t h e D o l l h o u s e ✦

1. Ukulele Strap, P300

2. D&G Light Blue, P3000

3. Chromatic Digital Tuner, P500

4. Janoski P5xxx

5. or Airmax 90 P7xxx

6. Rastaclat P850

7. A new purse P2xxxx

A list of 15 types of people whom are hidden from my Facebook newsfeed:

1. Fashion Bloggers
2. People who think they are fashionistas
3. People with boring lives but post about it nonetheless
4. People who complain too much about education
5. People who complain too much about life
6. People who are looking for relationships…all the time
7. People who boast too much of their travels
8. People who boast too much of their material possessions
9. Activists
10. People who think they are Online Celebrities
11. Online Celebrities
12. People who sell things
13. People who share photos all the time
14. Overheard
15. People who plaster their faces all over the internets, ugly or not.

Misogynist pigs. 

Ask a random guy friend what guy talk is all about.

He’ll probably say basketball, first person shooter games, tower defense games, probably a TV series or two, shoes, girl problems. Probe. Provoke. Yes they also talk about sex. Sex in the dirtiest (morally and physically) way possible.

As a moderate go-er to girls nights out, I could honestly tell you that girls talk about sex when there is alcohol involved. We will not talk about sex with our closest friends, specially those who we grew up with. Probably those whom we met in college, but nobody that close. Certainly not with closed minded people and hypocrites. In about ten parties that I’ve attended, it must be like six times that sex was discussed. Yes they knew when to censor things that needed censorship. Yes, they were hesitant to drop names. Yes, it wasn’t (and never will be) a contest of who’s had how much and how often. Nobody wants to pick a dirty flower.

Back to the topic of boys.

Boy sex talk is.. patulisan ng bird.

“May napatos akong trese anos.”

“May na gang bang kaming lasing.”

“Hindi alam ng siyota ko pero may tinira akong kaklase ko.”

Seriously. If all men were like this, and I hope not, I’d rather be a lesbian.

(And out of those three statements, i’m pretty sure one is a lie. Or two.)

Women, ladies, girls, know your men. They may seem to give you everything you want, treat you like you’re the only female in their world, appear to be gentlemen, string pearls around your necks and feed you the sweetest treats, drive you around when you need to, come with you to shop for shoes, attend the same classes and concerts with you, cook for you, care for you when you’re sick, give you their jackets and umbrellas when it rains, give you cheesy late night calls and SMSes for you to save, take you to the movies, sneak you in at night, make love to you —- but are you sure you’re the only one he’s doing those with?

Don’t be too easy.

And don’t be the easy one. Don’t be the other woman because in the end, stripped of everything that you have, all you have is your dignity.

Protect it.

If you care for your friend, tell her about the creep’s infidelity. She’ll get hurt, but in the long run she’ll thank you for cutting off ties with a raging pair of testes.

And if you ever know of a creep who has a dick for brains, stay away. Unless you’re thinking with your vagina, you immoral whorestitute fuck.

I know I have a chronic bitchface. But I am a happy person!

Twice this week had I been mistaken for a nineteen year old. I must look really young then.

My personal trainer said I have a contagious smile. My laughter fills the area with joy and energy! He said I should be smiling more because people get intimidated by my bitchface, or make them bitchfaced themselves.

And then, one of the yoga instructors from our surfing class asked me if I were a happy person, because my happiness radiates and makes her happy and energized too. She also called me “Happy” for the rest of the session. (“There you go, Happy! Nice form!”) She didn’t even bother getting my real name but I don’t care, I just found out that I am 200% a better person when i am happy!

So yes, I should get the word “Smile” tattooed on my wrist. Below the word “Relax”.

Also, this week in my life:

graduated *kinda*

got freebies too

used an old photo for my ID

considering that I now am burnt as so:

more perks and freebies

hoarded therapy materials

and apps as well!

xx

1. It’s easier to stand up when you’re moving.
2. And it’s easier to ride and catch big waves.
3. Where you’re looking is where you’re going.
4. You may need to keep low to change direction.
5. And you may need to keep low before you can stand high.
6. Sometimes you may also need to go down on your knees again.
7. Look back when you’re off the board.
8. Don’t look down.
9. When you’re doing something correctly, pain is gain.
10. Don’t let the wave pass you by.

* u * i’ve been reading really good reviews about this particular ukulele. It’s not that cheap and not that expensive either (at P 3,499) — entry level as i may put it.

It came equipped with Aquila NylGut strings (the same ones i used on my older uke) which is the best ever for me. * u * These retail at around P500.

I got mine from Ukulele Philippines (Happy Music Ukulele) located at The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati. Or you can have it shipped for P300.

For inquiries, pls call (632) 400-1601 or text at vic 09325658145, sanlie 09159993000, and leon 09478906085 or PM them on their FB page.

In the land of the third world..

Someone writes a fictional book about your city depicting it as the gates of where bad souls go

you go baloney

A fictional character claims homosexuality in a Catholic school (what’s so wrong about a little truth?)

you go baloney

Your country’s graduates are belittled in a TV series

you go baloney

Tapos magagalit kayo pag binabato ng mga Chinese ang mga putbol players niyo at inaalipusta ang mga OFWs (oh well, may physicalan naman kasing nagaganap, BUT STILL.)

Open your minds people. Napaghahalataan kung sino ang caveman eh.

tsk.

From the Rosetta Stone website:

From lesson one, the only language you’ll be hearing is the language you’ll hear and use.

If you want to learn to swim, you need to get in the water. It’s the same with learning another language. Without your native language for help, you’ll learn actively — which makes you more successful.

Yes, this thing gives you only pictures and words that you need to say out loud, type, choose, identify in pictures, provide missing words in, having you discover patterns on your own and acquire concepts actively. No translations, no english. I got a five year course on my macbook and I’m already hooked! 

as evident as my skin color darkening at an exponential rate — is my quarterlife crisis and my need to do everything forever.

i’m trying to keep myself really busy (with relaxation, lol. i quit shit at work.) as you may probably know, i’m trying to hit the gym at least five times a week, grabbing every opportunity to have a night out, making friends and shit, learning Spanish (again).

now i think i spent three months worth of money on all my activities for this summer, with surf school and photogear and said gym and would probably shell out a lot more in six months or some when i start with my actual yoga classes.

but i don’t care. money is paperweight.

xx

ako may mga pangarap ako sa buhay na sinisimulan ko habang maaga pa dahil alam kong may potensyal ako.

ngayon kung hindi kayo marunong magtipid at mag-ipon, problema niyo na yan kaya’t huwag kayong hihingi ng pera sa akin.

i think just before 22 is the right age to work this.

the Nike yoga mat is so soft  *u*

and the Nike duffel bag is softer

Really disposing of my shoes so i can have more space for more shoes.

1. Hebe Manila Budapest Camel - fits sz 8-9 - Worn once - Orig. price P750

2. Hebe Manila Scallop Lavender - fits sz 8-9 - Worn thrice - Orig. price P850

3. Hebe Manila Cairo Pink - Worn twice - sz 8.5-9 - Orig. price P850

4. S&H Black 4-inch Heels - Worn thrice - sz 6 - Orig. price P999

5. Teal Wedge Espadrilles - New - Sz 8.5-9 - Orig. price $11

6. Tribute Shoes Paris Gold + Orchid - Worn once - Sz. 7-8 - Orig. price P1350

Payment: BPI or UnionBank deposit

Shipping: P50 w/in MM, P100 provincial. Free shipping if you get 2 pairs or more. Will add freebies if i can :3

No need to make it flowery, the GoPro’s battery life SUCKS. It won’t last 1 hour and 30 minutes on standby. When shooting video, it won’t last 45 minutes.

An original replacement GoPro Hero3 battery costs P1,100 each at official retailers. The charger costs P1,950. But this replacement batterypack, costs only P2,000. And it includes the following already:

1. Two (2) 1200mAh batteries
2. a rapid mini A/C charger w/ fold out plug
3. a European plug adaptor
4. a car charger

More practical? You do the math.

The only thing I dislike about the Wasabi Power batteries: the pull-flap/tag. They seem to come loose at the middle when you pull.

The Wasabi Power batteries are a bit bigger than the GoPros. Not that big of a problem though. Gopros are 1050mAh but are said to give a few minutes more power than the Wasabi’s which are 1200mAh.

You can also use the rapid charger to charge your original GoPro batteries. Says on the instructions that the charger is supposed to light red when charging when really it’s orange. It goes green when fully charged.

The rapid charger is made of flimsy material, though. I’d take extra care of it if I were you.

More about the product:

• Includes 2 batteries and 1 charger for the GoPro HERO3, AHDBT-201, AHDBT-301
• Each Hero3 battery features Japanese cells, 3.7V, 1200mAh
• Mini rapid A/C charger features a fold-out US plug, 110-240V worldwide input voltage, car charging adapter, and European plug
• Batteries and chargers are fully compatible with the GoPro HERO3 original camera, battery, and power accessories

I got mine from my new favorite photogear / videogear / audiogear online store, ShutterMaster Pro (which is actually Aperture Trading Co.’s online store!) [facebook link] This is also where I got my auto drybox. Totes safe to buy here! Got my stuff after 2 working days.

People who feed on you don’t deserve to be in your life.

People who make you feel miserable when you know you’ve given them everything that you can.

now this is unforgivable and unforgettable.

you who will always try your very best to make me happy

you who will not change me into someone you want

you who will not ask for anything or anything in return

you who will make time for us

you whom i can have deep conversations with

you whom i can have intellectual debates with

you who can understand my music

my films

my books

my quirks

my peeves

my desires

my fantasies

you who i am perfectly in sync with

you who i am meant for

you who was meant for me

and i will never stop looking for you

and i hope you never stop looking for me.

if you’re unpretty, uninteresting, untalented, a clone, a generic, the epitome of boring, repetitive, routine… with your life revolving around your boring beliefs and your boring religious rituals and your boring family, your boring housewife mother and boring office cubicle worker father, and equally uninteresting siblings and equally uninteresting friends..

then don’t bother asking yourself why you’re single since birth.

no use in saying “be yourself” this time.

“Be exciting.”

OF COURSE I END UP BUYING THEM FOR MYSELF T________T

1. GoPro Floaty Backdoor (P750)

2. Wasabi Power Battery Pack for GoPro Hero3 (P2000)

3. GoPro Tripod Mount (P350)

4. Nikon 85mm f/1.8D (P15000)

5. Sandisk Ultra or Extreme Class 10 16/32GB MicroSD (P1300)

6. GoPro Surfboard Mount (P960)

7. External HDD for Mac(P4000)

8. Goody StayPut/ SlipProof ties

9. Blonde Bobby Pins

10. Beach Girl Trucker Cap (P1000)

11. Kala or Lanikai Soprano Ukulele (P8,000)

Silver edition to be exact. After months of debating (with myself) which edition to buy, I think all I need is this (for now) and some additional mounts.

May i just say that this is DAMMMMN TINY! My hands are small, mind you. It’s like a beeper! or a fat matchbox!

Can’t wait to try it out (in action!), still try’na go through the controls.

the GoPro app is also available for free on the App Store, it helps you control the GoPro with your iPad or iPhone, and also acts as a live view monitor :D

You have to update your GoPro first though, then register it online. I set up a wifi password on mine.

the live preview has a lag time of four seconds though. Four seconds!! D:

i cannot stress enough how disinterested i am with singing and dancing korean girls. i also find it rather disturbing how most of my friends who are fans of said culture are males.

i also do not dig this shit where girls look up to people who have below size zero bodies or BMIs of 14 or something, skinny skank hos with no bosoms or just about any body fat (how could they even be fun in bed? how could they even be fun to cuddle?), who have bad teeth and gums and messy hair, who look like crack whores and heroin heroines… i mean if children see these girls as ‘beautiful’ then fuck it the world has cancer.

also people who have too much to say but too little to act. If you’s gonna be complaining about the system then make sure you’s doing something about it too. crapola.

popular kids, popular kids. glad i wasn’t ever.

being in your early twenties is definitely not an excuse for regrets! i have so many but i believe i can catch up:

1. That i never had summer classes when i was young thus never had the chance to learn a sport or play an instrument
2. That i never did learn a sport
3. That i never did learn how to swim properly
4. That i never did take the guitars seriously
5. That i declined offers to travel near and far
6. That i did not buy the toys i want
7. That i refused to buy clothes if they were more than P300 pesos.
8. That i never had the time to get physically fit
9. That i never really got close to my family
10. That i should’ve been nicer to people.

it’s about time i BE the best i can be.

First i created an excel document with several books:

1: Schedule (list of students, how much i earn per hour, for easy computation)

2: Finance (a list i update everyday of my savings in my bank account, money on hand, people’s debts, money in my paypal, subtotal—w/o the debts, and total—w/the debts. Also, goal total per month, once achieved, the cell turns green. Unless this becomes more than the goal, I am not allowed to spend.

3: Budget (List of recurring bills — they turn green once paid)

4: Professional Fees (a list i update everyday. Date, center, rate per hour x number of kids, names of children, IEs or PRs if any, name of kid with IE or PR, total of the day, balance plus or minus, sum of all PFs forever, paid)

5: Papers (checklist of all papers to submit w/ fees)

6: Wishlist (with prices and total)

they said on TV that you’re supposed to save 10% of your monthly income and shit but i try to save P20,000 a month. That’s my goal right there.

as you can tell, this right here says that i have saved enough to last me until July. Meaning i have 3 months worth of money to spend. But i won’t because im frugal like that.

So i be rolling out my yoga mat in the living room and Oreo be all like alert and staring and shit

and i lay on my belly on the mat and he goes all cray cray stalking the mat which is actually not moving

and i flop the mat a little to the side to straighten it and he jumps like 5 feet in the air

and then comes closer and paws the corners

and then bats the corners

and goes on his belly in nesting chicken position with both front paws on the mat

and rolls over and rubs the back of his ears all over it

and stares at me while i do some shit

crazy cat

>Be in tea shop

>Be connected to public wifi

>Be next to noisy teens lawling over their own facebook photos

>Be in dlink router setup page

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>Be setting up wifi password

>Be hearing disgruntled teens

Suddenly found myself catching up with my youth.

I quit one day of work today. Yes i am 10,000 pesos poorer each month but no thanks, i’d really rather have more time for myself.

Lately I don’t want to miss out on anything, it seems. I’m taking classes, and chances.

I don’t like talking about my problems because I’ve had so many major shit-dips that life has taught me how to be numb, in a good way. 

I’m only 21 but, yes, I’ve had countless problems and obstacles, and I made sure I learned from each one of them, because yes they made me feel terrible that I just had to avoid making the same mistakes forever.

So if you’re 21 and whining about your life, may i suggest that you take a good look at this:

inspirational.jpg

kidding aside, relax, your only problem is that you’re young without experience. and that you can’t handle your problems well.

seriously though. problems are everywhere. suffering is optional. specially if those around you are suffering more from your major bitchfits.

take a chill pill.

I don’t want to be the traveler who goes places just to sit by the beach and read books. Nor do i want to be the kind that takes pictures of every fucking thing. Absolutely not the kind to just eat and get drunk.

Traveling is really bothersome for me so when I do, I’d rather immerse in the culture. You’re there, do there. If you can’t do it, still do it.

No harm in not letting life pass you by.

I had been sponsored de joke lang i bought this with my own money. I have always kept my photography gear in an airtight plastic Lock & Lock container with dehumidifiers (the ones you put in cars) — but all the being careful not to tip the thing over or else the liquid from the dehumidifier will pour out or if you’re utilizing rechargeable silica dessicants, the unending and frequent charging cycles/baking it needs to dry — has led me to own one of these!

Dry boxes are man’s gift to, well, the rest of mankind. 

Features (from the website)

• Automatic 25~55%RH at ambient temperature
• Prevention of wetness, fungus, dust, oxidation, aging & rust
• Totally silent operation
• Maintenance free
• No consuming parts required
• Minimal electricity consumption

Oreo obviously loves it.

or maybe just the box.

may bago nanaman akong pupunuin!!

analog hygrometer to measure humidity.

Eureka is a Taiwanese brand.

two levels, one slider, and the RH control mechanism at the bottom

has only 3 levels, Low, Medium, and High. Apparently works on both 110v and 220v. You just have to plug it in on High overnight and make adjustments when the RH level drops. The manual recommends 35-45% RH for photo and video equipment.

sliding rack and my boots just chillin in the background

keys and partitions.

I got the smallest, 40L capacity one (RT-48C) because I believe I can’t be keeping so many lenses at a time. And it’s only P5,500!!!!!

Got mine from Aperture Trading’s brother site and official online store, Shutter Master Pro. They do free deliveries in Metro Manila and accept payments thru PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfers (BPI, BDO, and Metrobank). It’s totes safe! I submitted my order online around May 1 midnight, got my confirmation email and payment details around 9:00am the following day and paid immediately. I received the item through the morning of May 3! What is speedy!

that plate alone costs P950 and it can feed like, one hungry person. but it’s yummy and the owner is maligalig and nagbibigay ng free taste.

fifth month of the year and so far so good

• haven’t screwed up my life yet
• still not pregnant or with child
• has moneys
• kept real friends close and assholes kept away
• finding self everyday
• in touch with physical activities
• learning new things
• traveling the world
• positive vibrations

oh yaehs

got some *extra* money today (lucky!) and got offered a cheap-ish new-ish fish eye lens (luckier!) so i bought it.

can’t wait to try it out at the beach sooooon!!! :D

burgis dinners

I just registered for a some’like two month long program in a real surf school. Fuck me right.