My Cat is a Smart

I don't give my cat enough credit. I discovered that my cat is smarter than I give her credit for.

For example:

Yesterday morning, I saw her open my sister's closet. That's right, teeny tiny cat opening a human-sized closet. I kid you not. No standing on hind legs, no special stretchy effects, no nothing. She just knew where to push.

Yesterday evening, I came home really, really tired. I was puttering around the ground floor, winding down, looking for food, etc., when I noticed that my cat was following me around. I thought that she was hungry, but she had food in her bowl. So I thought she needed some cuddling. This is weird because my cat is usually anti-social. She doesn't like being touched or pettedor cuddled, but she does like sitting on soft places, like laps or bellies or pillows. So I sat down and patted my lap. he immediately leaped on it and settled down. She let me pet her too, which was really strange. I wanted to stay longer but I really had to get to sleep so I said, "I have to go now." And you know what? She sat up, loked at me, then jumped off my lap! Looks like I was the one that needed some cuddling!

Smart cat.

Happy Birthday David Belle

Happy Birthday David Belle!

What Models Talk About

So my work brings me in contact with once again. So far, I've already eaten 3 cupcakes jst to stave off looking emaciated (as if I'd ever have that problem).

I was in the room with some of them yesterday and I could overhear some of their conversations and have found out some of their trade secrets, such as:

1. Models stay skinny via a diet of cigarettes and vitamins.

2. Models love talking about yoga poses.

Not that I have anything against these women. As a matter of fact, I think one of them is pretty hot. I can't even bring myself to talk to her. But then, she was the meatiest of the bunch.

My Almost Perfect Work Day

Yesterday was an almost perfect work day for me because:

I woke up early,

had a good breakfast,

took a nice stroll in the Baguio air (and met scary trees),

got a massage (even if I had to wait two hours for the masahista but that's okay becasue she felt so guilty she gave me two hours for the price of one),

and...

got lots of work done!

But...

A thick fog rolled in accompanied by heavy rain, cutting off the WiFi all day. Wah! Couldn't send all the stuff whose deadlinesI strived so hard to meet.

But had a good day anyway. Got to spend time with Luis (always a good thing) and mingle with his co-fellows more. They're all such fun!

Exercise, I has it

First off, Happy Birthday Sarge and Sir Bien!

Just got back from my morning walk. Was supposed to look for the Camp John Hay comissary but ended up at the main guardhouse in the opposite direction. Saw a early morning golfers. Thankfully, no flying golf balls.

Wandered into this garden with a statue of an Igorot woman. It was like something out of a movie, with everything not-quite landscaped so the place was wild, but not overgrown. Very pretty, very quiet. This was where I realized that TREES FREAK ME OUT. You know the Calvin and Hobbes strip where Calvin's dad explains that wind is caused by trees whispering? He's freaking right! Still, I forced myself to walk untilt the end of the garden, past the gossiping pines, and back. I'm so proud of myself.

Am now waiting to get a massage. After this, it's back to work. Promise.

Baguio, Day 2

What I did yesterday:

Wake up early: Pass

Tried to find good spot to work: Pass

Tried to work on 3 hours of sleep: Epic Fail

Sat in some of the sessions (Ma'am Jing invited me!): Pass

Took a nap on the open-door Tamaraw while going bumpity-bump all the way to Bencab's new place where the Fellows were having dinner: Pass!!! (I can now officialy sleep anywhere. Or maybe I was really tired)

Had a good time: Epic Pass (Had lechon and lots and lots of Baguio greens, this really smooth tequila that Sir Butch asked Ian and me to try, successfully navigated the cut-into-thehillside steps that led to Bencab's guest bathroom, and explored the artist's lovely studio. It was Bencab's birthday, so there was birthday singing and cake blowing and poetry recitation, too.)

Night out on Session Road: Epic Fail. Luis and I were so zonked we headed back to the hotel and went straight to sleep. I didn't even get to finish Burn Notice.

RIP Stanley Kamel

Actor Stanley Kamel, who plays Dr. Kreuger in Monk, passed away due to a heart attack. How will Adrian Monk ever get better now???!!! RIP, Mr. Kamel. You will be missed.

I'm in Baguio, Baby!

That's right! I'm in Baguio City. The City of Pines. Burnham's Bosom (Made that up, not sure if Burnham had a bosom). The Summer Capital of the Philippines. One of the most Haunted Cities in the Country.

Anson has given mea listof restaurants to try... will see if I can get my but to them. Right now, I'm just happy to be working in an "office" with a view. So this is what being a CEO feels like. I could get used to this.

Aside from the stuff on Anson's list, I alsohope to be able to visit SM Baguio, the place where, as told to me by two different people, both of them "sensitive," not all the people you see are alive.

Finally, an "Office" Day!

Spent today coordinating for various projects, transcribing and interview (wish I had more time to do this!) and attending a sales meeting. Who said that being self-employed meant lazing around all day?

The funny thing is that I've been praying for an "office" day like this for so long. I've been spending a lot of time going to meetings and doing interviews, I've totally run out of time to do the stuff connected to making money and running a business. Like writing, for example.

The nice part about being self-employed is that I've gotten to meet and work with a lot of wonderful people, and I've also gotten to help people along the way as well.

I have less time to read now, but I try to sneak a page or two when I have time, like during traffic jams or when I'm waiting for someone.

For now, I'm taking things as they come and giving thanks for every opportunity that lands on my lap. I'm also thanksful that I've got days like this, where I can stay home and do what I love most: write.

Back By Popular Demand

Okay. Actually, back by Charles' demand. But then, Charles is pretty popular, so I guess that counts.

Have been doing lots of things lately. I'm surprised that my head hasn't fallen off yet.

I am:

Revising a story (which apparently disturbed Yvonne, (who is doing the art) which think is a really, really, really big compliment). Horror fiction hasn't seen the last of me!

Working on a TV show. I don't know if I'm allowed to say which one yet.

Working on a new magazine.

Working on a bunch on internet-based venture.

Watching my inbox for submissions to the PGS Super Scary Ultraelectromagnetic Halloween Special Extravaganza. Submit, people!!! And I mean that in every way possible.

Writing a bunch of atricles on different topics. Yay! :)

Testing a food supplement. I'm making myself a guinea pig for this food supplement I'm distributing. Hey, if I'm going to sell something, I'd better make sure it works! So far, I've gotten increased energy and I seem to be getting stronger. Interested parties can e-mail me for details. :)

What I hope to do:

Write more fiction.

Travel. Preferrably for free. Anyone willing to sponsor me? Will write for board and lodging. If we end up in a desert area (like say, Ilocos, the Gobi or the Sahara), will sing for rain. If you set me up in a really posh place, I'll write about your area *and* sing for rain. Earplugs not included. If you set me up in a posh place and have Clive Owen and Alicia Keys (for Luis) at my beck and call, I'll write about your area, sing for rain *and* provide your entire village with earplugs. How can you lose?

So that's what I'm up to right now. This is why everyday is a blur of vitamins, health drinks and the occasional Berocca. I've bought packets of energy drinks, namely Extra Joss, C4 (a Thai military-inspired drink complete with camoflage theme) and a new one called V*Go (maybe this is what makes the Skull of Carpathia so energetic). Will try to post as often as I can. Wil try to Twitter as often as I can as well.

Bloggorrhoea, I Has It

I have n idea what to write about now. Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Funny how there's a lot of stuff going on in my life but I can't find the words to express them, and me being a writer, too. Let's just say that at this point, I'm spending my time telling other people's stories. I'm putting my own on hold for a while, specifically until June (or is it July? I keep getting those two mixed up. Whose idea was it to have two consecutive months with the same initial anyway?). Maybe I might publish something earlier, but for now, it's all "We'll see."

Volunteer Teachers, Anyone?

This sounds like a fun + socially relevant thing to do so I'm posting it here just in case anyone is interested...

Things to do this summer...
A. something fun
B. out-of-town road trip
C. something inexpensive
D. something worthwhile
Want ALL of the ABOVE??

Got Heart Foundation and the Province of

Tarlac's got the perfect summer activity for you

and your friends!

VOLUNTEERS
are needed to help run the
SUMMER ENGLISH WORKSHOP

to help improve the English proficiency of 3rd &

4th Year High School students in Tarlac.

This program came about to hopefully increase

these students' shot at landing a better

college/job.

Want to help out?
Here are the scheds you might want to free-up:

April 7 (Monday) - Volunteer Orientation

Time: 9am onwards

Venue: TBA (Probably in Ateneo)

ACTUAL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

April 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 & May 5-7

*3 times a week, Mondays to Wednesdays for four

(4) consecutive weeks beginning April 14, 2008.

Time: 8-11am

Venue: Mababanaba High School in San Jose,

Tarlac

*Transportation, board and lodging will be

provided. You may also opt to bring your own

car.

Should you wish to sign up as a volunteer,
please fill-up the table found in the attached

document
and e-mail document back to: Lai Tuba,

fireflai@gmail. com before April 7, 2008

Got Questions?
Pls. contact:
Lai Tuba
Community Development Coordinator
Got Heart Foundation, Inc.

0917.724.2288
(02) 994 0818
fireflai@gmail. com
yougotheart@ gmail.com

* This SUMMER ENGLISH WORKHOP is the most urgent

project in need of volunteers as of the moment

but we've got so many other projects at hand.

Got Heart Foundation was formed for all those

who want to help out but don't know how. We

believe that "Everyone's Got Heart", given the

right opportunity/ venue to get the love

flowing.

In case you, your family, friends,

company,...want to help but can't make it in

those dates, just let us know and we'd gladly

discuss our other programs/customize worthwhile

projects to suit your interests and schedule.

We'd also love to hear more innovative ideas on

how to solve social and environmental problems

so in case you have some up your sleeves, let us

know and we might just give you a hand on that.

Got Heart Foundation, Inc.
(02) 994 0818
yougotheart@ gmail.com
*Our website <www.yougotheart. com> is still

under construction. ..watch out for it in April.

:)