Confessions of AttyArj
cyber dum(b) dum(b)
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One of the downsides of being a neophyte blogger is that, half the time, you don’t know what your fellow bloggers are talking about.
Just the other day, Dai posted a comment in “A”s blog and used the abbrev “TMI”. TMI? Huh? Obviously, I didn’t get it so I spent about a minute or two analyzing her post. Finally, it hit me, TMI simply means “too much information”.
Minutes after that, while blog hopping, I saw an entry wherein the blogger spoke of her being a SAHM. A what??? Is that a job or something? After rattling my brain cells and coming out with nothing, I consulted my all time favorite, good ol’ reliable Google. According to the Google entry that I found, SAHM means “stay at home mom”. Haaayy, ang hirap nang shonga, thank goodness there’s Google.
Because of that incident, I started searching for a site that can help me understand alien language. After a few minutes of searching (through Google of course!) I found a very helpful (parenting) site, http://www.teenagerstoday.com, and found a cyber lingo guide. I went through it and realized that I’m soo dum(b) dum(b) I’m not even qualified to surf net, let alone attempt to maintain a blog site.
Having accepted the fact that I’m cyber stupid, it’s time to learn some more highfaluting cyber lingo. My goal is to learn at least five acronyms per day. Tama na yun noh, my brain cells are already way past their peak.
When I was still in school, I’m the highlighting queen with a pencil case full of colored pens, markers and highlighters. Naging stockholder ako ng Stabilo Boss, Highlighter, Dermatograph (yung binabalataan), Pilot at MyGel. So, in the spirit of studying, I color coded.
LEGEND:
Blue – those I actually know.
Purple – my favorites
Red – WTF! (what the f_ ck!)
Yellow – ho humm..boring…
Black – can live w/o it
MODULE I
The ABCs of Cyber Lingo
A Guide to Internet Acronyms
By Tammy Ruggles, BSW, MA
http://www.teenagerstoday.com/articles/communication/the-abcs-of-cyber-lingo-5137/
A
AAK: Alive and kicking
AAR: At any rate
AAS: Alive and smiling
Addy: Abbreviation for e-mail address
ADN: Any day now
AFAIK: As far as I know
AFK: Away from the keyboard
AFN: All for now
AOTA: All of the above
ASL: Age/Sex/Location (used to ask a chatter their personal information)
AV: Avatar (a graphic or icon often used by chatters to express looks, personality or mood)
B
B4: Before
BAK: Back at keyboard (ex.: I’m back at the keyboard.)
BBL: Be back later
BBS: Be back soon
B/F: Boyfriend
BEG: Big evil grin
BFN: Bye for now
Boot: When chatters are kicked out of a chat room due to some technical problem, or have to restart their computers
BR: Best regards
BRB: Be right back
BRH: Be right here
BTA: But then again
BTW: By the way
C
Chat room: A Web page where people gather using software that allows them to type messages to each other in real time
CU or CYA: See you or see ya
CNP: Continued in next post
CP: Chat post
CUL8R: See you later
CUOL: See you on-line
CYA: See ya
D
DD, DS, DH: Darling (or Dear) – Dear Daughter, Dear Son, Dear Husband
DEGT: Don’t even go there
DIKU: Do I know you?
DIS: Did I say
D/L, DL: Downloading or download it
E
EG: Evil grin
EM: E-mail
EMA: E-mail address
EOT: End of thread
EZ: Easy
F
F2F: Face to face
FAQ: Frequently Asked Question
FISH: First in still here
FUD: Fear, uncertainty and doubt
FWIW: For what it’s worth
FYI: For your information
G
GA: Go ahead
GAL: Get a life
G/F or GF: Girlfriend
GFN: Gone for now
GGOH: Gotta get outta here
GMTA: Great minds think alike
GR: Gotta run
GR&D: Grinning, running and ducking
GTR: Got to run
GTRM: Going to read mail (leaving chat room to read e-mail)
H
HAGD: Have a good day
HAGO: Have a good one
HB: Hurry back
HTH: Hope that helps
Huggles: Hugs
I
IAC: In any case
IB: I’m back
IC: I see
ICQ: I seek you (a computer program used to instantly communicate over the Internet)
ILU or ILY: I love you
IM: Instant Message
IMHO: In my humble/honest opinion
IMO: In my opinion
IOH: I’m out of here
IOW: In other words
IRL: In real life
IYO: In your opinion
J
JAS: Just a second
JIC: Just in case
JK: Just kidding
JMO: Just my opinion
JW: Just wondering
K
K: OK
KIT: Keep in touch
L
L8R: Later
LMAO: Laughing my ass off
LOL: Laughing out loud
LTNS: Long time no see
LTS: Laughing to self
LY: Love ya
LYL: Love you lots
M
Message Board: A web page where people type comments, leave messages and communicate, and those comments are posted online for others to read. Used to talk, request information and leave messages.
N
Newbie or NB1: A person new to computers or technology
NIMBY: Not in my back yard
NM: Never mind
NP: No problem
NRN: No response necessary or not right now
NT: No thanks
O
OBTW: Oh, by the way
OIC: Oh, I see
OJ or OK: Only joking or only kidding (I thought OJ means orange juice and OK means okay? WTF!)
OL: the Old Lady
OM: the Old Man
OMG: Oh my gosh or God
OT: Off topic (OT is still overtime for me)
OTH: Off the hook (something really wild, hot or unusual)
OTR: Off the rack (saying that something is off the hook)
OTE: Over the edge (beyond reason or normalcy)
OTOH: On the other hand
OTOMH: Off the top of my head (too complicated)
OTW: On the way (when sending a file, meaning, “It’s on the way.”)
P
P911: Parents are in the room (P=Parents and 911=emergency, meaning stop talking or watch what you say)
PEBCAK: Problem exists between chair and keyboard
Peeps: People, friends, other chatters
Peep This: Listen to this or watch this
PLZ: Please
PMJI: Pardon me for jumping in (when a chatter jumps into a new conversation or thread)
Poof: When a chatter leaves a chat room, as in “Poof! They disappeared.”
POS: Parents over shoulder (as in parents are looking over my shoulder to read the chat text)
POTS: Parents over the shoulder
POTS: Plain old telephone service
PPL: People
Q
QT: Cutie
R
RL: Real life (as in life away from the computer)
RM: Ready made
ROFL: Rolling on floor laughing
RSN: Real soon now
RT: Real time
RU: Are you?
S
SH: Same here
SN: Screen name (nickname selected by chatter or for an IM)
SO: Significant other
SOTA: State of the art (WTF! parang SONA)
SPST: Same place, same time
STR8: Straight (refers to sexual orientation or being free of alcohol or drugs at the moment, also used in “I’m OK” or “It’s OK. I’m satisfied. I’m straight with it.”)
STW: Search the Web
SY: Sincerely yours
SYL: See you later
T
TAFN: That’s all for now
TC: Take care
THX: Thanks!
TIA: Thanks in advance
TM: Text message (communications with text over cell phones)
TMI: Too much information (learned this from Daileen)
TNT: ‘Til next time
TPS: That’s pretty stupid
TPTB: The powers that be
TRDMF : Tears running down my face (from laughter or sadness) (again, too complicated)
TTFN: Ta-ta for now
TTTT: These things take time (WTF! Too many Ts)
TTYL: Talk to you later
TY: Thank you
TYT: Take your time
TYVM: Thank you very much
U
UV: Unpleasant visual
UW: You’re welcome
UY: Up yours
W
WB: Welcome back (said out of courtesy when a chatter returns to a chat room)
WC: Welcome
WEG: Wicked evil grin
WEU: What’s eating you?
WFM: Works for me
WIIFM: What’s in it for me?
WTG: Way to go
WT?: What the …? or Who the …?
WTGP?: Want to go private? (move to IM or private conversation)
WWJD: What would Jesus do?
Y
YAA: Yet another acronym
YBS: You’ll be sorry
YL: Young lady
YM: Young man
YMMV: Your mileage may vary
YR: Yeah, right (sarcastic)
YS: You stinker
YVW: You’re very welcome
YW: You’re welcome
BFN!
Happy Halloween!
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My previous blog was supposed to speak about childhood dreams and aspirations but (somehow) I lost control and it (suddenly) got serious (and I liked it better). I’ll try again and, hopefully, i won’t veer off my chosen topic.
When I was growing up I have always dreamed of going to the US to, among other things, go apple picking, visit Disneyland, experience Cable TV and go trick or treating on Halloween. I’ve heard and read about these things and I wanted to personally experience what they are about.
Thinking about it, I realized that my childhood wishes already came true. Well, not all, but most of it.
Cable Television came to our teensy weensy town while I was in college and I became hooked. Still am. A couple of years ago, Disneyland HK opened so Mickey came closer to home. Although I’m yet to pay him a visit, a visa is no longer an issue so it’s just a matter of time. Although I still want to experience apple picking, I can live without it.
I don’t know when, how and where it started but, if you’ll look around, you’ll notice that Filipinos have already embraced the Halloween tradition. The Halloween mania is already all over the malls, schools, offices, subdivisions and villages. Kids are now donning Halloween costumes to go trick or treating. Although I can no longer wear the costumes that I used to dream about (lest I end up looking like a porn star, hehehe, ask “D”), I’m still happy and excited that Halloween is finally here.
A few hours ago we received the village’s Halloween Party Notice/Invitation. According to the invite, it’s gonna be a “Freaky Friday” Halloween Party so I bet the kids are going to have lots of fun. I’m so excited for them. I wish I can go too =(
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
speak & spell and swimming pool
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In today’s “Boy & Kris” episode, Boy Abunda celebrated his bday along with the Going Bulilit Kids, Kaye Brosas and Vice Ganda (who took over Boy and Kris’ hosting jobs for the day). The episode was about childhood experiences, games, dreams and aspirations. It was actually a (children’s) party for Boy (maybe he didn’t get one while growing up, hence, the theme full of kids, balloon hats, party games and food).
It was quite interesting to watch because, despite Boy and Kris’ social backgrounds, they actually click not just as co-workers but, more so, as friends. It was a bit funny also because Kris’ answers to most of the questions asked by Vice and Kay were so different from that of Boy’s.
When Vice and Kaye asked them what their favorite childhood game was, I Boy mentioned “bahay-bahayan” and the usual neighborhood games while Kris answered “Speak and Spell” (remember that 80′s computer game?). When asked what their ultimate childhood dream were, Boy said to be able to study in Manila while Kris said to have a swimming pool. And that’s how the show went by. The temp hosts even commented about how they cannot relate to Kris’ sosyal childhood.
If you’ll think about it, Kris’ answers may seem too shallow but who can blame her? She was privileged, the rest of us aren’t, it’s as simple as that.
Like Kris, I also played with “Speak & Spell” but, unlike her, I don’t own one and just borrow from classmates. Like Kris, I also wanted a pool in our backyard but, then again, that never came true.
Towards the end of the show, Kris mentioned something about getting almost everything that she wanted but then she lost her Dad (Ninoy Aquino) at such a young age. She said that was probably why her Dad gave her everything, it was to make up for the time when he’ll no longer be around.
Hours have passed and yet here I am still thinking of Kris’ remark. I can’t shake it off because, somehow, it reminded me how lucky I am to still have my Mama and Papa around. I know I don’t (and shouldn’t) even have to be reminded about it but, sometimes, I tend to forget.
Tags: Boy & Kris, Boy Abunda, Going Bulilit, Kaye Brosas, Kris Aquino, Ninoy Aquino, Vice Ganda
the power of attraction
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I was looking for an old case note when I stumbled upon the piece of paper where I scribbled a portion of a newspaper article written by Jaime Licauco, a Pinoy paranormal expert.
Having attended one of Mr. Licauco’s seminar on astral projection when I was still in UST, I have the highest respect for Mr. Licauco and a firm believer of his work. Ikaw man ang makarating at makapag-libot sa bahay nang kaklase mong hindi mo alam kung saang lupalop nakatira and lived to tell about it, maniniwala ka rin.
The article actually spoke a little about the book “The Secret” written by Rhonda Byrne. I’ve been meaning to read it but, somehow, for some reasons, I can’t find enough inspiration to have a go at the book.
According to Mr. Licauco, ”the secret” is not actually a secret but an age-old principle akin to positive thinking. If you have a positive disposition, then you’ll get positive results. Kung nega ka, mag-dusa ka, hehehe.
Here’s the excerpt that I copied. I followed this for about a week pero hindi ko na-sustain, I forgot about it. Hmmn, maybe now’s a good time start again.
Power/Law of Attraction
1. know your goal; what you really want. — easy!
2. slow down brain waves to at least alpha level (7 to 14 cycles per second); relax, passive meditative state – I have no idea what this means, bahala na…
3. visualize/form an image of your goal using 5 senses; right brain hemisphere; intuitive/imaginative; create pictures/images/symbols. — okay, medyo mahirap yung taste pero go go go!
4. visualize goal/mentally program 2x/day, AM± visualize goal as already achieved and not having to achieve it; don’t entertain doubts. — done!
Tags: Jaime Licauco, power/law of attraction, Rhonda Byrne, the secret
fruit shakes sa Jonas at paraw ni Manong Onie
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Come Friday, Halloween na, then comes all saints day, all souls day, Bonifacio day, and then Christmas. Pero, in my mind, ang gusto kong makita ay hindi pumpkins, costumes or Christmas decors. Gusto kong makakita ng clear sky, pristine blue waters (kahit green at ma-lumot okay na rin), white sand at sunset. In other words, gusto kong pumunta ng Bora! Ngayon na!
I’m in this state kasi, this year, I broke a tradition, I didn’t go to Bora with my friends. So, as a result, sobrang miss na miss ko ang Bora. Miss na miss ko na ang fruit shakes sa Jonas, ang Paraw ni Manong Onie at ang blue lounge chairs sa Sea Wind. Meron lang akong hindi na-mi-miss, yung tan lines ko from last summer na ayaw pa ring mawala, permanent na ata. Haayyy, kaazar!
a taste of fashion week
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Last Wednesday, “TF” (and her equally gorgeous and skinny sis, “MF”), as promised, saved me a ticket to Fashion Week (Spring/Summer ’09).
Here’s my ticket:
Since it’s my first time to watch a runway show, I was super excited. In fact, just so I could dress and look the part, umuwi ako nang maaga, nagkalat ng damit sa kama, nag-last minute change of outfit plan at nag-make up-make up’an.
Before driving to the venue (SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City), I picked up Nicki (MF’s designer friend) first. Because of my traumatic EDSA traffic experience, I took an alternative route (Shaw–V. Mapa–Prince Court Motel shortcut–Pandacan Fly-Over–Pandacan–Otis–Taft–Roxas Blvd.) Medyo nag-freak out si Nicki dahil bigla akong kumaliwa sa Motel pero hindi naman nag-pahalata, hehehe. Although mas malayo yung biyahe, wala namang traffic so okay lang.
We arrived at the venue at exactly 9:00 PM, sakto sa call time ni “TF” (ewan ko ba kung bakit may call time kami eh hindi naman kami rarampa, wish ko lang).
Since we have time to kill, we spent it looking for okray worthy people (this is what I really came for, after all, that’s what fashion’s about). Haaayy, ang dame! Pero ang dami ding fab! While making lait (criticize) the people passing by, I bumped into Barbie, an old friend from UST who’s currently the head make-up artist for Maybelline. For one brief moment, probably because of my surroundings, I wished I had her talent and her job. I secretly wished that I could also transform and change people’s looks.
Anyway, makalipas ang sampung taong (as in 10 years in my 3 inch stilletos!) pagtayo at pag-hihintay sa hallway, pinapasok din kami sa wakas. We got good seats (Section 8, Row C, seat nos. 3 to 7), kaya lang, when we got there, may mga mokong na naka-upo. Grabe, ’di ko sila kinaya. It took them 5 minutes to leave their seats and only after we (este, I pala) almost made a scene. Imagine, kahit sinabihan na sila nung usher na the seats are reserved for us, ayaw pa rin. Worst is the guy sitting in “MF”‘s chair, he wouldn’t budge kahit anong parinig. When I told him, he should get off unless he wants “MF” to sit on his lap, it took him two more minutes before he stood up. The nerve! Akala ko only girls will do everything in the name of fashion, mas grabe pala ang mga wanna be models, kaazar!
Moving on, enough ranting.
So, there we were inside SMX Function Room 4. Start na? Hindi noh, hintay again for 30 minutes. Haayyy, konting tiis pa, at least naka-upo na kami this time. Finally, the lights went off and the show started =)
Runway Productions Presents: Premier Collection A
Jeffrey Rogador’s Collection — walk walk walk — clap clap clap….
Nice trousers. I’ll buy one for my guy. Ooops, wala nga pala akong guy. I’d better find one, fast!
Jerome Lorico’s Collection — walk walk walk — clap clap clap….
Ralph Ng —walk walk walk —clap clap clap….
Loved the black finale dress!
Lights off….huh? tapos na?
After 30 minutes, the show’s over. Kaazar! Super bitin! Yung mga models kasi, ang bibilis mag-lakad, hmmph! ‘Di bale, may next time pa naman. Babawi ako, umaga pa lang nasa SMX na ako, I’ll gatecrash the shows of all the popular designers. Sinong sasama?
“A”, you have to come. Mahirap mang-lait mag-isa. Wala akong ma-she-share’an.
“G”, you have to come with me, just in case mahuli ako at kailanganin ko ang serbisyo mo.
Tags: Jefferey Rogador, Jerome Lorico, Philippine Fashion Week, Ralph Ng, SMX
paparapapa…love ko ‘to…
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On my way home the other day, I used the Kaimito Julia Vargas gate and saw something that brightened up my otherwise uneventful night.
Although the construction of the Frontera Verde/Tiendesitas branch of McDonalds is still underway, the McDonalds signage is already taunting and beckoning me.
Although there are almost 10 McDonalds branches in the Ortigas area, for me, a certified promdi, the idea of having a McDonalds (with a McCafe) just a few yards from home is a biggie, in fact, it’s a dream come true. You see, nung bata pa ako kelangan pa namin lumuwas (travel to the city) para makakain sa McDo, pero ngayon, kapitbahay na namin ang McDo! Ang saya saya! Paparapapa….love ko ‘to…
Para sa mga katulad kong hindi mahilig (sige na nga, hindi marunong) magluto at nabubuhay dahil sa dine-in, take-out at delivery service (thank you Tapa King, Jollibee, North Park, Brother’s Burger, Reyes BBQ, Max’s, KFC, Yoshinoya, Razons, Jerry’s, Country Noodles, atbp.; sorry sa mga inaway kong delivery call center operators at delivery men. peace tayo mga tsong kahit halos pinatay nyo ako sa gutom at galit.), the M sign is a promise of food, forget about nutrition, forget about the food pyramid, forget about calories, ang mahalaga makakain. Haaayyy, 16 years na akong ganito (since college, you do the math). Pero, so what! walang pakialamanan, blog ko ‘to! Basta, no matter what health buffs say, pupunta pa rin ako sa McDo at kakain ng french fries, quarter pounder, chicken nuggets at caramel sundae.
O pa’no, kitakits sa McDo?
16″ Tornado
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Because of the recent beheading of our stand fan, we rushed to SM Hypermart this morning to buy a new one. After deliberating for a few minutes about the merits and demerits (actually, more on the aesthetics) of all the available fans, “A” and I finally bought one that looks good and sturdy enough to withstand accidental guillotine. It’s 16″ and boasts about being a “Tornado Fan” (says so on the box) so we’ll see.
bitukang dukha (poor man’s tummy)
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One of the perks of being a lawyer in the city is that you get to sample Manila’s gastronomical delights at the expense of the client (of course!). Nakakahiya mang aminin, the lawyers at our office always look forward and prepare (meaning — starve themselves) for these occasions.
A few weeks ago, my office roommie and partner in crime “G” had a rare treat. She had a merienda meeting at Le Soufflé (Top of the Citi) Thursday and then a lunch meeting at Le Soufflé (the Fort) the following day.
Sa mga hindi nakaka-alam, Le Soufflé is a popular (and quite pricey) restaurant in Manila known for its delectable (but miniscule) dishes and sinful desserts (hence, its name).
After her Thursday meeting, “G” came back to office boasting about the pasta she had. Since I only had golden banana rolls (meaning: turon, hehehe, sosyal kunyari) that afternoon, I was super inggit. Pero okay na rin kasi kasama naman ako sa lunch meeting the next day.
The next day, Friday, we left the office at around 12:00 NN in time for our 12:30 PM meeting. After the usual niceties, we were given the Menu and were told to order what we want. Siempre sinamantala ko, I ordered lemonade, prawns and tomato bisque, the grilled chilean sea bass and blue berry cheesecake for dessert (yum yum yum!). “G”, on the other hand, ordered salad, seafood pasta and cinnamon apples.
After coffee and tea, we went back to office at around 2:30 PM. An hour or so after that, “G” asked if I’m okay and if my tummy feels sick like hers. I told her that I feel stuffed but I’m fine. It was then that “G” blurted out her most famous line to date — “Haayyy, ang hirap talaga nang may bitukang dukha!” LOL “Hindi pwede sa mamahaling food!” HAHAHA!
I don’t think the Le Soufflé food caused “G”s stomach trouble. I think the culprit was the pansit and chicken that we sampled when we got back to office (it was someone’s bday blowout), but I liked “G”s explanation better.
Moral of the story: gluttony is a sin because it is.
Lesson learned: social climbing is hazardous to health.
Hi “G”, i hope you don’t mind.
one fanny moment
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How do you tell if it’s already time to replace your fan?
I don’t know but I think it’s time to replace ours…..
“D” and her pathetic attempts to fix the beheaded fan.
Agree?
HA HA HA HA HA!
I’m definitely buying a new one first thing tomorrow morning =)
penance
