Saturday, June 27, 2009

Biscochong Halimaw at Bookay-Ukay

Biscochong Halimaw at the launch of Norman Wilwayco's new book 'Guerilla'.

Bookay-Ukay has a great selection of books at Book Sale prices. Definitely worth a look when you're in Teacher's Village, QC. At 55 Maginhawa St, adjacent to Tomatokick resto.

I bought me a copy of 'Philosophy and Science Fiction' edited by Michael Philips.

Friday, June 26, 2009

New 1/4" Realist installed on my violin

New 1/4" Realist installed on my violin :-)

David Gage Realist 1/4" violin pickup

At last, I got my new David Gage Realist violin pickup with 1/4" dia. standard guitar cord jack. This is a new version of the product, which had previously featured a 1/8" dia. 'mini' headphone jack.

I had the original version, but it broke. Fortunately, it was still under warranty so they replaced and upgraded it for free. Excellent customer service over at www.davidgage.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Biskochong Halimaw does Bernal in Love

With Itchy Worms, Goliath, The Discoball, and Sanity Kit (onstage now). At Mag:net, Katipunan.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Threadless too! Thanks, Ona and Marco!

My second ever Threadless shirt, 'Hidden' by Jessica Walsh. Thanks, Ona and Marco! I really didn't expect this. For a writer, it says a lot that I really am touched beyond words.

Salamat sa Dan Moi jaw harp, Sir Nowell!

My friend Sir Nowell brought this back for me all the way from Vietnam en route to Cambodia. The Dan Moi a kind of jaw harp made of brass, used by the Hmong. Similar instruments exist all across Southeast Asia, but are usually made of bamboo.

Thank you, Sir Nowell!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Carljoe launches his book at Magnet QC

Carljoe signs a copy of his book 'And The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth' for my bandmate, Poldo. Rakenrol!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Why American toy collectors envy us

See, this is why it's great to be Asian. No paranoid warfreaks who can't tell the difference between a Megatron toy and a real gun.

Manga Spawn, unaffordable :(


Manga Spawn, unaffordable :(, originally uploaded by wiverne.

I've been looking all over for this mechanized version of Spawn with the detachable insect head, but I can't afford it right now. Sigh. Ah, well. There WILL be a next time.

6, er 3 good reasons to go to Toycon 09

Still moseying around...

Mint in Box Godaikin Voltes V


Mint in Box Godaikin Voltes V, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Holy Frak! Many Pinoys would consider this the Holy Grail of toys: a mint in box Voltes V set. And here's not one but TWO of them! At Philippine Toycon 09

Toycon 09 at Megamall


Toycon 09 at Megamall, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Toycon 09 at Megamall

The Stormballs are back for Toycon 09!

The Stormballs are back for Toycon 09!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Ah yes, Toycon season in Megamall again

Ah yes, Toycon season in Megamall again

Batter Finger spatula!


Batter Finger spatula!, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Batter Finger spatula!

Post-Independencia, with friends


Post-Independencia, with friends, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Post-Independencia, with friends

Friday, June 12, 2009

Nagkagulo sa Independencia screening

We waited in line for hours here at Shangri La EDSA for the screening of 'Independencia' only to be told that there were no more seats available because many of the seats inside had been reserved already.

Umpisa pa lang, dapat tantiyado na nila at pinutol na agad ang pila.

Happy Independence Day!


Happy Independence Day!, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Happy Independence Day!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Noel Cabangon LIVE!


Noel Cabangon LIVE!, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Still at Murphy's, Makati.

Noel Cabangon live at Murphy's


Noel Cabangon live at Murphy's, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Noel Cabangon live at Murphy's

Carlo tries the Iced Tea Tower


Carlo tries the Iced Tea Tower, originally uploaded by wiverne.

At Murphy's, Makati.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

How apt that I should stumble across thi

How apt that I should stumble across this building

Bandang Malaya at Fete de la Musique '09

I've been wanting to play this gig for so long!
 
My group Bandang Malaya will be performing in the World/Folk Music section of this year's Fete de la Musique, under the theme "Music is Language."
 
At the Metrowalk Commercial Complex, Pasig (a few blocks behind Megamall, near Meralco) on June 20, Saturday, beginning at 1pm.
 
See you all there!

 

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Scrabble at Murphy's, Makati


Scrabble at Murphy's, Makati, originally uploaded by wiverne.

I was watching 'How I Met Your Mother' with my friends Carlo, Karen, and Ernest when they joked about how it would be cool to hang out like the characters on the show. So I brought them to Murphy's Makati!

We got to playing Scrabble. I got lucky on the first draw :-P (see photo)

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Jamming with Tapati


Jamming with Tapati, originally uploaded by wiverne.

At Tapati's apartment. I look forward to working more with her and her group, the Maharlika Artists and Writers Forum (MAWF). Find out more about them at jagatrubio.com/maharlikasunrisefest

Bandang Malaya at New City Food House

For just P60, you get a whole bowl of ulam plus rice! Along Kalayaan Ave, QC

At Nine Mile Bar


At Nine Mile Bar, originally uploaded by wiverne.

At Nine Mile Bar, right beside New City

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Badass Roadbuster Ultra Magnus!


Badass Roadbuster Ultra Magnus!, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Remember, kids... A robot bristling with guns is a good thing!

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

TFA Roadbuster Ultra Magnus rocks!

My latest toy acquisition, thanks to Jol.

I love the 'pinakbet' colors! They make it look more military-like.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Rainy skies over Manila


Rainy skies over Manila, originally uploaded by wiverne.

Yep, I'm back!