2011 June « Moving On

It is becoming a must these days to start taking action in correcting misdeeds of our forefathers (or foremothers, as we have to say as well) so that future generations will cease from suffering from these misdeeds. Watch Mario O’Hara’s film and take action in writing (yes, actually, writing down a good letter or two) to everyone in the Philippine Senate and the members of the House of Representatives to correct entries in Philippine history. Collectively, these honorable members will be moved in due time to correct these misdeeds with your letters.

The legislative body has done this once when it legislated the ‘official attitude’ of the Philippine state against Spain’s unfair, unjust treatment to the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal, who was shot to death after a ghastly trial. Google news on this when the Spanish monarchs visited the Philippines at least 10 years ago (or so; I may just be off on these dates, so please feel free to correct me). Andres Bonifacio is technically the first Philippine president because he was the leader and founder of the Katipunan, which served as the revolutionary body that started the successful war against the Spaniards who colonized the Philippines for centuries. Of course, this is open to argument but for once, we gotta pay attention to facts and give honor to our heroes (or at least to their memories).

Always remember that the roots of the Philippines nation have been revolutionary. In any case, share me what you think about this. Thank you.

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‘Halaw’ & ‘Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria’ -

In Uncategorized on June 23, 2011 at 5:15 pm

‘Halaw’ & ‘Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria’ – 2 must-see movies! http://ow.ly/5oPz9

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How to explain gaps in your employment h

In Uncategorized on June 22, 2011 at 6:15 pm

How to explain gaps in your employment history http://ow.ly/5o04U

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How to deal with late employees http://o

In Uncategorized on June 21, 2011 at 4:15 am

How to deal with late employees http://ow.ly/5ms37

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award winning ‘Loboc Children’s Choir

In Uncategorized on June 17, 2011 at 4:45 pm

award winning ‘Loboc Children’s Choir’ in Manhattan http://ow.ly/5kkNc

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How to make Filipino chicken adobo http:

In Uncategorized on June 16, 2011 at 1:45 am

How to make Filipino chicken adobo http://ow.ly/5iSSS

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Recipes: Cassava cake http://ow.ly/5ivWX

In Uncategorized on June 15, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Recipes: Cassava cake http://ow.ly/5ivWX

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The stigma of a mental health diagnosis

In Uncategorized on June 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm

The stigma of a mental health diagnosis http://ow.ly/2S0tB

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The legacy of Boudicca’s revolt http://

In Uncategorized on June 12, 2011 at 4:30 pm

The legacy of Boudicca’s revolt http://ow.ly/4ZtN5

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David Sedaris, Humour, Naked, Nudist community

Totally Enjoyed Reading David Sedaris’ ‘Naked’

In books, scenes in life, Uncategorized on June 6, 2011 at 6:15 pm

Cover of Naked

Totally Enjoyed Reading David Sedaris‘ ‘Naked‘! http://ow.ly/5beXQ

Notes to the link above:

My main review’s found in my Goodread.com account, which I’m also sharing here for all prospective readers out there wishing to read a wonderfully written humorous book. Of course, I got curious because I thought the title was intriguing (‘why is there a picture of a man’s underwear on its cover?). As I would not really start reading just because I read book blurbs nor book reviews from others not really personally known to me), it didn’t occur to me that the book”s made up of funny anecdotes in essay format by an author whose other articles I’ve already read in well-known magazines.

Honestly, when I started reading the book, I was telling myself if the author’s just trying to be humorous. But as I continued reading his stories, I couldn’t help but really laugh aloud on many occasions because I felt like I was reading something very familiar to me. I love Sedaris’ stories about his late Mom who must be a real, fabulous character – I love the way Sedaris’ described the way she smoked endlessly (I actually first encountered her from another article Sedaris wrote in one of those magazines, the title of which eludes me now), had liquor most regularly, and the way she had known her children that well, including David.

Of course, it occurred to me that David must be trying to exaggerate certain details to bring out the humor in his narrative. But that’s perfectly OK with me – I like reading well-made funny stories (they’re difficult to make, you know?!). And I totally enjoyed David’s narrative on his first visit to a nudist camp, which you can find toward the end of the book. Well, I connect totally with the details of what he shared. I know it from my own set of experiences among other people who love to be in the nude, and won’t mind you at all as long as you’re naked yourself. I certainly would like to be able to visit that same camp where David had gone to somewhere in Pennsylvania, which became the basis of one of his essays in this book. In this essay, he wasn’t really trying to be humorous at all (it seems to me) as he’s mainly being factual. I was greatly amused by how he had to find a way to relieve himself sexually but was not able to do, which was mainly due to the non-cooperation of his penis. The way the scenes were described could actually be how some of us deal with our personal sexual lives when nobody’s looking at us in the confines of our rooms. A lot of the details run similar to what I’ve experienced myself. And now I’m starting to smile (and may perhaps laugh) by just recalling those details.

And yes, these nude people are not even trying to be funny, actually, to amuse any of us – they’re just being themselves. I like to believe we’re scared shit of our own nakedness, such that most often, we can’t walk around without our clothes among others. David’s not trying at all to convince us about the grand virtues of nudity – it’s one experience most of us need to face once or twice in our adult lives to get reminded that we were all born naked.