Orosa-Nakpil Malate

SYNOPSIS

Orosa-Nakpil Malate is a gay themed story that revolves around a University of the Philippines, Manila Intarmed freshman by the name of John David “Dave” de Jesus who looked for fun but found love and life in the liberated world of Orosa-Nakpil streets in Malate, Manila. Dana, his Intarmed classmate and his bestfriend, served as his “fairy godmother” while he goes on his sexcapades in Malate. She kept him strong at and stayed at his side during his toughest times at school and in love and turned him from an innocent rural gay into an outgoing urban gay hottie.

In Orosa-Nakpil, Malate, he met not only the men who spent steamy nights with him in the dark room on the second floor of Barn bar, but also the men who changed his life forever. The complexity of the story started from a high school rivalry between Dave and Michael that turned into a bitter revenge against the former. He fell in love with a guy, who turned out to be part of the big plan against him and broke his heart - big time. Another guy, who he thought he could trust, destroyed his dignity in the dark premises of a campus comfort room and was framed as the sinner - the unfaithful cock sucker.

Then he met Ross, the guy who made him fall in love like he never did. He never felt more special. But then, a painful event took them apart. Ross gave him a stethoscope before he bid goodbye. Dave then, slowly and surely but not completely, moved on and became successful in his studies. He graduated with flying colors and became a doctor. Then an unexpected encounter presented shocking revelations to Dave that made everything clear to him. Why he was raped, why Ross left, why a hundred crumpled fliers containing libelous information flew towards Dave at the Barn bar 6 years ago, why Ross did something Dave never thought he could. He knew why - he knew that it was because of revenge, HIV-AIDS, and Ross’ incomparable love for Dave.

Orosa-Nakpil Malate, is a story of love, hate and hope; of family, friendship and rivalry, sending great awareness about HIV-AIDS, how brutal and merciless but life-changing it is, and most especially, how to prevent yourself from being infected. [2]

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orosa-Nakpil,_Malate

Just read the novel of Louie Mar Gangcuangco entitled Orosa-Nakpil Malate. I find this novel inspiring, blunt and yet so informational. In the midst of a gay love story lies this information about HIV-STD and AIDS. I was never a fan of Filipino books and pinoy writers until I read this book. This was the first tagalog novel I’ve read and thought it was fantastic. This may seem to be a gay love story but this covers issues and information for all gender. I would strongly recommend that you guys could give this a try.

Have fun reading!

Celebrating V-Day

They say that February is the "love month". Yes, that may be true but for some hmm, well let's just say it's not. I am one of those individuals that dread for this month to come. Valentines is just for couples, yeah right I know. Nowadays, individuals like me often look for an excuse not to be tagged as those losers who doesn't have a partner or a dinner date to spend on this day. For singles like me, they would organize a group date(just like what we did) and for some they just do it with their family. But what if you mom and dad has their own plans of going out, just the two of them. What if all of your friends are hooked up already and have plans of going out.

I am single since birth. What I hate about this day is that it reminds me of how bad I am when it comes to love. I feel alone during this day. I've been alone for almost 24 years already and as time goes by, it's getting worst. I don't see anything wrong with me (maybe) but the fact remains that staying with this status means there is.

Well on a good note, I still have some single friends to spend V-day with. Tony, Len, Ice, Tina, Rhum and I went to Shangri-La to eat out and watch a movie. We had a nice dinner at the Clawdaddy and ordered some grilled chops, honey glaced ribs and some pasta. The food somehow is good but mind you, it's not cheap but not that expensive as well. We just received our pay and Sick leave conversion so we don't mind spending some. After that sumptuous meal, we watched Percy Jackson and the lightning thief. I'm glad to have these friends with me to spend the night with but still, it would be a lot different if I spend it with someone that I truly love. I mean I love my girls but I guess it's different if it's celebrated with someone you adore, someone you love and someone you can call your "other half".

There's just one question lingering in my mind as I end the day. "When will I stop dreaming? How long should I wait?". Well, I'll leave it to destiny then. Someone told me that good things come to those who wait. I just hope It's soon. I know love will surely me maybe not now but I know it will in God's time.

Letter for Pops

Dear Pops,

It's been a while already since I last saw you. Three years had pass but still I can't seem to let go. You died last February 12 2008 due to heart attack. I am on my 3rd year in college that time. I will never forget that very last moment I saw you in flesh. During your last day, I was in Novaliches with my schoolmates the whole day because we are working on our thesis project. I arrive in the hospital that night to give you a visit. You seem to be fine that night. Mom told me that earlier that day you were visited by my sisters and your favorite grandson. You asked me to stay that night but I opted not to because I'm scared. If I only knew that it was your last night, I would have stayed. I miss you more as time passes by. The idea of not having a dad in the house is such a pain.

A lot of questions still lingers my mind, like what would've been your words for me when you saw me in the stage accepting my diploma. Would you be happy with my work right now? How would you react when you found out about mom's condition? I know we can't bring back the time anymore pops but I wish I could. You've been nothing but a good father to us and a good provider as well. I only have good words to describe how amazing you are as a person and a friend. I know that your watching us pops, you should be. You should see how we get stronger as time flies by. How we became more closer as days pass by. You should see how mom longed for your arms, wishing she could embrace you again. You should see the pain you gave her when you left, she misses you so badly.

Today we celebrate the day you come to heaven, I know you are with our creator right now. I hope your doing fine up there and I'm sure you are. I know time till sure come that I will see you again. I've said this before and I will say this to you again, I promise you that I will do my very best to keep our family intact. I'll make sure to make them smile especially mom. I'll protect them from any harm and I promise to be a better person. I promise you that pops, I promise.

I miss you so much!

Your Son,
Jhay

What's Inside My Mind?

Remember my story about my most unforgettable experience at Baguio? That was when I got the chance of performing at the stage with the band at Giligan's. Here's the copy of the video taken by one of my friends. Hope you enjoy it.



Me singing "Let me be the one" at Giligan's Baguio

Skin Care : Tea Tree Body Wash

THE BODY SHOP : Tea Tree Body Wash

Summer is about to come. Time to show some skin. But how can you flaunt your body when you have zits all over your body?

Oily and Blemished skin is what I have. I am one of the many unfortunate people who has skin problems. Sad thing is that I have this blemishes at my chest and back. I was advised to use different soaps and some lotion that could treat and prevent these acne from coming back. But none of them works.

Just last February 01, I started using this Tea Tree Body Wash (P450.00) from The Body Shop. Yes I know it's much but I trust the product and I have a feeling that this product is what my skin needs to make all those imperfections disappear. This product is said to have lemon tea tree extract that helps fight bacteria that causes blemishes.

It's been a week already since I started using the product and somehow I felt like the product really works. Although not drastically, little by little those acne are starting to disappear. I am now planning to buy Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion and Tea Tree Blackhead Exfoliating Wash this coming pay day. Looking forward to a more fairer and clearer skin! God Bless me.