11. The Makabagong Afabeto

ORGULLO
O N L i N E
7 August 2004

Mabu-hey, kids! How's it goin'? We missed ya, we adore ya, we luv ya! You are the sunshine in our world!

This is a new chapter in the lives of the Orgullosos, as we celebrate a new decade of infotainment, campiness, chismes, and whatever it is that we are about. It's everything that you need, and everything that you will ever hope to know, on this earth. (Wait, isn't that like, Beauty? Ahh... the Romantic in us....)

You think you own whatever land you land on? Well, no offense, Pocahontas-baby, Orgulloland is a different world. Witness...

The Makabagong Alfabeto
(Ehem... trilingual...!)

Apparition. Yup, Rhoda's, Mye's and Ian's. Welcome back people! Now we need to get the fever to the other "hibernators". Ian has finally made paramdam this week and it's good to know that he already passed that death-defying, unforgettable U.S. driver's license test. And, congrats on the job, kahit na ba medyo low-paying compared to the other jobs there, it's still ok. Padala naman d'yan!!! As they say, once a call (center) boy, call boy pa rin malamang ang next job, until you get past that phase. Well, usually.

Bedmaking. Apparently, it's the craze nowadays, and the procedure is very scientific according to Butler Don and Nurse Rona. And bathroom-cleaning??? And changing the bed sheets of patients??? Where's the glamour in the world these days? But, happiness on the job can erase that icky feeling associated with human excretory juices. Yay.

Commitment, Commitment, Commitment. These words drive us to continue with our Orgullo baby and will guide us in the future to do just the same. Ian, you shouldn't be surprised that our baby is still making cybernews! Just remember the three key words in ensuring success in everything: Commitment, commitment, commitment. Wait! That's one word three times....

Dynamic. We have a very dynamic newsletter here. As one observed, catalyst ang every episode. Keep it coming guys! We appreciate ya!

Endangered Species. 'Asan na kayo, Dimps, La Joya, Casa Armis, Rojo, Fresno?

Follow-up. What happened to the planned Orgullo website? Eky, any updates?

Growing-up. Yes, people, feeling tired, saving money, staying in a bookstore, slowing down... these are all part of it. Sometimes you win some, sometimes you lose some nuggets in life. You think life is not gonna pop back to being happy. We don't really know....

Hospital corners. Yeah, what's that? Rona, 'to naman pala... hospital avenues, esquinitas, etc. Hahaha.

Iglesia. O, Eky, 'di ka na daw nagsisimba sabi ni Attorney? Tignan mo si Mike, kahit pagod nagsisimba....

Jiji. How was Spain? We believe you are now in the area of Philippine responsibility. Pasalubong? Olé!

Kaarawan. This August 27th, be prepared for the power of three birthday girls: Mye, Blossom, Melissa F. Advance!

Languages. Specifically, European. Aren't you glad we took E.L. in college and it's not so hard to find a job? Rio and Ian's French connection is so aliw. Uy, Ian... sino ba 'yang Russian delight sa the Golden State?

Meow! Catwoman is the movie of the week. Creepy nung namatay siya at nagluksa ang mga pussycats 'di ba? Nice, fun movie, although we know that Spiderman fans may snob this one. But c'mon, it's Halle Berry....

Ninskipatongers. Miss ka na sa 'Pinas! Uwi!

Ñ. Wait, nag-iisip pa kami. Hirap ng part na 'to....

Nge!

Orals. As in oral exams. Good luck Marita!

Patella Bone. Ok, according to Ronskipurple, it's the one not connected to any other bone in the body except to a muscle. See? E.R.-speak na siya!

Questionable. As in, Tadjock Questionable of Wazzup on 23. Somehow, with this training in the Orgullo News Online, Allanski might just be a sure-fire hit!

Red tape. Some transcripts may be delayed as usual, e.g. Don's, Ian's, but some might be released this September. At least that what was promised to Allan and Niña by the University of
Pila-ppines.

Sartorial shopping. Marita, this hasn't happened yet. To every all, text your response to Asnallar Mobile (0919-6636979). Sugerencia? Wednesday this coming week at the afternoon (around 3:00) to early evening so we can have dinner. Willing to go or make habol are Mel E., Marita, Blossom, Rhoda, Mye, Allan. The others, text na! (Except Marita. You may just call her at 0979-7754469 because she has a radio/cell hybrid.)

Thirty Days. Nope Blossom, Allan does not watch this one. It's exploiting the lives of the has-beens, like what they did with Raven and Diego. Really, he's not watching. Nadadaan lang sa channel-surfing.

Urban. Why don't we have an urban thing and go out on a gimmick some time? It's been a while. Text na para matuloy ang sartorial shopping. O kahit yung dinner part lang. You know you want it....Hehehe.

Vocation. Some of us are discerning if they want to be a nurse (Ian), a lawyer (Dids), a D.J./writer (Allan), a teacher (Blossom), or a sex-kitten (Nins. Joke). Some have found their way (the butler and the nurse). We support you all in every decision you make. Orgulloso ka, kaibigan!

Warning. Cuidado, there is a taxi hold-up gang lurking out there. We forgot their name, but urban legend tells us that the hold-upper hides in the trunk, and the backseat has an opening/door to let him in and surprise the passenger, then rob him/her up, then throw the victim away. Sometimes, they also kill.

X-men. We know most of you cannot wait till X-men 3 is filmed and shown. Wolverine may not be the bida anymore, but a Phoenix storyline will be much more exciting!

Yellow. Color of the cowards (some psych pipol say), which is what we should call the person who is saying bad things to Rio. And thru Friendster? Grow up kid! (ok, no offense to people using that website, but y'know, some people don't).

Zzzz. Sleep is what we need after working (for some) or studying (for the others). Well, good luck. "Yay' to sleep!

And now that you know your ABC...

Next time won't you sing with me? Nah, we just did that last week... =)

Dito sa Orgullo News Online, sigurado ka! Walang kinikilingan. Subok na maaasahan. Dahil hindi natutulog ang balita!

Next issue: Charmed? You'd better be.