Steps, 2006

these steps.
i take these steps.
a tap after a tap.
it's 2:00 am.
another sleepless night.
i went for a stroll.
what is keeping me awake?
why does my bed feels ever so empty?
am not lonely.
i would try to fool myself.
am not lonely.
i try to fool myself.
am not lonely.
if i day it too much i know i'd fool myself.
am not lonely... am lonely.
sigh. my feet.
they have each other.
a step after another.
a tap after a tap.
a step that leads to a direction.
always somewhere to go to.
one step after another.
always somewhere to go to.
onwards and forwards.
defenitely, i'd find somewhere to go to.
i stop.
which direction...
leads to you?

The Lesbian, 2006

my touch,
it stirs her;
i whispered a promise,
you are loved...
she was my bliss,
she is a beauty.
a goddess i worship;
i, am here to excite her,
to ignite the fire in her loins;
oh, my humble hands,
my fingers, my messengers;
her body's like mine;
the fire i feel are mirrored as hers,
am a woman like her;
how cruel that i fail to satisfy her like a man;
my passion, my passion,
will it suffice?
will she seek a man's embrace?
cruel a thought,
but now, she is mine;
my lips will tell her of my love;
i thirst,
my tongue...
her body spasmed with so much joy.
i know how to claim her, like clockwork,
her body, like mine;
i whispered my promise as climax took her;
ah... then she is mine.

The Unlikely Hero by Ilich Monroy

Marcelino is just like every other superhero you know.

He was strong, yet reckless.

There was a story when he killed a dragon menacing a small village. The dragon fell, leaving our hero blood-splattered, yet remains ruggedly dashing in his barely existent leather armor. The small village was totaled, not because of the dragon flames, but by Marcelino’s taunting swordplay. Despite that, everyone is quick to forgive him for his charm.

Marcelino clocks in another day to battle a hydra; and everyone knows hydras can be very tricky. Cut one head of and you’d get 3 more heads sprouting from the f*cker. Thankfully, canoodling with the pixies worked well for Marcelino as he was given a salve that would prevent new heads from regenerating. Sounds easy, right? But the fight begins.

Fast forward to a few reckless hacking and certain miscalculations left our hero fighting a hydra, now, with nine heads. But he was quick to his feet. Contrary to the common notion that heroes need big pieces of armor, Marcelino’s nakedness and close-to-non-existent armor worked to his advantage. The sweat made it very hard for the hydra to get a good grip of the Marcelino. You can sense that he tires from his dodges, but like any hero he pushes on.

Heads rush to him left and right, gaping mouths fit full of teeth. Until, one head caught him by the shoulder. It hit him. “This is Death.” Seeing another one of these massive mouths directly rushing towards face…

“Dude!”

Marcelino stirred in his sleep.

“Dude, wake up!”

“You were so drunk, you fell asleep on your pizza.”

Marcelino quickly sat up, “Pizza?!”

The pizza slides down his face and lands on his lap. “Pizza!!” He grabs it and poised eat it just as the hydra was to bite his head off. Then gobbled as much he could finishing the big slice in less than three bites.

Marcelino’s hero story is not set in medieval time; of knights with very little pieces of armor that barely cover them.

Marcelino’s hero story starts now.

No to Plagiarism!

I am fully aware of the rules of plagiarism. It is my business to know this working in the industry I am in. I have worked with a writing firm and understand both client and writers regarding these matters.

The post I have here are written by me. The only reason you see it here is because working as a content writer, you would encounter employers who would scam you into writing and would claim that your work is plagiarized even though it isn't. Then, they would still continue to use the article they acquired from the writer. Some employers would ask for trial articles and would have you try again as they would claim that your first article was of poor quality, even though it is not; gullible as you are, he gets good articles from you without any intent to hire you. This is how cunning some employers are.

There are writers who can be unprofessional and dishonest, the same goes for employers. I was hired by a Mark Fox to write articles for him. I worked for him for two weeks and by the time I was expecting pay, he disappears. A payment of $180 is due. Instead of having him profit for all my hard work, I decided that I would publish the articles I made for him. I claim full right to my works as they were not paid. It is basic. You ask me to write; I write, you pay. Paying us $5 an hour is not a huge amount of money; why dupe us for some change?

Recently, I got a comment claiming that my articles were theirs.

To clarify, these articles were posted on this blog to inform you that the person who provided you my article does not do honest business. I would not take this sitting down. These are my works and I consider this as a business. I would not ask you to pay me for these articles. I want to tell you not to use it because am not taking this down.

Here are screen shots of the order for the article:

Here is my article submission for the order request:

Here is the article on my computer files (along with other works that were unpaid):

And, here is a picture of a really cute cat sleeping:

Please, do a background check on the people you are dealing with. I did this because I refuse to be a victim of employers who outsource writers and refuse to pay them. You would not get quality this cheap; so, there really is no reason why employers need to scam us. You get what you pay for. I got nothing. Do the math.

Five Things Not to Forget When You Go On Holiday!

Nothing can get you so excited than a holiday getaway. With how stressful things are at work or school, everyone really deserves a good holiday vacation. It would be such a shame if you are left unprepared for such a trip. This can ruin the amazing plan that you may have in store for you to enjoy this moment. To make sure you make the most out of the time you have available there are some things that you make sure you never forget during your trip.

Get the right vaccines. The last thing that you would want to happen is to get sick during a trip. The trip should recharge you and revitalise you to face another day at work and school. Getting hospitalized in a foreign country can be risky as they do not have access to your medical history. Before even making that trip, make sure that you check trip advisors and check what the suggested vaccines you need to get when travelling to a different country. Remember, prevention is definitely better than cure.

Bring a first aid kit and stock up on your medication. Make sure that when you travel to another country that you get refills for your medication. Some drugs may not be easily accessible in other countries. Explaining which medication you need to get from a foreign pharmacist may not be as easy when explaining this in another language. You may also have problems reading the labels and instructions. Make sure you have medication for motion sickness. Trying out exotic food can be fun, but make sure you have medication in case the food disagrees with you. Pack a sunblock when travelling to sunny countries. Having a first aid kit would save you so much time looking for a pharmacy.

Bring sunglasses. If you protect your skin using a sunblock, protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. This would protect your eyes from damage causes by ultraviolet rays and sudden glare. You can find polarized sunglasses that would provide 100% protection for UV rays. Your eyes stay protected while still maintaining great visibility. It is also very stylish accessory. You can wear the perfect pair of glasses with anything. You can wear this during daytime, strolling in the beach or even hiking. You can even find designs specially made to stand tough conditions.

Secure your bag with a suitcase lock. This does not need any explanation. Riding a plane would separate you from your precious luggage. To make sure that your items are safe, invest on a good lock. Combination locks are convenient but some can be easily opened. A lock and key would be more durable and you can keep the key with you in your pocket or carry-on.

Make sure you exchange currency before even leaving the country. Airports would have currency exchange kiosks where you can request for an exchange. The exchange rates are also reasonable. This would save you the trouble of having to look for currency exchange when you are in a different country. This secures your money. You can also manage your budget by only exchanging for the amount that you would require for the entire trip.

It really pays to be prepared even when you are simply planning on having fun. These helpful tips would truly make the most out of the time you have for yourself and your family. This would allow you to better enjoy the moment that you deserve especially if you are planning on going on a well-deserved holiday break.

Sunglasses as a Fashion Statement - Why Are They Such a Fashion Statement?

A fashion trend that never goes out of style is the sunglasses. You would find a lot of style icons wearing fabulous eyewear that turns heads. It is also a fashion style that fits a lot of people as there are a lot of different styles to choose from and can flatter different face shapes. Everyone can accessorize with a great pair of sunglasses and look as stylish as their favorite style icon.

One of the many reasons why sunglasses are very popular is because celebrities wear them. You would see glasses being used in films like the Matrix and you immediately lust for these sunglasses. You would find a lot of picture of celebrities wearing glasses out in public in their poor attempt to gain anonymity. They may not be great in blending in the crowd, but they sure look really stylish every time.

You would find a lot of different labels to manufacture their own take on fabulous eyewear. Some celebrities like Jennifer Lopez or Paris Hilton have their own line of sunglasses. You can shop on your favorite brands get all the things you want from head to toe. You can find classic and luxurious eyewear from your favorite luxury brands. Edgy and stylish eyewear can be found from alternative clothing lines. This would really add a dash of personality to your ensemble.

It is also very important to accessorize when you dress up. Accessories complete your look. You can get tons of different looks just by changing your accessories. Sunglasses are the perfect eye accessories. They add luxury to an outfit and make a person seem mysterious. You can also look like a celebrity wearing the perfect glasses.

Sunglasses are the epitome of cool. You would find fashionistas wearing them. Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour both wear glasses to fashion events, even at night. Models and celebrities wear them in movies and in real life, too. These stylish accessories exude coolness. You can be as cool as you favorite fashion icons and celebrities by wearing the same glasses they wore. There are different frames and styles that would suit you so you can really find the perfect glasses that would show how cool and stylish you really are.

In addition to being a fashion statement, these glasses protect your eyes. You can find polarized lenses that would block 100% of harmful ultraviolet rays that can damage your eyes. If you are wearing prescription glasses, you can turn them into sunglasses anytime by adding clip-ons. This way, you get protection and clear vision. You eyes are definitely an asset, so make sure that you keep them protected.

You can get style and function from these wonderful eye accessories. This is a fashion statement that is always trendy; you can find vintage aviator glasses that would look as hip and trendy today as they were 30 years ago. This would make the perfect accessory to complement any fashion style. A pair of polarized sunglasses would really make a wise fashion investment.

Five of the Biggest Sunglass Brands

You really cannot put a price on quality. Purchasing branded products would rival the quality of other commercial items that are out in the market. When it comes to buying the best eyewear, there are more benefits to buying designers brands. Some of these brands even produce designs that are classic and timeless. Vintage eyewear would even cost so much more in the future. You even benefit from the quality of lenses. You get better protection with the specialized lenses they use in designer eyewear. You get style and quality in choosing a designer brand.

Ray Ban
Ray Ban is one of the manufacturers of trendy eyewear. A lot of their styles are even copied by a lot of other brands. Ray Ban stated producing glasses as early as 1936. They produced designs that are issued for use in the US Air Force. The lenses have a protective feature similar to polarized sunglasses that we have today. It helps in maintaining a pilot’s perfect vision. In 1952, Ray Ban introduced a more casual design which is the Wayfarers. Women like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe were seen wearing these stylish glasses. Up to now, Ray Ban’s classic designs are still being produced today. You can get Ray Bans at $100 to $300. Their classic designs would range from $150 to $250.

Oakley
Oakley targeted on producing eyewear dedicated for the active lifestyle. The style is ergonomically designs to mold with the curves of the face for a secure fit. Polarized lenses are used to protect the wearer from harmful UV rays. You would find these polarized sunglasses to be used in sports like running and cycling. This is also widely used by hobbyists who love riding high-speed, Italian motorcycles and sports like hiking and mountain climbing. To even show how tough their products, are Oakley even offers a lifetime technology on their eyewear. You can get cool Oakley sunglasses for at $70 to $250.

Prada
Prada started manufacturing eyewear in 1999. They produce luxury clothing, leather accessories, bags and hats. Eyewear was a great addition to their accessory line. The target market is women, but they also have horn-rimmed glasses made for both men and women. Paris Hilton is a fan of the eyewear brand.  Prada is known for classic and timeless designs. The designed are quite polished and sophisticated. This is something that you can wear everyday to work. The price for these sunglasses would be range from $200 to $500.

Emporio Armani
Emporio Armani produces his and hers versions of sunglasses and would often range from $70 to $200. The styles are classic with a modern edge. You would also find different colors available and would have a wide variety of designs that would really compliment different face shapes.

Aviators
Ray Ban Aviators is one of the most popular and stylish designs. This was originally created in 1936 to be used by pilot to protect their vision and allow them great visibility while flying during bright sunny days. Huge lenses provide better eye coverage. Today, Ray Ban produces polarized sunglasses in this design. This provides better protection from sun damage as it blocks 100% of the harmful rays.  It originally uses mineral glasses giving it the green sheen. You would find this signature design being copied by a lot of different eyewear manufacturers. You can get Ray Ban Aviators at $150 to $250.

You can get style, functionality and quality in purchasing a pair of these designer sunglasses. It is a really great investment as the designs are classic, timeless and very durable. You would never be disappointed.