Blog Update!

Heeeeeere we go!

LJ. For the survey posts. And the purdeeeee layouts!
Tumblr. ‘Cause Tumblr rocks. And I like making lists.

I have rediscovered my appreciation for wordpress. So I’ve been updating more frequently. HAH. My multiply site has turned into a photodump. Everyone’s so lazy to update anything over there. Facebook has turned into my mobile phone. It’s where I keep in touch with all my friends.

I have not succumbed to Twitter yet. I prefer Plurk for those kinda things. Is there an online blogsite/social networking site I have not attempted to join? I think not. I am keeerrraaaazeee that way.

And speaking of crazy, would you believe I am only just watching the Saw movies now?
Horror flick FAIL. I am having a marathon tonight!

Anyone want to scream with me?

 

Okay, Brangelina, we need to talk.

I know I’ll be seeing a LOT of both of you these days, what with your movies being so critically-acclaimed and all. FINE. I’ll deal with your constant presence in all the awards shows.

But first, a few issues:

Good God, girl! Wear some color!!!

Brad Pitt, I miss your hotness. Stop looking so GD old.
Again, Angelina: red would look fabulous on you, or yellow, or green.
PLEASE EXPLORE THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW.

Angie: HAHAHA! Kate Winslet forgot my name!
Me: Serves you right for looking so smug all the time. HMP.

Excuse me, Brangelina, are we in a high school prom?!
It’s a FORMAL Awards Show.
Even the guy at the left seems unimpressed. Actually, he looks annoyed.

GEEEEEEEZ. Seriously, guys.
You’ve got 6 kids! Enough with the PDA!
I understand you don’t have enough alone time with all your kids,
but can’t you just… I dunno… PLAY  FOOTSIES?

And Brad Pitt: You’re looking more hen-pecked by the minute.
Please get some of your balls back.

WHEW. There. That was satisfying.
Carry on with your glamorous-ness, Brangelina.

images taken from: popsugar.com

 

There’s something about Daniel Craig…

AH. Daniel Craig. I think he’s one of the best James Bonds in a long time.
But what is it about him that makes him so… irresistible?

Let’s take a look, shall we?

He’s blonde. Ever heard of a blonde James Bond?
But he does blonde so well.
Especially when he’s all roughed up like that.

He’s not traditionally handsome.
Lines and weird angles on his face, see?
A nose that tapers off just a tad too widely.
A scrunched-up mouth. Mmm.

Is it the way he wears his suit?
Oh dear.

Perhaps it’s those piercing blue eyes?
(And the way he wears that suit, partially undone this time.)

Or maybe it’s that big errr… gun he’s packing.
HEEHEE.
Whatever it is, it works. It works really really well.
Right, girls?

 

Blog Block

I’m on this major blog block lately. I don’t know what to write, I don’t know what to talk about. Hmm…

I’ve been trying really hard not to go TMI* on you. So a rambling story of what I’ve been doing lately is a no-go. I don’t wanna jinx certain plans, so I refuse to post it anywhere in the blogosphere.

Which leaves me stuck. UGH. I hate that.

I really want to write about the Obama-McCain elections, ’cause it’s really interesting. But… as if I know anything about politics.

I do have something to say against Sarah Palin though. I don’t like the way she’s playing up that charming facade. I don’t buy it. Even I know it doesn’t take good looks and quirky, cute quips (“You betcha!” and soccer mom jokes) to be second-in-command for the most powerful country in the world. I mean, COME ON. She gives women a bad name. She showed how… un-informed she can get (Hello, Katie Couric), thus making it seem that all women can ever do is be pretty and charming. GEEZ. Thank God for Tina Fey. Now that is wit.

Anyhoo. That’s that for the US Elections.

Hmmm, I want to watch a movie. But I don’t know which one to see: Max Payne, Body of Lies or Tropic Thunder?

I just finished reading Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and it’s a must-read. Really well-written. It turned a simple story into something unforgettable. I loved it.

I haven’t been writing much poetry lately. Hmmm… maybe soon. I think I need a fresh approach.

Oh would you look at that? It’s a blog entry! *sighs*

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*TMI = Too Much Information

 

Huwaw. 0__o

Mike brought his collection of Transformers to show and tell to Enzo and the kids last Sunday. OH WOW. I still get boggle-eyed whenever I see his collection all together in one place, transformed or otherwise. We had a mini-photoshoot, albeit with a kikay, homey curtain backdrop. HAHAHAHA. Here are some photos. =)

Ang powgee!

Old skool Bumblebee

Bee VS. Bee

Autobots, roll out!

 

Man of the hour

I’ve watched Ironman twice, and it still rocks the second time you’ve watched it. Hihi =) After all the reviews the bottomline for me is this: If Stark wasn’t played by Robert Downey, Jr., the movie would have failed. HE SO TOTALLY ROCKS!

I just realized that RDJ, everytime he surfaces from his addictions, comes up with such good movies (and TV guestings). Remember ‘Chances Are’ with Cybill Shepherd? Or ‘Only You’ with Marisa Tomei? or ‘Heart and Souls’? I loved his movies.

Then his second coming – his stint as Larry in Ally McBeal. I loved that character. He really made Ally less neurotic. And he’s so romantic too. This is where I first found out that he could sing. We even bought the OST where he sang a couple songs. So talented!

Anyway, here’s one of my favorite scenes from that season. He sings with Sting! *squeeeals*

Enjoy. =)

 

Random Rundown

ramblings, chika, kwento, atbp.

- I’m such a lazybone. I haven’t gone to the gym in two weeks! I just didn’t have the energy to wake up at 5 freakin’ thirty so I won’t be late for work. Argh. To make up for the laziness, I’ve been doing 5-minute stair climbing exercises for two days now, and half-hearted crunches. Just to get my blood running. HAHAHA. Shet. Ang tamad ko.

- Another new addiction (c/o Sharkboy): harry potter trading card games. OMG. the geekness. But I love it. It adds that I’ve managed to whup Sharkboy’s ass in some instances. *ahem*

- One addiction for another, Enzo introduced Mikey to the Timezone world. Woohoo. Last Sunday, we went arcade crazy (Maximum Tune!). I’ve never been good with hand-eye coordination, but simulated arcade games are so much fun. Hehe.

- I’ve been sleeping weird lately. One time, I dreamt of Ima, and I introduced her to Mikey, and I woke up crying. The other night, I dreamt I was being tickled until I couldn’t breathe, and I woke up realizing that I really couldn’t breathe. Last night, I slept early at 11 pm, woke up at 12 am to read my phone’s messages, was woken up by mommy at 1 am because I was holding my phone and was afraid I’d drop it (I sleep on the second level of a double-deck bed), woke up at 3 am to find that my sister still hasn’t arrived from work, and woke up three more times for no reason.

- Angelina Jolie is pregnant again. Another “blob” to accompany Shiloh, perhaps?

- Our team’s going to Batangas on March! Wee. I hope the weather clears up soon. SUN, come out now!!! I’m still bringing my lomo cameras, rain or shine. Take that, rains! But geesh. What do you with a 12-person group for three days and two nights? Methinks we’ll either get bored out of our asses, or kill each other by Sunday. Urk. (fine, fine, they plan on getting blitzed, but I don’t want to get blitzed! *sigh*)

- Finally saw Enzo’s graduation pictures. He looks so binata na.

- The Lozada case is crazy like a soap opera.

- I plan on listing down every single movie I’ve watched this year. So by December 2008, I’ll pick my favorite. As of today, I’ve watched I am Legend (scary), Anchorman (finally! what a laughtrip), P.S. I Love You (mush), The Bucket List (inspiring), Juno (fun!), and Vantage Point (exciting but predictable).

- I’m done distracting myself, now I can go back to work. Heh. =p

 

Anyone Else But You

Watched Juno last weekend. Loved it. =) Although (and please don’t stone me) I don’t think it warranted the Oscar nominations. It feels like the Reality Bites of this generation. It’s young, hip, and ultimately, romantic (again, indie types, please do not stone me. It IS romantic, just in a quirky, adorable way).

And of course, if Reality Bites had “Stay”, Juno will have “Anyone Else But You.” So so so sweet. =) I’m posting lyrics and the video. Enjoy!

You’re a part time lover and a full time friend
The monkey on you’re back is the latest trend
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Here is the church and here is the steeple
We sure are cute for two ugly people
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

We both have shiny happy fits of rage
I want more fans, you want more stage
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

You are always trying to keep it real
I’m in love with how you feel
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

I kiss you on the brain in the shadow of a train
I kiss you all starry eyed, my body’s swinging from side to side
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

The pebbles forgive me, the trees forgive me
So why can’t, you forgive me?
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Du du du du du du dudu
Du du du du du du dudu
I don’t see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

 

Sssssh…

Don’t tell wordpress, but I’m kinda missing my LJ blog. Hihihihihihi.

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Hmmm. Anyway. It’s been a hectic week this week. No wait. It’s been a hectic month. This January, I don’t think we had a weekend without a gathering at home. Our house was the venue for one gathering after another, which ended with Enzo’s 13th (whole-day) bash.

Take note: we don’t have helpers, so daddy and mommy did all the cooking, cleaning and everything! Ate, Enzo and I helped with some of the simple tasks. Hehe. I am really amazed at my mom’s ability to multi-task! Whew!

Work has picked up gradually as the month progressed. I’m really settling into my tasks here. Sometimes, I miss coming up with ad concepts so when I’m asked to do something like that, I get really excited. But I’m generally writing articles, press releases, updates, while scheduling my own interviews, trips, etc. An AE and writer’s job rolled into one. In a weird way, I’m actually enjoying it.

My lomo love has reached new heights! Thanks to Mike’s contacts from work, I get to HOARD film and discover new techniques in taking photos. Woohoo. =) Happy. =)

I can’t wait to go out of town for a photo shoot. I’m terribly disappointed that the Barx didn’t go through with our scheduled Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Trip to Clark. =( Would have been really fun. Oh well, beach nalang tayo, guys!

Found a really cheap underwater camera for Mike. We’re so psyched to use it!

Toy Camera Scoreboard: Mike = 3; Tanya = 2. Hehe.

<sidenote rant>     I hate people who sneer at Lomo and say, “Oh, the Lomo Thing? That’s so uso now, everybody’s doing it na. Why don’t you just use digicam and Photoshop?” Eh. Yes, it’s popular. No, you can’t. Cause the unexpected results of film is part of the fun. And I also hate the Kewl Lomo Guyz who think they’re the shitness n’ stuff just ’cause they carry around a plastic camera. Honestly, some guys just do it for porma and pa-cute. D-U-H. That is so not it.     <end of sidenote rant which didn’t turn out to be a sidenote after all.>

Watched P.S. I Love You last weekend. Gerard Butler is such a hot Irishman! Hihi. I can’t get over his voice. I always expect him to go 300 on us. Haha.

I can’t believe Federer lost to Djokovic and I didn’t even write an entry about it. When I heard the news from daddy, it felt like Heath Ledger all over again. Really. I was that incredulous. Hmm. Good thing Djokovic won the title, and that I like him because of his silly and spot-on impressions of Rafa, Sharapova, and Roddick. Hehe. And, yeah, YEY for Sharapova! I loved watching her match against Ivanovic. Parang beauty pageant. Hahahaha. But seriously, they’re both good. =) Can’t wait for Ivanovic to develop her skills. =)

Notice how I ramble when I’m trying to escape writing a boring real estate news article? *sigh*

Back to work!

 

I haven’t been this scared since The Ring

I had absolutely no expectations when I watched I Am Legend. From people’s comments, I found out that only ONE person really liked it. The others found it bitin.

So… about a quarter into the movie, I was surprised that I was actually SCARED SHITLESS. I mean, DAMNIT. Nobody told me it was gonna scare the eyeballs off of me!!! People’s reactions towards the movie were so nonchalant that I was actually afraid that it would be boring.

Guess not.

Geez. I swear, in some tense scenes, I wanted to leave the theater, if it was only well-lighted. So I sucked it up and gripped my lemonade tumbler until I could watch without squinting again.

Barring my gripes from being really scared, I loved the movie. I didn’t find it bitin at all, and Will Smith is such a good actor. I cried in one scene =(, ’cause he was just so good emoting on his own.

Will Smith can really commandeer a whole film all on his own. I never once got tired of his presence on the screen. And he makes it so believable. It’s really like Castaway, only better. And less one volleyball. Haha.

So, I liked it. My first movie of 2008 turned out to be surprisingly fun. Yay, me.

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Postscript:

The trailer for The Dark Knight turned out to be a little… dull, or maybe anti-climactic. Ironman looks like fun, in a non-blockbuster way, and I cannot wait to see Matthew Fox in Vantage Point!

Ok, enough fan girling. Heehee.