21 March 2012

Ragel

The latest addition to the wonderful misspellings of my wonderful name is brought to you by a caterer that serves delicious Filipino breakfast.

Food delivery receipt
This particular orthographic crime, I must admit, was done with my permission. If I may narrate, your honors—
Me: Longganisa meal with the eggs scrambled.

Guy: That's all, ma'am?

Me: That is all.

Guy: Your name, please?

Me: Razel.

Guy: ...

Me: Razel. R-a-z-e-l.

Guy: R-a-g?

Me: No, Zey.

Guy: J?

Me: Zee.

Guy: G?

Me: Yes G.
By |
Catalogued:

Top Shelf

  • A matter of character: Notes on 'Miong'
    I guess in every story there are three main points of consideration: character, event, and how the former engages with the latter. Various p...
  • Or the night we bathed in laser lights
    David Guetta takes a pause from his awe-inspiring, albeit mild seizure-inducing, concert to express his love for sports and music: “These ar...
  • Venus and Mars in Aries 4th House
    Everyday view from the kitchen window You read your horoscope and think it can apply to literally anyone in the world. Then you go deeper ...
  • Notes on 'Mabining Mandirigma'
    Mabining Mandirigma adopts the most superficial element of steampunk, that is Victorian-futurism aesthetic, as seen in the costumes, set de...
  • New old skin
    I'm making a Steve Jobs Zuckerberg billionaire tech people move. I'll stop worrying about the facade (the way they don't worry ...
  • The moral of this tale
    Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale  is a haphazard collection of words passing for a children's musical title. Repeat it severa...
  • Do Not Disturb: Lady Fantasizing
    Sinangag. Longganisa. Tocino. Tapa. Nilagang baka. Kaldereta. Mais. Crab and corn soup. Cup noodles. Kit Kat. Tourist. Tofi Luk. Hello Pand...
  • Thoughts on the abominable bride
    If you think about it, retellings and adaptations are fanfics written by professional writers. And no two Sherlock fanboys are better at tic...
  • A Fish Born in a Tank
    I was 16 or 17 when I attended my friend, F's bithday party. I forgot if it was her debut. Nevertheless, this is not about her. This ...
  • Poem 18
    The Great Aunt All these worn out faces at my nephew's birthday party. I can't stop looking at you. In the mix are toys, magic, s...