SuperMarkyMacky

Thank goodness! I never thought I would survive that Valentine's day hype. If I could only skip that one day and jump to the next day but sadly I had no choice. Flowers, heart-shaped box of chocolates, dinner date and holding hands while walking, driving or in public. Love birds, can you just stop that? You're not doing it somewhat on a daily basis anyhow. Am I right? Sorry if I sound a bit bitter or am I just brutally honest? That day totally got me fed up and good thing I was able to recover from plasticity. Not because I was wearing a "this too shall pass" invisible ring or "live with it" transparent tattoo. Although they were useful too but the simplest way I guess was the art of "don't mind them". Yes! I had to mind my own business. All the single ladies, guys, gays, transgender or someone from kingdom animalia. Now put your hands up! It was not really a sorrowful mystery for us. While those love birds spent their special day. W...

What is the most significant change you've seen in the world in the last 10 years? That was a question last 65th Miss Universe show. So what do you think can be an answer? Do you have an example?  If I were in their position to answer this. I would say, Social media. There may be disadvantages like "cyber bullying" and somewhat compromise the quality of family bonding after dinner. But with this, we created a new generation called "Millenials". Evidently, it is a new platform for everyone to see the beauty of the world. As we Millenials, spend most of our time checking what's trending online. We become more aware on where to go on our next rest day and what's the best places to spend our grand vacation, it may be on a cruise, out-of-town or outside the country. These ideas we read and see online push us to go to that places and experience what backpackers or travellers felt. Mostly those shout-outs like "It's priceless!". We also g...

Okada Manila, Parañaque City- Mabuhay! I'm a Filipino, in my twenties from the Philippines! Oh! Still have that hangover from the very recent and fresh Miss Universe 2016 show? There are only two words I can say. Move on! Yeah! I know it hurts to see Miss Philippines didn't win. I know that many Filipinos are still jaded that back-to-back win didn't happen. Perhaps, it's too early for that and let's keep it a dream for now. Like what many of us say, "It's not always christmas!". Your effort and energy may not have paid off but there's still another year and another battle. So, be prepared! It was last 1994 when Miss Universe held in the Philippines and the thirst for the crown that we felt last 2015 when Pia Wurtzbach won the title totally quenched too when Miss U organization announced that the show will be held in the country again. Filipinos really love beauty pageants and it's somewhat a world cup. It's always a pride to see a Fi...

Chinatown Manila - Kiong Hee Huat Chai! This greeting we mostly hear during chinese new year especially if you're living in Chinatown or part of the Filipino-Chinese community. I remember when I was a kid I used to hear also "Kung Hei Fat Choi!"(well, even today). I also saw a post online "Gong Xi Fa Cai!". It sounds strange at first but later on you'll get used to it. But the question is, do you understand it? Pretty much it's just a chinese version of the greeting "Happy New Year!". However, just this week I read that the greeting is more of "Congratulations and wishing you prosperity". I think that's much better though. In the Philippines, having a chinese blood is not really a prerequisite to celebrate lunar new year. Because of the centuries-old ties with the chinese, filipinos already learned to embrace their culture and traditions. Most of the chinese people living in Chinatown Manila came from Fujian, one of t...