Life in the 60's

Months ago, I have downloaded a collection of 60's music. I love every single one of them! From The Drifters' 1960 hit "Save the Last Dance for Me", Neil Sedaka's 1962 hit "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and Ray Charles's "You Don't Know Me", Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me" in 1964, Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" in 1968, to the Supremes and Temptations' "Im Gonna Make You Love Me" in 1969. I believe that the 60's is one of the best decades that came out with great hits in music.

Three weeks ago, "American Dreams" Season One premiered on EtC (Thursdays at 8:00 PM). It was about a family living in the 60's in the US. It may be about the American life then but I found it interesting. It was a booming era since most of the world had just recovered from the 40's war era. It was also before the Flower Power decade of the 70's which was about self-expression and rebellion.

It made me think of how life was here in the Philippines during that time. If I'd a choice to choose an era to live, I'd definitely choose to be in the 60's...

My Little Bride

My Little Bride (Korea, 2004)
Rae-won Kim, Geun-yeong Moon
Sun-il Yu

Get this: a man and a woman forced to get married by circumstances. They live together in one roof yet promised not to consummate the relationship. Cute little fights between the two surface then and again as they get on each other's nerves. Bouts of jealousy happens and before you know it, the two realized that they couldn't live without each other. Thus, honoring their vow of matrimony. Very Full House, eh?

There's always something romantic with two people hating each other's guts at first and eventually falling in love. Such formula in movies never grow old when it comes to movies as long as it is done with taste and has a good script.

My Little Bride is no exception. It is about a guy and a girl who were asked by their grandparents to get married in fulfillment of their promises to each other. The two refused the idea at first but later on agreed because of the manipulation of the girl's grandfather (who is the only one living among the grand parents) and their respective fathers. They live together in one house but stayed in different rooms. Because they are childhood friends, the two are not really unknown with each other. However, they still live their own separate lives with little arguments every now and then. In the end, they realized how much they have loved one another since childhood and remained committed to their marriage.

The movie works in every way as far the romance formula is concern. There are quite enough "kilig" moments and funny scenes (check out the hilarious scenes with the spinster Miss Kim!) mixed with a little bit of drama. I wouldn't be a surprise that Korea made a hit out of this one.

However, I don't know if it was just my sick thoughts or what but I feel that there was something twisted about the whole thing. You see, the movie doesn't involve the typical boy and girl characters. In this one, the guy is eight years older than the girl. Oh, there's nothing wrong with that, I know, except that the guy is in college and the girl is a high-schooler! Sangmin is 24 and Boeun is 16! Looking at them together doing the lovey-dovey thingy somehow creeps me out. The movie may have make some funny references to the "sugar-daddy" concept but it looked exactly like that, especially that Moon Geun-Young (Boeun) looked so much like a child and Kim Rae-Young (Sangmin) looked older than what he's supposedly be playing. I'm sure that perverts would have a blast watching this film especially when the girls are wearing their school uniforms!

The story of "My Little Bride" wasn't like that originally. It based from the Korean series "Sweet 18" and jugding from the title, the female lead character was 18 years old and was on her final year in high school. If that would be the case, then there'd be no problem whatsoever with the film. I just don't know why the makers of the film had to make the female lead 16 years old and on her first year high school! If Hollywood would recreate this one, I'm sure that they'd stick to the original story. If not, they'd get a much older-looking female lead or a much younger-looking male lead just to avoid the controversy that it may create to moralists.

Aside from that, the last scene didn't work for me. It was when Sangmin confessed to all the students and faculty of the school (oh, didn't I mention that Sangmin became Boeun's teacher?!) that he is married to Boeun. He made a plea to the students not to give her a hard time because she is still a kid who just honored their grand fathers' wish. In turn, Boeun admitted (to the whole school, as well!) that he was very much in love with Sangmin. That scene was very Hollywood that would work well for students who are infatuated with their teachers!

Minus those small (if you'd call them small!) set-back, My Little Bride is an entertaining romantic film. It is one of those romantic movies that came out in Korea that would easily capture the hearts of every movie-loving Filipinos. But still, it isn't at par with My Sassy Girl or Windstruck.

Off the Market

I haven't received the call yet from the company that I was expecting to call. Three days had passed and nada! I'm starting to think that I didn't qualify for the job. Well... Okay... What else could I do? I may want to work for that company so badly but they don't want me...

The job openings that I've been receiving from e-mails, apart from asking for an experience, were looking for applicants aged 22-28 or not more than 28 years old. So by next year, I'll be off the market. It'd be terribly harder for me to find a job.

How did it happen like that? How could age become so discriminating?

Spanglish

Spanglish (2004)
Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega
James L. Brooks

Spanglish is about a Mexican mother and daughter who moved out of Mexico to start anew. They moved to L.A. and stayed in a Spanish-based community. Until the mother felt that she needed a new high-paying job that would her keep nights free to spend with her daughter. She worked as a housekeeper for the Clasky family, an American family. As much as she tried not to, she got involved with them and have their lives intertwined with them.

This movie is all about the script and acting. It has a tight story and a well-put characterization. Flor Moreno (Paz Vega) is a mother who wants to offer the best to her daughter. As a single mom, she also wants the love of a caring man beside her. John Clasky (Adam Sandler) is considered to be one of the best chefs in America. In his restaurant, he takes charge of a group of people but at home, he becomes silent to his feelings because his wife, Deborah (Tea Leoni), has taken all the drama at home when she lost her job. John yearns for his wife sincere attention and passion which she couldn't deliver because of her insecurities in life. She is so self-absorbed that she takes it out on the people around her. Deborah's mother, Evelyn (Cloris Leachman), is a woman who wants to feel needed and cared for. Bernice (Sarah Steele), the Clasky's daughter, wants to feel appreciated for what she does best and not what she isn't doing. And, Cristina (Shelbie Brice), Flor's daughter, is a kid who just wants more than their lives could offer.

What I loved best about this movie is how it showed that people in real life just don't act on their instincts especially if they have responsibilities to other people. It doesn't say that one deserves to screw someone up just because that someone screwed them up so badly. It is a movie about adults who act like real adults. Emotion play a great deal on one's life yet you know that it isn't the ultimate. You feel that Flor and John compliment each other well and they deserve one another yet you don't root for them. You know that them being together isn't the right thing. You feel so annoyed with Deborah yet you know that she deserves a second chance. This movie shows life that way it is without the sugar-out. It is not pretentious.

Spanglish is magnificent and a work of art! It has truly heartfelt emotions that transcend throughout the screen and onto the audience!

Angel's First Cinema Experience

I went to see "Robots" today with dad and Angel. It was Angel first visit to the cinema house. My oh my! I was excited more than she! Hehehe. However, while watching, she got more enthusiastic about her trips to the comfort room than the movie itself. It was because she could go and run around the movie house on the way to the comfort room. We had three or four trips there. The first time, she had to pee and the following times were for defacation. When I thought that she had enough, I didn't believe her anymore when she said that she needed to go to the c.r. again. I was right. She just wanted to run around again.

After that last request, a few minutes passed, she fell asleep. We slept at around 3 AM last night and woke up at 8 AM for church. With that, I was able to see the movie again, including the scenes I wasn't able to see. I just asked dad to take a nap, as well, while I'm watching.

(My "Robots" review can be found here.)

Review Night: The Disappointing End

It has been a week since the last episode of "Review Night" has been shown. It was its 200th episode and was at its 4th year. My oh my, I didn't even realize that the show has been running for four years now!

I was expecting a lot more for the final episode, especially that Ryan Agoncillo said a week before that that they'd be ending the show with a sort-of party. But it wasn't a party! They just had their regular movie and cd reviews (movie of the week then was "Robots"). That's it! I was thinking that they'd be showing the best movies in their list for the last four years or have their reviewers said their good byes to the show. Yes, they have shown the people behind the reviews but it wasn't even so memorable. They've just shown pictures of them in a series.

It was really a disappointing end to the show that I've religiously watched. It was like Ross and Rachel ending together in "Friends" but worse! It was an abrupt ending and not well-thought of. Parang ginawa lang para matapos na. I feel like, we, its viewers deserve more. Or was I the only one who had continue to watch it? I don't think so!

Hay, I was hoping to watch pa naman its yearly award-giving ceremony. Teka, was it held only once? Hmmm...

Anyway, bye-bye "Review Night"! So long! My Fridays will be empty without you... *pahid-luha*

Laugh Trip: Ano Nga Uli?!

Today, CDs of different artists usually come with a lyric sheet. If there's none, we could always rely on the internet to search for it. But do you remember the time when we all rely on (cheap) songhits for the lyrics of the songs when in fact, they were so many boo-boos in it? Perhaps, those who wrote the lyrics only rely on their eardrums just so they could write down the lyrics, as well. Cassettes pa uso nun at walang lyric sheet na kasama. I remember that I used to play, stop, write, play, stop, write just so I could get the lyrics.

Anyway, here are some of the murdered lyrics of different songs that came from a PEx forum:

The Greatest Love of All: "I believe the children or (are) our future..."
(Can't decide on what to believe in, eh?!)
Seasons in the Sun: "We had joy, we had fun, we had seashells in the sand (seasons in the sun)..."
Sex Bomb: A. "Sex Bond, Sex Bond, You're my Sex Bond..."
B: "A, Anong Sex Bond?"
A: "Hindi ba sa James Bond na movie yun?"
(When was that James Bond movie shown?!)
Vulnerable: "She's so vulnerable, vagina (like china) in my hands, oh so vulnerable..."
Heaven Knows: "Why I live in despair? Coz wide awake or dreaming I know she's never there... And all the time I masturbate (act so brave) I'm shaking inside. Why does it hurt me so?..."
(Heaven knows why you're shaking inside!)
Stars: "I hope you comb you hair (comprehend)..."
Mr. Big Stuff: "Mistah Fistah (Mr. Big Stuff), who do you think you are? Mistah Fistah..."
(Sino 'yun?!)
Torn: "The perfect guy is tall (sky is torn). I'm a lettuce face (all out of faith)... "
(Arojosko!)
Could've Been: "Philippines (Could've been) so beautiful..."
(I couldn't agree more! But would Tiffany do?)
Count on Me: "Canon (Count on) me through thich and thin. A friendship that will never ends..."
London Bridge: "London bridge is falling down... My first (fair) lady..."
Looks Like We Made It: "Looks like we mated (made it)..."
You Learn: "You live, you nerd (learn), you love, you nerd, you cry, you nerd, you lose, you nerd!"
("Ouch!" said the nerd.)
Smiling Face: "Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smell (smile) myself..."
(Bakit? Conscious masyado?)
Eternal Flame: "Close your eyes, give me your ham (hand), darling. Do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand? Do you feel laaasing (the same)? Am I only dreaming..."
(I think so! So wake up!!!)
Life: "My (life), oh my (life), oh myyyy (life)..."
(This is by Des'ree, in case you didn't know! Oh my!)
The Best Things in Life are Free: "The best friends (things) in life are free..."
(Honga naman!)
The Animal Song: "I want to eat (live), like a cannibal (animal)..."
(Katakot!)
Home: "There snowflakes ('s no place) like home..."
I'll Be There: "You and I must make a pact. We must bring some Asian (salvation) back..."
Billie Jean: "But the sheriff (kid is) not my son..."
I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing: "I don't wanna close my eyes. I don't wanna fall asleep coz I'll miss you, babe. And I don't want that missile thing (wanna miss a thing)..."
(Connected naman sa "Armageddon" 'yung missile, di ba?)
Breathless: "C'mon, leave me breastless (breathless)..."
(Huh?)
You Oughta Know: "An older virgin like (version of) me. Is she perverted like me..."
Lucky: "She's unlucky (so lucky). She's a star. But she bye bye bye's (cry cry cries), with a lonely heart..."
(Duet ba ito ni Justin at Britney?)
Cry: "A walk to (I always) remember, in the (it was) late afternoon..."
(Theme song nga naman ng "A Walk to Remember" 'yun!)
To continue with it: "It last till December and ended in June (It lasted forever and ended so soon)..."
(Ang tagal!)
Waterfalls: "Don't go Jason (chasin'), waterworld (waterfalls)..."
(Theme song ng "Waterworld" ba ito?)
'Wag na 'Wag Mong Sasabihin: "Magdamag ('Wag na 'wag) mong sasabihin..."
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You: "Nothing's gonna change my love for you. You know naman my love (oughta know by now) how much I love you..."
(O di ba, taglish version?!)
Lift Up Your Hands: And he said cast your burdens upon me, those who are heavily laiden. Come to me all of you who are dying of giving (tired of carrying) heavy load..."
Title (?): "Soul of Christ... sat beside (sanctify) me..."
(Saint mo na ba ang kumanta nito ngayon?)
Better Days: "Silver gray hair, neatly combed in place. There were four generations of blood (love) on her face. She was so wise, and (no) surprise -- had no (past her) eyes. She couldn't see at ('d seen it) all..."
(No eyes?! No wonder she couldn't see!)
One Moment in Time: "You're winner for lifetime. If you sneezed (seized) that one moment in time..."
(Hachooo!)
Sometimes When We Touch: "I wanna hold you... till the pyramids (fear in me) subsides..."
It's a Heartache: "It's a hard egg (heartache)..."
That's What Friends Are For: "In good times and bed (bad) times. I'll be on your side forever more. That's what friends, of course (are for)..."
(Classic ito!)
Damned: "Your devious ways, you do the work of the dark forces in the world... and you breed them (you're evil). Oh yes, you are... Dan (Damned)!... How could I ever want you for my man?"
(A... Tungkol pala kay Dan ito!)
Plush: "When the dogs do find her. Got time, time, to wait for tomorrow. Chupa me (To find it), chupa me, chupa me..."
(Ang bastush!)
I Don't Wanna Wait: "Wanna wanna (I don't wanna) wait for our lives to over (be) over..."
Kiss Me: "Kiss me, my bra is hanging tight (upon it's hanging tire )... You wear no shoes and I will wear no (that) dress..."
Di pa yan natatapos diyan: "Kiss me beneath the milky twilight. Lead me out on the moonlit floor. Lift your pubic hair (open hand). Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, silver moon sparkling..."
(Josko! Ganun ba ka-bastos ang kantang ito?!)
5, 6, 7, 8: "My boobs boobs (boot scooting) baby is driving me crazy..."
(One more time! "My boobs boobs baby is driving me crazy!")
It's Raining Men: "It's raining men! Allelujah! It's raining men! Gay men (Amen)..."
Just Can't Get Enough: "I just can't get it up (get enough)... I just can't get it up..."
(No wonder someone thought this song was about "impotence"!)
Tell Me Your Name: "Tell me your name, your first name (you're lovely), your family name (please tell me your name)..."
Diary: "I found your daddy (diary) underneath a tree..."
(Oh my god!)

To end this, I have to put this one in its entirety:
Ah, i remember this one time... I was buying something, the girl infront of me began singing Celine Dion's All Coming Back To Me...
"Baby, baby, babeeee..."
Wow, ganda ng boses...
"It's something like this. If it's something like that...."
Wow! Labo... If it's something like what ba??? Hehe...
(That is, "If I kiss you like this... And if you whisper like that")

-- end --

For Evaluation

I passed the exams today! I almost forgot to call because I was asleep from 11-3 p.m. I only remembered it after I have spoken to Than-than at around 4:15 p.m. Grace, the HR Staff and the one who gave the exams, said that I have passed the exams and my application is now under evaluation. I should just wait for Kristine's call re the next step.

Ok, one down. More to go! I'm quite nervous with the evaluation because I've no experience much with the position that I'm applying for. I hope that they'd give me a chance to prove that I'm capable of doing tasks related to the job.

As what Ji-eun always says, "Aja aja! Fighting!" Kaya ko 'to!

FH Cliffhangers

In Episode 7, Ji-eun tried confessing her feelings to Young-jae:
"If you love someone, you'd protect them, right? ...I want to protect you, Young-jae. I think... I... like you.."

In Episode 8, it was Min-hyuk who confessed his feelings to Ji-eun:
"I don't know whether to take you away from Young-jae or not. He doesn't know how precious your are. Please like me..."

In Episode 9, Min-Hyuk told Young-jae on the phone:
"I decided... I'm gonna take Ji-eun away from you..."

In Episode 10, Ji-eun had a heart to heart talk with Young-jae:
"Min-hyuk wants me to give him a chance. Young-jae... can I... like him?"

In Episode 11, Ji-eun asked Young-jae for divorce:
"I think... I really like you... I want a divorce so that I wouldn't get hurt any more..."
Unable to confront his feelings, Young-jae dismissed her:
"Don't talk like that. If you keep on saying that, I don't think I can stay with you any longer..."

In Episode 12, Young-jae is starting to get confuse a bit more:
"The truth is, I want to protect you. When I'm with you, it's fun. You make me forget about Hye-won... I think I need to go to Hye-won now..."

It's great stories like these that make me want to go back and try writing once more. I just don't get much inspiration to write stories these days, though.

"Full House" Mania

I don't know if I'm going to sleep or continue with watching "Full House". I just finished Episodes 7 & 8 and they're keep getting better and better! Ep. 7 ended with Ji-eun confessing to Young-jae that she's starting to like him. But Young-jae just laughed it off in the opening of Ep. 8. Stunned by what she did, Ji-eun just pretended that she was kidding. Then, Ep. 8 ended with Min-hyuk asking Ji-eun to like hm. His words were, "I don't know whether to take you away from Young-jae or not... Please like me..." Awww!!! Haba ng hair mo, girl!

Anyway, now I'm on a break because I'm trying to search for ring tones or wallpapers that I could download for my celfone. I hope I could find one...

Introducing Singapore

Last week, I saw "I Not Stupid" shown in ABC-5. At first, I though it was a Korean movie but later learned that it was from Singapore. It was very funny and sad at the same time. Tonight, "Chicken Rice War" was shown. This movie naman is funny and romantic in the tradition of "Romeo and Juliet".

Seems like I'd be looking forward to seeing more of Singaporean movies. My taste for it would compete with my adoration for Korean movies...

"A Series of Unfortunate Events"

Around afternoon, dad sent me a message saying that he hit a Revo and was asking for 10k for damages. I could almost burst into tears thinking where in God's hands would we be getting such amount of money. Dad's savings wouldn't be even enough to get us by in a month or two.

Somehow, I felt taken advantage of. For sure, these people who owned the Revo are rich and how could they ask for such amount when the damage is not huge? If I know, it's their bruised ego that they are worried about and not the damage!

I told dad that I could withdraw my savings but my account would be close if I'd do so. Besides, it's the only money I got. In the end, dad asked his friend, Fred, to lend him the money. Fortuantely, he did. So, now, we're 10k more in debt...

*****

Aside from the above mentioned incident, for days now, I feel like crying. First, t'was because of the pressure and anxiety that I felt before the interview. (Actually, I just took the exams. The dreaded day would be happening by Tuesday once I get the results of the exams.)

Second, Angel is ill and I feel so bad about it. She was not her usual bubbly self. Every night, her temperature rises up. During the day, she's weak and couldn't eat much. She has bad colds so he couldn't breathe well. Moreso, she has diarrhea that makes her dehydrated. Her lips are so dried that it bled last night. We couldn't even force her to drink her oral hydrite solution to make up for the loss water and salts in her body.

I couldn't take seeing her like this. It breaks my heart. She has been diagnosed with pneumonia a few months back and I'm scared that the sickness might be back. I've been having this horrid thoughts in my mind that, God forbids, I wouldn't see her grow up.

Tonight, dad decided to bring her to the hospital for check-up since she has been ill for a week now. The findings were amoebiasis and UTI. She's only two and she's been dealing with these kind of illnesses already. It pains me to see her feeling so bad. If only I could take away her pain, I would...

If I Could
by Ron Miller, Ken Hirsch & Marti Sharron

If I could
I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage in a world of compromise
Yes, I would

If I could
I would teach you all the things I've never learned
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
Yes, I would

If I could
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow, so I could let you go

If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
But I know that I could never cry your tears
But I would
If I could

Yes, if I live
In a time and place where you don't want to be
You don't have to walk along this road with me
My yesterday won't have to be your way

If I knew
I would try to change the world I brought you to
And there isn't very much that I could do
But I would
If I could

****

Than-than told me that "something" happened with him and his guy last night. I know that it would happen soon but I didn't realize that it would be this soon. I was quite stunned so my immediate response was asked him how was he towards him today. He didn't reply on that one because he was very much concern with the feeling of pain he has in his behind 'till now. It turned out that the guy didn't use any lubrication because according to Than-than, they were "unprepared" and it was "sudden". I told him that it isn't an excuse. He could always postpone the sex for the meantime 'till they get all the things they needed.

I know I've said that I should let Than-than experience all the things he needed to experience but I can't help but feel concern about him. For guys, sex isn't a big thing. It would always be part of the first or second date. What I'm afraid, though, is what happens after sex. I feel that he is really into the guy and if the guy only wanted sex, he would be devastated. Of course, I'd be hurt for him. I was just wishing, at the back of mind, that this guy is the one and not just someone who would play around with people's feelings...

*****

Now, it's Ginger. She feels chills in her body and she probably has fever already. Nahawa na siguro kay Angel. All the while I thought it would be who would catch since I was feeling groggy earlier...

*****

Ang Aming "Dalaga"

Morning...

Than-than: jek, ngcacare n sya s kn! hnatid ako s bhay kgabi, ano ibig sbhn nun!
Jheck: Just kip it cool. Hinay2 lang. D8-d8 kayo.
Than-than: ka ofismate k sya, yung sbi syo bi, maya daw uli, wat will i do?
Jheck: E de pumayag k. Sbay kyo kumain ng lunch. Snack. Pro hinay2 lang. Kunwari wla lng. Parang frnds lng.

Later in the early evening...

Than-than: jek, hes invitng me 2 dner 2nite, k lng b yun! D b pok2, reply asap! Intay nya sgot ko!

Later still...

Jheck: Lola kkgcng ko lng. Ano ngyri? Kumain kyo? O nagkainan?

Later pa...

Than-than: jek, ngpahagng sya kung me pasibility n pwede magng kmi! Hnatid nya uli ako, d ako nksgot, ang sbi k, will see! tama b yun?
Jheck: Will c?! Ano b namang sagot un? Pagirl?! Mkptxtan k s knya. ask mo kung nkauwi b sya ng maayos. Bsta swit nothngs. Wag k masyado pademure.
Than-than: ganon n b ko kganda para ihatid? Graveh!

After a few minutes...

Than-than: Cge... Gudnyt din & switdrims... Luv u... - yan ang reply nya! Wa u think?
Jheck: Cge go 4 it. A fw mor d8s pa dn sagutn mo n! Dnt giv n so much tho til ur sure enuf n trulili ung filings nya. Pero anuman mngyri itl be a gud xprnce 4 u!

If I was younger, I could've warn Than-than re guys. You know, baka niloloko siya o pineperahan lang. The stereotypical thinking of people when guys court gays. I could've do so still but I don't want to. Than-than is old enough to decipher it whether the guy is true or not. But even if he isn't, I wouldn't care. I'd get hurt for Than-than, sure, but I know that he needs to experience such situations - whether they'd be good or bad. Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa? Besides, how would he know if that guy is "the one" if he wouldn't try, right? If he isn't "the one", then he'd continue on in his quest. At least, he'd be smarter and stronger next time. I've asked Elma to pray that Than-than would have a boyfriend already. He deserves to be loved and cared for, just like the rest of us...

Bits & Pieces

I woke up at 6 a.m. I had Soupy Snax for breakfast. I didn't have the time to do my "thing" in the bathroom because I was pressed for time. Biboy will be meeting me at 8 a.m. and the interview is at 8:30 a.m. So I was farting like hell! And, man, did it smell bad! I was trying to control it while I was riding the MRT. But whenever I can't, I just prayed that it wouldn't smell bad. If it was bad, I'd just pretended that it wasn't me!

*****

Finally, "Closer" will be shown on April 6! I saw the billboard. I haven't seen it on DVD yet because I want to see it on the big screen.

*****

I took the exams today. Biboy accompanied me there but stayed outside of the office while I was having the exams. There were quite a few people who took the exams with me. It was suprising that the two exams (IQ and Personality Tests) were both Filipinized. They were in conversational Filipino language. Medyo nakakalito esp. the vocabularies. There are certain words in our language that has several synonyms. I wonder though if those exams were approved by the Psych Association. There are so many redundant questions in the PT and they seemed off to me. Anyway, I'll be getting the results by Tuesday. I hope I'd qualify...

*****

I got irritated at Biboy because he kept on delaying my request to buy a newspaper. He'd always do that that I finally went ballistic today! What happens kasi is whenever he delays buying the newspaper, the tendency is to forget about buying one and just realize it when we reach home. He doesn't seem to get why I reacted that way. Anyway, maski ako di ko sure why I did that. Basta alam ko na nainis ako.

*****

Just as I thought, J.P. Dry Good Merchandising store (see post "A Day in My Life", 4:45 p.m.) has finally closed down! Kung ACA Video, di kinaya ang pwesto na 'yun, sila pa? It only took a few months before they closed down. Di ko man lang nakita si Tsekwa guy for the last time. Saan na kaya sila nakapuwesto? Moreso, may business pa kaya sila?

*****

Elma is into Justin (aka Rain of "Full House"), as well! Kamukha raw kasi ni Jay. She was asking if she could borrow the DVDs or I could burn her copies as a Mothers' Day gift to her. I told her to help me pray that I'd be accepted in the company that I applied for. If I'd be, I'd even buy her her own copy not just burned ones!

*****

Jheck: Lola, naicp ko lng. Altho supr ganda nmn tlaga ng mil $ bb pero db mas mahirap naman idirek ang biopic kysa fictn? So s 3 biopic n ksali c clint tlga pnkmgling?
Ian Uy: Actually ung mga biopic ksi na entries medyo super-fictionlaizd na kya pantay pa rin cla. Pero 4 me sideways pa rin ang super like ko.

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No wonder that the focus of "Mulawin" was shift to Richard Gutierrez all of a sudden. T'was because Angel Locsin will be playing Darna! Kaya rin siguro di masimulan ng husto ang Darna ay dahil di makapag-shoot si Angel.

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There will be an ultimate DVD edition of "Titanic" with 58 minutes of deleted footages! It'd be a 4-disc edition. Finally! It's about time!!!

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We picked Angel up in Tondo. She's quite thin and sick. Malamlam ang mga mata niya. I'm glad, though, that she was excited to see us...

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Found out in PEx Forum that even Kris Aquino watches "Full House"! Imagine that?!

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"Lost" Season 1 had its Philippine TV Premiere via AXN. Man, it definitely rocks! All the way two-thumbs up! I have never been thrilled this much watching a t.v. series since I saw "24" Season 1. Although nakasawaan ko na 'yung 24 and I wasn't able to finish the series. But this one, looks like I'm gonna see it 'till the end! It was like watching a movie! Galing-galing na ng plot and effects, andun pa sina Matthew Fox and Ian Somerhalder! Yum yum yum!

Btw, what's that thing in the forest?! Dinosaur?! Siyet!!!

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-- end --

Full House's Funny Moments Eps. 1 & 2

EPISODE 1
Receptionist (in Chinese): How can I help you?
Han Ji-eun: Can you speak English?
Receptionist: Oh sure. What can I do for you?
Han Ji-eun: Ah... (looked in the dictionary) I made a reservation. My name is Han Ji-eun.
Receptionist: Ah, wait a minute.
Yoo Min-hyuk (arrives): I'm looking for Mr. Lee Young-Jae. He's staying at this hotel. (cel fone rings; talks in Japanese) Moshi-moshi! Yes... Things are unwrapped on this side so I'll be going home soon... I'll see you then... (kept the cel fone and looked at Han Ji-eun with a smile)
Han Ji-eun (smiles and speaks in Korean): What are you looking at? Am I that pretty?
Yoo Min-hyuk (smiles)
Han Ji-eun: Is that funny? Your English is pretty good for a Japanese. You must've taken some lessons. Do you even know what I'm saying?
Receptionist: I'm sorry. Maybe there's something wrong. You hadn't booked any room. Will you make sure again?
Han Ji-eun: Excuse me?
Receptionist: You hadn't booked any room. Will you make sure again?
Han Ji-eun (in Korean): What is she saying? (in English) Check-in, please.
Receptionist: Ok.
Yoo Min-hyuk (speaks in Korean): She says there's no reservation.
Han Ji-eun (shocked; eyes widens)
Yoo Min-hyuk (in Korean): Are you sure you have a reservation?
Han Ji-eun (still shock; in Korean): Yes...
Yoo Min-hyuk (to receptionist in in Chinese): But, is there any room available?
Receptionist: Yes, there is. How many days will you stay?
Yoo Min-hyuk (to Ji-eun in Korean): How many days will you be staying?
Han Ji-eun (trying to keep her composure): Until this Friday.
Yoo Min-hyuk (to receptionist in English): She's gonna stay until this Friday.
Receptionist: Wait a moment, please... Room 305, is it ok?
Yoo Min-hyuk: That's great. (to Ji-eun in Korean) You can go up when you get the key. Can I help you with anything else?
Han Ji-eun: No, thanks.
Yoo Min-hyuk (bows and leaves)
Han Ji-eun: Oh... (bangs her head on the desk)

EPISODE 2
Han Ji-eun: How was your shoot?
Lee Young-Jae: What?... Ye...
Han Ji-eun: What is the movie about? How does the story go on?
Lee Young-Jae: It's about a man... who loved a woman for a long time... But the woman is leaving him..
Han Ji-eun: So...
Lee Young-Jae: So the man decides to propose before the woman leaves... "I love you a lot... Don't leave. Stay with me..."
Han Ji-eun: But he can't tell her, right?... Because she's in love with another man...
Lee Young-Jae: How did you know?
Han Ji-eun: I'm a writer!
Lee Young-jae: You know anything about writing?
Han Ji-eun: Shall I continue? ...The man can't give up on the woman. The woman is like a light in his life that he can't live without. But he can't confess his feelings either. He's afraid of losing her forever. So he keeps his pain to himself. Loving someone doesn't always means happiness...
Lee Young-Jae (gets affected)
Han Ji-eun: However, he decides to let her go in the end...
Lee Young-Jae: Then what happens? You said he couldn't live without her...
Han Ji-eun: So he's really supposed to die over that?! ...The man goes on a journey to forget his pain. He runs into a fierce storm and gets starnded on a desserted island. The island is filled with strange fruits. Turns out it's a treasure island full of huge treasure hidden! Then he falls in love with a woman in the coast guard who rescues him. In the end, he realizes that life is an unknowable enigma...
Lee Young-Jae (stunned)
Han Ji-eun: Wasn't that good?
Lee Young-Jae: You... go to bed!

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Han Ji-eun hands the bowl of soup
Lee Young-Jae tastes the soup; somehow gets choked-up with up
Han Ji-eun: It's not good?
Lee Young-Jae: Is this soup or stew?
Han Ji-eun: It can be both! It's like... a multi-player!

-- end --

Jitterbug

Suddenly, I'm feeling so anxious about the interview tomorrow. So nervous that I feel like crying. I haven't felt like this in a long time. The last job interview I had was with Fatima last year and I didn't feel this bad. I'm feeling the pressure and I don't know if I'd be able to sleep well. I really want to get accepted in this company. So bad! Not so much because I need a job (which mind you, I really do!) but mostly because I would love to be part of that company! Even though the job was on a project basis only, I don't care! I'd be happy to say that I worked for them once I'm done with it.

I always pray during job interviews that I'd be given the wisdom to know the right things to say and the courage to say them. And, that people would go beyond my handicap when assessing my capabilities. I don't wanna screw things up tomorrow.

I wish that Biboy is here to calm my nerves...

Today

I went to The Q Shops with Biboy for the sole purpose of finding a complete copy of "Full House". Hey, I was fortunate enough to get hold of a copy of the said series! Kinababaliwan ko 'to lately! Mind you, di lang ako! There are already a group of religious followers of this series! Mas nauna pa nga silang bumili ng kopya, e.

Anyway, now, I'd be able to watch this show in its entirety. No interruptions whatsoever. I have Rain all to myself! I'd drool over him all day and all night! Not to mention the Kim Sung-Soo toppings! Man, talk about Kimchi the way I want it to be!



Around early afternoon (2 p.m. to be exact), I had my lunch in KFC. I tried their new Rice Bowls. I had Ala King flavor. T'was good but not that great. I'd still choose Greenwich Chicken Ala King over it. Biboy had salad because he and his mom already ate their lunch when they went to Baclaran.

Before going home, I had my picture taken because I'd be needing 2x2's tomorrow for the job interview. Unfortunately, it needed a retake because my eyes were closed during the first shot.

I decided to drop by the dentist's office while waiting for the pictures to be developed. It has been months since my last visit kaya naman mega-linis si doktora sa mga ipin ko. Saka ang tagal na rin naman nito! I want my teeth to be fixed permanently and my braces removed. Overdue na 'to dahil di pagbisita sa dentista regularly! Whenever I go to the dentist, I always remember Miranda's words. It was about delaying activities one needed to do. She said to Carrie, "It's like going to the dentist. You delay going there but when you do go, it feels good." Carrie had an issue then re choosing her wedding dress during her engagement with Aidan.

Oh, Anthony looked soooo yummy in black! Wish I could take him home! :-p Not to mention Constantine who was so sexy with his rendition of "You made me so very happy". Too bad though that Mario Vasquez backed out of the competition because of "personal reasons". He may not have the greatest voice in the group but he sure do perform very well! He would really heat up the competition if he stayed!

Pinag-iinitan ngayon si Dat Phan sa "Last Comic Standing"! Bad trip! What do they have against him? It's so sad to think that these people who are into comedy are the most scheming, lying people I've ever seen on reality t.v.! I mean, you wouldn't expect them to be those kind of f*ckwits, right? But as what Dave Mordal joked about, the show is about the last comic standing and not the "last trustworthy comedian!"

Than-than and His Prince

Than-than dropped by today (technically, yesterday since it's already 2:30 a.m. of the 16th). He said that he was feeling kinda low. Depressed was his actual word. Of course, nothing gets Than-than down these days but love, or the lack thereof.

I wish I know how to help him with it. I've just given him my usual "words of wisdom". You know, "He will come in time," "Hanapin mo kasi, wag 'yung hintay lang ng hintay dumating," as oppose to "Hintay-hintay ka lang!" The usual crap of words that you'd give someone to at least lighten their load. However, if only I could hook him up with someone, that would be great. But I don't know anyone who would be up for it. Not because they wouldn't want to be with him but because I don't know that much PLUs. The guys I've known before are either too superficial or just for one-night stands. Besides, I'm not exactly friends with them.

I know how Than-than feels. I've been there. There were nights before that I would just cry and cry 'till I've run out of tears. They were days that I don't feel like living anymore and just wanna sulk to my heart's content. Hoping and losing hope happens every other time, outweighing one from the other from time to time. I wish that I could give him some formula to at least lessen the pain of longing but I couldn't.

However, I know and I feel that there would come a time that him and his prince charming would live happily every after. As what Snow White used to sing, "Someday my prince will come..."

The AP Address

Around early afternoon today, Gilbert sent me a message:

Ghil: This statement struck me: "Arnel was still very part of our lives then." Ano ba nangyari?

Okay, to somehow lessen the "mysteriousness" of what happened, let me tell you this. Some of you already knew what truly happened but some of you don't. To those who don't, I appreciate that you didn't bug me about it. But for sure, at the back of your mind, you were wondering why. You may even have asked some friends of ours about it. However, like me, they kept their mum about it.

Like what I told Ghil, I'm not exactly at liberty to discuss what happened between Arnel and I. Just because the situation involved him and I, not just me alone. I don't want him to think that I'm telling stories behind his back or something like that. Mahirap na kasing palakihin pa 'yung naging issue. Let's just put it this way, he did something that pushed over the limits of our friendship. I was distraught with what happened especially when it appeared that it was kinda no biggie for him. (At least, that was I was thinking.)

Elma and Than-than (even him!) know how much I've tried to fix things between us but something kept on getting our way. So many things, actually. That's why it came to a point that I've let things be. I've let nature takes its own course. If ever there will come a time that we will become friends again, so be it. The truth is, though, I didn't consider it anymore.

However, lately, he has been writing to me and trying to make ammends. We haven't talked about what "really" had happened but I told him that I've accepted his apology. But, just don't expect us to be chummy-chummy in the near future. I believe that it's not yet time for us to get together and talk things over.

As for you, my dear friends, since you and him are of clean slate, it wouldn't be a problem for me if you would get together with him. If there would be occassions that you'd invite us both, I'd surely be there but just don't expect us to be cozy with each other. Like what happened during Rein's birthday last year, we kept our distance from one another. Although, he hasn't given his apologies then, yet.

As for the moment, hanggang ganito na lang muna kami...

(Statement referred to by Ghil was from here.)

A New Skin Finally!

For weeks now, I've been wanting to change the skin of this blog. Unluckily, I couldn't find one that would suit my taste. Until I realize that I need to edit the html to do something to my liking. Fortunately, I remember how Biboy use to do it so I tried. It tooks me so many hours to finally come up with this! With so many trials and errors, this would do for awhile. That is, 'till I change my mind again...

How Low Could You Get?

"I'm a smudge of excrement on a tissue surging out to sea along with millions of tons of raw sewage."
-- Miles Raymond, Sideways

Good News, Bad News

I've a good news and a bad one. I'd start with the good news. I believe that it's better to start with it because if the bad is truly worse, no one could recover from it. So para que pa 'yung good news, di ba?

Good news: My written review for "Million Dollar Baby" was read again in Review Night. However, I like my review for Hitch (which I've sent, as well) better than "Million", okay na rin. The latter was shorter than the former kasi. Frustrating, though, that that they didn't get my last statement since they haven't seen the film (yet).

Bad news: Ryan and Bianca announced that tonight was their 199th episode. Next week, of course, would the 200th and it would be their last! They didn't elaborate the reason but they said that they'd be ending it with a sorta-party next week.

Hay, so para que pa na binanggit ni Bianca last week if I want to be their writer? S'yempre, di ko naman sineryoso 'yun pero napaisip din ako. Nagbabalak pa naman akong magpadala ng application letter sa kanila. I guess, that is the reason why I'm having second doubts about it. However, the group behind it, Creative Programs Inc., is looking for a Production Assistant Researcher and Segment Producer. I'm thinking of applying for the former. I am not so keen about it yet because I'm still weighing the other option of putting of up an internet cafe. Mom is telling me to study networking if I'm truly interested in it. I hope I could make up my mind as soon as possible...

"Alfie" on Life, Love, and Women

If women has Carrie, men has Alfie...

"Here's my theory: For most women, if a guy's a good provider and generally a nice chap, six-pack abs really aren't a deal-breaker."

*****

For us boys, it's all about the F.B.B. Face. Boobs. Bum. (For "guys", it's the F.C.B. Face. Chest. Butt.)

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It's been said that clothes speak the international language... If you ooze masculinity, like some of us do, you have no reason to fear pink. (I agree! Pink looks great on men! However though, black is the universal shade for gays. That is, skimpy black shirt and tight pants! Eeeow!)

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Now, in the cologne department, most men overdo it. My rule: Nothing above the neck, though I do like a little splash on the Big Ben. You never know where the day will take you.

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So she's a tub of lard. The ship's already sailed, so why not make her feel good about herself, right?

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When it comes to shagging birds, it's all about: Location. Location. Location. (That is what I keep on telling Than-than. He won't find anybody just be waiting where he is right now--at the office!)

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Live life to the fullest. I require only enough to cover my modest expenses. I've no desire to be the richest stiff in the cemetery. (Right! If you have money, buy the things you want! Don't forget to save though. Just enough to get you going during the rainy days! What will you do with so much money in the bank and never get to enjoy it?)

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(Lying-in position, woman on top) I think this might be my favourite position. It gives you the maximum pleasure with minimum exertion. (It goes both ways, though. Submission-domination!)

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(When said another thing but did otherwise.) The more details you give, the less interested he'll be.

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Compliment from me comes when you least expect it.

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Never expect any thanks in this life. (Otherwise, you're bound for disappointments.)

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Now lads, learn from my mistake. Never get involved with a singly mum. See, they come with accessories, some of which can be... unfortunately, irresistible.

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It seems to me the problems you worry yourself sick about never seem to materialize. It's the one that catch you unexpectedly on a Wednesday afternoon that knocks you sideways.

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You know, when you're old, you learn to be patient. Used to be I never had time for nothing. Go, go. go. My wife was always hawking me to take a little vacation. Hawaii, Reno. I always said, "Next year, Evie, next year. I got too much on my platter." I always thought I'd have more time. Then one Sunday night, she takes the pot roast out of the oven. Yells, "Soup's on," and slumps to the kitchen floor. Just like that. Dead as disco.
-- Joe

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Two things I learned in life, kid: find someone to love and live everyday as though it were your last.
-- Joe

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Second loneliest night of the year: Christmas Eve. A night that brings on all those familiar festive feelings of hopelessness, anguish, despair. Not a good time to be flying solo. (True!)

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Couples should never split up between Thanksgiving and January 2nd. (For us, it's Christmas till Valentine's. Not to mention, birthdays!) Always have a relationship to see you through the holidays. Always.

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In every doomed relationship, there comes what I like to call "the uh-oh moment." When a certain little something happens and you know you've just witnessed the beginning of the end. And suddenly, you stop and you think: "Uh-oh, iceberg ahead!"

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Underneath all that bravado beats the heart of a guy who's a lot smarter than he thinks he is, but not nearly as cocky as he'd like everybody else to believe. (Just perfect, right?)
-- Liz

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Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder. (Clever!)
-- Liz

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You know you're in trouble when a sight like that can't keep you planted.

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When I was a boy at St. Alban's Secondary School, the school took us on this cultural trip to observe art at one of the-- one of those big famous London museums. Anyway, when I was there, I came across this statue of a Greek goddess in marble. Aphrodi-- Aphrodite, something like that. Beautiful, she was. Perfect female form. Chiselled features. Exquisite. I stood in awe of her. Finally, the teacher calls us all over, and I'm walking past it, and on the way I noticed, in the side of this Greek goddess, all these cracks, chips, imperfections. Ruined her for me. Well, that's Nikki. A beautiful structure... damaged... and in a way you don't notice 'till you get too close. (When you get pass all those imperfections, you're good to go!)

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(While packing) Don't worry, I'm already gone. (Such sad words...)
-- Nikki

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Strange. But even when you know it has to end... when it finally does... you always get that inevitable twinge: Have I done the right thing? (Truly strange, indeed.)

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Nikki was a showstopper. But as me ugly old Aunt Gladys used to say, "Looks aren't everything." I used to think that was a load of bollocks, but just lately I've been thinking... maybe the old bat had something.

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Alfie: I never meant to-- I never--
Marlon: You never meant to hurt anyone. But you do, Alfie.

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You don't know what you'll do 'till you really love someone.
-- Joe

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Think before unzipping.
-- Joe

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The thing with feelings is that they have this quiet way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. (Be glad though that you are still able to feel...)

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Of all the women I've known, the one I let my guard down with delivers the knockout punch. Ironic. (You can never be too sure. You always find your match!)

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What have I got? Really? Some money in my pocket. Some nice threads. Fancy car at my disposal. And I'm single. Unattached. Free as a bird. I don't depend on nobody. Nobody depends on me. My life's my own. But I don't have peace of mind. And if you don't have it, you've got nothing. (One is the saddest word...)

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What's it all about?

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"Male Confessions"

I'd start off with the guys featured in this video:

Bamboo - Great conversations with the band! Mostly, si Nathan Azarcon ang bumangka sa interviews. I've no problem with it 'cause I like him eversince Rivermaya days. Bamboo Mañalac, though, was still himself: a reserved shy rocker! (Isn't it contradictory to be shy and be a rocker?) He hasn't changed much since he left Rivermaya. When can we get to see the rough (and wild) side of Bamboo? I'm sure, this video aimed to interview just him but ended up interviewing the band since they can't get much from him. Hehehe...

Derek Ramsey - What a pretentious prick! Dude, be yourself! All you did in this video was flirt with the cameras! You're not cute (and not handsome either), if you don't happen to know that!

Paolo Paraiso - Question: How could Mylene Dizon go from Ira Cruz (of Bamboo) to Paolo Paraiso?! 'Yun lang!

AJ Dee - I don't know what to make out of this guy! He's neither a looker nor ugly. Neither charming nor unappealing. He's just soooo plain! A vanilla ice cream that is about to melt!

Brent Javier - Oh my! Hands down (there) ako rito sa guy na 'to! His interview is the most honest conversation that this video had. If not for him, I wouldn't buy this one. Definitely God's gift to women (and men)!



Borgy Manotoc - If not for his brains, I wouldn't like this guy. But man, mukha kang tsonggo sa video na 'to! With that braided hair and those enormous lips?! Oh my! The missing link!

Production wise, this video is so-so! The questions were not well thought-of, bad locations, bad sound, bad editing! And please, stop marketing it as a way for women to understand the psyche of men! How could you say that when all you asked were about sex! Women are not just horny individuals, you know! Besides, clearly this is one heck of an exploitation of men featured here! Not that I'm purely against it (*wink wink*), pero gandahan n'yo naman!

Aside from those, this is a video for gays disguised as for women! Oh, c'mon! Admit it! How many women would actually buy this one? Stop manipulating the pink money, Star Records!

DVD Marathon

There's not much great movies that'd be coming out soon because of Holy Week. So I'll be spending the week or two watching DVDs. Movies I haven't seen on screen (yet) mostly.



"Maria Full of Grace"

It is a harrowing tale of a 17-yr old Maria from Columbia who was forced to become a mule because of poverty. This movie is nothing but disturbing! Drug dealers have been thinking of clever ways to smuggle drugs in the US and this time, they make women swallow half a kilo of heroin (about 50-70 packs!) and excrete them afterwards. The heroin were packed in rubbers the size of film rolls. Not only it is disgusting, it is very dangerous! If one (or two) of the packs of heroin would break inside one's body, it'd cause death!

In Nip/Tuck, dealers smuggle drugs through breast implants. Instead of the usual stuff being put inside the breasts, they put packs of heroin and take them out afterwards. What's depressing about it are the women who are forced to agree with the situation because of the dream of having a better life.

Great performance from Catalina Sandino Moreno who truly deserves the Oscar nomination! Aside from that, she looked awesome during the awards night!

*****

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"

I don't know which is worst,"Bridget Jones's Diary" or this one. The problem with both movies is that it is trying too hard to be a British movie with a Hollywood flavor (or the other way around). British movies and Hollywood have very distinct flavors that seldom win when they try to put the two together. "Bridget Jones" is neither romantic nor sad. It is not even in-between! So what should we make up for it? Beats me!

Like in the "Diary", they failed to show again why Bridget should fall deeply for Mark Darcy. The movie didn't show why Mark is the best guy for her. For me, he is just one arrogant snob prick! What's so endearing about him? Unlike Daniel Cleaver, despite being an arse, showed how he could've fooled Bridget into loving him: with his smooth-talking ways and suave attitude towards women (before he gets them into bed!).

The only thing I loved about the film is its references to the Queen of Pop, Madonna! Plus, some great soundtracks that seemed to be popping up every few minutes of the film! What's up with that? Further, that lesbian thingy is so way over the top! Trying hard!

*****

"Alfie"

Awesome performances from the Jude Law to the supporting characters! Jude was perfect as the gigolo who was trying to find himself in the end. The characterization was perfect that you get to see the transformation: from happy-go-lucky kind of guy to what-is-life-all-about kind of guy.

Once (or more) in our lives, we have met Alfie. The smooth-talking bloke who you thought is the one but really just wanted to get into your pants. He might be the "embodiment" of an Adonis who sounds so perfect, but in the end, hindi siya kawalan. Like what he said, "six-pack abs aren't a deal-breaker" when you got a "good provider and a generally nice chap". At the end of it all, you'll have the last laugh and he'd be alone the rest of his life! He's one pathetic guy who don't know what love is even if it hits him in the face!

*****

"Sideways"

Sooooo sad... But soooo true... A movie about life itself.

"Saw"

I've seen "Saw" in theaters. I'd like to watch it again. It's one the best (and most clever) thrillers that I've ever seen!

*****

"Before Sunrise"

Prior to "Before Sunset", there was "Before Sunrise". I've seen this 10 years ago and it didn't make much impact on me. Although I liked it. I love "Before Sunset" so I thought that I shoud see this one again.

*****

"Closer"

Oh, I want to see this one in theaters! I hope I could still wait for its showing which I don't know when!

*****

Speaking of movies though, Ian sent me a message re "Million Dollar Baby":

Ian: I admit, I ws wrong abt Million$Baby. It deservd all its awards. It's a tough muvi & all d charactrs r prfectly flawd (note irony), w/c makes them all too human.

I couldn't agree more!

"Simplicity At Its Best!"

Watching it is like reading a book while you're seeing it on screen. It is well-paced and it gets you along its journey. You get hooked with the words, the rhymes, and the beats that you find yourself not being able to let 'till you know how it ends. You get to smile and weep as the characters face their challenges in life. It takes you for a ride smoothly from where you start to the point of your destination.

It is done very simply yet artsy. No unnecessary parts, no striking colors, no fancy dialogues, and no shocking emotions. Its about ordinary people with simple dreams - a story about you and me. It may be revolve around boxing but it is mostly about making your dreams fulfilled!

Great performances from such fine actors. If it'd be the last movie that you see before you die, then you did alright!

A Day in My Life

My notes lifted from my fone, 6600:

10:00 AM
I wonder why there aren't so many people going to church these days. Is it just because of the priest celebrating at 9:00 AM or people are really skipping church these days?

10:03 AM
Oh, saw these three kids wearing Barbie clothes. I hate those clothes! Ung super pink? Have you seen them? Viviene bought a pair (one top and a skirt) last Christmas for Angel and it looked so tacky! Not to mention super baduy! Kala ko si Angel lang ang meron so I was shocked to see not one but three kids wearing them! Iba-ibang prints pero super pink pa rin! The kids are siblings ata. Isn't it enough that those clothes have Barbie written all over them that they have to put a patched Barbie picture in them? Imagine, Barbie patches! Talk about kabaduyan talaga!

10:10 AM
Church has always been a good place to do some guy spotting! Dami cutes! From young dads to teens, name it, it has them! Although, it wouldn't be proper to make some approaches. Kaya hanggang spotting lang talaga dapat! One advice though, close your eyes while praying 'cause you don'ty want this to you...

Me: Lord, patawarin N'yo po ako sa mga kasalanan ko. Oh, shit! Tang'na! Ang gwapo! Ooops! Sorry po. Di po Kayo 'yung sinasabihan ko. I mean, 'ndi po sa ndi Kayo gwapo. 'Yung shit po. Ooops! Di po Kayo 'yung shit. Ay, ewan! Tama na nga po. You know what I mean. Patawarin N'yo po ako sa mga kasalanan ko...

Busted!

10:20 AM
Never noticed that Dad had already made his upper teeth pulled. No ba 'yan? Asang lupalop ba ko at ngayon ko lang napansin?

12:30 PM
"If I die today, I know I did alright,"
--Morgan Freeman, "Million Dollar Baby

12:45 PM
I've read about a year ago or two that Dreamworks won't be using Ring 2's original plot. Para naman maiba. But then, why is it that the trailer has been showing almost the same plot as the original? Haven't they learned yet?

12:55 PM
Oh, I wanna see "Closer" so badly! I haven't seen a tearkjerker kind of movie lately and I'm clamoring for one. Seems like this is the one!

1:00 PM
Saw "The Pacifier" trailer again. T'was funny! I remembered that I couldn't stopped laughing after I first saw the kid who jumped out of the van and yelled "Landing!" Hahaha! Anyway, Vin Diesel said that the duck really bit his ear when it was just supposed to sorta-kiss it being a kissing-an-ear-kind-of-duck. After the stitches, the trainor said, "It wasn't supposed to do that." Yeah, tell him to him when he is not bleeding!!!

2:00 PM
I wanted to buy the "Stairway to Heaven" necklaces for Biboy and I. Only that they cost too much. For the pair, it cost PhP3,200. That's way too much for me these days. Its 14k silver plated with Swarovski crystals. Eversince I lost my necklace (the one stolen) which Dad gave me, I've been yearning to have a new one. My ideal one today is the one Carrie wore during her time with Aidan. It was her engagement ring put in a chain.

2:30 PM
Been struggling whether I should but "The Passion of the Christ" original DVD for PhP900 or the VCD for PhP199. I ended not buying any. DVD's too costly and the I wouldn't be satisfied with the VCD. I bought "Male Confessions" instead. Wow, extremes! From religious to sexual! Talk about sacrilige!

3:20 PM
Mark Herras looked so good in the Flawless posters. Of course, the pictures were computer enhanced. Nobody, and I mean, nobody, would look that good and flawless. Or else, they'd be a mannequin!

4:45 PM
The Tsekwa guy from J.P. Dry Good Merchandising store is one hot fella! I've been eyeing him the first time I saw him a few meters away. I know then that he is a cutie! While waiting for dad in front of their store, I realized that I forgot to buy adaptors for three-way rounded plugs. When I saw that they were selling such items, I told myself, aba, disisit! A chance to see him up close (and personal)! Oh yeah, he is definite looker! Hottah-hottah! Great cheekbones ala Brad Pitt, pointed nose, kissable lips. Kinda like the chinitos in the chino/koreanovelas. He's not friendly though. Such a turn-off! He just let the sales talk to the sales person in the store. Binutingting lang niya 'yung mga binebenta nila as if may iaaayos pa 'yung mga 'yun! Was he doing that all day long and all week long? Exciting naman!

I wonder though, kumikita kaya sila ng malaki? They may be selling anything from personal effects like bracelets to electrical wirings but they cost cheap! aside from that, there aren't many customers. So sasapat kaya 'yung kita nila even just for the rent of the place? Ba't ba masyado kang concern? Siyempre, mami-miss ko siya pag nalugi sila at umalis siya run! Hehehe...

5:30 PM
Masama ang loob ni Melanie Marquez sa mga organizers ng "Mrs. World". Bigla raw kasing tinanggal 'ung "Best Elegant" category. Malaki pa naman chance niya na mapanalunan 'yun. What's the "Best Elegant" category, you may ask? "Best in Elegant", sagot ni Melanie. O di ba, clearly stated? Taray!

6:15 PM
May sex video raw si Lucky Manzano! Eeow! "My dad knows that I'm not capable of doing such. I respect every inch of a woman's being!" Question: Which are you not capable of doing?

A. Having oral sex?
B. Letting a woman go down on you?
C. Making sex videos?
D. Or just plainly, having sex with a woman?

Game ka na ba? ! Your guess is as good as mine!

6:30 PM
Kwon Sang Woo (Cholo of "Stairway to Heaven"), sobrang accomodating daw, according to a GMA personnel who met up with him. He said, that Cholo even put food on his plate! Wow, sweetie! Cholo, pag dating mo, subuan mo ko, ha? *wink wink*

9:30 PM
The Bitches of Beverly Hills should be burn at the stakes! The purpose of "Simple Life" is for Nicole Ritchie and Paris Hilton to get out of their way to live simple lives, right? To meet commoners and live the way they do. So why do they still do whatever they want anytime they want to? They're such spoiled bratty bitches! Masama mang sabihin pero pa'no ba sila pinalaki ng mga magulang nila?! They should really be burn at the stakes! Oh, did I say bitch rather than witch? Then, ipakasta na lang sa sandamakmak na dobberman! Kala mo kung sino kagaganda! Pwe!

10:05 PM
I told my baby about the "STH" necklaces and added:

Me: Meron din silang Carrie necklaces. 'Yung may pangalan ni Carrie.
Him: Naku, e de ang haba nung sa 'yo. Jerrick Josue David. Di ka kaya mamantal nun?
Me: (laughing) Mas mahaba sa 'yo! Mula harap hanggang likod!
Him: (laughing) Uy, di 'un corny!

Yeah, yeah, yeah! My baby always cracks me up! No pun intended! Mwah mwah mwah!


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"Making Your First Kiss Your Last"

Have you ever heard of a "Date Doctor"? Probably not. Yet (if ever there is one). "Date Doctors" come in handy when you find it difficult to express your feelings towards the person you adore. Or, when you have the words to say yet you don't know how to execute the moves you have in mind. Hitch (Will Smith) brings out the Jerry Maguire in any guy who had every Dorothy Boyd at "Hello"! He's one smooth talking suave guy who'd make any Deuce Bigalow crawl into his skin. For Hitch, it is just proper timing and right moves and words to make your first kiss your last. He's the cure for every Gaylord Focker disasters!

"Hitch" is a breath of fresh air amongst the movies of its genre. It is not your typical laugh-out-loud movies where you get your eyes weep while laughing or your super kilig-to-death type of movies where you'd feel tingles all over your body. It has the right amount of physical comedy and romantic moments that would make you give out "giggly-laughs". The kind that you give out when you see something endearing with the one you adore. You know, the one that you give out when you're by yourself thinking about that special moment with the one you love. Or, the kind you show whenever you're out on a date. The giggly laughs that would not siginify that you're not a toad or the one that would not embarass your date. Did you get my point? A right amount of humor and romance, that's "Hitch"!

Hitch falls flat though when it tries to be cheesy with its I'm-pouring-out-my-heart-to-you scenes especially during the last part. It felt kinda long and unfit. It tries so hard to make a "grand declaration of love" the way Jerry Maguire did and it failed. Not every movie could make such grand gestures (meaning with so many people around that would cheer and clap after you say "I love you") and succeed with it. Besides, it has been done so many times that the industry need to make a new formula!

Performances wise, Will Smith was a charmer! He pulled the role very well. Not to mention how adorable Kevin James was. Kudos to him and his fine performance. With Eva Mendes, she was alright. More characterization, though, is needed for her role.

So, get hitched this instant and know how to make your first kiss your last! I already had mine! c",)

Did I Say Teenage "Innocence"?

Oh yes, I did! You may believe it or not but back in high school, I have thought that Filipinas (as in all!) are Virgin Mary-like! You know, pure, sacred, and chaste. You can't blame me. I was raised as Catholic. Not to mention growing up in the suburbs of Karuhatan, Valenzuela Ceee-ty! With friends that are oh-so-innocent as myself! (Or so I thought... ;-D)

Imagine my disbelief when I heard a college buddy talking about his sexual conquests! I couldn't believe my ears! I never thought that there are filipinas who would easily give-in to desires of the flesh! Kala ko sa mga kano lang 'yun, e. Since then, my whole outlook about filipinas have changed.

But wait till you hear this! I remember Josephine crying at the sight of a naked woman on screen which we saw back in high school! Her words were, "Bakit nila ginagawa 'yun?" So sino mas inosente sa 'min? Hehehe...

There Goes Our Teenage Innocence...

(I can't think of an introduction for this one. 'Till I haven't recovered from my lost "teenage" innocence, this would do...)


(Is this what being an "Electric Youth" all about? Huhuhu...)


(Is this just a bad hair day? I hope so... "She looks like a freak! Why don't we do somethin'?")


(Is Cinderella the model for safety or what? Getting ready when the rain comes, eh?)


(Oh Mary Jane... What more could I say? I want more! *slurp*)

"Beautiful Soul"

I've been sick since Saturday and I'm glad that I'm feeling well already. Sleeping soooo late 'cause of downloading MP3s had really took its toll on me. Today, I was able to take a bath, as well, which I have been wanting to do since Saturday. Man, did I really stink or what?! Even I, myself, couldn't stand my own scent when I get to realized it. So the moment I recovered from the fever, taking a bath was my first goal. A really long bath, I took! I scrubbed every inch of my body just so I could get rid of the dirt and smell. It was such a heavenly feeling! Oh, wow! Never thought that taking a bath could feel that good! Hehehe.

Anyway, on to some random thoughts:

1. For days now, I've been wanting to see some Barbra Streisand movies that I've not seen. This inclination was brought about the downloading of her songs that I've done during the past few days. Luckily, I chanced upon seeing "Funny Girl" in Cinemax today. T'was good but I won't be looking forward to seeing it again in the near future. I just didn't get the point of the film the way I didn't understand "The Way We Were". I'm not sure if I have to see them again to fully understand them. I didn't get it why Ally McBeal dreamt of having her Omar Shariff(when Omar Shariff is oh-so-icky!) or how the SATC girls drooled over the end when Barbra gave here goodbyes to Robert Redford. I guess, Barbra is a woman who talks about "womanly" issues that only women could understand.

One thing I don't like much in Barbra movies (or with Barbra herself) is when she dumps all her insecurities on us. You were teased when you were a child for having such a big nose. Okay. People around you told that you were ugly. Fine. But grow up already! It's endearing at first to hear someone talk about their insecurities but then, if you get to hear them often, they become irritating. Besides, she isn't the same Barbra as she was before. In fact, if ever she was seen as ugly before, she isn't anymore! How could she say that she can't sing the words "I am beautiful..." because people might laugh at her when she was looking so pomped-up and gorgeous? She didn't look so typical of a woman in "Funny Girl" the way Nia Bordalos looked in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Plus, if you're rich and famous, who needs insecurities anyway?

2. This Hailey character in "One Tree Hill" is ugly! Okay, ugly may be such a strong word. Let's just say that she's unattractive. If the character was designed ala Joey Potter who was simple yet charming, she loses on both counts! Mas maarte pa siya kay Joey and she isn't charming at all! Thank her lucky stars that she got Nathan! Anyway, check out the series for Chad Michael Murray (of "A Cinderella Story") and James Lafferty!

3. I have my eye on Anthony "Miracle Boy" Federov of American Idol 4. Biboy calls him a "loser". I don't exactly know why. I know that he has a thing for geeky guys and is Anthony not geeky enough for him? Anyway, I don't care. If a loser looks and sounds as good as him, I'd take him anytime! *wink wink*

4. Oh, I saw "Cheats" today on HBO. My my my, Trevor Fehrman is one hottie babe! One beautiful creature! Yum yum yum!

5. By the way, Trevor's character was named (appropriately) "Handsome Davies". I wonder what parent would have the guts to name their child Handsome? Would they be so sure that their child would grow up to be a quite a looker? What if he didn't? Kawawa naman 'yung bata. Magiging tampulan ng tukso. But what is he was really a sight to look at? Then, wouldn't it sound too conceited for him? Hay... Pakialam ko ba, di ba? I have yet to meet someone who's name is Handsome or Beautiful. O di ba, pag Beautiful name niya, theme song na niya 'yung "Beautiful" ni Christina Aguilera! Maganda man siya o hindi, sobrang appropriate yung kanta! Hehehe...

6. One guy who's to be named Handsome or Beautiful is "Manhunt's" winner Jon Jonsson. Heck, he was even described as more beautiful asMarisa Flores, the model, by the judges! Jon is now enjoying himself as a model yet he still gets to write personal thoughts in his blog.

7. Know this song called "Beautiful Soul" be Jesse McCartney? What the fuck is that song all about?! Who actually listens to that song or sings that song to someone? It's chorus goes this way:

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

Translation:

I want someone who's ugly
Because I have been hurt by the beautiful ones
Yes, you're ugly but I don't care
I love you for your beautiful soul

Wouldn't one be insulted when one sings that song to him/her? Beautiful soul ka riyan! Who would want to be treated as such? What I know is, a beautiful soul brings out a beautiful image of the person. So sana naman, walang nagpaloko sa kanta na 'to! Naman naman naman!