Last day of the month. Haaayy... Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. Parang napag-iiwanan na talaga siguro ako dahil forever ko nang linya 'yan.

My March favorites were:

Birthdays
Both my sister's and cousin's birthday fall within the month. Being a member of a big family, there's always someone celebrating his/her birthday. And I love eating out. Kahit eating in. Basta kainan, game ako diyan!

American Idol 7
I'm a Ramiele Malubay fan... for obvious reasons. I have Alone on repeat that it gave me a headache and LSS syndrome last Saturday afternoon. I really, really hope that she makes it to the Top 3...

Banapple
One night, my sister brought home pasalubong for me- chocolate crinkles from Banapple. Unang kagat pa lang, hooked na'ko! As in I'm always planning when to pass by Katipunan so I could stop over at Banapple and buy those platito-sized crinkles!

And yesterday, Ate treated me to lunch at Banapple. She had salpicao and I ordered chicken cutlet parmigiana. Masarap pareho pero nakakaumay yung parmigiana. We had CRINKLES for dessert! Ininit, binudburan ng mas maraming asukal at Brown cow... sarap! I bought another crinkle for myself.... and I just ate it all up. And now I want more!

The Wonder Years
Love!
I so love this series! It's so close to home. I can't believe how I could relate to it when it was supposed to be set in the late 1960s whilst I spent my childhood during the 1990s. That's 30 years apart but I could still relate to it... not entirely, but mostly.

It's weird that I actually cried on some episodes. Ganon ako ka-affected! It was supposed to be something light. But when I reminisce about my own childhood, I can't help but miss it.

My Wonder Years torrents are nearing completion and I'm so so so excited! It's a must-see. I just don't know if kids today can relate to it. When I'm done watching all episodes, I'll write an entry dedicated to the series. Anyone who wishes to get a copy, email niyo lang ako. Ycel, 'di mo na ako kelangan i-email... alam ko na. Hehe.

Aside from the abovementioned, there's not much that caught my attention- as for the good things. Should we talk about the bad things that happened- madami! At ang numero uno ay si Chongga! But I prefer to rekindle the good and not the bad and the ugly (aka Chongga).

March out. April in. And these are what I'm looking forward to...

Gossip Girl
New episodes!!! Because I'm pathetic like that... yes, my entire world revolves around GG. New episodes are available on the net Tuesday mornings... so every Tuesday when I wake up, derecho sa PC... derecho sa torrents... download. Watch new episode. Watch it again (if I have time). Burn it on a cd. Watch it on the tv. Tuesday lang yan. By Thursday, I would want to watch it again. Adik.

Meeting another cousin for the first time
I'm not sure if it will be this April or May... pero sa April ko na lang ilalagay.
As of today, there are still 2 cousins I haven't met. And if this cousin pushes through with her trip... then there'll be just one cousin left in my cousin-to-meet list.
I'm not jumping-up-and-down-excited but plain excited. It's something worth looking forward to.

Guilty Pleasure

I like watching PBB Teen Edition. The 2nd batch is much more interesting than Kim Chiu's batch. Since this batch is comprised mostly of mongrels* rather than last year's mostly pure-blooded flips, I think this season will be much more interesting. Siempre, may mga culture clashes and that I've got to see.

*term I use to refer to halfsies, started to use the term when my cousin (who is half-Korean, Half- Filipino) and I got into this asaran fit and called her mongrel since she's mixed, and ever since I refer to anything mixed as mongrel...

And another reason why I like watching PBB is I crush Robi, the Atenean guy. He's cute. And smart. He's described as geeky and I think that being a geek is perfectly fine. Actually, I like geeks. Judging from the crushes I've had, most were geeks and payatot. Only one guy didn't fit the description... he's payatot alright but he's so far from being a geek... malayo... kasing-layo ng Pluto sa sun.

Coming from the rival school, it feels like I'm betraying my alma mater that I'm rooting for the enemy. But as the old adage goes, All is fair in love and war.

Postsecret of the Week: Trach

This postsecret is so cute. That is the primary reason why I chose this as my favorite for the week. And the second reason why I like this is I share the same sentiment with Denver here.

Just to make it clear, this "I don't wanna be alone anymore" statement isn't applicable only to relationship aspect of my life. Actually, I feel I am still young to think about relationships. It's something I don't want to delve in yet. The statement, I think, is much more applicable with respect to on how I go about with my daily life. Oftentimes kasi I feel so alone... yung tipong I don't have anyone to talk to. But maybe I'm just imposing the I'm-so-depressed feeling on myself because clearly, there are so many things to be thankful for and it's for me to decide whether the glass is half-full or half-empty.

I want to see it as half-full.

when bad things happen to good people

Being someone who doesn't have much assets, I jokingly tell my sisters that when I die the only thing I could leave them is my collection of Savage Garden cds, recorded interviews, and magazine clippings. And now there is an addition to that heap of treasures... my molar.

To date, my biggest splurge isn't a cellphone nor a gadget nor a travel somewhere... it is a frickin' root canal!

B-U-M-M-E-R!

I should've gotten that root canal 4 years ago when it was originally scheduled to be done. It could've cost less expensive. Right after I had the impacted molar removed, I should have let the dentist drill my dental nerves. And now all I can do is... mukmok to death. I could've gone to Bangkok on promo fare and back with shopping money pa with the money spent! Sheet.

After finding out how much the damage was, I was dumbfounded. Talagang natutulala ako... I can't bloody believe how I can spend so much money on one tooth! If only I had taken care of my teeth (which I actually do that's why I'm still baffled as to why something like this would happen... but I guess sometimes bad things happen to good people... as if!), I could have spent it on:

* 4-year Teen Vogue subscription, or
* levels 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Spanish, or
* a new cellphone! or
* the entire set of the Gossip Girl book series, or

* a whole new wardrobe, or

* an ipod

Shoot... the list just goes on and on and on... I can think of a lot things, more important things, I could have spent the money on. Sabi ko nga, charge it to experience. Sabi ng ate ko, "charge it sa ngipin mo!"

Oh well... If can't a guy who's uber-rich, at least I hope he's a dentist.

hiatus.

In observance of the Holy Week, I'll be going on a 4-day hiatus. This will serve as my "sacrifice" since I didn't do any to observe the Lenten season such as abstaining from eating meat or fasting. And since going online is my addiction... I would have to give this up, at least for 4 days. But I think I would have to make an exception: going online for the Easter egg hunt on Facebook.

di ko talaga gets...

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sheet.

I am in a foul mood. Recurring toothache. Love-hate relationship with myself. Current abhorrence towards my hair. And I am feeling extremely irritated.

I didn't have Spanish class today. And for the next two Saturdays too. And it actually feels different. I miss my Spanish classes. Before, I thought Spanish classes rob me of precious sleep (but then again, I get to sleep all I want everyday) but now I crave for that Saturday morning rush. Oo, medyo baliktad ako... I don't rush on weekday mornings. I love Saturdays maybe because it is the only time I get to go out of the house. Also an excuse to not go to TPOB (the place of business). I miss my classmates... I miss Pam & the girls...

Usually, I get out of my rut by surfing the net. Aimlessly wandering in the world wide web... I, myself, couldn't believe how much time I've wasted staring at my Friendster account, petting Fluff friends on Facebook, and going through my (usually) spam-mail-filled e-mail account FOR HOURS! For years, I haven't done anything productive with my time and my knowledge (kung may natitira pa!).

I'm thinking, maybe I've gotten so sulky and sad because I've been spending too much time on the computer and not having enough interaction with other people. Plus, I've read too much of other people's blogs and have compared myself to them and to what they have achieved. And to attain happiness, comparing one's self to another is a no-no. I've become too obsessed about how other people live their lives that I've forgotten that I should be living mine. And now... I think I should limit myself on my usage of the computer and the internet and devote my time into something more worthwhile...

***
I want to get a Teen Vogue subscription. Ideally, buying back issues is better since it's cheaper. However, for the past 3 months, I haven't had the chance to stumble into October 2007, November 2007, December/January issues. And it's making me frickin' atat!

It's just an idea, something that may or may not happen. However, I have three options as to how to get a subscription.

Option 1: Subscribe locally. Via Emerald Headway. 10 issues/year costs around P2,800++ I think...

Option 2: Subscribe via teenvogue.com Apparently, it's only $35 for a year~ that's P1,400++ in our money! Much, much cheaper. However, I don't know if $35/year already includes the shipping fees.. baka mamaya the shipping fees are $35 din... 'Wag na lang, diba?

Option 3: Ask my relatives living in the States to buy me new issues and I'll pay them na lang... This option seems to be a good one.. only that I don't actually have a close relationship with my relatives over there. So this option, however feasible, is doomed from the start.

I'll think hard about this...
This is a major decision I have to make since it involves my dwindling money reservoir.

Love love love

Ooooh!!! Oooh!!! Oooh!!! They're making this...
into this...

credits: popsugar.com

They've started filming the movie adaptation of Confessions of a Shopaholic. I'm currently reading the second installation of the Shopaholic book series, Shopaholic Takes Manhattan. It's really entertaining but it could also get annoying at times. I mean, she's not only shopaholic, she's a compulsive liar, too. As I was reading the book earlier today, I was thinking how it would be great if they'd make this into a movie and if so, who would play Becky Bloomwood's character... and whaddyaknow, they are! (And I am so excited! Too bad it's due 2009 pa.) Isla Fisher will play Becky Bloomwood. I'm not sure if she's perfect for the role. I'm actually thinking Katherine Heigl. How original, haha! I'm just not really sold on the idea of Isla Fisher playing the role of Becky Bloomwood. I saw her on Wedding Crashers and didn't quite like it, thought she was weird and annoying. Maybe it's just the role.

I still am not sure as to who will play Luke Brandon. In the cast list, below Isla Fisher, is Hugh Dancy but it doesn't say which character he'll be playing. Let's just hope it's not Luke. He's not Luke-ish. I'm thinking someone good-looking... teka lang... Hugh Dancy could be good-looking. Puede naman...

The movie's set in NY... ahhh... another plus for me. But I'm wondering why it wasn't set in London like in the books. And what would they do when they also decide to turn the second book into a movie when she's already in Manhattan??? Wait... maybe they'll be incorporating all 3 books into one movie? Maybe... maybe not. I'm hoping not. I think they should cash in on this one. Ditzy, fun books sell. As well as ditzy, fun movies.

Eeeeeeeeeek... I can't wait!

Bakit laging Miss Photogenic lang ang Miss Philippines

Patay! Miss Photogenic na naman tayo n'yan.
At nagtataka tayo bakit hindi tayo nanalo sa mga beauty pageants?

Wala kasi tayong panlaban sa mga tipo ni Sushmita Sen.
'Pag tinanong kung What is the essence of a woman?
Answer: Brand's Essence of Chicken. I thank you.

Brain freeze

“Tandaan mo anak ang batang sinungaling ay di na tatangkad, uusli ang ipin, liliit ang binti at tutubuan ng nunal sa mukha.” - Diosdado Macapagal

Funny.

***
I just took the civil service exam yesterday. Sheet. It was difficult. I mean, is it really important to know the meaning of termagant?

To prepare for the exams, I did some reviewing- reviewed mathematical concepts, formula, english and filipino vocabulary and grammar. During review, I aced the vocabulary and grammar part. As usual, math was the enemy. I hated math. I wished the exam to consist of everything except math, which is impossible. Surprisingly, the easiest part of the CSE was math! At least with the math part, I was sure whether or not my answers were correct. As with the english grammar and comprehension part, I am totally unsure whether or not I arrived at the correct conclusion or made the correct assumption. As in pare, hebigats! I was able to finish the exam but I don't know if I picked the right answer.

I hope I'll pass this one.

***
I take it back. I don't "crush" him anymore. That declaration was only valid last, last Saturday when he was in smart casual attire. And now that he's back sporting his casual-sporty clothes, wis na.

Pam and I think he looks like John Malkovich. Joji thinks he looks like Will Ferrell. Haha! Ang leveling!

Postsecret of the Week: Failed.

I feel the same.

I'm sorry I failed my parents and wasn't able to meet their expectations.
I'm also sorry I failed myself.
But there's no use crying over spilled milk and so...
I'll try to succeed in another field.
Good luck to me.

A wedding, a birthday & a new motivation

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLA JUNO!

After class, AD fetched me from IC to go to a wedding. She made the bride's and the entourage's gown and she wanted me to tag along to take pictures of the dresses she made. I'm not very fond of weddings for I think they entail so much work. Don't get me wrong, of course I would like to get married in the future. It's just that when the time comes, I wouldn't want to fuss over all those things. But actually, it's quite ironic since my business is largely related to weddings. Hmm...

Kalapati, outside Malate Church

View from the hotel room

I was late for my Spanish class again. When the new level started, I promised not to come late to class again. The reason: we have a new professor who actually teaches and when I come to class late, I miss a lot. And since I want to get my money's worth, I try, as much as possible, to make it to class on time. That was my primary reason. But I think I would have to add another one: the professor himself. Cute. Now there's another motivation to come to class early... ;P

The family (minus daddy who's still in the province) celebrated AB's birthday yesterday. We had dinner with relatives at Amici in Tomas Morato. I was sick so I wasn't able to enjoy the food that much. I bet the pizza's really really good but my taste buds weren't in tip-top shape. Despite the fact that I had cough and colds, I still had gelato- Cioccolato. It was good but I think I still prefer FIC's Strawberry. Maybe I have to try gelato again another time, when I'm feeling better.

Another update I almost forgot to write about... I didn't make it to the radio thingy. Which is fine by me since I kind of knew it right from the moment I stepped into the room. Of course I wish I were chosen since I'd be 25k richer every month! Who wouldn't want that? Kahit na struggle mag-translate, I would try HARD, really hard. Di bale, next time na lang. By then, I promise I'd be better grammar-wise and when it comes to speaking the language also. And now that I have my motivation, it's not hard to do so ;)