i'm declaring war against softdrinks. i'm not sure though how long the war lasts!

O.M.G!

I nearly lost consciousness when I received this email today. here goes:

Hi *insert my name here,*

We received the writing samples you sent for Mabuhay. Can you do an article for us on Surigao's beaches for Mabuhay's March issue? Our rates are Php*insert amount here*/word, excluding "a", "and" and "the". We do not buy any writer's rights or claim ownership of articles and photos. :) Let me know if this is amenable with you, and I will send you an editorial brief. If you also have any suggestions on what's nice to feature in Surigao, do let me know.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,


Annabelle Marquez

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Editorial Assistant
Mabuhay magazine
Eastgate Publishing Corporation
Tel. +632 633-4004 to 09
eastgatepublishing.com



MABUHAY, here I come!

promoting my hometown

For 2010 and beyond, I'll be doing massive promotion for my hometown via a popular medium: t-shirt! To stress the point, I will be literally wearing Tago and all things that it represents.

Patented, these tees come in limited edition and are sold only to interested friends. here's a sampler:

what's in 2010 for the virgin fire snake?

My friend Google has this to say:

In 2010, the Snake likes to make slow and steady progress and the Year of the Tiger will find him swept along with unexpected developments – they need to adapt and keep up the pace. On the career front, the Snake will have quite a bit of competition and needs to stay ahead of the game in order to be in line for any promotions or career advancement opportunities. He needs to seek advice from those who can help and not appear too independent – working with colleagues will pay off handsomely during the year. Money management will be crucial during the Year of the Tiger and with careful planning, they should have little to worry about.

Time spent with loved ones, either on a well-earned holiday or at home, will rejuvenate the Snake’s spirit during a busy and intense year. February through April will favor work endeavors and promotion. July through December will offer many opportunities for single Snakes to meet a special romantic partner. Travel looks most likely during March and June through August, with fun and romance well starred. Snakes can be shy and loners, but the Year of the Tiger will ensure they have many happy social events to attend."

Hmmmmm, need i say more?

christmas bonding in red!

con men

Exactly two days before Christmas, I received this text message which I'm printing verbatim:


"Congratulations! Pres. GMA CHARITY FUND. Ur Sim# has Won! P600,000.00. 12.23/2009 DTI PRMT # 4627. For more info?Pls call me now! I'm Sec. Katherine L. Madrigal."

I sent two replies:

1) Really? Thank you so much! But you can keep the P600,000.00 because you need it for your chemotherapy. Today I will bend my knees in prayer that you and your loved ones will die of cancer; and

2) Lord, I pray that the user of this number and all his loved ones be afflicted with cancer so that this world will be rid of people who make it their business to fool their fellowmen. Amen.

I never received a reply.

merry christmas!

christmas is all about giving, and true giving is a giving that hurts. and because times are hard, now is the best time to celebrate the real essence of christmas.

give until it hurts. or better yet, give until it feels good.