Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Sayonara, Mr. Miyagi.


"Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land."
-- Mr. Miyagi (1932-2005)

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Friday, November 25, 2005

Deck the halls.

Now that I'm feeling a lot better, it's time to check out...
Splat-splat's Christmas Wishlist!

1. Melissa Etheridge - Lucky
I've been looking for this in the local record stores since I first heard the song "Breathe" on the radio. I've been tempted several times to order from the Net, but Php1,000 for a single CD just isn't my style (although I might consider since it's Ms. Etheridge we're talking about.)

2. Sheryl Crow - Wildflower
Guess I'm just a Sheryl Crow fan.

3. A pair of Levi's jeans

I'm always on a quest for THE perfect pair of jeans. Probably not a good time to spend on something outrageously expensive, but it's Christmas anyway.

4. Catwoman - Relentless
It's becoming a bad habit -- buying graphic novels, that is. But look! It's Catwoman!
It still costs Php898 in Sketchbook vs Php999 in National Bookstore and Powerbooks.

5. Black acoustic guitar with nylon strings
I'm not expecting something branded like Ovation or Fender. Something worth Php1,000 that sounds well will do. Guess I should've just bought a black one the first time.

6. Gwen Stefani - Love. Angel. Music. Baby.

She's just a genius in this album. Period.

7. Insight Guides: New Zealand
Oh, look! Treasure! Something that'll prepare me for my trip in 2007 or 2008. It costs around Php1,200.

8. Eyewitness Travel Guides: New Zealand
Another treasure! It costs Php100 more than No. 7, but has more pictures.

9. Weight by Jeanette Winterson It costs Php995 at Powerbooks since it's hardbound.

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Thursday, November 24, 2005

Forget your first time.

I missed my bed.
I missed my best friends.
I missed my former boss.
I missed my teddybear.
I missed my guitar.
I missed sleep.
I was sick as a dog for three days when I got back.

And it was how I expected it to be.

In other words, my first time as an Ad Congress delegate was close to a trainwreck and I'd rather not talk about it.

How was your first time?

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Monday, November 14, 2005

Advisory.

Please be informed that The Churchtower will be unattended from November 15 until November 20, 2005. For urgent matters, please send a text message; do not attempt to call.

In other news, New Zealand vs Ireland, 45-7. Whee. Absolutely awesome, given that Umaga and Carter weren't even in the field.

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Monday, November 07, 2005

Movie Review: Domino






















Boos:
  • The first hour of the film seemed to be a little dragging. It used the flashback-flashback-flashforward approach and somehow, it seemed to lack the excitement and mystery that Memento had.
  • Had to keep reminding myself that Domino was not played by Natalie Portman. (For some reason, I just can't picture Natalie Portman other than that little girl with the potted plant in The Professional.)
  • It feels like a guy's fantasy movie, complete with the gangsta soundtrack and Beverly Hills 90210 bashing. I mean it's based on a true story, but I'd really like to know which parts are really based on the true story.
Yeheys:
  • Great production design, some bits are Tarantino-ish.
  • All hell just broke loose at the second hour of the movie.
Too bad the real Domino had to die so soon, huh? Hope you enjoyed your last hunt.

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Wednesday, November 02, 2005

magda-dive ako hanggang baguio.


Yeah, wish that was me.

Someday, that'll be me.
And I'll be a diver.
And I'll win the Olympics.

But first, I gotta learn how to swim.
And use the damn snorkel.

The 3-day vacation was nice, despite the rain and the giant waves threatening to break my spine.
And my frustrations in using the snorkel.

Meals were sumptuous, with red wine at dinner, and I even got to devour a humongous T-bone steak!

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