Did my laundry in the washing machine.
Angelique and Jazz arrived home from the Zambales beach resort.
Staggered lunchtimes.
Bought glasses of taho for the children in the driveway.
The Ati-Atihan drum band passed by again.
According to one of the owners of the hawkers' stands there was a glitzy celebration in the barangay basketball court last night.
Painted two more cradle sides black.
You with six syllables in your name: Life is full of synchronicity and mystery. Sometimes the things that occur are beyond logic.
You with five syllables in your name: Now that the crisis is over, learn to appreciate what you have, and be grateful for even the small blessings in your life.
You with five syllables in your name: Do not get unnecessarily involved in other people's campaigns. Relax and wait for the experts to fix things properly.
Your Messenger message:
"Good morning Sir Tony,
"Congrats po sa Art Exhibit mo po. Matanong ko lang po kung kelan at saan po, natuwa ako kasi winiwelcome mo po ang mga gaya namin na sabik na makilala ka at makakwentuhan man lamang, kung sakali po ba madala ko ang mga Libro ko din po at mapa-authograph kung sakali po?
"Salamat at Ingat lagi.My reply:
Hello _____!
The dates and venues of my exhibit have been in a pinned Post on my Wall, open to the Public, for the longest time.
Yes, I will be happy to sign your books.
Your Messenger messages:
"Magandang umaga po sir Tony Perez
"Ako po ito muli si ________________. Pasensya na po at hindi po ako natuloy sa pagpunta sa inyo sa kadahilanang naging abala po sa maraming-maraming bagay sa iskuwelahan at personal na mga obligasyon sa buhay. "Nais ko lang pong malaman kung maaari ko po ba kayong puntahan diyan po sa Cubao ngayong Weekend po. "Bilang isang kabataan at nagnanais maging isang manunulat ay pangarap ko pong makausap kayo at pag-usapan ang mga bagay na tungkol sa pagsusulat. "Sana'y mabigyan niyo po ng tugon ang aking mensahe. "Pasensya na po sa abala "at maraming maraming salamat po
"My reply:
Hello _______!
Magpunta ka na lang sa opening ng art exhibit ko. Doon tayo mag-usap.
You with six syllables in your name: Be aware of everyone who is in a position to control you, and do not reveal to them any of your secrets.
At last I found a kind and beneficent gallery owner and curator whom I love working with.
On my last two exhibits, years ago, when the gallery owners came to pick up my works, they looked around my house, admired what I had, and brashly suggested that I give one or two pieces to them as gifts. Of course, I refused.
I will never go to those gallery owners again.
Never be impressed by "collectors". They are the biggest cheapskates in town. They will haggle over the prices of your works, will hound you like incorrigible insurance agents for discounts , will expect loads of freebies, and they almost never pay in cash. You'll know them when you see them.
When a "collector" approaches me to inquire about one of my works, I tell him that it's already been sold to someone else.
You with six syllables in your name: In order to deserve a nice weekend, you should have a complete and productive week.
You with five syllables in your name: Be patient. Relief is on its way. Hope that, very soon, everything goes back to normal.
The gallery owner and his boys picked up nine of my exhibit paintings for documentation. The rest will be picked up at some other time: one needs a bigger vehicle, one is awaiting vernissage, two are still at the framer's, and another two are awaiting framing.
Bought a glass of jalujalo at the hawker's stand for Aubrey.
My friends, the definite dates for my next exhibit titled Ambiguous are June 23 - 30, 2023. It will be an Art Trek.
Part One of the exhibit will open 5:00 PM at Gallery 928, 4th Floor, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City.
We will then give the viewers an hour of viewing time and another hour to commute to the next venue.
Part Two of the exhibit will open 7:00 PM at Gallery 928, AYSN Building, 3rd Floor, P. Tuazon Boulevard corner C. Benitez Street, Cubao, Quezon City.
All of you are cordially invited.
You with six syllables in your name: Take the coming week seriously. You cannot be a winner by making shortcuts.
Your Messenger message:
"Hello po sir tony,
"Nanaginip po ako, "May isang event po kami na pinuntahan where kasama ko partner ko at baby ko tinitignan namin like its all about eclipse po and after po nun i was about to go home so may gusto po akong bilhin and i know na wala po sa budget so i was on the shop and dinaanan ko lang po mga damit, qthere is a little door po kung saan ako nag exit, pagka exit ko po nakita ko po sasakyan ng tito ko kasama niya po mga anak niya kumakain po sila ng mangga sa loob. Umalis na po sila bago din ako lumabas dahil allam kong may ihahatid pa po sila. Nasa kalsada na po ako nag hihintay ng taxi, when may dalawang taxi driver na nag warning na may lalaki daw po and may dalang baril i was in shock at nakita ko mga tao na tumakbo, naki takbo rin po ako sir tony, until i reach a familiar mall coyeesan mall po pumasok po ako and theres a white shop with curtain, sabi ko po na ilock po it was a sliding mirror door, sa loob po ng shop may maliit po ulit dun na door at doon po ako pumasok at mag tago pero hindi ko po allam na maluwang po iyon at may bintana kung saan natatanaw ko po ung pag agaw ng baril ng mga police sa tao na may baril, ang tao na un ay nakahiga it was a small gun. Sa may loob din po ng maliit na door Sa dulo nakita ko po ang partner ko, nag cleared na po sila, and nung maglalakad na po kami kasama ko po ang anak ko at partner ko sa may kalsada nakita po namin ang dugo sa kalsada at may isabg itlog na nabasag na pero wala naman ang shell, may mga parte din po ng chicken na parang nahulog nasa 2 piraso mag kakahiwalay ang paglagay, itlog, kaunting hakbang ung 1 part ng manok ikaunting hakbang 1 parte ulit ng manok allam din namin na dadaanan namin na dadaanan namin ang kalsada na iyon may mga bakas din ng dugo at sinabihan ko ang aking partner wag mong tapakan ang mga dugo pero natapakan na po niya. Wala naman po akong narinig na tunog ng mga baril ang nakita ko lang ay inaagaw po nila ung maliit na baril sa isang lalaki. "___, is it safe po ba na mag biyahe siya mamaya pabalik po sa _________________?"My repy:
Hello _____!
Yes, it is safe for your partner to travel back to the _______________ today. This was neither a precognitive dream nor a dream about your partner; this dream was all about you.
The small doors in your dream are accesses to your Unconscious. Entering them, you encounter sources of deep-seated anxiety:
1) The first door leads you to separation anxiety--witnessing your uncle and his children, who must leave. They are, in truth, your partner, your child, and your future children. Your unconscious is telling you that they are not completely yours until you finally get married.
2) The sliding door and the small door behind it are your places of refuge, from where you witness men and a man with a gun. The scene reflects your vulnerability, and your perception of society as unpredictable and dangerous. You traverse the scene with your partner and your child, taking note of blood, a broken egg, and chicken parts--these three seem to indicate to me that you've made efforts not to become pregnant again for the present.
At this point in time, do everything you can to focus on your studies, at the same time fulfilling obligations as a wife and mother. Graduate with a degree and cherish your family--these are your greatest treasures. No one should be able to take them away from you.
You with six syllables in your name: Enjoy your weekend with family while you can. You may be facing yet another grueling week.
Lunch at home alone. The grandchildren are visiting Ivy's grave in the north and calling on CatCat, who is on vacation from Lebanon.
Spent most of my time in the small loggia.
How lovely to not be painting for a change.
The summer heat is sweet and heady, and is making me drowsy.
I might take a nap later.
You with seven syllables in your name: Do not wear your heart on your sleeve. While a few persons might sympathize with you, many others will simply laugh at you because they cannot comprehend what you are going through.
April 19, 2023
Welcome again to my messy studio area. I've applied the 38th and last glaze on this painting, and it's finally done.
You with six syllables in your name: Drive safely Do not be in a rush to get home.
You with six syllables in your name: Look forward to having fun on the weekend, but do not allow thoughts of it to distract you from the week's work.
Angelique brought home a huge bucket of keso-gabi (cheese-taro) ice cream that one of her supervisors gave her from a trip to Bataan. I remember that, before I retired, I was working on the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Liberation of the Philippines, and some of our work-related trips brought us to Bataan. I brought home a bucket of taro ice cream then and hoped my family would like it.
Strange how cycles repeat themselves, along with memories.
You with six syllables in your name: Rest well between grueling work periods. Achieve the right balance to remain in good shape.
Dialogue in playwriting can defy the rules of language and grammar.
I use "Hindi RAW" when I want the line to sound gentle and feminine.
I use "Hindi DAW" when I want the line to sound forceful and masculine.
Dialogue is also contingent on characters' mental and emotional states, levels of maturity, economic background, and age.
You with six syllables in your name: Focus on your obligatory tasks everyday. Think of the tough competition you need to face ahead of you.
You with six syllables in your name: Do not rush things immediately upon your arrival. First adapt to the environment, then merge with it, then take things a deliberate step at a time.
