Life and Lemons

What It Takes – Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana the Eye Opener

2009-10-01T23:42:00.002+08:00

Nearly a week has passed since Typhoon Ondoy, (international storm name Ketsana) has wrought its deadly havoc upon the country’s capital city, incapacitating the other neighboring cities and provinces. The rest of the country grew steadily silent and stopped at its tracks, watching as the devastation grows worse by the minute on television.Ondoy – The Little BoyOndoy, a Filipino nickname meaning

A short reflection

2009-05-18T22:14:00.004+08:00

It’s been sometime since I’ve last updated this blog and I really can’t think of anything to write and share with my readers except this short reflection.At some point in our life, we all get to that certain phase where we know what we want to achieve, who we want to be with, and who we want to share our dreams and achievements with. It may come the moment we graduate from high school or it may

Long distance relationships

2009-02-25T10:03:00.001+08:00

Long distance relationships rarely work, even those that have been in relationships and they have initiated physical contact and intimacy for a long time.Temptation plays a big part in long distance relationship failures. Why? There is a bigger tendency that either or both of the partners engage in sexual encounters with others. In a certain scenario, a married couple ends up being separated by

Dating sites revolutionize social interaction

2009-02-24T13:10:00.004+08:00

Online dating sites are coming out like mushrooms on a very moist area as fast as an online casino site are popping out everywhere on the internet. Catering to every sexual preference, religion, ethnicity, and whatever considerations that may come into mind, these dating sites have revolutionized the way people socialize and interact.Although the interaction can be sometimes suspicious, most of

5 Friends Every Woman Has

2009-01-15T05:00:00.003+08:00

No one ever said dating was easy. Just when you think you’ve found the perfect woman, along come her friends to complicate your happiness. When dealing with your burgeoning relationship, it’s important to understand that there are five friends that every woman has, and will continue to have throughout your courtship. Read on to get a glimpse of their unique (and occasionally terrifying)

Her Best Friend is a Guy

2009-01-14T12:51:00.003+08:00

It's not unusual for men and women to be friends. You certainly have female friends, and your girlfriend no doubt has male friends, but if her best friend is a guy, well, that's a different story.Whether or not men and women can truly be friends -- best friends -- has long been a subject of debate, and there's no way that we're going to settle that debate here. Suffice it to say, for the purposes

Users' Guide to Girlfriends

2008-12-25T00:15:00.003+08:00

IT IS SATURDAY, a crisp spring afternoon, and you're exactly where you should be: stretched out on the couch in front of the television, just about to watch all your favourite TV that you've recorded over the last few weeks. Opening beer number two, relaxed in the knowledge that the pizza you ordered is even now on its way. Nothing could improve this moment, except maybe a bigger television.

8.3 Seconds – That’s All You’ve Got To Make A First Impression

2008-12-24T09:35:00.005+08:00

Everyday, I get thousands upon millions of electronic mails asking how to pick up women. The truth of the matter - however unnatural and fundamentally opposed to everything you've ever learned about the opposite sex – is that a woman actually picks you. Worse yet, women are shamefully superficial: a woman will judge a man on his appearance alone, regardless of how big her rack is. And just how

A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys

2008-12-23T20:14:00.008+08:00

So, your crush on the bass player from Vibrating Sandbox has finally died a whimpering death and you're wondering where to go from here. All the sinister dudes are either dating a series of interchangeable high-school riot girls in baby doll dresses and an overdose of manic panic, or permanently shacked up with some bitter old lady who pays all the bills. Which will it be a wifely prison or a

Rules of life

2008-12-15T12:34:00.004+08:00

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!Rule 2 : The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.Rule 5 :

Wanted Girlfriend : Interested Applicants Must Leave me their numbers

2008-12-08T20:52:00.004+08:00

Wouldn't it be nice to just post something like this in newspaper ads or wherever the public might take a glance at? Heck, the yellow pages?Why am I saying this?It just so happens that a decent relationship is hard to come by these days, with all the hype and the fast paced way of life for some people. By decent relationship, I mean those that really require the commitment and dedication and not

First dates : the crucial baby steps to a successful courtship/relationship

2008-12-08T15:03:00.009+08:00

One of life's constants: There's always a first for everything.In this case however, first dates are very crucial when it comes to relationships. Whether it be a blind date, or asking a girl out you just met at the bar, party or wherever. If you noticed I included courtship in this article. This is because, most of the ladies still believe in the process of courtship. Corny and old fashioned yes,

Overcoming jealousy

2008-12-06T18:38:00.004+08:00

Jealous people can be said to be suffering from low self esteem, according to Rene Godefroy. Jealousy in relationships is usually viewed as a vice by many people. It is always discouraged. Not everyone who is jealous suffer from severe low self esteem. We all become jealous at one point in our lives and it’s all about controlling this emotion. You should never allow it to control you to the

Do you still love your ex?

2008-12-05T20:03:00.004+08:00

Relationships can start and end so unexpectedly, breaking your heart, leaving you to wonder what happened. Though some might say that time heals wounds, your inner emotions may tell you that you still have feelings for your ex. While it may be hard to explain these feelings to others, there is no reason to be ashamed of wanting your ex back. The key is to reflect on your situation and figure out

What it means to say I LOVE YOU

2008-11-27T14:40:00.007+08:00

Remember the words from an old song..."Be sure it 's true when you say I love you, it 's a sin to tell a lie".The concept of "sin" has lost its meaning for most in our modern era, and even "love" has lost its importance.If you are the type of person who still believes in "falling in love", then you'll realize how difficult it is to say "I love you" sincerely. Three little words that could change

How to rekindle that love you once had with your special lady.

2008-11-21T19:12:00.010+08:00

Love that two people share can hit a snag at some point in their relationship life-cycle. When this happens, some couples find it easy to bounce right back after, with a little help of this thing called communication. Others however find it hard to get back on track but in the long run, they would find their way back. And in most cases, when some would hit this snag hard, recovery is never really

Affairs and how to end them

2008-11-19T21:26:00.003+08:00

At some point in our lives, we will be in relationships when we meet someone who looks like they could be the “ideal” partner. Marriage does include the expectation of readiness: the need of assurance from both partners from each other to keeping each other the most important person in their life.Rather than feeling upset when you see someone who looks like they’re in a better spot than you are,

Why people cheat

2008-11-19T20:26:00.006+08:00

Why do people in perfectly happy relationships cheat on their partner? How could they even consider loving another when they already have it so good?Calling them idiots may seem the likely thing to do, but there's more to it than that. Cheating is the symptom, not the cause. Relationships today are based on ownership and possession; partners feeling like they own their spouses and try to control

When you say you love me - Josh Groban

2008-11-19T15:07:00.002+08:00

Like the sound of silence calling,I hear your voice and suddenlyI'm falling, lost in a dream.Like the echoes of our souls are meeting,You say those words and my heart stops beating.I wonder what it means.What could it be that comes over me?At times I can't move.At times I can hardly breath.When you say you love meThe world goes still, so still inside andWhen you say you love meFor a moment,

Saving your dying relationship

2008-11-14T18:44:00.005+08:00

There may come a point in time that you realize relationship has lost its luster. It might happen over a period of months or it might happen quite suddenly. Either way the end result is the same, you feel as though you have failed somehow. But you need to understand that all is not lost.This is true regardless of the situation. In fact, in over ninety percent of break ups people that work at

Why we need to flirt

2008-11-10T20:36:00.002+08:00

Most people need to think that flirting only occurs when 2 people have meet each other and have not yet established a relationship. This is incorrect and it is this sort of idea that plays a part in the ending of a relationship.A relationship ends where one person does not feel that flutter of the heart that one does when they first meet. It is this heart flutter that drives us to be with the

Some Advice To Help Your Relationship

2008-11-10T20:21:00.002+08:00

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will agree that it is grueling. Being sheltered in competition with your partner makes clothes infinitely more of a challenge. Once this vicious round begins, your relationship is in big danger. By practicing a little spoil command as shortly as this riddle starts can preclude an otherwise doomed relationship.Who is susceptible to this rank of quandary?

Subtle and effective flirting techniques

2008-11-08T13:35:00.002+08:00

When you like somebody, the first thing that comes to your mind is you have to tell them. Reality will then set it when you realize that it’s going to be a hard job for you to tell her how you feel. You will then start to feel the fear of rejection, fear of her not being able to reciprocate what you feel. This is normal for any person, no matter what their background is. All they have to go on is

What guys love about girls - the deciding factor and the simple truth

2008-11-06T18:00:00.002+08:00

You know that there are women who just seem to be successful with men. They're the ones who have little to no difficulty in attracting attention from the men that they want attention from. And usually, they have no difficulty in keeping those men attracted to them, too.Well in this article, I'm going to divulge the most important thing that those women do. It is the quality they possess that all

What women want - in a man

2008-11-06T06:30:00.004+08:00

So what do women look for in a guy?This is probably the most asked question by single guys. There are gazillion different things that women say they want. If you try to be everything and anything then you will fail miserably, not to mention the fact that it will take you a very long time.So how do you become the guy that women look for?It’s a lot easier than you think.Just focus on developing the

A Healthy Social Life Does Wonders for Relationships

2008-11-06T00:30:00.002+08:00

People tend to get downright stupid when it comes to maintaining a healthy social life. How often have you said, heard someone else say, or thought "Well if she really liked me she would have given me a call." Yet your fingers work just fine so there isn't anything preventing you from picking up the phone or shipping off one of those safe and barely personal emails to keep connected. The only

Creating long and lasting relationships

2008-11-05T08:45:00.006+08:00

Relationship of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials.Building effective and lasting relationships is a necessity for several reasons. For example in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how

7 Easy Dating Tips for men

2008-11-04T00:01:00.003+08:00

Dating today has become more challenging for single men. Women tend to be more selective. Furthermore, the internet makes it a lot easier to cheat and, even worse, hide it. The dating world is a jungle!Yet, men continue to repeat the same mistakes over and over. Here are seven easy dating tips for guys to help alleviate some of the frustrations of dating.Learn the Art of Qualifying. Most men

To forgive and to forget.

2008-11-01T00:30:00.004+08:00

If you are one of those people who says, "I will forgive, but I'll never forget", I’m sorry to tell you but you haven't forgiven at all.Forgetting the offense is the key factor in true forgiveness and without the conscious act of forgetting there can be no forgiveness, in addition this attitude can lead to a grudge between two people over something that could have simply been over with an apology

Dealing with arguments

2008-10-31T13:43:00.002+08:00

Did you ever notice that the outcome of an argument between two people or groups with contradicting views is that there are really no winners?If you're on the winning side, you feel superior, and important. All these feelings suggest a positive outcome for you. It's as if you're working down on a guy while he looks up at you. He has this words to mumble "I'm going to get you next time; you wait

Staying happy in relationships

2008-10-30T14:15:00.007+08:00

Everybody wants to be happy in a relationship. But we know little about how to be happy in our relationships. Seldom do we find a person claiming to know the tricks of how to be happy with his relationship perpetually. Our demands from our relationships are never ending. We really don’t know what we want in a relationship nor do we really know where we want our relationship to go. Thus, our

Love Advice: Falling and Staying in Love

2008-10-28T18:10:00.006+08:00

Falling in love is easy, but staying in love isn't. Sometimes we really don't know for sure if we are really in love or not. Sexual desire and the need to see the other person constantly is infatuation, and not what love is all about. The Eight Key Ingredients of Love:1. Common relationship goals regarding the present and the future including (but not limited to) emotional intimacy, quality time

Tonight by FM Static

2008-10-27T17:46:00.002+08:00

I just wanted to share this song to you, my readers...I remember the times we spent togetherOn those drivesWe had a million questionsAll about our livesAnd when we got to New YorkEverything felt rightI wish you were here with meTonightI remember the days we spent togetherWere not enoughAnd I used to feel like dreamin'Except we always woke upNever thought not having you here nowWould hurt so

For Guys - Never Make These 4 Dangerous Dating Mistakes

2008-10-22T12:45:00.004+08:00

Dating can be tough on many guys!This is especially true when it comes to attracting women. The problem is guys tend to make many mistakes that they're not even aware of.For instance, I was recently at the mall where I noticed a guy talking to an attractive woman. What's interesting was this guy was giving off confident body language, while not being aware that she was not interested in him. In

Approaching women

2008-10-20T12:14:00.005+08:00

The old saying, 'The Knight In Shining Armor' still exists today like it did in the medieval times. Only difference is that we're no longer on a horse and wearing our metal armors. These days it's now based on the concept of chivalry which we all men should show if we want to attract women. Women are always looking for their knight in shining armor. They want to be rescued. So whenever there is a

Are you anxious about first dates?

2008-10-20T11:58:00.004+08:00

The first date is one of the most important event in the relationships of many couples. As important as this occasion is, it is also a very nerve-wrecking experience to go out with someone you have just met, or just decided to date. Perhaps the fact that this one significant date can potentially become the beginning of a lifelong relationship may be the reason why a first date is such an

Moving on after a break up

2008-10-18T18:18:00.003+08:00

Basic question here: how can I tell when I'm over someone and ready to be with someone else?That is a basic question, but not a simple one. I'm not sure I can even answer it.Sometimes hearing someone's experiences put things in perspective. Here is a situation concerning a person I dated, how I personally view it, and how I make it work for me. Maybe this example will help clear things up a

Senseless Promotion Insert

2008-10-17T13:19:00.003+08:00

AJust so happens, I just joined Cafepress. Making use of my graphic design skills, I started to make some shirt designs and I think I kinda like their scheme (in a good way)Check out my first product: Blog shirtAnd here's my shop:CIAO!

5 Personality Traits That Seduces Girls

2008-10-15T13:37:00.005+08:00

Seducing women is often HOW you say something not what you say.What I find interesting is women can be completely seduced by a guy without him saying a word. Just through the sheer presence of his aura, he can hypnotically attract her.Now in this article, I'll reveal five simple ways to can instantly seduce a woman without needing to say too much.Let's get started...Trait #1- High Status

Insecurities in Relationships

2008-10-15T06:24:00.004+08:00

Many couples experience various levels of insecurity in their relationships. The most common insecurity is jealousy and it can be very destructive to a happy and loving relationship. Jealousy takes varies forms such as anger, fear, hurt, and betrayal, just to name a few. Feelings of agitation, sorrow, paranoia, depression and loneliness often take over when a person feels jealous. A jealous

For guys: How tell if a girl likes you

2008-10-14T12:33:00.005+08:00

Not sure what those glances, smiles and looks mean? Follow these steps and find out if she really likes you.1. Strike up a small conversation. - This will help you learn little things that will come in handy in the future. All girls are different, so be aware of the signs. Listen to the tone of her voice: if she's shy, the tone of her voice might be a little higher and she might start to play

2 Gigs! (A Repost)

2008-10-13T08:42:00.003+08:00

[Credits to John Pimentel - IMBACORE for allowing me to repost]I was walking one rainy day last week and I came upon this little critter all drenched in the rain, its fur plastered over its small but healthy frame. It was staring sorrowfully at a puddle of water that was mere inches from its whiskered face.It carried a brown shoulder bag.I stopped short, amazed. It saw me looking at it from the

Advice on Dating Someone with Children

2008-10-13T06:25:00.005+08:00

Singles that have children are very concerned and choosy about their dating options. They often avoid going out and seeing someone, and even if they do they hesitate to bring up the topic of their children. Dating in such circumstances is not easy for both partners because they start hiding things from each other which only creates distances. This article will give you some tips for dating

Are One Night Stands Worth It?

2008-10-11T18:13:00.003+08:00

Fact is, we are all human. Both men AND women have that urge to just want to do it right there and then.However, before you go out and begin the sexual encounter, you must be aware of the two different types of one night stand women out there. On one hand, you have the no strings attached type who want the quick sex and will leave you alone before you even notice, and on the other hand, there are

Is Fear Keeping You Single?

2008-10-10T17:31:00.002+08:00

Still single? If your fears, insecurities and defences are getting in the way, here are some common fears, and some alternatives and solutions. You are afraid to get close.Do you panic at the thought of someone getting to know the real you? Are you convinced that if you revealed too much about yourself they would run? If you see yourself as flawed and unworthy, personal relationships are

Surviving The Challenge Of Long Distance Relationships

2008-10-10T17:25:00.001+08:00

Conventional wisdom tells us that absence makes the heart grow fonder. It also delivers a further disturbing homily: out of sight, out of mind. So how ought one keep long distance relationships going? Do you trust that the distance will add to your love? Or do you work out ways and means to ensure the relationship wont die and deteriorate?The challenge nowadays is particularly severe. As more and

How to Kiss a Girl Smoothly with no Chance of Rejection

2008-10-08T20:22:00.001+08:00

Going for a kiss is a scary moment for most guys. Just like the initial approach, and just like when you ask for a number, it is a point where you could be rejected. Most guys will talk for a few minutes, or hours and then lunge in for a kiss, or they will wait for a movie moment style kiss outside her house. These moments are usually awkward for you AND her.To kiss a girl earlier on, and without

10 Ways to Survive a Break Up

2008-10-08T18:51:00.005+08:00

10 Ways to Survive a Break UpBreaking up is always painful. Here are some suggestions to help you get through it.Break ups are never easy. You are a bundle of jealous, hurt, angry, resentful emotions. Your mood can swing from depression to bitter anger. The only thing you seem to think about is what went wrong, can I get him/her back or I'll show him/her. The main theme in your life is '

Band Review: Trivium

2008-10-06T20:49:00.006+08:00

I propped myself late last week in front of the TV (since I usually don't watch TV anyways) and began channel surfing to make myself sleepy. During the frantic surfing, I came upon Channel V and saw this music video with wicked guitar riffs, wicked drumrolls and of course, one sick and twisted vocalization. Trivium, as the band was called, was composed of the following members:Matt Heafy - Lead

Think you're in love?

2008-10-06T15:24:00.003+08:00

When we are in love the world looks different. Everything looks good. We look at the world differently then those who are not in love. We love everything. The flowers smell better, the food tastes better, and the nature looks benevolent. How about our body? What kind of changes does love bring in our body?The heart is considered center of love. Every poet who has written on love talks of heart. I

What haunts after a break up?

2008-10-04T21:41:00.001+08:00

A break-up is the worst stress one can have. Other stresses that match or exceed this are loss of business or job, and death. Break-up causes stress in many ways. The way you lived with your partner and looked at life always together suddenly changes. Earlier both of you were on the same side. After break-up both of you are on the opposite sides of the fence. We begin our relationship with great

This week's recap of what's been going on with my life.

2008-10-04T21:04:00.000+08:00

I never really much gave a damn what I wanted to write here. I just wanted to rant out what's been going out with my life so far.I'm now on my 5th (hoping and wishing to whoever that most people pray to that this will be my last) relationship. Not going into the full details of it but I'm happy with her.Nothing's changed at the office. Still the same workload, still the same shit day in and day

Fighting for love

2008-10-03T21:16:00.001+08:00

During the course of a person’s lifetime, one cannot always escape the grim reality of a battle. Of course I don’t mean battle like a sense of war but more or less by its meaning; an encounter between two opposing forces. Whether it’s an external or internal threat, battles are always fought whether we want to or not. There will always be someone or something that would oppose to what we believe

When love comes out of the blue...

2008-09-26T21:45:00.001+08:00

One of life’s constants: Always expect the unexpected. But for some reason, we can never know WHEN this will happen. Whether it is misfortune, opportunity, or just being at the right place at the right time, fact of the matter is, we will never know when these things will happen but instead of telling us that it will, it’s telling us to prepare for them. But still, how do you prepare for love?

This week's episode of "My Life" starring Chibi

2008-09-25T20:36:00.000+08:00

Pffft...The boredom level of my life hasn't changed... Not one Iota.Let's see, we're going to have our company team building at some nature park, which will definitely take up most of my afternoon and evening but then I have to be here at the office in the morning because our department's in charge of registration. I just received my salary today, yet again with no deductions (prior to the

Making the right choice

2008-09-22T12:07:00.001+08:00

Of all the things that are hard to predict, hard to rationalize, and hard to make are choices. They say that the choices that we make change the very pattern of our lives, paving the way for another road in our lives.Yet, for all the choices that we have made and the choices we are about to make, how are we to determine that which one is right? My answer: the right choice is made when you have no

This week's recap on things and events that may have been exciting to my life.

2008-09-17T21:29:00.000+08:00

What a very sarcastic title.Anyways, what's been going on with my life so far? Hmm. My love interest got her phone fixed and we're exchanging text messages again, after not hearing from her for a week. And she's back in the city as well. She and her family just came from a far away place to attend her cousin's wedding. Well, I am kinda glad to hear from her. I did miss her and I want to see her

Investing your feelings and emotions in a relationship: Wise choice?

2008-09-15T19:17:00.001+08:00

When it comes to life, everything is about investment. Not just from a business point of view but also on love. But what's love got to do with investment? By definition, Investment is the choice by the individual to risk his savings with the hope of gain.What are we risking exactly when we are dealing with love and relationship? Are we risking money? No, but we are risking far more valuable than

Angulo - Philippine local rock / alternative band

2008-09-15T11:55:00.001+08:00

Urbandub, detached, Dicta License are the top artists in their genre of local pinoy rock today. following in their footsteps, Angulo retains their genre's trademark tune and vocalization with this video:look aroundthe innocence jadedtired and hopeless they reach for usi am not your saviour nowi am not your saviourbut listen, disenchanteddissatisfiedthere's no easy escape for usi am not your

What if your EX said this to you…

2008-09-02T18:57:00.001+08:00

Note: Yung ex mo ang nagtatanong, ikaw sumasagot.1.bkit ba kase pinakawalan pa kita?= lagi mo ko sinasaktan.2.pede ba mkipagbalikan?= unlikely…3.lam mo mas masaya ako sau noon.?= di ko namalayan un…4.mahal pa rin kita!= i used to.5.sana maitama natin ung mali natinnoh!?= wala na tau dba…6.kailan nga ba tau huling nag-usap?= di ko alam…7.pede bng samahan mo ko?= kung meh oras ako.8.ui wg mo ko

LFG Comics - Slaughter your world.

2008-09-01T10:35:00.002+08:00

Lyrics of the song (sing to the tune of "part of your world from the little mermaid soundtrack")Excitement aboundsI almost can't waitRelax, I don't want your babyI already ateThough I do tend to generally killKill things that don't fight backI see this villageWhat does it hold?What shall I butcher them withFire or cold?Running from me sure you'd think'He's a pathological bloodthirsty homicidal

Using CSS With Adsense

2008-08-27T18:33:00.001+08:00

This is a nice simple tutorial. It is a guide to using css to customize the look of you google adsense. Later I will release a variety of examples for you to use on your own website. Customizing the look of the google ads can be very good as it can make the ads blend into your site’s design and cause it to look less cumbersome and gaudy.When I first think of customizing my ads I first need to

Top 5 TV Villains That We Love to Hate

2008-08-27T16:36:00.001+08:00

Following today's lineup of most watched TV series, fans can't help but admire and hate at the same time the series' antagonists. Whatever or whoever they may be or what their plans are, TV drama is just not the same if there are no characters from the dark. Below are the top 5 most evil villains of all time.5.) Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum - Smallville) - Superman's best friend turned worst

The repercussions of infidelity

2008-08-26T11:25:00.001+08:00

Infidelity, as defined by wikipedia, can be defined as any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship, and is a breach of faith in an inter-personal relationship. As I've stated in my previous article about being content with your current partner, the foundation of a very happy and successful relationship are "love" and "trust". After discussing the first

Being content with your "current" partner / lover

2008-08-19T15:42:00.001+08:00

They say that the foundation of a very successful relationship is "Love" and "Trust". One cannot exist without the other and a relationship cannot definitely last long if either one diminishes.One of the many reasons of failing relationships / marriages is infidelity or being unfaithful towards your partner by loving someone else or having sex with someone else.Now what would drive a person to be