 20th  (over-and-done-with) =P

(b)    Sister’s Graduation on the 23^rd

(c)    Papa’s Arrival in Manila only-God-knows-when

(d)    Independency --- Having the place by myself (ok, so I’m w/my brother and future sister-in-law), paying the bills, waking/forcing myself up on weekdays, cleaning/ redecorating the house and all that jazz.

 

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I HAD BAGETS & BAGETS 2 DVD RESERVED ALREADY at Odyssey. Woohoo!!! It’s a classic, Pinoy-movie for the 80’s generation. It’s 100% baduy, corny and pop. But still, I LIKE IT for so many reasons:

·          Over-the-top-clothes

·          Metallic/ Dark Make-ups

·          Chuck Taylors

·          Shortest-shorts-EVER-for-boys-and-girls

·          Superficial Taglish conversations

·          80’s Hip Club Joints

·          Greenbelt (THEN)

·          All-Star Cast

·          Tacky dancesteps

·          Disco Balls!

·          JC Bonnin (THEN), Aga Muhlach (THEN), Raymond Lauchengco (THEN), Francis Magalona

Never fails!!!

I’d get the flicks by the end of April.

But first, I need to pay my debts, my bills.
Then first, FIRST, I gotta' have my paycheck.

Woot, woot!