Confessions of a Material Boy

The Boy in Oz

2009-03-04T02:10:00.000+08:00

I’m in a land that they call Down Under…Ain’t nobody’s gonna steal my thunder!I’m in a land where they say G’day!Ain’t nobody’s gonna stand in my way!I’m gonna beat my drums…I’m gonna ring my bell…And I don’t give a damn if I go to hell!… Don’t you agree with me, Australia?!?!?These words Her Madgesty once declared on her widely successful Aussie stop for the Girlie Show Tour. Naturally, having

Nothing... Definitely... Maybe

2009-02-21T03:55:00.000+08:00

So much has happened since I last wrote something on my blog that I do not know where to start…Or not much has happened after all…It could only be all in the head…Definitely…Maybe…It’s one of those times when so much is going on and yet, on some strange level, you feel nothing…That’s where I am now…Well, actually I’m in New Zealand right now…I’m back working in a cruise liner and I’m now on a

Back At Sea

2008-11-11T20:59:00.003+08:00

So I'm back...Back at sea for yet another year...But as I embark on another contract as a seafarer, I can't help but look back on my very brief respite from work. The too short of a 2-month vacation spent with close friends in the place I now re-affirmed that I will always call home.And I want to thank my very good friends for making my homecoming so much worthwhile.As Madonna once declared: “I

Dear Uncle Sam...,

2008-10-31T08:09:00.000+08:00

Madonna once said that "Rejection is the greatest aphrodisiac."And boy, do you have that hold on me...You denied me entry once last year and it almost broke my heart...A denial that almost derailed my plans...A rejection that almost snuffed my dreams...But I moved on...Another opportunity came and it lead me to somewhere else...Places I did not expect I'd be in...Places I now realized held more

I'm A Songer... Believe It Or Not!

2008-10-24T07:17:00.000+08:00

Of the many great things I experienced as a seafarer, probably the one that tops my list is the amazing opportunity to do the one thing I've always dreamt of doing...Performing in front of a crowd...I'm not much of a singer but I do try...And onboard the m/s Rotterdam, I did have the chance to participate regularly in The Filipino Crew Show. The show that is being staged almost every cruise

The Adventures of Me, Me World Tour

2008-10-22T19:51:00.001+08:00

“I’ve been to Nice & the isle of Greece,As I sip champagne on a yacht;I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo...” Memorable lines from a memorable song...And not it's not from Mimi..Actually, this post has nothing to do with Mariah at all...I'm a Madonnista after all...Anywho, I'm finally writing about what happened to me & where I've been for the past year...It may not be complete, but this is as

My Sun Shines Back

2008-10-21T17:55:00.000+08:00

Yep, for those who have been reading my blog for the past 3 years (?) I’ve been doing this,The subject pretty says much everything...After a year of temporary estrangement,A year of attempts at platonic love, A year of ‘just friends but with benefits’, A year of trading hints at a possible reconciliation...I’ve come to the conclusion that my life is not as bright, without my Sunshine...So, a

The Return of the Material Comeback

2008-10-13T16:31:00.000+08:00

It goes without writing, I have been lazy on my blogging... Funny that just when I seem to have so much more to say, so much more stories to tell and so much more to recount, I have suddenly become mute... It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words & that’s pretty much what I have posted to try & make up for my only 3 blog entries in one whole year! I have managed to pick what I

9 Down, 3 Going...

2008-06-14T16:21:00.000+08:00

Time goes by so slowly for those who wait… I have been sailing for the past 9 months and it’s been a quite some time that I realized the paradox of the whole experience. I’ve been out to the world, and yet I’ve been so much out of touch from it that I no longer know what’s happening out there. For God's sake, I don't even know what's happening to Her MADGEsty!!! By the time I get back

OLDer... COLDer...

2008-02-01T02:25:00.000+08:00

It´s been months since I last took the time to write an entry here... and what a few months I have had!!!Since my last blog post, I have been to places I never dreamt of being in, seen things I only saw in movies and in my dreams.Now they´re just a part of my daily grind.A welcome distraction to my new life as a seafaring workslave...It´s such an exciting time, yet bittersweet at times...Spent

I'm an Oh.Friggin'.W.

2007-09-29T08:41:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self Travel WorkThe DIVA has left the building...I have waited for this for almost a year, and I have very much anticipated the time when I can finally write about it and now the chance has arrived...I am finally leaving to pursue a new career as a seafarer. Like what I wrote about in previous entries , I have applied for a Front Desk position in a luxury liner and now, I will

A Message From The Past?

2007-08-12T12:09:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self Lifethe measure of true loveis not when it's lostit's how it lives in your heartthat it may come and goyet it will remain embedded in your soulall forgivingall encompassingall consumingthat to lose doesn't meanlosing a part of yourather, to lose means that there's a part of youthat is set freeand letting go of thatwandering soulthat used to be a twin of your very ownto roamand

'Earth' Gone Madge

2007-07-10T02:17:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNAAlmost one whole year since her last live performance onstage, MADONNA has once again become the major highlight of a global event, this time for the worlwide series of concerts that is Live Earth, and gave a spectacular performance.Hey YouRay of LightLa Isla Bonita / Hung UpSure, her performances (except for Hey You which she debuted in Live Earth) were just re-hashes of her

Back Without A Gall!

2007-07-07T01:35:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self Health FriendsIt's good to be back!After almost a week in the hospital and about three weeks of quasi-house arrest for my recovery, it's good to finally be out with my friends again and be back at work (the latter's the one downside of my 'liberation').Like what I mentioned in an earlier post, I had to go under the knife for the second time and this time it's for an Open

The Papa I Knew...

2007-06-12T04:45:00.000+08:00

Filed under Papa SelfIt's that time of year again when we allot one day to pay tribute to that one man we hold most dear to our hearts..., our fathers.Truth be told, I have always considered myself a Mama's boy. Thus, I will not be honest if I say I was close to Papa when he was still with us. Much of what I know about him are just things I heard from Mama or my sisters and my brother. The rest,

Man, I'm Stoned!

2007-06-12T00:47:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self HealthIn a few hours, I will be off to Makati Medical Center to admit myself in preparation for my scheduled surgery Wednesday. I'll be undergoing an Open Cholecystectomy, or in layman's term, Gallbladder Removal.A few months ago in the pre-employment medical exams for the cruise liner I'm applying for, I found out through an ultrasound exam that I have gallstones. And though

Vanity Pair

2007-06-08T06:44:00.001+08:00

Filed under MADONNA MagazinesAs if she is not yet the most covered woman in that magazine...MADONNA, arguably the queen of vanity, will once again grace not one but 2 covers of the special Africa Issue of Vanity Fair magazine.As part of the covers series exclusively shot by Annie Leibovitz, Madonna joins a league of 21 celebrities and politicians for the common goal of yet-again raising awareness

Summer's Over, Keep The 'Sunscreen' On

2007-05-30T02:32:00.000+08:00

Filed under Music LifeI have been meaning to write about this for some time now but somehow, never got to it until now. Well, as the end of this summer comes close to its end, I thought it would be a bit appropriate that I tell you about one of my most favorite songs ever...Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann.The first time I heard this song, I thought it was the coolest and

Exes, Why's & Zzzsss...

2007-05-09T22:57:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self Sunshine FriendsWhy the title?Well, allow me to explain...EXesLast week, I had the chance to spend time with 2 of my exes... separately, of course!Friday, I had a last minute invite from an ex to join him and our other friends for an overnight trip to Tagaytay. I hesitated a bit and initially wanted to take a rain check since I still had to come to work that evening. However,

Our Bantayan Island Getaway

2007-04-27T03:49:00.000+08:00

Filed under Friends | TravelFor three years running, I have managed to allot time & money (& my friend's giving spirit *wink,wink*) to spend Holy Week in some of the best places in the country with some of my greatest friends: Jun, Vannie, Sonny, Wookie & Winsley (plus new found friend Glenn).This year, we have all decided to fly to the island of Bantayan in Cebu and spend a rare long weekend

The Sun Sets on `Shine

2007-04-17T08:31:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self | Sunshine2 months shy of our 3rd anniversary, My Sunshine and I decided to call it quits.And it has turned out to be the most amicable break-up I had to go through...None of the arguments, none of the 'placing the blame', none of the tears...Not because we didn't care...Not because we no longer love each other...Not because what we had didn't mean anything at all...We just got

Comeback 'Material'

2007-04-15T19:43:00.000+08:00

Filed under Blogging | SelfAfter months of non-blogging activity, and without a need to explain why the long absence (not that anyone really noticed anyway)...The Material Boy is back!Many things have happened in the time I was gone. Some good, some great, some very promising and one very sad. I may or may not recap everything, but I will sure try...I just hope you guys missed me at all... hehe!

Get Ready To JUMP

2006-10-06T03:37:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | VideosAfter the rather underwhelming music video for Get Together, and after her record-breaking Confessions Tour, Madonna is back once again with her latest video for JUMP, the 4th single off her album Confessions On A Dancefloor.Are you ready to JUMP?special thanks to Madonna Fanzine's fire_incarnate for this videoI honestly like this video! It may not be Madge's best, but

In The Dark

2006-09-30T06:38:00.000+08:00

Filed under Life | NewsManila has been in the dark for the past 2 days... On Thursday, typhoon Milenyo ('Millenium') slammed into the Philippines affecting most part of Luzon including Metro Manila and practically wreaked havoc everywhere it landed on. This was the strongest typhoon Manila has experienced in a while with its strong winds and heavy rains causing trees to topple and giant

On A CLOUDy Birthday

2006-09-27T04:38:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | VideosFor her 48th birthday, MADONNA's current favorite dancer, Cloud presented her with a special video montage featuring a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Confessions Tour dancers and crew.And here is the video for your enjoyment...special thanks to Madonna Fanzine's damondoggYou are who you are,And I wouldn't want to change a thing...- Madonna, You Thrill

'Couch' Me As I Fall

2006-09-20T03:58:00.000+08:00

Filed under TelevisionI have had a pretty hum-drum life for the past few months especially since My Sunshine left for overseas. Except for a few occassions when I had to go out and hang out with friends, I basically just stay at home when I'm not at work. And I once again realize that lazing around can actually be more tiring! It's a good thing that an office colleague offered to lend me a DVD

Now, For The Weather

2006-09-16T04:29:00.000+08:00

Filed under Humor | VideosWatch this clip of a weatherman freaking out when an unwelcomed 'visitor' drops by on the set...Hilarious!I see your true colorsshining through...- Cyndi Lauper, True ColorsHumorVideos

'PC' Non-Compatible...

2006-09-06T07:51:00.000+08:00

Filed under Television | Humor | Videos A friend sent me a hilarious video clip and it's one of the most wickedly funny stuff I have seen of late! It's so un-PC, I couldn't help but practically roll on the floor and laugh out loud!See for yourself...I honestly have not seen the Comedy Central show Mind of Mencia from which this clip was taken, but I sure would love to see more of this Carlos

The BITCH Has Landed

2006-09-06T06:43:00.000+08:00

Filed under BloggingFor my first tenant of the month, I fabulously present Bitchy Mikey Mike!This site's not for the faint-hearted and definitely not for those who have any kind of 'phobe' suffixed to it! He's a bitch and is not too shy about it and he's Cebuano! No way could I turn this one down!So, let go and let loose as you get into his world. Don't say I didn't warn ya!BloggingRent My

Forever Your Child

2006-08-29T23:31:00.000+08:00

Filed under Papa | Self | MusicIt almost went by unnoticed and it did go by so fast...Exactly a year ago, while an entire town and country from the other side of the world was mourning the devastation brought about by a hurricane, I and my family wept over our own tragic loss when Papa passed away.And while we have practically moved on from his passing, we will never ever forget. Silently, in

Saying It In 'Jest'

2006-08-22T06:28:00.000+08:00

Filed under BloggingI have a new 'tenant' this week and he's none other than the Jester himself!I find his blog quite interesting. In his own words, he can be "corny, bitchy and sentimental. Sometimes, all at once..." which makes it all the more fun. And besides, I think he's also a Madonna fan and that's always a good thing in my book! Hah!So be a dear and click on his SITE...BloggingRent My

Jagged Little 'Spill'

2006-08-18T00:57:00.000+08:00

Filed under News | Environment | Travel It's all over the local news now that the Philippines has just experienced its biggest oil spill yet. The potentially catastrophic environmental disaster happened just off the coast of the Visayan island province of Guimaras when an oil tanker (commissioned by Petron) carrying 2 million liters of fuel, sank and started leaking oil into the ocean.While I do

Happy Birthday, Your MADGEsty

2006-08-16T07:00:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | VideosToday, Her Madgesty reaches another milestone as millions and millions of her royal subjects all over the world sing and scream in unison... HAPPY 48th BIRTHDAY, MADONNA!!!To mark this special day, allow me to present a video clip of Madonna's controversial performance of Live To Tell from her record-breaking Confessions Tour that is proof that almost 25 years into her

DIVAs' Weekend v.3

2006-08-14T15:43:00.000+08:00

Filed under Sharon Cuneta | TelevisionLast night, I saw a special episode of my Mega idol's show Sharon wherein her guest was no other than Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez (another favorite of mine). I have been waiting for this episode to be aired since I knew that they have taped this more than a month ago (even before the 'Sharon' taping that I had the privilege of going to). The episode was

A BATTLE To Be Won

2006-08-11T13:41:00.000+08:00

Filed under BloggingThis is a battle! A War! And the casualties could be your hearts and souls!- Robin Williams, Dead Poets SocietyWell, I'm just being a little dramatic...I have recently decided to get on a battlewagon, so to speak, with just my blog as my ammunition. I am talking about Blog Explosion's Battle of the Blogs. And interestingly, despite my not-so-promising standing to date, I am

Over The BORDERLINE

2006-08-02T19:50:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | Music | VideosSeveral months ago, I have heard that Rob Thomas, the former frontman for Matchbox 20, sang his own version of Borderline in one of his live performances to promote his solo album. At that time, my office PC did not have access to live audio or video streams so I was unable to hear nor see his take on Madonna's classic hit.Finally, after a long time, I got the

SECRET Be Told

2006-07-28T08:40:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | Friends | Madonnistas | Music | MoviesAfter months of waiting, I finally got my hands on Madonna's I'm Going To Tell You A Secret CD/DVD.The CD contains the live audio recording of select songs from Madonna's 2004 Re-Invention Tour while the accompanying DVD is the documentary that premiered on MTV late last year and which I already saw last year through a 'bootleg' copy

Gone Too Soon

2006-07-24T02:52:00.000+08:00

Filed under Office | FriendsA very sad update on my last entry...Our office is still grappling with the shock and grief for the sudden and senseless death of our office assistant Leigh.She was mercilessly killed early Friday morning on her way to work when she was held up in a jeepney by 3 still-unidentified men. Witnesses say that she resisted and struggled with the robbers and was fatally

Without A Trace

2006-07-22T05:51:00.000+08:00

Filed under Office | FriendsOur office is under stress today and it's not because of our usual concerns with our clients and on-going projects...We were greeted with the news that one of our assistants, Leigh, has been reported missing since Friday morning. She left for work as early as 4:30 a.m. (her mom walked her to where she took her usual jeepney ride) but she never got to the office and no

In Da HOUSE

2006-07-18T08:42:00.000+08:00

Filed under TelevisionThere's a new TV show that I have fallen in love with and quite frankly, I'm surprised I have. I normally am not one to like shows or movies that take place mostly in hospitals (or crime labs for that matter) since I'm not exactly a technical kind of guy and I think I have an attention span of an eight year old and watching these shows seem like hard work for me.Until Dr.

I CONFESS To Almighty Madge

2006-07-15T08:49:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | FriendsAs if my Mega-week is not enough...I'm on cloud nine one more time this week when a very good friend of mine Jun (who, God bless him, has not gotten tired of sending me amazing stuff) sent me cool Madonna souvenir items from her Confessions Tour.I got the Confessions Tour shirt, a cute (and pink!) cap, a set of Madge pins and a nice keychain. This is the second time

MEGA Up-Close

2006-07-11T22:21:00.000+08:00

Filed under Sharon Cuneta | TelevisionI had a Mega-wonderful weekend last Saturday when I went with my friend Jheck (a fellow Sharonian AND Madonnista) to SM City-North Edsa for the album tour of our idol Sharon Cuneta to promote her latest CD Isn't It Romantic?. Despite the heavy rains, I trooped to the mall determined to have my first chance to get my Sharon CD's personally autographed by and

Hitting A Mark v.2

2006-07-07T04:52:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | SelfAs I have briefly mentioned in an earlier post, our office recently had our annual medical exams for our HMO provider and the dutiful(?) employee that I am, I willingly subjected myself to the routine. One of the first stops is a visit to the scale to check on how much one weighs.It's actually been some time since I weighed myself and I was a bit anxious to get on the

Just 'Whelming'

2006-07-03T15:56:00.000+08:00

Filed under MoviesIt's been ages since I last went in a movie theater to catch the latest blockbuster (yep, I still haven't seen King Kong, The Da Vinci Code, MI3 and so much more) but I really took time out to see one of the most-awaited and much-hyped movies of the year. Superman Returns. And for good reason... Being a fan of the Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve (Superman II is my

Making Contact

2006-06-29T16:32:00.000+08:00

Filed under Self | MoviesAlmost a year ago, I blogged about the new pair of eyeglasses I got after my consultation with our company optometrist. Back then, I was only 'forced' to see her as part of our annual medical examination. This year, I was so looking forward to it since I've been wanting to have an excuse to get a new pair of spectacles.As it turned out, I did not come out with a new pair

An Oscar-worthy Parody

2006-06-20T08:24:00.000+08:00

Filed under LGBT | HumorI found this video through macTV Videocast and I can't stop playing it on my pod. Makes me laugh everytime...I wish I knew how to quit this...VideocastParodyMovies

For Better, For Good

2006-06-17T00:20:00.000+08:00

Filed under Papa | MamaAs what most may realize by now, Father's Day is coming (actually, it's this Sunday June 18) as seen on numerous TV plugs, commercials and billboards all over paying tribute to fathers all over the world.With these, I can't help but think back on previous Father's Days when I always had a difficulty coming up with a nice and appropriate gift for my father. It was really

Sweeter In The End

2006-06-15T10:25:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | VideosIts arrival was rather uneventful and not much buzz was heard nor felt, which is uncharacteristic of a Madonna video. But finally, the Get Together music video has arrived and I gotta say, the wait was quite worth it...click on image to downloadmuch thanks to MadonnaNation for the video linkSome of my friends (or at least one of them) weren't quite impressed. But in

A MAD ReCOVERy

2006-06-07T07:47:00.000+08:00

Filed under MADONNA | MagazinesI have just gotten a copy of the June 2006 issue of W Magazine with the one and only Madonna on the cover. Less than a year after her much-publicized unfortunate horse-riding mishap (and after bouncing back from the American Life debacle via Confessions on a Dancefloor), she's back on the saddle again..., and how!The 58-page Steven Klein photo portfolio showcases

worrY no More

2006-05-26T20:45:00.000+08:00

Filed under SunshineThe past few days had been very stressful and depressing for me. As I have mentioned in my last post, My Sunshine has finally left for work abroad and I am now just starting to adjust to the situation. What made the days more worrisome was the fact the I was not getting any word as to how his trip went and if he got there safely. No call, no e-mail, no nothing.This afternoon,

Two Together, One Apart

2006-05-16T09:36:00.000+08:00

Filed under SunshineLast week, My Sunshine and I marked a milestone in our life together when we celebrated our 2nd Anniversary.I know . . . who would've thunk?!?!?Thinking how we managed to keep our relationship going and the proverbial flame burning, I am definitely grateful that we got to this point. Needless to say, we went through some high's and low's over the last couple of years, but

Coming (Again) To Camiguin

2006-05-03T00:15:00.000+08:00

Filed under Travel | Friends | SunshineIt's been a long while since Holy Week which I had the most wonderful time spending in one of my most loved places in the world, Camiguin and it's only now that I have the time to write about it. Well, better late than never...Along with My Sunshine, our amazing friends Jun & Vannie and two newfound buddies Jeff & Jhunor, I had another opportunity to visit

Madge Goodies Galore!

2006-04-20T08:12:00.000+08:00

Before I post my entry on our Camiguin trip since I still have to gather my thoughts after such a wonderful time (go check out the photos at the right sidebar), allow me to show you the Madonna goodies I recently got through my fabulous Sanfo Friend Jun... I have waited for these magazines for several weeks! The Out Magazine cover photo may be horrendous, but the Harper's Bazaar shot is just

B2B : Back 2 Bohol!

2006-03-27T16:34:00.000+08:00

Over the weekend, our office department held our annual Teambuilding activity and finally, our bosses got generous enough to send us to one of my most favorite places in the world... BOHOL!Exactly a year ago, I visited the place with my diva-bulous friends and I had the greatest time! This time going back, though my purpose is different, I still had a wonderful experience.Bohol is actually my

Pinoy Big 'Sistah'

2006-03-02T00:57:00.000+08:00

People are abuzz for the last couple of days as an aftermath of a rather 'historic' moment in Philippine television 2 nights ago. Rustom Padilla, the former heartthrob and leading man, now the so-called 'prodigal son of showbusiness', a celebrity contestant in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition, has finally confirmed a long-standing 'open secret' among the gay community. Yes, he is ONE OF US!In

Zizzling Zsazsa Zunday

2006-02-27T16:02:00.000+08:00

Victoria! Winner! Tagumpay!Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to have the chance to catch Tanghalang Pilipino's highly anticipated staging of Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzical. Due to its limited run and its small venue, tickets were almost instantly sold out but thanks to my friend Liza, I got one for myself.For those not in the know. the musical is adapted from the Carlo Vergara's cult hit comic book

A Mega Valentine

2006-02-14T23:43:00.000+08:00

After being her fan for more than 20 years, last Sunday had been a historic moment for me when I finally had the chance to witness my favorite Sharon Cuneta in concert for My Mega Valentine.Many reasons had prevented and/or discouraged me in the past to catch her live but after being cajoled by a fellow Sharonian (who questioned my 'Mega idolatry'), I was glad I finally went to see her perform

As Seen On TV

2006-02-11T04:43:00.000+08:00

We are TV stars... Yes, that's what we are!This week, I had one of the most exciting experiences ever!I and my fellow Club Madonna Philippines members were invited to grace the taping of MYX Music Channel for their 24-hour MADONNAthon!And mind you, our TV appearance was no ordinary thing. We were given not just one but two 30-minute segments where we were allowed to request our favorite Madonna

33 Going on 13

2006-01-30T01:41:00.000+08:00

As what everyone may know by now based on my last entry, I just had my birthday. And for the first time in so many years, I had the most fun celebrating!Truth be told, I was a bit anxious about my birthday this year since it has been joked about by some friends that turning 33 would usher in a rather trying year. The 'crucifixion year', as any Catholic/Christian would probably understand.

Another Year Older...

2006-01-18T09:17:00.000+08:00

Baby face, don't grow so fast...Birthdays

Oh, Happy Day!

2006-01-17T16:06:00.000+08:00

Today is a happy day!I watched the telecast of the Golden Globe Awards today and I am glad to see that Brokeback Mountain won 4 awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Original Song). Alright, I have not seen the movie yet but from what I've read and heard, it is a really good film worth looking out for. And the fact that it's a gay-themed film, it's a must-see movie event

Time Goes By...

2006-01-13T08:22:00.000+08:00

HAPPY 2006!!!I know it's been a while since my last entry and though I did have a lot to talk about, I just wasn't in the mood to write.You have to understand that while the holiday season was a hectic and fun experience for me, I couldn't help but feel melancholy as it was the first time that I and my family spent the holidays without our parents. Hard may we tried to feel jolly and upbeat, the

HOLIDAY...Celebrate!

2005-12-23T06:30:00.000+08:00

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Well, not really. But it surely is becoming one long MADONNA holiday for me! As if to officially usher in the holiday season, I spent most of my time lately watching Madonna videos and hanging out with my Madonnista friends.It started Wednesday last week when I finally got hold of several VCDs/DVDs I ordered from my friend Madonnamazing who sells

DIVAs' Weekend II

2005-12-13T03:20:00.000+08:00

My past weekend went off on a good start as I took time off work last Friday to catch a concert of another favorite singer of mine, Regine Velasquez.Entitled Reflections, the concert showcased medlies of songs of Regine's favorite singers as well as numbers that have become memorable to her since they were those that she sang during her 'singing contests' days. Clearly, this concert was much

Lo Money, Mo Problems

2005-12-08T02:40:00.000+08:00

I am not much of a complainer, especially not in this blog. When something unpleasant comes, I choose to not write about it.As they say, if you've got nothing nice to say, just shut up.But please, indulge me...Yesterday, I was really bummed when I received my 13th month pay and learned that it was much, much less than I expected. I was really pissed when I learned that it was because of tax

A Boy Named Maxi

2005-12-05T19:12:00.000+08:00

After reading about it in newspapers & magazines, I was finally able to see the much-acclaimed and anticipated 'independent' digital movie Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros).I was supposed to see this film months ago when a college friend (who came up with the film's concept) invited me to catch its Cinemalaya festival run, but was unable to due to my work

Just JOSH'n

2005-11-28T12:21:00.000+08:00

Among the newer artists to come out in recent years, I have been somehow a fan of Josh Groban. I remember a couple of years ago when I was still unaware of who Josh is, a classmate in this voice workshop I attended commented that I should try singing his song. In his own opinion, I kinda sound like him when I sing! Go figure!Gullible that I am, I got his first CD out of curiosity and soon found

I am Gifted!

2005-11-25T13:07:00.000+08:00

I received my first of (hopefully) many gifts to get for this year's holiday season!It came from my clients based in California who have never failed to send me a package every year since I started handling their account. Though the element of surprise is no longer there since they ALWAYS send me boxes of assorted nuts (no pun intended) and fruit candies, I am still happy to have them again this

A Weekend with HARRY and MIMI

2005-11-22T01:30:00.000+08:00

I saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire over the weekend and I have to say that this has got to be my most favorite of the film series so far!Watching the movie was like seeing the book come alive just as I have imagined it to be when I read it a few years back. Though there were some parts of the book that were deliberately ommited due to time constraints (at 2 1/2 hours, the film is still

Leave No Stone Unturned

2005-11-18T02:29:00.000+08:00

While I am still under the MADONNA spell cast by her just-released amazing CD Confessions on a Dance Floor (it's on an almost-continuous repeat play on my CD player since Monday!), I found one more thing to look forward to in the coming weeks...Doesn't she look absolutely divine?!In the evidence of its brilliance...MADONNA

DIVAs' Weekend

2005-11-14T13:29:00.000+08:00

The past weekend proved to be one weekend with my ultimate DIVAS! Friday evening was a night we Madonniacs have been waiting for when MADONNA's album Confessions on a Dance Floor was officially launched through an all-night party in Government Bar. The theme of the night was pink or fuschia. Devout Madonnaphiles that we are, we trooped to the bar garbed in all forms of pinkness! I myself had to

Who Knew?

2005-11-09T04:49:00.000+08:00

Allow me to share some of the lyrics from this Avenue Q song that I very much enjoy listening to.This is for you Sunshine, for the 18 incredible months we've had together so far (and hopefully so many more to come...)All those nights I lay in bedThoughts of you running through my head.But I never thought the things in my headCould really happen in my bedAll those years I missed the signs,Couldn't

When the Going Gets RAF

2005-11-08T04:15:00.000+08:00

Thanks to my roommate Rolf, I finally got my first look at the new issue of ICON Magazine with their latest cover boy Rafael Rosell (the Bench underwear model whose huge billboards along main roads in Manila should be considered traffic hazards!).Kudos to everyone in Icon for coming up with another winning issue. It is supposedly their 1st anniversary and it's just encouraging to see that more

Hung Up on E.M.A.donna

2005-11-05T05:48:00.000+08:00

Just when I thought I had to wait for days (maybe weeks) to finally see it on local TV, I had the good fortune of chancing upon a video link for MADONNA's scene-stealing opening performance of Hung Up for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.I mentioned in my last blog entry that I was not totally impressed by the Hung Up music video. However, seeing Madonna's live performance, the song was amped

A Hallowing Weekend

2005-11-03T05:48:00.000+08:00

It's been days since I last made an entry and now after a long weekend, I'm back with (to borrow from SNL) my Weekend Update. 1. Last Thursday, I had the chance to finally see MADONNA's latest video Hung Up, the lead-off single for her upcoming album Confessions on a Dance Floor. Given that there has been a considerable hype surrounding the premiere, I somehow found the video a bit of a letdown.

Could It Be?... Is It ME?

2005-10-24T15:50:00.000+08:00

I took this test I saw in The Best of Raging Rainbows (btw, Happy Birthday!) and got the following results:I am 59% Asshole/Bitch.I am abrasive, some people really hate me, but there may be a group of other tight knit assholes and bitches that I can hang out with and get me. Everybody else? Fuck ‘em.Take theAsshole/Bitch Test@ FualiDotComI say, it may be a bit of an exaggeration...My friends may

Sh*t Happens

2005-10-15T04:11:00.000+08:00

I haven't much to write about the past few days so I spent some time surfing the net for interesting blogs. And I was surprised to learn that MATERIAL BOY, was featured in a blogsite that is supposedly for "...reviews of blogs that are really boring, stupid, or ugly". O U C H!click image to read full articleWell, I can't please everybody. Clearly, the Shitty Blog article is not about me or my

A Bittersweet and Sweet Weekend

2005-10-11T00:14:00.000+08:00

Though the past weekend seemed rather uneventful, its significance was somehow important to me.Last Saturday was the 40th day since Papa's passing while Sunday, the 9th of October, would have been Mama's 67th birthday. I commemorated these by going to a nearby church, lighting candles and praying for them. I would have wanted to go to the memorial garden and pay them a visit but decided otherwise

Everything . . . For Now

2005-10-07T00:36:00.000+08:00

I have spent the last few days listening to one of the most entertaining CD's I heard ever, the original Broadway cast recording of Avenue Q. Thanks to my good friend Latte Boy, for giving me a copy of this wonderful masterpiece of a musical.Avenue Q is the Sesame Street/Muppet Show-meets-South Park-meets-Rent musical that has recently been the toast of Broadway. Its politically incorrect take on

A Mighty BOND

2005-09-26T23:00:00.000+08:00

I spent much of the weekend with some of my good friends from Male Bonding Philippines to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of our e-group (we've known each other longer). Given that we seldom get to meet anymore as a group as we each have our own lives to lead, it's always refreshing to once again have some fun bonding moments.An impromptu group gathering happened during my father's wake a couple of

What a WONDERful World

2005-09-23T01:19:00.000+08:00

All the world’s waiting for you, and the power you possessIn your satin tights, fighting for our rightsAnd the old Red, White and Blue... Today, I am a happy person! A very good friend, San Francisco Guy helped me complete my DVD collection of my childhood favorite TV series WONDER WOMAN.Needless to say, Wonder Woman is my pre-MADONNA idol. I can still remember how I eagerly awaited each week's

Confessions Unveiled

2005-09-18T13:36:00.000+08:00

And then, there it is . . .The official album cover for MADONNA's Confessions on a Dancefloor has finally been revealed.Words are useless . . .MADONNAMusic

All About the Sunshines

2005-09-13T23:47:00.000+08:00

I got a very pleasant surprise this evening from my one and only Sunshine . . .To celebrate our 16 months together (Yes, we celebrate every month), he gave me a mini scrapbook he made himself and he entitled it All About Us.It contains stuff that I never knew he kept since the time we started going out. From wrappers of cigarettes & chocolates to movie stubs, a tag of a shirt I gave him, my

Hung Up on MADONNA

2005-09-10T09:30:00.000+08:00

Through the kindness of my fellow MADONNiAcs, I had the opportunity to listen to a sampler of MADONNA's upcoming single Hung Up. As in previous times, Madz' new sound is a 'grower'. That is, you'll have to let it grow on you to inevitably appreciate and love it.So far, I'M LUVIN' IT!!!Madonna also has a new commercial for the latest Motorola Rokr phone that also features the Hung Up single. And

Hitting A Mark

2005-09-09T04:31:00.000+08:00

After a few months of blogging, my site has now reached a 5,000-hit milestone. Say what you want, but for me, it's kinda a big deal! Hah!Blogging

After Katrina

2005-09-08T00:59:00.000+08:00

After being a little out of touch with what was going on in the world, I finally got to watch TV again and saw the news of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. It was heart wrenching to see how many people have been affected by the disaster and how many are still missing and believed to be dead. What was rather unfortunate was the fact that the authorities did little too late to help the

I'll Remember . . .

2005-09-07T02:20:00.000+08:00

It's been more than a week since my father's passing and he had already been laid to rest, but I still carry the disbelief of my new reality.Though in the days after Papa left, I have been telling friends and relatives that it was relatively easier for me to deal with the loss as we had 3 weeks to emotionally prepare for any eventuality, I still could not cover my grief.Madonna once said "I make

Say Goodbye . . .

2005-09-02T12:24:00.000+08:00

It is with great grief to let everyone know that after putting up a good fight, my father passed away last Monday, August 29th.My heartfelt thanks to those who prayed with me for the last 3 weeks. I hope we continue to pray, this time for the eternal rest of his soul.Much love,Rocco RyanLifeFamily

In My Father's Eyes

2005-08-27T03:20:00.000+08:00

Been to the hospital again to visit my father and was greeted with the good news that Papa will now be transferred from the Intensive Care Unit to a regular room due to his continous improvement. Now, the thought of us being able to bring him back home is no longer just wishful thinking!My visit was also bittersweet as my dad was awake when I got there and not sleeping or drowsy as he usually was

Traffic Rushing By

2005-08-26T02:08:00.000+08:00

Since last week, I have subscribed to a number of traffic exchanges in the blogosphere in the hope of bringing in more traffic to my site. Evidently, I have seen a tremendous increase in the number of hits this site has been getting.I also now have a means to view other people's blogs from all over the world. Though there are a lot of not-so-interesting blogs out there (propaganda sites included)

Breathe New Life

2005-08-22T22:56:00.000+08:00

It's been 2 weeks since my father has been hospitalized and this weekend, he has shown some encouraging signs that raised our hopes up that we will be able to bring him home again eventually.He is beginning to breathe on his own without the aid of a respirator!On Sunday, the doctor has ordered that the respirator be turned off from time to time to see if Papa could handle it. So far, he's showing

Try To Figure THESE Out...

2005-08-19T02:30:00.000+08:00

For fun, I took these two quizzes I found in another blog and was both amused and bothered by the results.Go figure . . .I am APOCALYPSE NOW! What Classic Movie Are You?personality tests by similarminds.com I am ADOLF HITLER! What Famous Leader Are You?personality tests by similarminds.comLife

And When She Falls...

2005-08-17T23:09:00.000+08:00

MADONNA had an accident yesterday while spending her 47th birthday with husband Guy Ritchie and her children, Lourdes and Rocco in their Ashcombe estate.I learned about this breaking news late during my work shift as I was prepping to go home. I did not think much of it thinking it wasn't that serious. But after watching the news hours later, I realized that it was no laughing matter. Fortunately

A Weird Sunday

2005-08-17T04:51:00.000+08:00

I've been meaning to write about this at the start of this week. But to give way to a supposedly jolly occassion of my idol's birthday yesterday, I put it off . . . until today.After a stress-relieving Saturday night with some friends and a whole lot of Madonna music, I spent what's left of my weekend in the hospital attending to my father whose condition has not significantly improved. Luckily,

HAPPY 47th MADONNA!

2005-08-16T06:18:00.000+08:00

Today is a special Holidayfor all Madonniacsall over the worldas our much beloved Queen,MADONNA LOUISE VERONICA CICCONE RITCHIEcelebrates her 47th Birthday!MADONNA

Just One Night Out of Life

2005-08-15T22:12:00.000+08:00

It was a kind of night that I very much needed...After days of restlessness, I decided to temporarily suspend my worries for one night and went out with my friends to the MADONNAthon2 party last Saturday.I took the opportunity to meet up with fellow Madonniacs whom I have not seen in a while. It was indeed great to see Francis, AJ, Victor and Elg again! Who would've thought I'd miss these BITCHES

All About Survival...

2005-08-12T13:27:00.000+08:00

It's been a week since my father was admitted to the hospital and I'm glad that he is showing some improvements, albeit slowly. We're starting to get our hopes up that he'll pull through and will be home anytime soon.Meanwhile, I have decided to slowly get back to my usual self. I have been gloomy the past few days and although I know it's understandable, I feel that should I go on like this any

Keeping the FAITH Together

2005-08-10T02:02:00.000+08:00

The past few days have been the darkest of my life and I have yet to know how soon it will end.Last Friday, my father suffered a stroke that landed him at the hospital. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for one day and it was learned that the stroke was just 'mild'. After being transferred to a regular room the next day and just when we were very optimistic that he would be discharged

ALMOST FAMOUS

2005-08-02T01:14:00.000+08:00

I had a very interesting weekend!Saturday morning, I got a call from a woman who introduced herself as a screenwriter. She said that upon a referral from a mutual friend, she wanted to meet with me about my possible involvement in a digital movie. Supposedly, because of my theater background (I performed in a couple of stage productions with UP Repertory way back in college), I would be '

all WORK, all PLAY

2005-07-29T23:50:00.000+08:00

Guess I'm one of the grown-upsNow I have to get the job doneI almost forgot that yesterday marked the 4th year that I have been working in the company I am presently connected with.Whew!! Who would've thunk!?So I guess Congratulations is in order not just to myself but most importantly to our company for . . . well for lack of better term, SURVIVING ME!And in tribute to my friends and colleagues