tagalog for Google

last night, i just found out the tagalog term for Google.  and upto this moment, i can't get over it.  (some irrelevant parts of the conversation was removed)

tea (10/21/2009 3:28:22 AM): nagulat ako.. bglang nagpaste sya ng link


barn (10/21/2009 3:28:27 AM): link ng?

tea (10/21/2009 3:28:40 AM): un pla ginogool nya ung..

barn (10/21/2009 3:28:51 AM): =))

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barn (10/21/2009 3:29:41 AM): alam ko na ngayon ang tagalog ng google

tea (10/21/2009 3:29:48 AM): anu?

tea (10/21/2009 3:29:51 AM): gogool?

tea (10/21/2009 3:29:53 AM): bwahahahahahaha

barn (10/21/2009 3:29:55 AM): =))

my birthday wish list 2009

this will be a very easy list.. but somehow difficult to think about.  i'm thinking about very simple things.. Ü

• custom nameplate silver necklace - this was made famous by "sex in the city" through the "carrie necklace".  i would also want one for myself and i haven't found any boutique that make such..  i'm still not sure if i want a "barn" or a "laarni" necklace.  but i'm leaning towards the latter
  

 

• brelli umbrella - i know i'm allergic to umbrella's but i guess the ones on the list would not make me squirm.  yes, this is not the only umbrella on the list.  this one looks like a japanese/chinese umbrella.  i like it because it's multi-ribbed and it's clear.  i'm not sure how sturdy the materials are, if it is, go get me one!  or perhaps there's a brelli umbrella made of metal.
  

• clear umbrella - a brelli umbrella might be hard to find so, i'd settle for this one.  but all or any umbrella on this list would just cure me from the phobia. Ü

• clear bubble umbrella - maybe you would find not just a simple clear umbrella.  i would want the bubbly one! 

• color spectrum umbrella - the previous items are all clear umbrellas.  you might think i don't like color.  well, i don't. i like colorS!  so, maybe i'm not really allergic to umbrellas.  i just haven't found the one that i really like.

• ice age trilogy - the first one was hilarious!  and i didn't get to see the second one.  so, i decided not to watch the third one.  but i really really want to see these movies!  so, it would be great if i would have the whole trilogy.  vcd or dvd would do!

• gossip girl complete season 2 dvd - i have seen the complete season one and some of the season two episodes but it's not complete.  since i celebrate my birthday on the month that tv shows premiere their new season, i would want a copy of the complete season two and see what happens to the teens of the upper east side. xoxo

• grey's anatomy complete season 5 dvd - i have been a fan of this tv series since it began.  and it has been a long wait for season 5 to end.  since it's again september, they're airing a new season and i need to get the one that just finished.

• desperate housewives complete season 4 and 5 dvds - i recently got hooked to this tv series and for a couple of weeks this was the only show i was watching on tv.  restie bought it and the dvds for seasons 4 and 5 are not working properly, so my marathon came to a halt and i'm left wanting more.  the women of wisteria lane are so entertaining.

•  jon and kate plus 8 complete season 1-4 and the latest of season 5 - i know that their separation made TLC stop airing the episodes, but i still love the kids and what jon and kate used to have and how they were able to survive until last month.  i haven't seen any store selling the series due to their popularity now.  how sad that they became more popular when tragedy came upon them.  poor kids.

 

 that's my list for this year.  i want umbrellas (still hate rain), necklace, and a bunch of dvd's.

i also started a new blog this month.  check out personality barn.  it's filled with personality quizzes we love to take.  and i'm still picking a name for another blog that would a little less personal than my entries here.  

i have always believed that i'm jinxed and more during this time of the year.  so, i'm keeping my fingers crossed.  i would be spending most of the day at work, then, with tin, then with my family.  hope it would be a good one! 

Project Laptop: COMPLETED!

my dad gave me my laptop back in november 2007.  it got broken sometime before september 2008.  i was able to get it back, working but with a faulty battery, june 2009.  and having a faulty battery meant that it only works for about 5 minutes without being plugged to an outlet.  so, it's not really as portable as a laptop should be. 

so the first task is to buy a working battery for my laptop.  and it was really hard looking for it in coputer stores in malls.  we tried greenhills but it would take 2 weeks to 2 months, since it needs to be ordered.  dell's service centers are of no help.  the numbers i have tried calling kept on transferring me to a department where no one answers.  other authorized dell dealers have the simillar wait time. 

we fould one store or booth in SM North Edsa who repairs laptops and we could order the battery, the wait time is about 3 days.  i held back.  i forgot why but most probably it's because of how much it is.

we weren't able to reach gilmore.  we were so tired already going from mall to mall and asking from shops to shops.

i then, asked my cousin, since he owns a buy and sell site (pinoybuynsell.com), he may know someone selling laptop batteries.  eBay doesn't have any available for my laptop brand and model (dell lattitude d620).  he recommended that i check TipidPC.com and there i fould someone selling laptop batteries and specifically having my brand and model on the list!  it's for Php 4,000.00 and they have a store at St. Francis Square!  the store is named HotToyz and they carry a lot of replacement laptop batteries.  and it's a good thing they have one for me readily available!  thus, no more hassle of waiting for days, weeks and months!  after buying the battery, we went to the mall (of course), and i tried it out.  viola!  my laptop is now portable!

after settling the biggest issue, i considered Project Laptop to be 50% complete.  the next steps would be to get a laptop bag that doesn't look like a laptop and a prepaid broadband internet service provider.  and i'm all set.

while we were searching for a battery, we were also looking at the malls for a good looking laptop bag.  and whenever i find something to my taste, i would look at the price tag and it would range from Php 3,000 - 5,000!  and no, i don't think i have the heart nor the wallet to be able to buy a bag of such extravagance.  so, tin, the one who is more addicted to eBay than i am, was searching for a bag for me.  then, she found this seller that points to a Multiply site where the gallery of laptop bags are.  and the price showing on eBay is just Php 1,000.  so, i went to check out BrattyBonita.  and their laptop bag designs are very much to my liking!  they really don't look like a laptop bag at all.  i asked tae to pick up a design for me.  she said, that there are too many bags and she's too lazy to look for the laptop bags.  to her surprise, i told her, "all the bags there are laptop bags!"  so, she searched the site and recommended a number of laptop bags for me.  she picked out 5 designs.  they were on sale last august so, i was able to get some discount on a bag.  thinking about how much bags these good costs in malls, i bought two!  one that's sort of sporty and one that's a bit formal.  and but still not looking like a laptop bag at all!  i was able to get both bags for the price of one if you buy it from a store. 

at almost the same time, cha offered to sell me his broadband prepaid kit.  and as i researched, it's the cheapest among those who offer the same service.  thus, cogitations is now powered by Sun Cellular!

my laptop is now portable.  i could carry it without being obviously carrying a laptop and i can go online! yipee!

HELP!

friends, i need your input! please give me one adjective to describe me.. Ü  i'm thinking of starting a new blogsite.  not as personal as my inputs here.. but pretty much simillar but on a more public note.  i can't seem to crack the perfect word.. so i just need one adjective.. hopefully less than four syllables..  thanks!

watching the three penny opera with lea salonga

august 16, 2009

on my quest to continually add art in my life, after watching a number of plays and independent films, and in celebrating the fact that i found a partner who appreciates this type of art, i ached to watch a musical.

in one of tin's e-mail groups, onyl torres, sent out an invite to watch "the three penny opera". since we are only available on weekends, we have scheduled ourselves to watch the play on its last run.

i was so excited since i can no longer remember when was the last time i watched a musical ( i don't really consider noli at fili to be one).

we also invited kiki to join us in watching the play, because i know for a fact that she would enjoy such performance.

the play was held in Peta Theater and since it's very much accessible for us, there was no reason for us to miss it.

until the morning of august 16 were we able to reserve tickets and know the time the house opens.

after a day of shopping (weeeee!), we went back to tin's place and headed to peta theater to meet up with kiki.

i remember the benefits of watching the last run of a play. everything has been polished and the actors would be giving it all they've got. i sort of forgot the fact that famous people would be around too.

while waiting for the house to be open, we already spotted some famous faces. like those who star in independent films, stage plays.. and those i remember the name. like no less than mr. mabesa.

i thought it was production by peta, but later found out that it's a production of "a world theater project" . of course we got a copy of the production book and when we skimmed through the pages, goosebumps started to appear! well, it was ignited a little by mr. mabesa, but when i saw the names of the cast, i was already sooo excited and can't wait for the musical to start.

they asked us, those who were waiting to watch the play to fall in line since the house is about to open. there were people seated on the benches near the table. we just bought the production book for kiki so, we were very much near the door. mr. mabesa and his friends were standing in front of us and in front of them was the door. we wanted to get great seats so, instead of going to the back of the line of benches, we just sticked to being at the end of mr. mabesa's party. thus, we had the best seats! well, mr. mabesa and company occupied the first row of seats after the monoblock chairs, and we went to get the row behind him, which is a little more elevated so his height won't be a bother.

House music was played live. There was this guy playing the accordion and after some time he was missing fingers! I can’t find his name in the production book, but I’m sure he is mentioned there somewhere. I don’t know anyone who knows how to play it, so it already had me amazed. And playing it with less than ten fingers?! I was simply blown away.

So, as we enjoy the house music and the oohs and aahs as we flip through the production book, kiki grabbed me and said, “si lea salonga ba yun?” (is that lea salonga?) I looked at the direction she was gasping and way and behold! The great ms. Lea Salonga is just a few feet away from us. When I saw her she was standing in front of the last row of monoblock chairs in front of mr. mabesa and saying hellos. We wanted to stand up and extend our hands as well! I told tin that lea salonga’s here, since she is as much as a fan as I am, if not more. Then, we were all gushing. Starstruck. And that doesn’t happen often. Kiki even had a hard time breathing. My knees were weak and I could barely feel my legs (aside from the fact that it’s really cold).

Then, we heard mr. mabesa told lea that there are better seats than where she was initially seating. Lea didn’t really mind. But tony insisted. He ofcourse could not offer his seat and his row is already full. Then he turned around and saw that the seat beside tin was empty and asked if there was someone seated there. I froze. There’s the possibility that tin would be sitting beside lea salonga! But she was with her mom and there’s only one vacant seat. Tony then asked the guy after the vacant seat to move. He initially moved to the vacant seat beside tin, but then tony said that he move the other way. Lea and her mom was already seated but since mr. mabes insisted that they get better seats, they stood up and went to the seats beside us! At that point, I was frozed and stopping myself from screaming, “Oh my God!” we tried very hard not to show how starstruck we were. So, we were not really looking. Then, it was her mom that seated beside tin. So, if you are on the stage, from your right, kiki, then me, tin, lea’s mom and then, lea salonga! The house music even changed to, “on my own”. I guess to honor her presence.

And the play haven’t even started yet!

With a cast that will blow you away, the expectation was so high, and of course, they didn’t fail to meet or even exceed one’s expectation. Even lea’s.

When it was time to sing the national anthem, for me the least thing you could do for your country is to honor and respect whenever the national anthem is played and proudly sing it. And I know for a fact that lea salonga would be singing it. So, as I was singing, I went a little bit closer to tin to be able to hear her. I even looked at her direction to check if it was really her that I hear. And I saw her hand on her chest rising and falling. She’s singing! Live! Almost beside me! And she really has an amazing voice, that I would just dream of having.

She recently sang “ang bayan ko” during mrs. Aquino’s funeral and I was just as awed.

So, on to the play..

To simply put it (spoiler alert), it’s a story of a known crook that has a number of women in his life and is in ties with the police, so he gets away with things, but eventually his criminal ways would lead him to prison and then he would be sentenced to hang. But would be pardoned by the queen.

There were a few inconsistencies but I’m not 100% sure, it would need research and since this write up is long overdue and the musical was really awesome, I could let it slip.

These are the names that has blown me away while skimming through the production book: Ricci Chan and Bituin Escalante.

Ever since Zsa Zsa Zathurnahh, I have been a fan of Ricci Chan on stage. And as lea said, everytime he comes up on stage, it’s hilarious! He really is a brilliant stage actor.

This is the first musical that I have seen that Bituin Escalante is a part of. So, when I saw the production book, I was surprised that in the list of the actors and their credentials, all she had under her name was her role. And apparently, as kiki said, she’s always like that. She didn’t have here theater escapades printed after her name and role. I’m still not decided if it’s a sign of arrogance, but sure enough, her name, picture and the role that she would portray would be more than enough.

There are a lot of things you learn when you get the production book. Although you would usually have students buying it for their papers. So, here’s the few things I picked up:

Kalila Aguilos is Bituin Escalante’s sister! She was the villain during the run of Zsa Zsa that I was able to watch. And Bituin was also watching with us. We heard that Bituin has a sibling that was part of the musical. So, we were looking among the townsfolk because we didn’t find anyone from the cast that looks like her. And aside from their difference in their looks, they play totally different characters which is totally cool! And their song was really amazing.

The person who played MRS. Peachum is a man! Cholo Gino really played the part well. And his singing voice didn’t seem to have a hint of masculinity. I needed to flip through the production book with the house lights off just to check his name.

The whole cast was brilliant. The production was really good. The stage was not boring. They used the simillar set up of the stage at the Peta Theater with “Noli at Fili: dekada mil dos”. But, again, who would need a fabulous stage if you have a great cast? Their voices were amazing and their acting superb.

The musical ran for, I believe more than 2 hours and not a single second was boring. So, standing O to the cast and production team of the “The Three Penny Opera”! Watching it with lea salonga or not, the play was fantabulous!

creamy tuna pasta

this is very easy. i can say that because i was able to make it! bwahahahahah!

from: http://www.ehow.com/how_2133918_cook-creamy-tuna-pasta.html

Creamy Tuna Pasta

Things You'll Need:
2 cans canned tuna in water
1 small onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small can nestle cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsps olive oil
1 lb cooked pasta, any kind

Instructions
Saute garlic and onions in olive oil and butter. After a couple of minutes, add canned tuna, nestle cream, cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup. Simmer for about ten minutes. Add cooked pasta, any kind you want.Add to sauce. Turn off the heat and you're done.

i used spicy tuna in oil, since tin wants it spicy. i just drained the oil from it. it would not be as spicy, because of the oil drained, but there a very small hint of it being spicy when you eat the tuna.

tin loved it! Ü

Make Someone Happy with a Barn

: Go to: http://thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi
:: Put your name in, and generate slogan after each question.

1. What do you say to yourself every morning?
- It's How Barn is Done.
*ayun! alam na nangyari kagabi.. bwahahahah!

2. What do you want other people say about you?
- Is it Live, Or is it Barn?

3. Someone asked you out, your answer is...
- I'm not just the Barn, I'm a member.
*arteh pa!?

4. How would you answer a booty call?
- It could be Barn.
*hmmmm...

5. How would you introduce yourself to someone you really like?
- Where do You Want Barn to Go Today?
*uto-uto po..

6. to someone you dislike?
- Silly Rabbit, Barn is for Kids.
*silly rabbit ang mga dislike ko.. bwahahahaha!

7. You're in a conversation and you suddenly feel the need to pee, how would you excuse yourself?
- You can be Sure of Barn.
*hindi rin.. heheheh!

8. Your parents ask you why you got home late, you say...
- Ding-Dong! Barn Calling!

9. You're failing a subject, you say...
- You're Never Alone with a Barn.

10. The love of your life asks you to marry him/her, what do you say?
- We're Always Low Barn.

11. Your bf/gf is breaking up with you, you tell him/her...
- We'll Leave the Barn On for You.

12. Someone told you you're an asshole, you tell them...
- The Loudest Noise Comes from the Electric Barn.

13. What are the best words to describe you?
- Solutions for a Small Barn.

14. If you're going to have a movie about your life, the title is...
- Absolut Barn.

15. Your last words before you die...
- Race for the Barn.
*in tagalog, sa aking kamatayan.. habulin nyo ko! bwaahahahahahh!

16. Your message to a special someone..
- Did Somebody Say Barn?

17. Title of this post will be...
- Make Someone Happy with a Barn.
*naman!

noli at fili: dekada 2000 (dos mil)

tin and i watched the play of her friend at the PETA theater this afternoon. i always enjoy a dose of art whenever i can. it's a treat if it's a straight play performed by great artists.

it's my first time to watch a play at the PETA theater since i used to consider qc to be far away. there were a lot of high school students watching. well, based on their attitude and reaction towards the show, they should be just high school students. yeah, even with the full make up and pumps.

i didn't mind sitting on mono block chairs. i came for the show and it's not really uncomfortable.

looking at the set during open house got me excited. seeing a spiral staircase at the right and another stairs at the left and a hanging platform. i got excited with the options and the blocking.

i'm not really that nationalistic, but i have grown to love and appreciate the national anthem. and whenever it would be played and we would need to stand up to give reverence, i would always sing. out loud. when we were asked to stand up, there was this disclaimer that this is their version so, i opted not to sing with it. but it was easy to follow and not really that far from the original and it's quite easy for me to follow. so, when the second stanza came i joined in. it might be because of the video playing or their version, but your would really feel the love for the country while hearing and specially singing it. it really did set the mood for the production.

but nothing prepared me for the first scene. it was the narration of a number of characters that experienced heavy rain and flood back in 2002. and my golly! it was really raining on stage! literally! how i would love to be part of that scene! the reaction you would show would be very easy because you are actually wet and it really is raining! there would be no need for real tears (since it's something i can't really do easily) since your face would already be dripping. maybe my expectation was really high because they are from PETA, but there are some points that seem to be lacking. one in particular would be the reaction once you realized that instead of holding your newly born baby, you are just clutching a bunch of wet cloth. it would not be as blank or as simple as showned.

since some roles alternates here's the ones we have seen perform:

Ron Alfonso as Chino Arao - i think he was the crowd's favorite. maybe because of his first role when he first appeared. but for me, i think he's really good and has the right reactions to what's happening and to what he is saying.

Jeff S. Hernandez as Mr. Turribio / Juanito Tan Pelaez - he reminds mo of macro's acting back in anatomiya days

Neomi Tabanao-Gonzales as Paulita Mijares and others - i would like to hear her sing

She E. Maala as Paulita Mijares - she's already losing her voice but she was still able to give justice to the character

Joel Molina as Basilio Pilapil and Joshua Deocareza as Isagani Magdangal - they're great actors. maybe i like joel more because when isagani grieved for juli's death, i thought there was something lacking.

Julia I. Enriquez as Clarissa Santos - since she's tin's friend and was the one who gave us the free tickets, i should just shut up right? but i can't. since i've already seen her in maliw during this year's virgin labfest i can't sort of spot the difference aside from the costumes. it was still her. at her second scene, it was obvious that she was acting. that what she was doing is far from who she really is. it's not that natural. well, as tin explained, she's hates those kind of people in the first place so it must be something she was dreading to do. we were also wondering why during the scenes that would require her to be slapped, pushed and/or pulled, they were faking it. after the show we learned that alleyne had an operation. she wasn't even able to join the last run of maliw. all in all, she's still good.

Paolo Rodriguez as Kumander Elias - i hated him during his first few scenes. then, the more action and the less words and/or acting that would require of him, you would eventually just conclude that he's okay. i almost forgot that i don't really like his skills. maybe because i get to confirm the whiff i got during his last few moments on stage.

Kuya Bodjie as Bishop Damaso Villareal - it was good to finally see him act on stage on a play. he did not disappoint me but he did not go beyond my expectations either. which, really made me curious as to how Bembol Roco would have played the character.

Jack Yabut as Coronel Salvi Salvatierra - being a senior in theater, he did not disappoint me as well. you would feel everything that he wants to make you feel about the character. but i was really excited when i saw in the programme that Robert Seña also plays the role of Salvi. i really really want to see Robert Seña act on stage.and knowing his capabilities and the character actor that he is, Salvi's character would be totally awesome.

Lex Marcos as Mayor Ibarra Marasigan/Kumander Simoun - here are the questions i asked while i watch him perform: why him? was it because of his looks? doesn't he look too old? what was he saying? why that face? what was he really feeling? the audience laughed (after he cursed salvi, the first time), was it because he was trying to be funny? did it really hurt when clarissa died? then, the last scene came and he sang the song. i went, aaahhhh... i hope everyone would be able to stay until the last part to see this. but, his co-actors are really good, so, they would stay. but not because of him.

here are some random thoughts about the play:

• i liked the video projections maybe 70% of the time.
• the blockings of the first few scenes were liked unrehearsed.
• it would be nice if victorina's wig was red.
• i would love to watch it again with the other set of cast and with a more mature audience.
• everytime a gun fires, i would flinch a little, scream a little.
• it would be nice to have seen soxie.
• cool story.
• there was this line, i think it was ad lib, when they were referring to the bomb that will be used to massacre all those in paulita's wedding, a character said that it will be stronger than that of the one used in glorietta. in the play, the flood happened in 2002, act 1 happened a year after that (2003) and act 2, three years after. this would make that scene at the most, 2006. the explosion in glorietta happened in 2007.

i love watching plays. i have been out of the stage for a long time now and i'm no longer confident that i would receive the same response i get whenever the curtains go up. so, all due respect to these artists and those who keep the stage alive. expectations could be higher for those in the professional theater groups. you can't help it but expect nothing less but the best. some may fall short, but it's still a dose of art. from the house music until the curtain call ends the tingling sensation running up and down my spine is still there.

kudos to the cast and everyone behind noli at fili: dekada 2000 (dos mil)!

nice rest

i have promised myself that for 2009 i would not go on leave without anything planned for that day. i broke it last night. and it felt good!

it was really one hell of a week and i badly needed the rest. thus, out of the blue i blurted out this idea of going on leave for the second half of my shift. it may not be as wise because i would still need to go to the office. but it's really nice to have to rest. i can't bring myself to abandoning work really, so, going on half-day is not really a bad idea entirely. i get to rest and i still get to soothe the workaholic in me.

since the company is cutting down on some costs and our managers higly recommend that we go on leave so, my supervisor agreed even though it was just short notice.

i planned on having a desperate housewives marathon but after a few minutes or at most an hour, i was already sleeping! so, i resumed watching the dvds after my at least 8-hour sleep. and it felt like the longest sleep i had in a long time. then, after finishing the third season and failing to make the dvds for season four and five play, i started watching the private practice marathon.

i really felt bad that i was unable to finish watching desperate housewives. i had so much fun watching the series and i so want to see what happened next. although i already read the seasons' synopsis i would still want to see how exactly it turned out to be.

private practice is also good. it's just too emotional for me and not much fun as desperate housewives. it's like every episode was supposed to make me cry but i just don't want to. but still good. and i would be watching the series still if i have the time. i just wouldn't have much difficulty in pressing stop and eject.

the bottom line is, i enjoyed the extra 4 hours that i don't need to be up and about working. maybe, specially if i get tired and pressured again, i would be doing it again.

rest is good. this would keep me from quitting. not that i have plans to. at least in the near future.

a match

okay, i would be telling a lie if i would say that this is the first time. but, i would say i'm surprised to have found someone who is actually my match.

i'll try not to make this as cheezy as possible, but is this something i could really help? so, for those who's not a fan of cheezy stuff (which i normally am and would probably be if i'd get my heart broken or something) the first line should have blown you off already. and for those who are glad to see me happy, read on.

i used to believe that conceiving who your match is would be someone that you "think" is your match. you come up with the ideal picture of what kind of person your perfect partner would be and then you say to yourself, he/she is your match. then, you get to meet that ideal person and at some point you realize, that you're not really a match because not everything we want is good for us.

i don't really want to gloat. i'm just really happy to have someone in my life right now that makes me smile a lot. someone who makes me feel secure and everyday i know that i'm loved.

nothing's really perfect but i can get through the days that would usually bring the Hagrid in me without breaking a sweat. and though we have our differences and they don't really complement, we still manage to see through it. we don't really ignore it, but we discuss it so that it would not really be a big deal next time.

i guess, the greatest reason why i say that we are a match is because of the things we both like to enjoy. we have the same enthrallment with the things that i really love. and it's really hard to have a partner that enjoys the things that you do and vice versa. i didn't need to like/learn something new but we are both open to such options, and it's fun learning stuff together with someone.

so far, my friends have nothing against her. well, at least that's what i know. well, my great friends don't talk behind my back. and i have no problems hanging out with them with her. i can leave the room and i know she and my friends would be okay.

i'm really just so happy for the past months and officially for the past weeks. all i wanted was to be able to smile again, but i got more.. so, much more.

thank you, tin.

50 FIRST REACTIONS

This is called the "50 FIRST REACTIONS".

Just simply type what comes to your mind "FIRST" whenever you hear these 50 words. Don't think twice and don't go back to change your first answer. It really doesn't matter how random your answer may be, just type it!

There's no wrong answer.


1. Beer: Red Horse

2. Food: chicken

3. Relationships: tin

4. Your CRUSH: tin

5. Power Rangers: red

6. Life: rainbow

7. The President: chiz

8. Yummy: peanut butter

9. Cars: cartoons

10. Movie: transformers

11. Halloween: scary

12. Sex: hahahahaha!

13. Religion: regrets

14. Hate: cats

15. Fear: kiki

16. Marriage: gone

17. Blondy: dumb

18. Slippers: puffy house slippers

19. Shoes: stilletos

20. Asian: food

22. Internet: IE

23. My Cell Phone: new

24. Smoke: pot

26. College: graduate

27. High school life: dumb

28. Pajamas: tin

29. Stars: heaven

30. Fitness Center: no!

31. Alcoholic: beverage

32. The word love: true

33. Friends: life

34. Money: gone

35. Heartache: always there

36. Time: to go home

37. Divorce: happens

38. Dogs: love!

39. Undies: smelly

40. Parents: oblivious

41. Babies: cute

42. Ex: wrath

43. Song: tin

44. Color: green

45. Weddings: no!

46. Pizza: sarap!

47. Hangout: playground

48. Resto: rant..

49. Goal: globe

50. Inspiration: life

a place formerly used to find out about slang

INSTRUCTIONS: Go to and www.urbandictionary.com type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the definition it gives you.


1. Your name? laarni

laarni isn't defined yet.


2. Age? 25

A certian amount of hash. around about 10 inches long and as thick as the lead for pencils.

3.One of your friends? kiki

slang term for womens genitals in the Filipino language

4. What should you be doing? having dinner

last and most formal meal of the day; prelude to a fuck

5. Favorite colour? green

yes... it is most definitely referring to the marijuana... and also, upon occassion, any substance with similar uses. too, properly, of course, it is a golfing term, but that;s really not very much fun, now is it?

6. Favorite number? five

to five someone is to replace a real number in your phone number with the number 5 when you don't really want to give out your number

7. Month of your birthday? september

A wonderful month when the air smells sweet and the weather is perfect for the girls where to tight little sweaters that show off their curves.

8. Last person you talked to? naomi

An exotically splendid name for people of the female gender. The name is given to children who display unparalled beauty and intelligence. The name has also been known to be given to children that display Goddess-like qualities that surpass all mortal knowledge.

9. One of your nicknames? barn

adjective used to reinforce the idea that something is completely awesome, surprising, out of control, rediculous. it does what those words can't.

10. What are you wearing now? pajamas

pajamas, or PJs for short, these are the clothes you wear to bed. They are often flannel and really comfy. Some silly girls wear them during the day because they think it's cool. Pajamas are generally fun to wear.

Get to know yourself better

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Open this website : http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx
2. Take the Personality Quiz (it's VERY short and easy, really)
3. Copy Paste the result to Facebook.
4. Tag your 20 friends.

Your view on yourself:

Other people find you very interesting, but you are really hiding your true self. Your friends love you because you are a good listener. They'll probably still love you if you learn to be yourself with them.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Guilty or Innocent?

RULE 1
You can only say Guilty or Innocent.

RULE 2
You are not allowed to explain anything unless someone messages you and asks!
(So people reading this, if you want an explanation.. comment.)

Now, here's what you're supposed to do... And please do not spoil the fun. Copy and paste this into your notes , delete my answers, type in your answers and tag 20 of your friends to answer this. Then see what happens.


--


Asked someone to marry you?
- innocent

Kissed one of your Facebook friends?
- guilty

Danced on a table in a bar?
- innocent

Ever told a lie?
- Guilty

Had feelings for someone whom you can't have back?
- guilty

Ever kissed someone of the same sex?
- guilty

Kissed a picture?
- guilty

Slept in until 5 PM?
- Guilty

Fallen asleep at work/school?
- guilty

Held a snake?
- guilty

Been suspended from school?
- Innocent

Worked at a fast food restaurant?
- Innocent

Stolen from a store?
- innocent

Been fired from a job?
- guilty

Done something you regret?
- guilty

Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose?
- guilty

Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
- Innocent

Kissed in the rain?
- innocent

Sat on a roof top?
- innocent

Kissed someone you shouldn't?
- guilty

Sang in the shower?
- guilty

Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?
- innocent

Shaved your head?
- innocent

Slept naked?
- guilty

Had a boxing membership?
- innocent

Made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?
- guilty

Been in a band?
- guilty

Shot a gun?
- innocent

Donated Blood?
- innocent

Eaten alligator meat?
- innocent

Eaten cheesecake?
- guilty

Have/had a tattoo?
- innocent

Liked someone, but will never tell who?
- guilty

Been too honest?
- Guilty

Ruined a surprise?
- guilty

Ate in a restaurant and got really bloated that you can't walk afterwards?
- guilty

Erased someone in your friends list?
- guilty

Dressed in a woman's clothes (if your a guy) or man's clothes (if your a girl)?
- guilty

Joined a pageant?
- innocent

Had communication w/ your ex?
- guilty

Dating Someone?
- guilty

Get totally drunk one night and you have an important exam tomorrow morning?
- guilty

A total stranger treat you by paying your jeepney fare?
- guilty

Get totally angry that you cried so hard?
- guilty

100 truths

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 100 Truths about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you.

WHAT WAS YOUR:
1. last beverage --> water
2. last phone call --> sa agent.. not following break schedules.. hahahaha!
3. last text message --> charley
4. last song you listened to --> di ko na maalala..
5. last time you cried --> di ko na maalala yung exact date.. pero naaalala ko pa..

HAVE YOU EVER:
6. dated someone twice --> yup
7. been cheated on -- > a norm in my life
8. kissed someone & regretted it --> hmmm... it would be unfair to say yes..
9. lost someone special --> yup
10. been depressed --> yup
11. been drunk and threw up --> yup yup yup!

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. green
13. blue
14. purple

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2009)
15. Made a new friend --> yup
16. Fallen out of love --> didn't really reached the point of of falling in..
17. Laughed until you cried --> kapag kasama si kiki!
18. Met someone who changed you --> wala akong maisip
19. Found out who your true friends were --> medyo matagal ko nang alam.. before pa mag 2009
20. Found out someone was talking about you -- > lagi namang meron.. hahahah!
21. Kissed anyone on your fb friend's list --> yup

GENERAL:
22. How many people on your fb friends list do you know in real life --> almost all.. i think..
24. Do you have any pets --> si tin..
25. Do you want to change your name --> nope
26. What did you do for your last birthday --> a lot and none at the same time
27. What time did you wake up today --> haven't slept yet
28. What were you doing at midnight last night --> sending the service level update for 12:00
29. Name something you CANNOT wait for --> happier times
30. Last time you saw your Mother --> Sunday, a little after 2:00 PM
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life --> being jinxed..
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom --> tom jones! hahaha! may churchmate ata kaming tom pero di ko talaga sya maalala.. sorry po!
34. What's getting on your nerves right now --> right now, wala naman..
35. Most visited webpage --> multiply, facebook, google, blogger
37. Nicknames --> barn, and other variations.. hehehhe!
38. Relationship Status --> single, as of this writing..
39. Zodiac sign --> virgo

40. Male or female? --> female
41. Elementary --> Zion Center of Knowledge School and Jesus Is Lord Christian School
42. High School --> Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation
43. College --> Mapua Institute of Technology

44. Hair colour --> dark brown raw
46. Height --> 5'2"
47. Do you have a crush on someone? --> yup..
48: What do you like about yourself? --> shows grace under pressure.. bwahahahah!

49. Piercings --> left and right ear.. corny..
50. Tattoos --> wala pa
51. Righty or lefty --> righty..

FIRSTS :
52. First surgery --> none, i think..
53. First piercing --> see number 49
54. First best friend --> Kuya P
55. First sport you joined --> piko
56. First vacation --> bulacan kasi sa batangas ako nakatira nung baby..
58. First pair of trainers --> ano yun?! hahahahah!

RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating --> ubos na
60. Drinking --> water
61. I'm about to --> fly
62. Listening to --> electricfan buzz
63. Waiting for --> breakfast with tin

YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? --> nope
65. Get Married? --> yup
66. Career? --> Broadway actress

WHICH IS BETTER :
67. Lips or eyes --> eyes
68. Hugs or kisses --> hugs
69. Shorter or taller --> taller
70. Older or Younger --> older

71. Romantic or spontaneous --> spontaneous
72. Nice stomach or nice arms --> stomach
73. Sensitive or loud --> pwede bang sensitive but loud? pwede naman yun di ba?
74. Hook-up or relationship --> relationship
75. Trouble maker or hesitant --> trouble maker

HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger --> hindi 100% na stranger.. or di ko sure.. hahahaha!
77. Drank hard liquor --> naman! syempre!
78. Lost glasses/contacts --> never had a pair
79. Sex on first date --> second? hahahaha!
80. Broken someone's heart --> i guess.. specially if you count the disappointments

81. Had your own heart broken --> naman! ever!
82. Been arrested --> not yet.. hihihihi!
83. Turned someone down --> yup..
84. Cried when someone died --> yup
85. Fallen for a friend? --> yup

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself --> huh? it depends..
87. Miracles --> yup
88. Love at first sight --> nope
89. Heaven --> yup
90. Santa Claus --> nope
91. Kiss on the first date --> yes, they happen.
92. Angels --> yup

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
93. Had more than one bf/gf? --> not at the same time
95. Did you sing today? --> just a little, mas magaling kasi yung katabi ko
96. Ever cheated on somebody? --> after being cheated on..
97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go, and why? --> i'm not sure.. if the memory of what already happened would stay, i would go as far back as possible.. if not, wag na lang..
98. If you could pick a day from last year and relive it, what would it be? ---> walang 2008 para sakin
99. Are you afraid of falling in love? --> yup
100. Posting this as 100 truths? --> yup

what my heart used to dream of

i have loved this song for a very long time now. and it's just that it never applied to my life.. ever.. until now.. Ü


For Once In My Life
Vonda Shepard

For once in my life
I have someone who needs me
Someone I've needed so long
For once unafraid
I can go where life leads me
And somehow I know I'll be strong
For once I can touch
What my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Could make my dreams come true
For once in my life
I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before,
For once I have something
what I know won't desert me
'Cause I'm not alone anymore
For once I can say
This is mine, you can't take it
As long as I've got love I've known I can make it
For once in my life
I've got someone who needs me

it's time for my american idol post, but i decided to skip this week. there are things in life that are more exciting than a singing contest. unfortunately, i get to experience it..

i'm not really sure why i used the word "exciting" but that's what i have been hearing lately.

i felt sadness, but i know i'd live. not because of the current turn of events. maybe, even if it did not happen, i'd still be sad. and all for the good reasons. or at least, the reasons i wanted to have.

i didn't really hold on to her promise. for my almost 25 years of existence that promises grounded in feelings are tend to be broken. it's not that i expected that this would happen. she already exceeded my expectation in the first place. it's more of, i understood why it came to this. it's sad.. a little hurting.. but again, i'd live.

it's actually amazing that i myself was able to wait. not for this, but for the dealine i have set. thanks to all the people who have managed to cause me pain through the years. and i guess, at last i can say that i did learn a lesson.

unfortunately, there's another lesson i haven't learned. or i just can't listen to. i've been here, more than once. and whatever road i take, it would just lead to the same devastation. i don't want to think that this is something different. i have learned to expect the worst, but don't expect. i have learned to take things as simple as they are and to no longer add to the complications they already present.

i would not let go... as much as i can. i will let things flow, but i would not necessarily go with it. so, we'll see where this will take me. i bet nowhere.

MARK: "But what if you're wrong? Just this once, what if life comes down on the side of the dirty mistresses?"

American Idol Season 8 Notes 004

i'm still trying to accept the fact that i would no longer hear or see scott sing in idol. i just can't sort of get why they saved matt and not scott. specially when simon said that he doesn't think that matt would win the competition. that's totally in contradiction as to what he said when he didn't want to save scott. i'm still playing scott's songs.

on to my comments for tonight's disco performance:

simon may be right with what he said about lil, but i like her vocal showcase on tonight's performance but ut seemed that her first note was wrong.

i still don't like kris, but i did like his performance.

danny sang a nice song and he executed it nicely as well. i had higher expectations when i heard i was singing something from earth, wind and fire.

for the past weeks i have commented about allison's pitched. i think it was right this time.

i don't know the song adam sang. i still don't like him. but i wasn't able to stop myself from saying out loud, "+@n9 !n@, ang taas ng boses ni bakla!"

for matt, i said, "bitin ang birit." he was almost out of breath.

i liked anoop's voice. his song was not too disco but it's okay for me.

so, two will go home tomorrow. i sure hope i could watch the show. since i'm going out tomorrow. i wonder who will be sent home. it just seems that allison, danny, adam and kris would be staying though.

American Idol Season 8 Notes 003

i'm still mourning for the elination of scott.. so, please bear with me. last week, simon said that he doesn't want to save scott because there were other contestants better than him. but that's not what the save is for! that's why they can't use it with the top 5! and 2 would be out the following week in case they use the save! so, he should have thought about if there were other contestants worse than he was! and there are! or at least there is! hmpf! haaay.. i missed his voice this week and i can't help but wonder what he could have sung.

this week they did songs from the movies. i got excited since i love absorbing movies. i don't just watch them. i absorb them. if it's really good. if i have already seen a movie give at most 15 seconds into a scene and i will identify as to what movie that is. well, if it's really a good one.. hahaha!

it has been quite a while since the idols had someone to mentor them, and it's a good choice to have quentin tarantino this week. i like him because of kill bill. We have at home a DVD of Reservoir Dogs wherein he is also a member of the cast. Unfortunately, our copy stops in the middle (or was it the players fault). So, aside from Kill Bill, I haven't really seen any of his films. But so far, I like what I saw.

On to my reviews:

• i thought it was the right song for allison. i still wanted a higher pitch for her at the start of the song, but all in all, for me, it was an awesome performance!
• i like quentin's advice, but i think anoop only got 80% of the point he was trying to make. i wonder what simon thought of his performance.
• adam showcased his vocal range. it was a total performance. i still don't like him, but "astig!" i love simon.. hahaha! but i like this one than last week's.
• having the piano on the idol stage makes me miss scott. i didn't like matt's falsetto. his performance was nothing special for me.
• while giving advice to danny, i liked quentin more and more. i think danny missed a note or two there and i too was bored with this performance.
• i forgot about kris again! hahahah! i thought lil would be next and the last. i like the song he sang. he has a sweet falsetto. his performance was.. okay.
• when i learned that they will be doing movie songs, i was thinking about what lil will be doing. i kind of wished for her to do listen or i will always love you or anything else from dream girls. i sort of don't like her anymore. i'm starting to agree with kat that it should have been her eliminated last week and not scott.

i no longer want to say who will go. i know that scott will not win, but i wanted to have him stay in the competition for more songs. i only have 6 songs in my playlist from him. i guess, he's very tired now. i've been playing those six songs since last week. ha! Ü

dvd weekend

after friday shift.. ate faith was on leave.. UK was on holiday.. so, i'm off with charley.. not that he's the last choice or anything.. Ü

well, i was supposed to go home with ms. uy, but charley bribed me into having breakfast. i wanted to have maki, but since it was a holiday, the nearby japanese fast food was closed. so, we just went to the nearest coffee shop. i had 2 chunky chocolate cookies! Ü

oh! before that.. we passed by the dvd vendor beside our building and we looked at the dvds on sale. charley bought "coffee prince", the tagalized version and "slumdog millionaire".

if you are with charley, expect to burn all the calories you just took in by walking.. so, from the coffee shop we went to their place by foot! haaaay..

at about 8:00 AM we started to watch the korean television series. we were so entertained that we didn't notice the time went by. and even if we were up all night from shift, we managed to have our eyes open and absorb what was going on in the show until about 8:00 PM. well, charley go hungry and we had lunch. i'm not sure what time though. he had congee and i had vegetables and lechon.. yum! i slept in their couch. i was soo sleepy already.

the whole season was about 16-17 episodes, 1 hour each. we had about 8 or more episodes to ge before we decided to call it a night. the next day, we woke up at about 8 or 9 in the morning. we went to a "chinese restaurant" for break fast.. walked to and fro, of course.

then we went on and finished the series. Ü

it was fun watching it. of course, the sweet moments made us smile, laugh, and for me, almost cried.. there were actual tears from charley. and knowing the two of us, we can't help but share our P.O.V.'s on love and life. that part is actuall the funnest! hahahah! well, of course the kilig moments. Ü but we were pressing fast forward in some of the sooo mushy scenes!

then, charley wanted to cook lunch. so we went to the supermarket to get the needed ingredients for his spicy adobo. it was the first time i had adobo with a sting! Ü i ate like four cups of rice. and we had ice cream! Ü we watched the other dvd he bought the day before; slumdog millionaire. i have seen it already, but it was such a good movie that it's alright if i see it again

while waiting for him to cook i was reading his mangas. holicxxx in particular. and i continued reading it after eating.

then, he started washing his clothes and got fascinated with "pushing daisies". while i continue to read. until about 9 or 10 pm. then i fell asleep.

we had breakfast at jabee and i headed back home.. Ü

i wanted to post "cofee prince" quotes or at least have it in my IM handle but i can't seem to find the right site. so, i just opted to write what happened during the weekend.

i had fun and it's something i would like to do again. but i guess this would be one of the laid back weekends i would have until the end of may.. i can't wait to have my summer trips again! Ü

my IM handles: jan - march

here are my IM handles so far for 2009.. Ü

JANUARY 2009

Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - undeniably smiling.. - because of a certain person Ü
Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - jinxed through and through - bad things happening.. can't remember what though..
Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - back to reality - coming back from my iloilo trip

FEBRUARY 2009

Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - going back to dream land - hahaha! can't remember why :P
Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - impress h.i.m. - an "answer" to his IM handle

MARCH 2009

Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - impress h.i.m. and stop my pc from crashing - same as above plus my pc kept on crashing :(
Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - live through menstrual cramps - i had terrible cramps; i almost fainted
Laarni (*) - Dirrrrr-ect-tivvve? - ride the waves again.. soon! - after my surfing trip Ü

happy thoughts

RULES:

1. Write 10 happy thoughts for the week.
2. Tag 10 persons in your contact.
3. Make sure you leave a comment in their site.


THOUGHTS:

1. i surfed! (this will be one of the happy thoughts for life! Ü)

2. i was able to sleep for about 12 hours straight last weekend!

3. was able to watch American Idol!

4. a lot of OT for this week (extra moolah)

5. ate at cyma with the akus kadi's

6. good tasting peanuts by mommy

7. was able to stay in the office working for 12 hours again.. after a long time..

8. exchange of text messages with eloi and mima

9. faye and chubs: "loser ung pet ko", "Pota mukhang saki ung pet ko, babae xa pero ung damit pang lalaki. Ahaha"

10. thinking things through.. making decisions.. Ü


i tagged:
anna nini, faye, kamole, dee, kat ni mae, ate kang, jug, saki, ton ton, amiel

American Idol Season 8 Notes 002

now i have an excuse to write and entry every week.. heheheh!

tonight they did the songs that hit the airwaves at the year of their birth. very cute baby pictures were shown! ryan seacrest was sooo cute! they showed even the baby pictures of the judges! i can't pick which one's the cutest, but of course, being babies they were cute pics.. i'm not sure if simon's can really be defined as a baby picture because it seems that it was taken when he was already about 7 years old..

on to my performance reviews:

• danny CAN sing! he did a very fun versin of "Stand By Me". i find his version cool!
• it was as if kris was eating the words of the song. well, i'm not really familiar with the song he sang, so, i really barely understood it. i was wondering, what would his performance be like if he didn't have his guitar? i think it would be worse! hahahaha!
• i love lil. i was born the same year she was! she's wearing a wig again! i get what the judges were telling her. i hope she gets it too. as much as i love her, i have to agree with the judges on this one. she's got such a great voice and everybody knows that already, so she needs to show something more in her performances..
• when anoop started to sing, i said out loud, "what's he doing to his voice?" it's like that was the first time i heard him sing. well, it seems that that was the first time i heard him sing that way. and i like it! he should have been using that way of singing ever since! was it the song, i'm not sure.. but it's really more like a different manner of singing. different from his previous performances.
• the moment the camera showed scott as he start to perform i said, "wow guitar!" i really love his voice sooo much! i had goosebumps! and i was almost in tears! but he had a little falsetto glitch.. it wasn't that suave..
• i really like allison a lot. the song seemed too easy for her. she has a wonderful voice and i'm really wondering why she's always at the bottom 3.
• when matt started the song, and i saw his attire.. it made me say, "ooohhh! so, this is his shot at being justin timberlake." he had a sweet falsetto.. sweet, not awesome. i like him.. like, not love. hahaha!
• i'm really not a fan of adam. his performance was boring for me. and i don't like his high voice this time. i'm really wondering what the judges see in him. why stand? are they really out of time and that's the easiest comment?! haaay..

i'm really not sure who will be eliminated this week. but it's most likely that they will be saving someone this time. i was thinking about matt, but they sort of like him recently. i think they will give anoop a chance. they like allison as well, so, they will be saving her. danny and adam are their favorites. they know how good lil's voice is. they also like kris, but not so much this week. and they will save scott.. please! hahahaah! but even if they save someone this week, two will be eliminated next week.. wooooh! this is getting exciting! Ü

American Idol Season 8 Notes 001

i originally didn't want to comment on this season's american idol. but i'm now able to watch it almost religiously, thanks to QTV Channel 11. so, hopefully, i'll be able to make it to the finals. like in season 5. so, here goes. the contestants picked the songs that are "popular itunes downloads". it's a very broad category, so, it's an opportunity for them to be really really good.

• i don't like what anoop did. it's really wrong for him to pick an usher song when he can't really match his moves.
• i got bored with what megan did. maybe because i already saw that last week.
• i didn't like danny, but he was good tonight. he's got a great voice. and during his performance, i got goosebumps too!
• i always loved allison. i just hoped her voice was higher. i wasn't able to notice her dress while performing, maybe because i really like her and was thinking about wishing her pitch was higher. but it did catch my attention during their entrance and thought that it would be simon saying, "what are you wearing?" again, i totally forgot the dress when she started singing.
• i love scott as well. i really think he has a wonderful voice. i don't like his hairstyle tonight though.
• matt a rockstar? maybe i liked it because i love the fray, but i was distracted about his movements. it was weird for me. i don't think his body movements were right.
• i know the power of lil's voice. i think it has more power for a celine dion song. and i don't like the wigs! i admire women who can sport very short hair, so i hope she would stop wearing wigs.
• i really don't like adam. but i can't help but admit that he's good.
• i almost forgot about kris. and i didn't really find anything special about his performance. he's too good looking for his voice.

opinions only. everyone is entitled to their own.. even me! Ü

things to do before i die: surf.. check!

woohoo! i still can't believe it! i went surfing last weekend! woohoo!

i was down because how things are going at work and i didn't have enough time to feel giddy and excited. (i'm workaholic that way.)

i didn't know what to expect. maybe because i know it has something to do with balance and it's something that i know i don't have! so, i was again being pessimistic and all, that i would just be making a big fool out of myself!

during the initial lesson, while the surf boards were in the sand, i already had the problem standing up! such a loser! so, i again thought, i won't be able to stand up once the boards go afloat.

there were two kinds of standing up: regular (left foot forward) and goofy (right foot forward) ( i referred to it "wacky", until they corrected me after a quiz from lemon). and guess what, ate peyt and lemon are both regular, and i'm wacky! i mean, goofy!

it was cool to learn some surfing terms, although, there was no lesson about it. it's just that the people that we are with made surfing their lifestyle thus they can't avoid using jargons.

we learned the parts of a surf board, it's different types, and of course the safety measures we should keep in mind.

we get to meet the surfing personalities of the philippines and they are the ones who showed us how to do it.

then, it was time to ride the waves. i of course was so scared since i can't swim that good. jason was kind enough to let me try even if it was not yet that deep.

lemon, as expected, was the first one who was able to stand up.. and then, believe it or not, me! woohoo! i felt the reason why people get addicted to it.. i got stoked! woohoo!

of course after that, i was shouting seemingly negative but really inspirational words to ate peyt so that she would not give up!

then, all of us were doing it! woohoo!

my arms started to hurt.. i know it's because of my weight. then, i can feel my abs working (uy! may abs!). then, my head start to hurt.. then i was getting a little dizzy.. i really wanted to ride some more, but i'm scared that i might faint in the middle of the beach! and i don't want to create a scene. so, we went ashore and i wanted to wait for them to finish, but the scorching heat was getting the best of me. i went back to the room drank my gatorade and laid down to try and feel better. after a couple of minutes i think i was fine.

after lunch we had another ride. unfortunately, the sunblock (even if it was already in the afternoon and there's really no need for it) made it slippery.. the waves are stronger that time as well.. and after a couple of slips, i bumped my right elbow and left knee a lot of times, we concluded that the board needed waxing. so, we went ashore.. before we were able to get the board waxed, the time was already up..

the next day, we went to charlie's point and saw how it's really done..

since i was able to do this, i can say almost anyone can..

i will definitely want to go for another ride on the waves.. soon! Ü

the unborn slumdog millionaire

last week i was able to get to see these movies.. (as to where and how, some people would know but there are also some people i don't want to tell Ü)

¤ slumdog millionaire ¤

since it won best picture in oscar's i was nothing but curious. when the movie started, i said, "astig!" as the story line came to life. and as the movie went on.. i kept on saying that word.. and when i thought i knew how the story would end, it proved me wrong! so, all in all it really was a good movie and deserved winning the award. but it did not made me curious to see the other nominees. maybe because i don't really know what those movies are. or maybe the thought that they're losers, so, i don't think it would be any good. hahahahah!

trivia

• The actor whose autograph young Jamal gets is Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan is a very real, and very famous Indian actor, the original host of the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire", and also the father-in-law of Aishwarya Rai (or Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan as she is known after marriage).
• Director Danny Boyle placed the money to be paid to the 3 lead child actors in a trust that is to be released to them upon their completion of grade school at 16 years of age. The production company has set up for an auto-rikshaw driver to take the kids to school everyday until they are 16 years old.
• In the opening chase scene where Jamal and Salim jump down from a building to the ground is an reference to Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996) in which the main character Renton jumps down into the frame at a drug dealers to eventually overdose on heroin.
• The current exchange rate for 20,000,000 Rupees (the grand prize on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire") is USD$411,600.
• Approximately 20% of the movie's dialog is in Hindi (with English subtitles).
• The second Danny Boyle film to feature a protagonist diving into a toilet, after Trainspotting (1996).
• The pile of excreta that the young Jamal jumps into and was made from a combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
• This movie almost was released straight to DVD instead of getting a theatrical release.
• In the scene early in the film where Maman approaches Jamal and Salim to give them a cool drink, the 'Thumbs Up' branding (the Indian version of Coca Cola) had to be removed on the request of the manufacturers who did not want to be associated with the film.
• Ruslaan Mumtaz was selected by director Danny Boyle to play the role of Jamal, however the producer of the film felt he was "too good looking" to play a kid from the slums. Hence, Dev Patel bagged the role.
• This is the first film since Schindler's List (1993) to win Best Picture, Director and Screenplay at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and the Oscars
• Longiness Fernandes was the choreographer of the dance sequence set to the song "Jai Ho", which is played during the end credits. But his name was inadvertently left out in the credits of the film. Upset with this, Longinus skipped the preview parties. Danny Boyle was also upset over this mistake and promised Lnginus that he would make it up to him, and made he up in style. While accepting the Oscar for the Best Director, he admitted his mistake before the audience and thanked Longinus. The song "Jai Ho" also won the Oscar for Best Song for A.R. Rahman and Gulzar.
• The children on the film were only paid a little above local wages for 30 days of work. One child's father said, "We have barely got any money from the film-makers. In fact, whatever came, has already been spent."
• The film is based upon Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A".

I loved "trainspotting" a lot.. and it's cool to know that it was a film by the same director. i might check out his other films. Ü

goofs

Plot holes: The original TV show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is recorded in studio some days before the actual broadcast. The show that we see in the film is broadcast live, which raises the incongruence that the person from home can easily see the question on TV having plenty of time to come up with an answer before receiving the actual call. this explains the need to have the questions reread on the phone, and the credibility of the time limit. Moreover, the call itself is never directed to a mobile number, to prevent connection troubles, and for the same reason it's never issued directly when the contestant asks for it; the call is first made in the very moment the contestant begins his round and it's then kept live (but soundless) until the contestant calls for the hotline. As a side fact, after the hotline has been used the contact is still kept so the contestant's people can hear live what happens from then on.

Factual errors: In the final question the name of Alexandre Dumas in incorrectly spelled Alexander.

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): in the hotel scene, after the fight, Salim puts the gun to Jamal's head. Salim says that the gun he is using is a Colt 45. A Colt 45 is a handgun, but Salim's gun is a revolver.

Boom mic visible: In the room where Latika is dancing, when Jamal and Salim come to free her and Maman shows up with his tough guys, a boom mike operator can be seen in the mirror in several shots.

Factual errors: SPOILER: In the beginning of the film it says it takes place in 2006. But when Jamal wins the show, the check says 2005.

¤ the unborn ¤

it has been a long time since i was able to see a movie that really scared the shit out of me. i don't want to look up facts about the movie because it still haunts me. maybe some other day. or i would just read it but would not post it here.

i get scared of horror movies that have some truth in it. something that's plausible. and i think the story or the concept behind the movie is.

i was screaming on top of my lungs during a lot of instances and yes, i was not ashamed! because, i sure hell was scared! waaaaaaah!

a very good scary movie.. because it did scare me.. Ü

i'm officially bed-less..

Is it hard leaving people behind?
- yup.. especially those who are dear..
.
Who was the last missed call?
- dandy
.
At the moment are you more warm or cold?
- warm with a cold :c
.
What was/were the last thing/s you spent your money on?
- foods!
.
Is there one song that reminds you of the whole summer?
- last year? i barely had summer last year..
.
What are you doing right now?
- waiting for youtube videos to buffer
.
Can you handle the truth?
- yup.. it's the truth that can't handle me.. hehehe!
.
How's your life lately?
- happy.. Ü
.
When's the last time you did something you knew was wrong?
- right now.. i should be sleeping..
.
If the year consisted of only one season, which would you choose?
- autumn.. because we don't have it in this country.. but it's not too hot nor too cold..
.
Do you hate being alone?
- in getting things done, yes.
.
Where were you last night?
- in bed sleeping
.
Last non-alcoholic beverage consumed?
- water
.
Do you currently have a hickey?
- nope.. hehehehe!
.
Think back to the last person you held hands with, would you kiss them?
- yeah..
.
When did you first get Myspace?
- i don't have a myspace account
.
Are you drifting away from any friends?
- some of them..
.
What are you listening to?
- silence
.
What are you doing tonight?
- working
.
Does the last person who put their arm around you mean anything to you?
- Ü
.
Are you wearing socks?
- right now, nope..
.
Do you have anything in your pockets right now?
- none
.
Who's your last text from?
- faye
.
Are you comfortable with answering personal questions?
- uhuh..
.
Someone on your mind right now?
- a lot actually..
.
Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
- nope
.
Who was the last person to sit on your bed?
- i'm officially bed-less..
.
Where were you at 2:02 this morning?
- right here
.
Did you go to sleep last night smiling?
- i guess..
.
Anyone told you a secret this week?
- yup!
.
When was the last time you bought something?
- kanina.. nagpabili ng foods kay mommy..
.
In the next 4 months, what are you looking forward to most?
- hahahah!
.
Was this New Year's enjoyable?
- yup..
.
Are you high?
- nope
.
Where do you think your best friend is right now?
- at home
.
Who else is in the room with you?
- mommy
.
Do you wish you were somewhere else?
- yup
.
Who did you last say I love you too?
- i don't really remember..
.
Do you have trust issues?
- yes
.
Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
- yeah..
.
Do you have a best friend to lean on?
- i guess..
.
What did you do today?
- rest to get rid of my fever
.
What do you miss eating?
- fruit cake!
.
What do you want to receive on your birthday?
- hmmm.. payment from those who owe me..
.
Reach your hand out to the right. What do you touch?
- air
.
What time did you sleep last night?
- 10:00 PM
.
What can you hear besides the computer?
- electricfan
.
What is your favorite line to say when bored?
- eh di yun nga..
.
How do you feel right now?
- sick!
.
What's your plan next week?
- Ü
.
If killing were legal, who would you kill?
- this might be used against me if i name names.. Ü but the list would exceed 10..

%-ish

I'm 30% girlish, ..30% boyish, ..50% nerdy,..50% emo & ..30% childish

-- Girlish --

[x] I like at least one shade of pink

[ ] I don't like being messy

[ ] My belongings are organized

[ ] I don't like rock music

[x] I like wearing accessories

[x] Bright colors amaze me

[ ] I hate black

[ ] I go to the salon once a week

[ ] I comb my hair almost all the time

[ ] I bring my phone with me everywhere

TOTAL: 3

-- Boyish --

[ ] I wear baggy pants

[ ] I play video games

[ ] I listen to bands like,Yellowcard, Switchfoot, etc.

[x] I like wearing jackets with hoods

[x] I'm too lazy to do chores

[ ] I don't like shopping

[x] I like to go bungee jumping

[ ] I like being sweaty

[ ] I'm a big fan of marvel heroes

[ ] I always wear perfume

TOTAL: 3

--Nerdy--

[x] I always carry a pen in my purse or pocket

[x] I enjoy studying

[ ] I wear glasses

[x] I'm a straight-A student

[ ] I've never skipped any class in my whole life

[ ] I like my shirt tucked in

[x] One of my favorite subject is science

[x] I like reading books

[ ] My assignments are passed up on time

TOTAL: 5

-- Emo --

[ ] I love the color black

[x] I sit at the corner

[ ] One side of my hair is covering one of my eyes

[ ] I like listening to metal rockmusic

[x] I have a lot of problems in my life. Promise.

[ ] I don't talk much

[x] I don't have that much friends

[x] I barely have fun

[x] I barely go out with my folks or friends

TOTAL: 5

-- Childish --

[ ] I love to stare at the ceiling 4 ten minutes

[x] I sleep with a stuff toy

[x] I watch cartoons

[x] I love to invent words only i understand-

[ ] I sleep with a night light

[ ] My parents are the ones who choose my outfit

[ ] I'm scared of roller coasters

[ ] I like being with my family relatives

[ ] I take bubble baths

[ ] I love Spongebob

TOTAL: 3

Multiply each score by 10 & repost as .. % girlish, ..% boyish, ..% nerdy, ..% emo & ..% childish