Friday, November 25, 2005
FINALLY...
For the first time in the pages of this 1-year old blog, i'm posting an entry about love. Now don't get the feeling that probably the reason why i'm posting one is because i am in love, because honestly, I'm not. I just want to post one for a change and i think it's about time i share my thoughts about it.
Ok, "Love" or more precisely, the word love, its different levels and feelings.
What I hate most about "Love" is the way that it gets thrown around and used for anything and everything... when really, very few are fortunate enough (and truthfully, im not included in those) to have experienced "Love" and the raw and intense feelings and emotions it brings with it.
I mean when I am in school, in the street, in a fastfood, in our dormitory, I am hearing "Love" left right and center. An example.. knowing someone for a few days and then telling them you love them, hello, you may believe you are in love, BUT it'a an attraction NOT love, hell, probably even lust... but love? NO CHANCE...
"Love at first sight?" Nope, I don't believe in it... why? Time and time again, I tell my friends that you can't love someone that you do not know and have only just met... This is the reason why whenever they ask me if i love my present crush, or if I believe that this guy, who barely knows me, is in love with me, I give them a flat NO... Don't get me wrong, there can be immediate attractions, but that's just it, attractions.. but love? Again, no..
"Love", i believe is more than the physical attraction, it's emotional, psychological, spiritual... it's like a drug, that if you dont get a hit, every fibre of your being aches for the need of that fix.
And on that one day, when.. IF love makes its way to them, when they finally say and mean it, who wil believe it? Especially when every other sentence is
"Love, LOve, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love.."
Just like the boy who cried wolf for when it really happened, no one was there to believe it and then all is lost.. now personally, I haven't said "I love you" to any guy (other than my family and close friends) because i haven't felt it until the essence of my soul, for i cannot say it without meaning.
Bah! I'm rambling and at a loss for words.. Well, if you read this, think hard about the next time you want to say or write "Love"... for some of us, it is life changing, heart filling, mind blowing, body shaking, and soul intoxicating... it is the beginning and the end.. for some of us, it does actually mean something...
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BY THE WAY, I TRIED PLAYING DOTA NA.. TWICE PALANG, AND I ENJOYED IT... INFLUENCED BY MY AAC GUY CLASSMATES... LOOKING FORWARD SA AKING NEXT GAME.. WAHAHAHAHA!
For the first time in the pages of this 1-year old blog, i'm posting an entry about love. Now don't get the feeling that probably the reason why i'm posting one is because i am in love, because honestly, I'm not. I just want to post one for a change and i think it's about time i share my thoughts about it.
Ok, "Love" or more precisely, the word love, its different levels and feelings.
What I hate most about "Love" is the way that it gets thrown around and used for anything and everything... when really, very few are fortunate enough (and truthfully, im not included in those) to have experienced "Love" and the raw and intense feelings and emotions it brings with it.
I mean when I am in school, in the street, in a fastfood, in our dormitory, I am hearing "Love" left right and center. An example.. knowing someone for a few days and then telling them you love them, hello, you may believe you are in love, BUT it'a an attraction NOT love, hell, probably even lust... but love? NO CHANCE...
"Love at first sight?" Nope, I don't believe in it... why? Time and time again, I tell my friends that you can't love someone that you do not know and have only just met... This is the reason why whenever they ask me if i love my present crush, or if I believe that this guy, who barely knows me, is in love with me, I give them a flat NO... Don't get me wrong, there can be immediate attractions, but that's just it, attractions.. but love? Again, no..
"Love", i believe is more than the physical attraction, it's emotional, psychological, spiritual... it's like a drug, that if you dont get a hit, every fibre of your being aches for the need of that fix.
And on that one day, when.. IF love makes its way to them, when they finally say and mean it, who wil believe it? Especially when every other sentence is
"Love, LOve, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love.."
Just like the boy who cried wolf for when it really happened, no one was there to believe it and then all is lost.. now personally, I haven't said "I love you" to any guy (other than my family and close friends) because i haven't felt it until the essence of my soul, for i cannot say it without meaning.
Bah! I'm rambling and at a loss for words.. Well, if you read this, think hard about the next time you want to say or write "Love"... for some of us, it is life changing, heart filling, mind blowing, body shaking, and soul intoxicating... it is the beginning and the end.. for some of us, it does actually mean something...
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BY THE WAY, I TRIED PLAYING DOTA NA.. TWICE PALANG, AND I ENJOYED IT... INFLUENCED BY MY AAC GUY CLASSMATES... LOOKING FORWARD SA AKING NEXT GAME.. WAHAHAHAHA!
8:14 PM
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Monday, November 21, 2005
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special thanks to my bestfriend, Ceazar.. Love it ceazar! sobra! pag medyo maluwag na school work, ill make it as my blog template.. haayyy! THANK YOU ULIT! miss you! :)
6:16 PM
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire last night. I find it absolutely awesome, but I still have a lot of gripes about it. Plus I still love Cuaron's approach and Prisoner of Azkaban movie better. But still, yeah, good.
If a book was turned into a movie, expect there to be a lot of scenes not included and a lot of scenes changed. And this one's no exception. A lot of the major going-ons in the book was cut or altered. The explanations shortened. Characters left-out.
The Quidditch World Cup. It was abrupt. Really. If you blink, you missed it. I was looking forward really to this one because this would be the only Quidditch part in the whole movie, since there wouldn't be any Quidditch Tournament at Hogwarts because of the Triwizard Tournament. Hmmph! The Beauxbatons and Durmstrang arrived early. The flying carriage was cool and even the Durmstrang ship! And I love their entrance at the Hogwart's Hall! The Goblet of Fire was cool. It was what I had imagined what it would look like with the blue flames and everything. When the Weasley twins placed their names in it and got blasted and they had beards and longer white hair, they were hilarious and adorable even though they were fighting instead of laughing at each other.
I'll jump to the third task, the maze. What they did with the maze was that they just made the whole maze an enchanted one. The creatures were gone. I mean the blast-ended skrewts that attacked Cedric. The sphinx that gave Harry the riddle. None. Nada. Then in the end, both Cedric and Harry touched the Triwizard Cup. And then they were transported to Lord Voldemort.
I love this part because it's just how I envisioned it while reading the book plus more. The killing of Cedric. The ressurection of Voldemort. The appearance of the Death Eaters. The battle between Voldemort and Harry. Except for the Priori Incantatem. They were a lot of people short. There were no Bertha Jerkins and all the people in between her and the Potters. All the ones that came out? Of course Cedric, Frank Bryce, then after that Lily and James Potter. :\ But yeah, how they appeared from Voldemort's wand was how I pictured it to be.
After all that comes in the exposition. It was abrupt. The barest were the only ones explained. No explanation about how Barty Crouch, Jr escaped from Azkaban. How he was placed under the Imperius curse by his father. How everything happened in the Quidditch World Cup. And his fate.
Sirius should have been given a bigger role than just a face in the fireplace. He should have been there even though he's in Animagus form. And we have Rita Skeeter. In the movie, she's just portrayed as an annoying journalist. Dobby and Winky were gone. No Bill and Mrs. Weasley cheering for Harry on the Triwizard Tournament. And the madness of Barty Crouch! They just showed him lying in the forest already dead. Poor Crouch. So yeah, missed a lot.
I was icky from the pictures with Cedric since he looks so gay with the pinky cheeks and everything. He has his cute moments and he grew on me on the movie. Katie was a surprise for me. I know there are a lot of people who didn't want her on the role. I remember some Pinoys were even pinning Heart for the role?! As if! She's not even British and everyone knows that the movies try to stick to the correct nationality. But yeah, I'm pretty much satisfied with Katie on the role. Clemence was lovely as Fleur. She looks similar to Claire Danes only prettier. And more refined. As for Krum... He was exuding Krum all thoughout the movie. Grunt. Frown. Growl.
For the actor who played Dubmbledore, I never really liked him in Dumbledore's role. He was okay but his Dumbledore never grew on me. I absolutely love Richard Harris' feel to Dumbledore. He gave Dumbledore a calm, soothing and collected character. Someone who doesn't get mad and shout. Someone with a gentle touch. Someone gentle, kind and understanding. That's the Richard Harris Dumbledore and the book Dumbledore that I know. The Dumbledore in the movie sounds too strict. Too forceful. He shoved Harry when he was asking him if he placed his name in the Goblet of Fire!!! Yeah, never did really like him as Dumbledore. But will still hope that he does a good job for the following films. Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. I love this man. He can absolutely act. Love his movements as the resurrected Voldemort.
Anyway, overall, liked the movie as is. Not tie-ing it up with the book, it's great. I find it not as magical as the other films though, but yeah, it kept me entertained for more than two hours. Like what I said earlier, only second to Prisoner of Azkaban.
Watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire last night. I find it absolutely awesome, but I still have a lot of gripes about it. Plus I still love Cuaron's approach and Prisoner of Azkaban movie better. But still, yeah, good.
If a book was turned into a movie, expect there to be a lot of scenes not included and a lot of scenes changed. And this one's no exception. A lot of the major going-ons in the book was cut or altered. The explanations shortened. Characters left-out.
The Quidditch World Cup. It was abrupt. Really. If you blink, you missed it. I was looking forward really to this one because this would be the only Quidditch part in the whole movie, since there wouldn't be any Quidditch Tournament at Hogwarts because of the Triwizard Tournament. Hmmph! The Beauxbatons and Durmstrang arrived early. The flying carriage was cool and even the Durmstrang ship! And I love their entrance at the Hogwart's Hall! The Goblet of Fire was cool. It was what I had imagined what it would look like with the blue flames and everything. When the Weasley twins placed their names in it and got blasted and they had beards and longer white hair, they were hilarious and adorable even though they were fighting instead of laughing at each other.
I'll jump to the third task, the maze. What they did with the maze was that they just made the whole maze an enchanted one. The creatures were gone. I mean the blast-ended skrewts that attacked Cedric. The sphinx that gave Harry the riddle. None. Nada. Then in the end, both Cedric and Harry touched the Triwizard Cup. And then they were transported to Lord Voldemort.
I love this part because it's just how I envisioned it while reading the book plus more. The killing of Cedric. The ressurection of Voldemort. The appearance of the Death Eaters. The battle between Voldemort and Harry. Except for the Priori Incantatem. They were a lot of people short. There were no Bertha Jerkins and all the people in between her and the Potters. All the ones that came out? Of course Cedric, Frank Bryce, then after that Lily and James Potter. :\ But yeah, how they appeared from Voldemort's wand was how I pictured it to be.
After all that comes in the exposition. It was abrupt. The barest were the only ones explained. No explanation about how Barty Crouch, Jr escaped from Azkaban. How he was placed under the Imperius curse by his father. How everything happened in the Quidditch World Cup. And his fate.
Sirius should have been given a bigger role than just a face in the fireplace. He should have been there even though he's in Animagus form. And we have Rita Skeeter. In the movie, she's just portrayed as an annoying journalist. Dobby and Winky were gone. No Bill and Mrs. Weasley cheering for Harry on the Triwizard Tournament. And the madness of Barty Crouch! They just showed him lying in the forest already dead. Poor Crouch. So yeah, missed a lot.
I was icky from the pictures with Cedric since he looks so gay with the pinky cheeks and everything. He has his cute moments and he grew on me on the movie. Katie was a surprise for me. I know there are a lot of people who didn't want her on the role. I remember some Pinoys were even pinning Heart for the role?! As if! She's not even British and everyone knows that the movies try to stick to the correct nationality. But yeah, I'm pretty much satisfied with Katie on the role. Clemence was lovely as Fleur. She looks similar to Claire Danes only prettier. And more refined. As for Krum... He was exuding Krum all thoughout the movie. Grunt. Frown. Growl.
For the actor who played Dubmbledore, I never really liked him in Dumbledore's role. He was okay but his Dumbledore never grew on me. I absolutely love Richard Harris' feel to Dumbledore. He gave Dumbledore a calm, soothing and collected character. Someone who doesn't get mad and shout. Someone with a gentle touch. Someone gentle, kind and understanding. That's the Richard Harris Dumbledore and the book Dumbledore that I know. The Dumbledore in the movie sounds too strict. Too forceful. He shoved Harry when he was asking him if he placed his name in the Goblet of Fire!!! Yeah, never did really like him as Dumbledore. But will still hope that he does a good job for the following films. Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. I love this man. He can absolutely act. Love his movements as the resurrected Voldemort.
Anyway, overall, liked the movie as is. Not tie-ing it up with the book, it's great. I find it not as magical as the other films though, but yeah, it kept me entertained for more than two hours. Like what I said earlier, only second to Prisoner of Azkaban.
1:35 PM
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Monday, November 14, 2005
sdfsf
I am really a lucky person, if I should complain, it is because I am almost human and that is very normal for humans, we are complainers.
To all of you who remembered me on my birthday, I thank you for that and I guarantee that I have each of you in my heart and I value your love and friendship enormously.
To:
Mama and Papa, my brother(Manuel) and sisters (raiza alexis, czarina mathilda, natanya joana), Jessica Isabel Sofia, Lola Valer, Tita Noemy, Tita Becky, Nana Betty, Ate Alay, Gerard Christopher, Angeli Carina, Kuya Jun, Nana Nida, Ruth, Tata Mars, Tita Estella, Elizabeth Angela, Mark Angello, Ceazar James, Donna, Ivan Erwin, Ramon Christian, Cherielyn, JP, Clifford, Kuya Roiville, Ate Camille, Ate Sinta, Wyona, Ate Zara, Edison, Jose Leandro, Ma. Teresita Angelica, Leo J., Christine, Sheena, JR Emmanuel, Adam Christian, John Christian, Mary Kaye Zita, Joyce Karla, Nina Angeline, Timothy Amon, Benedict Aldric, Reanne Pearl, Jette Bea, Carol Anne, Joshua Asha, Martin, Marynell Lovely, Patrick Andrew, Patricia Anne, Knelwein, Mark Anthony, Sheryl, Ate Sarah, Ate Vanessa, Rachel Ann, Ate Abbie, Ate Mavie, Renwick Behrens, Armin Chris, Ma'am Aiman, Maurice, Merle Valine, Jonathan Carlo, Angelica, Christian, Darling Sapphire, Erwin Andrew, Gerald, Sarah Lois, April Joy, Jackylyn, Leo C., Maureen, Sheilla, Ramona, Cindy, Keith, Marnee, Joana Cara, Barry Cyrus, and all my St. Paul, GAC and AAC friends...
THANK YOU! :)
Material things can have a price but friends and relatives like you are priceless. Thank you for being there for me, and thank you for being my family and friends, because I don't have that many. Thank you ulit! :)
5:37 PM
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Wednesday, November 02, 2005
csd
11 days from now, when the clock strikes at 12:01, I will turn into a totally happy and free 17-year-old.
Hoy! you better greet me sa november 13 ha! Wahaahaha!
As an expression of the gratitude and joy I am feeling on my upcoming 17th birthday, I would like to list 17 things I consider as the greatest blessings in my life. I owe my happiness, sanity, and spirit to these items below. A rose for each one of them. :)
GOOD HEALTHI admit that I have to shed a few pounds and start saying no to chocolate, but in general I'm in tiptop shape and good health is real wealth.
MUSIC I love singing. But I'm uncertain if singing returns the affection. Still, ok, it's a lot of fun. So there.
JOHN MAYER No, I didn't make a mistake. John Mayer has a music all of his own! He never fails to inspire me.
THE PHILIPPINES With all its poverty, with all its corruption, with all its crime--with all the imperfections. I never lose hope. This is where I will always belong. The Filipino people will always be my people.
SAN BEDA For being my home for the past 5 months, for allowing me to truly grow and find myself, for instilling me with wonderful memories, and more memories to come.
residents of La Residencia Dormitory especially MY ROOM MATES For being my extended family and for patiently listening to my stories about my experiences for the day. For smiling, laughing with me whenever i tell you stories about my crushes, and at the same time reminding me that i'm better off without boyfriends. Hehehe!
GOOD GRADES Very much satisfied with my academic performance for the 1st semester and striving hard to improve and achieve more this coming sem.
MC DONALDS For being open until late night and thus allowing me to immediately satisfy my sudden urge for fries, ice cream, and taro pie. Oooohhh! the perks of having mcdonalds at the ground floor of your dormitory. Haayyy!
past crushes; present crushes; rejected suitors; Hollywood daydreams; might-have-beens; etcetera For keeping my heart beating... Although I'm starting to wonder when it will beat to a tune that I'd like--one that'll be happy, and true.
the INTERNET Oh, God knows how hooked I am to this thing! And this blog. Thanks to all the people and blogs who/that have made and continue to make my blogging experience extraordinary. Pardon me for the times when it seems like I've gotten amnesia and totally forgot about my online identity. It's just that I can't write as regularly as before. But be rest assured that I'm always coming up with ideas and just looking for some time.
ice cream, chocolates, and all the sugar-filled treats They might kill me. But for the time being, they show me just how good life is. Hehehe... ;p
being a girl Despite the discrimination/double standard, I would give anything to remain a girl in my next life, and the next, and the next, and the next. No other status gives me as much fulfillment and honor as being part of the gender that gives life to the world and is brimming with positive creative energy.
1-GAC For the great memories and friendships that were created. Thank you for voting me as your president and always pushing me to go beyond my limitations. Whatever I achieved this past semester, I owe part of it to all of you. :)
my friends HERE a.k.a. the current set of people I'm with For being here--enjoying the moments with me.
my friends THERE a.k.a. the people I don't get to be with much anymore but are nonetheless my friends For being here--in my heart, afar but never apart.
my family I love the word "home" because it transcends "house" which is but an edifice. It connotes that place in one's journey in life where one feels truly one and at peace with himself/herself. I am very proud to be born into a family that has provided me a house and has built me a home.
The Lord God For giving me all of the above.
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reunited, and it feels so good! nyahahaha!
with GERARD - a great friend and superb cousin
Hoy! you better greet me sa november 13 ha! Wahaahaha!
As an expression of the gratitude and joy I am feeling on my upcoming 17th birthday, I would like to list 17 things I consider as the greatest blessings in my life. I owe my happiness, sanity, and spirit to these items below. A rose for each one of them. :)
GOOD HEALTHI admit that I have to shed a few pounds and start saying no to chocolate, but in general I'm in tiptop shape and good health is real wealth. MUSIC I love singing. But I'm uncertain if singing returns the affection. Still, ok, it's a lot of fun. So there. JOHN MAYER No, I didn't make a mistake. John Mayer has a music all of his own! He never fails to inspire me. THE PHILIPPINES With all its poverty, with all its corruption, with all its crime--with all the imperfections. I never lose hope. This is where I will always belong. The Filipino people will always be my people. SAN BEDA For being my home for the past 5 months, for allowing me to truly grow and find myself, for instilling me with wonderful memories, and more memories to come. residents of La Residencia Dormitory especially MY ROOM MATES For being my extended family and for patiently listening to my stories about my experiences for the day. For smiling, laughing with me whenever i tell you stories about my crushes, and at the same time reminding me that i'm better off without boyfriends. Hehehe! GOOD GRADES Very much satisfied with my academic performance for the 1st semester and striving hard to improve and achieve more this coming sem. MC DONALDS For being open until late night and thus allowing me to immediately satisfy my sudden urge for fries, ice cream, and taro pie. Oooohhh! the perks of having mcdonalds at the ground floor of your dormitory. Haayyy! past crushes; present crushes; rejected suitors; Hollywood daydreams; might-have-beens; etcetera For keeping my heart beating... Although I'm starting to wonder when it will beat to a tune that I'd like--one that'll be happy, and true. the INTERNET Oh, God knows how hooked I am to this thing! And this blog. Thanks to all the people and blogs who/that have made and continue to make my blogging experience extraordinary. Pardon me for the times when it seems like I've gotten amnesia and totally forgot about my online identity. It's just that I can't write as regularly as before. But be rest assured that I'm always coming up with ideas and just looking for some time. ice cream, chocolates, and all the sugar-filled treats They might kill me. But for the time being, they show me just how good life is. Hehehe... ;p being a girl Despite the discrimination/double standard, I would give anything to remain a girl in my next life, and the next, and the next, and the next. No other status gives me as much fulfillment and honor as being part of the gender that gives life to the world and is brimming with positive creative energy. 1-GAC For the great memories and friendships that were created. Thank you for voting me as your president and always pushing me to go beyond my limitations. Whatever I achieved this past semester, I owe part of it to all of you. :)my friends HERE a.k.a. the current set of people I'm with For being here--enjoying the moments with me.my friends THERE a.k.a. the people I don't get to be with much anymore but are nonetheless my friends For being here--in my heart, afar but never apart.my family I love the word "home" because it transcends "house" which is but an edifice. It connotes that place in one's journey in life where one feels truly one and at peace with himself/herself. I am very proud to be born into a family that has provided me a house and has built me a home.The Lord God For giving me all of the above.---------------------------------------
reunited, and it feels so good! nyahahaha!
with GERARD - a great friend and superb cousin
12:45 PM
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