Destination: Macau

Paglalakbay ni Pansit Bughaw - Sa Maganda at Dukhang Mundo Personal photos using "tira lang ng tira" style Destination: Macau

I think it is almost a given fact that when you go to HongKong the first time, you must as well go to Macau.Since I am traveling with ‘two kids’ I might as well maximize the time and the kunsumisyon.
Surprisingly, we enjoyed the Macau trip albeit that I feel sick in the ferry (I got situated in the rear part Ugh), most of the building retained their Portuguese architectural façade, the egg tarts are really tasty,the St.Paul ruins is amazing despite the fact I can’t get a decent souvenir photo due to the crowd (so many people in the foreground…sigh…). And did I say that the egg tarts are really tasty?

It helps that for this trip we have a guide to lead us and shared some ‘interesting info’ to us….(Disclaimer: these are either 2nd hand or 3rd hand info, citation and validation is still needed)

A. The Lady of Mercy – Apparently, the locals are not pleased with this joint project for the ff reason:
• It costs hundred million dollars
• The lotus underneath the lady is clipping her feet. Feng Shuei wise the lotus should be open
• The lady is facing the mountain, with the sea on her back. Feng shuei wise, her back should be against the mountain and her eyes on the vastness of the sea
• The lady doesn’t look oriental


B. Two Black Granite - Again, this made some eyebrows of the locals raised up in the moon, as this also costs a hundred million dollars….Art explanation: the 2 granite slabs are a Portuguese and Macau men talking. Go figure. I guess politics and arts shouldn’t be placed in one bucket.


C. The Tower – I forgot the official name of this one, it was said that the management of this tower offers a unique kind of entertainment: free jumping. And to make it a memorable moment, a photographer will be there to capture how you scream your lungs out. According to the guide, there was this Filipino guy, a jolly guy that is, who tried doing it. At first, he was cracking jokes to his wife about not coming back and he even jumped out with gusto. The guy made it alive but he got so unnerved, white as a sheet, and when he was given a candy,he ate the wrapper and threw the candy away. Someone needs to confirm if this story is true.


D. Ma-ko (did I spell it correctly?) - The oldest temple in Macau. Story goes that when the conquistadores was asking the locals where they are, the local replied Ma-ko meaning the ‘place of our mother’, hence macau (people please verify), the place also serves as sanctuary for beggars who came from the ‘other side’…Anyhoo, we had a heck climbing the series of rock steps and my dad got heck of a fun taking photos of me with bullet size sweats and panting for dear life

At the foot of this temple is a stall of Portuguese egg tarts, I didn’t manage to take a pic of it, as it didn’t had a chance to ‘live long’ upon our purchase. We were barfing egg tarts afterwards.

E. Stanley Ho’s new Casino building – still under construction, but the vines have it that the design is heavily laden with feng shuei symbolism, such as encompassing the whole area on the palm of his hand. The structure also looks like a certain ‘hand gesture’…a message to his competitor they say.
F. Again, forgot the name of this church – but I like the façade, so I will mention it here, plus the noypi guard there is really nice.






G. And look who is also famous in this area:


H. Crown Casino (?) – Jackie Chan’s casino.. I am no fan, but at least he is investing his money. His casino is easy to spot with this “crown” atop the building.


In the lobby you an see gold nuggets in fibre glass enclosure as part of the lobby floor, this is again has something to do with Feng Shuei.


But the “gold” here is actually outside the hotel and guarding the doors. ISn’t he a cutie?!


Note that the girl in pink behind is doing the shoe shine thingie… (the blasted idea irritates me, shine your shoes in skimpy suits?)
Anyhoo, here is the close-up pic…


I was about to take a pic of the other guy,kaya lang may panget na sumingit…suya.


I. St Paul Ruins – skipping the part on how come only the façade was left standing…

some tidbits to know on the design…some people actually find some of the designs/symbols eccentric. Let’s take a look on it first….

Have you noticed the design of the blessed Mary standing atop the monster? Or the skeleton? Or the demon?the snake ? the vessel?





Nope, but here are my guesses (not so sure on the snake):



This is my ‘spot the mushroom’ pic:



Sirit?


Back to my problem, how can I get a good ‘I-was-here’ shot, with so many people in the foreground?:



I got my problem resolved, thanks to my friend Eeyuh:


J. And for me, this is the best thing I saw:

ka...

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Ka…

Kung may Kapamilya at Kapuso…
meron ding Kanguso!!!


Lovingly yours,
WevilAuntie

Where Have all the Fishies Gone?

Paglalakbay ni Pansit Bughaw - Sa Maganda at Dukhang Mundo Personal photos using "tira lang ng tira" style Where Have all the Fishies Gone?

I always wanted to take my parents for a quick holiday get-away. Well, I was initially planning to take them to the laguna tour, but my dad slipped that the ocean park must be nicer than the underwater world…Hint Hint: He wanted to go to Hongkong. So, it took me 3 days to finalize the booking, intinerary and nag my dad to renew his passport.



After checking in to the hotel we went straight ahead to ocean park.

There, we realize that going there in summer break is not exactly a good idea, crowded and the heat will just melt your fat away.
I digress, the cable car is really a fascinating ride: long and winding, both me and dad got scared ,only my mum keeps shifting position and chairs.Since she owns a lot of mass, we need to plead for our dear life to stay put.




When we got there, there are lots of panda statues that I already felt compelled to take a pic of them








These are from the Dolphin Show:I wouldn’t mind volunteering …as moby dick mweheheh



The seal here is trying to resuscitate the trainer



Look who is having fun….And I saw mummy kissing the clown *gasp*





Next we went to the Avenue of the Stars,to eat dinner, watch the laser show and more pictorial:


Mas pogi daw kay Bruce Lee…




Her usual task: utusan si tatay. :p

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Eyelabit!

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Term of the Day

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Term of the Day

Term of the day: Amoy Rose
Usage : To refer to anyone that can literally make you stop breathing; or anyone with a defective deodorant:

Example Scenario:
Aoisoba: Uuuy si K, amoy rose!
I: Ha? Rose? Eh ang baho nya?
AoiSoba:Oo nga, amoy rose,…vinegar rose…

Do you believe in me?

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Do you believe in me?

Makikigaya sa sinimulan ni chili D:

Directions:
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
--> 'You must Love Me' Madonna - Evita (*aray*)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
--> Way Back into love - Music and Lyrics (tsk tsk tsk)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
--> Sentimental - Midori Dats (hahahah! yeah right)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
--> Ship of Fools - Tsuabasa Chronicles (the ship is sinking)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
--> Psalm23 - Enomine ( maging sheep)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
--> Boys do Fall In love - Gibb (ampalaya na etech)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
--> Untitled (hahaha - nde ko alam eh)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
--> Dance with me Tonight - Music and Lyrics

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK ABOUT YOU?
--> Breathe (buhay pa daw)

WHAT IS 2 + 2?
--> Untitled 4 (o ha!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BESTIE?
--> DewDrop - tsubasa chronicles (hamog?)

WHAT SONG WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR WEDDING?
--> Season of Love - Rent (525,600 minutes!)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
-->Tenshi no Enogu- Macross (hmmm sige)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
--> Can this be love - Smokey Mountain (kitams)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
--> Mighty Wind - Prince of tennis (mighty utot!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
--> Cell-Block Tango - Chicago (paging chilis!ihanda na ang leathers and feathers!)

WHAT WOULD YOU BRING ON A DESERT ISLAND?
--> With or Without you - U2 (stubborn! punta ako dessert island manigas ka dyan!)

WHAT IS YOUR PET HATE?
--> Tell Me Where it Hurts - Haddaway (bitter!)

IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
-->Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell

HOW ARE YOU FEELING AT THE MOMENT?
--> Goodbye to Love - Karen Carpenter (o dabah maski ipod bitter din)

DO YOU HATE ANYONE?
--> Never Ending Story - Limahl

DOES ANYONE HATE YOU?
--> Loop - Tsuabasa Chronicle (what goes around, comes around)

BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP, WHO/WHAT DO YOU THINK OF?
-->Crazy for You - Madonna (yeh dream on)

I AM...?
--> Art of Letting Go (winner!)


WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
--> Do you believe in me- Erik Gadd :)

Nameless Lonely Weirdo Blue

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Nameless Lonely Weirdo Blue

Tinaya ako ni Jowe ^_^

Rules Rules Rules:

Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well and state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.


Now, this is fairly difficult for me, i mean list weird things? and only 6 of them...anyway let's try....

The List:

1. Date Cemetery - If you want to impress me about a place , bring me to the nearest cemetery (in daylight!). I am not into gothic stuff, neither do i have a death wish. No, i don't want to visit anyone there, but i guess the eerines, solemnity and architecture appeals me. Yes, architecture, I feast my eyes on Mausoleums, shapes of crypts or the statuettes beside it (gargoyles/angel/weeping person). Additionally, i enjoy getting a dose of literature by reading on the epithets.

2. One Pillow To rule them all - yeh, yeh if others have their fave blanky, i have my fave pillow.It has been my pillow since 5 years old. Very old and fluffiness all gone, but it makes me feel better whenever i hug this pillow. In travel,I bring my pillow whenever i have to stay in another place for more than 7 nights. I rather pay for the excess baggage than to leave my lovely pillow behind.

3. Spaghetti Song - While majority of the kids goes ga-ga over spaghetti (ex: Qstn: Ano gusto mo sa Jollibee? Ans: Spagetti!/Stapegi!/Spagegi!), until i was 18 years old i only ate spaghetti once. And that one time was during my 7th birthday, in which after a few mins i puke it on the floor. So how do i eat my spaghetti? Just the pasta and cheese. No sauce. I do eat spaghetti now, but i prefer my spaghetti sans sauce.

4. Scary Movie Alone - When i was in Manila, i always watch asian horror flicks in cinema alone. No, i don't watch it on cinema primetime, which is from 12nn - close. I watch it on the first scheduled time, just to make sure that am watching it with few people. I watched the Grudge, Grudge 2, Eye, Wishing STeps, Dark Waters,Bangkok Haunted, Three , etc , etc alone. For the Ring Series, i watched it on my CD player, again alone but night time. For some reason, when i started my work outside Phils, i become a scaredy cat and i don't dare watch scary movies alone.Non-scary movie, yes i can still watch them on my own.

5. The mushroom who shouts at the Sun - While some people gets pumped out with a sunny day, getting uber jolly and hyper chirpy, i grumble. I don't like rain nor wind , i always get soaked and chilly. I prefer cloudy days, dark clouds hanging specifically. I prefer the moon than the sun, so i guees you can call me a moonie. mwehehehe.ANd yes, i prefer visiting castles than going to beach .

6. The Fellowship of the Four Eyes - I have certain fondness for people who wears glasses. I dunno, maybe it makes them look smart for me mwhehehehe. WHen i was a kid, i was wishing so hard that i will wear them as well, and i did under the name of Astigmatism.


Awwww the 6 is up already,but i always like the unwritten rule: Screw the rule.

7. The Empty Notebook - Ilike buying notebooks, but i seldom use them. I like the smell and feel of paper. In the end, i gave it all to my mum to use.

8. Smooth Spine Book - Check all my paperbacks (except textbooks) all of them do not have a 'wrinkle' on the spine. I am very particular about this that i read my books while 'slightly' opening it. If you spotted a wrinkle, that book is loaned to a friend.

9. i think i saw that before - i experience deja vu, but not life altering ones. Now ,if only i get a deja vu on knowing the winning lotter number.

10. Don't yah dare pull that hair - As per this writting, i have 4 white hairs in my head and i don't want anyone pulling them out for whatever reasons.


Okay, i need my energy to tag people:Iya, Kayan, Rinka, Nina, Donyah and PapaBEar hahahaha

Chili D and Chili A answers are out already, now waiting for Chili Ey and F

Aerofort

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Aerofort

Natapos ang aking krayola 64 colors ko para sa aking mudra. It seems my life is back to its track again, i planned to spend it well with my friends (at least 2 weeks), but i guess fate have a weird sense of humor, i got an update and I was left with 4.5 days to stay with my friends. The whole thing didn't sinked in until i was talking to Chili F. 5 days to go, aside from the packing, i badly wanted to see my friends again.Fortunately, the 'slumber chili' was already on set prior to that news.
On the Slumber session we had some glasses of wines, ilong-sized hotdogs (buti na lang bumili ng yelo sina Chili D and F, nakadami kami mweheheh) , Eden singles cheese (ang cheese para sa singles - kurneh!) and lots of kwentos cum okrayan. We then had an introduction of the second school of pouting :P. CHili Ey. floored us again on
this area (Au Naturelle !). The next day, i was off to another appointment (with chili Ey) so i kissed everyone, goodbye. At this point, i was already trying to 'toughen' up, i nearly forbid them to contact me until my departure time, because there is one thing that keeps screaming on mind: "Sobrang mamimiss ko mga ungas na ito!"
Okay, drop the ungas part, but back then i felt that someone is digging a hole in my soul.

After my day appointment with another True Bading friend, chili Ey said he will introduce me to Botak Jones, in which in turn I invited my housemate L as well (L goes along quite well with Chilis, true babaeng bakla). And well, i met some people 'passing by' there as well, Chili D and F (i wanted to pull their skirt off!) ANother
friend, Donyah came in (who is also 'passing by'), she is still "chubby" and she got an A+ for pouting lesson. It didn't end there, i got a 'phone in' greeting from Pechay (dumadaan lang din daw sya :p ). LAstly, the "muse", chili A, dropped by. Akalain mo, lahat sila napadaan lang?And here i thought that i will survive the night scotts free...but nooooooooooooooo!
One, i got a gift from Donyah (sobrang nakakatouch ang cap na yun dahling,dala ko pa nga eh)Secondly, Chili D gave me a special mail and bebeber mweheheh, (Thanks hija!)Finally,the handing off the green clearance book....I nearly choked on the contents (Hint: Celia Rodriguez, fireworks and policeman) but this is something i will always carry around. (Actually, sha ang una ko inempake kesa sa passport ko chux!) and i will hold tighly on it, lest i want to show 'scam' photos mwehehehe.
I keep complaining that they only told me about the Botak Jones on my last night (steak is really good), but actually grateful taht they manage to sneak off a send-off dinner.

On, the day of my departure, everything is chaotic again ( i rushed 7 am to MUstafa to buy a big luggage), panic level is high and all my stuff seems to bulge everywhere. again, my beloved housemate L helped me fix my stuff, she even took a half-day off :(While, setting all my stuffs, i started mumbling my mantra "NDE AKO IIYAK! NDE AKO IIYAK! WALA NA AKONG CRAYOLA ESTE LUHA".3.5 hours before departure, i checked in my luggage, the excess weight is worth a round trip ticket to India (>.<) , housemate L and her partner Z drove me to the airport, housemate P went to the airport to send-me off as well. All the chilis were also there. I felt the hole inside me gets bigger and bigger by the minute. L, Z and P needs to go, my first wall crumbled down and i kept hugging them. P scolded me for being a crybaby. But after a proposal to eat Popeye for dinner, i stopped crying. (Fried chicken lang pala katapat).

5 chilis and 8 chicken , how do we split that? nah! no lines, we eat around, trade more okrayan and last minute chicka updates. Time came to go to the boarding station, I couldn't be bothered that i don't have sunglasses to hide my eyes, i couldn't be bothered if it's so jologs and passe to cry at the airport, i couldn't be bothered if i got labeled as a big cry baby.It was really, really a sad and difficult moment for me. One by one , hugged my good buddies. It's not really a goodbye but to be in a far location and different time zone is another thing.The immigration was about to ask me something, but seeing tears running in my face kept silent instead.

I called my family again to assure them everything will be okay.By the time i finished talking to them, i was already boarding on the plane, i sent SMS to my friends and managed to call Chili F,but the stewardess is not happy seeing me talking to the phone, i didn't dare answered Chili A's call.While the plane was taxiing till take-off , i was still busy dabbing my cheeks, the notion of having a cute seatmate did not consoled me. While watching a video, someone might have thought it was a drama movie as i was busy sniffing my nose, actually i was watching blades of glory (nyeks diba)I couldn't sleep as I couldn't breathe, it feels like there is a hundred bricks lying on top of my chest (no smarty pant comments here, okay!)
One could ask, why bother going if the whole thing will make you sad and lonely. Chili Ey already answered that question: It's an option. AN opportunity. WIth so many things going around, it's seldom for a person to stay put. We have accepted the fact that we will soon be geographically separated,mine just came in too soon. Albeit, the pending separation, we still continue to make the most of each other's company. We allot time for catch-up. We even made a private joke about 'Wish you were here' postcards.I have no regret that i let myself be too close, expose my self to the point of vulnerability on these people,because i know it's worth it. it's something akin on how a slight movement can make ripples on the water, they made waves.

As i look blankly on the sky, i know that i left something behind for my friends: a belief. Believe that even if we grow apart we will never drift from each other.

Paliparan

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Paliparan

I like riding planes. I like the 'change of pressure' feeling of taking off. i like the buzzing sound of the plane in my machine. I like viewing in the window , be it blinding white clouds or pitch black sky.

But...

I suck at airport scenes. Whenever, i am at the airport an internal cinema in my mind stats to reel -off,showcasing all the highlights in my life so far (i know,it sounds spooky, but rest assured that i don't see a tunnel of light). Then, i will start feeling nostalgic.Subconsciously, (probably) this is the reason that i seldom go back to Manila for a visit (primary reason would still be i am too stingy).

Three.Three airport scenes reduced mushroom me to tears.

Flight #5J804 Cebu Pacific: Singapore to Manila
Preparation of stuffs to take back to Manila is chaotic as per normal. This time i need to squeeze more stuffs since i need to bring home everything now. (please
imagine squeezing teacups, stuff toys and books in a 20kilos quota)
I'm very relieved and grateful to my housemate L and her partner for volunteering to take me to the airport, i already felt 'harassed' with the preparation and not sure if i have enough energy to hail a cab.
As an added bonus, three of my close friends, (close as in closeta..chux!) were also there to send me of:Chilis Ey, F, and D. When they saw my luggages, i say they fall in awe. :p especially my hand-carry bag.(it nearly broke my shoulder) I even have the gall to bet that i will only have 3 kilos excess. The clerk said it was 14 kilos, i retorted that is my body's excess kilos. Oh well...

since, we still have a few hours to kill we started to draft the proposed 'chili bases'. Me will be in Bono land, Ey will be in the big apple, F will be in the kiwis, D willbe in Borubudur and beloved A will stay in beloved *toot*

Afterwhich, we did some 'tasty food' sighting in the hallway (read: maghanap ng malinamnam na lalaki) and as expected, we all ended saying 'puro bilasa naman yan'
We then proceeded to okarayan, this time we make okray on the people saying goodbye before entering the immigration section. Most of those who cried were couples, to which i haughtily say, 'See! maghihiwalay din kayo, jowa jowa pa kasi' ...please pass the ampalaya.

Then, it's my time to stand up and proceed to the immig as well...while giving the customary beso beso, with a wry smile, tears started forming in my eyes.

Chili F is correct in saying that the sadness i felt is partially because i will be leaving SG as my working place.

What i didn't admit in front of them is that i am starting to miss their company and i really can't help crying about it.So off i go to my night plane without sleeping a wink and busy dabbing my cheeks.



Flight #234 JetStar: Manila to Singapore
At my age, stories of having some falling off with parents is very common. What is more common is the complaint of parents starting to be so 'makulit' of everything. Imagine hauling 2 'kids' in a out of country holiday, with spurs of 'tampo-tampo' moment. Actually,it would have been easier for me if they were just really kids.

Fast forward, me and family in NAIA to send me off.My 'yaya-yaya's eyes started turning red, in this case,i have to hold myself back and started consoling her. My
dad is a 'stage dad', he always have to take photo of me pushing the trolley and demands a kiss on the cheek before going. He said that he will not show any dramatics as he remember that when i was still a kid,(he was working in saudi) instead of waving goodbye and crying, i was smiling and giving him a shooing wave. Duh! Sayang kaya dollars! chux!

I then peered on my mum's eyes, i felt relieved that her face looks clear. Mum is emo on these kind of things.Whenever, anyone in the family leaves, she was always crying at the airport. I remember the time that my sis left for singapore for work, it was on the same date that Erap got ousted in Malacanang. My mum cried seeing the telecast of departure of Erap. Ngek diba?

So, off i go i thought everything seems to be okay now.Then, my mother rang, her voice was cracking, and in a loud sob she said:
"Anak, nakalimutan mo yung monay".

in context, it really sounds so hilarious, but on that time it was a poignant statement Mum felt bad that i was going off somewhere farther,despite my promise that i will try to visit frequently (which she quicky retorts,"sa singapore pa nga lang once a year ka lang umuwi sa kakunatan eh pano nayan masmalayo na!).

Good thing, she cannot see me despite my calm voice my tears were streaking madly on the floor. It really breaks me to hear my mum crying...



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Mystica

Murmurs Mumblings - My Thoughts conversation with myself, rants, and more mumblings Mystica

Sinasabi ko na nga ba, kng baket dapat kinakanta ko na yung songs ni Mistika eh

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Sometimes motherly, sometimes a beautiful companion, but most of the time a deceiving vixen.

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