Staying Alive

Observation for the day: The Philippines is singlehandedly putting food on the table for 1980s artists. I wonder if one-hit wonders from that era know that half-way around the world, there's a country that has local artists singing their songs every week...and it's 2008!

Jumong-ed Out

I did it! I finally finished watching Jumong, all 81 episodes! This is a big accomplishment from someone who starts getting antsy after 10 episodes of a Korean drama. So, how did I do it? Three words: Song.Il.Gook. Though, I only think he's hot when he's wearing his Jumong ensemble. (Anyone know who played "Songju" on the show? He's hot, too.)

I felt like half of my life passed by watching that show and I'm sure reading all those subtitles during a span of 6 months did something to my eyesight. I think I'll go ahead and find a new hobby for spring and summer; let's save Jewel in the Palace for next fall and winter. ;P

Destination Nations

For the heck of it, I decided to check out Cebu Pacific's web site, my partner-in-crime during my Wow Philippines travels, and see what's new over there. I can't believe they added more destinations since I left! They now serve Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Guangzhou, Macau, Shanghai, Xiamen, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Kaoshiung!

Goodness! I could've finished my Asia goal this decade for a fraction of the cost if I had stayed a little bit longer in the Philippines! (And can you believe the number of Starbucks City Mugs I would've collected? HaHa!) *SIGH. You win some, you lose some nga naman.

TV Special

I just saw the "KC from Paris to Pinas" special for the first time. Hmmm...I'm inspired to do a "Mina from Pinas to Seattle" one (yes, feeling ka-level ko si KC. HaHa!). This reminds me that I still haven't uploaded all of my SE Asia pics. Sana naman before the one-year anniversary e magawa ko na rin yun.

Kasal, Kasal Ko, Kasal Nila

I spent the last three hours or so just watching Filipino wedding videos on YouTube, thanks to Raissa's and Pen's bad influence. The result? Naiyak ako...naiyak ako dahil hindi ganyang ka-gwapo ang mga naging ka-date ko sa Pilipinas in the almost two years that I was there.

At kung may hihirit ng "Bakit, maganda ka ba?" Aba, oo, maganda ako, magandang maganda. HaHa!

On a serious note, I still haven't been praying to God about "that person." Super tigas ng ulo, di ba? I actually have this touching explanation regarding this which I've told Ate Gemma one time at work. But explanations and excuses aside, I guess it's true that you really have to believe that you, yourself, deserve a great husband in order for it to come true. And I think that's what I need to work on more than anything else. Uy, finally, naka-emote na ulit about this subject. HaHa!

Sana lang that by the time that I do get married, eh meron pa rin akong kakilala na single pa rin to be my Maid of Honor. HeHe! Nauunahan na talaga ng lahat eh! I even saw the wedding video of a guy who I went out on a date with in Pinas. Hello?! Kung ka-batch ko kayong single, you're not allowed to get married yet! ;P