Davao & adventures of mom and me

I am seriously trying to make my friendster blog work, but noooooo... it wont!!
And then I forgot to update this blog!

So what did I miss writing about? Oh yes!

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The Philippines.
Beautiful memories.
The last time being 3 years ago and I still remember the smell of the Mallonga house.
Plus, this time we're bringing along my dad and sisters (Kaka arrived from Japan the day before when we were in Singapore, so it adds to the excitement!)

My journey to Four Malls (NCCC, Victoria, SM, Gaisano)
Our first Christmas celebration
My visit to the Crocodile Farm
My first Paintball (PAINball) game
A Very Lively New Year celebration (In Brunei we let it pass quietly)
The Reunion, the beach, and my (daring) performance of Clapton's Tears in Heaven.

And if you can't join them with alcohol, use caffiene. (After an experience that Coke works as well as Brandy. Works wonders if your about to sing a song you can't sing while your sober).

I think the worst part was the goodbye. I've had an enjoyable experience in Davao and if there is any opportunity to return to the Philippines I'll definitely come back. It took only two weeks to feel used to Davao.
And also took less than a week to miss it.

So how to end this?
No matter if they're different race, different faith, different lifestyle..
Blood will always be blood.

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Yesterday, I woke up and left my bed and in front of me is a beauty.

A dream? No. But I still can't believe that this excellently made piece is in my room.
IN MY ROOM!!!

Google the image: Dime-O-Flage

Recently bought on Sunday in KB.
Mom planned to buy me a guitar from the beginning (While Zani got his PSP and currently searching ways to use its WiFi).

Here's how I got it (from the beginning)!
-Saturday: Bang Zul, my cousin, said there existed a Blue ML guitar (Z shape+V shape=ML shape) and of course I went to tell my mom that night.

-Sunday: Bang Zul and I went out early to check out every guitar store in Bandar (including Guan Hock Lee, where the ML is). But to no avail.

-Monday: Mom got sick days before and went home early that day. After watcing a movie she turned to me and asked, " when is Guan Hock Lee closing?"
I checked my watch... "2 hours from now (six pm)".
and so we went to the place and sadly the guitar was not there.
"Mom, you can order a guitar from this place"
And so we talked with the manager about the guitars available (and I was CLOSE to getting a USA Razorback!! google image pls). Brought home a list of guitars available for shipping by Dean and there we discussed about what guitars are good. (and that involves a lot of internet research)

-Tuesday: I was looking through all the guitars and researching constantly on them. And there I crossed out every guitar that I dont need, leaving two left:
ML noir XT, &
Dime-o-Flage
And yes, a very difficult decision. It was Mom who helped me with it and so chose the ML Noir XT.

-Wednesday: Mom already called for the order and is due shipping on Friday

-Saturday: 2 days has passed and news on the guitar is unheard of. That afternoon my mom called again to inquire about guitar.
And can you believe this? It's out of stock!! I was disappointed but mom said we can go to Kuala Belait to check out the guitar I saw last raya.
Yes, I remember. The Dime-o-Flage and one of the employees who himself is a guitar fanatic (and like myself very passionate of Dimebag Darrel's music).

-Sunday: We had to ask our uncle the way to the shop (because it was my uncle who brought me here the last time). The Dime-o-flage (Thank God it's still there!) and the same guy was there (BTW, his name is Ronnie). And here's the funny part:
He remembers me from last raya (He said, " It's you!" with a startled look as soon as I entered the place the second time), and..
He now knows my mom is Filipino ("I didn't know your mom's a Filipino!)
Since he's Filipino too, it was easy for mom to talk business.

So after some talk about guitars; effects; amplifiers; and of course, Dimebag Darrel; I finally got my hands on a Dean ML.

And I owe this my mom, who has gone through so much for me. Thank you so much mom! I LOVE YOU!!!!


To all guitarist! I recommend you check out MUZIK BLNADA located in:
Lot 7065, Unit 13 Block B, Bangunan Haji Karim Dan Anak2, Jalan Jaya Negara, Kuala Belait, Brunei.
They sell variety of beautiful sounding amps such as Line 6 and VOX. Do check it out as soon as your in KB!