Secondhand Serenade visits Novaliches!

Are you an emo?! Check your hair. Not actually like that, but check you wrist. Is there any cut?! Well if you're not, I am not forcing you to be one of those emotionally broken persons for you to understand this another foolish thought of mine.

So, have you ever heard of the band called Secondhand Serenade?! Well I guess my friends who are somewhat considered to be neophytes of this emotic society knows a lot of songs coming from this band.

Let me give you some emotic lines of those songs:
"And it's true I can't go on without you" -Vulnerable
"'Coz I was born to tell you I love you!" -Your Call
"I'll give you my heart on a string" - Awake
"If you leave me tonight, I'll wake up alone" -Stay Close, Don't Go

Want to know more about Secondhand Serenade?! Then I'll give you more.

The common mistake of people about this band is regarding with its number of members. I asked my friends if for them, how many band members are present. Most of them answered me 5, and some 4. But the fact is, there is only actually 1 member of this band. Know him?! I'll give you the name behind those hits. It's John Vesely.

Secondhand Serenade already released two albums since 2007. First was its debut album entitled Awake(February 6, 2007) and the latest album released last February 19, 2008 - A Twist in My Story.

So having this kind a bit knowledge about this band, you'll be wondering about the Post Title. "Secondhand Serenade visits Novaliches!" Where the hell is that place?!

Okay. So you may find it impossible for such a kind of music icon to visit Novaliches. Definitely! But what's the sense of the title?! This post is filed under "Foolish Thoughts" so expect something like that as I go on with this.

Surely, the title is not true! But something happened which was likely the same of saying that the band really visited Novaliches. What is this?!

On the way home on one September night with my two friends who are listening with the same music genre with me, we encountered this funny sound trip of our fellow countrymen popularly known as Dodong. As we were walking, suddenly we heard this song with these words: "'Coz tonight will be the night that I will for you, over again don't let me change my mind..." Oh crap!

That was the first time that I heard such genre of song in that place. All I can hear before were RNB's and Hiphop songs. Sounds amazing anyway!

I don't think Flo Rida will be happy with this. Why?! He is dominating in the huge stereo speakers in the town with his hit - Low,Low,Low,Low,Low,Low,Low,Low!

A Foolish Act to Test a Relationship

Single?! Then you might not be interested about this matter. Go! But if you're now a fan of the publisher, then continue reading.

This one is somewhat necessary for those who are in a relationship. But I think even those singles will have a fun time reading this another non-sense post coming from my clever but naughty mind.

Let me start with this question, "How sure are you that you're partner is very loyal in your relationship?!" 50? 75? 100? or 101% sure?!

That question seems to be annoying for some but others might start thinking with their answer as soon as they hear those words. But in my case, I am not asking using that kind of question, instead I am asking someone(particularly men) this way: "Can I get your girlfriend's mobile number?!" WTF!

I know by this time you'll start wondering why am I asking like of that. Why?! Simply because I want to test the loyalty within their relationship. Of course I am not going to destroy their relationship, I will be on too much trouble when that thing happens. But how am I going to test their relationship, their loyalty in particular using that kind of technique?!

Here's how the foolish test goes:
I'll ask someone (my friend of course, I might get punched if not!) to give me his girlfriend's mobile number. Of course they will ask me why (unless this person is such a foolish creature) am I asking for their girlfriend's mobile number. Then I'm going to tell them that I just want to test how loyal their girlfriends are. I'm going to text them and invite them for some meet ups or even a date. Where's the test?! Of course, we'll going to see if their girlfriends will tell them immediately about me or not.

So far, most of those men whom I asked for didn't give their girlfriend's mobile number. I'm wondering why, is it because they don't trust their girlfriends or they are just afraid to lose their girlfriends by the time those girls see me?! Got it?! XD

But there was a brave one who was willing to give his girlfriend's mobile number and even challenged me if I could win over him. Well I guess his girlfriend is really loyal and loves him so much(oh crap!). Of course I didn't accept the challenge, his willingness is enough to prove how strong their relationship is.

So, are you going to be like me and try this one?! If so, then good luck! Just tell me if someone loses his girlfriend because of this foolish tactic.

PDA Finds No Restricted Place

Have you ever heard of PDA?! Yeah, I know there are many things which stand for PDA. For some, PDA means Philippines Dental Association. For the techies, PDA is for Personal Digital Assistant. But what does this PDA really stands for?!

PDA, according to the Filipinos, stands for Public Display of Affection. This is also a common attitude to Filipinos, more specifically to lovers. Holding of hands, embracing, kissing, and the like which are done in public are considered forms of PDA. Though these are all common and natural gestures between lovers, doing these in public or public places results to PDA.

PDA cannot be only viewed negatively. We all know that this is very evident, especially holding each other’s hand which is considered to be nothing new. But Filipinos at present time do more than this. And this kind of situation seems to be very annoying. Worst of this, it seems that they are on their own like nobody’s around to watch them.

“I’ll kiss you on your neck, people stare but we won’t care!”

Let me have another story sharing showing an inappropriate and very annoying PDA.

One of the hot days in June, my friends and I decided to meet at a certain mall to have fun. I arrived at the mall late in the afternoon and I was waiting for my friends to come. I stayed outside a well-known bookstore inside the mall to wait. In front of the bookstore, escalators are located. After a few minutes, one of my friends came and by that time, I was not alone. While waiting for the other, we looked around the mall to see if someone who was expected was coming. Surprisingly, as we looked upon the escalator, we saw a couple standing with the guy facing the girl. To our surprise of what they were doing, we just laughed while staring at them. Know what?! The guy was kissing and licking the ears of the girl. How disgusting!

Aside from this, there are many other situations which I often see in different places showing a rampant negative PDA. It may be in malls, park, plazas, and even in schools. It is really very annoying to see those things in public. They may do these things at the proper time and place but not in places where there are numerous people who can see them doing such foolish acts.

For me, the best thing that you can do whenever you will encounter such situation, is to stare at them and when they notice you looking at them, all you’re going to do is to laugh! XD

Talking about "SIPSIP"

“SIPSIP” – This is common to Filipinos especially those who are in search for a higher authority. Or maybe, just to keep in close contact with a higher authority for a sellfish desire.
But what does this “SIPSIP” really mean?!

This is not the way of drinking using a straw! We’re talking about the attitude common to Filipinos.
To understand further what does “SIPSIP” mean, read this acronym that best describes this attitude:
Some Insecure Persons, Seeking Instant Promotion

After reading the acronym above, you can clearly understand what does this attitude mean and why do some Filipinos are like this. There are actually many forms of “SIPSIP”, depending on the situation and the need for this. This may be seen in school, at work, and the like.

Let me share to you a real life experience of being a victim of “SIPSIP”

When I was still a 3rd grader in a certain public school in Quezon City, “SIPSIP” is rampant especially when examination days are soon to come. I wonder why I can see parents of some students walking along the corridor as if they were looking for someone for something. Well I guess we’re not in Nursery to have our parents stay to watch us. Then I became curious about this, I really want to know what’s going on with this. Until one of my classmates told me about this ‘custom’ in public schools(it was my first time to study in a public school). He told me that the parents are there because they have something for the teachers. But why?! Is there any occasion?! Definitely, none! They just want to bribe the teachers(though that was not a direct bribery) for the sake of their children. Got it?! The parents are giving something to the teachers like foods, native items, and more. For what?! In exchange, the teachers are somewhat forced( because of the ‘bribe’) to give the students higher grades.

Why do I consider myself as a victim?!I am a consistent honor student. During that time, I ranked 2nd. Why?! Because I didn’t have anything for my teachers! XD It was really unfair for me who worked hard to have high grades being only the 2nd in our class due to “SIPSIP”. Ouch!

Well I guess you now have a clear understanding about this “SIPSIP”. So better beware, be an observant and have the guts to take them down.