(table) Napkin novels
This one is neither Pinoy nor Japanese, but it is still sugoi! (at least to me). I tend to write on disposable table napkins, especially if I dine alone and inspiration suddenly strikes. I actually wrote a memorable erotica verse on a generic white paper napkin while drunk in a smoke-filled bar along Anonas. I threw it away (the napkin, not the poem) after transferring “kay Marc” on my poetry notebook. I actually regret...
This girl kicks (army) ass!
For the third time in Philippine army history, another female of the species graduated top of this year’s graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). Congratulations to soon-to-be Navy Ensign Andrelee Samson Mojica, who “kicked the asses” of her 281 mistahs in the “Maragtas” Class 2007! Please read more on this news in Artemio Dumlao’s article, “For the 3rd time, woman tops PMA...
Kyou no Nihongo: heiki
NOTE: Be sure that you have Asian language support for your browser to view the characters. Today’s Japanese word: HEIKI Kanji: ?? Hiragana: ??? Katakana: ??? Simple Definitions: No problem! It’s ok! Forget about it! Usage: You are walking down the school hallway when you see your crush coming towards you. You hold your head up high and try to add a seductive sway to your hip. But when he almost passes you by, your sudden...
Cine Adarna goes, “buon giorno!”
Ahh, the smell of garlic and tomatoes… Nope, the UP Film Institute is not giving a free spaghetti-buffet, but they and the Philippine-Italian Association are presenting an ” Italian cinema showcase of vintage and instant classics.” Schedule of screenings all for free at the UPFI Videotheque is as follows: Mar 16 Fri 5 p.m. Ladri di biciclette (The Bicycle Thief) by Vittorio de Sica 7 p.m. Roma, citta’ aperta (Rome,...
White day
I am getting old. Why I forgot about yesterday being White Day is beyond my comprehension. Alright, folks this news is LATE! Valentine’s Day in Japan is a two-part deal. The first falls on the usual date of Feb 14. But unlike here in the Philippines (and in most countries), it’s the ladies who painstakingly make their own chocolate treat (or for the lazy ones, there is always the option to just buy) to give to guys. The...