The Philippines is where:
November 10, 2006where the gang wars happen, where women strip and where the people overthrow a
president.
49. where even doctors, lawyers and engineers are unemployed.
48. where everyone has his personal ghost story.
47. where mountains like Makiling and Banahaw are considered as holy places.
46. where everything can be forged.
45. where the school is considered the second home and the mall considered as
third.
44. where Starbucks coffee is more expensive than gas.
43. where every street has a basketball court and every town only has one
public school.
42. where all kinds of animals are edible.
41. where people speak all kinds of languages, and still call it Tagalog.
40. where students pay more money than they will earn afterwards.
39. where call center employees earn more money than teachers and nurses.
38. where driving 4kms can take as much as 4hours.
37. where flyovers bring you from the freeway to the side streets.
36. where the tourist spots is where Filipinos do not (or cannot) go.
35. where the personal computer is mainly used for games and Friendster.
34. where all 13 year olds are alcoholic.
33. where colonial mentality is dishonestly denied!
32. where 4am is not even considered bed time yet.
31. where people can pay to defy the law.
30. where everything is spoofed.
29. where even the poverty-stricken get to wear Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
28. where honking of car horns is a way of life.
27. where being called a bum is never offensive.
26. where flood waters take up more than 90 percent of the streets during the
rainy season.
25. where everyone has a relative abroad who keeps them alive.
24. where crossing the street involves running for your dear life.
23. where wearing your national colors make you \"baduy\".
22. where billiards is a sport, and darts is a bar game.
21. where even the poverty-stricken have the latest cell phones. (gsm - galing
sa magnanakaw)
20. where insurance does not work.
19. where water can only be classified as tap and dirty… clean water is for
sale (35pesos/gallon).
18. where the church governs the people and where the government makes the
people pray for miracles. (AMEN TO THAT!)
17. where University of the Philippines is where all the weird people go.
Ateneo is where all the nerds go. La Salle is where all the Chinese go..
College of Saint Benilde is where all the stupid Chinese go, and University of
Asia and the Pacific is where all the irrelevantly rich people go.
16. where fastfood is a diet meal.
15. where traffic signs are merely suggestions not regulations.
14. where all the trees in the city are below 6 ft.
! 13. where being held up is normal. It happens to everyone.
12. where kids dream of becoming sexbomb dancers, hot babes, japayukis and
overseas contract workers
11. where rodents is a normal house pet.
10. where the definition of traffic is the \'non-movement\' of vehicles.
9. where the fighter planes of the 1940\'s are used for military engagements,
and the new fighter planes are displayed in museums.
8. where being an hour late is still considered as punctual.
7. where cigarettes and alcohol are a necessity, and where the lottery is a
commodity.
6. where soap operas tell the realities of life and where the news provides the
drama.
5. where actors make the rules and where politicians provide the entertainment.
(kung gusto mo mapikon, watch the news)
4. where finding a deer on the road will be a phenomenon. (may deer dito?
seryoso kayo?)
3. where people can get away with stealing trillions of pesos, but not for a
thousand.
2. where Nora Aunor is an acclaimed actress and Boy Abunda is the best talk
show host.
1. where everyone wants to leave the country!
Mcafee bloopers
1. I CAN BE ABLE TO HELP YOU IF YOU BE ABLE TO GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT I CAN ENABLE MYSELF TO ASSIST YOU ACCORDING TO MY DATABASE (hah??!)
2.I CAN WALK ON THE WEBSITE TO HELP YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR MCAFEE ON YOU COMPUTER (wow!!! david blane??!)
3.I AM SHOWING HERE THAT YOU ARE PROTECTED FROM VIRUSES (do you see?! do you see?!)
4. I ALREADY TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT LIKE I SAID IN A WHILE AGO (oh. im sorry if im makulet, huh…)
5. I WILL JUST PUT YOU ON HOLD TO CHECK MY DATABASE (for what?)
6.I AM SEEING THE SAME LIKE YOU ON THE WEBSITE (like me on your web site?! porn ba yan??)
7. I AM SORRY BUT I AM NOT A TRAINED TECHNICIAN FOR YOUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT (oh…..)
8.I WILL GOING TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND AND IT WILL TAKE 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR YOU HAVE IT BACK ON YOUR ACCOUNT (i will be going to wait…)
9. YOU CAN JUST FOX IT SIR TO US (can i bird to faster it?)
10. YOU ARE ALREADY SAFE FOR THE PROTECTION SIR (my goodness! thank heavens!)
11.yes sir, i can assist you on that sir. You can open the website to us.mcafee.com and go to mcafeehelp.com to check the technical support options (san ulet??)
12. Sir i want you to run pls run sir…. (san, pare? san??!!)
13. That ok sir. As long as you renew it again. (double charge ba yan o single??)
14. you like to cancel sir? what you will cancel? ok i will cancel you sir. (no!! i want to live pa!!)
15.Ok sir i will help sir dont worry i understand you.. (yan ang rapport!!)
Toril, Davao City
i asked vhennie if she wants to go to davao.dun kasi dad ko pati mga relatives ko.and
gusto ko din na makapunta siya dun para makilala niya ang pastoril family.sabi pa nga niya baka maubos ung pera,
sabi ko ok lang basta makapunta tayo dun.gusto ko din kasi magvacation kahit sandali lang and miss ko na ang davao.last na punta ko dun
2004 pa.and we decided na cge na punta tayo.oct 6 bumili kami ng ticket sa cubao.sobrang excited na nga namin nun parang gusto na namin mag friday na agad.hehehe!
tapos nalaman namin na ngiba na pala ang sked sa office.before kasi friday off kami kaya binili namin na friday ang flight.buti na lang mabait tl namin at nagawan niya ng paraan
para friday off ulit.monday palang nun sinasabi ko sa kanya di na ko makapaghintay.hehehe!sobrang excited talaga dba?then tuesday,wed, thurs…FRIDAY
we went home from work nag ayos na kami ng mga gamit.siguro mga 1230 umalis na kami ng house.eh flight namin 330 pa.excited talaga eh.saka first time ng baby ko makakapunta sa south.
tuwa nga ako kasi ako ang kasama niya at makikilala pa niya ang mga pastoril.dumating kami sa airport mga 115, kumuha na kami ng boarding pass para sa window seat kami.un gusto ng baby ko eh.
after dun nagcoffee muna siya.addict sa coffee baby ko eh.hehe!yosi lang ng konti and pumunta na kami sa departure lounge.naiinip na nga kami kasi tagal ng oras saka wala pa kaming tulog.
pero ok lang nawala naman antok namin nung malapit na mag 3.mga 315 sa airplane na kami siyempre picture kami.un talaga hilig namin eh mag picture.hehehe!we arrived at around 6 na kasi tagal mag land ng airplane.
may traffic din paa.hehehe!sabi ko nga baby davao na tayo,sobrang ngiti nga siya.:) nagtext na ko sa tito ko na nandun an kami.pagalabas ng airport nakita ko na agad sila tito ernie at tita joy.and pinakilala ko na din asawa ko.
sobrang happy nga ako kasi may nakilala na siyang relative ko at lam ko magugustuhan siya.tapos sabi ni tito wala daw dun si papa,pumunta ng manila.sabi ko kaya nga kami pumunta dito para sa kanya.pero ok lang sabi ko na lang lets enjoy our time here
kasi sandali lang tayo dito.sinundo muna namin mga cousins ko si nicole and nice.una pa nga nahihiya si nice samin,pero si nicole lambing agad.lalo na kay vhennie para nga siya pa ung pinsan eh.hehhe!after nun sa house kami ni tatay pumunta.dun na kami
ng dinner and nakilala ni vhennie sila tatay and tito edwin.at si tatay nung nakita kami sobrang masaya siya,makikita mo namnan sa mata niya eh.sarap ng kain namin nun kasi wala sa manila ng ganun.meron nga pero hindi na fresh.lalo na ung tuna sobrang sarap.
baby ko nga nahihiya pang kumain sabi ko sa kanya kain ka lang kasi wala nga sa manila niyan.hehehe!sarap talaga dun.after kumain kwento kwento muna siyempre tinatanong nila si vhennie tungkol sa kanya kung pano kami nagkakilala saka mga iba pa.si nice nga nakayakap na sa kanya
eh kanina lang di nga makatingin samin.hehehe!masasabi ko lang sa 2 sobrang lambing sila.umuwe kame mga 11 na yata saka nag yaya na si tito kasi alam nila na wala pa kaming tulog.sabi ko nga sa baby ko parang nasa laguna lang tayo noh.pero masmaganda naman dito kasi tahimik saka
masarap huminga walang usok.pag dating sa house nila tito sa terrace muna kami nag coffee and yosi kwentuhan ulit.gulat nga ako kasi ganda na ng house ng tito ko.hindi ganun dati un eh.next day gumising kami mga 9 na yta un kasi sobrang puyat kami eh.dumerecho na kami kay tatay ulit dun
na kami kumain,tuna ulit.:) inihaw naman ngayon sobrang sarap talaga.afetr lunch sa lolengs kami pumunta nagswimming.baby ko nga sobrang excited eh kasi sabi ko masarap mag swimming dun pero first time ko din mag swimming kasi nung 2004 hindi naman kami nagswimming nun umikot lang.
ganda nga ng baby ko naka swimsuit.hehehe!hindi nga ako makatagal sa pool kasi sobrang lamig galing sa bundok kasi ung tubig.ung baby ko naman at sila nice and nicole hindi na umalis dun.pati nga si tatay nakayanan ung lamig eh.pumunta din kami sa crocodile park,para siyang mini zoo.pero siyemre madaming
crocodile.nandun ung pinakamalaki crocodile na nakita ko si pangil,para nga siayng statue eh.dami namin picture ng baby ko dun,wala pa nga kaming 1 araw sa davao ubos na ung isang film.first time din namin kumain ng durian,ayaw ko kasi talagang kumain nun eh ok lang kung candy
pero kung ung fruit talga ayaw ko.pero pinilit kami eh.hehehe!kailangan pala pag kumain nun may kasamang coke para mas masarap at wag mong aamuyin kasi hindi talga siya mabango.pumunta din kami sa sm davao dun kami ng dinner kasama namin lahat si tatay nga kahit hira na maglakad gustong gutso pa din sumama.:)
we ate at yellow cab nun tapos saktong sale pa kaya inikot namin ang sm.ung pinsan ko naman naglaro lang kami ni baby tingin lang ng pwedene mabili.para nga naming anak ung 2 eh.hehehe!tapos nagusap din kami sabi ko bitin by kasi uwe nba tomorrow.papalitan natin ung ticket.ask ko tito kung pwede kasi nakkahiya din kasi
may work sila sabi naman nila ok lang.kaya next day sinamahan nila kami sa victoria dun sana kami magpapalit eh ang daming tao kumain muna kami sa chowking.sa airport na lng kami dumerecho tinanong namin kung pwede.pwede daw kaso mahal kasi wala na ung promo.eh kulang na din pera namin nun,ung time na un sobrang nalungkot kami.
pag balik sa car sabi namin uwe na lng kami kasi kulang nga.tuwa naman ako kasi sabi nila magbibigay daw sila para magstay pa kami dun.sobrang touched nga ako nun eh.baby ko nga ang taray na nun,bigla akong tinarayan may tinanong lang ako.hehe!nung napalitan na namin ung ticket bumalik na ung saya namin.hehehe!pagbalik sa car niloko pa kmi nila
sabi yan masaya na ako ha wag na malungkot.para ngang naiiyak ako nun kasi sobrang natuwa ako sa ginawa nila.wednesday na kami uwe.so may time pa kami mag beach ung ang pinaka gusto ng baby ko.hehehe!next morning nagpunta kami sa beach excited baby ko.hehehe!2 hours kami nandun at paguwe namin sobrang itim namin.sandale lang nga un
tapos ganun na agad kaitim.nagpunta din kami sa nccc mall at gaisano bumili kami ng pasalubong para sa officemates namin.nakaklungkot lang kasi lapit na bumalik sa manila at trabaho na naman.dun ulit kami kay tatay ng dinner kasi nga last night ung mga pinsan ko hindi nga dumidikit sakin lage na lang kay vhennie.sabi ko nga tampo na ko niyan wala daw silang
pakialam.hehehe!pagkinikiss ko nga ayaw eh pero pag si vhennie ok lang.kami nila tatay at tito ernie umiinom tapos kasama ni vhennie sila nice,nicole tita joy and tito edwin.close na nga sila siyempre natuwa ako.at gustong gusto nila si vhennie noh sabi pa nga ni tatay wag daw kaming babalik dun hangat wala daw baby.hehehe!ayaw ko pa nga umuwe nun kasi mamimiss
ko talga sila.bago kami hinatid sa airport pumunta mina kami sa insular ganda dun makikita mo na yung samal island.sabi nga nila next time na punta namin dun daw kami punta.cant wait na nga ulit na pumunta dun eh.sa sobrang lungkot napaiyak kaming dalawa at walang gana mag pa picture.para kaming naluge.hehehhe!
tito ernie, tita joy,tatay, tito edwin, tito john, nice and nicole thank you sa lahat.sa pagtanggap niyo samin saka sa pagasikaso niyo.miss na namin kayong lahat!
Baby i hope you had a great time in davao.kahit na maraming gustong mang sira satin,di tayo magpapatalo sa kanila.alam mo naman mahal na mahal ka ng mga davao.lalo na si tito edwin.hehehe!
be strong lang ha.mwah!I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABY!
100 Best Things About Being Pinoy
spam from a friend…:) something to ponder: read on…..
FROM the 1896 Revolution to the first Philippine Republic, the Commonwealth period, the EDSA Revolt, and the tiger cub economy, history marches on. Thankfully, however, some things never change. Like the classics, things irresistibly Pinoy mark us for life. They're the indelible stamp of our identity, the undeniable affinity that binds us like twins. They celebrate the good in us, the best of our culture and the infinite possibilities we are all capable of. Some are so self-explanatory you only need mention them for fellow Pinoys to swoon or drool. Here, from all over this Centennial-crazed country and in no particular order, are a hundred of the best things that make us unmistakably Pinoy.
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Merienda. Where else is it normal to eat five times a day? - gluttony, grabe
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Sawsawan. Assorted sauces that guarantee freedom of choice, enough room for experimentation and maximum tolerance for diverse tastes. Favorites: toyo't calamansi, suka at sili, patis.- teka, di ba ung mga koreans mahilig din sa sawsawan? pati nga halaman sinasawsaw din eh…ung kanin nilalagay sa malamig na tubig…iww.hehehe parang lugaw.
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Kuwan, ano. At a loss for words? Try these and marvel at how Pinoys understand exactly what you want. - wait a minute…ay oo nga…even if you say si ano….naiintindihan
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Pinoy humor and irreverence. If you're api and you know it, crack a joke. Nothing personal, really. - correct! we can never underestimate the pinoy sense of humor..favorite ko nga si dick ysrael. pag nagpanggap na bading chaka kampangpangan. hehehe.
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Tingi. Thank goodness for small entrepreneurs. Where else can we buy cigarettes, soap, condiments and life's essentials in small affordable amounts? not to mention naman ang mga pawnshops, 5-6 ganun. pati atm,cp na pede isanla at tingi sa mga addict…piso lang langit na. hahaha.
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Spirituality. Even before the Spaniards came, ethnic tribes had their own anitos, bathalas and assorted deities, pointing to a strong relationship with the Creator, who or whatever it may be.- I agree. pero pansinin mo sa kulturang pinoy, kung sino palasimba sha pa tsismosa. I cannot!
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Po, opo, mano po. Speech suffixes that define courtesy, deference, filial respect–a balm to the spirit in these aggressive times.- yeah. I remember nga sa animal planet, they visit the bayawak churva in laguna..everyone was named "MANG"…ang cute.
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Pasalubong. Our way of sharing the vicarious thrills and delights of a trip, and a wonderful excuse to shop without the customary guilt. - guilty ako dito. I always give pasalubong.
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Beaches! With 7,000 plus islands, we have miles and miles of shoreline piled high with fine white sand, lapped by warm waters, and nibbled by exotic tropical fish. From the stormy seas of Batanes to the emerald isles of Palawan–over here, life is truly a beach.-truly, maganda ang beaches dito. beach bum ako eh. feeling ko sirena ako nung pastlife ko :-)
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Bagoong. Darkly mysterious, this smelly fish or shrimp paste typifies the underlying theme of most ethnic foods: disgustingly unhygienic, unbearably stinky and simply irresistible. - naman, with mangga, pakbet, kahit ano. sbe ng pinoy basta mabaho,masarap! pati nga ung "buro, durian", at iba pa.
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Bayanihan. Yes, the internationally-renowned dance company, but also this habit of pitching in still common in small communities. Just have that cold beer and some pulutan ready for the troops. - i think it should be termed "pakikisama" also. we are good with that. it goes on without saying. pero meron talagang mga taong manhid, makapal ang fez, walang pakiramdam. Its either bobo talaga or nagtatatangahan lang.
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The Balikbayan box. Another way of sharing life's bounty, no matter if it seems like we're fleeing Pol Pot every time we head home from anywhere in the globe. The most wonderful part is that, more often than not, the contents are carted home to be distributed. - oo naman, truly pinoy. kelangan ipagyabang na ang anak ni ganito ay nsa ganyang bansa. the saudi necklace, the bracelets. so bling bling.
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Pilipino komiks. Not to mention "Hiwaga," "Aliwan," "Tagalog Classics," "Liwayway" and"Bulaklak" magazines. Pulpy publications that gave us Darna, Facifica Falayfay, Lagalag, Kulafu, Kenkoy, Dyesebel, characters of a time both innocent and worldly.- at nasa telenovela na ito. soshal na.
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Folk songs. They come unbidden and spring, full blown, like a second language, at the slightest nudge from the too-loud stereo of a passing jeepney or tricycle. - i think its now termed as novelty songs like kanta ni budoy, april boy, aegis. patok sa masang pinoy. not to mention ang mga pelikula ni lito lapid and the like.
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Fiesta. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is just another day, shrugs the poor man who, once a year, honors a patron saint with this sumptuous, no-holds-barred spread. It's a Pinoy celebration at its pious and riotous best. - pag fiesta bawal magutom. kain lang ng kain. hanggang maipatso. hehehe. kesehodang mangutang basta me panghanda lang.
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Aswang, manananggal, kapre. The whole underworld of Filipino lower mythology recalls our uniquely bizarre childhood, that is, before political correctness kicked in. Still, their rich adventures pepper our storytelling. - multo, dwende, sapi, barang…hmp madami pa…madami din mukhang aswang….hahaha pero feeling maganda…..hahaha.
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Jeepneys. Colorful, fast, reckless, a vehicle of postwar Pinoy ingenuity, this Everyman's communal cadillac makes for a cheap, interesting ride. If the driver's a daredevil (as they usually are), hang on to your seat. - i think I should mention yung pedicab, tricycle and ung tadyak (sa may riles ng blumenttrit at sta. mesa) so pinoy talaga. innovative.
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Dinuguan. Blood stew, a bloodcurdling idea, until you try it with puto. Best when mined with jalape쨚 peppers. Messy but delicious. favorite. yummy. as well as karekare. nakakagutom. shet.
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Santacruzan. More than just a beauty contest, this one has religious overtones, a tableau of St. Helena's and Constantine's search for the Cross that seamlessly blends piety, pageantry and ritual. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to show off the prettiest ladies–and the most beautiful gowns. - oops teka, meron din santa cruzan ang mga friendships kong bading….
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Balut. Unhatched duck's embryo, another unspeakable ethnic food to outsiders, but oh, to indulge in guilty pleasures! Sprinkle some salt and suck out that soup, with gusto. hmm…not to mention penoy, isaw and tenga. yummy.
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Pakidala. A personalized door-to-door remittance and delivery system for overseas Filipino workers who don't trust the banking system, and who expect a family update from the courier, as well. - enough said.
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Choc-nut. Crumbly peanut chocolate bars that defined childhood ecstasy before M & M's and Hershey's. - favorite to ni kris aquino. hehehe. i don't like it though, its too sweet. mas gusto ko ata ung wonderboy.
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Kamayan style. To eat with one's hand and eschew spoon, fork and table manners–ah, heaven. - at least we are free from hepa!
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Chicharon. Pork, fish or chicken crackling. There is in the crunch a hint of the extravagant, the decadent and the pedestrian. Perfect with vinegar, sublime with beer.-everything is great with vinegar. hehehe
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Pinoy hospitality. Just about everyone gets a hearty "Kain tayo!" invitation to break bread with whoever has food to share, no matter how skimpy or austere it is. -correct. and we should be proud of it. some of our kababayan take advantage of this trait.
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Adobo, kare-kare, sinigang and other lutong bahay stuff. Home-cooked meals that have the stamp of approval from several generations, who swear by closely-guarded cooking secrets and family recipes.
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Lola Basyang. The voice one heard spinning tales over the radio, before movies and television curtailed imagination and defined grown-up tastes.- shempre, meron din ung shake, rattle and roll di ba? ngayon there's sukob,txt and madami pa. and the fx are now improved. indi na mukhang pulbo and tali. hehehe
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Pambahay. Home is where one can let it all hang out, where clothes do not make a man or woman but rather define their level of comfort. -tsinelas din. me pangbahay at me panglabas. this shows how malinis and masinop we are and how dugyot they can be.
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Tricycle and trisikad, the poor Pinoy's taxicab that delivers you at your doorstep for as little as PHPesos3.00, with a complimentary dusting of polluted air. - huwell, me fx na din for transport nuh?!
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Dirty ice cream. Very Pinoy flavors that make up for the risk: munggo, langka, ube, mais, keso, macapuno. Plus there's the colorful cart that recalls jeepney art.- meron bang mungo?? di pa yata ako nakatikim nun…:-(
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Yayas. The trusted Filipino nanny who, ironically, has become a major Philippine export as overseas contract workers. A good one is almost like a surrogate parent–if you don't mind the accent and the predilection for afternoon soap and movie stars. - hahaha. i grew up with a yaya. kaht nga teenager na ko meron pa din… some yayas di na nakapag asawa. they deserve some merits.
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Sarsi. Pinoy rootbeer, the enduring taste of childhood. Our grandfathers had them with an egg beaten in. - oo nga. gamot din daw ito sa lbm!
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Pinoy fruits. Atis, guyabano, chesa, mabolo, lanzones, durian, langka, makopa, dalanghita, siniguelas, suha, chico, papaya, singkamas–the possibilities!
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Filipino celebrities. Movie stars, broadcasters, beauty queens, public officials, all-around controversial figures: Aurora Pijuan, Cardinal Sin, Carlos P. Romulo, Charito Solis, Cory Aquino, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Eraserheads, Fidel V. Ramos, Francis Magalona, Gloria Diaz, Manuel L. Quezon, Margie Moran, Melanie Marquez, Ninoy Aquino, Nora Aunor, Pitoy Moreno, Ramon Magsysay, Richard Gomez, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sharon Cuneta, Gemma Cruz, Erap, Tiya Dely, Mel and Jay, Gary V. - Parokya ni Edgar, apl, Manny P. madami pa. countless….
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World class Pinoys who put us on the global map: Lea Salonga, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Luisito Espinosa, Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Jocelyn Enriquez, Elma Muros, Onyok Velasco, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Lilia Calderon-Clemente, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Josie Natori.
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Pinoy tastes. A dietitian's nightmare: too sweet, too salty, too fatty, as in burong talangka, itlog na maalat, crab fat (aligue), bokayo, kutchinta, sapin-sapin, halo-halo, pastilyas, palitaw, pulburon, longganisa, tuyo, ensaymada, ube haleya, sweetened macapuno and garbanzos. Remember, we're the guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum! - at least ang pinoy di mukhang elepante pag tumaba.
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The sights. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol's Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the Hundred Islands, the Las Pi?s Bamboo Organ, Rizal Park, Mt. Banahaw, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano. A land of contrasts and ever-changing landscapes. - literally. ganda ng bansa naten. di lang marunong mag appreciate ung iba.
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Gayuma, agimat and anting-anting. Love potions and amulets. How the socially-disadvantaged Pinoy copes. - pati hula, barang at iba pa. meron nga nagsbe na kinulam ko si jc eh sha naman mukhang mangkukulam…haleerst! hahaha.
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Barangay Ginebra, Jaworski, PBA, MBA and basketball. How the verticaly-challenged Pinoy compensates, via a national sports obsession that reduces fans to tears and fistfights.- oo nga, pati mga suntukan at iba pa. dahil lang sa lintik na basketball….at lahat ng kanto ng pilipinas me basketball court.
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People Power at EDSA. When everyone became a hero and changed Philippine history overnight. - and look at them now. the kawawang masa, mahirap pa sa mahirap. sila lang yumayaman. fuck that shit.
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San Miguel Beer and pulutan. "Isa pa nga!" and the Philippines' most popular, world-renowned beer goes well with peanuts, corniks, tapa, chicharon, usa, barbecue, sisig, and all manner of spicy, crunchy and cholesterol-rich chasers. - Octoberfest. the best. umuulan ng beer. too bad di namin na experience to sa davao kc naka red alert.
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Resiliency. We've survived 400 years of Spanish rule, the US bases, Marcos, the 1990 earthquake, lahar, lambada, Robin Padilla, and Tamagochi. We'll survive Erap.- and we did. we know have to face someone na ayas bumaba, mamatay man sha.
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Yoyo. Truly Filipino in origin, this hunting tool, weapon, toy and merchandising vehicle remains the best way to "walk the dog" and "rock the baby," using just a piece of string. i need to mention 10-20, chinese garter, block 1-2-3, ung sumpit, bahay bahayan, luksong tinik, luksong baka at marami pang iba.
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Pinoy games: Pabitin, palosebo, basagan ng palayok. A few basic rules make individual cunning and persistence a premium, and guarantee a good time for all.
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Ninoy Aquino. For saying that "the Filipino is worth dying for,'' and proving it. - angelica jones - for saying I am not here to GR, I am here to pashion. and proving it. hahaha.
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Balagtasan. The verbal joust that brings out rhyme, reason and passion on a public stage. - wala na atang ganito. instead, we have our homies…local rap artists…and they are really good.
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Tabo. All-powerful, ever-useful, hygienically-triumphant device to scoop water out of a bucket _ and help the true Pinoy answer nature's call. Helps maintain our famously stringent toilet habits. - true. i really wonder bakit sila tissue lang??? kaders…:-)
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Pandesal. Despite its shrinking size, still a good buy. Goes well with any filling, best when hot. - kababayan di ba? monay ganun. masarap lahat, me spanish pandesal, merong pandesal with cheese. maraming variations na.
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Jollibee. Truly Pinoy in taste and sensibility, and a corporate icon that we can be quite proud of. Do you know that it's invaded the Middle East, as well? - meron na kaya sa us. ano pa ba? truly pinoy.
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The butanding, the dolphins and other creatures in our blessed waters. They're Pinoys, too, and they're here to stay. Now if some folks would just stop turning them into daing. bayawak din. i watched sa discovery…
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Pakikisama. It's what makes people stay longer at parties, have another drink, join pals in sickness and health. You can get dead drunk and still make it home. - oo nga, filipinos through thick and thin. minsan mas closer pa sila sa friends than sa family.
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Sing-a-long. Filipinos love to sing, and thank God a lot of us do it well! -thanks sa magic sing, exteme etc. pati mga videoke sa kanto and all.
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Kayumanggi. Neither pale nor dark, our skin tone is beautifully healthy, the color of a rich earth or a mahogany tree growing towards the sun. - di na kelangan magpa tan. ewan ko ba bakit yung ibang filipina gusto magpaputi. eh mukha naman harina.
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Handwoven cloth and native weaves. Colorful, environment-friendly alternatives to polyester that feature skillful workmanship and a rich indigenous culture behind every thread. From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the south, it's the fiber of who we are. - yeah. the piña, abaca and all. pretty.
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Movies. Still the cheapest form of entertainment, especially if you watch the same movie several times. - oist. ndi na ha?! pirated dvds and uso. so cheap and everybody can watch it.
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Bahala na. We cope with uncertainty by embracing it, and are thus enabled to play life by ear. meron na nga ring gang dahil sa word na ito.
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Papaitan. An offal stew flavored with bile, admittedly an acquired taste, but pointing to our national ability to acquire a taste for almost anything. - meron pa ngang kinilaw or hilaw na kahit ano. shrimp, kambing, etc.
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English. Whether carabao or Arr-neoww-accented, it doubles our chances in the global marketplace. - I think we can speak better english than anyone in Asia. kaya siguro nga ang daming callcenters dito eh.
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The Press. Irresponsible, sensational, often inaccurate, but still the liveliest in Asia. Otherwise, we'd all be glued to TV. - correct. ang press nababayaran. if you have money, wala kang problema.
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Divisoria. Smelly, crowded, a pickpocket's paradise, but you can get anything here, often at rock-bottom prices. The sensory overload is a bonus. - meron din divisoria, tiangge everywhere, esp at Christmas season.
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Barong Tagalog. Enables men to look formal and dignified without having to strangle themselves with a necktie. Worn well, it makes any ordinary Juan look marvelously makisig. - I disagree. parang ninong sa kasal. hehehe. I like the kamisa de chino churva
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Filipinas. They make the best friends, lovers, wives. Too bad they can't say the same for Filipinos. - shempre. hehehe. we are also malambing, masungit din.di ba bby?
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Filipinos. So maybe they're bolero and macho with an occasional streak of generic infidelity; they do know how to make a woman feel like one.- my man is not bolero, he is not even a womanizer. thats what i know. hehehe.
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Catholicism. What fun would sin be without guilt? Jesus Christ is firmly planted on Philippine soil. - yeah. and we have several interpretations of our faith, which divided homes.
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Dolphy. Our favorite, ultra-durable comedian gives the beleaguered Pinoy everyman an odd dignity, even in drag. - as well as Ramon Revilla. many money, more children.
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Style. Something we often prefer over substance. But every Filipino claims it as a birthright. - yes. but i prefer both.
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Bad taste. Clear plastic covers on the vinyl-upholstered sofa, posters of poker-playing dogs masquerading as art, overaccessorized jeepneys and altars–the list is endless, and wealth only seems to magnify it. - i disagree. we have more sense of style and fashion.
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Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.
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Unbridled optimism. Why we rank so low on the suicide scale. - shempre ang pinoy malakas ang loob. makapal ang mukha….ipipilit ang sarili kahit ayaw na. hahaha.
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Street food: Barbecue, lugaw, banana-cue, fishballs, IUD (chicken entrails), adidas (chicken feet), warm taho. Forget hepatitis; here's cheap, tasty food with gritty ambience.-sinabe ko na ito kanina, paulet ulet ulet. ulet.ulet.
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The siesta. Snoozing in the middle of the day is smart, not lazy. synonymous as powernapping.
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Honorifics and courteous titles: Kuya, ate, diko, ditse, ineng, totoy, Ingkong, Aling, Mang, etc. No exact English translation, but these words connote respect, deference and the value placed on kinship. - yes. and we even call Manong and Manang to strangers.
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Heroes and people who stood up for truth and freedom. Lapu-lapu started it all, and other heroes and revolutionaries followed: Diego Silang, Macario Sakay, Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Melchora Aquino, Gregorio del Pilar, Gabriela Silang, Miguel Malvar, Francisco Balagtas, Juan Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Panday Pira, Emilio Jacinto, Raha Suliman, Antonio Luna, Gomburza, Emilio Aguinaldo, the heroes of Bataan and Corregidor, Pepe Diokno, Satur Ocampo, Dean Armando Malay, Evelio Javier, Ninoy Aquino, Lola Rosa and other comfort women who spoke up, honest cabbie Emilio Advincula, Rona Mahilum, the women lawyers who didn't let Jalosjos get away with rape.-Katrina Legarda, Dra. Margie Holmes, et al.
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Flora and fauna. The sea cow (dugong), the tarsier, calamian deer, bearcat, Philippine eagle, sampaguita, ilang-ilang, camia, pandan, the creatures that make our archipelago unique.
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Pilipino songs, OPM and composers: "Ama Namin," "Lupang Hinirang," "Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal," "Ngayon at Kailanman," "Anak," "Handog,""Hindi Kita Malilimutan," "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit"; Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Restie Umali, Levi Celerio, Manuel Francisco, Freddie Aguilar, and Florante–living examples of our musical gift.
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Metro Aides. They started out as Imelda Marcos' groupies, but have gallantly proven their worth. Against all odds, they continuously prove that cleanliness is next to godliness–especially now that those darned candidates' posters have to be scraped off the face of Manila! - MMDA din. and the color ha. pink. so girly!
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Sari-sari store. There's one in every corner, offering everything from bananas and floor wax to Band-Aid and bakya. - which is offering the tingi, right? pede pa utang.
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Philippine National Red Cross. PAWS. Caritas. Fund drives. They help us help each other. - they even sponsor educational funds. Mabuhay!
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Favorite TV shows through the years: "Tawag ng Tanghalan," "John and Marsha," "Champoy," "Ryan, Ryan Musikahan," "Kuwarta o Kahon," "Public Forum/Lives," "Student Canteen," "Eat Bulaga." In the age of inane variety shows, they have redeemed Philippine television. - wowowee, komiks, telenovela, chinonovela….
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Quirks of language that can drive crazy any tourist listening in: "Bababa ba?" "Bababa!"- we even have gaylingo. I think its widely accepted.
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"Sayang!" "Naman!" "Kadiri!" "Ano ba!?" "pala." Expressions that defy translation but wring out feelings genuinely Pinoy.
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Cockfighting. Filipino men love it more than their wives (sometimes). -buti na lang baby ko basketball ang hilig.
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Dr. Jose Rizal. A category in himself. Hero, medicine man, genius, athlete, sculptor, fictionist, poet, essayist, husband, lover, samaritan, martyr. Truly someone to emulate and be proud of, anytime, anywhere.
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Nora Aunor. Short, dark and homely-looking, she redefined our rigid concept of how leading ladies should look. - i like vilma santos better.
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Noranian or Vilmanian. Defines the friendly rivalry between Ate Guy Aunor and Ate Vi Santos and for many years, the only way to be for many Filipino fans.
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Filipino Christmas. The world's longest holiday season. A perfect excuse to mix our love for feasting, gift-giving and music and wrap it up with a touch of religion. -not to mention the fact that we can go to work drunk! yipee…
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Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place. Distant relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome mat even on the basis of a phone introduction or referral.
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Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Moriones. Sounds, colors, pagan frenzy and Christian overtones.
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Folk dances. Tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, kari?sa, kuratsa, itik-itik, alitaptap, rigodon. All the right moves and a distinct rhythm.
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Native wear and costumes. Baro't saya, tapis, terno, saya, salakot, bakya. Lovely form and ingenious function in the way we dress.
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Sunday family gatherings. Or, close family ties that never get severed. You don't have to win the lotto or be a president to have 10,000 relatives. Everyone's family tree extends all over the archipelago, and it's at its best in times of crisis; notice how food, hostesses, money, and moral support materialize during a wake? - yeah. pati nga compliments sa wake din ginagawa. too late.
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Calesa and karitela. The colorful and leisurely way to negotiate narrow streets when loaded down with a year's provisions.
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Quality of life. Where else can an ordinary employee afford a stay-in helper, a yaya, unlimited movies, eat-all-you-can buffets, the latest fashion (Baclaran nga lang), even Viagra in the black market?
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All Saints' Day. In honoring our dead, we also prove that we know how to live.
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Handicrafts. Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties, woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes, etc. Portable memories of home. Hindi lang pang-turista, pang-balikbayan pa!
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Pinoy greens. Sitaw. Okra. Ampalaya. Gabi. Munggo. Dahon ng Sili. Kangkong. Luya. Talong. Sigarillas. Bataw. Patani. Lutong bahay will never be the same without them.
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OCWs. The lengths (and miles) we'd go for a better life for our family, as proven by these modern-day heroes of the economy. - i think every family merong pamilya abroad.
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The Filipino artist. From Luna's magnificent "Spoliarium" and Amorsolo's sun-kissed ricefields, to Ang Kiukok's jarring abstractions and Borlongan's haunting ghosts, and everybody else in between. Hang a Filipino painting on your wall, and you're hanging one of Asia's best.
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Tagalog soap operas. From "Gulong ng Palad" and "Flor de Luna" to today's incarnations like "Mula sa Puso"–they're the story of our lives, and we feel strongly for them, MariMar notwithstanding.- outdated ka naman. koreannovelas and chinonovelas in din sa pinoy.-outdated na yan meron na chinonovelas and koreannovelas.
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Midnight madness, weekends sales, bangketas and baratillos. It's retail therapy at its best, with Filipinos braving traffic, crowds, and human deluge to find a bargain. - meron na din ukay ukay. where the squammy people get to wear tommy hill shirts and nike rubber shoes.
there it is ladies and gentlemen, we have several traits we could be proud and ashamed of.
MR. RIGHt
I received an email from a friend. Its worth sharing. Read on: Not every man you’ll meet will be a candidate to share your toothpaste. In your search for Mr. Right, you’ll meet some Mr. Wrong’s along the way. Have you seen these men? The Married Man Is an explanation needed? It doesn’t matter whether his wife doesn’t understand him, he’s staying married for the kids, or he hasn’t had sex with his wife in years, the married man is not good boyfriend material. If you do fall for one of his tried and true lines, expect that: you won’t see him on family holidays; his wife isn’t sick or dying or frigid; his other girlfriend has heard the same lines; he’ll never be available when you need him the most; and if he ever did get a divorce, he probably wouldn’t even consider marrying you. So, he says he’s single but you’re not quite sure? If he doesn’t give you his home phone number, won’t see you on the holidays, rarely if ever sleeps over, and won’t take you on dates to public places or gatherings of his friends, he just might be a married man. Divorced but Not Quite This man meets the criteria for being divorced. The legalities have taken place, he lives away from her. Unfortunately, he’s still emotionally tied to his ex and everything he does is with the anticipation that she’ll some day have a change of heart and take him back. It doesn’t matter how much she’s gotten on with her life, he’s still waiting for her call. He’s got a broken heart, a head that’s occupied with questions about the man his ex may currently date, and a guilt that won’t quit about the kids and how they’re taking all the upheaval. If he got socked for alimony and child support, he may be so financially strapped he may not be able to think about much else. This guy isn’t ready for a new woman in his life. Not for the type of romantic, soulmate connection you are seeking. You may date, and he may have enthusiasm, but his ex will be there too, wedged between the two of you, flooding your time with memories he refuses to put to rest. If she calls, he’ll run to her side. Hopefully you won’t need him at the same time. Your best bet for the man who still loves his ex-wife is to be his friend but search elsewhere for a man to call your own. You’ll risk less heartache, particularly if she decides she wants him back. If she doesn’t take him back, he probably will get over her. But most likely he will consider you to be part of the past and he’ll move on to new and exciting conquests, testing his newly discovered powers of attraction to the opposite sex. Midlife Man This man doesn’t know who he really is or what he really wants out of life. Probably not so long ago he had a wife and family and drove a station wagon or economy van. Then it struck him one day that he was getting older, he hadn’t accomplished anything of value, life was passing him by, and he hated his gray hair and the fact that he needed glasses to see anything closer than arm’s length away from his face. Some men spin through midlife doing minor damage to themselves and those they love. Others plow through it swinging a chain saw. How will you know the impact midlife is having on him? It depends upon how desperately he’s trying to regain his stolen youth. Has he traded the wife, family and van for a shiny red sports car and a lithe blonde younger than his daughter? Sounds like chain saw time at the old home front. Other men realize that life, indeed, is passing in front of them and they realize also that having a life partner who doesn’t share their same future goals and current interests is robbing them of joy. This is a nice way of saying that they’ve grown apart and he recognizes the fact and is ready to move on to the next phase of his life with or without someone with whom to share it. An admirable ambition but just make certain that you don’t get chewed up as he searches for someone who understands him. He doesn’t understand himself, how could you? The Man Who Won’t Commit This man has never been married. He’s absolutely perfect — or so it seems. He owns a beautiful home, he’s a gourmet cook, his manners are perfect, he’s physically fit and financially sound. If he’s in his 20’s, don’t let him get away. If he’s in his 30’s, you should have second thoughts. If he’s in his 40’s or beyond, don’t start moving your clothes into his closet. He likes things just the way they are, thank you! The man who won’t commit doesn’t want to share his home with a woman, not even you. He’s happy with his pictures on his walls and his clothes in his closet. The thought of a woman rearranging his furniture in his home makes him cringe. And children?! No way, no how! Don’t mistake the divorced man who’s reluctant to try again with the man who won’t give it a try the first time. There’s hope for the divorced man. You can recognize a man who won’t commit in several ways: he hates having his routine changed, he’s only slightly tolerant of children, he’s extremely protective of his personal routine, and he refuses to promise exclusivity in a relationship. He likes himself the way he is, and doesn’t see a need to change himself for anyone. The Man Who Could Care Less If you are more interested in being with him, than he is with you, tell him bye-bye. This isn’t about the normal, average guy who hides his emotions because he doesn’t want to appear to be a “sissy.” This is about the man who causes you to have doubts about your own physical attractiveness to the opposite sex, the man who doesn’t try to kiss you, the man who shies away from what would be considered ‘normal’ romantic responses. He doesn’t need an excuse and you don’t need a reason, but if you’re looking at him with thoughts of a romantic future, better look elsewhere. The Man Mom Warned You About He’s smooth and suave and says all the right things. There’s no way you can’t help falling in love with this man. It helps to understand that love is an emotion and not a logical occurrence. This may serve as some excuse for why you keep running back to him after he: Punches you black and blue when you make him mad. Is in bed with his girlfriend while you’re at the hospital delivering your first child. Demands an hourly accounting of your time away from him but it’s better that you don’t anger him by asking where he’s been all night. Stays out all night “talking” with a buddy and accuses you of cheating when you develop a STD shortly thereafter. Works when and if he feels the need but is quick to quash any thoughts you might have about working fewer hours away from home. Has to have money from the savings account to play at the track because this time his horse is guaranteed to pay big. Of course he’ll beg your forgiveness when you get enough of the craziness and tell him you’re history. He’s counting on you being hooked enough to want it to be true. Words are his stock in trade, cheap to come by, cheap to use. If he can back them with the proper action, then they’re worth listening to and believing. The Man Without a Home You met him somewhere, you forget where. Somehow he came home with you. And, funny thing, he’s still there. He’s happy having you take the lead role, providing the comfort of a place to stay, meals on the table, a warm bed. But is this what you really intended? He’s like a stray pup who shows up at your door, hungry and tired. He’s grateful for any little comfort you are willing to provide. He’s sweet. He helps around the house. He’s good in bed. He never has any money. He may have friends but you’ve never met them, and he’d rather stay at home than go out. Is it because he loves your company so much or is it that he doesn’t want to be seen with you? The Man of Your Dreams The man of your dreams wants to show you that he isn’t like all those other men. He wants to make you happy, it’s his only role in life, or so he says. This man loves you and everything about you. He has your entire life planned, with all the things you’ve ever dreamed about. There’ll be beautiful children, spacious homes, nice cars, trips to foreign lands and him by your side sharing the dream. There’s no way you’d think of letting this man go because all your dreams would go with him. Unfortunately, the dreams are simply illusions to keep you enthralled with him. Nothing will ever come about, though he’ll continue to weave those silken dreams for as long as you’ll stay around to listen to them. The man of your dreams should stay right there while you find yourself a real man, faults and all, to travel through life’s twists and turns, side by side. Prince Charming A castle, a dragon, a princess in distress. But wait! It’s Prince Charming and he’s here to rescue you! This man can’t turn away from a damsel in distress and when it’s you who’s being rescued, you can’t help but be oh so grateful that he came along. Don’t put your hopes into this man staying long in your castle. He’s ever alert to the sounds of damsels in distress, and his trusty steed is ever ready to rush to the next rescue, even if it means dumping the last princess from the saddle to make room for the latest princess in need. Mr. Right Is there a chance of finding your Mr. Right? Of course. The world is full of men who would be wonderful friends and lovers. They’re warm and caring and seeking someone like themselves. They’re a little shopworn, a bit frayed around the edges, perhaps tattered from wear. They’ve had their egos bruised and their hopes dashed by someone they loved too much or perhaps not enough at the time. They’re reluctant to open their hearts but even more reluctant not to, afraid that they’ll find the one woman they didn’t trust enough will end up being the one woman they could have trusted with everything. They’re out there, sometimes being confused with toads. I feel so much blessed for having JC. He may not be the MR.RIGHT per se. but he is just perfect enough for me. He is sensitive, thoughtful, caring, funny and loving. He is the type of person you wanted to grow old with, spend countless nights conversing and doing chores together.We may have several arguments along the way, but we managed to meet halfway. (I call him 5 minute man, kc pagnagtampo sha, five minutes lang tapos na. hahaha. ) Loveyasomuch bby. Mwah!
