The Elisean Plains

When I was a kid, I used to collect postcards. I never sent them, but I posted them on my walls, pasted them on the cover of notebooks, punched holes at the sides so I can use them as dividers for my organizer, etc. Recently, I renewed my interest in collecting postcards because I started to travel. Kat would ask me to get her a postcard and send it from where I currently am to add to her collection. So it’s like an Amazing Race thing.

I managed to find Philpost branches in Dumaguete and Cagayan de Oro, and send postcards from there, but the post office in Cebu still eludes me. And I wasn’t able to send a postcard from Camiguin. But I enjoyed doing it which is why I decided to sign up for a website called Postcrossing. It’s a site where you can sign up to send postcards to a random person anywhere in the world, and receive one back.

The idea of sending a postcard to, and receiving one from, a stranger is pretty fun. You can read the profile of the person you’re sending the postcard to, find out what kind of postcards they like, and then go look for that perfect postcard you can send them. Of course you can just go to the bookstore and get one, but looking for THE perfect postcard is part of the charm. Since I have limited pickings here in Dumaguete, I’ve only sent the usual postcards of Philippine tourist spots and the like.

I’ve sent my first two postcards yesterday, one to Tampa, Florida, USA and one to London. You’re allowed to send 5 postcards at a time, so I asked for more addresses today. I’m going to be sending postcards to the Netherlands, Finland and Estonia. I’m kinda worried because I have no idea if we have postal service to Estonia. I already have the perfect postcard for the guy from the Netherlands, but I still have to look for a couple for the two ladies from Finland and Estonia.

While I love the idea of receiving postcards, I’m more excited about sending them. Of course, I’d be lying if I said I don’t want to receive a postcard from, let’s say, Greece, but still, I enjoy sending them. I’d probably be crazy excited about receiving my first postcard. But for now, I’m crazy exited about sending them.

If you’re interested, you can sign up at Postcrossing.com.

Thanks, Kat and Lorna for influencing me.

I still can’t understand why I just got interested in watching this series. I love both the Navy and CSI types of shows. I started with Crime Night on Discovery Channel, then jumped to CSI Miami. But because I was too lazy to make time for watching TV, I didn’t get to follow the series beyond season 3.

Anyway, Jette said that I should watch the series because Mark Harmon could pass for one of my characters, Cameron’s dad. Mac’s too actually since their dads are twins. I watched one episode from season 6, and ended up squealing and squeeing. So now, I’m on the hunt for DVDs of season 1 through 6… or whatever is the latest season.

Okay, so the main draw was Mark Harmon, but I love the story lines and the witty dialogue, and I absolutely love Abby. So there.

I commented that the song “I’m Already There” by Lonestar makes me cry every time I hear it. I think it’s some sort of military thing in the States. One of my Twitter friends suggested that I watch this video. I was secretly sniffling kasi nasa likod ko si Edith Joaquin lol

Affected ako, sorry. My characters are all ex-military, and some of my future characters are in active duty. A childhood fascination had turned into a passion for me, so I feel very strongly about people who voluntarily put their lives on the line so we remain safe. Writing the Sentinels helped me indulge that interest and that passion.

Anyway, I just want to say that to every one in the military whether our own or in the US (maiintindihan niyo kung bakit kasama sila, soon), God bless you and always be safe.

Thanks for the share, @CynStorm.

Okay. I know MSV released quite a few books last month but I wasn’t able to upload them. Of course you can go visit our website to check for yourself. This is the latest release which includes Jean Mae Oryza‘s Lost Love Letters series (first three books), and books from the Multiply diyosas, Carla Giopaolo, Edith Joaquin and Yumi Sagara.

Also, it includes my GJ and Maja! Yay!

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“Kasi mayaman ka,” sagot ni Maja sa tanong ni GJ kung bakit ayaw nitong makipag-date sa kanya. “And I don’t date rich guys.

“Ano’ng ibig mong sabihin?”

Sinulyapan siya ng dalaga. “Just that. Snob na kung snob, pero hindi ako komportableng kasama ang mayayaman.”

“Masyado ka lang sigurong na-expose sa mga rich, spoiled brats. Pero madami rin sa ’ming mababait. Ako, hindi ako spoiled at lalong hindi ako brat,” paliwanag niya.

Matagal siyang pinag-aralan nito. “Kaya mong patunayan sa ’king hindi ka katulad ng mga ’yun?”

‘Gotcha,’ gustong isigaw ni GJ. Sa halip, kumindat siya sa magandang dilag. “Kaya. But you would have to take the chance. You’d have to date me.”

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Not exactly a fan of talent shows, but the other day Jette and I watched So You Think You Can Dance (Season 4) on AXN, and I just have to share this video. This is my favorite out of all the performances I’ve watched… Actually, konti lang ‘yon (9 hehe) since I’ve only seen one episode but still! I love this. Kuhang-kuha ‘yong sakit nong song, plus I love the finish!

This is Katee and Joshua dancing to No Air (Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown).