The Beat of my DrumThe Beat of my DrumThis is a personal blog site. I named it The Beat of My Drum because I have chosen to march to the beat of my own drum and to nobody else's. I write about my beliefs, thoughts, and whatever goes on in my life. My ideas are, I guess, a little differen 
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If Life Is Only Once?
2008-06-09 15:54:00 Well, I have yet to come up with an essay of that title. I do, however, have a blog with that name. It’s my poetry blog, which I created almost a year ago. It contains my old poems. I still have to post some poems from 2002, but I’ll give you the link to the ... More About: Life , Poetry
Model
2008-06-09 12:58:00 So what happens when a girl has about a hundred new pics and a whole day of rest? She chooses a couple and plays with them…. …And then asks you to view them: A recent conversation: He-who-shall-not-be-named (looking me up and down): You don’t look like a nurse. Me: So I’ve been told. After a few seconds: Me: So what do ... More About: Photography , Random , Model , The Game
Pilipinas!
2008-06-09 09:05:00 I took that picture from inside my car while I was waiting for the light to turn green. It’s a shot of Katipunan Ave. without the usual traffic. The man walking on the island (you can only see his back) was selling Philippine flags in different sizes. I don’t know if it’s the fact that ... More About: Beauty , Inspirational , Life , Australia , Musings
Multiply, c?mon!
2008-06-05 13:30:00 It’s taking so long to upload photos to Multiply ! Grrr! I have only managed to upload to My Space and Picasa, but it’s Multiply that’s important because that’s where my friends will grab the photos! I’m only on image 7, and I have about 80 pics to upload! Grrr, grrr, grrr!!! ... More About: Rants
Beautiful Girls
2008-06-05 12:43:00 Chikkigurl and I promised each other that we would blog about what happened Saturday night. She already wrote something in Friendster Blogs. I, meanwhile, haven’t been able to find the time to write about it until now. But here goes… Saturday night, two girls, after dancing for hours inside the club (that is not to be ... More About: Dancing , Humor , Beauty , Life , Girls
Bakit?
2008-06-03 14:47:00 Hindi ko mawari And kagustuhan mo Ano ba ang Bumabagabag sa ‘yo? Nababahala ka ba Sa mga problema sa buhay? Ang masasabi ko lang ay Maganda ang buhay, pare… Masarap gumalaw, kumilos Araw-araw, Magbigay ka lang Ng panahon Na matuklasan kung gaano. Tignan mo ‘ko… Masaya… laging nakatingala Sa langit Dahil alam ko Na kahit anong mangyari, Sa huli, Lahat ay maaayos din. Dito, Sigurado ako. Maganda ang buhay, pare. ‘Yan ang totoo. - June 3, 2008 (My attempt at ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Poetry , Musings , Pinoy
Crash and Burn
2008-05-31 06:59:00 The other day, on Thursday, I almost collapsed while shopping at Duty Free. I felt dizzy, the world started spinning, and there was a ringing in my ears. I was taken IN A WHEELCHAIR (it was so embarrassing!!!) to the clinic. The diagnosis? I am, apparently, undernourished. At least, that was what the doctor said. ... More About: Crash and Burn , Crash , Burn
Glory
2008-05-25 20:29:00 From Glory ’s site: “Better late than pregnant…” Hahaha! I am secretly fascinated with my first trainer at CMG. Her name is Glory. The first week of training, I Googled her. I found her Multiply site, found out that she is an actress, and that she comes from a famous family. Her dad and uncle are in ... More About: Inspirational , Random , Raves
Sins and Dreams and Whatnot
2008-05-25 19:58:00 My friend, I think, is making a mistake. I wish I didn’t care, but I do. After analyzing her situation (and after channeling my inner guru), I have come to the conclusion that she is, indeed, committing a humongous mistake. I am an imp, though, so I am - er - aiding and abetting her. Never ask me for ... More About: Life , Dreams , Rants , Random , Musings
Low
2008-05-25 18:27:00 There is a song that I just cannot get out of my head and makes me want to dance all day and all night long. I bought the Step Up 2 soundtrack, and I have the song in repeat mode on my car stereo. I listen to it on my way to work, on my ... More About: Dancing , Humor , Lyrics , Music Videos , Raves
American Idol
2008-05-25 18:01:00 Didn’t I say David Cook would win? I know a star when I see one! Truth be told, however, I was a little scared that David Archuleta would win after their performances the night before the finals. And I really got scared after Simon said that Archuleta won rounds 1 and 3. So I held ... More About: Hollywood , Humor , Music , American Idol , In the News
David Cook, David Cook, David Cook!!!
2008-05-15 12:07:00 I gotta rush off now, but let me just say, for the record, that I believe with all my heart that David Cook will be the next American Idol. Fancy a wager? Oh, and before I go, let me post the lyrics to one of my favorite songs of all time, one of the songs that ... More About: Hollywood , Music , Lyrics , In the News , Raves
What?s in a Name?
2008-05-15 11:46:00 I am not going to spend what I have left of my one day off blogging, but since I do miss it, I feel the need to post something really quick. I just finished browsing my trainer’s Multiply site anonymously. (On Multiply, if you’re logged in, people will know if and when you view their ... More About: Philosophy , Humor , Life , Rants , Love
What?s up?
2008-05-12 14:32:00 Last night, I argued with an elderly woman at work. She’s American, and you know how demanding Americans can be. Anyways, she seemed to think that I was trying to take advantage of her. I will not be discussing our argument in detail. But I did find our conversation funny (I don’t reckon she did, ...
Manny Pacquiao?
2008-04-29 15:04:00 …is the new spokesperson for Niké, and is, in fact, the first Asian to ever become a spokesperson for Niké. I am waiting for the new Niké ad to come out. It will feature him with Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and other Niké endorsers. Well, I’ll be damned! I guess this is his “fuck you!” to those ... More About: Sports , Inspirational , Life , In the News , Musings
The Answer
2008-04-29 14:39:00 It’s always black or white It’s never gray I know this truth by heart despite The fact I always stray I’m looking for the in-between Although I know there’s none I’m searching for what’s never seen While right in front’s the one But is this one heart really here? I ask time and again For oftentimes I’m gripped by fear As now goes back to then But ... More About: Life , Poetry , Love , Answer , Random
Gossip Girl
2008-04-26 10:19:00 First off, I think it’s a crying shame that Carly’s out of the competition. She’s extremely talented, and everyone knows it. Oh well, I guess Americans are attracted to charm more than to actual talent. But what really, really gets me is that Brooke White and Jason Castro are still in the game. Jason Castro? ... More About: Humor , Life , Rants , Random , Gossip
Don?t Stop
2008-04-23 16:15:00 Lights go on and off Now it’s dark And then I see everything People rocking back and forth Bodies gyrating Making sweet, dirty love Don’t stop I feel the heat inside my veins So don’t stop Don’t ever let go Of this elusive feeling It’s food for the soul The smoke clears I see you standing still Your eyes an invitation We begin to move It’s centripetal force Desire fills my body Don’t ... More About: Dancing , Poetry , The Game , Stop
The 25th Floor
2008-04-11 05:34:00 Maggie stepped out of the elevator and onto the 25th floor. She looked for training room 2. How the hell am I supposed to find it? She was talking to herself. It was unnervingly quiet in the hallway. There was not even a guard around. Isn’t there supposed to be a guard on duty on ... More About: Horror , Work , Short Stories , Floor
Brian Gorrell
2008-04-08 16:37:00 Hell hath no fury like a gay, Australia n ex-lover of a Filipino socialite (social climber?) who duped him and allegedly swindled $70,000 from him. If you’re Filipino or Australian, I’m pretty sure you’re quite familiar with this tale by now. And I’m pretty sure you’re one of the 2 million people who have visited Brian ... More About: Politics , Humor , Life , In the News
Hopefully Romantic
2008-04-06 06:23:00 Is this happiness, I wonder Or just a spell you’ve put me under? Is now the time to sing and smile And leave the bleakness for a while? Is here the often dreamt-of place Where I can always touch your face? Dare I believe that life’s this kind, That it now offers peace of mind? Have I just finally begun To understand that two ... More About: Life , Poetry , Romantic , Raves , Skeptical
The Catastrophist
2008-04-06 03:57:00 I did not make or break you I simply took my cue from you Each cue you’d meant for me to take So that no stride should ever break Or ever falter in conviction Ending up on a collision Course with Fate, our friend and foe Whose judgment caused your every woe Or so you said time and again Making sure I knew that ... More About: Poetry , The Game
The Night?s Exhibition
2008-04-06 01:01:00 She stared at the dirt On the hem of her skirt Wondering how it got there Not knowing what from where As she stood stock still Holding her own breath until The wind forced her to move As if trying to prove To her that she was alive And that she shouldn?t deprive Herself of her last chance To shout out and dance So dance all night ... More About: Beauty , Poetry , Night , Exhibition
The Simple Rule for the Simple Life
2008-02-26 10:37:00 Recently, my cousins and I found ourselves complaining about people who make life too complicated (i.e. other members of our family). Then, I heard my cousin Lianne say something so funny and so perverse, but oh, so goddamn true! So people, if you don’t want to have any drama in your life, just follow this ... More About: Humor , Inspirational , Life , Quotes , Simple
Crossroads
2008-02-19 03:34:00 In a sudden turn of events, I have decided to make some major changes in some of the major aspects of my life. For one, I am about to resign to go after my dream job, or my dream job in the Philippines, that is. (I’m still leaving.) But that’s just one of them (the ... More About: Life , Random , Crossroads
Banging!
2008-02-19 03:05:00 People, bear with me, but a vain bitch will always be a vain bitch. Anyways, I did tell you that I decided to get some bangs in January, remember? Well, I liked it so much that recently, I decided to get full bangs. I’m the type of person who gets tired of the same old ... More About: Humor , Raves
RED
2008-02-14 13:29:00 Gotta rush, but I just have to drop in and say… HAPPY HEARTS DAY!!! More About: Random , Raves , The Game
Manila, Manila!
2008-02-12 07:05:00 The shot above was taken by my cousin Alyssa. (Methinks you have a promising future as a professional photographer, cuz! ) She is studying at one of the 3 most prestigious universities in the country, Ateneo de Manila University, and she is pretty overprotected. I grew up overprotected, too, and she, I, ... More About: Philosophy , Life , Random , Musings , Places
Birthday Girl
2008-02-12 07:02:00 My cousin had her birthday, and she is now officially legal. Here is my tribute to her! The officially legal BITCH (From left to right) Alyssa, your writer, and the birthday girl Vanity has always been our creed and has never been a sin, dahlings! Here’s to growing up, facing responsibility, acknowledging accountability, and being and acting like ... More About: Dancing , Family , Life , Girl , Birthday
Acid
More articles from this author:2008-02-04 07:12:00 From my cousin’s blog: here’s the thing, my parents got separated 4yrs ago (if im not mistaken) and i was the first one to know about it. when my dad arrived from the US, i read his phone messages (pakialamera nho?). i saw messages from my mom. to cut this short, there’s already no spark in ... More About: Family , Life , Quotes , Acid 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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