Our friends are holding a fundraiser for our dear friend, AJ Matela, who passed away weeks ago. The event is Thrilla for Matela, to be held this Saturday, September 24, 2011, 6 pm at Shift Bar. As my contribution for the 1000 Volunteers for AJ group, I will be auctioning an all-expense paid weekend here in Davao with me as your tour guide. Yes, you read that right. By sending the best bid, you will win a weekend in Davao package which includes: Manila-Davao-Manila round trip tickets courtesy of our generous friends from AirPhil Express; 3 days and two nights accommodations at a King Deluxe Room courtesy of Green Windows Dormitel; and 5 all-expense paid meals here in Davao City. The winning bidder may also request other Davao tours and adventures and I'll try to accommodate your requests. :) The bidding will starting now, September 22, 2011 and end at 11:59 pm on October 1, 2011. To get a chance to win this fabulous weekend here in Davao, follow these simple mechanics: Email me at riajose at gmail.com with the Subject: WEEKEND WITH RIA BID. In your email, include your Name, Contact Number, and Email Address. Indicate your bid and…
Month: September 2011
Day 50
...and I'm still counting. I just finished watching "The Love Affair," and I am now in the middle of "First Love (A Crazy Thing Called Love)." These films are two of my most favorite romance films. I have been watching a lot of those lately because for 50 days, I have been trying to do everything there is to do to try to get over a break up. I have tried staying in for two days. I have tried going out and staying up late. I have tried watching cheesy Tagalog films. I have tried binge-ing and I have tried dieting. I have cried myself to sleep. I have tried drowning myself in work. I have posted emo messages and status updates. I have become addicted to Facebook games which I was so against before. Yes, I have tried almost everything there is to do when one is depressed or heartbroken. Kulang na lang mag-droga ako. Last weekend, we saw each other and it was then that I realized he was right. That we are not for each other. That while there is nothing fundamentally wrong with each one of us, it could have never worked out. I could have…