Uncovered this article from my email's 2005 archive :)
Just a refresher of your tagalog vocabulary:
1. BAKOKANG --- Higanteng peklat. ito'y madalas na dulot ng mga sugat na malaki na hindi ginamitan ng sebo de macho habang natutuyo. Imbes na normal na balat ang nakatakip sa bakokang, ito'y mayroong makintab na takip.
2. KALAMANTUTAY ---Mabahong pangalan
3. MULMUL --- Buhok sa gitna ng isang nunal. Mahirap ipaliwanag kung bakit nagkakaroon ng MULMUL ang isang nunal. Subalit hindi talaga ito naaalis, kahit na bunutin pa ito, maliban na lamang kung ipapa-laser ito.
***** "How nice naman your MULMUL! Nakakakiliti!" *****
4. BURNIK --- Taeng sumabit sa buhok sa pwet. Madalas nararanasan ng mga taong nagti-tissue lamang pagkatapos tumae. Ang BURNIK ay mahirap alisin, lalo na kapag natuyo na ito. Ipinapayo sa mga may BURNIK na maligo na lamang upang ito'y maalis.
***** "Labs, alam ko kung anong kinain mo kanina!!!"*****
5. ALPOMBRA ---Kasuotan sa paa na kadalasang makikitang suot ng mga tindero ng yosi sa quiapo. Ito'y may makipot na suotan ng paa, at manipis na swelas. Mistulang sandalyas ito ng babae pero kadalasang suot ng mga lalaki. Available in blue, red, green, etc.
6. McARTHUR --- Taeng bumabalik after mong i-flush. "I shall return!"
7. AGIHAP --- Libag na dumikit sa panty o brief. Nabubuo ang AGIHAP kung ang panty o brief ay >suotsuot na nang hindi bumababa sa tatlong araw.
8. DUKIT ---Ito ang amoy na nakukuha kung isinabit mo ang daliri mo sa iyong puwit o sa puwit ng iba....try it to prove it thats DUKIT.
9. SPONGKLONG --- Ito'y isang bagong wika na nangangahulugan sa isang estupidong tao.
***** "Buti naman at bumaba na sa puwesto ang SPONGKLONG nating Presidente." *****
10. LAPONGGA --- Ito'y kahintulad sa laplapan o kaya sa lamasan.
***** "Hoy Utoy, bakit ba ang hilig mo sa mga sineng puro LAPONGGA lang ang palabas?" *****
11. WENEKLEK --- Ito ang buhok sa utong na kadalasang nakikita sa mga tambay sa kanto na laging nakahubad. Meron din ang babae nito.
***** "Inay! Si Itay, sinaksak yung kapitbahay natin kasi hinila yung weneklek niya!" *****
12. BAKTUNG --- Pinaikling salita ng BAKAT-UTONG.
***** "Uy Jefferson, tingnan mo si Ma'am, BAKTUNG na naman!" *****
13. BAKTI --- Bakat panty.
14. ASOGUE --- Buhok sa kilikili.
15. BARNAKOL --- Maitim na libag sa batok na naipon sa matagal na panahon.
16. BULTOKACHI ---Tubig na tumatalsik sa pwet kapag nalalaglag ang isang malaking ebak.
17. BUTUYTUY --- Etits ng bata
18. JABARR --- Pawis ng katawan
19. BAKTOL ---Ang ikatlong lebel ng mabahong amoy sa kili-kili. Ang baktol ay kapareho ng amoy ng nabubulok na bayabas. Ito'y dumidikit sa damit, at humahalo sa pawis. Madalas na naaamoy tuwing registration, sa elevator o FX.
***** "Put@#$%, sinong nangangamoy BAKTOL sa inyo????!!!*****
20. KUKURIKAPU ---Libag sa ilalim ng boobs. Madalas na namumuo dahil sa labis na baby powder na inilalagay sa katawan. Maaari ding mamuo kung hindi talaga naliligo o naghihilod ang isang babae. Ang KUKURIKAPU ay mas madalas mamuo sa mga babaeng malalaki ang joga.
***** "Honey, maligo ka na para maalis yang KUKURIKAPU mo." *****
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
"space" age
Get up and go talk to someone. It's called human interaction, and it's a beautiful, beautiful thing.
- Simon Sinek
We're all aware of how fast technology has been growing and how available they are now to people. I remember when I was a kid back in the 80's, I'd go out in the street and play with my friends all afternoon till I drop due to exhaustion. Toys of our choice: rocks, sticks, slippers, plastic containers, all sorts of junk. And it was just as fun as having expensive toys, because kids back then usually don't pay attention to the price of their stuff. Kids these days are different; they're pinned to their computer and gadgets playing games with virtual or remote playmates from dawn till dusk. So now I don't define 'space age' as how modern our gadgets are; it's how much space we put between us and other human beings, and 'alien technology' is how we actually 'alienate' ourselves from others. It's alarming!
Even so, I sincerely doubt that with their genius minds they'd be able to create any touch technology as effective as the human touch.
"If he hits you once..."
Unfortunately, not all human interaction is pretty.
I was alarmed and saddened by what my friend told me the other night. Her husband verbally abuses her, humiliates her in public, and hurts her physically. Frankly, I never expected her to be a victim of domestic violence. I've known her in our high school years. We were in the same "clique" and I always looked to her as this strong woman personality, an alpha female. So I was really shocked by her revelation. I told her she should kick her good-for-nothing husband out of the house for good, and end her otherwise eternal suffering. She said she can't; she doesn't want a broken home for her kids.
That was a depressing realization: my friend decided to accept her fate and I can't do anything about it except pray that things will turn out for the better, or wait until her husband finally kills her.
- Simon Sinek
We're all aware of how fast technology has been growing and how available they are now to people. I remember when I was a kid back in the 80's, I'd go out in the street and play with my friends all afternoon till I drop due to exhaustion. Toys of our choice: rocks, sticks, slippers, plastic containers, all sorts of junk. And it was just as fun as having expensive toys, because kids back then usually don't pay attention to the price of their stuff. Kids these days are different; they're pinned to their computer and gadgets playing games with virtual or remote playmates from dawn till dusk. So now I don't define 'space age' as how modern our gadgets are; it's how much space we put between us and other human beings, and 'alien technology' is how we actually 'alienate' ourselves from others. It's alarming!
Even so, I sincerely doubt that with their genius minds they'd be able to create any touch technology as effective as the human touch.
"If he hits you once..."
Unfortunately, not all human interaction is pretty.
I was alarmed and saddened by what my friend told me the other night. Her husband verbally abuses her, humiliates her in public, and hurts her physically. Frankly, I never expected her to be a victim of domestic violence. I've known her in our high school years. We were in the same "clique" and I always looked to her as this strong woman personality, an alpha female. So I was really shocked by her revelation. I told her she should kick her good-for-nothing husband out of the house for good, and end her otherwise eternal suffering. She said she can't; she doesn't want a broken home for her kids.
That was a depressing realization: my friend decided to accept her fate and I can't do anything about it except pray that things will turn out for the better, or wait until her husband finally kills her.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
novel-ty
One of the things on my bucketlist (a.k.a. stuff I want to do before I die) is to write and publish a book. I've been composing the storyline and characters in my head since my college days, which was almost twelve years ago. The problem is I don't have a friggin' clue on how to write a novel. Sure, I can write blogs and stuff, but writing a novel is a totally different ballgame. There's research to be made, copyrights to consider, and most of all the coherency skill that I sincerely believe I don't have.
Sci-fi
Since I'm a paranormal addict, I wanted my novel to be sci-fi-themed. I want aliens and superpowers and mysteries of the universe, and a hint of mythology, in my book. Now you probably understand how important the coherency skill is in order to pull this thing off.
R&R (Reading and Research)
What I hate the most is reading. I'm not fond of it. I rarely finish reading books, regardless of what they are about. It's just not my thing. *sigh* But I realize that if I had to write my own book, I should at least know or be familiar with how seasoned writers write their own book. And how can I do that? By reading their books! And there's a eureka moment...another five years to go before I can actually start writing chapter 1.
Help?
I'm sincerely considering the help of an editor or a writer-friend on this matter because I'm really serious about this and I really want this to happen. I can already imagine how awesome my novel would be. I shared some of the concepts and characters to my close friends and they loved it! One of them even suggested that I should make a mind map so I won't forget the novel stuff I've already created in my head, like characters and plot. And I WILL make a mind map. Next weekend.
I'm sincerely considering the help of an editor or a writer-friend on this matter because I'm really serious about this and I really want this to happen. I can already imagine how awesome my novel would be. I shared some of the concepts and characters to my close friends and they loved it! One of them even suggested that I should make a mind map so I won't forget the novel stuff I've already created in my head, like characters and plot. And I WILL make a mind map. Next weekend.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
five years
After five long years, I've finally decided to revive this blog! While I was NOT blogging here, I was busy yapping on Facebook and Twitter - yep, I've finally decided to jump in the whole social networking bandwagon. I don't know, maybe I'm one of those people who have attention-deficient disorders.
Updates
So! Reviewing my past few posts, I am proud to say that I actually made some of my plans happen. First, I established an online store, yay! But it's only on Facebook since I really don't have a lot of time creating an online store from HTML scratch. However, I did earn some extra income out of it and it's pretty great. Been online selling since late 2010.
Second, I finally mustered enough courage to get some dental braces. And I'm telling you, it hurt like HELL. It was torture for the first two months. But now, I finally got the hang of it. And yeah, I am prettier.
Job+
So far, so good, so boring(?). I feel old, haha. No progress for the past four years, career-wise. But still grateful.
My extra-curricular activities have increased due to insistent authoritative requests. Been assigned as coach for the recent year-end party's production number (I'm like the female Will Schuester of Glee). Needless to say, the number turned out great. And best of all, I met a lot of new friends, two of which are like brothers to me now.
I'm also into running/jogging and badminton. Gotta maintain that shape. For a 30+ year-old mom, I don't look so bad. I've 26-inch waistline. And I still get student discount on bus fares, haha (hey, the conductors gave it freely. I didn't ask for it.).
Problems, problems, problems
Ah yes, I've recently been depressed due to a lot of problems. But knowing myself, I've always bounced back from these nagging demons.
I've also recently lost a couple of good friends. Not by death or separation, but by choice. It sucks and I miss them...but maybe this is for the best.
2013
My new year's resolution: love myself more. Stop being a people-pleaser. Be prettier, bolder, smarter, and more focused. To not sacrifice virtue for normalcy. And to always remind myself that I am needed.
Updates
So! Reviewing my past few posts, I am proud to say that I actually made some of my plans happen. First, I established an online store, yay! But it's only on Facebook since I really don't have a lot of time creating an online store from HTML scratch. However, I did earn some extra income out of it and it's pretty great. Been online selling since late 2010.
Second, I finally mustered enough courage to get some dental braces. And I'm telling you, it hurt like HELL. It was torture for the first two months. But now, I finally got the hang of it. And yeah, I am prettier.
Job+
So far, so good, so boring(?). I feel old, haha. No progress for the past four years, career-wise. But still grateful.
My extra-curricular activities have increased due to insistent authoritative requests. Been assigned as coach for the recent year-end party's production number (I'm like the female Will Schuester of Glee). Needless to say, the number turned out great. And best of all, I met a lot of new friends, two of which are like brothers to me now.
I'm also into running/jogging and badminton. Gotta maintain that shape. For a 30+ year-old mom, I don't look so bad. I've 26-inch waistline. And I still get student discount on bus fares, haha (hey, the conductors gave it freely. I didn't ask for it.).
Problems, problems, problems
Ah yes, I've recently been depressed due to a lot of problems. But knowing myself, I've always bounced back from these nagging demons.
I've also recently lost a couple of good friends. Not by death or separation, but by choice. It sucks and I miss them...but maybe this is for the best.
2013
My new year's resolution: love myself more. Stop being a people-pleaser. Be prettier, bolder, smarter, and more focused. To not sacrifice virtue for normalcy. And to always remind myself that I am needed.
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