31 March 2016

Nighty night!

 ...lonely is the night... 
Just another warm, quiet evening in a sleepy provincial town.


Summer has already begun here in the country.
Not particularly fond of the heat but I'd definitely prefer it  over the monsoon.
I hate dealing with torrential rains, typhoons, and floods. 

Have a wonderful summer to everyone :-)

22 February 2016

Retouched

Finished!


Had my casual dining area, and my kitchen's prep and wash areas totally repainted.
Walls, ceilings, doors and cabinets, all painted.


The walls used to be white, the cabinets green, and the baseboards and crown moldings were green as well.
I replaced them with neutral colors.


If the partition between the casual dining area and the kitchen was mere drywall, I would have had it removed.
But just like most homes here in the Philippines, it's concrete.
It will be too much work and noise and dust if I had it removed
and I'm not ready to be stressed by that.


I would like to replace the countertop and backsplash in the future.
They're already dated. 12 years to be exact.
I want a slate countertop, white subway tiles for the backsplash and a farm sink as well.
Time to save some dinero :-)


Forgive the mess.
We're still in the process of cleaning.


The next home reno project is my hallway.
I'm merely continuing the same color palette of my receiving area.
The ceiling is going to be black and the crown moldings will be white.
The walls be a neutral gray and the baseboards will be white.


I'm loving the change.
It looks more modern now.
Have a nice day :-)

---0O0---

Here's an updated photo
Don't know what to do with that large cabinet.
It belongs to someone who used to live with me.
It's quite large.
I'll probably have my carpenter disassemble it. 

14 January 2016

10!

Time flew by so fast!
It's been 10 years since I became a YouTube member January 14th of 2006.




This is my very first video.
I uploaded it on January 19, 2006.
I miss my youth. 
Aging sucks! LOL!



Webcams back then have really awful video quality.
If you're new to this blog, that is how I sound when I speak. LOL!
Well, nobody's perfect :-)
Have a nice day!


PS
The comments section is turned off for the time being.
Most of the comments are being done by spammers/spambots flooding my inbox.

09 January 2016

Edited

I watched the pageant weeks ago but not in its entirety.
It was only a few days ago that I was able to watch its rerun in full.
I felt sorry for the Colombian that she was put in such an awkward situation.
I also felt bad for Ms. Philippines since she didn't get to fully relish her victory "moment" on stage.
As a Filipino I'm glad that she finally won the crown for the Philippines after 40+ years.


I edited out the unfortunate events in order to make the announcement of the winner, her victory walk, and coronation all seamless.
The pageant's classic theme was also used.
Happy New Year!
 Have a nice day and weekend :-)

21 December 2015

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!
I am doing much better now.
 I had hay fever the last time I blogged.
It's rice harvesting season at the moment and the area I live in is extra dusty now being surrounded by numerous rice mills, hence my allergies.
It's also why there are no curtains in my living room at the moment. They are magnets for dust.
I only have one trusted assistant who does the housework (clean, cook, laundry & ironing, car wash, and so forth) and I don't want to give my assistant any more additional workload like vacumming large curtains.    


My tree is up.
Finished setting it last Saturday evening.
It think it needs more lighting.
I'm still not done with my Christmas gift shopping though.
Can you believe that? My goodness!


I'm suddenly reminded of my Enzo.
I miss you little bud.

Again, Happy Holidays to all of us and may we
all have a wonderful year in 2016.
Take care :-)

29 November 2015

Red!

Last time I had a cold, and right now my cough is just beginning to subside.
My eyes were red a few weeks ago and just as I thought they were already healed, they turned red again yesterday. I went to my ophthalmologist but he wasn't at his clinic, so I had to return on Monday. Fortunately I still have some prescribed eye drops.
My stress level is already starting to rise and this happens.



So many red dots on my chest and back.
Red is color of the month I guess.
Red eyes. Red skin dots. Rashes.
I have to go to the doctor and have it checked on Monday as well.
Not sure if it's an allergic reaction or something else.
It's spreading to my arms.
What have I done to deserve this?
I take good care of my bod. 
I live a quiet life and do not mistreat people.
Why this kind of karma?
Wala akong bisyo. Wala naman akong winawalang hiyang tao. 
Ako pa nga kadalasan ang niloloko at winawalang hiya.
One at a time lang sana. Wag naman sabay sabay. Mag-isa lang ako eh.
This body is so uncooperative.
I can do this. I have to, the only person I can rely on is myself since I'm not fond of asking help from other people.
Anyway, these types of situations build up a person's character.
I hope December will be a better month because I plan on celebrating the Holiday Season this year.
Last year I didn't really celebrate it bec. of all of the fucked up things that happened.
This year I truly plan to.

18 November 2015

Infatuation 2015

So many cuteys popping out these days. I wish I was young again :-)
I haven't blogged about this kind of stuff in years.
I had a fun time picking out the hotties.
Going to concentrate mainly on Pinoy celebrities okay.

5th in my list is Rodjun.
If you're hungry for a total beefcake, he's the stud for you. 
Look at that bod! Wow!
High in protein. Low in fat. Hehe.
He also happens to be a good dancer. Pogi points for that.


Rodjun Cruz 28 5'9"


In 4th spot is Filipino heartthrob, Alden.
He may not possess the most defined bod but he is definitely cuteness overload!
He's a talented actor. He can also sing and dance. What more can one ask for?
With his wholesome image and background, he's the type of guy you would be confident to introduce to your family.


Alden Richards 23 5'11"



3rd place goes to Dennis.
He's been on my list of crushes for the longest time.
He's one of the best actors of his generation and also one of the best looking faces in Philippine showbiz in my opinion.
The man ages like wine.


Dennis Trillo 34 5'7"


Runner-up is JM.
What I like about him is his typical Filipino good looks.
Pinoy na pinoy ang dating niya.
This talented young actor seems to be facing a lot of personal issues lately.
I hope he pushes through.
Nevertheless, I find him hot!
May nanliligaw sa akin medyo kamukha niya,
 parang gusto ko na tuloy isuko ang aking bandila. LOL!


JM De Guzman 27 5'7"

Oh JM, we can blow...dry each other any time. Hehe.


And my numero uno celebrity crush for 2015 is....indie actor, Martin!
His is an angelic face with a body that tempts you to commit
a lot of sins. LOL!
If you want your guy lean, hairy & carries an extra large package, Martin's the one.
What a bulge! Yum! Yum! ;-)


Martin del Rosario 23 5'8"



So, who is your crush, celeb or not?
It's always nice to have someone who puts a smile on your face, just by thinking about the person.

I have a cold and a cough. My left eye is also red. I had it checked yesterday and the ophthalmologist prescribed an eye drop which I have to administer every 2 hours.
I cannot wear contact lenses for 2 weeks. I hate wearing glasses.
I try to take care of my body as much as I can because I hate getting sick.
It can be frustrating to get sick if you're alone, but I just have to suck it in.
Hay naku!
I'll just Google more scantily clad photos of the men above so I'll feel better.
Maybe I'll hit a jackpot and find nude ones ;-)
Have a nice day!

31 October 2015

Dubbed

A blog reader recently emailed me requesting that I do another dubsmash.
Why in the world would he want me to dubsmash again? Hehe.
 The requester's name is prettyhardboy69.
Since I love the number 69, and things that are pretty & hard , his request was easily granted. LOL!
Pinagbigyan ko na. Konti nga lang nagbabasa ng blog ko, baka mabawasan pa. Haha!
I also didn't have much anything to do that night, so might as well get on with it & have fun :-)



He specifically requested this Justin Bieber song.
My gosh! A man my age dubsmashing the Biebs & Minaj. Haha!
I'm glad I was able to do it in one take. Was dizzy by the end. LOL!
Happy Halloween! I hope I didn't scare ya ;-)

25 September 2015

"Serenade"

It's my 40th birthday & my blog is on its 10th year.
 So let me umm..."serenade" you with the most fabulously fabulous greatest song in the universe! LOL!
I'm so good I almost sound like the original huh? Hehe!
Forgot to turn on the lights. 'twas a spur-of-the-moment ;-p



I promised before that I won't be singing in my blog anymore so I dubbed ;-)

Note to self: Caffeine in the wee hours of the night = foolishness galore! Haha!
Have a nice weekend!

06 September 2015

Cheater!

Hooray for cheat days!
My current addiction.
Chips!


I can only consume them on weekends.
Everyday my mouth waters when I catch a glimpse of them.
My mouth is watering now as I'm typing this down. LOL!
Pagkatapos sundan mo pa ng ice cream at malamig na bote ng Coca Cola.
 My gosh, ang tiyan. Haha!


My current fave is Mang Juan's veggie chicharron. Hehe!
Oops! I forgot the vinegar :-)
Happy weekend!

17 August 2015

Dad Bod?

So, do I qualify? Hehe!
I've gained some weight.
I'm almost at 160 lbs. and yes, that is my limit.
I might look shorter if I bulked up too much.
I'm not that tall. I'm only 5'7" in height.


It's tricky trying to obtain muscle mass without getting fat. 
I have to admit that I haven't been doing much cardio and ab exercises, hence
the tummy.
But I'm already turning 40 this year.
I think I'm allowed to have a little "daddy" belly at my age ;-)

29 July 2015

"Bagsak"

It's been a while :-)
The photo was taken last weekend after I arrived home.
Drove all the way from Bulacan to Quezon City.
 Dropped by my dermatologist's clinic to restock/buy my skin care supplies.
I'm not getting any younger and I don't want to look like a "prune" anytime soon. LOL!
Prevention is much better than the cure.
After I left the clinic, it started raining heavily so I decided to head towards TriNoma mall.
Whenever it rains in the city, heavy traffic is always the result and I don't have any intention of getting stuck in traffic.
It took me about 15 minutes just to find a parking spot and I had to parallel park.
I hate parallel parking. Kainis!
Fortunately my vehicle has a back-up camera. Made things a lot easier :-)
I ended up buying a shirt and some video games. 
I wanted to buy a pair of jeans but I couldn't find where Levi's is.
My sister told me today that it's on the mall's ground floor.
I didn't explore that area because there were too many people that time.
I'm not quite familiar with the mall's layout. 
Mas kabisado ko ang Greenbelt or Glorietta.
I was so tempted to purchase a pair of sneakers at Lacoste BUT I didn't give in to the urge.
Although I really wanted to give in. Haha! I just bought one a few months ago.
Kapag sneakers kasi it's either Adidas or Lacoste for me, and usually sa Lacoste ang ending at medyo masakit sa bulsa :-)


I thought about calling a friend to accompany me to a movie but most of the films being shown during that time were not to my liking.
Di ko type ang mga palabas.
Paper something and Minions? Umm...NO!
I just went home after I was done shopping and eating. LOL!

Going back to aging, I'm noticing more and more white hairs on my goatee.
I really cannot hide my age anymore. Oh no!
It's a sign that I have to.....shave it ;-)
Maahit na nga yang balbas na yan. Walang pakisama talaga. Nambubuking. Tse!
Uncooperative goatee exposing my age. Darn you! Haha!
Have a nice day/evening.



14 June 2015

Foolishness

A musical madness courtesy of yours truly. LOL!
Fooling around in my guest room/office.


Fear not my loyal readers. All two of you. Hehe!
 This is the last time I'll post such a thing ;-)

27 May 2015

Vroom!

I got my new "steed" earlier in the month.
It's in white which is the color I wanted :-)


Not too big. Not too small. Perfect fit for me.
I do not have a spouse nor do I have children so a small SUV will do just fine.
Wala naman akong asawa at anak, kaya okay na yan.


My nanay (mother) is paranoid of the glass roof.
She was with me when we took it from the dealership.
She doesn't want to take a ride in it again. LOL!


Unfortunately, I can only drive it around the family compound because of the "No Plate Number, No Travel" policy of the Land Transportation Office.
Hindi pa ako pwedeng lumarga ;-)



I hope my official plate number gets issued as soon as possible BUT since this is the Philippines, wish me luck. It might take more than a month.
Good luck na lang sa inyong abang lingkod.



My old car which I nicknamed pogi (handsome) can finally go into a much needed semi-retirement. It has served me well throughout the years.
I don't want to sell it fearing that it might end up being abused or chopped for spare parts.
Kawawa naman siya pag ganun.
 Sentimental value is strong so it's hard for me to let it go.
It will still be the car parked in my garage.



I'm thankful that my parents allowed me to use their warehouse garage which is about less than a minute walk away from my home.
They know that I do not have the patience at the moment to undergo another home renovation just to expand my garage.

I have been driving vehicles with manual transmissions for the longest time.
 It's weird switching to an auto/CVT.
Vroom! Vroom! :-)

06 April 2015

Tranquil

Something smells "fishy" :-)
Just a quick video blog on a quiet, relaxing evening.
Nighty night!

16 March 2015

P is for Palpak

Confirmed! The P in PLDT stands for "Palpak."
Palpak is synonymous with incompetent or failure, in case you don't understand Filipino.

My PLDT land line phone still doesn't have a dial tone after reporting a complaint 3 days ago.
To make matters more annoying, when I called PLDT's customer service hotline for a follow up which isn't toll free since I'm using my mobile phone, their automatic answering machine informed me upon entering my land line number that the land line number is invalid. How stupid is that?

My internet connection is also affected. It keeps getting disconnected and has become as slooooow as a slug.



My basic monthly service fee alone is already P2,348 (around $52) , and that doesn't include the call/usage charges.
I feel like I'm paying so much for such crappy service.
This is what Filipinos get when there is a monopoly in telecommunications.

19 January 2015

Repairs

Deja Vu!
The tiles in one of my spare rooms started rising and became loose.
The same thing occurred in another room a few years ago which I also blogged about.


I want to punch my home's original contractor.
I had to remove 29 tiles.
I did so to prevent them from pushing and exerting more pressure on the other tiles.


 Finished! Good as new. Well...almost good as new.
I decided to fix it myself since I had nothing much to do anyway during weekends.
It's good exercise as well.


It wasn't really difficult reattaching the tiles, but the process can be hard on the knees even with pads on.
The part I disliked the most was grouting and applying the waterproof seal.
 It's a messy task and I did not like the smell of the sealant.


Thumbs up! My job is done.
If you need someone to help you fix your loose tiles, you can call me. LOL!

-repair cost-

ready-mixed ceramic tile adhesive: P700.00 
grout: P80.00 
grout sealer: P200.00 
rubber gloves: P60.00
labor: free :-)

Total Cost: P1,040.00 (est. $23.33)

 I also used a trowel, a bucket, a small paintbrush, and some sponges for the job but I didn't include them in my computation since I didn't need to purchase them. I already have them in stock.
Happy New Year!!!

24 December 2014

Happy Holidays!

Just a quick selfie to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.
This season only comes once a year so it's best to make the most out of it and smile.
Look at me, I'm spending the holidays alone yet I'm smiling. At least I try to :-)


Happy New Year as well.
2014 hasn't been my favorite year. Emotionally taxing.
I hope 2015 will be a much better one for me and to everyone.

I think it's time for me to purchase a new smartphone with a more high res front facing camera.
But I'm also planning to purchase a new laptop. I don't know which one to buy as a Christmas gift to myself. Oh the problem with being a Libra. LOL!
OK I'll choose the laptop. I'm not obsessed with phones anyway.
I'll buy a new smartphone in February as a Valentine's gift to myself. Hehe.

I was also planning on getting an S.U.V. before the year ends but the model and specifically the color (white) I want is not available until next year. Hay naku! Gusto ko ng lumarga at magmaneho ng bagong tsikot no!


I was considering a pick-up instead but I realized it will be a pain to maneuver should I drive it in the city, horrendous traffic and all. 
Tricky to park too since parking lots specially in city tend to be tight/small.


If it weren't for the flooding during heavy rains and the usual hassles that come with 3rd world roads, I would have already purchased a hatchback or another sedan.


Good things come to those who wait. I can wait.
Besides, new models of SUVs will be arriving next year from different car brands.
I'm excited to check them out.

That's about it for today.
Take care :-)

08 December 2014

Encounter

It's December already. The year went by so fast and we are now on its last month.
So, what news can I share today? Nothing really special happening lately.
I did recently meet someone however.
Two weeks ago while I was at the supermarket buying my groceries, someone I've been corresponding with sent me a text message.
He asked how I was doing and where I was. I told him I was at the mall, in the supermarket.
He informed me that he's at the same mall as well and asked me if I wanted to meet.
I have been corresponding with the guy for the longest period now and I thought that perhaps it's about time for him and I to finally see each other eye to eye.
Besides, I have been living like a hermit for 6 months now. My home and the office have been my constant environments.
I felt like my life has become stagnant, boring and lonely so I agreed to meet the guy. Meet a new face. Just a friendly meeting. Nothing more. Nothing less. No high expectations.
After I was done with the groceries and placed them inside my car, I went back into the mall and proceeded towards Starbucks. So typical a meeting place huh?
First impression? Tall! He's 6 ft. tall which made me a little conscious at first since I consider myself short. I'm only 5'7".
He looked much better in person than in his photos. He's 3 years older than me. Okay bod. Fair skinned. Pero sabi niya mas maputi daw ako sa kanya. Sagot ko naman, di importante ang kulay ng balat. Basta malinis tingnan at hindi tadtad ng singko at bente singko. LOL!
Natawa tuloy siya.
We talked about trivial stuff, the same trivial stuff we discussed whenever we exchanged text messages. Again nothing serious nor personal which is what I prefer at the moment.
Although he did open about his last breakup which happened a year ago, and that he has been single since then. It's only recently that he had started seeing people again.
After we finished our frappuccinos, I told him that I had better head home before the butter and frozen bacon I purchased earlier begin defrosting inside my car.
He told me he had to go home as well since he's the one preparing dinner for his parents later that night. 
As we were heading towards the parking lot, we noticed something strange.
Of all the areas in the parking lot, areas A B C D and so forth, it turned out we were both parked in the same section, area C. Not only that, our vehicles have the same color and the same brand. He drives an SUV though. I drive a sedan. I forgot to mention earlier that we were both wearing white shirts as well. He was wearing a white long sleeve shirt which I teased him about. I told him he looked too formal for a casual meeting. He didn't even roll up his sleeves. He reasoned that it was his office attire. I on the other hand was wearing a white tee shirt with an image of a 1970s Eric Clapton printed on it :-)
We joked about the weird similarities. Eventually we said our farewells and went our separate ways. I had a nice time.
He texted me last Thursday asking if there's a possibility of a repeat of our meeting.
I haven't replied.
He texted me yesterday.
He said, he's willing to wait.
 He said, he understands.