(No longer) Philippines' Best Kept Secret

I got my iPhone last December 2010, about 6 months ago. And would you believe that I just downloaded podcasts recently? Ha-ha! To think that I've been using it for the past 26 weeks. Tard! I really don't have any intention of downloading any podcast. I'm never contented viewing videos on small screens, as well as I got tons of music already.

So, why would I be interested in something that will just eat up my iPhone's storage?
And what made me change my mind and decided to start downloading podcasts?

Well... This is harder than I thought... Uhm..
I'm wanting to keep him for myself.

Just kidding guys! LOL!


Seriously, the reason why I started downloading podcasts is because of the (no longer) Philippines Best Kept Secret,  Johnoy Danao a Filipino independent musician. Mind you, only GTA's (Good Times Acoustic) episode can be found in my Podcast folder. No longer, because GTA is the top 10 most downloaded podcast on iTunes and you can see him now everyday on TV. (He's the one playing the guitar in Emperador Light's TVC, "Gawin mong Lite")

Emperador Light's TVC, "Gawin mong Lite"

So what's with this guy, what's so special about him? 
He just celebrated his birthday last Sunday, June 26. And aside from making extraordinary renditions of songs by artists like Dave Matthews Band, U2, Jackson Browne, Coldplay and many more. He also writes his own songs and serenade weddings! Awesome, right?

Is he single? Any girlfriend?
Yes. He recently stole HER from her previous boyfriend. Nah! Just kidding guys. LOL! He's clean. They started dating after the girl broke up with her ex. (That's what he said, heheheh.) And her name is Grace. He even dedicated Miss Independent to her, one of the songs he played from GTA June 19 - episode.

Too bad, I can't find any more words to describe this guy, simply because I'm dumbstruck again with his voice. So I'm just going to share you the links on where you can find, like, follow or even listen to him.

Johnoy Danao's Official Website

Twitter

Facebook

Soundcloud 

YouTube

I really recommend all his podcast episodes, a must on every iPhone. Or even if you don't have an iPhone, just download and save it on iTunes then transfer it to your MP3 players, GTA has Podcast MP3 version and it's amazingly FREE! By the way, GTA's schedule is every Sunday night.

*That's his voice in the background, enjoy!*

There goes my Hero!

"Why there's NO post yesterday?!"

A friend of mine asked me that, earlier this morning. First SMS I received today. This message made me smile. I really thought no one's taking me seriously about blogging, since I was literally promoting it and forcing them to like it. (LOL!) For that, I apologize, I know you miss me guys, but I have this thing about Mondays.

(I really hate Mondays!) Nah.. Just kidding. Truth is I slept the whole day yesterday and I woke up almost 4pm, not to mention the Internet was extremely slow. (Zzz.. Reasons)

Okay, done, let's get back to business. Heheheh.

So for today's topic, I would like to share you guys, one of my addictions (yeah, there's a lot that's why I'm using "addictions") none other than Heroes of Newerth. This game was introduced to me last 2009, by my good friends from Schenectady, NY. That time I was really into DOTA "Defense of the Ancients" (immortal enemy of a player's girlfriend LOL!) the game I'd choose to play over those fancy apps in Facebook and mall arcades. I played DOTA for 3 years then HON came. (weird it sounds like a boyfriend heheheh) It was closed beta (International) that time and you will need a beta key for you to play. My friend gave me the URL of the site and I was able to register, however, no beta key was given. So, what he did was, he purchased a VIP account and gave me 1 of the 3 beta keys (as a freebie from HON for buying it) awesome, right? Now that I have a beta key how am I suppose to use it? I don't have my own computer not to mention it requires a good Internet connection.

NOTE: For those who are not familiar with HON the reason why you need Internet connection is because you'll be playing with different nationalities of different countries. And its not rocket science, that for you to connect with those players you'll need internet connection. It does not have a Local Area Network gaming capability unlike DOTA wherein you can play even without internet connection.
(whew! lot of explaining)


 So yeah, that's one major thing that almost made me not play HON. Even BConnected and Netopia (popular Internet Shop in the Philippines) "that time" did not install HON in their computers because of the requirement. Question now is where am I gonna use this beta key? As if 7-11 will swap it to soda or McDonald's gonna give me large fries once I present the beta key to them. LOL! Game God must be irritated of my rants and whining, or it must have been my charm that finally get me to use my precious beta key! So what happened was, the owner of the Internet Shop (where I use to play DOTA) installed HON to some of his computers and he even encouraged everyone to play it. Sweet! ♥


Yehey! Time to play. ☻

At first, I was really having a hard time dealing with it, remember I'm used to playing DOTA. Though they  "almost" have the same concept and interface, item names and hero names were all new to me. And of course, they have original heroes as well. It's like switching your OS from Windows to Mac. But since I love these kind of games, playing it has never been a big deal to me. Honestly, I got addicted to it, especially when I got my own computer I barely sleep at all. It's like after 3-4 hours of sleep, HON's gonna call me to play again. That's how interesting this game is!

Believe me, it's like my own version of heroin. ♣ 

  ► Official HON-Garena Facebook Fanpage ◄

►HON-Garena Official Website◄

The only weird thing I experienced in playing HON (well, until now), was everytime guys hear my voice (yup! there's a built-in VOIP, isn't that cool?). They can't believe that girls also enjoy and play these type of games.
"What's your problem dude? Can't you not make me feel like I'm an alien?" (don't worry guys, I don't talk to them like that, it's just a thought ☻)

Here are some screenshots of the characters I have played. (No, I'm not PRO)
If you noticed my fave item is thunderclaw and I love slaying Kongor. *EVIL GRIN*
FYI: I am not using that account anymore.
I have a new one (thanks to Open Beta!) and it's dedicated to Matchmaking (I♥coins).

(HON) Arachna = Viper  (DOTA)

(HON) Plague Rider = Lich King (DOTA)

Puppet Master = HON Original Hero

(HON) Rampage = Barathrum (DOTA)

R.I.P. STARKY 

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Chasing Pavements

"Should I give up,
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere..."

Chasing Pavements - Adelle

This scenario is very common, especially to girls,
"should I give up or should I not give up?"

Either way, both questions are pointing to not-so-good relationships,
not-so-sure feelings, rocky relationships.

Being the fickle minded creature that we are, (hormones side effect,LOL!)
we have this habit of asking ourselves, asking our friends,
tweeting and posting to our walls with this questions. 

(Duh! As if you don't know the answer.)

                                                                      

As I watch He's Just Not That Into You,
a blurry picture has suddenly became clearer.

(Funny coz, I was literally imagining a picture that came into view. LOL!)

I have discovered that its not only me who's acting like this. There's a lot!

It's like a pack that devoted to agree with something fictional, something fairy tale like.

Acceptance is one thing that most of us learn the hard way.

We embrace pain. We love being a distress.
We love being those fictional martyr characters.

I'm sure risk takers will definitely disagree with me.
Especially those who are blinded by LOVE.

But what the eff! Reality bites, truth really su***, yo!

So, if you see yourself as one of the victims of that,
He's Just Not That Into You scenario,

how about you ask yourself, "Do I deserve it?"

Hmm... definitely NOT!

No one does.

And if you still choose to go on with it, go ahead girl!
(I've said my piece, you masochist! Ahahahah! Just kidding!) :-)

Saturday or Sadderday???

Yeah, it's Saturday again, or maybe for some it is Sadderday.

Sadderday (my own definition, LOL!)
(def.) sick, no gimmicks, very bad weather, no money, heartbroken

I still remember, when I was a kid, I always enjoy my Saturdays.
I think most of us did.
Most kids define Saturday as playtime, sleeping time, family day,
movie day and most of all >NO GOING TO SCHOOL DAY!

I love waking up the next day, knowing it's Saturday.
I always make sure I maximize my time playing outside.
(for me Saturday is the best day ever!)
That's how simple life is, for a child.
However, as we grow up, simple life is one of the things we leave in our children's closet. We are now starting to see life, like grown ups do.

We are now exposed to different things, variety of very tempting things.
We are now learning to WANT. To always want.
Always wanting more. Always wanting something. Always wanting.
You may not agree with me, but let's face it.
It's what you see now in the real world.

People always crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust, desire, want.
For power (politics), money (corruption),
popularity / fame (social networking).

Thing is, as we crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust, desire, want.

We forget how to live.
We forget how to be happy and contented with what we already have.

We're even taught to think outside the box,
maybe that's one of the reasons why we tend to forget
what was already inside it.

So tell me, how was your Saturday?

One Fine Day

It was few weeks before summer, when their story began.
Both of them have no idea of what's about to happen.
Her eyes met his.
Little did they know the love they've been waiting for was standing right before their eyes.
He smiled, she smiled.
Then the moment ended.

After 2 years, fate has teased them again.
Her eyes met his.
Ofcourse, they do not know how to approach each other.
How to start a small talk.
He smiled, she smiled.
After a few minutes, the moment ended.

More years passed by.
That never ending story of missed chances was now bound to end.

He's now working for an IT company. She has chosen photography.
Clearly different paths. Not even close to the field they've chosen.
He loves to draw since he was a kid, she loves to write about different things.

It was few weeks before summer, when their story began.
Both of them have no idea of what's about to happen.
Her eyes met his.
Little did they know the love they've been waiting for
  was standing right before their eyes.
He smiled, she smiled.