Japan Rape Video Game?!?

I saw this controversial news on CNN and I can't believe there's such game. I am a game addict but I think this is really absurd! 'RapeLay' video game allows players to rape women, underage girls.

In my opinion, who ever made this video game really went too far. We should use our God-given talent in a good way! And not to promote such insanely irresponsible game. Sigh!

CNN story here.

'Till we meet again

Today is my last day @ Asta and this has been my home for a couple of months. Despite the fact that some things have not consorted with my long term plans, I'd still want to say 'Thank You'.

'Thank You' because of the people I've met and have been a part me and worth keeping for the rest of my life. 'Thank You' for people who believed in me. And for those people who have been my mentor.

I don't wanna burn bridges so I'd say 'Till we meet again'. :-)

Long day with Lexah

It's 5:30am and we just got home. This is the second worst scenario I had with Lexah [after she overheat in Ortigas few months ago]. My hands are still shaking and my whole body is still trembling as of this writing.

Earlier this afternoon I had to rush to the bank to encash money. It's 15 minutes before three o'clock, bank's closing time. Luckily, I chanced upon a parking slot just outside our office building, along San Agustin St. in Makati. I just have to walk, around 800 meters, to the bank.

As far I know, nothing really went wrong that afternoon. As usual, I had my merienda, dinner, work, work, work, chat chat chat and eat eat eat. It's time to go home. I extended my stay in the office since i was late and I still need to turn over some workload to my colleague. It's my last day on Friday.

At the parking lot, I was shocked to see my park light lit. To think it was parked there for almost 10 hrs. [huhuhu] I could really hear my heartbeat. And I was not surprised that it won't start. The battery was drained and I don't know what to do! [waahhhh!!!!]. I had to call Mannix for the rescue. :'(

When they got there, they tried to changed the battery with the spare one but to no avail. It was only 2 am, so we decided to hire a taxi and have it pulled [since towing services cost a lot]. Although taxis were not allowed to tow especially in Makati, the taxi driver agreed to help us. Since Lexah is AT, we have to put her on neutral to pull her up and aided by the hand brake. I was on the steering wheel. I don't know what to do, but i had no choice. [I'm the one to blame anyway] When i manage to control the handbrake, I thought we're ok.

As we passed along Paseo de Roxas, MAPSA officials waved us to pull over and started listing down our violations. I am now in a panic mode and prayed that everything will be over soon. Thank God! He answered my prayer! A mobile police stopped. We thought it was MAPSA's backup and will add to our worries. We're glad it was our policeman neighbor roving around makati. He talked to the man in yellow uniform and they let us pass. Wew!!! Now we're good to go!

Next to my dilemma is not to bump onto the taxi's bumper and be able to release the brake. It was really hard, given that the road was a little bit dark, Lexa's battery is totaly exhausted. [We were able to use the fog light but only for a short time. So my only guide is the taxi's hazzard light.] The terrain along Bayani road were slightly sloped down. Glad, I manage to do that for two hours! with 5kph! wew!

In events like this, there are few lessons to learn:
1. Always check everything in your car before you leave. Lights. Lock. Wheels. [What else?]
2. Understand your car by heart so you would know when there's something wrong with her.
3. [Maybe] Try to learn some simple troubleshooting things.
4. And always have your celfone fully charged in case you need to call for help.

This is really a long day for me! :'(

Tough times never last...

"...but tough people do." - Robert H. Schuller

Yes indeed! Trials only exist to test our capacity. To bend our personality. To make us stronger. These times only last for a certain span in our life but the effect is long term. As long as we look at it in a positive way, the result will be a better us! So, always look at the brighter side of life. And simply be happy. :-)

Always be Vigilant

Have you had deja vu? Well, I did!

Yesterday's encounter reminded me of few other experiences with these kinds of people. But the closest is the first one.

When I was a college freshman. I was at SM north [mall as usual] to buy some school stuffs and I was carrying so many things on both of my hands. On my way home, A guy of mid 30s, walked with me and tried to be a nice guy. Offered to help me bring my stuffs but I refused. Still, he walks with me, assists me to cross the street and hold me on my elbow. He said I could treat him as "Kuya". He had a hamster and showed it to me. And asked me if I wanted to stroll at the park [Wild life in QC] and make him company. I was so scared that I jumped to the first jeepney that stopped. My heartbeat was so fast and my knees was shaking. I was relieved to know he did not follow me. Wew! That was the first time and I skipped going to that mall [alone] for months!

Another one was when I was dining in at a fast food restaurant. A guy, popped out of nowhere and, sat across my table. He asked me if i was alone and if he could join. [There's still lot of seats around though!] Good thing I have a friend with me who's at the counter ordering food. I waved at him and the guy went off.

There were also some taxi experiences, when the driver was making kwento about his life and then suddenly asked me for my cell number or offered to be my everyday service to the office. [Duh!] That's why I seldom talk to chatty taxi drivers, I'm just so paranoid that they're up to something.

Others were in public transports. I don't wanna elaborate more. [kulang na sa space. hehehe]

Ewan ko ba! Feeling ko naman ang haba ng hair ko. I don't know! There's always these woman's instinct in me that the intention was not genuine and that there's something else in it.

These experiences should remind us, women, to be aware of our surroundings. There might be someone watching over us off our guard and waiting for the perfect timing to take advantage.

So, always be vigilant! They'll be just around as long as they can harass someone.

But still, Life must go on! No one could stop me from going to malls and do some shopping! hehehe

Unexpected Invitation

I was walking at the mall today to meet my mom. A guy, mid 30s of age, approached me and ask where is the cyberzone. I told him its on the 4th flr and continued texting my mom.

To my surprise, he walked with me and tried to have a little conversations. He introduced himself as Eric Mendoza. He was trying to shake my hands, i just waved 'Hi!'. He started asking me if i was alone and if I wanna have lunch with him. Or if we could hang out sometime. [uh oh!]

Although the approach is very friendly but I don't entertain stalkers. I was just smiling at him to show hospitality. He asked for my cel number but i told him that i don't give out my number and i don't go out. [I don't really wanna give out much details about me] He said he just wanna befriend me and hang out sometime. When he realized he won't get anything from me he said bye.

Wierd! I just had a feeling of deja vu. Wew!

Take it or Leave it

Finding your dream job is quite of a challenge. Well, I guess there's no such thing as dream job in the real world. Sometimes, your job gets so boring for you and you wanted to do more. Sometimes, you just feel your boss really sucks! And you would rather go malling than spend your day being bullied or something. Sometimes, policies get to your nerves! and caught yourself babbling "What the heck are they thinking?!"

Complaining is just a waste of time and energy. It's just a simple question to ask yourself. Would you take it? or leave it!?

At the end of the day, you really have to make a choice. If you decide to take it, then stop yacking and start doing what you're paid for. But if it's wrecking down your whole being then leave! It's not healthy for both parties if you'd stay, is it?

So stop torturing yourself and answer this question!

Cheesy Tuna Corn Pasta Recipe

I love weekends. I love corn. I love pasta. This time I had a chance to cook one of my sister Cherie's pasta recipe, Cheesy Tuna Corn Pasta! Yum Yum! It's so easy to prepare that's why I love it too.

One good thing here is that you can increase or decrease the amount of some ingredients depending on your taste. If you want it more cheesy, then add more cheese. If you love corn [like me] then add more corn. So there's really no set amount of ingredients.


Here's mine:

500 gram package of any pasta you like
2 can of tuna (preferably in oil)
1 can of corn
1 sachet of mayonnaise
1 pack of all purpose cream
1 chopped onion
grated cheese of your choice (any soft white cheese would work, cheddar)
salt
pepper
olive oil
any of your favorite spices (oregano, basil)

Preparation:
1. Cook pasta. Drain and set aside.
2. Saute onion in olive oil until golden brown. Add tuna [including the oil as this will be incorporated into the pasta later] and corn.
3. In low heat, add mayonnaise and all purpose cream.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste. You may also add other spices like basil or oregano depending on your preference.
5. Add the cheese just until it melts.
6. Lastly, toss the pasta in the skillet. Mix evenly. Top with cheese. Serve.

Make 4-5 servings. Now, enjoy!

[I forgot to take a picture. I was excited to eat! wehehehe]