Simple (Yet Meaningful) Life

It is quite a challenge living in a first class municipality anywhere in the Philippines. Saying "first class" doesn't mean the usual perks that you find in a city are all there. You are wrong.

Life in the new town I am in is slow yet simple - and I am here, broadcasting live from a place called Brooke's Point in Palawan, to make a difference in the world, and to make this city shine like a star in the next few months.

Rough start but I am looking at things in a positive way - and this project of mine, will create a big impact on Philippine Tourism under the essence of REAL eco-tourism. All will be smooth in the end!

Will update more - as long as Globe Tattoo won't suck big time, because seriously, I am ditching you for good if you don't cooperate - and I'll switch to Smart BRO which is, according to locals, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Not 27 For Long

I am too old to feel like a teen, but I am technically still in my youth, and I am still on the prowl for whatever the universe will give me: taste the remaining 60 food items I haven't tasted (out of a 150 on an online list), create a dish that will make my family proud - most especially my late grandmother, learn all the necessary management skills I need before I reach 35 years old, add more culinary skills under my name whether in Switzerland or Australia, stay for an hour between the border of US and Canada right in Niagara Falls or at the Manhattan Bridge at night, walk the streets of Paris and New York, dine in Lyon, party with the people of Manchester in Canal Street, cook for the Royal Family, brush elbows with the President of the United States, and continuously promote world peace by doing the things I know best.

Of course, I still want to stage my own concert, where all of my friends, from all walks of life, will be there to celebrate with me.

After watching the eight episode of Glee's Season 3, I realized that I am no longer the stronger teen that I used to be, but I am wiser now - so wise I can bend metals just using my mind.

I am right now, talking to you, the Universe. Yes, you - the one responsible for making my dreams the during the past year come true. You gave me a glimpse of how success should smell and taste like, and I intend to get more in the future. I will forever express my gratitude to you, the Universe, and I believe you will not get tired of listening to all of my thanks and additional set of things I wanted to achieve this year, and the coming years.

For now, I will focus with what you have given me days ago - I am very excited to do this for your close relative, our Mother Earth. I think it is a good thing, because before I taste that international success, I must focus locally first.

Dear Universe, you know my intentions, and you know how sincere I am - because I intend to do this right, and I intend to set the standards my country needs to know.

My arms are not wide enough to hug you Universe - but still, my hugs, kisses, and thanks goes to you!

I Can (Part 2)

This is post is for the universe.

I would like to thank the universe for keeping me sane in the past two weeks. It was dark, and I felt so bad for not doing anything, for being unemployed. I guess after all the glory and fame I got from the past year, I suddenly craved for more.

In between that depressing two weeks of doing nothing, you, the Universe, gave me something that ia better than Golden Eagle gold bullion. it felt like I struck onto something better than any gold in the world.

Universe, I do hope that this will continue. Now, I will need your guidance in making things work.

My sincerest gratitude to you!

Inspired by Tourism

In the spirit of the local tourism buzz going on in the country, I thought, maybe I should come up with tourism memes of my own, in pictures of course (like the first one I created minutes ago).

There are tons of fun stuff all around the Philippines, that is true, and we only need a little bit of time to notice and appreciate the things that we have that makes us truly unique to the world.

Take time and smell the flowers - if there are any. LOL

I Miss The Coldness of Baguio!

Its official! Its been a year since my last visit to Baguio. I think with the coming months ahead I will be so busy I won't be able to go up north at this time of the year and wear my fabulous pair heated gloves in our mountain town home. Baguio City is at its coldest from January to February - so if you are in the Philippines and the hot and humid weather irritates you, go up north in the mountains!

Tourism Memes: Its More Fun In the Philippines!

The Philippines' Department of Tourism now has #itsmorefuninthephilippines as their newest tourism slogan. Don't you think its time for other local government provinces in the Philippines to have some of these tourism memes? Here are some slogans I got from Facebook:

- Boracay, You Sexy Beach!
- Go Gaga In Naga!
- O Giliw Ko, Misamis Kita
- Sige pa Pasig, sige pa!
- Haller, Baler!
- Bohol: Go To Hill!
- Be Cool, Bicol!
- I Know Bacolod Of Love, and It Lives Inside of You
- San Fernando Iiwake, my one and only
- Bagong Antique!
- Kamias: May Asim Pa!
- It’s Not A Summer Vacation, Unless It’s A Samar Vacation!
- Whee! Tawi-Tawi!
- El Nido. It’s Everybody’s Milk!
- Be Happy And Gay At Baclaran!
- Tikman ang kalinga ng Kalinga
- Walang Aayaw Sa Apayao!
- Lipad, Lipa, Lipad!
- Ang Lupet Ng Calumpit!
- Mag Masbate Araw-Araw!
- Babaeng Balbon, Marami Sa Malabon!
- Make Roro To Mindoro!
- Bakat Sa Mabalacat.
- Dinag Young Ako Sa Iloilo!
- Sa Pandacan, Big Time!
- Make A Baby in Macabebe!
- Hanap Mo Ba Maluwag, Halina Sa Laoag!
- Bongga Ka Day, Sa Norzagaray!
- Kung Ikaw Ay Pagod, Gulong Mo Ay Pudpod…Pagudpod!
- Tagaytay a Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
- Antique Kong Lalake, Medyo Bastos
- Imus Have Been Love
- Just A Day, Just An Urdaneta Day
- Ayala Lala Long. Ayala Lala Long Long I-Long Long Long
- Thank you, Camiguin!
- Maliit Navotas, Lumalaki!
- We Fly High In Capiz!
- Kaibigan, Punta Na Sa Vigan!
- Virac, You Rock!
- Kamuning Get Me!
- Better Leyte Than Never!
- Whee! Tawi-Tawi!
- Walang Aayaw Sa Apayao!
- Maraming Gig Sa Taguig!
- I wanna dance with Zambales, I wanna feel the heat with Zambales!
- Cainta Fight This Feeling Anymore
- Jolo, Is It Me You're Looking For
- Mayon At Kailanman
- Didn't We Almost Have It Taal
- I'll Find San Juan Like You
- Oh Whoa, La Union a Prayer
- I'm QC For You, Touch Me Once and You Know It's True
- You And Me, Sitting On A Tree, M-A-N-D-A-U-E
- Marikina, Out Of Nothing At All
- We've Only Just Vigan
- Who Cares Baby, I Think I'm Gonna Marilao
- I've Binan Mother, I've Binan Father, Could You Ask Me For More


Can you come up with more?


Feel free to comment below :)

Studying Something New

I am very excited these days, as I would be venturing into something that will keep me busy for a long time. It is a fusion of all the things I love to do - at the same time it involves heavy management skills. Years ago, you will see me wearing Marcus nursing uniforms during my medical school days, now, more than chef's jacket, I will have more costume changes in the next few months.

I will share some updates in the coming months regarding this exciting and fun project!

Philippines is #1 for FUN

I personally would like to commend the people behind the Philippines' Department of Tourism, in creating a wonderful slogan for our local and international tourism efforts.

"Its more fun in the Philippines" - YES, IT IS!

Although on the day of its release it received a lot of negative reviews, there is even an alleged plagiarism involved in this project (that 1951 Switzerland tourism slogan), I still believe in this program. It is Philippines' time to own this "common" catch phrase.

No one owns the catch phrase "Its More Fun" - everyone is free to use it.

If you have any comments, especially some of the negative people in the Philippines, you are most welcome. I am willing to share my insights with you if your comments are worthy of my time.

Wedding Again

Just a thought.

I had a meeting today, somewhere in the bay area, regarding a wedding that will take place there next week. I will be hosting the reception by the way, and I will see another set of triton wedding bands that the couple is wearing.

Its another sign, on the first month of the new year. Going on my fifth year of being single.

Again, no relationships for now, I will just focus on my personal and professional development in the coming years. Once succeeded, then I can have a relationship!

Ben

"Do you believe in Angels or God?.......I Do." - Ben Breedlove (August 8, 1993 – December 25, 2011)

So I decided to jumpstart my day with a 30-minute cardio exercise. I felt really good and can't wait to leave the house in three hours for my interview.

While I was checking my FB, I stumbled upon a dead kid's video of himself telling his story about his condition. It moved me, and realized that I am to change the world like this kid did, a few weeks ago before he died.

His name is Benjamin Breedlove - and he is considered my new-found inspirations this new year.

Watch his video, uploaded December 18, 2011, about 7 days before he died on Christmas Day of 2011.

Rest in peace <3

Yes, I CAN!

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, YOU'RE RIGHT" - Henry Ford

These words suddenly came to me like a slap in the face together with a jolt of energy from somewhere. It felt like the universe moved and turned its attention on me, telling me, "Hey, wake up you silly boy, we have a lot of life-changing things in store for you this year - get your ass up and move. You have an interview tomorrow to start with!"

Better be winking now so I can be fresh tomorrow. 

CARPE DIEM!

Anxiety Attack

As much as I want not to think about my future at this time, I still can't help but think of the things I need to do for the next few months.

I successfully graduated with honors last year, and with that success comes a greater responsibility. I am so eager to work at the soonest possible time and tomorrow, I will conquer the far south of Greater Manila Area to try my luck for an interview. It is still blurry though, because I am not sure how I will survive travelling for more than 4 hours everyday just to work in this exclusive country club.

Also within this month, I am going to fix my papers for possible work abroad.

I don't want to bum around for the next few weeks anymore, I've had enough of it. I need to move around or else there will be more fat deposits in my gut due to inactivity.

Lord, you know what I want to achieve this year, starting tomorrow, please guide me.

Cooking Galore!

I'll be making most of my day today in front of the computer fixing my life. 2011 is soon going to be over - I will be embracing 2012 with another bang!

I have made some kitchen equipment lease arrangements for my mother's Christmas party at home. She doesn't want me to cook ordinary food because she wanted me to display my culinary talent to her guests.

It will be hard work for me tomorrow while I'm cleansing my gut with fat burning home remedies. No more fatty food for me. Holiday binging is now over!

Killing Boredom

I would probably say, that this Christmas vacation is the most boring of all holidays. Indeed, money is the culprit for the boredom I am experiencing right now, because I don't have enough funds to feed on night outs with friends and going out doing stuff.

I was in front of the TV and my computer for almost a week now - it is fun, but bad for my tummy, because sitting around makes me sluggish. I want to be active again next week. This will jumpstart my new year.

In two weeks time, I will be competing for a good amount of money. I am confident that I will get the grand prize - so I can use the money to fix my papers!