Tuesday, August 29, 2006


kami nAPO
I want this album so bad(ly?)! :(

When I was younger, my Dad listened to a lot of APO songs (which were frankly more pleasing to the ears than his all-time favorite Rey Valera heartbreak melodies). They were probably like the Hale or Sarah Geronimo or Sam Milbys(for lack of a better analogy) of their generation. Though I doubt they had groupies or softdrink commercials during their time, Im pretty sure they surpassed the fame those other musicians gained for them to be made into legends of OPM.

I remember singing APO tunes in front of my Dad's employees during their Christmas party. I have fond memories of watching SangLinggoNAPOSila (?) every afternoon and giggling my way through the corny jokes during the "whats this? kabayong buntis! whats that? kabayong bundat! ano eto? hulaan nyo!" portion of the show. I can still recall that night I saw Mr. Buboy (I dong know how to spell his last name :\) in South Supermarket back in good 'ol Town Center. He had a bottle of wine with him. And being the little fanatic that I was back then, I think he was amused by how I was overtly staring at him. He smiled back at me with his wrinkly face as I thought, "Ay, ang liit pala nya in person." Our high school Oral Productions have made use of classical APO hits like "pumapatak na naman ang ulan sa bubong ng bahay..." with matching colorful umbrellas and tap-dance-filled choreography. Ive stalked Ala Paredes' blogsite, and eventually started visiting Jim Paredes' own homepage. He's now Pinoy Dream Academy's headmaster by the way. I have had no encounters whatsoever with Mr. Danny Javier, except maybe the fact that my Tito looks like him. But thats beside the point.

Just like Ultraelectromagnetic Jam, this album's a certified hit. How can we Filipinos not love these monumental songs that have been playing in our heads for decades now? :x

Marge told me about the album-launching in Eastwood this Thursday. I thought that I wouldnt be able to go coz my Philo exam was scheduled this Friday. But alas! My exam was moved to Tuesday! Yay! Someone come with me to Eastwood please! :D Haha!

Songlist:
1) Pupapatak Ang Ulan - Parokya Ni Edgar
2) Yakap Sa Dilim - Orange and Lemons
3) Doo Bidoo - Kamikazee
4) Awit ng Barkada - Itchyworms
5) Nakapagtataka - Sponge Cola
6) Ewan - Imago
7) Batang-bata Ka Pa - Sugarfree
8) Kumot At Unan - Boldstar
9) When I Met You - Barbie Almalbis
10) Bakit Ang Babae - Sandwich
11) Kabilugan Ng Buwan - Drip
12) Di Na Natuto - Sound
13) Anna - Top Suzara
14) Blue Jeans - Rocksteddy
15) Panalangin - Moonstar 88
16) Paano - Shamrock
17) Pag-Ibig - Kitchie Nadal
18) Bawat Bata - The Dawn

***
Ack. Wish I could write better entries.
When youre subjected to limited use of the internet and are stuck with DOTA-engrossed Ateneo boys in an internet shop, youre bound to write ineffectively.
Oh well.

No classes tomorrow. But I have to do the Hand-Ins for my internship task in AIESEC.
Im actually liking the whole idea of contacting big companies and asking for sponsorships. Having to actually wear a corporate attire to submit project proposals is something that I think Id want to keep on doing in the near future. My inclination to marketing is much more likeable than my present dilemmas such as freaky functions (that were so sinfully NOT taught in Zobel). *Sigh*

"Panalangin ko sa habang buhay
Makapiling ka
Makasama ka
Yan ang panalangin ko"
- n|x - was loved at 6:04 PM
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Sunday, August 27, 2006


late at night when all the world is sleeping
Where's the hand that keeps haunting my dreams?

Stare at the same star with me. :)
- n|x - was loved at 12:44 AM
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Saturday, August 26, 2006


buzzy bee
Wednesday
3 sports in one day!
*Morning: I watched the women's volleyball game of CBA (our college) vs College of Law. Of course, Chrissie, Alexis, Cara, and the other BA players creamed the lawyer-wannabes. Teehee.

*Afternoon: Kay and I were adopted by Blocks D2 and D4 (in short, umepal) for their buddy-boding with JPIA. We went bowling at Xybr Bowl in Aurora Blvd (perpendicular to Katipunan). I had a really sucky score due to my sucky non-existent bowling skills, but it was still uber fun. Looking forward to applying for JPIA next year o:

*Early evening: Alexis, Chrissie, and I went to Ateneo to watch the UAAP women's basketball game. Mike was there so Alexis and I decided to invite our own "guys" too. Haha! My best friend's hubby, another Mikey, agreed to come with his blockmate. We also saw Celine and Neil watching the game. AND we saw Mike's ex-girlfriend who's now my classmate in Eng1 and Alexis' classmate in Geol1. SMALL WORLD. Oh, and those Ateneo players are pretty. Not as pretty as the Lady Maroons though. Diba Fio? *tibo mode* Lol.

*Dinner: After feeling the need to satisfy our growling stomachs, we decided to eat in Jollibee as to not empty our pockets while filling ourselves up. When youre hungry and tired, deep fried chicken will taste heavenly. >:)

Thursday
*Afternoon: To be a full-pledged Iska, one has to taste chicken intestine being sold near Kalay at least once in her life. Well..Chrissie and I got to try the famous ISAW for the very first time! We even saw Ralph, Carlos, and Butch having their own ISAW session too. Lol.

Friday
*Noon: I should be leaving this internet shop already since I have to attend the GA at the AIESEC tambayan at 12. I got to finish our progress report last night. I cant believe Im actually doing adult stuff: MARKETING.

*Night: STAMM tonight! For our first internship task, we were assigned to plan the party. Theme (which I suggested): Reggae! Rasta! Woot woot!
"Im excited to see if we can make -toot!- dance!" - Chrissie
I second the motion! Haha! :)
Oh, and I cant drink either. Have to go to a family reunion/party tomorrow. >:)

Anyway, enough blabbing. Just thought Id update my fans (ugh. right.) on my life.
Ive got my Soc Sci2 exam scheduled for Monday. Philo1 on Friday. Math17 next week. Must remind myself to not cram, or else ill regret it again.

And c'mon people, say it with me:
"ZOBEL MATH SUCKS!"
:D
Whyyyy didnt they think of teaching us functions? Higher Trig? Whyy?

Oh well.
At least the people over at Taft are done with their exams.
Mariel! Fuents! Text me pag nasa Katips na kayo ha! See ya!:D
- n|x - was loved at 2:57 PM
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Monday, August 21, 2006


drama-rama with mama
With the silence of the night came the hushed tones of raindrops trickling down the dormant van and the murmurs of my mother and I. After a draining day of mingling with people who have come to sympathize with our family, we decided to discreetly isolate ourselves and sinfully indulge in our favorite Sultana biscuits and drown in coffee (my newfound addiction). The supposedly short break turned into hours of atypical exposition. In my eighteen years of co-existence with her, never have I been able to bond with my mother the way I did that night - as she went on for hours sharing almost everything, from her most minute frustrations to her greatest lifetime prides. I was surprised by how I turned out to be the root of one of her colleagues' envy, the cause of her self-glorification, and the source of her inspiration. Little did she know that all that was part of who she was to me as well.

Who wouldve thought that I could tell her about my newest crush (whom she's actually met already)? That she could share her biggest fears with me? That she only had three boyfriends her entire life (despite her being wooed by tons of guys during her youth)? That I could confide my weaknesses to her? That we could share the same prayers? That we could both stay up until 6 o'clock in the morning and just share our life stories with one another?

Definitely, not me.

I felt silly hanging on to the driving wheel while laughing at her encounters with her immature-and-nearly-psychotic-boss, and her juvenile subordinates. But somehow, the silliness added to the comfort I felt with this woman with whom I havent shared my crush (or even a fraction of the story of my life with) in years. Though the sun was set to rise, we kept on with our confessions and our unending kwentos. Aside from her fondness of plants and mine of flowers, her dried mangoes and my chocnut, her simplicity and my complexity, her being absolute and my being indecisive...Ive fathomed how our differences actually fit like jigsaw pieces and how our similarities mirror one another. Its rather scary how I might really end up to be like my mother - in fact, I think Im already a prototype of who she was and is.
But Im not complaining.
Who doesnt want to be a great woman anyway? :)

Oh, and she understands why Ive been single since birth because she had similar reasons back during her days of being single.
Funny thing is, she actually wants me to have a boyfriend now.
So does the rest of my clan...
And my father showed no signs of violence or contention whatsoever. O:

*Full reaction to this absurdity shall be withheld to spare the author from further humiliation*

Wtf right? Asa pa! Hahahaha! :)
I really am getting more pathetic by the day, arent I?
Whoopee! Lol. :P

[ Will you still love me in the morning?
Forever and ever, babe...]
But Im in so deep
You know Im such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to
Do you have to let it linger
("Linger" - The Cranberries)
- n|x - was loved at 1:17 AM
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Saturday, August 19, 2006


Of stalkers lurking in the night
I cant believe how good of a stalker Ive become.
Ive managed to search my friends' crushes from the net in a matter of seconds. SECONDS, I tell you.
I found their prom pics, xanga sites, friendster accounts, hobbies, relatives, trunk-pics, bands, favorite movies, etc. in just one search. Beat that, cupid! >:)

Stalking sets the borderline between flattery or admiration and identity theft or obsession.
Fortunately, I have yet to cross that line.

Kay's right. We really should make a business out of this.
Alongside the orgs SE-MEN, and EGG, may come the new and improved BJmMANiACKk!

Hahahaha!
So pathetic.
But fun. :P
- n|x - was loved at 6:18 PM
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Thursday, August 17, 2006


Saying goodbye
This week has caused me to laugh like there's no tomorrow, jump around my dorm room coz of kilig, walk along the polluted Katipunan highway, drink more than my usual intake of coffee, abuse whats left of my brain, cut all my classes to study for my math17 long exam, cry in Starbucks, cry for 2 hours more in my dorm, fall asleep while praying the rosary, hurt my neck from answering out-of-this-world math problems (damn functions), pig out with friends, indulge in unlimited ice cream...but most of all, amidst all the craziness of my juvenlie life, I have learned to appreciate every single person and thing in my life.

I only realized now how the extremes hit me in full blow just when I was most vulnerable. I have always appreciated my life in status quo but after the tiresome days and nights, Ive learned to tighten my grip on things I value the most - and to eventually let go.

As I look back on the things that Ive shared with my grandfather, I see a picture not far from the ordinary. Neither telenovela-worthy scenes nor unforgettable fancy snapshots fit my memories of this man who made my father who he is now. The only thing that remains vivid in my head, aside from his infectious laugh and big smile, is the strength he emanated and passed on to me. That, I will never forget.

3 days before he passed away, I was able to hold his hand for the very last time. I found the heart-wrenching sight of him unable to move on his bed much too unbearable, but I knew I had to take my chance. And through that one last touch, I was able to say goodbye.

Regrets have poured in, but I know that every single missed moment served its purpose. I now know that there is no sacrifice or hardship too great for me to give for Him and to anyone I love more than my life.

Ill be missing you, Lolo.
Till our next laugh together. :)
- n|x - was loved at 7:34 PM
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