Sunday, November 30, 2008

What's the best thing in the movie Twilight?

Like the rest of the world I was drawn in by the hype of the movie Twilight and actually went to see the movie. I haven't read the book but my teen nieces say its a winner so I will reserve final judgement until I've read the book. The transition from book to movie sometimes isn't as great as it is supposed to be. OK I found the movie kinda violent especially towards the later part when the vampires fought each other over Bella. True we came in the middle of the movie and left a few minutes before it started almost lulled to sleep by the movie trailers. Maybe I will go back to watch it in full, maybe not. Even the supposedly romantic prom dance did not move me at all.No kilig factor.I didn't feel the chemistry between the actors that played Edward Cullen(Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan(Kirsten Stewart).Oh oh, and I said I was gonna reserve final judgement until I read the book and here I am saying in effect I didn't really like it. The best thing about the movie is the song Leave out all the rest by Linkin Park that was played while the credits were running. So dozou, here is the video. I posted the lyrics so you can sing along. The words are perfect for contemplating what my life is all about anyway. This song is my ohrwurm the german word that means earworm, cause its the one that's literally playing in my ear and my head the whole time.The next best thing in the movie is actor Taylor Lautner who played Jacob Black the teener who turns into a wolf on a new moon. I can't say if he can really act, but he is one handsome young boy, a mix of french german dutch and native american who has a black belt in martial arts.Jacob Black can bite my neck anytime.So move over Edward!

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Leave out all the rest by Linkin' Park

I dreamed I was missing, you were so scared
But no one would listen, 'cause no one else cared
After my dreaming, I woke with this fear
What am I leaving when I'm done here?

So if you're asking me, I want you to know

When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest

Leave out all the rest, don't be afraid
I've taken my beating, I've shared what I made
I'm strong on the surface, not all the way through
I've never been perfect, but neither have you

So if you're asking me, I want you to know

When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting all the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Pretending someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are

When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
Don't resent me, and when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting all the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Pretending someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are

I can't be who you are

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Saturday, November 29, 2008

OMG! There is Life in OuterSpace

" A sugar molecule linked to the origin of life was discovered in a potentially habitable region of our galaxy.

The molecule, called glycolaldehyde, was spotted in a large star-forming area of space around 26,000 light-years from Earth in the less-chaotic outer regions of the Milky Way. This suggests the sugar could be common across the universe, which is good news for extraterrestrial-life seekers."- Clara Mokowitz

Read all about it here , follow the link:

http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/11/sugar-molecule.html?npu=1&mbid=yhp

 

Watchlar - Cocteau Twins

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Pink - So What [HQ] w/ Lyrics


This video is for my sister Cynch. And here are the lyrics so you can sing along. Ha, don't you wish you were a rock star too?



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Pink - So What
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na

I guess i just lost my husband
I don't know where he went
So i'm gonna drink my money
I'm not gonna pay his rent (Nope)
I got a brand new attitude
And i'm gonna wear it tonight
I wanna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rockstar
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

Uh, check my flow, uh

The waiter just took my table
And gave to Jessica Simp- Shit!
I guess i'll go sit with drum boy
At least he'll know how to hit
What if this song's on the radio
Then somebody's gonna die
I'm gonna get in trouble
My ex will start a fight

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
He's gonna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
We're all gonna get in a fight!

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

You weren't there
You never were
You weren't all
But thats not fair
I gave you life
I gave my all
You weren't there
You let me fall

So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done (we're done)
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright(I'm alright),I'm just fine (I'm just fine)
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

No No, No No
I Don't want you tonight
You weren't there
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight

Ba da da da da da
a rock star too?

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Koreanfilm.org

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Movie review, news, actor information and more in Korea.

Pasyon and Revolution: Popular Movements in the Philippines, 1840-1910

Rating:★★★★★
Category:Books
Genre: History
Author:Reynaldo C. Ileto
Winner, 1986 Masayoshi Ohira Book Prize.

If there is one book on Philippine history that I can re-read always with fascination, it is this scholarly work of Prof. Reynaldo Ileto, published in 1979. I first came across this book when Nicky Perlas of the Anthrophosophical Society of the Philippines made it a reference for his lecture during Michaelmas some ten years ago. The book is partly a historical exposition of how certain Filipino nationalists (like Apolinario de la Cruz, the Katipuneros like Andres Bonifacio, members of the Colorum, Macario Sakay, Felipe Salvador,Juan Magdalo and even members of the Lapiang Malaya) practiced kalooban.
Ileto defines loob as "inner being" which is "intimately connected with the ideas of leadership and power, nationalism and revolution. Ileto added that the attainment of paradise through hardships is also the attainment of liwanag -the light of heavenly beings also goes to extraordinary human being with transformed kaloobans.These transformed individuals have a radiating light coming from their kalooban that attracts other people. On the other hand, a weak loob is in the "state of darkness. Kalooban, liwanag, terms in the vernacular that mean inner change for outward transformation. To change the without, first change the within. He writes how the Catholic rituals of Pasyon during the Holy Week , even the belief in anting anting significantly influenced the revolutionaries. Seriously, our filmmakers should make a movie even a drama series out of this book.There is enough materials here for several historical dramas
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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Trekking on Mt. Banahaw



First day at Banahaw before the trek to Sta. Lucia falls-Linda, moi, Berna, Mat Ranillo & Frank Regis

I spent two nights, two days in the sacred mountain of Banahaw in Quezon Nov.16,17,18,2008 for a spiritual retreat like no other, with close friends Berna Lomotan, Linda and Archie Ranillo. Our spiritual guide and father was Frank Regis.Time spent in meditation, prayers and visiting sacred places on the mountain and communing with nature. I've got the bruises and the scratches from rock climbing and speluking in the cave.Berna and I were in our jammies, yes night clothes when we squeezed our way down and climbed back up through the narrow opening of Santong Jacob cave. We were fortified only by two tablespoons of Frank's magic orthomolecular supplement and cure all Coco Nectar. Yummy and healthy! I gained several pounds from all that eating and sleeping. We were boosted by what Frank calls OIC, oxygen- 21% goes into our system, negative ions-plentiful and chi-the aura expanding bioelectrical enery. Most awesome moment, was meeting Suprema Isabel Suarez of the Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios, the essence of spiritual simplicity and universal love. Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape




The view from the top of the 268 steps to Sta. Lucia.JPG


At the new Jerusalem puesto with Frank, Archie and Berna.JPG


At the sacred place of puesto of the tapak or footprint of Jesus..JPG




Pator or guide Flor prays by the tapak shrine..JPG



Bathing in sacred pond 2,500 ft. above sea level at Brgy. Kinabuhayan in Mt. Banahaw.




Taking a very cold dip at the pond before the Templo in Barangay Kinabuhayan at the foot of Mt. Bana


Nov.17,2008 paying our respects to the Suprema Isabel Suarez of Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios.


The Suprema & I Nov. 17,2008 Monday.



Allan and dad Manny our pator or guides.JPG

Wet in front of the Templo at Mt. Banahaw -Linda Ranillo, me, Berna and Frank Regis.


On our way to Santong Jacob cave for rebirthing-me, Linda, Frank, Berna & Archie Ranillo

At the mouth of Santong Jacob cave before entering


Rebirthing at Santong Jacob.Emerging fr the cave.



Linda, Berna, Frank and I with Suprema Isabel Suarez of Iglesias del Ciudad Mistica de Dios of Mt. Banahaw

With Rio, the 28 year old heir apparent of the Suprema.



Hourly prayers at the old church of the Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios in Mt. Banahaw

Nov.18,2008 the eve of Nanay Sabel's 70th birthday, in front of the lumang simbahan.
In front of the altar of the Montelibano guest house before going home.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Club Bulakena's 20th Anniversary Ball


Berna and I in front of her portrait by Rupert Jacinto.

My social butterfly persona joined the movers and shakers from the province of Bulacan in celebrating the 20th year of their Club on Saturday Nov.15,2008 at the Sofitel Hotel as guest of Past President Bernadette Lomotan .Founder couple Gene and Lydia Reyes with current president couple and chair of the event Nedy Tantoco and Sonny Tanchango led the rigodon. A special dance number called Alay was presented by 8 past president couplesThe ballroom was a sea of green in all shades that night. Berna's emerald green terno was designed anad made by L.A. designer and her best friend David Tupaz.Beneficiary of the fund raising event:Gawad Kalinga and other projects of the club.Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape


Berna's portrait by Rupert Jacinto


Berna and moi and her portrait by Rupert Jacinto

Lydia Reyes, me and Grace Tiongco


Cynthia Reyes and I go way back to our PAIC days




Seated-Grace & Mellie.Back-Baby,me and incoming President of the Club Mabel Abano



At Club Bulakena's 20th anniversary ball with Grace Tiongco, Mellie Ablaza and Baby de Jesus



Me with the rigondon participants Grace, Camille Villar ,Kin Lokin,Baby and Berna


Alex, Berna, Baby de Jesus and moi


With our buddy Alex Caballero


With my college barkada Mitzi Flores-Piad


Mitzi with sister and daughter and son Kits Lagaman, escort of the club muse


Jenny Go of L.A. and Berna


Jenny and me.

Berna and moi



Lydia Reyes co-founder of Club Bulakeno with husband Gene, moi & Grace Tiongco


Mari Lacson, Mila Lim, me and Cocoy Cordoba


John Gaddi,Mila Lim,Boysie Villavicencio and Cecille


John, Mila, Boysie,Cecille and Berna


Cocoy,a friend, true Bulakena Ofelia Trinidad,Mila, me, Ricky Davao & Cocoy

Fangirling for Takuya Kimura


Takuya Kimura and me Nov.15,2008
Takuya Kimura the japanese super star and idol turned 36 on Nov. 13,2008 and his fangirls in the country celebrated with a party Nov.15 at the Legend Hotel.And speaking about split personalities, I'm here in my fangirl mode. Norlyn a Takuya fan-atic came all the way from Bagiou. Missed another Takuya fan-atic Simone who had to attend to her family's business in Nueva Vizcaya.The ultimate fangirl Nerie Espanola dragged me along to the party where I met fellow Takuya and Jin Akanishi lover Katz. I missed party organizer Gigi ( check out her my purple world blog for more fangirl raves) as I had to go to another function.It was fun being with the fans, watching SMAP DVD concerts and checking out the concert goodies of those who were lucky enough to go to Tokyo for SMAP's 20th anniversary (envy envy envy). Loved the September 2008 Anan magazine issue Gigi brought back which was full of Takuya and other idols picture.This is a real collector's item.My photos are blurry and I didn't have time to dye my hair so I look like an obachan.The great looking photos were taken by Katz who happens to be a chemist. Wow this was a super grounding activity. Loved it!!!!




Uchiwa Takuya and obachan fangurl


Norlyn of Bagiou, moi and the ultimate fangirl Nerie


Sexy Takuya Kimura japanese super idol


jpop fangirls celebrate Takuya Kimura's 36th birthday



Happy birthday Takuya cake (2).




Special birthday cake for Takuya Kimura's fangirls.



A photo of Takuya's fangirls by Katz Altamirano




TK's fangirls by Katz

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