Kiwi

okay, so the title doesn't have anything to do with the post!

errr...yes it does! baka! I think it was asked in the movie i'll be, uhmm...'chatting' about. So why that? just want too!


I just finished watching AUDITION, an art-house cult film which was lended to me by my aspiring director friend, Akie (yes, i'm exposing you now, so ha-ha!)

Well...i don't know. This film is one of those films that left me with my mouth open. It made me feel so strange, i don't know how to explain the strangeness of it.

Sorry if you're expecting another movie review, but i have to get my nerves together first, then maybe i could give it a shot. Its just... the movie is not that psychotic anyway, you would understand the main character at the end anyway, its just the lasting feeling that made it so strange. Well... at least for me.

But since i'm on the topic, i'll let you in a little detail and some warning. It has the element of gore and psychotic thinking. If you can handle the sight of physical torture like, beheading, or getting your left foot off your body by a meat string or getting your tongue injected, well, then your good. I almost didn't survive the horror! i think that's the climax, and the point where i started leaving my mouth open. ^^V

Oh! well, setting the film aside, let me thank the blog master of this site http://www.enervate.blogspot.com for the cool AWAKE album!!!! domo arigatou gozaimashita!!!

haay....

magtatagalog ako sa post na ito.

baket?

Trip ko lang! Masama? ^^V

Ano nga bang nangyari sa araw ko...maraming kamalasan, maraming tawanan, maraming hikab at pamulat-mulat na mata. Maraming maaring mangyari sa loob ng ilang oras, e di mas lalo na sa isang araw. Ay hindi pala! Kalahating araw naman...

Hmmm...Nagising ako ng 5:05 ng umaga, na para sa kaalaman ng nakararami, ay isang oras at limang minuto na late sa dapat na oras na pag-gising ko. Oo. alas-4 ako ng umaga kailangan gumising para lang makapasok ng maaga sa eskwelahan, at magkaroon pa ng pagkakataon na makihalobilo sa mga kaklase ko, at pag-usapan ang mga bagay na walang kinalaman sa pag-aaralan namin sa araw na iyon. Siyempre, ang mga prof na ang bahala don noh! tama na yun! redundant na! hihih... E ano kung magising ako ng 5:05?

Ganito, kailangan kong tumakbo pababa ng hagdan namin ng walang hawakan, at mangapa ng switch sa dilim. E pano kung meh mumu? Eh di inatake ako sa puso! di pa ko nakapasok! Ang pinakamasama pa nito, eh hindi ako nakakain!!! >_< bad trip! Wala pa naman kaming break at may PE ako, kaya kailangan HEAVY breakfast talaga. Nasira yung plano kong MASARAP na menu para sa umaga ko. Haaay...buti nalang pitong araw meron sa isang linngo, pwede pa bukas! Next!

 Nang makababa ako ng Taft, galing kanto sa Guadalupe, sa kamalasan naman ay hindi ako makahanap ng DAPITAN-UST na dyip! Kaya, imbis na mapabilis, sa España ako bumaba! Ang kakaiba pa nung umaga na iyon ay hindi ko maintindihan dahil pakiramdam ko ay tutumba na ako, at wala na akong lakas para umakyat sa matarik na overpass! Hindi advisable ang chokoleyt sa umaga. 2 g lang ng carbohydrates! grrr... Well, 5 minutes pa bago dumating ang prof sa Eco, naka-abot! save~~ Kaso hingal na hingal ako... pakiramdam ko naman nun bigla akong nagka-hika. gulo noh? Tapos wala rin palang quiz!!!! poootek! sayang ang pag-aaral ko sa umuugang dyip!!!!! XD XD XD

 Anyway, masaya naman ang Theology namin! Eto yung part na maraming tawanan! Hindi ko na maidetalye lahat, pero ang sarap talaga tumawa at ang time na yun ang pinakamasaya dahil lahat kami tumatawa! Alam kong buhay ako, at mahal ko ang mga kaklase ko! Yoooohoooo!!!!! Tandaan! "Laughter is the best medicine" at "Laughter is a sign of intelligence"! Diva diva diva~~~

Tapos nun...tambay ng kalahating oras, kasi walang prof, ang kawawang Socio lagi nalang nadadaanan ng kung anu-anu mang gawain... then, proceed na sa AVR para sa GA ng Lit Society. Dahil sa haba ng GA na yun, hindi na ko nakakain! hmp! May nagkainitan pa! Haaay... sa talino ng mga Lit students, nag-cocontradict na ang mga pananaw nila. Pagboto nalang eh... diyos miyo! At dahil nga sa hindi ako nakakain, gutom na gutom ako sa PE class ko... at wala akong matandaan sa lesson namin... bwaaahhhh... nabopols bigla...

Okay, to sum it up, "normal" ang araw ko, dahil may maganda at pangit na mga pangyayari. Pero walang tatalo sa nangyari pag-uwi ko...

TANG'NA, DI KO NAABUTAN YUNG NARUTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! T_T

Sino ba kasing nag-isip na palitan ang timeslot ng mga palabaaaassss!!!! Nakakainis talaga.... alam ko masama ang expletives lalo na ang P.I, pero di ko napigilan kanina... alam mo yun, hintayin mo ang napakahabang mga oras para sa isang 30 minutes na palabas, wala ka pang halos abutan! Banas! Banas! Argh!!!!

I don't know if i'm just being paranoid, but i feel as if someone doesn't like me in class. Well, yes, i must say i have this paranoia about people hating me behind my back, and i totally dislike that. I don't like anybody hating me, or the other way around which is me, hating them. I don't like the feeling of guilt. So if ever that person really doesn't like me, i hope he/she just confront it to me. I think its better than me, being conscious all the time and being the paranoid that i am.

Ooooookay.

Time to lighten up, ne?

Mom just made me this "ultimatum". Hmmm...shity. Really, it is. I have to make the electricity bill go down to atleast 30%. She's blaming my constant surfing on the net, which i will admit, i do very often, but to blame it this month, na-ah! Since school started i barely have time to surf, i'm always tired from the long trip. One and half hour of sticking your butt to the seat, and holding tight to the metal holder up high, making your arm extra hurtful. That's not a laughing matter! Well, since I'm feeling greatful, i guess i'll just think of it as helping out, pitching in a few hundreds does hurt a lot, but the lasting feeling after sharing is whole lot better.

Hmmm...what else? Oh! My classmate K-ann just lended me a DVD of "Happy Together"!!! XD XD U-RE-SHIIIIII!!!! I was supposed to watched this in UP, when there was still Pink Fest, but was unable to, since class started already. They say its a good movie, and i hope i can watch this today. Ohhhh...so exited! If its that good, maybe i can do another movie review, ne?

Sabushi na....

Just came back from school, and boy is it bloody hot today! The heat is like penetrating through my pores... ouch! It’s so hot, it stings.
Addition to the heat is the poisonous pollution of Manila. Sitting in the jeep for a long time and surrounding you with black smokes and lead-filled air, is enough to make one faint. Well, I don't faint, thank god I don't, but it’s because of these elements that I can't help but fall asleep on the way home.

Going home is the worst. The anticipation of reaching your house to relax is overwhelming and will make you impatient. Because of the heat, pollution and time, you fall asleep inside, making yourself look like a total idiot. Especially when you suddenly wake up and realize that you DO look like a total idiot to the others sharing the same transport. This happens to me everyday. Every single day, man. Even though I want to read my book so much, it just makes me sleepy, so it’s advisable to go home with somebody and take the opportunity to chat about everything under the burning sun. Or sleep together, so you won't be alone to look like a total idiot. Ne?

Okay, enough of that. I actually have a problem. I can't understand why I can't recite properly. I seldom speak for recitation, and when I do, I stutter and forget all my ideas. Turns out, my words have no direction and my message becomes blurry. Argh! For instance, English class. God knows how much I love the subject, but something holds me back every time I want to speak my point of view. It’s stupid, really. I wasn't like this in high school, I’m brave. I answer even if it’s wrong because I know there's nothing wrong with that. I don't know what's holding me back. Is it because of the mere fact that I’m in college now, and I should be accurate about my answers? Or am I just afraid because I know how good my classmates are? Ahhhh....talking about this is making me so sad... Hey! I'm an optimist, aren't I? I should get things moving!!! I'll give myself sometime. Maybe I haven't really adjusted to college yet. Maybe.

Oh! And last thing, K-ann said she'll lend me more movies, other than "Happy Together". WEeeeee!!!! I watched that film yesterday and what do I think about it? Dashing! ^^ I made a movie review, please view it here. Please bear with this review and if it lacks information or anything. I want to express my adoration to the movie but am not in the best mood to express it fully and clearly.

Ahhh...so hot today! >_< better watch "Amélie" now. First French movie that I’ll watch…hmmm…wonder how it is?

I woke up early this morning and went straight to my royal throne― my computer chair. Yes, I’m the queen of our little cyber domain. Anyways, I was supposed to write my review for Amélie, but then, ended up browsing on some random sites online. Then, I came downstairs to enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by my cute and chubby mom, complete with her silly and funny stories while pitching in some jokes and pokes made especially for me. Oh, that’s my mom, and I love her very much. :D

Doing my weekend cleaning, I turned on the DVD and inserted my long unwatched BoA concert. I haven’t finished it but am enjoying it so far. Though, it could’ve been better if it was the Korean tour. Really, she sings better in her native language, I think all Koreans do! Nowadays, so many Korean singers import their music to Japan, but their songs are so recognizable by the way they sing and their voice alone.

Finishing my cleaning and ending the concert, I bathed and proceed to plans. I’m supposed to meet up with Akie and Ella at gamol and my mom was kind enough to treat me with my bus fare.

As usual, I arrived ahead of time and strolled around. Went inside my favorite bookstores and stores like Comic Alley which I found out will be moving to a bigger venue. Explains why their on sale. Ahhh!!! I saw some Naruto merchandises and I want the necklace which has the Konoha symbol as the pendant!!! Owww… too expensive. Maybe I could save up some money for it, ne? Then off I went to Comic Quest to confirm how many Gravi manga do is still need. Ahhh… I was right, it has 12 volumes all in all and I have my scans to I think Vol. 6. So I’m half way there, ne? Demo, P650 x 6 = P3900?! Naku poh…madugong labanan to…. I saw Siglo again. When will I be able to buy that book anyway?! Money passes by me so fast I always forget that. I’m going to put it on top of my list for next month. Uhn. Or maybe next week… pwede…

Around 12:30, went inside Powerbooks and saw Ella. Good thing because she doesn’t have a cellphone and I dunno how in the world I was going to contact her if I haven’t found her there. Or, no, if SHE hasn’t found me there. Tee-hee. So Akie was still on her way so we killed some time by browsing through some books at the Arts and Architecture section. I never really stayed in that area for long, I like the Philippine Publications better, but then, there are some Animé and manga books so I browsed anyway. Then at the lower section, guessed what I found? A Goth Bible! Don’t take it literally, bum! Just the title. Well, since I like Gothic Lolitas anyway, I explored the pages. Goth culture sure does tickles my curiosity but not enough to make me research or practice them. What did I see in it? EVERYTHING. The darkness, attraction with death, literature and music of the macabre, fascination with crosses and black colors― everything. Some Goths also like drinking blood, so vampire aren’t they? Yeah, get the picture.

Around 1, Akie arrived and off we went to the Cinema floor only to find out the short films that we were supposed to watch was moved to another date. Too bad… Tsk! Tsk!

What to do… what to do…
Eat!

Went to food court, which was miraculously not crowded for a Saturday, and ordered some food. After getting mine and setting it at the table, I left for awhile to acquire my ordered cds. Spend a wooping P480 for 12 cds which I know will satisfy my daily dose of yaoi anyway. Haha! Back at my food, enjoyed a good lunch and a very long story. *wink*

Since my two friends are art lovers, we went to the art galleries at the upper floor. I’m very thankful I had those two with me, for it was the first time I was able to express my adoration with visual art without being branded as “ma-drama” by anyone. Back in high school my classmates couldn’t care less, and so I felt discriminated. Someday, I want to visit the Sistine Chapel and more of Michael Angelo’s works or any Renaissance arts. It was the time where everything was considered beautiful especially the paintings. And Marius (favorite Anne Rice vamp) lived in that period and in Rome, and loved paintings. Oh, he paints like a god!

More of the strolling and some little buying like my mini Meiji chocos! Yum! Love~ and then we parted ways.

Going home, my feet almost died. If they could speak, they’ll curse me to death. I walked around for almost 6 hours, so please imagine the pain. My favorite chucks always sucks at walks. Rhyme, noh?

Watched Shutter and boy was it fun! I love it when horror movies make me scream. I squeaked!!! Man… it was really fun. Nakakagulat! Its not like other movies whom will make you go like: “Siyeeet!!! Yan na siya! Takbo tanga! Takbo!”. Nope, nothing like it. You won’t even be scared of the ghost, but you’ll be shocked because she appears so sudden you’ll find your voice stuck in your throat. Effective~ love it!

Last, I watched Unlocking the Da Vinci’s code: full story at the National Geographic channel. Well, I haven’t read the book yet so I don’t know much what’s all the fuzz is about, but then, the show revolved around different explanations to facts or fiction about Jesus and Mary Magdalene’s true relationship. If they were married, were they lovers or did they even have a kid. Well, one thing they agreed about is, Mary Magdalene is not a prostitute. They said it wasn’t written in the bible. Sorry, I wouldn’t know, I don’t read the most popular book in the globe. What I could say about it is, people are selfish beings. They can stir up issues just like that, to anyone, even if you’re the son of God, YOU WONT BE SPARED. One person can influence so many, and Dan Brown is just one lucky bastard who has the gift to do so. Now, other than life itself, the Church is one great mystery.

It’s a Wednesday and so plans with Mao shall be done. Last week we went to Divisoria to look for DVDs, since some says there are rare asian films sold there, but unfortunately ended us with sore feet and sticky sweats under the mercy of the sun and loving pollution of Manila. Tse. This week, we went to Tutuban, to, well, try our luck for the damn DVDs. What can I say, no luck. Going back, we decided just walk to Recto since its not that far anyway. Another bad luck strikes, we ended up at Quipo (what the f***?!). I don’t know how in the world we got to Quipo, but since we were there, Mao said she’ll show me the shop where she bought her Naruto keychain and the store that sells cheap anime VCDs. Uh…no luck again.

Question. Am I a jinx? Seems like bad luck was behind my back all along. Ahhhh….
Anyway, in relation to my title, let me explain further.

I have this weird fetish with crosses. I’m not religious, certainly I’m not Goth (though I like EGL), and I’m not anything close to Satanic. I just really love them. Today, I bought two cross earrings. And I made a cell phone chain with a cross with it. I don’t know, their just so beautiful.

Looking at the world today… it’s really sad. So sad it’s pathetic. Rally there, rally here. Oppositions there, corruption on the other side… tse! Look at those people rallying today at Makati, if Gloria resigns, will the Philippines be any better? I don’t think so. We’ll still be poor, and we’ll get poorer unless good and real people place themselves well enough for the Filipinos and not for their own fucking profit.

The mind is stronger than the tummy.

This is a fact. I’ve proven it.

When I was in high school, there came a time when I had so little of my money left, that I had no choice but to endure my hunger. I don’t know why I didn’t develop ulcer, but good god, am I lucky! Yesterday, I just realized that I must, and I must strictly save money for Monday. What’s on Monday? It’s Mamoy’s birthday!!! My mom is sort of the materialistic type, and she won’t let me and my brother get away without us, giving her a present and a treat to the cinema with fine dinner. So what’s the budget? Have to save 1000 bucks, just to be sure. Because of my continuous buying of things when I have money, sometimes I just wake up to reality and discover I have non left for better things I should be lending the money to. I told you, I have no priority in life. Because of this, I can’t come with my classmates when they watch Pinoy Blonde. Awww…
Yesterday, to save money, I have to endure the hunger, the tiredness, the mental block and more. Many times I was tempted to buy anything, just anything I can stuff my mouth with, or anything than can tickle my tummy even for a little bit. It was cursing me to give it food! You know what I did? I kept repeating: “The mind is stronger than the tummy… The mind is stronger than the tummy…” and so I got home, still walking like a normal person, and get to eat what’s left in the fridge.

And now my tummy aches… I think I ate too much.
Too much and too less of something is bad. In my case, I’ve done both.

Baaaad Micchie.

[written 07.16.05]

L’Arc~en~Ciel released their new single titled, Link. I haven’t really got used to the tones, but one thing I can say… URESHIIII!!!! Hydo’s opening vocals was that of the old Laruku songs! You know the low-voiced Hydo, then all the way to the chorus!!! Weee!!! I watched them at Pop Jam, Ken and Tetchan were being interviewed, so I thought that L’Arc wouldn’t be performing since Yukkie and Hydo wasn’t around. Awww…Ken-chan so cuuuute!!! I wan’t to hug and pinch him! Hihihi….I wonder if his injuries are fine now? Last time I saw a pic of him, he has foot injuries and have to attend schedules in a clutch. Awww…poor koi… Well, Tetchan still looks like a leader. Heheh…oh! He’s wearing pink! That guy can wear almost anything! Suits him though. Now memories of the Grand Cross Concert enter my mind…hahah…Neon green…Mwahahahaha!!!! Platforms and spiky hair! Kawaii! I miss that concert! Maybe I’ll watch it on my free time. Ken with the Leopard prints… Hydo with his energetic self…Yukkie always on the back…awww…I was giggling like a girl while watching PJ. Ken and Tetchan, seeing them joking with each other like that…eeekeee…reminiscent of fanfics…hyukhyukhyuk…Then they introduced the band so cutely! Ihihihi…I was in fangirl mode again! Hahah!!! Hope I could find the PV and mp3 while it’s still hot uploaded somewhere on the net…haha…hunt…hunt… oh! And during the performance, Ken kept seated and his place, and I think was having trouble with his guitars. Hmp! He doesn’t have a guitar strap! What’s wrong with those crews?! Provide the star with the damn guitar strap! Haha! ^^V and Hydo don’t have the tomahawk hairdo anymore, thank god! He’s back with the short, boyish look. Man, made him look younger… can you believe he has two kids and is 37 years old now? Or is it, 38? See! And Yukkie has his hair cut too! The rebonded long hair…gone! Awww…

Other news! Am having trouble converting my Asian Kung-fu Generation, since Kimi no Machi de has an error. I don’t know what’s wrong, when I drag it to the vcd box, Nero closes! Argh! And to think the video quality suits VCD…shit! Now I have to DL the smaller one available…awww…

Last news! I LOVE IMAGO!!! They are such a talented band! I really love Aya’s voice. I bought their 2nd album last last month and still like it. Then my friend lended me the 1st album. Wow. They have such a distinct sound. They have ethnic and some Indian sounding songs like Pretty Me and Bathala. And my favorite Laya! I was surprised to hear this song. I wanted this song!!! In our Freshman Orientation, the AB band sang for us this ethnic sounding song, with great tagalog lyrics. I really like it since they played it so well, and the vocalist sang so well. I wanted an mp3 of that and wished I had a recorder with me that time. Then playing Laya! Wow, Imago was the original singer of the song! Huweee!!! So, yeah, I’m so happy today!

Oh! And here’s the incredible and definite song to be proud of by any Filipino…

Laya
by: Imago
Masisinagan ng araw
Sa pagitan ng mga dahon mong nalanta
Ninais mo bang hamunin ang 'yong hari?
Luluwas, luluwas - pasaan?
Karitela ng dukha
Papalayo sa palapag ng pagkukunwari
Isisigaw mo, isisigaw mo
Ngalan ko ay
Ngalan ko ay
Laya
Hamunin mo ang 'yong tapang
Isuko ang kaba sa isipan
Yaring kadenang - pipiliting pumiglas
Harapin yan digma at ituloy ang pagdiriwang
Sa matagal mong inaasam
Mula sa ngalan mong taglay
Dungawin
Hangarin
Lilipad ka rin sa araw na darating
Tanungin ngiting binhing badyak ng tempo ng hari
Luluwas, luluwas - pasaan?
Karitela ng dukha
Papalayo sa palapag ng pagkukunwari
Isisigaw mo, isisigaw mo
Ngalan ko ay
Ngalan ko ay
Laya

That’s all today!

I figured I have to put something new in this blog. People visits and they see the same post everyday.

BOOOORING. BOO!

Okay, let me entertain myself with this “special”. Ehehehe…admittedly, I’ve been scheming this post since classes started but I’m a lazy hag. Please!

First year in college. I anticipate well enough for my professors. Some of my college pals says that there are the cool ones and there are the gago(s). I was waiting for the terrors, which I’ll love to curse for the rest of the semester in my own little devil base called, Brain.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Subject : Economics 101
Time : 7:00 – 8:00 A.M.
Professor: Mr. Carlos L. Manapat

First of my quoted lines about this teacher is:

“You cannot use the outlets to charge your phone.”

He said this three times, and made me confused if he thought we didn’t hear him or thought of us as stupid. He’s like Mr. Bean. I call him Mr. Bean. But Mr. Bean is way weirder; he’s just “others”. And “others” mean, weird, and so I’m not making sense. If you thought so too, then we’re good. He’s a cool prof, I learn a lot from him, including the Math. Oh yeah, the evilness of numbers lies in his lectures. Gyaaahhhhh…math…gyaaahhhh…Booo!!!

I made a note on my first day impression, and here it is:

“Patawa siya na parang seryoso na mukhang engot pero may Ph.D. Aba putek, better than Penguin! Sulit na siguro ang Eco ko ngayon. Hindi na ‘ko mangmang. Amen. XD”

Subject: Theology 1
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 A.M
Professor: Fr. Adnan Adredjo

He looks like a smiling statue. He’s not Filipino, you can judge easily. He’s okay, and what’s so cool about him is, he can speak Tagalog well! I have this thing with foreigners speaking my native tongue. Seems their so into my country even if not. Anyway, he explains the contents of the bibles good but I noticed every Theo class turns the 1Lit room into a debating hall. Gosh, my classmates are so good with logical thinking I can feel myself sink in my seat. Well, sometimes I simply don’t care. Hah!

First day impression

“Naliligaw ata si Father. Baka naman sa Spanish Era pa toh galling (referring to his with dress with rosary hanging by the waist)? Indo siya! Indonesian!”

Subject: Sociology 101
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 A.M
Professor: Ms. Josephine “Pepin” Aguilar

*walks in*
*finds the class in chaos mode after last subject*
*stares*
*glares*

I thought: Uyyy…mukhang terror. But she looks good. Laser eyed. Hmmm…

After several minutes…

*smiles*
*breathes deeply*
*smile*

She said: “Can I smile now? Grabe, ang hirap magpaka-plastic!”

I thought: She was acting?! Aba…masayahin ang bruha!

Ms. Pepin. She’s my favorite prof. She’s cool and she teaches well. And may I add in some facts. She’s the resident sociologist of TV networks and a reserved army officer. She’s the jack of all trades. She’s ventured into multiple jobs (others yet to be told) and obviously knows a lot of things important for the subject matter. Oh! Her class smells like French fries. Yummy.

Quotable lines:

“Do you mind?”
“Are you learning?”
“Pwede mag-kwento?”

Subject: Literature 201
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M
Professor: F. G. Pereña

Dead pan. That’s my best description of her. When she’s lecturing us, it’s always as if she’s mocking someone, but actually that her charm. I like her like that. Kind of obnoxious at the same time lovable. You can easily tell she knows what she’s talking about.

One great FACT: She loves any shade of PURPLE.

Cute.

Tuesday and Thursday

Subject: English 101A
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 A.M
Professor: Ms. Marilyn Riñosa-Madrino

She’s okay. She explains well. I suck at her class. I used to excel in English before. I don’t know what’s wrong now. Well, I still like the subject.

First day impression

”She’s very calm. I don’t know if she is fun or boring, still unpredictable. Hmmm…”

“8:10 – Pass an hour and she just said her name. Waaahhh…”

Subject: Lit 101
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 A.M
Professor: Mr. Neil Perez

He’s the first guy teacher I’ve encountered with that is so passionate about his lessons. He uses flowery words and the type that you think could die when recited with a lovely romantic poem properly. I owe it to him. I love falling in love with words. But I’m still frustrated over my writing skills. Getting rusty. Argh! I’d just like to add, his head is like the shape of a football ball. MWAHAHAHAHA!!!

First day impression

”Walang hiyang kalbo toh! Iniimbento ko na sa isip ko na sa isip ko na pina-fraction ko na yung ulo niyang bilog. Meh ‘pakyu’ at ‘belat’ na rin. “I am the Law” daw…

After 10 minutes…

“I love chaos. You may smile.”

*grin*
*class sigh*

Me: Tse!

Subject: Contemporary World Geography
Time: 10: 00 – 11:30 A.M
Professor: Mrs. Maria Eloisa Paru De Castro

Can one have such a long name in one lifetime? Given the proof, yes.

I don’t like her very much. Teachers that bore me are hateful. I hate getting bored. I like lively class. I love laughing. Yeah, she throws in some small jokes once I a while, but that’s all. She’s mayabang and she’s so bitchy sometimes. I wish they’d re-sched her class to first period like last Saturday. I wasn’t sleepy and I thought geography and a little history was interesting. What a miracle!

First day impressions

“*toot* kala ko Creative Writing and CWG!!! Punyeta World Geogrpahy?! HINDEEEEEEEEE!!!”

“I’m very sleepy in her class…she’s all talk…talk…talk…more talk…oh look, she’s still talking….grrr….”

Quote:
Igonorance costs a lot.

Subject: Philosophy 1
Time: 11:30 A.M – 1:00 P.M
Professor: Dr. Emmanuel Gallang

Now here’s my finale.

He says he’s 70 years old now and he’s still as strong as a 10 year old dog. He’s always in the mood for teaching and has a high energy. No, he’s not a doctor, he has a Ph.D that’s why and he said he was just a janitor before. Would you believe? He did mention being proud to be abnormal. Well, think about it. And decide the fate of the world.

His way of speaking is different, and that makes him funny. Everytime we have Philo, i'd wish I have a tape recorder with me so i could record his lectures and his jokes. Of course i'll use it to my extent, not only for reviews but also as a medium to cure my depressions...if ever i have one.

By carefully jotting down his most frequented used lines, his most memorable sayings and a little of his own vocabulary. Here’s my list:

“It’s a reality!”
“Any objections? Don’t object.”
“Beautiful, noh?”
“I’m not making a mockery of you!”
“I’m telling you the truth!”
“What am I doing?!”
“1000 miles per hour in a fraction of a second.”
“Napakabastos ika ni Gallang,”
“La la li…lala la…(sabay kembot)”
“digi digi dig…”
“hehehe…ha? Hehehe…ha?”
"Diva diva diva~~"
“Do you undersatand?”
"Take it or leave it!"
"Thanks for your laughter."
"Ba-bye, Sayonara..."
"ani-MAAAAH-lity"

“May panulat ba kayo ala ala ala ala ala…”
“If your soul is crude, you are BOBO.”
“The will power and the du du dum dum dum”
“Haloo…Malou?”
“Manhid na si GALAAAANG!!!”
“Rememberrrrreeed-duh!”
“uuuuuuttttaaaak!”
“Halooo…Darrrrleeeng?”
“I am the best walker because I’m the friend of Johnny Walker.”

Shuma cum laude = Suma cum laude
Bobo de la luca = stupid
Herr = Hell
Sweetors = Siutors
Tangang-bobo = worse than an imbecile
Tsumani = Tsunami
Jessie = Jesus
Phak = F**k
JFK = KFC
U2 = C2
Phaking = F*****g
Biyagraphy = biography
Dada = dad / daddy
Chichu = shitsu / shitzu (basta yung aso! )
Tsubig = tubig

Best Quote:

Laughter is a sign of intelligence.

'stig. ^^V


Good luck to me.

*sigh*

The perfect day to tire your self up is the day you have loads to do at home, all due tomorrow. Perfect. Prepare the coffee; I think I’ll need a lot of it tonight.

Me and Mao have this, “Wednesday Adventures”, where we go to different places to stroll around, buy things, get fascinated by various kinds of people, and get blisters on our feet on purpose.

Our destination today is FEATA. Yes, that heavenly place full of manga, magazines, albums, singles and others straight from Japan. For us otaku’s and the likes, that is considered a holy place. Luckily, the store is holding a sale, so we took the chance to shop for something cheap and fit to the budget.

FEATA is located at the 2nd floor of Makati Cinema Square Mall. It’s a walking distance from Glorrietta, just straight ahead. Fortunately for us, at P.Noval, there is a bus that goes straight to Ayala, so we don’t have to bear the long trip to Makati then jump to Ayala. And it’s airconditioned, no hastle.

So what did I buy at FEATA? I was thinking maybe I could buy some one-shot yaoi manga, even if it’s only for the sake of collection and the possible pleasure it may impart to me. It’s a 50% off sale, so the originally 300 php yaoi manga, is now down to 150 php. If you ask me that’s really a bargain. Considering the good condition and the original contents of the comic book sure is enough to make you buy one. Unfortunately, there are only a few yaoi/shounen-ai mangas left, so I have to settle for a doujinshi. Doujinshis are good materials. It is based on a manga or any sort of topic. It is fan-based. Everything about it. I bought 6 doujinshi, for 50 php each. Total denomination of 300 php. Too bad, I was planning on buying Siglo this week. But then, it will still be there and will still be 250 php in price, but the sale won’t last till August 1. Next week! Next week!

Doujinshis bought

*Mind Assassin presented by Wilbur in Ash Grey (1995)
*Leve-273 : Natural High
* “Bz Book” presented by Kiri n Ju (it’s the Japanese duo singers Bz, sorry I can’t read the title ^^)
*Kids Return {RED} by Clara Enteca and Crazy Kitchen (One Piece)
*___ nanoda by Secret (slave)  it’s a Luna Sea doujinshi, I can’t read the Kanji for the first title. “Concert Tour 1995 : MOTHER OF LOVE, MOTHER OF HATE”
*Don’t Break My Heart by Kekoi Komine (Trigun)

I haven’t read any of them yet. Well, I can read the katakana and hiragana but I won’t be able to understand. I’ll rely on the pictures. Like a little kid with her fairytale book. Blah…makes me more eager to enroll for Japanese class…maybe I can blackmail them to take me in. Hmm…

I’m getting tired of the black and white theme of this blog. Its so dull. Well, I’m not dull, why should my blog be? Or am I? Maybe sometimes when I’m not in the mood, or when I’m bored, or I’m bored of you or hungry. Maybe. So what color? How about Orange and White? I like it. Think Monami milk ‘n melon flavor.

What do you think?

You play doctor.

I'll be the patient.

ok?

After hours of looong questions...

Doctor: Here's your results. Please bear with this truth, Ms. Miyuchi.

Me: Whatever.

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid:	Low
Schizoid:	Low
Schizotypal:	Moderate
Antisocial:	High
Borderline:	Low
Histrionic:	High
Narcissistic:	Moderate
Avoidant:	Low
Dependent:	Low
Obsessive-Compulsive:	Low
-- Personality Disorder Test -- -- Personality Disorder Information --

Me: Paranoid? You paranoid?

Doctor: No. Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a distrust of others and a constant suspicion that people around you have sinister motives. People with this disorder tend to have excessive trust in their own knowledge and abilities and usually avoid close relationships. They search for hidden meanings in everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others. They are quick to challenge the loyalties of friends and loved ones and often appear cold and distant. They usually shift blame to other people and tend to carry long grudges.

Me: Schizoid...schizoid...can i eat that?

Doctor: No, dear, i'm afraid not. People with schizoid personality disorder avoid relationships and do not show much emotion. Unlike avoidants, schizoids genuinely prefer to be alone and do not secretly wish for popularity. They tend to seek jobs that require little social contact. Their social skills are often weak and they do not show a need for attention or acceptance. They are perceived by others as humorless and distant and often are termed "loners."

Me: i had a high in Schizotypal disorder, waz that?

Doctor: Many believe that schizotypal personality disorder represents mild schizophrenia. The disorder is characterized by odd forms of thinking and perceiving, and individuals with this disorder often seek isolation from others. They sometimes believe to have extra sensory ability or that unrelated events relate to them in some important way. They generally engage in eccentric behavior and have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. Their speech is often over elaborate and difficult to follow.

Me: Were you Anti-social in your younger years, doc? You look like the type that nobody loves.

Doctor: Well... sorry, but i have lots of friends. I'm actually a party goer my little devil patient. Here's the thing, a common misconception is that antisocial personality disorder refers to people who have poor social skills. The opposite is often the case. Instead, antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience. People with this disorder are prone to criminal behavior, believing that their victims are weak and deserving of being taken advantage of. Antisocials tend to lie and steal. Often, they are careless with money and take action without thinking about consequences. They are often agressive and are much more concerned with their own needs than the needs of others.

Me: Borderline? I didn't know personality disorder tests have geography involved!

Doctor: Let me explain, ignorant patient. You know that's gonna cost you alot. Anyways, Borderline personality disorder is characterized by mood instability and poor self-image. People with this disorder are prone to constant mood swings and bouts of anger. Often, they will take their anger out on themselves, causing injury to their own body. Suicidal threats and actions are not uncommon. Borderlines think in very black and white terms and often form intense, conflict-ridden relationships. They are quick to anger when their expectations are not met.

Me: What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? hmm?

Doctor: People with histrionic personality disorder are constant attention seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They use grandiose language to discribe everyday events and seek constant praise. They may dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order to gain attention. Histrionics also tend to exaggerate friendships and relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are often manipulative

Me: Narcissistic! this sounds like a fun word! can i take it home? pleaaaaaaaseeee???

Doctor: NO! And stay in your seat! Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by self-centeredness. Like histrionic disorder, people with this disorder seek attention and praise. They exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recongize them as being superior. They tend to be choosy about picking friends, since they believe that not just anyone is worthy of being their friend. Narcissists tend to make good first impressions, yet have difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships. They are generally uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.

Me: You're going to avoid me after this meeting, noh? Avoidant jerk! Hmp!

Doctor: What? You want me to send you to Venille? Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by extreme social anxiety. People with this disorder often feel inadequate, avoid social situations, and seek out jobs with little contact with others. Avoidants are fearful of being rejected and worry about embarassing themselves in front of others. They exaggerate the potential difficulties of new situations to rationalize avoiding them. Often, they will create fantasy worlds to substitute for the real one. Unlike schizoid personality disorder, avoidants yearn for social relations yet feel they are unable to obtain them. They are frequently depressed and have low self-confidence

Me: Dependent Personality Disorder? I'm INdependent! Weee!!!

Doctor: That's the only thing you've told me that actually sounds good and normal. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a need to be taken care of. People with this disorder tend to cling to people and fear losing them. They may become suicidal when a break-up is imminent. They tend to let others make important decisions for them and often jump from relationship to relationship. Dependents often remain in abusive relationships. Over-sensitivity to disapproval is common. Dependents often feel helpless and depressed.

Me: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder? I have some classmates like this. *wink*

Doctor: Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder is similar to obsessive-compulsive anxiety disorder. People with this disorder are overly focused on orderliness and perfection. Their need to do everything "right" often interferes with their productivity. They tend to get caught up in the details and miss the bigger picture. They set unreasonably high standards for themselves and others, and tend to be very critical of others when they do not live up to these high standards. They avoid working in teams, believing others to be too careless or incompetent. They avoid making decisions because they fear making mistakes and are rarely generous with their time or money. They often have difficulty expressing emotion.

Me: Owww...really? I'm hungry. Can i eat your brain, doc?

My Sunday was meant for another "lakwatsa" with my barkada. Nico arranged everything, including where we'll spend the day and what to watch in the cinema. Unconsciously, he's the group's leader. And he's my best friend, so that's really cool.

Jaded was there too. I didn't expect him to show up. I thought he'll make up another alibi saying he's not feeling well or he's not at home and didn't know. He's head maybe flying. Well, it was really awkward. He wasn't speaking so much and was ignoring us. He didn't even say hello to me, considering I was his contact. Really. Nico asked me to talk to him, i did, and he doesn't say much still. Nico asked me to sit with him at the cinema. I did. I even blurted out: "___ tabi tayo!" then walked away with my other friend. That showed how awkward I felt walking side by side with him and staying quiet. That felt like hell. At the cinema, I did sat behind him, but he didn’t even utter a word to me. After the movie, Nico told me that I should talk to Jaded. I said I did already, but he wouldn’t talk to me. He’ll just smile. I felt like hell awkward with him. I asked Nico to help me out, he said he will. Walking to KFC, I chatted him up a little about school, and he finally started to loosen up. He’s smiling and talking and joking again. I was glad. My friend is still alive. From there he was energetic again, and we talked a lot. I wish he’ll be like that all the time. I hate him when he’s being jaded, and I have to call him Jaded. I hate that you know.

The problem is, I know something that nobody else knows about Jaded, except for the person that told me ‘that’ about Jaded. I feel like hell again, because I’m starting to like him again, but ‘that’ bugs me and I don’t have anybody to talk about it.

Oh, we watched D’Anothers. I liked it. It was really funny. Check it out yourself.