Do’s and Dont’s sa Valentines’ Day
February na naman! Ilang araw na lang, Valentine’s Day na naman! Pero bago sumugod upang maki-join sa Lovapalooza, basahin muna ang mga sumusunod na do’s and dont’s na dapat sundin ng konting payo kapag Valentine.
Do’s
1. Magpa-reserve/Magpa-book in advance.
Alalahanin mo na hindi lang kayo ng gf/bf mo ang magce-celebrate sa Araw ng mga Puso kundi lahat ng mga magsing-irog sa 7,000 plus islands ng Pilipinas. Alam mo naman ang mga Pinoy, mga romantic at lovestruck. Kaya expect mo na ang mahabang pila sa mga restaurants, hotels, motels, sinehan, at kung saan-saan pang mga lugar na pwedeng mag-celebrate ng valentines. Kaya kung ayaw mong ma-highblood at atakihin sa puso dahil sa kunsumisyon sa mahabang pila o di kaya ay maubusan/mawalan ng pwesto, mag-pareserve ka na ngayon pa lang. Maging girlscout/boyscout, dapat laging handa.
2. Have a Valentine’s Day, the Diskarte Way.
Remember na ang Valentine’s Day ay tuwing February 14. Meaning, wala ka pang sweldo! Pero wag mag-panic. kaiskolar™ will teach you kung paano mag-celebrate ng Valentine’s with only a 100-peso budget.
•Have a Valentine dinner at home.
Alalahanin mo na wala kang budget para dalhin sya sa mamahaling restaurant kaya no choice ka kundi i-date ang dyowa mo sa bahay nyo. Isipin mo na lang na ang advantage nyan, magagawa mo ang lahat ng gusto mong gawin. Ipagluto mo sya ng specialty mo. Kung wala kang ibang alam lutuin kundi nilagang itlog, pwes manghiram ng recipe book at mag-effort na matutong magluto. Maghanap ng recipe na aabot sa 100-peso budget mo. Halimbawa, since valentines naman, magluto ng kinilaw na puso ng saging. Sa dessert naman, maghanda ng Chocnut. Maglagay na lang ng mga scented candles (na hindi kayo magmumukang naglalamay sa patay), flowers at kung ano pang mga anik-anik na matatagpuan sa mga sulok-sulok ng bahay nyo para magmukhang romantic ang place. Tapos maglagay pa ng background music, yung theme song nyong dalawa. Tapos magsubuan habang kumakain. Ang sweeet devah!
•Homemade dinner.
Kung tamad-tamaran ka naman magluto at baka malason pa ang dyowa mo sa ipapakain mo sa kanya, gumawa na lang ng “gimik” na magagawa mo sa inyong bahay. Halimbawa, mag-DVD marathon kayo ng mga romantic movies. O di kaya ay mag-videoke at haranahin sya ng mga favorite love songs nyo. Or, make a home-made spa. Bigyan sya ng body massage, foot scrub, back rub, at kung anu-ano pang massage na yan. Ang problema mo na lang ay kung paano mo susuhulan ang mga kasambahay para umalis sa valentines nang sa ganon ay masolo nyo ang bahay at magkaroon kayo ng konting privacy.
•Ilabas ang natatago mong “romantic and creative side”.
Gawan sya ng love poem, love notes, or handmade valentine card. O di kaya, mag-compose ng kanta at iparinig sa kanya. I’m sure ma-appreciate na yan dahil ikaw mismo ang gumawa. Nakatipid ka na, napabilib mo pa sya! Tignan natin kung di sya mainlove syo lalo nyan!
3. Spread love on Valentine’s Day, loveless ka man o hinde.
Ang Valentine’s Day ay dapat i-celebrate ng lahat ng may puso, kesehodang puso ng langgam pa yang nakakabit sa loob ng dibdib mo. Kaya’t loveless ka man o hinde, may dyowa o wala, spread the Valentine spirit. Kung single ka, go out with friends and paint the town red. Kung walang budget, tama na siguro na i-text mo sila to greet them. Ang importante, ipinaramdam mo na naalala mo sila.
Dont’s
1. Don’t wear red, for a change.
Para maging kakaiba naman, wear something different. Ilang libong kulay na ang nadidiscover kaya hindi naman siguro masama kung magpauso naman ng ibang kulay, devah? Besides, hindi naman nakasaad sa Ten Commandments na kailangang magsuot ng pula ang lahat ng mga gustong mag-celebrate ng Valentines. Ipagpaubaya na lang kay Santa Claus ang pagsusuot ng kulay red. Kagaya nga ng sabi ni Papa Piolo sa isang commercial, have a Black Valentine.
2. Kung single, wag mag-senti, mag-emote at mag-self-pity.
So what kung wala kang ka-date sa valentine’s day?! Bago magbigti sa puno ng kamote, alalahanin na meron ka namang mga friends and families. Sa kanila mo i-express ang love mo kesa mag-emote ka dyan at mag-RTP (reminiscing the past) sa naging valentine date nyo ng ex mo noong isang taon. Besides, isipin mo na lang na ang February 14 ay hindi kulay pula sa kalendaryo (unless na matapat ng Sunday). Meaning, hindi naman ito isang major holiday na kailangang i-celebrate ng lahat ng tao. Isipin na lang na baka conspiracy lang ito ng mga businessmen na nagmamay-ari ng mga restaurants, hotels, flower shops, chocolate shops at kung anu-ano pang may konek sa valentines para kumita sila kaya naging popular masyado ang araw na ito.
3. Wag maging basag-trip sa mga gustong mag-celebrate sa Araw ng mga Puso.
Kung ayaw mo namang mag-celebrate ng Valentine’s Day dahil nakokornihan ka, ok fine! Pero, wag maging basag-trip sa mga gustong magcelebrate sa araw na ito kung ayaw mong mapaaway at mabasagan ng mukha. Maging happy ka na lang sa mga taong nagdiriwang sa araw na ito dahil nangangahulugan lang na kahit kakaiba na ang takbo ng buhay sa mundo, LOVE still works. Bongga devah!
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That’s all for now. Till next issue! Happy Heart’s Day!
being single vs being in a relationship
The grass in neighbor’s garden is always greener right? It seems that whenever you are in a relationship you say that you feel sorry for single people while under your breathe you say, “I wish.” Single people seem to have all this freedom yet, suffer from being lonely all of the time. Or if you are single, then you will longing to have someone to share to and wish that you’re in the relationship now.
What’s the deal? Which is better? Well, you tell me.
These are things most people do it if they are in a relationship or not.
The question is, who enjoys it the most?
1. Going to Bars
(a) When you are single: You are free to flirt with the opposite sex. There are no eyes on you that will make you feel guilty about what you are doing and who you are talking too. You can dress anyway you want, you can talk to anyone you want. And if you get really wasted? There is no one for you to fight with. And if you get laid that night, it could be that fun and exciting, “I have no idea who the fuck this is kind of sex.”
(b) When you are in a relationship: You always have someone to dance with, drink with, and talk too.You are almost guaranteed sex that night. You know where you are going at the end of the night and there is always someone there to take care of you when you are done.
2. Watching TV or Movies
(a) When you are single: You don’t fight over the remote control. You don’t have to watch sports if you are a girl or American Idol if you are a guy. Men don’t have to be burdened with chick flicks and women don’t get stuck watching action movies.
(b) When you are in a relationship: You have someone to snuggle with. You can laugh together, and talk about the movie or show with someone. You may even see a movie that you loved that you might have never taken a second glance at if you weren’t with someone.
3. Sleeping
(a) When you are single: You get the whole fucking bed to yourself. No one snoring, hogging the covers, or doing the unnecessary over cuddle strangling you from getting a good nights sleep. You wake up when you wake up, and you go to bed when you want to go to bed.
(b) When you are in a relationship: You can cuddle. You feel the security of someone else in your bed. You have someone there to get you water, or scratch you back. And lets not forget the spoon and grind when you first wake up in the morning.
4. Shopping
(a) When you are single: You go to your stores. You go for as long or as short as you want to. You try on whatever you want and you don’t have someone second guessing your decision or more importantly, how much you are spending
(b) When you are in a relationship: You have someone to keep you company. You have someone to bounce ideas off of. You can make sure that your significant other doesn’t buy stuff that makes them look stupid, and you might have someone there to help you keep your spending in check.
5. Sex
(a) When you are single: Each time is like the first time. You are being touched, kissed, and banged in a different way every time. Its new, its exciting, and you don’t have to deal with all of the emotional baggage that comes with being with
(b) When you are in a relationship: This is your person. They know you and your body. You don’t have to worry about who they have been with, how to please them, or if they are going to be there in the morning.
It doesn’t matter if you are single or with someone. There are undeniable advantages in certain situations where being one is better than the other. So my question to you is this. 1-5 what would you rather be in that circumstance and why?
5th Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival and Trade Fair 2010
The 5th Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival and Trade Fair
Surrender to the sensory journey within. Brace your senses as the 5th Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival takes you to a bigger venue…with an even greater roster of acts never before gathered under one roof!
The annual art gathering is the pioneer of all arts and music events in the country. Now on its fifth year, the Festival promises to showcase a grand lineup of activities, workshops, and performances that it is known for; raising the bar to a spectacular level year after year. With its growing audience and list of participants, Backdoor Ventures is moving to a bigger venue; this year it will be held at the Megatrade Hall 2 – a larger space adjacent to Hall 3, which has been the Artsfest’s home for the past years.
“We’re taking the next festival to a higher level as we celebrate the 5th staging of one of the biggest if not the biggest gathering of artists and musicians from different disciplines and genres in the country.” according to Chief Event Organizer, Jay Viriña
Five years of bringing the people back to the arts and bringing the arts back to the people is definitely a milestone for the entire Arts & Music Festival family… We’re really excited for this coming year’s celebration. It just keeps getting better.” He added.
As always, new and exciting activities will be added into the lineup. For one, schools and University organizations around the Metro will be taking a more active role in participating at the next Festival. The hall layout and the stage design is also something to look forward to!
The 5th Backdoor Ventures Arts and Music Festival will be held on February 5 – 7, 2010 at the Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall.
For inquiries and updates, call +63 2 951 3646 or +63918 540 3248. You may also log on to backdoorvent.multiply.com for more details.
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Ikuzo Band (will perform on day3)
Line Ups song for Backdoor Arts & Music Festival 2010
1. Sorairo Days – Nakagawa SHouko
2. Glamorous Sky – Mina Nakashima
3. I Do It - Stereopony
4. Fourth Avenue Cafe – Larc En Ciel
5. Daybreak’s Bell – Larc En Ciel
6. Stay Away – Larc En Ciel
7. Ohayou – Keno
8. Kimi No Machi Made – Asian Kung-Fu Generation
9. Sakurasou – Asian Kung-Fu Generation
10. Hold Me Tight – Asian Kung-Fu Generation
11. Cross Game – Alice Nine
12. 8am – Coldrain
13. Hitohira No Hanabira – Stereopony
14. Drawing Days – Splay
15. 1/3 JunJou No Kanjou – Siam Shade
16. Kouga Ninpouchou – Onmyouza
17. Stairway Generation – Base Ball Bear
18. Days – High and Mighty Color
19. Over – High and Mighty Color
20. God Knows – Aya Hirano ====* eto ewan ko kung matutugtog* hmm…
back up songs:
Amazing – High and Mighty Color
Hot Limit – High and Mighty Color
Innerlight – Shocking Lemons
Haruka Kanata – Asian Kung-Fu Generation
a definition of a (best) friend
A person you know well and regard with affection and trust. Of course, everyone’s definition of a best friend, or simply a friend, differs. One might think of a friend as someone who has got their back and is always there no matter what. Another might think of a friend as just a simple acquaintance, someone who he/she just met without having any other knowledge of who this person may be. A best friend should be someone who cares, someone who you can tell everything to, someone who will never betray you or stab you in the back, and someone who should never take advantage of you. Keep in mind, these ideal traits might not apply to your own view of a friend or best friend, and the friendships that you share can be simple or intricate, whichever you prefer.
I believe one of the key values in any kind of relationship is trust. Without trust, there is nothing between them. I think trust is my number one in any types of relationships I have. I tend to trust people too easily, breaking down the walls that I’ve built for my own sake, only to have them crumble on me instead. On the other hand, I like trust. I like how I’m able to confide in the few that trust me too. I like the feeling of letting it out, but only to people who understand the situations I’m going through, and will go through in the future. I find it ridiculous how someone trusts another with their life, only to have that trust shattered. I’ve been in this situation myself. I like the feeling of someone telling me their inner most secrets. I like how I’m only one of the few that they tell. Doesn’t that make you feel special? Then why would you betray that person and act as if it’s your secret to go around telling. I don’t know about you, but I’d feel pretty god damn special if I was the one being told.
I think another main importance of the ability to understand each other. Not only have you got to be their support 24/7, you’ve got to be able to understand how he/she is feeling. Obviously, you wouldn’t have the exact grasp on their situation, but I believe it’s a friend’s job to wish the best for one another. Their decisions might not be the best pick, but you’ve got to be their assistance. Also at times, you might be thinking, “what if this isn’t the best thing to say?” What if this isn’t the best thing to suggest to them, because they might get hurt by how harsh it may seem? That’s when the role of mutual understanding comes into role. If you’re the one stuck in the situation, your mind’s most likely going to be focused on the circumstance. You’re probably not going to have time to think things through and sorts things out, just because you want to resolve it back to the status quo. Your friends’ approaches toward it might not match up to yours, and you may disagree with them, but you’ve got to know they’re trying their best. And before you start making harsh decisions, no matter the side of the argument, at least put yourselves in the others’ shoes and see their side and view of the burden.
Evidently, not all my beliefs may apply to you. We’ve all got our own, different perspectives on relationships and our lives. Hopefully you think about damage that you might cause and show some empathy toward one another before the situation goes out of hand. I, without doubt, am grateful for the few that I have, and for the ones who have been understanding over the past years. I believe everyone should have a shot at friendship because you can’t live your life successfully without having a few by your side.
