the following are a few of the conversations i had with my little friends:
two nights ago, i fetched a six-year-old daughter of my friend from their place. she had a dance performance that night near our place. for several minutes, she had me waiting. and when she finally emerged from the second floor of the house...
I asked: diin gud ka gikan?
em: namulbos, nanudlay, nag-off lotion!
me: nganu gud tawn nag-off ka???
em: haluuu...sa inyuha naa tay dengue!!!
me: *GULP
yesterday, i went back to their house, and in the living room, i saw her 5-year-old bro, Third.
Third: ate, ate, you like animals?
me: yep! (smile)
third: (takes something from a drawer, and shows me his rubber snakes!)
me: shit!
third: di man ni shit, te. snakes...snakes.
me: *dies
at an old neighborhood several weeks ago...
jovic: ma, singko bi?
his mom: sigeg pangayo!
me: (hands a P5 coin to the 5-year-old kid)
jovic: tenks, te. kaw nalang taud sa akong ribbon ig graduate nako ha?
me: imu diayng mama?
jovic: di ko! di manghatag og kwarta!
me: okay (haha)
at a friend's house, while we were eating, Third was suggesting me i should paint our house with the same colors as theirs. fyi, i don't remember asking him for it.
Third: te, inyung wall kay white; ang ceiling, green; stairs, brown..blah blah (he was actually looking at his surroundings while saying this)
me: how much man akong magasto ana tanan, dong?
third: (thinking) umm...infinity.
me: huh?!?
i was on my way home one night when i met jovic somewhere down the road...
jovic: nganung ga-shades man ka?
me: sakit man akung mata. (fyi, i was only wearing correctional glasses then)
jovic: mura na nuon kag lola.
me: lola bitaw ko.
jovic: nganung ate man akong tawag nimo?
me: di mag-lola ka.
jovic: mayg gasungkod ka!
me: haay...
back with Em2x...
me: baby, pagdiet na uy, mo-grade one na raba ka.
em: (facing her mom) mama, ingun si ate_____ pwede diay mo mag-diet...
(then facing me) te, okay ra pud ko mang-lipstick?
me: hoyyyy...
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
bad breath?
Most of us don't know if our breath is no longer that desirable. Thus, to ensure we don't kill each other with our foul breath, we normally do this: cover mouth with the palm and breath, and smell it. And? And forever hold your breath. At least, there's no casualty here. Or, the safest (I always do this): gum chewing. The latter keeps breath fresh even if you don't open your mouth for a period of an hour or so. But when the gum's power is gone, man, it's back to silent mode again.
No one is spared from having a bad breath, as according to the author of the following article, published at The Freeman, our mouth is the "porthole" and our stomach as the "sewer." Please read...
Ewww! Bad breath!
By Debbie Duraliza, RN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Do people gag and cover their noses when you say “Hi”? If you brush your teeth three times a day but still sense that you have bad breath, trust me, you probably do.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Try to imagine your mouth as the porthole and your stomach as the sewer. The smell may come out of your mouth but the problem comes from inside your body.
If you don’t practice good oral hygiene after eating, food is left in your mouth. The food collects bacteria, rots, and causes a bad odor.
You want to know if you have bad breath? A quick way to check your breath is to lick the side of your finger, then let the saliva dry for a minute or so. Smell the spot and you’ll know what your breath smells like. Have smelling salts on hand, in case you faint.
Common food culprits
*Garlic
*Onions
*Cabbage
*Cheese
*Coffee
When these are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, substances from the food items get into the air that you breathe out of your lungs. This can cause bad breath until all of the food is gone from your body.
What you can do
*Crank up your brush! Bacteria in your mouth break down food particles and create volatile sulfide compounds (VSCs), which smell like rotten eggs. In addition to brushing, try a tongue scraper for a clean sweep.
*Consult your dentist. Cavities, gum disease, dry mouth, or an abscessed tooth are just a few oral ailments that can contribute to bad breath.
*Dry mouth? If you are always breathing through your mouth, it can cause bad breath since you have less saliva to cleanse the mouth. Dry mouth may also be a side effect of the medicines you are taking.
*See your doctor. Respiratory infections, sinusitis, kidney and liver conditions, and diabetes are just a few of the medical problems that can cause bad breath.
*Stop smoking. D-uh! Do we really have to explain this one?
*Go natural. For a quick fix, munch on fresh parsley, mint, or ginger. These are natural breath fresheners.
*Drink tea. Lab studies have shown that drinking black or green teas blocks bacteria in the mouth from making the chemicals that smell bad.
*Chew sugarless gum. It stimulates saliva, which neutralizes acid and helps remove plaque, and freshens your breath. Gums containing the sweetener Xylitol can help limit the growth of bacteria.
You can also use a mouthwash. But if you need to constantly use something to freshen your breath, you should see your dentist/doctor to help find the cause.
No one is spared from having a bad breath, as according to the author of the following article, published at The Freeman, our mouth is the "porthole" and our stomach as the "sewer." Please read...
Ewww! Bad breath!
By Debbie Duraliza, RN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Do people gag and cover their noses when you say “Hi”? If you brush your teeth three times a day but still sense that you have bad breath, trust me, you probably do.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Try to imagine your mouth as the porthole and your stomach as the sewer. The smell may come out of your mouth but the problem comes from inside your body.
If you don’t practice good oral hygiene after eating, food is left in your mouth. The food collects bacteria, rots, and causes a bad odor.
You want to know if you have bad breath? A quick way to check your breath is to lick the side of your finger, then let the saliva dry for a minute or so. Smell the spot and you’ll know what your breath smells like. Have smelling salts on hand, in case you faint.
Common food culprits
*Garlic
*Onions
*Cabbage
*Cheese
*Coffee
When these are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, substances from the food items get into the air that you breathe out of your lungs. This can cause bad breath until all of the food is gone from your body.
What you can do
*Crank up your brush! Bacteria in your mouth break down food particles and create volatile sulfide compounds (VSCs), which smell like rotten eggs. In addition to brushing, try a tongue scraper for a clean sweep.
*Consult your dentist. Cavities, gum disease, dry mouth, or an abscessed tooth are just a few oral ailments that can contribute to bad breath.
*Dry mouth? If you are always breathing through your mouth, it can cause bad breath since you have less saliva to cleanse the mouth. Dry mouth may also be a side effect of the medicines you are taking.
*See your doctor. Respiratory infections, sinusitis, kidney and liver conditions, and diabetes are just a few of the medical problems that can cause bad breath.
*Stop smoking. D-uh! Do we really have to explain this one?
*Go natural. For a quick fix, munch on fresh parsley, mint, or ginger. These are natural breath fresheners.
*Drink tea. Lab studies have shown that drinking black or green teas blocks bacteria in the mouth from making the chemicals that smell bad.
*Chew sugarless gum. It stimulates saliva, which neutralizes acid and helps remove plaque, and freshens your breath. Gums containing the sweetener Xylitol can help limit the growth of bacteria.
You can also use a mouthwash. But if you need to constantly use something to freshen your breath, you should see your dentist/doctor to help find the cause.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
from my email inbox
Lesson Number One
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson Number Two
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, whoshot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson Number Three
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss. The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions." The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain. The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money." And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up. All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work. Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered. Eventually they all decided that the asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed. All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!
Management Lesson: You don't need brains to be a Boss - any asshole will do.
Lesson Number Four
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson Number Two
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, whoshot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson Number Three
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss. The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions." The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain. The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money." And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up. All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work. Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered. Eventually they all decided that the asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed. All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!
Management Lesson: You don't need brains to be a Boss - any asshole will do.
Lesson Number Four
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Thursday, May 01, 2008
food galore
Here, as requested by iyaan, that I should take some shots of food. though she wasn't so specific of this special assignment, so here, ako nalang gihilugwayan tanan nindot man pud. i would have loved to do the food tasting with her, but i did not know there was this kind of food feast till i came that night. the invitation to come here in Mactan Shrine, it was in april 22, was received only a few hours before the event. and i was already in Hilton, which is just a walking distance from the place, so it was no problem going there. they were celebrating the Kadaugan sa Mactan, and the food festival was one of the many activities there. it was really a big event for food lovers like me. i've been to a number of food feasts already (festivals of mangoes, lechon, local delis, etc), but this one is different. there were so many choices, and they were prepared and served by big hotels like Hilton, Shangri-la, Plantation Bay, among many others. and priced at no more than P60 per meal. when we got there the place was already jampacked with people, and food was gone before the show closed at 9pm. the event was really for the food lovers. anyway, as promised, here are the photos, for your visual treats.
PS: special thanks to ms divine who lent me her N70 for these visual treats.
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