Thanks for Chikka..

The sunset pictured above was from Baguio. It was the first time I appreciated this scenery despite the many times I have been up there. Maybe I am to busy shopping or the place was too foggy to notice it. I took this one from the Baguio Cathedral deck.

I used to remember, whenever my Globe postpaid line was disconnected, i panicked a lot, that was before, when I had friends and a lovelife, but now, both of them are non-existent, so when Globe disconnected by line, I took it in stride, no need to rush to the nearest business center to have it connected, what the heck, I am not expecting anything important, no calls that I have to place, to messages that I have to send. Thank God for Chikka, at least I get to reply once in a while to some messages, like clients from eBay, or from some people that have decided to text me.

Despite the absence of a working phone line and a permanent residential or office address, I had business cards that were printed just in time for an all important PR briefing/bidding for a Swiss multinational, and it dawned on me that after attending biddings for this client, I just realized that in this business, talent is irrelevant, it is all about timing, not mine nor anyone's else, but God's. If this project is really meant for me, then by all means, I will get this. As I was reading Deepak Chopra's book, he mentioned about the "Law Of Least Effort", which is really the way I should look at things. He specifically made an example wherein one is trying hard to recall something, and no matter how hard we try to remember it ( as they say, "it was on the tip of my tongue..."), when you totally let go of that matter, after a few second without really trying to remember it, then, you will just remember it. That's a perfect example of that law. So I will try to always live by that maxim, i won't put any effort on anything, period. I will put a lot of efforts though in praying and hearing masses, imagine, I even pray that the Lord make me invisible, at least from the building owners, so that they won't notice that i haven't replied to their demand letters or eviction notices, Har!Har! Har! Sometimes, I do pray for the wrong things, so I get them faster, be really careful with what you wish for, for you just might get it, as the adage goes.

While I am still on the topic of remembering, please do check out the latest copy of Time Magazine about the Heroes Of The Environment, a pinoy made it on the list, hooray!!! And check out the last page write up about social networking. The writer succintly defined what I am trying to say. This social networking is really a crap, I don't even see who invented it, I have a Friendster, Facebook, Blogspot, Multiply, Flixster, YouTube, X-Tube, and what-have-you accounts, and yet, not a single friend from these sites do call or text me, hahaha! with the exception of a few friends.

Thank God for Chikka, again, Dennis Mendiola, you are God-sent! Now I have to get my Globe reconnected, and that will be another story, for now, will wait for some stuff to be sold on eBay. My life has become a big sob story, and when the end comes, I will give the author of The Secret a run for their money, because it will be great!!!

Ground Zero Glorietta 2

A picture perfect photo of Glorietta 2 which I found in my files. I held the launch of Dwayne Wade shoes in this site last Nov. 3, 2005 which coincided with the global launch. I took care of everything, from planning, leading, organizing and control, and I must say I was pleased with the result. Tessa Valdes-Prieto hosted the event which was directed by uber-nice Jackie Aquino. Collections by Randy Ortiz, Tonichi Nocom, Vittorio Barba, JC Buendia and Kate Torralba were presented, and I asked them to design their own versions of the iconic Chuck Taylor to which they came produced beautiful renditions. James Yap was present as the image model for the brand and i asked the basketball varsity team of University Of Asia & The Pacific to be his background support. Aimee Marcos, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Gonzales came, as well as Town & Country editors Monique Villonco and Mia Borromeo, FHM's Ana Kalaw, Mega's Vicky Tensuan, and host of other writers. Coca Cola Tigers, Sta. Lucia and Red Bull players such as Billy Mamaril, Nelbert Omolon, Warren Ybanez as well as Coach Eric Altamirano came. College basketball players of UST such as Dylan Ababou and College Of St. Benilde's Paolo Orbeta also dropped by.

I can't believe that investigators are pinpointing that the source of the blast could be an accident, a deadly mixture of methane gas and diesel which emanated from the sewerage located at the basement of the mall. The huge crater at the center of the site and the destruction all the way to the third level that blew the glass dome is a sad reminder that anything can happen to anyone. So far, 11 people have died from the blast which hit the mall during the Friday lunch rush hour. I am thankful that I was not there, to think I live around 500 meters from the site and I usually pass by that entrance lobby since a booksale is always held at the atrium. Also, it sits beside Goldcrest, another favorite hangout of mine for bargains. Sometimes, the Lord will really make me blessed despite the odds, He made sure I was hearing mass in Sacred Heart when the blast happened, which I dutifully do everyday. There are times I wanted Him to take me but it seems He has bigger plans for me. I am very thankful for the daily blessings He has bestowed upon me.

Silence...

There was silence. I decided not to blog for months. I felt that people were just looking at my blogs and they did not care if I was still surviving. Some were mocking me, as if I was a leper that was an outcast because I have nothing. I have learned to count my blessings rather than dwell on my misfortunes. By this time, I have known true friends from fake ones. I have become more prayerful, praying for others especially those who are against me. I guess friendship nowadays has become so lax, in this time and age, people won't bother to call you or text you to find out how are you faring, if you have eaten, if you have moved. Well, life is too short and I have decided to make this one be my signature life. I am young, beautiful, smart, and that was Ugly Betty's signature line. Please check out my photoblog at www.jakedeleonramirez.multiply.com