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We Didn't Make It To Seven

2011-12-29T01:12:00.005+08:00

"Linen sports jackets are casual. Swimwear is casual. Fucking someone is not casual. And while we're in the subject, if certain rumors regarding your sexual proclivities start popping up around town, you know who started them. Have a pleasant evening, bottom boy," I recited with much gusto and with much more volume than the handsome, blonde character on the screen delivered.Tonight was not the

La Chiquitta Turns 31 Too!

2011-09-26T16:43:00.001+08:00

Anna Karenina N. Quintohappy birthday beautiful!Like · · See friendship · 22 September at 08:52Micah Kapono NaruoHappy Birthday ! :-)Like · · See friendship · 22 September at 05:22 via MobileKathy JohnsonHappy birthday beautiful :) hope you have a fantabulous day xxLike · · See friendship · 22 September at 05:14Mehdi LucianiHappy Bday My Dear ! Lot of bisous !!!!Like · · See friendship · 22

31st

2011-09-22T20:46:00.000+08:00

Jesse HamiltonHappy Birthday Rye! A day late and a Hong Kong Dollar short! I hope that you had the best birthday ever!Warm hugs!Like · · See friendship · 57 minutes ago via MobileJill Tan RadovanHappy Birthday, Oscar. Oh no, too late. Bet you had a blast.Like · · See friendship · 2 hours agoRECENT ACTIVITY"oo, now na. Actually kahapon pa...." on Joshua James Aquino Pagtalunan's photo."ahhhh! ho

Like A Pregnant Girl. Delayed.

2011-08-02T15:42:00.004+08:00

60/365 20 July 2011 One less class to teach this week! Additional rest time. 61/365 21 July 2011 Thought for the day: "Whenever somebody tells you that you can't do something, keep in mind that they are speaking from within the boundaries of their own limitations." --shared by Huns via Facebook. Thank you for sharing. 62/365 22 July 2011 Happy hour!!!! Thankful that I have the time, the money

Chiquitta Weekend

2011-07-17T21:04:00.005+08:00

56/365 16 July 2011Thanks the Gigi & Joanna for performing with me for the last time.Thanks to Joseph for the free-flowing champagne.Thanks to Evan for giving me the final goodbye spot of the night.Thanks to Asia & Janine for your awesome help.Thanks to T for being my ever-reliable volunteer PA-slash-photographer-slash-videographer-slash-critic-slash-boyfriend.Thanks to the Volume denizens for

Back To The Grind

2011-07-11T23:20:00.007+08:00

47/3657 July 2011For the arrivalFor the chance to reconnect with my little sanctuary 48/365 8 July 2011For the upward trend of the figures.49/365 9 July 2011To Paul, for making me part of his fabulous birthday party, and for the generous and warm reception that his friends gave La ChiquittaFor my very supportive partner 50/365 10 July 2011To Verna, for her perseverance51/365 11 July 2011For my

Home Is Where The Digestive System Is

2011-07-03T20:41:00.010+08:00

36/36527 June 2011For the long but peaceful journey to BoracayFor the sunset margarita on the beach 37/365 28 June 2011For the uninterrupted sleepGetting up in the morning because I wanted to, and not because I had to.Being able to sit by the pool and let the whole day pass without having to worry about trains, deadlines or call times to catch. 39/365 29 June 2011For the profoundly calming

Closer To Home

2011-06-23T09:33:00.006+08:00

26/36517 June 2011Luxuria opens.27/365 18 June 2011(La Chiquitta) is grateful for the applause. Dai ga, do che. Ngoh oi lei dei. --via Twitter28/365 19 June 2011Exactly a year ago tonight, Oliver was onstage-- the biggest choreographic project I've had to date, that led me to whole world of opportunities and possibilities.29/365 20 June 2011At Sunny Bay watching guests and cast members wait for

Long Stretch To Annual Leave

2011-06-16T23:54:00.003+08:00

19/36510 June 2011For my students who did very well in their YPC Exam.For the YPC Exam that led me to Mr. Barry's encouragement.20/36511 June 2011For, despite the heavy downpour of rain, the calmness that Tung Chung brings.For the warmth and comfort that my own bed still gives.21/36512 June 2011For my Artistang Artlets training to remain poised and calm when faced with production stress22/36513

18/365 Me First

2011-06-09T23:08:00.002+08:00

18/36509 June 2011The chance, finally, for some me-time. Thank you, Universe! Thank you, Providence! Thank you, Fitness First!

17/365 Somewhere In The Middle

2011-06-09T22:50:00.004+08:00

17/36508 June 2011Today I was asked to cover the class of a fellow teacher who had to go home in the middle of the day because she was hit by a bad case of flu.Somewhere in the middle of the room, in the middle of her class, in the middle of singing and dancing children, I found myself smiling, whispering to the Universe a simple prayer of thanks for leading me to that very moment.I realized that

16/365 is for Dandelion

2011-06-07T23:54:00.003+08:00

Tuesday, September 02, 2008About A Boy And A Talking DandelionDandelion: Matalino ka e. Alam mo naman yun diba? Pero sa mga ganyang bagay, hindi masyado. Alam mo na ngang mali, pinipilit mo pa. Mahilig kang nasasaktan e. Pinapahirapan mo lagi sarili mo e.(cut to 5 minutes later)Dandelion: Di ka kasi mapakali nang wala. Alam mo, friend.... Pokpok ka. You're a slut. Sorry ha? Pero ganun talaga.Boy:

Week 2

2011-05-30T22:43:00.005+08:00

8/36530 May 2011Day off.Accomplishing my tax form despite one less-than-helpful key person.My BUPA health card9/36531 May 2011My T is such an angel, according to FajMy T is such a perfectionist, according to me.10/3651 June 2011The support, the opportunity, and the trust from the powers that beThe support, the opportunity, and the trust from my Sleeping Beauty familyThe parent that brought the

Just Another 365 Project

2011-05-23T22:31:00.012+08:00

Today, I decided to start my very own 365 project. But since I am neither a photographer or a DJ, this project won't feature still photos or chanson du jour's. Instead, it will be about stuff that I am grateful to Life and the Universe for. And since, I know, there are too many people, things and incidents to be thankful for on a daily basis, please forgive me if I write more than one entry a day

What's In The Pink Bag?

2011-05-11T23:48:00.002+08:00

What's in the pink bag?Laptop in a pink hard case, pink notebook, pink mouse pad, pink Bobble water bottle, pink mouse, pink summer umbrella, (more) portable device with a pink smart coverMy favorite color is Red.

Of Friends, Food & Macau (The Blog Entry) 4

2011-05-03T22:38:00.007+08:00

...continued.After a bit of a caucus, we hiked (literally) to the Venetian to get Tiya Razel's Lord Stow Egg Tarts, and to have some ourselves. Then, it was time to ferry back to HK. But we changed our mind.Soon after Noel mused how manic it must be going back to HK, we hopped on a cab and dashed to the only ParkNShop in Taipa to pick up ingredients for the dinner that Chef Noelito was preparing

Of Friends, Food & Macau (The Blog Entry) 3

2011-04-28T14:06:00.006+08:00

...continued.After the show, T & I went over to the Venetian Food Court and had some comfort food: Pho. And then after a tiramisu from the must-visit Florian bar and an attempt to win big bucks from the slot machine, we cabbed our way to Jojo & Belle's where the couple and Verna were waiting. A night of some drinking, some special video screening, some chit chat, and the best of all... some shots

Of Friends, Food & Macau (The Blog Entry) 2

2011-04-27T22:21:00.007+08:00

...continued.We finished our sumptuous lunch of mussels, squid, lemon chicken, and two different dishes of prawns two hours later, and after someone declared that he has had a minor injury eating the mussels, T & I took a taxi to Old Taipa.We got dropped off in a place we both had never seen before. After verbally admitting we were lost, we took a photo and called Nak for rescue.In five minutes'

Of Friends, Food & Macau (The Blog Entry) 1

2011-04-25T22:11:00.005+08:00

One of the maaaaany things I love most about my new job is that it gives me the chance to enjoy public holidays the way every hardworking adult is entitled to enjoy them.Since I moved here to HK in 2005, I have never been able to experience the long Easter weekend until this year. Yes, that's five years of working Lent, my sweethearts. Five! And I wasn't even aware what I was missing until last

Tonight I Pray

2011-04-17T00:11:00.004+08:00

Dear Lord,Tomorrow we'd like to play.So please keep the rains awayFrom the shores of Big Wave Bay.It's this year's first beach day,And my bbq things are now okay--Marinating in my silver tin tray.Please let us, on the fine sands, layAnd be oh-so-very happy and gay.I earnestly hope that tomorrow, you mayAllow us to yell out loud, "Hooray!""The sun is out," we hope to say.And our friends, we'll

Fitness Awards

2011-03-30T22:29:00.005+08:00

Best In YogaThe Man Who's Been Doing Yoga For Three Years: Have you been doing yoga for very long?The Guy Who Used To Be A Professional Dancer: Hmm... Three months.The Man Who's Been Doing Yoga For Three Years: How often?The Guy Who Used To Be A Professional Dancer: Once-- sometimes three times-- a week.The Man Who's Been Doing Yoga For Three Years: Wow! I can't believe it. I've been

Fly by Mamangun

2011-03-12T00:03:00.002+08:00

FlyOriginally uploaded by jojomamangun My very good friend, Kris-belle Paclibar Mamangun-- one of the most awe-inspiring dancers I know-- as Zaia in Cirque Du Soleil's ZAIA at the Venetian in Macau.Love and miss you both, newlyweds!I am very, very proud.

On A Clear Day

2011-03-07T14:59:00.005+08:00

I didn't get to play on the beach today, like I had intended to, as soon as I stepped out on to my Tung Chung flat balcony, when I woke up this morning. But that didn't stop me from enjoying the calming presence of the sun, the invigoratingly crisp and cool spring air, and the smile-inducing clearness of the day. This doesn't happen 365 times a year. I am grateful that one of the few times it did

There Are No Mistakes, Just lessons To Be Learned

2011-03-02T23:32:00.003+08:00

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I had a whole Mc-f*cking-Wings platter. That's loads of calories and, not to mention, saturated fat. I would say I am terribly sorry, except, I only did it so I could practice my Cantonese.Mayonnaise gong dong wa hai salad jeung, dan hai hai McDonald's, kuy dei giu mayonnaise, dai gai jeung.dai= big; gai= chicken; jeung= sauce (cos they use it for McChicken,

The Gift

2011-02-17T22:48:00.005+08:00

"Juswa, geb et tu Titsur Rye na! Gu ahid," the auntie ordered.And coyly but cutely, the boy came up to me, handed his present and whispered, "Happy Bellentime's, Teacher Rye."I smiled and gave my thanks.

Connect The Dots

2011-01-17T10:53:00.007+08:00

"Average is just as close to the bottom as it is to the top." -Jane Archibaldtweeted 12 Jan. 2010, Wednesday"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."-Charles H. Spurgeonshared by Paul John Pena and tweeted on 14 Jan. 2010, Friday"He just didn't get a very good seat."-Phil Whelancomment posted on 14 Jan. 2010, FridayHappy Monday, world!Congratulations, Natalie Portman and thank you for The

Welcoming 2011

2011-01-04T16:50:00.008+08:00

That I don't believe in New Year's resolutions and that I don't make them, are not always necessarily true. I have made quite a few of them over the years, and, out of being scrupulous (in order to not lose my pride in case I don't fulfill them), lied about doing so.Today, I sit here thinking of reasonable, achievable resolutions to make for the coming year. As I look forward into 2011 with an

Perfect Is Subjective

2010-11-13T12:10:00.003+08:00

photo credit: Francis TanThe sun is out, the skies are clear, the humidity level is way above satisfactory, and the air is warm enough to be enjoyed with a light shirt, and cool enough to pair a light scarf with that cool shirt. A fine day, indeed. A perfect day to just lay on the beach and sip sangria and enjoy the HK sands just before the days get dry and punishingly cold.But instead, I am

trabajo

2010-11-06T23:21:00.002+08:00

Kalabaw man ay napapagod din.Tao pa kayang di naman ipinanganak paramag-araro maghapon ng bukurin?-----para sa aking wife, at sa akin,at sa mga naghahangad ng serbisyo.

Conflict Of Interest

2010-10-02T18:28:00.004+08:00

This morning, I went down on my knees, stretched out my arms open, looked to the sky and danced to the words--Day by day Day by day Oh Dear Lord Three things I pray To see thee more clearly Love thee more dearly Follow thee more nearly Day by dayTonight, I will don my fishnets and 6-inch boots and bustier and strut to the words--I'm not much of a man by the light of dayBut by night I'm one hell

Win An All-Expense-Paid Trip To HK!

2010-09-09T18:46:00.007+08:00

Believe it or not, it is NOT Spam! And this is for you, my beloved Blogger friends!Yesterday, I (and James) received a very special email from a friend, Social Media expert, Doug White, which read:Rye and James,I thought of you guys when this opportunity came about. I have a client that is offering an all expense paid trip to HK. We are looking to get from 10 countries including Philippines.

I Said It Once.

2010-09-07T02:20:00.003+08:00

And I will never get tired of saying it again and again.Thank you for loving medespite, with all, and because ofmy imperfections.You're everything to me.I AUMULU to bits.Thank you, Providence, for this wonderful man. You made the world miles closer to perfect when you sent him my way.Happy birthday, my T!

Bigger, Better. It Is, Trust Me.

2010-09-06T13:36:00.002+08:00

Now on its second year, Man Asia Productions shakes up the community yet again with bigger ideas, a wider reach, a more global perspective, an even more Hongkonger set of core values, and more detractors to prove wrong.Who will Mr. Gay HK 2010 be? The quest has begun.http://mrgayhongkong.comHave you got the charm, the willingness and the heart to be theambassador of Hong Kong's gay community?BE

T3

2010-07-22T13:13:00.003+08:00

"The rain has stopped,the storm has passed.Look at all the colours,Now the sun's here at last."Yesterday, T3 arrived bringing strong winds, thunder and rain. A few hours later, a different kind of T-- my T-- braved the forces of nature, and traveled to where I was, bringing joy and that certain sense of calmness that I had been longing for, for days.No, the remnants of last night's Typhoon

Say Goodbye.

2010-07-22T00:20:00.002+08:00

An email received today---Dear Rye,According to our statistics, your podcast at http://thedanandryeshow.mypodcast.com has not been updated for at least a month and has a small number of downloads. Due to limitations on our current hosting setup we can no longer host inactive podcasts, and unless you begin posting new episodes we will be forced to remove your podcast from the MyPodcast system.To

Recharge

2010-07-18T02:29:00.005+08:00

5-mile walk.Big waves.Sergio Mendes & Brasil.San Miguel.Sangria.Sun.Sea.Sand.And a phonecall to Rems.I don't need it everyday, just once in a while is enough to make me happy.Thank you for this day.

Back To Basics

2010-07-13T18:21:00.004+08:00

Today I rekindled a long-standing, but almost-forgotten love affair.Five years ago, I fell in love at first sight, and right then and there, I decided to hold on and never let go. I haven't. I managed to keep my promise through all these years, but growing old by the day and having to cope with the demands of the life I try to live, and the dreams I try to chase, have seemingly reduced my

The Loving Kind

2010-07-03T16:30:00.004+08:00

I have, by default, a strange kind of fondness with people born under the sign of Cancer. They are motherly, nurturing, and loving. But can also be overly sensitive, highly emotional and dramatic. But I know how to deal with that. In fact, I love that about them.I grew up in a home where there were two of them, and everyday, I would find myself learning something new about their psyche. There was

Put It In A Box For Me

2010-06-21T23:18:00.009+08:00

HK Singers' 2010 Production of "Oliver!"Whenever someone who had seen the show came up to me and said, "You did a wonderful job. You must be proud of yourself," there was always a split second where my mind debated as to whether to answer it with false modesty, or to take the compliment graciously and be thankful about it. And everytime I found myself in that situation since we moved into the

A Milestone

2010-06-20T11:19:00.005+08:00

"It's funny how you hold on for something for so long, and then you wake up one morning and you just don't need it anymore."--Marshall, Broken Hearts ClubIt's funny how I needed it for 18 years-- to soothe my pains, to heighten my joys, to socialize, to rejoice with, to help me digest my meals, to write with, to think with, to drink with, to be alone with, to be part of me in every milestone or

Chiquitta Goes To Callbacks

2010-06-11T00:04:00.005+08:00

I'm disappointed, but I'm not bitter. And I mean it, really. What people don't realize is that it would be tremendously stupid for me to be bitter about it.The project is meant for people between 15 and 25 years old. I am 5 years past the age limit. And if they decided to not play by the rules and allowed me to get the part, then they'd be doing me a favor that I have to be super grateful for. If

5.

2010-06-05T11:09:00.003+08:00

Five years today. Wow! Happy anniversary, friends! Happy FIFTH anniversary!

Ceasefire.

2010-06-05T01:04:00.003+08:00

This photo was taken on the eve of Day 1 of our low carb, low salt, low sugar, high protein, high fiber diet programme which was supposed to run for 2 weeks. April 22, 2010.This was what we had. Pinaupong manok, pritong isda, binagoongan leftover, munggo guisado with tuna and crumbled smoked bacon, steamed white rice. (Scolded [for lack of a better term] chicken, fried fish, pork in shrimp paste

And Alanis Said It Right

2010-05-28T22:02:00.005+08:00

New shower curtains.Immaculately white floor tiles.Spotless bathroom floor.Re-designed lace curtains.New floor mats.Polished toilet bowl.Dust-free and reorganized console table.Freshly-made couch.Filipino-style pork spring rolls.Fish fried with minimal salt,topped with chopped tomatoes with calamansi juice.Bean sprouts with tofu sauteed in garlic, onions, tomatoes and fish sauce.12-piece Bobbi

The HK Beckies (Heart) E

2010-05-28T12:42:00.005+08:00

Hi all!The event turned out a lot more well-attended than we had hoped it would be, and it's all because of your love and generous support.We have been able to raise HK$8000.00 in cash and a few more in pledges! This may not be enough to pay for Enan's entire hospital bill, but it will surely go a long, long way.Razel, the unsung hero for the night, was our all-around girl: SM, PM, Talent

Repost: On Loving and Forgiving

2010-05-21T01:25:00.002+08:00

*from almost 2 years ago. A lot of things have changed, but the effect of this one scene on me hasn't. Marah & Steve, you remember this? *wink*-----------------------------------Their counsellor strictly instructed them after their last session to not see, or speak to each other for two weeks. After that, they were to see each other at a place and time they both agreed on, if they both decided it

You Lose Some, You Win Some

2010-05-19T15:35:00.004+08:00

After 20 minutes of walking around Wan Chai looking for the Morrison Hill Public Pool, I decided to give up and go to the one on Harbour Road instead. It was gonna be a long walk from where I was, but at least I knew for sure where Harbour Road was. All I needed to do was walk on the road, and I was certain I would eventually find it. And boy, was I right! Sweaty and smelling like an 8-year old

Aba, Enan!

2010-05-11T00:38:00.002+08:00

The sun'll come outTomorrowBet your bottom dollarThat tomorrowThere'll be sun!Just thinkin' aboutTomorrowClears away the cobwebs,And the sorrow'Til there's none!When I'm stuck with a dayThat's gray,And lonely,I just stick out my chinAnd Grin,And Say,Oh!The sun'll come outTomorrowSo ya gotta hang on'Til tomorrowCome what mayTomorrow! Tomorrow!I love ya Tomorrow!You're alwaysA dayA way!It's

Improvisation 2.5

2010-04-19T01:08:00.006+08:00

I find it funny how, after months and months of wanting to do serious improvisation again, whether as a dance or as an acting exercise but being very scared of the idea, I was led to yesterday, Sunday, where I faced serious improvisation in three different (each of them very, very interesting) incarnations of it.IMPROVISATION #1Contact Improv JamBack in December, Marah gave me the link of the

Walking Parallel

2010-04-12T00:33:00.004+08:00

This is the first Sunday in a long, long time that T & I did not spend together. It has sort of become a habit already--- I, staying over at his place on Sundays (among other days) or he, at mine. Wherever, we have always been together on Sundays over the past, maybe, 8 or 9 months.But not today.No movie plot-like reason or big mind-blowing discussions behind it. It was just easier for us to stay

At The End Of The Day

2010-04-09T00:11:00.004+08:00

11-hour working day.5 destinations.4 meetings.3 classes.2 frustrating news.1 bad knee.Bad day.No, not really.Came home to Razel & Gil's Pork Steak and Ginisang Ampalaya.Bonded with my birthday boy anak.Miro & Enan came by with Apple & Blueberry Galette Ala Mode.Absolut Apeach.Not a bad day after all.Thanks, friends!

Panganay Means Eldest

2010-04-04T18:30:00.003+08:00

I have a plethora of things I wanna tell you.But I have found a way to say it all succinctly.I love you, 'nak.So before the lines get busy,let me be the first to greet you.Happy Birthday!

Not Another "Reflection"

2010-04-02T15:54:00.004+08:00

So, again...What is so good about Good Friday?Why Good Friday?Why not Good Thursday or Good Saturday?Why not Friday of Crucifixion or Friday of Temporary Death?Why Good?

A Kind Of Rebirth

2010-03-23T17:27:00.002+08:00

If the reason that I decided to quit smoking was that I was pregnant,I would already have given birth a few days ago.It's been 9 months.Happy rebirth, lungs!

...That Ends Well

2010-03-16T22:55:00.003+08:00

Merlot.Life Salad.Home-cooked Beef baltic curry by T.The mere sight of him....All's well--- even a grueling 2.5-hour staging of "Consider Yourself"from Oliver with a cast of 4 dozens---that ends like this.Thank you, T, for being the light at the end of my tunnel;the bearer of comfort food at the end of my rehearsal;the spooner at the end of a long, tiring day.

Body Of Evidence

2010-03-09T17:15:00.006+08:00

On Friday, a few minutes just before midnight, my flatmates and I were roused from our peace and quiet upon hearing a loud banging of the steel gate of our building and the frantic running of several people in our hallway. Gil and Razel looked out from the balcony and I hurried to the peephole and looked through it. Cops. They were there to raid our neighbor.After more than 2 hours, my neighbors-

Kainan Na (Naman)!

2010-03-05T01:35:00.005+08:00

We are seldom complete in our flat, and so when we are, we make sure we have a nice dinner. Not necessarily swanky or traditional. Just nice enough to make us guilty and at the same time, gratified and smile and say, "Oh god! I overate!"And also, whenever this happens, I try to document it and blog about it to make some people envious. Like Julius, for example, whose regular diet contains only

The (Week)End

2010-02-28T23:16:00.005+08:00

Like every movie, book or song, every week deserves a good ending. I realized that today. No, not realized-- I decided that today.I haven't had a Sunday off since July of last year, until today. To celebrate that, I decided to do something I hadn't done in a long time: to walk around and window shop without being pressured by time constraints. I ended up fulfilling my duties as Chiquitta's

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

2010-02-23T19:19:00.004+08:00

It's been great knowing you. You have been loyal.You witnessed everything that has happened in this home for more than four years--every person, every occasion, every heartache, every joke, every dishand every liquid that evaporated through your power.Mamu. Ben. Dan. Me. Gil. Razel.The time has come for you to go.Goodbye, microwave!

Even Now

2010-02-08T21:37:00.003+08:00

After all these years, he still brings a certain kind of tears to my eyes. Seth. Seth Table. The angel who gave up his black coat, jumped, fell, and embraced all the pain and hunger that came with the promise of romantic love."I'd rather have one breath of her hair,one kiss of her mouth,one touch of her hand,than an eternity without it."

Working Lunch

2010-01-31T13:26:00.004+08:00

*inspired by Tita Mike's Facebook status---Oh and add "Sunday" to that too.Sunday working lunch.

(Around) This Time, Last Year

2010-01-29T16:09:00.002+08:00

Sunday, January 25, 2009About A Boy Crossing The Border -------For the first time in his current journey, the road seemed bleak and uncertain.For the first time, he felt his arrogance -- the arrogance that he always depended on to conceal his weak, vulnerable, human self -- abandon him as the rest of his defenses melt away and disappear in a heartbeat.For the first time in his current journey,

Not A Whore

2010-01-27T11:29:00.004+08:00

Katy: Where have you been?Rye: Audition.Katy: Oh Rye! You are the ultimate theatre whore! You just don't stop, do you? (laughs)Rye: (laughs) Hahahaha! Yes. Yes, I am a whore.---And just this morning, I woke up and realized that i am NOT a whore, because I don't even do it for the money. Slut. I am a slut.And it's not a bad thing.

It's Not Another Manic Monday

2010-01-25T16:08:00.004+08:00

Dear readers, please help spread the word! The more, the many-er. ;-)----Today can't be manic. The week ahead is gonna be very, very hectic, and I need to pace myself so that I may be able to sustain this whole stretch, and still live to see my next day off, which, hopefully, will happen before April starts.Tuesday & Thursday, Saturday & Sunday--Auditions: Oliver!, for HK Singers(will be

Not (Entirely) About Me

2010-01-21T18:15:00.003+08:00

Even Dan, and all the best and closest friends I have ever had, who are almost obliged to deal with my self-indulgence, sometimes get sick of always dealing with me and my being the center of the universe. I know, 'cause I get tired of my own self too, sometimes.So today, for a change, I decided to write an entry that is not about me. This is about the 5 blogs that I have always been fascinated

For The Record

2010-01-18T11:11:00.005+08:00

1) Adam West, during post-show drinks at Delaney's on opening night of Romeo & Juliet, officially offered me the choreographer post for his late-2010 production. What it is, I am not sure I am allowed to disclose this early. But I am ecstatic to be part of the project. So excited, I am stepping left and right and doing pelvic thrusts! Wootwoo! And I am putting it in writing and tagging my "Sister

Appreciating Shakespeare

2010-01-07T20:47:00.004+08:00

I am sure a lot of people-- scholars, theater practitioners and aficionados, literatis-- will agree with me when I say that one of the best things about Shakespeare is the language.Now, please don't ask me a thing about iambic pentameter or anything like that, because I will end up looking like a pathetic, pretentious pseudo-artist. I know nothing about that, to be very honest. What I am

Postponing New Year's

2010-01-01T23:38:00.001+08:00

The post. Postponing the New Year's post. Not the arrival of the new year, it's inevitable. Not the festivities, either. It's a sin to postpone any activity that involves consumption of alcohol in large quantities.I was gonna post something more apt for the occasion, like a review of the year that had just closed or a promise to make the one that had just opened, a lot better than the previous

Winter Solstice

2009-12-21T20:25:00.002+08:00

It is 14.5deg Celsius outside and Hong Kong is celebrating the winter solstice.Friends around me are getting homesick, and I am just recovering from diarrhea.I am on antibiotics and I cannot drink.How do I keep my sanity?Pinakbet and lechong kawali.Brings you a bit closer to home, doesn't it?

Unsent

2009-12-05T18:27:00.000+08:00

An sms-exchange minutes before (and during) "Rakrakan", a musical event in the Middle East featuring famous and up-and-coming homegrown Filipino bands, and which is also considered the biggest annual Filipino event in the area. Like in the past 3 years, this year's Rakrakan was spearheaded by my younger brother, Mai."Malapit na mag start ung show. Kinakabahan ako kuya."(The show's about to start.

Still Raining. Still Pouring.

2009-10-31T01:02:00.005+08:00

It's still pouring. And here's what the second wave of rain brings:Nov 4-7 Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For YouMy first straight play in Hong Kong, after waiting for MY break for 4 years, and I get to do it with the American Community Theater! How lucky am I? Playing Gary in "Sister Mary..." (some of you who might know the play will, I'm sure, smile and say "How fitting!" Shut up!), I

Life Is A Musical

2009-10-18T14:28:00.002+08:00

Revived Ep 17, "Life Is A Musical" of TD&RS, Out Now!We waited so long for this. Finally, the musical episode that we have been promising you since Season 1 of The Dan & Rye Show.Our sincerest thanks to our friends who made this possible. And special mention to "Mr. Englishero", Rony Fortich, for graciously hosting us and playing the piano all night.Kasuys, here is the 30-minute version of the

Endings Are Beginnings

2009-09-30T16:17:00.003+08:00

Before Chiquitta hogged the limelight, there were three of them. And together, they were called The Glitterazzis.Join Tiara Ferrari, Krystle Meth, and La Chiquitta as they relive their sisterhood for one last time, in their one-night-only Farewell Show,"Vegas My Ass!"Oct. 2, FridayVolumePerformances at 11 and at midnightFree entry.Happy hour till 11 pm.

When It Rains

2009-09-23T14:27:00.003+08:00

The long, dry spell is over. And this time, it is pouring! I have been complaining the past few weeks that I don't have enough time to sleep anymore, or to spend with Dan, or T, or even to party. And then I realized, I can go on and on complaining, but this is what I had been asking for, for 4 years!Shows, shows, shows! Rehearsals, rehearsals, rehearsals!If you missed Chiquitta in "Hello Sailor!"

Pre-Partum

2009-09-09T16:46:00.000+08:00

"Friend?" He answered my call with that. Just that. Friend. None of the perfunctory politeness of "hello", or "yes?" or "Dan speaking. How may I help you?" And that's not surprising. That's how I answer his calls too. That's how we are in everyday life, Dan and I. We are way past niceties and put-on courtesy. We do not beso whenever we see each other, or whenever we part ways. Not that there's

My Boyfriend Is A Stud

2009-09-07T16:26:00.002+08:00

Oh, my man, I love him so He'll never know All my life is just despair But I don't care When he takes me in his arms The world is bright all right What's the difference if I say I'll go away When I know I'll come back on my knees someday For whatever my man is I am his forever more Happy birthday, T!Thank you for loving medespite, with all, and because ofmy imperfections.You're

Where Are The Asians?

2009-08-28T23:48:00.002+08:00

The Miss U oh-nine coverage.Your kasuys--- a curious observer, Rye, and a pageant enthusiast, Dan-- with pageant expert & co-author of globalbeauties.com, Jamesy, and their beloved HK Beckies gather at 8am for a morning of pinoy breakfast, lotsa chika & laughter, and 84 women vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2009.They share their thoughts about the ladies' dresses, hair and make-up,

Almost There

2009-08-19T01:06:00.004+08:00

Almost There.Almost where? Listen up to find out.The rowdy guest co-host from the first season, Chris, joins Dan & Rye as they look forward to their immediate future.With a live phone patch from Dubai, and greetings to London.Revived Ep 15, "Almost There", Out Now!The Dan & Rye Show Revived!

What A Difference A Night Makes

2009-08-18T11:58:00.003+08:00

As I walked home from the bus stop last night, I called T like I always do. He was a little frustrated that his internet wasn't working. I was the last to use his computer so I thought, maybe, I broke his Mac. When I got home, I realized that it was neither his connection or his computer that was acting up. Facebook was down. So was Yahoo. So was Hotmail.That was last night. 10:30ish pm. Fast

Finalist

2009-08-15T01:23:00.003+08:00

via smsR (at the Channel [V] Lady Gaga party at FINDS): T, I made it to the Top 12! :-)T (at home): U r number 1 to me.R: Aww! Remind me that again when you see me later.thanks, Fabiola, for the photo2 hours later, at T's. R, dressed as Lady Gaga wakes up TT: Waaaaaah! You scared me. You look like a clown!

Certain.

2009-08-11T14:27:00.004+08:00

"This kind of certainty comes but once in a lifetime."--Robert Kincaid, "The Bridges Of Madison County"I've been hearing chimes going off over the last thirty minutes. Like wind chimes. They sound off every 2 minutes.I am not hallucinating. I am not crazy. I am not imagining things. The windows of my room are closed, my computer desk is the way it has been over the last 2 months, except for the

Death In The Middle

2009-08-07T13:04:00.004+08:00

Somewhere in that little nook that has become our rendezvous, in that oh-so-familiar little bar in the middle of Hollywood Road, called Volume, in the middle of the week close to midnight, I was in the middle of a friendly conversation, amidst men intoxicated by free vodka, talking on the top of their lungs, so that their voices could drown the blaring music coming overhead, when, with a sense of

Forgive Me, KC, For I Will Sin

2009-08-06T21:44:00.003+08:00

Forgive me that I will not be the kind of friend that you want me to be. I will not hold your hand and cry with you, if you ever do. I will not be scared at the uncertainty of the future. I will not stroke your fragile spirit and say, "I'm sorry to hear that." Because I am not.I am happy. I am very happy to see that life is finally unfolding itself for you.I will not lie and tell you everything

Lutong Macau

2009-08-04T00:54:00.006+08:00

I've never really enjoyed Macau until my last visit.Perhaps because I have never really explored it as extensively. Or maybe because in my previous trips, I wasn't privileged enough to sleep at the Venetian. Or maybe simply because, this time I was with T. And being with him made all the difference.Pre-departure.At the elevator landing of the 14th floor,just before we started the hunt for Rm. 14-

Two Women

2009-08-01T12:25:00.002+08:00

This morning I found myself in tears. After giving in to them, I paused and asked myself the reason I was crying. I found two.First, Corazon Aquino. The woman who paved the way for our generation to know the life of freemen. To live it, and enjoy it to its limits. She led the whole nation in its fight to bring back what it thought it had lost. She restored the dignity of millions of people. She

For Art's Sake

2009-08-01T02:26:00.004+08:00

These are two of my godchildren---Charlize dreams of becoming a ballerina.Dudi dreams of becoming a visual artist.Please, God... End the travesty that the government is making out of the arts in the Philippines now, so that my godchildren may become happy, fulfilled artists when they grow up to realize their dreams. I love these kids dearly and I don't want them to suffer the tremendous

My Heart Welcomes You Back, Old Friend

2009-07-31T17:04:00.004+08:00

Are we ok?Of course, we are. No more drama.It feels so great! I feel like I finally have you back in my life.Yes, you do. And this time around, there's no more letting go.Haha! I love you, baby boy! Oh and please tell your cute man I said hello!Happy Birthday, Jesse!Welcome back!

The Other Way Around

2009-07-28T13:31:00.004+08:00

Certain people stay in our lives forever.And in certain people's lives, we stay forever.Happy birthday, Oca! Thank you for everything.Happy birthday, Ricky! Thank you for everything.You boys will forever be part of me, as I know I will forever be a part of yours.

Thought Du Jour

2009-07-27T14:55:00.004+08:00

"Not all chefs started out as a dishwasher.Some of them didn't have to.You can hate them for that,but that doesn't change the fact that they managed to skipthe dirty work."-The Divine Ryeness

Another One For Walnut

2009-07-26T14:37:00.000+08:00

Years Go By

2009-07-24T14:22:00.004+08:00

Like fine wine, some things just get better as they age through the years. Things, such as beauty, friendship, love, and party skills.200720082009And us, in general.Happy birthday, my beloved Jamesy! Here's to even finer beauty, friendship, love, party skills, and us in the coming years. I love you.

Be My Lady

2009-07-16T18:34:00.003+08:00

In no particular order, here are the ladies that inspired me, moved me, and made me smile today, and made me realize that, no matter how certain I am that I will never, in this lifetime, fall in love with any of them, the world would just be a mess without women. This is my way of honoring them.REMSRems is, literally and figuratively, a hard habit to break. She is my

Ain't Over Til It's Over

2009-07-15T01:07:00.002+08:00

Did you really think the 2006 Christmas Party was the last? I beg to disagree.Ladies and gents, here again, are the Swarovskis with a special guest.Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

What's New With You?

2009-07-13T23:38:00.003+08:00

I bumped into an old friend as I was walking the busy streets of Central. (My dear, friend, if you are reading this, know that this is not about you, ok? You were just a catalyst. It's a general observation, and you were just a catalyst. So don't feel bad.)"Hey! I saw you last Saturday. In the afternoon. You were walking out of a clinic in Tung Chung. I was calling you, but you were walking fast

No Day But Today

2009-07-11T19:15:00.004+08:00

The angel came down from heaven and said to me, "Haven't you been wanting this for four years now? What's stopping you? Just do it. Take it. Go!"And so I did.Dan, get your appetite ready. It's war-in-the-kitchen time once again!

There's A Battle To Be Won

2009-07-10T19:49:00.004+08:00

There's a battle to be won. And as with any other battle, we do not only need the boldest and the fittest, we need power in numbers.We need you.We need everybody.Because this battle does not only concern one particular nation, one particular race, or one particular class. Not just one particular ethnicity, one particular generation, one particular lifestyle.It is a battle which knows not the

A Medical Opinion

2009-07-09T02:59:00.003+08:00

Because of a terrible migraine attack that disrupted my life this afternoon, I went for a medical check-up early tonight. Such episode paved the way for a couple of first's in my recent medical history.First, it was the first time for me to go for a private doctor, post-Disney. Since I left Disney--- since I surrendered my AIA health card, as a matter of fact--- I worked so hard at keeping myself

Today, A Phonecall.

2009-07-06T23:23:00.000+08:00

"Do you realize, Ryan, that you are already stages ahead of the therapy?You finished in two weeks, the program that we planned for 10 weeks.You're done with withdrawal.Now, it's just a matter of resisting the temptation, because your body doesn't need it anymore.Keep up the good work, Ryan.You should be very proud of yourself, because I am very proud of you."-Nurse Ann(HK Jockey Club Smoking

Special Days

2009-07-02T02:31:00.002+08:00

...are days like yesterday and today.

Feels Like Insomnia-ha-ha-ha

2009-06-22T16:18:00.003+08:00

Yes, I am the muse that he wrote this song for. Thanks, Noelito and Jamesy for keeping and delivering the picture to me.You guys are love!I never thought that I'd fall in love, love, love, loveBut it grew from a simple crush, crush, crush, crushBeing without you girl, I was all messed up, up, up, upWhen you walked out, said that you'd had enough-nough-nough-noughBeen a fool, girl I knowDidn't