Passport Posse Passee

Yesterday, I went to get my passport. I was able to get it. But not without a significant experience that taught me a lesson.

I had requirements checked at the checking booth outside when someone just approached me and told me 'go there'. Another guy, who seemed to be renewing his passport went with me and led me to the travel agency a few buildings away. Then he kept telling me about DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) having a new policy, that only travel agencies will be processing passports, not DFA anymore. That had me duped so I paid and let the agency, now I know was a fixer, get my papers.

Filipino Bashing

You know, this is a topic I've always wanted to talk about. I'm sure you've probably been in a discussion about the problems of the Philippines, wondering where it all came from. Some blame the politicians, corruption, the Spanish, the Americans, but the more analytical people will bring the fauly to the most responsible party of all - 'taong bayan din may kasalanan (It's the fault of the citizenry).'

I'd agree. THe Philippines has never seen the end to its corruption, its problems with poverty, crime and what have you. You can blame the government, but it really can be traced to the individual responsibility of each Filipino.

Model Mania

As I write this, the Third IPMS-Philippines Bert Anido Chapter National Contest is happening. For those who don't know about this hobby of mine, I build plastic tanks, planes, ships, and other such model kits, and I joined a group of people who do the same thing. Now we have a third Nationals Contest in the group's history and it's another major milestone written down. I didn't go to the event at SM Megamall this Dec. 9 since I felt a bit exhausted and looked for more work at home job postings. I have two ships and three planes on position in that exhibit anyway until Sunday, Dec. 11, so I guess I can leave them there for the while. If you wanna get there, get there then. It's once in a lifetime chance.

A little history. Since I am a military enthusiast (fond of guns, tanks, jet fighters, battleships, and reading about World War two, Vietnam war and all that), and an artist as well (fond of drawing and sketching), it soon came to me that I should get into this hobby of building facsimiles of military equipment. I get the same fix (satisfaction) that basketball enthusiasts would get from watching basketball, and cross-stitchers get from doing their hobby. It's a hobby, for crying out loud. A hobby I like, and I don't want anybody messin' it. At least my mom agreed, it's better than buying cigarettes or drugs, and going into vices like drinking and girls.

But I'm not just harping on the scale modeling hobby. Having a hobby is important. Most squatters, people you see on the street doing nothing, people who get into crime, you would often remark that they have "nothing to do." How true. So for something to do, get into a hobby. Whatever you are, whereever you work, whatever salary class you're in, get a hobby. It helps a lot.

Mopedicure update

Hmmm... just been to the Yamaha sales officer... Crypton Z has a new color! Smashing blue! Wow... but the price became smashing too. P65,000. Shucks... But still, something pulls me to this kind of bike... Probably might be the cheapest to operate for me... God, help me make the right choice, and gain the resources for it.

Need A Mopedicure

I've always been raring for a motorcycle.