FINDING EBEN

Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig

2011-04-29T17:32:00.000+08:00

Hindi rin! Hindi po ito tungkol sa aking buhay pag-ibig (dahil wala naman ako nun). Bagkus, ito po ay patungkol sa isang bidyong aking nahagilap sa Youtube. Ayon sa impormasyon na aking nakalap, awiting ito ay mula sa "underground hit" album na Barangay Jologs the CD. Hango sa kundiman na "Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig", isang kumposisyon ni Constancio de Guzman. Ang sakit sa tiyan!

Dedication

2011-04-15T01:24:00.000+08:00

The most beautiful rendition of "Widmung". As sung my THE Diana Damrau (Soprano). nakakainlove talaga ang kantang 'to. ^_^ Widmung, by Robert Schumann German: Du meine Seele, du mein Herz, Du meine Wonn’, O du mein Schmerz, Du meine Welt, in der ich lebe, Mein Himmel du, darein ich schwebe, O du mein Grab, in das hinab Ich ewig meinen Kummer gab. Du bist die Ruh, du bist der Frieden, Du

From Pablo Picasso

2011-03-18T09:49:00.000+08:00

Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are?We should say to each of them:Do you know what you are?You are a marvel.You are unique.In all the years that have passed, there has never

Barado

2011-03-08T23:29:00.001+08:00

Gusto kong magsulat, pero di ko magawa. Marami akong naiisip isulat, pero hindi ako makabuo ng isang matinong blog post. Ang problema, mukhang nagkapira-piraso na ang laman ng isip ko. Parang puzzle na walang katapusan kong bubuuin. Tila sa sobrang dami ng butil ng ideyang nagkahalu-halo na sa bao ng ulo ko, hindi na makasabay ang mga daliri ko sa pagtipa ng mga letrang bubuo ng mga salitang

The Law of the Garbage Truck

2010-11-06T02:28:00.000+08:00

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, frustration, anger and dissapointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did.

Baliktanaw

2010-02-16T01:33:00.005+08:00

photo by EbenAnumang bagay na ating sinimulan, Dapat alam natin kung paano wawakasan. May mga panaghoy tayo tungkol sa biro ng buhay, Sa kung paano ito naging hindi makatarungan, Hindi naging patas sa lahat ng mga dinanas. Kaya ngayon ay sumisigaw tayo ng pagbabago. Subalit hindi ba’t matatapos lamang Ang isang bagay na nasimulan, Kung naroon ang kagustuhan na ito’y matapos, Ang

What I've been up to lately...

2010-02-06T00:34:00.008+08:00

Last year, I joined an all-filipino choir based here in the Land of Lah. Since then, listening to MIDI guides and studying music pieces has been a part of my daily routine. Twice a week we have sectionals and group rehearsal during Saturday night. The choir has been a part of my lifestyle, and I'm very thankful for that because I found new friends and most of all, a family.This month, we will be

Batangas

2010-01-27T01:35:00.007+08:00

Note: Hi everyone! Happy New Year! Haha! It’s nice to be back in the blogosphere after more than two months of hiatus.I was on a short vacation last month in the Philippines to celebrate the holidays with my family and friends. I was so happy to see familiar faces and places once again, especially during that time of the year when everyone’s spirit to celebrate is in an all-time high. I’m home

A Visit

2009-10-31T04:57:00.005+08:00

photo by EbenMy mother and I went to the cemetery to visit my elder brother, Dominic. He died young from a serious disease. My parents didn’t keep a photo of him, but they say that my Kuya had my mother’s eyes, nose and lips. Moving on a year later, I was conceived and the throne of the “eldest son” was vested on me.My mother was trying to recall the exact location of my Kuya’s grave. We were

Fly Away

2009-10-25T02:05:00.002+08:00

"When will you be home?" she asksas we watch the planes take offWe both know we have no clear answer to where my dreams may leadShe's watched me as i crawled and stumbledAs a child, she was my worldAnd now to let me go, I know she bleedsand yet she says to meYou can fly so highKeep your gaze upon the skyI'll be prayin every step along the wayEven though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far

Memorare

2009-09-20T02:36:00.004+08:00

"At ihiling sa mga bituin Na minsan pa sana ako'y iyong mahalin Ihiling kahit dumilim Ang aking daan na tatahakin Patungo sa iyo, patungo sa iyo" Malalim na ang gabi. Nakaupo tayo sa isang bench. Isang bench sa labas ng Starbucks. Sa Starbucks branch doon sa Merlion Park. Nakatingin tayo sa malayo. Nakaharap sa Marina bay kung saan tanaw ang Esplanade, Singapore Flyer at ang ginagawang

Nini On Stage

2009-09-08T10:55:00.005+08:00

sourceNini: Kuya, may stage play kami next month, project namin sa performing arts.Kuya: (Proud na proud) Wow naman! Ang galing! Anong stage play yan?Nini: Broadway musical siya, Miss Saigon.Kuya: (Biglang na-imagine si Kim na kumakanta ng “The Movie In My Mind”) Naks naman!Ibang level ka na Nini, congrats! Galingan mo ha…Nini: Kakapagod nga e, tuwing sabado practice namin, dun pa sa Ateneo.Kuya:

Look at your Life

2009-08-23T00:34:00.006+08:00

photo by Eben"Should a man lose everything he owns has he truly lost his worth or is it the beginning of a new and brighter birth. So how do you measure the worth of a man in wealth or strength or size, in how much he gained or how much he gave? The answer will come to him who tries to look at his life through heaven's eyes."------------------------------We don't always undertand why God is

The Seduction Style Bandwagon

2009-08-11T11:11:00.001+08:00

Talaga lang ha?!

LSS: The Last Time

2009-08-06T16:14:00.006+08:00

by Eric BenetThe first time I fell in love was long ago.I didn't know how to give my love at all.The next time I settled for what felt so close.But without romance, you're never gonna fall.After everything I've learned;Now it's finally my turn.This is the last time I'll fall... in love.The first time we walked under that starry sky,there was a moment when everything was clear.I didn't need to ask

Until We Meet Again

2009-08-03T13:34:00.007+08:00

I remember, two weeks ago when I celebrated my birthday with my folks. It was a typical “pinoy masa” party where relatives and close friends reunite to enjoy a special day. It’s a day of nostalgia as we reminisce our juvenile years and college lives. Nothing has changed, the bond of friendship and close ties remains. There may be gossips, differences or misunderstandings yet we all have a common

Paano Mag-Facebook Ang Ating Mga Bayani

2009-06-26T11:07:00.007+08:00

Salamat kay Filipino ng Facebook, napatawa ako ng malakas. Panalong linya: Maria Clara saying 'IKR' and 'gurl'. hahaha!Sayang at wala si Rizal, balita ko walang Wi-Fi sa kulungan...

In Photo: Happy Father's Day

2009-06-22T01:33:00.007+08:00

"Walk with Dad"Taken last 21st June, 2008To my old man, please take care of your self always.Please be patient with Mom, because I know you two quarrel a lot. If my siblings are making fun of your visayan accent, it's just their way of making "lambing". You may have the stinkiest feet, the loudest snore or the most outragous fart,But these small, funny details about you only shows that there are

Anong nangyari sa akin? Quick 5!

2009-06-20T01:51:00.002+08:00

1. I lost my DSLR battery charger, tuloy ngayon hindi kami makapag-photowalk ni Candice. Nakakalungkot. Para akong namatayan, hindi naman ako makabili agad kasi maraming pinagkagastusan ngayong buwan. I miss taking photographs.2. Naging abala ako sa paghahanap ng bagong bahay na malilipatan. Tapos na kasi ang kontrata namin sa tinutuluyan naming bahay. Matapos ang tatlong linggong pag-galugad sa

Escape to Bintan I: Tanah Merah - Tanjung Pinang

2009-05-16T02:50:00.012+08:00

Last April, I embarked on a journey to Indonesia, in the island of Bintan. Bintan (Malay: Negeri Segantang Lada) is an island of 1,866 square kilometers, and is part of the Riau Islands province of Indonesia. The capital of Bintan is the southwestern city of Tanjung Pinang. Departing from Tanah Merah Ferry TerminalTanah Merah Ferry Terminal is located at 50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road #01-21 Singapore

The End

2009-05-06T01:41:00.007+08:00

"And in the endThe love you takeIs equal to the love you make."- The End, The BeatlesIsang masakit na paraan upang magisingMula sa tila langit na panaginip,Ay ang bangungutin kung kailan 'di ka handa,Na bumalik sa ulirat ng katotohanangNaghihintay ka lamang sa wala.Si Bro, may mga birong 'di nakakatuwa.Dahil nang minsan akong humingi ng senyales,Ang ibinaba niya mula sa langit ay punyal.Na siyang

Bunga ng Pagkabagot

2009-05-05T01:41:00.008+08:00

This is me singing "Sana" by ShamrockTamang trip lang habang inihahanda ang susunod na blog post. ^_^Sana po ay magustuhan ninyo...Pero wala naman pilitan. LOLSana po ay nasa magandang kundisyon ang tenga ninyo.Sana po ay maganda ang gising ninyo bago ito pakinggan.Sana'y hindi ipagkait sa akin ang sandali...Samantala...dahil jologs ako....Sana po'y tangkilikin natin ang Musikang Pilipino, tulad

Hindi Ako Doormat

2009-04-30T22:59:00.005+08:00

Huwebes, alas tres ng umaga. Nakakabingi ang katahimikan. Malalim na ang pagtulog ng mga tao.Pero gising pa rin ang diwa ko.Hindi ko masumpungan sa apat na sulok ng aking higaan ang tamang posisyon para makatulog.Ang nakalipas na araw ay napakahaba. Maraming nangyari. Maraming surpresa. Para akong binabangungot. Sa totoo lang, hindi masarap sa pakiramdam.Tumayo ako at binuksan ang ilaw. Napansin

Makan!

2009-04-24T23:02:00.006+08:00

Makan! Makan! (Kain! Kain!)Ang mga sumusunod ang siyang dahilan kung bakit tumaba na naman ako.Kangkung "Taoco" (Hotplate) - 39,000.00Fish Fillet in Teriyaki Sauce - 32,000.00Cap Cay Soup - 36,000.00Prawn with Garlic and Butter - 65,000.00Kangkung Belacan - 23,000.00Fish Fillet Ala Thai Sauce - 32,000.00Oriental Fried Rice - 44,000.00Asparagus Soup - 44,000.00Bintang Pilsen - 30,000.00Carlo Rossi

"NoBody" Showdown

2009-04-24T01:25:00.006+08:00

The Wonder Girls from South KoreaversusThe inmates of CPDRCWho's your bet?video credits:http://www.youtube.com/user/byronfgarciahttp://www.youtube.com/user/Biktorchoi----------------------Ganito ang nangyayari kapag may writer's block....Gusto kong sumayaw!

B-I-N-G-O

2009-04-22T01:17:00.006+08:00

Naglalaro ka ba ng Bingo?Ang ating buhay ay maihahalintulad sa isang bingo card na tinatantusan ng maliliit na piraso ng paghihintay.Siyam na buwan na paghihintay ang ginawa ng iyong Ina bago ka niya nailabas mula sa kadiliman ng kanyang sinapupunan patungo sa liwanag ng mundo. Malamang ay inabot pa nga ng siyam-siyam ang kanyang paghihintay magkalaman lamang ang naturang bahay-bata.Hinihintay ng

Candice

2009-04-15T01:27:00.005+08:00

"Xibalba"June 22, 2008Being on hiatus for the past few months, I never got the chance to update my photo portfolio. Usually during weekends I'm always on the go to take photos and then stay late at night just to do my photo post processing. It's always the weekends that I'm looking forward to. But lately I've been caught up with a lot of work related stuff and personal matters, I never got the

Homage to Uge

2009-04-13T00:24:00.012+08:00

Welcome to Heaven Resort!Where You can rest in peace foreverWelcome to Heaven ResortSuch a lovely flaceSuch a lovely pacePlenty of room in the hotelAnytime of year, you can find it there hereAnd he said...to be continued...(ang hapdi ng balat ko!)--------------------------------------Ang sino man makakahula ng tama kung nasaan ako ay...magaling magaling magaling!

Ilaw

2009-04-07T12:21:00.004+08:00

Two years ago, dinala sa ospital ang Nanay noong magkaroon siya ng mild stroke. Kausap ko siya noon sa telepono, mistulang nagbe-baby talk, paralisado ang kaliwang bahagi ng kanyang katawan,“Anak itong Tatay mo, papatayin talaga ako…”“Eh kasi naman Ma, bakit kayo kumain ng alimango na dala ni Tatay?”“Ang sarap eh..”Tama ka kung inisiip mong isa siyang Nanay na pasaway, makulit at matigas ang ulo.

Nini Strikes Again

2009-04-03T22:37:00.004+08:00

Para sa unang segment ni Nini, click here.Sa salas ay nanood ng telebisyon si Mama, si pinsan at si Nini. Pinapalabas ang live report tungkol sa pagkamatay ni Master Rapper Francis Magalona at ipinapakita sa balita na nagpunta si Tony Rose Gaida sa Medical City upang bisitahin ang naulilang pamilya Magalona. Nang biglang humirit si Nini na seryosong seryoso sa panonood,"Alam niyo ba? Yang si Tony

Yet Another Fiction

2009-04-01T15:50:00.000+08:00

"Sailing"17th May 2008They say that to unburden a heavy heart, let the ocean absorb all the crap. Since all drains lead to the ocean, might as well throw your own emotional waste into its depth.He is walking along the shore, eyes looking at the horizon before him, admiring the sunset and the grandeur of the mauve sky above. Gust of wind pinches his sun-baked skin, feet wrapped and washed with

The Fear You Won't Fall

2009-04-01T01:49:00.000+08:00

by Joshua RadinDigging a hole and the walls are caving in Behind me air's getting thin but I'm trying I'm breathing in Come find me It hasn't felt like this before It hasn't felt like home before you And I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel This way And I miss you more than I should Than I thought I could Can't get my mind off of you I know you're scared that I'll soon be over it

I Am The Hermit

2009-03-30T15:40:00.000+08:00

No wonder I feel so old. LOLSeriously, I've been thinking about this since last week and I think I badly need to take a breather. I've stopped updating most of my social networking accounts already (started with my Multipy, that eventually lead to photography hiatus).From Finding Eben to Hibernating Eben. I might leave the blogosphere for the meantime... --------------------------------You are

Night Photowalk Part I: Pagbabalik-tanaw

2009-03-24T23:07:00.000+08:00

Isang gabi ay sinipag akong kumuha ng litrato. Naisipan kong magpagala-gala sa siyudad at ilibot ang aking mga mata kasama si Candice, ang aking camera. Aking binisita ang Esplanade at ang pamosong si Merlion, na noong nakaraang Pebrero ay kinailangan ayusin dahil sa sirang natamo mula sa tama ng kidlat."The Merlion's Backside""Esplanade Bridge""Singapore's #1 Kodakan backdrop""The Business

Four Minutes Aftermath

2009-03-23T00:02:00.000+08:00

Practice makes perfect. But nobody is perfect. So why practice? – Ai Ai de las Alas in Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat----------------------------------------------------------"The greatest fan of your life....greatest fan of your life."I did my best sans enough preparation and practice. But regardless, a day and a half of practice can still make a difference as compared to not practicing the piece

At The Current Moment

2009-03-14T10:52:00.000+08:00

Hello blogosphere! I haven't updated my blog recently because I'm caught up with a lot of work related stuff. Today is Saturday but I'm still in the office rushing some tasks because project deadline is just a stone throw away. The month of March is one helluva week for me, I badly need a vacation!Meanwhile, before I post the next installment of my ambitious as in "abisyoso ilusyonada" attempt to

How Do People Change? My Two Cents

2009-03-09T23:17:00.000+08:00

As this is going to be my 150th post, I will try to write my own interpretation about my previous post. Goodluck to me...One of the central themes of Angels in America is about change and how it affects people.Harper Pitt is a Valium-addicted agoraphobic who’s trapped in a failing marriage. To escape her troubles, she hallucinates and invents imaginary characters. Ever fearful, Harper obsesses

How Do People Change?

2009-03-08T23:25:00.000+08:00

Harper: In your experience of the world. How do people change?Mormon Mother: Well it has something to do with God so it's not very nice. God splits the skin with a jagged thumbnail from throat to belly and then plunges a huge filthy hand in, he grabs hold of your bloody tubes and they slip to evade his grasp but he squeezes hard, he insists, he pulls and pulls till all your innards are yanked out

Kaleidoscope World

2009-03-06T16:02:00.000+08:00

So many faces, so many racesDifferent voices, different choicesSome are mad, while others laughSome live alone with no better halfOthers grieve while others curseAnd others mourn behind a big black hearseSome are pure and some half-bredSome are sober and some are wastedSome are rich because of fate andSome are poor with no food on their plateSome stand out while others blendSome are fat and stout

Four Minutes To Pseudo Stardom

2009-03-02T15:12:00.000+08:00

It was an ordinary rainy Sunday afternoon inside a Filipino Restaurant. As early as twelve noon, my fellow countrymen started to occupy the tables, preparing themselves for the upcoming show that will begin in a matter of minutes. The host of the event was busy memorizing his spiel in one corner while the sound engineer “Check-sound-check” the microphone and prepared minus one CD’s that will be

Briefing

2009-02-25T12:49:00.000+08:00

Isang araw makalipas ang aming kauna-unahang Bikram Yoga class.Jheng: Musta naman ang katawan mo Ben?? Loi ang galing ni Ben bumaluktot! Sayang Loi wala ka panigurado ang pula pula mo rin. Ang init kasi dun sa classroom. At naka-brief lang ang instructor! *tawa ng malakas* Kaso bading eh. *nanghinayang bigla* Next tym ha agahan mo.Eloisa: Next time siguro makakasama na 'ko, hopefully kaya ko ang

Si Sally

2009-02-22T01:49:00.000+08:00

Si Sally Pumasok Sa PintoSa Door Pinto, Sa Door PintoSa Front Door Pinto, Sa Front Door Pinto----------------------------------------------------Nakakatuwang nakakapagtaka...Sampung taon na ang nakalilipas, hanggang ngayon kabisado ko pa rin ang 'trick' na itinuro sa akin ng pinsan ko para makabisado ang Electronic Configuration.Hindi na ako estudyante. Hindi naman ako kumuha ng Chemistry noon sa

La Mesa Eco Park

2009-02-19T21:43:00.000+08:00

After the photo walk in Quiapo and Manila Bay, the following day I went to La Mesa Eco Park with my college friends.Here are some of the photos I took:There's a pond on the other side of this fence inhabited by Japanese Koi's.The Lake.Reflections and ripples.From this spot the La Mesa dam is just a few cartwheels away.May isang Blogger na naliligaw sa litratong ito. ^_^---------------------------

I'm Not Here To Make Friends...

2009-02-18T22:21:00.003+08:00

------------------------------------------....On da kontrari.Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa FAMAS blogging. Marami akong natagpuang mga nilalang. Iba't ibang uri ng tao, pero iisa ang pamamaraan para ipahayag ang sarili. Masasabi ko na ang ilan sa kanila'y mga bagong kaibigan.Hindi ko na babanggitin ang pangalan mo, gusto ko lang magpasalamat sa iyo: IKAW na sumusubaybay sa blog na ito, IKAW na

I'm Here

2009-02-17T01:32:00.000+08:00

Now everyone’s so proud of you. They adore and admire you. You are celebrated and commended. You were out there and I’m here where everything is the same. Late night, I stay awake, killing time by experimenting on different colours and hues. During weekends I still carry that big bag of whatever things wherever I go. I still enjoy long walks in the middle of nowhere, exploring new realms in this

Si Nini

2009-02-15T22:17:00.000+08:00

Taong 1992 nang biyayaan ang aming pamilya ng isang malusog at tumatalbog (8 pounds) na sanggol na babae. Malalim na ang gabi ng isilang ng aking Nanay sa aming shanty tahanan ang kapatid kong si Nini. Dahil siya ang pumutol sa trend ng pagsilang ng tatlong sunud-sunod na lalaki ng aking Nanay, literal na nagpalakpalakan ang mga kapitbahay ng buksan ng kumadrona ang bintana at ipangalandakan sa

Akala Niyo Kayo Lang Ang May 25 Random Things?

2009-02-12T14:01:00.000+08:00

25. The Feelinggerong Kusinero- Cooking Skills: Alam ko kung paano magluto ng Sinigang, Nilaga, Menudo, Adobo, Sopas, mga pagkain na may Gata, Paksiw, Spaghetti/Carbonara, mga Inihaw. Marunong din ako gumawa ng salad at mga meryendang Pinoy tulad ng turon at banana Q. Natutunan ko ang lahat ng yan sa pagtambay sa kusina tuwing nagluluto ang aking Nanay. Sa ngayon ay nag-aaral pa rin akong magluto

My 135th Post is a Repost

2009-02-09T13:31:00.000+08:00

Paano Daw Ma In Love Ang Isang Programmer?Isa akong logical na tao. Logical, ibig sabihin hinahanap ko ang mga rason para sa mga bagay at nagdedesisyon din ako base sa mga rason na `to. Mahilig akong mag-isip, at ito ang paborito kong pastime. Nakakalibang ang Algebra, at Calculus naman ang paborito kong subject. Mabilis rin ako sa minesweeper. Sigurado akong kaya kong I-break ang record mo. Pati

One Sun, Many Sunsets

2009-02-06T23:05:00.000+08:00

I would like to share with you some of my collection of sunset photos.Exhibit APhotos taken last May 19, 2008 at the Changi Boardwalk here in Singapore. I used my Sony DSC T2 camera for this set. It was my first time to join my colleagues who are also into photography.Exhibit BThese photos are taken from the balcony of our flat here in Sembawang. Our flat is at the 16th level, the topmost floor

LSS: Never Be The Same

2009-02-06T11:43:00.000+08:00

by Christopher CrossIt was good for meIt was good for youNow nothing either of us can say or doCan change the way you feel tonightSometimes love just slips out of sightJust one thing before you goJust one thing that you've got to knowNo one will ever touch me that wayThe way that you did that very first dayAnd I'llNever be the same without you hereI'll live aloneHide myself behind my tearsAnd

Sa Quiapo...

2009-02-02T00:25:00.000+08:00

"...ay maraming tao.Doon sa harap ng Basilika ng Nazareno.Bata, matanda, mga tindero't tindera.Kanya-kanyang kalakal para kumita ng pera.May maipambili lang ng pagkain sa mesa.Makaraos ng 'sang araw ang buong pamilya."-------------------------------------------------Last December 17, I got the chance to do a photo walk in Manila. One of the destinations was the Basilica of the Black Nazarene in

Basang Basa Sa Ulan

2009-01-30T00:35:00.000+08:00

I love Aegis! LOLWalang magulo...Ayoko na mag-explain. Basta sa ngayon nakaka-relate ako sa kantang 'to...basang basa na 'ko... Pagod na pagod na.Heto ako ngayon, nag-iisaNaglalakbay sa gitna ng dilimLagi na lang akong nadarapaNgunit heto, bumabangon pa rinHeto ako, basang-basa sa ulanWalang masisilungan, walang malalapitanSana'y may luha pa, akong mailuluhaAt ng mabawasan ang aking

Congratulations And Be Prosperous

2009-01-24T15:01:00.000+08:00

Yahu!Mula sa araw na ito hanggang sa Martes next week, wala akong pasok dahil sa pagdiriwang ng Chinese New Year. Ang ibig lang sabihin nun ay apat na araw akong nakatambay sa bahay maliban na lang kung sisipagin akong lumabas at manood ng Dragon Dance sa Chinatown. Pero dahil sa nagtitipid ako ngayon malamang dito na lang ako sa bahay. Linis linis. Nood nood movies. Kain kain. Tulog tulog.

J.A.P.A.N.

2009-01-22T01:13:00.000+08:00

Ang kwentong inyong mababasa ay hango sa tunay na buhay.Tumunog ang alarm ng cell phone ko bandang alas siete y media ng umaga. Dahil kulang sa tulog, hindi ko pa magawang iwanan ang kama ko kaya’t nanatili akong nakahilata at nakayakap sa bolster, nakapikit pa rin ang mga nagmumutang mata habang bumubulong ng “payb minits pa”. Para akong nakikipagtawaran sa orasan dahil nasundan pa ito ng “tri

Attacks

2009-01-13T03:16:00.000+08:00

HEARTYesterday I received an SMS from my mother. She told me that Tita Solly, my mother's youngest sister, was rushed to the Philippine Heart Center. I was shocked by the news because it was just this December of last year that I went back home and spent Christmas with them and I didn’t saw her feeling ill. There was no sign at all...nothing.Mom told me that my Tita is suffering from Congenital

Pimp my Blog

2009-01-11T03:42:00.000+08:00

The EsplanadePhoto taken last January 9 '08Changes done:1. Changed Background Color from #000000 to #002E3F2. Blog Title Color was changed from #ffffff to #99C9FF3. Dropped the old Blog Description4. Added new blogs in my blog roll, Blogger Icon now included.5. Font was changed from Trebuchet to Verdana6. Font color was changed to shades of blue. (plus white)6. Dropped the collapsible Blog

Dapit Hapon

2009-01-09T14:50:00.000+08:00

photo taken last December 17, 2008. Manila BayHagkan mo ang dagat sa kanluranAt magkubli sa kailalimanHabang ako'y nagpapaalamSa timyas ng iyong kagandahan.Salamat sa liwanag na dulot mo,Naging ilawan ng mga paa ko.Bagama't ang lahat ay magiging anino,Sa unti-unting paglisan mo.Gayunpaman...Bukas na lamang ako malulungkotMamahalin na lamang muna kita,Sa ngayon...

Tinapay at Mantikilya

2009-01-06T11:43:00.000+08:00

Nakatunganga lang ako sa trabaho ngayon. Unang-una, wala naman kasing gagawin,natapos ko na. Hinihintay ko na lang yung mga susunod na ipapagawa para sa project namin. Wala ang boss ko, kaya walang makapagbigay sa akin ng bagong tasks. Kaya naman heto, bisibisihan ako, nagbabasa ng program code. Nagsusulat ng blog.Isa akong Software Engineer, Maintenance/Support and Enhancement staff para sa

Malaysia Trip 2007

2009-01-03T15:38:00.000+08:00

Bakit ba hindi ko naisip ipost ito noon pa? LOLAnyway, last December 2007 nagpunta kami ng mga housemates ko sa Malaysia, partikular na sa Kuala Lumpur at Genting Highlands. Tatlong araw din kaming nagtagal dun at talagang nag-enjoy kami kahit na halos maligaw kami sa dami ng MRT lines, abusuhin ng mga abusadong taxi drivers, at mahirapan sa pakikipag-usap ng inggles sa mga lokal.New found words:

Umiikot lang

2008-12-31T10:48:00.000+08:00

Hinatid ako ng family ko sa NAIA 3, pagbababa ng mga gamit ko mula sa van at mailagay sa push cart, isa-isa ko na silang niyakap. Hinigpitan ko na, kasi hindi ko na sila mayayakap sa mga susunod na araw. Isang taon ko na naman silang hindi makikita. Ninamnam ko ng husto yung pagkakataon na yun. Nabitin kasi ako sa dalawang linggong bakasyon. Akala ko, since pangalawang uwi ko na ito, hindi na ako

Jamming with my Siblings: Gold by Spandau Ballet

2008-12-27T23:40:00.000+08:00

Listen to our recording!Back in Singapore after spending a very brief vacation in the Philippines. I got sick during my vacation so I have no choice but to stay at home and rest...Then we had some "katuwaan" with my siblings Bianca and Joseph. Both are aspiring musicians (naks!) and so we did some jamming sessions. And this is the only song we've recorded. Pardon my voice though, it's not within

2008-12-24T18:54:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS BLOGOSPHERE!!!

Home...at last

2008-12-11T22:23:00.000+08:00

Depart from Changi Aiport: Dec 13, 12.40amArrival at NAIA T3: Dec 13, 4amYes, I'm coming home for Christmas. Will be spending 2 weeks in Pinas just to relax and unwind, to be free of anything work related. I badly needed this break! This is the time that I've been waiting for to be reunited with my family and friends once again, and experience the pinoy Christmas spirit...I miss them so much.I

Mga Piling-piling Tagalog OPM sa aking MP3 Player

2008-12-11T00:53:00.000+08:00

Mga Dapat Tandaan Part IV: Halo Halo

2008-10-26T19:23:00.000+08:00

"Wag magmadali sa pag-aasawa. Tatlo, lima , sampung taon sa hinaharap, mag-iiba pa ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong di pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang sa kaboses niya si Debbie Gibson o magaling mag-breakdance. Totoong mas importante ang kalooban ng tao higit anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan sa eskwelahan e nagmumukha ring

Mga Dapat Tandaan Part III: Sa Pag-aaral

2008-10-24T11:49:00.000+08:00

"Mag-aral maigi. Kung titigil ka sa pag-aaral, manghihinayang ka pagtanda mo dahil hindi mo naranasan ang kakaibang ligayang dulot ng mga araw na walang pasok o suspendido ang klase o absent ang teacher. (Haaay, sarap!)." "Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo

Mga Dapat Tandaan Part II: Sa Buhay

2008-10-21T23:56:00.000+08:00

"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the- blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures." "Kumain ka na ng

May Asim Pa!

2008-10-20T18:16:00.000+08:00

Habang nagpa-practice ako ng kanta ni Keith Urban na "Tonight I Wanna Cry", nasipat ko ang isang video na talaga naman nagpahagalpak sa akin sa kakatawa. Isang music video na talaga namang pinaghirapan, pinag-isipan, at higit sa lahat pinaghandaan. Para sa nag-iisang lolang may asim at ibubuga pa....Narito na siya...tentenenententententeeeeeeeen!!!!!!Enjoy!

Tonight I Wanna Cry

2008-10-20T04:37:00.000+08:00

by Keith Urban{verse 1}Alone in this house again tonightI've got the TV on, the sound turned down and a bottle of wineThere's pictures of you and I on the walls around meThe way that it was and could have been surrounds meI'll never get over you walkin' away {chorus}I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings showAnd I've thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self controlBut I'm

No Walls by Orsa Lia

2008-10-15T20:02:00.000+08:00

Let me love you, come close to meLocked in my arms, you’ll still be freeDon’t be frightened my half flying bluebirdCause my love has no wallsNo walls, no ceilingNo walls, no ceiling, no floor All my love songs are just for youSing them with me and when you doDon’t be frightened my half flying bluebirdCause my love has no wallsNo walls, no ceilingNo walls, no ceiling, no floor Go on and fly high

Mga DAPAT Tandaan Part I: Sa Pag-ibig

2008-10-08T23:14:00.000+08:00

"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang.""Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin." "Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."

Randomness

2008-09-15T21:11:00.000+08:00

Some random thoughts over the weekend. Sorry walang coherence, kahit ano lang na maisipan kong isulat. Next time na lang ako babawi. ;-)The “Cook”For me, cooking is a kind of stress reliever. Making your own food is cheaper than buying a meal, ideal for those who are in a very tight budget like me. Actually I don’t mind getting busy in the kitchen. After a long day of work in the office, I can

Nakakapagod

2008-09-11T23:55:00.000+08:00

Anumang bagay na ating sinimulan, Dapat alam natin kung paano wawakasan. May mga panaghoy tayo tungkol sa biro ng buhay, Sa kung paano ito naging hindi makatarungan, Hindi naging patas sa lahat ng mga dinanas. Kaya ngayon ay sumisigaw tayo ng pagbabago. Subalit hindi ba’t matatapos lamang Ang isang bagay na nasimulan, Kung naroon ang kagustuhan na ito’y matapos, Ang kahandaan ng puso

For You

2008-09-09T14:46:00.000+08:00

The Invitationby OriahIt doesn't interest me what you do for a living.I want to know what you ache for,and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are.I want to know if you will risk looking like a foolfor love, for your dreams,for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon.I want to know if you have

Home alone pudtrip!

2008-08-31T14:15:00.000+08:00

Nakakagutom ang pagrereview, kaya naisipan ko na lumabas muna ng bahay at bumili ng merienda. May malapit na Kopi Tiam (or parang Eatery/Karinderya sa Pinas) sa amin, at doon ako bumili ng kakainin ko ngayong hapon. Eto yung mga nabili ko...Pudtrip #1: BandungAng Bandung ay pinaghalong katas ng rosas at gatas. Sa unang tingin mukha siyang cuticle remover, pero kapag natikman mo, sigurado namang

That I Would Be Good

2008-08-30T05:42:00.000+08:00

A song by Alanis Morissette.When I’m down, I listen to this song. Even if sometimes, I get tired of wearing a big letter “L” in my forehead, or even if the love that I give out doesn’t comeback, or even if I’m being deprived by the truth that I deserve to know.And even if life is so freaking unfair, I would be good. This song serves as a reminder that I am not perfect, and despite of

Management

2008-08-05T13:45:00.000+08:00

We are wronged most of the time. Some people hurts us and by default we want to hurt them back.In anger, we either go berserk or shutdown.It is anger that drives us to say things without holding back or hitting the break or pulling the zipper of our mouths.It is anger that keeps us mum. Because we don't want to put more fire in the spur of the moment. We hold back, speechless but then we nurse

Cliché

2008-07-28T23:03:00.000+08:00

He is walking all alone in the middle of the night. His sight is focusing on the road ahead. The cold wind touches his pale skin. In each step, you can feel the weight he’s carrying. Not the bag strapped on his shoulders but rather something more personal. There is something in his throat, a lump, that’s forcing its way to come out of his mouth but he keeps on pushing it back...back to his

Rebound by Silent Sanctuary

2008-07-25T09:43:00.000+08:00

Oh kay bilis naman magsawa ng puso moGanyan ka ba talaga bigla na lang naglalahoPara bang walang nangyari di mo man lang sinabiSana'y hindi na lang pinilit paWala ring patutunguhan kahit sabihin ko pang mahal kitaNalulungkot,nayayamot,nagmumukmokHindi ko pa yata kaya pang labanan ang damdamin koNakakainis talaga nagmukha tuloy akong tangaPinaasa mo kasi puso ko ngayon tuloy lumuluhaDahil iniwan

Ako Si Kim Sam Soon Music Video: Luha

2008-07-25T07:55:00.000+08:00

The episode that made my birthday complete. LOL I love Eugene Domingo!This episode was aired last July 23.video uploaded by newsuploader11

Pilak

2008-07-23T07:25:00.000+08:00

Isang taon na naman ang lumipas, at marami pang taon ang muling tatahakin. Kay bilis ng oras, at hindi ko namalayan na nadagdagan na naman ako ng mahigit tatlong daan at animnapung araw. Bigla kong naalala, isang taon na ang nakalilipas, sa eksaktong araw tulad ng sa ngayon, ang araw kung kailan ako nagdesisyon na umalis ng Pilipinas. Mabilis ang mga sumunod na pangyayari matapos kong ipadala

Wala munang seryoso

2008-07-22T00:32:00.000+08:00

NOON: "Harap-harapan na kayong niloloko Inay!! Gutay-gutay na ang katawan nyo, ang kaluluwa nyo gutay-gutay na rin!" (Epekto ng Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig ni Sharon Cuneta kay Eben @ age 4) NGAYON: Anong mukha ihaharap ko sa Nanay ko ‘pag tinanong niya ko, “Anak, anong ginawa mo sa Singapore?” anong isasagot ko sa kanya? NAGPAPICTURE!?!?! (Epekto ng Caregiver ni Sharon Cuneta kay Eben @ age 24)

My space

2008-07-18T22:38:00.000+08:00

As of today, I am officially a resident of Sembawang. At last I have brought all of my belongings from our previous flat in Tampines. This is going to be my first time to have a room solely occupied by myself. Actually, this is my first time ever to have a solo room. Back in the Philippines, I don’t have my own room. I share an old “papag” with my brother and sometimes I even sleep on the couch.

Per Te

2008-07-13T23:06:00.000+08:00

Lolo,Usually, whenever my friends would share their stories of pain I always have a piece of advice to give in return. I would try my best to console, just to lessen if not take away every bit of the hurt. I am willing to lend an ear and a shoulder to cry on if that would give them comfort and a moment of peace.But you know this time, I can’t think of any word that could ease the pain that you’re

On the move

2008-07-12T15:48:00.000+08:00

I’ve packed my things and I’m all set. I can’t believe one year has already passed, and now I have to move out of the Big Brother house. Guess who’s the Big winner? Well, he’s no other than Freakazoid! Yes you read it right; he’ll be staying again for another year together with his new housemates. I really wish them good luck and I hope they break a neck este leg, and enjoy spending some

In Google Search

2008-07-08T23:04:00.000+08:00

Type in the following and choose the first (that makes sense) that appears on the list:1) Type in "[your name] needs" in Google search:- Eben needs our help. [Tulungan niyo ko!]2) Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search:- Eben looks like bullshit. [Ang sakit niyo naman magsalita. LOL]3) Type in "[your name] likes" in Google search:- Ebenezer likes to drink his dirty, soapy bath water

2008-07-08T00:23:00.000+08:00

Masarap sa pakiramdam yung nakapagpapasaya ka ng taong karapat-dapat lang na maging masaya...

Not making any sense...again

2008-07-05T01:29:00.000+08:00

Xibalba by Eben"Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are." - Bertolt BrechtToday I received my In-principle approval to renew my employment pass. This means that my stay here in this foreign land will continue for the next twelve months. My current contract is extended until December and my agency is under negotiation with a new client. Lately, work has been very

Rechannel

2008-07-01T00:26:00.000+08:00

Kung minsan, may mga panahon na nalulungkot tayo o gusto natin ay yung mapag-isa. Maaaring dahil sa problema, depression, stressed sa trabaho o sa studies, at kung anu-ano pang mga kadahilanan. We need time for ourselves to cope with these things. Sabi nga para daw makapagmuni-muni at makapag relax. Bawat tao may kanya kanyang trip. As for me, here’s my fair share... Sound trip hanggang sa

What's your name's hidden meaning?

2008-06-25T00:55:00.001+08:00

Let me share with you a very interesting online quiz that I got from a friend. It's from blogthings.com and what it does is it tries to explain the meaning behind your name. Hmmm, let me give it a try.What Ebenezer MeansYou are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.At times, you can be

May bagyo kaya bumaha ng sopas

2008-06-22T15:39:00.000+08:00

Note: Pasensya na sa code switching, trip ko lang magkwento in my own conversational manner. :pKakawatag ko lang sa family ko sa Pilipinas, signal number three ngayon dahil sa bagyong Frank, and as usual, baha na naman sa bahay namin. Buti at hanggang sakong lang naman, unlike dati na umaabot hanggang tuhod ang tubig baha. Maliban sa bagyo at sa bahang dulot nito, maayos naman ang kalagayan nila

Wilson

2008-06-15T15:23:00.000+08:00

There's a scene in the movie Cast Away where Wilson, the volleyball turned best friend for four years of the lead character Chuck (Tom Hanks), was drifted far away into the middle of the ocean. The ocean was calm and the sun is at its brightest. Chuck was asleep in the raft so he didn't noticed that he's about to lose Wilson. A whale gave him a wake up call of a splash of water, so he got up, and

Usapang Kolehiyo

2008-06-15T02:34:00.000+08:00

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From Home with Love

2008-06-11T00:46:00.000+08:00

Few weeks ago, I received a package from my mom. There’s nothing much really, just some packets of dried squid and fish tocino, a bottle of deodorant, and a very nice prayer that I can hang on my bedroom wall. It’s an OFW Everyday Prayer from papemelroti. Let me share it with you: An Overseas Worker’s Everyday Prayer Dearest Lord, May my heart be full of praise as I pray to You each

Everybody leaves

2008-06-08T23:03:00.000+08:00

Wala nang iintindi sa sarili mo kundi sarili mo lang. Walang makikinig. Walang makakaramdam. Walang makakakita. Lahat nang-iiwan.