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
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At the moment are you more warm or cold?
- warm with a cold :c
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What was/were the last thing/s you spent your money on?
- foods!
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Is there one song that reminds you of the whole summer?
- last year? i barely had summer last year..
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What are you doing right now?
- waiting for youtube videos to buffer
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Can you handle the truth?
- yup.. it's the truth that can't handle me.. hehehe!
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How's your life lately?
- happy.. Ü
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When's the last time you did something you knew was wrong?
- right now.. i should be sleeping..
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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..
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Do you hate being alone?
- in getting things done, yes.
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Where were you last night?
- in bed sleeping
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Last non-alcoholic beverage consumed?
- water
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Do you currently have a hickey?
- nope.. hehehehe!
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Think back to the last person you held hands with, would you kiss them?
- yeah..
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When did you first get Myspace?
- i don't have a myspace account
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Are you drifting away from any friends?
- some of them..
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What are you listening to?
- silence
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What are you doing tonight?
- working
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Does the last person who put their arm around you mean anything to you?
- Ü
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Are you wearing socks?
- right now, nope..
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Do you have anything in your pockets right now?
- none
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Who's your last text from?
- faye
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Are you comfortable with answering personal questions?
- uhuh..
.
Someone on your mind right now?
- a lot actually..
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Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
- nope
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Who was the last person to sit on your bed?
- i'm officially bed-less..
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Where were you at 2:02 this morning?
- right here
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Did you go to sleep last night smiling?
- i guess..
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Anyone told you a secret this week?
- yup!
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When was the last time you bought something?
- kanina.. nagpabili ng foods kay mommy..
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In the next 4 months, what are you looking forward to most?
- hahahah!
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Was this New Year's enjoyable?
- yup..
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Are you high?
- nope
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Where do you think your best friend is right now?
- at home
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Who else is in the room with you?
- mommy
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Do you wish you were somewhere else?
- yup
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Who did you last say I love you too?
- i don't really remember..
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Do you have trust issues?
- yes
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Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
- yeah..
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Do you have a best friend to lean on?
- i guess..
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What did you do today?
- rest to get rid of my fever
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What do you miss eating?
- fruit cake!
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What do you want to receive on your birthday?
- hmmm.. payment from those who owe me..
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Reach your hand out to the right. What do you touch?
- air
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What time did you sleep last night?
- 10:00 PM
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What can you hear besides the computer?
- electricfan
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What is your favorite line to say when bored?
- eh di yun nga..
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How do you feel right now?
- sick!
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What's your plan next week?
- Ü
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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

valentines 2009

this is already late.. but it still makes me smile.. so, here..

spotted: at the back of BCT, i was having my valentines.

February 14, a little after 12:00 AM I went out of the building looking for her. No one and nothing special was in sight. After receiving the call, i knew it has something to do with valentine's day. After an almost two-hour orientation, i badly needed a stick. so, i lit one. looking at both sides, i'm really not sure what to expect. when i was about half way in finishing my cig i saw him approaching. but where is she? so, we walked to where she was. and there she was, holding a bouquet of flowers.

beautiful flowers..


different kinds of beautiful flowers..



it's a good thing that it's not just roses. and there were gerbara daisies! my favorite! and i haven't even told her that they were my favorite..

i was overwhelmed. my knees were almost shaking. i guess, i laughed. i'm not sure anymore. but i know i was smiling. she was also shaking. she said she was nervous. i missed her. it has been a long time since we last saw each other and it was really not a pleasant parting. i wanted to hug her or maybe even give her a kiss on the cheek, but it didn't happen. i was so grateful, that i even forgot to say thank you.

she said there was another gift. but she can't seem to pull herself together that she was saying things that are "hanging". she can't seem to make a complete thought. so, we walked. i asked them to accompany me to but something. when i went out of the store, she was holding the other other gift: a very cute, pink, cuddly, little pig!

it's really cute! she herself can't let go of it.. i needed to ask if she has plans of actually giving it to me. it took quite some time before she handed it to me. of course, she gave it to me after a couple of kisses and hugs. and it was time for me to go, too.

i was really smiling.. a lot. for real. i know i don't want flowers on valentine's. i know i don't want surprises. but these were good ones. maybe, because it was something she really wanted to do. something that i didn't give hints on. something i didn't hint on asking for..

thank you.. for the flowers, for LULU. thank you for making me smile, for making me laugh. for making me hope again. thank you for being patient with me and for giving me more than just flowers and a stuffed toy. one day, eventually, the timing would be right. it might not be perfect, but we'd both know it would be right. i believe loving is never wrong, unless you're hurting someone, even yourself.. so, let's both wait, okay?

namesung raw..

B : is a nerd at times
A : has a smile to die for
R : gives good hugs
N : easy to fall in love with

L : very good kisser
A : has a smile to die for
A : has a smile to die for
R : gives good hugs
N : easy to fall in love with
I : best boyfriend or girlfriend

> A : has a smile to die for
> B : is a nerd at times
> C : can kick ur butt
> D : great friend
> E : has beautiful eyes
> F : wild and crazy
> G : HOTT
> H : likes someone
> I : best boyfriend or girlfriend
> J : is really sweet
> K : gorgeous
> L : very good kisser
> M : can be funny and dumb at times
> N : easy to fall in love with
> O : has one of the best personalities ever
> P : popular with all types of people
> Q : makes people laugh
> R : gives good hugs
> S : nice butt
> T : very opened - minded
> U : is loved by everyone
> V : not judgmental
> W : very romantic
> X : never let people tell you what to do
> Y : very hot
> Z : makes dating fun

hmm... grabbed from orly, and yes, it does describe one person correctly.. Ü

wala nang bagsakan, wala na po si kiko

after coming from the closing shift.. i went to have breakfast with the other residents of sykes village and watched a few shows on TV and went home. it would have been late if i came from the opening shift. and i was thinking of being on the opening shift later that night. i wanted to sleep but being in the last shift made me feel like i was still supposed to be up. so, with the television on and one of my housemates there i stayed up.

then, my favorite afternoon variety show started. i was surprised that a regular segment was cut and the hosts said that they would pause for a break. the commercials took longer than usual. then, when the show came back, the hosts were all on stage and the main host was in the middle holding the microphone. all of them had gloomy faces. then, my housemate said, "oh my God! si Francis M." then, there.. they announced the death of a great artist.

i had goosebumps all over me and tears were about to well out.

he had cancer for quite some time now, but i didn't know it was that bad.

i had to text my contacts and spread the news.

i may not really be an avid fan, but i appreciate his genius. and of course, good looks. he was one of those we call, "immortal". because even after decades, it seemed that he didn't grow old. well, until now when i saw his last pictures, wherein the cancer, i guess, already shows. but nonetheless, he's still good looking than your average cancer patient.

being a Parokya Ni Edgar fan, i have learned to appreciate Francis Magalona because of his involvement in their albums, Inuman Sessions and Halina sa Parokya, thus the title of this blog entry. it was their song "Bagsakan"; a collaboration of PNE, Gloc 9 and Kiko Magalona..
So, I guess, the song would now go..

"Nandito na si chito, si chito miranda; wala na po si kiko, si francis magalona.. "