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Oh My Siomai!!
It's been awhile since I ate any Chinese Food.Well, forgive me but this food might be common here in our place but I rarely buy this "Chinese-turned-Pinoy-Street-Food" dumpling, we Filipinos call "Siomai".The last time I ate this pinoy street food, was like ages ago.I couldn't even remember how it taste like back then.While the last time I ate Chinese Food was about a couple of weeks ago, on some restaurant somewhere around Metro Manila (Part of our Fieldtrips & Seminars) and also before my flight to Manila (at Chowking).
Anyway, about two days ago a siomai cart passed by our house.And when I heard the "vendor" yelling Siomai (Yeah right! he sounded as if he's yelling on somebody) I was like "Ohhhh.what's that? Siomai?".My Mom together with some of the neighbors surrounded the food cart and bought.I was actually doing something inside the house so I didn't budge going there and all.When Mom entered she said. . .
Then I began thinking.The vendor is now slowly driving the cart away from the house!! And here's what happened next!
Lesson Learned?
Mom's are influential - Sometimes you're instincts are right.You just don't know why you'd still end up following what they say. O.o
Be sure to weigh in which instinct to follow, your Mom's or yours.But nevermind this because you'll end up following theirs anyway.
Just because it looks good, it tastes good.(Well it does or perhaps it may have tasted good.But it was just so hot!!
Do check if your stomach is empty, and if it is not - then don't take in the unnecessary! LOL
Don't let the street food vendors do the adding of their syrups or what the hell they call it especially when it's not chocolate.They'd assume its yummy because they made it.
What a snack!
Tip: If you ate something spicy and your tongue feels hot, one effective way to cool it down is to drink a glass of milk.Milk is the best remedy.People always assume that the best way is to eat a spoonful of sugar or drink lots of water.But it doesn't help at all.Haha! If you wanna know why click here.
Anyway, about two days ago a siomai cart passed by our house.And when I heard the "vendor" yelling Siomai (Yeah right! he sounded as if he's yelling on somebody) I was like "Ohhhh.what's that? Siomai?".My Mom together with some of the neighbors surrounded the food cart and bought.I was actually doing something inside the house so I didn't budge going there and all.When Mom entered she said. . .
Want some??
(English yun ah?) Duh?? What do I get from eating those?
It's not always everyday that you get to eat one of these.Anyway, it rarely passes by?
Then I began thinking.The vendor is now slowly driving the cart away from the house!! And here's what happened next!
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| Hahaha.It looks like it was my first time to eat this stuff but apparently it wasn't. But it was the first time I let the vendor pour his green, oily, spicy garlic mix on my siomai! Yes, I've tasted that before, it's spicy but not that much like what I presented in the comics above.I'm not exaggerating but it's that HOOOOOT!! |
Lesson Learned?
Mom's are influential - Sometimes you're instincts are right.You just don't know why you'd still end up following what they say. O.o
Be sure to weigh in which instinct to follow, your Mom's or yours.But nevermind this because you'll end up following theirs anyway.
Just because it looks good, it tastes good.(Well it does or perhaps it may have tasted good.But it was just so hot!!
Do check if your stomach is empty, and if it is not - then don't take in the unnecessary! LOL
Don't let the street food vendors do the adding of their syrups or what the hell they call it especially when it's not chocolate.They'd assume its yummy because they made it.
What a snack!
Tip: If you ate something spicy and your tongue feels hot, one effective way to cool it down is to drink a glass of milk.Milk is the best remedy.People always assume that the best way is to eat a spoonful of sugar or drink lots of water.But it doesn't help at all.Haha! If you wanna know why click here.
The World of Blogospheria!
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| A Graphic Novel by Mark Glenn Cabrera. Coming Soon!!!!!! |
This is basically about the adventures of "Mark" inside the enchanting online world of Blogospheria.
Inside the virtual world, he will encounter lots of challenges, meet blogger friends and make a few enemies.Together with his online buddies and some other cyber entities, Join Mark in an out-of-this-world adventure! That will surely take you in the edge of your seat!
Story: (Story still in the making. lols). :P
Characters: I've already created/drawn/added a few characters and they are namely:
My Mom & Baby Junior, our cat (Puss)
Bloggers Chara: Mark (Markable.me), Gandaness (Gandaeversomuch.com), Kevs(Pinoyteens.net), Chard(RichardDiongson.com), Faust (Geekyfaust.info), Jon (Davaocityliving.com), Dulce (Paddsolutions.com).
Cyber Chara: (Characters from Plants Vs Zombies), Twerp (a Twitter Bird).
That's all for now more details to unravel soon! Haha.Needs to finish the 1st Chapter before publishing.hehe!
Inside the virtual world, he will encounter lots of challenges, meet blogger friends and make a few enemies.Together with his online buddies and some other cyber entities, Join Mark in an out-of-this-world adventure! That will surely take you in the edge of your seat!
Story: (Story still in the making. lols). :P
Characters: I've already created/drawn/added a few characters and they are namely:
My Mom & Baby Junior, our cat (Puss)
Bloggers Chara: Mark (Markable.me), Gandaness (Gandaeversomuch.com), Kevs(Pinoyteens.net), Chard(RichardDiongson.com), Faust (Geekyfaust.info), Jon (Davaocityliving.com), Dulce (Paddsolutions.com).
Cyber Chara: (Characters from Plants Vs Zombies), Twerp (a Twitter Bird).
That's all for now more details to unravel soon! Haha.Needs to finish the 1st Chapter before publishing.hehe!
Globe Advisory: Your account has reached 1GB in usage today. Subject to Globe Fair Use Policy, your internet service has been temporarily deactivated and will resume tomorrow. This promo is intended for moderate use. For heavy browsing, please upgrade to our Tattoo Postpaid plans. Thank you.
This is actually a quick post about how Globe Tattoo got into my nerves.I was watching an Anime series and was still on the 4th episode when I received this notification saying that I've consumed 1GB and blah blah blah. I'm currently registered into a 5day unlimited prepaid service (worth 220 pesos) and after my days of usage this is my first time to get such notification. I didn't know they implement such, for if I knew, I wouldn't mind buying it in the first place.
I told my Mom about it and she said "Maybe, we should switch to another internet provider.Your Aunt said, (SMART) is way too better than that. It's fast and she has never encountered any bandwidth limitation from them". Sun on the other hand, was actually my first option since their tower is just five blocks away from our house.Which means, presumably the connection's going to be fast if ever. But when I went to the mall to inquire about it, the staffs said that I will have to buy the modem first at Manila. (I live in Davao, btw).So it's not that far, just a plane away!! LOL But why the hell did I end up buying Globe Tattoo? (to be honest, it sounds cool to have one, you know Smart has this pang-"masa" feel and all and I love the vector design of the modem - too bad I didn't even consulted anyone. It's my fault - No they gave me a shirt for free, it's the shirt's fault.Haha)
Minutes later, I chanced upon the Globe Tattoo advertisement where it says"Globe Tattoo - this is my internet".I couldn't agree more, because apparently while typing this, it's my internet, it sucks and I suck for being stuck with it. As what I've said above, this is just going to be a quick post because I might just receive another bandwidth limit notification from them (but I type fast so I think I would still be able to publish this"rant" full blown). In the advertisement I also noticed that all they kept elaborating was that in Globe Tattoo you will "ENJOY" their "UNLIMITED" internet service, it’s “AFFORDABLE” and nothing more. And again I couldn't agree more! No thanks to them.
I ENJOY ranting because I know someone has got to have the same problem as I do. I enjoy blogging about them because they gave me a topic and gave me a reason to update this blog. I enjoy writing about how they suck just so they know! I enjoy their UNLIMITED service because it's funny how it meant the otherwise. I enjoy their "AFFORDABILITY" because I paid P220 for the load and P1450 for the modem. I also enjoy wearing the free globe tattoo t-shirt the sellers gave me (Bad thing, I just look like I'm one of them).And I enjoy....
Update: Brownout! And it's 2:25 am, Davao time and what's worse is that I'm currently writing this via Notepad. No internet connection (will simply paste this if it gets back).
See how their magic works? They must have found out I'm writing something bad about them.Well not totally bad, but rather mean.Yes, I'm mean and couldn't get any meaner to those who'll get into my way. Not even them!
Update: It's 2:30, yikes! The power went back and so did the internet with a delay of 2 minutes.Haha! (Now back on my dashboard).Okay fine.Yeah the internet stopped because of the five minute brownout.But that doesn't even make sense!
Back.So, I'm actually enjoying their service in a different light. If ever we're sharing the same problem (like most people here and here), then consider signing up for a petition by sharing and disseminating the image below:
Update: It's 4:36 AM and the Internet is out again. Must have caused by the rain!! O.O Will sleep now, I was wrong! I might publish this by daylight.
I'm actually contacting a few connections to reach Globe and ask about their stand for our gripes.Will update you soon! and If Globe will not grant our request then maybe, I wouldn't mind switching sides.Also, this should be heard in the congress or in the senate, I believe.
Globe's not a SMART Choice after all!
Update: Hi guys, I received a message from them and they said "It's only that by implementing such policy we just want to minimize network congestion so we can give better service for all."
Addition: The main purpose of our Globe Fair use policy for Tattoo broadband is to ensure the quality and equal connection that our subscribers should get.
Addition: The main purpose of our Globe Fair use policy for Tattoo broadband is to ensure the quality and equal connection that our subscribers should get.
I guess the least thing we can do now is to REQUEST for them to MAKE the 1GB UP to 25GB (just like in postpaid) or more. Any idea? Any suggestions? (Just drop by a comment below if you have any)
To the staffs: I know by this point of time you're reading this and I hope you can do something about it! Now na! Otherwise the whole nation may stand up against you! Btw, hindi ko pa rin kayo tatantanan! BWAHAHAHA!
Cheers! O.o
So I've been quite busy this week.I thought I was going accomplish my "blog at least once a day" challenge here on Markable.me! But obviously, days have passed and yet I wasn't able because as what I've mentioned earlier, I got BUSY.
So this is perhaps, something that would motivate me.*My Markable Plans*.Brace yourselves bloggers (only those whom I know, of course)! because starting today.I will be featuring you on my "comics-which-isn't" posts.This is actually going to be like a children's storybook but nevertheless I'd incorporate the life of bloggers on them.
I was inspired by my classmates to do a fictional story about Blogosphere! That was after publishing the "Pasasalamat kay Gandaeversomuch.com" post when they told me that I should have created a back story instead of a simple thank you image since the concept of seeing Kuya Orman's caricature together with mine is but AWESOME(raw!).That's why two days ago I created a whole convo of "Gandaness" (the frog caricature of Kuya Orman which evolves from time to time depending on his emotion and needs)and "Markable".And below's just a teaser for that!!
And since there's already a story for that, I want to add more characters.On that note, I just created two caricatures for my blogger friends and sooner, they'll be introduced in the story..
In real life they are actually two of my best blogger buddies.I first met Kevin right on his birthday last year.WTF! Attending a birthday of a complete stranger! Pakapalan lang ng mukha yan.Anyway, as for Richard D. I first met him during the Colt45 Vavavroom press launch at Taste of Malaysia (not really, we were actually introduced inside Kuya Charles' [whynotcoconut.com] car).
So that's it! For Bloggers who doesn't have any blog mascot yet (I might generate one for you but it's unofficial, but it's going to be easy for me if you already have one).Haha! Maybe later I will create a "characters page" and add it on my navigation above.
Toodles!!
So this is perhaps, something that would motivate me.*My Markable Plans*.Brace yourselves bloggers (only those whom I know, of course)! because starting today.I will be featuring you on my "comics-which-isn't" posts.This is actually going to be like a children's storybook but nevertheless I'd incorporate the life of bloggers on them.
I was inspired by my classmates to do a fictional story about Blogosphere! That was after publishing the "Pasasalamat kay Gandaeversomuch.com" post when they told me that I should have created a back story instead of a simple thank you image since the concept of seeing Kuya Orman's caricature together with mine is but AWESOME(raw!).That's why two days ago I created a whole convo of "Gandaness" (the frog caricature of Kuya Orman which evolves from time to time depending on his emotion and needs)and "Markable".And below's just a teaser for that!!
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| How will "Gandaness" look like after the transformation? Abangan. . . |
And since there's already a story for that, I want to add more characters.On that note, I just created two caricatures for my blogger friends and sooner, they'll be introduced in the story..
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| You guessed it right! It's Mr. Pinoyteens.net and RichardDiongson.com! |
In real life they are actually two of my best blogger buddies.I first met Kevin right on his birthday last year.WTF! Attending a birthday of a complete stranger! Pakapalan lang ng mukha yan.Anyway, as for Richard D. I first met him during the Colt45 Vavavroom press launch at Taste of Malaysia (not really, we were actually introduced inside Kuya Charles' [whynotcoconut.com] car).
So that's it! For Bloggers who doesn't have any blog mascot yet (I might generate one for you but it's unofficial, but it's going to be easy for me if you already have one).Haha! Maybe later I will create a "characters page" and add it on my navigation above.
Toodles!!
Need I say more? The title says it all.
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| So, last Sunday was my Dad's Birthday! *Happy Birthday PA!* and I gave him this FREE Chocolate Fudge Cake I've got from Red Ribbon.Thanks to Red Ribbon and Kuya Jonel Uy of Letsgosago.net, the staffs of Red Ribbon Bonistopover Store back at Manila (Ate Pam! Thanks) and to the bloggers who I had lunch with back then. (I still owe Red Ribbon a special BLOGPOST! ) |
Okay, so where do I start talking about the first day of the Fieldtrips & Seminars? How about "how the hell I got into the airport on Oct.4?" I mean after my arrival at Manila last October 1, I never got the chance to go back and wander around the airport again.During my arrival, I wowed in amazement on how big the NAIA was.And now that the first batch of my classmates on our subject "Fieldtrips & Seminars" will arrive, will I be able to meet them? I mean - ALIVE? Read on readers!
The morning didn't seemed like morning at all.Since my hotel room was dark and the window was shut.But it's good to know that my phone's alarm now works.So, as planned I woke up early that morning (Geez.I noticed, I only wake up early when I'm afraid something really BAD might happen if I don't).I certainly didn't want to be left by my classmates for our fieldtrip.Because if ever I won't be able to meet them at the airport - I'm Doomed!
Scared of being left behind by the first batch, I woke up around 5:30 in the morning.That will give me enough time to prepare my things.I packed up last night though so there's nothing to worry about my things.My classmates arrival time is around 8:00 am or something.So, I had to be in the airport even before their plane lands.I'm currently staying at Kabayan Hotel at Pasay, it's just a cab away from the airport but it would hell cost me P150 just to get there.
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| And you still got the inclination to update your Facebook status? |
It was 6 sharp, when I decided to get online at Facebook.And as expected you can't actually keep my classmates away from updating their Facebook status, telling everybody they're leaving Davao and that they're in the airport, how excited they were and blah, blah blah.Meanwhile I let my laptop open so I could monitor their updates.Minutes later, I've decided to take a bath.It's great that you can actually control the temperature of the shower because it was friggin cold inside the room.I was even shaking after shower because by the time you'd step out of the cr, you'd freeze.Nahh.I should have turned the aircon first.But anyway, I quickly dressed up fixed myself and I'M READY TO GO!!
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| What the hell did they just call it? Sounds pricey? Is this still Manila? - taong bukid. |
I went downstairs to check what's for breakfast.This is actually what I like most about Kabayan Hotel, breakfast and lunch are included to what you've paid.But that only seconds to their free wifi service! Anyway, I had tocino and what-the-hell-you-call-that-sausage for breakfast (the name of the sausage sounds like its from England or some other planet).Well, alam nyo naman siguro, I'm a Promdi (so if you happen to know what-the-hell-that-sausage-is-called, then be considerate and just let me know).Basta! Hotdog yun, sausage or whatever.bwahaha!
After breakfast, I went back to my room to get my things and then left the hotel.Off to the airport! If you've only seen me as I carried all my bags you'd pitty me much.There was even this tambay who said he'd helped me but I refused for apparent reasons.I was inside the cab, my travelling bag, my laptop, my mini wordpress pack bag, everything was according to mine.But not until I saw the cab driver!! Mannn..forgive me but if you've only seen his face, you can't blame me if I suspected him as a holdaper.*Gosh! Happy Halloween* But the real scare is just about to happen.
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| Driver: Boy, just hand me over P300 and you're already alive! Mark: Okay then, I'll hand you it later. |
TsuHG! I shut the door of the goddamn cab and said "Manong, sa NAIA Terminal 3".Then I turned to my bags to check where in the hell I inserted my wallet.I was about to open my travelling bag when he started the engine and that startled me.I paused and took a hurried glance at him.Our eyes met in the mirror just above his head.Then I turned back to my travelling bag.*in all fairness mas gwapo pa ang bag ko*Unfortunately, I couldn't find my wallet there.By that point of time, we are actually crossing EDSA.Then, I reached my laptop bag to see if my wallet was there.Alas! I found it.Then I sighed in relief and I thought I could comfortably recline on my seat.
Just when we're about to take a U-turn, I noticed that the cab's "meter" is not working.So I asked, "Manong, sira po ba ang metro nyo?".A long pause, and he turned to me and said "Toy, 300 lang sa airport, Buhay ka na nun!".Gumuho ang mundo ko at bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko! I thought he was just kidding around when he said "Buhay ka na nun", but he looked really serious (Ano pa nga ba? Ganun naman talaga palagi mukha nya).Mark, wake up this is a real life case you're dealing now! *Cool*, but sooner I went pale (I don't know why), then my knees began shaking.Natakot na ako! At sa mga oras na yon ang alam ko lang hindi ganun kamura ang buhay ko at kung pwede bang tumawad.But then I quickly nabbed my wallet and gave him immediately the P300 (defense mechanism?).My knees were shaking and I don't know how to react or perhaps the only thing I know is that I'm scared as hell of what he said.It echoed inside my head...Buhay ka na nun! Buhay Ka na Nun! Eh, kung di ko binigay ang P300 - mamamatay kaya ako? He went back driving as if he never said a word.In my mind, I'm actually riding a cab with a effin driver, someone who could have killed me! But the funny thing is that it reminded me of Kuya Fausts' 500 peso taxicab experience (at least walang threat yun, mas mahal nga lang.lols).In contrary to what I've said earlier, if you're riding a cab from Pasay to Airport then P150 might not be enough to keep you alive!
Just when we're about to take a U-turn, I noticed that the cab's "meter" is not working.So I asked, "Manong, sira po ba ang metro nyo?".A long pause, and he turned to me and said "Toy, 300 lang sa airport, Buhay ka na nun!".Gumuho ang mundo ko at bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko! I thought he was just kidding around when he said "Buhay ka na nun", but he looked really serious (Ano pa nga ba? Ganun naman talaga palagi mukha nya).Mark, wake up this is a real life case you're dealing now! *Cool*, but sooner I went pale (I don't know why), then my knees began shaking.Natakot na ako! At sa mga oras na yon ang alam ko lang hindi ganun kamura ang buhay ko at kung pwede bang tumawad.But then I quickly nabbed my wallet and gave him immediately the P300 (defense mechanism?).My knees were shaking and I don't know how to react or perhaps the only thing I know is that I'm scared as hell of what he said.It echoed inside my head...Buhay ka na nun! Buhay Ka na Nun! Eh, kung di ko binigay ang P300 - mamamatay kaya ako? He went back driving as if he never said a word.In my mind, I'm actually riding a cab with a effin driver, someone who could have killed me! But the funny thing is that it reminded me of Kuya Fausts' 500 peso taxicab experience (at least walang threat yun, mas mahal nga lang.lols).In contrary to what I've said earlier, if you're riding a cab from Pasay to Airport then P150 might not be enough to keep you alive!
What a ride! (Say WTF!).Finally, at the airport - ALIVE!!
- To be continued. . .
