Lesson learned…

Earlier, I shared my feelings about an article written by a HK Chinese writer about Filipinos. I also read the comments posted on that site and frankly, a lot has been said about it.

But you know, one Filipino guy, calls himself “mandirigma”, was able to identify that the article really is a satire. I read the article again. Gave myself time to think about it, and to tell you honestly, my stand about the article has turned 180 degrees. Thanks to “mandirigma” who “saw” what the piece was really all about.

I am grateful to Chip Tsao for writing the article. He may have shocked me for a couple of hours, but now, I am actually glad that he wrote his piece on that magazine. To tell you honestly, I have never read any satirical piece. I guess the closest literary work that closely resembles a satire (a piece that lampoons or parodies the people or government) is our national hero’s works, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Sure, we can spot satire on TV (comedy shows), in the movies, or even in music, but in paper? Well, this is my first time.

It made me realize how impulsive and how literal I am. I learned a lesson. Things are not always what they seem to be.

Read the article. Tell me what you think.

Lesson learned…

Earlier, I shared my feelings about an article written by a HK Chinese writer about Filipinos. I also read the comments posted on that site and frankly, a lot has been said about it.

But you know, one Filipino guy, calls himself “mandirigma”, was able to identify that the article really is a satire. I read the article again. Gave myself time to think about it, and to tell you honestly, my stand about the article has turned 180 degrees. Thanks to “mandirigma” who “saw” what the piece was really all about.

I am grateful to Chip Tsao for writing the article. He may have shocked me for a couple of hours, but now, I am actually glad that he wrote his piece on that magazine. To tell you honestly, I have never read any satirical piece. I guess the closest literary work that closely resembles a satire (a piece that lampoons or parodies the people or government) is our national hero’s works, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Sure, we can spot satire on TV (comedy shows), in the movies, or even in music, but in paper? Well, this is my first time.

It made me realize how impulsive and how literal I am. I learned a lesson. Things are not always what they seem to be.

Read the article. Tell me what you think.

RANT!

Grabe! I couldn’t believe what I just read. A HK Chinese man wrote something about us Filipinos. Hindi talaga ako makapaniwala sa mga pinagsasabi nitong walang-hiyang lalaking ito. Imagine, he called our country a “nation of servants”! To think he said that in a derogatory manner and I quote:

“As a nation of servants, you don’t flex your muscles at your master, from whom you earn most of your bread and butter.”

Mind you, he refers to themselves as the “master” huh?!

I just had to share this. I just couldn’t believe that educated, polished, and rich people can be so ignorant, derogatory, and discriminatory to others.

Feel free to share your opinion about this. Here’s the article.

Premium!

OMG! I couldn’t believe I did it again. I used my credit card to purchase something over the net. But hey you know, I think it’s worth-it! The last time I did some online purchase was when I renewed my subscription to Norton 360. I believe there is something good and beneficial about “legal” software purchases. But this is a different thing. This isn’t software. It’s my Multiply account!

 

Yeah. I upgraded my membership from Free to Premium account. Why? Well, for one, I find it so much easier to upload ALL my pictures and videos to my account now (thanks to AutoUploader). Yeah, unlimited number of pictures and videos. Better yet, it’s permanent storage. PERMANENT! YES! I can now delete the pictures and videos on my PC! Actually, as I am writing this now, I am uploading all my pictures there!

Update: I just checked my uploads and apparently more than 2000 photos were uploaded already (and you know what?! AutoUploader is still uploading)! OMG! Now, the problem that remains is how I could organize all of them!

Another challenge would be utilizing these pictures on my blogs.

RANT!

Grabe! I couldn’t believe what I just read. A HK Chinese man wrote something about us Filipinos. Hindi talaga ako makapaniwala sa mga pinagsasabi nitong walang-hiyang lalaking ito. Imagine, he called our country a “nation of servants”! To think he said that in a derogatory manner and I quote:

“As a nation of servants, you don’t flex your muscles at your master, from whom you earn most of your bread and butter.”

Mind you, he refers to themselves as the “master” huh?!

I just had to share this. I just couldn’t believe that educated, polished, and rich people can be so ignorant, derogatory, and discriminatory to others.

Feel free to share your opinion about this. Here’s the article.

Premium!

OMG! I couldn’t believe I did it again. I used my credit card to purchase something over the net. But hey you know, I think it’s worth-it! The last time I did some online purchase was when I renewed my subscription to Norton 360. I believe there is something good and beneficial about “legal” software purchases. But this is a different thing. This isn’t software. It’s my Multiply account!

 

Yeah. I upgraded my membership from Free to Premium account. Why? Well, for one, I find it so much easier to upload ALL my pictures and videos to my account now (thanks to AutoUploader). Yeah, unlimited number of pictures and videos. Better yet, it’s permanent storage. PERMANENT! YES! I can now delete the pictures and videos on my PC! Actually, as I am writing this now, I am uploading all my pictures there!

Update: I just checked my uploads and apparently more than 2000 photos were uploaded already (and you know what?! AutoUploader is still uploading)! OMG! Now, the problem that remains is how I could organize all of them!

Another challenge would be utilizing these pictures on my blogs.

Crazy Stuff

2009 is just crazy! I mean, we’re barely out of first quarter of the year and a lot of crazy stuff have happened (and still happening). Visualize these: our country’s economic slowdown, the pandemic global crisis (like lay-offs, pay-cuts, job redundancies, company closures). Now, I want to you think about (or do research) about these people: 24-year old Mark Zuckerberg, TV-host Willie Revillame, Boxer Manny Pacquiao. Crazy is just the word, di ba?

Yesterday, I have attempted to write a short blog while I was on my break but I was cut short in the middle of writing because of the fire alarm when off! Seriously now, everybody knew that the fire drill was going to be done yesterday. It’s just that nobody knows what time the drill will be done. Alas, it happened a little past 1PM. Everybody had to take the stairs. 17, 16, 15, 14… maaaaaaan, I got dizzy! When I finally got out I saw that everyone, including myself, has unknowingly and unintentionally formed a collective SWARM of people at the base of the building. Crazy.

Carlos Joaquin is growing up so fast! It was only months ago that we were having sleepless nights from changing his diapers, the feedings, lulling him to sleep (while struggling not to be lulled to sleep). In a few weeks, he’ll be turning 1. Wow. My baby is now a boy. Here’s some pictures:

It’s just amazing how a small baby develops into this unique human being.

Finally, I saw this video from a friend. Although opinionated, I would say it’s relevant . Tell me what you think. Drop some comments!

Crazy Stuff

2009 is just crazy! I mean, we’re barely out of first quarter of the year and a lot of crazy stuff have happened (and still happening). Visualize these: our country’s economic slowdown, the pandemic global crisis (like lay-offs, pay-cuts, job redundancies, company closures). Now, I want to you think about (or do research) about these people: 24-year old Mark Zuckerberg, TV-host Willie Revillame, Boxer Manny Pacquiao. Crazy is just the word, di ba?

Yesterday, I have attempted to write a short blog while I was on my break but I was cut short in the middle of writing because of the fire alarm when off! Seriously now, everybody knew that the fire drill was going to be done yesterday. It’s just that nobody knows what time the drill will be done. Alas, it happened a little past 1PM. Everybody had to take the stairs. 17, 16, 15, 14… maaaaaaan, I got dizzy! When I finally got out I saw that everyone, including myself, has unknowingly and unintentionally formed a collective SWARM of people at the base of the building. Crazy.

Carlos Joaquin is growing up so fast! It was only months ago that we were having sleepless nights from changing his diapers, the feedings, lulling him to sleep (while struggling not to be lulled to sleep). In a few weeks, he’ll be turning 1. Wow. My baby is now a boy. Here’s some pictures:

It’s just amazing how a small baby develops into this unique human being.

Finally, I saw this video from a friend. Although opinionated, I would say it’s relevant . Tell me what you think. Drop some comments!