Hay, salamat, may internet access na ako. Since I tried to avoid spending time in Manila, I was without internet access the majority of my stay in the Philippines. Anyways, remember the list I did of things I wanted to do while I was in the Philippines? Here's an updated list:
What I did do:
+ Present at the Sangandaan Conference.
I been dying to type up my updated version to post my paper here. Abangan! Syempre must balance my rants from previous posts with the positives about the conference:)
+ Visit an orphanage in Bulacan
Only spent a few hours there, was so hard to leave. Next time, I really need to at least stay overnight.
+ Go to two different spas recommeneded by 2 different people
Actually got 3 massages from 3 different places and one facial at another place. Sarap!
+Spend as much time as the Looney's will allow on their Organic Farm
Spent about a week at
the land as an actual paid facilitator! Expert na ako sa paggawa nang gugo shampoo. I made some with B and P this morning! I kiss commerically made shampoo goodbye!
+ Find out what so hot about Fort Santiago and Libis these days
Didn't quite make it to Fort Santiago and only had lunch in Libis, so I still don't know what's so hot about Libis either.
+ Go to Joel Torre's new restaurant Bacolod Manukan
Inasal! This place is on a street corner in Greenhills near Lasalle, next to Ferino's Bibingka and across from a Max Restaurant. Galeng nang directions no!?
+ Go to 70s Bistro
Not just once, but twice! :) First time we went, saw Ely Bundia's new band, the Mongols. (okay lang, parang eheads just more songs in english) Second time was great: Pan and Sandwich. Galeng talaga!
+ Go to Vestiges of War Book Party
Saya. This was held at CCP. Met a lot of visual artists, indie filmmakers, and
Dong Abay from Pan! Also, first time I got a press pass so I was all over the place taking photos of the speakers. Then na low-bat. Anobayan!?!
+ Buy books at National Bookstore and The Filipino Bookstore
Went to National Bookstore ONCE. I can't bilib it either. Bought a coupla Bob Ong books:) (wink wink, Ibalik)
+ Meet the folks from Kasibulan
These kick-ass women artists were so inspiring. N and I attended a general meeting held at visual artist Paz Abad Santos' house, which was a canvas of its own. Can't wait to share the pics with you.
What I didn't do:
+ Buy some shoes in Liliw
+ Buy whatever I can get my hands on at Divisoria
+ Go to Sanctum
To Be Continued...
