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Dear You,

Ever since “that day,” I’ve always thought of your welfare. Yes we don’t see eye to eye about many things but it doesn’t mean we should hate each other. What happened was a mistake and neither of us will concede, I know. But you can’t ever deny to yourself what you did. You may declare innocence in public and they may appear to believe you but I will never be one of them. My proof is solid and will win our case in any court, except to those who’d rather keep themselves naive to protect their ego. I feel sorry for the humiliation it caused you but by being stubborn, you brought it all to yourself.

And now, even with what recently happened between us, I also have to give up on what I’ve always considered important. I’m sure you know why. I worked hard for it but you never saw it valuable and took it for granted. You can’t go around fooling us by making up stories and lying. I put up with it for a while to let you figure out on your own that I wasn’t clueless. But you’ve been clueless about it, apparently, and continued your wicked ways. So, whatever this may bring you, I’m out of options. You might have said some truth in between your lies, but I don’t know what to believe now. That’s the bad thing about lying – you invalidate everything else that you say with just one lie. And it will take a lot of time and effort to regain your credibility.

Sorry. I’m not mad at you anymore. Let’s just keep silent and let this unwanted moment die a natural death.

Love,
B

Here it is. The video had its world premiere yesterday in BET channel. I think Nick Cannon did an ‘okay’ job with the video but still, I think it would’ve been way better if the director was someone like Brett Ratner or Paul Hunter. Look at “We Belong Together” and “Honey” – they’re such great videos. This is one that Nick Cannon did is reminiscent of “My All” minus the artistic touch. If only Herb Ritts were still alive he might have given this song an appropriate video.

Anyway… Though I don’t totally disagree on playing dress-up for a music video, she could’ve worn something more while driving that car just to offset the barely-there showgirl costume. It’s like too much of nothingness in terms of clothing – quite nauseating. O diba nilait-lait na. Sige plus points tayo: the backstage scene, the gold car and of course, the very hot lead hunk Andrew Karelis. Aside from the song, he’s the best thing that happened in this video. Hehe!

Below is the video for the best song and latest single off Mariah Carey‘s E=MC² album “I Stay In Love.”

UPDATE:
I read a funny comment from someone getting confused with the lyrics. This guy thought Mariah said “I fart like a whale” instead of “I front like ‘oh well’ each time you let me down.” That made laugh at in fairnezz parang ganun nga! Hahaha!

One thing I love doing when surfing the Internet is to look at beautiful photos. Usually, when I’m at work, I check out abstract or photos of nature and structures but I think there’s nothing more interesting than a human subject. May it be the with beautiful clothes on or totally bare, from a purely artistic perspective, the human body is a fine work of art. And with great post-production processing, it turns out even more beautiful (though some have prejudice towards Photoshop-ing). But trying to look from a photographer’s perspective, it’s a challenge to shoot from the perfect angle to make a picture of a man or a woman exquisite. Add to that proper lighting, focus and the model’s projection. Taking good photos is a skill and having a good and expensive camera is just not enough.

There are a lot of good photographers out there and I’ve come across their works in my years of browsing the Internet but Jojit Lorenzo is my favorite. He has a modern approach and his photo-editing skills are superb! If only it could be stolen away, I’d risk going to jail just to learn how he makes a simple photo of a random guy swimming in Pasig river look so appealing. Hehe! If you still don’t know, he shot the press photos for Ann Curtis’ Dyosa. You can visit his Photo Kitchen at http://jojitlorenzo.multiply.com/ where I got these photos:

And look what he did to the other characters Jaclyn Jose, Sam Milby, Carlos Morales and Micky Ferriols:

When I first saw them before the teleserye started, I was really stunned. But I did not know about the artist until I stumbled upon Jojit’s Multiply site the other day. Those are just amazing!

Photography is one passion I have that, among with other things, I’m still waiting for the right time to start focusing on. It can wait. So as of now, I’ll just admire beautiful creations from afar until that day when I’ll be the one behind the camera taking pictures. Or, the one in front – that’s not a bad idea either! Hahaha!

UPDATE:
Yeah it’s not really “photography” because of the alterations. See, I told you I’m stupid sometimes. But still, it’s what I like.

I don’t have many shoes. So when my everyday- black Chuck Taylor started manifesting signs of exhaustion, I decided it was time for it to retire. Last Sunday I went to the mall to shop for a new pair and I chose Trinoma because it’s new and big so I have a number of stores to check. It’s been a while since I last went to the mall to shop. Usually I just go there to buy groceries or to escape the hot sun on my way to work. And Trinoma – my last visit there was last February when we had a KTV night in Red Box. I think it’s one of the most beautiful malls in the Metro if only it wasn’t located so far away.

I went there alone. Honestly, when shopping, I prefer to go around by myself (unless I already know what I want to buy) because I get things done, can switch back and forth from one store to another without anybody hissing at me for being fickle-minded, and I can walk around for hours without worrying about the other person. So when I arrived in Trinoma past noon, I visited every shoe and sporting house there was.

I found many pairs that I loved but I kept in mind that I was shopping for “everyday” shoes that I can use to work so the gold one in Traffic and Nike can wait until Christmas. Gold is not really an everyday color for me in the business district even if it’s my original baby the Gold Chuck Taylor All Star Double Tongue.

When I saw that last year, it was the first time I ever fell in love over the Internet. It was love at first glance actually. But so far, we haven’t found our way to each others’ soles yet (can’t find it here in Manila stores – I think I have order it online). But I’m positive I’m gonna get it one day. Not unless this other baby who also captured my heart gets to me first – which gives the Gold Chucks a high chance because these Pierre Hardy Colorama Hi-Top Sneakers cost way too much for a middle-class earner like me and they’re available only in selected stores in selected countries. Sigh… You see how love doesn’t really conquer all! We’re heavens apart. Pero sige one day I’ll get to you unless I find something else.

I was able to buy a perfrect “everyday” pair of shoes later in the day. I opted for Chuck Taylor again because it’s sturdy and can be worn with almost everything everyday. Not all the designs in the Converse Philippines website was available in the Converse store – I don’t know why. And the website doesn’t have an online store either - I don’t know why too. I hope they’ll have one soon so it won’t be a burden going to the mall just to buy shoes. Yeah… Online stores, even for clothes and groceries, would be a good idea pero free shipping dapat within Metro Manila. Hahaha! If that happens, shopping will be a breeze and mga tambay na lang ang matitira sa malls. Anyway, that’s a different post.

So while waiting for my two great love to come and rescue (rescue talaga) me, I settle for the one who can satisfy my needs this time. The lowly but beautiful… ummm… it actually doesn’t have a name. Suits my humble feet. Sorry it’s not photogenic (photo from Converse Philippines website – did they use a cellphone camera on this?).

Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.

Two years ago I lost the most important thing I never realized I had til it was too late. Even though I let go way before she left, I still feel the pain of losing her. My Mom never knew how much I loved her, how sorry I was for being a bad son before, and how I needed her more than anything. She held our families together and the day she left was when it all started to crumble down. The remnants I was able to hold in place are the only family I have now – a reminder of how big of a loss my mother was.

Today I want to remember how good she had been. How she helped people, how she gave so much to others and how strong she held on to keep our family intact. Grown-up issues never reached my ear because she kept them in so I wouldn’t bear judgement. I only found out after she left. She protected me from a bad feeling that could destroy one’s personality. When she left, I only heard thank yous from people who were there. She was very important to us that we became too dependent on her. Maybe God took her away from us so we’d learn how to take care of ourselves. A lesson that we had to learn the hard way.

Right now we’re starting to get up. Little by little putting back the broken pieces of ourselves. A process that wounded us, made us strong and helped us grow and yet whatever happens, things will never be the same. Mommy, wherever you are, thank you. I miss you so much Mommy – I’m taking care of our family like you’ve always wanted me to. I will always remember you. Always. I love you Mommy! Happy birthday!

I tried my best to make them look as much as we do in real life. This, I think, is the best they can go. Haha! I’m so loving them. What’s funny was earlier today when I made this, I was actually wearing that white hoody and sunglasses. Only my cigar was Marlboro Lights – not red. And yeah, I sometimes wear sunglasses at night when I’m feeling diva being chased by the paparazzi. Hahahaha!

Poverty has always been a social problem that I’ve always heard about since I started school. But it never affected me until my luxurious life was taken back and I was thrown into the cruel world to survive alone. Now I realize that my experience wasn’t even half of what others go through everyday. Some of us has to dig dirt, beg for money, or sell his/her body and soul just to survive life. And trying to look from their point of view, it’s life with nowhere to go. That’s why those who are weak just lose hope and let themselves sink deeper in the pit that they’re in.

It’s been decades and it looks like the situation is getting worse. We have asked many times: how do we end this? What can we do? And the answers have been presented. Many times. The problem is nobody’s working. Or not everyone is working. I believe that the government, the rich and the poor should do their part in order to end poverty.

1. As people who are well-off and can afford to buy things easily, it is not our fault why others don’t have anything to eat. It’s true. But as humans, it is our moral responsibility to share our wealth to those who are in need especially if we have more than enough for ourselves already. It may be weird to roam the streets, find a beggar and treat him/her to lunch (though it’s possible) but we can donate money or goods to charitable institutions so they can reach out to the poor in our behalf.
2. As a government or private institution established to help the poor, we may be in need of money too but it’s not a reason for us to use the donations for ourselves. It’s a form of stealing. There are people who are much more in need of these help than us. We’re lucky to have a job, earn at least a thousand per month and not sleep on the streets. Let’s not think of ourselves. Instead, be sincere in doing good to others and represent the institution that we are working in with honor and integrity.
3. As someone who’s poor and experiencing the effects of poverty, let’s not hate on rich people and the government. The media has over-presented corruption in our government but there are still good people left who are willing to do good to us. And on top of that, let’s help ourselves. Let’s establish a dream for ourselves to motivate us to progress even in the hardest times. Do not lose hope. Let’s not resort to criminal acts or do harm to others because it will never help us or justify the bad things happening to us. Instead, let’s find a way to be productive in a clean way and grab every opportunity to grow. There’s always hope as long as we’re alive.
4. As members of the media with the power to reach a wide range of people, let’s not present only the bad things in our society. It is perfectly right to present the facts even if they’re negative. But let’s also present the good side of things and if possible, put more emphasis to it. I don’t believe there is nothing good left in the world. Please, let’s empower the society to that we can instill hope to everyone that together we can end this poverty.

To all of us… Let’s not be greedy. It is exactly why there’s hunger and poverty. This world is gifted by God with so much for all of us to share. Only, some of us tend to get too much than what they need.

October 15th is Blog Action Day 2008. In this simple way, an hour-and-a-half left before the day ends, I hope to have expressed a significant idea that may hopefully do good to our society.

Being committed for more than three years, I consider it a personal achievement to stay in love, be productive and be progressive all at the same time. It’s the longest I’ve ever been in a relationship. And what’s remarkable is as time goes, both Piglet and I are growing happier as individuals with our private spaces and professional lives; and as partners with mutual plans and feelings for each other. How did we do it? Well, we’ve done a lot of things - both wrong and right – and I don’t know which one made it work.

The staying power of a relationship depends not on “love” alone, as how movies and teleseryes annoyingly put it. In this world of 6 billion people in the middle of global economic recession and climate change, you can’t just keep yourself and your partner in a box, be in love and live happily ever after. In establishing a happy relationship, love is vital but it should be supported by other factors like trust, respect, and good sex proper communication. To understand the importance of each, let’s imagine a relationship without them. Quote me on these but don’t take my words for it. Hahaha!

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Sushalan! Now that’s another milestone for Charice – meeting the biggest-selling diva of all time. And a reason for me to hate her! *joke* I was talking to Liezel, who was recently verbally-abused by a random old lady (hehe… will post that story later), about this and she said she hated Charice. I don’t know why many Filipinos hate this little singer. It may be a case of what Jesus said “no prophet is welcome in his hometown”. She’s not popular here cos’ she’s Pinoy and we are so into supporting western anything. I don’t like Charice when she sings because she moves too much and something about her gesture makes me uncomfortable. But her voice is very admirable. Hands down! Especially that Oprah performance of “I Have Nothing” – that gives me goosebumps!

Well, as Celle said, Charice has to do something different soon or people will lose interest in her when the novelty’s over. At 16, she’s almost not a kid anymore. But with what she has reached so far, I’m proud of her bwisit hmph! *inggit* Especially when I read headlines like: “Filipino Singer Charice Meets Mariah Carey.” That diva smile (yung mukhang hindi sya excited) is a start.

Oh! And kudos to Mariah for not exposing her cleavage this time. She looks elegant.