For unexplainable reasons, it’s so much better to sleep and snore in the afternoon than at night.
Kung tulad ko, nagigising ka na lamang sa bantot ng tumutulong panis na laway sa bibig mo habang nakatingin ang iyong crush na nakangiwi ang mukha sa pandidiri, isa ka ring “hapontukin.”
Peligroso ang maging hapontukin sa panahon ngayon. Sa eskwela, maaaring mapuno ng bukol ang anit mo pag ginawa kang target practice ng titser mong mahilig mambato ng eraser. Sa opisina, baka maiwan mo ang monitor mo sa facebook habang tulog ka, at masibak ka pa ng ‘di oras. At sa bahay, maaaring isang araw ay laglagan ka sa bibig ng patay na butiki ng nanay mo dahil babatu-batugan ka.
Kaya naman ako, hinding hindi ako nagpapatalo sa matinding pwersa ng antok sa hapon.
When hapontukin sets in, I do a lot of simple things to stay awake.
Halimbawa, ako ay…
NAGTITIMPLA NG ESPESYAL NA KAPE - Nagtitimpla ako ng dalawang teaspoon ng pinakamabagsik na kape at dalawang kutsarang asukal sa bagong kulong tubig. Binubuhos ko sa shorts.
GUMAGAWA NG PURONG CALAMANSI JUICE - Nagpipiga ako ng limampung calamansi na aking nilalagay sa paborito kong tasa. Upang maging mas epektibo, hindi ko na ito nilalagyan ng asukal. Binubuhos ko sa mata.
SINASAMPAL ANG AKING SARILI - Gamit ang isang insect swatter na ginagamit sa ipis.
NAKIKINIG NG MALAKAS NA MUSIKA - Sinusuot ko ang aking top of the line headphones, tinotodo ang volume, at nakikinig sa recorded na videoke session ng aming mga Barangay Tanod.
NAGPAPAPAWIS - Wearing my favorite running shoes, I jog to my neighbor’s house. Meron syang alagang rottweiler at pitbull na nakawala at nagpapahagad ako.
NAGPA-POWER NAP - Nirorolyo ko ang aking malambot na comforter at inaayos ang aking malalambot na unan. Pagkatapos ay hihilata sa gilid ng EDSA sa kainitan ng matinding trapik kasama ang mga taong grasa.
NANONOOD NG TV - Few things work better than watching your favorite TV show in the most comfortable chair in the house. Puma-popcorn ako ng isang dakot na siling labuyo.
AT SA OPISINA, AKO AY NAGHIHILAMOS - Ng patis.
Pero dati yun.
Ngayon, simple lang ang paraan ko para hindi tablan ng lintik na hapontukin syndrome. I take Enervon. Enervon has a unique vitamin formula called Steadi-Energy Complex, which equips me with lasting energy all throughout the day. Isang Enervon lang, kaya ko nang rumatsada mula umaga hanggang gabi, kahit hanggang madaling araw pa ‘pag nagyaya ang mga barkada kong forever uhaw sa beer.
Hindi na kailangan ng espesyal na kape, fly swatter o isang boteng patis.
Be a hapontukin no more. Go for Enervon.
Sunshine, blue skies, green meadows, gentle waves. They call me forever into the abyss of the sea. Meaning, nothing, love mingle with each other ‘til exhaustion engulfs me, burns my head with glee. Fish crackers, the electric fan, a stainless glass of an existence. Why do I plant my feet on this, why should I care, why should I cry? Lose me eternal, lose me in the old library I used to know. Miss me ‘til no one ever asks me again by chance. Type the words without thinking without planning without giving a second thought. Type me without. Bury it in the deepest hole.
“Now that the thrill of our hyper-connected existence is gone, virtual life has become a depressing daily grind. We toil late into the night, unleashing an endless stream of status updates and tweets in a desperate attempt to keep ourselves relevant, desirable and in. There’s an ominous irony in…
Someday I might just commit virtual suicide. I like the idea. :)
| — | Christopher Hitchens (via sixtyforty) (via friendlyatheist) Whoa. I wonder if this is true. |
A good read……
The socio-political landscape in 2010: The unending quest for political stability
Randolf S. David
Professor, University of the Philippines
Perhaps it is because we are a relatively young nation-state, it has always seemed that we are more burdened by politics than served by…
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Please explain. But I do know people who wear modern magical orbs that cost thousands of pesos.
(via jesusislove)
They certainly know who their gullible consumer audience is.
| — | Albert Camus [via booklover | jjarichardson | ataxiwardance | sunshadowpoet | fuckyeahexistentialism ] (via samsaramotel) (via myserendipities) Camus. ‘Nuff said. |
A friend wrote:
how will i address friends and family who say that the reason they will not vote for noynoy is because he is not yet ready?
i told a friend who has this complaint to watch the presidential forums and see it for herself. she told me that she does and that is her basis in saying that. how can we address this? i am a 29 year old dentist and i have difficulty in verbalizing my thoughts about political issues. please help!My answer:
Noynoy is ready. In fact, the people are ready for a leader with integrity.
Admittedly, he is not a flashy, glib speaker. Admittedly, some of the other candidates are more emphatic and may even express wit. But we have all seen too often the ‘bright’ ones elected and have overlooked their character. Are they honest? To whom are the beholden? Marcos, GMA were REALLY bright and “ready’ to govern, and take our money along with them.
The best and most loved Presidents we’ve had were not flashy. In fact they were seen or criticized as ‘weak’ or not bright. I am speaking of Magsaysay and Cory. They will be remembered for restoring faith in Public Service and Democracy. They lived and died without amassing great wealth and just worked tirelessly.
Look at the other candidates. Who would you trust to buy a used car from? Someone who will sell you the highway to go with the car? Someone who will not answer straight about what the car has been through or whether some parts were cannibalized, or whether it was stolen, or flooded out during Ondoy?? Or someone who tells it like it is?
Noynoy can and will hire the best and the brightest to be in his cabinet. My point is, integrity is the MOST important aspect of the Presidency. Talent can be hired. If President is corrupt, then down the line of governance, the signal people will get is it’s OK to be corrupt as well. We must break out of that cycle.
Flash and glitz are cheap. But integrity is solid.
Jim
Jim Paredes is my favorite APO.
| — | Sam Harris, “Letter to a Christian Nation” (via ageofreason) (via friendlyatheist) |
