An Ode to CBTL's Chicago Cheesecake

Noted: b!@n , , Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:24 PM

Once there was a famous flag of three kingdoms that laid on the moon that faces the sky; and four princes that stand side by side who wanted to reach the moon that faces the sky.

But the four princes had to defeat the three kingdoms first!

So they did.

The first kingdom was the weakest; and it was easy for the four princes to get pass through it.

The second kingdom was the widest, yet pale and feeble; the four princes just glided smoothly through it.

The third kingdom was not as weak as the first and not as wide as the second, but the toughest. The four princes didn’t mind so they crushed its rocky surface… until they finally reached the moon that faces the sky.

But the four princes that stand side by side weren’t content just by reaching the moon that faces the sky. Every chance they get, they travel through the three kingdoms of the famous flag… until they had the moon that faces the sky all to themselves.


***A short story (or whatever you wish to call it) while devouring my Chicago Cheesecake at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Trinoma branch. Dated 28 February 2009, 11:20 AM.

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thinking before falling in love

Noted: b!@n , , Sunday, February 22, 2009 5:31 PM

Last week, my sister's friend asked me to participate in a survey by coming up with a one-par essay carrying the theme: thinking before falling in love. Without really thinking, here's what I've written:

'I DO' OR DO I?
(Thinking before falling in love)

Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Hands slowly touch. Eyes locked in. Magic fills the air… Two hearts fall in love. This is the kind of scene we see in the theatres or hear in a fairytale. But in reality, falling in love takes a lot time… and a lot of thinking. Love isn’t merely based on emotions – but more of the decision one makes to love a person. Emotions vary depending on the mood, the feeling, the circumstances and such. Decisions are much stronger and reliable. When you make a decision, you rationalize the situation, you gather the necessary information and you put your heart, mind and soul together to arrive to the choice of whether or not to love a person. And when everything is clear, that’s when the spark happens, and that’s when you truly fall in love. But falling in love isn’t supposed to be as sudden as the pull of gravity. You weigh your options. You get to know the person more. You dig in to their souls. You acknowledge the person in and out. You see way beyond the naked eye. I told you, it really takes time… and by using this time, the right decision would be made. Love’s melody isn’t always that sweet and tender. There are times when you trip on a few notes, be off-synced and just ruin the entire love song. But this is really part of falling in love. You know it’s real when you learn to love not only the shimmers but the rusts as well. Isn’t it sweeter to say ‘I love you’ when you put your heart, mind, and soul to it? Isn’t it more romantic to look at a familiar pair of eyes but having a different adventure each time you lay your eyes on him? And isn’t it more magical to embrace everything the person is when you say the two words that will start a lifetime? So now I leave it to you to truly grasp that magic and keep it alive. After all, it’s easier to fall in love… than to stay in love.

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letter from the heart of a true Filipino

Noted: b!@n , , Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:11 PM

Paano ba umibig ang mga Pinoy?
Tapat. Wagas. Totoo.

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My dearest Cory,

In a few hours I shall be embarking on an uncertain fate, which may well be the end of a long struggle. I slept well last night for the first time since I left Boston–maybe because I'm just plain tired or I'm really at peace with myself. I want to tell you many things but time is running out and I do not have my machine. After a few more paragraphs, my penmanship will be illegible.

All the things I want to tell you may be capsulized in one line–I love you! You've stood by me in my most trying moments and there were times I was very hard on you. But if anyone will ever understand me, it is you and I know you will always find it in your heart to forgive — and unfair and ironic as it is — it is because of this thought and belief that I often took you for granted.

Early on I knew I was not meant to make money — so I won't be able to leave anything to the children. I did what I thought I could do best which is public service and I hope our people in time will appreciate my sacrifices. This would be my legacy to the children. I may not bequeath them material wealth but I leave them a tradition, which can be priceless.

I realize I've been very stingy with my praise and appreciation for all your efforts — but though unsaid — you know that as far as I'm concerned you are the best. That's why we've lasted this long. There will only be one thing in the world I will never accept — that you love me more than I love you — because my love though unarticulated for you will never be equaled.

If all goes well I should be back in my cell before sundown. Should I be detained do not rush to get home. Take your time and enjoy a side trip to Europe with the girls.

I'll try to call you tonight if the authorities will allow me. Otherwise just remember me in your dreams.

Love,

Ninoy

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Ricky Lee on Usapang Kapatid this Saturday

Noted: b!@n , , Friday, February 6, 2009 12:44 AM

February is indeed the most romantic month of the year. Thus, for our pre-Valentine celebration, Jesuit Communications Foundation Inc. (JESCOM) is treating avid listeners of USAPANG KAPATID on DZMM to a live interview with one of the country's most awarded scriptwriter - Mr. Ricky Lee.

Mr. Lee has written more than a hundred film scripts since 1979, and has bagged over 50 trophies from different award-giving bodies. His name has reached international as well with films shown in world renowned Film festivals like the Cannes Toronto Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival and such.

Para kay B (o kung paano dinevastate ng pag-ibig ang 4 out of 5 sa atin), his first novel was launched last November 2008 and is distributed by Anvil Publishing. This Saturday, let us take a deeper cruise in to the heart of the author of this touching masterpiece.

Tune in to USAPANG KAPATID with Fr. Nono Alfonso, Sr. Bubbles Bandojo, and lay mother Betsy Fuentes, this Saturday, February 7, 10:30 pm to 12:00 mn on DZMM 630 KHz.




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