SuperMarkyMacky

"Tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs". Have you ever been in a bar or a rave? Well, you've probably heard this kind of beat, usually it starts like this, upbeat and you have no choice but to dance whatever steps you can do or create while eletro(nic) music is being played by the DJ(disc jockey). To tell you the truth, I'm not a party-goer or party animal, you can count on the fingers of one hand the bars I've been to. Not because I don't love it but because I don't have time, my love for music somewhat helps me to adjust whenever I go in a party, there are people who can't stay long because of the loud music or smoke all over the place or the heat.  That was May 21 when I had chance to go in a rave (party). Luckily, I took the place of my friend's boyfriend who couldn't go due to an important occasion, voila! I got a free VIP pass. It was my first time to attend in this kind of event also to experience this "Talk of the Town" CloseU...

Viva! Viva Maria! Viva! Viva Maria! Viva! Viva! A strong, unsynchronized yet passionate cheer was heard from the devotees and parishioners of the image of Our Lady of Abandoned (Tagalog: Ina ng Walang Mag Ampon, Spanish: Nuestra Senora de los Desamparados) when we entered the gate of Sta. Ana Church. Pooshhh! And a colorful confetti welcomed us, fell slowly and freely from the ceiling to the ground. I was near the walkway to the altar when I said "Thank God! (sigh) Finally the procession is over". Ok, you might be thinking what is this all about? It was the flowery and grand fiesta procession I attended last May 12 in Sta. Ana, one of the towns in the city of Manila. I'd say, living here is an advantage for someone who is a culture-seeker, history buff and foodie like me. Old houses, church and great eateries to food crawl. There are streets that will somewhat bring you back to the old style Manila. Grand Fiesta Procession is one of the activities of Teso...

We still have like two more weeks for another month, the sixth and last month of the first half of the year, oh wait! Also the last month of the second quarter of the year, that is June. So what are we expecting for this coming month? First, goodbye dry season and hello wet season again in my country, the Philippines while in the United States, summer starts to sizzle(time to show off our hot bods). Second, on June 12 it's the celebration of the Philippine Independence(#HolidayDoublePay) also it's my sister's birthday. Third, opening of new school year. I'm sure there are a lot more, let us not forget this is also the season of "wedding here, wedding there". Have you heard the term "June Bride" before? Well, very understandable if you are single like me and will not get married soon(my special someone is still finding me?) if we don't have idea. The hell we care, right? Hahah, ok not to be so jaded because I am truly happy where I am now I...

I guess one of the best ways to beat the heat is to go outside your house and buy ice cream. But no, my post is not about where to buy ice cream. Yet, this is also sweet and one of my favorites. Last week, I had a short visit but a very long walk in Chinatown. It was after I went to PUP(Polytechnic University of the Philippines) Sta.Mesa, Manila to process my memorabilia refund. Under the scorching sun, I rode a jeepney with a route punta-kalentong to divisoria. This is the cheapest vehicle you can use to go there. In my case, I paid only P10($.20). It was not that traffic but my main issue was the weather. It was really hot and humid. So make sure these kind of days you have to have spare shirt, towel and bottled water with you whenever you want to go outside like what I did. But it did not fully solve what I felt that time. I really craved for a very very as in super duper, to the highest level cold drink. After less than 30 minutes ride, finally my shoes already touched the...