Sounds of Childhood

When we were kids, we had a talking alarm clock. It was a Raggedy Ann and Andy alarm clock, and if memory serves me right, it was Ate Lissa's and Ate Bullet's alarm clock.

You'd set the alarm, and once it hits the time when it was set, you could hear Raggedy Ann and Andy have this conversation:

Raggedy Ann: Andy, Andy, please wake up, it's time to play our game.

Andy: Okay, Ann, I'm awake, let's do it all again.

Sometimes, I'd get the clock and adjust the alarm to that exact moment I'm there, just to hear this conversation. And was always fun hearing it.

Recently, I saw that exact clock on the net.

It looks like the same one that we had. Now I'm wondering if it sounds the same, too.

Ca(t)mouflage

This cat definitely amused me.

Yes, there's a cat in this photo. He's just strategically positioned so that you can hardly see him.

Great camouflage skills, Mr. Cat.

This Singer is a Driver

Chanced upon this photo on the internet that instantly resonated with me.

We had this exact Singer sewing machine at home, and I'd often pretend to drive using the sewing machine wheel. So, I'm basically the kid in the photo.

This made me miss the good old days of my childhood.

Curious combination

I'm fond of lemonade.

I'm fond of caramel.

But would I be fond of them together?

I'm interested - yet reluctant - to try this.

Maybe next time.

Bruce Clues

Look! Monday Bruce finally has an officemate!

These blind boxes are dangerously addictive.

Kiddulting

You know you're an 80s kid when this toy makes you excited.

This propeller is a very simple toy, but it's so much fun to play with. It was part of my trick-or-treat loot, and there were some left and the creative team ended up playing with it non-stop.

Amazing how a simple toy can bring back the kid in you.

When a song comes to life

There are those rare instances when an iconic song lyric actually presents itself to you IRL.

Such was the case today.

Spotted this on our walk back to the office from lunch.

Yes, someone left a cake out in the rain.

I don't think that I can take it, 'cause it took so long to bake it. And I'll never have that recipe again.

(Gula)man of the hour

Since the afternoon merienda is now part of the daily routine of the Park Avenue seniors - with my Dad as enabler - thought of contributing something to their merienda spread.

And here it is!

Yup, made gulaman and sago. 

Happily, it was a hit.

Will do this again soon.

Living on the edge

Or "Sleeping on the edge" would be a better description.

This is our compound cat. According to the guard, this is how he really sleeps. While there's space above him, he chooses to sleep at the edge of the cabinet.

Apparently, he already fell a few times. But each time he falls, he goes back up and assumes the same sleeping position.

It must take the edge off.

Purr-esh picks!

When Mom and I went to Farmer's Market to buy fruits last Sunday, this scene automatically caught my eye.

Yup. This cat is the boss of the fruit stand.

With the way the cat is positioned on top of the fresh fruits, I'd say this shot is Purr-fect!

Dis(doesn't)count

This has to be - hands down - the most confusing discount I've seen so far.

Makes me wonder if there's someone clueless enough to buy this.

This might be an honest mistake.

Proofreader, perhaps?

Very safely guarded

That would best describe this Safeguard soap.

What's happening here? Was it trying to escape? Are people filching hand soaps?

Whatever the reason was, it's safe to say that this made me chuckle today.

Guarded

Here's today's random photo from our shoot:

It looks like their Safeguard is heavily guarded. 

Or it looks like they kidnapped Safeguard and is holding him against his will.

So many ideas with just one photo.

I guess this is what they mean when they say "a picture is worth a thousand words."

Wasted Attitude

One of my pet peeves is when people choose the "print receipt" option on ATMs, then immediately throw away the receipt after it's dispensed by the machine.

Such a waste of paper.

What makes things even more upsetting is when they carelessly throw away those pieces of paper. That act creates a situation like this:

Such a waste! Figuratively and literally!

Do not be deceived

Looks like there's more than meets the eye to this jeepney.

Makes me wonder what this transforms into.

New Heights

Despite the fact that I've been with the company for more than a decade, this is the first time I'm seeing this view.

Apparently, we have a balcony that faces Emerald Avenue!

Despite the height, I'm finding this view quite relaxing.

Ah yes, you learn something new everyday.

Trash Talk Two

The 7-11 store at Ortigas Park has a nice al fresco area on the 2nd floor. It's a nice place to take your 7-11 loot, and eat it while looking out Emerald Avenue and enjoying the fresh air.

With such a set-up, you'd think that people would appreciate it and take care of it.

Apparently not.

Yup, that's how the al fresco area looks like a 4:30pm. People just leave their trash on the tables. The trash bins are packed to the rafters. And it looks like a mess - literally!

Gosh, this is why we don't deserve nice things.

Eye see you

Magic eye posters were the thing in the 90s.

At my first advertising agency, there was a Magic eye poster outside the room of of the Special Prijects team. People would pass by, look at it, and would excitedly declare that they saw the hidden image. Meanwhile, for some reason, I couldn’t see it.

Day after day after day, attempts were made, and they were for naught. Until one lunch break, after deciding to give it another shot, I looked at the poster and saw the image.

It made me feel so accomplished and excited that a tear was shed. No exaggeration!

After that, it was easier for me todo d those images embedded on those posters.

And seeing this poster o line, decades after my last encounter with Magic eye posters, heck, it looks like I still have it.

A Pun day

What better way to start the first of May than a word play! (Is that poetry or what?)

Gosh! Another month has started.

Time is zipping by so fast.

Cozy Cat

On very warm summer days, I’m sure we all just want to be like this cat:

It’s “Cat-nap” at its finest.