I would like to thank everyone who remembered.
You are all cherished.

*A little story about this cake.
We went to the Merlot Revolving Restaurant in Ottawa,
and my son whispered to the server,
“It’s my Dad’s Birthday today. Can you do something for him?”

The guy said, “I’ll take care of it.”

And a couple of minutes later,
here comes my birthday slice.

Sweet kid, huh?
So I gave him the cake after he helped me blow the candle.

Click HERE for pic.

It truly was one of the best birthdays I’ve ever had.
Thank you so much.

And a Happy Valentines to all.

I didn’t come from the Land Down Under.
Where beer does flow and men chunder.

But I sure wish I did.

With their Gorgeous Women, Devils from Tasmania
and Wolverines.
(I’m sorry, I meant Hugh Jackman. “Wolverine” is Canadian.)

I wish I live in this amazing land of wonder!
I bet it’s so much fun there.

The latest news is that the Classic 80’s group
MEN AT WORK
Who sang the popular music “Down Under,”
have been sued for copyright infringement and lost.

News Article here. -> CNN

It was claimed that they stole the music from an Australian Nursery Rhyme.
A Kids’ Nursery Rhyme written in the 1930’s.

Now I really am not going to take sides, on who’s right or wrong,
or how ridiculous this story is.

I just want to express my concern about people being sued in the future
for singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”

Or
“The Alphabet song.”

Come to think of it,
These two songs should sue each other
for they both have the same melody.

Come on.
Don’t be shy.
Sing it in your head!

My best friend Darwin and his lovely wife, Belle
started their catering business not too long ago
and I offered to create them a website.

Please check it out at

KUBYERTOS.NET

So, if you are in the Philippines
and live somewhere in the vicinity of Manila,
and would like to inquire about having your events and parties catered,
with personalized services at reasonable prices,
do give them a shout.

You’ll be glad you did.

Random Thoughts about the 2010 Grammys

– I think Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson are one and the same.
– I don’t care what anybody says. Elton John is Fabulous!!!
– Stephen Colbert is funny. I like him.
– The iPad? Not so much.
– I need to start listening to Kings Of Leon.
– And Black Eyed Peas.
– I actually told my friends before the show that Taylor Swift will dominate the Grammys.
– She did. Well, she won more than one.
– Pink made me dizzy. And wet.
– So did Beyonce.
– And both of Katy Perry’s
– Norah Jones was the hottest artist there that night. Hands down.
– Greenday is the most awesomestest band ever!
– I still miss Michael Jackson.
– My 3D Glasses didn’t work.
– I like the Tribute to Les Paul better.
– Is it me or Slash’s guitar was not in tune?
– Probably because of Jamie Fox’s voice Autotune.

And lastly,
I really don’t mind when Hip Hop and Rap artists perform.
With all 5 freakin’ guys, each with their own microphones
rapping and running all around the stage.
I cannot understand most of the words they say anyway.

But I think the Networks should change their policy on letting
artists perform their songs with profanities.

I understand that they cannot let those words be said on air,
with their censorship rules.

But since there are so many in a song,
all you hear are either lots of muted sounds or tons of bleeps.

It is very awkward for people watching the show in the comfort of their homes.

Because once they started bleeping those profanities,
I started thinking of all the swear words I know and substituting them to all the bleeps!

My swearing is getting a workout!
And I am getting very creative lately.

These days,
where everyone is going about their busy lives,
it is nice to hear how you are appreciated from time to time.

Sometime last week,
My co-worker, who said this to me before,
came to my office and told me this.

“Ty, I just want you to know how we appreciate you.”

I said, “Thank you.”
And I asked why?

“First I want to thank you for being so patient with us whenever we need help.”

“Okay.” I said.

“This weekend, my mother got a laptop for the first time, and I was showing her how to use it.”
My co-worker replied.
“You know, just showing her the email and the internet.”

“That’s great!”
“How did it go?” I asked.

“I almost killed her!”

Alright.
Maybe “Kill” wasn’t exactly the word that was used.
But anger and frustration was definitely conveyed on our conversation.

I didn’t really care if murder was on the six o’clock news that night.
But that story really made my day.

Martin Luther King

“Early Morning, April 4
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride”
~Pride (In the name of Love) – U2

*image courtesy of my son

The unfortunate event in Haiti
will not go unnoticed.

A moment of silence and prayer
for the men, women and children who have perished.

My cousin once said that,
“Christmas is not a date. It’s a State-Of-Mind.”

I only have 2 more days, and I am nowhere near any Mind-State.

Nope.
No spirit neither.
I m beginning to have doubts of it ever coming.

We’ll see eh?
2 more days.

**UPDATE

Guess what freakin’ died on me today?

My TV !!!

I have no money, nor the time to get another one.
Just Effing beautiful!
Merry Freakin’ Christmas, Ty!

If there is one thing I know I have,
is a Sense-Of-Humour.

I have to.

I certainly am lacking in the “Looks” category.
Not to mention the “Rich and Famous” part.
And I am most certainly not hip with whatever the “in” things are nowadays.

But, as weird as I am,
I am definitely sure, I have humour.
I hear people tell me that all the time.

But today,
A co-worker of mine told me something
that may have been the best compliment I have ever heard.

“Ty, your head must be a fun place.”

–
I’ve never heard that one before.
I was actually taken aback, after hearing that.
I would like to think of it as a compliment.
I like making people laugh.

Yes!
My head is a fun place.
It’s filled with great ideas and fun stuff,
Filled with laughter, music and dancing.
Filled with chocolates and pies and candies.
Filled with voices and questions.

Imagine what else I can do,
if they take off my straightjacket.

Twelve more days.

Still not Joyful.
Nor triumphant.

Yup.

Situation: Normal.

Carry on.