Friday, June 27, 2014

Postcards and the nerdy hat







Here are some late posts of the Seats of Power Postcards made by the Heritage Conservation Society which I bought from Solidaridad Boostore in Manila.

Then the awesome NERD cap from Penshoppe!

Social Media Day 2014 with the Filipino Freethinker and the rest of the SNS community


Important: Register here for (free) tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-day-boomph-smday-tickets-11930868549

Location: Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, McKinley Pkwy, Taguig, Philippines
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/7X6ce

Join us in celebrating Social Media Day with TweetUpMNL and social media communities in the Philippines! Gates open at 1 PM, but we will be having a special meetup during the festivities starting at 3 PM.

Topics:

1) Trolls vs. Free Speech: Finding the Balance
2) The Worst Internet Service in South East Asia: What to Do?
3) The Internet Echo Chamber: Are You Only Friends with People You Agree With?


After the meetup we usually go for dinner and drinks somewhere nearby. If you’re not a meetup regular and can’t make it for the meetup but would like to go for the post meetup, please indicate on a post in the wall or comment so we can contact you.

Got questions about the meetup? Contact us at 0927 323 3532

* Newbies are welcome, and admission is free.
* Early birds get to play board/video/party games with the group.
* Look for the FF sign (or the group of smart, sexy people).
* There is no required age, religion, philosophy, or IQ level.
* Discussions are informal yet intelligent (most of the time).
* You don’t have to talk; you can just sit in and listen.

RSVP: here

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Isang munting eksena habang pauwi

Naglalakad sa ilalim ng ambon. Papunta sa masikip kong mundo sa Makati. Sakay ng aircon na bus. Ayun may maluwag. Upo sa harap para madaling makababa. Anong oras na? Tangina bakit video ni Miley Cyrus ang umaandar? Makinig na lang ng MP3 sa cellphone. Mabilis ang byahe. Malamang patay ako sa init kung nasa ordinary ako. Sinasara kasi nila ang bintana kapag umulluan. Kaya aircon ang sinakyan ko ngayon. Pag-baba ng Evanglista umaambon pa rin. Lakad ng konti dun sa pangatlong kanto pa ako sasakay ang tagal kasi sa may terminal ng jeep. Lagpas sa Mercury drug may isa pang jeep na nag-aantay. Ayoko dyan matagal.

Punta ng Julies Bakery. Wala namang mabili na gusto. Antay ulit ng jeep. Wala pa rin.

Ayun meron ng sure na paalis. Sumakay ako. Hay salamat natapos na ang araw. Bukas sana di na masyadong maulan kasi maglalaba ulit ako.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

She's Dating the Gangster: The devaluation of what the word gangster means

From the same site that gave us the novel and the coming movie 50 Shades of Grey now Filipinos have tried their best at writing their own novels which I think is good.

But then we have this coming movie adopted from a book named, She's Dating the Gangster starring none other than the King of of all jejemons and people who have ugly pronunciation of English and Filipino (In this case I think Coco Martin as the prince. lol)

So many people on Facebook tried to correct the mistake on the title of the movie. Because we know what the word gangster mean and what they are showing is not even ... I have no idea what they are showing and proving with this movie.

According to the dictionary gangster means:

gang·ster [gang-ster]
noun
a member of a gang of criminals, especially a racketeer.

So clearly what is shown in the poster doesn't look what the standard definition says. I have reposted the pictures and tagged Star Cinema but I know my efforts will be in vain since most probably the shooting for this idiotic movie maybe on going or to my horrors already finished.




This might be another of those the movie is ugly compared to the book and maybe the book will be looked down upon because of this movie. The same that have happened with the Twilight Saga books.

Now I have more reason not to ever watch movies from Star Cinema or even Pinoy movies. I rather watch movies from India and Thailand even without the subtitle.

Come on guys, simply because its Pinoy I should watch it. We should watch a movie because it is good. FUCK that Pinoy pride and talent bullshit.

Want more shit? Here is the trailer.



WARNING THIS SHIT IS SCARY!!!!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

I lost my phone, going back to the old one

I just lost my phone today. So there goes all my contacts and at the same time all the songs and pictures that are in my micro SD.

But at least that gives me a clean slate and if people really need me they will exhaust all means just to contact me. I lost all the new photos I took from FEU and from the Heritage Postal Tour.

Well I may try out using the old one but at least I can buy a new phone again and some SIM cards.

I was of course furious with myself for being stupid. I never put my phone on my bag or anything when I am out. So I learned something today and made a blog entry.

Quiapo is such an annoying place at times when I think of it. Or was it the stupid meet-up that caused everything. Maybe I should blame that stupid meet-up.

Friday, June 20, 2014

The Collective Flea Market

The Collective Flea Market happened one day. There were lots of interesting people as well as weird ones, old books, and some old stuff as well. 

There were lots of things to buy and places to see as well as stores. In the end I ended up buying nothing. Yes there were weird music as well. Something normal people like me would never understand. 





Filipino Freethinkers Meet-up (June 22, 2014)

source: Filipinofreethinkers.org



Location: Holy Trinity Church, 48 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2014
Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Google Map: http://goo.gl/wCMAl

Topics:

1) When is it not OK to criticize PNoy?: The revolutionary rights of foreigners and hecklers

2 ) Should Tagalog education be removed: Do Tagalog haters stink like smelly fish?

3 ) Alex Gonzaga’s atheist rant: Those thieving terroristic atheists

4 ) Affirmative Consent: The solution to sexual assault?

5 ) Raunchy Topic of the Week: The PC way to proposition someone (for casual sex)


After the meetup we usually go for dinner and drinks somewhere nearby. If you’re not a meetup regular and can’t make it for the meetup but would like to go for the post meetup, please indicate on a post in the wall or comment so we can contact you.

Got questions about the meetup? Contact us at 0927 323 3532

* Newbies are welcome, and admission is free.
* Early birds get to play board/video/party games with the group.
* Look for the FF sign (or the group of smart, sexy people).
* There is no required age, religion, philosophy, or IQ level.
* Discussions are informal yet intelligent (most of the time).
* You don’t have to talk; you can just sit in and listen.

TBT and the Pamantasan ng Makati (Buendia)

I graduated from Pamantasan ng Makati -Science and Technology High School (formerly Polytechnic College) located at Buendia. That was in 1998. At that time the first people to go were the college students and most of the school were left to us high schoolers. 

Now the school is in ruins. Even the shop where I once tried to learn automotive is gone but at least is still in use. 


Friday, June 13, 2014

Memorial Day (June 6, 2014)

It's Memorial Day or 현충일(顯忠日). I have n work and I didn't want to spend my time at home sulking like an idiot.

The game plan was to knit at Starbucks and waste a few hours there. Well things change when you are already in the road. My destination was SM Mall of Asia. There is a Starbucks there that is not filled with people. It's on a building called One E-com Center.

I didn't go in and just decided to go to the seaside. I walked towards the water and then turned right. The water fucking stinks real bad that I almost puked. The wind was blowing hard and the water mists unto the air.

I saw a mackerel tabby under a chair. I am going to do this.





I took a walk after bidding the cat goodbye ubtil I saw a cruise that gives in dinner. The offer was good so I took a picture just in case I want to do it,

I took a seat and smelled the decay of the waters.






If I fall unto this water I will surely die... lolz


I saw a bridge a while ago,and my mind goes. Let's walk over there and see. And I followed where my feet wants me.

There were fishermen doing their siesta and just taking a rest.



The road gets bigger and see familar buildings to the left and right of the road.



So here is where our voted Senators lurk and waste money?



I see the Manila Film Center. But my goal today was the GSIS Museum. I made it there before 4 pm. The place is packed with modern art.

I told myself, "Nope, hate modern art."






This is one huge statue of Rizal, just the size alone creeps me.




I saw someone who called me at this point. She seems familiar but I don't remember her. lolz


This one of the pianos from the Manila Metropolitan Theater. It's a Yamaha!


And then the Amorsolo paintings from the Metropolitan Theater. Actually this one about the History of Dance is not the original. It is talked that the original is with an elderly Senator.


Does this figure look like Imelda Marcos? Some people say YES.






Here is the second piano from the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Yes, its' another Yamaha!



The palce is packed with modern art and paintings!


There is even an on going exhibit on futuristic gowns.








There is a room somewhat dedicated to maps and some interesting pictures.


This blown u picture of the Bahay Nakpil-Bautista shows children swimming in the waters. Now these waters are full of shit!





It took me les than 30 minutes to see everything. Actually I was just interested with the Amorsolo paintings because the ones I see at the MET are nothing but tarpaulins.

Then I found myself outside walking. It's so hot and yet I had to do this. This might be my only chance. And then I looked around the area of the Manila Film Center. Such a waste of space. that stupid urban legend is just annoying.




Surely there is nothing Amazing in this place anymore.

SO I started walking once more. Now its clear I an heading to Harrison Plaza. there are lots places to see.





Hey that is the Coconut Palace another Marcos Project. Come to think of it most of the places here are because of the Marcoses.


Wide roads and wide side walks.



The Philippine International Converntion Center and its well manicured lawns and plants...


There are more trees in this areas alone than the whole city of Manila. well that is just an exaggeration.


Then the Folk Arts Theater or the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas.


But what desecration or shit is this? Bulwagan ng Panginoon? WTF!


And now I leave that behind and see the road that goes ahead.


A new Ballet Philippines area? Interesting... Now they have that shit called Zumba as well.



Beyond is the Star City and the Aliw Theater.


And of course the Cultural Center of the Philippines...










Roxas Boulevard and the new and old condos.




That made me thirty. I got a gulp at 7-11 and then went to Harrison Plaza but after that I was too lazy to take pictures.

I went also the Robisnon's Place, Solidaridad Bookstore, Rizal Park and of course SM Manila.

Now isn't that memorable?