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  • Perfectly Lonely

    Posted on Tuesday December 29th, 2009 at 09:23 in relationships, the dating game

    For the first time in a long while, Raft3r spent Christmas day all by himself.My so-called insignificant other decided to ditch our “together time” at the last minute.Not that I mind but I did clear my schedule just for her.We have been seeing ea...

  • The Godfather

    Posted on Thursday December 17th, 2009 at 09:08 in relationships, life

    Raft3r is a godfather to twenty six children.Yes, you read that right. 26. That is no typographical error.I do not know what possessed their parents to designate me with such a tremendous responsibility.I could hardly be made accountable for my own a...

  • Touch My Body

    Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 18:58 in relationships, life

    Raft3r received a proposal.Stop right there.It is not the kind of proposal you are thinking of. I am not getting hitched.Someone propositioned Raft3r to be the father of her child.I had a lot of crazy proposals in the past. Hell, even indecent ones. ...

  • The Pleasure Principle

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 17:42 in relationships, life

    Raft3r has a new pastime.It is watching girls eat. Seriously, I am hooked.There is something sexy about women and their mouth. It is not just the lips that Raft3r finds attractive, but the entire mouth.It all started with Leighton Meester. Yes, that ...

  • Twenty Foreplay

    Posted on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 at 05:05 in relationships, lessons

    As my wife once said, “Relax. It’s just sex.”1. Whisper sweet nothings to her.2. Role play.3. Slowly stroke her thighs.4. Bubble bath.5. Striptease.6. Nibble her ears.7. Sensual massage.8. Play with her belly button.9. Watch erotic movies toget...

  • Sixteen Going On Seventeen

    Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 11:45 in relationships, the dating game

    Raft3r has a new crush – and this time, she is NOT a celebrity.I met her in a restaurant.She was out with her friends and Raft3r was with his buddies.We exchanged glances and the flirting ensued.She was cute as hell. I approached her.It turned out ...

  • How To Lose Friends & Alienate People

    Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 21:34 in relationships, life

    How far would you go for your friends?I know people who would entrust their lives to their friends but not to their families.On the other hand, there are some who treat their friends like shit.In my three decades of existence, I have seen the best an...

  • 21...Ways To Grow

    Posted on Thursday September 24th, 2009 at 07:27 in relationships, life, lessons, rules

    1. Learn to laugh at yourself.2. Be carefree.3. Try everything once.4. Pick up a new language.5. Join Facebook.6. Be grateful.7. Get rid of negativity.8. Spend some alone time.9. Travel.10. Pray more.11. Learn a new sport.12. Get silly with kids.13. ...

  • Four Weddings And A Funeral

    Posted on Monday September 14th, 2009 at 08:02 in relationships, life

    Wait. Lemme rephrase that. The title should read “Four Funerals And A Wedding.” Yes, you read that right. For the past thirty days, Raft3r has been to enough funerals to last a lifetime. Death is not funny. In fact, it alienat...

  • Little Miss Sunshine

    Posted on Friday August 14th, 2009 at 08:55 in relationships, love

    Raft3r spent time with his nieces. With their parents in tow, we checked in a hotel. It was Raft3r’s treat. Everything the kids wanted done that weekend, we accomplished. They swam, played hide and seek, spent quality time with my iPh...

  • In The Company Of Men

    Posted on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 06:50 in relationships, the dating game

    To balance things out, Raft3r presents some things about men that women find strange: How we can play sports the entire day but find little energy to accompany you shopping. Why we are always horny. How we can easily forget dates and e...

  • In The Land Of Women

    Posted on Sunday July 26th, 2009 at 21:57 in relationships, the dating game

    Here are a few things Raft3r understand about the opposite sex:Girls want to be treated like princesses.They need constant affection and reassurance that you are there for them. Girls love to cuddle. They want you to remember ...

  • Riding In Cars With Boys

    Posted on Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 at 04:06 in travel, relationships

    Raft3r is a big fan of road trips. There is nothing more enjoyable than going on a joyride with your male buddies. Of course, girls are wonderful, too. But chicks and cars just don’t mix. This weekend, my friends and I are off to Bol...

  • No Son Of Mine

    Posted on Saturday June 20th, 2009 at 02:58 in relationships, lessons

    Fathers taught their sons to:Not to cry;Play ball;Drive; Be good with their hands like Handy Manny;Respect their mothers;Fear going to the doctor;Handle finances well;Find humor in everything;Never ask for ...

  • I Could Break Your Heart Any Day Of The Week

    Posted on Friday June 12th, 2009 at 08:33 in relationships, the dating game

    That has got to be the greatest super hero power EVER. What do you think? ...

  • What Women Want

    Posted on Sunday June 7th, 2009 at 04:54 in relationships, love, the dating game

    I love girls. They are such fascinating creatures. Just when you think you got them figured out, they turn over a new leaf. They still remain a big mystery to Raft3r. There are certain things about the opposite sex that continue t...

  • Waiting In Vain

    Posted on Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 at 04:48 in relationships, love, rules, the dating game

    A true test of love is patience – at least, for Raft3r it is. If a girl can make me wait for at least two hours in order for her to get ready for our date and I won’t get pissed, that is a pretty good indication our relationship can las...

  • Me, Myself And I

    Posted on Sunday May 24th, 2009 at 04:06 in relationships, lessons, rules

    Raft3r can’t bear to be alone. I can’t eat in a restaurant by myself. I won’t be caught dead going to a party without a date. While some are comfortable with the idea of watching a movie by themselves, I can’t bring myself ...

  • Failure To Launch

    Posted on Friday May 15th, 2009 at 22:33 in relationships, life, love, the dating game

    When I was younger, my ideal marrying age was 30. Right about that time, I met this gorgeous girl. We became inseparable and made such a cute couple. Everyone thought we were perfect for one another. But like most fairy tales, that rel...

  • Are You In?

    Posted on Tuesday May 5th, 2009 at 04:31 in relationships, life

    We all know social networking is a numbers game. The number of friends you have in Facebook and Friendster is a testament on how popular you are. This twisted notion is probably the main reason why you receive friend requests from people you do...

  • Breakaway

    Posted on Tuesday April 21st, 2009 at 05:48 in relationships, life, lessons

    Raft3r is a people pleaser. If there is something I can’t do, it is to say no. I know I am not alone in this predicament. Why is it so hard to say no? Why do we always take into consideration what other people might think of us...

  • Greatest X

    Posted on Friday February 27th, 2009 at 05:56 in relationships, love, the dating game

    Everyone has their story of the one who got away. Here is mine. Raft3r met her through a blind date. At first glance, she appeared to be the typical kolehiyala – snobbish, gorgeous, stylish, and high maintenance. That was the attraction. We...

  • Hate That I Love You

    Posted on Sunday February 22nd, 2009 at 04:26 in relationships, love, lessons, rules

    The Rihanna-Chris Brown lover’s quarrel has been hogging the headlines for quite sometime now.It was only a couple of months back when these two love birds sang their hearts out in Manila.Just recently, a picture of a heavily bruised Rihanna surfac...

  • How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

    Posted on Thursday February 19th, 2009 at 06:38 in relationships, love, lessons, rules, the dating game

    Day 1: Talk about your ex. Day 2: Make him wait for at least three hours. Day 3: Call him every five minutes. Day 4: Introduce him to the family. Day 5: Hint about getting married. Day 6: Start nagging. Day 7: Claim you’re pregnant....

  • My Funny Valentine

    Posted on Saturday February 14th, 2009 at 21:36 in relationships, love, the dating game

    This would not come as a surprise. Raft3r is not big on Valentine celebrations. I just amazes me how commercialized this whole occasion is. Blame it on Hallmark. While we’re at it, let’s include the flower and chocolate industries, as wel...

  • Someone To Watch Over Me

    Posted on Wednesday February 11th, 2009 at 06:47 in relationships, love, school daze, the dating game

    If Jodie Foster had an obsessed male fan by the name of John Hickley, Raft3r had a female stacker who shall remain nameless. During my college internship, I met a pretty mestiza at the office where I worked temporarily. Cute and all, Raft...

  • He's Just Not That Into You

    Posted on Saturday February 7th, 2009 at 11:22 in relationships, love, lessons, rules, the dating game

    Listen up, single ladies. You want honesty? You got it. Here are the basic rules to finding out if a guy is not really interested in you: 1. He never calls. 2. He never keeps his promises. 3. He never means wha...

  • Unsent/The Love Letter

    Posted on Friday December 19th, 2008 at 03:18 in relationships, the dating game

    Dear Ex #1, They say one never forgets their first time. I can attest to that. Our two week relationship was a testament on how commitment phobic I can get. Dear Ex #2, It was nice meeting you. But breaking up with you was...

  • Bitter

    Posted on Monday December 15th, 2008 at 06:41 in relationships

    Raft3r always enjoys a good catfight.It’s always such a turn on to see women get on each others' nerves. Girl mud wrestling is also hot.Like most men, Raft3r is not a big fan of showbiz gossip.But when I heard this rumor that Marian Rivera is preg...

  • Think Like A Girl

    Posted on Saturday December 6th, 2008 at 06:02 in relationships

    What kind of satisfaction do women get for being irrational?Raft3r recently received a text message from an estranged lover.We dated a couple of years back. It was nothing serious. That’s how I treated what we had. That’s also the reason why she...