The Paradigm Shift

07/22/2020 02:19:20 AM

Hey there. What's up? 

It's been a very long ride. And for the first time in so many years, I am writing another 'wee hour' thoughts.

Sorrys, Thank Yous, and Goodbyes for 2016

12/24/2016 10:09:16 PM

Don't get me wrong. I didn't write this post because I want to end the year right now (well, maybe at some point but sine I don't have the power to do so, sorry na lang ako, hahaha!). But since I am planning to do some massive revamps in my life by after Christmas, might as well write something very personal to cap the year.

While 2016 has been a rocky road in the world of news – from passing of the celebrities to passing the torch on politics – probably some people have felt the same way. It wasn't been a good year for them either. It was NOT the year.

Thank You, 2015. Hello, 2016!

12/31/2015 11:57:01 PM

So another year is now recorded at the history books. We all have our own share of stories. Some of us said 2015 was a good one for them, while others have stated otherwise.

If you asked me though, I had lots of ups and downs to the extreme level. There were times when I felt totally devastated or depressed; where I thought I suck in life big time; or maybe for a second I was a disappointment, or a failure.

Some people may actually point you to that direction with concern in their minds that you can do better. And that is something I am really thankful for.

Alaala ni Ondoy

09/20/2012 01:16 AM

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(Alaala ni Ondoy was a three-part personal story-themed articles published by SlickMaster at the community blog site Definitely Filipino on September 2012. Hereby attached is the entire post.)

Setyembre 26, 2009, alas–otso ng umaga sa orasan ko, isang maulang Sabado na umaga na naman ang bumungad pagmulat ng aking mata habang dalawang tinig ang nariring ko nun: ang tunog ng radio ko na hip-hop pa ang kantang umeere, at ang boses ng nanay ko. “Anak, papasok ka pa ba ngayon?”

Agad akong bumangon, kumain ng almusal, naligo, nagsuot ng uniporme at naghanda para pumasok sa kaisa-isang subject ko nung araw na iyun. Pero dahil maulan nung araw na iyun, nag-alangan na kong umalis kasi naman nasiraan pa ako ng payong ilang araw bago nun. Sakto lang din at uuwi ang mga magulang ko papuntang Bulacan, kaya nakisabay ako.

Paglabas ng barangay, sa kalsada sa tabi ng Ilog Marikina agad naming napansin ni Nanay na hindi na yata normal ang taas ng tubig sa nasabing daluyan ng tubig. Pareho kaming kinukutuban na may hindi magandang mangyayari sa araw na ito. Kaya nasabi na lang niya sa akin nun na “Anak, ‘wag ka na lang kaya pumasok?” Sagot ko naman, “’Nay, bakit po?”

“Hindi maganda ang araw na ito e.”

“Ha?”

Sumabat si Tatay, “Ano ba kasing gagawin n’yo ngayon?” Sagot ko nama’y, “May klase ako. Hindi ko pa nga natatapos ang assignment ko para sa araw na ito e.”

“Sige, pumasok ka na lang din.”

On Nailing the "Job Security and Anniversary" Mark

05/26/2015 06:46:46 PM

There's nothing really much for me to write. It's like I still have a drained brain for me after having a roller-coaster ride for the past seven days—that includes a good news and two hassled nights. 

That's if we're talking about personal lives here.

Introducing Randomness by Default

4/26/2015 11:43:59 AM

Okay. Since I really have nothing to write much at present, here’s something I’d like to share with you guys for a while.

Since for over the past few months, I spent Saturday evenings somewhere else – if not on either a wrestling event or at an underground music gig – and that is something invoves a words called “podcast.”

D.S.T. (Deep Serious Trouble)

3/5/2015 8:29:05 AM

Babala: ang mababasa ay maaring naglalaman ng mga malalaim na kataga at kaisipan ngunit wala itong kinalaman sa ilang bagay gaya ng isang sikat na pelikulang pang romansa’t drama (dahil malamang, hindi naman ako broken-hearted at lalong hindi naman ako fan ni tita Whitney).

Sa totoo nga lang, hindi ko alam kung bakit ako nagsusulat nito e. Lalo na’t hindi naman ako sanay sumulat ng mga malalalim at may kinalaman sa aking personal na buhay. Sino ba ako, ‘di ba? Hindi naman ako gaya ng ilang internet sensation o yung mga superstar sa YouTube sa araw-araw ay may update sa buhay – daig pa nga nila minsan ang mga paborito mong iniiyakan, kinikiliga at ultimong mga kinamumuwian mo sa mga teleseryeng pinapanod mo. 

(Re)Welcome To the World Six Feet Below the Ground

2/7/2015 8:06:05 PM

“Dear Nightlife,

It’s been four years, seven months and almost twenty-seven days since the last time I had a time with you.

And now, I do really miss you so much. Hope to bump fists with you soon!

Your long-time friend,

SlickMaster”

Okay, let’s move on.

The Year Ender

12/31/2014 8:25:35 PM

First and foremost, I’ll try to make it short as possible, though you guys knew me for writing novel-ish liked length of posts. And at the moment, it’s been less than four hours before the turn of the year. And since I’ve been struggling to write much lately, I have to let the rush flow in to me in putting up this one. 

EAT. SLEEP. RANT. REPEAT. (The Shirt Edition)

10/18/2014 1:02:44 AM

As much as I don’t really dig those Outfits of the Days, (I mean I don’t really flaunt my OOTDs unlike the present trend), I ended up sharing the shirt I personally conceptualized.

Yes, it all started as a cover photo which also uploaded on my Instagram account.

Four words: EAT. SLEEP. RANT. REPEAT.

Breakout Semester

4/17/2014 2:05:20 PM

Sa bawat unos, may ahon. Sa bawat pagkadapa, may pagbangon. Sa bawat talo, may panalo. At sa bawat paglubog ng araw, may panibagong sisikat kinabukasan.

Valentine’s Day Na! E Ano Ngayon? (v. 2014)

2/14/2014 9:11:05 AM

Babala: Ang post na ito ay rated SPG. Bawal sa mga tanga-tanga at kapos sa pag-unawang mambabasa.

Disclaimer: ang mailalahad sa post na ito ay pawang pananaw lamang ng awtor. Kung kontra ka, wala akong pake. Kung magkukumento ka na naglalaman ng salitang “bitter,” o ng alinmang kahalintulad, huwag mo nang ituloy dahil hindi rin ako nagbabasa ng mga ganyang kumento, maliban pa sa dahilan na may sagot lang din ako dyan sa iyong saradong isipan.

Wow, akalain mo, Valentine’s Day na naman!

Weh, ano naman ngayon?!

24 Things On My 2014 Bucketlist

2/7/2014 7:43:50 AM

I know, New Year is way too over now. It’s already the 37^th day of the year as of this writing. But who cares? Everything changes anyway. We all have our plans whether it is the start, the ending or even just at the middle-part of our times.

But as 2014 goes by, I have a lot of things in my mind. Maybe, something that  I personally want to ponder on. And since I will be turning 24 for this year (and also, it’s my year if were talking about Chinese horoscope here), I have thought of doing this, at least for now.

Some things that I will might change or plan on. Though I have to admit, not everything that I will write here will happen exactly the way I wanted it. Not all 24 items that I am posting here will be guaranteed.

But anyway, here it goes. 24 things I am going to do in 2014.

Wanted: Job Description Blues

7/24/2013 4:10:17 PM

Sa halos lahat ng bagay sa lipuan mo makikita ang tinatawag na “diskriminasyon.” Isa sa mga ito ay pag naghahanap ka ng trabaho.

Ano ang ibig kong sabihin? Pansinin ang mga ito.

Goodbye WOTL?

11:02 AM 01/09/2014 

Is TV interstitial “Word Of The Lourd” saying goodbye?

National Problem: Internet Connection

7/29/2013 3:48:50 PM

Isa sa mga bagay na pinakakilangan ng tao… ay ang internet connection!

Seryoso? Oo nga. Intenet connection. Sa panahon na halos importante pa sa mga ito ang kanilang gadget kesa sa pagkain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw, ang internet connection ay hindi dapat balewalain.

When Love Is Over-Rated

8/3/2013 1:10:48 PM

Minsan, ba nagiging over-rated ang pag-ibig? Oo, kapag (1) hindi ito isinapuso ng maayos; (2) 'pag nakalimutan mo nang gamitin ang utak; (3) kung sarili mo na lang ang iniisip mo; (4) kapag ginamit mo ‘to bilang capital sa negosyo; at (5) kapag nagpadala ka sa bugso ng iyong emosyon.

Oo, love can be over-rated sometimes nga. Dahil bumebenta ito, minsan ay nakakaumay na. mula sa mga telenovela hanggang sa lokal na pelikula hanggang sa showbiz balita (at kahit nga pulitika dahil single ang kuya mo sa tanan ng kanyang panunungkulan), hanggang sa mga tsismisan ng kapitbahay mo.

13 For 2013 – The Very Best

12/29/2013 11:25:28 AM

As the year 2013 comes to a close, and out of 358 posts made by yours truly, here are my thirteen posts that are... well, my personal favorite. I used to wonder though why should I do the culmination via this one. But anyway, the list is not based on how many hits do an article have. I repeat, it’s all my choice. Go it? Good.

Reconnection Notice

12/20/2013 1:08:59 PM

It’s easy to say “best of luck” or “best wishes” when deep inside you’re hurt. It’s easy to be comedian when you feel the sorrow and pain. It’s not very difficult to say “goodbye,” when you really want to utter “please, stay with me (minus the displaying of Agnes’ eyes).” It’s like you can fake the world, but you can never ever deny your true self, isn't it?

Primetime TV: Television’s Darkest Hour

7/24/2013 3:08:38 PM

Literally speaking, nasa darkest hour nga tayo ng ating kasalukuyang panahon, kung telebisyon ang usapan.

Bakit ko nasabi ito? Hindi ba naman kasi obvious na ganito na lang palagi ang mga nakikita natin sa telebisyon pagsapit ng gabi.