stories overdue

"happiness will make you wonder 'will i feel ok?'
it scares the disenchanted far away..." -the smashing pumpkins

thankfully, i am not disenchanted. things are almost too good to be true. but i believe it. not so much because i deserve it (we are not entitled to anything after all), but because, yes, as mark said, "god allowed you to have it". so thanks God! i am enjoying myself immensely, going through a lot of new things - work and dating. it's so weird because i'm trying to keep silent about it because i don't want to jinx it, i don't want anything to be pre-empted. so when i see you all again, maybe then i can rave about how life is good (and not just at san fran).

occasionally, however, i can still relate to those lines from the pumpkins (see above). especially when i hear that though both skipp and i are in transition, our experiences are still very different. makes me think that i should be bracing myself for what's ahead.

but i'm enjoying myself too much. i'm glad you guys are here with me.

for skipp, and foresight for the others.

the birth of something new always requires pain and sacrifice, whether it's a person, a personality, a life or a lifestyle. i always remember that now from a book called "this earth of mankind." clearly, this is the discomfort that we are experiencing now, trying to build our own life at the age of 21. i know it's difficult, BUT: you don't need expensive coffee to start pursuing self-actualization. you don't need a car for that matter. you can adjust your physiological needs (and maybe even all the other needs in the hierarchy) to feel satisfied and fulfilled. but self-actualization, your standards for that shouldn't really be compromised. and efforts, as much as possible, shouldn't be delayed either. you don't need to think about raising a family right now. as a 21-year-old-no-girlfriend-since-birth virgin, you are as far from family life as anyone else here (non-graduates, those would be you). harsh but true. and relieving. because in the span of 7 years, your life WILL change. your salary WILL get bigger. and you can buy ALL the on-sale nike shoes you want. and at that point, you'll hopefully feel that nike shoes just doesn't quite cut it for you, and that a family is what you want, and you will have the money for it. but at this point, don't put that unnecessary burden on you, thinking of families and shit like that. stay here now. because if you're focused on what you have today - a career - your work will pay off and enable you to pursue other things at a later time. like family. for now, stick to the nikes. and honey, i don't blame you for not seeing us now. for not seeing us in the future. as your friend, i care that you make your dreams come true even if i'm not part of it. as long as you don't become evil of course, i don't mind if you change, even to the point where we don't get along as well as we used to. but i do hope that you will not just be satisfied with working and sleeping... that you'll build a life that has more than one thing to do. family (the one you have now, that is), friends (even if it's not us, though we still hope for it). don't fall out of the circuit, skipp, if you can. it's so easy to just let go, but then where's your pride if you just make a zombie out of yourself? the fact that you know there is a coincidental tide means that you can fight it. and if you can fight it, then you can choose your destiny. and we will all roadtrip with our families when we're 40.

the good news

as we all know, our lovable friend tanya is back in the dating scene.

... and yes, a date last friday with Emman* (not his real name), to prove it. They met last week at the Island Rhythm's launch at our favorite favorite snazzo place to be- 70's Bistro (where all the jerks are- heeheehee!).

but the real news is...

...she is now pregnant from incessant face touching and arm draping over the shoulder.

CONGRATS!!!!

the shocking news on E!

have you heard the news? it's been buzzing around the metro...

MC HAMMER IS BACK

he was last seen hanging out at the cmc lobby. reports have it that he is now in subic with his anonymous chinito lover. shux, the mystery and drama of it all.

if you hear more about this buzz, kindly ring me up. i'm just home digging up my ninja turtles cycling shorts and matching fido dido t-shirt.

...yes, they match.

baboo.

call for contingency plan

yes! just a regular trim! why not... if it doesn't work, you can shave your head then...

defenses up eh? first dinner date with the poet tomorrow. wonder what to wear, how to not look lanta after work... hahahaha... he's seen me ngarag at work last thursday. but i looked pretty fabulous last saturday (if i may say so myself). must keep it up. (it's a constant concern even without dinner dates, actually). sige, sige. defenses up. 3 calls, must heed - leo, skipp and aissa.

oooh, oohh... speaking of friday! please be my contingency plan tomorrow! i'll text you guys if the poet doesn't come up to par... p.s. what's tuesday? might have to OT tonight. if i don't show up...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUN-JUN!!! cheers!

ah, to be giddy

leo, sana huwag sobrang liit ng font! hindi ko mabasa dito sa office! hehehe

...speaking of Grilla, next saturday, the Island Riddims launch will be held there. I was hoping you guys could come this time. the place is four times bigger than bistro so i'm hoping it'll be better for you guys. but since wala si leo, i guess that's it. hehehe next time.

i went from busted (by emong) to brimming... last saturday, i met a freelance journalist/ filmmaker/ poet. he's quite the dork, like steve from sex and the city. we kind of hit it off conversation-wise and in terms of taste. he took my number (seemed very businesslike at first) but as the evening progressed he became more and more gentlemanly, offering me a seat, making sure i have a place to stand in the crowded bar, talking to me about things that are clearly not related to the launch or to work (my family and my tan, among other things). he invited me to a goth gig next saturday but as i said, i have the second launch to worry about. we had a lengthy conversation sms conversation yesterday. and asked me again to go to the goth gig, as his "plus one" - no kidding, he used those words. i'm not sure though because may just gave me an offer i don't think i can resist...

an acting stint in a film where i have to kiss one of our most handsome friends! p.s. he told may that he thinks i'm pretty too. he's still a bum, i think, but he's socially well-adjusted, unlike many of his friends. we might shoot this weekend. mints na 'to!!

check 'em out:
the poet: http://likhaan_online.tripod.com/08242001archivesite/lit4-2.html
the model: http://www.friendster.com/user.php?uid=2373144

as with everything, bawi-bawian lang. what the poet lacks in looks, he makes up for in talent (and take note, that is a very bad shot. he did not look like that when i met him). what the "model" lacks in achievement, he makes up for with his looks.

ah, how foolish for me to be impatient!

my first launch!!

...or NOT! who could forget the first unplug n' play? ginutom pa si ais dahil huli silang pinasayaw.

anyway, it's the island riddims launch this coming saturday, september 18 at 70's bistro. uuyyy... 70's bistro. baby, leo, ais.. please huwag kayong matakot na pumasok ulit doon. pakisama si mark at si skipp. at si jun-jun at isbel. at si deng at chely. please!!! para naman hindi puro boss ko ang kasama ko doon.. baka sakaling manghinayang silang utusan ako kung makita nilang may bisita ako doon. in any case, reggae naman yun eh.. cool grooves!

kung hindi niyo type ang 70's bistro, sa september 25 naman (the saturday after) sa grilla makati.

hope to see you guys there... 7:30 PM supposedly...

hear ye hear ye

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welcome.

congrats to the prissy primadonna poocher!

hail to skipp! welcome to the world of singing bundy clocks! you are now a cog grinding in the starmaker machine system. here's to managerial potential and office internet!

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smells like funk

this ones for mark :)

Yeah, that's Funky (Funky)
Yeah, that's Funky (Funky)
Yeah, that's Funky (Funky)

If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
Cause nobody's Funky as us, Cause we keep it Stinky (Stinky)
We keep it Stinky, (Stinky)
We keep it Stinky, (Stinky)
We keep it Stinky, (Stinky)
Stinky, Stinky, Stinky,

The Funk phenomenon, we Funk you on n' on
There's no need to hold your nose,
Cause this pong sing like a rouge

Big booty Funk, Toe jam Funk,
Underarm Funk, like you headlocking a Skunk'
Reaking like diseased athleates feet,
The stench didn't come till after this beat
Smellin' like droors no weezin no pause
Put your hand up on the speakers get smelly ass paws
You know we was coming before we entered the door
Cause you could smell the rhyme when we was walking down the hall
We bring the Funk worse then a wet dog
Stinkin' like fat ladies shittin' out Logs
We drop enough shit and keep them toilets clogged
Keep the people jumpin' like them Bullfrogs
The first one who smelt it ain't the one who delt it
Black Eyed Peas keep the scent blind like delta
Funky like onions you fryin' (Sure is Funky) girl you ain't lyin'

[CHORUS]

Yo' you Funkin' with the Funk family
The non fabricated factual faculty'
We formulatin' up in a factory
Focusin' on the energid' of fluid flow free'
We flawless, everything is for free
We florish and we flaunt our flavour freshly, huh'
Can you believe we flip the frequency's and
Freak MCs they leave all franticaly but'
Our intent is ought to be friendly but'
They fightin' when we start the freestylin' frenzy
I conk up ya' flat till your girlfriend beef
Fillin all anatomy, bringin' me flatery, huh'
She'll be diggin these rhymes that ease beats
Like celulite lyrics so flabby
We bring the funk to your festivities
If you think something stank then it must be the peas!

If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
The Funk Funk full foul stinky it's stanky stuff
If it smells like Funk it must be us
Cause nobody's Funky as us, cause we keep it Stinky
(Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky)

Celulite overweight stankin' MCs
Stench smells so strong it's insanitary
Cause you can sense me a mile away so Chanky
With the jungle Funk sound from Serengeti
Meaty, Fat, Nasty like miss Fat booty's tights
Gettin' dirty like mudfights and dirtbikes
Turning these droors black they used to be white
And we shitin' on these tracks that you gonna' need to wipe
The odour's so contagious that it shows up in your dream
Man you could pick me out like food in between
Your two front teeth cause you be lackin' the streets
We got beefy ass beats that we bumpin' in the streets
We so nice n' sweet like steak box n' feet
Sour underarm Funk you ain't washed in a week
And man we be reekin' every day or weekend
We could all bounce to the Funk and the season

Haha haha
Yeah that's Funky',
Yeah that's Funky'

Every smell is of a porker
then you know it got to be nobody other than Apl, Will n' Taboo
Cause if you know that if it smells like Funk then it must be us
If you smellin' Fat Funk then it must be us
If you smellin' something Funky
then you know it got to be nobody other than Apl, Will n' Taboo
Cause you know that if it smells like Funk than it must be us
If you smellin' elephants than it must be us
If you smellin' somethin Funky
then you know it got to be nobody other than Apl, Will n' Taboo
Cause you know that if it smells like Funk then it must be us
If you smellin' elephant shit then it must be us [FADE]