presidentiables and bise presidentes

i rarely talk about politics, i try to avoid the topic as much as i can but my ears and eyes are open to the reality. i listen to conversations, opinions and even violent reactions of people from all walks of life. this is my first time to vote, and as a part of the younger generation who has been the subject of the numerous campaigns emanated by the tri-media, i felt like i owe my country a lot and voting its leader is the first step to take. and this started my interest to, at least, be aware of the candidates and try to scrutinize their actions, exposures and what their big mouth is blurting out.

(im not familiar with all the running presidents and vises so far, but i'll try to express what i think of every single person i will include in this post.)

Noynoy Aquino. "Tanggalin ang tiwali. Itama ang mali. Laban na tapat. Laban ng lahat." Would you vote for him? came from a very influential family so that's an instant advantage, he'll surely hit millions of votes. i dunno if he's just being discreet of his agendas on the senate or im not seeing the TV much that's why im not hearing a lot about Noynoy as compared to other senators who brag their ass out. he's the least experienced candidate, i suppose, and i can't help to be skeptical about him leading the entire country. how long has he been our senator? but if he proves his will to make the republic a better place, then why not?!

Mar Roxas. "Country above self." Kung hindi lang siya nag-give way sa pagiging presidente, i would have chosen him as my president. Not that im fascinated by the advertisements but i must admit, his marriage to Korina Sanchez made such a big impact. Korina Sanchez has been one of the critics slash commentator of the issues in politics, and the fact that Mar pleased a lady in that profession made me see him as a good person and somehow true and sincere. Pero alam ko namang kaya siya nag-give way kay Noynoy kasi alam niyang malabo panalo niya for president kung kakalabanin niya si Noynoy. hahaha. jk

Manny Villar. "Sipag at tiyaga." Pardon me if im gonna diss him a bit. Pikon ako sa mga patalastas niya, ang daming pakulo. didn't he realize that people grew tired of it? up until now, his ads are all over the television, radio and print, nakakaumay. He is collaborating with the stars of today--Willie Revillame, Dolphy, Michael V are some. i can't help but think that all he does is scripted, well written and practiced so well. i wanna see something real and please don't fool us with those ads. on a lighter note, he has brilliant platforms and i want all of those implemented if he's on the position. (hahaha. i wonder why Boy Abunda quit endorsing him? credible naman si Boy and i wanna think he's just doing Kris a favor but dude, that's a big turn-off. inayawan)

Loren Legarda. (sorry walang slogan sa official site niya.) Where is this woman getting courage? i mean, despite her loss on the previous election, she still choose to run for vise president...once again. I've known her as an advocate for a cleaner, greener Mother Earth. She's been doing efforts lately to reach out and educate people about climate change and how can we cope with it. and that i can't say anything more. hmpf. ;)

Bayani Fernando. "Sa political will, titino po tayo." vote for him if you want to drive seeing the streets covered with pink and blue. i heard my co-passenger say, "...puro katarantaduhan amputa! hinding hindi ko iboboto si Bayani!" (yes, fists locked!) i laughed hard at that statement and i must commend that guy because this is the main reason i blogged about politics. BTW, he's cursing like that because he apparently hates the pink fence on the sidewalk. they hate how bus stops are outrageously far from where people are supposed to be in, lalo na dahil nagmamadali sila. then i heard them say, "ang laki siguro ng kurakot niya sa mga proyektong ito." and so on and so forth. that made me ponder, it's actually possible...on a country where corruption is a habit? there's no way that it cannot happen. iboboto mo siya?

Erap Estrada. (im still on the process of accepting he's actually running for president this coming election.)


(other names to follow, nakakastress pala 'to.)

presidentiables and bise presidentes

i rarely talk about politics, i try to avoid the topic as much as i can but my ears and eyes are open to the reality. i listen to conversations, opinions and even violent reactions of people from all walks of life. this is my first time to vote, and as a part of the younger generation who has been the subject of the numerous campaigns emanated by the tri-media, i felt like i owe my country a lot and voting its leader is the first step to take. and this started my interest to, at least, be aware of the candidates and try to scrutinize their actions, exposures and what their big mouth is blurting out.

(im not familiar with all the running presidents and vises so far, but i'll try to express what i think of every single person i will include in this post.)

Noynoy Aquino. "Tanggalin ang tiwali. Itama ang mali. Laban na tapat. Laban ng lahat." Would you vote for him? came from a very influential family so that's an instant advantage, he'll surely hit millions of votes. i dunno if he's just being discreet of his agendas on the senate or im not seeing the TV much that's why im not hearing a lot about Noynoy as compared to other senators who brag their ass out. he's the least experienced candidate, i suppose, and i can't help to be skeptical about him leading the entire country. how long has he been our senator? but if he proves his will to make the republic a better place, then why not?!

Mar Roxas. "Country above self." Kung hindi lang siya nag-give way sa pagiging presidente, i would have chosen him as my president. Not that im fascinated by the advertisements but i must admit, his marriage to Korina Sanchez made such a big impact. Korina Sanchez has been one of the critics slash commentator of the issues in politics, and the fact that Mar pleased a lady in that profession made me see him as a good person and somehow true and sincere. Pero alam ko namang kaya siya nag-give way kay Noynoy kasi alam niyang malabo panalo niya for president kung kakalabanin niya si Noynoy. hahaha. jk

Manny Villar. "Sipag at tiyaga." Pardon me if im gonna diss him a bit. Pikon ako sa mga patalastas niya, ang daming pakulo. didn't he realize that people grew tired of it? up until now, his ads are all over the television, radio and print, nakakaumay. He is collaborating with the stars of today--Willie Revillame, Dolphy, Michael V are some. i can't help but think that all he does is scripted, well written and practiced so well. i wanna see something real and please don't fool us with those ads. on a lighter note, he has brilliant platforms and i want all of those implemented if he's on the position. (hahaha. i wonder why Boy Abunda quit endorsing him? credible naman si Boy and i wanna think he's just doing Kris a favor but dude, that's a big turn-off. inayawan)

Loren Legarda. (sorry walang slogan sa official site niya.) Where is this woman getting courage? i mean, despite her loss on the previous election, she still choose to run for vise president...once again. I've known her as an advocate for a cleaner, greener Mother Earth. She's been doing efforts lately to reach out and educate people about climate change and how can we cope with it. and that i can't say anything more. hmpf. ;)

Bayani Fernando. "Sa political will, titino po tayo." vote for him if you want to drive seeing the streets covered with pink and blue. i heard my co-passenger say, "...puro katarantaduhan amputa! hinding hindi ko iboboto si Bayani!" (yes, fists locked!) i laughed hard at that statement and i must commend that guy because this is the main reason i blogged about politics. BTW, he's cursing like that because he apparently hates the pink fence on the sidewalk. they hate how bus stops are outrageously far from where people are supposed to be in, lalo na dahil nagmamadali sila. then i heard them say, "ang laki siguro ng kurakot niya sa mga proyektong ito." and so on and so forth. that made me ponder, it's actually possible...on a country where corruption ? there's no way that it cannot happen. iboboto mo siya?

(other names to follow, nakakastress pala 'to.)

the 46 stages of Twitter

1. Hear the word Twitter. Scoff.
2. Hear it again from someone else. Scoff again.

3. Hear about famous celebrity who is apparently "On Twitter." Scoff, but make mental note to check it out.
4. Log into Facebook to comfort self.
5. Sign up for Twitter.
6. Give up because it seems dumb.
7. Loudly criticize others on Twitter.
8. Follow @johncmayer, @aplusk, @rainnwilson, @wilw, @mrskutcher, @oprah, and one other person you actually know.
9. Post tweet that is a variant of: "Trying out this Twitter thing."
10. Attempt to dig a little deeper into Twitter.
11. Notice rampant usage of words: "Tweet," "Twitter," "Twitterverse," "Tweetie," "Tweetdeck," and something called "RT."
12. Scoff again, this time in confusion.
13. Tell friends you "tried that Twitter thing, but didn't get it and it's stupid anyway."
14. Log into Facebook because that site at least makes sense.
15. Read story about Twitter somewhere.
16. Log back into Twitter.
17. Try to avoid saying Tweet, Twitter, Twitterverse, Tweetie, Tweetdeck, and ReTweet.
18. Respond to @rainnwilson.
19. Curse self for fanning out.
20. Log off for 4 months.
21. Come back, just to see.
22. Post something relatively funny.
23. Get RT'd.
24. Discover that RT means ReTweet.
25. Make it your life mission to get RT'd.
26. Install Twitter app on your phone.
27. No longer ashamed to say "I've gotta Twitter that."
28. Attend events with the sole intention of "Tweeting" them.
29. Pray to get RT'd.
30. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh.
31. Close computer.
32. Open computer. Refresh. Refresh. Refresh.
33. Think in 140 character sentences.
34. Compulsively check phone all day every day.
35. Tweet that you compulsively check phone all day every day.
36. Alienate actual people in your life in an attempt to impress ones you don't know.
37. Lose weight because you forget to eat.
38. Place phone by bed so you can check first thing in the morning.
39. Defend Twitter to the death from detractors.
40. Hear self, and vaguely recognize that you have become "That Guy."
41. Feel like, and start to behave like River Tam.
42. Vow to quit Twitter to preserve sanity.
43. Read this and change mind.
44. Think to self, "I should twitter that."
45. Recognize irony.
46. Twitter it.

im on tumblr

http://reodianne.tumblr.com/

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im having a really good laugh time at facebuko's site. winner!

internet university

• Facebook would be a middle-aged woman using company time to play text-based games and sending people invites to shitty applications.

• Twitter would be a self-righteous douchebag with a speech impediment.

• Myspace would be 13 year old brat, doing free advertising for porn stars and their friend’s shitty bands, be covered in stickers of “sparkly” cartoon bimbos (that resemble transvestites), butterflies or some shit. It sure as fuck wouldn’t be using headphones because it’s rare to see a myspace page where annoying music doesn’t turn you away.

• Wikipedia would be getting molested by hundreds of thousands of random hands.

• Deviant Art would actually be a 19 year old guy drawing generic anime characters, furries, and slutty pictures of their favorite cartoons.

• Youtube would just be a picture of Dustin Hoffman from Rain Man. He has a special talent but everything that comes out of his mouth is just flat out retarded. But only if Rain Man was edited with Windows Movie Maker, and if Barry Levinson called himself “LevDog420 Studios”

• Google would be a guy hard at work in a trendy lab eating a free lunch and using a pile of money for a chair. In beta.

seems like i don't belong somewhere, the nearest category would be twitter and facebook cos im a certified sucker of both sites.

*article grabbed from http://somethingintellectual.tumblr.com/

+++L+++

1986, when the historical snap election finally ended the dictatorship hailing Cory Aquino as the new president of the Philippine republic. that year, my generation wasn't there to witness how the people were united and the chase for freedom in such a long time was over. then, when Pres. Cory had her last SONA in 1991, i was months old and when she left the position, i was 2-yrs old but in no stage of remembering what the fuss is all about. few days ago, when one of our professors told her story about their years of experience during the Aquino regime and she expressed how unfortunate we were for not being part of it, she was displeased by the fact that we're on an entirely different leadership now--that we are exposed to bad examples and chronically poisoned society.

neither can i come up with an inspirational story about her in my own nor write something distinctive about how is she to me. i guess everything that's left to say has already been told and the most memorable moments with her has been articulated. the family spoke the depth of their gratitude for the unwavering support and love given by the community so as their intention to continue the advocacy of their parents. as Kris said, it would take a lifetime to get over with the death of their mother--our mother--and im pretty sure most filipinos sympathize with her in that statement. hence it would really take a lifetime not just to move on but also to find someone who in some way will give pride to the country and someone who's selflessly willing to give up her own life for the sake of others. since when have we ever thought of helping others before our own pleasure? what's the least that we could do for our country without the share of selfish thoughts?

the very recent reason why i admire her was because i love her diction, lame but who doesn't. when i saw the documentary of her speech in the white house, i guess, one thing that made me listen and understand what she's saying is the way she speaks the language. it was only last week when i knew that she garnered so many recognitions and finished school abroad. Cory Aquino is a big part of my history classes from elementary until college, im certain about her as a good leader and an initiator of numerous rallies during her time. i knew her as a historical figure and a true-blue filipino.

you're downright numb and shamefully worthless if you didn't break your heart or shed a tear after the eulogy, after hearing the speeches and after seeing how everyone do their last respect to the dear president. i'll be sad also if by chance, you didn't realize something after the exuberant inspirational thoughts was expressed. moreover, i'd be sorry for you if greatly loving your mother more didn't cross your mind. or if until now, you still don't have good vibes of being a filipino. most importantly, if you're still in doubt of your faith to God.

this journey has settled many misconceptions i endure half of my life, i've pondered a lot and my faith was regained. her death not just gave me more knowledge about her but gave me the reason to understand, love and wish for a better life. i can't further describe my concrete feeling, maybe saddened and thankful. let's just put it that way. <3

RIP Former Pres. Cory Aquino

“I’ve reached a point in life where it’s no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that’s good. If they don’t, that’s too bad.”

“I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.”

“I know my limitations, and I don’t like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.”

“As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.”

“I don’t have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can suggest is to forget about yourself and just think of your people. It’s always the people who make things happen.”

“Maybe this is one way of telling them how much it means not only to me but to all of us who love our democracy and who are searching for the truth.”

i wasn’t born yet when she stepped up to rule the country after the tragic People Power Revolution, after the dictatorship has ruined her family. i was 1 year old when she had her last State of the Nation Address so i don’t have concrete memories of her speaking in public but that didn’t deprive me to stop knowing who she is and why do people put her in pedestal during her time. all because, SHE MADE HISTORY—history of the democracy and as the first female president of the RP, an advocate of women empowerment and a living legend of faith&power.

i wasn’t her avid fan, but i am one of those who were amazed in every word she deliver. i am one of those who mourned when her youngest daughter, Kris, announced that her mother is almost dying of cancer. i am one of those melodramatic geeks who were touched by the outpouring prayers and sympathy that the family is receiving from the entire nation. and now, im joining the throng of grieving filipinos because of her death. this is maybe the end of her human life but a beginning of her eternal life. im sure she’s happy up above. <3

Maria Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009)

Most Common Facebook Updates

*credits to http://tech.msn.com/products/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=20260811

Facebook Updates: What Kind Do You Write?

Sean Is Hungry, Chris Is Tired

Our lives may be full and our experiences rich, but when it comes to squeezing the latest mini-chapters of our personal journeys into the limited space of a Facebook status update ─ with the added pressures of being clever, looking cool, sounding interesting and eliciting responses ─ there are only so many ways to tell the folks on our social networks all about it. You begin see the same stuff over and over again: "Sean is hungry." "Chris is tired." "Ann is in a boring meeting." "Bob had a crazy dream." "Jane needs to study."

English professors claim that there are relatively few distinct story plots and that every piece of literature is just a retelling of one of those narrative archetypes. I'm convinced that the same is true of the things people write in their Facebook status updates. On the following pages you'll meet some of the most common "archetypes" I've recorded so far.

-- Hillary Rhodes, for PC World; Illustrations by Mike Reed

The 'OK, This Person's Life Is Legitimately Interesting' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Greta Schurman qualified for the Olympics!!"

"Jared Penn arrested five big-time mob bosses today."

"Adam Melby is safe in his Baghdad hotel after a bomb exploded at the market."

Face it, Facebook fans. Many of us go there to record mundane activities like grocery shopping and watching TV. But once in awhile somebody posts a status update that leaves you wondering, "Wow, your life is that interesting and you still think it's worth logging on to Facebook?"

Social networking is a paradox because usually the people who are the most active online are the least active in real life. At least that's a common criticism. Is it a fair assessment? We're not so sure, but it does warm our heart when we see people manage to lead an exotic life offline and still show up online to tell the rest of us about it in an "OK, This Person's Life Is Legitimately Interesting" update. Unless, of course, it's actually an "I'm a Big Liar" update.

Now, off to drink some water and brush my teeth.

The 'My Job Sucks' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Ann Ash is in a meeting, yet again."

"Mindy Theo wants out of this cubicle!"

"Alex White would rather work at Dunder Mifflin."

Since so many of us are attending to Facebook while working, it's no wonder that the "My Job Sucks" update is so popular. Work is on our minds. And often it sucks! If it's not the mind-numbing work you're assigned to do, then it's your insensitive boss, your hectic commute, your chatty co-worker, your long hours, the bad coffee in the break room, the bad smell in the bathroom or the bad severance package that you're expecting any day now.

On the other hand, if you're inspired to post yet another "My Job Sucks" update, at least it means you aren't in a position to post an even less enviable "Help! I Really Need a Job!" update.

The 'Oh Come On, Just Tell Us What It Is ─ Are You Dying?' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Lewis Davies just got some sad news."

"Abigail Evans feels sick about what happened today."

"Debby Stein can barely breathe over this."

You clearly have some big bad news ─ so bad, in fact, that you can share only the vague news that you have news, not any of the details. As a result, the rest of us have to write you private messages, fearing that a wall post or status comment is too public!

With the "Oh Come On, Just Tell Us What Happened ─ Are You Dying?" update, you elicit tons of sympathy and worry. But either your news is too sad and personal to bear mentioning on Facebook at all (so shame on you for exploiting it) or you're being melodramatic (so shame on you for taking up our time and sympathy). None of that would happen if you just cut to the chase: Are you dying? Or did you just spill marinara sauce on your nice white pants?

The 'You Never Seem This Happy in Real Life' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Nora Leo loved spontaneous salsa dancing in the park today! Yay, sunshine!!"

"Vicky Tabor had the best ever DQ Blizzard and now gets to see Cheryl and Tyler at the Toby Keith concert!!!! Life rocks!!!!!!!!"

"Aaron Proctor found an extra quarter in the Laundromat change machine!"

The "You Never Seem This Happy in Real Life" updates come from the mopers and negative Nellies in your life who never have anything positive to say in person, but who magically transform into positive-thinking Pollyannas when they assume their virtual identities: Suddenly they're all ga-ga over cheap gas or good weather.

Facebook is full of giddy people bouncing off the walls, often over very simple pleasures. In fact, sometimes the simple pleasures often seem to get more than their share of the limelight ─ maybe because the poster feels pressure to make something out of nothing or because many truly thrilling moments aren't appropriate for a status update: "Yay, my cancer is gone!" "Yay, I got into Harvard and my best friend didn't!" "Yay, my wife is finally losing all that extra weight!" So instead, we revel publicly in the small things. And as a result, our online persona may be a lot sunnier than our real-life presence.

The 'Look How in Love I Am' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Pete Lark sends a kiss to the love of his life and future wife!"

"Holly Quint could lie in bed with Ben forever."

"Bob Chani adores his sweetheart more than life itself."

Though our own love lives gravitate toward the "it's complicated" description on Facebook, theirs seems to be 100 percent perfect ─ and naturally we love hearing about it every day. But sarcasm aside, what compels some people to gush on Facebook? Could it be that they're overcompensating for something ─ that they feel a need to prove something to others ... or to themselves?

Undoubtedly the "Look How in Love I Am" update is sometimes an expression of innocent exuberance ─ the product of a person overcome by joy and appreciation for their significant other. But not always. Sometimes it's an attempt to quell internal doubts ("See? I really must be in love") or a coded message to an ex ("I'm happier without you, loser!").

The 'Big News Break' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Kelly Babson is PREGNANT!"

"Jeremiah Post quit his job."

"Sybil Connor is finally free after a month in jail!"

When you encounter a "Big News Break" update, you need to be aware of a couple of things as you read it:

1. The poster's real friends already know the big news.

2. Therefore, the point of the announcement is to solicit compliments, shock or other strong reactions from the poster's second- or third-level "friends." That means you: you who don't occupy a high enough rung on the ladder of intimacy to merit a call or in-person conversation about whatever the big news is.

Face it: When you get pregnant, you're not going to tell your best friend over Facebook. No, the "Big News Break" update specifically targets people who aren't among the inner circle of friends. But we're not knocking it. Facebook is all about lesser friends, and there's nothing wrong with second-tier.

The 'Too Much Information (TMI)' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Bob Levin is still gassed from his long-delayed sigmoidoscopy."

"Joe Kass can't stop picking his nose."

"Jodi Portia is having the heaviest period ever!"

Who needs juicy third-person gossip when Facebookers seem more than willing to reveal intimate details of their own private lives to a horrified yet fascinated public? Nothing is off limits when it comes to the "Too Much Information (TMI)" update. From behind the veil of Facebook faux-anonymity, people will talk openly about their sex lives, body issues, bad habits, secret thoughts, perverted minds and weird quirks.

Sure, a TMI update might make your readers cringe, but there's something liberating about exposing your inner demons to a generally supportive community of online friends. And who knows ─ maybe someone will comment in agreement, making you feel less alone.

The 'Passive Aggressive' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Gabe Samson would rather not, thank you very much.”

"Mary Hales told you so."

"Brenna Vogel could do without THAT in her life."

Though Facebook invites a wide range of uncomfortable dialogue and public displays of TMI (see the previous slide), a line remains in place that many social networkers won't cross. They'll suggest that they're angry, but they won't say why; or they'll express frustration about something or someone in their life, but they won't provide any specifics about who or what is getting on their nerves.

Like passive-aggressive behavior in real life, the "Passive Aggressive" update lets you grumble without truly confronting your problem. It means omitting details but adopting a tone that's just bitter enough to let everyone know you're disappointed, and it might also send a message to the particular person who is getting under your skin.

The 'Song Quote' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Liza Kitter kissed a girl, and she liked it!"

"Robin Lamb forgot her umbrella, ella, ella, ella."

"Isaac Clapp won't hesitate no more no more."

If you're a frequent Facebooker, you've undoubtedly suffered at one point or another from status update block ─ and that's when the "Song Quote" update can come in handy. It's pretty self-explanatory: When you can't think of anything good to say, summon a good poet or lyricist, and just like that you'll have one of the most compelling status updates around. Plus, song writers are adept at zeroing in on universal themes like love, loneliness, hope, despair and forgotten umbrellas, so why not just channel the pros when you can't think of the exact right words to sum up your mood?

The 'I'm Tired, and Here's How Many Hours of Sleep I Got Last Night' Update
EXAMPLES:

"Dan Wright was up till 3 and up again at 6 for work."

"Chris Keel is functioning (barely) on 2 hours of sleep."

"Inge Neal did not get her required 8 hours and wishes she could take a nap."

Is this really an update? We're all tired, always. Isn't that a given? We all work too hard and stay up too late watching TV and surfing the Internet and Facebooking ourselves into bleary-eyed oblivion. A real update would be the refreshing exclamation, "I feel so AWAKE today!"

And yet the "I'm Tired, and Here's How Many Hours of Sleep I Got Last Night" updates persist. People tend to aim for scientific precision when it comes to hours spent in Zone Z, so as to prove that while everyone else may be in a sort of mild daze, they are genuinely sleep-deprived. But it probably means nothing more than that they're too tired to think of something more interesting to say.

**it's horrible how i can relate to this article. *now im getting ashamed of my statuses* but who the hell cares? this is your way of pleasing your facebook friends so they'll click like button or drop a comment with your lame status. this is how you want to introduce yourself to the e-world, this is how you'll get attention in harsh ways or not, this is how you reward yourself and THIS WHAT MAKES FACEBOOK PHENOMENAL.

internet savvy

you can call me an obsessive compulsive internet user, i want all my accounts be updated as frequent as possible and everything should be at proper boxes, no unwanted texts or codes hanging anywhere in my profile page. recently, i am committed to twitter and plurk and facebook and blogger and multiply. im feeling strangely irresponsible when i didn't tweet the whole day; when i haven't logged on to facebook to update my status, answer surveys and read some posts and i hate seeing notifications saying someone has beaten my score on typing maniac; when i don't come up with a nice blog in a week is a mortal sin; each time i wasn't able to listen or download new music, i feel outdated; when the websites i religiously visit has many posts i haven't read yet, it's like i know nothing. the social networking havoc literally makes me aggressive and drives me to spend the rest of my vacant hour browsing.

i was in my real ordinary self way back 2007, when we're not broadband connected yet. i manage few accounts online and go to the shop when school calls for it. in short, i really am not an internet dependent person until we've had one at home and until i started to learn something interesting that i was horribly hooked up 7 hours straight. really, im not seeing myself avoiding internet in a decade or two. maybe i wouldn't be that hyped but for sure i won't lose touch. is there something wrong with me? ikaw, (in all honesty) can you live without it?

"social networking sites were built to enhance relationships, not SUBSTITUTE it. sometimes status updates aren't really "what's on their mind", it's more of how they want to present their selves online."--> is my recent status on facebook. aside from the educational and knowledge enriching online sites, we're all benefited by social networking sites which gives us an instant cheap connection to reach out with friends. i don't even think snail mail still plays its role as a letter sender coz we're all equipped with e-mail and comment boxes and instant messaging. even mobile phones has less job coz we're charged bucks for a text message or call, right? especially when the reply can wait for a few days or so, we wouldn't bother calling a friend until time fades. i mean, if not for emergencies we won't use our phone. i wonder what would happen if the entire world wide web was infected by a virus wrecking all the data and everyone has to start all over again, FROM THE BEGINNING. im pretty sure ocean full of tears will be formed and the entire universe will be fucked up.

i visit almost 10 to 15 sites in one sitting, the number goes larger if im given more time. sometimes, i set my alarm to 3am (if i have a 7:30 class) so that i'll have 2 hours to check on my accounts and a number of sites. during non-school days, i'd go online for 3-5 hours straight. then i'd end up a little longer coz another site calls for a few minutes more of discovery, i hate it when i can't resist the temptation of the online world. hence all of this is for i-should-know purposes and not the unimportant things, i don't waste time online & as in what im doing is productive. see? it goes to show that im addicted to the internet because my brain can't stand idle time, my mind wanders a lot and it worries me if im taking myself away from the present to predict what's at stake for me in the future. so instead of collecting pressure boosters, i'd desperately make myself busy doing stuffs online to separate myself from the anxiety of living in tedium.

we love the instantaneous feedback we get from our online buddies. the affirmation of our status updates or blogs or pictures or videos or links somehow makes our day. narcissists love social networking. it gives them sudden elation when the world get to visit their page and compliment their photos or even agreeing to their shoutouts. if you're just cramming for attention then go spread your love to everybody online.

on the other hand, i doubt the sincerity online coz people can be somebody they're not; portray a charming role and be adorable on photos or maybe a villain or backstabber. we can't be really good friends or lovers secured by the shitty "i love you" glitter graphics posted on your comments box, i just don't think we'd trust somebody we don't know personally.

technology should enrich our lives, not replace it. the internet was made as a medium of communication so that we'll be more aware of what's happening in all parts of the world. but that was just the broader sense of our initial responsibility which is the people that surrounds us and our community.

if every computer is busted for a week or two, what's the worst thing that could happen? what if we won't have access to youtube, google, twitter or facebook, who would you even bother calling? when the celebrity gossip and scandal sites were banned, would you even dare reading weather news reports? in the absence of these sites, who would you think of?

blogging has been the counterpart of me coz it's were i share unspoken thoughts. it's were i can say anything without hearing complains or reaction that would piss me off but above all this, none of my blogs has ever contained what i felt the moment i was writing it. still, you wouldn't know everything about me without my physical presence. AN ONLINE BUDDY CAN BE SOMETIMES THE TOTAL OPPOSITE OF THE PERSON YOU MOLDED IN YOUR INTERNET-INSPIRED MIND.

-diannereodique@ymail.com-

entertainment

hahaha. that's all i have for now. ciao!

quotes unquote

unlimited text services drive cellphone users nuts,like they really are serious about making the hell out of that P15-20 fee charged for every registered user. in line with this, the texting formats evolved as well..like GM (by which i believe means, group message? correct me if im wrong.) and the endless greetings "good morning", "breakfast na", "good afternoon", "happy lunch time", "good evening", "happy dinner" is beeping my phone almost everyday especially during school vacation. TAKE NOTE: THE GREETINGS ARE SPELLED AWFULLY SOMETIMES. i was like, "oh yeah, so now it looks like you've said something different huh." ;p im not sure if people are trying to be courteous or sweet but im considering the lame fact, sinusulit lang nila unli nila. so whatever it is, im not after that. hahaha.

wednesday. manila day. classes are suspended on universities situated at Manila. we're lucky about holidays, agree? it's not about that either. wala kasi akong kausap kanina dito sa bahay, napakinggan ko na yung radio segment na gusto ko sa rx, sawa na ko sa mga sounds sa cellphone, kaya chineck ko na lang inbox ko. i rarely read quotes sent to me, but i store them for quite some time and read it whenever i feel like it. so there, i scanned my inbox to read some of the quotes/stories sent to me this past few days. here are some:

the father of a girl asked his daughter's bf.."what can you do for my daughter?" "i would die for her!", the bf answered.."i don't like you." the dad replied.."why?" the boyfriend asked. the dad answered, "im looking for someone who would live for her..not someone who would just die and leave her alone."
-->>makes sense, right? it's a huge misconception when we say, i want someone who would be willing to die for me when in fact, we don't want to be left alone. perhaps, we can say something like "i want someone who'd be willing to make sacrifices for me." i guess, it's much better since we can't always associate sacrifices to death.

i think the best time to say that you already found the right one...is when you stop looking for more.
-->>PROFOUND THOUGHT. this is just sooooooo true.

love when you're ready, not when you're lonely.
-->>okay. owwwwwwkay.

"i love the way you love me but i hate the way i should love you back."
-->>i stole this quote from Mabini Sessions, on a short story. (forgot the title) this is ouch! like someone stabbed you right there. very immature and narrow-minded. but i love the concern that person has with his girl, why prolong the agony? besides, love should be mutually compensated.

*keep sending*
any quotable quote there? share it!

music

music isn't really my way of life, of course i do love music but not as obsessed as some of you. *peace* maybe because, i can't sing.;p but im trying my best to catch up para hindi naman kj, i listen to the radio more often now, browse some helpful sites that promotes new albums and etc. im grabbing the perks of the broadband connection at home. there's this 'interest boost' when i bought my petty phone a headset(yeah, just a month ago) and ritually listen to my play list while on a 2-hour ride 4x a week. bad thing is, i am silly annoyed when i keep hearing the same order of songs up to the point of memorizing the lines inevitably. to ease the last song syndrome, i have to update my mp3 as often as i could. so then, you're free to share songs that i could also listen to. please.

since i haven't thought of a sensible topic to blog for, im gonna share my play list for the first time in my blogging history. please don't laugh at my choice of songs, i really am neither after the tune, the lyrics nor whatever music elements you are capable of knowing. no particular genre or singer, all i know is that i can say if i liked the song or not the first time it banged my poor ears.

1. no boundaries (kris allen/adam lambert)
2. breathe slow
3. ego - beyonce
4. battlefield - jordin sparks
5. halo - beyonce
6. our song - taylor swift
7. white horse - taylor swift
8. sweet dreams - beyonce
9. love game - lady gaga
10. boom boom pow - BEP
11. mad world - adam lambert
12. insomnia - craig david
13. love, sex and magic - ciara
14. blame it - jamie foxx
15. kiss me thru the phone - soulja boy
16. knock you down - keri hilson
17. heartless - kris allen
18. the way you look tonight
19. your universe - rico blanco
20. marami pang iba...

and as bonus, im going to post some of the tricks on downloading stuffs over the net for free. im not sure if you guys also do the same thing but allow me to have a long post just now, i missed blogging eh. oops, these are small things i found out all by myself primarily because of extreme curiosity. then boom! i gained a lot. ADVICE: HOLD ON TIGHT WITH YOUR PATIENCE. i don't want you to snap, right?

how to download songs from imeem?
-->>chances are, frostwire/limewire or other downloading engines doesn't have your desired song/s yet and we all know that imeem has this mp3s. (this is really an old technique, stop reading if you prefer.) there's this site called file2hd which converts files on imeem. you'll just copy the URL of the mp3 you intend to download, paste it on the box, check the agreement, mark the AUDIO and click get files. it only takes few seconds to rip then scroll down, you'll see a file with an ".flv" at the end. point the mouse on that file then right click, go to SAVE LINK AS option and hit save. so there, if you have had the file on your desktop saved as ".flv" the last step is to convert it to ".mp3" (or other audio files your player enables to play). i've had tested a few converters but often dissatisfied with the result. by now, im using an FLV converter called leawo (download it on the given link and install on your pc) mabilis lang siya. im sure you can do the conversion, afterwards.

how to download videos from youtube?
-->>install youtube downloader and copy-paste the URL of the video. download and convert the file. easy. you can also download movies from other chosen sites through YD, the full movie. i swear.

alright, youtube is the most beneficial site. really. actually, you can download mp3s from there and more. just type in the search box (title of the song/artist) + download link and all is in your dashboard. the links are located in the information, upper right side just below the picture&name of the uploader. they will link you to mediafire, rapidshare and others.

i learned my photoshop through series of video tutorials from youtube and i pinch of reading from techie blogger and professional photoshop artists. actually, i had my cs3 version through youtube. i just forgot the link. no problems encountered so far, it's working naman just like a normal PS. and it doesn't have a serial number, i dunno what the heck genius has done to make it that way. basta i got all my software here from the internet for free, coz i won't buy it if ever it's priced. haha.

how to download mp3s through google?
-->>click here. well you really have to be patient on searching for the right file, it can be helpful at times. i know another way to do that but i prefer this automated version.

wheew! my brain was screwed up and i can't think of any other confession of a computeraholic. lol. i'd update this as soon as i snagged another trick.

(meanwhile, im finding a really hard time looking for applications to accessorize my phone. like themes and skins. yehey! mahaba na post ko.)

spider-monkey

i so love the spider-monkey line of edward on twilight. i learned that he was given options by catherine hardwicke, and he chose the that line from these..

Option 1:
Edward: You're not scared of heights, are you?
Bella: Not that I know of ...

Option 2:
Edward: Hold on tight ...
Bella: Don't worry ...

Option 3:
Edward: Wrap your legs around me like a spider monkey.
Bella: Done.

Option 4:
Edward: Got a good grip? Don't let go.
Bella: No chance of that, buddy.

Option 5
Edward: Prepare for liftoff ...

so cutee..

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"I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when I'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like I'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but it's just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one"
---YOUR UNIVERSE

RICO BLANCO has been in the business since 1994--i was 4 back then. he's a former member of an influential rock band called Rivermaya but just recently left the group to perform as a solo artist. the songs "you'll be safe here" and "214" are the top songs on my mind everytime i hear the word, Rivermaya. so sad he's out of the band but i bet he's done that so that he'll find his place on the industry as Rico Blanco and not "the lead vocal of Rivermaya".

he released his new album with the singles, "your universe" and "antukin" which i enjoyed listening to. he's an intelligent musician and songwriter the OPM industry is so lucky to have. ang talino niyang sumulat ng kanta taz may hatak yung mga song niya most especially sa mga inlove, brokenhearted at kung ano ano pa. im not a "super" fan of rock but Rico Blanco has a different attitude towards his music that hook me much. im having the last song syndrome with your universe right now. sayang hindi siya gaanong gwapo sa tv. lol

plurk vs. twitter

i do have accounts on both microblogging sites and i always enjoy the features of both. so now i'll try to decipher some differences on my POV.

on PLURK:

i heard about it through Ms. Pia Magalona, i saw some boxes on her multiply site showing her updates on plurk and then i was curious. i created an account on march but never got the nerve to open it again coz i thought it was boring since i don't have friends who own accounts there. until a friend of mine finally uses plurk. the interface is so teeny-like, the icons and timeline and some navigation are intended more for the teens. it's like a chatroom na rin coz you can send in responses to the one you're following and they have cool emoticons!!! the KARMA is really a motivation-drive coz the member needs to be active on plurking, updating profiles and pictures, invite friends and have fans in order to raise their karma up and enjoy the additional features of plurk. for philippines based plurkers, they have a site called phplurk where you can update your timeline using SMS. meaning plurking is just a text away!! their gateway numbers are on smart and globe too so if you're registered on an unlimited service, no charge! but i do have encountered troubles on phplurk coz there're times that they post my phplurks later than the time i sent it or worse, don't even post it at all. according to them, they're on beta so we have to be gentle--fine, i thought. i think they also offer mobile applications which is much too convenient for those who're always out and loves to plurk just like the magalona's--they're famous on the site and in fact im following them. although, plurk is also surrounded by posers! but in reality, they have less celebrity users--if i've searched it right. ;p

on TWITTER

i know twitter even before im into plurk but i just recently had my account there and i never thought it would be that entertaining. twitter's interface is much more professional-like with less kaartehan compared to plurk's. but i think plurk has a better offer when it comes to responses coz it's sorted on your update and you just have to arrow down to read those while twitter is quite messy with all these direct messaging. in spite of it, i so love twitter's elegance and the people hanging out in there--cool-NESS!! i must commend, twitter has better mobile services than plurk, with it's 20 options to choose from. same as above, they also have phtwitters for filipinos and i've availed that one instead since none of the twitter mobile is applicable on my pathetic phone. good news, phtwitters is kinda more responsible than phplurk coz the updates are simultaneously posted by the time you sent it. and im glad that day by day, i gain more followers on twitter which is the exact opposite when it comes to plurk. plus plus plus, i stumbled upon some celebrities who runs twitter too and that was so fun to read their updates. ;p

***well, inspite of the evolution of blogging to microblogging. i'd still be loyal on the real blogging sites with infinite characters and cool dashboard. but i won't hate the microblogging sites anyhow coz above all, it's the trend on the web!

TWILITE: a parody of TWILIGHT

TWILITE: A PARODY NOVEL OF TWILIGHT

Excerpts from “Twilite: A Parody”

The first time Stella sees Edweird Sullen:

I continued to scan the Sullens’ table for another available stud and quickly found one who was nearly as hot as Casper. Again I queried Maria, this time about the youngest Sullen boy, trying to hide my newly-formed schoolgirl crush on him.

“The boy over there, with the perfect face, nose, eyes, and lips…and chiseled chin, broad shoulders, strapping chest and tree trunk arms…and that V-shaped torso, thin waist and muscular legs like that of an Olympic cyclist. And perfectly manicured finger and toenails. Who is he, and what’s his story?”

“Oh, that’s Edweird,” she said, rolling her eyes as if they were the seven and ten pins teetering and deciding whether to fall down or not. “He’s dreamy. But he doesn’t date. Apparently, even the best looking girls in the school are not good enough for him. Rumor has it that he’s only interested in five foot four, average looking dark haired girls who only recently moved to Sporks from a hot climate state beginning with the letter “A.” Go find someone who fits that description!” Maria dejectedly shook her head, the contents of her shot glass riding up and spilling over the sides. She leaned down close to the table, shot out her pink tongue and lapped up the droplets.

I now turned my full attention to Edweird. Edweird looked as though he was transplanted to Sporks from the pages of Greek mythology. He was tall, with long, lean muscles, perfect angular features, and boyish good looks -- remarkably like the boy who played Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies, but with spiky hair. That’s all I’m going to tell you about Edweird now, but don’t you worry: I’ll be describing his perfection from this point on every chance I get in four -- count ‘em, four -- amazingly long (and expensive) books.

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First glimpse of Dr. Carpile Sullen, M.D.

“Is she…dead?” asked Dr. Carpile Sullen, visiting surgeon at Sporks Community Medical Hospital. Dr. Sullen had just entered my hospital room, carrying a clipboard and a book of Mad Libs.

I sat up from my bed and put down the New York Times bestseller An Idiots Guide to Vampires and Werewolves. I looked up at the doctor, feebly forcing a smile on my face.

“I kid, I kid!” He blurted out, laughing so hard that his copy of Cracked Magazine flew out of his hand. “Hey, you don’t get an honorary medical degree from Sporks Community College Correspondence Medical School and Male Modeling University without developing a sense of humor.”

Dr. Sullen then pivoted around to examine himself in the full-length mirror attached to the closet door. He pouted his perfect plump lips, ran his hands through his brown, wavy hair, admiring his perfectly tanned complexion. He adjusted his Speedo under his cotton shorts, and ran his hands up and down his freshly shaven, ultra smooth legs. He smiled and winked at his own reflection. He was looking oh-so-fine, and he knew it. What was most puzzling to me, though, was why he was wearing shorts in the winter.

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Stella meets Yakob Brown, son of her father’s best friend:

“Hi, I’m Yakob Brown,” he said, extending his short, hairy arm toward me. “You must be Stella Crow, right?”

“Yes, that’s me.” I said shaking his hand. “I already know who you are, Yakob. Actually I don’t since we’ve never met. Harley has told me all about you. To be perfectly honest he’s said very little. Either way, it’s nice to meet you. And for now on you can call me ‘Isabella.’”

“Nice to meet you, Stella,” he said and then he yipped.

That was strange.

“You know that truck of yours – ‘Ol’ Lemon’ – that used to be mine,” Yakob said. “My dad was close to torching that suicide machine and driving it off the side of a cliff. But your dad wanted to buy it, so my pop gave it to him for just a few grand, with low, low financing. I guess you must have swiped it from your old man.”

“Actually, he gave it to me as a welcome home gift.” I said. “He wanted to make my move to Sporks as smooth as possible, and this was his way of doing it.”

“Harley’s a moron, but he has a heart of gold,” Yakob boldly said. “Of course, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know.”

“I agree, and no, you’re not.”

“I’m a bit surprised Ol’ Lemon is still running, to be perfectly honest,” Yakob said. “Have you passed out behind the wheel from the carbon monoxide fumes spewing from the air vents? Has the clutch given out, or have the brakes failed? Have you repaired the rusted out holes in the radiator? How about the leaky gas tank, constant oil drip, misaligned front and back wheels, damaged struts, improperly rebuilt engine, or the busted speedometer? Those things holding up?”

“So far so good,” I said, feeling both impressed and horrified by his honesty and boyish innocence. “I even managed to make the car’s interior look respectable once I vacuumed up all the dog hair. How many dogs do you have?”

He looked at me quizzically, not saying anything, scratched his ear with his left hand and then licked the back of it.

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Stella and Edweird pause before setting off on their hike through the woods:

“But before we go,” Edweird continued, “let’s pause for a moment so you can admire my amazing physique. Take it away, Stella.”

I could barely concentrate on what Edweird had just said to me. I was completely distracted by his Adonis-like physique. His skin-tight shirt, buttoned nearly to the top, had perfectly framed and accentuated his muscular man-boobs. His cutoff jeans, circa 1970, did little to conceal his ripped hips, thighs and buttocks. The stubble from his freshly shaven chest danced like raindrops off his cool white skin. At this very moment, I wanted him more than I ever wanted any other man, and nearly every other woman.

“Um, are you finished gawking at me, Stella?” He asked with a sly smile.

“Uh, sure,” I replied. “At least for now.”

“Good. We better get an early start on our hike, so I don’t have to carry you on my friggin’ back before it gets pitch black.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Edweird and Stella’s magical first kiss

His words left me breathless. Literally. The lack of oxygen to my brain made me dizzy, and I started to faint. As quickly as I did, Edweird’s arms reached out to catch me, but he was too slow, and I fell painfully to the ground. Seconds later Edweird was kneeling next to me, caressing my hair with one hand, while pinching my nose and trying to stop the massive blood flow with his other. It was not quite the perfect moment I had dreamed of, but then again, he was turning out to be far from the perfect guy.

“Kiss me, Edweird!” I said, my voice forceful and demanding. “Kiss me like you really mean it. Kiss me like you’ve never kissed a woman before.”

“Okay.”

Edweird gently brushed away the dried blood from my face. He leaned over to me and began nuzzling my hair. His right hand gently caressed my cheek. His cool breath danced off my neck. I felt his teeth nibbling at my ear lobe, breaking the delicate skin. His hands gripped my upper arms, forcing them back and causing substantial bruising that would take days to heal. He then moved both his hands to the side of my face, squeezing it tight. He seemed genuinely tickled at how my scrunched lips formed that fish face, and whispered that I was his “Little Flat Faced Flounder Girl.”

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Edweird and Stella’s begin their hike back to the truck

By the time Edweird finished his sulking it was late afternoon and we only had a couple more hours of daylight. We decided to gather our things and start our hike back to the truck. Edweird was worried that it would be dark before we made it back, and insisted that we run the whole way. I knew that there was no way I could keep up with him.

“I won’t be able to make it to the truck before it gets dark, Edweird. Maybe we can just take our time and walk by the light of the moon. It would be so romantic.”

“Are you serious?” he said. “Do you have any idea of what type of wildlife roams these woods at night? Actually, I have no idea either. But I can’t imagine it’s good.”

“Well, what do you suggest then?” I asked.

“There is one thing. I could carry you on my back. I’ll haul you back to the truck. We’ll get there in no time, flat.”

I wished he had chosen another the word besides “haul.” It kind of makes me feel like a whale.

I was too tired and achy to argue with Edweird. He crouched down and beckoned me to hop on his back, and I obliged. He then reached back with his magnificent arms to secure me tight against his muscular back. Then, without warning, Edweird took off down the path at an amazing speed. Everything I looked at was a blur to me. Apparently, it was all a blur to him as well. He was in as much control as Helen Keller after ten cent beer night. After two hundred yards we ended up crashing into several trees and what we believed was a water buffalo. Remarkably, even with the high-speed collisions Edweird still managed to remain upright. He then repositioned me around to his front so that I would functionally serve as a human battering ram for whatever object he’d run us into next. After another fifty yards of more of the same he gave up entirely on this plan. He lowered me back to the ground, and we walked the rest of the way glowering at each other long into the night.

source: http://www.newmoonmovie.org/2009/05/twilite-parody-novel-of-twilight/

**i got the humor *lol* most especially on how he tricked on the names of the characters and all that. the excerpt was so hilarious but can get excruciating, the writer will gradually make money out of this. haha. ;p too early to judge the entire parody, though. and Stephen Jenner didn't really spoofed it from cover to cover, i think he only pulled out some scenes of his interest. i would love to try reading the books if it comes available on e-book in due time coz i also considered that the writer aims to give us a different perspective out of the vamp-novel. *i just wish for the luck of the writer that he won't piss off the fans with the exaggerations he revised to humor the readers.* ooopps! i just read some of the comments and they're all angry about the way he made fun of twilight. some cursed not to read it while others will give a shot out of curiosity. let's see if this twilight spoof will make it's way to the bestseller list like twilight.

the phenomenon continues!

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did you ever realize how often negative issues dominates the good news posted on headlines? would you rather be proud when your country tops the controversies of the universe? until when will us be drowned on a vast pool of shame caused by our own idiocy and carelessness?

corruption, sex videos, notorious crimes, fugitive criminals, rebels, crisis---are just some topics that features on the daily news. sadly, it became part of the norms and people don't seem bothered about it anymore. evil is everywhere and it almost outshines the good.

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SCANDALS HAS BEEN THE TOPIC OF THE TOWN

***i don't give that much attention to all these things unless it's irritating me to death. people are much aware of the crimes, antagonistic people and immorality if it happened to the famous personalities and was eventually televised, kasi kung hindi wala naman talaga silang pakialam.

***im afraid to say that we are becoming technology slave. we do benefit from it's convenience, when used properly and for the good but can't you see it's more of risky now and deprives people the right of privacy. we can't help this, though. maybe we have to be prudent and responsible to avoid complications.

***i pity those who were on that video, nilaglag nila sarili nila e. they are documenting their nastiness that puts them all into shame. so pathetic, they want to be famous in the most unlikeable way.

bilmoko part 1

*apple iPhone 3g will cost you more or less 65 000 Php.

*nokia e71
price range: around 21 000Php

when can i have any of those phones? how many more years should i count on? 1-2-3-4-5-6-7... i really have to work for my luxuries so so much. im a gadget freak but i can't afford to have the latest so tiis tiis lang muna sa web pictures.

expect that day by day, im going to post something about gadgets and clothes and shoes etcetera etcetera. from now on, it will be my way of reminding myself of the material things i dreamed of. haha. pity me.

a thought reader for real

Tristan Joshua Arcinue is among the top, and the youngest mentalist of the Philippines, a rare participant in the world of entertainment. He seems to have the ability to manipulate things at his bidding. He claims that he does not have any supernatural abilities but his superb personality and performance skills will make you want to believe that such abilities exist.

By using psychology, NLP and magic he is sure to sweep your mind!

What others are saying:

"It was the first time we were indulged by this type of performance. Tristan performed with elegance and charm. Using his abilities he was able to tell what we were thinking of and was even able to predict what will happen next. I was surprised when I was able to chat with Tristan after his performance, he just arrived here in the United States a couple of weeks ago and still he was able to entertain us with confidence and professionalism. This type of talent will only make the Philippines proud. We would like to share this amazing experience and recommend Tristan as your entertainer for your next event"
- Pres. Manolito Calma, MAUSA

"...his approach to psychic entertainment is rather new school, the skill he has is that he can will something at bidding, whether be it a thing or a decision a person is about to make, his personality is superb and his presentation are at the nth degree."
- Mindstorm

source: http://ph.88db.com/ph/Services/Post_Detail.page/Performing_Arts/Clowns_Magicians/?PostID=334960

**hey. hey. hey. i was just blogging yesterday about supernatural powers, and i swear to life that i didn't saw the teaser of ruffa&ai's episode yesterday prior to my writing. but what a coincidence, they guested a 'thought reader' today and the hosts witnessed how TJ ARCINUE's talent works. and i was wowed!

according to him, "thought reader is different from mind reader." thought reader is someone who can read a person through his/her body language while a mind reader knows exactly what that person thinks about. i don't mind distinguishing the difference of both terms, all i want is a proof that it does exist. apparently, he was televised so he's ought to put on a good show. what more can i say? he was exceptionally talented. i can't think of a word more than that. alex, kaye, ruffa were the ones who experienced being read by Tj, desperate as i am to prove it, the three at least made me convince that he is an absolute entertainer! where in the world are you from? oh my God.

blogs

little miss dress up

*i found this blog on bianca's blog site a few months ago. and then i found myself constantly checking for the posts of the moderator, i was interested and fascinated at the same time by their fashion ventures. they take pictures of themselves wearing really nice outfits.

*well according to bianca's post , little miss dress up is her inspiration when she has dull grooming days. they motivate a girl to dress up gracefully just by checking on their site.

plurk profie

my plurk before

*i loved the lilac color but the theme cuts out some portions of my profile that made some information unreadable so i decided to change it after a day.

here it is:


*i so love the shade of pink on it plus it has a wonderful blur effect when the mouse is off the dashboard and will turn that bright when you hover it on your profile. almost perfect!

superficial or not?

my brother is fond of tricks and basic magic skills, he watched videos on youtube showcasing enigmatic talents of people from the US. i hardly believe the possibility that a person possesses such a weird talent--PSYCHOKINESIS or commonly known as telekinesis. so when he told me that somebody is capable of this mind power thing, i was skeptical and intrigued that it dragged me to do some readings about the psychokinesis. i searched for blogs, articles and definitions regarding psychokinesis--some has testimonies of their paranormality and researchers include some tips on how to develop their skills. i haven't checked out any videos yet but i'll do as soon as im satisfied with the web's rationalization.

another superficial talent is the mental telepathy or the mind reading thing, which i am roughly doubtful about. maybe after few years, i'll be curious about aliens too..then wizards..and vampires..so as immortality. i couldn't wait for more strange revelations about human capabilities.

there are still unsolved mysteries in this world, nobody can scientifically explain all those chaotic brain processes. but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't believe that a person with such extraordinary talent don't exist. meaning, be ready as earth goes weirder and wierder every generation.

bat ganun?

minsan narinig ko sa TV, ang buhay daw ng mga Pinoy dalawa lang--BASKETBALL AT ARTISTA. i took this as a joke when i first heard it, i thought whoever said this is just exxaggerating the whole thing. not until, i proved it myself that it is somehow relevant--basketball and showbiz--on our lifestyle. and we are all guilty of this, whether we like it or don't.

dati hindi pa ko naniniwala kasi hindi rin naman ako ma-showbiz lalo naman yung basketball kaso sa sobrang curious ko sa buhay ng mga mayayaman at sikat, naging parte na rin ng recreation ko ang alamin ang latest sa kanila. apparently, i was blessed to have a PC and broadband that's why i kinda know what's latest about my crushes, latest movie updates and etcetera. and i also have to admit that when tedium is outshining all else in the house, there's only one thing to keep me sane and survive--SOCIAL NETWORK SITES. but i don't mean that in all OC-ness, i don't have flooding accounts from every corner of the web. just a few selected ones with a nice interface and somewhere that i can find my friends. blogger, multiply, livejournal, friendster, facebook, plurk, imeem, youtube, and flickr are some sites that i am accounted to and i check out regularly. and in all those sites, i always look for some celebrity accounts and fans pages and join them or i add them up irregardless of it's authenticity. ang cheap nga e, pero wala lang, i just wanna see how they write blogs, how they respond to comments, the pictures, statuses blah-blah-blah.

bakit ganun?

*sa plurk, inuulan ng response ang mga plurk ng mga celebrity. others are feeling close pa, kala mu friends sila. and one thing that amazes me, walang DETRACTORS puro PRAISES and endearing thoughts. hhaaaiii...

*sa multiply, i don't add celebs coz anyone can access the site naman even if you're not friends. some celebs sell their old things and people are like "i love that, beautiful, how much? i wanna get it." well i don't know if those people are seriously into that business. some are lavish with blogs and pictures and contacts and guestbooks, and all the comments says the same, "ang cute naman.", "a very inspiring post.", "idol kita, ang ganda mo."

*friendster, is one big FAKE. haha. i don't think celebrities bother checking on friendster, it's the most poisoned social site.

*facebook, latest! i believe some are legitimate owners. the searches are very limited, maganda ang fatures niya. although, the bogus account makers are doing their hell way.

*blogger is my favorite blogsite. this is where i mostly spend my internet hours, reading blogs of bianca, ala and some people. love it.

*lj, i only check ala's blog there.

*imeem for my sound shots, i don't have celebrities there.hehe

*youtube, AWESOME! haha

a quote

"i've been making a list of things they don't teach at school: they don't teach you how to love somebody. they don't teach you how to be famous. they don't teach you how to be rich or poor they don't teach you how to walk away from someone you don't love any longer. they don't teach you how to know what's going on in someone else's mind. they don't teach you what to say to someone who's dying. they don't tech you anything worth knowing."

-NEIL GAILMAN

a friend sent me this quote a minute before i close my eyes to sleep, i am subconsciously opposing the implications of that thought. this is absolutely about my opinion and no other-- even the author--is accountable for this verdict than myself.

i have an infinitesimal doubt with that list or should i say, i am irrevocably disagreeing it. first, we all know that school is all about ACADEMICS, meaning we must not expect that teachers are going to prioritize life coaching rather than pursuing their real purpose and duty. really, not all the lessons we wanna learn should be discussed by teachers at school. it's not only the teacher we knew are capable of imparting knowledge to us, it can be at home, through friends, acquaintances, life experiences, self-contemplation and plainly curiosity. remember that nobody knows everything in the world, meaning none is capable of teaching us too much lessons in a lifetime. it's our prerogative to learn for ourself.

aawww. :)) O-M-E

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"i'll meet you at the altar"

"i'll be the one in white.."

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(the pillow talk..LMAO)

"why am i covered in feathers"

"i bit a pillow. or two."

"so why exactly did you decide to ruin Esme's pillows?"

"i don't know if i decided to do anything last night. we're just lucky it was the pillows not you."

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(headboard naman..hahah)

"is the inventory complete?"

"the pillows all appear to have survived."

"unfortunately, i can't say the same for your, er, nightgown."

"that's too bad. i like that one."

"i did. too."

"were there any other casualties?"

"i'll have to buy Esme a new bed frame."

(one last!LOL)

"do you want to swim with the dolphins this afternoon--burn off calories?"

"maybe later. i had another idea for burning calories."

"and what was that?" "well, there's an awful lot of headboard left--"

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(silly... would you rather have a baby bloodsucker or a puppy? hahaha)

"I don’t care about anything but keeping her alive. If it’s a child she wants, she can have it. She can have half a dozen babies. Anything she wants. She can have puppies, if that’s what it takes."

-Edward Cullen binanatan si Jacob Black

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the 'BEFORE' car
Mercedes S600 Guard (the "Guardian" in BD is a fictitious car which is one step up from the Guard).

the 'AFTER' car
Red paint Ferrari F430 Coupe F1 with Beige interior

credits:

Stephenie Meyer
http://nysportscars.com
http://www.dtownluxuryautorental.com


--->>>im getting a little overboard with these series. well, that's how im insanely liking it. c:

book-bites

dahil wala nga akong magawa sa mahabang bakasyon na to, i decided to make it quite productive so i won't be wasting a hell lot of time waiting for.....NOTHING. aside from internet, TV and cellphone, i also have fun reading books. (oo, may S talaga yan) well, it doesn't happen to be something new to me coz i'm still reading the same books i've read past few months ago. actually it's not BOOKS, printed e-book copy lang sya pero siguro ganun na din yun. haha. anyway, i picked up some lines from the book--those that can hit a nerve.

"it would be as if i'd never existed."
-sick masochistic lion

"the outside world holds no interest for me without you."
-stupid shiny volvo owner

"im really glad Edward didn't kill you. everything's so much more fun with you around."
-Emmett

"don't try anything funny just because Edward is gone."
-pixie-like Alice

"...because he'd still be the most loving and unselfish and brilliant and decent peson i've ever met."
-stupid lamb

"if we have happy endings, we'd all be under gravestones now."
-beauty-goddess Rosalie

"you are the only one who has ever touched my heart. it will always be yours."
-Edward Cullen

"where you are is the right place for me."
-Bella Swan

"i can't live in a world where you don't exist."
-Edward Cullen

"if there were anyway for me to become human for you--no matter what the price was, i would pay it."
-Edward pa rin..c:

"...until your heart stops beating, i'll be here--fighting. don't forget that you have options."
-mongrel

"the right thing isn't always real obvious. sometimes the right thing for one person is the wrong thing for someone else."
-Chief Swan

"...but if i had found...i was going to say if i had found someone, but that won't do. if i had found you, there isn't any doubt in my mind how would i have proceeded. i was that boy, who would have--as soon as i discovered that you were what i was looking for -- gotten down on one knee and endeavored to secure your hand. i would have wanted you for eternity, even when the word didn't have quite the same connotations."
-the vampire with embedded shining diamonds

"but if you bring her back damaged again--and i don't care whose fault it is; i don't care if she merely trips or if a meteor falls out of the sky and hit her in the head--if you return her to me in less than the perfect condition that i left her in, you will be running with three legs. do you understand that, mongrel?"
-Edward Anthony Masen Cullen

"I’ll be fighting for her, too. You should know that. I’m not taking anything for granted, and I’ll be fighting twice as hard as you will."
-Edward

im halfway finished on eclipse meaning im getting my way reading breaking dawn. it's embarassing how i read everything swiftly and yet move back to twilight to repeat the whole story again and again and again. haha. adik adik adik adik.

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CONGRATZ PACMAN

50/50: half of me likes manny pacquiao while the other dislikes him as much.

his victory is pride for the entire country, im not against that. he's a brilliant boxer and a good citizen, i'll bet for that. once again, he's proven his immeasurable talent to the whole universe when he had beaten rick hatton on their fight just this afternoon. he ended the fight for shortly two rounds via technical knock out. hatton knocked down twice on the first round and hit another on the second round, the 80% audience on the venue was abruptly silent after announcing pacman's victory. BOOOOOOO.

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masyadong maraming kontrobersya bago sumalang si pacquiao sa laban na to. since im true blooded kapamilya, nainis talaga ko nung nilaglag niya yung abs-cbn. he was the one who initiated the transfer of right to abs-cbn, and they gratefully accepted it then after few days he confirmed that he's airing the fight on GMA instead coz he's contractually inclined with the company. i don't buy his excuses--lame excuses. now, he's again millions richer and more famous. i just hope he'll continue to be generous coz he's too much blessed naman.