Archive for May, 2009

28
May

A Sorrowful Tale of Death

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Categories: Life

The neighborhood seems quieter than usual since this morning.  It seems that people are mourning the death of Mama Teoring, a victim of hit-and-run accident which happened right in front of their house (only three houses away from ours).

Just last Monday morning, I was awakened by an unusual and non-stop clacking of our steel gate presumably made by someone who was somewhat rushing against time to be attended to.  I am used to the daily loud voices of peddlers screaming “Mangaliw kayoooo?” –shouts of which could take forever until someone goes out from our door to say, “Andi” or “No maminsan la” (”no” or “next time”).  That morning, though, it was different.  I couldn’t hear any voice and the caller at that was not a frequent visitor.  It was Mama Teoring–a neighbor and a distant relative who doesn’t normally go to our house unless it’s very important.  It turned out that he wanted to speak to my father about a carpentry tool they have talked over a few days ago. 

Later that afternoon, my father came rushing to our house and with so much agitation, he told us that Mama Teoring was hit by a tricycle,  fell down, hit his head, and was rushed to the hospital with only a 50% chance of survival (according to the doctors).  Of course, we were all dumbfounded.  Another life was wasted due to someone else’s carelessness (weeks ago, a road accident happened in front of our house involving two motorcycles).   Unfortunately, the driver’s identity could not be determined until now.  May his conscience bother him and be man enough to face the consequences of his actions. 

Though I only had a few encounters with Mama Teoring, our family is somehow attached to theirs by affinity.  His late wife Nana Tasing and my mother used to be co-teachers in the community’s elementary school.  The former was my teacher in Grade One.  We (five siblings) and the Paramio children almost grew up together in the said school during our childhood years.  

Now, I find it really sad that we only get to see one another again in times such as this.  My heartfelt condolences.

10
May

Sobrang Cheesy!!!

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Categories: Happiness

The first time I saw this über cheesy TV commercial featuring John Lloyd and Bea, I was really amused!  Whoever was the brains behind the concept, I could say that we’re practically on the same wavelength on creative materials such as this. 

Why?  First, the background music “Friend of Mine” by Odette Quesada is one of my favorite songs ever.  Second, I adore the JLC-Bea tandem.  Third, I am a sucker for cheesy dialogues.  Fourth, I like having boat rides.  Fifth, of course I also love cheese-loaded pizza!

The second version of the commercial even sent me to a laughing spree.  John Lloyd’s dialogue really got into me:  “Alam mo, hindi tayo tao..  hindi tayo hayop.  Bagay tayo. Bagay na bagay!”  So mushy as it seems, I still do get kilig and smile everytime I hear it.  Sorry, mababaw lang talaga ang kaligayahan ko eh.

Kudos to the creative team behind these commercials.  More than anything else, they have successfully introduced Greenwich’s new cheesy line of pizza pies in the most creative way possible.  Saludo ako sa talento ng Pinoy!

04
May

April Weddings

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Categories: Love

April 25, 2009.  It was my first time to be a Ninang in a wedding that two months before the said date, I was already contemplating about so many things–my dress, my gift, my hair, my shoes, my transpo, etc.  My thoughts were preoccupied with those mundane concerns that I almost forgot the most important thing:  my lifetime role as a Ninang.

Initially, I was surprised why my highschool classmate got me to stand as one of the major sponsors for her pretty daughter’s wedding.   For one, my track record in the relationship department was not that impressive… yet.  But just the same, I felt very honored to be given the opportunity to play a role I have never played before.  After all, I am emotionally touched everytime I witness wedding couples, exchanging vows of love and commitment–a very rare sight nowadays.  Thus, I also vowed to play my role to the hilt by giving them something that contained all what I have to say or give as pieces of advice during their best and worst of times.

To my inaanaks, congratulations and best wishes!  I hope your love for each other withstand the test of time and prove to us all that forever is still possible.

–oo000oo–

April 28, 2009.  Another April wedding that earned my attention was that of Ryan and Judy Ann.   I remember, a friend asked me a month ago how would I envision my own wedding in case I still have plans of doing so.  I answered, “Antayin ko munang matapos ang kasal nina Ryan at Judy Ann para mas ma-picture mo kung ano.”  True enough, their wedding was almost exactly the same with what I wanted my own wedding to be–simple, solemn, laidback, casual, and devoid of the usual frills and fanfare. 

I have to admit, I secretly admire how they manage their relationship and their lives.  They affect each other in a way that brings out their best and natural glow.  I am not really a fan of Judy Ann but for the past four years that she’s with Ryan, her “transformation” in almost all aspects has been too exceptional to ignore.  They truly deserve each other.

–oo000oo–

These April weddings sent me to senti mode again.  Ahhhh, love.  Despite the complications and confusions that it sometimes brings to our lives, it is still the best cure for boredom and insignificance.  Wish ko lang, may Ryan Agoncillo’s tribe increase.