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Daily Confessions 26: 5 Stages of Dying

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:50:00 +0000

These stages are well-defined for how a dying person undergo some checkpoints in his/her life upon learning that s/he will soon leave the earth. It’s funny that even in the last moments of someone’s life, science is still able to perfectly describe each stages. I learned that I’ve undergone the same stages on how I felt, feeling and will feel dealing with someone that drive my whole December a roller coaster ride, a roller coaster ride of emotion.

DENIAL

It wasn’t him at first. (It was the one I describe in my previous post.) We’re good friends, well... not so good but we’re typical colleagues who enjoy each others’ company over yosi breaks, organizing extra-curricular activities and laugh trips in the workplace. That’s just all. He came with full of angst and overflowing self-confidence that irritated me at first hello – throwing a not so good impression at me. I admit that I was afraid being the laughing stuff in the office where he usually started and I’m new and I don’t know how to ride on. Good thing he never noticed me and made my stay at my new project a peaceful one.

We (most of the times) see each other on the smoking area unexpectedly, unplanned. We never talked that long. It’s like a casual recognition that you know him by face and that’s all. As days go by, that coincidence of having smoke at the same time became a regular one and full of conversations and laughters. In short, I finally get along with him. I’m happy that I have (again) extended my circle of friends.

One night after a crazy party, another colleague asked me who is my crush in the office. I just started laughing at her. She started mentioning names and it made me laugh out loud. Of course she knew, that I won’t disclose it to her. Then she came to a conclusion that he is my crush. She keeps on insisting. Of course, its not him and then I laugh out loud. Then I ask myself... “Why not?”

BARGAINING

The crisis started when I was on the high of loving my (previous) crush. It was my battle to myself, struggling, hiding the feeling, being professional. So I came across a solution suggested by another colleague who knows everything about me. She said that since some of her team mates knows that he is my crush, why not go with the flow. She gave me the assurance that “it’s nothing” on him if it will be exposed. I was a bit hesitant since I am using him (or his feelings) for my personal gain. Guilty as charged. For the sake of diverting my longingness and misery, I finally decided that it’s ok to know that he is my (fake) crush. I was under the impression that if the news reach him, it’s gonna be ok, fine, normal. And that we will be the same yosi buddies that we are. As of this time, he have no idea.

We became a constant chat mates. For few days, he’s been insisting of knowing who’s my apple of the eye. Status messages on my Gtalk is telling more than words and a major reason why he started the topic. It came out fun and entertaining. Few days of chatting and discussing serious matters with him is very odd to me. Making me think that he’s just making fun of me and I to him. We stay and talked the same way we used to because up to this time, he still have no idea.

Days have passed and topics are getting more and more serious. He finally got the idea that he is the apple of my eye, my crush which at this time was not. The conversations are getting funnier on my end and I started to feel guilty because I felt the sincerity in him (finally). I was at the verge of telling him the whole truth since I owe it to him, very much. I was a fool for waiting this long before admitting to him. In one chat conversations we had, we had fun getting to know each other and I was about to spill out the truth – that everything was just a cover - but he got me first and throw a very sensitive question at me. It was hilarious but after answering it, I felt that it affects him more than I do. We agreed that things will still be the same between us, that we can still talk girls even though it doesn’t interest me, that we can still go out and get drunk, that we can still talk like we used to – nothings changed.

I never got the chance to tell him the truth and I never will. It wasn’t a cover at all. It’s the way I really feel towards him, that I’m getting over the other him and I am falling for him. The damage was done and we never talked like the way we agreed like there’s a thick wall between us.

ANGER

Weird thing is that we can still talk freely in chat without limits, without pretension, without attachment. A total opposite in personal. All this tension that’s going on between us makes me work uncomfortably and sometimes irritated but talking to him makes me feel calm and inspired. I don’t know if he’s just like that or he’s being mutual. It is normal to a man to put meaning(s) to every actions of someone when he knows that that someone likes him. I did not want that to happen and soon he’ll be clouded with things, ideas and feelings that he just assumed. It is clear to me that I will never got a chance to be with him intimately and romantically even casually I guess. He’s straight. A single parent. I don’t want to cause too much damage on him. I made it clear to him that I told him how I felt for my own welfare and contentment. I doesn’t mean that he will reciprocate the same feeling or even attention that I am giving him. I’m not that type, well most people are. So I don’t understand why he’s acting like everything's ok where in fact it wasn’t. He is continuously talking to me offline and there’s a corresponding assumption for every action I take and not take. And it sucks! It’s makes me think a lot. His premise lingers in my mind all the time. If we are ok, then he should act like we are ok. But he’s not. I am acting weird I admit but the words from his mouth says that we are ok. He might as well be true to that.

DEPRESSION

I really hate this feeling. If this can only helped me lose weight, I am voluntarily dwell myself into it. But since it became a distraction to my day-to-day work, I have to deal with this myself. It’s been a week since I had a very crazy night where I got drunk and wasted. For the first time in my life, I puke in a glass! I don’t know what pushes me to drink that plenty. For every shot I take, the more chance to get closer to what I wanted, a dream in a reality. Of course, I was drunk. The drunken mind speaks the sober heart. I didn’t want to be there even he invited me to. I’m not in a mood but my mind and heart says I really needed a drink. I needed some time to forget. So I joined them.

There was moment when I got tipsy but I’m still in my normal state. I texted him asking if he’s ok on the other side of the bench where we sit with 3 more people between us – meaning, we really never got the chance to talk. Besides it will be more awkward (for me) having the two of us facing each other or sitting beside each other. The text conversation went well like the usual chat. I told him that I’m tipsy and I still want to get drink. It might look like he is concern to let me pass the shots but I insist and I don’t remember what happened next.

The next thing I know is I am reading the sent items and inbox messages from him. I could have been more careful in using the words but what I just told is that I am miserable because of him. Gosh! I never thought I can be that mean and frank and honest. Text messages has no emotions and depends on how the recipient interprets it. Realization takes place after I sober up. I apologizes for those loser words and flirtations. I didn’t mean those but the alcohol made me do it. He still plays it safe by telling and reminding me that “we are cool”. That’s the part where I don’t feel any emotion in is text message. Maybe because we are both drunk or its just me looking at the different perspectives and making me crazy. That night made me stay up till 3AM not because I am drunk in his presence but remembering the crazy things I did. I wish I did not joined that party at all.

ACCEPTANCE

If only I could turn back time and fix everything, I will remain quiet to what I feel towards someone instead of having this awkward feeling, tension and undefined silence between us. Its very difficult to work when from a potential inspiration, it became a distraction. I’ve decided to loosen up and move on for I know that this isn’t gonna work, impossible. Falling for him was the most wonderful thing happened to me before the year ends and yet the most memorable and probably the bitter one. I’ve blocked his account on Gtalk. It’s was too soon when he found out and it pissed him off (as per some colleagues). It might mean something but I choose not to put too much color in it. It’s for the better. I did it to remove the temptations and obstacles for me to move on freely. I can’t undo it because I didn’t know how to unblock someone. I even deleted his number. I swear to God I didn’t memorize his number. Even unfriend him in Facebook. It’s my way of coping up, healing and moving on. I hope he understands. I don’t care what he thinks anymore, what he says anymore, what he do anymore. As long as It doesn’t concerns me. After all, I don’t like the way he treated our chats. How I wish I didn’t heard that part.

Talking to him makes me feel that I still have a chance for love, maybe not with him but at least I felt that I was accepted for who I am, what I am. Even though it was a only a funny chat full of flirtations, I still have memories to treasure that someone made me feel that I am capable of loving and be loved(?) and I am thankful for that.

It really hurts to see him now. And I don’t have the right to be, I know – product of too much assumptions. We agreed not to have assumptions but can you blame me for choosing him? Loving him? In my loneliness, I can’t help but remembering how hurtful it was to admit to him. My fault, therefore I suffer the consequences.

Someday, I will get over him and when the time comes, it will be the time to approach him, talk to him and pick-up things where we left of before this chaos happened. I still want to save the friendship knowing it will not be the same but at least I know where I stand from there.
I’m still looking forward on that day when it happens though I know it won’t. I may never know but as long as I am on my healing process, I wish that he should keep his distance away from me and I will do the same for as long as I could.

All I’m asking is his cooperation to help me forget cause I’m all over the place...

Hope that this feeling will soon die...

Daily Confessions 25: Pakisabi Na Lang...

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:52:00 +0000

This song pretty much describes what I feel right now until I don't know when...

Pakisabi Na Lang

Nais kong malaman niya
Nagmamahal ako
Yan lang ang nag-iisang
Pangarap ko
Gusto ko mang sabihin
Di ko kayang simulan
‘Pag nagkita kayo
Pakisabi na lang

Pakisabi na lang
Na mahal ko siya
Di na baleng
May mahal siyang iba
Pakisabi wag siyang mag-alala
Di ako umaasa
Alam kong ito’y malabo
‘Di ko na mababago
Gano’n pa man
Pakisabi na lang

Sana ay malaman niya
Masaya na rin ako
Kahit na nasasaktan
Ang puso ko
Wala na ‘kong maisip na
Mas madali pang paraan
‘Pag nagkita kayo
Pakisabi na lang

Pakisabi na lang
Umiibig ako
Pakisabi na lang
Di na baleng may mahal siyang iba

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Daily Confessions 24: Confession, Pretending, Risk, Acceptance and Moving On

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:14:00 +0000

Confession: I know it’s wrong for what I am feeling right now. He has a boyfriend. He’s a colleague and he’s irresistible! It’s a secret and will remain a secret for as long as I can keep it.

Pretending: People around us didn’t notice the way I look at him. Even him didn’t noticed! I guess that’s my strength – I’m very good at pretending. But everything has limits. I don’t know how long I can keep on pretending.

They say that if you want to die your feelings to someone, look at his negativities. It doesn’t work for me. Instead, I love him more and accepted him with arms wide-open (a contradiction to another saying that if you love someone, you’ll accept him for what he and his background is).

Risk: Sharing the thought to someone makes my feelings burn passionately, making me more like him, love him. I know its wrong because we are friends/colleagues and I want us to be that way than lose what we have cause of this. Alcohol makes me stronger and part of me wants to tell him what I feel. Damn it! I was almost at the verge of doing so. Good thing I was still in control.

Acceptance: I know that we can never be together. I’m closing my doors cause I am sure. I’m naive, I admit. I just don’t fight a fight where I know that I can’t win. Another reason is that I don’t want to change (at least) the way we talk to each other. I’m not a home wrecker. I just want to end this feeling as soon as I can.

Moving On:

To You,

I think it’s pretty obvious who am I talking about. I’m writing this not to be sympathized or to change anything we have or to have credits for a good writing. Its for a simple reason of telling you how I feel. I put too much courage on this writing but I don’t have the guts to tell you personally. I’m sorry. If you have read this, let’s just don’t open this topic anymore. Rest assured that I will be ok on this set-up. Please...

To the Readers (if there are any),

Just let this go. I just don’t want to have any discussions about this as I am on the process of moving on. Thanks for you compliance.

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Too many I know’s and I don’t’s... I know I don’t deserve him... Someday, I will meet the right “him”.

Blogging is Back

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:27:00 +0000

It's been almost a year since I last post an entry. Sunday Madness is back not for proprietary but more of a personal and way of relieving stress of the owner. I still got the good old posts that might still interest my old and new readers (if there are any).

Enjoy and more interesting posts will come your way. =]

Blog Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:06:00 +0000

As a gift to all my readers (if there are any), please indicate your blog name and blog address using the below widget. I will have the Top 30 blogs rest on my blogroll for a month for FREE! I know my blog doesn't have a good statistics but this will help to advertise your blog expecially to those under the Adgitize network.

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Photoshop Works 23: Threshold

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:20:00 +0000

This is my favorite niece... Miguel.

Daily Confessions 23: Top Five Things That Pisses Me Off Right Now

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:54:00 +0000

I should be having my peaceful weekend right now but instead, things are getting a little bit annoying.

The list below comes in random order.

Internet Connection - It's been a week but I still won't be able to upload a 100KB image to Facebook or to my blog. I am planning of switching to a different ISP ASAP! Their CSR is making me feel like I was an idiot! Its been a week and they can't explain clearly what is happening with my connection.
Nothing to Watch - Since my internet connection is like sending an email in a snail-mail way, I wasn't able to download movies and TV series without leaving my PC turned on overnight. That's a lot of electricity consumption and a bigger electricity bill to pay. I got stuck with local TV shows all weekend.
Adjustment Period - I was currectly transfered to another office location leaving all my friends and the things and place I was used to for a year. Moving out of the comfort zone, for me, takes a lot of courage and patience.
Nothing to Blog - It's pretty obvious that I don't have any topic today to post. Writing these down helps me ease the boredom, depression and the disappointment I feel.
Unclear Plans - With all the birthday celebration thing, I can't plan ahead without consulting my friends. Of course, I got the minimal answers and confirmation I got. I am really depressed and disappointed because the people I expect to come won't be able to make it and the others who already confirmed take their words back. From the 80% visitors I expect to come, now I'm down to 30%. I don't know what to do! If this continues, I'm gonna take the birthday celebration off and I will celebrate it myself.

I'm totally pissed off!!

Daily Confessions 22: A Warm Greeting...

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000

... to my MOM!

(I've been very busy the whole day preparing for the celebration that I even take blogging a day-off.)

Happy Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Daily Confessions 21: I Have a Feeling… Like it’s My Last Day.

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Yesterday was my longest day at the office. It was… yes… my last day there.

It was previously announced that my team will soon transfer to a different location. I know I’m a bit soft-hearted and I can’t hide the depression I feel during that day. Good thing I got stuck-up with too many deliverables and at least I got myself focused on another thing instead of the drama. But when I took for a break, it all comes back. Yes I’m leaving… It might sound a little over-acting but the reason behind is that I’m leaving my friends there, my very good friends who I found on another team instead on mine. It’s so heartbreaking knowing that you may never get to see them again.

I know I’m so emotional… stop reading if you can’t take it anymore.

Every move I did yesterday I took to be my last one and with some sentimental. I wave goodbye to my friends, the usual “wash-the-dish” then “eat my breakfast” every morning, haayyy... It’s very hard to move out of your comfort zone.

Actually, I didn’t felt that it was my last day there. No matter how hard I try to out it in my mind, I failed. Because the people I hang out with didn’t make me feel it’s my last day there.

I know I’m a bit overacting, sentimental and dramatic but that’s how I felt right now. I’ll be reporting to a new office on Tuesday and meet my old and new friends there.

Litratong Pinoy 81: Amoy (Smell)

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:33:00 +0000

Smells delicious huh?! It's not just smells delicious but of course, taste delicious. This is the best seller of my favorite restaurant. The staff have very good service.

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Amoy masarap dba?! Hindi lang amoy masarap syempre, masarap talaga. Ito ay ang best seller sa paborito kong restaurant. Napakaganda ng serbisyo ng mga staff nila doon.

I've been here many times and the experience and the plate is always the same. Worth every visit. Lolz!

I will tell more on this restaurant on my next post for those who want to share the same experience I had.

These are my entries for this week on Litratong Pinoy. I hope everyone likes it! Let’s also check the entry of the rest of the participants here.

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Maraming beses na akong nakakain dito at ang karanasan at ang plato ay pareho pa rin. Sulit and bawat bisita.

Iba-blog ko ang tungkol sa restaurant na ito sa mga susunod ko pang posts para sa mga gustong magbahagi ng kanilang karanasan.

Ito ang aking mga lahok ngayong linggo sa Litratong Pinoy. Sana nagustuhan ng lahat! Tignan din natin ang lahok ng ibang pang partisipante dito.

Wordless Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Seen in Big Screen 12: Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:26:00 +0000

I really hope that this will be the last installment on the series. I got pissed off! It's been awhile since I got a dose of horror and suspense in my system. I desperately need some excitement and adrenalin rush but this movie makes me yawn and put me half-asleep.

I do expect a more from the third installment. Every trilogy got the best on the last sequel but not this one. Shocks! I was really disappointed!

I will cite some supporting details on how I felt pissed off and totally disappointed. There's no really a "wrong turn" on the plot.

Casts were intentionally pushed to the wrong direction. Gosh! How lame!

There's only one women on the main casts compare to a 5-7 men. How will you keep the balance of masculinity and feminine on the series? Of course, this is not a love story so I hope that even a gender balance on the plot is present.

The first scene is much better where teenagers are looking for an adventure in the woods then the story goes. The plot started inside a penitentiary! The highlights directs me to the old ex convict men. I'm expecting a more younger roles which was introduced by the first two prequels. I got surprised when I see myself following the story of these men! What's this? Prison Break?! Gosh!

The killings - Oh My God! I wasn't impressed! First of all, there were less than 10 cast. So meaning there are minimal possibility to see some killings. Wait, they're holding guns! Oh C'mon! I've seen too many killings on different movies using guns. I'm hoping not to see the like on this since the main setting is woods and guns seems to be the last item on the killing list. Well since they manage to insert it, great job! The best killings I saw on the movie was the one tied by bard wires - very tight, from head to foot.

I wasn't impressed. Sorry for all the inappropriate words I used and some exaggerated expressions. It's just that it didn't met the expectation from the previous one. Have you seen this movie? Let me know if you got the same feeling or it's just me.

Seen in Big Screen 11: G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:16:00 +0000

G.I. Joe is a futuristic action-pack film. The movie is an adaptation of the 1985 TV series for kids. I wasn't even in my mother's womb on those days! Lolz!

As technology gets older, movie quality gets better. I can't compare this to the former one since I wasn't able to watch it and one more thing, it's cartoons! Of course, the movie and the fact that real humans portrayed the role was really impressed me.

May I just point the strengths and best highlights of the movie. Since the movie time setting is a not too distant future, their weapons, suits and transportation were advanced. Few things I've noticed where the accelerator suit, the nanomites, the invisibility cloak, the voice command jet and many more. Another thing I've noticed is the location of G.I. Joe and the cobra. G.I. Joe based under the dessert while the Cobra established their based underwater or ice in the northern. Interesting huh?

I really can't get enough of the chase scene where Duke and Rip Cord, equipped with the accelerator suits, chased the Cobra before they can use the destructive weapon they posses. Awesome slow motions and explosives makes me "WOW!". The accelerator suit accelerates every moves from walking to high jumping. It is also equipped with mini guns and explosives which can easily trigger on the buttons on the arm. It's cost a million... each! If it will accelerate even the brain processing, its definitely worth it! Lolz!

How about you? Have you seen the movie? What can you say about it?

Series Box 14: PBB Double Up: Naked Fan Dancing

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000

I do enjoy watching PBB ever since it started. Maybe its because I enjoy entering other people's life. Most of the time I can relate and of course there are times I got irritated.

Among the other weekly tasks, this week is the very interesting one. I won't miss this for the world! They are going to perform a Naked Fan Dancing - dancing while covering one's private parts using two fans! Below is a video of Naked Fan Dancing. I really can't help it! I really laugh out loud while watching the video. Hope you feel the same way I did! Enjoy!

(Full review of Pinoy Big Brother will be coming soon...)

Litratong Pinoy 80: Sinop (Neat)

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:42:00 +0000

I admit I'm not the type who is very proper and organize when it comes to my personal belongings. Instead of being a liar and posting picture doesn't describe me, I choose to be honest. I'm the total opposite of this week's theme. The above pictures is how my workplace looks like.

These are my entries for this week on Litratong Pinoy. I hope everyone likes it! Let’s also check the entry of the rest of the participants here.

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Aminado ako hindi ako yung tipong masinop at maayos sa mga gamit ko. Sa halip na magsinungaling at magpakita ng larawang hindi naman talaga ako, pinili kong maging totoo. Kabaligtaran talaga ako ng tema natin ngayong linggo. Ang mga larawan sa itaas ay ang aking magulong lamesa.

Ito ang aking mga lahok ngayong linggo sa Litratong Pinoy. Sana nagustuhan ng lahat! Tignan din natin ang lahok ng ibang pang partisipante dito.

Blog Appetite Turned 1 with a Blog Raffle Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:37:00 +0000

I'm joining and supporting my very good friend's contest. I'm so excited about this! See below post for details.

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This will be a raffle contest so each of the participants must gain entries to be included in the raffle. I will not have much requirement for all of you but to enjoy and spread the contest to everyone!

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Wordless Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000

Series Box 13: Hana Kimi (Taiwanese Version)

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:59:00 +0000

Hana Kimi is a story of inspiration and determination. Of course it also has full comedy that makes me hook. Language was not a hindrance in understanding the show. It was aired in TV screens dubbed in Filipino language. Its airtime is during afternoon and obviously I wasn’t able to watch it since I got all the time to work. SO I decided to get a copy of the series in DVD. Some subtitles were crap but still I managed to understand the thoughts. I don’t know if I laughed on the wrong grammar on the subtitles or in the thought itself. But anyways, it made the entire experience funny.

It’s a story of a girl who idolizes a famous athlete – high jumper to be exact. When the news reach her that his idol will stop on pursuing high jumping, she decided to disguise as a boy and went to the exclusive boy school where the athlete is studying. She will bring back the will of this athlete to come back to sports. That’s where the story started.

Though it was introduced as a romantic-comedy series, I didn’t found any mushy scenes that will make me say it is has romance. Yes there were some scenes but the intimacy will end and switches back to comedy. So in overall, there isn’t any.

What amazes me on the series is how Ella Chen transforms into a boy. It is very hard to hide the obvious physical characteristic of girl especially the chest. I noticed that her chest was flat all throughout the series! Not all women Asians are gifted when it comes to chest. I wasn’t able to see her in a woman image just so that I can compare it to her role in this series. I’m not being a pervert here but I’m just curious how they managed to hide it. (Whew! This part is very hard!)

What about you? Have you watched this series?

Daily Confessions 20: I'm Back After Ondoy Attacks

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:04:00 +0000

It’s been three weeks since I last checked and updated my blog. The answer to your question is NO. No, I’m just one of the lucky and blessed people who weren’t damaged by typhoon Ondoy. FYI, I live in the northern and yes, we’re still impacted though. Intermittent or no internet connection at all some few days and work keeps me off the blogosphere for the past weeks.

It’s been two weeks when Ondoy visited the Philippines. Many of my fellow countrymen, especially in the eastern, were severely damaged by this extreme flood. It almost wipe-out all properties and lives. Watching news on primetime is like watching a horror-drama movie. I feel for those who lost their lives and homes and I was terrified at the same time watching how people struggle to survive despite the danger. All those heartwarming and heroic stories I heard makes me proud as a Filipino. The spirit of bayanihan still lives in every Filipino.

I’m so lucky that my family is safe when Ondoy attacks. It’s just that my parents are stranded on their way home so they decided to stay at their workplace and meet us the next day. I took the responsibility of being a guardian to my siblings for a day. I make a point we stay in the house, equipped with every emergency tools I know and of course food. I was really worried for any power interruption since I was closely monitoring the weather. It was a very long day but looking at the positive side, my siblings and I got a chance to bond together.

I feel so lucky and blessed. So I decided to share some of the blessings I have to those unfortunate. Our office is running a fund drive and also placed some designated boxes for material donations. Aside from (forced) donation I gave, I also packed my old clothes for the donations. The feeling is quite fulfilling when you know yourself that you helped. Helping removes the guilt feeling when I was at home sleeping soundly and then are people who weren’t able to sleep because they don’t have a comfortable place to.

What about you? How’s your experience dealing with this calamity? Were you able to help? If you’re one of those affected people, there are people who are always ready to help.

Series Box 12: Fallen

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Fallen is a miniseries from ABC Family channel that shows every weekend. I’m not sure what time and how the context of miniseries is implemented. I don’t live in the United States. I got the series in one DVD and commercials were already omitted. Anyways, based on what I read it was separated into three parts or shall I say separated into three episodes. Too bad that finished the series in two days.

The concept and idea is very interesting. I can compare the conspiracy to The Da Vinci Code. The difference is that the latter is just a fiction while Fallen depicts closer to the universal beliefs about angels, God and demons.

The opening remark is such a good introduction to every episode. It narrates the history of the Nephilim or human beings with a power of an angel. In short, they are product of a human being and an angel. And in this series, Aaron Corbett - portrayed by Paul Wesley - is the main character.

It was his 21st birthday when he discovers his angelic ability started when he hears his dog talking. From that day, his life changed. Based from the conspiracy, one Nephilim will be born who has power to redeem the other fallen angels and send them back to heaven, and that was him, Aaron Corbett. I will stop from here in case there are spoiler-haters reading my post. Take this as one of the teasers.

One thing that frustrates me watching the series is the airtime length. Actually, I came back to where I bought the copy and asked why I only got a 10 episode series with 5 minutes each episode. I was about to freak out when someone on the same store advise me that I should finish the series first before I complain. So that’s what I did. I went home excited and a bit embarrassed then I started watching again.

The series is too short. The series can stretch more ideas and plots that can excite its audience. I want to see more action when angels are fighting. The special effects are awesome! The angel’s wings that looks like a real wings. I just notice that some angels have black wings instead of the widely known white. The first time I saw that, I assume they were demons. Lol! I was wrong.

The other special effect that amazes me is what they called the angel fire. It is a sword with burning fire. It wasn’t a thing that needs to be carry anywhere. It will show up once the angel thinks of it and it will automatically appear on their hand. Cool ah!

The experience watching the show maybe too short but I was able to enjoy it though. If there will be a sequel to this miniseries, please make it a one season series. Too frustrated. The topic is interesting but the airtime play hinders to fully express it and prolong more exciting scenes.

Daily Confessions 19: My Top 10 Favorite TV Series Characters

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:51:00 +0000

In few years I got addicted to American series, I learned to have some favorite characters. This gives me the appetite (food?) or the drive to keep myself tuned-in. To share with you, below is my list.

10. Micah Sanders – portrayed by Noah Gray-Cabey on the series Heroes. His ability to talk to machines is so envious! I’m a techie person and if I’m going to have that kind of ability is such a relief to the kind of work I’m in right now.

9. Mick St. John - portrayed by Alex O'Loughlin on the series Moonlight. This hot private investigator vampire is really amazing. He was able to resolve a crime not only based from a skill of a normal investigator but his vampire ability is definitely an advantage. Hhmm, does all vampires has the looks and the outstanding capabilities?

8. Kyle Trager – portrayed by Matt Dallas on the series Kyle XY. This kid possesses too many capabilities a normal human can have. The story may be a fiction but the presentation on the series makes me believe that it will be possible on real life. He’s got brain like a computer and computes complex formulas in matter of seconds. Very brilliant kid!

7. Peter Petrelli - portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia on the series Heroes. Peter was everyone’s favorite on this series. He was able to mimic anyone's’ abilities of different characters. He can adopt fast to the capabilities. That is why he is the center character on the series. However, his powers were all gone from the last season of Heroes and make him vulnerable and powerless. So sad!

6. Chloe Sullivan – portrayed by Allison Mack on the series Smallville. Chloe is the best friend of Clark Kent since High School days. Being exposed to Clark’s secrets opens too many unfortunate events for her that makes her outstand. She is the computer geek on the series and was able to bypass every firewalls, hack too many severs even the alien technology just to help Clark. Being a very good friend to Clark put her life on danger. How I wish she still showcase her ability in the coming season of Smallville.

5. Sam Winchester - portrayed by Jared Padalecki on the series Supernatural. Naturally, Sam is a hunter. Not a hunter like dog hunters, but more on paranormal side. The two brothers (Sam and Dean) are equally great when it comes to combat. What makes Sam exceptional is his demonic side that is really a plus. He is using this power to defeat other demonic creatures on land. Pretty cool ah!

4. Chuck Bartowski - portrayed by Zachary Levi on the series Chuck. Among the other characters that I mentioned, this one is really the geek, the nerd and the lame! Haha! His role plays a significant difference on the first two season of Chuck. Well that’s why he is the center character. What surprises me is his transformation on the season finale on season 2. I can’t wait to see more of his clumsiness and brightness on the next season.

3. Claire Bennet - portrayed by Hayden Panettiere on the series Heroes. The extraordinary girl and the immortal one. Her role makes her align to the hottest teen stars like Lindsay Lohann and Vanessa Anne Hudgens. She was a boom in the series. Her ability to heal instantly is sometimes giving the comedy in the series. The very cute one was her chest was open revealing her lungs but she still alive. Hahaha! Can’t wait to see her again!

2. Michael Scofield - portrayed by Wentworth Miller on the series Prison Break. This man is giving me heart attacks while watching the series. He is very brilliant! From what I can see is he very gifted! I remember the character I play on the PSP game EXIT. He just like Mr. Escape that can flawlessly escape a certain situation given the very dangerous and complicated actions. He is the nearest closer to reality. How I wish I can have the same IQ and way of thinking as he is. Too bad that the series was totally out of the TV screens.

1. Sydney Bristow – portrayed by Jennifer Garner on the series Alias. Jennifer is so gorgeous on every mission she is. She is a double agent working as a spy for CIA. What makes her outstand is that she has the power of mind, instinct and body strength. Well those are really are the requirements to be a spy. What makes her different is her ability to portray different characters on her every missions. Her variety of looks is giving a total twist on the series. I enjoyed watching the 5 seasons and it keeps me awake until midnight watching the series. Hehehe!

So who are your top 10 favorite TV series? I'll be more than glad to hear on the comments below!

Seen in Big Screen 10: District 9

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:42:00 +0000

District 9 is another movie that stars aliens. Compare to Aliens vs. Predators, War of the Worlds and The Mist, this movie is a total opposite. The aliens were overcome by humans and aliens seems to be harmless. This is a new twist to the usual context that the aliens are here to conquer and invade Earth. It's a must-see!

The movie doesn't have much action, drama or comedy. I don't know what genre it will fall (you can tell me on the comments below). All I can say it has all but of equal percentage just enough to keep me tune-in.

I was not surprised with the ending. It's quite predictable. I'm also looking into the possibility of the sequel. So that the predictability will be erase and replaced by surprises.

What amaze me is the movie is like a documentary. The camera is following the center cast that is working as a *toot* (no spoilers). That doesn't hinder me to fully understanding the movie. The delivery is informative.

The funny thing I just notice is that the awareness of humans to the existence of the aliens in their planet. Posters and reminders are being posted all over the city to inform the aliens that the place are for humans ONLY. The really hilarious is that aliens can read and understand human language. Same way with humans that can understand alien language though the only sound that comes from their mouth is like a squeaking rubbers. Lol! It is fun really. I enjoy watching it even I had to read the subtitles when the aliens are speaking. Good thing the copy I got has one! Lol!

I imagine the world with the same situation like it. And I think I may never survive a day with it. But I will definitely laugh out loud if there are posters like the one on the right! Lol!

Daily Confessions 18: Alcoholic

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:26:00 +0000

All right… I’m an occasional drinker. I’m not yet an alcoholic.

I was in 3rd Year High School when I first tasted the sweetness and bitterness of beer. On the same session, the first time I met alcohol. And on that very night, I vomit to hell! Funny it may seem but after that very moment I puke almost all mg intestines, I was standing on the first step towards adulthood.

I was so lucky to remember all the details during that session when I was walking home… drunk! My friends say that I got a very high tolerance against alcohol. Even I was surprise when I also notice myself less drunk than the others. It was really fun when you see everyone more drunk than you do, doing hilarious and out of this world things. Good thing that were on a safe house so we get drunk and broke as much as we wanted. Then welcome the next day with an extreme hangover. And yes, I know the cycle! Been there! Lol!

Drinking session is one of the most common celebrations any Filipinos practice most, from simple gatherings up to grandiose occasions, from simple beer to expensive vodkas. It’s the Filipino’s way to have fun. Various bars and clubs are all over the country to satisfy Filipino’s thirst for alcohol. Fridays is a perfect day to drink and get broke so that no responsibilities (work) on the next day. Thank God it’s Friday!

I know I learned to drink on an illegal age. Ever wonder how that happened? Well here in Philippines, it was one of the laws that are mostly violated and law makers can’t control. Liquors are almost available on all kinds of store from a simple sari-sari store to the biggest malls. Why? Because all the vendors care is the profit, right?

I remember the first time I got broke. Lucky me that my memory still register every details though I’m heavy drunk. I know how to get home and I still definitely know what I am doing. Thank God fro giving me a very high tolerance on alcohol. Lolz!

So to share how good I am on every session I had, below are some pictures together with different circle of friends and from all walks of life:

This is also a proof that I still got good spirit though I’m a bit drunk. I can still take good photos! How about we go on a drinking session sometime? What do you say?

Litratong Pinoy 75: Karatula (Signboard)

noreply@blogger.com (Well Lagman) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:11:00 +0000

This is one of the signboard I see everyday on my way and out of the office. This is located in the corner of Onyx and Sapphire Roads in Ortigas. You will find our office in this intersection as well. This is where I wait for a public transport to Robinson’s Galleria on my way home. It was a rainy afternoon at it so hard to get a ride. I took some pictures while I wait. I’m holding the umbrella on my left, the camera on my right and a big heavy bagpack on my back. Imagine my hardship just to get a nice picture! But I got no regrets because I got entries for this week’s theme.

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Eto ang isa mga karatulang halos araw-araw kong nakikita papasok at pauwi ng opisina. Makikita ito sa kanto ng kalye Onyx at Sapphire sa Ortigas. Sa kantong ding ito nakatayo ang gaming opisina. Sa kantong din ito ako naghihintay ng FX papuntang Robinson Galleria papauwi. Isang maulang hapon iyon at sa sobrang hirap sumakay. Naisipan kong kumuha ng ilan larawan. Hawak ko ang payong sa kaliwa kong kamay, ang camera sa aking kanang kamay at isang malaki at mabigat na tampipi sa aking likuran. Isipin ninyo ang hirap ko non! Ngunit wala namang pagsisisi sapagkat nagkaroon ako ng lahok para sa linggong ito.

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This is another picture I took before we cross the street on the way to Quirino Grandstand to Manila Ocean Park. When I was young, I really don’t know what does “Ped Xing” means. I thought it’s a name of a famous personality and the street was named after him. My curiosity attacks me and I noticed that there are different streets named after him! I asked my mother who the hell is “Ped Xing” and why there are so many streets named after him. That’s when I knew that “Ped Xing” is not a celebrity; it’s a short notation for “Pedestrian Crossing”. It was fun remembering those times. Lol!

These are my entries for this week on Litratong Pinoy. I hope everyone likes it! Let’s also check the entry of the rest of the participants here.

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Ito pa ang isa sa mga nakuhanan kong larawan habang patawid kame papuntang Quirino Grandstand papuntang Manila Ocean Park. Nung bata pa ako, hindi ko alam kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng “Ped Xing”. Akala ko ay pangalan ng isang kilalang personalidad at ipinangalan sa kanya ang kalyeng iyon. Napuna ko na sa iba’t ibang lugar pala ay may mga lansangan din na “Ped Xing” din ang karatula. Nagtaka ako non. Tinanong ko ang nanay ko kung sino ba si “Ped Xing” at bakit ang daming lasangang pinangalan sa kanya. Doon ko lang nalaman na hindi pala siya isang personalidad, shortcut pala iyon para sa “Pedestrian Crossing” o sa simpleng salita, tamang tawiran. Natatawa na lang ako pag naaalala ko iyon. Hahaha!

Ito ang aking mga lahok ngayong linggo sa Litratong Pinoy. Sana nagustuhan ng lahat! Tignan din natin ang lahok ng ibang pang partisipante dito.