43 days. 11 hours.
it's not that i'm not having fun or i'm not learning anything.
i already realized that it isn't for me. a chef's life isn't as glamorous as it is perceived to be, truth be told.
there are millions of restaurants in the world, and only a handful are living a life that can be envied.
i need time to go faster.
it's not that i'm not having fun or i'm not learning anything.
i already realized that it isn't for me. a chef's life isn't as glamorous as it is perceived to be, truth be told.
there are millions of restaurants in the world, and only a handful are living a life that can be envied.
i need time to go faster.
...Leaped, and reaped the rewards.
That was incredibly satisfying and unexpected.
Here's to second chances. :)
- Mood:
happy but sleepy - Music:lust for life - iggy pop
...is finally letting go and getting ready to jump.
Wish me luck.
- Mood:
hopeful - Music:a winter story - yiruma
There's a lot of things I want to talk about, to describe, to show people about what I'm up to. I'm no good at detailed stories unless I write them. It's quite a paradox actually; can't talk about my life, but once I write what's going on, I tend to go around in circles.
So where am I right now? Not yet in New York. I'm in North Carolina, in the Triangle area, specifically in Carrboro. Yes, Pauie, it's two hours from Wilmington, where your precious Nathan lives. :P And they keep on showing OTH reruns...the good season (2nd), thankfully. :) My sister's apartment is quite the cozy place - it actually has an oven, albeit a temperamental one. Got Chinese food (yuk) delivered (yummy delivery boy) for dinner. For some unfathomable reason, the Chinese immigrants here can't replicate the really good Chinese food back home. No wonder Barney doesn't like Chinese Food here. Anyway, it scared the crap out of me when someone knocked and called out, "You ordered Chinese?" Scrambled for my tear gas spray before opening the door; lo, and behold, cute, smiling delivery boy. Hee.
About the place...it's not so much as an apartment, but a loft. The complex is generally a non-smoking area, but they have these little places, reminiscent of the spockets in Ateneo, with the same benches! So I still get my daily fix while I'm walking my sister's pooch in the afternoons when my mum's out to go to mass. Fall in NC is beautiful. My sister told me that I just missed the nice part of Fall, when the leaves are still on the trees instead of hanging on for dear life. Just a side note (and skip this part if you know how 'over-sharing' I can get), I have this thing about pooping - I can't poop right away in places that I'm new at, but for some reason, I haven't been this regular since God knows when. It's so weird and annoying at the same time cause of the 'space constraints'. Anyway...
There's way too much food in this country that I'm treading a fine line between feeling amazed and wanting puke all over the place. My sister is a diet freak, so most of the things here are labeled "diet", "fat-free", "low carb". DISGUSTING. I had to buy my own bacon. But surprisingly, she has tons of butter so I can't really complain. Was in Williams-Sonoma the other day, in the same mall where I found Jodie's E-Cigarettes (I'm still deliberating whether I should buy them - quite expensive). Saw really nice fancy-shmancy gourmet food and equipment. Then the big sister took me to A Southern Season - another specialty gourmet store that has a wine selection that can gobble up Cav three times over, and an international cheese aisle (enough cheese to make anyone lactose intolerant in a heartbeat).
Speaking of wine...Downtown Chapel Hill has this amazing brewery, Carolina Brewery, that brews (duh) their own beer and has them on tap. Really, really great beers - award winning ones that are easy to drink but has that unmistakable tasty beer. Think San Mig Premium times three in flavor. But
Other noteworthy places are The West End Wine Bar, which has a nice cellar and a balcony; have yet to visit, might go tomorrow since I have nothing better planned to do, except get another half pint and talk to the cute bartender. Oh, and we mustn't forget The Lantern Restaurant, voted as one of the best restaurants in the US. Eating there once dad and Gerard gets here on Saturday. Can't wait for my brother to get here - at least someone has the right appetite for the amount of food they serve here. I hate wasting food and the Americans mastered the art of over-feeding their population down to a T.
Huge ass tomato grown from the vine (dubious but possible, since it's almost winter) and chili...
I'm also quite excited about that thing on Monday. Augustana's playing at The Cat's Cradle here in Chapel Hill. Think Tric a la One Tree Hill scene. At $15, that's really a bargain...Hee! I'm going to see a band I actually like. =P My sister accepted to be my date; finally, some bonding time with her since it's quite hard censoring most of our conversations since my mom's always behind us.
I'm still wary about the weather. It's too cold, most of the time. Nothing like Sydney, mind you, but still really cold. Average temp during the day is 7C; 0C in the evenings. I hate wearing sneakers; they make me look really short and stumpy - not to mention dumpy. But it's really not a wise choice to wear heels right now, unless I want to end up tripping, or losing a toe to the cold. Did I mention that it actually snowed a couple of days ago, in the middle of the day? The wind was blowing really hard, and the leaves and dry debris were swirling around when I noticed the unusual amount of 'dust' swirling with it and landing on my black coat. The 'dust' was snow. Would have found it pretty, if not for their diabolical plan to freeze me to death. Man, it's so hard to go around without a car here. I miss driving. Bah.
I miss my Casey. And I have no idea why LJ won't flip the picture correctly. Anyway.
And here's my sister's pooch, Danny. He's also adorable to the extreme. Kind of like Case when he was two or three months old, with huge, crazy, banlag eyes. He knows how to play dead, for the price of two doggie treats. My mom went crazy trimming his excess facial hair that made him look like a Grampa Doggie. Now he's all fluffy puppy. Gave him a bath is the tub yesterday cause he stinks every time we go for our daily, freezing walks.
So there...Haven't been whipping out the trusty point and shoot lately since I'm being the lazy ass that I am. Plans for tomorrow...Get another beer, probably the Copperline Amber Ale this time, then off to A Southern Season (wow... acronym is ASS) to get some knife guards and a Khun Rikon paring knife. What else...what else...Pooh. I'm bored. =t
Ps.
And like all small towns, they have this nice, little bands that have the kind of songs I like. I like their melodies, esp. the guitar parts. Check out The War, a band from Chapel Hill, NC - Love Come Down, Freedom is a Song, and Never The Same. It's Love. :)
- Location:Loft Kitchen
- Mood:
dorky - Music:Either Way, I'll Break Your Heart - Augustana
Have you ever showered naked with anyone?
i dont want anyone seeing my bits and i dont want to see female bits that arent mine!!!
Who is your last text from & what does it say?
mum: umuwi ka na. (at 10pm...like i was 12 years old or something)
Burger King or Wendy's?
wendyyy. what do you call that ice cream slushie?! damnit...i forget
Latest you stayed up in the past week?
errrrr....early lately. 2ish?
Where are you right now?
dining room
Are you listening to music right now?
yuh. heaven tonight - hole
Who last called you babe/baby?
my dog barked and it sounded like "babe"
Does your phone ring in the middle of the night often?
...silent mode
Do you know anyone who is married that shouldn't be?
YES!!!TOO MANY PEOPLE!!!!!!
Do you curse in front of your parents?
i dont like the taste of soap.
What is your current annoyance?
nothin
Last time you saw fireworks, with who & where?
july, wyd sydney
Are you afraid of roller coasters?
puking after used to be a regular thing...now i loff them...just like needles!
What would you do if your best friend told you they were moving?
ask for her address and demand she gets a webcam
Who pissed you off today?
im hungry
Are you slowly drifting away from someone?
nooooooooooo
When was the last time you felt unbearably guilty?
uh. im always guilty
Are you bored?
huhuhuhuhu pathetic
Who can you tell everything to?
koi ...but yeah, not really. because i suck at making kwento.
The last person you talked to on AIM?
hahahahah wow freshman college year friends, i guess
Have you ever kissed anyone who's name started with an G?
nopey
Can you play guitar hero?
what's that? is that the same as rockband? it looks like it in wikipedia...
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
neither
What do you currently hear right now?
electric fan. the script.
Three days in a hotel on a beach or NFL game tickets?
NFL, amp. as much as it is fun to see men slapping each other's asses...beach nalang no!
How old do you think you will be when you finally have kids?
i'll be a great fairy godmother
Would you rather watch football or baseball?
i dont understand all that running
Where is your number one person on your friends list?
<3, that would be...alphabetical...i think gen? i think?
Three things you did today:
1. went out with maman.
2. conned nickie for stickers.
3. stared at a comp screen
Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
behind closed doors?
When a friend walks out of your life, do you go after them or let them go?
babai. hahaha kidding i dunno depends
Have you ever kissed in the rain?
i havent even frolicked in the rain :(
What are you doing tonight?
trying to forget im going to bed hungry
Do you know anyone who is pregnant?
im sure i know someone...there's too many
Does anyone hate you?
im sure meron
I can't get to sleep without:
setting my alarm and washing my face
If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be:
CLOTHES
I have an irrational fear of:
lizards converging and/or doing a kamikaze attack
At my grandparents house I usually eat:
lechon. until lolo couldn't eat solids anymore.
When I was born I weighed:
6.6 pounds. huwaw. + 123.4 now
I am most opposed to:
.....dami eeehhhhh
On myspace I like to stalk:
i dont understand myspace. ang gulo masyado
I am too old to be:
eh basta dami restrictions...and responsibilities that i cant seem to escapeeeee
I find the thought of childbirth:
gruesome and unnecessary
Next door to my house is:
the bodega and neighbors house
My feet are:
actually boats in disguise
My preferred style of jeans are:
the ones that hide my hips
I know how to cook:
eggs and hotdogs; microwave pa.
I am annoyed at:
a lot of things
Men should always:
give up their seats, open doors, lead when crossing the street....yeah right. men should always be men.
Women should never:
be dominated by anyone.
The scariest sea creature is:
snakes...anything squiggly
The world is over populated with:
People
I recently broke:
....i havent destroyed anything recently
I last cried because:
i drank too much alcohol
I would like to be in an advertisement for:
lipo
My favorite shoes are:
now, it's my mum's chocolate and beige ribbon heels
My mothers' greatest fear is:
her children converting to another religion
When I think of Full House:
that's the tv show, right?
Do you have any special talents?
i am all knowing. ahhihihi cue nickie rolling his eyes
Do you regret anything about your past?
lots and lots and lots and lots and loooooooots
Do people ever mistake you for being a different race?
nopey
Do you collect anything?
huuuuuugs
Would you tattoo someone's name on your body?
ew. no. instant regret yon no!
What do you worry about the most?
dumb stuff that i shouldnt
Do you have any friends with "benefits"?
not now
How old were you when you moved out of your parents house?
23
Who do you miss right now?
food
Are you drinking anything?
food
Do you like beer? If so, what one?
im acquiring the taste recently
Do you cry easily?
not really...just when my period's near and when there's alcohol
Do you have any weapons for personal protection?
yeah, my torch and my tear gas
What is the last restaurant you ate at?
causeway
What is your favorite fruit?
ive been eating a lot of watermelon recently
Do you go to college?
3rd time na pare taena
Do you believe "Once a cheater, always a cheater"?
YES!
Do you sit on public toilet seats?
no. tissue, yes
What is a goal you would like to complete this year?
survive
Do you believe in karma?
yesh
Last person you had an argument with?
..i've been good lately
Have you ever ran away from home?
no, pussy eh
Where were you 2 hours ago?
here. dining room
Favorite concert you have been to?
havent been
Are you listening to music?
dont worry baby - beach boys
Your best friend's biggest flaw?
she's too damn nice
Describe the shirt you are wearing?
IM WEARING PINK!!! IM ACTUALLY WEARING P INK!!! EPIC DAY!!!!

Do you know anyone named Bob?
bob...bunnybob? ala eh
What is your favorite candy?
butterballs
Do you take your daily vitamins?
no. doesnt bother me. last time i got fever sick was when i was 13, 7th grade
What color is your vehicle?
weird brown gold
Where is your most ticklish spot?
heh not telling
Last thing you bought from Walgreens?
iba pa to sa woolworths no?
What do you think about the president?
local? pish.
What are your favorite pizza toppings?
i. dont. like. pizza.
How much money do you have on you?
little less than a k
When did you last go swimming?
last thurs and still no tan rarrr
How old are you parents?
58. 54.
i dont want anyone seeing my bits and i dont want to see female bits that arent mine!!!
Who is your last text from & what does it say?
mum: umuwi ka na. (at 10pm...like i was 12 years old or something)
Burger King or Wendy's?
wendyyy. what do you call that ice cream slushie?! damnit...i forget
Latest you stayed up in the past week?
errrrr....early lately. 2ish?
Where are you right now?
dining room
Are you listening to music right now?
yuh. heaven tonight - hole
Who last called you babe/baby?
my dog barked and it sounded like "babe"
Does your phone ring in the middle of the night often?
...silent mode
Do you know anyone who is married that shouldn't be?
YES!!!TOO MANY PEOPLE!!!!!!
Do you curse in front of your parents?
i dont like the taste of soap.
What is your current annoyance?
nothin
Last time you saw fireworks, with who & where?
july, wyd sydney
Are you afraid of roller coasters?
puking after used to be a regular thing...now i loff them...just like needles!
What would you do if your best friend told you they were moving?
ask for her address and demand she gets a webcam
Who pissed you off today?
im hungry
Are you slowly drifting away from someone?
nooooooooooo
When was the last time you felt unbearably guilty?
uh. im always guilty
Are you bored?
huhuhuhuhu pathetic
Who can you tell everything to?
koi ...but yeah, not really. because i suck at making kwento.
The last person you talked to on AIM?
hahahahah wow freshman college year friends, i guess
Have you ever kissed anyone who's name started with an G?
nopey
Can you play guitar hero?
what's that? is that the same as rockband? it looks like it in wikipedia...
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
neither
What do you currently hear right now?
electric fan. the script.
Three days in a hotel on a beach or NFL game tickets?
NFL, amp. as much as it is fun to see men slapping each other's asses...beach nalang no!
How old do you think you will be when you finally have kids?
i'll be a great fairy godmother
Would you rather watch football or baseball?
i dont understand all that running
Where is your number one person on your friends list?
<3, that would be...alphabetical...i think gen? i think?
Three things you did today:
1. went out with maman.
2. conned nickie for stickers.
3. stared at a comp screen
Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
behind closed doors?
When a friend walks out of your life, do you go after them or let them go?
babai. hahaha kidding i dunno depends
Have you ever kissed in the rain?
i havent even frolicked in the rain :(
What are you doing tonight?
trying to forget im going to bed hungry
Do you know anyone who is pregnant?
im sure i know someone...there's too many
Does anyone hate you?
im sure meron
I can't get to sleep without:
setting my alarm and washing my face
If I were a doll, the accessories packaged with me would be:
CLOTHES
I have an irrational fear of:
lizards converging and/or doing a kamikaze attack
At my grandparents house I usually eat:
lechon. until lolo couldn't eat solids anymore.
When I was born I weighed:
6.6 pounds. huwaw. + 123.4 now
I am most opposed to:
.....dami eeehhhhh
On myspace I like to stalk:
i dont understand myspace. ang gulo masyado
I am too old to be:
eh basta dami restrictions...and responsibilities that i cant seem to escapeeeee
I find the thought of childbirth:
gruesome and unnecessary
Next door to my house is:
the bodega and neighbors house
My feet are:
actually boats in disguise
My preferred style of jeans are:
the ones that hide my hips
I know how to cook:
eggs and hotdogs; microwave pa.
I am annoyed at:
a lot of things
Men should always:
give up their seats, open doors, lead when crossing the street....yeah right. men should always be men.
Women should never:
be dominated by anyone.
The scariest sea creature is:
snakes...anything squiggly
The world is over populated with:
People
I recently broke:
....i havent destroyed anything recently
I last cried because:
i drank too much alcohol
I would like to be in an advertisement for:
lipo
My favorite shoes are:
now, it's my mum's chocolate and beige ribbon heels
My mothers' greatest fear is:
her children converting to another religion
When I think of Full House:
that's the tv show, right?
Do you have any special talents?
i am all knowing. ahhihihi cue nickie rolling his eyes
Do you regret anything about your past?
lots and lots and lots and lots and loooooooots
Do people ever mistake you for being a different race?
nopey
Do you collect anything?
huuuuuugs
Would you tattoo someone's name on your body?
ew. no. instant regret yon no!
What do you worry about the most?
dumb stuff that i shouldnt
Do you have any friends with "benefits"?
not now
How old were you when you moved out of your parents house?
23
Who do you miss right now?
food
Are you drinking anything?
food
Do you like beer? If so, what one?
im acquiring the taste recently
Do you cry easily?
not really...just when my period's near and when there's alcohol
Do you have any weapons for personal protection?
yeah, my torch and my tear gas
What is the last restaurant you ate at?
causeway
What is your favorite fruit?
ive been eating a lot of watermelon recently
Do you go to college?
3rd time na pare taena
Do you believe "Once a cheater, always a cheater"?
YES!
Do you sit on public toilet seats?
no. tissue, yes
What is a goal you would like to complete this year?
survive
Do you believe in karma?
yesh
Last person you had an argument with?
..i've been good lately
Have you ever ran away from home?
no, pussy eh
Where were you 2 hours ago?
here. dining room
Favorite concert you have been to?
havent been
Are you listening to music?
dont worry baby - beach boys
Your best friend's biggest flaw?
she's too damn nice
Describe the shirt you are wearing?
IM WEARING PINK!!! IM ACTUALLY WEARING P
Do you know anyone named Bob?
bob...bunnybob? ala eh
What is your favorite candy?
butterballs
Do you take your daily vitamins?
no. doesnt bother me. last time i got fever sick was when i was 13, 7th grade
What color is your vehicle?
weird brown gold
Where is your most ticklish spot?
heh not telling
Last thing you bought from Walgreens?
iba pa to sa woolworths no?
What do you think about the president?
local? pish.
What are your favorite pizza toppings?
i. dont. like. pizza.
How much money do you have on you?
little less than a k
When did you last go swimming?
last thurs and still no tan rarrr
How old are you parents?
58. 54.
- Music:fall for anything - the script
alcohol is evil.
*kerplunk*
*kerplunk*
- Mood:
awake - Music:erase/rewind - the cardigans
1.
3. See the interior of a unit in Serendra. Hahaha! Hey, I'm curious!
4.
5. Eat at JT's Manukan. *shrug* ---> nevermind this.
6.
7. Ride a hot air balloon. Long shot, but hey.
8.
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
And with 18 days to go, God help me. =))
Tash, if you get to read this, I lied. I passed by Enderun before I went to pick you up in GB, and I was there for half an hour. Heeeheee. I love you. =)) See ya Friday...Tabuuuuu yey! =)
Here I am, making the most of the...27 (if my flight doesn't change again for the nth time) days I have left here. Gosh. Two years ago, or even 6 months ago, I was freaking out more than this. Or maybe its because I refuse to think of how near that date is and how little time I have left with people I love.
1. I'm going to start having my dog sleep on my bed tomorrow. I know he's going to forget me sooner than most people, but honestly, the thought of my dog forgetting me hurts more. =)) Yeah, it's not a secret, I love my dog more than anyone. And no, I don't find it pathetic. HAHAHA.
2. I'm going to Bicol on the last week of October to visit one of the most important people in my life. The woman who practically raised me, my Ama Neng. I mean, my parents were both working when I was young so she was the one who cries when I got hurt, the one putting me bed, mashing my toddler food, and basically just taking care of me and loving me. She's old na, and I'm sure she misses me like I miss her.
3. I'll be popping in an out of people's places/offices/homes to spend time with them. Hahahah, I'm kapal like that. And kidnapping is not above me at this point. So when I tell you to get in my car at gunpoint, better obey. Heehehhee. Thank god for people like Tash and Pola who are both kaladkarin (a bottle of wine,a few amaretto sours, and bottles of san mig light at GB5 and Tabu is love!). Hahahah. Except that Mikoy, who also has a crap phone like MARGARET BAUTISTA CORDERO (whom I haven's seen for the past six months!!!! So much for being my girlfriend! HAHAHHA...oh and Ryan as well, and Pauriv), bailed on us kanina. Points for effort though for trying to find us in GB until 6. =))
EDIT: WTH!!! SOMEONE STOLE MY CAR'S SIDE MIRROR!!! WTHHHH!!!!!
- Mood:
cheerful - Music:ain't no party - orson
FOR GOD'S SAKE, WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP WHINING?!
Oh pity me! Pity me! Nobody loves me! Everyone's always leaving! I'm always alone!
I'm depressed! I'm crying again! I'm all alone in my room with no one to turn to!
For CRAP'S sake, have a little bit of self-respect! You're depressing EVERYONE!
And here I thought I would make a great candidate for Ms. Pity-Me-All-The-Time.
Di bale na sana if you do it like once a month, tolerable pa eh. But noooo, you do it EVERY SINGLE DAY. As if your entire existence revolves around people seeing how miserable you are because of them, and so they'd notice you.
How pathetic!
I think we have a Filipino term for that, KSP. Kulang Sa Pansin!
There are SOOOO many other people who have worse lives that you.
Can't you tell, you're driving me CRAZY with your whining? It's wannabe emo, but in reality, it's just simply SICKENING to hear. It's as if you WANT people to pity you so that you'll have a sense of self-worth from the attention you'll get. A word of advice, people get tired being dragged down; the attention will disappear soon enough.
And you're asking why people don't want you around or don't want to be around you?!
GO FUCKING FIGURE.
Oh pity me! Pity me! Nobody loves me! Everyone's always leaving! I'm always alone!
I'm depressed! I'm crying again! I'm all alone in my room with no one to turn to!
For CRAP'S sake, have a little bit of self-respect! You're depressing EVERYONE!
And here I thought I would make a great candidate for Ms. Pity-Me-All-The-Time.
Di bale na sana if you do it like once a month, tolerable pa eh. But noooo, you do it EVERY SINGLE DAY. As if your entire existence revolves around people seeing how miserable you are because of them, and so they'd notice you.
How pathetic!
I think we have a Filipino term for that, KSP. Kulang Sa Pansin!
There are SOOOO many other people who have worse lives that you.
Can't you tell, you're driving me CRAZY with your whining? It's wannabe emo, but in reality, it's just simply SICKENING to hear. It's as if you WANT people to pity you so that you'll have a sense of self-worth from the attention you'll get. A word of advice, people get tired being dragged down; the attention will disappear soon enough.
And you're asking why people don't want you around or don't want to be around you?!
GO FUCKING FIGURE.
- Mood:
disgusted
Can I just say that the new season of Heroes SUCKS BIG TIME?! And to think it was such a promising tv show during it's first season... Tsk tsk. The second season was so-so, but I was hoping that the third would be better since I'm sure it wasn't the producers' fault that they had such a confusing and so-so second season due to the writers' strike. But yeah, it sucks. I mean, I can't even keep up on which character's from the future or if he's REALLY dead or not, before he starts appearing from every corner once more. Confusing, much?!
Pretty much the same thing that happened to Prison Break. Had a lovely first season, went a little downhill on the second, then totally lost their momentum for their third season. WTH. All that lovely male hotness, courtesy of that guy with the weird name...Wentworth Miller! There. See?! That's what happens when the succeeding seasons of your show keeps getting suckier and suckier, people forget your name. Can't hold on to the stupid momentum to save their freakin' asses.
It's just that Heroes was gone for almost a year (is that correct?!), and it's so hard to keep track on what happened before since (duh) you can't remember anymore due to the long hiatus. Pffft. Too bad, Heroes was such a nice tv show. Boo.
But not to worry, I found new shows to watch...Yipee!



Check out Burn Notice (yummy Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Weston), Privileged (fluffy tv show that's reminiscent of a Palm Beach version of Gossip Girl), and The Mentalist (another cop/psychic story line but with another hot specimen in the lead, Simon Baker aka Asshole in The Devil Wears Prada) - I'm really curious about this one, high hopes on this, I just finished downloading the first episode.
I'm sad that The Tudors won't be back till next year for their 3rd season. History, sex, scandal, manipulative aristocrats, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill...Not baaaaad. Speaking of shows that are back, I sure hope Grey's Anatomy has some better things up their sleeves since I'm not particularly liking the fact that the McDreamy/Grey *puke* couple's back. Way too much drama. Oh, and I still wish they'd kill, or at least write off, Izzy. Maybe this year the producers will grant my wish. As for Private Practice, I'm still rooting for it to have a better season than the first one. Admittedly, I only started watching it because it has my favorite Grey's character, Addison. Oh and that Tim Daly's pretty hot for an old guy.
Oh, and there's another one that some of you might be watching. Chef Markus recommended it, but I never really got the feel of the series. Mad Men. For Comm majors like me, it's an easy series to relate to, the advertising references and stuff. But it's set in the 60s era, which I'm sure none of my contemporaries can relate to. It's not that I don't understand it, I just can't relate to it. But hey, it won a few Emmys so I guess that has to count for something, right?
Anyway, Paul Potts (winner of Britain's Got Talent who sung Nessun dorma and made Simon Cowell crap in his pants-he's that good) is coming over here in the Philippines on October 7. Okay, so I'm a closet fan of opera and classical music, which means I really want to go and watch him. Trouble is, I can't find anyone to go with plus I haven't driven to PICC on my own (don't even know where that is exactly). Hai... Oh well.
Pretty much the same thing that happened to Prison Break. Had a lovely first season, went a little downhill on the second, then totally lost their momentum for their third season. WTH. All that lovely male hotness, courtesy of that guy with the weird name...Wentworth Miller! There. See?! That's what happens when the succeeding seasons of your show keeps getting suckier and suckier, people forget your name. Can't hold on to the stupid momentum to save their freakin' asses.
It's just that Heroes was gone for almost a year (is that correct?!), and it's so hard to keep track on what happened before since (duh) you can't remember anymore due to the long hiatus. Pffft. Too bad, Heroes was such a nice tv show. Boo.
But not to worry, I found new shows to watch...Yipee!



Check out Burn Notice (yummy Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Weston), Privileged (fluffy tv show that's reminiscent of a Palm Beach version of Gossip Girl), and The Mentalist (another cop/psychic story line but with another hot specimen in the lead, Simon Baker aka Asshole in The Devil Wears Prada) - I'm really curious about this one, high hopes on this, I just finished downloading the first episode.
I'm sad that The Tudors won't be back till next year for their 3rd season. History, sex, scandal, manipulative aristocrats, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill...Not baaaaad. Speaking of shows that are back, I sure hope Grey's Anatomy has some better things up their sleeves since I'm not particularly liking the fact that the McDreamy/Grey *puke* couple's back. Way too much drama. Oh, and I still wish they'd kill, or at least write off, Izzy. Maybe this year the producers will grant my wish. As for Private Practice, I'm still rooting for it to have a better season than the first one. Admittedly, I only started watching it because it has my favorite Grey's character, Addison. Oh and that Tim Daly's pretty hot for an old guy.
Oh, and there's another one that some of you might be watching. Chef Markus recommended it, but I never really got the feel of the series. Mad Men. For Comm majors like me, it's an easy series to relate to, the advertising references and stuff. But it's set in the 60s era, which I'm sure none of my contemporaries can relate to. It's not that I don't understand it, I just can't relate to it. But hey, it won a few Emmys so I guess that has to count for something, right?
Anyway, Paul Potts (winner of Britain's Got Talent who sung Nessun dorma and made Simon Cowell crap in his pants-he's that good) is coming over here in the Philippines on October 7. Okay, so I'm a closet fan of opera and classical music, which means I really want to go and watch him. Trouble is, I can't find anyone to go with plus I haven't driven to PICC on my own (don't even know where that is exactly). Hai... Oh well.
BONFIRE NA 'TO!!! ONE BIG FIGHT! =D
- Mood:
busy - Music:Time To Say Goodbye - Paul Potts
i love salty food; heck, i love salt, but this is dumb!
i can't stop munching on maldon salt. i sprinkle it on my food, i munch on it while im in front of the tube or my laptop, i suck on them like candies while im driving (i bring a teaspoon to go), and even when im at work, for christ's sake.
for some reason, the crisp crunch from the darned crystal is hard to resist. -_-'
i have a feeling im going to end up with a kidney disease.
ps.
my mom is crazy.
- Mood:
blah - Music:roxanne - the police
For the love of everything that is holy, grab a copy of today's Philippine Daily Inquirer, flip it to Page D1 and laugh at your heart's content.
I feel bad for him, I really, really do. But it doesn't make it any less amusing after, writer, Bianca Consunji, glaringly points out the one flaw that Chris Tiu possesses.
With an article entitled, "Riding the Tiu-Tiu train", you can probably guess what that flaw is. =))
As they say, no one is perfect nga naman. =P
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My favorite part when Ateneo wins over La Salle is the day after. Nothing beats that feeling. You start off by flipping the daily pages, skipping everything until you reach the front page of the sports section...ATENEO CLOBBERS LA SALLE, ATENEO STOMPS ALL OVER LA SALLE...or something to that effect...Heehee. I love it! =D
Followed by a day wearing the beloved school colors. Especially when you box in the same gym where Franz Pumaren trains as well. I sure hope he comes in tomorrow. Heehee. Did I mention that all the trainers are also for La Salle since some DLSU alum there supplies them with tickets? La la la la la. I miss college. Heehee.
ANIMO ATENEO!!!!
Keeping with my traditional birthday post every year... =P
I like birthdays. I like having my cell phone inbox full at the start of the morning, along with my Facebook wall filled with greetings. It's my special day! *confetti!* Nyahahah. Since my birthday this year falls on the unfortunate day wherein you see the people you love the least, Sunday, they decided to surprise me the day before. =P
Buns, Kits, Jodes, Char, Vinci, and Rach gave me a surprise birthday dinner at HEAT, complete with my own banana cream pie and balloons. =D Thank you, dears. =) Spent the start of my birthday with them as well, downing a couple of beers with my favorite Enderun drinking bud, Jodes.
Couldn't wake up earlier than 10am today, which is bad since I had plans to go boxing and go to the spa before heading off to my birthday mass. Anyway...went to mass, then to Serendra for lunch. Mamou was full, much to my disappointment. Had to settle for Abe (horrible service and ambiance, sub-par food, oh...and my molar got chipped - long story) instead. Picked up an NY cheesecake from Miss Desserts! Yuh-UM! =D
From the first to the last:
Lance, Buns, Kits, Jodes, Char, Vinci, Rach, Nickie, Yas, Bea, Koi, Kimkim, Jang, Ail, Chard, Chef M, Derek, Mikoy, Tina, Pola, Nicky, Bill, Marwin, Pauie, PiaB, Ed, Chingpats, Reg, Kwinsi, Kathy, Mel, James, Jal, Osbert, Migs, Carol, Kash, May, Carlos, Kevin, Eli, King, Tyn, Jang, Menchu, Leen, Sir Dave, David, Bianx, Kathy, Kimchi, Essa, Marwin, Jey-Aiy, Karen, John, Nona, Clang, Lili, Tash, Cams, Mon, MM, Bertie, Jina, Jess, Welo, Ryan, PiaL
Thank you. =)
So I'm 23 years old, none the wiser nor richer...I'd love the say that it was an extraordinary day, but as you get older, it really just feels like yet another day. =P Birthday party? Wait for it...I'm tying it up with my despedida. =P
I love Russell Brand. <3 Heeeheeem
I like birthdays. I like having my cell phone inbox full at the start of the morning, along with my Facebook wall filled with greetings. It's my special day! *confetti!* Nyahahah. Since my birthday this year falls on the unfortunate day wherein you see the people you love the least, Sunday, they decided to surprise me the day before. =P
Buns, Kits, Jodes, Char, Vinci, and Rach gave me a surprise birthday dinner at HEAT, complete with my own banana cream pie and balloons. =D Thank you, dears. =) Spent the start of my birthday with them as well, downing a couple of beers with my favorite Enderun drinking bud, Jodes.
Couldn't wake up earlier than 10am today, which is bad since I had plans to go boxing and go to the spa before heading off to my birthday mass. Anyway...went to mass, then to Serendra for lunch. Mamou was full, much to my disappointment. Had to settle for Abe (horrible service and ambiance, sub-par food, oh...and my molar got chipped - long story) instead. Picked up an NY cheesecake from Miss Desserts! Yuh-UM! =D
From the first to the last:
Lance, Buns, Kits, Jodes, Char, Vinci, Rach, Nickie, Yas, Bea, Koi, Kimkim, Jang, Ail, Chard, Chef M, Derek, Mikoy, Tina, Pola, Nicky, Bill, Marwin, Pauie, PiaB, Ed, Chingpats, Reg, Kwinsi, Kathy, Mel, James, Jal, Osbert, Migs, Carol, Kash, May, Carlos, Kevin, Eli, King, Tyn, Jang, Menchu, Leen, Sir Dave, David, Bianx, Kathy, Kimchi, Essa, Marwin, Jey-Aiy, Karen, John, Nona, Clang, Lili, Tash, Cams, Mon, MM, Bertie, Jina, Jess, Welo, Ryan, PiaL
Thank you. =)
So I'm 23 years old, none the wiser nor richer...I'd love the say that it was an extraordinary day, but as you get older, it really just feels like yet another day. =P Birthday party? Wait for it...I'm tying it up with my despedida. =P
I love Russell Brand. <3 Heeeheeem
- Music:the boy with the arab strap - belle & sebastian
I'm not normally a clumsy person, but I think today qualifies me as one.
My right butt cheek hurts like an abused punching bag. That usually happens when it hits a steel step, bounces off on another, skids off one, and finally lands squarely on a rain puddle. My jazz pants quickly soaked up dirty water. Pfffft. Stupid, slippery steel steps! Hmpf. Of course, it's not my fault. Nyahahaha.
So that's my quick update for the week. *bow*
ps.
Elorde has the weirdest music...They actually play senti songs. *slaps forehead*
WTH.
Horrifying or hilarious?
pps.
Just checked...so that's why it hurts that much. I have a purplish, redish, greenish 4-inch wide bruise on my right butt cheek. My god. Gaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh
- Mood:
bruised - Music:shake it - metro station
Just so I won't forget what has happened in the past few weeks/days...
1. Sydney was fun. Tiring. Hellish because of uncontrollable attitudes. FREEZING. As I repeatedly said, the water isn't ice-cold, it's dry ice cold. I'm too lazy to upload videos/photos right now. Oh...and although I did enjoy the place, I wouldn't mind not coming back. The place didn't feel 'right' for me, for some reason. =t
2. Brought home a crap-load (okay, 8 kilos) of veal chops and osso bucco, lamb brains, lamb roast, and steaks. Vegemite, anyone?
3. Went boxing yesterday after 17 days of being MIA. Hello expanded lungs, nausea, and dry heaving. It's even worse than when I started! Embarrassing can't even begin to describe it.
4. Missed dad's birthday last Sunday (20th). Ate at 22 Prime last Sunday (27th) and was terribly disappointed. Carrot and Ginger Soup and the Salad bar were a great prelude, making me think that the prime rib would be great...pffft. Can I call it tough without being shot by 22 Prime fans?
5. Pray for my F1 visa--it's the last one before everything can be settled. =)
6a. Oooohhh, what an accomplishment! *snicker*
6b. Honestly, was that an entry meant for yourself? Again, a mirror, s'il vous plaît.
7. Wow...it's almost August. In two months, I'll be leaving Cav already. Anyone interested in my job? It's quite nice. Or maybe it's just me because I love the place, and I know it's a temp thing? =P But no, seriously, it's great. Interested? =) Oh...you have to be qualified to do it...a degree is a must. =)
Going boxing again later...I need to get back into it! Gaaaaaaaaah!!!
1. Sydney was fun. Tiring. Hellish because of uncontrollable attitudes. FREEZING. As I repeatedly said, the water isn't ice-cold, it's dry ice cold. I'm too lazy to upload videos/photos right now. Oh...and although I did enjoy the place, I wouldn't mind not coming back. The place didn't feel 'right' for me, for some reason. =t
2. Brought home a crap-load (okay, 8 kilos) of veal chops and osso bucco, lamb brains, lamb roast, and steaks. Vegemite, anyone?
3. Went boxing yesterday after 17 days of being MIA. Hello expanded lungs, nausea, and dry heaving. It's even worse than when I started! Embarrassing can't even begin to describe it.
4. Missed dad's birthday last Sunday (20th). Ate at 22 Prime last Sunday (27th) and was terribly disappointed. Carrot and Ginger Soup and the Salad bar were a great prelude, making me think that the prime rib would be great...pffft. Can I call it tough without being shot by 22 Prime fans?
5. Pray for my F1 visa--it's the last one before everything can be settled. =)
6a. Oooohhh, what an accomplishment! *snicker*
6b. Honestly, was that an entry meant for yourself? Again, a mirror, s'il vous plaît.
7. Wow...it's almost August. In two months, I'll be leaving Cav already. Anyone interested in my job? It's quite nice. Or maybe it's just me because I love the place, and I know it's a temp thing? =P But no, seriously, it's great. Interested? =) Oh...you have to be qualified to do it...a degree is a must. =)
Going boxing again later...I need to get back into it! Gaaaaaaaaah!!!
- Mood:
determined - Music:Anthem for the Underdog - 12 Stones
a 28 hour flight ahead. possibility of flight delays
(500k pilgrims out of sydney, of course there will be delays! huhuhu)
...i think i've exeeded my baggage allowance.
exhausted as well.
my kids weren't that mindful of rules and that makes things doubly tiring and embarrassing for me.
a small prayer, please?
or even just crossing your fingers.
=( i'll make kwento when i get home...and after i eat lots of rice. haha
(500k pilgrims out of sydney, of course there will be delays! huhuhu)
...i think i've exeeded my baggage allowance.
exhausted as well.
my kids weren't that mindful of rules and that makes things doubly tiring and embarrassing for me.
a small prayer, please?
or even just crossing your fingers.
=( i'll make kwento when i get home...and after i eat lots of rice. haha
- Mood:
tired
It really makes you rethink about your preference...
OK, SO MAYBE NOT! =)) =)) =))
LOOK AT THAT! JAMES MCAVOY IS SEX ON A FUCKING STICK! GOODNESS LORD. XP
...and God created the perfect male specimen.
Go watch it (I did, twice hahaha)...I actually just gave it four stars (plot, characters, entertainment factor, etc.) but gave it another star solely because of the two scenes depicted by the photos above. >:P
- Mood:
mischievous - Music:beautiful - belle & sebastian
Just sharing the good news cause I rarely feel this smart. =)) Sure, I have a feeling they send it out to most international students, but who caaaaares?! Nyahahahahha! =D
Was taking a shower when I got a message from my mom downstairs. CIA package just arrived. So I came flying out of my room to get it. In my bathrobe, with my towel turban on my head, I rip open the package. Lalalalala...Acceptance letter was expected...then I turn the page and viola...
( *happy dance!* )
*happy dance!!!* Reading it made me think..."What the hell?! I didn't apply for any scholarships!"
Because (1) I was tamad to do applications for them, (2) Merit-based scholarships are far-fetched for me since I'm a B-student until Enderun (even though I almost didn't make it to the DL). But now that this came in, I'll try for the Cream of the Crop Merit Scholarships, which has a $20000/year grant...I might make it. I wish. Hahahaha. Who cares, I'm going to at least try! Yay! =D
It just makes me super happy. =D The giddiness is still there...Sure, 3k doesn't make such a big dent in the annual tuition, but it's the fact that I'm smart enough to get a merit-based scholarship! ME! A B-Student got the scholarship! Who knew!? =)) I feel as smart (okay, not as smart) as my genius seester. =))
Anyway, got to hang out with the twins and May today. Got to see Auntie Josie again after a while of not seeing her. I love talking to her, honestly. At first, during the first few times, it was uncomfortable but after a while, she's someone who makes sense and observes the same things that I see. And we did agree on some points about current situations--that was very interesting to know. Charchar, Lovie, and Chingpats weren't able to make it. Pooh. KUNG FU PANDA!!!! It's Nickiebear on screen! =)) Nyahahahahhaha!
Ooooh...Also got to hang out with Assbitch last night in a random turn of events that led us to Fully Book's Starbucks Smoking Area. MIA for the last few months only to hear that he spent the last couple of months traipsing in, of all places, NAPA VALLEY! Damn you, you didn't even try to reserve a seat in the French Laundry! SACRILEGE! Nyahahhaha! Happy Birthday, Antonini! You suck! You didn't tell me it was going to be your birthday today! Kaya pala you were already drunk! =))
- Mood:
gleeful - Music:7/4 Shoreline - Broken Social Scene
i never thought i'd say this about something that's supposed to be exhausting and is related to that dreaded word *coughexercisecough*, but i think i'm falling in love with boxing. :)) usually, i'd just attend the first session and then quit but i went back this afternoon and paid in advance for future lessons. =P i guess it's all that hitting and punching involved. =))
but dear god, there was this petite girl there, half a head shorter than me and very attractive...and good lord, can she pack a punch. O_o^ the trainers even joke that she's manlier and stronger than some guys in there. but she's sooooo nakakatuwa. if i were a boy, i'd crush her. hahaha. oh...but i am a girl, and there's this hella hot guy there as well. quintessential eye candy, complete with shirtless goodness—oh yes, he has that v-shaped torso that i sooo like. >:P there, was that a girl comment or what?! =)) gaaaahhh. i know it made nicky cringe and turn up the radio volume in the car when i was making kwento hahahahah!
before i headed off to boxing, i went to the french film festival in shang to watch two movies. one was blah, the other was good enough. going back tomorrow after boxing in the morning. well, if all goes well and i don' feel tamad to wake up so very early. speaking of movies, i was browsing through a good list of french films in the net as well as my 'want to see' list in facebook (flixster). there's soooo many films i want to watch but have no idea how i will be able to watch them (since they're not available here or in the net...hehehe) and i barely have the time to watch as well. pfffft.
then there's WYD on the 10th of july...can i just say that my monthly period (hahahah overshare) started yesterday and it just pisses me off since i'm a regular and when i counted the days to my next period, it's going to be EXACTLY on the first day we arrive in sydney! GAAAAAAAAAHHH!!! HASSLE! i need to remind myself to buy my pills for next month to avoid having that problem...*sigh* downsides of being a girl, i tell ya...super hassle. speaking of sydney, i have a feeling i won't be able to enjoy it so much since it's mainly a religious trip and i have five girls to look after in the trip. i sure hope they'd be game to explore the darned city cause if they are, i'll make sure they have a great stay. yabang ba? hahahah...but yeah, i'd do my damndest to give them a good trip.
darnit, there's so many things to do and see there and markets and bazaars to explore...and hidden diners to visit! plus their subway and bus system is AMAZING (and cheaaaap! yeay!) albeit a little more complicated than what i'm used to figuring out. yes, i haven't figured it out yet but give me a couple more days...hai, i'll just cross my fingers and hope to have at least three (broken or unbroken...doesn't matter, i'll figure it out) free days out of the ten days there. pffft. hahahah, i really have to remind chef m that i'll be gone for ten days (whahahaha), which means i won't be in at least one meeting and two functions at most. =P
there's really nothing much going on these days...and it's not as if i'd willingly go and visit people randomly anymore since gas prices are a pain in the ass now. the next few months will go ever so slowly...and i'm guessing it's going to kill me. *groan*
ps. i want to watch wanted!!! james mcavoy+angelina jolie...gaaaaaahhhh *drools*
- Mood:
bouncy - Music:if i never see your face again - maroon 5 feat. rihanna
Just a friendly suggestion,
Grab a friggin' mirror, damn you.
...joke ka ba? seryosong question yon. =))
- Mood:
ironically amused - Music:such great heights - the postal service
