Now, What?

I guess I am now at the point of my life where everything seems unsure, more than ever. Having received the good news of passing the June 2008 Local Nursing Licensure Examination, I thought that I would finally be able to plan my life. But, it's the other way around. There are a lot of options and I have a lot of things that I want to do and I don't know where to begin. I have a lot of goals and I don't know which one to prioritize. I really need a lot of time to think but I don't have the luxury of time. It's hard. This is hard. But, I know that by GOD's grace, I will be on the right track.

17667 MIRANDA, RN

I've always had this feeling. That I will pass. And, I did pass.

My heart is full of gratitude and praises for our GOD. LORD, I am overwhelmed, and overjoyed by this wonderful blessing that you have given me. You have given me the title of RN. Thank you for this blessing and I appreciate it very much.

I pray that I may become to grow as a loving, compassionate, intelligent, wise, GOD-fearing, client-centered NURSE. I pray that I may become GOD's instrument to care for the people who are in need.

Thank you.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Finding Passion

One of the things that really irritates me is when I watch the television and when I hear people say that, "Singing is my passion," or that, "Acting is my passion." All of this they answer because they are part of a contest that is scouting to find the best new singers and actors. 

I feel like the word PASSION has become an ordinary word with an ordinary meaning. I believe that many have mistaken it for LIKE. I think that when some people say that doing this is my passion, what they really mean is that they like doing that. 

But, maybe it IS their passion and I am just jealous that I haven't found what I am passionate about. 

I'm already 20 years old and I feel that I'm missing out a lot on living because I believe that I haven't found my calling - the thing that I could be passionate about. I want to find that something or whatever that I would love doing for the rest of my life. I want to make a big impact around the world. I want the world to be a better place and I want others to follow suit.

I pray to GOD, that being a Christian, he would lead me to that special something, someone, somewhatever that I'll be passionate about.

Review: The Dark Knight

If you haven't seen the current Batman sequel, you should set a date and watch it.

When I read the reviews from Yahoo and Eonline, I thought that the critics were exaggerating regarding how great this film was. They weren't. The movie sure lived up to the hype that was surrounding it. I'd have to say that so far, this is the best movie I've seen this year.

Although the Batman is the hero of the story, I'd have to say that Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker is outstanding. He was really freaky. He sort of reminded me of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of The Lambs. I was shocked, thrilled, and dumbfounded by the Joker. I even caught myself gasping with mouth open. I'm not kidding.

The sounds were great. We watch the movie at Glorietta 4's THX Cinema, and believe me when I tell you that my feet were trembling. They were shaking everytime there's an explosion. The whole experience was riveting. Fascinating.

One might think that this movie is like the typical comic book super heroes. You know the typical storyline of the hero being confronted by the evil in the world and at the same time fighting his own demons and battling with the desire to regain normalcy in life. And, of course, there's the love angle part but, this Batman is not your ordinary superhero flick. It's complex. I believe that there is depth in our hero's character that the director, Christopher Nolan was able to tell the audience. Then, there's the ultimate villain, Joker, motivated by gratification of causing pain and fear among the people. Joker's character, which was impeccably played by Heath Ledger, is what made this movie different and great.

I think Heath outshined them all and it sucks that this is the last film that he finished. It's disheartening to know that we could not see his growth as an actor. It sucks, really.

I also would like to commend Gary Oldman who played the role of the Lt. James Gordon, and Aaron Eckhart who played the role of Harvey Dent/Two Face. Although they played a supporting role, they did a great job!

The actors were perfectly cast. I loved everyone of them. They bring something good to the table.

The movie is not just a movie. It really is an experience. It is an exciting ride you don't want to miss!

I Dream of NYC

For a couple of weeks now, I've been searching about everything about New York City - from the different hotels, the places to visit, the best time to go to NYC - everything that a traveler needs to know when visiting NYC. In my case, a wannabe traveler.

I'm salivating over the fact that someday in the very near future, I could go and visit NYC and really have a blast with my sister or with my family or alone. I really don't care who I'm with I just want to visit the place.

I don't know why I became so hooked with this city. Maybe its because I am a fan of Sex and the City and the movie Serendipity. I really don't know. I just feel that I was meant to go there. I feel that New York and me have a connection. I feel like I am meant to experience that place.

I know it. I will go there. I know. I just know.

Being unemployed has given me a chance to think, to reflect, and most especially, to watch movies. I have seen more movies these past two months than what I have seen the past year. I have seen Sex and the City, Get Smart, Wanted, The Happening at the theaters. I also saw Once, The Shawshank Redemption, Disturbia, Silence of the Lambs, and Shakespeare In Love through DVDs (Original DVDs, mind you!).

I want to watch the following at the theaters: Hancock, Batman, Eagle Eye.

I also want to buy DVDs of Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen. Hehe...

This is such a total waste of space.

It was me time today. I went to H Salon to pamper myself. My mom sent some money to have my hair cut, and a foot spa with a pedi. Its no big, really.

The best part of my day was being able to watch the movie Wanted at the G4 theatre. The movie stars Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and James McAvoy.

I believe that this movie is the most action-packed movie I've seen since Mission Impossible III (which is not at all that heart-thumping). The movie is very entertaining.

McAvoy (Wesley) is a 'lost' boy who doesn't 'fit' in. He's got a lot of angst and personal problems. Now, his world gets rattled by the death of his estranged 'father' which was made known to him by the uber ripped and edgy Ms. Angelina Jolie (Fox). Confused, beaten, and scared from the chase by the so-called 'murderer' of his 'father', he decided to join forces with his father's 'Fraternity'. There, he learned how to be an assassin. He kills people that is revealed by threads, literally.

Now, at the end, he learned that he was working for the people he thought he was fighting against. Very ALIAS. The name of the culprit - SLOANE. Very Alias!

The man who he thought killed his father, was his father after all. If only he learned about this earlier, he wouldn't have killed him.

Now, the best fight scene I've seen since I-don't-know-when-or-what was his fight scene at the textile building. I think that it was really cool. He's only got two guns, and just lived through the shooting by getting his predator's guns.

Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie were perfectly casted. Although James McAvoy delivered a wonderful performance, I think that Shia LaBeouf could've done the same. I was hoping that he could've 'upped' his acting.

All in all, it was a very entertaining movie. The ticket price is very worth it.

Review: Once
written on June 20, published just now

DISCLAIMER: I'm not good in writing synopsis.

The first time I heard the song 'Falling Slowly', I was immediately hypnotized by it. It captivated me and made me want to watch the movie 'Once'. The song stood out from all the Academy Award Nominees. I knew when I heard it, it would win. It did.

After many months of just knowing the song, I finally got a copy of the movie. Today, I bought a VCD of the movie. I actually wanted to get a DVD copy but there are none. But even though that's the case, I still bought it. I don't want to miss the opportunity to watch this movie.

The movie is a story about a GUY who met a GIRL. But, unlike your typical Hollywood boy meets girl kind of flick, the movie's strength lies in the sincerity, and simplicity of its storytelling.

The guy, whose girlfriend left him for London, is a guitarist and a vacuum cleaner mechanic. He sings at the streets to let his songs be heard and earn some money. Then the girl came. She really liked the song of the guy. They strike a conversation and then, she learned that he was a vacuum cleaner mechanic and as fate would have it, she has a broken vacuum cleaner. Then they met again.

She was really very nosy but likeable. She asked him who his songs were for. He said his story - he told how his girlfriend screwed him and who was now in London. During their conversations, you would really see, feel, and hear the chemistry between them. Its impossible not to.

She, on the other hand, is a mother of a little girl. His husband wasn't with them. She tells that their relationship wasn't working, although she wishes that there is a father who would help in raising the child.

The story continues as they create, and record songs with a band. They created a great demo CD.
Now the guy, is to set out for London. He wants the girl to come with him. But she doesn't. Her husband wants to work things out. I know that he really likes her. And, I know that she feels the connection, too.

The movie is so enthralling. The movie was done in such clarity and such honesty, you really believe that this story is happening. You begin to sink into the magic of human connection. You believe that what's happening is real.

My favorite part of the movie were the last 3 - 8 minutes before the credits. It just showed how deep the connection really is between them. The part I loved most was when the guy was walking in the airport. I think he was crying. That really touched me. I think the guy was torn whether to pursue who he loved before or the new found love. That was heart breaking. I loved it.

The picture quality wasn't great, of course. I think they used a regular camcorder, although I am really not sure about that. But I think, that it really didn't matter because you are into the story. Actually, the poor quality of the cinematography added to the truthfulness of the story.

I think that the spontaneity, the build-up of how the songs were sung in the movie were really good. Its not like your typical Hollywood musical where out of nowhere people will sing and dance. Its not believable. Unlike this movie, there's a reason and a story behind every song. I liked the way how the songs were sung and how it was incorporated into the movie.

I love the songs. The songs were great. They have this deep quality to it. The songs that were sung are the type of songs that make your heart ache. You would really feel every word, every melody. Glen Hansard (the Guy) is a great singer-songwriter. I love him!

If you haven't seen this movie, you should grab a copy and watch it. It will make you believe that it is possible to find something great in the simplest of ways.

Is Maria a Kobe?

I am following theWimbledon matches through television and the net. I find tennis very entertaining and intense. I must have gotten the knack for the sport from my father who is a tennis addict.

In the past few weeks (counting the time the Celtics defeated the Lakers), I have been reading a lot of 'hate' articles for Kobe. It feels like whatever team that Kobe is playing against is favored to win. They don't like Kobe. I really don't understand that.

I think that Kobe is just trying to prove himself that he could win a championship without Shaq. It seems that his motivations may not be right, but give him a break. Every player wants to be THE PLAYER to bring their team to victory. Every player has dreamt of being the 'savior' of the team, the 'indispensable' player.

Now, this week is tennis at Wimbledon. Of course, I am rooting for my favorites Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic (who, by the way lost Round 2 to Safin). For the females, I am rooting for the following women (in this particular order: Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, the Williams sisters, and Daniela Hantuchova).

Here's the thing, I think that Maria is experiencing the same hate articles as Kobe. I couldn't understand why. They whine about her grunting which they think is disrespectful, they complain that she is too hung up on fashion rather than her game. They just diss her - a lot, and its really irritating me. Can't a girl be pretty and have game? Its like stereotyping blond women as airheads. Its so wrong.

This year, Maria, Roger, and Serena, came out the Wimbledon courts sporting cute outfits (although Serena's frock was off track). I think the clothes were really very pretty to the point that they upstaged the game itself. It may sound wrong, but it's inevitable. Sporting tournaments are an advertiser's paradise. Aside from religion, and politics, sports is what most people get passionate about - supporting their favorite team whatever it takes.

Why don't we enjoy the game and stop dissing the players? After all, they are part of the reason why we watch it.

Wow. This has been a rebirth for this blog. I thought I wouldn't be able to write again but I did. I am. This feels weird. Staying at home doing nothing. Wah. I'll write something better. I just need to write again. Even if it's nonsense.

I don't want this to end.

I just realized that the past Christmas vacation is going to be my last 3-week long Christmas vacation. I can't believe it. It's going to be at least 3 months before I graduate. The real world is inevitable.

Here are my plans after I graduate:

1. Review for the Local Board Exams.
   
2. Take the Local Boards. Pass with flying colors. Sana top-notcher.
   
3. Take the NCLEX, CGFNS while scouting for a job as a nurse at either St. Luke's Medical Center or Medical City.
   
4. Work as a nurse 2 years tops at either the ER, CCU, ICU, OR. (Departments shown in order)
   
5. While working, I would process my VISA, Passport, and other immigration stuff for working at USA.
   
6. While I am working in either New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, I would like to pursue either a Master's Degree or I'd like to proceed with Medicine.
   
7. Hopefully, I'll own a posh apartment.
   

Ayun. I'm ambitious. Hehe… But before I head out for my real world goals, I'm here to ask for my last school incentive to my parents, my titas and titos. So, here it goes:

1. A Php 50,000 shopping spree.
   
2. Mac Book Pro 17"
   
3. Sony Cybershot DSC T-200
   
4. iPod Touch 16 GB
   
5. Gold's Gym Glorietta Subscription for 1 year

Watching Oprah three times a day has become a habit of mine for the past 2 weeks. Oprah is shown at 9 in the morning at the Hallmark Channel (Channel 37 for Sky Cable Subscribers), then at 11 AM at Studio 23, and at one o'clock in the afternoon at Hallmark. Actually, there is still a primetime showing of the talk show at 9 in the evening but I don't watch that. My eyes are glued watching either Grey's Anatomy, The Amazing Race Asia, and Pinoy Big Brother.

Today, the Studio 23 episode was enlightening. Really.

See, I've been stuck for the past few months wondering how great life would be if I could be rich in an instant. I dreamt about having my own place at One Rockwell or at the Manansala Tower or The Residences at Greenbelt or even have our own house and my own room at Bel Air, Makati. You know, the good life. How great it would be to have my own car and money without having to worry about the payments for utilities because I have sufficient money in the bank to cover it. But, today's show revealed that even in the tiniest place, people could actually live comfortably and happily. The episode asks us this question: How much do you really need?

I pray that I may genuinely realize the value of what I have and be content and be happy with it.

I want to congratulate myself for not missing any workouts this week. Woohoo. I love it. I hope that I'll be able to maintain this.

I'm deeply disappointed that I didn't follow my study schedule for the board exams. Oh, well. I could start over.

What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
I don't know. Nothing really stood out. Maybe the Liliw Immersion. I've never done that.

Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Noooo…

Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.

Did anyone close to you die?
Hay. Kalungkot. Yes. Somebody died. My aunt in Davao died from cancer.

What countries did you visit?
Argh... Err... I was stuck here in the Philippines!

What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
Determination, optimism, and uh, more money - I guess.

What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I don't know. Nothing.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Omigosh. I really can't think of any. Siguro, that yaya, Kamille and I weren't starving.

What was your biggest failure?
When my mom and I had a fallout later this year. Yeah, its my fault. That was terrible. But everything is okay na.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope. But, I think I may have some illness. I'll find out later this January.

What was the best thing you bought?
The best thing I bought was L'Oreal True Match Foundation. Hehe.

Whose behavior merited celebration?
Tita Gaging. She's very nice to me and my sister. She kept cool. She's very helpful.

Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Myself.

Where did most of your money go?
My money went to Fraps, Books (a lot of them), Food.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Hmm… When Bnong gave me the Colbie Caillat CD. And he asked me about the baseline data. Hehe.

What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
Bubbly by Colbie Caillat

Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? – happier from last year
ii. thinner or fatter? -- fatter
iii. richer or poorer? -- poorer; yeah, this year quite sucked!

What do you wish you'd done more?
Read. Exercise.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Buy. Eat.

How many one-night stands?
None. Never will.

What was your favorite TV program?
Kid Nation. Prison Break. Grey's Anatomy. The Amazing Race Asia 2.

Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope.

What was the best book you read?
None. The book that I remembered reading was The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.

What was your greatest musical discovery?
Colbie Caillat and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

What did you want and get?
Thanks to Bnong, Teska, Mama, Janice. I got CDs from Bnong (Colbie Caillat), Teska (Red Jumpsuit Apparatus), Janice (Rihanna), Mama (Bag and this purple dress).

What was your favorite film of this year?
I really don't know. Maybe One More Chance. Haha.

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Sari sari. My health team and I went to Yellow Cab in Morato The five of us finished the whole pizza. Beth, Rocie, and I went to Glorietta ate at Yellow Cab and then we saw a movie. Ano pa ba? Wala na yata. I turned 19.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Watching Beyonce's concert. I'm depressed this fourth quarter because of the fact that I didn't get to see Beyonce live in concert.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
I'd have to say Bland. I am boring.

What kept you sane?
Sleeping. Really. Sleeping helped me cleared my mind.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Marc Nelson!

What political issue stirred you the most?
The Manila Peninsula issue. I think that that was stupid. And, oh the curfew. Whew!

Who did you miss?
Mama! Papa!

Who was the best new person you met?
Hmm… Siguro the Liliw peeps.

The most touching experience you've had this year?
Wah. The Liliw incident. What happens in Liliw stays in Liliw.

What did you like most about yourself this year?
I think I was the optimist this year.

What did you hate most about yourself this year?
Overspending. Yikes!

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Hmm… Pictures of you pictures me…

Was 2007 a good year for you?
Yeah. I think so. The good outweighed the bad.

What was your favorite moment of the year?
I remember. The cute guy incident that happened 3 weeks ago. Mr. Honda WGK 132, who are you? Grabe!

What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Wala. The year siguro is made of small happy moments.

Where were you when 2007 began?
Sa bahay lang..

Who were you with?
With yaya and my sister.

Where will you be when 2007 ends?
Sa bahay lang din.

Who will you be with when 2007 ends?
Sila din.

Do you have a new years resolution for 2008?
Yup.

Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2007?
Yeah. I got drunk. Hehe. In Liliw, Garden Heights. Hehe.

Do a lot of drugs in 2007?
Nope.

You do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Yeah.

How much money did you spend in 2007?
Hmm… For myself… Lets see… If you're asking if how much money I spent for myself (unnecessary things) I would have to say mga 1,500 a month. Hehe… Rough estimates lang yan.

What was your proudest moment of 2007?
When I learned that the maisan in Liliw started and that they are already harvesting the corn.

What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007?
When I got drunk in Garden Heights. I remembered I spilled Red Horse habang nag-kkwentuhan. Hehe. Kakahiya.

If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be?
Nothing. I think I really like this year.

What are your plans for 2008?
Super dami talaga. As in sobrang dami. I need a new entry for that. As in.

How are you different now that the year has ended?
I think I'm more focused now.

What are your wishes for the new year?
May this year be about achieving my goals, giving back to the world, and being a better Christian. à yan pa rin ang goal ko

I'm currently using MS Word 2007 to write this entry. The new MS Word has this capability of publishing your entry directly from Word to your Blog. This is kinda cool. I'm really reaping the benefits of buying an original Office 2007 software.

I also fiddled with One Note 2007. I love this program. It's a digital notebook where you could do just about anything. I use it for doing unnecessary things like copying recipes from the internet, getting pictures of clothes, compiling my schedule. It's a virtual organizer, calendar, doodle pad, scrap book rolled into one program. Love it!

Its now officially Christmas vacation. Yes! Finally!

By the way, here's my Christmas Wish List. It's not too late to send your gifts to me:

1. Two Front Row Tickets for the Maroon 5 Concert in the Philippines on March 5
   
2. Original audio CDs
   
   1. Colbie Caillat – Coco
      è Thanks to Bnong for giving this to me. I appreciate it. The deal is still on! Don't worry.
      
   2. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – Don't You Fake It
      è Thanks to Teska. I love this.
      
   3. Rihanna – Good Girl Gone Bad
      è To pretty Janice, thanks for giving this to me. I love this album. Super ingat na ingat ako dito. Hehe.
      
   4. Alicia Keys – As I Am
      
   5. Corinne Bailey Rae – Corinne Bailey Rae
      
   6. Avril Lavigne – The Best Damn Thing
      
   7. Maroon 5 – It Won't Be Soon Before Long
      
   8. Fergie – The Dutchess
      
   9. Justin Timberlake – Future Sex/Love Sounds
      
3. Original DVD Collections
   
   1. Friends Boxed Collection (Seasons 1 – 10)
      
   2. Sex and the City Boxed Collection
      
   3. Grey's Anatomy
      
   4. House MD
      
   5. Ally Mc Beal
      
   6. Lost
      
4. Cosmetics, Kikay Stuff
   
   1. Clinique Happy
      
   2. Blush Brush, Eye Shadow Brush
      
   3. Du Wop Lip Venom
      
   4. Max Factor Volume Couture Waterproof Mascara
      
   5. Max Factor Natural Brush On Satin Blush in Pink Dream, Delicate Mauve
      
   6. Max Factor No Color Mascara
      
   7. L'Oreal Facial Wash, Toner, Pimple Fighting Cream
      
   8. Elseve Shampoo, Conditioner for Frizzy Hair
      
5. Books
   
   1. NCLEX Reviewers
      
   2. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (Hardbound)
      
6. Things to satisfy my being OC
   
   1. Starbuck's Organizer
      
   2. Humor Post Organizer
      
   3. Jollibee Organizer
      
   4. Colored Envelopes
      
7. Techie Stuff
   
   1. MacBook Pro
      
   2. iTouch
      
   3. Samsung SGH U600 10.9 Edition
      
   4. Sony Cybershot DSC T200
      
8. Clothes, Undergarments, Shoes
   
   1. Cute watch with a second hand
      
   2. NIKE rubber shoes
      
   3. Duffel Bag
      
   4. Panties, Bras
      

First and foremost, happy birthday to my mother dear! Hehe. I miss you! Sobra. Sana natanggap mo na ang e-card. Hehe. Sensya na. Yun lang ang kaya ko. Hehe. I love you! Take care.

If I were rich, I would've sent you Jimmy Choo shoes. You love shoes, eh! Hehe... Di bale, there will come a time I will be able to buy you things that you desire and we'll travel and see the world. I won't promise. I'm not good at keeping promises. Basta!

To other things...

My days of sleeping, and pigging out on whatever is on the fridge is going to be over. I'm back to school by Monday. I'm feeling really lazy.

This sem is not as toxic as the past semesters but, this sem is the most critical. It is the hanging bridge between student life and real life. My career is on the line. I can't believe that I just said that. Wow. Career. This is it!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will be my NCM115 Lectures and in the afternoon, I will be attending my in-house reviews. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are clinical rotations. I'm excited to go back to Liliw Laguna for my community duty. I am also looking forward to my ER rotations. Hay. Pero, I am not fond of the graveyard shifts. I think we have four graveyard shifts. Argh.

Last Thursday, after the enrollment and the orientation, I went to Greenbelt because I wanted to buy a DVD of AL Gore's Academy Award Winning film, An Inconvenient Truth: A Global Warning (AIT). So, I went to Music One with an intention of buying only one film but, I ended up buying four titles. I bought three Discovery Channel documentaries and a VCD of An In Convenient Truth.

The movie AIT was so alarming and it really struck something in me. I was deeply touched by the film. I was ashamed of myself. Really. But what this film does is that it gives you an option to do better. The most touching part for me in the film was the animated polar bear trying to cling on a floating ice but, he died eventually because of the long distance he had to swim through to reach a safe place. Hay. Grabe! One thing I pledge to do is to learn more about the ways I could help the place we live in. I will make myself informed and put my knowledge into action.

Visit http://www.climatecrisis.net

Last Thursday, I also went to Powerbooks to buy books. I bought The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud (TDALOC) by Ben Sherwood and Gone with the Wind (GWTW) by Margaret Mitchell.

I've finished reading TDALOC. It wasn't disappointing but I think that the reviews were overrated for the book. It isn't as touching as Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook. The book was nice. I think its very Hollywood-y. I think it would be a good Hollywood film especially if Clint Eastwood would direct it. But, I don't think he'd do this film. The story is not as compelling as Million Dollar Baby, and Mystic River. But, who knows, he could work his magic on the story and make it beautiful.

The story has magical elements to it. Sometimes, it is believable other times, its not. The love story between Charlie and Tess is the kind of story that is not that believable. There is something missing. Their love story didn't capture me but the character of Charlie St. Cloud is someone that I wish was real. Hay. Its mediocre. Gosh. I can't believe I said that to a book which Nicholas Sparks said was 'touching, wise, and full of hope'. Anyway, kanya kanyang taste. I'd give 5.5 stars out of 10.

Five days ago, I saw Mystic River, a film by Clint Eastwood. It was great. I just loved the way how Mr. Eastwood tells the story in a very simple way yet, its simplicity is intense. The film is a tragedy. And, it really breaks my heart that it is such. I was so drawn with the three main characters, I was really hoping for a positive ending for them. Clint Eastwood delivered the story in such a way that you really felt the emotion of the characters. You really know the characters. Its as if I am part of their friendship. Grabe!

The actors were also great. No surprise with Sean Penn winning the Academy Award for Best Actor. Super! I totally forgot that he was Sam in I am Sam. He is so believable. Its amazing how he shows such emotion with great intensity and simplicity. It was effortless for him. And, Tim Robbins. Wow. He was great, too. I am really not familiar with Tim Robbins but with the way he protrayed a man who was damaged from molestation as a kid. Man, it was great! The whole cast was great! Kevin Bacon, Laura Linney, Laurence Fishburne. The movie is 9 stars out of 10. Galing!

Super sana hindi na lang namatay si Dave Boyle. Sana hindi na nilagay ni Jimmy sa kanyang kamay ang batas. Sana si Sean ay na-figure out niya ng mas maaga ang lahat. Sana sinabi ni Sean ang nangyari. Hay. Ganda talaga.

Last night, I saw Unfinished History: JFK Assassination in Discovery Channel. It was freaky. The episode attempted to answer the mysteries surrounding the JFK Assassination through the use of the lenses during that fateful day. The historians gathered pictures, films that were taken during that day and placed it in the site of the parade and the assassination. Its fascinating how from different angles you could see the horror of the murder of a person. The episode was fascinating, thrilling, and sickening at the same time. While I was watching, I can't help but gasp in horror. Grabe! Ibang level talaga. Gusto ko tuloy mag-dig deeper into the JFK Assassination. I'm really intrigued.

Boob Tube. Watch the latest season of Grey's Anatomy every Monday in Studio 23, Heroes eat Crime and suspense, Prison break at Crime and Suspense. Amazing Race Season 12 at AXN. America's Next Top Model at ETC, and Amazing Race Asia 2 at AXN. Wooohooo!!!

I hope to finish reading Gone with the Wind, A Million Little Pieces, and Never Let Me Go before 2008.

GOD bless!

I had a terrible day. The money that my father sent through Western Union is still with them. They wouldn't let me claim it because I am short of one ID card. See here's the problem, I only have one ID and that is my School ID. I am not a registered voter so, I don't have a Voter's ID. We don't have a car so, I don't have a driver's license. I am not working so I don't have SSS, GSIS, etc. My passport is already expired. Damn it! How could I possibly claim it? They kept on telling me that I should have an NBI Clearance. Eh, how would I be able to get an NBI Clearance? First, my school doesn't require that and I am not yet working. Second, its Sunday!

I went there at about 10 AM and they said all that crap. So, I asked if there was any other way that I could claim the money for my tuition. They said that I should bring my birth certificate and my registration form this sem. I said that how could I give them my reg form for this sem eh, the money needed for my enrollment is with them.

Anyway, I went home to get a photocopy of my birth certificate (BC). So, when I went back, I expected that I will finally be able to claim the money. But, when I presented my BC, the lady said that they still wouldn't release the money because what they needed was the original BC. Hello? First of all, when I asked earlier, they didn't specify that I should bring the ORIGINAL copy. Second, why would I bring the original when even schools don't require the ORIGINAL. Certified True copies will do. Frustration is an understatement of what I felt. Dang it! I was cursing them in my head. Damn it!

After that, I went home. I was so frustrated I slept and tried to forget about it. When I went back to Western Union, I brought folders containing original BCs of our whole family. I brought all my IDs (college lang). I also brought even my expired Passport as well as my father's ID. I mean everything would prove that I am not a fraud and that the money is really intended for me. But guess what, when I went back, they said that they are out of funds and that I should go some other time.

The whole ordeal of going back and forth to Shaw Blvd. was tiring, irritating, frustrating, and most of all, expensive. When I went home, I just couldn't contain myself and I cried. See, here's the thing, I am not the kind of person who demands, and shouts at employees when they don't get what they deserve as a customer. I couldn't stand for what I deserve. I just sit and let them give me less of what I deserve. I am a pushover. Argh! I am not an honorable woman (Please watch Episode 2 of Grey's Anatomy Season 4 to find out why I think I am not honorable).

I pray that they don't encounter someone who presents two IDs but turns out to be a fraud.

To better things...

Advance happy birthday to mama and papa! Mama, you will be forever 24 years old for me. Hehe... Papa, you will always be better looking than Christopher De Leon.

Belated happy birthday Aeda! I miss you friend! Super nalito talaga ako. Feeling ko September 26 ang birthday mo. Mali pala. Happy birthday! May you have more fulfilled and GOD-centered years!

Couchpotato-ness...

AXN had a one hour special yesterday and presented the racers for the new season of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA). I was thrilled to find that Marc Nelson (model, host of Sports Unlimited) is there and Rovilson Fernandez (host of Game Plan, editor of Maxim) is also there. God! uber HOT si Marc Nelson!

I saw Marc Nelson once in Play Underground in Powerplant. And, grabe! He's better looking in person. Hay! Hot! As in.

Sizzling. Hot. --- Tagline ng billboard ni Marc Nelson sa EDSA. For Kenny Rogers. Yummy!

Hay. As long as the two Filipino teams are in the race, I won't stop watching TARA2.

Christmas is coming. I'll be posting my wish list. Watch out for it. Hehe.

First and foremost, belated happy birthday to my most missed friend - Aeda Ruth Roy San Diego. Di ka na teen. As in totoo. Wah. I miss you Ada! Uwi ka na dito. Di ko nakakalimutan yung date natin pag-uwi mo dito. Manonood tayo Little Mermaid ng Trumpets. Love you.

Next. Thank you very much to RC dahil nakilala ko ang tumutulong sa pagtapos ng integral part ng aming paper. Kay Mr. Bataller, salamat. Pasensya na sa pangungulit. Kay Ate Melcah (referred by Aeda) sa pag-meet sa amin. Thanks talaga. Kahit di pa tapos yung paper namin, super indebted na ako sa inyo. Thanks.

Darn. Hell week na naman. I don't know how to squeeze in everything with the time I have. There are quizzes in ER, finals in ER, finals in EENT. And then, there's Research. There's the defense. Pagod na ako. Super masama na talaga ang pakiramdam ko. Ilang days pa, bibigay na talaga tong katawan ko. Feeling ko magkaka-lagnat na ako in three days.

I am totally drained. Hirap na ako. Deadlines. Finals. Potek! Hirap na talaga ako. GOD, I lift up everything to YOU. Help me carry my burdens. Wah.

What do you call male bitches?

There are just some egotistical, selfish, self-centered, in-denial gay guys. Good thing he doesn't read this. He is more obsessive compulsive than I am. He worries about things that shouldn't need worrying. He's self-centered. He thinks that everything is about him. I'll refer to him as Mitch - as in, male bitch. I so want to tell him this, "You know what, you are not Ally McBeal because you don't look cute when you let everything revolve around you. You think everything is personal. You have this Savior, Grandiosity Complex which is anything but funny, and cute. So, will you please stop and just get lost. And, you have the nerve to turn everything against me. Mitch! Go to hell."

Its been ages since I have posted my last entry. I would be a liar if I said I was too busy to write. I am busy but I am just too lazy to try to write. Anyway, I don't need to explain. Its not like I have a following.

These past few days, I've been watching Ally Mc Beal on DVD. I am done with Seasons 1 and 2. I love the show! Its funny yet touching at times. Its so nice to tackle the eccentricities of human beings. What's even better is that they sure have great music played during the show.

The show is about lawyers getting through their adult life. They are the weirdest yet very lovable characters that you'd ever see in television. Its weird how they hear songs by Barry White, and Al Green from their heads and dance to it. They have weird dance steps, as well.

What I am most intrigued is the way they treat love in the story. Love is treated in different ways. There's a lot of love.

I am still a firm believer of happy endings but, I keep an open mind of the possibility of having a tragic end. What I am most bothered is the fact that in the show, some people have become so cynical about love.

I do believe in happy endings. And happy endings doesn't always mean that you are with someone. You could be alone yet still be happy. I believe that each one of us has somebody. GOD created that somebody for us. I know it. And, its up to us to find them.

I still have the Transformers hang-over. I really love the movie. Its even better than SpiderMan 3. Its funnier and has more action-packed scenes. Shia was great and was very charming in the film. He still has that Even Stevens quirkiness, and charm. I love it! I'll definitely watch Disturbia. So, you better watch Transformers because you'd really miss a lot if you don't.