Parent and Kid

I was just listening to Chico and Delamar show the other day (RX93.1, the radio station). In passing, Del mentioned how parents and kids shift roles at certain point. And I realize it really is true. At one time, we were kids, rowdy, makulet. Yet, our parents never waiver in showing their love for us.

Then, we grow up, we become busy. And our folks grow old thru the years, and start demanding our care and attention. Will we be the same in giving them the attention they want from us, the way they gave us theirs? Will we show to them our love and understanding?

I wonder how we OFW's and Pinoys abroad show our love for our parents. How do we cope?

Oh, I am sure they miss us. But do you miss them?

WARNING: Emo mode eto.

Rock hard abs & white skin

I am fond of watching videos of 'Word of the Lourd'. They speak of social consciousness from political arena to the everyday events in Pinoy's life.

The first video speaks of people's penchant for white skin, especially Pinoys. I mentioned this in the book Kapeng Arabo. The only difference lies with the analogy. I used the fruit 'santol' quoting my professor in college, while his used the chocolate bar. The essence is the same though, the outside is dark while the inside is white.

Here's the video:



The second video does not really answer one of the toughest questions: "bakit nga ba kelangan ng hard-rock abs at bakit nga ba marami ang nagsasakripisyo sa altar ng kagandahan." Might as well find out for ourselves:

Call center recording

WARNING: A lot bad and foul words in this recording. More like curses actually. So, extra-caution to those who are sensitive (and the kids too).

The rant took more than 3 minutes, though my thoughts were really rambling wild against the caller for like forever. So, if you feel like you can't take it anymore, just click the pause/stop button.

My hands were shaking while doing this entry. I was mad. I was caught in disbelief knowing there are Pinoys out there who's moving heaven and hell downplaying fellow Filipinos, and worse, the country.

I heard of similar stories like this. In fact, this is one of the reasons why i kind'a used to be 'antiseptic' to the concept of pinoy migrating to other countries, only to find myself working abroad too.

Siguro nga, we have our purpose in life. I wrote the book 'Kapeng Arabo' so that us Pinoy abroad may be reminded of our situation; that we are in the position to do something, and the power to do something good for the country.

But then I can only do as much. I can only expose a dent in a certain situation. Because in the end, it rests in our own will, on our individual choices.

Ikaw pinoy...ganito ka rin ba? Listen, and decide for yourself.

AGAIN WARNING: maraming mura at mga salitang di maganda.

Signs

At last! I have long been looking for the link. Now here it is (though it is much clearer with Flash videoplayer).

The video says a lot about the noise beaming almost every corner of our planet, about most unexpected things that can happen in the most 'usual' situation, or about a relationship that may blossom in a unexpected circumstance.

We just keep on hoping, or we just keep on dreaming.

GMA7 & ABS-CBN Livestreaming

Here's the livestreaming of GMA7 and ABS-CBN. The cool thing is you can actually watch both networks at the same time. If you feel you need not miss any event in the Philippines, then go and see them simultaneously.

But if not, my advice for you is to decide which one you really feel like watching, and completely shut off the other (use control buttons within the screen).

Again, I do not patronize network wars. As an avid televiewer myself, I do not believe that I should confine my source of information and entertainment to a single network. As Pinoy abroad, we should rather be thankful for we are afforded freedom to choose.

Besides, they are free, and as they said "the best thing is in life are free." Enjoy!

GMA7 Livestreaming


ABS-CBN Livestreaming

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Juana Change Bayani

I got this video from a fellow blogger. Thanx to seashellofislandandangel for the link. To all Pinoys, I guarantee watching the video will make eyebrow raise.

I find the ending disturbing though. I guess the question here is hanggang kailan pa kaya?/

Well, we have our own reasons why we have to suffer through all these. It's our individual and personal decision when and how do we want to end this. You be the judge.




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Lea Salonga?

I was one of those who lined up on the first day to watch the animated movie Alladin. You know that feeling of being first - kasi you're in a more solid position to spoil it. Hehehe.

Kasikatan din talaga ni Ms. Lea Salonga non, kaya she's a worthy topic in almost every conversation back then. Besides, cartoons is really something I never really outgrew. I am still fond of watching them. Oftentimes nga, I choose short cheesy animated films over award-winning and critically-acclaimed movies. I am amused with Spongebob, Ben10, Megas XLR, at syempre Samurai Jack (kaya lang puro replay na lately).

And so I was there inside the cinema with all fellow would-be spoilers. The experience was usual, but at the time when the voice of Ms. Salonga started to play, OMG...the feeling was unforgetable. Siguro that feeling of tiny patriotism in me kicked in. I got goosebumps for the rest of the song, teary-eyed for that matter, knowing our very own Ms. Lea has uplifted the country once again. Like Cory Aquino, she made me really proud being a Filipino.

This is why, for me, no singer can sing that part of "A Whole New World" better than her.

There were attempts though, and here is a good example. While watching and listening, it has taken me aback. Watch, and be amazed?