Quickie History Lessons: Philippine Independence
Greetings, readers of this Internet journal! I, Lord Bigus Baddiesworth IV, once again welcome you to this little web log series called Quickie Histoy Lessons! Today is the 12th of June, 2009 and it is the 111th year of Philippine Independence. “Independence from what?” you might ask. Well, dear intrepid web log visitor, do I have a short story for you.
It all began in an archipelago in Southeast Asia where kingdoms and small communities thrived, untouched by the Western world. These independent kingdoms were magnificent, maintaining complex social and political orders and trade relationships with neighboring nations. UNTIL THE WESTERN HANDS OF SATAN REACHED OUT FROM ACROSS THE SEAS.
Facebook Dickery: Quiz Monster
Here in the Philippines, school is out. Most young professionals are taking a break from work because it’s Holy Week. This means a lot of people will be spending their time dicking around the web, probably on Facebook. And if the last couple of weeks is any indication, we’re going to see a LOT of quiz results on our News Feed.
Blog Action Day 2008 Is My Thanksgiving Day 2008
I know, I know. Thanksgiving is a month away and we don’t officially celebrate Thanksgiving Day here in the Philippines, but what the hell. This year, Blog Action Day (with the theme Poverty) is my Thanksgiving Day. For Blog Action Day 2008, I’d like to talk about me being unaware of how blessed I am living a very comfortable life. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be like my Blog Action Day post from last year. I’ll try not be retarded.
I know I complain about the most trivial stuff, and I guess this is the perfect time to fully acknowledge that pathetic truth. I have a lot to be thankful for in terms of material belongings and awesome Internet Age conveniences.
I’m thankful for having a roof over my head. A soft bed under my body. A healthy family around me.
I’m thankful for gas for my car. Food for my stomach. Beer for my bleeding heart.
Ceasing Dickeries for Holy Week
It’s Holy Week, the last week of Lent. I’m not a practicing (whatever that means) Catholic, but I do respect the reflective atmosphere of this week here in the Philippines. On that note, I would like to let you all know that I shall observe blog silence here and in Face Rockery until Easter Sunday.
Anyway, in the spirit of this week’s reflective nature, I present to you some of my “reflective” blog entries:
“END OF THE YEAR” SUMMARIES
ROMANCING THE CALL CENTER
BIRTHDAYS
Jinggam Bell, Jinggam Bell, Jinggam All the Way!
All is fun in a restaurant na ako lang ang kakain! [All is fun in a restaurant where I'm the only one who will eat!]
Good times. Hey, I’m sure you guys (well, at least you guys in the Philippines) have been hearing this kind of singing since November and you’re probably sick of it by now, but let’s all bask in the silliness of this raped song to spread some holiday cheer.
Direct your friends to the video’s YouTube page to help the kids get the frickin’ words right. Let’s do the Lord’s work, people! Chop chop!
