TERRIFIED.STUPIFIED.PETRIFIED... Her life that resembled a short film in the length of a 3-minute pop song.

HomeMY NEW OPRAH-esque A-ha! PREDICAMENT...Oct 10, 2007
In the paradigm of sacrifice, I am the one that always needed something to believe in, in all the aspects of my life. To live, to protect my children, to love and fight for others and everything that matters to my existence.

I learned, slowly, in the length of time too stretched and far away that hope the same as love is the simplest of word we can think of and give. And ironically, the hardest to get in this world where deceit and betrayal can sometimes disguise themselves as over-bearing. The purity of heart will always remain the wall that shields us and no matter what, if we have it, hope will always keep on resurfacing.

 Truthfully,I would celebrate each day I get the chance to meet people who think this way. Kindred ideas of equal mindset... People who endeavor the absorption and replication of the tactics written in Sun Tzu's The Art of War...People who can relish every second of conversation with Eric De Guia as he talks about the planks of woods he used to build his atelier on Session Rd. or his Sunflower house in the mountains of Benguet. And how art is desecrated by wannabe's.

***Wrote this in the middle of mixed confusions and (ironically)certitude that things will always be moved by the magic of believing! grin***

Affiliations: www.bittersweetcharisse.blogspot.com Hobbies and Interests: my interests are very common to what interesting people also do...I write, 75% of the time is spent dreaming about colossal truth in our everyday life and what it takes to stand up for it...I mother ( i love using mother as a verb) two artistic girls - and seeing them grow up, each with her own purpose, I think I'd now advocate that as a fundamental interest. Favorite Books: Your life will be the same in 5 years except for 2 things: the people you meet and the books you read. Favorite Movies: More than enough that I forget them all when asked at random! But I devour independent-digital films - those that have 50%less budget than the ones funded by major stakeholders... Favorite Music: ministry of sound. moby. massive attack. portishead. george duke. seawind. tuck and patti. tower of power. About Me: Pathological procrastinator. Writer. Fan. Corporate Slave. Mother.

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Photo AlbumI managed to keep it photoshop/illustrator-free ; hence,all you will view are visually organic! aesthetic in its most natural form.Jun 22, 2008

HOW CAN THAT WONDER MAKE ME ENDURE THE ULTIMATELY SCORCHING SUN.
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SHOPPING!
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I AM BACK.
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I COULD GO ON....
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MORE!!!
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Rock Ed Fun Photos
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SATURDAY REHEARSALS AT BALLET MANILA
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FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS.
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THIS IS HOW I CAN CHRONICLE THE INDIA I CAN'T FORGET...and the captions behind each photo.
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The T- House in Tagaytay - Good Friday to Easter Sunday!
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Candid
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THE SEQUEL TO OUR : A LIFE IN THE DAY OF.. (hahahaha)
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Fresh From The Treasure Chest! :)
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Nice Is Good.
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EventWHAT'S BREWING?Dec 31, 2007
Start:     Dec 31, '07 6:00p
An event of photography by an old friend.
Please view his site and explore his adventure with his photography.
I think that Erica did the right thing to google you (haha) and lead your way to Ascott hotel 2 days before new year- 20 yrs after - and... more
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ContactsMY CLOSEST ARSENAL OF KINDRED SPIRITS ...
paderewski
Benjamin
eccabanana
ecca
cococoo
Edwin
jakedeasis
jake
xbushmanx
jesus
sainterica
Kaiserin Empress
nityalila
nityalila
peachcruz19
peach
angmalaya
ronald
samanthapinder
samantha

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Blog EntryMY BITTERSWEET STATEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS...Feb 15, 2008
  These are his daily thoughts that purge from his very preoccupied brain that he analogizes through a faucet that needs to be opened before it continuously flows. Grin. Coming soon.With no intention to plagiarize him as he made me... more
Previous blog entries:
Feb 15-LETTER FROM A MOTHER ABOUT HER SON.
Jan 11-IMAGINARY WORLD.
Nov 30-ONE.
*Charisse's favorite blog entries:
Nov 12-SOMETHING ABOUT THE EBB & FLOW.
Nov 2-MY SUNSHINY MIND FINDS PEACE IN SAYING.
Oct 10-I HOPE EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY
Mar 7-LONGER
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MessageCARE TO BITCH BACK?
   
katanded wrote on Jun 24
kame??.. >:P
-(whispers)- shotgun.. shotgun.. ;p

coffee agad pag-balik.. haha
tc and safe trip :D
etherealbittersweet wrote on Jun 24
haha. thats why i erased nga. kayo kasi. haha
katanded wrote on Jun 24
oo nga... wag makulit mag comment.. :p baka ma erase... hahaha
zperm wrote on Jun 1
crap, i didnt win on my GSIS competition.....but watdahek.......imma join again nex year.............yer so right,....the winners were all about "PEOPLE"......really classic subject but the winners were truly deserving i might say..........
paderewski wrote on May 25
hi charisse thanks for the kind words. im generally unaware of how far ive come, took it as part of growth. one day youre a student, the next youre working and after that, you going places. life is wonderful, a real blessing from the good Lord. life, and everything that it brings, whether good or bad. :-D cheers!
etherealbittersweet wrote on Apr 29
thank you for paying for the e-ticket! hahaha...
you know, i just realised how it is very easy for some people to step in the lives of others. as with happiness, i am content with having wam and sasan, you and your family and our extended family...without all of you, my life is a blah.
never mind the aggressors - they will never ever be happy because at the end of the day, they know what kind of life they are living.
And i mean it with so much peace in my mind.

whew...deep...hahaha.
sainterica wrote on Apr 28
remember when people notice you in offensive ways, it's just plain devious envy... dont be surprised cuz gorgeous, smart, blessed, and well-adored people like US are OFTEN the subject of their empty and pathetic minds. let them die in envy... PLUS, you're not the one who's liable cuz you didnt do anything UNLAWFUL, I repeat, UNLAWFUL. (do we have to reiterate the obvious?? jeez, some people cant take it when they see happiness plastered in our faces...)
thank heavens we don't LOOK OLD... some look terribly wasted, wasted, wasted without reaching the prime of their youth... and worse, their negative attitude only makes them, well, more unattractive...
btw, cant wait for the european vacation!! but before that, NY is definitely the place to conquer!! smile gorgeous!! i'm lucky to be one of your closest friends!! love ya!!
zperm wrote on Apr 27
btw...yer painting yeh...imma try to find sometime for that man...the gig with nokia might not happen....i havent heard from gab since the CME gig....but who cares....
etherealbittersweet wrote on Apr 25
why did i have all the time in the world today to post 3 of my favorite videos and a few photos??? oh, my wifi access was so speedy, i can just upload everythin in 1 go..
haha..
this is work with multiply...
etherealbittersweet wrote on Apr 24
i am freakin coming back to india, man! cool..
this time im gonna explore taj majal to the max with all the photos a la bucket list.
grin
etherealbittersweet wrote on Apr 24
i know!!!
xzyra wrote on Apr 3
hi,.happy birthday:)
sainterica wrote on Mar 25
where are the pics??? dont hide your hot pics... post them na! and the ghost hunting pics too! waaaaaaaah!
meemeeko wrote on Mar 25

thx for droppin' by..


take care..


=)


C'
etherealbittersweet wrote on Mar 19
it's back! hehe.
some lapses in memory brought by age.
i think i was replacing it but did something different!
sainterica wrote on Mar 18
meow... see you on the not so holy week! :)
etherealbittersweet wrote on Mar 17
thank you, xyra! :)
ponyangertz wrote on Mar 16
hello thanks thanks! yeah. pero yung sa crystal beach na albums, some were from my friends' cameras. sira kasi screen nung cam ko, hirap magpikshur =(
xzyra wrote on Mar 14
hello again mam,.ur pretty po thats my compliment:),.hehe
xzyra wrote on Mar 14
hello,..thanx 4 adDing:)
sainterica wrote on Feb 25
wahahahahahahahhahahahaha! sayo lang at kay oyin! lakas ng appeal nyo sa mga afam!
bibomedia wrote on Feb 24
Have a nice weekend - http://bibomedia.com
etherealbittersweet wrote on Feb 22
hehe hi st erica daw! bwahahaha
jajowal wrote on Feb 21
hi sainterica,you looking so beautiful.
sainterica wrote on Feb 21
hirap ng daming admirers???
etherealbittersweet wrote on Feb 15

sorry, not allowed to post them...
sainterica wrote on Feb 14
You're a part time lover and a full time friend
The monkey on you're back is the latest trend
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Here is the church and here is the steeple
We sure are cute for two ugly people
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

We both have shiny happy fits of rage
You want more fans, I want more stage
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

You are always trying to keep it real
I'm in love with how you feel
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

I kiss you on the brain in the shadow of a train
I kiss you all starry eyed, my body's swinging from side to side
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

The pebbles forgive me, the trees forgive me
So why can't, you forgive me?
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Du dududu dududu du dududu
Du dududu dududu du dududu
I don't see what anypne can see, in anyone else
But you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDbUVXXp-U
madokalicious wrote on Feb 13
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baguiowriter wrote on Feb 12
Hello from the cool cloulds!

Please try to contact the phone number of the one in charge of the UPDF Writers Workshop in Tagaytay. They're the only ones who can answer your questions.

Cheers!
etherealbittersweet wrote on Feb 6
Thank you, Ben.
Yeah, blessed year.
I suddenly thought about your "Life Is..." :)
Keep in touch, good luck in being your own new boss!!!
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VideoVIDEOS...Apr 25, 2008
ThumbnailSOUTHERNGRASS.
How can i ever forget not to feature LIWANAG?
How SOUTHERN GRASS was formed is all a long story which came about when John Brown and Monti Delima took inspiration from the demigods of blues, rock and roll and jazz in 2004.
Got the... more
Previous videos:
Jan 19-HOY - Makatha
*Charisse's favorite videos:
Apr 25-Pagdating Ng Ulan ... Makatha at Conspiracy ,Jan.14th
Apr 25- Makiling Ensemble in Digital Sunsets 2002 at the Film Center...
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ReviewWHAT I THINK ABOUT THESE BOOKS:Dec 10, 2007
ThumbnailCurrently on my night stand - had just begun with the prologue.
Like Oprah, I feel I am compelled to write something about Barrack , which basically speaks of his quiet strength, dreams that his father weaved for him and his greatest love for his... more
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