Come on Time if You Can
Last night I watched Catch Me If You Can with Dee and Vince at Glorietta 4. For the first time Boit (accompanied by an employee) joined us, sort of. Okay, they arrived late and weren't able to join us so my guess is they just had dinner and hung around Powerbooks. After 2 hours and 15 minutes we met up downstairs and had a late dinner at Don Henrico's. Boit (for lack of a better word) monopolized the conversation but that's the why it is when we're with friends: only one of us get to do the talking, 'coz you wouldn't want us going at it simultaneously, not if you value your sanity.
Today marks the first day of simultaneous 3-day mall-wide sales for SM City and all the Robinson's mall branches. At the same time there's a Marvel trade convention happening at The Fort. I'm curious about the last one. The papers say they'll be featuring trade shows, booths and Marvel merchandise, but no mention of comics. Hell, none of the sponsors seem to be related to comics. Isn't that like a gun show that featured nothing but bullets and holsters? Whats the point of going to a convention where they'd be featuring characters but not their medium of origin?
Today's also Chinese New Year's Eve. I'd talk more about it but I'm at the office and the party's not until tonight.
Jan 31, 2003
Jan 29, 2003
Stupid Dog
Our once cute but stubborn labrador Puppy (he's grown bigger but we were still too lazy to give him a proper name) turned plain irritating when he got into the house and grabbed one of Pa's slippers. Instead of following me out of the house as the usually does I had to give chase around the house before finally bonking him on the head with a stick. Not the best way to start the morning, as adrenaline rushes on an empty stomach feel most uncomfortable. I rescued the slipper but he retaliated a few minutes later by grabbing one of the maid's slippers. The ensuing chase was slower this time (I just ate breakfast then) and Jojo the security guard helped in retrieving that slipper, as well. Note to self: when the dog's out, leave no doors open.
Our once cute but stubborn labrador Puppy (he's grown bigger but we were still too lazy to give him a proper name) turned plain irritating when he got into the house and grabbed one of Pa's slippers. Instead of following me out of the house as the usually does I had to give chase around the house before finally bonking him on the head with a stick. Not the best way to start the morning, as adrenaline rushes on an empty stomach feel most uncomfortable. I rescued the slipper but he retaliated a few minutes later by grabbing one of the maid's slippers. The ensuing chase was slower this time (I just ate breakfast then) and Jojo the security guard helped in retrieving that slipper, as well. Note to self: when the dog's out, leave no doors open.
Jan 22, 2003
10+ Days Later
This update is late due to an unreliable internet connections at the office, which until now comes and goes like a bad headache. Lots happened, Ivy Ong's wedding to a grocery store bigwig from Zamboanga, for one. I attended the reception with Aldwin, Carlos and Heidi, after which (for some reason they didn't to bother with even greeting the bride) the 4 of us had went with Maritess and her husband to Seattle's Best for ice cream shakes. All in all a dull affair, which surprised me.
A better affair came about with the voiceover job I did with Rachelle at DLSU for a theis animation project. Af first the students wanted me to voice the lead character, but my kiddie voice could only go so high, so in the end Rache did it. In the it turned into another multi-part assignment for the both of us, since the guy who was supposed to play the "crab" character wasn't around. We finished about a an hour and a half early, but got paid in full just the same. The animation (done with Flash) was better than I expected. Finally, a VO job I can stand to look at.
The weather's been a bit on the cold side these past couple of weeks. I've also been lapse with "gym attendance," which isn't good news, as I can feel the biannual gut coming out.
This update is late due to an unreliable internet connections at the office, which until now comes and goes like a bad headache. Lots happened, Ivy Ong's wedding to a grocery store bigwig from Zamboanga, for one. I attended the reception with Aldwin, Carlos and Heidi, after which (for some reason they didn't to bother with even greeting the bride) the 4 of us had went with Maritess and her husband to Seattle's Best for ice cream shakes. All in all a dull affair, which surprised me.
A better affair came about with the voiceover job I did with Rachelle at DLSU for a theis animation project. Af first the students wanted me to voice the lead character, but my kiddie voice could only go so high, so in the end Rache did it. In the it turned into another multi-part assignment for the both of us, since the guy who was supposed to play the "crab" character wasn't around. We finished about a an hour and a half early, but got paid in full just the same. The animation (done with Flash) was better than I expected. Finally, a VO job I can stand to look at.
The weather's been a bit on the cold side these past couple of weeks. I've also been lapse with "gym attendance," which isn't good news, as I can feel the biannual gut coming out.
Jan 11, 2003
My Day at the Greenbelt
Rachelle dropped by the office to make a demo CD to present to her client Wella. After getting all 2 minutes worth of voice icons (waste of good CD space) we had lunch at Jollibee. After that we headed for Greenbelt 3 to meet up with Wella. After going back and forth Music One and Tower Records/Powerbooks (where I browsed through the Batgirl and American Century tpbs) we finally met up at the former. Wella dresses like Rache has slightly wavy hair. When I said it had a Sarah Jessica Parker she shreiked (with joy) and said that's exactly what she was going for. See? You can be a straight man and notice these things. While (and after) using the restroom we spotted Miriam Quimbao and a GMA 7 camera crew, then headed down to Starbucks, where we spent a long time chatting away--when I was supposed to be back at the office an hour and a half ago. When we finally parted ways I ended walking Wella back to Tower Records/Powerbooks, and spent more time chatting about the tpbs and fantasy novels. It was hard to leave, since I liked this ongoing lively conversation and finding a girl who was into comics like she was was a rarity in itself. But leave I did, since I thought I had to explain my absence. Ironically, I was coming back to Greenbelt in an hour and a half for Lynette's birthday dinner.
When I got to the office (alibi set) everyone was gone. Ah, well. No internet connection. Nuts. Uh, oh, Mona was calling my cellphone (left it at the office). We chatted until her husband Melvin came home for dinner. Okay, back to Greenbelt, specifically Big Buddha. Before I found Lynette & Co. I ran into Rocelyn (arrived from the US last month), Cheryl Uy and Girlie, and Elaine Jane Chua. When I found Lynette the only other recognizable faces were Thelma and that other couple I met at Onstage for the True Faith concert. Anne and Claudette couldn't make it, it seemed. Thelms was snapping away with the camera, though I took a couple of pix, as well. After dinner at BB we had a nightcap at Chilis. Okay, they had a nightcap 'coz my ride was well on its way, leaving me with no time to order anything (I was full, anyway) but enough time to snap a few more pix.
Rachelle dropped by the office to make a demo CD to present to her client Wella. After getting all 2 minutes worth of voice icons (waste of good CD space) we had lunch at Jollibee. After that we headed for Greenbelt 3 to meet up with Wella. After going back and forth Music One and Tower Records/Powerbooks (where I browsed through the Batgirl and American Century tpbs) we finally met up at the former. Wella dresses like Rache has slightly wavy hair. When I said it had a Sarah Jessica Parker she shreiked (with joy) and said that's exactly what she was going for. See? You can be a straight man and notice these things. While (and after) using the restroom we spotted Miriam Quimbao and a GMA 7 camera crew, then headed down to Starbucks, where we spent a long time chatting away--when I was supposed to be back at the office an hour and a half ago. When we finally parted ways I ended walking Wella back to Tower Records/Powerbooks, and spent more time chatting about the tpbs and fantasy novels. It was hard to leave, since I liked this ongoing lively conversation and finding a girl who was into comics like she was was a rarity in itself. But leave I did, since I thought I had to explain my absence. Ironically, I was coming back to Greenbelt in an hour and a half for Lynette's birthday dinner.
When I got to the office (alibi set) everyone was gone. Ah, well. No internet connection. Nuts. Uh, oh, Mona was calling my cellphone (left it at the office). We chatted until her husband Melvin came home for dinner. Okay, back to Greenbelt, specifically Big Buddha. Before I found Lynette & Co. I ran into Rocelyn (arrived from the US last month), Cheryl Uy and Girlie, and Elaine Jane Chua. When I found Lynette the only other recognizable faces were Thelma and that other couple I met at Onstage for the True Faith concert. Anne and Claudette couldn't make it, it seemed. Thelms was snapping away with the camera, though I took a couple of pix, as well. After dinner at BB we had a nightcap at Chilis. Okay, they had a nightcap 'coz my ride was well on its way, leaving me with no time to order anything (I was full, anyway) but enough time to snap a few more pix.
Jan 9, 2003
So That's It
Patricia Borromeo, former model, teacher and girlfriend of Richard Gomez died last night. Seems she'd been suffering from Hodgkin's Disease for quite some time now. Speculations-wise I'm starting to understand why she and Richard broke up. The former may not have wanted to "burden" the relationship with such a fatal outcome while the latter didn't want to be a widower at his young age though he definitely wanted to settle down.
Speaking of cancer, my old classmate July Coo recently disclosed that she'd been diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. Her doctor suspects it was caused by all the soy/ soy-filled foods in her diet and told her to stop eating them. That's the first time I've heard of such a thing. I've been consuming taho every morning for quite some time now and I've yet to feel ill. Quick research on the 'net revealed that the soy-cancer link is only with the women. Whew, now I'll only have to worry about overexposure to sunlight, second hand smoke, lead paint, radioactive waste and tobacco.
Patricia Borromeo, former model, teacher and girlfriend of Richard Gomez died last night. Seems she'd been suffering from Hodgkin's Disease for quite some time now. Speculations-wise I'm starting to understand why she and Richard broke up. The former may not have wanted to "burden" the relationship with such a fatal outcome while the latter didn't want to be a widower at his young age though he definitely wanted to settle down.
Speaking of cancer, my old classmate July Coo recently disclosed that she'd been diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. Her doctor suspects it was caused by all the soy/ soy-filled foods in her diet and told her to stop eating them. That's the first time I've heard of such a thing. I've been consuming taho every morning for quite some time now and I've yet to feel ill. Quick research on the 'net revealed that the soy-cancer link is only with the women. Whew, now I'll only have to worry about overexposure to sunlight, second hand smoke, lead paint, radioactive waste and tobacco.
Jan 6, 2003
Weekend Update
Long story short: internet connection was unvailable at home over the weekend so I'm doing this in the office.
Saturday: Went with Mom to EDSA Shangri-La to attend the 50th wedding anniversary dinner of Allan Hao Chin's grandparents. It was similar to the Olivan-Robredo-Hao Chin gathering we had a few years back, with the same (and some new) faces attending and having 4-Ku and Penny yuk it up in front of the microphone. It turned into your typical Hao Chin family affair when the kids presented their program with the usual song and dance--stuff I'd see at the Hao Chin Xmas party. I was tempted to emcee the affair to maybe formalize the program, when I realized that's the last thing it needed. Gaile (Jesse Robredo's niece, whose name I finally spelled correctly) worked feverishly 'til the last minute on a Flash slide-show presentation which lasted about a minute and a half, so we had to play it twice, with Alan nicely accomanying the second screening with his piano playing Stephen Bishop's It Might Be You. Even after all the Thank You speeches and group pictures were taken both Hao Chin kids and Robredo sisters couldn't help but go into lounge singer mode when Alan was behind the keyboard. Surpsrisingly alcoholic beverages weren't involved in their loss in inhibition to belt out those tunes. The very small audience of relatives, maybe.
Sunday: Mona Cu's wedding at the Manila Cathedral. A day full of coincidences. Before Mona's scheduled 10am wedding, the 9:30 ceremony was for Charlzen Chua's (friend from the Taiwan Field Trip in '98) schoolmate, with Charlzen, wife Jill, Gilbert and his girlfriend in attendance. I saw Philip outside with a video camera. Then the 10:30 wedding (all 3 ceremonies ran late since the church probably didn't account for lateness and long photo sessions) was attended by my parents for a business associate. Marjorie Cosiquien was there for that, as well. After the wedding I hightailed it outta there, but before losing my way trying to get to Gloria Maris in Greenhills. (note to self: work out route in head before rushing off) Part of me is relieved I'm usually driving solo when I get lost. Less embarrassing that way. Among those In attendance at the reception were Charlene Sison (another Taiwan "field mate") and her mom, my friend Jane from DLSU and Sheryll Lane Co accompanied by boyfriend Richmond Lee. The emcee wasn't that good (acquaintance of Sheryll Lane not withstanding), the video presentation needed work (why do the interview portions always have girls asked about the bride and guys the groom exclusively? Don't couple have friends of the opposite sex?) and the food was same as always. But what am I complaining about? This is Mona's day. Okay, Melvin's day, too but Mona did most of the work. After the lunch reception I had one last picture taken of me with the couple before we all went our separate ways. A stop by CATS rewarded me (and my patience) with the long lost, hard to find copy of Promethea #18! Ebay, here I come!
Long story short: internet connection was unvailable at home over the weekend so I'm doing this in the office.
Saturday: Went with Mom to EDSA Shangri-La to attend the 50th wedding anniversary dinner of Allan Hao Chin's grandparents. It was similar to the Olivan-Robredo-Hao Chin gathering we had a few years back, with the same (and some new) faces attending and having 4-Ku and Penny yuk it up in front of the microphone. It turned into your typical Hao Chin family affair when the kids presented their program with the usual song and dance--stuff I'd see at the Hao Chin Xmas party. I was tempted to emcee the affair to maybe formalize the program, when I realized that's the last thing it needed. Gaile (Jesse Robredo's niece, whose name I finally spelled correctly) worked feverishly 'til the last minute on a Flash slide-show presentation which lasted about a minute and a half, so we had to play it twice, with Alan nicely accomanying the second screening with his piano playing Stephen Bishop's It Might Be You. Even after all the Thank You speeches and group pictures were taken both Hao Chin kids and Robredo sisters couldn't help but go into lounge singer mode when Alan was behind the keyboard. Surpsrisingly alcoholic beverages weren't involved in their loss in inhibition to belt out those tunes. The very small audience of relatives, maybe.
Sunday: Mona Cu's wedding at the Manila Cathedral. A day full of coincidences. Before Mona's scheduled 10am wedding, the 9:30 ceremony was for Charlzen Chua's (friend from the Taiwan Field Trip in '98) schoolmate, with Charlzen, wife Jill, Gilbert and his girlfriend in attendance. I saw Philip outside with a video camera. Then the 10:30 wedding (all 3 ceremonies ran late since the church probably didn't account for lateness and long photo sessions) was attended by my parents for a business associate. Marjorie Cosiquien was there for that, as well. After the wedding I hightailed it outta there, but before losing my way trying to get to Gloria Maris in Greenhills. (note to self: work out route in head before rushing off) Part of me is relieved I'm usually driving solo when I get lost. Less embarrassing that way. Among those In attendance at the reception were Charlene Sison (another Taiwan "field mate") and her mom, my friend Jane from DLSU and Sheryll Lane Co accompanied by boyfriend Richmond Lee. The emcee wasn't that good (acquaintance of Sheryll Lane not withstanding), the video presentation needed work (why do the interview portions always have girls asked about the bride and guys the groom exclusively? Don't couple have friends of the opposite sex?) and the food was same as always. But what am I complaining about? This is Mona's day. Okay, Melvin's day, too but Mona did most of the work. After the lunch reception I had one last picture taken of me with the couple before we all went our separate ways. A stop by CATS rewarded me (and my patience) with the long lost, hard to find copy of Promethea #18! Ebay, here I come!
Jan 1, 2003
Long New Year Weekend
This is the last day of my long Xmas-New Year vacation (started Dec. 28), and boy was it dull. New Year's Eve was celebrated with another dinner buffet, (accentuated with tacos --Sis' idea), the usual light-up-but-not-see-'coz-it's -dangerous fireworks, and late night blackjack. My nightcap consisted of counting and wrapping my piggybank (actually a Spider-Man) change: all 670 pesos and 70 centavos of it. New Year's Day for me started at 11 with no visits to -- and from -- relatives, except for Ma who went to see 4-Ku after lunch. Had a taco salad for a snack and am currently regretting doing nothing but run on a treadmill for excercise. Probably gonna regret it more when I go to Tae Bo after this. Groan.
This is the last day of my long Xmas-New Year vacation (started Dec. 28), and boy was it dull. New Year's Eve was celebrated with another dinner buffet, (accentuated with tacos --Sis' idea), the usual light-up-but-not-see-'coz-it's -dangerous fireworks, and late night blackjack. My nightcap consisted of counting and wrapping my piggybank (actually a Spider-Man) change: all 670 pesos and 70 centavos of it. New Year's Day for me started at 11 with no visits to -- and from -- relatives, except for Ma who went to see 4-Ku after lunch. Had a taco salad for a snack and am currently regretting doing nothing but run on a treadmill for excercise. Probably gonna regret it more when I go to Tae Bo after this. Groan.