Pagkaing Pinoy

Heto na naman ako sa punto na gusto ko ng pagkaing Pinoy. Kung naririto si Jojo, maaari kong isipin na naglilihi ako.Pero dahil wala, nagtatakaw lang talaga ako. Sige na nga, pasintabi sa salita ko pero mas angkop yata ang salitang naglalaway kaysa nagtatakaw.

Gusto kong kumain ng:

• Saluyot at labong na nilahukan ng inihaw na bangus (ito ang sobrang naglalaway ako! syempre, luto ni nanay)


• Sinaing na tilapia (kaso luto ng biyenan ko 'to, kailangan ko kaya pumunta ng Mindoro? hmm.. *isip, isip* sana ipagluto ako ni Jojo ;-D)


• Inihaw na tilapia o tamban


• Talaba (gusto ko nito iyung sariwa)


• Alimango


• Sinigang o tinoyoan na ayungin


• Ginataang tulingan (sarap magluto ni Jojo nito!)


• Tinapang tamban na may sawsawang kamatis


• Ginataang biya na binalot sa dahon ng gabi


• Paksiw na bisugo (masarap may kasamang talong at ampalaya)


• Sinigang na ulo ng pink salmon sa miso


• Tahong


• Kangkong


• Mangga, bagoong alamang at inihaw na talong


• Gulay, gulay at gulay pa

Hindi bale, kaunting araw na lang ang pagtitiis ko...

I Walk the Line

I am not a fan of 50's music because I find it boring but after watching the movie "Walk the Line", I immediately like the song "I walk the line".
I like both its meaning and melody. The movie is good, too. I strongly recommend it.

Tonight, on American Idol, when Chris Daughtry sang that song, oh my!! Can't help to admire his version!

Here's the lyrics:

I Walk The Line
by Johnny Cash

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line

I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine, I walk the line

As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, I walk the line

You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine, I walk the line

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line

Return and Exchange Policy

In the Philippines, people seldom return items they bought in the store. Maybe because we Filipinos are not accustomed to it or because few stores implement the return and exchange policy. I tried it once when I bought a pair of pants for my father. I told the salesperson that I am not sure about the waist size and asked him if I can return the pants if the waist size is wrong. He said yes and showed me the store's return and exchange policy. The policy states that an item can be return provided that it is in the original package with the original receipt. Return and Exchange of item can be made within 7 days upon purchase. The salesperson added that they would just replace the item with a bigger or smaller size. So, if my father didn't like the style, there's nothing I can do about it. Lesson learned - don't buy something for someone if you are not sure about his preferred style.


Here in the US, it is very different. Return and exchange of items are widely acceptable. So if you bought something, don't throw the receipt or remove the tag yet. If you changed your mind for whatever reason, return it. Either exchange it for another item or have your money back! The store will accept the item, with or without the original receipt, as long as the tag is still attached to it. Items can be return 30 to 90 days. The customer service may ask you about the reason, but you can say any reason or simply say, "I changed my mind". And if you tell them that you wanted to return the item because you saw from other store that the price is lower, they will give it to you at the same price. Also, you can use the item and return it afterwards, just don't remove the tag (of course, it should be clean). Wow! But... returning an item that easy made me ponder. How sure are the people that the things they bought are brand new and not just second hand? And... I knew someone who had rashes just by trying a blouse on. Isn’t it scary?

Driving Lessons

It did not occur to me that I would learn how to drive. I became so dependent to my husband. Whenever someone asked, “Why not learn how to drive?” I always replied, “Why would I? My husband knew how!” Even when the company told me that they’re planning to send me to the US of A, I still don’t have the urge. Why? I’m scared! (Imagine how the bus, taxi and jeepney drivers drive in Manila!) But it was also the time my husband told me that I should take a driving lesson. He said that it will be for my own good and he explained the advantage of it. He also said that there is something about driving. He didn’t explain what it is because it’s for me to discover. He even challenged me by saying “If other women can do it, why can’t you?”

Challenged by what he said and curious about that “something”, I took and finished the 10-hour lesson.

After months of driving here in the US, I finally realized what that “something” is. It is about:

1. SELF-CONFIDENCE : My husband was right, if other people can do it, why can’t I?
2. DISCIPLINE: How to obey traffic rules. Eh sino ba gusto makarinig ng “PULL OVER”?
3. AWARENESS:

• Be aware of the vehicles beside, behind and in front of you.
• Watch out for those;
  • people who suddenly cross at night on a Hi-way where the speed is 50MPH. (Take note, at night and it’s green!) Remember, they have the right of way
  • drivers who changed lane without signal
  • drivers who’ll cut your way even if your speed is 60MPH!! (Yes, it’s not only in the Philippines)
• Remember your entry and exit points . Don’t neglect the North, South, East and West signs.

4. ANGER MANAGEMENT: I remember how I reacted to my husband whenever he said bad words while driving in Manila. Now, I understand! You can’t avoid it. Some drivers are quite annoying!


5. MAKING DECISIONS: Drivers decide when to changed lane, turn, step on the accelator or hit the brake without hurting anybody.
6. COURAGE: I got lost many times but still I managed to find my way back with no one to ask for the direction. It’s just my map and me.
7. FREEDOM: I can go anywhere I want Anytime.

To sum it all up, to me, that “something” is about personal development.

It’s not slang, it’s slaeng

I have an old IBM laptop in the apartment. When Jojo came here for a vacation, he used the said laptop. Because it was old, it wouldn’t function very well. He told me to borrow the Windows installer so he can reformat the computer. When I arrived at the office, I immediately went to our IT personnel and asked her if I can borrow the installer. When she asked why, I told her that my computer hangs. She said "Hangs?” so, I explained. I told her that whenever I opened an application, the computer stopped responding. Then she said, "Oh, it haengs!".