Sa ilalom sa Tugkaran...

I already made this post here and here. I just had the urge to post it here too.
I also got this amazing paintings/sketches from a "Pare sa inuman", Dan. Check out his website for the coolest paintings here.

Ulahing tayhop para mamatay ang kandila,
Agiik sa kawayang salog sa kada tamla.

Mga lakang sa tiil nagdahunog,
Gagmay'ng hunghong gapaningog.

Dayon silang duha mibuklad sa banig ug habol,
Tagingting sa bakos nga giwakli mikagulkol.

Pitik sa panty ug pantalon ang misunod
Mga ngabil nga gapanikla sa kada sakyod

Gamay nga syagit nilabaw sa tunga
Ligid-ligid sila, mura'g walay ugma

Duha ka lawas nagka-hi-usa,
Mga agayay gahinayhinay ug dugwa.

Uyog sa mga haliging gasagiik,
Nagkakusog, mura'g naay mubusdik.

Uyog sa payag miabot sa kusina,
Kagilkil mga plato, tinidor ug kutsara.

Sa tukna nga hapit na sila mahuman
Ako, nga dia sa ilalom sa tugkaran,
mihinayhinay ug tindog para dili makit-an.

Apan sa wa damhang panghitabo
ang bugsay nga gisandig,
nahulog patubang sa akong ulo.

For the coolest paintings/sketches, check out Dan's website
here.

Put your right Feet in...

You put your right Feet in, You put your right Feet out, You put your right Feet in,
and shake it all around. Dance a little boogie and then you turn around,
That's what it's all about.

"ikaw ba, pasagad ra gyud ka, FOOT na! FOOOOOOT!"
"ay, sori maam"

You FOOT your right Feet in, you FOOT your right Feet out.....

Salute To Dickzon

"hoy! gwapo pa gyud kau ka ug profile pictyur!"

We all had people in our lives that at some point influenced us greatly that they actually crafted some parts of who we are today. Pharaoh life became my life because of some people that has influenced me a lot.

Dickzon was the guy who told me how to "live life to the edge" and without falling down during our engineering college years.
One day we visited his room and MAN it was intensely hot in that boarding house. I could feel everyone's breath increasing the humidity of the room. We all knew that boarding houses in our time was quite strict. Usage of other electric driven appliances, except for the flourescent lamp alone, is totally prohibited. Of course, unless you pay an extra amount to your rent.
Since me and Mark Lumen were guests, Dickzon had to strip out the best comfort he could offer. There, in that pretty naked room, he carefully assembled pieces of an ELECTRIC FAN, parts by parts, from random hidden locations. The Propeller from behind the closet, the motor from under the bed, etc.

Moments later, there it was! an Electric fan with complete 3-speed dial. Man! i was astonished.

Further, he deviced a way to connect electricty from the only electric driven appliance in the room which is the flourescent lamp.
Then He said "ato lang serado purtahan para dili ta makit-an ni Lola (landlady)."

Man, the honor was too much for me. I have been to many hotels but I think Dickzon's service was more than 7 stars.

Dickzon is now a very influencial Engineer at Negros Oriental's Provincial Engineer's office. Serving the province with his tactics and wits, He will be in charge of future Developements in our home province. He is also Blessed with a lovely girl and a beautiful wife.

In Dickzon, I learned life is fun when you find amusement in anything you do.

She's my only....

One ordinary evening, I was driving around the city and found a very interesting place on my way home. So I made a stopped and went inside to check things out. Like most men would always plan to do, this will be nothing else but just a short and quick stop. Well, plans do change sometimes and it was on this evening that part of me changed.

Anyway, as I went in, my eyes were suddenly magnetized at one corner of the room. And there, she was standing behind the dim lights . This was when the first time we saw each other. As we looked at our faces, something connected from within us and from that moment on my life did changed.
So, I moved in closer to feel her glowing beauty. Now, things are getting much clearer. I can simply derive a story of how she ended up here by simply looking at her scars. I ain't sure how long she has been serving here because she also looked pale and weak. As soon as I was close enough, I grabbed her by her arms and let my fingers run through her shoulders. Though, she looked all worn-out already, I can feel her beauty from my touch. I reached in further to smell her neck and graciously she stills smells good. Maybe, a lot of men has already been through her but her innocent scent was still there. And as I slowly crawled my hands on her back, I could hear her weak whispering, "bring me with you and I'll give you the happiness you need, please.... ". I swerved my hands through her belly and I could feel the heat caused by the stimulation i was making. Man, she still has beauty, but no one else gave her the love and care she needs.
From that moment, I knew I was the right man for her. I may have a lovely wife and beautiful kids at home but I was sure everybody will get along. It wasn't just her voice or her smell or her beauty, it was her affection that changed me.
So, I grabbed her and brought her home. It was already midnight when I reached at our doorstep, so I slowly brought her inside and made her sat at our living room couch. Meanwhile, I reached for our rooms and saw that everybody else was sound asleep.
So, I gave her a towel and a few rejuvenating lotion for her skin.
Moments later, there she was siting at my couch looking much more beautiful ever than before. It's like a few years of life has been given back to her. She was a beauty. I could see a few scars from her past life but to me they meant nothing, I could barely see em anymore. I never questioned why she was sold so cheap. All I could say was, I guess, me and her are both lucky together.
Ever since that night, I loved her so much til this day. I am also very happy because my wife and kids are getting along better with her too.
She's my only Yamaha acoustic guitar.

Pahaloka ko 'Day

disclaimer:
Picture above is irrelevant to the current post below.
"Bunga ra kini sa nagdamuraw'ng illusyon sa nagsuwat "

I posted this picture because i think it's cute and original.
Besides that, there are no other reasons whatsoever.


If you're a Bisdak, then I know you have heard this song. Who didn't?
Let me tell you what this song is all about. Pharaoh explains:

Pahaloka ko 'Day.
Halok lang sa uban.

Think about it. Where could these two people be when they were singing this song? At the Barrio dance? Baranggay hall? or at Tabo-an? would the place matter? Not really, but the ecosystem of the place would. There were people around. That's why she had to test him. What if he had some kind of swine flu? She had to make sure. However, she still wants the kisses.

Ikaw ma'y gusto ko.
Nganong ako nga anaa ma'y uban?

And she raises the stakes... she has to manipulate the "value of supply and demand". She knew that the value of her kiss will plummet right after he kisses. In short, she wanted an auction. She also had to know if this guy came here only for her. What if he has been kissing everybody else already? She had to check.

Sige na lagi 'Day.
Dili ako kay wa ko'y gusto;

Now, she's not only playing "hard to get", but she also has to let everyone know. She had to be a show-off, that's why she had to sing it a bit louder. Everyone! She didn't want any kisses!!! At the same time, this was her method of checking if this guy hasn't been kissing anybody randomly.

Irog, irog.
Unsa'y irog?
Irog, irog ngadto'g dyutay.
Irog, irog.
Unsa'y irog?
Irog, irog ngari'g dyutay.

There bleachers or benches were made of Bamboo strips or Coconut lumber. Its quite hard to move on these things. Those tiny particles that protrude on top of these benches can sting your ass like needles. Too much "irog-irogs" can be bad.
Or maybe yet, most bleachers were already fully seated and her suitor was still tired from his long walk that he needed a little rest before he wants his kisses.
Or maybe yet, her parents were seated on the other side of the bench. He has to pretend to say "irog-irog" so that one of her Folks from the other end would stand up and get lost.

Kanindot unta sa gugma ta
Kon pahalok pa ikaw kanako.

Now, this part is where everything gets more tricky. "Unta" can be logically meant as nothing. "Gugma" is what all men use as a card to get the kisses. Of course, He had to equally balance the stakes or He'll end up with nothing. In short, wa'y Gugma kung wa'y Halok.

Iasa ko man kanang imong halok
Nga dili man ako mahimuot? Ay!

Hmmm. Owaturn! Since when are kisses designed for "pahimuot"? Kisses are made to release hormones in our body which either can;

release tension
prevents tooth decay
slows aging process
aids in wieght loss
increase fitness
(these are all proven here)

So dont get yourself too tied up, the next time a blogger says:
"Pahaloka ko dai"
Give it to him!
He, amidst all guys out there, knows how the song goes.