EVOL IS LOVE SPELLED BACKWARDS

Being the random person that I am, I decided to do something completely different this past Valentines. I don’t usually do mushy stuff, primarily because I don’t have anyone to do it to, but this year I decided to do something completely un-Jean-ish. I gave love.

In the form of chocolaty goodness.

I gave the precious apples of MCO—Cherrie, Kea, Ivy—and the golden apple herself Ana heart-shaped chocolate lollipops with their names on it to celebrate their singleness amidst the day of crazy loving.

Technically it wasn’t Valentines yet, but Cupid has a lot to do and has so little time.

So I kneeled before the bitches and showered them with my “undying devotion”. Now why the hell would I do that? Because I believe in charity. These people don’t have anyone to give them gifts on Valentines, so I became their Valentine. Good karma will of course happen and so I will have my Valentine the next time around too.

I never do anything without an ulterior motive folks…hahahaha (evil laugh!)

And so the day transpired and the night came.

Along with Jedd (Boy JJ—Jumping Jedd…you know what I’m talking about), Bikay (Girl Habulin ng Bobo), Rach (Vice Chair Lasengga), Kea (Girl with Red Obi Pimped to Robert), and Robert (Bikay’s friend who was forcibly pimped to Kea) we had the time of our lives by drinking Red Horse at the Sunken Garden.

By the time Bikay and I went inside to watch Love Rage 3 (presented by Pan Xenia Fraternity, Adelfe Enu Crea Sorority, UP Cursor, UP Circuit, Enchanted Kingdom, Penshoppe, Watsons, and Bacchus), everybody else were about to go home…coz they were already tipsy! Hahahaha! I had the last laugh because even though I drank the most number of beers, I was still relatively sober. Ang lakas pa ng loob ni Jedd na makipagpustahan na lasing na ako! Eat my shorts! Hahaha!

Anyway, inside the concert, which by the way sucked because it was stopped around 1 am due to the JJ’s (Jumping Jologs) repeated fence trashing and brick throwing, nothing much happened. Performances by Bamboo, Sugarfree, Urbandub, Kjwan, Itchyworms, Greyhoundz, Razorback, Typecast, Moonstar88, Silent Sanctuary, Kitchie Nadal, Stonefree, Mayonnaise, Cambio, Hilera, Soapdish, Giniling Festival, De Lara, Valley of Chrome, Fuse, Zelle, Salamin, Fuerzza, Chubibo, Top Junk, Intolerant, Menaya, Playphonics, Sopiz, Kelevra and many more, were all short and unfab. I totally wasted my 90 bucks.

Good thing the fireworks display was great and I was able to take good pics.

So that was how I celebrated the day of hearts: by fucking with people’s minds and drinking booze. Some things never change like Chuck Bass’ womanizing and my evol bitchin.

 

FIERCE IN FIAMMA

Fashionistas of all shapes and sizes worked their ass off at the eBay.ph Fashion Challenge 2008 at Fiamma Bar and Restaurant, Makati last Sept. 18.

The night was alive with people supporting their friends, families supporting their kin, and party people just looking for fun. The eight finalists were given Php5,000 to make their fashion dreams into reality by using clothing articles all bought from eBay.ph. The teams made every fashion look a glamorous reality: preppy, androgynous, bright colors, romantic, sporty spice, belted look, new bohemian, and Asian fusion.

The night was filled with cocktails galore and pumping beats courtesy of performances by Moonstar88. Jolina Magdangal, eBay.ph fashion ambassador, also graced the event as one of the judges.

The winners of the night

At the end of the night only one team can win the Php15,000 cash prize along with Shu Uemura make-up workshops and products worth Php 60,500. The androgynous team, composed of model Glynel and designer Yanie M., rocked the night and proved that in fashion one day you’re in, the next you’re out. For the other teams: auf Wiedersehen (insert Heidi Klum’s voice…).

L-R: Winning Jolina’s album; Sporting the winner’s hat; One of my hottest, slutiest pic of the night-with Monika Juan; Wholesome look with Ivy Cay

What about my craziness during the night?

Well, I was able to down 5 vodka sprites, a screwdriver, man the registration booth for 30 minutes, pose in numerous camwhore shots, and lambaste other people under my breath. Oh! I also won an album from Jolina for guessing a word which the emcee gave away (I was saying CUNT while the emcee was asking if I said AUNT, what the hell, he’s giving away the answer already, so there I was saying “Ah, oo, aunt!”…tak about stupid…hahaha!).

The proud members (and three applicants) of the UP PR+Advertising Society, co-presenters of the event. Talk about fierce!

SINNING NEVER FELT THIS GOOD…

ITCHING TO GO ICTUS

I was able to accomplish a lot of stuff for my application to ICTUS today. I was able to strike three events in one day and that is a very big accomplishment for someone with such a hectic schedule as mine.

First on the list was the Philippine Children’s Medical Center Apostolate. Though Luka, Yna, and I were all late (by 50 freaking minutes), PCMC Coordinator Daisy still marked our attendance (yay! Thanks Daisy!) for the apostolate. I was actually born at PCMC. Back then, according to my mom, PCMC was a really nice hospital for kids. It was like the Medical City of the 80s and early 90s. But now, just like any other government-run institution, it has lost its luster. A lot of kids are still admitted to the place, but the service is not anymore in par with its service during it’s hey days. I wasn’t able to do much since by the time we arrived, the other Ictusians were about to leave already. Talk about laaaaaate.

Next we went to Balara Elementary School for our Catechism Apostolate. Luka and I were assigned to a class together. We were supposed to teach the kids about God’s greatness as shown through his many wonderful creations. Sounds easy right? Not!! Especially if you happen to be facing a class of about 50 or so Grade V elementary students who have so much sugar in their systems, they bring hyperactivity to a whole new level. We barely survived the session, which by the way ended with a requested “Hip-hip Hooray” game ala Wowowee by the students.

The Children’s Literacy Apostolate I attended last Saturday at Bagong Silang, QC was literally child’s play compared to our Catechism session. Teaching smaller kids definitely works better for me. *sigh

Last but definitely not the least was our baking session, for the ICTUS bake sale this week, at Ice’s house at Ayala Heights, QC. Ayala Heights is so freaking wonderful! Ever since I saw it from Dencio’s Balara I have always dreamed of living there. Talk about a breath-taking view! Ice’s kitchen was filled with Ictusians who all helped in making tasty batches of chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies and chocolate crinkles. I never realized baking could be so much fun. I never really enjoyed cooking; I’m more of the tasting and eating kind of person. Watch out for me as I try to peddle our wares this week…and you better buy one!

*By the way:

Ice – thanks for driving us back to UP and welcoming us to your uber posh house!

Seth – your defensive driving skills should be honed more, and please stick to dishwashing, don’t touch any of the cookies…please…hahaha

Kor – easy on the emo-ness, it might spread you know…

Marc – talk about a free ride…kasalanan nung kundoktor!! hahaha!

Yna – good luck with the Julia fighting skills…show them what you got!

Luka – your HRIM skills really shined through!! hahaha!

I just want to show this little scene I saw while I was on my way home,,,is it weird or what?! What the f*ck?!

MCO NIGHT: A MASQUERADE!

Masked faces laughing and jeering, bountiful food all set for the taking, camera lights flashing, and bodies posing. This is masquerade…MCO style!

Cherrie, Kea, Sandy all directed and shot by yours truly…

The event was graced by the hottest people, and some superheroes like Gagambala, Babaeng Ahas, Poison Ivy, and Zorro (hahahaha! you know who you guys are!). I would also like to commend Ana Tan for being the earliest bird of them all!

A lot of alumni were at the party, while interestingly none of the new members were able to come. Majority of the resident members came from my batch, BatchOY, oh yeah!!

The food at Pandan (La Piazza, Old Balara, Quezon City) was just pure bliss. I was able to sample the buffet twice. The crispy spinach was to die for as well as the veggie lasagna, and that’s saying something because I’m a certified carnivore. The bottomless iced tea and halo-halo bar was not bad either. Dessert was something to be desired because of lack of variety aside from the halo-halo. The Mongolian bar should have been opened. Aside from those few snags, the night was alive and gluttony was at its height for everyone! Not bad for 300 bucks. Too bad alcohol wasn’t part of the menu.*sigh

The game prepared by Vice-Chair Rach was a lot of fun. Too bad we didn’t have enough time. BAT’s presentation was craaaaaaaazyy!! I was smirking to myself even when I got home. Ate Nel’s wit really came through!

In the craziness of it all, I was able to construct a super dramatic, overly fierce, and just plain shocking drama to reflect the fierceness and bitchiness of the night. Nyahahaha!!!!

(From Left to Right)

The Bitchy Bestfriend (Kea Alba as Keana) – Ana Ecaterina’s bestfriend who works as a Guest Relations Officer at the local casa. Known as the best slut in town, she seduces Jose Facundo all the time. She is intent on becoming rich. Whatever it may take. She loves snakeskin clothing.

Lusty Lover (Harry Bayona as Jose Facundo) – Ana Ecaterina’s lover, a rich and kind man who unfortunately suffers from an excessive desire to promulgate. Though madly in love with Ana Ecaterina, his womanizing places their relationship on the rocks most of the time.

Demure Heiress (Ana Tan as Ana Ecaterina) – the long lost daughter of the deceased Don Donaldo. She was separated from her wealthy father when her mother decided to leave their mansion due to Don Donaldo’s womanizing. Her mother unfortunately stepped on a rusty nail and died of tetanus. The trauma caused Ana Ecaterina to have amnesia, forgetting everything except her name and shoe size.

Vengeful Stepmother (Rachel Hermosura as Brigita) – Don Donaldo’s mistress-turned-wife. Though a wealthy scion of her own family, which is a known syndicate specializing in budol-budol, her greed knows no limits. She seeks to kill Ana Ecaterina and Cherie Ann so she and her son can inherit all of Don Donaldo’s wealth. She is the mysterious “godmother”.

Envious Sister (Cherrie Ongteco as Cherie Ann) – Ana Ecaterina’s older sister who was left with Don Donaldo. Her deep hatred for her sister, who is their father’s favorite, blinds her into manipulation by Brigita and Angelito. She has a weakness for anything that is fashionable and smaller than size 2.

Conniving Stepbrother (Jean Lander Agor as Angelito) – Brigita’s son who is the seed of evil, despite his name. A misnomer who has a filing cabinet full of vicious and evil plans. He seeks to kill everyone so he can inherit everything. He is such a snake that Keana’s wardrobe may have come from his skin. He killed Don Donaldo by skinning him alive before drowning him in his own blood.

A drama of vengeance.

A story of scheming.

Gantihan na!

“Lintik lang ang Walang Ganti”

JANNA’S SHINDIG

Last Sunday I was able to attend one of the best parties I attended so far. After a week full of academic stress and fatigue, it was a nice change to enjoy (I wasn’t able to attend the UP Fair, since I had a lot of stuff to do). The party was my friend Janna’s debut. It was a small party held at Dencio’s, Capitol Hills. There were only about 70 people which included her family members, friends in college, church mates and of course her friends since high school (even elementary)…us.

The place was intimate, set on the roof deck of a building overlooking a golf course and the La Vista subdivision. From the function room, we could see the Quezon City skyline. The food was great, the iced tea was bottomless, and I was able to drink three San Mig Lights, two Margaritas, and a glass of wine (aside from the white wine I drank for the 18 Shots). It was a great night, filled with dancing and camera whoring! There were a lot of hot people, unfortunately I wasn’t able to meet one since Janna’s UST classmates didn’t interact with our group much. Anyway, it was still a great party overall, which only proves that one doesn’t have to hold her debut in a hotel to make it into a great party.

VALENTINES, THE PRADS WAY…

Another Valentines passed me by without having anyone to share it with… But hey, solitude is a choice! Haha! That’s the lamest excuse ever! Anyway, one of my orgs organized a Valentines event at the College of Mass Communication (heck, we were the only org in MassComm which organized such an event!). The PR and Advertising Society launched “Advertise Your Love”, where besides selling chocolates we provided customers the power to post love messages on our “love cloth” for everyone to see. It’s actually the first event PRAds ever had! I would say that it was a success even though we didn’t raise that much money, still awareness of the org was spread, and that is our primary concern. “Advertise Your Love” would be a yearly event already sponsored by PRAds along with the CMC Student Council. Hopefully, this would be the start of a wonderful (yech!) friendship between PRAds and CMC SC! More power PRAds!

BURGER BETS: Slammer Burgers

I really love burgers. It has got to be one of the best culinary masterpieces the world has ever tasted. No one can resist the allure of a burger. There are burger joints for those with tight budgets, and there are burgers fit for the affluent (the Yagyu Burger of a certain hotel is priced at about Php2,000). There is a burger for the carnivore and even the picky herbivore (I once tasted a mushroom burger in Baguio, and it really is entirely made from mushroom). That is why I have thought of doing my very own burger review, so I can share the bliss of eating different kinds of burgers from different joints around (and hopefully out) of the Metro.

Slammer Burgers is a little joint located at the foodcourt of Trinoma. It is hardly notiecable compared to the bigger joints flanking the foodcourt. But, its bright design attracts the eyes. So I decided to put it to the test. For Php135 I was able to avail of the Value Meal 2 which consisted of 2 slammer burgers (little burgers that costs 40 bucks), a regular serving of Belgian fries (I think the difference between French and Belgian is the thickness of each slice) with your choice of dip (there are over 10 dips to choose from), and a Coke can.

To tell the truth I was slightly disappointed. The burgers are small, and the patties within them are even smaller. It only has a sauce of mustard and mayo, and that is it. It doesn’t taste slamming or whatsoever. It was a complete flop. The fries were okay though. Even if the fries were served in teeny tiny boxes (like the burgers), they were tasty and not very salty. The thickness of each slice also compensated for a serving’s lack in numbers. Quality over quantity. The dip was also good (I chose barbecue). In terms of gastronomic satisfaction, it was only so-so. But I felt full even though I only ate in small servings. The service was fast and they only cook the burgers once there’s an order for it, so it will be hot once you get it. It isn’t the best burger experience, and for Php135 it may seem like a rip-off.

I give it a 3 out of 5