"The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose."
Hadia Bejar
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Tatts
This is not about setting up Sydney Ink.
I was watching Tattoo Wars last night and came across another "useless" fact, that is unless you're into tattooing. Honestly, I did not know that the guy who popularized tribal tattoo is a Pinoy born in Washington DC, 56 years old Leo Zulueta. When the announcer said his name, I said this guy must be Pinoy.
Pinoy and tatts seem to go hand in hand. My research was right again when Zuleta said that most of his uncles have tatts, but the old western style adapted to Pinoy tastes. He grew up in Hawaii and California, and now run a tatts shop up in Ann Arbor, Michigan called "Spiral Tattoo".
There is a good interview by AsianWeek, a bit dated (2002) but it is the most in-depth info about Leo. Nowadays, Leo is into jewelry as well as clothing design for a Japanese company.
See here samples of his work, like the one above (which I lifted from this site as well, well hey I am doing the guy a favor - free ad for nothing!). And no I am not getting a tattoo, maybe a ring.By the way, he "lost" to his protege, Rory Keating in that tatt war. But he countered that since he is the teacher, he won as well by being a good mentor!
For Sayote Queen: May 16, 2008
"Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys."
Alphonse de Lamartine
"... you grieve for a person you never knew,
for a relationship that ended even before it really began.
... not for a person who has lived and died
but for an unlived life.
but for an unlived life.
You are sad not just because of what you have lost
but because of what never will be."
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Philippine Food Festival: 11-22 June 2008
Received an email from friend, Sen announcing yet another Filipino Food Festival at the Grace Hotel in the heart of Sydney CBD. I am sure, from memory, this is not the first Philippine Food Festival held in this venue. I believe this is almost a yearly event hosted by the Philippine Department of Tourism and Grace Hotel, coinciding with Philippine Independence day celebrations.
Enough background. The details, as announced by Philippine Tourism Attache Ms Consuelo "Lito" Jones and the Grace Hotel website:
Filipino Food Festival, from 11 till 22 June at the Grace Brasserie, Level 2, Grace Hotel, 77 York St Sydney. Guest Executive Chef for this festival is Michel Le Teuff, from Travel Cafe Philippines, Makati City.
Lunch Buffet: Monday to Friday for only $35pp & Sunday $45pp
Dinner Buffet: Friday & Saturday for only $45pp
For reservations phone: (02) 9272 6636 or email: restaurant.reservations@gracehotel.com.au
I use to work around this area, Grace Hotel is on the corner of King and York Streets, just off George Street. Nearest train stations, in case you want to take public transport and walk; are Town Hall and Wynyard Stations.
In her email, Lito said "I do hope you all have a chance to come around and try Filipino cuisine prepared by guest chefs from Travel Café Philippines, Manila."
You will find that the food somewhat tastes the same but presented in a "fine dining" style. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 23 May 2008
My MB20 USB Band
I just received the above MB20 USB wrist band (a paltry 256MB!) in the mail. Actually I picked it up at the post office just today. I am at home with my Nanay. I (we) cooked my first adobo!
It's a bit geeky even for an IT person like me. So maybe I'll just keep it somewhere as a souvenir. I am over the MB20 hype at the moment anyway, my new song is Newton Faulkner's Dream Catch Me song.
Listening to Matchbox 20, Maroon 5, Jim Croce, Chicago, Carlos Santana, etc., you would get the idea of the type of music I like and listen to. At times I'd go back to my collection, and re-acquaint and listen to my old favorites.
Listening to Matchbox 20, Maroon 5, Jim Croce, Chicago, Carlos Santana, etc., you would get the idea of the type of music I like and listen to. At times I'd go back to my collection, and re-acquaint and listen to my old favorites.
Music is like that. It's like a photograph, it brings back certain memories and feelings. It lets you travel back in time to places and moments you've been to, people you've met, friends and lovers.
Anyway, I am going back to my house chores... my reality for now.
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