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BOXER SHORTS- ITS ORIGIN AND ADVANTAGES

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:48:00 +0000

Boxers shorts are all-around elastic shorts named after the shorts worn by professional fighters. They first originated in the 1930's. Boxer shorts gained massive popularity in the 1980's when Nick Kamen appeared wearing them in a Levis advertisement. Most television programs prefer displaying men in boxer shorts rather than other types of underwear. It is the more socially acceptable underwear type to see in mass media. Johan of PBB double up danced in boxers during Rica's birthday celebration inside Pinoy Big Brother house.

I started wearing wearing boxers shorts since 2006. I love the different styles, colors, and patterns of Bench boxers shorts. Boxers shorts are much easier to take compared to other types of underwear. The temperature inside the boxer shorts is much cooler. Boxer shorts can be worn as lounge wear in a social setting. The opening in front of the boxer shorts gives easier access to the male genital :-) when the need to urinate is urgent. Boxer shorts do not reveal a lot of details of the man's covered region.

I grabbed 2 pairs of boxers shorts, 150 php (buy one take one)

Do women still wear half slip?

ADVANCE MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:34:00 +0000

I was very (beri) busy last week that I can't even say hello to SM, Robinsons and other stores in malls. So for more than seven days I was contented having this "sira" pouch. (Tinatago ko na lang para hindi makita.)

Until this weekend, I finally went to SM and got this new pouch.

Christmas is so near. And I love to sing this song:

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll gave it to my family and friends

I can't wait to visit Pototan, Iloilo to witness the IWAG 2009. Pototan is the Christmas capital of Western Visayas.

For a change, I was able to make some photo cards for friends.

I have my 365 days with the Lord as early this month.

Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010 to all!

FSO- ILOILO IS THE HOME OF DINAGYANG FESTIVAL

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:29:00 +0000

Dinagyang is a festival of excellent choreography, a showcase of Ilonggo heritage and culture. It is as grand as Iloilo's old churches and mansions. It is as crisp as pinasugbong saging, as delectable as pancit molo and batchoy.

The festival was first started to celebrate the feast of the Sto. Niño. From a parish church festivity to honor the Child Jesus, the celebration has evolved to become a religious-cultural activity.

It is now a vehicle to promote Iloilo as a tourist and investment destination.

Through the years, the festival has gained national prominence and recognition by winning the national street dancing competition.

Now, people know that Dinagyang is Iloilo, and Iloilo is Dinagyang.

Viva Sr. Sto. Niño! Viva! Viva!

This week's photo theme in FRIDAY- MY TOWN SHOOT OUT is PREMIER ATTRACTION assigned by KENT. Come with me and let's discover the premier attraction of each participating town/city around the world.

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Christmas na ba? Hehehe. Tagal ko ng hindi nakapag-update pero sakit ng right hand ko. Well, aside from work, I was busy in editing my blogs especially this old blog. I put blog list here. Ngayon ko lang kasi na-realize na useful, helpful and effective siya lalo na sa pag blog hop. I always took time to hop from one blog to another. click lang ako ng click kasi. See you all! Pahinga muna ako.

REDLAN'S NOTE

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:53:00 +0000

It's the start of the week but I feel tired already. Is it a sign of old age? Lol. I am stressed. I am burnout. Do I need a break? Do I need vacation? Or do I need to quit?

I need some more rest. I was not able to have enough sleep Saturday night. I guess, I slept at four o'clock in the morning. I had a nightmare. So I decided to be awake and thought so many things because I was afraid to go back to sleep. (Gumawa ako ng mga thoughts sa isip ko.)

HAPPINESS: Hindi lahat ay mabibili ng pera. You can't buy me.
SEX: Sinungaling ka!

2012 is worth movie to watch and it's the best movie of the year 2009.

I can't remember the password of my other blog so I created new one (again). It's Redlan's postcard collection. Thanks to Blue Rose for giving me idea how to unzip the template file. I separated my postcard blog here and the other one is the Redlan's CAP. Now, I finally done but my new blogs need to develop still.

I'll visit your blog later. My eyes need rest.

THE HISTORICAL CHURCHES IN ILOILO

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:36:00 +0000

The Philippines is home to hundreds of centuries-old Spanish colonial churches. Built at the height of Spanish influence in the archipelago, these churches are a fusion of European and Asian architectural motifs. The Philippines' colonial churches still stand out from the country's modern cityscapes today.

I visited almost all the churches here in Panay particularly around Iloilo City and out-of-town areas. I once traveled to the first district of Iloilo to see the churches of Tigbauan, Tubungan, Guimbal, San Joaquin, and Miag-ao. I also visited the church of Sta Barbara, the Pavia Church, and the Janiuay church.

I regularly go to church and part of my Sunday is to hear mass at Molo church, San Jose Church, and Jaro cathedral.

Here are some churches in addition to the list of churches around Western Visayas:

The flower capital of Iloilo is the home of the church where the 3^rd oldest original Sto. Niño image is enshrined. There are only three original image of the child Jesus in the whole archipelago. The oldest is found in Cebu, which was discovered by Legaspi in 1565, in Tondo Church found in 1572 and the one in Arevalo.

In the 150 years of its existence as a parish, the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in Leganes, Iloilo has locally fulfilled the same functions as shrines, even without canonical recognition. This Church has formed part of the “topography” of the faith and of the popular piety of the people of God, not only in the Island of Panay, but also in the nearby Island of Negros as well as the adjoining islands in the Visayas, who flock to the Church the whole year round to fulfil their promises or “panaad” and to invoke the heavenly intercession of their beloved St. Vincent Ferrer. Furthermore, many testimonies of heavenly favors and spiritual graces received abound among these devotees of the Saint.

On December 5, 1859, the cornerstone of Alimodian Roman Catholic church was laid and attended ny Spanish dignitaries from Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo with Fr. Florencio Martin as the parish priest.Five years later on December 22, 1864, it was formally opened fro worship.A month after the Japanese landed in Oton on April 16, 1942 the head of the civil government ordered it to be burned for fear that it will be used as storage and hiding place of the Japanese.At down of January 28, 1948 an earthquake called lady Kay-kay caused the collapse of a major portion of the church, the convent and two-thirds of the belfry.Whatever is left of its splendor is the shadow of the past.

This post is in connection of the FRIDAY SHOOUT OUT and a photo assignment of Rebecca. The theme is Places of Worship/formal & Informal.

MEN CAN WEAR PATADYONG

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:24:00 +0000

Weaving in Panay, particularly in Iloilo, dates back to the pre-Spanish times. By the half of the 18th century, Iloilo already experienced the advent of large-scale weaving. It was already referred to as "the textile capital of the Philippines" by the 19th century.

The most popular and still existing finished item of Iloilo's weaving industry is the patadyong or wrap-around because of its encompassing bearing and meaning in the life of the people. The patadyong is more than just a garment as a skirt or wrap around for women. It serves as an umbrella to protect one from the heat of the sun and the onslaught of the rain. It also serves as a towel and apron combined. It functions also as a one-piece bathing suit when bathing outdoors and is worn when washing clothes in the river. It can be used as a private nook by which one can change her attire. It also functions as a crib for the baby when hooked to a beam in the wall or the ceiling and can be used as a sling to carry the baby while walking or moving around.

As with many Filipino traditional crafts, textile weaving has become marginal in Panay. At present, it worn only in the rural areas and, at times, in cultural presentations and generally only by mature women yet it has not lost its utilitarian value. With the growing market in Manila and abroad, weaving has made a limited but successful comeback, particularly in Kalibo, Miag-ao, Bugasong, Sibalom, Arevalo, and Oton. Most Panayanon weavers do not seem to fear that it will disappear someday. To them, the patadyong will always be needed and use of it cannot be filled by anything else. With this, I support my fellow Panayanons. I utilized patadyong as boxer shorts since I love wearing boxers. So it's not only useful to women now.

my new patadyong boxer shorts

Afterall, the patadyong is not just a fabric but is part and parcel of the Panayanon history and culture.

Thanks to NewsToday for the information.

I CAN SEE THE NEW MOON OVER THE WOODEN FENCE

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:25:00 +0000

I must admit, what I want, I always get. It is in terms of material things and with money involved. The secret is, I only dream of things I can afford to buy at yung mga pangarap na madali kong maabot.

Pero aminin ko rin na may mga bagay na hindi ko rin makuha. Gaya ng pagsulat ng tamang grammar (obviously nakasulat sa tagalog). Kailangan pa mag-nosebleed muna ako. May mga ideya na biglang pumasok sa isip ko but I don't know what to do. It's like I am in limbo. I even can't remember the password of my other blog now. So I decided to create a new blog. I searched for a unique free blog template. However, I don't know how to unzip and how to get the html code. I also want to have my own domain name but I don't know what's the best webhost. Back then, I spent some hours working for the blog template pero wala pa rin nangyari. Medyo na-frustrate ako. I comforted myself na lang. I told myself, "Kung hindi ko makuha ang magandang template, idaan ko na lang sa content at gagawa na lang ako ng sariling art. Kumbaga, kung hindi makuha sa palakasan, ikimbot mo na lang. Kidding! I think of NEW MOON instead. I can't wait to watch it!

This is the template I really wanted to have: wooden-fence

THANK YOU FINLAND!

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +0000

I once told here that I was surprised to receive a "thank you" postcard from Finland. Moreover, another Finnish gave me a pin holder. I just met them through postcroosing. I cay say people from Finland are really nice and also sweet. And I am not surprise that BBF housemates treated Cathy warmly during her stay in Big Brother house Finland.

This video makes me admire Finns more! Thanks to Fikavi for sharing this video.

ILOILO'S SKYLINES

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:00 +0000

I admit, I don't like the city views before. It is because I can't see the overall view of the sky above. Big and tall buildings block the beauty of the clear sky at night surrounded by stars and the full moon. Awoooooo! Kidding. Until when I was looking for nice city views to shoot for this week's photo assignment theme "skylines" (by Kate) that I appreciate the beauty of the city.

The Castle Hotel

Iloilo Provincial Capitol- Exit gate

Iloilo Provincial Capitol- The entrance gate

Days Hotel

SM City- Iloilo

Gaisano City

Out-of-Town skyline- surrounded by tall trees

Now, join me to roam the cities around the world and see skylines through FSO. Let's go!

POSTCROSSING PROJECT 01

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:00 +0000

I am still active in postcrossing. Every week, I receive some postcards from different countries. I send some postcards in return to continue the postcard project. I have already more than a hundred postcards from all over the world. Most of them came from Europe. I'm so glad I found postcrossing.

Last week, I received a postcard from China. The view of Hutong Panjia. I liked the Beijing Olympic 2008 stamp very much.

At the same time, I received another postcard from Canada. It's Toronto's Chinatown. What a coincidence!

Today, I sent 4 postcards to four different countries- Germany, The Netherlands, USA and Finland. I send a postcard depends on the postcrosser's choice.

Writing a a message adds to the beauty of the postcard the beautiful stamp(s). I wrote about the BBF housemate Katlin on the postcard I sent to Finland.

The postcrosser from USA wished to have a nice stamp so I put President Cory Aquino's stamp.
Postcrossing is a fair postcard project. In order to receive some postcards, you will send 5 postcards first. It makes you excited everyday. You don't know what postcard you gonna receive. It just surprise you. You give the same feeling to other postcrossers. I am enjoying the project. I am already a year member. Thanks to postcrossing!

AFRIQUE'S SPECIAL

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:56:00 +0000

Gourmet pizza, pasta, steaks, more...

I just came back from a Halloween-out-of-town vacation. While on my way to the city, my high school classmate and friend Harry texted me. Namgamusta lang naman. Fresh from vacation daw ako. "Tired from vacation siguro", I replied.

I am not used to post my photos here anymore but I wish this will be the last. We decided to dine after our spa session on Sunday evening.

Parang epal lang

Harry and I used to see each other lately. Talking about everything like life, relationship, career and more. I even asked him: When you remember the weird things you've done, natatawa ka rin ba? It was just a one line question but he answered longer than the pasta we ate. When I am with him, tumataas ang self-confidence ko. Ma-PR yan kasi. He talks a lot and I am a good listener.

Harry- pang-celebrity raw name niya

And I am not used to post foods here on my blog for the fact that I don't know how to cook. Moreover, I am too shy to take photos in a restaurant or in public places. Talagang mahiyain ako in person. Dito lang ako madaldal. Trivia 'yan.

I love pasta ever!

This is Afrique's special

With the paper cloth that served as the table cloth, I wanna share you the things written on it:

You know you're a Filipino if...

*you nail all photographs on your walls in the living room
*you say comfort room instead of rest room
*you say for take out instead of to go
*you point with your lips
*you nod upwards to greet someone
*your nickname is Boy
*you ask for Colgate instead of toothpaste
*you eat underdeveloped duck eggs
*you pronounce the word ALREADY as OLREYDI
*you say KODAKAN instead of take pictures
*you refer to your refrigerator as PRIDYIDER
*you have a Last Supper quilt on your dining wall
*you hang a rosary on the rear view mirror of your car
*you have a Santo Niño shrine in your living room
*you say "HOY" to get someone's attention
*you call somebody "pssst"
*you say kutex instead of nail polish
*you put hands together in front of you as if to make a path and say "excuse, excuse"
*You dip bread in your morning coffee

AFRIQUE'S
107 Castilla St., Jaro, Iloilo City (0335092811)
242 Gen Hughes St., Iloilo City (0335096092)

CASPER AND FRIENDS

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Last Thursday my office mates and I went to Christ the King Memorial Park to light up a candle and to offer a prayer for our boss who died nearly two years ago. We reached the place passed 5 o'clock in the afternoon and it was already dark.

I took photos everywhere but one of my office mate told me not to. Baka raw may ma-kodakan akong kakaiba. Oh-oh. And whose pair of eyes was that?

Maybe it was Casper's

I set the camera mode into sunset because I still saw the sunset's beautiful color. Si Casper and friends ba yan? Or si bosing at mga parents niya? Yung puntod kasi na binisita namin ay tatlo. Hala!

It was just a camera trick not a Halloween trick. My hands were kinda trembling when I took the photo above. But when I changed the camera mode from sunset to night mode, the photo below showed the real view of the place. The three casper-look-alike above were actually the lamp posts.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! awooooooo!!!

P.S. This is a scheduled post.

GOLD COIN & GOLD BULLION COLLECTIONS

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:05:00 +0000

My online friend from Florida have gold bullion and gold coin collections. I was really surprised when he showed his gold bullion collection on cam. Gold is indeed a great investment. It's value increase from time to time. In fact, my sister also has a collection of Chinese gold. Now, I am convinced to start collecting gold coins too. I have already a list of gold coins to collect such as Liberty Quarter Eagle, Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, Gold American Eagle, Gold South African Krugerrand, Gold Canadian Maple Leaf, American Buffalo, Australian Gold Nugget, Austrian Gold Philharmonic, Chinese Gold Panda and more.

SAME COLORS

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:43:00 +0000

It's Saturday! The last day of October! November, December.... Oh no! The year 2009 will end so soon.

I did not report to work today. I just fixed my things because I will go with my sister to visit my family in the province. It's been like ages the last time I went there.

I am looking forward for the month of November. Long weekend! Yahoo! And I can't wait to watch The New Moon. What else? There are lots of work to do at the same time. Forget about it!

I am thinking what's contribution this blog. It's like basura na. I am into photography, arts, postcrossing but this blog is like halo-halo na walang katuturan.

Anyways, I am still into collecting hankies spicifically Armando Caruso. My high school classmate and friend warned me not to continue. Baka luluha raw ako ng bongga-bongga. Ouch! I hate crying and once in a rainy summer lang yan mangyayari.

In collecting hankies, I noticed that some clothes I bought were the same color with the hankies I collected. It's accidental since I bought the hankies before the shirts. But I love that my hanky match with my shirt I wear for the day.

Lahat yan binili ko on sale. lol

Enjoy your long Halloween vacation everyone!

FSO- PARK LANDSCAPES

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:10:00 +0000

A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use, usually owned and maintained by a local government.

Statue of the sisters of St. Paul de Charles of France in 1904, Dumaguete City. I was reading it's history.

Jaro bell tower

Pototan mini park at daytime

and at nighttime

This week photo assignment is all about park landscapes by Jarielyn. Let's visit parks around the world in FRIDAY- MY TOWN SHOOT OUT.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN HOROSCOPE?

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:39:00 +0000

"You might feel like you're done with a certain person. But you've felt this before, only to make amends down the road. Difficult as they can be, we are just meant to be with some people. Assure there's a good reason."

I accidentally read my horoscope today. I thought and asked myself, who? I don't believe in horoscope actually. (Ayoko ng maniwala! joke!)

On the same time, I've read in an entertainment column of a newspaper about the comments of some people to Wowowie hosts. And as I quote, "Let us not make fun of people. Huwag tayo magpapatawa at the expense of other people. Let us be morally responsible. And I learned a lesson from it.

Learning from the mistakes of others is the same reason we study history in school so that we don't repeat the mistakes made by those who came before us.

I am still experiencing internet connection problem. So bear with me. I missed to read your blog updates.

SLEEPLESS NIGHT

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:31:00 +0000

It's 4:30 am and I am still awake!

Sleepless.

Looking for the playlist to make me sleepy.

I jumped from one blog to another.

Oh well...

Goodnight and good morning!

THE UGLY TRUTH- MY LATEST DATING STORY

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Dating is an opportunity for the two individuals to show each other's personality. Some people embrace the idea of dating while some don't. They think that it is something quite awkward or a waste of time. Some are too busy in their lives that they don't have the time to go out.

Here I continue my dating story:

I didn't give my number but I was not surprise when he texted me. My friend used his phone when they were on their way to the city. (Na-low bat kasi yung phone ng friend ko.)

Our group date was a success and he organized a second date (just for the two of us). We kept texting after the first date. Mobile dating is the way to know each other more before metting up. It's like you;ve known each other for years when you meet on a date. We exchanged Q&A through text messages. Then, we agreed and finalized our date.

Moi: Are you going to weat slippers again?
M***: Why?
Moi: Kay ma-tsinelas man ko. Pero slippers are not allowed in bars.
M***: Ma-rubber shoes na lang ko eh.

Dating can be fun and memorable. I always want it to be and I want to be different. I was exicted like any teenagers who find to think of so many things- the outfit, the place, the person to date with. I've planned out our routine for the day & night since he gonna stay overnight.

*I fetched him because he was not that famliar with some places in the city.

*We can'tt eat from one fast food to another at the same time so while waiting our order to go @ Chowking, I bought Jollibee spaghetti, Mc Do french fries, KFC burger and Greenwich pearl coolers.

*We checked in the hotel @ 2:30 pm. He ate while I just watch T.V.

*We went malling @ 4 pm. Bouth some clothes and junk foods and had dinner before we went back to the hotel.

*Since he was afraid to sleep alone, I stayed in the hotel and slept with him in separate bed of course! I don't like to abuse and be abused.

*I woke up @ 9 am and we prepared to check out then.

*We had brunch in a restaurant. I saw some people looking at and I can read what's in their minds. I still managed to smile not for the fact that I was proud of having a date with someone but I smiled because I know I did nothing wrong. (Hindi ko ginawa yung mga nasa utak nila, whahaha. At hindi ako ang nagkasala kung hindi sila.) Moreover. I am just happy that somehow I made someone happy. However, I prefer not to continue though. He is straight and younger than me. I believe EVERY MOMENT YOU SPEND WITH THE WRONG PERSON IS A MOMENT YOU'RE MISSING THE RIGHT ONE. In the first place, I don't want to build a wrong relationship again.

I am back to normal life now. And being single is my choice.

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:43:00 +0000

I am still writing my latest dating story.

NO BOUNDARIES

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:28:00 +0000

One morning, I remembered a friend. We lost communication for more than a year already. We have a common friend and I asked him the former's new number. The later told me that they attended the birthday celebration of Mr. E. I guess that's the reason why he just popped on my mind. I got his new number and we exchanged text messages then.

MOI: Uy, punta ka dito. I'll treat you.

MR. E: Really? Can I bring my partner?

MOI: Sure.

"I'll bring someone for you para group date", he convinced me.

After a casual relationship I had for almost 2 years, I can say I married my job. I guess, it's time I have to be in dating game again. I know a friend wouldn't suggest someone who is harmful as my date. So I said YES!

MOI: Just tell me when you gonna be here so that I'll book a hotel for you stay overnight.

They came on Sunday night. We had a simple dinner and we went to the bar after to have some drinks while listening to the band of the night. The place was not that crowded because it was Sunday night.

They left at 7am the following day. I had a wonderful feeling. I've met a friend again and acquainted with someone. There are two dating tips (out of five) I learned from the movie "THE UGLY TRUTH".

1. Don't criticize
5. Be happy

When I was on my way to work, I received a text message.

"Nasa office ka na? Si M*** pala 'to. Can we meet again? Just the two of us."

....to be continued

FMTSO-MY CHILDHOOD MEMORY OF TRADITIONAL FILIPINO GAMES

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Despite all the new technology and gadgets such as television, computer, laptop, mobile phone, ipod, ps2, ps3, psp etc. and the increase of couch potatoes, traditional Filipino games are still played by kids of today especially in the province. These Filipino games include the following:

1. Bulong-pari or whisper it to the priest.
2. Kapitang bakod or hold on to the fence.
3. Luksong tinik or jump over the thorns.
4. Langit-lupa or heaven and earth.
5. Patintero or try to cross my line without letting me to touch or catch you.
6. Taguan or hide and seek
7. Takip-silim or twilight game, look out, cover yourself.
8. Ubusan-lahi or game of conquer.
9. Teks or texted game cards.
10. Tumbang preso and more.

When I went home last New Year 2009, I watched the kids playing traditional games. I even enjoyed by just watching them and was bringing back memories of the past.

Luksong-tinik- Two players serve as the base of the tinik(thorn) by putting their right or left feet together(sole touching gradually building the tinik).

A starting point is set by all the players, giving enough runaways for the players to achieve a higher jump, so as not to hit the tinik.

Tumbang preso- is an easy game to play. There needs to be an "it" player or the defender of the can. The "it" will then defend the can from other players to prevent them from knocking it down.

Players usually use slippers when playing tumbang preso.

As the "it", you'd end up returning the can over and over again until you get lucky and tag a new "it".

Kids even play the High jump.

It is actually an athletics even in which competitors must just over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of any devices.
It has been contested since the Olympic Games of ancient Greece.

This is a re posted entry for FRIDAY- MY TOWN SHOOT OUT's photo theme "CLASSICS OF CHILDHOOD assigned by ELLISA

PERSONAL UPDATE- THE BAD/WILD/WEIRD SIDE OF ME

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:42:00 +0000

It's already Wednesday! Wow, Thursday tomorrow, Friday the next day and after Friday, it's Saturday. I am not excited for the weekend anymore. No more dating. I prefer not to continue because I don't like to be in the next level and I know it will end up nothing. I have so much things to do in work. I have to meet my friends and family. In short, I am officially back to normal life.

Today, I gonna send 8 postcards to different countries- Belarus, The Netherlands, Taiwan, China, Germany, Finland, Brazil and to Poland for a private swap. I am excited to receive a postcard from Bahamas send by a fellow postcrosser today.

I am still thinking how I can write my dating story. I have some untold stories that I promised to share. I never share it to any of my personal friends in full details. But I can tell it here for the fact that we don't know each other personally. And I am not afraid you can tell it to my sister. Lol. Like, how excited I was to be circumcised not for the straight reason that I gonna be a man but for the gay reason that I gonna wear a skirt (na hindi masita ng mga astig kong utol :-P). Moreover, I can share how we kept the relationship without commitment for two years.

I am still working for these things to be finished and be posted here. For the meantime, I gonna leave you for I need to go to the post office. It's already 4:00 pm.

Do I need to set this blog privately?

I HATE TO CRY

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:53:00 +0000

I love watching dramatic movies and the local T.V. series or teleserye in Philippines term. I can relate every scene. But I can keep hold of my tears in touching scenes. I really hate to cry. I always control my tears. But when I read one of my town shoot out friends' latest update, I hate to admit, I was not able to control my tears running down my cheeks. I checked and read it again, and I am crying again.

Barry's moment with his grandson Tim was so touching. I wish it's just a movie. I admire Barry for being a strong person, a good husband, a loving grandfather and a dedicated shooter.

Can you join me to pray for his fast recovery?

HARVEST TIME

redlan1976@yahoo.com (REDLAN) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:50:00 +0000

I am back from a one night vacation or let me say "dating" leave. So far so good. It's like the time I was addicted in Farm Town. All my attention was centered on that online farming game that I decided to create photo album of it. I am still working for it. I already completed the harvest/crop photos.

ricefield

grape field

tomato field

corn field

strawberry field

wheat field

sunflower field

coffee field

raspberry field

potato and cabbage fields

cotton field

peas

onions

pumpkin field

carrots

pepper field

blueberry field

pineapple field

Now, lets have a picnic guys.

Happy Sunday to all!