Braising my Beef

1] Lose a lover, or love a loser?
i already did the latter. sad, isnt it?

[2 ] Smoke pot, or drink beer?
beer please. a chimay would be niiiice.

Wanting to see: the rest of the world
How old do you look: like im 16. hahahaha
How old do you act: like im 12

10 WHAT’S:

1. What was the first thing you
thought about when you woke up?
aaaah… 11.5 hours of sleeep…. I WANT MORE

2. What did you do last night?
got home at 8, ate two packets of microwave macncheese and went to bed at 9! wooohoo!!!

3. What is the most important part of
your life?
me? (hahahha)

4. What would you rather be doing
right now?
im almost ready for bed - id rather do nothing else!

5. Have you ever done something
outrageously dumb?
hahahaha.

6. Have you ever been back stabbed by
a friend?
my coworker does this everyday. goddamn!

7. Have you ever had the cops called
on you?
not wishing it!

8. Have you ever dated someone younger
than you?
not really.

9. Have you ever read an entire book
in one day?
yes!

EIGHT WHO’S:

1. Who was the last person you saw?
jerry. (it doesnt happen everyday though!)

2. Who was the last person you kissed?
dont ask me!

3. Who was the last person you texted??
an

4. Who was the last person you called?
an

5. Who was your first crush?
charlon davao!!! hahahahaha

6. Who is the last person who texted
you?
dave

7. Who is the last person you freaked
out on?
wala pa naman

8. Who did you last hug?
frustybear

SEVEN WHEN’S:

1. When was your last shower?
kanina umaga

2. When did you last see your mom?
sept 2005

3. When was your last time you saw
your dad?
15 years ago (he’s six feet under, if you must know)

4. When did you last change clothes?
just now

5. When was the last time you cried?
don’t remember

6. When did you last go to the movies
and with who?
last monday

7. When did you last listen to music?
hanggang ngayon may naririnig ako

SIX WHERE’S:

1. Where does your best friend live?
madami ako bestfriend duon

2. Where did you last go?
what!?

3. Where did you last hang out?
hahaha. its been a while since i hung out - trust me, this is weird!

4. Where do you go to school?
ange, up dil

5. Where is your favorite place to be?
if not my bed, the bar or the moma.

6. Where did you sleep last night?
my bed. 11 hours, baby!!!

FIVE DO’S/DOES:

1. Do you like someone right now?
yup

2. Do they like you too?
yeah - i hear it everyday! hahaha

3. Do you ever wish you were someone
else?
nah. i like me now.

4. Do you know the muffin man?
i know the molten chocolate cake man.

5. Does the future scare you?
it all depends. it looks fun!

FOUR WHY’S:

1. Why are you best friends with your
best friend?
because they are nuts.

2. Why did you get a myspace?
because leeann has been bugging me to get one!

3. Why did your parents give you the
name you have?
my dad is steve, my mom is lila. such a pinoy cliche, isnt it?

4. Why are you doing this survey?
because i love interviewing myself.

THREE IF’S:

1. If you could have one superpower,
what would it be?
the power to fly.

2. If you could go back in time and
change one thing, would you?
nah. i have no regrets, i just have issues!

3. If you were stranded on a deserted
island and could bring one thing what
would it be?
a plane to fly me out of there! goddamn!

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVER’S:

1. Would you ever get back together
with any of your ex’s if they asked
you?
with one, in a heartbeat.

2. Would you ever shave your head to
save someone you love?
yeah - i can always wear a pink wig.

ONE LAST QUESTION:

1. Are you happy with your life right
now?
yup.

say hello to more pictures!!! (and who said being single is lonely?!)

mike estabrook’s soldier parade
ernest concepcion’s closing reception at the cuchifritos gallery
my kayaking adventure in the east river
the police (not dapulis)
hello trapeze performance artists!
mark stillwell in williamsburg
mike estabrook’s closing reception
the incredible mr. roboto telephone booth

blogs:

its a sign not meant to be yours
with pictures to prove it
this girl’s guide to attracting us
how to kiss… seriously
baby shower time

THREE NAMES THAT FRIENDS CALL YOU:
1. janjan
2. stella
3. "hey beautiful!" (hahahaha)

THREE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN YOUR
LIFE:
1. my birthday
2. 
3.

THREE THINGS YOU’VE DONE IN THE LAST
33 MINUTES:
1. eat dinner
2. have a beer
3. check my email

THREE WAYS TO BE HAPPY:
1. enjoy the company of yourself (and others)
2. take pictures
3. eat good food

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT
PRESENT:
1. discussao (sylvia telles)
2. crickets sing for anamaria (astrud gilberto)
3.

THREE PERSONS YOU MISS THE MOST:
1. my family
2. friends
3. my students

THREE GIFTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO
RECEIVE:
1. digital slr
2. cash
3. more cash.

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
1. going out
2. writing
3. making things

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR
HOLIDAY:
1. spain
2. france
3. italy

THREE MALLS YOU USUALLY GO TO:
1.  the queens mall!
2. manhattan mall?! hahahaha
3. the outlets

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE FASTFOOD:
1. the halal chicken cart on 49th street and 6th ave
2. the burger joint at le parker meridien hotel
3. mcdonalds

THREE SCHOOLS YOU’VE ATTENDED:
1. angelicum school
2. university of the philippines diliman
3. 

THREE FAVORITE DRINKS:
1. water
2. red wine
3. beer (i really should say coffee, but i drink more beer than coffee!)

THREE THINGS FOUND IN YOUR BAG:
1. keys
2. metrocard + phone
3. wallet

THREE PERFUMES/COLOGNES:
1. nenuco
2. white musk + vanilla from the body shop
3. baby bench bubble gum and original johnson’s baby cologne

THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
1. red
2. black
3. brown

THREE EVENTS YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD
TO:
1. halloween
2. thanksgiving
3. christmas

LAST THREE PEOPLE IN YOUR INBOX
1. the new york times
2. facebook
3. doctor dictionary

THREE THINGS YOU’LL BE DOING AFTER THIS
SURVEY
1. go to bed
2. write
3. read, maybe

new stuff on my multiply!

photography:

http://stellaaa.multiply.com/photos/album/19/Ernest_turned_30_goddammit

http://stellaaa.multiply.com/photos/album/21/the_bushwick-williamsburg_invasion_aka_mike_estabrooks_sodier_parade_aug_26_2007

blog:

http://stellaaa.multiply.com/journal/item/50/the_guys_guide_to_attracting_them

survey:

NAME 7 THINGS THAT MUST ALWAYS BE IN
YOUR BAG (that i sometimes forget)
1. phone
2. wallet
3. metrocard
4. housekeys
5. notebook +pen
6. cold eeze
7. gum

Name 3 things you do when you’re
really stressed:
1. write + talk
2. eat
3.  drink

Name 5 favorite fruits:
1. mangoes from pinas
2. cantaloupe
3. watermelon
4. banana
5. chocolate (nyahahaha)

Name 3 things you are wearing right
now:
1. eyeglasses
2. tshirt
3. boxers

What are you thinking about right now?
~ paolo’s party tom nite

Where is your phone?
~ there

Where do you sleep?
~ in my bed

Where did you get the shirt you’re
wearing
~ its some giveaway from this episode i wrote for lakbay tv. yep, its that old. sponsored by buffalo jeans. lol.

What was the last thing you ate?
~ pasta - jerry cooked.

What kind of cell phone service do you
have?
~ tmobile

What is the closest item near you that
is white?
~ the chair im sitting on

What is the last movie you watched?
~ superbad!

When did you last feel a tree with
your bare hands?
~ i dont touch nature.

:::::THE STRANGE ELEVEN::::

Eleven odd facts about yourself:
1. Are you photo addict?
~ yes. i equally like my picture being taken and me taking it. hence, im a self-photographer!

2. What were you doing this morning at
8am?
~ boxers and tshirt

3. Do you care for your friendster?
~ i multiply more.

4. How many different beverages have
you drunk since yesterday?
~ coffee and water and a sip of fanta. (wow no alcohol!)

5. What are three things you wish to
change about yourself?
a) procrastination
b) thinking about what other people think
c) wala na

6. What do you wish for?
~ ask the quarter i threw in the met museum pool - by the egyptian tomb.

7. When was the last time you got
really hurt?
~ whaddayameeean?

8. Any plans for tonight?
~ fri nite? paolo’s birthday party.

9. Something you are excited about?
~ the coming long weekend!

10. What is your favorite flavor of
ice cream?
~ chocolate + vanilla from il laboratorio del gelato. yeah baby. i never thought id like vanilla ice cream that much!

11. Describe your keychains?
~ old navy lanyard (which i bought when madder was here) the sketchers thing - symbolic of my first housekeys that i found around tita jing’s old apartment in bayonne, a bunch of discount cards and my new york public library card

1. Do you know anyone in prison?
~ no

2. If so, who?
~

4. Party girl/boy or Home girl/boy?
~ depends on the mood. mostly partygirl.

5. Have you ever gotten naked at a
party?!
~ hahaha. no!

6. Name someone you miss.
~ the home team

7. Are you named after a grandparent?
~ no. im named after my parents.  steve and lila.

8. Who loves you?
~ myself, above everyone else!

9. Have you ever broken a rib?
~ nope

10. Would you rather be a girl or a
guy?
~ i like being a girl

1. Who is the most spoiled person you
kn0w!?
~ it will be toinkers! nyahahaha

12. Would you rather have a million
dollars or true love?
~ i think if i had a million dollars, true love will follow. unfortunately, if i have true love - the chances of true love following me is slim. nyahahaha.

13. Would you rather date someone 2
years younger or older?
~ older. always.

14. What’s your favourite junk food?
~ cheetos crunchy and pringles.

15. Do you have a porn collection?
~ unfortunately not.

16. ?
~ what?

17. Are you old enough to vote?
~ yep, but i don’t vote. =P

18. Do you have any friends or family
in the war right now?
~ dunno

19. Are you a vegetarian?
~ no, because anthony bourdain will hate me

20. Do you worry about global
warming?
~ not really. i wont lie!

21. Do you like Polar bears?
~ only if they dont have mud on their fur.

22. What song do you want played at
your funeral?
~ salsa and bossa nova. i want everyone to dance!

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Have you had your birthday yet?
:: yes

Are you with the same person as you
were at the beginning of 2007?
:: i was with myself, and i still am. im loving it!

Are you still in the same job?
:: yes - same job + rollercoaster social life

Is your favourite color the same
color?
:: i dont really have a fave

Have you got the same style/colour
hair?
:: yes, pretty much

Have you brought a new car this
year?
:: nope. no intentions of buying.

Have you been involved with the
police this year?
:: the band, yes.

All time drinking place for 2007?
:: my apartment.

Is your best friend still your best
friend?
:: if i had one, yes

Got any tattoos or piercings this
year?
:: nope!

Had a hair cut?
:: yeah. it killed me.

Been in hospital this year?
:: nope

Lost someone you cared about this
year?
:: nope

Been on a holiday this year?
:: not yet

Been in love this year?
:: i have a crush, that’s about it. in love takes time.

Been kicked out of a pub this year?
:: no! hahaha two years ago, yes.

Completed any studies this year?
:: no, because ive been lazy. i should learn how to sew.

Read a book this year?
:: lots

Worst thing to happen this year?
:: i lost my debit card

Best thing to happen this year?
:: my first commissioned photographs! woohoo!!

REPOST AS "MY FIRST 8 MONTHS of 2007"

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yes, i am baduy!
http://stellaaa.multiply.com/video/item/1/my_kabaduyan_makes_me_laugh_at_myself

and of course, i have to redeem myself
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