A Break-up Letter


I never expected I'd be writing you this letter. We've had six years of wonderful memories but I'm afraid it had come to the point where you started to Read more

The New Yoshke.com


New look. New attitude. New experiences. Honestly, I had been neglecting this blog the past few weeks because of my awfully hectic schedule. Work had been unforgiving on weekdays and Read more

Sometimes We Burn to Live


Whenever I meet people for the first time, it always happens. When they start their sentence with "I hope you don't mind me asking but," I know they are going Read more

Fireworks, Hormones, and this Blog Post


You remember last week when I told you I found it difficult to blog since I met you? Since we became a couple officially, I have not had enough Read more

Do They Read Blogs in Heaven?


Whenever I say that the earliest memory I have is the accident wherein I had my left arm somewhat toasted, I lie. My earliest memory is, in fact, months Read more

Unusual Breakfast


Here we are again. In the usual corner. Usual table. Usual diner. Usual time. And most probably, usual meal. I'm getting tired of this really. Everything's a routine. And Read more

Top 10 National Stereotypes


Heaven is where the cooks are French, the police are British, the mechanics are German, the lovers are Italian and everything is organized by the Swiss. Hell is where the Read more

Why Nursery Rhymes Are So Violent


A few months ago, I was teaching my 4-year old nephew some nursery rhymes with a DVD. After a lot of singing, he slowly digested the story that the Read more

Top 10 Worst Things to Say During Sex


Sex is the art of love. It must be done in the most enjoyable and most satisfying manner. This act of love of two naked individuals reminds us that Read more

The Promil Kid Drops the Bomb


Of all the living things created by God, I love my nephew the most. I call him the Promil Kid. He’s the cutest thing. I’ve always written about him Read more

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Friends

Dwelling Like a Frozen Zombie

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Yoshke in Career, Conversations, Friends |

We were about to go to Starbucks but we couldn’t move a bone because we were waiting for Tonet. Knowing how impatient Dohna was, I lent her my cellphone so she could text Tonet. After handing back the cellphone to me, I checked out what had happened to their little talk on my phone. Here’s the entire conversation.

Dohna: Wer na u? D2 na us at Vinzons.
Tonet: Stil along Q.Ave. U wait me there ha?
Dohna: May choice ba naman us? U bilis urself. We’r being rained at.
Tonet: E di u wait me der at a shaded area!
Dohna: Oh so bobo naman us. Ok. We’l be at d railings of d Vinzons ok?

Haha. It’s always really fun to be with Tonet and Dohna. And oh, with KZ, too.

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Sometimes I Crack Myself Up

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Yoshke in Blurts, Friends, Sports |

Before anything else, I would like to celebrate with Cheenee because John Terry (Chelsea captain, defender, left) and Steven Gerrard (Liverpool captain, midfielder, right) were chosen as England’s captain and vice-captain respectively for the coming years. Terry and Gerrard are two of my most-loved players.

Although I am a true blue fan (Chelsea fan) I would’ve been happier if Gerrard grabbed the captaincy instead of Terry. But it really doesn’t matter that much. I love them both and they’re both great. England is my second favourite national team (next to Germany). Well, good luck. Hope they do great in Austria-Switzerland Euro 2008.

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Munich Loves Me. Sickness, Too.

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Yoshke in Friends, Health, Music |

Ayn gave me a “Munich Loves You” flag, which she got from some guy in that German city, and a Germany travel-slash-football guide. Thanks, Ayn! I sooo love it. But I’m sorry I didn’t have much energy to jump out of my seat in utter happiness when you gave it to me. I needed (and still need) some rest. But I’m really grateful. Promise. And oh! Munich, I love you, too. I envy Ayn for doing that Euro Tour. Waaah! I wish I had much time and money and support from my family! Hahaha. Anyway, in 2008, let’s invade Europe. Come on! Football Euro 2008!!! Sugod Ayn and KZ!!!

I’ve been sick since Friday. I’m still trying to figure out the cause. Was it my excessive smoking? Was it too much work and stress? Or was it simply the weather? It must be the weather (or at least that’s what I want to believe). Anyhow, I need to get rid of this hell-like fever, runny nose and coughing like there’s no tomorrow. Ironically, I still managed to get drunk last night at the UP Cinema Videoke Party/ Team-Building Seminar, but to no effect. Being sick and being drunk did not make that much of a difference. Anyway, Thanks Ace for all the beer! I was also not able to hug anyone because I feared passing on the viruses. Suddenly, I became a walking viral infection.

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Reen said:

“I’ve been watching a lot of music videos lately. I’ve seen Paris Hilton’s semi-slutty ‘Stars Are Blind’ video and I have nothing to say. “

My dear, you just said “semi-slutty.” Haha. And there’s no other way to describe it.

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“Peace is not the absence of crisis. It’s the presence of justice.”

I got that quote from some CNN International viewer who commented on the Middle East crisis. Stop the war. Please.

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People, Like Opportunities, Come and Go

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Yoshke in Career, Emo, Friends, Sports |

THE POST-GRADUATION EFFECT
You think life after graduation is much happier than college life? You’re wrong. It’s a complete change of lifestyle. And it’s not easy. Looking for jobs, leaving and being left by people you are used to be with, missing the review and lecture days…. It’s difficult

I have a couple of reasons to be sad. Kuya Amiel has officially moved out of the house this morning. He’ll be working in Clark. (sigh) Four years of being roommates ended just like that. Anyway, I’m also moving to Makati soon.

Another is that I used to complain because of all the companies that I have sent my resume to, no one was calling me for an interview or exam or whatever. But now, I’ve been receiving a lot of offers. It’s cool, really. But they’re challenging my decision-making skills. I can’t choose. But at the end of the day, I think I’ll just go for the company which gives the biggest compensation.

One thing is for sure, though. I’m gonna be a diplomat in two years time (naks, confidence) and so, whatever company I would work for in the next months, I won’t be staying there for long.

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My Pseudo-Ex-Girlfriend

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Yoshke in Friends, University |

At the Cinema Yule Ball. December 2005.

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‘Work’ is Always a Noun, Never a Verb

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Yoshke in Career, Friends, Travel |

Before anything else, I would like to thank Lamer (for a meaningful talk over Starbucks coffee), Tonet (for the concept sessions), Asta (for the company and for getting rid of my screenplay’s major loophole) and Jerwin (for the treat)! You guys made this day very enjoyable. Sa uulitin!

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Don’t you find the names of BINALOT‘s meals funny? The first time I heard it, I was laughing my small and large intestines out at Food Choices in Glorietta. As Tonet once said, it seems like you have no right to be sad when you order, say, Wana Bet Pakbet or Love Me Tenderloin Tips or My Dinuguan and Only or Anytime Inihaw na Baboy. Here’s more.

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One question: Owen Wilson or Luke Wilson

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Two months before typhoon Florita went landslide-crazy.

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Everybody is Capable of Change

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Yoshke in Career, Conversations, Friends, Public Affairs, The World |

I had a little talk with Eric Declaro. He encouraged me to pursue taking the Foreign Service Exams. But I have just found out that the deadline was May 29 for this year’s applications. Oh well, I might as well wait for another year. We also talked about some other stuff…

Eric: So, where do you want to be assigned if ever you become a Foreign Service Officer or a diplomat?

Yoshke: Germany… or France.

Eric: France, I understand. But Germany….

Yoshke: Why not? Have a problem with the Germans?

Eric: Oh, those racist, Nazi, holocaust yadda yadda…

Yoshke: Easy… easy. You sound more racist to me. That was Cretaceous Period you’re talking about. There’s such a thing as ‘change’, a’right? Did you know that after the Asian tsunami incident a couple of years ago, Germany donated more than 375 million euros to the affected nations namely Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India? That was unmatched by any other country and probably bigger than all the other donations combined. They also set up a early warning device. And besides, forget about the holocaust. They have also constructed a holocaust memorial in the heart of Berlin.

Eric: You know what, all those things, there is a word for it… I just forgot what it is… [pause] Oh! I remember!

Yoshke: What’s the word?

Eric: GUILT.

Yoshke: Get outta here!

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The World Cup is finally over. The hell with the Italians. Congrats, anyway. The World Cup was over for me since Germany lost to Italy in the semi-final.

Oh, I really need a job now. I’m starting to rot. I can feel it. Waaaah!

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