For the love of country...

This was taken during my Lolo Ninoy's funeral in 1983. Things can be compared to today but I think what differentiated 1983 to 2009 was that people were sort of angry in 1983. They were all tired of the dictatorship and this was the turning point.

In some ways, my Lola's death can also be a turning point for many of us. I believe she did something to make us proud of being Filipinos. She let us go back to prayer and she made us love the Philippines more.

People felt that they lost a great leader who was clean, simple, honest, good-willed and faithful. It wasn't like that for our family though. We lost our mother, pillar, and anchor... She was our source of strength and wisdom.

I wish I knew what love for country was in my grandparents' definition... I believe it's something gained through time or experiencing a life-changing moment.

I don't know what the future holds but what I do know is that my grandparents left my family a legacy. They taught my family integrity, honesty, true public service, and they emulated love for country... My family holds those values. You may not get to see it 24/7 but what's important is that the foundation is there.

We are all part of TEAM PILIPINAS. All of us Filipinos are part of one country with such high potential for greatness.

Let's go T.E.A.M. Pilipinas!!! Together, Everyone Achieves More!!!

Mabuhay tayong lahat!!!

Visiting the Daily Bugle

This was back in 2007. My last vacation... After that, campaign and then work work work!

So it was just me, Jonty, and Kiko in New York. Traveling without adults. Well, I was 21 back then so Jonty and Kiko were traveling with an "adult"

I did my own Spider-Man tour but I really wanted to see the Flat Iron building aka "The Daily Bugle". Jonty and I walked A LOT since the cabs were too expensive... I wanted to visit the Moondance Diner but couldn't find it. I did go where Uncle Ben was shot. That was in front of the New York Library. Oh yeah, plus I saw Oscorp Building :)

This was probably my best vacation. It was New York City! The comic book capital of the world plus it's where the Marvel U is!!! Hahahaha.

Deal or No Deal

I was going through some old photos and I saw some pictures from the Deal or No Deal Cory Episode. My friend Drew took pictures from the TV.

Asar talo ako from Jonty, Miguel, and Nina because I opened a briefcase that contained a HUGE amount... It was the 1 Million Peso Briefcase. It was Briefcase #7.

Oh crap... I let Lola down... =(


At the back is Father Manny Domingo, Ninang, Mom, Miguel, Jonty and Me

Below is a friend of Jia, Jia, My 2nd Cousin Tiger, Tita Viel, Josh, and Mel

Lola passed a lot of briefcases to us and we kept on opening huge amounts. Miguel got the Piso Briefcase though. Tita Kris naawa na sa amin so she said "Mom, they'll never live it down... You have to be the one to open" Even then on, Lola still saved us... Grabe.

It was funny, the last 2 amounts were 400 and 500... We were scared that if it were 500, it would have been Lolo Ninoy! But Lola won 400 bucks and after the taping, she immediately got the 400. Hahahaha.

This was a fun day despite opening the 1 Million Peso briefcase. =)

#1 on the 70 best Marvel Panels

Comic Book Resources had this countdown for the best 70 panels from the 70 years of Marvel Comics. #1 on the list is the 1st appearance of Mary Jane Watson in its signature John Romita art!

Lola's Paintings

I was fortunate enough to get Lola's artwork. I feel so blessed that she gave me her very first painting. It was my birthday. She said since I was the eldest apo, I got to have #1. Miguel got #2, Jonty #3 and so on...

She loved to paint! I think it was a stress reliever for her. She'd usually paint roses, gardens, well... mostly flowers. It was towards the latter years wherein she started dong abstract.

S0 below is painting #1. There's really no title but my mom unofficially called it "Hurricane" since her brush strokes were in different directions :)

Painting #1

The painting below she did especially for me. Since I was a UAAP fanatic, she made this painting of Blue and Green roses.

War of the Roses: Ateneo vs. La Salle

She was just an awesome Lola! She knew how to make her apos feel special... I still miss her so very much... I think about her everyday.

Thanks for your art Lola. Thank you for your reminders on how much you loved us...

On looking for "Mary Jane"

So I was looking at the @jiggycruz function of my twitter and I can't help but answer this tweet. I was asked "are you still looking for your Mary Jane?"

For those who don't know, I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE Spider-Man fan. He's the superhero I can relate to the most. Promise.

So I just had to answer it. I said that I won't look/search for "Mary Jane" anymore. She'll just come. After all, Peter Parker was after someone else during that time and it was Aunt May who set him up with MJ. So MJ surprised Peter... "Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot!"

"Mary Jane" is someone who comes along and surprises you. I don't know. Maybe I have met a Mary Jane already... Maybe not.

My life has changed a lot and people want to get to know me and the rest of my family some more. People are curious. So with this, I'd like to answer something...

I'm single but I'm really not looking for someone right now. I don't think it'll be fair for the girl. After all, I'm still grieving plus I have my family, career, and friends. It wouldn't be fair since I won't have enough time. It doesn't mean I don't want a Mary Jane. Like I said, I won't look, she'll just come. If "MJ" is tied down, then she's tied down... for now... I hope... Hahahaha kidding. But yeah, she'll come along, and besides, I'm still young.

For the other tweets, I can't answer everything because some questions just keep on repeating. Plus there are some sensitive questions I really can't answer. So if you follow me on twitter and on this blog, and you haven't been answered. I'm sorry. I really can't answer everything :(

it sucks...

I was talking to some friends and we were talking about the things that absolutely suck big time.

1. Death in the family, Death of a loved one
2. Getting rejected
3. Failing

Other than that, what came up was "liking someone and then finding out that she/he is taken" - YON! Hahahaha. That absolutely sucks. Why? Because you have to make a decision. To wait it out or not. What if you wait for nothing? It makes it more interesting though... You have certain personalities that say "mas madaling hulihin ang manok na nakatali" (it's easier to catch a chicken that's tied down)

But that's not honorable... No integrity and respect either.

It only makes life more interesting right?

I guess you just have to enjoy the ride.