Jay Lagare – Page 171

Radiator Leak

By Jay Lagare on Saturday, February 14, 2009

It was my car’s schedule for an oil change so I dropped by the friendly neighborhood Shell station.

As the mechanic was changing the oil, I noticed some fluid dripping. I asked the mechanic about it and, after examining the fluid, told me it was radiator fluid. That would explain the coolant loss that I noticed a few days before. He told me it’s better to get it fixed ASAP and recommended a nearby radiator shop.

I went to the shop and in no time, they have removed the radiator, checked it, filled it with water, blew on it (you got that right), and concluded that there’s no repairing it. The leak cannot be brazed shut because it was on a portion made of plastic. That left me only with one option: getting a replacement radiator. It’s not a real choice so I did that and I was off albeit P3.7k poorer. At least it was quick.

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Birthday Cake

By Jay Lagare on Friday, February 13, 2009

Michelle had a surprise for me today. We went looking for this place and when we got there she got a box. It was obviously a cake but she didn’t show me until dinner. This is what I got:

Thanks, babe! :*

(Custom birthday cake by Truffle Park Co. Email them at [email protected] or call Audrey/Alfred at +63916-220-9395 or +632-490-3908)

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Compliments and Criticisms

By Jay Lagare on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

It’s funny how compliments and criticisms go. Everyone loves the former, and can’t accept the latter. But isn’t a rare criticism actually better than a rare compliment? Think about it. When it is rare, it’s not the norm. A bad thing that is not the norm is better than a good thing that is not the norm, isn’t it?

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2009 February 8 Zip-Lining at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay, Cavite

By Jay Lagare on Monday, February 9, 2009

Edong, Elanor, James, Michelle and I visited Tagaytay yesterday. It was just a brief sojourn: We had lunch at Leslie’s (crowded and they serve water very grudgingly), coffee at Bag of Beans (barako is strong!), and went zip-lining (awesome :P) at Tagaytay Ridge Zipline and Cable Car inside Picnic Grove.

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Doubt

By Jay Lagare on Thursday, February 5, 2009

Doubt is about Sister Aloysius, a ultra-strict ultra-conservative nun who is the headmistress of a school. She is on a crusade against Fr. Flynn, a progressive-minded priest who is teaching at the school. She is quite sure that the priest is engaged in illicit activities with an altar boy/student.

The movie does not attempt to form an opinion for the viewer. Instead, it relies on the main character’s portrayals: Sister Aloysius’ accusations against Fr. Flynn and her absolute lack of doubt, Fr. Flynn’s passionate justification of his actions some of which are actually observed by the viewer. These portrayals is what carries the movie and it is quite impressive.

However, considering the not-so-recent news about the past actions of priests, most viewers would probably have an opinion similar to Sister Aloysius. Perhaps, without that influence, the movie would have been even more thought-provoking.

Rating: 4/5