Boracay Blog Revisited

I booked a trip to Boracay for the final weekend of January at what I thought was Y's request for the company of her past companions last time she was there, and this time instead of 4 days she was staying for 2 weeks.  The Contessa and I were the only ones able to comply.  It seems 2012 was my year for second chances (more on that next time).

Diving in headfirst, hopeful and w/o all the facts, late information was relayed to me by The Contessa who had flown in earlier: Y had company, a German man almost twice her age whom she met online.

What the hell? Became What the hell.  Plane and hotel's already paid for.  I'd just drown my semi-sorrows by bringing the Xtreamer and some movies/TV shows w/ me, if need be.

On the other had I had a chance to meet other people aside from the missed fling from Shanghai and her photogenically-challenged Deutschebag friend.  There were the adorable Korean girls who stayed the same hotel The Contessa and I were booked in -- Island Nook -- and its manager Trondz.  Marco the Italian real estate developer (and The Contessa's good friend).

I also went paddle boarding, but mostly on my knees as it was a bitch-and-a-half trying to stay standing.  Y went kite boarding, w/c would have seriously put a crimp on my male ego had I cared about such things.

As an addendum, a week after I'd gotten back from Bora I got a call from The Contessa, basically telling me Y doesn't like Deutschebag at all.  Always looking out for me, this one.  That's why we tight.

"Beneath the Ocean, Beneath the Ocean..."

Mesmerized by Nemo

To say Lola was excited to check out Manila Ocean Park yesterday w/ the free tickets she got was the understatement of the end-year.  It was also my first time to visit, and in my mind I (correctly) presumed that almost every other aquarium display I've seen in other countries have been superior in look, feel and fishes.

And Before I Forget...

Yes, it's snowing inside my house.  Xmas Miracle!

10 Thoughts on Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Saw this at the SM North EDSA IMAX theater on what I'd like to call a date, but the sickly combination of cough, cold and sore throat made it hard for me to concentrate afterwards (imagine trying to hold a conversation and preventing snot from dripping out of your nose at the same time). SPOILERS.

November Notes

Nov. 5: This was at the Penguin Gallery and Cafe in Malate.  It has three things going against it: 1)P150 Door charge, 2)No conspicuous signage, and 3) Barely enough art pieces to count as a gallery.  On the other hand it was the first time I've seen a didgeridoo being played live, and to a dance beat, as the man blowing on it was also doing musical mixes on his laptop.

No real occasion, by the way.  When I arrived Kes and Sue were there and we all waited for the literally fashionably late Dee (this pic doesn't do her top justice) to show.  Later on we joined Dee's friend Dirk upstairs for beers.  Place seems to be the preferred hangout of foreigners and pseudo-Bohemians.

Pinatulog Niya Ako: 5 Thoughts on Pina

Watched it w/ Lola over during a weekend screening organized by Cinemanila at Market! Market! Normally my movie reviews would be presented in 10 points, but I couldn't muster the same enthusiasm I did before I saw the film.  Note to cinema security: Not being allowed to record a movie is not the same as not being allowed to bring a camera into the theater.  Had I brought a pack of cigarettes would you have taken those even if I wasn't smoking at the time?

Ryan Cruz's Version of The Proposal

Ryan Cruz gives his girlfriend Kitin Flores her best movie date ever.

Ryan's Movie House Proposal to Kitin

10 Thoughts on In Time

al·le·go·ry  (l-gôr, -gr)

n. pl. al·le·go·ries

a. The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.

b. A story, picture, or play employing such representation. (e.g. replace any mention of time or units of time in the movie In Time with money.

Coronimation

Halloween Night w/ Lola & The Rafaels

Taken from a table at Krispy Kreme at Bonifacio Global City.

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