the galavantiator's blog \(^.^)/

Just got home from a party at Club Filipino in San Juan. It was my niece's first birthday. she's a real doll.

It was fun and the place was really classic.

The party was filled with old people, plus the place's ambiance made it interesting, but the theme was magical yet clowny.

One thing I love about the place are the oil paintings of one of my favorite artists, Fernando Amorsolo at a cafe shop. However, the paintings were encased in glass yet gave uncomplementing reflection of light from the outside. The paintings' beauty are hidden.

There was a funny thing that happened.. my cousin, the celebrated mom, rushed to me and pulled me and told me that she'll introduce someone to me. "OK", I said.. and she looked at me as if trying to say something.

I think she hoped that my eyes would sparkle. But I'm certain she had introduced us before.. but I gave the same reaction. ^_^

A few months back, there's a guy I pursued. It was like a rollercoaster ride.

We always meet outside.

Eventually, I liked him. I thought, what if I take a chance?

Days and several weeks passed and I was told that it was his birthday.

I decided to give him a gift.

I did.

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Hey everyone, INVITE me to your posse.....! i'm up for friends.. thanks. ^_^

I'm on Level 51.

What a plug. hehe.

Oh, it's been a while since I updated.

Part of my time now goes to gardening, I have a relatively big garden to fill.. and I began digging my garden the other day and literally shovelling soil like I work at a construction site. ^_^

Whomever would say that gardening is easy should be hanged. It's really difficult. It requires work and sweat. In fact, my body is in pain and my muscles are hurt. *sad lips*

My work is somewhat rewarding, though, however, it is pretty expensive, I need to collect plants and do extensive flower and tree choices to make the perfect tropical landscaping I have in mind.

Some of my favorite flowers are in a group called Mussaenda Philippica I learned about it a few years back and that there are several hybrid flowers in it and are named after the First Ladies of the Philippines..  wow, a flower created and named after you.. could there be any ghey-er than that? ^_^

Here are the "Doñas"...

- named after the 1st wife of General Emilio Aguinaldo, Hilaria del Rosario

- named after the wife of President Manuel Quezon, Aurora Aragon

- named after the wife of President Jose P. Laurel, Pacencia Hidalgo

- named after the 2nd wife of President Sergio Osmeña, Esperanza Limjap

- named after the wife of President Manuel Roxas, Trinidad de Leon

- named after the wife of President Elpidio Quirino. Alicia Syquia

- named after the wife of President Ramon Magsaysay, Luz Banzon

- named after the wife of President Carlos P. Garcia, Leonila Dimataga

- named after the second wife of President Diosdado Macapagal, Evangelina Macaraeg

- Named after the wife of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Imelda Romualdez

- named after the first lady president of the Philippines, President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino

- named after the wife of President Fidel V. Ramos, Amelita Martinez

 

..but, as a girl's notebook asked, "why isn't there a flower named after Former First Lady Loi Ejercito and President Gloria Arroyo?" ^_^

I've always been fascinated with tall towers and structures, it's amazing how visions of certain artists, like the architects, engineers and planners are really made into existence.

The tallest one I've seen just yet is the Philippines' PBComm Tower. (Not even in the world's top 20. ^_^)

Every few years, a new building dethrones a record holder, and when a taller one rules, a new one starts to emerge from the ground.

I can imagine how the world of the developers is like, they compete with their egos, their desire to be on top are jokes among them, yet their projects are really fascinating.

They change the world, but I just hope that they do not let the past be stepped over.

Here's the current list:

1. Burj Dubai in Dubai, UAE

2. Freedom Tower in New York City                           

3. Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan

4. Shanghai World Financial in China

5. Petronas Towers 1 and 2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. Sears Tower in Chicago, IL

And in the coming years, buildings just can't stop growing and growing. Countries will try to get hold of the title of longest reigning tower, symbolizing power.

In the photo:

1. Mile Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2. Al Burj in Dubai, UAE

3. Mubarak Tower in Kuwait

4. Burj Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Talk about Middle East powers!

Last Sunday, my friends and I saw again the most fabulous gay musical, Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, we watched it last February, and we decided to see one of the last shows for the 7th run, but this time, we made sure we'll see a different 'Didi', the main character's uber gay and funny sidekick.. and also 'Dodong', the object of desire of 'Didi' and Ada's (lead) secret lover and eventually, the love interest.

All the Didi(s) were incomparable, each had unique improvisation and funny dialogues to better adapt with the local gay scene. Nar Cabico was just hilarious and really good.. he was really funny, we couldn't get enough of him plus his grand plie.. ^_^

THE Lea Salonga was there during the matinee and everybody heard her laugh very loudly and definitely having fun. After the show, there's of course the photo opportunities, and I was so star struck with her, I didn't stop until I get to talk to her and have our photos taken

A couple of years ago, I tried to find my dad.

I failed.

(x)

Today, he showed up.

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That was a life changing scene.

I uncovered things in me.

I see them very differently now.

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This is my first piano piece. I learned this when I was about 11 and I'm proud to say that I really practiced hard at home and learned mostly by myself.

Here's a famous pianist, Ivo Pogorelich in one of his performances.. I feel, though, that the music is recorded.

go on a retreat.

I don't know, I just don't see myself praying that much, I used to feel excited before going to mass, but now I don't care.. I even read the bible and I liked the Exodus chapter. I don't pray anymore.

I resent how the church teaches, they're inconsistent, but I feel it's not about the rituals, but the deep connection.

Ok, I'll stop now, OA.. ^_^

do meditation.

I had been thinking of going on temporary solitude until I have realigned my focus. There've been soo many things going on in my mind that I can't even catch and get a grip on one and see what it really needs.

As Cher Horowitz said, "I had to find sanctuary in a place where I could gather my thoughts and regain my strength."