Tuesday, May 16, 2006

QCC Library boredom

Q. First thing you did this morning?: watched TV
Q. Last thing you ate?: sabrett hotdog
Q. What's something you look forward to most in the next month?: Hmm. Moving in with Annette!
Q. What's annoying you right now?: My tummy. I feel bloated.
Q. What's the last movie you saw?: The Good Girl. Bought the DVD and saw it last night w Dave
Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now?: Dave
Q Where is the last place you went?: QCC with Rica to register for summer class
Q: Who is the last person you called?: David
Q: Been cheated on?: Not really. I have yet to consider it cheating.
Q: Do you have any siblings?: i wish i had none
Q: Do you smile often?: all the time
Q: Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now? yes
Q: Choose one to have (love, beauty, creativity): beauty
Q: Do you wish on stars?: once in a blue moon
Q: Does it work?: so far
Q: Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?: nope.
Q: Would you kill someone?: no
Q: When did you last cry?: i cry often
Q: Do you like your handwriting?: yes, but it could use improvement
Q: Are you a friendly person?: to my friends, yes
Q: Are you keeping a secret from the world?: yes
Q: Who's bed did you sleep in last night?: david
Q: What color shirt are you wearing?: army green
Q: Do you have any pets?: none
Q: What is the color of your bedsheets?: lavender
Q: What were you doing at 9 last night?: Watching a dvd
Q: When is the last time you saw your dad?: a year ago. i'm not keeping count
Q: Look to your left: A male tranger
Q: Ever cried yourself to sleep?: Yes
Q: Ever cried on your friends shoulder?: 2 yrs ago
Q: Is there songs that makes you cry?: Yes
Q: Are you a normally happy person?: Definitely
Q: Is your self-esteem low?: Nope
Q: What color's your hair?: black, never dyed.
Q: Long or Short Hair?: short
Q: Current Music?: Xerox copy machines are all i hear buzzing

I'm 30% Nerdy.

How nerdy are you?? put an X in all the boxes that apply to you...multiply your answer by two to find the percentage of how nerdy you are!!

[x] you wear/own a pair of glasses
[x] you've played some sort of video game 5hoursstraight
[ ] you have GI Joes or toy dinosours
[x] you pack your lunch to school
[x] reading books is fun
total = 4

[x] you go to the library to "hang out"
[x]you get good grades
[x] you've corrected people's grammar
[x] math class rocks!
[ ] you've told someone a joke and nobodylaughed
total = 4

[x] you like eating chinese food with chopsticks
[ ] you've won the spelling bee
[ ] girls/boys have cooties!
[x] you've watched t.v for 4 hours straight
[x] sports are just not my thing
total =3

[x] you have/had a pet tarantula, snake, and/orlizard
[x] you cried because you got an F on something
[ ] your homework is ALWAYS turned in on time
[ ] your NEVER late for class
[ ] spiderman is the coolest superhero EVER!!!!!
total = 2

[x] you corrected the teacher
[x] you want to be a doctor or surgeon when you grow up
[ ] you have a napolean dynamite t-shirt
[ ] you always have a pen or pencil for class - indifferent colors pa
[ ] you're an honor student
total = 2

[ ] you've never cheated on a test/quiz
[ ] I dont care about my looks...I have schoolwork to worry about!
[ ] your in band
[ ] you've tripped and fallen in the hallway
[ ] spiders and bugs are way cool!
total = 0

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Estilo Filipino

And so Estilo Filipino begins.
Ted Martinez called me up at 6am. That's soo unheard of here in NY! I wake up for work at 830am and still manage to get to work on time.

Et picked me up. Surprisingly, Pat and Rica were there. They've decided to be homeless people for the previous nights and slept in Penn Station. Et picked them up there. That's why Rica was calling so early too!
We passed by Mcdo for breakfast and still managed to be the first ones in the Museum. We had a short rehearsal, followed by chaos because Ted was not aware that there was another event before ours, so we had to scoot to the first level (Our show was on the 2nd floor). Poor Ted, the whole area was already set-up.
I saw a familiar face who helped out with the show - Lee. He was very cordial to me. To that, I am grateful.
Ate Claire showed up arounf 1pm and did I and Et's hair and make-up. If i didn't know her, i'd have thought she was a professional, seriously.
Guests started to arrive. Popo & Gerome came, then Pat & Rica, followed by Erica, Claire, Mom and Dad. Et, you have enough guests, so I'll say Rica went to the show for me. :) Daryl showed up at the last part of the show. Better late!
Then the show began. Et and I had 3 parts all in all. First was simply to tie the paper balls to a post, then the Spanish Filipiniana dresses, then the modern get-ups. In retrospect, the whole event was fun, although it pretty muched breezed thru what with all the commotion going on backstage.

After the show, we went to Ihawan. We were famished. Mostly Et and Pat, really. Then... my house to play the ame of the season: Taboo. Daryl, as usual, was KJ and didn't join us.
Lol., we only had one
blooper today: NewJersoy Transot :)
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White Rabbit - Friday
This is my second time here in this lounge. First time, it seemed pretty neat, but this day.. it seemed BLAH, and consider that it is Friday.
Joy stayed for awhile muna in our office till 6pm. We took the subway downtown. Erica was the guest bartender, and of course, we were there for support (kahit na I don't drink). We got there - it was dead. WE left, still dead.

Friday, May 12, 2006

Joy to NY


JOY CATAPANG arrived last Wednesday for her NY vacation. Awesome, kasi her trip was paid by her company, and she just tweeked the itinerary to her discretion para makavacation sya. Ika nga ni et, jet-setter tlga since she's like back and forth to different states.

And so we met up after work hours in St. Marks. I arrived late, as usual, and found the two having sangria at a nearby outdoor bar. We passed time there while waiting for Rob and Angel and Hannah.

We had dinner in Kenka's. Et and i have been there before, and it seemed good then, kasi we had hot pot. Ngayon, a la carte and it was

Aughghh! Echkk! Puwehh!

It was a major bummer. I had like the simplest jap dish too - Oyakodon, and it bombed. No flavor, no meat, blah eggs. However, ok nman yung takoyaki kasi it had these flakes on it na super i like.

Buti nalang, the cotton candy machine made up for the bad food. I had no idea how to operate it and i just poured the powder on the outer bin, dapat pala sa loob!




After dinner, we hung out at Starbucks down the block. That's what i like about the city, everything you need and want is just around the corner. Pero minsan , OA na, like this area had two Starbucks in one block. But that's nothing compared to the four intersections of Manhattan with a Starbucks on every side!

Et left early. So angel, Joy, and i chatted away till her sundo, Joel, came.




Friday, we see Joy again!

How Sinful Am I

Debbie's Deadly Sins
Sloth: 40%
Gluttony: 20%
Pride: 20%
Wrath: 20%
Envy: 0%
Greed: 0%
Lust: 0%
Chance You'll Go to Hell: 14%
You will get bugs, because you're too lazy to shoo them off. And then you'll die.
How Sinful Are You?

Wednesday, May 10, 2006


May officialy marked the beginning of DLSU colleagues being imported to NY.

For starters, Chris and Karen arrived last Tuesday for a week's vacation here.

So their first day here, ET took them to Fat Black Pussycat bar. I'm not realy a fan of cocktails so I intentionally arrived late and passed by Bloomindale's first to purchase my reserved dress.

The four of us slept over at Et's. We got home pretty late because ET was drunk and she was very hesitant to part w Hai, which ended up w him coming along w us to pick up K&C's luggages in midtown.

IN JERSEY, we played taboo while waiting for ET to finish cooking rice. Dinner: Spam and Egg. How truly gourmet.

Next day, we had yet another scrumptious meal: Corned beef and rice. Pat and Rica showed up during lunch and i got to persuade them to come along to Statue of Liberty. The more the merrier indeed.

It's been twelve years since i last visited Statue of Liberty. Last time i came, my Nanay Loleng (she's passed away..) and Te Ely were with me, and my father, i think. I was looking forward to go there. Good memories live there.

The thing with tourist spots (WARNING: this is only my opinion) is that, people recently really only take pictures of the monument and the event itself, and forget to appreciate why the place attracts people to come. Certainly, I plead guilty to this as well.. and maybe, this is my underlying reason why i am never one to be interested in taking trips to monumental place. In fact, i don't recall ever liking or being enthusiastic on any museum i've ever gone to. I suck.




On a different note, this magnum opus bummer does have a great
passion: FOOD! It was planned ahead that we were going to have dinner in Serendipity. Yumyum. Have not been there since... let's see. I think last time i was there was with Gelo and Derek pa. Always nice to have NY guests to take there. I had my usual main course: BBq casserole. Dessert: the colossal Outrageous Banana Split and Ice Cream Crepe (it was just a so-so).

For insiders aka cool peeps:

  • Funny Jessica: Have you tried goosecheese??
  • Funny Jessica again: How about a quarter pound?
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Minette had her Baby Shower this Saturday of May 6. It was at 2pm, but time is of no essence when Rica and I are together. BUT, ha! It's mostly her this time. Ms. Rica/Eva Longoria woke up pretty late and she most certainly had to create a most beautiful facade.

I love my dress. Coz it makes me feel, it makes me feel, it makes me feel like a natural... woman.

I got Minette a diaper changing pad and this cushion for the baby so she doesn't fall off the bed. Being the absent-minded femme i am, I forgot to sign my name on my gift. Siggh..

We headed to ate Claire's afterwards. Taboo time!







Inside Jowks:



  • Claire: A line starts with a???? (ans: Point)
  • ET: Owshan.
  • Smart Jessica: Conjunction!!!!
  • Eric: Magazn.


May ten Zen survey

Q1) When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water?
I start the water first. I hate taking a shower with cold water.
Q2) Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Never. I'm not very particular to beauty products
Q3) Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essences commercial?
Umm, no.
Q4) Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex? Never!Q5) Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
All the time when we were younger.
Q6) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
I think during my younger days, yes.
Q7) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
I don't remember a time, but it's highly possible.
Q8) How old do you look?
They say much younger than how old i actually am. but then I live in America. Land of wrinkles.
Q9) How old do you act?
I'd like to think i act my age and think maturely.
Q10) Whats the last song you sang?
Knock three times, by the Archies
Q11) Have you recently become a member of anything?
Nah, I'm not a fan of memberships.
Q12) What are your plans for the weekend?
Hang out with Joy (She's in NY). Hopefully see my cousin Jen in Cherry Hill, go to a fashion show, and then there's a party on Sunday for Brian's bday.
Q13) Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed?
98% of the time, closed.
Q14) Whats the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice?
SEXY?? She's impressive, but not sexually appealing.
Q15) Does anything on your body itch right now?
Yes, my right leg.
Q16) Who's the sexiest famous woman alive?
Angelina Jolie.
Q17) Who's the sexiest famous man alive?
Benicio del Toro and Borgy Manotoc
Q18) Does every family have a crazy uncle?
I don't have one.
Q19) Have you ever smuggled something into America?
Let's see, a LOT of fake dvds and fake softwares.
Q20) Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
I think for guys, yeah, but i personally don't think so.
Q21) Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
Yes! Knicks and YANKEES!
Q22) Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
Never, i think.
Q23) Have you ever had sex in a tent?
Never, too.
Q24) What about in a boat?
Never as well.
Q25) Have you ever dated a Goth?
Nope, and i have no plans.
Q26) Would you rather receive amazing oral sex or have amazing sex?
Hmm.. I think i'd go for the latter.
Q27) Can you fix your own car?
Depends what's going on, Really minor ones, my brother taught me how to handle.
Q28) Would you want to kill George W Bush yourself if you were Guarunteed to get away with it?
No. I want to go to heaven.
Q29) Should guys wear pink?
Definitely. Pink is the new blue for men!!