Hello old friend.
With you I blog again.
And the visions
clogging my brain
With the Sound of blogging
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Friday, April 18, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Lately, I have been cooking a lot.
Don't know why, but me and April are the dominant cooksters at our humble abode in Joisey.
I have cooked, Gyudon-sortoff, tunaquila steak, sukiyapansit, Japa Curry, Indo Kari, baby herbal tots, Tsampanok, Arroz Con Pollo Loco, Arrozmansi, Epol baboychops, smiley keyks, kidney toaster keyk, soufflemelet, astro tofu, and what not.
I can't really say that I am a conventional cook since I do like to experiment. Sometimes it doesn't really turn out well and on other times I surprise myself.
Am just waiting for Salmonella or food poisoning to set in.
Atrociously Tofu:
1 block of firm or extra firm Tofu
A dollop of sweet soy sauce
Some kind of Vinegar
A bazinger of Chili Oy
Saffron flowers - (serves no purpose really, we just have lots of it)
Calamansi juice, lime juice, or spit for tanginess
Instructions:
Cut the tofu to your hearts content. -- personally, would want to experiment on fun shapes.
Stir fry the tofu until golden brown or crispy or burnt beyond belief. Your choice really.
While waiting for tofu to cook, mix the remaining ingredients together adding or subtracting according to your palate. Add the mixture to the tofu and watch them sizzle.
Serve with a sprig of orchids to impress your mate.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
You're Mother Night!
by Kurt Vonnegut
Nobody knows what to believe about you, and you know least of all. You
spent most of your time convinced that the ends justify the means, but your means were,
well, downright mean! And the end is nigh. Meanwhile all you want is to travel back in
time, if not to change, then to just delight in the way it used to be. You are who you
pretend to be. Oh yes, you're the great pretender.
Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Buzz
Did you ever had a moment wherein your mind was buzzing with ideas and when it's time to finally lay it out your mind goes blank?
Man, I am so in this funk.
Every frakking day an idea pops into my head and when I finally move my fat ass to write it down it just goes away.
Not much of a problem really if you think about it.
I mean just buy a frakking recorder or something.
But somehow the ideas just stay in mired in that gray gunk.
It makes me wonder if I should just stay smashed bordering on lucidity for me to be effective.
Did you ever had a moment wherein your mind was buzzing with ideas and when it's time to finally lay it out your mind goes blank?
Man, I am so in this funk.
Every frakking day an idea pops into my head and when I finally move my fat ass to write it down it just goes away.
Not much of a problem really if you think about it.
I mean just buy a frakking recorder or something.
But somehow the ideas just stay in mired in that gray gunk.
It makes me wonder if I should just stay smashed bordering on lucidity for me to be effective.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Nerdvana
DnD Tactics for the PSP just came out and I can't wait to play it on my system.
Reserved a copy at GameStop and just picked it up a few minutes ago.
According to the message blogs at GameFaqs, it is based on the 3.5 system and stays true to the core rules with a few changes here and there.
And nope its not based on any of the known realms (Forgotten, Dragonlance, Eberron).
I think there is also an option for online play.
Wouldn't it be great if this was true. Would bring back the good ole days . . .
*** WTF just finished with my gym session and apparently just burned a little over 150 calories.
DnD Tactics for the PSP just came out and I can't wait to play it on my system.
Reserved a copy at GameStop and just picked it up a few minutes ago.
According to the message blogs at GameFaqs, it is based on the 3.5 system and stays true to the core rules with a few changes here and there.
And nope its not based on any of the known realms (Forgotten, Dragonlance, Eberron).
I think there is also an option for online play.
Wouldn't it be great if this was true. Would bring back the good ole days . . .
*** WTF just finished with my gym session and apparently just burned a little over 150 calories.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Roots
Just browsed thru friendster and looked up some of my old friends in the industry and it just brings back memories of the good ole days.
Ever since graduating from college all I wanted to be was a damn good photojournalist. But look at where I am now. Sure I am still in the media industry but I am more and more mired in admin stuff. Stuff which I vowed way back never would be involved in.
Its not as if I am regretting the turn of events. I mean what I am doing right now is pretty much mondo stuff. Laying down the groundwork for a brand new bureau, going head to head with some of the stiffest competition our publication has ever faced, setting up distribution points and managing a team of AE's, correspondents, and delivery personnel. I have no doubt that our team will succeed in the East Coast. But still ...
There is still an itch to really just go out and cover the news as it happens. I am not talking about the usual press conference and pr stuff but full blown hardcore news stuff. Stuff that will make it to the history books.
I miss covering protest marches, natural disasters, human tragedy. I miss running and jostling for position with my fellow photogs. I miss standing in the blistering sun, eyes constantly roaming, fingers twitching, emotions constantly on edge. I miss the adrenaline rush and the seemingly nothingness of waiting for something to break.
Earlier on I have foregone my DSLR for a camcorder, thinking it would be more fun and challenging. It was for a time. I loved the switch from stills to motion. I loved the exactness of the editing bay and the tediousness of cramming a story in a minute thirty. I loved the various cables and battery packs wieghing down my harness as well as the pair of wireless mikes that I always have on hand. i loved watching my footage shown on Channel 18 and in some occasions GMA 7 in Manila. Now we are affiliated with Balitang America of ABS-CBN and would be shooting some footage and possible on-cam work for the network.
But I digress. The point is, though I love what I am doing right now (running the NYNJ bureau) nothing can replace the thrill of covering the news be it for publication or broadcast. In fact I tried to lobby for an Iraq posting and even filled out an application for embedded journalists from the US DOD. Even going so far as thinking of spending for my airfare and all the protective gear required by the DOD. For there is no greater dream of mine than to be a war correspondent.
Futile dreams and gestures perhaps but still I tried.
It still tingles in my veins. The urge, the thrill. Nothingness and an adrenaline rush.
Just browsed thru friendster and looked up some of my old friends in the industry and it just brings back memories of the good ole days.
Ever since graduating from college all I wanted to be was a damn good photojournalist. But look at where I am now. Sure I am still in the media industry but I am more and more mired in admin stuff. Stuff which I vowed way back never would be involved in.
Its not as if I am regretting the turn of events. I mean what I am doing right now is pretty much mondo stuff. Laying down the groundwork for a brand new bureau, going head to head with some of the stiffest competition our publication has ever faced, setting up distribution points and managing a team of AE's, correspondents, and delivery personnel. I have no doubt that our team will succeed in the East Coast. But still ...
There is still an itch to really just go out and cover the news as it happens. I am not talking about the usual press conference and pr stuff but full blown hardcore news stuff. Stuff that will make it to the history books.
I miss covering protest marches, natural disasters, human tragedy. I miss running and jostling for position with my fellow photogs. I miss standing in the blistering sun, eyes constantly roaming, fingers twitching, emotions constantly on edge. I miss the adrenaline rush and the seemingly nothingness of waiting for something to break.
Earlier on I have foregone my DSLR for a camcorder, thinking it would be more fun and challenging. It was for a time. I loved the switch from stills to motion. I loved the exactness of the editing bay and the tediousness of cramming a story in a minute thirty. I loved the various cables and battery packs wieghing down my harness as well as the pair of wireless mikes that I always have on hand. i loved watching my footage shown on Channel 18 and in some occasions GMA 7 in Manila. Now we are affiliated with Balitang America of ABS-CBN and would be shooting some footage and possible on-cam work for the network.
But I digress. The point is, though I love what I am doing right now (running the NYNJ bureau) nothing can replace the thrill of covering the news be it for publication or broadcast. In fact I tried to lobby for an Iraq posting and even filled out an application for embedded journalists from the US DOD. Even going so far as thinking of spending for my airfare and all the protective gear required by the DOD. For there is no greater dream of mine than to be a war correspondent.
Futile dreams and gestures perhaps but still I tried.
It still tingles in my veins. The urge, the thrill. Nothingness and an adrenaline rush.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Roadtrip USA
After a long and gruelling 3,000 mile drive I have finally arrived at my new post in New Jersey.
I have been reassigned to our New York/New Jersey bureau to oversee the setup of the newest addition to the Asian Journal Publications family.
The trip took about four days and passed through the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and finally ending at the city of Edgewater in New Jersey.
I drove the company provided 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan (which I fondly call Homer) for an average of 10 hours per day, racking up at least 700 miles before my buddy Luky (Indonesian driver of Asian Journal) took over usually in the evening or when I felt that my body was crashing with fatigue.
The van was pretty much loaded with 3 people barely able to fit in with the rest of the space filled with luggage and boxes full of computers and office supplies.
Good thing that we were very lucky during the roadtrip since I have a bad tendency to stomp on the accelerator on the usually empty freeways, reaching as fast as 110mph (150kph-160 I think). But usually I tried to stay 10 miles of the stated speed limit which was about 65-75 depending on which state your are driving in. We were advised that state troopers were kinda strict in the heartland but I only had two or three close calls with the smokeys.
Thanks to the Magellan roadmate 2000 GPS and to AAA TripTix we didn't get lost and managed to find superb room rates along the way.
The drive itself was exhilirating and the view quite fantastic specially when driving thru the high deserts of Utah and the mountain passes of Colorado. After that the view was kinda tedious passing thru the heartland of America. I mean it was corn or wheatfields as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately I was too caught up with driving that I barely appreciated the scenery. Thus the virtual dearth of pictures which I would normally have plenty of if I did not drive.
Given the chance I would do the trip again and if permitted I think I could solo from LA to NJ to get one of our delivery vans.
After a long and gruelling 3,000 mile drive I have finally arrived at my new post in New Jersey.
I have been reassigned to our New York/New Jersey bureau to oversee the setup of the newest addition to the Asian Journal Publications family.
The trip took about four days and passed through the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and finally ending at the city of Edgewater in New Jersey.
I drove the company provided 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan (which I fondly call Homer) for an average of 10 hours per day, racking up at least 700 miles before my buddy Luky (Indonesian driver of Asian Journal) took over usually in the evening or when I felt that my body was crashing with fatigue.
The van was pretty much loaded with 3 people barely able to fit in with the rest of the space filled with luggage and boxes full of computers and office supplies.
Good thing that we were very lucky during the roadtrip since I have a bad tendency to stomp on the accelerator on the usually empty freeways, reaching as fast as 110mph (150kph-160 I think). But usually I tried to stay 10 miles of the stated speed limit which was about 65-75 depending on which state your are driving in. We were advised that state troopers were kinda strict in the heartland but I only had two or three close calls with the smokeys.
Thanks to the Magellan roadmate 2000 GPS and to AAA TripTix we didn't get lost and managed to find superb room rates along the way.
The drive itself was exhilirating and the view quite fantastic specially when driving thru the high deserts of Utah and the mountain passes of Colorado. After that the view was kinda tedious passing thru the heartland of America. I mean it was corn or wheatfields as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately I was too caught up with driving that I barely appreciated the scenery. Thus the virtual dearth of pictures which I would normally have plenty of if I did not drive.
Given the chance I would do the trip again and if permitted I think I could solo from LA to NJ to get one of our delivery vans.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Star Wars Three Decades After
By Miko Santos/Asianjournal.com
LOS ANGELES – “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . .” Thus opened thirty years ago on May 25, 1977 in what would be one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, “Star Wars”
Little did “Star War” creator George Lucas know that the movie franchise would spawn a huge fanbase bordering on cult status and a multi-billion dollar merchandising phenomenon.
“Star Wars” quickly became a monster hit, and Lucas released two enormously successful sequels: "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980, and "Return of the Jedi" in 1983.
After a 16-year break he produced and released three "prequels": "The Phantom Menace" in 1999, "Attack of the Clones" in 2002, and "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005, all recounting the story leading up to the original movies.
The movies broke new ground in film special effects, but are best known for being the first to rake in a fortune in movie-related merchandise products.
"Star Wars" spawned a cottage industry of spin-off television series, books, comics, video games, toys and other merchandise. Forbes magazine estimated in 2005 the franchise has generated as much as 20 billion dollars in revenues over the past three decades.
Fast forward to 2007 in Los Angeles Convention Center to be exact, as thousands of fans worldwide converged in Downtown Los Angeles last May 24-28, 2007 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars”.
White-armored Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights, Sith lords, bounty hunters and twin-bun Princess Leias, prowled the convention halls along with die-hard Star Wars fanboys and fangirls to watch all six films, scour the latest merchandise, learn belly dancing lessons, and to play out their movie fantasies.
“The Force is strong in this one …”
Joining the celebration this year were nine Pinoy fans from the 501st Philippine Outpost who also participated in the Rose Bowl Parade early this year dressed as Imperial Stormtroopers and Biker Scouts.
Proudly displaying a stylized 501st Legion patch with the colors of the Philippine Flag, the troopers gamely posed for a barrage of photos before lining up for the Legion’s group photo.
“We started out as a group that enjoys costuming and later found out that there was a much bigger organization and decided why not join them and create our own outpost,” said Manny Mendoza, CO of the 501st Philippine Outpost.
The 501st Legion is an international fan-based organization created by Albin Johnson in 1997 to promote and celebrate the Star Wars mythology thru highly detailed costumes based primarily on the “bad guys” of the Star Wars universe.
Oneal Rosero, XO of the 501st Philippine Outpost, got hooked early on Star Wars and was costuming as a Jedi Knight before joining the “dark side.” He likens it to role-playing as an action figure. “The costumes are much more dramatic and it reminds you of an action figure, I mean how cool is it to dress up as one,” said Rosero.
The costumes that they are wearing are often hand-made and can cost anywhere from $700 for an Imperial Stormtrooper to about $4,000 for a full Darth Vader outfit according to Dr. Ron Rosero.
Regina Layug, the only female member of the Philippine Outpost and a participant of the Rose Bowl Parade, said although the costumes cost a lot it pays off in the end. “It was a great experience meeting George Lucas during the Rose Bowl and the friends we have gained thru the Legion.”
“These are not the droids you are looking for…”
Among the 501st Philippine Outpost’s members are former Identity Crisis band member Buddy Arceo and Spongecola drummer Chris Cantada.
Arceo remembers watching the movie at Harrison Plaza and seeing some moviegoers in cardboard costumes. “It got me hooked.” said Arceo.
For Cantada, the “Star Wars” phenomenon is a great equalizer. “Geeks, jocks, old, and young all think Star Wars is cool,” said Cantada
“Star Wars was the only movie I chose to remember,” said Dr. Rosero reminiscing on the first time he saw the movie.
Three decades has passed and the “Star Wars” franchise has no signs of slowing down. From graphic novels, books, video games, and a soon to be released TV series in 2008, the “Star Wars” phenomenon continues to thrill fans and bring them to a galaxy far, far away. (AJ)
By Miko Santos/Asianjournal.com
LOS ANGELES – “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . .” Thus opened thirty years ago on May 25, 1977 in what would be one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, “Star Wars”
Little did “Star War” creator George Lucas know that the movie franchise would spawn a huge fanbase bordering on cult status and a multi-billion dollar merchandising phenomenon.
“Star Wars” quickly became a monster hit, and Lucas released two enormously successful sequels: "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980, and "Return of the Jedi" in 1983.
After a 16-year break he produced and released three "prequels": "The Phantom Menace" in 1999, "Attack of the Clones" in 2002, and "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005, all recounting the story leading up to the original movies.
The movies broke new ground in film special effects, but are best known for being the first to rake in a fortune in movie-related merchandise products.
"Star Wars" spawned a cottage industry of spin-off television series, books, comics, video games, toys and other merchandise. Forbes magazine estimated in 2005 the franchise has generated as much as 20 billion dollars in revenues over the past three decades.
Fast forward to 2007 in Los Angeles Convention Center to be exact, as thousands of fans worldwide converged in Downtown Los Angeles last May 24-28, 2007 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars”.
White-armored Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights, Sith lords, bounty hunters and twin-bun Princess Leias, prowled the convention halls along with die-hard Star Wars fanboys and fangirls to watch all six films, scour the latest merchandise, learn belly dancing lessons, and to play out their movie fantasies.
“The Force is strong in this one …”
Joining the celebration this year were nine Pinoy fans from the 501st Philippine Outpost who also participated in the Rose Bowl Parade early this year dressed as Imperial Stormtroopers and Biker Scouts.
Proudly displaying a stylized 501st Legion patch with the colors of the Philippine Flag, the troopers gamely posed for a barrage of photos before lining up for the Legion’s group photo.
“We started out as a group that enjoys costuming and later found out that there was a much bigger organization and decided why not join them and create our own outpost,” said Manny Mendoza, CO of the 501st Philippine Outpost.
The 501st Legion is an international fan-based organization created by Albin Johnson in 1997 to promote and celebrate the Star Wars mythology thru highly detailed costumes based primarily on the “bad guys” of the Star Wars universe.
Oneal Rosero, XO of the 501st Philippine Outpost, got hooked early on Star Wars and was costuming as a Jedi Knight before joining the “dark side.” He likens it to role-playing as an action figure. “The costumes are much more dramatic and it reminds you of an action figure, I mean how cool is it to dress up as one,” said Rosero.
The costumes that they are wearing are often hand-made and can cost anywhere from $700 for an Imperial Stormtrooper to about $4,000 for a full Darth Vader outfit according to Dr. Ron Rosero.
Regina Layug, the only female member of the Philippine Outpost and a participant of the Rose Bowl Parade, said although the costumes cost a lot it pays off in the end. “It was a great experience meeting George Lucas during the Rose Bowl and the friends we have gained thru the Legion.”
“These are not the droids you are looking for…”
Among the 501st Philippine Outpost’s members are former Identity Crisis band member Buddy Arceo and Spongecola drummer Chris Cantada.
Arceo remembers watching the movie at Harrison Plaza and seeing some moviegoers in cardboard costumes. “It got me hooked.” said Arceo.
For Cantada, the “Star Wars” phenomenon is a great equalizer. “Geeks, jocks, old, and young all think Star Wars is cool,” said Cantada
“Star Wars was the only movie I chose to remember,” said Dr. Rosero reminiscing on the first time he saw the movie.
Three decades has passed and the “Star Wars” franchise has no signs of slowing down. From graphic novels, books, video games, and a soon to be released TV series in 2008, the “Star Wars” phenomenon continues to thrill fans and bring them to a galaxy far, far away. (AJ)
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Moving...again
I guess its kinda official. I am going to be reassigned to New York City by mid-July.
It is a barely a year that I got transferred from the Manila office to our HQ in Los Angeles and now here I am moving again to NYC to set-up our office there.
Good move though, I think ...
Hate the city though, would rather prefer to be transferred to Seattle, Washington or Hawaii but I guess that would be in the future.
***sigh***
Ching's B-day is coming up soon and was really planning to go home and surprise her but apparently I cannot, just yet, go back to RP. All papers are ok, so are the finances, its just complicated and I have to sacrifice a bit.
***sigh***
Well, NYC here I come.
I guess its kinda official. I am going to be reassigned to New York City by mid-July.
It is a barely a year that I got transferred from the Manila office to our HQ in Los Angeles and now here I am moving again to NYC to set-up our office there.
Good move though, I think ...
Hate the city though, would rather prefer to be transferred to Seattle, Washington or Hawaii but I guess that would be in the future.
***sigh***
Ching's B-day is coming up soon and was really planning to go home and surprise her but apparently I cannot, just yet, go back to RP. All papers are ok, so are the finances, its just complicated and I have to sacrifice a bit.
***sigh***
Well, NYC here I come.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
There is a God.
Got this in my email and I can now officially cover the upcoming Star Wars Celebration here in LA.
Thank you for attending and covering Star Wars Celebration IV at the LACC. The earliest you will be able to pick up your media credentials is Thursday, May 24th, at 11:00am, and the pressroom will open at this time. Please visit the VIP check-in kiosk located in South Lobby and you will be escorted to the pressroom where your badge will be available. Press kits will be available within the pressroom. The pressroom is located in the South Hall in Room #308A.
The Exhibit Hall opens on Thursday May 24th at 12pm and closes at 8pm. From Friday, May 24th - Sunday May 27th, the Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am through 7pm. On Monday, May 28th, the Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am through 4pm.
The pressrooms hours are:
Thursday, May 24th, 11am-8pm
Friday, May 25th, 9am-7pm
Saturday, May 26th, 9am-7pm
Sunday, May 27th, 9am-7pm
Monday, May 28th, 9am-3pm
A schedule of media worthy events on the floor and in the press conference room will be available each day in the pressroom. These will include press conferences, media only Q & A sessions, photo-ops, exhibitor activities and events on the many stages throughout the LA Convention Center. We cannot guarantee any one-on-one opportunities with the celebrities as their schedules and availability are being determined by their representatives and the company coordinating the autograph sessions.
We look forward to meeting you at Celebration.
Got this in my email and I can now officially cover the upcoming Star Wars Celebration here in LA.
Thank you for attending and covering Star Wars Celebration IV at the LACC. The earliest you will be able to pick up your media credentials is Thursday, May 24th, at 11:00am, and the pressroom will open at this time. Please visit the VIP check-in kiosk located in South Lobby and you will be escorted to the pressroom where your badge will be available. Press kits will be available within the pressroom. The pressroom is located in the South Hall in Room #308A.
The Exhibit Hall opens on Thursday May 24th at 12pm and closes at 8pm. From Friday, May 24th - Sunday May 27th, the Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am through 7pm. On Monday, May 28th, the Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am through 4pm.
The pressrooms hours are:
Thursday, May 24th, 11am-8pm
Friday, May 25th, 9am-7pm
Saturday, May 26th, 9am-7pm
Sunday, May 27th, 9am-7pm
Monday, May 28th, 9am-3pm
A schedule of media worthy events on the floor and in the press conference room will be available each day in the pressroom. These will include press conferences, media only Q & A sessions, photo-ops, exhibitor activities and events on the many stages throughout the LA Convention Center. We cannot guarantee any one-on-one opportunities with the celebrities as their schedules and availability are being determined by their representatives and the company coordinating the autograph sessions.
We look forward to meeting you at Celebration.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
"Hijo De La Luna" -- "Son of the Moon"
Hijo de la Luna was the theme song for Gypsymoon and little did I know that the original version of the song was sung in Spanish by the Latin band "Mecano." Sung by Ana Torroja it was miles better than the better known Sarah Brightman version.
Here is the French version sung by Ana in 1991
.... and here is the original Spanish version
Hijo de la Luna was the theme song for Gypsymoon and little did I know that the original version of the song was sung in Spanish by the Latin band "Mecano." Sung by Ana Torroja it was miles better than the better known Sarah Brightman version.
Here is the French version sung by Ana in 1991
.... and here is the original Spanish version
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