Got bored and decided to bloghop. That's what bloggers do right? Imagine my surprise when I found this blog. He rants on how bloggers nowadays use the freedom of blogging to express their angst at everything even if it's as simple as using a conditioner prior to the shampoo. So what if she feels like writing about it? Ay naku ewan! You make me think of writing the worst blog ever so as to annoy you.

hihihihi, pero I'm good, di ko mangaway! :)

I'm here in Leyte right now and I'm staying for a couple more days. I was supposed to write an entry yesterday but when I got home they told me that we're going to a new beach resort, a 4-hour drive from our place so I never got the time to write this one.

Anyway, this happened on my way home, aboard the ship (it's kinda small though) Going home always remind me of my college days. This time it's different, I'm the bakasyonista because it's been almost eight months since the last time I went home. Conversations with kababayans and of course students always make me long for home more. Then there's the funny part. I always pretend that I'm still 19 years old and somehow the ship's intern never bothered to ask for an identification or something. hhahaha. If the ship will sink then the Irma on the list won't be me. hihiih. Then conversations always turn out quite sour just like the following:

Student: Hi mi, muzta na?
Me: ok lng, ikaw? asa gani ka ng school?
Student: ok ra pud, sa UC ko, IT
Me: No? Dha pud ko graduate. muzta man adto karon?
Student: Nah dko nahan ni Sir ******
Me: Oh really? Well, he happens to be my favorite teacher
Student: Ah, cge ari sa ko mi.

See? hihihih. Added touch of humor to conversations makes my day. hahahaha. Well, till here for now. I'm too tired to talk yakkity yack. *chuckle I'll post the pictures when I get to Cebu because the tanga in me, forgot to bring the cable for my camera. sheesh!

The title sounds cheesy hihihi. This is not about Sharon Cuneta's song, I've been tagged- yipee!, thanx to Borski & Nai. When I get to read their message I was beaming. It was like "OMG! I've been tagged, I EXIST!" hahah then later on blurted "OMG! High School, (sob)" Yeah, most people agree to Sharon Cuneta's song but I don't. It's kinda hard to explain. Those were the days of rebellion and vengeance. I was so pissed when my parents told me that I am going to study away from them. Hence the rebellious me. But I still would want to do this one. I think I can still remember my 4th year. hahaha. I have short/long-term memory loss.


What section were you?

uhm, blue or orange. hihihi. Oh! It's GREEN. I asked my friend. :)

Who were your seatmates?

We were arranged alphabetically, I think I'm at the very end and to my right is Mhelmar Cañete. :)

Still remember your English teacher?

Yeah, couldn't forget her for some reasons. Ms. Diane Fajardo

What was your first class?

Recess, haha. I am usually absent during first period coz I'm always late. hahaha. (tsk! tsk! Man! The things I do in high school) Anyway, it's Chemistry.

Made friends to the lower years?

Yep!

How was your class schedule?

All good. I never cared back then. :)

Made any enemies?

Hmmm, I dunno (I'm an angel, hihi) but I'm sure I was hated heaps! My physics teacher is my archenemy. shhh

Who was your favorite teacher?

Hmmmm. This is going to be unfair. hahah. I'd say Mrs. Salarde,my Algebra teacher, may her soul rest in peace. She was the only one who truly believed in me. *sob!

What sport did you play?

Volleyball and Softball

Were you a party animal?

No, I was antisocial.

Were you well known in your school?

Nope! Nobody cares for the weird ones and I'm cool with it. hahaha

SKIP CLASSES?

I'd say a dozen times in my early years but in 4th yr, hmm, once or twice. haha

Did you get suspended/expelled?

If I was, I would be in another dimension right now. Hell no!

Can you sing the alma mater?

Yep!

What was your favorite subject?

Research/Thesis Writing

Did you go to the dances?

At school? No! Does discoral count? hihihi

Where did you go most often during breaks?

Library

What did you do on the last day of school?

I totally forgot!

And now it's my time to tag. hmmm I like the feeling. I might start my own tagging game. hihi. Maybe later. So, Rester, Jana, Elmer, Tweety and Tanya - it's your turn.

I wanna drop the bitchy word but when you're sleep deprived, bitching is a good thing. hehehe. Yesterday, I worked for a total of 16 hours. Yes, here I go again. Slaving for work and later on rant on it because it won't do me good (salary raise anyone? hihi). I am back to my old workaholic self again. Good thing I make my words soft and sweet, because I am fond of eating it all up. Yum!

Anyway, what's done is done. I can't do much about it. I have been sleep deprived since high-school and I am currently enjoying it. I guess the bitchy thing involves a lot of factors other than having dark circles under my eyes. Our office is an hour drive to my place. With the scorching heat and the heavy traffic along Banilad road, I can't help but bring myself to lalaland and have the following random thoughts swirling in my head until I get home.

- I found out that there are a lot of people who does not know what PED XING is. I overheard one asking her friend what it means and I can't help but smirk when the latter wasn't able to answer. Dang girls, it's PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. hihihi

- I do this all the time, I blurt out "Oh My God It's so effing hot, could you do something about it? " Then realize later on that I just cursed. hahaha

- I've learned that there's a YODA character hidden in every jeepney konduktor (i dunno the right term, hehehe) I remember one boy shouting his lungs out. "NA-AY MONA-OG ESKINA CABANCALAN? ESKINA CABANCALAN, NA-AY MONA-OG?" hhihihi. See? They sometimes remind me of airports and malls where the usual public announcement is done as such.

- JEEPNEY STOPS does not serve its purpose anymore. Well, unless CITOM officials decide that they need money. hihihihi. Onli in da Pilipins indeed.

- Building construction is now done with a blink of an eye. I pass by this construction site everyday and man was I so amazed when I saw that it's almost done. Wow, kudos to Filipino construction workers.

- I like foreigngerms foreigners who are not afraid to ride jeepneys and I love the way drivers and konduktors speak English. AMAZING!!!

- I think I look beautiful when I lack sleep. hahahhah. Why? Because I get a lot of smiles here and flirty greetings there. hmmmm.

- I have a lot of bisdak words that I don't know the English terms of and I ponder on them until I get home and search the appropriate term. Just lately, I have discovered what MUTA is in ENGLISH, it's RHEUM scientifically and EYE CRUST colloquially (ewwwwww) and SANTOL is WILD MANGOSTEEN not WHERE DUDE? (you know, san ka tol?, where dude? get it?) hihihi

Oh well, thoughts are good while I'm still on the jeep. Problem is, I usually forget about them when I get home. These are just some that I can dig from the depths of my thoughts. char lng. hahaha. Toodles!

I've been wordless for the past few days. No, I wasn't on a vacation like most bloggers announced on their sites. I've been, hmm, dormant. hahaha. Yep, I was out of ideas. No really, kidding aside. I was a bit busy. There's work (we're not allowed to take a vacation) then there's my addiction to StumbleUpon (thnx to Ate Sienna for introducing it to me) hahaha. Yep, Instead of being the writer, I was the reader for the past days. Guess what? I am enjoying it. Believe me, StumbleUpon is great. I've got lots to share, maybe on my next post.

Anyway, in case you haven't heard. There's this controversy that's been making its rounds in the blogosphere. You may have heard about it. You know, the one about a Brian Gorrell, a gay Aussie, who was embezzled, read: $70,000, by DJ Montano. A Filipino (gay), tagged elitist because he chills with people from the uber-upper class in the country. I only know Celine Lopez but the other so-called members of the Gucci Gang are said to be rich snobs. Read the rest of the story in Brian Gorrell's blog. I suggest you start from the very first post to understand it all.

Now, you're asking why should I bother writing about this. Well, there's the number of hits I might get. hahaha. Kidding! Here are my thoughts:

(1) this is one example of why some foreigners are treating us like shit. Brian may not be the only victim here. It's just that he's the very first who blew the whistle. A lot of foreigners are tricked by mail-order brides. I know because my Mama was once deceived by one. A wife of a foreigner borrowed money and gave my Ma a check, which, you guessed it right, bounced. The girl was sued later on. So much for the American dream huh? *I'm not talking in general though.

(2) One word: GREED

(3) Ain't blogging power great? The Gucci Gang has even earned a spot in Wikipedia. hahaha. Yeah, you go Brian. Show him what you got.

Oh, I can't wait to see the end of this.

So you're already tired of wearing those dangerous stilettos and those tight fitting office clothes. What will you do to make a difference? I'd say change your outfit. What would be the best choice? Why not try on Western fashion. It is the latest trend right now. Admit it, you are crazy over cowboy outfits especially when you see someone who looks good in it-say in a movie or elsewhere. Yet, you are too afraid to take the risk. Now worry no more, check out Cavenders.com. This site offers a wide variety of Western clothing. Think of cowboy shirts, jeans, boots, hats, and even belts. Known for their wide variety of comfortable and easy-to-wear clothing and accessories, one can never go wrong with their products. They are customized to fit any lifestyle. There is even a complete line for kids. I like their Gypsy collection, it includes cowboy boots with a feminine touch on it, you might like it too. So, check out Cavenders.com right now.

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Farting is embarrassing. Not anymore! Have you seen this video? So effing hilarious. It's the newest technology from California simply called a Toot-tone. What does it do? It disguises your farts with a cellular phone ring tone. hahaha. Check this out:



Now who wouldn't buy this product? It makes farting a lot of fun huh? hahahaha. "Excuse me, it's my broker," hahahaha
"Do you smell egg salad?" hihihii

Clearly, I'm not into movies right now huh?. hahaha.

Really now, I'm glad that after all he's been through, Robert Downey Jr. is back with an uber-exciting film "Iron Man." I can never forget this guy. I wrote a review of his 1993 film "Heart and Souls" because I am a sucker for after-death/ghost stories and it is played like everyday on cable yet I still watch it. hihihi. You can read the review here. I guess what matters most is to be given the right project for an actor to claim his reputation huh? You know, considering his legal troubles and erratic off-screen behavior. I hope that he's on the right track nowadays.

The expected release is on May 2nd. Hmm, I wonder when will it be shown here. A year later maybe. hihih. Heaven forbid.

Anyway, here's the trailer:




Do I need to say more about the breath-taking effects? Awesome movie. Can't wait to see it.

Labels: celebrities, movies, robert downey jr.

Oh my God! You must've heard about this but when I did I was like grinning from ear to ear. There's going to be a film adaptation of the musical "Mamma Mia." I am a big ABBA fan. I know most of their songs, all of their songs actually. My favorite is "Thank You for the Music." Singing along with the Abba keeps me awake when I'm on graveyard shifts. *wink

Then there's the cast, think of Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth. Awesome cast ayt? Then there's Amanda Seyfried who's playing Streep's daughter. I remember her very well in "Mean Girls," and I can't wait to see her again on the big screen. Wait! I forgot to mention the location. It's filmed in (the wonderful island of) Greece and take note of the hot guys in this film too. Hotness!!! I can't hardly wait.

Here's the trailer:

Labels: abba, celebrities, mamma mia, movies

Nothing beats our adventure yesterday. We have no idea how to get there but it was all worth it. We had the most wonderful time communing with nature. This is more I like it, less pollution, less traffic, more of Mother Nature. We went to "Island in the Sky," a mountain resort which is an hour drive from the city. It is near Balamban area and you can hire a van to go there. So, hope you'll enjoy the pics.



Wish I can post all of the pictures here. We had a blast especially when the fog came. Wohoo!!! We were dead tired and sunburnt when we got home but what the hey! We wanna do it again. hehehe. Click here for more pics.

Labels: balamban, cebu, island in the sky, mountain resorts, nature

I've been listening to Pink's "U + Ur Hand," for quite a while and I'm on the verge of memorizing the lyrics. Dang this girl really rocks! She dresses interestingly too and I love people who are not afraid to express themselves. I like the lyrics because in one way or another, I have been with her situation for say, a dozen times. I know that there are lots of dick-heads out there and guys, this blog is for you all and the music too. *snicker

Talk about cat-calls and wolf-whistles. Man, some guys just never learn. Yeah, so it's the 21st century? This does not mean that you will have to forget how to respect girls. Then again, it has always been said that 99% of men's brain focuses on sex. Geez, no wonder some of them are plain assholes. Don't consider me a certified 100% man-hater though. I love men. I love men who respects women and know what women wants. Nevertheless, I have had my share of misfortunes with men. There was one time when I was with my friends clubbing and there's this guy who thinks that he's all that. Yeah, I can tell coz he got that arrogant smile on his face. Then there was one time where my derrière was grabbed by this not so-cute guy (yep, cuteness matters, hahah). He did say sorry but what's with that malice in his eyes? Dang, I don't even dress provocatively when I go clubbing.

Assholes are everywhere, even online. I use Skype, it's a new instant messenger and it has this Skypeme status where anyone can see you online. It is fun making friends from all over the world but man, you don't know how many idiots I get. Problem is, when you are in that status, men assume that you are looking for SOL (sex on-line). Plain dumb right? I get a lot of explicit message which I haven't encountered using the old reliable Yahoo Messenger. Then again, there are some who are just so nice. I have made some friends but only a few. I checked my blocked users list and laughed when it has reached more than a hundred. See? I've got like 5 good friends on Skype and a hundred idiots on my ban list. hahaha. Notice the ratio? (chuckle)

Here's the video:


I guess it's going to be just you and your hands tonight. wahehehehehe.

See that tiny icon beside my blog title? You know, the one that looks like this ->

That is called a favicon. A favicon is one of the many things that distinguishes your site from the others. That is, if you're icon is all original. It will look great especially if the site is bookmarked. *wink!

I have used it once when I was still under the new version of blogger. Somehow, things have changed when I reverted back to classic blogger after being a pansitan member. Now, I have finally found time to make a new one. It's easy actually. All you have to do is create a 32 x 32 pixel image using photoshop or any other image editors, you can even use paint. I used photoshop in this one. The standard size for an icon is 16 x 16, but you won't be able to see your image if you're going to start with that size. I don't want an image for my icon so I opted to just write M with an exclamation point. My purpose is to make it look like Yahoo's logo but then it turned out different and I like it. So, let me provide the steps. Let's start with the use of photoshop, I'll discuss the easy one later.

1. Create a new 32 x 32 pixel layer.
2. Click on Horizontal Type Tool and type in the letters you like. I suggest you use two letters or else they will look like ants.
3. Play with the fonts until you can find something suitable for your blog.
4. Add a little twist to the text by applying warp text styles. This option is found just beside the text color tab. It looks like this ->
5. For my icon, I used the fish-eye style.
6. I also applied styles to make it look like a Web 2.0 logo. The ones you can see in Skype, MyBlogLog, etc. I chose the MyBlogLog scheme. You can download the styles here. Be sure to upload the styles to Photoshop Presets/Styles folder.
7. Save the file in jpeg format.
8. Thereafter, go to this site and upload the file you've just created. Follow the instructions on that site.
9. Now, this is the easy part. The site allows you to upload any picture you like because it will automatically resize your picture into an icon. So, if you want an instant icon from a pic, you can just skip steps 1-7.
10. Download the zip file into your desktop, and extract it there also. If you can see the favicon.ico, then you are in the right track. If not, then do step 8 again.
11. Upload the favicon.ico to your server's root directory.
12. After doing so, insert the following code between the head tags in your html

link rel="shortcut icon" href="yoursitehere/favicon.ico" (enclose this code with < >)

13. Voila! You now have a favicon. Check if it's working through this application.

*note: If you have bookmarked your site, you should delete the previous and bookmark it again after the necessary changes.

Of course, all of this won't be possible without the help of my Jedi master, the great, the uber-talented web designer/graphics artist/actor nyahahaha. The one and only EXEQUTOR. He has been very patient with me lately. But hey, I'm a fast learner ha. hihihi. You guys, before I forget, this man makes great Web sites and just about anything under the sun. Now, he's into web hosting too and the good news is, it's cheap. Imagine, only 838 pesos a year and 480 if you already have an existing domain. Go to this site for more details: xWebHost.info.

A boring Monday, got nothing to do, don't wanna go out, so I ended up YouTubing... I am a big fan of ballroom dance and so I looked up some vids from the show "Dancing With the Stars," and boy was I so hooked up. I have watched each episode of this couple before making this post and here is my favorite video. Helio and Jullianne make a good dancing couple. *sigh, makes me wanna shake my booty right now. hahaha



The jive is my favorite 'coz it's got that touch of childishness in it. haha. There goes that child in me again. Who doesn't want to do the TWIST AGAIN ayt? and the footwork? Oh so complicated. If you wanna see their other performances, I recommend you watch their Mambo spectacular here.

Labels: ballroom dance, dancing with the stars

Does the name ring a bell? Rip Van Winkle is the protagonist in Washington Irving's short-story which is also titled after the character's name. If you can't remember, the story focuses on how RVW have slept for 20 years. Imagine how disoriented he was when he woke up. Well, I have been doing a Rip Van Winkle over the weekend. I felt like I was entirely shut from the outside world. Imagine my surprise when I have read the papers and Yahoo news! A lot has happened and I never had the slightest idea. Waking up, here are some selections.

First off, a nursing student from a reputable school was killed last Thursday, March 6. She was killed over a cellphone. Tsk! Tsk! Sad thing is, she is graduating this month. It IS a dangerous world out there. Good thing I work at night, I don't have to brave the streets here in the city. I have heard a lot of comments about the crime. Many say that she should not have displayed her cellphone because no one knows who may be lurking in the dark and she should not be out during those hours too. Others opined that vigilant killings should be again enforced. Oh well, we may have to go home early now 'coz I am sure that there will be a lot of killings soon. Sad but true, I have witnessed this back in college where drug lords and other suspected criminals were killed one by one by vigilantes.

Next, Scarlett Johannson has auctioned a date at eBay and as of the moment the bid has reached $38,200. Whoa! That's already a million and more in pesos. Sheesh. But anyway, proceeds will go to Oxfam.

Yesterday, a businessman and a former candidate for town councilor was shot dead in Daanbantayan. Gee, the week was pretty bloody eh?

Then there's the much talked-about Binibining Pilipinas winner, Janina San Miguel. I can't say much because I never saw the pageant but then there's YouTube. I was hesitant to watch it at first considering the rumors I've been hearing but then again, I gave in. My comments? Mum is the word (hihihihi). I'll let you be the judge. Here's the spine-tingling, face-twisting, whatever-ing interview portion of the pageant.



*Ok, I promised I won't comment but I have this urge to defend her. We Filipinos are proud of being considered as one of the top English-speaking countries in the world. I too am proud. Yeah, that's good but hey, this is our own pageant. It bears the name of our country, so how come we are using English during special events such as this? Other countries are not ashamed to use their own language so how come we're acting like half-baked Americans? Then you will say, how is she going to represent the country? Well, haven't you heard about interpreters? I have seen a lot of pageants and French, Mexicans, Japanese contestants have their own interpreter because they don't wanna assume that they know English very well, which is, needless to say, a very complicated language.

I rest my case. I'm going back to my Rip Van Winkle stage again. hihihihi

Labels: binibining pilipinas, cebu, crimes, janina san miguel, murders, news, scarlett johannson

Got bad credit? Who doesn't? When credit cards were introduced people think of it as means of making life far better than the ordinary. However, when shopping gets out of control or when certain circumstances force you to swipe those plastic cards away, you can later on realize that you are in big trouble because of debts. If you are one of the many people who have had bad credit experience, worry no more. I have just found a solution to this problem. Have you heard about BadCreditOffers.com?

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While staring at my computer and trying to shake the thought of losing my other job, I've realized that I like closed spaces. Yes my room back in college doesn't have a window. Now, I've got three cute windows which I can't open because it's just inches (meters, actually) from the next house's window. Well if I'm an exhibitionist I will grant their wish to see me change clothing or dance crazy, but I'm not. So, basically, I live in an over-sized oven, and I like it.

It's funny how many claustrophobic are there and yet I like to dwell in this 4x4 box. *sigh. I'm not thinking clearly while writing this yet I want to just jot down what I'm thinking right now and yet I can't. See how demented I am right now? *sigh

I hate myself. I'm such a worry-freak. I know there are other opportunities out there. I think indolence is winning me over. But really, I want to shout, I want to curse, just when I've decided to turn into a new leaf, something this bad happens. Aaaarghhh!!!! !@*^#*&@*& packing sheet...

So, I've been behaving badly. So, I've been behaving like a new Mimi. So, you've been asking deep in your minds whatever happened to the same old laid-back Mimi. For all my close friends, you might be wondering what has happened. You might have already assumed that I have been contaminated by city life.

Now, is the right time to justify myself. I am not behaving badly. If you consider night outs and getting tipsy for like three days in a week bad, then so be it. I am not behaving badly. I have to tell you why.

Looking back, I have been following a very straight line. Then one day, I realized that my life has become boring. When I was in college, everything was like school-home-school-home routine. When I got my first job, it was all work, work, and work. I never got the time to enjoy what's it like to be a real teenager, to be a real yuppie. I have never been out with my friends to bars to discos. Yes, I admit that I am a late-bloomer you can even put VERY before that (chuckle). Just when I realized all these, I got sick and I mean real sick. That ended it all. I was so depressed that time. I know that my being a workaholic contributed much to that sickness. Heck, I've been sick for a whole year. I was so effing low that time. I was angered 'coz I can't blame no one but me. Yes, I have asked the Lord about it but somehow I've always believe that everything happens for a reason. My verdict? I consider that experience as the Lord's way to let me look at life in a slower pace. He allowed me to stop and enjoy watching the clouds pass by, to see how beautiful the world is. I have indeed learned my lesson.

Now that I am back in the city. With two jobs and all. I have decided to reconsider the things I've been wanting to do before. But, this is not what I want my life to be like. I have lots of plans. Now, maybe, my problems with my home-based job has made me go out more often than the usual. But hey! I know that alcohol and dancing all night won't do me no good. I have to move on now. It may be a very big disappointment but I have to accept it. What's done is done. It was never my fault anyway. I was forced to choose and I have made my decision. *sigh

I don't want to speak so soon but this week ends my 3-month bar-hopping-days. I have to make a decision lest I want to ruin my future. I have to think as a grown-up now. I have enjoyed the past three months and I thank my friends for being there to perk me up. But now, I have to take life more seriously. But one thing is for sure, I will never let that child in me die. She is there somewhere. I am just giving her a break. No more bar-hopping this time. I'm thinking of communing with nature more. So, you may not see anymore photos of me tipsy and in bars anymore.

Until next time...

The major justification for a life is the happiness and reward it brings to other lives.

I was supposed to entitle this post "BAD DAY" but then looking back to my previous entries, I have had two or three posts entitled as such. hihihi. I guess I get too many bad days than you guys huh? Well, anyway, I don't wanna dwell on what happened yesterday. People say that it is important to focus on what is currently happening than looking back at what happened yesterday or looking forward to what might happen. Somehow, I find this very difficult. But today, I am going to be positively pessimistic. (haha) No really, I don't want to worry anymore.


So, back to the title. Why Yamimay? I have heard a lot of comments about this nickname. When I join chatrooms somebody will always ask "So, are you really yummy? " or "Hey, Yummy, wanna play dirty?" Then I would say, "WTF" hahaha. But anyway, there are a lot of pervs on the Net so I can't really blame them if they think that I am Yummy. hahaha.

Let me explain why. I have a lot of gay friends. If you have gay friends then I am sure that your name has been mutilated, murdered to the uptenth level. You know what I mean? Gays have this habit of saying our names background right? Well then, my nickname before was MIMAY. Read it backwards, it will be YAMIM. But that's quite bitin, I don't wanna be connected to Elliot Yamin. hahah. Then POOF! I just had an idea. Ever heard of palindromes? You know, a word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward. A good example is MADAM. That inspired me to change my name to YAMIMAY, because it is unique, easy to remember, and needless to say, beautiful. wahahah.


So that explains the nickname but if you want to think of me as Yummy, then I can't do much about it can I? (chuckle)

Labels: names, nicknames, yamimay