March 19th, 2008 by Remcyl

Okay, so I’m trying to establish myself as a graphic designer slash hair stylist. One huge problem, my portfolio isn’t that well packed yet. So I need help!

Ladies and gentlehomos, I know how expensive photo editing and graphic art can be soo expensive, so I’m giving the first 15 requests the chance to get images from me for free just so I could use it as an art for my portfolio. Here’s how:

1. Whether or not I know you personally, pretend you’re a client asking me for an output (preferably a website banner/image, poster, CD cover, brochure, or a business card).

2. Set your own rules, tell me how you want it, and be as bossy as you could be (I want a Donald Trump-ish attitude as my training ground).

3. You’re done! Well, there is one thing I want you to do. I want you to be real. After I send you the graphics through e-mail, send me your reaction (candid and frank!) to the art, how your transaction was with me, and suggestions if any.

I’ll be waiting for your requests (I hope this time at least 1 would bother lol)

I hate Letterman!

Okay, so I was flippin through some videos on youtube and decided to look up for some on my favorite heiress and came across this episode of David Letterman on his show.

I know how a lot of people don’t like her and thinks that she’s stupid, but this is just plain cruel!

Shame on you Dave!

Shame on you for being the OLDER one who should be wiser more than anything. You are the top epitome of a bully, the reason for every person’s traumatic childhood. I can’t believe one slap wasn’t enough to satisfy your personal satisfaction that you went for more.

Shame on you Dave for the kind of behavior you showed. If that’s how you are as a father to your kid, then I despise the upbringing you do. If this happened to your child, I hope she’s as tough as Paris in handling the situation.

Augh! I just burst with anger after seeing this.

I’ve never agreed with anyone who considers Paris stupid. And I really don’t care if people considers me stupid for thinking Paris isn’t. After all, no one’s stupid.

In fact, she’s more responsible contrary to what many believe. She managed to make movies, her own clothing line (and FYI she made it affordable just so she could reach out to the other end of the spectrum), 5 perfumes, hair extensions, and made a career as a model.  At her age, hasn’t she excelled more than most of us?

The THING is, she does her own thing. FUCK all the people who thinks it’s stupid.

I remember my elementary teacher telling me once, that everyone’s intelligent, but not everyone’s wise. It is how we use the intelligence we possess that makes us wise. No matter how much we try to hide it, the truth, that there will always be something that someone knows more than we do. A doctor may know all about health and medicine, but a carpenter knows as good the kinds of tools there are to build a house, which the former may not know.

STOP!

Stop all the hatred! For once, let’s help someone get up when they get pushed to the ground, for I’m sure we’d want the same if karma slaps us on the face.

Anyhoo, I’m not paid by Paris’ people in the making of this entry. Just so you’d know. Hello! The episode was waaaayyyy back!

March 17th, 2008 by Remcyl

Happy Birthday to my bouncing baby girl!

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March 16th, 2008 by Remcyl

Woah! I’ve missed blogging you guys! I’m back after that grueling test I’ve worked hard on.

So let’s catch up!

Just in case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been flaunting this new logo here at badingako.com and thanks to Ryeness (after his fabulous comment, I’d love to hear from you guys as well), made me more enthusiastic in pursuing this plan of mine.

Okay, so I’ve been doing some jobs lately and they’re all fierce thank God! I’ve been a freelance graphic artist for so long and now I’m finally employed (well, sort of… I guess) at a company I can’t spill just yet. I’m one of their official graphic artist (another one’s in the U.S. of A) and I’m finally making my own money. And being exposed in the industry for months now, I’m starting to trust myself a bit better in being able to deal with all sorts of people.

So anyhoo, I want to make money not only in the company where I am in right now. I want to have clients of my own (one day) and just burst-open my window and just love myself till mosquitoes invade the grotesque-ness known as my skin. Kidding! So here I am, trying to establish myself as a graphic artist in my (I could only hope) own company, Remcyl Designs. I’ve put in a new page link (see top of page) aka Portfolio for you to have a glimpse of what I’ve done so far and the skills I possess (sounds too confident?). Yes! In the kind of industry we have today, you have to shout loud with your talent for you to stand out! Gone are the days of the silent fighters. Tsk! Tsk!

So there, I do hope I get clients both in and out of the Philippines to kick-off my future plans.

Moving on…

I think it’s about time I blog about my Pinoy Idol experience. It has been long overdue and it was only now that I got the chance to talk about it.

Remember when I said the gays would be invading? Once again, I was right!!! In all shapes and sizes they came. The expected ones who would dress discreetly, the ones who wore tons of cake on their faces, the ones who dared to put shimmers, glitters, whoozits, and whatzits on their faces, and those like me, who decided to look like passersby-supposed-to-buy-vinegar-at-a-store-and-decided-to-audition. NOT! Lol
So there I was with a fellow UoPian–pronounced as Yoo-woap-yan (yes, my school had the nerve to call us that!) trying our luck at Stadia. The line was long, the sun was scorching, and armpits started producing their own Eew de toilette. Lucky me I grew up in the Sahara making me a camel among the milk fishes.

Going back, I’m really not that familiar with the process since I didn’t audition last season, so every step was a first for me.

The long line leads to the area inside the Stadia (oh yes, they made a line out of us outside the venue– shame! shame!) where the requirements were to be checked. What happened next was a surprise to me and everyone I believe.

You know how we see American Idol on TV and see all the young hopefuls in front of the three judges? Well, that wasn’t the case with the Philippine counterpart. Since everything is scraped to the last cheapness here in the third world, there are two legs of the audition. First was with Arsi Baltazar (the guy who rejected me for Pinoy Pop Superstar). The moment I came in the partition and saw his face, I was at complete shock since I didn’t expect to see him there doing the same job when I auditioned for the former competition.

I decided to sing a different song from the one I practiced since I wanted to save it for the three judges. So there I was, in the same position I was in years ago. I sang 3 words and he said “Thank You!”. I KNOW! Harsh for the faint-hearted. But not for me. I guess having been rejected once by him made it easier for me to accept rejection the second time around.

This entry to some might seem as sour-graping over the whole experience but I believe otherwise. In fact, I am at rage over another aspect.

For competitions (more as opportunities to many) such as this where a lot of things are sacrificed for the chance of getting in– money, schooling, and debts are made, I think everyone deserves to at least have a couple of lines sang, for them to prove their talent and showcase their best. Out of the 30 hopefuls in the line of chairs, only 1 got in.

It’s such a sad thought that at the end of the day, talent was overlooked just because of the face value. Yes, I know my capabilities as a performer, and I know I am really good. Is it fair for me not to get the same chance as the good-looking ones?

I know in the music industry of the PHILIPPINES ONLY, face value matters. But at the end of the day, we need to realize what the competition is, and it is a singing competition.

So I just leave you with a question. And frankly, I’d love to hear your opinions. Is it easier to enhance vocals from a good-looking performer, or easier to enhance the looks from a talented hopeful?

March 12th, 2008 by Remcyl

Check out the new downloads available such as desktop wallpapers and Friendster account backgrounds.

A new mp3 download is also available so go check it out you guys and tell me what you think about my rookie song.

I’ve also put in photos from random photoshoots in my “younger years” haha.

Over and Out!

March 6th, 2008 by Remcyl

Oh Yes!

After my long blog hiatus with no post at all due to the fact that I need to start concentrating on my studies coz God knows I’m starting to fail, I finally had the chance to do just one entry on my special day.

It was the gayest birthday celebration of mine because it really is the first time for me to celebrate it with gay people.

My boyfriend Chris planned it all for me days ago and it was the sweetest thing for him to do so. Deep inside, my heart was at complete bliss when I learned that he made spaghetti, fried chicken that was TMTC, and prepared bread filled with pimiento spread made by him as well. And everyone who was invited to my small debut contributed to the success of my party.

Right now, I’m just way too tired to make this entry a long one so I’ll just post some pictures of the night and maybe talk about it next time (and by next time I mean next month).

And I would personally want to thank the following people for making this day extra special…

My loving partner, Chris (I love you very much baby!)+My Family+Kuya Jayson+Philip+Kuya Carlos+Albee+Ate Myla and cousins+Irish+Cherry+Ate Riyah+Rowie+Michelle+Arvin+Sheina+Mercy+Alain+Daisy+Manang Joyce+Allan+Emmeline and Jadson+and those i forgot to mention… I love you all!And most especially to God, for giving me a great year, and for another year to live my life to the fullest…

Over and Out!