Monthly Archives: August 2008

Top 20 Cities I’m Dying to Visit (Part 2)

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Yoshke in Lists, Travel | 42 Comments

DEAR GOD, Forgive me for being fickle. I changed it to Top 20 cities (from 17) to break the ties. There would’ve been 3 cities sharing the fifth spot but I reckoned it’s silly so I broke ‘em. Hehe. It’s your fault! Why did you have to make this world so beautiful, anyway? And why did you have to make me such an ambitious, discontent, sad person? God, I’m telling you, I’m not going to heaven before I’m done with … →

Define Euphoria

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Yoshke in Blurts, Career, Dictionary, Emo, Euphoria | 39 Comments

National List of Passers 2007 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS Held 19-21 December 2007 (Released: 29 August 2008) Department of Foreign Affairs – Philippines Gaaawd. Just when I start envying my friends (especially Bebs) for reaching new heights in their careers, something like this comes my way. From a thousand examinees, now we’re down to 58. (Yeah, the mortality rate in FSO Exam makes us all go suicidal.) I didn’t expect this. I absolutely hoped for it but not expected. … →

Top 20 Cities I’m Dying to Visit (Part 1)

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Yoshke in History, Lists, Travel | 42 Comments

DEAR GOD, Let’s be clear. You are not gonna take my life back until I’m done enjoying the cities listed below. You hold your end of the rope and I promise to be good less evil. I swear, aright? Some of my reasons are pretty lame. But I’m sure you’ll understand. Thanks, Papa God. You’re the best. 20. VENICE, Italy It was my first time to touch an encyclopaedia volume and the first picture I saw was that of Venice … →

Hahada Laang: Batangan Tagalog

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Yoshke in Humor, Public Affairs, Vanities | 56 Comments

Status: My room aircon is busted. Waaah. Ang init. Music: Best Days – Graham Colton “Hahada laang.” This was what I told my new housemates in UP Diliman when they asked me where I was going. They laughed their guts out. I didn’t know why. But I laughed with them. Pretended I was getting the joke I didn’t even realise I cracked. I added, “Bakit? Gusto nyo sumama?” And they laughed even harder. Way harder. I was a college freshman. … →

Walang Tawiran: Nakamamatay*

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Yoshke in Conversations, Friends, Love | 30 Comments

Status: Coz I try and try to walk away, but I know this crush ain’t goin’ away… Music: Crush – David Archuleta *Don’t cross: Deadly. Another short conversation with a friend over Yahoo Messenger. Yoshke: Done reading? Robin: Aye aye. Sweet. Mushy. Yoshke: Should I say “Thanks?” Robin: lol. How come all your short, short, short stories are about friends falling in love? Yoshke: NOT ALL. Just the ones I post on my blog. Robin: Tell me, are you in … →

Top 10 Most Notorious Serial Killers

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Yoshke in History, Lists, Mysteries, Public Affairs, The World | 93 Comments

In any known culture, murder is considered a heinous crime. This is because human life is valued more than anything else in the world. Throughout history, however, we have seen countless serial killers and mass murderers rise and spread terror. They are often seen as heartless monsters who are incapable of seeing life as sacred. Many of these serial killers commit murders one after another because of a mental illness or pure hatred and rage. Whatever their reasons are, they … →

Let’s Kill ‘Em All!
Top 18 Most Annoying Types of People (Part 2)

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Yoshke in Humor, Lists, Rants | 12 Comments

I originally wrote this part for crunkish.com, an amazing website that we put up. Hehe. Anyway, Let’s continue with the bashing. Hihi. If you missed the first half, click here. But first, a disclaimer: I’m actually guilty of being one (or maybe two or more) of these. Go figure. Haha. 10. THE SPAMMERS I don’t know why I chose this picture, haha. (Hey, he looks like spam personified, hahaha.) Spammers are those who flood your inbox with e-mails telling 10-year … →

TV Rundown 2008 | Drama

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Yoshke in Reviews, TV | 27 Comments

Writing a review of a movie is very different from that of a TV series. Yes, both the technique and the entertainment value must be considered. When reviewing a film, a huge fraction of my judgement is based on how solid the story is. When it comes to TV programmes, I usually ask myself how engaging the episodes are. Anyway, here are the programmes I started and finished watching since June this year. Kyle XY | Seasons 1-2 Genre: Sci-Fi, … →

How My Friends See Me:
Twisted Impressions

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Yoshke in Conversations, Friends, Humor, Vanities | 27 Comments

Last week at the apartment… Glenn: Do you have a copy of the first three seasons of House? Yoshke: The first two are with Dohna. You’re addicted, aren’t ye? Glenn: Yeah. (He paused a bit and then continued talking.) Every time I see Dr. House, I am reminded of you. No offence meant. Yoshke: None taken. Haha. May I know why? Glenn: You’re both sarcastic. Yoshke: Damn, I thought you’d say we’re both brilliant. Hahaha. Laughter. Silence. Yoshke: But, you … →

7 Missed Calls

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Yoshke in Flash Fiction, Love | 12 Comments

Note: Blogger’s original work. Don’t plagiarise. To those who would dare, as Ayn says it, may the wrath of heaven and earth fall upon you. This is fiction. Please see legal and ethical reminders on the sidebar. Thanks very much. 7 missed calls. When I saw this flashed on my cellphone screen this morning, I knew my day would end this way. In a walk along this road connecting the college to Commonwealth Avenue. With you. It’d been a while. … →

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