literary bulimia

Gaga Gang (2)

2009-07-11T22:37:00.006+08:00

I didn't eat a single thing today but it's fine because I look good and I wore stockings with my Chucks so fuck you.

I'm nice and I just came to dance. But don't spill your drink on me or I'll cut your face.

Any takers?

After our mandatory cam whore session, Shey and I finally went down to Cinna Bar at the lobby where we had our complimentary drinks and continued to snap away a little more.

This is for the times we didn't get to drink shit-faced together when we needed to do so very much.

Just before midnight, we hit up Greenbelt. We went to Ice Vodka Bar for the mojitos. The drinks were fine but the music was mediocre. The DJ seemed like some random pundit who experimented with the sound system and based his tracks on a list of horrible songs usually played by aweful radio stations. No wonder there's only two people dancing; a pasty caucasian guy who occasionally wiped the floor with his pants and his partner, a Filipino girl who would later wipe the former's jizz off her mouth.

I remembered these to be better.

Bored with Greenbelt, we decided to check out LAX at the bay side of Mall of Asia's complex. I expected a lot since the club opened with DJ Samantha Ronson spinning. I'm not sure if it's the poor facade or the sad line outside, but we decided to leave without even trying to get in. Basically, we just went from Makati to MOA to pee.

I recall having a great time at Ascend a few weeks ago so Shey and I jumped in a cab and headed to The Fort. I was initially disappointed becase (1) the club stank of cigarette smoke and (2) the track list was so hip-hop. They played Nelly and some tunes I used to love when I was in high school. Once Daft Punk got into the mix however, I was a happy boy. Then I just completely lost my shit when Lady Gaga exploded from the speakers. And by that I mean I was dancing like a maniac and Shey was, too, then she knocked my drink off my hand and spilled it all over the damn floor. But of course no one cared. It was sick. I loved it.

It's mainly hip-hop with a punch of electronica and dance, finished with a lot of hotness.

There's nothing like dancing like a sweaty beast, drinking like a fish and smelling like shit when partying.

At 3 am, we decided to leave since I had to work five hours later. Shey and I made a little video while looking for a cab but I deleted it because it's too painful to watch.

We had to drop by McDonald's (Greenbelt) because there's nothing like pigging out after drinking and dancing.--- That bitch of a crew member messed up our orders which we didn't notice until we hopped in a cab so we had to make another stop (Mini Stop) for a bottle of water.

This is me stuffing my face with junk.

Anyway, it was a good night. No, it was an awesome night.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Bitch even ruined her stockings.

Hello 911? I think I'm about to get murdered by my friend.

We should do this again soon.

Gaga Gang (1)

2009-07-08T19:20:00.007+08:00

As I've mentioned, this weekend was so much fun albeit tiring. My good friend Shey from Iloilo visited and you know some crazy shit went down. The reason I say that is because we do things that we normally wouldn't do with other people (i.e. run along EDSA while rain is pouring, or eat at KFC in two separate tables and pretend we don't know each other).

Meet Shey. She gets paid to write about flirting and seduction.

We booked a room at the Renaissance Makati where we took tons of pictures of course. Spending a night there by the way is already crazy because we're both currently poor so yeah, any sponsorship for our next bonding time together would be greatly appreciated.

Once done with saying how much we miss each other, unpacking and cam-whoring, we headed to Greenbelt which is just across the street and had dinner at Cafe Mediterranean. Surprisingly, Shey now eats a decent amount of food. This is bad news for me because I'm used to finishing everything.

"I hate my hair." "I hate my skin."

The with and the emo kid.

Thank god for mirrors.

What?

Around 11 pm, when we couldn't take any more pictures (within the confines of the room at least), we finally decided to leave and hit the clubs.

Unfortunately, diamonds are forming in my bladder right now and I'm starvation central so I'll finish this next time, ok? Again, blame PLDT because our phone and DSL won't get connected until 1 or 2 weeks from now. That's fucked up.

Coming up:

Bye for now!

Craziness All Over: Moi On Youngblood

2009-07-06T21:26:00.006+08:00

My gawd! Last weekend was so freakin' insane! It was super fun albeit tiring. First, yours truly is now working the day shift acting as one of the (tor)mentors of the newbies at work. Then, my very, very good friend Shey came over from Iloilo for 2 days of debauchery--more on that next time when I have all the photos uploaded. Lastly, I almost shit my pants yesterday when I found out the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the biggest daily in the country, published my article under their Youngblood section!

It really is a dream come true because I've been a big fan of Youngblood since high school. I have all the three books. I've never been confident enough though to actually submit an article, until about two weeks ago.

I wrote the article way back in January/February for our office blog but it never got published for some reason. The next thing I know, my former supervisor and a colleague were congratulating me upon entering the office yesterday morning.

It sucks that I never got a copy but my father is a subscriber so there's one at home. Ugh. I'm so ecstatic about it.

More of these soon:

Good night!

Random Rants

2009-06-27T21:00:00.003+08:00

Gym

It's good to be back at the gym. I've been feeling guilty lately for not exercising enough so after about a month of not working out, I decided to do some crunches and lift some weights today. There was a hottie there and the music was pretty hot so I lasted an hour and a half instead of the usual 60 minutes.

Activities

In the last month, I've been busy being sick, applying for a job, getting laid, and renting videos at Video City. I know it's so late but it wasn't until last week that I got to watch Milk. It's pretty good. Touching. I almost cried. Tonight I'll watch Elephant, another Gus Van Sant film.

July is just around the corner and hopefully all my plans will fall through to make it a more exciting month than June. My job is already shitty so I need the non-work related aspects of my life to be good.

Goodbyes

It's unfortunate that I don't have his picture, but we have a pet French poodle named King Kong. He has a black, very curly coat. We have to give him away because we can't take care of him anymore and he pees on the couch, floor, pillows, every-fucking-where. It's saddening but I'd be lying if I don't find peace and comfort in his departure. It's for the better anyway.

(I used to like dogs. I still do. But the dogs I usually wind up with lately are the human kind.)

Speaking of departures, Michael Jackson's death is so tragic isn't it? Too bad we won't be seeing what was supposed to be a great comeback. Anyway, I'll miss you both King Kong and MJ.

Antbiotic Days

2009-06-19T17:05:00.004+08:00

The last time I went to work is exactly one week ago. Thanks to my inflammed throat, which has been fucked up for 2 weeks now, I'm left with only 2 days of paid leave credits to last me six months.

I saw the doctor last Monday. He prescribed me Augmentin, which is so fucking expensive, and Orahex. I swear, I hate spending for meds. It's Friday now and my throat is still not completely back to normal. I'm praying I'll be all well and dandy on Monday because I unfortunately have to go back to work by then.

Enough of that stuff though. What I don't mind burning my money for though are nice things just like these espadrilles from Zara. These are the shoes that the Cebu Pacific FA in my last post covets.

That's all for now. Happy weekend!

Cebu Pacific Flight 373

2009-06-13T16:22:00.003+08:00

Thanks to flight attendant Life, this turbulent, yet uneventful flight got fun.

I sat by the aisle and while doing the head count, he passed by my row and made a quick second glance at my shoes. About ten minutes later, he approached me.

FA: Sir tanong lang po. Pwede po malaman kung saan nyo nabili yung shoes nyo?
Me: Zara.
FA: Mmm...

Later on, he just had to come back and asked how much I got the shoes for, which Zara store I got it from, and during deplaning, he even made a joke about me leaving the shoes behind.

I love shit like this.

Catching Up

2009-06-09T11:46:00.005+08:00

It's insane how I've been out of the circulation lately. I honestly cannot believe I'm surviving without Internet connection available 24/7.

This is me about 3 or 4 years ago.

Anyway, I arrived yesterday from my brief weekend getaway. I went home to visit my parents, relatives and friends and ate all the lechon and seafood I could stuff my face with.

I needed that break, really. Philippine Fashion Week came and went, the A(H1N1) flu is starting to spread, but I somehow didn't care so much. I've been too busy with other things.

Applying for a visa is a bitch isn't it?

P.S.
The photo above was taken by a then 4 year-old nephew in the elementary school I went to which is literally just in front of our house.

Wanted: Barako Bed Spacer

2009-05-30T20:36:00.003+08:00

While getting drenched in the first full-on rainshower of the season, I noticed this funny sign along Boni Avenue.

It's all about preferences y'all.

Disconnected

2009-05-27T12:38:00.003+08:00

Well hello there www! Please blame PLDT for my not being online as often as I want.

There's supposed to be a ton of shit I should be talking about but I don't know where to start. Going to Cavite/Tagaytay for some rural fun, buying new shoes and hanging out with a friend at Rockwell are some of the highlights. The few pictures I managed to take are all in my phone so I can't post them yet.

By the way, it turns out moving here doesn't entirely mean I'll be revirginized. Love and libido conquers all.

Greetings From Manda-freakin'-luyong

2009-05-16T08:05:00.004+08:00

Surprisingly, I'm still alive. I haven't been online for at least four days and it seemed like an eternity. Our PLDT line is yet to be connected so good luck to me.

Anyway, Mandaluyong is the new Malate. My sister and I are moving in with a cousin and his girlfriend (plus the helper). I know I've whined about this a thousand times with practically everyone I know but this moving bullshit is such a pain in the ass. And we're not even done yet. It's insane. I am certainly looking forward to getting done with this and reclaim my already ho-hum social life. Jeez, I don't even remember the last time I ate in a restaurant or went to the mall without having to worry about being homeless.

It will certainly be difficult for me to get laid now that I'm living with more relatives. Oh well, like I said, good luck to me.

Last Hurray

2009-05-10T04:10:00.004+08:00

Tang-ina kasing kalibugan yan! Ayan, napalaba ka tuloy ng alas kwatro ng umaga.

After over 2 years, several housemates and numerous visitors, I'm out of here. Tonight's the last night and I knew I had to cap it off memorably.

How we're going to transport our shit from point A to point B is beyond me. I do know though that that's the last time I can invite someone over at 3 am. I also know that I'm very tired and tomorrow's a long day so I should start trying to sleep.

From Horny To Horrified

2009-05-04T16:55:00.004+08:00

It happened before. But this time, the proximity is closer.

We've only seen each other twice and the last time was months ago, late last year or early this year I think. He was such a nice and polite guy during those two occasions that he came over-- too nice I even thought.

On this seemingly uneventful afternoon, after not hearing from each other for a while, I decided to call him. I was surprised to hear a grown man's voice on the line after a few rings. It turns out it's his father.

"Anjan po si ___?"

Then he asked me where I'm from. I told him I'm from Manila.

He was saying some things. But it hit me when he said, "Kasi nagkasakit sya... Wala na sya."

At this point, I just said sorry and goodbye because I was too shocked to come up with a more appropriate response. I couldn't say, "Oh. My. Gawd. Shit." you know.

Salcedo Market + Moving Drama

2009-05-02T23:49:00.004+08:00

This week has been hell. All the pressure of being potentially homeless has gotten into my brain I almost had a breakdown--that is if I didn't already had one a couple of days ago after a tensed conversation with my father over the phone.

But enough about the moving drama for now.

This morning, Pam, a colleague, and I decided to kill some time after work so we walked to Salcedo Village. We checked out the Salcedo Market since both of us have never been there before.

The place is pretty small but there's an abundance of interesting edible items everywhere. It's a foodie's haven with the variety of eats available; fruits, veggies, barbecue, Indian food, Filipino food, Chinese food, juices, wine, produce, etc. And get this, not only is there lechon baboy, there's also lechon baka!

Do you see what I see? Gawd, I haven't had lechon in months!

Pam bought some tinapa while I got myself hummus and pita.

I personally think the prices are a little steep but then again this weekend spectacle is in the heart of the central business district that is Makati. Nonetheless, Salcedo Market is certainly worth a visit. It's quite refreshing to see live tilapias the size of dinner plates in the middle of this concrete jungle.

Anyway, I will surely miss this view from the balcony.

Look Who Went Where

2009-04-25T02:56:00.003+08:00

Somewhere between frustration and boredom, I found myself clubbing alone. I've been thinking of going for a long time but I couldn't muster the courage to go until a few hours ago.

It's no big deal though. The place was practically empty considering it's a Friday night. The guys are probably in a competing bar which is celebrating its anniversary right this moment.

Some observations:
-At least tonight, the waiters were cuter than most of the patrons.
-The music was bitchin', I loved it. I wanted to dance like crazy but I was too shy.
-The lights were too bright.
-There was absolutely zero cigarette smoke inside. It was awesome because I could breathe very well inside and my clothes surprisingly didn't stink after spending an hour and a half in the club.

That's all. Goodnight.

Homeless

2009-04-23T21:39:00.002+08:00

There's simply not enough hours in a day. How am I supposed to find a new apartment when I can barely find the time to go out? The panic level of having to move is fucking up my mind right now. There's just too much pressure that I'm *this* close to going away somewhere and forget about everything.

So far, all the spaces we've checked out are either too ugly, too old, too small, too far or too expensive. Tomorrow's another day so good luck to me.

I should find a place by next week. Otherwise, homeless chic is the only way to go.

Behavioral Warning

2009-04-14T06:04:00.006+08:00

Ricardo Tisci and this model, whose name apparently is Bette Franke (DNA), got me in trouble at work last night. A QA caught me accessing a non-work related website and provided the above screen shot. It's my first warning ever after almost 2 years and I was asked to give an explanation.

Well I was so bored so I Googled 'Ricardo Tisci' and browsed through the New York mag website to catch up on my Models 101. I mean, hello, Youtube is not allowed in the office you know.

Of course I didn't say that. I understand these things require premium bullshit so I gave them just that.

Gawd. I really need to get a new job. After we get a new apartment that is, which is, by the way, turning out to be a never-ending quest. Ugh. Forget about that, I need a new life. But until I get one, a new watch will do for the moment being.

Cocktail Hour

2009-04-08T23:41:00.004+08:00

It seems like drinking alone is not so bad after all. Especially when you're doing it in front of the computer chatting with some guy and with a friend in Iloilo who's spilling rum coke all over her shorts while everybody else is in deep slumber.

Cape Codder + Sprite = Perfection

Tonight's poison is vodka mixed with cranberry juice, Sprite and lemon. It's something I concocted two days ago when I had someone over and it's so damn good. Too bad this is the closest I can get to drinking a mojito on the shores of Boracay. Oh well.

Cheers!

The Week in Signs

2009-04-04T00:00:00.003+08:00

It's good to know the parokya of Malate church has a sense of humor. I love it father.

Meanwhile, this funny sign caught my attention last night while doing the groceries at Shopwise. They probably did this on purpose because it worked. I had to get the damn cute, yellow "spoon and pork" set at only P19.00 for 10 pieces!

Have a meaningful holy week, whatever that means. :)

"Uy"

2009-04-01T06:20:00.004+08:00

OMFG.

Is it bad that there's someone in your office that you slept with?

You see, this is something that I avoid. My good friend/colleague always tells me not to shit in your own backyard. But what if the shit goes after you?

It's bad.

P.S.
Enjoy April Fool's.

Random Rants

2009-03-29T01:13:00.003+08:00

The Never-Ending Apartment Hunting Saga

My good friend H and I scoured the Malate (and even Pasay) area today looking for a future abode for my sister and myself. Gawd. It is so damn stressful. It sucks because the day just ended with me having no certain decision.

If it's not too small, it's too scary. If the area is not populated by squatters, it's frequented by prostitutes. In short, we didn't have that much luck. Good thing we still had fun going around town rain AND shine.

I still don't know where I'll be living in a month or so from now but I sure hope it's not a dump. Help?

Movie Review: Sundo

We came to the theather expecting to be by the edge of our seats by the time the credits roll. Please. The two people who told me this movie is "different" and scary obviously do not have the same taste as mine. As H had put it, the movie is like "Final Destination meets The Eye". The plot is unoriginal and not thrilling at all.

Oooh, there's the mumu/ghost with the heavy prosthetics, the sound effects that's supposed to shock the people.

Jeez, it's nothing we haven't seen before. How disappointing.

Busy-ness

Aside from apartment hunting, I've also been busy starting up this very small business with my friend. Nope, I'm not selling my kidneys yet. It involves a lot of shopping so I'm excited about it. Hope everything works out well.

Oral Joys and Woes

2009-03-28T01:17:00.005+08:00

After at least a year, one of them shows up again.

I like to think of him as de lata guy. Don't ask why. :) He's simple, humble and never boastful or arrogant. He has a very handsome face, the mestizo kind. You know, clear, fair skin and red lips. He looked a lot better than the last time we saw each other. I too, as he insisted, changed (read: gained weight)-- for the better I'd like to think as I used to be quite 'manorexic'. His are not my favorite set of teeth but his toes somehow make up for it.

Just like before, he was coy, polite and a little shy. But I later decided that he's a good mix of gentle and aggressive, overall charming. The kisses, the petting, the touches, everything, it's like he mastered it all. It was electrifying. Seriously, it was really good.

After some fun, he gave me a hand massage while we swapped more spit here in there. I thought it was very sweet. It was a good "aww moment".

Moments later, we left the building together. He wanted to stay and hang out some more but I had to brush off his tempting suggestion since I was already a few hours behind schedule. I hope we can see each other again soon but I doubt it. We had a great time today though.

Anyway, the reason why I had to go is because there's this gum part behind my left front tooth that's a little swollen. It has been a bitch these past days so I had to see the dentist. As advised, I had it x-ray-ed but I am yet to have the results interpreted. I hope it's nothing serious.

I also went shopping today for this little business I'm starting with a friend. I think it was a pretty productive day. Now if I can just find a new apartment already.

Un-fucking-believable

2009-03-25T22:48:00.009+08:00

He was very insistent. He was fun and sweet on text. He's just 20. He has been wanting to meet up with me since Monday. Because of my work, we didn't get to plan the rendezvous until this evening.

He suggested we meet at Mall of Asia at 7 pm. He also said we should go to his place after MOA. I was excited. He was too, he told me.

I arrived at the mall and wandered around since I wasn't getting any messages from him yet. About 30 minutes and 3 unanswered texts later, I decided to call him. It turns out he has been waiting for any text from me as well at the other side of the mall.Globe is seriously fucked up but I'll save that rant for some other time.

He's a little shorter than me but has a nice buff body which is a result of his daily gym routine. Upon restarting my phone, he was embarrassed by the fact that at least 20 messages came in and everything was from him. I thought he it was cute.

We walked around the mall with our arms constantly rubbing against each other, talking easily about random things. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders at some point.

We went to Sbarro where only I ate while he just played with his phone because according to him, he already had dinner and couldn't eat any more because it's late. How ridiculous, I thought, and I let him know too. But he was obviously dedicated to fitness. He even dragged me to some sporting goods stores where he looked for sweat suits.

After Sbarro, I told him I needed to go to the restroom, so I did. When I went out, he was nowhere to be found. I looked at the nearby shops but he wasn't there. I sent him text messages but I didn't get any response. I tried calling him multiple times but I I couldn't contact him either. The funny thing is, I thought of this thing happening while I was in the restroom.

Naturally, I was shocked. I honestly wanted to cry but I didn't. The insensitivity and cruelty left me in disbelief. How can anyone do that? I don't know what the hell happened but the only valid reason I'd accept is if he died.

I was already lining up to get a cab when I decided to go back to the mall for some therapy. I ended up getting a vest from Topman (pictured above) and Terranova which apparently has a men's line now.

Just a couple of minutes ago, he sent a text message. He sent 3 similar texts saying his phone battery got drained and he couldn't find me and he just got home. How fucking lame.

Vlogs: Metro Bar

2009-03-21T03:59:00.002+08:00

Here are 2 clips I managed to take at Metro Bar just a few moments ago. My cousin and I were at Timog in Quezon City so we decided to drop by for some comic relief.

There were more funnier moments but I was too busy laughing.

Enjoy the weekend!

What A Weekend

2009-03-15T23:07:00.006+08:00

My very long weekend is about to end. :( But boy did I have a great time! :)

Yesterday has got to be the highlight of my 5-day off from work. I got to visit 3 malls and 2 clubs in a day. Now that's what I call productive.

It's the drug-free high of clubbing.

I think it was the first Saturday morning in a long time that I actually went out. First on my list was to get a haircut so off I went to Menage in Gateway, afterwhich I had a Mexican lunch at Taco Bell which I love. I always eat there when I find myself in the area. Then I went to SM Makati and Greenbelt to pay the phone bill and just wandered around.

After that, I headed to Rockwell. Gawd, it's been ages since I was there. I wanted to check out the Rockwell Urban Bazaar specifically to get clothes for my two lovable nephews in the US. (I read about the event through Chuvaness.)

Cute noh?

After getting a shirt my father asked me to buy, I went straight to the Rockwell tent

The funky onesie is from Googoo & Gaga. I also wanted to get the one with the Philippine flag on it from Urban Baby but it's sold out!

Gotta love Team Manila!

As for my 2-year old nephew, I got him a shirt from Team Manila's Tiny Manila line. Adorable, I know! I picked this out in the middle of the commotion over Raymund Marasigan who had an autograph signing stint at the store. I hated myself for not charging my phone before I left in the morning.

I just love Rockwell. It's not too crowded and the place is very clean. I also love looking at the many patrons who are clad in fashionable garb.

In the evening, I met up with Ate Monique, a relative who works in Singapore and is in town for a vacation. We had dinner at Sentro Greenbelt and later met up with my cousin, his girlfriend Miki and my sister. The five of us hit up Fiamma in Makati. The interiors are very swanky-looking and it seems to draw a good crowd but it wasn't that alive last night so we decided to transfer to Ascend at The Fort.

FYI: Ascend was fantastic but I'm not crazy about the way I smelled after getting out of the club. Fiamma, on ther hand, is very strict in prohibiting the customers from smoking inside. Bravo!

You know that feeling when you're dancing so much it's almost embarrassing how much you're sweating but you just can't bring yourself to stop anyway? I terribly missed that and thanks to last night's debauchery, I got to relive that feeling again. It's almost a spiritual experience now when I think of it.

Cheese anyone? It's not guilt-free but wonderful.

Today, Ate Monique and I watched 'You Changed My Life'. She wanted to see it, so whatever. And you know what, I actually liked it. It's a great feel-good movie. It's very baduy but very fun. Besides, when it comes to love, it's the baduy stuff that's usually the sweetest! Sarah's wig is surprisingly not that distracting.

That was an awesome weekend, don't you think?

Photos: ebay.ph, googoo&gaga, sarahgeronimo.com

Super Saturday

2009-03-15T04:07:00.004+08:00

Jeezus, today was so much fun and productive! I paid the bills, got a haircut, shopped and partied all in one day.

Miki, Jojo, Monique, Kevin and some random pundit with oily skin

My sister and I just arrived from Fiamma in Makati and Ascend at The Fort, thanks to a balikbayan relative. Gawd, that was so much fun. I haven't had this kind of debauchery in months!

I smell like a chimney so I'll take a quick shower now. Will update as soon as I recover.