Monday, April 27, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Musta mga 'Mate
another splendid piece of writing from yayes! uragon sano! payt!
by Yayes Basares
I presume all of you are already in 40’s. I took the presumption because I would enter the 40’ish bracket in two months time and in our class I am the late bloomer. So late perhaps that until this date I continue waiting to bloom.
I never had an occasion to celebrate my birthday, I do not have the taste for it. So my 4oth comes in tell tale signs, indirectly telling me how old I have become since I met me. Regretfully doctors call it the signs of ageing. That’s what I hate in doctors – they always tell the truth. Especially dentists . . . .
I just had this mild stroke thing a week ago. It’s the transient ischemic attack thing. Suddenly I felt severe chest pain and simultaneously my left arm went numb and for a few minutes my jaw locked. It took me three days to live with that damn chest pain. I promised myself to start exercising the next day but I did not set a date for that next day. It is better that way so I can continue reminding myself.
At present I am considering an early retirement from my full time job – as Student Affairs Officer of a private educational institution in this city. I dropped my Sunday subjects and retain only two subjects for Saturdays – Labor Relations and Civil Procedure, both major subjects. The first is my favorite as an HR Practitioner under Atty Alwyn Talde (sano batch 83) whose style suites me best – always absent. In some instances, he is present when I am absent, and absent when I am present, ay ambot.
I continue to write for Erwin newspaper (Sorsogon Now) on a weekly basis for the past three years now. I am happy to report that I managed to make the paper come out on a regular schedule sans my shortcomings and lapses in proofreading. And typical of our classmate Erwin, he has taken care of me. Saen ka nakakita nin empleyado pirmi advance an suweldo – only in Sorsogon City. The opportunity provided by Sorsogon Now and our classmate Erwin opened doors for me to be invited and assist upcoming newspapers in the province. Obviously they have the money but cannot write while I can write but do not have the money. But over and above it, what started out as a mere hobby in college became passion and is slowly evolving into a source of livelihood. Perhaps a career . . . ? ? ? ?
Erwin unselfish as always did not prohibit me from accepting these invitations. So far to date, I have already submitted three articles with one group yet the paper, which is ought to be also on a weekly issue, remains to be seen. With another group who invited me for a monthly news magazine of 20 pages its maiden issue is set to come out this last week of February. Let us see thereafter. I wrote all the articles inside it (although they produce the materials and other data needed) designed and worked the lay-out. I have just finished with it this day and tomorrow it will be submitted to the printing press for production. Let us see where this will lead me.
Meanwhile, one senior citizen in the city made representations and is asking me to write her autobiography. We are still in the thick of negotiations and working out details. I said to myself may urag man palan ako maski nag uurag urag lang.
Truth to tell, from time to time I also try to whip some butts with my pen. Mala ngani iuuragan sako an iba na pulis didi. But where else do you find but here where a school kid out to buy pandesal early morning get held up? And four hold-up/robbery cases in a day, one after another along the same stretch of highway? – only in the city of Sosogon. Anyway that is another story.
Perhaps I should start considering a full time career in local newspapers. But I fear one day I may be blamed for contributing to the mental retardation of some. You see MEDIA IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH!
by Yayes Basares
I presume all of you are already in 40’s. I took the presumption because I would enter the 40’ish bracket in two months time and in our class I am the late bloomer. So late perhaps that until this date I continue waiting to bloom.I never had an occasion to celebrate my birthday, I do not have the taste for it. So my 4oth comes in tell tale signs, indirectly telling me how old I have become since I met me. Regretfully doctors call it the signs of ageing. That’s what I hate in doctors – they always tell the truth. Especially dentists . . . .
I just had this mild stroke thing a week ago. It’s the transient ischemic attack thing. Suddenly I felt severe chest pain and simultaneously my left arm went numb and for a few minutes my jaw locked. It took me three days to live with that damn chest pain. I promised myself to start exercising the next day but I did not set a date for that next day. It is better that way so I can continue reminding myself.
At present I am considering an early retirement from my full time job – as Student Affairs Officer of a private educational institution in this city. I dropped my Sunday subjects and retain only two subjects for Saturdays – Labor Relations and Civil Procedure, both major subjects. The first is my favorite as an HR Practitioner under Atty Alwyn Talde (sano batch 83) whose style suites me best – always absent. In some instances, he is present when I am absent, and absent when I am present, ay ambot.
I continue to write for Erwin newspaper (Sorsogon Now) on a weekly basis for the past three years now. I am happy to report that I managed to make the paper come out on a regular schedule sans my shortcomings and lapses in proofreading. And typical of our classmate Erwin, he has taken care of me. Saen ka nakakita nin empleyado pirmi advance an suweldo – only in Sorsogon City. The opportunity provided by Sorsogon Now and our classmate Erwin opened doors for me to be invited and assist upcoming newspapers in the province. Obviously they have the money but cannot write while I can write but do not have the money. But over and above it, what started out as a mere hobby in college became passion and is slowly evolving into a source of livelihood. Perhaps a career . . . ? ? ? ?
Erwin unselfish as always did not prohibit me from accepting these invitations. So far to date, I have already submitted three articles with one group yet the paper, which is ought to be also on a weekly issue, remains to be seen. With another group who invited me for a monthly news magazine of 20 pages its maiden issue is set to come out this last week of February. Let us see thereafter. I wrote all the articles inside it (although they produce the materials and other data needed) designed and worked the lay-out. I have just finished with it this day and tomorrow it will be submitted to the printing press for production. Let us see where this will lead me.
Meanwhile, one senior citizen in the city made representations and is asking me to write her autobiography. We are still in the thick of negotiations and working out details. I said to myself may urag man palan ako maski nag uurag urag lang.
Truth to tell, from time to time I also try to whip some butts with my pen. Mala ngani iuuragan sako an iba na pulis didi. But where else do you find but here where a school kid out to buy pandesal early morning get held up? And four hold-up/robbery cases in a day, one after another along the same stretch of highway? – only in the city of Sosogon. Anyway that is another story.
Perhaps I should start considering a full time career in local newspapers. But I fear one day I may be blamed for contributing to the mental retardation of some. You see MEDIA IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Jet In Angkor Wat
some pix when i went to siem reap, cambodia for a workshop on marketing last january 20. the local hosts toured us around some parts of Angkor Wat. its so freaking huge i was just dumbstruck by the sheer scale of the complex. it must have been so impressive during its time. grabe talaga carvings and the construction just boggles the mind. we were lucky pala coz we were able to go to the other temples pala where there were no tourists
lots of kama sutra carvings hehe. wara mga bra kaya intakluban namon san officemate ko hehe
here's me totally in awe of angkor wat!
share din kayo mga latest happenings niyo. email niyo sa akin pix and kwento and ako na magpost
lots of kama sutra carvings hehe. wara mga bra kaya intakluban namon san officemate ko hehe
here's me totally in awe of angkor wat!
share din kayo mga latest happenings niyo. email niyo sa akin pix and kwento and ako na magpost
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Condolences to Mervs' Family
Another sad news. Junie texted me awhile ago to inform that Mervs' mom passed away today in the US.
our prayers and condolences...
our prayers and condolences...
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Condolences to Yayes' Family
our prayers and deepest condolences to Yayes and family whose dad passed away some days ago.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
MAELSTROM somebody stole my phone!!!
gaddammit guys! someone stole my phone while i was snoring in the sleeping room in my workplace...pls forward ur number to my gf's cp 0920 437 2662.. see u all in tabaco on oct 31...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Franz!
franz, san-o mo kami patadihon san mga recipe mo ha. pungal, pa-tv tv ka pa ha hehehe. me replay idto na feature saimo?
Happy Birthday Fr. Peewee!
sorry tabi padre kay late an greetings namon sa imo -- sept. 12
san-o ka tabi mapainom? parahaon na kami
san-o ka tabi mapainom? parahaon na kami
kit's pics: wiron in payong mode
akay nakapayong si wiron sa laog san dorm?
a. nagtuturo an kisame basi matagduan an yosi niya
b. mainitun an suga san yosi niya
c. mahanginon basi maparong an yosi
d. nagpapraktis maging paralimos sa quiapo
e. in-iirog an miami vice look
hehehe. cool baga si weewee no? sa coke college freshman dorm ini ano?
Monday, September 15, 2008
Condolences to Collin's Family
Junie texted me last night that Collin's mom passed away yesterday noontime.
our condolences and prayers for her eternal peace....
our condolences and prayers for her eternal peace....
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
kit's pics: tagilid
nano daw an inkikita nira junie, mervs nan henri kay tagilidunon an mga ulo? hehehe
Sunday, July 06, 2008
kit's pics: gabby and collins in beer mode
the joy of graduation hehe. free and legal to drink beer!
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
pix from kit's baul 6: dave the butcher
si dave matibayon magchop-chop san lechon. excited sa takam si eric, jason nan mervs
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
pix from kit's baul 4: penance ni cando
padre: as your penance, recite one hundred our fathers... 50 hail marys.. 20 glory be... 20 decades of rosary....
cando: 100? padre naman...
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
June 04 - Kit belated happy b-day po!!!
before and after...spot the differences...hehehe
happy b-day padi!!!
pasensya na wara mas klaro na pix, diri maimod an tunay na kagwapuhan...
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Blast from the past: pix from Kit's baul 1
salamotonon kan kit kay mahiguson magscan san pictures naton. kamo na lang magbutang san captions ha hehehe. saro saro ko ipost tanganing awat maubos.
according to Kit "most were taken on march 23, 1986 during our farewell party, at the seminary auditorium. that was the night after our graduation. the recepient of academic excellence, jason, donated a lechon. nagkaburuyong. hehehe. more pics to follow."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Condolences to Merv's Family
Merv's dad passed away last saturday, May 18, 2008 after a bout with a lingering illness.
Mervs, our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family and to your Dad's eternal repose.
Mervs, our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family and to your Dad's eternal repose.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Prayers for Merv's and Franz's Dads
mga padi, prayer brigade kita para magkusog nan maging healthy gihapon an papa nira Mervs nan Franz. Medyo napapadalas an pagpa-hospital sainda. siya lets all include them in our prayers.
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