Friday, January 26, 2007
Help! I'm running late this year!
God, can't believe it's 2007 already! (I know, I know. It's like I was so busy, I only just realizes the world's another year older! Wait--it really did just hit me now...)
January isn't over, but I feel like the world is on fast forward. Everything's happening so fast that I can't even properly muster an honest reaction to one event when another claims my attention, and before I have time to process that, another new thing comes along!
I must be getting old. So what eventful things happened? Big news in the life of the coven, but one friend announced he's getting married (newly hitched friend, you know who you are! Wait, you did go through with it, right? :)). Not that it was really news coz that was the plan all along, but we didn't realize it was this soon! Anyway, we were all surprised, but we wish him all the best.
Elections are fast approaching and I haven't been able to register!! So, after May, I couldn't even gripe about our bad politicians coz I didn't do my duty! Calling Comelec: You will absolutely make my day if you announce that you'll have a late registration schedule (kinda like college) for laggards like me! Please?
Ely Buendia had a heart attack! Now, this news really shocked me! You can apparently get heart attack at 37! Scary! Good thing he seems to be on the mend. Not-so-good news: Rustan's scion Joel Tantoco's dead and so is EJ Litton. Only met Joel once or twice. He seemed like a nice guy. EJ I never met at all, but I have friends who were his friends.
Apple has joined the cellphone wars! It was only a matter of time, anyway. Also Prada, wouldja believe? Its phone, manufactured by LG, is a sleek black thing. Very nice and cool! I swear, the game's in who can outcool everyone!
Speaking of cool, just came back from Chiang Mai, Thailand, where it was freakin' cold! But it was worth it coz we stayed at the very elegant, tres sosyal Four Seasons Resort. We were billeted in a residence that wouldn't look out of place in Forbes, it was that huge! The house came with a maid, a heated plunge pool, an espresso machine, sitting rooms, balconies, and tubs in almost every room. And--get this!--a mac with a huge flat screen with free wi-fi internet access!! We didn't want to leave! Shopped at the Night Bazaar, made friends with an elephant, saw some rare white Bengal tigers, and pigged out on great Thai food--I loved khao soi, a meat noodle curry dish that you assemble yourself. Divine! But it's a regional delicacy so I doubt we'll see it in any of the Thai restos here and banana roti, sort of like thick crepe stuffed with bananas, which is then topped with chocolate or honey or other sweet topping. Great to eat when you're taking a break from wandering the stalls at the Night Bazaar! And had a fab body massage at the Palm Spa Village and a foot massage at another hotel called Nawa Chamber. Coven, I vote we go there next time! After KL!
What I'm listening to: Beck's new album. This is my new writing music. Thanks, Ka! Also, Prozac For Lovers. Rock and alternative hits bossafied. Imagine Nirvana's "Lithium" in bossa nova. Some kinda weird but it grew on me.
What I just watched in the theater: Apocalypto. Mel did good with this movie! I like! Now eagerly anticipating: 300, Zodiac, The Fountain--and just so you all don't think I'm a total bloodthirsty, er, _itch--the rom-com Music and Lyrics starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant. It should be heartwarmingly schmaltzy and mushy and funny. In short: It should be fun!
Another shameless plug: The third issue of Story Philippines is already out. If you love me, you'll buy a copy. No, I don't have a story in there (soon, people, soon!), but I did help--sorta--put the issue together, so let's encourage Filipino fictionists by buying this mag!
More kwents soon!
January isn't over, but I feel like the world is on fast forward. Everything's happening so fast that I can't even properly muster an honest reaction to one event when another claims my attention, and before I have time to process that, another new thing comes along!
I must be getting old. So what eventful things happened? Big news in the life of the coven, but one friend announced he's getting married (newly hitched friend, you know who you are! Wait, you did go through with it, right? :)). Not that it was really news coz that was the plan all along, but we didn't realize it was this soon! Anyway, we were all surprised, but we wish him all the best.
Elections are fast approaching and I haven't been able to register!! So, after May, I couldn't even gripe about our bad politicians coz I didn't do my duty! Calling Comelec: You will absolutely make my day if you announce that you'll have a late registration schedule (kinda like college) for laggards like me! Please?
Ely Buendia had a heart attack! Now, this news really shocked me! You can apparently get heart attack at 37! Scary! Good thing he seems to be on the mend. Not-so-good news: Rustan's scion Joel Tantoco's dead and so is EJ Litton. Only met Joel once or twice. He seemed like a nice guy. EJ I never met at all, but I have friends who were his friends.
Apple has joined the cellphone wars! It was only a matter of time, anyway. Also Prada, wouldja believe? Its phone, manufactured by LG, is a sleek black thing. Very nice and cool! I swear, the game's in who can outcool everyone!
Speaking of cool, just came back from Chiang Mai, Thailand, where it was freakin' cold! But it was worth it coz we stayed at the very elegant, tres sosyal Four Seasons Resort. We were billeted in a residence that wouldn't look out of place in Forbes, it was that huge! The house came with a maid, a heated plunge pool, an espresso machine, sitting rooms, balconies, and tubs in almost every room. And--get this!--a mac with a huge flat screen with free wi-fi internet access!! We didn't want to leave! Shopped at the Night Bazaar, made friends with an elephant, saw some rare white Bengal tigers, and pigged out on great Thai food--I loved khao soi, a meat noodle curry dish that you assemble yourself. Divine! But it's a regional delicacy so I doubt we'll see it in any of the Thai restos here and banana roti, sort of like thick crepe stuffed with bananas, which is then topped with chocolate or honey or other sweet topping. Great to eat when you're taking a break from wandering the stalls at the Night Bazaar! And had a fab body massage at the Palm Spa Village and a foot massage at another hotel called Nawa Chamber. Coven, I vote we go there next time! After KL!
What I'm listening to: Beck's new album. This is my new writing music. Thanks, Ka! Also, Prozac For Lovers. Rock and alternative hits bossafied. Imagine Nirvana's "Lithium" in bossa nova. Some kinda weird but it grew on me.
What I just watched in the theater: Apocalypto. Mel did good with this movie! I like! Now eagerly anticipating: 300, Zodiac, The Fountain--and just so you all don't think I'm a total bloodthirsty, er, _itch--the rom-com Music and Lyrics starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant. It should be heartwarmingly schmaltzy and mushy and funny. In short: It should be fun!
Another shameless plug: The third issue of Story Philippines is already out. If you love me, you'll buy a copy. No, I don't have a story in there (soon, people, soon!), but I did help--sorta--put the issue together, so let's encourage Filipino fictionists by buying this mag!
More kwents soon!
Labels: mutterings
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Ahem, again!
JetSet Jan-Feb 2007 is already out in the stands. If you love me, you'll buy a copy! You won't be disappointed, I promise. In this issue:
- Tour Kathmandu
- Eat out in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Pattaya
- Explore Kathmandu
- Take the train to Tibet...and more!
