Showing posts with label Dramedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dramedy. Show all posts

Friday, March 27, 2009

Just Like Before

Distance is not a problem. Communication is also not a problem. Technology is vast that it makes the ties closer and tighter. However, for my case, human factor or human touch is still a big factor. I still believe in meeting friends for dinner, for a cup of coffee or even for a movie date.

Given our work schedules and the hectic life we live in nowadays, it would be a miracle for the Sistahud to be complete in the near future. Elline left for a better job opportunity and possibly to find Prince Charming in Singapore recently while Rachelle has been living in Sunny California since the early 2000.

I suddenly realized that we are back to the old routine. Just like before, after each class or whenever we have a free time, Mary Ann and I would go out and celebrate. We either go eat our hearts out or watch a good movie.

Yesterday was again, just like before. We ate our hearts out and watched two good movies. We met at Power Plant at Rockwell, Makati City at 10am and started our day of pure fun and happiness.


Given the time we have on our hands, we checked out the movie selection and the time of showing. We decided to watch Nicholas Cage’s Knowing and Dwayne Johnson’s Race to Witch Mountain.


In between the two movies, we had a quick lunch at Burgoo and we had popcorn during the first movie. Both movies were good and fortunately, we decided to watch RTWM last since the first movie was a little bit on the heavy side.

Since we have some time to spare, we window shopped and did some grocery shopping. Since nobody can fetch us earlier, we had dinner as well at Healthy Shabu Shabu.


Even without Elline and Rachelle, we were able to have a good time. I know having them around would be a different bang but we promised we’ll make do with what we have.

We’ll do this again soon. Hopefully we will spend another round before my birthday and then a birthday celebration in June.

As I drop Mary Ann off in her apartment, she said that she’ll email the Sistahuds and will tell all the stories we shared.

We missed you Elline and Rachelle! Come visit us soon! Better yet, we will visit you soon!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Fall TV Premiere Dates

Here goes...

Tuesday, Aug. 26
Greek (ABC Family) 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 1
Gossip Girl (CW) 8 p.m.
One Tree Hill (CW) 9 p.m.
Prison Break (Fox) 8 p.m. - 2-hour premiere

Wednesday, Sept. 3
Bones (Fox) 8 p.m. - 2-hour premiere

Sunday, Sept. 7
Entourage (HBO) 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox) 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 16
House (Fox) 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 18
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX) 10 p.m.
Smallville (CW) 8 p.m.
Supernatural (CW) 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 22
CSI: Miami (CBS) 10 p.m.
Heroes (NBC) 9 p.m. - 3-hour premier
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) 8:30 p.m.
Two and a Half Men (CBS) 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 23
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10 p.m.
NCIS (CBS) 8 p.m.
Without a Trace (CBS) 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 24
Criminal Minds (CBS) 9 p.m.
CSI: NY (CBS) 10 p.m.
Lipstick Jungle (NBC) 10 p.m.
The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25
ER (NBC) 10 p.m.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9 p.m.
My Name is Earl (NBC) 8 p.m. - 1-hour premiere
The Office (NBC) 9 p.m. - 1-hour premiere
Ugly Betty (ABC) 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 28
American Dad (Fox) 9:30 p.m.
Brothers & Sisters (ABC) 10 p.m.
Californication (Showtime), 10 p.m.
Cold Case (CBS) 9 p.m.
Desperate Housewives (ABC) 9 p.m.
Dexter (Showtime) 9 p.m.
Family Guy (Fox) 9 p.m.
King of the Hill (Fox) 8:30 p.m.
The Simpsons (Fox) 8 p.m.
The Unit (CBS) 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 29
Chuck (NBC) 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC) 10 p.m.
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV 101) 9 p.m.
Private Practice (ABC) 8 p.m.
Pushing Daisies (ABC) 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 3
Ghost Whisperer (CBS) 8 p.m.
Numb3rs (CBS) 10 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 6
Samantha Who? (ABC) 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS) 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30
30 Rock (NBC) 8:30 p.m.

Whew! Another season of Tivo-dependent shows! Just a few more winks and we're off!

Friday, April 13, 2007

Why Aren't You Married Yet?

Aside from me, two members of the Sistahud are in their early 30’s and still single. We have great jobs; we travel and have money to spare for our everyday knick-knacks. Is their anything wrong with being single at your early 30’s?

Do we need to be concerned?

No, I don’t think so! As long as we are happy and comfortable with our lives then we should have no worries. I still have many friends who are not married yet and they are in their mid-thirties.

What else? Being single at this age, we are plagued with the age-old question “why aren’t you married yet?

Some have a hard time answering this question but I bumped into these snappy comebacks and had a good laugh.

  • You haven't asked yet.
  • I was hoping to do something meaningful with my life.
  • Because I just love hearing this question.
  • Just lucky, I guess.
  • It gives my mother something to live for.
  • My fiancee is awaiting his parole.
  • I'm still hoping for a shot at a beauty pageant.
  • I'm waiting until I get to be your age.
  • It didn't seem worth a blood test.
  • I already have enough laundry to do, thank you. Because I think it would take all the spontaneity out of dating.
  • I wouldn't want my parents to drop dead from sheer happiness.
  • What? And lose all the money I've invested in running personal ads?
  • I don't want to have to support another person on my paycheck.
  • Why aren't you thin?
  • I'm married to my career, although recently we have been considering a trial separation.
Given all this, whenever somebody asks me, "So, why aren't you married?" I pause; I smile, look at them in the eye, and then I quietly reply, “The reason I'm not married is because I’m still enjoying my single life.”

It is quite the answer, for now. It would not be a snappy one, but it is the truth.

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Viva, Las Vegas!

Wahoooooo! I am so happy.

This just in from the Peacock: "NBC has renewed its veteran drama series Las Vegas (Fridays, 9 pm/ET) for a fifth high-rolling season through 2007-08, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, president of NBC Entertainment.


'The cast and producers have consistently given us what we want from Las Vegas — pure entertainment — and we're looking forward to another fun ride next season with the show,' said Reilly."

I got to have my Josh Duhamel fix.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Obsessed Completely

I have accepted that The O.C. has ended (February 22, 2007). I will just remember it for the great show that it was. After watching the series finale, I did not really want The O.C. to do another season because it was perfect.

It was the best episode of the entire series; it gave us closure to all the characters. Summer and Seth's wedding was the greatest; I honestly did not expect it. Ryan and the kid were amazing.


The episode made me cry, honestly.

The last 10 minutes however, were incredible. The flashbacks to the pilot and season one was good and the way it ended with Ryan seeing the kid was just perfect. It was just great to see it come full circle.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Goobye, Newport Beach

“The sun will set for the last time on THE O.C. when the series ends its four-season run this February 22, 2007.”


I was still in Hoola-land when I learned about the on-coming death of one of the TV series that I have loved to watch. You can even ask my brother that I shed tears upon hearing the news. Why? Because I so 'heart' Ryan Atwood and Seth Cohen.

Definitely, I will catch the emotional ending and the fondest of farewells of the Cohens, the Coopers and Ryan and Taylor in the momentous series finale of The O.C.

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Another Chapter Ends

I closed another chapter of my life. I spent five months and fourteen days with a firm that I considered one of my “babies”. I given a lot (all aspects!) for my kids and yet I was screwed by the system.

Much as I want to stay and sacrifice my mind, health and heart, I left with deep thoughts. My humble heart is still hurting and I cannot even breathe properly since I still cannot release all the pain and hate. For sure, it would take me days or maybe months before I am back to my old self. Sayang ang lahat ng pinuhunan ko. Sayang pati ang emotional investment ko! I worked my butt off for the five months and fourteen days! I sacrificed a lot just to be there for the firm.

What are the sacrifices I did just to be able to perform? I was not able to attend my sister’s graduation rites at USF! I gave up my social and love life. I altered my chores, I ignored my parent’ plea and yet I did not get anything in return. I got no appreciation, no pat in the back and totally no kindness.

As a Senior Quality Assurance Officer/Senior Metadata Specialist, my work goes beyond the traditional role of a librarian and a metadata specialist. My work is primarily geared towards developing and facilitating information exchange in the whole firm that I had developed. On my part, I felt that I was not treated justly towards my work and my productivity. My integrity and professional capacity have been questioned and in this regard, I believe that relations have been strained. I find it impossible to continue working in the office given this situation.

At exactly 7:00pm last night, my superior accepted and received my resignation letter. I was happy but sad. I am sad because I will be a professional bum (I do not know for how long!) and happy because I will not see the evils of the jungle.

I am also sad because I will miss my nine kids. Although from the nine kids, I know that two kids will stick like glue even though they will not see me 24/7. I wish that all kids will not change and treat me differently. I also wish that on the personal level, we would all still be friends. For my part, I wish that I would be able to move on.

I have to stand up with my head held up high and walk with pride and a smile in a face!



Para sa aking pamilya na aking pinagtabuyan ng sapilitan alang-alang sa ikabubuti ng buhay ng lahat, maraming salamat sa lahat ng ating pinagsamahan, hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga oras na tayo'y magkakasama sa hirap at ginhawa. hanggang sa huling minuto ng aking pagtigil sa KDAS, kayo ang inisip ko at pilit kong pinagtanggol. sana hindi kayo magbago. galingan ninyo at patunayan ninyong tayo ang tama at hindi tayo ang mali. linisin ang mga pangalan ng mga taong nadamay sa maling paghuhusga. isipin ninyo palagi na lagi akong nasa tabi ninyo, nakangiti, nangangalingasaw ng RL Romance at laging may bitbit na pasalubong para sa inyong lahat. hindi ko kayo makakalimutan at lagi ko pa rin kayong maaalala. alam ninyo kung saan ako makikita...


Abbie, pangalawa ka sa pinakamatagal kong nakasama. sa simula't simula wala akong tinago sa iyo. sana hanggang sa dulo ng walang hanggan ay ganuon pa rin. hanggang sa huling pagkakataon, ang turing ko sa iyong 9 ay bilang isang buong team. pinagtanggol ko kayong lahat kahit na inako ko lahat ng mali, kahit hindi ko mali at ako ang nawalan, ginawa ko. sana, ganun rin ang gawin mo sa mga naiwan ko. wag mo silang hayaang matulad sa akin. ikaw na ngayon ang pinakamatandang tauhan simula mamayang 8am.


si iyra na isang cum laude at isang buenrostro! magagalit panigurado si kuya laki at hindi na makakapante si sir buen kapag nalaman na hindi na ako ang iyong "madame". sayang at sandali lang ang ating pagsasamahan, dami pa sana tayong chikahan. heto lang, kung paano kita pinagtanggol nung una, hanggang sa huling sandali, hindi ko kayo nilaglag. patunayan mo sa kanila na ikaw ay si iyra s. buenrostro.



ang katuwang ni mike bilang bodyguard ko sa ating munting opisina. ang chickboy sa KDAS, ang minimithi ni JP at sinisipat-sipat. kaunti na lang at baka mamaya eh kaya mo na siyang paikutin sa iyong mga kamay. ha, ha, ha. joke lang pare! sa lahat ng mga messages mo, sobra akong natouch, di ko akalain na ganuon kalaki ang naging impluwensiya ng aking presence sa buhay mo. salamat at wag kang magalala di kita makakalimutan.





mike, salamat! ikaw na isa sa mga bodyguards ko sa loob ng ating munting opisina. sayang at sandali lang ang ating pagsasama. nanghihinayang ako at ganun kaigsi ang oras na naibahagi ko sa inyo. mabuti na lang at habang maaga ay nakapagsousaku at pho hoa pa tayo. wag mong intindihin ang mga sinasabi nila, panindigan mo na tama ka at meron kang kakayahan! wag ka ng malelate! tagay tayo ulit ha!




si jeremy na katipan ni joenabie. sayang at di na kami ulit magkakasama ni joenabie pero atleast nakakapagtext pa kaming dalawa at chat. jer, isang pakiusap po, bantayan mo at tulungan mo lagi ang "little brother" ko. kailangan niya ng sandalan na katulad mo at alam kong maaasahan kita.




sheryl, kahit hindi ako ang bestfriend mo dito, salamat sa lahat ng mga magagandang verses na pinapadala mo, sana sa susunod, wag mong gamitin ang mga shortcuts sa akin kapag nagtetext at sa YM, mahina ako makaintindi sa mga shortcuts sa SMS.



ang aking unang upuan na siyang upuan na niya sa kanyang pagpasok, saling talino sa isa sa pinakamamahal ko sa KDAS.



wag ka ng malungkot! gusto ko sa pagpasok mo sa mga susunod na araw, isipin mo lamang ang lahat ng masasaya nating mga araw na magkasama. nasa tabi mo pa rin ako, isang YM lang sa akin. mamimiss ko jean lahat ng mga yakap mo at paglalambing!



para sa aking "alas"! isa pang mahigpit na yakap. mary jean, hinding hindi kita makakalimutan. halos iisa ang ating mga hilig at paniniwala, saludo ako sa iyo katukayo!


si ka roger na kabiyak ni jannice. kahit di kami ganuon magkakilala sulit na ang panahon na pinagsamahan namin para maturing na isang kaibigan, isang totoong tao na alam mong dadamay sa hirap at ginhawa. aantayin ko ang muling pagawit mo sa akin.



jannice, itigil mo muna ang pagluha. sa aking pagtalikod at sa ating pagkikitang muli, saka na natin ibuhos lahat ng ating kayang iluha. sa oras na ito, di ko kailangang makita ang mga luha mo. lalo lang nabigat ang puso ko. salamat sa lahat!

mike, jeremy, marvin, jean at michelle

marvin, sheryl, rae, ja, roger at iyra

isa lang ang masasabi ko: sa lahat ng aking napasukan, dito ako naging masaya lalo na't sa ganitong mga salu-salo. maulit pa kayang muli?


si raf at mitch: ang dalawang tao na laging nasa tabi ko sa hirap at ginhawa. si raphael na punong puno ng galit at pagaalala at hiya sa aking sinapit sa kanyang mga kamag-anak na halos hindi ako kinausap at tinitignan habang nasa loob ng opisina kanina. ang batang kulang na lang isalba ako ng ilang beses at pilit nililinis at inaayos ang tama alangalang sa pagmamahal sa nakakatandang kapatid at sa kanyang "sugar mommy". salamat sa lahat ng pagtatanggol, pagmamahal at proteksyon. alam mong lahat yan ay nakalista sa aking puso. ang bata na kung tawagin ko nung mga nakaraang buwan ay "hudas" ang siya palang "anghel" sa buhay ko sa KDAS.

si mitch na bebz ni raf, kahit hindi kabilang sa KDAS tulad ni roger, ay kapuso ko rin. wala akong masasabi na kaya kong isulat dito para mabasa ng lahat. sa aming tatlo na lang ang lahat. si michelle na ang aking masahista at ang sinasabi nilang "karibal" na pilit nilang ginugulo at kinaiingitan. wala akong magagawa. wala pa nga silang nakikita at nalalaman, naiingit at nagseselos na sila. hayaan at tayo'y masaya sa lahat ng ating ginagawa. snuchis buchis!


kahit anong pagod at hirap, naubos namin ang aming huling pagsasalu-salo bilang isang buong pamilya. basta manok at kanin, sabak sa kainan.

jannice, kaya ko bang wala ka? paano na ang aking mga pangangailangan? ikaw na laging nagaalala sa akin katulad ni raphael. makakaya ko ba ang bagong umaga? hindi ko na kayo makikita at makakasama ng 24/7. kakayanin ko alang alang sa ikauunlad at ikabubuti ng mga "hayop sa kagubatan".

hanggang sa huling sandali, pinipilit ng lahat ang ngumiti! huling alaala sa aking mga naging kapamilya sa loob ng limang buwan at labing-apat na araw!
maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.