NET: It doesn't show up on Netscape because Netscape is crappy!

Happy Easter to everyone!

Happy Easter, you guys.

The death march is officially over. Did my time sheet for the month today - 348 hours! That's 180 hours of overtime. Man, I never want to do that again.

Daf (up for 33 hours straight yesterday and today)

Happy Easter guys:)

How come I cannot view the Golden Sushi Website on a Netscape Browser? =(

Happy Easter everyone! I 'm off to California for the Iglesias Clan Family reunion.

<>< NET

SHREK is my all-time favorite animated movie! We saw ICE AGE several days ago, but I didn't think it was as good. I like it, but I still liked SHREK better. I still haven't seen MONSTERS INC. We missed it completely when it came out in theaters. We're waiting for it to be released on DVD so we can watch it. I heard it's very good. I still think SHREK will be my favorite for a while, though.



We saw RESIDENT EVIL last week. It was awesome! I love Mila Jovovich. She's so hot! Michelle Rodriguez was great, too... But she turned into a zombie! Yikes! We're planning on watching BLADE 2 this Monday. I'm excited already!



BTW, I heard about Netflix. Brian and I were seriously considering signing up.. After all, we are certified movie buffs. The only thing is, you are limited to three DVDs at any given time. They won't send you additional ones until you've returned some of the DVDs.. I don't know if they still have that rule.. But when we were thinking about it last year, they had that rule in place. It kind of turned us off to the whole thing (Brian and I will rent five DVDs all at once sometimes -- yes, we really need to get a life). Anyway, it helps if you have hook-ups at Hollywood Video. You won't have to pay at all!! LOL.

I found a site where one can borrow DVDs online. Its called NETFLIX.com for less than 25 dollars a month, one can borrow DVDs and keep it for more than what Blockbuster will let you. They deliver using the post office plus its guaranteed satisfaction. I borrowed a couple of DVDs so far one didnt arrive and another was received damaged. Not a problem, all one has to do is access the website and tell them the poor condition you had received the DVD and you will get a replacement. This is a great deal! I borrowed Shrek tonight, cant wait its in the mail!

~NET

NET, you guys look great. and yeah, we got back 2gether. iTz going great so far...

APRIL Liza was so 5 minutes ago. Dot is my current girl. Its been more than 2 years now since we both decided to see each other exclusively. How is Hawaii April? Are you back with Louie?




me and dot

Jen is having the same problem that Jane was having.. For some reason she can't seem to join GS. I don't know what the deal is. She, do you think you can help? Just wondering..

aLoha, from hawaii *_*

NET, when did u & liza break-up? wow, i didNt know dat!!!

GLEE, you shLd stiLL audition. They mite make an xceptioN since u look young... what can they do if youVe aLready goTTen in, rite??? heehee
btw, which book are you doing a tour on? where can i get a copy? pLus, get on the oprah wagon asap cuz i agree with ching... oprah was going to quit after 10 years; she stayed cuz of new venues like dr. phiL & so on...

how's everybody's spring break going so far?

The following is a text version of a chat session of Net's day at Rock Center Cafe. Parts of the text has been edited to protect the innocent...Happy Reading....

Yagbee: remembe LIZA?

Yagbee: +r

Yagbee: Dot and I went to RockCenter Cafe last night

Yagbee: We bumped into RIZZa , LIZA's cousin.

MaDuree SoUr: WAIT

Yagbee: I said.. OMG! but tried not to look at Rizza when i said it

MaDuree SoUr: GIV ME SUMTIME 2 READ UR STORY

MaDuree SoUr: RIZZA???

Yagbee: rizza q(edited)

Yagbee: LIZA.. the girl i used to date up in Boston

MaDuree SoUr: o is shes a singer or actress

MaDuree SoUr: how cum i wasn't invited

MaDuree SoUr: lol

MaDuree SoUr: i can't believe u smacked ur BOSS wit ur "BOLONEY"


MaDuree SoUr: lol

Yagbee: it all happened in my head.. I actually forgave him when he bought me some cheeze doodles to replace it

Yagbee: behold the power

MaDuree SoUr: o so dats ur "KRYPTONITE"

MaDuree SoUr: d cheesenitey

Yagbee: its not kryptonite... is cheeze... this aint smallville

Yagbee: its cheezeville

Yagbee: so anyway for a minute there... I had forgotten RIZZA's name...so I said to dot.. quick order up something with cheeze

Yagbee: then Neil .. Rizza's fiance... looked at me with a face, wonderin if he had seen me before.. I tried to look preoccupied at the skaters who obviously had ate some cheese cuz they were great on the ice

Yagbee: except maybe for this chinese guy who might have had too much moo go gai pan cuz he tried to do a spin move and bang .. slipped and fell., ouch i hope he didnt break his cheeze doodle..

MaDuree SoUr: wel did u finally talk 2 rizza

MaDuree SoUr: lol

MaDuree SoUr: u hav sum adventure

Yagbee: after a creete salvation devouring Lamp Chops and a sauce with cheese on top... I said to Dot, Okay ill approach her and ask her name... I dabled on some more of the keso sauce and apploached Rizza

Yagbee: then it dawned to me.. RIZZA

Yagbee: thats her name

Yagbee: behold the power

Yagbee: I asked her if she had ever had an experience eating cheese

Yagbee: then Neil smiled at us

Yagbee: Rizza had a bedazzled look on her face...

Yagbee: Dot was giggling

Yagbee: Rizza said: Youre Vince right?

Yagbee: I said yes.

MaDuree SoUr: hooooo lalaa

MaDuree SoUr: so he noes u 2

MaDuree SoUr: she i mean

MaDuree SoUr: was it LUV at first sight

Yagbee: nah.. but it was cheeze at first bite

Yagbee: I introduced Dot to Neil and Rizza

Yagbee: then our waiter appoached us and gave me a free anytime pass to the skating rink

Yagbee: he said..come by anytime, just ask for Mustafa,

Yagbee: so the lesson is... try to remember someones name and when you ever try to make reservations at RockCenter Cafe...and you cant get one.. ask for Mustafa

MaDuree SoUr: lol

MaDuree SoUr: nice

Yagbee: remember to order the Lamb Chops and have a side order of cheese just in case you become forgetful

MaDuree SoUr: sowee

MaDuree SoUr: i'm not a mEat lover

Yagbee: Lamb is meat

MaDuree SoUr: yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

MaDuree SoUr: i noe

Yagbee: with cheeze its even better

Yagbee: when you remember the names its quite extraordinary

MaDuree SoUr: o yea...i wil not 4get

MaDuree SoUr: so is dat d lesson

Yagbee: the lesson is .. maduree san.... do not take cheeze doodles to the skating rink

MaDuree SoUr: lol

Yagbee: and when you skate on the rink.. look into the rock center cafe window and yell at the patrons... Behold the Power!!

MaDuree SoUr: ok vincent san

MaDuree SoUr: konnichiwa

Yagbee: hai

MaDuree SoUr: ohayoo gozaimasu

Yagbee: cheeze doodle....

Yagbee: what is that?

Yagbee: ohayoo gozaimasu?

MaDuree SoUr: good mornine

MaDuree SoUr: o babe

MaDuree SoUr: i hav 2 go

Yagbee: later

MaDuree SoUr: it was a pleasure talkin 2 u

Yagbee: hugz till cheeze time.




~Net

GLEE: If you are really serious about getting in touch with Oprah, you'll need to get a move on it because there are dozens of rumors floating around that she is calling it quits.  There is no confirmation, but that's what I've heard.



SHE: I'm sure that you do a great job and have nothing to worry about.  As for me, I will be unemployed and overweight.  It sucks.



Anyway, if any of you want to see pictures.  I have pictures at Brinkster.  Just follow the pink gingham.

My contract will be expiring on the 15th of April. Im crossing my fingers that they will still rehire me... whichever subject they ask me to teach. I wanna sabotage all the applicants so they will have no other choice but to get me (hehe...)

Thanks, for the HTML tags. I really need to brush up on them. My room is such a mess right now. It has my poetry, massage supplies, books, puclicity flyers, newspaper articles and clippings, clothes, etc. ARRRRGH! I really need to get organized. I'm so busy lately.


I used to average about 2 therapeutic massage clients a day. Now, I only get about one a week. I got in a car accident a coupla weeks ago. A teen driver rearended me. I now see the chiropractor 3 times a week. I got two job opportunities working at various spas, but because of my tight schedule, lack of reliable transporation, and my whiplash injuries, I had to decline job interview opportunities. Send good thoughts my way for speedy recovery, and hopefully I will be able to be able to build my therapeutic massage practice again.


After my book tour, I'm actually thinking about acting. Yeah, I saw a group of AIDS health educators performing a play called "Secrets." They all were over the age of 22. When I told them I want to join their cast, they got real excited. I told them that I have my book tour to finish and I have a huge event to produce so it will be a while before I can commit.


Oh, I have an opportunity to audition for an HBO spokenword/slam show. The only thing is that they are asking for 18-30 y.o. poets. I just turned 32. Martha, the hostess of the Listen & Be Heard open mic where I regularly read at, said that was "rude and ageist" and that I should "lie." Dammit, I look like a kid!

Hello people! I'm glad the rest of the SMEAGHE are blogging already. Jeng was asking me why I haven't blogged in a while. I told her I am still somewhat depressed coz I haven't found a full-time job yet. I don't know what is up with everyone. Ching is it true that you'll lose your job at Spiegel? Jeng actually gave me a call today and she also said that her company will be relocating next month. She too will have to find a new job by the end of April. Oh well, hang in there and good luck with your job hunting. Cel, Congratulations! You're family and I are very thrilled to hear that you'll be graduating soon. I hope you got graduation money already. :)

GLEE:  It's really easy to add links and graphics.  All you have to do is go into the "TEMPLATE" section to make your modifications.  Locate the spot that you want to put your links/graphics and type away.  The appropriate syntax is listed below.

FOR LINKS

<A HREF="http://enter.url.here">Link Title</A>



FOR IMAGES

<IMG SRC="http://image.url.here">



FOR IMAGE LINKS

<A HREF="http://enter.url.here"><IMG SRC="http://image.url.here"></A>

Try these and let me know if they work for you.  If you have any problems, do not hesitate to holler.



By the way, I remember Rupert and I also remember "Anxiety Closet."  I still think it's my favorite one.  I suspect a lot of people feel the same way.

Thanks, Ching!



Ching, I have several links and graphics I want to add to my blog. How do I add them to the side column? Is it possible to do that?



I'm so beat. I have gone to three poetry slams. I performed at two of them. I scored a 22 or 24 points out of a possible 30 when I performed "Anxiety Closet" at the Bezerkeley Slam. It was the host's birthday, and I gave him my only copy of the Watershed that was the first publication to publish my poem. I just had to let go of it. It was my security blanket for so long. "Anxiety Closet" is now on my friend's Leah's expressions section of her website.


I think I'm rivals with this guy named Jaime Kennedy. He's a three time National Slam poet and self-proclaimed "asshole." Jaime, Geoff Trenchard, and Rupert Estanislao (the last of the latter used to be my bf) are a slam poet group called the Suicide Kings. Jaime hosts the most obnoxious three-ring circus of a poetry slam called Tourettes without Regrets. If a poetry slam was part WWF and part Jerry Springer Show then you will have Tourettes. Jaime and his show was so notorious that he got kicked out of two cities, Benicia and Vallejo. He took his show and his followers to a bigger city called Oakland. Anyway, he's the epitome of what I don't want to be when I grow up.


Rupert is auditioning for my Vallejo spokenword corps called Phoenix Rising. I don't if how much he'll commit to it. He's so busy with being one of the house poets at Tourettes and he goes to almost every slam imagninable.


Is there a poetry slam in your area? An open mic?


My gf did some research and found two snail mail addresses for Oprah Winfrey.

Harpo Productions

P.O. Box 909715

Chicago, IL 60607


Oprah Winfrey Show
1058 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL


I'm still working on getting a P.O. Box.

Glee, I've added a link to your section on the member's list. It opens the Dear Oprah blog.

http://dear_oprah.blogspot.com/

Hello all! Please come visit my new site, www.VirtualDumpster.Com its great! Please visit my VD Gear store and help me promote my site and purchase some of my new stuff. Happy surfing!

UPS came yesterday and left a slip stating that they attempted to deliver a package which required a signature.  It said DKNY.  I figured it was my watch.  I left work early, too!  We probably just missed them by a few minutes.  Brian was saying that if he would have come home straight from work, instead of taking me to lunch, he could have been home to accept the package.  Darn it.



The slip did state that a second attempt would be made the following day, Friday (today).  I stayed home from work even though I could not afford it, to ensure that I would be home to accept my package.  They came a little earlier than stated, but I was thrilled to finally have it.  I saw it in the catalog two weeks ago and just had to have it.  Actually a lot of people at work are going on shopping sprees because after our call center closes on May 17th and everyone is laid off, we won't be able to avail of our 30% merchandise discount any longer.

I don't know if you guys have heard yet, but SGTS is closing the Spiegel call center in Wichita.  As of May 17th, everyone is getting laid off.  Yes.  That includes me.  The news broke on Tuesday.  It was actually on all the local news channels.  I'm looking for a new job.  If any of you have any leads, I'm open to suggestions.



I took a partial day at work today.  Left early.  It's hard to be productive in times like these.  It's like nothing matters anymore.  On a lighter note, Brian and I finally got a chance to watch Zoolander.  It's hilarious!  I highly recommend it.  I told Brian that we have to own it on DVD because I enjoyed it so much.

hey guys what's up? i'm so bored i've got nothing to do anymore my boss left already that's why i'm having fun hehe...

hey mhyls happy birthday, i miss you.

Happy Birthday, Mhyls!

i'll be waitin 4 your call later, jhayne. I'll be seeing cel and eloi tonight for myls' b-day party.

hey guys what's up? i hope i could get a chance to talk to all of you. sheryll i'll call you later coz i need to ask you something. eloi how are you? cel i know i still owe you something don't worry i'll make it up soon:) gotta go my boss is here. lates!

hi! its me again im here with eloi and sheryll,,,we miss you guys! well, finally il be graduating soon....

i caNt sLeep!!! and iM leaving in a coupLe of hours. eNihoo, ching, how muxh/where did u get d domain? waNNa start one, and i couLd use ya 4a referraL....heehee^_^

i did luv guy pearce in monte carLo! he has a kewL aura...beRrie appeaLing*_*

Welcome, Cel!  I'm glad to see that you're finally.  We hope to hear from you soon.  Jhayne has already posted a couple of messages.  I think she's getting the hang of it.  Much thanks to Sheryll for helping to get Jhayne connected.



Anyway, I thought I'd let you guys know (if you have not visited the domain -- http://www.goldensushi.net -- yet) that we offering FREE EMAIL (you@goldensushi.net) and FREE HOSTING (http://www.goldensushi.net/~you) to all Golden Sushi members.  Let me know if any of you are interested.  Since I've got paid hosting and quite a bit of space, I figured I should share the wealth.  There's no room for greedy people here.



The bad news is, you have to have some knowledge of HTML and FTP in order to use the space because I don't have a web editor (learn to use Notepad, gosh-darn-it!) or a web upload utility available for you.  If you want to learn or need help, do not hesitate to holler.  My inbox is always open 24/7.  If you don't want to FTP, but would like to create your own web pressence -- I highly recommend Brinkster.  They give you 30MB (that's a lot of space, I promise you).  They have a user-friendly web interface that allows you to upload files through your browser.  No online editing tool, though.  As far as creating your pages, you are on your own.  Sheryll can help or I can help -- if you've got any questions.



Other news, Brian has purchased his own domain also (http://www.virtualdumpster.com/ -- it's not up yet, but it will be in a week).  He'll be offering FREE EMAIL also.  As for HOSTING, I think he'd decided to charge for it.  The pricing that he was thinking of was very reasonable, though.  So it's not like he's going to be asking an arm and a left for it.  We'll keep you up-to-date on that.



Yesterday was a lot of fun.  We went to our first pre-marital counseling session.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  It was kind of nice actually.  We talked about how Brian and I met and our families etc.  We took home this booklet and we completed it last night.  We're going to go over our answers in next week's session.  Some of our answers were different, but I still think that Brian and I are totally compatible.  No quiz or survey or test will change my mind on that.



We went to see The Time Machine right after.  I loved it!  I love Guy Pearce!  He is so awesome!  It's hard for me to get into all the details, but I really enjoyed the movie.  I'm not usually into sci-fi because it's all so implausible -- I just find myself questioning everything throughout the movie..  This one was different, though.  They really got me to buy it..  That, my friend, is quite an accomplishment.  I love that everything happened in the span of a week.  I love the simultaneous time overlay in the ending.  It was great!



After that we went to meet mom at the bowling alley.  I offered to watch Logan while she bowled so she could play without distractions.  Brian was excited about playing with Logan, too.  We don't get to see him very often.  I guess that's all for now.  Happy blogging!

You are just doing right, jhayne! It's good to hear from you! Keep on blogging...

saw "time machine" last nite....didNt like it. enJoYed the architectural designs tho. did any of u see "queen of the damned"? nobodie waNNa see dat wid me =o(

k....so muxh have happend this week. i doNt even waNNa taLk bout it coz iM sooo depreSSd, but it miTe heLp. good news: i got a better paying job at methodist hospitaL and iM finaLLee quitting diLLard's. woo hoo. To celebrate LOUiE surprised me with a trip to hawaii. it worKed out weLL cuz i doNt start on the new job til the 25th and last day at diLLs is mar 11, flight is the 13th and stayin there tiL the 23rd. so, tha's reaLLee kewL. i wuz aLL xcited, then mom was reaLLy unsupportive! she basicaLLee said iM an embarrassment, and i beTTer not dare show mah face to our relatives over there. YOU GET iT??? i dont! plus, iM going on a vacation iVe been needing since two years ago. i dNt understand why me not finishing coLLege or going to hawaii with my bf of 3yrs wouLd cause her to give me the silent treatment. NormaLLy, iLL find this a bLessing but it's reaLLy bothering me. and this filipina found dead in the park, micheLLe, an acquiantande isNt helping my pLight either. heLp!

Finally, after 2 years in the GIA pipeline (and another 3 1/2 languishing before that), "Joy" is published! This is my first and only published piece - hope you don't mind if I get a little excited.

It's a gospel-style cantor + SATB piece, based on James 1. It's available from GIA publications (now, I assume - I received the printed copies today), # G-5369.

They've published it as part of their Leavensong series, which is a new one on me - haven't seen this series before.

Anyhow, thanks to Malcolm the K, who convinced me to submit it, and to all of you, whose missives I look forward to every day, and help inspire me to write. I am just so incredibly happy right now...

Jay

Let me know if you guys want free goldensushi.net email.. Email me your preferred user name and password -- if you want webmail/pop email or if you just want email forwarding.

By the way, GOLDENSUSHI.NET is now live! Go check it out! Welcome, Jhayne! You're finally here!

FRIDAY FIVE!!



1. What makes you homesick?  Watching "Beach Week" on the Travel Channel.



2. Where is "home" for you? Is it where you are living now, or somewhere else (ie: Mom & Dad's house, particular state/city)?  I still consider the Philippines to be my home.  I particularly miss Tanjay and the simple life.  Mom and Dad built a new house there.  The construction is complete and the landscaping is half-way done.  It just needs to be furnished.  I hope to take Brian there next year so he can see what it was like to grow up in the province.



3. What makes it home for you? People? Things?  Everything.  The people, the animals, the things..  The sights, smells and sound.  The food!  I miss authentic Pinoy food so much!



4. Where is the furthest you've been from home, miles-wise?  Here.



5. What are your plans for this weekend?  Stripping wallpaper (some more), visiting Mom and checking out her new dining room ensemble..  Watching The Time Machine..  Getting Brian's hair cut at the mall..  Redeeming yet another Express coupon.

hey people i have'nt got anything from you guys. sheryll will you pls. text or e-mail me so i'll know if you get this or not. i'm on my break right now and as always i'm bored ever. ching what's up with you? btw, i might go to your wedding i'm allowed to have one week vacation coz i've been working in this company for one year and one month now. i'm so excited to see you and pia. anyways, hope to hear from you guys soon.

According to the test I have a lot of money. Well, a lot of people think I do. You don't go around saying that you make $20-65/ an hour, and you're also the producer of two major productions without really meaning it. I mean it. Ching, can remember all those years of me whining about my state of unemployment. Now, I'm my own boss, I create my own hours, I have enough time and money to do my creative endeavors and do a lot of community building and grassroots organizing.


Well, Ching, I got it up. It's http://www.dear_oprah@blogspot.com


I'll scan the logos and give you the links. Do you think you can help me out? I have several logos and links I'm associated with.


Daf, my mother still hasn't gotten back to me about Tagalog song lyrics. I will go bug her again.


Ching, have you been receiving my DEAR OPRAH e-mail newsletter? The rest of you guys if you want to know what's going on with poetry book tour and the Phoenix Rising, Vallejo's Premiere Spokenword Corps, then I suggest you subscribe to my DEAR OPRAH newsletter. You'll never know. Maybe we'll stop in near your area. :) To subscribe, e-mail dearoprah@yahoo.com and write "Subscribe" in the subject hearder.

hey guys i'm not sure if you'll get this message and if i'm doing the right thing. will someone from you guys e-mail me or text me so i'll know if i'm already in, ok? gotta go my boss is here i need to finish tons of work for him. sheryll pls text me if you get the chance to read this. miss you guys:)

No.  I've decided to combine SMEAGHE and WEB CLOGGERS into one: GOLDEN SUSHI.  The reason is that I find myself blogging the same thing on both blogs.  This will save me typing.  Plus, we all do not blog so regularly.  People on SMEAGHE go on hiatus and people on WEB CLOGGERS go on hiatus and there will be weeks with no message postings at all..  With just one blog, the gaps will be less frequent.  Old SMEAGHE Today and WEB CLOGGERS posts will be available for as long as GeoCities wants to keep them open.

Hi! I'm in!!! I hope Jhayne gets to blog soon! So, there's no more smeaghe? Is this not exclusive for smeaghe anymore?

Pia, I added your URL to your info link.

What?!

Shocking! I thought Blogger.com assigned me to an adult blogger of sorts! Looking at my compass, it looks like all roads lead to Wichita. I will keep blogging and follow the yellow brick road.



~Net

PS. Ching I got the same thing....

This quiz says absolutely nothing about your personality. Take it!

Raw Yellow Fish?

Effective next week, Web Cloggers will be known as Golden Sushi and will move to GoldenSushi.net -- I registered it last night and by next week, it should be up and running. Please modify your links.