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Have you ever thought about dying? I have. Lots of times. Different scenarios.


I've been feeling depressed for the past couple of weeks and now I am sick. Now I think to myself, maybe I've had so much fun and love in my life and it's time for me to go. My body is rotting, slowly dying and I am about to fade away. Good thing nothing scares me now except paghihirap ng loved ones, families and friends.

Reconnecting with old girlfriends from school and keeping each other's spirits up. After all, we'll be all that we have when we're out of PI.

Prepping stuff before running to a meeting in Ortigas Center. Hoping to get leave office early to catch the family med doctor at the mall where I go for consultation and check-up these days. My lab tests are due to come out late this afternoon. Praying that everything's fine with me. Been observing my body for the past couple of days. UTI has been ruled out. Blood in my urine sounds bad, I know, but I'm still hopeful that it won't be as worse as I think it is.

Happy birthday to my breastfriend, Golda, who's in Singapore-lah!

Where To Go: Pergola (Pulilan, Bulacan)

Well, well, well...Look do we have here? ("-")

It seems that someone has been monopolizing this awesome gayness thingamabob. I couldn't blame you, Powpow. I don't think blogging is codified in my DNA. I am, admittedly, too lazy to blog and I prefer the more passive role as a lurker--which Wikipedia defines as "a person who reads discussions on a message board, newsgroup, chatroom, file sharing or other interactive system, but rarely or never participates actively". Guilty as charged, your honor. But the reason behind this will be the subject of another post.

For the meantime, here is the real reason why I am making my rare appearance: V!gor Ideas is promoting Pergola, Bulacan's favorite restobar, events venue & entertainment center. The article is below. Do drop by if you're in the area, dahlings. Ciao for now and have a wonderful weekend!

Pergola: Bulacan's Favorite Restobar, Events Venue & Entertainment Center

Families who want to feast on delicious international cuisine, friends and colleagues who need to unwind and sing or listen to live music, couples who wish to have a memorable date--all flock to Plaza Pergola Restobar & Coffee Shop, which has emerged to become Bulacan's favorite dining destination, events venue and entertainment center.

Food Lover's Paradise

Located in Pulilan, Bulacan, Pergola, as the place is popularly known, provides a wide variety of food and entertainment options for those who want to enjoy and celebrate. To begin with, the restaurant's mouth-watering menu features Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Filipino cuisine--a food lover's paradise where every craving is satisfied.

For starters, guests can nibble on Gambas, California Maki, Tuna Kilawin, and other scrumptious appetizers. Delectable main courses at Pergola are plenty, including Beef Salpicao, Crispy Pata, T-bone Steak, Prawn Thermidor, among many others. The restaurant also serves fantastic noodles and pasta, such as its house specialty Seafood Pasta ala Gracia, Crab Linguini and Fettucini Alfredo. Pizza fans will be delighted by Pergola’s unique fusion pizzas—Teriyaki Pizza, Sisig Pizza, Menudo Pizza, as well as its traditional flavors such as Pepperoni Pizza, Supreme Delight Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Ham Bacon & Cheese Pizza and many more. Pergola is truly the ideal dining destination for lunch, snacks and dinner.

Exciting Entertainment Options

More than luscious food, Pergola also offers exciting entertainment options for people who want to groove to the music and have fun. This summer, Pergola presents its featured band Cueshé, performing hit songs on April 1 at Bulacan's favorite venue for concerts and shows. Cueshé's #1 songs include "Stay", "Sorry", "Ulan" and "Can’t Let You Go", and they have remained very popular as an alternative and pop-rock group in the country.

Aside from Cueshé, stellar bands and artists such as Calla Lily, Brownman Revival and Duncan Ramos have headlined shows and gigs at Pergola. For those who want to laugh out loud, comedians Wally and Jose, Kim Idol and Ate Gay have tickled the funny bone of Pergola’s audience. Acoustic bands also perform every night, regaling guests with a mix of upbeat and mellow melodies. For groups who want to party and display their vocal prowess, Pergola has three modern KTV rooms, each with a high-definition LCD TV and digital sound system. Those who want to enjoy and have a good time with family and friends will really find everything in Pergola!

Venue for Special Events

In addition to its wide array of food and entertainment options, Pergola has also become a preferred venue for weddings, baptisms, reunions and other special events. With its large capacity and resort ambience, it is the perfect setting for any special occasion, as well as corporate meetings, seminars and workshops.

Pergola offers packages for catering and banquet services. Its central location in Pulilan is easy for guests to find, with prominent landmarks such as Robinson's Supermarket nearby.

Indeed, Pergola is Bulacan's favourite spot in every aspect, fulfilling the Filipino passion for eating, celebrating and having a great time.

Plaza Pergola Restobar & Coffee Shop is located at the Pulilan Junction, D.R.T. Highway, Pulilan, Bulacan. For inquiries and reservations, please call (044) 676.0307 or 0923.702.5663.

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Okay. So the Japayuki Siblings are back home safe and sound. They're here for a week and will play it by ear when it would be safe to go back. Kuya's working at the office in Taguig and ate from their home in Cavite. Glad to have talked to them this morning while I was en route to office. Told them this is not something that'll blow over by the end of a week or a couple of months. Hope their bosses find it in their hearts to let them stay and work from here. #prayforjapan!!!

Slept past 3AM. Now doing half day at work which sucks. Browsed thru numerous youtube videos which are worth forgetting. I should get myself sleeping pills.

Got to chat with a former classmate who's been in SG for 2 years now and I must say, she's really lucky at work. FB (Facebook) Engineer daw siya as her workload is not that heavy and she mostly has her time on her hands, which, to state the obvious, she spends living in FB world.

I have my upcoming weekends full: this weekend will be spent manning our garage sale booth at Edmund's to raise funds for choir activities, next weekend will be with the Tender Team + Friends and Families in Morong, Bataan and after that, with Awit Panalangin Choir in Puerto Galera.

I reckon paopi RJ is enjoying being his own boss and on top of our projects. Please LIKE Touch of Grace Spa & Wellness Center in FB and FOLLOW touchofgrace in twitter.com. Lots of awesome promos for one and every all! Do you want a FREE massage? JOIN our contest!

Celebrated Bonnet Babe/Bitch Denise's 28th last Sunday at Centris with Cess+Reniel and someone-who-cannot-be-named-at-the-time-being. RJ was MIA.

Been feeling frustrated and depressed the whole of last week. I had to force my ass to get out of bed. :( Hope everything goes smoothly for me now.

Seen: The Adjustment Bureau

Met up with RJ, Melai, Gina and Dennison. Got introduced to Arvin. Another mediterranean dinner tonight, this time at Cyma. Had quick coffee before the last full show in TriNoma. Matt Damon played a soft role with a strong character. Emily Blunt is another great actress! Good thing she can dance, too! RJ and I simply adore her. Glad that Melai thought the same of the movie. :) Happy that she's more relaxed now and enjoying every time I spend with her. Would have slept over at RJ's tonight but there's a big need for me to be home tonight, to keep my folks updated about the situation of my siblings in Japan. Let's all pray for everyone's safety. We really ought to have emergency bags everywhere.

Thank God we're still alive.

Japan-Japan, Sagot sa Kahirapan

Currently in constant communication with siblings in Japan. Thank God for facebook, twitter and BB! Phone lines are down at the moment and it's a miracle that these social networks are still up and running somehow. Please advise friends and families to prepare for hard times especially those living along the east coast of the Philippines. Other countries in the Pacific Ocean are supposed to expect tsunamis with huge waves at approximately 5:55PM (Manila).

Please pray for everybody's safety in Japan.

LISTEN TO: Adele's 21 Album

English singer-songwriter Adele has done it again! We just can't get enough of her second album, 21. The first 3 tracks will easily make me want to go drag and perform in front of people.

I say her singing is so heartful, it makes me think deeply and lets me write my most profound sentiments, especially the track, "Someone Like You."

I feel as if she's black, blonde and asian combined.

See: PETA's CARE DIVAS

I fell in love with the theater when I was a kid. And since then, I've been an avid fan of PETA's productions, most especially when my cousin Buddy Caramat is in them! When I leave the PETA-Phinma Theater Center with my friends, I'm always proud and I leave the premises in deep thought, my emotions stirred within me. This particular production, CARE DIVAS, spoke to me. I guess there's nothing new with that, as PETA's productions are always relevant.

Care Divas, PETA's newest musical comedy-drama, opens February 4

In the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) latest musical comedy-drama titled “Care Divas,” five transvestite overseas workers travel to the historic land of Israel in the time of the intifada (the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation), bringing with them the unique brand of warm Pinoy nurturing to care for elderly Jews.

Every day, they wash, feed and entertain their employers as loving caregivers. Come nighttime, the five whip out their make-up and sky-high heels to perform as glamorous drag queens in a Tel Aviv club.

The day after, they go back to playing the role of caregiver, once again tending to the aged Jews who depend on them for food, human connection and survival.

At the core of the story is Chelsea (Melvin Lee), who seems to have it all--blessed with a kind employer who teaches him Hebrew and a potential lover who accepts him for what he is. Shai (Vincent De Jesus) the leader of the group, is always haunted by the image of his mother who rejected him for his sexuality. The two are joined by Kayla (Jerald Napoles), Thalia (Dudz Teraña, Jason Barcial) and Jonee (Phil Noble, Buddy Caramat) who also release their creativity through performing.

The five strive to adapt to Israeli culture. Their Filipino tongues struggle to learn Hebrew while silently battling the orthodox view on gays. They are always alert, constantly fearing deportation and war.

Armed by their aspirations (and their pointed stilettos), their true spirits and creativity shine through in their performances. They dream of becoming big-time divas while encountering problems along the way. But it is through their journey that they are able to share the valuable experiences and friendships that bind strangers like them in a strange land.

The creative team behind “Care Divas” includes acclaimed writer Liza Magtoto, multi-awarded composer Vincent De Jesus, prolific director Maribel Legarda, costume designer John Abul, events and theater lighting designer Jon Jon Villareal, visual artist and award-winning set designer Leo Abaya and contemporary dancer and choreographer Carlon Matobato.

The cast includes some of the biggest and brightest theater and television actors today: Melvin Lee, Vincent De Jesus, Ricci Chan, Jerald Napoles, Phil Noble, Buddy Caramat, Dudz Teraña, Jason Barcial, Cecilia Garrucho, Paul Holme, Myke Solomon, Angeli Bayani, Eric Dela Cruz and Dom Miclat-Jansen.

“Care Divas” runs at the PETA Theater Center every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., February 4-March 13, 2011. For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing and Public Relations Office 7256244, 4100821 or 0917-5644233. E-mail petatheater@gmail.com.

Where To Go: Touch of Grace Spa & Wellness Center

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A multi-faceted word, grace can be defined in many ways. It can mean divine love and mercy, bestowed by God. It also implies beauty, elegance and perfection of form. In addition, it also stands for blessing and thanksgiving.

All of these aspects are part of a new, one-of-a-kind sanctuary for those seeking total bliss: Touch of Grace Spa & Wellness Center. Situated in the heart of Quezon City, Touch of Grace offers a wide array of first-rate and cost-effective beautifying, relaxing and rejuvenating treatments for men and women.

Fitness buffs, wellness enthusiasts and anyone who want to look and feel good are certainly thankful for Touch of Grace’s different services and treatments. First and foremost are its slimming body treatments that include Body Contouring, Ultra Cellulite Treatment and Skin Tightening Treatment. These safe, non-surgical and highly effective treatments utilize proven and advanced technology, with state-of-the-art LPG Cellu M6 and TriPollar by Pollogen machines imported from Europe and the US.

The spa also features its own signature massage treatments that bring relief from stress, stiffness and burnt-out feeling—Touch of Swede, Touch of Nippon and Touch of Zhōnnguó. These unique touch therapies eliminate muscle tension and fatigue, as well as improve one’s quality of sleep and well-being.

Furthermore, Touch of Grace offers a medley of facial treatments, body scrubs, hand and foot treatments—each treatment personalized to suit the individual needs of guests. All of these services are handled by experienced and well-trained therapists and wellness consultants who extend outstanding, professional service to ensure the satisfaction of each guest.

Beyond its in-house services, Touch of Grace offers a mobile spa service for guests who want to enjoy treatments in the comfort and convenience of their own homes. Those who want to share the magic touch and be pampered with their family and friends can also request Touch of Grace to organize a fun yet soothing “spa-rty”.

Located at 146 Scout Gandia St., Bgy. Sacred Heart, Kamuning, Quezon City (near Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue), Touch of Grace Spa & Wellness Center can be contacted for inquiries and reservations at (02) 380.3177 or (0927) 220.9070.