baliTANG INA # 44: Philippines now ‘Second World,’ says Arroyo

Dear Lindsay,

I'm shaking my head here.

"The economy is showing strong signs of health, not only because of the stock market or the strong peso, but on the fact that at last our people will be enjoying a per capita income of $1,400 dollars this year," Arroyo said.

"Right now, we're not ( Read more... )

baliTANG INA # 43: Geri Halliwell gives birth to baby girl

Dear Lindsay,

Imagine my surprise when I received congratulatory text messages few days back. My high school idol, Geri Halliwell, has given birth to a power girl.

Chuckles,
sisigmonster

byanHINDOT # 2: The Onset of the Lighthouse Project

Dear Lindsay,

Just when you least expect it, it happens.

A few weeks back, I decided to start chasing lighthouses NEXT year. It would be a cool adventure for me and equally fascinating to those who can view my photos. Then the team opted to go to Calatagan for a weekend of merriment. We had no ( Read more... )

byaHINDOT # 1: Research/Gala During The Time of PP1017

Dear Lindsay,

For someone who acts as if her return to school is just a mere extra-curricular activity, I have long considered the trip to Mindoro for data gathering as the highlight of the semester. I recall my best friend lecturing me that I'm a graduate student behaving like a high school ( Read more... )

LECHE Plans: 2006

Dear Lindsay,

No doubt about it, 2005 rocks. My plans for next year?

1. Go on a solo trip again.

2. Become a licensed scuba diver.

3. Get myself a seasonal source of comfort.

4. Get my bedroom its well-deserved makeover.

5. Appease my wanderlust.

6. Lose my eternal salbabida.

7. Manage time better.

8. Shop more.

9. Have a ( Read more... )

baliTANG INA # 42: Turning 23 and Broke

Dear Lindsay,

After that death-defying semester and mind-destroying training about taxes at work, I went on a birthweek celebration in Batad and Sagada. This, I believe, should put a halt to the endless cycle of unhappy birthdays in my life.

My birthday wish/es?

1. Peace of mind.

Sigh,

sisigmonster

baliTANG INA # 41: Thou shalt not paaaaass! - Gandalf the Grey

Dear Lindsay,

All I need is the courage to survive the next 6 days. This weekend, I have to combat suicidal urges as I spend quality time with my untouched hand-outs and sources instead of, as promised, watching The Corpse Bride with my galpals at work. They harass me with text messages ( Read more... )

baliTANG INA # 40: Airlinemeals.net posted my photo!

Dear Lindsay,

Err...not really MY photo. It's the photo of what I had for snack on my flight back to Manila. Remember this?

Try going to www.airlinemeals.net, click on to the "browse thousands of inflight meals" on the left below the banner, look for Philippine Airlines. The first thing you'd see ( Read more... )

baliTANG INA # 39: Meet The Travel Champs

Dear Lindsay,

After being extremely envious and bitter to friends who managed to appease their itchy feet, I have finally got what I deserved. Minus a hard dick between my legs on the white sand.

Stop it. How can I possibly entertain negative thoughts right now?! I WON THE SEAIR ADVENTURE PASS!!!

Yippee! ( Read more... )

baliTANG INA # 38: Let's Help Luisito Espinosa Get Paid


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