YOU'RE SURE GLAD THAT...

1.Mom and Dad forgot to check your report card with flunking grades because they're too busy fiddling with the new h-fi component system.

2.It rained hard and the local gov't declared that classes are suspended thus rescheduling the big examination day.

3.There is still paper towel left at the public restrooms when you really need to go.

4.You have your ipod with you during the colloge freshman orientation which usually take 2 to 3 hours.

5.Your elder brother's sweet girlfriend arrive when he's about to whoop your ass for breaking his smartphone.

6. Your elder sister's heart throb approach and talk with her when she's about to yap about her panties being soiled by Barkley, your pet beagle.

7. You still got enough dough to ask your campus crush to have a hotdog sandwhich and a coke with you.

8. You got lightning quick reflexes to dodge your teacher, Ms. Olden's blackboard eraser who got pissed when your nosy classmate yelped loudly when she sat on a pair of tacks you put on her seat.

9.Your Mom did not bonk you in front of the Principal for pissing Ms. Olden because she will go to a mahjong session later and asked you not to tell your Dad.

10.You bought a can of Glade freshener and emptied it in your room before your grumpy and strict grandma comes up and smell the ganja you've been sneaking in.

RAIN

It's raining again
on a sunny day
someone please tell me
i'll go whichway.

The happiest day
is the day before i was born
someone mend this man
who's life now torn.

Don't know where to start
to end this pain in my heart
If only i can see
what's the real me.

All the things i've lost
are things can't be replaced
and all the pain i feel
are now carved on my face

I'm gonna sleep forever
coz' no one understand
It's hard to live a better life
when you haven't done any good.

Im left behind
with a fog on my mind
if only i can see
what's the real me.

co written with Richie Bleu, one of the Wrench's earliest works, my favorite, song written in an hour inside the car to Bulacan.

RIANNON

I long for your smile
the day you will touch our lives
it seems eternal

I gaze at you on
every child's face and i see
a wall of rainbow

and at the same time
fill my veins with loneliness
as you fade away

I long to see you
Your crystal eyes are sweeter
resembles my half

The love you will bring
would be the sunlight to fill
our most quiet need

I long to feel you
Unclothed of the womb's darkness,
your subtle fabric

Your hair, hands assures
that i am more of the man
that i use to be.


written for Isabelle "Sabe" Riannon

CANDY

A kaleidoscope
of colors, making my eyes
swirl in excitement.

different sizes,
different shapes adds the fun
of having 'em all.

Some are shiny and
others are kinda slimy
but all looks tasty.

Some are so fruity,
and with a dash of citrus,
makes my spine tingle.

Others are cola
flavored and sugar coated,
good for trick or treat.

Though too much of it
will definitely earn you
a dentist's visit

But from a schmuck's view
it never fails to bring out
the sweet tooth in you.


for Joanna Sophia

GLIMPSES

You don't understand
what i was trying to say,
convey thoughts in words.

What i feel inside
is pure loneliness
so i paint in words.

What you try to paint
in your mind is a notion
that is truly wrong.

If you'll try to see
and feel deeper than the lines,
you'll see what i seek.

And eventually
you will see the images
my eyes are set on.

I'm always longing
for the day she will be here,
cuddling happiness.

I saw her image
and painted her in words,
with hope in my heart

You will understand
i am just having glimpses
of our own angel.

for Mia

Trying to stay not awake

Another night stuggling, trying to stay not awake. This is difficult for me, having my shift during the early morning without a decent rest, well im trying, but i guess im a nocturnal creature, because of the so called insomnia, i can stay up late 'til the taho vendor passess. I already checked mails, blogs, and other stuff. Even finished editing some unfinished videos, tried reading a Zafra book and tried to snooze on the sofa but to no avail. I even tried counting sheeps, hyenas, and rice grains, but still no Ho-hums. One more thing left, fill my tummy with some Korean beef noodles with century egg, that way i'll fall asleep with a satisfied stomach, i guess, so i slipped on my flops, grab a hundred bill and head to the nearest convenience store to grab some hot, tasty, Korean stuff. As i was checking the stuff i noticed the beer cans are kinda sweating, i mean they're chilling! and they are hypnotizing me making me feel like thirsty, the TV commercial started playing in my head thus making me drool for at least a couple, so i grab a couple of couples, took them to the counter and head home, i already forgot the Korean noodles, Bah! what the heck, im downing this shit! after my couple of couples, i am happy hic!..........................Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

ANGEL

In my dreams you bade

goodbye as you hold my hand
you smiled as i cried.

I can hear your voice
but i just don't understand
words that slowly fades.

I always knew that
you'll be gone, like most of them
just a passerby.

The dream is for real
the wind sighs your epistle
that warmly farewells.

Sky is painted in black
heaven trickles, i ponder
if you will be back.

written for Anne-Jellica, who's like a daughter to me

Fish farming @ Tanay, Rizal

Since i got no real plans to wander around, i decided to visit our fish farm in Tanay, Rizal. I asked my mate Raffy to picked me up @ Cubao since i don't have a ride to go there, that is 5 am in the morning. Really love this place, it is where i unwind, bond with nature and the fishes and drink a lot of Tres Cepas, No smokies for me though unlike before i always pollute our farm air with the spirit of the USA. I Just relax, unwind, eat, drink and drink a lot.

THE MORNING CALL

The cold morning breeze
gently touches my skin
I clutch my pillows tightly
as the scent of the flowers
fill my nostrils.

the feel of the sheets
against my legs, makes me
forget my miseries.
Awaken by the familiar
warm lips on my cheeks
"breakfast is ready"
my better half said.

first visit to Calasiao, written @ Lingayen Shrine

No more wandering us...for now.

It's been awhile since my mate left and went home to the land of the free, been having my caffeine fix alone, got to do some work anyway and maybe earn a little for some new nifty gadgets that im eyeing for quite sometime now. no more wandering us...for now, but i'll be wandering a lot!

Tagaytay, a huge viewing deck

After our lunch at the club, we proceeded to go to the "Palace in the sky", the highest viewing deck in Tagaytay, where you could view the majestic view of the mountain. the climate here is kinda cold, it is kinda refreshing after trekking Taal. We've done some shopping to finish the trip, i got a cool shirt and a switchblade at one of the souvenir shop.

The Volcano within a volcano within a lake, The Taal Volcano

The Volcano within a volcano within a lake, that is the Taal volcano which we recently visited, climbed, trekked, and almost passed out because of the scorching heat on the way to the crater. well it is all worth the climb, the view is majestic, my idea is just shoot photos of the volcano from Tagaytay, but Mia booked us to the mountain itself, which is a one of a kind adventure, it is an active volcano you can actually see some smoke coming out from the crater, you could boil eggs as per the guide told us, oh well, we started shooting photos and clips of the place for our videos. After an hour or two, we went back to the yacht club for our lunch and prepared for Tagaytay.

The Bonzai Garden, University of the Philippines

We decided to visit the famous UP bonzai garden, the place looks totally cool and refreshing, well taken care of, and we're kinda lucky because the professor/owner of the place toured us and he is quite accomodating, even showed us his cadillac, forgot the year but it is certainly a classic. the place also caters garden weddings and other events, a really nice place for those special occasion.

Wandering Us

It's been a week since we had our trip to Subic, we decided to wander around and check out Mall of Asia, nothing to do really just wander around and check stuff, the place is kinda refreshing because the place is cool and huge. Oh well, just another day, wandering around.

Trip To Subic Bay

We had our weekend getaway this time at Subic Bay in Pampanga with my mate Jsn. We first visited the Zoobic Safari and had encounters with Bengal tigers, Asianic Black Bears, Crocodiles and other exotic dishes...I mean animals heheh! After the Safari adventure we proceeded to the Ocean Adventure, watched the whale and dolphin show. Good show, the animals are cool, ( of course they're swimming a lot ) the sea lions got some funny antics, they're total entertainers. a great adventure for a weekend.