Nengkoy’s Snail Mails

Posted on December 18, 2016 by heavenliner

I have one seem-to-be-odd and old-fashioned question.

I won’t be asking you what your wishes this Christmas are. Neither would I ask where are you gonna spend it. I won’t inquire whom your gonna spend it with or what look are you gonna don with on that joyous day. My question would be: Do you remember when was the last time you sent a Christmas card to a friend or a relative through the classic postal mail?

With the advent of the internet, convenience of the social media and the availability of modern day apps, I’m pretty sure you cannot remember. Or maybe, if you’re really young and part of the millennial generation, I guess you haven’t even sent yet a letter through snail mail.

I have sent a couple of merry Christmas greetings already via social media for the past few days, but Nengkoy still settles for the classic and traditional mode. Just 2 weeks ago, she showed me a bunch of envelopes filled with Christmas cards to be sent to relatives in USA and Canada via old-style and old-fashioned postal mail. And while taking photos of these classic form of greetings, out of nowhere, I suddenly wanted to receive a Christmas card sent via snail mail. It would be one earnest feeling, I guess.

nengkoy’s snail mails

3 generations: neil, nengkoy and my nephew gabby, a millennial who I guess has not yet sent a letter via classic postal mode

Though I no longer remember, I have sent letters and greeting cards via postal mail in the past. And I know how much time and effort that is poured in handwriting as well as the time and effort of going to the nearest postal station.

Handwritten letters and classic greetings cards for me is a beautiful thing. Merry greetings received through this mode, I guess, is warmer, sincerer and more heartfelt. It is one art, culture and tradition that is unfortunately on its verge of extinction.

But going back to my question if you happen to remember when the last time you sent a snail mail was. Nengkoy for sure can easily answer such an odd and old-fashioned question.

Klasik ng lola mo!

Ten Silly Thoughtless Years

Posted on June 18, 2016 by heavenliner

Ten years. That’s how old this bloody blog is gonna be on Monday, June 20. It’s 3 years that I ran this blog over Friendster (a defunct social media site) and seven years powered by WordPress. It’s been ten years of silly and imperative writing, meaningful and thoughtless expressions, fun and boring adventures.

cheers!

I know that though ten years old, this blog has yet to become massively popular. But popularity and making me a big time blogger is really not my objective of writing what I write and wrote about. I am in fact responsible in half of the views of this blog!

Nengkoy, the blog, is simply about who and what I am. This little space in the worldwide web has actually been an avenue to reveal some senseless, trivial and pointless secrets about me. Thus, here’s the tenth year anniversary song of this blog. This song is sooo me…

No I’m not gonna stop blogging yet. But let me thank all those who find time reading my posts. And I hope that though you’re not learning anything from it, you nevertheless been enjoying it. Cheers!

Sampung Taon ng Kalokohan! Salamat sa lahat…

Too Early & Too Late for Tel Aviv Pride 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by heavenliner

I arrived too early and left too early for the party. Now I’m celebrating too late…

where fun is supposed happen! (in front of the iconic dan hotel)

was too early for the party…

Here’s a bunch of beautiful people who were blessed to feel, see, smell and experience the fun and excitement of this year’s Pride in the city that I came to love.

Hapi Prayd Tel Abib!

Cool FB Friendversary Video

Posted on May 29, 2016 by heavenliner

Facebook surprised me when I saw an awesome post among my feed that pays tribute to the 6^th year anniversary of my being connected with my brother Wreigh in Facebook. It is so damn cool, I of course have to “share” it. (It garnered 20 likes, by the way)

This post along with the ‘On This Day” feature in Facebook makes you feel nostalgic and sentimental. It also makes you realize how far

you’ve been for the past few years… from your being nerdy to charmingly sociable or from being horribly ugly to being drop-dead gorgeous. This Facebook feature is so amazing and heartwarming!

Being the wicked and crude that I am, this Facebook recollection makes me wonder when will Facebook pays homage to the time when you “un-friended” or “blocked” someone on Facebook. I am so looking forward to seeing that kind of a tribute on my Facebook feed. I will definitely share that!

Tenks Peysbuk!

Shut Up! That’s How Nengkoy Loves Me!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by heavenliner

My mother loves me. Case in point is what just has happened.

I was too lazy to answer my phone. But after ringing like a million times, I knew that it’s my mother who’s calling. She’s the only one whom I know who has the patience and tolerance to wait that much amount of time of allowing numerous ringing of a telephone before finally giving up. But this time, I was starting to feel a headache out from the unstoppable ringing, I did not have the choice but to answer it.

And when I answer “hello”, Nengkoy’s first utterance over the phone was a question of what time will I be going to her house. I did not answer her question but instead greeted her warmly by saying “Happy Mother’s Day!” She answered back by saying an annoyed and sarcastic “Tse!” (English translation: Shut Up!)

She started telling me stories over the phone, who were already in her house at that moment and what food she has prepared. We concluded our conversation by assuring her that I will be in her house later in the afternoon. That’s how Nengkoy loves me!

Happy Mother’s Day Nengkoy!

Hapi Mader’s Dey sa lahat lahat!

Joseph of Arimathea is One Fab Dude

Posted on March 26, 2016 by heavenliner

this obviously is not my photo... got it from pinterest (thanks)

i obviously don’t own this photo… thanks pinterest!

I am writing this article now from Jerusalem… Today is a pretty special Sabbath day here in Jerusalem because today is Black Saturday for the Christian Catholics. And since I belong to this denomination, let me give tribute to an awesome Saint who showed sincere generosity on the time of Lord Jesus’ death (which was commemorated yesterday – Good Friday).

His name is Joseph of Arimathea, considered one of the secret disciples of Jesus Christ, he was the one who donated his very own tomb so that Lord Jesus can be buried and laid to rest.

Hands down to this wealthy fella! His selflessness and generosity was obviously swift and instinctive because Lord Jesus during that time (who died on a Friday at around 3:00PM) needs to be buried immediately because the Jewish Sabbath is soon to come. That indeed is one fab of a deed!

And during my Holy City Tour in Jerusalem, I had the opportunity to actually see and set foot on the grave/tomb on where this generous dude was buried or laid to rest. Of course he was not placed in his own tomb because Lord Jesus has occupied it, but instead, his tomb was nearby and can actually be found in one timeworn corner of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

after seeing this... hands down to this generous dude1

after seeing this… hands down to this generous dude! he indeed is worthy of his sainthood…

Generus ni Manong!

An Easy Answer to a Psychiatrist’s Question

Posted on March 3, 2016 by heavenliner

One usual and inevitable question you’ll receive in case you would have a session with a psychiatrist is, “When growing up, who do you think loved you unconditionally?”

I would have an easy answer to this question. That would simply be the person whose birthday is today! Happy Birthday Nengkoy!

Thanks for always being a part of my colorful circus. I wish that you would continue to bring sunshine and delight to all the people around you… Love you so much!

still cool at 79

Hapi Berthdey… mula sa pinaka-masarap mong anak!

V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E-S

Posted on February 14, 2016 by heavenliner

caption this! hahaha!

Remembering. That is one task I can’t seem to recall on when was the last time I celebrate what should be celebrated today. But for this year, let me hug, assent and celebrate Valentines. Actually, the mere fact that I am posting something on Valentines is already a rare and huge celebration on my part. Typing the letters V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E-S actually took some toll on me. I needed few minutes of some peaceful rest after typing it.

Excited. But putting myself on some positive note, this is basically my general feeling for the past weeks. It is because I feel that very soon the one who would sweep me away from my being solo, by myself and alone would finally arrive. I’m excited to meet the person whom I would simply sit down with enjoying freshly brewed coffee mornings after mornings.

Congratulations. This would be my heartfelt greetings to all those who were blessed and successful in finding their significant other. I hope your Valentines this year would be a celebration that would be remembered for a long period of time. I also hope that your partner would not leave as swiftly as how he/she arrived.

And since I profess of celebrating Valentines today, here’s an old yet emotive song dedicated to those whose feelings were swept away by their significant other. I’m hoping to feel and sing the same… soon…

O ayan ha. ‘Di ako ampalaya!

Keeping Up To The Pinoy Underwear New Year Tradition

Posted on January 1, 2016 by heavenliner

Late in the morning today, Jan 1, a new friend whom I met in New York shared/posted in his Facebook page a video and article that highlights the tradition of what underwear color men wears when welcoming the New Year. Interestingly enough my country, the Philippines, is included in the video feature. And I was not surprised to find out that men in my country wears polka dots!

get lucky!

The researchers of The Underwear Expert really did their homework. To support this claim, I am exactly one of those who wore polka dot last December 31^st and when I welcome the year 2016.

nice booty!

The round shape being a symbol for money, wearing anything polka dotted in the Philippines during New Year’s Eve is believed to bring prosperity all year round.

This tidbit of a tradition has been instilled upon me by my beautiful and fashionista grandmother, Lola Teray (Nengkoy’s mom). I remember during the early years when Lola Teray was still alive, she and her sisters (Lola Sario and Lola Beheng) would make sure to wear polka dot “daster” (house dress) every New Year’s Eve believing that it would bring good fortune in the coming year.

Pwet kung pwet!

Nengkoy’s New Year’s Wish To Everyone This 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015 by heavenliner

A New Year is but a couple of hours away, I would like to wish myself and the rest of the world to further develop a pretty good amount of emotional and intellectual common sense. And may the exclamation points that we will encounter in the coming year be all physically and psychologically enriching. And lastly, may bliss and beauty be all over the planet!

From Nengkoy and I, Happy New Year!

Heypi Niyu Yir!

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