Chuck Attack!

This is way loooong overdue. It has been three weeks since Chuck first aired its first episode for the season and I must say that they didn't disappoint because 1) first episode was 2-hour long, 2) it's a back-to-back thingamajig meaning episode 3 aired Monday night right after Sunday's season premiere, and 3) it's a kick-ass, superb episode just as I remember it to be only more, in Devon's words, AWESOME!

S03 E01: Chuck Versus the Pink Slip

I thought all Chuck ever wanted was a real relationship with someone but then again he dumps Sarah for chance to become a real-life spy. Clearly, he has changed his mind when we refused to run away with Sarah and live anonymously somewhere else where they can have their happily ever after. Sarah was ready to leave it all behind but then Chuck bails out on her and this has left Sarah brokenhearted. Argh. This frustrates me big time. But then again they have to find ways to prolong this Chuck + Sarah convoluted love story.

The updated intersect in Chuck's head made him not only the most relevant info bank but also a lean, mean fighting machine. All he has to do is "flash" and voila! he can kung fu the living daylights out of anyone. And albeit his newfound karate chops that can make him into a certified cool dude, he still is a dork at heart and I so adore him for that. Chuck looks good in a suit but I prefer him in his Buy More uniform.

S03 E02: Chuck Versus the Three Words

...there is no pause-button in life. So when did Morgan begin to make sense and be wisdom-y about life. Was Hawaii his some kind of ashram that he transformed into this person who suddenly makes sense? Nevertheless, I still love Morgan. Kahit hindi na siya yung sabog-type, he's still Morgan-y which is, believe it or not, cute.

This cha-cha of love between Chuck and Sarah is really frustrating but cute and I don't think I'm going to get sick of it anytime soon. It is after all my favorite of all story angles in this series.

Karina, Sarah's best friend in the spy industry, plays a key role in Chuck's first mission as an official spy. Also from her prying into Sarah's private life, I learned that Sarah's kinda took it hard when Chuck refused her proposition. Sarah even considered being taken out of the mission (protecting Chuck) since it seems to be that their feelings for each other has become a liability to both of them. But we know they're not going to do just that. Sarah is an integral part of this story. Argh. Again, this is so frustrating.

S03 E03: Chuck Versus the Angel de la Muerte

Captain Awesome aka Devon meddles into spy matters, compromising the team's mission and also compromising his and Elie's safety. Devon so much wants more excitement in his life and puts his foot on serious affairs like CIA missions and whatnots. But then he realizes that all that adrenaline-rush isn't worth what he might be putting on the line.

If I were writing this right after I first watched this episode, I would be panicking like crazy right now, worrying what could have happened to Devon but because I've seen the episode right after it, I'm perfectly calm. But during that time, I was like, "NOOOO!! YOU CAN'T DO THAT TO CAPT. AWESOME!!!"

S03 E04: Chuck Versus Operation Awesome

And I'm right, they can't do that to Capt. Awesome because he's just too, wait for it~ Awesome! Ibang series ata ito, haha. Anyhoo, this season's Fulcrum is called The Ring. Galing ha, naubos nila ang lahi ng Fulcrum. Going back... the Ring has mistaken Devon for Chuck and now he has to what Sydney Prince (Angie Harmon) instructs him to do or else he'll be dead meat. And that could be dangerous since Devon is not equipped with an intersect in his head.

Brandon Routh guest stars as Daniel Shaw in this episode and I guess in a few more episodes. Oooh nice, eye candy alert! And there's some air of mystery that surrounds our eye candy.

And in this episode, I finally know who Lester reminds me of~ HIM, one of the villains in Powerpuff Girls.

Bahaha!

S03 E05: Chuck Versus the First Class

Morgan becomes Emmett-like when he assumed Assistant Manager position in the Buy More. As a result, all the other nerd herds, et. al. are against his leadership. This version of Morgan is not that bad but I kinda missed sabog Morgan.

Chuck is deployed to do his first solo mission, meaning sans Sarah and Casey. If this were to happen during the last two episodes, it would be suicide but now that Chuck can flash on different fighting styles, no worries actually. Well of course he's still some kind of a doofus and clumsy and could flub this operation by himself. But all in all, I'd say Chuck can pull through this one.

And Lana Lang Kristin Kreuk guests stars as Hannah, a prospect girlfriend for Chuck. YAY! She's so pretty I swear, and since I miss Smallville, Kristin Kreuk is an effective alternative. I am hoping she'll be there for a looooong period of time like until the end of the season and I am fervently hoping that she's not some kind of a Ring agent because that would be such a bummer, I tell you.

Shaw (Routh) grills Sarah regarding his feelings for him. Sean thinks she followed Chuck in Portugal so as to protect him. Sarah told him she was there to bury Bryce. But if you ask me, I think she was there because she made plans to run away with Chuck. The air of mystery surrounding our eye candy has been busted and he grills Sarah like that because he sensed that there's something between her and Chuck and he can relate with what's going on between the two. That, or he's into Sarah. Oh I don't know.

Anyway, Sarah is still nursing a broken heart and I am dying how she would be able to take the Chuck + Hannah thing once she finds out about it. Really hoping here Hannah is not a Ring agent.

:(

Cocoy's in the hospital for UTI and high fever. I hope he gets well soon. Mommy said not to point any fingers na lang but I still maintain that it's because his mother is stubborn and too proud to take suggestions and advice. I really really hope that the baby will recover soon and we hope that it won't do any more damage to his heart.

Jowa in the Palace

Time In, Time Out

Last week of the first month of 2010. Whew, time flies scarily fast. There are times when I want time to swoosh by, like fast forward to the days I look forward to, and there are also times when I want time to stand still. What scares me is I can't seem to grasp the reality how fast time really goes by and before I know it tomorrow is already here. Seems just like yesterday when I was in high school just wanting to go home by 5:30 so I could watch Hey! Arnold on Nickelodeon and now here I am, ten years out of high school and worrying about two years from now. Jeepers creepers. I used to not mind about my age. I thought I wasn't the type who frets about getting older but now that the Big 3-0 is like staring me in the face, I think I do mind. Maybe it has something to do with life goals, because apparently by the time someone's 30, she has things already figured out. Ideally. But not quite the reality, I suppose.

I love Telebasura

Moving on to what's eating me as of the moment... I am a fan of the PBB Double Up series. It's fun to watch, it's really telebasura but it serves the purpose of entertaining the viewers. I used to be more addicted to the series, like before the holidays because I watch the primetime edition, the 1-hour streaming on Studio 23 and I also watch PBB Up Late. How's that for dedication? But since I was busy over the holidays, my interest waned. I have no time to watch PBB. Accomplishing my to-do's was more important than following what's happening in the PBB house. Basta to cut the long story short, I am back to pag-aadik and... I'm pissed because of the nomination chuva they had tonight. The ex-housemates grilled the remaining housemates. I am rooting for Paul Jake so imagine my fury (yes, fury talaga) when they asked him if winning the task was more important than friendship. Hell, people, you don't join PBB because you want to make friends, you're in it for the money (or the fame, maybe). Hypocrites. And and and, I think he had to be bossy because someone had to take the lead, right? I have never ever voted on one of these things on TV but I think I just might because I want Melai and/or Jason to be evicted from the house. I used to like them because they're funny but now, they're not so amusing anymore. Parang they've grown complacent and know that they won't be voted out of the house. After what happened during their last task, I don't think those two deserve to win.

I will dig my ditch
I was in a rut last week and I am not sure whether or not I'll be out of it this week but I think I should choose to get out of it. I can't stay and pig out the entire week again. I must drag my effin' butt out of the house. Hormones and self-esteem issues have been keeping me inside the house, watching DVDs and gobbling down chips, coke and gummi bears. But I think it's time to face the music, no? Must be more hands on with the biz, most especially if I am sensing some kind of hocus pocus.

♥ ♥ ♥
Our little angel came over for lunch ♥ ♥ ♥ He's such a cutie pie. Gigil galore. Just make sure your not within my reach whenever the baby is near because I'll direct all my gigil powers to you. Hindi ko naman pwede i-squeeze and braso ng baby ng bonggang-bongga, diba? I swear I could swoon for, like, EVER. Haha.
We call him Jowa, much to the annoyance of his mother. Ginagago daw namin pangalan ng anak niya. His parents call him Buchokoy. I think Jowa is better than Buchokoy. If his nickname is Jowa, eventually, you can call him Jo. But if he's called Buchokoy, he can be called Chokie or Chokoy later on. Kawawa naman. But we weren't serious calling him Jowa, no! I'm just vehemently against Buchokoy.So AD thought of a nickname derived from Buchokoy but not as mabaho. We'll call him Cocoy instead. Cute naman diba? I'd rather call him Cocoy than Joaqs. Cocoy is cuter and I don't know why but there seems to be a sudden proliferation of babies named Joaquin. Was it because we belong to the TGIS generation? Madami din bang Peachy na babae?

ULTIMATUM
Back to time-space continuum, LOL. Anyway, just want to remind myself of this ultimatum I gave myself with regard to this certain something. I am giving myself only until the end of May and if by then, this certain condition hasn't been met, I'm calling it quits. FOR REAL. As in no excuses and no justifications.

But you're neither here nor there

It's amazing how songs can evoke certain memories. I was in the hospital last Monday, waiting for our turn when Lifehouse's Everything started playing in the doctor's office. Immediately, I was reminded of Smallville. Well, yeah, that's not really my memory per se because Lana and Clark moments come to mind. Still...

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?

The roof glistens

I'm finding ways to entertain myself in this time of quasi-depression. I love my pens. They're so pretty~Love love love

On a binge

I know I am an advocate of "Happiness is a decision you just have to make" movement but sometimes there are external factors that are out of our control such as PMS. Ugh. I have been PMSing for days now and I am super takaw and tamad. A deadly combination, I know. I know I should lay off the carbs and sweets but they seem to be the only ones that soothe irritable, ol' me. I want to put a stop to these sulk days because I swear it's eating me. I hope tomorrow is a better day. I hope for a less sluggish me.

Pick Flick: Avatar

I resisted watching this movie for a long time. Even if a lot of people said that it was really good, it just didn't appeal to me. If I remember correctly, I saw the trailer of this movie in the cinemas one time and I thought, 'what ugly characters.' Ha. But because a lot, and I mean a lot, were raving endlessly about this movie, I decided to watch it in the cinemas in 3D, but not in IMAX.

Seven Things about Avatar:

1. I really don't like how the Na'vis look like. They look like cats and I don't like cats. Cats are scary. They also remind me of the movie The Sleepwalkers. I know many have watched this movie more than once but I don't think I will do because I don't think I can look at those creatures for three long hours again. I'd rather watch The Sleepwalkers again.
2. The special effects were amazing but that's all there is to it. Maybe I should have watched it in IMAX to appreciate it but then again if you need to watch it in special conditions, then maybe it isn't that good after all.
3. That mass chanting scene is creepy and what's more creepy is that it reminded me of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.
4. Giovani Ribisi in the house, yo! lol The last movie of Ribisi that I saw was The Other Sister and I only watched it because Savage Garden sang the movie's theme. I don't know if it's because of The Other Sister or he really acts like a retard all the time.
   
5. The humans wanted to obtain the mineral Unobtanium which happened to be concentrated in massive quantity underneath the biggest tree in the alien planet (?) where the Na'vis live. I think its called Unobtanium for a reason, riiiiight?
6. Only those gigantic, weird versions of animals could fight off the invaders, anubah! And where were these animals when they were needed? Jake touches a weird mushroom-like plant and this rhino-like animal attacks him immediately but these animals only attack towards the end albeit the loud explosions and helicopters crashing in the area?!?
   
7. Story reminded me of Pocahontas. It is Pocahontas, only set in some alien land.

AVATAR POCAHONTAS
Na'vi American Indian
the human race English
Unobtanium gold
Neytiri Pocahontas
Jake Sully Capt. John Smith
Mo'at Chief Powhatan
Tsu'tey Kocoum

Eywa Grandmother Willow

And the list goes on...

I really don't like cats and how they look like so maybe that kind of influenced my opinions with regard to the movie. Maybe if they made these alien people look like another animal, like giraffes for example. And I really don't like the color blue. It reminds me of my mother's bathroom.

I still think there's too much hype in this movie. 3D movies are pretty expensive and next time, I should choose wisely what to see on 3D. Well, IMAX is much more expensive but still 3D is expensive for a movie. Although am a non-believer in the wonders of 3D movies, I plan on seeing Alice in Wonderland in 3D.

Eleven Hints for Life

Got this one from tumblr and thought it's nice so I'm sharing it with the few (read: 3) people who occasionally read my blog~

1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.

2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go.

3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had.

4. It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lose it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives.

5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

6. Don’t go for looks, they can deceive. Don’t go for wealth, even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

7. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

8. Always put yourself in the other’s shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.

9. A careless word may kindle strife. A cruel word may wreck a life. A timely word may level stress. But a loving word may heal and bless.

10. The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you’re the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.

- Author Unknown

I'm going on a diet tomorrow on Friday

{via Flickr }

"Sometimes when one person is missing, 
the whole world seems depopulated."

Try going to Divisoria and then tell me if you still feel that the whole world seems depopulated. Speaking of Divi, Christmas and I went there yesterday. Christmas' birthday treat at Wai Ying. Super busog. We were both super sleepy after our MSG-loaded lunch. Since it's too hot and humid outside, we had coffee first. Plus, storytelling time wasn't over yet. Went home a little past 4pm para hindi makasabay sa rush hour. Thanks Lola for the treat ♥ Lemon chicken love ♥

Actually, Divisoria wasn't as crowded when I went yesterday than when I went there just a few days before Christmas day which was to our benefit. But still, it's hot and humid and the stench that is truly Divisoria. Divi is just charming. It has an appeal of its own. It may be messy, crowded, smelly and (insert negative adjective here) but you can't help but keep coming back. Where else do they spell cauliflower in many ways except the correct way? Cole flower, coliflower or coly flower. Never cauliflower. I hate wrong spellings but really, that's just so cute, right?


On other stuff...

I am thinking of putting another thingamajiggy on this blog and that is celeb sightings. I ♥ showbiz and I get to spot a celebrity every once in awhile so why not? Like last Sunday when we had lunch in Eastwood, I saw Paolo Contis (and preggy girlfriend?) and Danilo Barrios. Dang, I should've done this a long time ago. Last year, I saw Marc Abaya, Angelika dela Cruz, Tado, etc etc. I'm like a deer in headlights when I see celebrities. LOL Speaking of celebrities, I wanna see Heart Evangelista in person. Not a fan here but I've heard a bazillion of times that she's really really pretty in person. I've heard people gush about her and I wanna see for myself. Nacu-curious ako.

True, I say

{via Flickr}

But you can't always get what you want. Boo!

I waited for you for a long time

and now you're here.

CHUCK! ♥ ♥ ♥

Downloading episodes 1 and 2 as we speak. Please, please Chuck, do not disappoint. And please do me a favor, BE AMAZING so not only will you get a full season but also a fourth season. Oh please please please pretty please!

Originally, I planned on going to Onsdnah at 2pm to oversee things but looks like that's going to change. Will wait for download to finish then will go to Onsdnah and watch Chuck, mi amor, there.

EXCIIIITED.

Pick Flicks: I Love You, Goodbye

Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, Derek Ramsay

Yet another movie named after a song. Napaka-consistent talaga nang mga Pinoy. Consistent at tamad mag-isip ng title para sa mga pelikula. AB and I watched the last full show screening of this movie at Robinsons Metroeast. Original plan was to watch it at Sta. Lucia but then the memory of that rat on the cinema floor is still fresh in my mind albeit that was already two months ago.

From all the movies included in the Metro Manila Film Fest, I've only considered watching three movies, this being one of them with Mano Po 6 and Shake, Rattle & Roll. Buzz is I Love You, Goodbye is actually good and worth watching. I was warned not to watch Shake, Rattle & Roll. I think I've had it with all those Mano Po chinese chuva eklavu but I just want to watch it just to see Sharon Cuneta's performance and why it won her a Best Actress award. I read somewhere else that Angelica Panganiban's performance was Best Actress material. I want to see if Sharon really deserved her award or if Angelica deserves it more.

Eleven Things about I Love You, Goodbye:

1. Ysa (Kim Chiu) invites Gary (Derek Ramsay) over for dinner. Adrian (Gabby Concepcion), Ysa's father, just like any father, suddenly became overprotective of his daughter and started to interrogate Gary with motive of scaring him off, to the point that it was actually bastos. After Gary leaves, Adrian fumes over the age difference between Ysa (20) and Gary (28). Well, well, well, he's one to talk. Actually, the age difference between him and Lizelle (Angelica Panganiban) must be even bigger.
   
2. Gabby's Have-you-MET, Twilight-inspired whiteness/paleness is distracting. But this movie is so much better compared to Gabby's tv series with Claudine Barretto. In said drama, everyone looked like they OD'd on gluta. At least in this movie, they didn't look mumu-white. And Derek Ramsay's tan is just tantalizing.
3. It was never mentioned why Adrian and Valerie (Angel Aquino), his ex-wife, separated in the first place. It looked like they got along just fine. There was one scene when Adrian told his friend that he didn't want to burden Lizelle with his work-related woes like he did Valerie. Yun lang ba? Dahil lang ba dun kaya sila naghiwalay? Ang babaw ha.
   
4. Gary and Lizelle gets into an argument because of what has happened (or didn't happen) which means their plans couldn't be executed as planned. He was miffed. He packed his bags, boarded the cruise ship and left her without a peep. And for two years there was no communication whatsoever. After two years, he returns and wants her back just like that? Unfair. Super unfair. Parang let's pick up where we left off lang? Ganun lang?
   
5. What's with the need to have love scenes in every single effin' love story? There were three love scenes in this movie and in my opinion, only one was actually needed by the story. Are love scenes the new fillers? Uy, kulang pa ng ten minutes ang pelikula. Sige, lagyan natin ng isa pang love scene. Before, it was song and dance numbers by the beach. Now, love scenes.
6. Kim Chiu's arms are freakishly thin. During her scene with Derek, I can't help but notice how four of her arms are needed to make an arm as big as Derek's.
   
7. I always thought KC Concepcion got the built of her body from Sharon's side. Turns out she also got that from Gabby. Looking at Gabby, AB said she's feeling the urge to dress him up in a strapless evening gown and choker. Bahaha!
8. Ysa is the quintessential rich spoiled brat. She buys Gary a camera that he couldn't buy himself even after two years of working in a cruise ship.
   
9. Which leads me to the question: What did Gary do with all the money he earned during those two years? His apartment/condo belongs to a friend who is kind enough to let him use it. He drives a borrowed car. Plus, he couldn't buy himself a camera that he might actually need for work. Well, yeah, cameras are expensive and lens could cost thousands but still... two years working a cruise ship? Kaya niya na bumili ng Nikon D90, panigurado.
10. Perfect timing, as always. Why can't real life be like that? Fate makes the decision for Lizelle. She already made her decision, but fate is convinced she didn't make the right one so kill off Tantalizing Boy. So Gary lies there on the road, dead, in a YMCA position.
11. Kawawa naman si Derek. He always gets killed off in movies.
    

Ayyy, happy ending? Happy na happy kasi may eatery din siya. Pero in fairness, Angelica's acting was good. Compared with her acting in Iisa Pa Lamang, her performance here is so much better. All in all, it was a good movie. Sure, you may have seen or read something like it before but still is good. How many twists and turns can you make in a love story, diba? I liked it. Not a tearjerker though so don't expect to cry buckets of tears here.

Take 5: Glee Edition

Quick takes on episodes 9 to 13

Episode 9: Wheels

• I love Kurt's dad for being so supportive of him. It may be hard for him that his unico hijo is actually an hija, but in spite of that he still supports him and even talks to the principal just so Kurt can audition for a girl part.
• Sue is downright annoying, I swear. But she's hilarious as well. The twist on the Becky Jackson part was unexpected.
• Quinn was harsh on Finn and he's not even the baby-daddy to begin with.
• Favorite song from episode: Defying Gravity. The scene of Kurt not hitting the high note was heartbreaking.
• Puck may be a Lima Loser but he'll do anything for Quinn. Except maybe stay faithful to her.

Episode 10: Ballad

• Eye contact could be hazardous to your health. LOL Mr. Schuester tries to dissuade Rachel by singing her a song that kinda tells her off but it might be hard for Rachel to concentrate on the song's lyrics when object of her (fleeting) affection is dancing like that. Rachel is scary. She reminds me of Alicia Silverstone in The Crush.
• Kurt tries to convert Finn but to no avail.
• Quinn's little secret has been found out by dear ol' daddy and Finn has this one on his shoulders. Poor Finn.Favorite song from the episode: Endless Love.
  

Episode 11: Hairography

• Kurt is set to destroy Rachel and Rachel discovers the reasons behind it. But both of them realized where they really stand with Finn.
• Sue is really impossible. She leaks to the rival schools New Directions' performance pieces.
• Favorite song this episode: True Colors. I like Tina's voice.

Episode 12: Mattress

• McKinley High is preposterous! There's a price to everything. Money is needed:

* to practice in the gym
* for a bus going to Sectionals
* to build ramps for the disabled
* just to have your picture in the school yearbook

• Is it safe for Quinn to be jumping on the bed?
• Terri has been found out and Will is fuming. Serves her right.
  
• I used to dislike Quinn but now I adore her for standing up for Glee.

Episode 13: Sectionals

• Rachel let the cat out of the bag and this is another reason why the others might hate her more.
• But it's much better that Finn knew of it now rather than later. The later he finds out about it, the harder it will be for him to forgive those who lied to him.
  
• Emma over Terri, anytime!
• I feel really sorry for Mr. Schu. It's a good thing he has the glee club.
  
• "This is a singing competition. I don't know how those deaf kids got in. They weren't singing, they were like... honking. And everyone's crying and I was like get off the stage, you're terrible." LOL I so agree with her.
• Emma + Mr. Schu ♥ ♥ ♥ Will just left Terri for lying to him and Ken didn't show up at his wedding. The timing is so impeccable. So is it gonna be Will and Emma? Argh, I have to wait 'til April to find out.
  

Big Girls Don't Cry

Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life.
- Lord Byron

"Umpisahan mo nang lumandi." That's what my sister told me recently. We both know that she's not saying na lumandi ako in the truest sense of the word, but to go out and mingle and network. She said that if I wait further, until I'm in my 30s to do so, chances are getting slim and if ever I will fall in love (for the first effin' time!) at that age, it could be detrimental if it wouldn't end with a happily ever after. I don't know. I still maintain that it would depend on the person because every person has his own way of coping. If ever such happens to me, I don't think I would act as if my whole world would crumble down and would want to die. That's what I think, but I could be wrong.

Fergie* is currently distraught by what happened to her and her failed love relationship. Well, it was already wrong to begin with and all the other conditions point to FAIL! I don't know why she's still holding on to it. I believe she's a smart, sensible and strong woman but why can she not apply rational thinking in this situation. I sometimes get annoyed na with all her mukmok moments pero nga, walang basagan ng trip. Pero paano kung kabasag-basag naman ang trip niya? She feels sad and depressed. I tell her to not dwell on it and just decide to be happy. There are some things that are beyond her control and if this one didn't turn out as she hoped it would, then find another. Easier said than done, I know. But I really feel that instead of moping, she could direct her energy into getting to know other men. Moping wouldn't change a thing. It wouldn't change the situation. I like to help her but I don't know how. I get sad whenever I see her sad over this but all I can do is offer her what I know and that is deciding to be happy in spite of all shittiness. That and to pray for her.

I'm not one to write about this stuff because I haven't gone through anything like this or any experience remotely close to what happened to her but I'm just saying what I think is rational. Pero nga sabi, Love is like pi. It is irrational. LOL So maybe there's some truth to what Lord Byron said. I just hope Fergie can rise above this. In my case, I think kailangan ko na ngang lumandi pero hindi ko alam kung paano. I have three more years before I hit 30, but really, what is considered late in life. Is 30 late? Or are we talking about 50s here? Ay ewan. Although I am not resigned to the possibility that I could remain single all my life, I have already made a pact with myself that whatever happens, I will not mope and curse my life if I do. I wouldn't let it define me. I am still praying for the best, just preparing myself for the worst. They say the secret is a hoax, but there's no harm in trying the method. After all, it doesn't cost anything to send an order to the universe, kaya oorder na ako~


*not her real name

Disclaimer: Hindi ako nagsasalita ng tapos dahil ayokong kainin ang sinabi ko. The abovementioned is what I said I think I would do if ever I get into such a situation. I could be wrong, but I am hoping otherwise.

Decade in Review

After doing the pros and cons of the past year, I decided to do a review of the past ten years of my life which is actually an idea ripped from Five Blondes, a blog I stumbled upon while blog-hopping one night. If I'm not mistaken, the blog is written by five sisters which is like close to home since there are also five of us, only we're not blondes. Although there are occasions when one or two are blondes, with the help of Loreal or Kolours, LOL.

In 2000, I was a high school senior. I was president of the science club and VP of the Eco Team. Went stag to the grad ball (as with prom). I graduated from high school and then started college May of the same year. Had my first real, live crush (read: non-popstars) who was my blockmate in college. I dreaded the first few weeks of college but got by with a little help from my friends. First time to take the LRT.

In 2001, un-crushed blockmate crush and crushed on PE classmate. I found out who my true friends were, Juno, Jo, Xmas & Ice. And because of said PE classmate crush, got to know another good friend (ikaw yun, Ycel). I had my very first cellphone which was a 3310 unit, Space Impact FTW!

In 2002, I went to the province to help with my dad's campaign but I never really much of a help. Still in-crush with my ex-PE classmate. I did OJT in the Court of Appeals so that was a few months spent stamping addresses on envelopes and printing out minute resolutions.

In 2003, I was in my last year of university. I was kicked out of class one time. I made two theses. I aced my first thesis and did so-so with the second one, although I still think we deserve a much better grade for it. I think we didn't ace our thesis because teacher who booted us out of class was also our thesis defense panelist. I graduated from college and I was late for my graduation. I got into law school although I already had second thoughts whether I really like this path. After two weeks, endless sleepless nights, law school-related nightmares and crying spells, I withdrew from law school. I was a bum for the rest of the year and for that, I got hooked into Meteor Garden. I was gaga over F4 and watched their show religiously and went to all their concerts. I started studying Spanish.

In 2004, I gained a looooot of weight. I was a little depressed because of my law school FAIL! and I kind of felt "derailed" when all of my life I thought becoming a lawyer was all I wanted but then realized that it's not it. Moped inside the house and lingered on what I could never be. I worked at a call center for a wee bit. Trained there for three weeks, was on the floor for a week. Went AWOL after talking to a difficult customer for 45 minutes. Moped some more. Gained more weight. Worked as a "stylist" for my sister's shop.

In 2005, I began working in my sister's business. I went to Boracay with sisters for vacation and had so much fun. This was also the year that my Korean drama and K-pop fixation was in an all-time high. I started to love Divisoria in spite of the stench and kalat. Vicky and I were relocated to the other room. Originally, we didn't want to move into another room. We were bribed with a TV.

In 2006, I quit working in my sister's business full-time and just worked from home. Started a small nail spa business. Attended a four-day spa-operations workshop but didn't really learn much from it. I went to the province for my cousin's wedding. A lovely family rented out the room above our garage and became close friends with them.

In 2007, I met a cousin for the very first time. Went to Boracay and Capiz to accompany her. The start of my Gossip Girl fixation and what was the start of my US TV series love and the end of my Korean drama addiction. I went to Mindoro to go Juno's mansyon. I started another business.

In 2008, I decided to be happy which means no more crying spells and wallowing in self-pity. Also, I met another cousin for the first time. Gossip Girl. Chuck. Twilight and Robert Pattinson fixation. My youngest sister got married, the first ever marriage in the family. I traveled out of the country for the first time~ Bangkok with mommy, daddy and AD.

In 2009, I started selling my stuff in this certain department store via consignment. Our house got flooded up to chest level inside during Ondoy. Another sister, AD, got married in a church wedding. My first nephew was born. First Christmas without a Christmas tree nor Christmas decors (Ondoy's fault).

Looking back, I think nothing much happened during those ten years! Ten years!!! I let ten years pass just like that? Homaygulay. This is a wake-up call for me. I guess it's time for me start Project M.Y.L.A: Make Your Like Amazing

Starting right now...

Year 2009: In Retrospect

For the past two years, I did my year in retrospect and resolution post in the same manner. This year, however, I want to make it different although nothing fancy schmancy. Decided I will just make a list, a run-down of the most important events that happened last year or events that have affected me and my family.

(+) tumblr. Yes, I wasted significant number of hours on tumblr but I really can't be blamed since it really is addictive. Others might think that what I am about too say is too much but I think tumblr has had the most influence in my life during the past year. My journals are filled with quotes found in tumblr. I discovered Lenka through tumblr. I read Perks of being a Wallflower because of tumblr. I wanted to have moleskine because of tumblr. Also through tumblr, I learned about (500) Days of Summer and anxiously waited for months to see it. Yes, it was that big of an influence in my life in 2009 and I don't see that changing this year. Although I know I must minimize time spent on tumblr to be more productive.

(-) Ondoy. Nobody really thought it would be like that. Although I would still consider ourselves lucky because we didn't lose much of our material things and there were no lives lost. Thanks to our second floor. Still haven't fully recovered from the aftermath~ house is still undergoing repainting.

(+) Watched the Pussycat Dolls concert in MOA. I'm such a fan and I never let the opportunity to see them in concert for the second time here in Manila. Although the concert venue sucked big time and I had to leave my Hungarian Sausage Pasta outside (read: throw it away!), I still had a frickin' helluva good time with my sisters. I'm disappointed with myself that I let slip the opportunities to see Katy Perry and Lady Gaga in concert. That would've been fun as well.

(+) Eight books in a year~ The Last Lecture, A Natural History of the Senses, The Cure for Crushes, The Time Traveler's Wife, Eat Pray Love, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Book Thief. Sorry if this might sound mababaw to other people, but I consider this an achievement. I've never really been into reading books. I just force myself into it because I want to make myself into reading. Original plan was one book every two weeks but I think eight books will do. For 2010, I want to read more books, possibly a book every two weeks, aye?

(-) I've been a hospital suki for 2009. AB was diagnosed with a kidney chuva and she was confined for three days for biopsy, mommy was confined for four days for lack of sodium, AD was confined twice. And in addition to that, there were tests and other chuva that required more trips to the hospital. It's depressing kaya. I hope there will be less, and if possible none, trips to hospital this 2010.

(+) My kilay kit. I can fix my brows almost like a pro. This means I don't have to pay money to have it professionally groomed because I can do it myself. Plus, I've had my sisters and friends have their brows done by moi. I think I found my calling. Call me the Brow Guru.

(+) How I Met Your Mother and Glee are the shizz this 2009. Gossip Girl was almost a disappointment. Chuck isn't out until March 2010. I love Glee the most! HIMYM Season 4 download almost done and Chuck almost here. I ♥ TV.

(+) I ♥ frozen yogurt aka Red Mango. I almost completed their frequency card with only two or three stamps to go but with only a day left, I just decided to not get all the stamps needed. I love their frozen yogurt but I don't think it's practical to spend three stamps worth on me alone just because I want a free small frozen yogurt and a limited edition Red Mango bowl?

(+) My home fragrances/souvenirs business in a consignment deal. Well, yeah, it's not a major department store but it's a start. At least I have an outlet to display and dispose off my products. Otherwise, they'd be stuck here in the house, waiting for the next bazaar. I didn't expect sales would be that good but our inventory's moving. Hooray for me!

(-) Nail spa is doing so-so. Well, it's doing much better than last year but not as good as we want it to be. Hopefully, rival nail spa will close shop soon. LOL. Plus, nail spa is now in a legal battle over the terms and conditions of contract. Hopefully, that too will be resolved soon and in our favor.

(+) Sister's wedding. Although this was the second in the family, it was the first church wedding. In spite of Ondoy and Pepeng, the wedding pushed through. It was one of the big events our family had last year.

(+) Joaquim Andres' birth. I'm an aunt! I'm an aunt! I'm going to see him tomorrow and I'm so excited already. I hope those lesions in his heart will close down and hope that he'll be a healthy baby. I'm excited na rin for Christmas next year because by then he'll be able to walk already.

(-) Spatially challenged beginning the last few days of the year. I have yet to get used to the twin-sized bed I am now occupying. Almost all my life, I shared a queen-sized bed with a sister and I am having difficulties trying to fit myself and my things on my new bed. I know, I know, my things shouldn't be on my bed but I kinda got used to putting all my stuff on my bed. Argh.

(+) There were a few purchases I was happy with for the past year but since this one was the most recent... I am happy with my new Anthology shoes. I'm in love with flats and my new shoes is sheer love. I am working towards building my own wardrobe. As much as possible, no more tokongs!

I'd say it was a pretty good year in general although there were a few misses. Year 2010 is said to be a good year for Dogs (me!) and I super duper hope that would hold true in all aspects of my life. So without further ado, here are my resolutions for the Year 2010:

• lose 30 lbs. (ang suking resolution)
• lesser expletives please
• be more organized
• spend less time on the internet, most especially, tumblr
• triple my savings account
  
• be more hands on with the nail spa
• write things down!
  
• no more tokongs!
• after self-imposed ultimatum, completely forget about it
• hopefully, another trip outside the country
• less procrastinating. No more last minute chuva.
  
• Two books every month
• Be more organized with my expenses
• Put Spanish into use
• Sleep early, as much as possible

And with the help of the New Year's Resolution Generator:

• This year, I will avoid drama.
• This year, I will appreciate the simple things.
• This year, I will declutter.
• This year, I will start acting my age. *sabi ko nga*
• This year, I will spend less time web browsing and more time doing. *sabi ko nga*
• This year, I will try harder.

In addition,

• Also this year, I will start Project 365 again and try to keep it.
• Maintain my online Gratitude Journal.
• Write more often in my journal.

I really have a feeling that this will be my year and with that, I'm ending this post with my anthem for 2010~

Just Say Yes- Snow Patrol

JUST SAY YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!