"On an occasion of this kind it becomes more than a moral duty to speak one's mind. It becomes a pleasure. (The Importance of Being Earnest)"

A Sorta Profile Thing

I know I should engage your attention if I wanted my page to rake up an obscene amount of hits. I suppose, in doing that, I ought to say something highfalutinly profound to give the impression that I am "interesting."

However, as I mainly concern myself of trivial stuff (i.e. taming my ugly mop of hair; hunting for the Lint Monster that eats up my socks during washer spin cycle), I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to pull off having an intrinsic character despite peppering this space with lotsa German words like "zeitgeist", "weltanschauung", and "volkswagen".

I am shallow, people of the universe. So shallow that I tidy up complexity by putting people into neat boxes of stereotypes using the question, "What's your sign?".

But when I tire of being shallow, I try to critique movies and books. And sometimes, when my insecurity-level spikes so low, I try to make myself sound so interesting by talking about philosophy. "Try" is the operative word here.

Please excuse me if I talk about me a lot. It's my favorite topic. Next to talking about nothing.

And when one talks about nothing, nothing becomes something. And it's called "crap".


"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." (Lady Windermere's Fan)

Yep. They're like me too

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9th Cinemanila to screen best films in Asia

IN commemoration of the ASEAN's 40th anniversary, the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival (CIFF) celebrates "ASEAN Astig!" The CIFF will be showcasing several of the region's best films in an ASEAN Cinema Focus. The official line-up will include Thailand's "The Dorm," "Alone," and "Syndromes and a Century"; and Malaysia's "Village People Radio Show" and "Love Conquers All." The festival will screen several films of Pen-ek Ratanaruang and Garin Nugroho, including the latter's "Leaf on a Pillow," winner of the Lino Brocka Award in the first CIFF in 1999. As part of its competition highlights, the CIFF will give an award to the Best ASEAN Film of the year. A cash prize of P250,000 will be presented to the winner of this award. The Best ASEAN Short Film will be similarly honored and the winner will receive a prize of P50,000.00. These competitions and awards are made possible by the joint efforts of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Cinemanila.

Seeking to promote the identity of ASEAN cinema, CIFF will also be launching the SEAWAVE project this year. Some of the prominent filmmakers of the region will each be contributing 3 to 5-minute films revolving around the theme of "A Journey." The project will culminate in the production of a 90-minute feature from the contributions, to be previewed during the festival. Among the filmmakers who have been invited to participate in the SEAWAVE project are Riri Riza, Nan Achnas, and the I-Cinema Group of Indonesia; U-Wei bin Hajisaari, Tan Chui Mui, and Amir Muhammad of Malaysia; Eric Khoo, Royston Tan, and Kelvin Tong of Singapore; Nonzee Nimibutr, Apitchatpong Weerasethakul, Wisit Sasanatieng, and Pen-ek Ratana-ruang of Thailand; and Pinoy filmmakers Lav Diaz, John Torres, Raya Martin, Jeffrey Jeturian, Dante Mendoza, Auraeus Solito, Chito Ronio, and Rox Lee of the Philippines.

The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival will have its run from August 8 to 19 at Gateway Mall Cineplex 10 in Araneta Center, Quezon City, and from August 17 to 19 in Boracay. The CIFF is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). For more information, visit www.cinemanila. org.ph or email cinemanila@gmail. com.

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Friday, December 21, 2007
The New Petridish

It's entirely tasking to switch into a new blog especially since you've already established a stronghold of permanence from your previous one. But as I've already told everyone, this petridish isn't doing it for me now.

Here's where you can find to poke the lazy bacteria:

http://notanotherblog.i.ph

P.S.

Still haven't got around putting the links, though. Will do that as soon as I can. :)


Friday, November 16, 2007
Switching Petridishes

   After coming back from my hibernation from writing (nonsensical, self-indulgent posts), I noticed that my blog has been invaded my various kinds of adwares (and possibly, low-risk survey/data gathering spywares) disguised as your usual irritating pop-ups. Even the most patient would not be able to stand having their blockers be barraged by outrageously numerous pop-ups. (The computer I once used blocked close to a hundred before I could move my mouse freely).

So, anyway, I was thinking that I should change my blog host. I'm thinking maybe of moving to either wordpress or blogspot.

But then, moving isn't that easy for me. For one, I have to come up of a great design for the page itself that's why I'm taking some time teaching myself some cool stuff for photoshop. Then there's the problem that my fingers are so used to typing my blog address that I will need time to retrain them fingers. Plus, let's not forget the fact that the three years that I spent with this blog has been the longest commitment I've ever had with anybody. Right, it's even longer than my relationship with Schroo (which is two years and 2 months to this date).

Gash. What to do, what to do. If I know only how to scream castlemedia's greetings goodbye, I'll never have to leave. And if only blogdrive is more flexible, I'm sure I'll be satisfied here.

*sigh*

 

P.S. The move won't be anytime soon. As I've said, it's going to take me some time to design the new page even with the help of my Schroo. But hey, I'll be posting more often now that I'm able to balance my schedule now.

P.P.S. It's good to be back ;)


Tuesday, July 03, 2007
BS Bullshitology

After two weeks of looking for a cheap rattan furniture maker, battling hyperacidity, and worrying ourselves bald, Yas and I braced ourselves for the greatest task of all: explaining why our television talkshow set looks like a venue for spirit questors in a seance, or better yet, a studio that doesn't like paying electrical bills.

See, the halogen lamp broke down, and we, financially incapable that we are since day 1, have to make do of the four 10-watt directional lamps on hand. We could've done better with better background too, but the thing is, it's hard to do the things you wanted to do when you don't have the money. Sucks being broke.

"What's suppose to be the theme for this?" Ma'am Chat asked after sizing up the display.

"It's a Talkshow called "Hotseat", Ma'am," Yas replied.

"Yeah", I replied, "With the name of the show itself, we went around with the idea that the mood should be intimate, hence hanging a crown canopy over the loveseat."(Bullshit #1: Truth is, we hanged that canopy to cover the fact that the loveseat, which was suppose to be a two-seater sofa in the first place, was disproportionately small for the rest of the furniture set. The hanging fabric should give off the illusion of height for the loveseat)

"And during the whole show, there should be only one guest.  That would give off more personal -"

"-and bond!," chirped I

"Yes. And bond, too, between the hosts and the guest." continued Yas. (Bullshit #2: Saying that we did it intentionally, in accordance to the format of our invented tv talkshow, will greatly support bullshit #1)

"I see, I see." nodded Ma'am Chat.

"And since it's imperative that we should use Philippine indigenous materials, we instantly chose rattan because it's dead-on Filipino. It can't not be Filipino in style."

"That's right," she nodded again.

"The sparse lighting helped by creating the mood more moody." I explained, "Helped create the intimate feel that we were aiming for. (Bullshit #3: As I've said before, it was really a miscalculation on our part)

"It certainly did that." she nodded then again, "By the way, I like your fabrics. Tell me more about that."

"Oh first of all, we don't want the rattan furniture to look so old that's why we modernized it a bit..." Yas started.

"...that's why we chose these black and white crazy prints to achieve a funky look."  I continued.  "And besides, in a achromatic color theme, bold prints should pop out like a statement."

"Well, it looks like all of you worked hard for this, and I believe that small-proportioned furniture should be appreciated more. I'll be giving all of you ***. Good job."

So there. She ate up all of our bs like a baby would gerber. She also gave us a decent grade. That of which is enough to make all of us (except Yas who was aiming for a perfect A)  happy.

I just hoped that when she said she likes it, it wasn't bullshit on her part.



P.S. I have 4 more groupmates (MJ, Nicole, Heyl, and Zerica) who all exerted close to equal efforts in setting everything up. I'd also like to thank Heyl's friends for giving us advice for the outlook, and to my Schroo for helping out with the electrical stuff and being there to support me and my frayed nerves.

P.P.S. And it's been really nice knowing Yas. Most of the credit should really go to her. :)

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Crapology

"Cholera! Cholera! Cholera!" flashed the Polish subtitles as it translate Mort Rainey's (Johnny Depp in the movie, Secret Window) tirade of expletives that literally means "excrement."

Those are what flashes too whenever I look at myself at the mirror. (What with deadlines looming every nanosecond, and projects burning holes in my imitation CK wallet, I simply have no time nor money to pamper myself.)

Oh, yeah. Them Polish subtitles flashes too whenever I log in the petridish. I'm actually a little worried that I'm finding it hard to start to write up something. Just these three paragraphs took an hour to formulate.

An authoress once said in an interview that there is no such thing as a writer's block. To cure it, she said, one must simply write. It was so simply said that I felt compelled to follow the advice. Plus with the threat of an obscured page ranking, it's imperative that I must write something.

So, I slapped the tiredness away from my yawning face. Then shook my booty to make my blood circulate with alertness.  And also, do a little jumping jack... flex my jaw... do eye exercises, ate the leftover sandwich from lunch, drank two glasses of water, took a pee, took a bath, then finally sat down in front of the computer to write down the cleverest and wittiest post people of the universe has ever read in the entire internetdom.

...

...

...

*yawn* Been three hours and that's about all I can write.

Cholera. Cholera. Cholera.

 

 


Friday, February 23, 2007
Oh the shame! The shame! (or "The horror! The horror! Part 2")

Never before had a pair of legs received so much attention than when I walked down the spiraling stairs in an above-the-knee woolen red plaid skirt with faux fur lacing the trim. I paused for a second, feeling slightly offended of all the eyes that continually stare and follow my graceful descend. But then I thought that one with greater nature (such as I have) must have it in her heart to forgive those that don't have the subtlety of gentlemanly admiration especially since its MY pair of limbs that they were out to admire.

Admire, yes. And it must be the chicness of the mini or the attractive sheen of aloe-moisturized skin or maybe even the supple movements of smoothly shaven gams. Whatever it was that cause them to look, I tingle with pleasure from what I can grandeurly suppose as admiration.

To this, I bestowed for my adoring fans a little piroutte combined with a smile that could beam up any Scottie in outerspace... only no Scottie would go up.

It was then that I looked down to inspect my pair of stunners and find them smeared by sooty pencil lead shavings from my Freehand Drawing class.

Never before had a face colored ten thousand shades of red in succession.

Oh the shame! The shame!




P.S.
The horror! The horror!


Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Ex Oh Ex Oh

He doesn't know it yet but he is going to have the surprise of his life *devilish grin*

P.S.

Happe Heart's Day to all of you  x0x0

 


Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Would you like to Merge?

Because women's magazines' surveys say that most Eves preferred creativity when it comes to receiving marriage proposals, many Adams break sweat and pocket seams in devising the "sure-fire" way in making her say "I do."

But you know, beyond "a ring in cake's icing" or "a blanket of red rose petals", there are those that just wants THE question asked:

The M Word by Alan Ball


 


Friday, December 29, 2006
Hello, Kitty (is under my Tree)

I never thought that I'd be getting a new pet until I opened Schroo's gift for me this Christmas. But it was a most welcomed surprise since I was thinking of getting it anyway sometime next year.  

"Oooooooh," rubbing my cheek against its white long fur, "Thanks for giving me Kitty, baby." I know, I know. Kitty is too simple but at the moment, my very pleased self prohibited me from any creative invention of names for furry loveliness.

Mirroring my pleasure, he teased me, "Oi, Toto's gonna be jealous of Kitty."

"Toto? Naahhh.," then I added teasingly, "But I wonder who would be when I say Kitty'll be by my side every night."

 

 

Kitty

P.S.

Schroo's note said, "Until we get the Queen Kong chair." And oh, Toto's my furry brown tote that is oftentimes mistaken as toy dog that can be mistaken as a dirty mop head.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Donning the Fan girl Suit Again

 
 
Finally, they're here!
 
 
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Rock for HUManity and 6Underground present

"6UG Rocks for Humanity"

featuring

Kiko Machine
Reklamo
Toyo
7DaysOff
Lovecore
Hastang

Hosted by Jaycie & Honey

On Saturday, December 2, at 9 p.m.
6underground,L/G flr. Glass Tower Building
115 C. Palanca St. Legaspi Village, Makati

Tickets at P150 with 1 drink

Both gigs are for the benefit of the White Bag
Project.

RHUM sets the stage ablaze with Pinoy acts that rock
for human race. Let's Rock for HUManity! Let's RHUM!

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6Underground Bar
L/G flr. Glass Tower Building, 115 C. Palanca St. Legaspi Village Makati City 1229. Philippines

www.myspace.com/hastang


Friday, November 24, 2006
Phallus Bilyardus, etc.

"This cue stick," holding it at arms-length, "would touch my hips, butt, boobs, ANYTHING except the freakin' cue ball," I declared in irritation after our first hour in the billiard hall.

Never had I encountered a more caddish equipment than the cue stick I picked which chosed to behave like velcro to my bumps. It even beaten the tennis ball that would zing and plop in attraction to my face.

"Honey, first of all, you carry that stick like a fishing pole when you're not aiming. Second, you wield it like a fly swatter when you get excited. And third, squinting with just an eye open does nothing to improve your aim." Schroo said matter-of-factly, and then launched into a tirade of tips and tricks of the trade. Had I known that I'll be exposed to a trigonometry-cum-physics lecture, I would've brought a scientific calculator and a couple of cottonballs. 

Swiping the nosebleed with facial tissue, I enumerated all I've learned, "Calculating force application, 90 degree angle rule, aim dead center, stay cool, and Schroo-is-a-billiard-god. I think I got it all."

"And I think you're ready," he nodded in approval.

"Awryt!" I chirped gaily.

"Now, try again," he urged. So I did.

"Arrrggghhh."

"I would say that too if I miss a straight shot." Schroo observed, prying the cue stick from my hand as soon as he saw my eyes flashed dangerously.

Now unarmed, I slumped on a chair to lick my wounded pride. "This billiards' taking advantage of my virginity." I whined.

"I thought you said that this isn't your first time playing this game?"

"Only once, sweetie." I revealed. I was 10 when my brother tried to teach me the game. I won every round by using a bridge.  I added, "Besides, the knack to it never really penetrated to me so technically, that'll make me a virgin to this game."

"This is sad," I sighed, after a moment. He asked, "What is?"

"I don't have any sport that I excelled in except..." gradually breaking into a smile.

"Except?" 

"Shopping!" the smile broke into a grin.

"Uh, baby," he started, affecting a gentle tone, " I know how awful you're feeling right now but my boyfriendly wisdom won't even make me shut up at the fact that shopping is NOT a sport."

"It is. Lemme enumerate the whys," I argued with a smug smile. "One, like any sport, you use smarts for haggling and discount computations. Two, you improve your stamina from going to boutique-to-boutique, shop-to-shop, mall-to-mall and build muscle strength from carrying your shopping loots. Three, it can also be a combination of imagination, flexibility, and improvision when quantity goals try to stretch a tiny budget. This is akin to a swelled jock's ego trying to get more compliments than his sucky skills would allow it. And lastly, just like any sport, shopping create ties and bonds, and is competed to an arena (called the shopping mall) in a certain event (i.e, midnight madness sale)."

Schroo groaned. He would like to argue some points but unfortunately his boyfriendly wisdom decided against it. One may have the possibility of winning against Efren "Bata" Reyes, but he knows that one can never win an argument with a girlfriend.

 


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