I remember, around 2003 or so, the “boho” look became a fad. Everyone..and i mean every girl I saw that time sported a long, light,  bohemian skirt….everywhere!!!

As somebody who wears skirt since the beginning of my “new” life, i told myself that will never ever wear “that” skirt again…except until the day  it runs out  fashion for many…”I ought to be different”… and so while everybody else is wearing that…I opt to wear this…I dont want to look like everyone else…that’s why for nth time, someone would tell me that I look weird, which in turn I take as a compliment, thank you!

Here in the U.S., fashion changes every season and that would be every three months. The “in” look is actually two seasons ahead. Which means that if it’s the end of winter, stores are now selling stuff for the spring and summer. The reason for doing so is that we try to adapt with the change of the weather. FYI, winter starts 3rd week of december-3rd week of march…then comes spring until june…..summer starts last week of june to 3rd week of september….and fall from september to 3rd week of december.

If you live in the eastcoast where it’s really freezing during the winter, then you will have to wear something to keep you warm. If you’re in LA you have to wear layers of clothes because it could be cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon, and colder in the evening.

Last time, I was devastated to hear that this thing called “pashmina” was something many so-called fashionistas were wearing that time. What the??!!!!!…….you wear that thing wrapped around your neck to protect you from the cold weather!!..Imagine some idiot wearing it in a warm, humid country, for the sake of art..as he is sweating like a pig but could care less about it. Darn!

Last year for fall, the color of the season was purple. To my surprise, in Metro Manila,
it was the color for the year— or until they get sick of it and decide to change it to green. It’s such a headache!

Before I even got here, there was this craze about the Havaianas slippers….people were so crazy about it that they made a mock slipper called Havanas or whatever!…I love those slippers…i think the quality is really good. I’ve had three of them –all were just given to me–and they’re something that would really last for years, wearing them every day. But please! many Filipinos are so obsessed with them they could almost pin the slippers onto their shirt just to let people know they’re original! Kill me!!!!! For the record, not everyone in America wears havaianas. SO don’t force yourself to buy a pair especially if you know you’re on a tight budget.

And dont forget the iphones…..Yes!!the iphone and i touch seems to make the world go round thesedays. What is it with that shit that many people fall in line for on the very first day of release? Nothwithstanding the fact that it costed a whopping amount of Php 45,000! For all our sakes, it is so not necessary to be having it especially when you are in the streets of Metro Manila. You could be a flavor of the day for snatchers lurking around trying to get a catch! You will just be lucky enough to live the next day or at least go home  alive–without your precious 3G!

In a nutshell, these things you can have  all you want.  But you dont have to spend too much for things you really dont need.  These gadgets, slippers, etc. are being bought for the need of it. Try to take into consideration the usefulness and at the same time the environment you are going to use it. Dont be stupid..Be practical…

pangarap ng bawat bata na makapunta sa amerika..at makita si mickey mouse..isa ako sa mga iyon..matapos ang ilang taong paghihintay…at ilang araw na paglalakad ng sandamakmak na papeles…nakaalis din ako…pero di gaya ng iba..ayokong umalis ng pilipinas..maraming nagsasabi na yung iba halos magpakamatay makapunta lang sa amerika..ang sabi ko sa sarili ko…wala akong pakialam sa kanila..mamatay sila kung gusto nila..basta ako..mahal ko ang bansang kilala sa corrupt na gobyerno..sa maduduming kalsada..sa mga palaboy sa kalye..hindi ko alam kung bakit..ang totoo nyan namiss ko ng husto ang mga tanawing iyon.

paglapag ng eroplano..akala ko lahat ng mga bagay na napapanood ko sa telebisyon makikita ko agad..napansin ko lang…bakit di ata kasing amoy ng bagong bukas na package ang amerika?diba sabi nila ganun?…habang tinatahak namin ang daan pauwi sa bahay ng nanay ko, napansin ko rin na isang malaking kalsada ang at maraming flyovers ang nakapaligid…nasaan na ang magagandang tanawin na nasa mga postcards?bakit mas madami pa atang mga sasakyan at highway kesa mga tao dito?..yan at marami pang ibang mga katanungan ko sa aking sarili…habang lumilipas ang mga araw nadaragdagan ang mga bagay na ikinukumpara ko…gaya ng mga sumusunod:

• mas maganda ang panahon sa pinas..kaya kong tiisin ang matinding init..ligo lang ang katapat nyan…pero yung matinding lamig….nevah!!!
• mas delikado sa US kaysa pinas…mas madaming baliw o taong grasa na nakakalat..totoo yan..mas mataas ang crime rate kagaya ng rape, homicide, kidnapping..etc..ang totoo nyan hindi mo alam baka serial killer na yung kaharap mo..hindi lang mayayaman ang kinikidnap dito.kahit batang paslit..matindi ang racism..hindi ako nag iimbento ng kwento..matapos ang ilang linggo, narealize ko na hindi lang pala pinoy TV channel ang meron sa bahay…meron din palang local channels..syet!!hindi kasi nagtatanong….dahil diyan, lahat ng channel na merong balita ay pinapanood ko..halos parepareho lang sila ng palabas..at laman ng headlines nila ang mga kagaya niyan.
• madami nga ang pagkain dito…pero wala namang lasa…malalaki ang mga gulay, manok, turkey, karne..nakakatakot…pero lahat sila matatabang..mas masarap pa rin ang adobong niluto sa pinas.amoy pa lang, ulam na!..sa maikling salita…hindi masarap ang mga pagkain dito pero madadami…at kung lumobo ka man..ewan ko n lang…hindi ka na magtataka kung bakit marami kang makikitang malalaking tao dito.hindi ka pagpapawisan dahil sa sobrang lamig kaya hindi rin malulusaw ang mga lason mo sa katawan..at mapapadali ang buhay mo kung hahayaan mo na lumafang ka ng todo dahil nga mas madaming pagkain.

to be continued…

AFTER 100 YEARSSSSSSSSS…..

continuation…..

sa tinagal tagal ng panahon…nagawa ko ring ituloy ang kwentong ito…hindi ko nga alam kung meron bang magaaksaya ng panahon para magbasa..mas uso n ksi ngaun ung kukunan mo ng video sarili mo tapos ilagay mo sa youtube…kaya lang wala akong lakas ng loob na gawin yun….hanggang sa pagsusulat lang ako..im shy eh…hehehhe….pero ok lng un..i dont care!!wahahahaah!!!!..eniwei…anu ba sasabihin ko?….well,ang tagal ko din inisip kung ano ba talaga ang balak ko sa buhay…ang alam ko kasi..anim na buwan lang ako dito..tapos bigla sasabihin sa kin na hindi daw pwede… kesyo marami daw itatanong sa immigration pag bumalik ulit…echus..echus…hanggang sa narealize ko na kahit lumuha ako ng dugo…hindi na talaga

for a brief intro–as far i know,….rumors about rico blanco leaving the group was unclear..until we saw mark escueta at the album launch of julianne…i didnt have the courage to do the interview back then..since i thought they’re hard to reach–but turned out to be fine..he confirmed the truth ..according to mark..though not the exact words..and based on the things that i could remember–and correct me if i’m wrong–hindi naging malinaw sa grupo ang pag alis ni rico…i read in the news that rico wanted to explore his artistic side..but i dont think that it’s reason enough for him to leave a group who’s already on the verge of an international success!..one could feel that mark was in pain and that he’s trying so hard to be strong not only for himself but for the fans of rivermaya..dating back to history, the original members of the group were nathan azarcon and rico blanco…mark joined just years after..but now, mark remains to still stand up for the group together with his bandmates..after a few weeks, we were at the HUMAN fashion show where rico blanco was an endorser/designer…the media people were in dismay..i just didnt know if he really did not want to be interviewed…or whatever..basta..we did not bother anyway…

then…rivermaya had an open audition for a new member….i was able to ask mark for an update..he was at the time one of the judges for Musikhero..he said that they are looking for a new bandmate..but not necessarily a lead vocalist..as all of them will be singing already..i asked if it’s just ok for them to have a girl groupmate..and he said it was just fine…they were halfway through the audition and it was doing great..i also got to ask mr. francis reyes, the chief announcer for NU107 and a band member of the dawn..he was one of the judges in finding the perfect person o be on the band…he said that one of the qualities they were looking for is his good character aside from the fact that looks may be of big help…he was referring to jayson fernandez…who won the hearts of the judges…the girl who got in the top 12 or so..did not make it..she was, however, really talented….but she was more of a solo artist than a bandmate for maya…

and so came the NU rock awards…it was jayson’s first…and he did quite good!after they came down from the stage, i approached him and asked if we could do an interview…i was actually contented to be asking just him..but he shyly said that i got to ask their manager, ms. lizza nakpil..she was kind enough to let us interview the band in a well lighted space..:)….jayson was a typical shy boy…he was very naive…it’s really good that when he was asked how he felt upon winning..he never failed to thank God and the people who supported him..”marami ang nagtataka kung bakit si jayson ang napili nyo…” according to mark, “bakit hindi??..naging mahirap yung desisyon…”ang hinahanap lang naman namin ay yung taong mamahalin yung banda…”… i need not to elaborate….i  think mark is always emotional when it comes to the band…but i can see that he is happy with the way things turned out..they are now in the process of making their new album. it will be out by january 2008. the band never fails to thank all those who supported them through thick and thin..sandwich,spongecola, parokya ni edgar, imago..they were just one of the few friends who made them feel good..and let them know that they’re always there to support…one more thing..rivermaya are in good terms with bamboo…

well..these are all for now..i just hope anyone who reads this will learn something worthwhile..:)

balik tau sa usapan……ung 6th underground..para sa mga hindi nakakaalam ay ikukwento ko sa inyo…..yung unang punta ko dun..kasama ko c binx—yung host namin dati sa sound connections…dun kc sya dati nagttrabaho nung rakista pa xa…..eheheheh…maingay..grabeh!!!pumutok ata yung eardrums ko nun…lahat ng rockers tumugtog na dun…at hindi kasali ang cueshe…i dont know pero maraming may poot sa kanila….umaatake n nmn ang sakit ko…hindi ako makapg isip….cge yan lng muna…lagyan ko n lng ng part two 

ANYWAY….THE VERY REASON WHY I WAS, LET’S SAY, DYING (?) TO INTERVIEW HER IS BECAUSE SHE IS AN ADVOCATE FOR PeTA. ASIDE FROM THE FACT THAT SHE’S MY FAVORITE LOCAL MODEL AND THAT SHE LOOKS A LOT LIKE ANGELINA JOLIE…..IT IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEBODY FAMOUS TO BE DOING SOMETHING WORTHWHILE FOR HUMANITY..OR EVEN THE ENVIRONMENT. NOPE..I’M NOT A VEGETARIAN…PERSONALLY IT IS VERY HARD FOR ME…BUT AS MUCH AS I CAN… I PREFER VEGGIES OVER MEAT….AND I LOVE EATING AT BODHI’S…AND I WOULD NEVER EVER EAT BUGS BUNNY!!!WAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!OK..ENOUGH ABOUT ME…

MANY INTERNATIONAL MODELS ARE MEMBERS OF PETA: CLAUDIA SCHIFFER AND CHRISTY TURLINGTON TO NAME AFEW….I’M VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO GUESTING ISABEL IN ONE OF OUR SHOWS….AND I THANK HER A LOT FOR GIVING TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS…

here in the philippines, a fashion model looks so much like her..her name is isabel roces…i’ve seen isabel many times already..in fashion shows where we usually are invited..(thanks a lot to ms. jenny!!)…and when i finally had the guts to ask her for an interview…she smilingly said yes…but was very sorry that she had to rush because of another ramp at the coconut palace..very busy huh!..the only consolation is that she repeatedly said she owes me an interview..and because of that..i’ll be looking forward to it..i hope before i leave the country…waaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!:(( (

so far, i have interviewed ms. tweety de leon, who is still looking very pretty…., rissa samson, bubbles paraiso, ornusa cadness, jon avila…. next on my line up are raphael kiefer, brent javier and of course, isabel…watch out for that!!

Although he admits that he isn’t a professional photographer, anyone who sees his works of art will truly be captivated because of its theme: Extreme to Extreme.

Anyone who’s interested to see the said photo exhibit, you may drop by Tintero Art & Design Studio Unit 502, FSS Bldg. No. 20 Scout Tuazon cor. Scout Castor, Quezon City. This is open to public from sept. 19 until october 9, 2007.