Weird Obsessions 6:42 PM

Tech Trends

I am dying waiting for the release of the all new Nokia N80. It should have been out by now (in Greenhills at least). But it seems that Nokia is going to make me wait a little bit more. Can't wait... can't wait...

Hooters Hot Wings

I so envy Cheti in LA, Gezelle in Chicago & Jo in Singapore. Why you ask? Because they are all a short drive away from a Hooters restaurant! F#@k you corporate Manila for not yet bringing Hooters in the country! If I could just get one more bite of of that hot and tasty chicken morsel... urgghhh!

Britney Spears

Guilty! Check out others who are deeply troubled and inspired by her musaque here!

Video Blog: Boracay Tidbits! 3:25 PM

A short Boracay documentary with tips & trivia here and there

And I'm off to Bangalore, India! 10:06 AM

I just go back from Boracay and I'm off again to another adventure!

Ice Over Creamy Beaches 11:49 PM

Afternoon Delight
Originally uploaded by Mark Ordoñez.

Seeing all this white sand just made me wanna eat ice cream...

Boracay Salmon Skyline 8:07 PM

And no... there are no beaches in Oklahoma.

Scruples! 10:12 AM

Main Entry: scruple
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English scrupul, from Middle French scrupule, from Latin scrupulus, diminutive of scrupus source of uneasiness, literally, sharp stone
1 : an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action
2 : the quality or state of being scrupulous
3 : mental reservation
synonym see QUALM

* Merriam-Webster

For more scruples, watch Pride and Prejudice!

Didi! Ang Bato! 12:37 AM

Zsa Zsa & I!
Originally uploaded by Mark Ordoñez.

A must-see for everyone! ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzekal would surely tickle and surprise! The musical performances were amazing! Eula, Agot, Ricci & Tuxqs were just absorbing!

Fun & laughs guaranteed!

The difference between getting laughs and getting laughed at... 9:17 PM

Do you find that people like you only when you make them laugh? I do sometimes. I get the full attention with my one-liners but get the cold shoulder with my point of view. Do you find yourself not being taken seriously just because you're funny. I do sometimes. They listen intently for my jokes but they question my arguments.

You tell jokes. You are a joke. Does it equate?

They look like us now... 8:09 PM

A quick follow-up to my last post...

Star Trek + 24 + The Shield = Battlestar Galactica



The Cylons are back! And damn... they sure look hot! Once machines of destruction become instruments of deciet and insurrection. This "naturalistic science fiction" examines contemporary social, moral and ethical issues with a human fleet of survivors and a sole milary spaceship to protect them from a resurgent and cunning enemy. Faster than light travel, laser gun fights, political conflicts & the backstabbing of power tripping lunatics are all in full feature.

Of Space Westerns & Horny Interns 8:36 PM

Primetime Television at its best!

Star Wars + The Magnificent Seven = Firefly














Actually, in this case, it's Magnificent Ten. Nine souls travelling through the blackness of space on board one Firefly-class ship they call home - Serenity. The ship and each one of its passengers have their insecurities. Insecurities that will bring them closer together and farther apart. If you want adventure, intrigue and loads of witty humour, this one's for you.


ER + Scrubs + Sex and the City = Grey's Anatomy















You just have to watch this show. Sandra Oh... Patrick Dempsey... House is overrated! This one is golden! I would not even tell you guys what the series is all about. You just have to watch this show.

Note to the reader: Please leave a message if you wish to inquire how to get hold of episodes of the above shows. I will be more than happy to assist.

Hold off buying those tech devices dear... 8:13 PM

There is never a good time to buy a new mobile phone or mp3 player. You think you like the 2 megapixel camera phone now? Wait until one with wireless internet capability comes out. You think you like the mp3 player with video playback? Wait until one with better battery life and storage capacity comes out.

Things are moving fast. Consumers need to be vigilant to stay on top of the digital now. Here are a few items I currently have my eyes on that would surely be old news in a week or two:

The Creative Zen Vision:M



The Nokia N91



The Optimus Keyboard



Don't even think of buying an HD-DVD / Blue-ray player anytime soon.

Paranoia Induced Anxiety 9:12 PM

You sleep at night wondering about the dawn to come
About things prepared for you by fate
You dream about journeys far off your usual path
And put them aside by the time you wake

I envy those whose dreams they make
Whose lives are as they have always wanted
I pity, nay, abhor my weak resolve
For it has led me nowhere far where I have started

I close my eyes to the day that has passed
And weigh my weary head to the comforts of recline
I wait for the darkness to accompany peace
And surrender to the chaos; to the thoughts in my mind

#010: 5 Things to do this Holiday Season! 9:36 AM

1) Be a film critic for a day!

Don't let the fact that Narnia got bumped off its December release ruin your Chirstmas break. Have fun with family or close friends weeding the good and the bad out of the Metro Manila Film Festival! You'll sure get a kick out of some of the stunts and antics they pull off yearly just to get a film out for the running. Dramas become comedies and comedies become dramas (maiiyak ka sa panget!).


2) Try mixing drinks for the holidays!

This is fun. Turn drabby get-togethers into fabulous cocktail parties! Go to http://www.mixed-drink.com/or http://www.webtender.com/ and get started mixing basic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Check out your local grocery store's wine selection. You'll be surprised on how blending some common and inexpensive spirits and spritzers could go a long way. Margaritas anyone?

3) Get that facial done!

Bleach, peel, prick, pop! Get it done early during vacation and you're perfect by the time you get back to the office 2 weeks after! You may even squeeze in that liposuction you've always wanted.



4) Redesign your Boudoir!

Is you room still stuck in the 80's? Maybe that's not so bad but molds and peeling paint sure are nasty. Take advantage of the holiday mall sale and amp up your space! A new paint job, curtains, sheets, carpet, lighting and a mini hi-fi system surely won't hurt. HGTV has some cool ideas to get you off the ground. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_room_design

5) Tell that secret crush you like him/her!

Do this just before you break for the holidays. If he/she says he/she likes you too, then you're golden! If he/she hesitates, you can tell him/her to think about it over the holidays. If he/she rejects you, well... at least you have 2 weeks to get over it. This is not a perfect plan but at least it will get things moving. Who knows? The holiday cheers may help you recieve a more thoughtful and merrier response. =)

Are you just being nice? 3:34 PM

I find myself making something out of nothing.
Small meaningless acts play in my mind like whirlpools.
Passing words end up ringing in deep sleep.

Should I do something? Should I act?
Would I even get something back?
What if I falter? What if I'm wrong?
If rejection comes, will I be strong?

Are you just being nice?
I'm lost.

Game... Hingis! 9:22 PM

There's just no other tennis player like Martina Hingis. She has inspired the world round with her amazing court sense and craft. She has great wisdom in the sport and is being hailed as the smartest to have ever played the game.

After retiring abruptly end of 2002 because of injury, she's now coming back!

Fans all over are cheering on this announcement. Today's game is dominated by strength and brute athleticism. Hingis will be a refreshing addition to the roster with her game built on finesse, chess-like tactics & prestine shotmaking.

We've all missed her. Welcome back Martina! Win some for me! =)

Video Blog: What you Can & Cannot do in Bangkok! 9:43 PM

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The 5th Generation iPod 3:25 PM

The 5th Generation iPod
Originally uploaded by Mark Ordoñez.

Ooopss! Correction. My 5th Generation iPod.

I couldn't help it. I could have waited a month or so for the price of it to drop. But no. I had to have it.

It is now a big hit with my shuttle mates!

#009: Free your PC! 12:28 AM

Mark's Major Mistake: Podcast 9 (download)

Replace your unlicensed slash unregistered copies of Adobe Photoshop, MS Office & McAfee Antivirus with free applications from the internet! Listen to me and my sister as we share with you our latest web finds and freeware treasures!

Music for this show is entitled allesminifeinde_instr by bit-turner from http://www.krungkuene.org/.

Whose Birthday!? 3:05 PM

Crazy bunch
Originally uploaded by Mark Ordoñez.

Crazy ass f*ckers could not think of a different way to celebrate a birthday than to watch yet another gig of Side A!

At this point, I'm wondering whose birthdays we are celebrating. Truth be told, not only during birthdays do we need to endure a Side A shindig. Last time, it was a send off. Then there was a welcome back. I'm just waiting for a first menstruation celebrated with Side A!

Luv ya Marchae!

What happened to our cultural identity? 10:16 PM

New Friends
Originally uploaded by Mark Ordoñez.

I got to talk to my team mates from Thailand & India while they were here last week and I realized that, unlike them, we do not have much of a cultural identity.

It certainly did not help that we were Spanishized, Americanized & Japanized. They have their deeply rooted beliefs and customs common to them. We do not have that. They have their dietary restrictions. We do not have that. They have the cultural bounty and security not to actively seek the latest and the greatest of foreign imports. We do have that.

What exactly do we have? As of now, a cultural mixture as a result of globalization - a mixture that is uniquely Filipino.

My team mates found that especially interesting. =)