Anyong yeo seyo (im not sure how to spell that. hehehe!)

September 14, 2007 was having a chat with our Korean friend last night. we asked him about Korea and what he thought of the Philippines. and it's sad to know that although he hasn't been here for a very long time, he's had some not so nice comments about the people here. and what's worse is that, i agree.

that this country is poor, and most of the blame goes to our president and all the corrupt officials. (its frustrating to realize that there was a time when Php1 = US$1...) Its also embarrassing that his perception of most Pinoys was that they are highly motivated by money. I can only tell him that not all of us are like that. but having to experience first hand how money destroys someone's principles is quite hard to rub out. (before moving to the room at the big house beside us, he lived at a place where someone caused him a lot of trauma, mostly motivated by money)

It is sad to admit that there are people who get blinded by wealth and power so easily. That there are alot of people who justify wrong-doings with having not enough money, when the problem really is that they can't have enough -- the more they get, the more wealth-hungry they become -- or that instead of using poverty as the inspiration to strive to become the best, they just submit to it and look the easiest way out -- most of which, as you know, is illegal, if not, immoral.

I mean, it's not bad that we want to prosper. Actually, that should be the aspiration of everyone. I'd be a hypocrite if id say that i didn't want to get rich one day. the problem lies on the measures we take to get that. while there are some who still believe in hard work and perseverance, alot of people want the easy route. and it doesn't matter if they step on everyone else to get to the top. it comes to a point wherein you feel that you have to outsmart other people (i mean this in the most negative form of the word), pull them down, or harass them to get what you want.

it's disgusting.

i have to feel sorry for our friend, because what he witnessed was the bad side of our country. he'll be leaving soon, but he said he will come back, hopefully to a better Pinas - the Pinas i love, the one that's still now corrupted by money and power. and i hope staying with us, and hanging out with us for a few weeks, somehow showed him that not everyone will take advantage of people like him just to get more. that we may drink every night, but our principles are still intact. that we are still the hardworking-fun-loving-always-smiling-never-say-never-hospitable Pinoys known the world over.

random dashboard

so you wont have a hard time buying gifts for me this christmas, here's my long list: (i know, ang aga)

1. Macbook
2. DSLR Camera
3. Diving Equip (in this order: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, tank)
4. Dive trip (tubataha or kota k or apo reef or palau...keri na hehe)
5. Shopping spree at Ross/Home depot/Target
6. shoes, any kind with heels not higher than 2" (im 7 1/2)
7. my first ever havaianas (brazzziiiilllll)
8. a beanbag or a cool comfy chair
9. flat screen TV, hehe.
10. a year supply of booze (if beer, RH lang pls)
11. Art materials (any medium, from crayons and coloring books to canvass and acrylics)
12. Drumset or Kahon. (wlang pilosopo)
13. Oven. i want to bake.
14. punching bag and gloves
15. a leather basketball.


Of course, Money is always the best. that way you know i will get what i really want.

And look at it this way, if you give me any of my top 5, i can consider that as an early bday gift as well. hehe :)

Pa-Fedex nalang ah, PM me for my address hehehehe! thanks dear santa clauses!

behind the wheel

still the same ciara, just with more work and longer messier hair. ah and yes, a certified diver now, not that i have the time and money to dive anyway. maybe by november/december/january soon.

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this is my way to stalk all you readers. mwahahahahahahaha! coolness!

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