ABOUT READING
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| Book hunt at National Bookstore, SM Sta. Mesa |
Reading.
My love for reading has blossomed when I was still a kid and it never stopped.
When I was in grade school, I used to keep P10.00 from my baon to be able to buy booklets with fables and myths, both in
Filipino and English, and read them again and again at home. Until I have
subconsciously collected a bunch of those booklets. (I still have some of those
in my mini-library at home, by the way). Then, in high school I got addicted to
Filipino pocketbooks, mostly horror stories. Also, dictionaries became my best
friends. Reading and learning new words has become my pastime. Because of that,
I was called by my classmates, the
walking dictionary.
Well,
reading books would never get out of my system. Now, I am enjoying fantasy and
romance novels, both from Filipino and International authors. My favorite
authors are Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, Nicholas Sparks, Tyra Banks, Roald Dahl, Mina V.
Esguerra and Bob Ong to name a few. Next to my list, J.K Rowling’s works and
some classic novels. I enjoyed watching the Harry Potter installments but I
haven’t tried reading the book series, but I will, soon.
ABOUT WRITING
Writing.
It has been my passion since I was a kid. When I was in grade school, I got a
whole notebook filled with my own drawings and writings: fantasy lands,
dwarves, princesses, magical worlds. Sadly, the notebook went missing and until
now I got no idea where it has been. But I still have hopes in finding it,
‘cause it already has become part of my history. Then, when I went to high
school, I started something like that, too, I wrote stories at the back of my
notebook to make fun of my classmates.Until Ganda
Hero Series was born, not really
a Sci-Fi novel but a big kalokohan
with characters using magic powers interjected with real events that happened
in school. It was a lot of fun!
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| Jahric Lago's self-published books! |
I have been writing
stories since I was in grade school. But I discovered writing as my career when
I entered college. I wrote a novelette titled She Still Loves Her which won a grand prize in Heartbreakers
Special Edition Writing Contest, and that where it all began. The
determination, word vomit and book ideas flooded me. I became serious in
writing and even absorbed training through writing workshops and words from my
mentors, Mr. Robert Alegre, Mrs. Carlota Panganiban, and Mr. Emil Daroy.
At the present time, I
have six self-published books. Now, I’m working on the new novella titled Circles. Plus, here’s a list of more
about my upcoming books: The Secret Green
Door, Revenge of a Brokenhearted Girl, House
of Madame Ermelita, and The Fierce Five. Inspiration never dies, I know. My genres are vastly of romance,
fantasy, and mystery. This might be because of the influence of the authors I
have read and still reading. I have written a bunch of novelettes as well: Cellphone, If Tyron Banks, Christmas Gift, I
Do, Shattered, and Te Amo. These stories would then be part of a collection
titled as: Jarred: A Collection of Jahric
Lago’s Novelettes to be released this 2014.
MY WORKS
I
wrote this novella with my Fiercely Real Friend, Francesca Mateo. We agreed
that I would be writing about the male protagonist, Rico Ramirez, and she would be writing about the female
protagonist, Leigh Lucero. The book
was alternated with the point of view of Rico and Leigh per chapter, which we
intended. We finished the book for about two months only. This is my first
self-published book which I got copies from a traditional publishing financed
by my auntie in Germany, Tita Lanie
Menge. 
Giovanni Bactol Jr. is very close to my heart because aside
from the fact that this is the first novella I have written, also because Gio
is my alter ego. His story was based from the events that really happened in my life, yes, some parts of this book were
interpreted exaggeratedly for it to become more interesting. Writng Giovanni Bactol Jr. took me only a week,
yes, just one week. Now, I wish that I could still write stories that fast,
just jealous to the old me.
That what I learned, wirting your first novella
would always be easy, and the second, third and so on would be cuh-ray-zee hard! Because you would then
have to be careful to not make the same story and personality of characters as
your first. GIO 2.0 is the second
installment of the series. I was actually planning to make three books, a
trilogy, but a sequel is good enough, I thought. Same GIO 2.0 continued the story left behind Giovanni Bactol Jr., the events were as true and as exaggeratedly
altered as well.
Yes,
Ganda Hero was the first Filipino
book I’ve written (still unpublished because I’m still fixing some parts and
worried that my high school classmates would kill me knowing that there’s actually a book now, about them) but Anong Klaseng Estudyante Ka? is my first
self-published Filipino book. This book is a memoir about me. Well, mostly fun
experiences of my school life: grade school, high school and college. Also got facts I learned about students,
teachers, subjects and just the entire school itself. A point of view from
Jahric Lago as a hardheaded, naughty, but smart-ass student.
This
is by far the hardest novella to finish. This is based on my experiences in the
first call center job I had. It took me a year to get all the plots and
concepts together. Because I always tumble into writer’s block, plenty of those
at that time. But finishing it was all worth it! Now, this is my most-read book
in Wattpad. I love this story, too. I know, as an
author you shouldn’t have favorites but honestly this is my favorite work so
far. The ending is just so wonderful. I love the author of this book, I love
him so much! Really? I love myself! Kidding!
This collection was inspired by
a bunch of people, books and internet sites. It also inspired my writings. With
that, you would notice passages, lines or even ideas in this book that I have
integrated in my writings. This collection has become my treasure box of love
inspiration. When I feel I need a boost, I dive my hand inside it and indulge
its essence, then I will become motivated again to write about love. This has
inspired me all these years. Articles of
Love will take you to a rollercoaster ride of all about love, heartbreaks,
letting go, moving on, and finding another love that will make you realize
forever is not enough.
ABOUT EATING
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| Bagoong Pasta at T.O.S.H., Araneta Center |
Eating. Who on Earth doesn’t want to eat? Everyone’s hobby is eating, count me in. The first day I tasted my mother’s milk, I realized that I couldn’t be separated with food. I loved it! Couldn’t even forget my dinner when I was a kid: hot cooked rice, mixed with freshly cracked egg, topped with margarine. Yum! Even my usual snack from way before: hot cooked rice, Milo (or any chocolate powder), and add a little hot water on that. And voila, instant champorado!
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| Lunch-date at Shakey's Bluewave Marikina |
Food is an adventure. Take the first bite and you will not know how your taste buds will react. Will you like the taste or not? I’m a big food adventurer. I wanted to taste every little exotic food the nature could offer. The most exotic foods I have eaten already were: balut, one-day-old chicken, snake, stingray, and a lot more. Whatever it is, as long as it’s edible, I will devour it!
Food fuels the mind and body to go further, to move forward, for you to reach your dreams. Deep? I know. But very true. What is that dream? Well, as I said awhile ago, I wanted to taste the different flavors of the world. I want to travel. Macau. Italy. Brazil. New York. Everywhere! Just to eat, write and share my experiences. My ever dearest dream is to become like Anthony Bourdain or Andrew Zimmern. I want to become a TLC host, too. I want my dreams to come to life.
ABOUT COOKING
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| Internship at Cravings Katipunan |
Cooking. My roots of cooking spouted from my parents. We own an eatery outside our house and my parents cook the dishes we serve. Since then, I learned how to cook… good food. The first cuisine I learned was Filipino, of course: adobo, sinigang, and kare-kare. Our family and relatives really love cooking. My grandparents are the best cooks! My aunties and uncles, too.
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| Frosting carrot cakes at Cravings Bakeshop |
At the beginning, I wasn’t planning to enroll myself in Hotel and Restaurant Management. My dream was to get a diploma in Culinary Arts, but it was way too much expensive. So, I landed in HRM. Being a HRM student would still grant my dream in a similar way. I was able to cook and bake the food galore I wanted. Plus, a lesson in management. With that, now I have plans of becoming a GM or a restaurateur someday, or even put up my own café, which I already have a name: JARRED. The café I was planning to put up would have a mixture of my academic conception and passion for books. So, the idea was a coffee shop selling jarred cakes and book shop selling my books and others. WARNING: Don’t steal my idea, or you’ll be dead tomorrow! Just kidding. But I’m serious, I’m telling you.
Now, this coming April 2014, I am graduating with flying colors! Just so proud of myself. And of cooking.
Now, this coming April 2014, I am graduating with flying colors! Just so proud of myself. And of cooking.
When asked, “WHO IS JAHRIC LAGO?”
I answer: I am a loving person, a family guy, a music lover, a foodie, a fashionista, a bookworm, an adventure seeker, a self-published author, an event host, a CPAIPS Valley Voice Editor-in-Chief, graduated as cum laude and Journalist of the Year. Add to the list: a blogger.
PS: For those who would be purchasing my books, please ORDER HERE. Thank you.
Want
to get in touch with Jahric Lago?
He ain't a superstar, just one of the
twinkling stars above the sky. But he is everywhere! Facebook. Wattpad.
Twitter. Youtube. Smashwords. Screwpulp. You name it. You just go search his
name on Google, and the results will flood you. But, for an easier way, here
you go:
Web
Search
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JAHRICISM
Wattpad: www.wattpad.com/JahricLago
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Jahriclago
E-mail: jahriclago@yahoo.com
Location
Home: Sta. Mesa, Manila
School: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Marikina
Contact
Numbers
Telephone: (02) 780 8256
Mobile Phone: (63) 946 676 6740
Hello. Have a nice day.
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