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World Cup 2006

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 08:02:59 +0000

Everyone's rooting for Brazil. Me? I'm rooting for Germany. hehehe... I guess it's partly because I'd like the home team to win. :) But they're also really good. My favorite game so far has been their match against Poland. It was fantastic! The only goal, made by Germany was scored in the last few minutes of the game. There were a lot of misses which made me tear my hair off in frustration. I was screaming at all those disappointing near goals that I was half-afraid my neighbor would think I'm crazy. The match was fabulous and at the same time very heart wrenching for Poland. You could see ecstatic Germans and devastated Polish fans. I don't know if it's just their voices but the coaches' voices during their interviews were trembling. Poland's coach was very teary-eyed. But I have to say they weren't playing their best. I have to agree with the announcer (was it or maybe someone else) when he said that Poland was playing for a draw and not for victory. Yup. In the last 10-15 minutes I can practically count the number of times the ball was in Germany's possession. But still it was very devastating. It's too bad. But I can never say that line sincerely, after all, I am rooting for Germany. What I love about football is the people. Everyone's so animated and passionate about the game and their country. Wow! It makes me want to actually be there...even if I know nothing of the rules.

Newsflash

Sun, 28 May 2006 15:11:34 +0000

It's a girl for Jolie-Pitt tandem. Born the night of May 27, 2006 in Namibia, Africa, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. What a name! But i'm starting to like the name Nouvel. Very interesting.

I read from FOX that Namibia has been a great help to keep the couple's privacy, well, private. They've been arresting journalists and photographers without proper visa (and this includes a letter from the couple allowing them to cover the event). Wow! Talk about hot-shot celebrities.

FOX also mentioned that the first photograph of the baby would cost around $5 million. Again, wow! What a way to get easy cash... get yourself holed up in an African country and give birth to your child. Well, big-time celebrities must be a prerequisite.

Moving on to AI. It's sad that Kat lost. But it was pretty clear that Taylor would bag the title so it wasn't a shocker. Kat is still a winner to me. She has a record deal, beauty and talent. What more can she ask for?

Well, dig this... "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee is already fielding sponsorship offers. KFC has offered the singer $10,000 and a year's supply of Famous Bowls to write and star in an advertisement, while Eat'n Park has offered her $100,000 and a lifetime supply of Smiley Cookies to record a new jingle for the restaurant chain. ..." Way to go Kat!

Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images

Rollercoaster Day

Fri, 19 May 2006 09:55:52 +0000

Yay! I passed the DLSUCET! Whoohoo! I was so skeptical about my entrance exam results. But now that it's over, I just feel like I can relax and not worry about anything. It was quite funny actually. I got lost finding CLA and spent precious minutes going in circles looking like a fool. Add the fact that I was wearing sandals and lugging a shoulder bag with me. Gah! Totally un-me! Sigh, anything for a good first impression. All that went unnoticed because the minute I got there, the Vice-Dean just went over her papers, confirmed that I was from Ateneo, told me my unexpected results and welcomed me, all in her nice, accommodating self. Mind you, I'm not complaining. The mere fact that I passed the first choice I applied for couldn't crush my spirits.

As usual, my 'ol get-into-business self got the hang of me and started asking questions. Argh! Now that I think of it, I kinda ruined the moment for myself. Heheâï¿½¦ I almost feel like I'm Jennylyn Mercado when she was announced the female winner of the first Starstruck. Some people commented that she was quite ungrateful for not showing that much overwhelming emotion. Oh well. So I called my mother and told her the good news, exchanged I-love-you's (well, I wasn't able to...bad connection *Swear to God. I could barely hear what my mom was saying!*), texted Benggay, Dimy and Hazel, then, finally, got down to business.

Fast forward to when I got home with my groceries in hand. Called Jake - good thing though 'coz he reminded me it's AI elimination night, or rather afternoon. Sigh! I didn't want Elliot Yamin to go. He's got such a great voice (although I still like Justin Guarini's quite a bit more...too bad you can't find any copy of his album here) and he's such a "nice guy" (quoting Jake here, which I would have replied with "He's so adorable!"). I cried. Yup, I did. Nice, fat tears. It was such a close competition. Well, at least Kat is still in it. I had goosebumps when she sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Fantastic. I'm rooting for Kat, although I"m pretty sure the bacon is on its way to Alabama. All that's left to do is wait 'till next Wednesday for the finale.

So by now, my spirits have dampened quite a bit. Elliot's elimination left a dent in my heart. But it's nothing "making sure someone quite unfortunate gets his tummy full tonight" doesn't repair. You people ought to do it. There are a lot of homeless people sleeping on the streets with empty stomachs praying to God for someone to lend them a helping hand, or at least a meal. I love the rewarding feeling. It fills your heart up with joy and peace. It's great. I was thanking God earlier for granting me the courage to approach a potentially insane, dangerous man, even if it was for a good cause. But then after, I realized that maybe he was waiting for that. Maybe he was praying and hoping for someone to notice a fly on the street and not feel like it is bringing death to him/her.

And maybe I should end it there. Most people don't really appreciate religious (is it that religious?) entries.

So anyway, I was watching the finale of the Amazing Race 9...and...the hippies won! Yay! I was rooting for them although, again, I expected the frat boys to win. Honestly, we have to admit that physical strength really would get you that far into the competition. Somehow, a part of me wanted anyone of them to win. I wanted the BJ and Tyler to win because they're the ones who have been so grateful for the chance to tour the world and they've been showing how much they appreciate the landscapes and the beauty of nature. I wanted Eric and Jeremy to win because they needed the money. I read their profiles and they aren't the most successful of men. The money would have helped them a lot, as Eric said, "...Now I'm back to waiting tables." (Oops, I forgot, you can check out the videos at http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/.) Finally, I wanted Ray and Yolanda to win because all throughout the race, they've been so nice and they just minded their own business and didn't play any dirty tricks on anyone (unless I missed something).

I love the last challenge though. The teams had to arrange the flags of the countries they visited chronologically. It wasn't much of a brain challenge, more of a memory challenge. Har, har, har. Well, memory, brain, they're related. Oh well, Tara knows that better than me. If my memory serves me right, that was her research topic for English our senior year. Anyway, I love flags, even if I'm not that good at recognizing which is which. I remember on a project for one of my orgs, ASEC (Ateneo Student Exchange Committee), I actually told one of the people checking out the travel brochures and magazines we had of certain countries that this German flag we had posted on our table was in fact a Belgian flag. So embarrassing! So stupid of me!

Which reminds me, I went to Ateneo this morning and got a bunch of hugs! Yay! Sigh! I miss my blockmates (English and course) and fellow AtSCAns. I especially love the bone crushing hug Nadz gave me. Hehe... She is such a sweetie! Classy, sassy, but brainy. I love that girl. Itâï¿½ï¿½s too bad I didn't get to meet my other blockmates, although I did see a fair number of English blockmates, and got hugs and surprised looks from all of them. Yay! Go E06!

If you're wondering... Well, I love hugs! They can wipe that frown off of your face and erase a totally awkward moment!

Sigh! This day could never be better! Oops, um, I spoke too soon. It could... I'm now feeling how stressful and sad it is to be living alone. Gah! When I start work, I'd love to have a flatmate. It's so hard having to endure a tiring and trying day only to end up at home without anyone to complain/gush about your rollercoaster day. Oh well, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Hahaha! Just remembered that from Grey's Anatomy...

Oops... This was meant to be posted two days ago! Argh! I hate not following proper schedule!

Rain, rain

Fri, 12 May 2006 08:14:53 +0000

It's raining!

It hasn't rained for soooo long. Now it is. It has been since last night.

I'm happy. I love the rain. It's very calming. I almost thought God sent it to calm my weary heart, to release all the pent-up emotions.

It worked. God works in mysterious ways.

I love the rain. I hope it won't go away anytime soon...

L.O.V.E.

Tue, 09 May 2006 13:41:28 +0000

Love is overrated, a cliché.

When you think of love, the first thing that comes to almost everyone's minds is romance - hearts, chocolates, roses, the list goes on.

Of course I hope for that eternal love between a couple. But in the process of always waiting and hoping without fail, we, I included, have neglected to revel in the beauty of its many face, one being love among friends.

Some overlook this friendship love just to pine after romatic love. I was watching "Aquamarine" with one of my closest ADMU friends, Jasmin. It's a very simple and light movie, definitely not among the A-listers of critics. But in its' simplicity and in the almost blatant display of how love is misconstrued, it gave me an opportunity to really acknowledge - at least to myself - how much my friends mean to me and how much I love them.

The movie almost made me cry! And I'm a big girl now! Oh well, I guess there's still the innocent child in me that refuses to back down.

What completes my day

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:18:11 +0000

This should’ve been posted two days ago. But alas! There was no internet. :ashamed:

A good conversation completes my day.

I had fun talking with Princess and Max. We were supposed to discuss what we’ll submit on Monday, but none of us were in the condition to weigh ourselves down with all the schoolwork. We knew that when we get home, we’ll occupy ourselves with schoolwork anyway, so we’d best get the relaxation we could with each other while we still can. I know I’ll be having a super duper hell week next week!

We talked about lots of things, but mostly about relationships. Sadly, Princess had to leave soon. So Max and I were left. We continued talking at the Gesu. I had a fun time. The conversation I had with both Max and Princess was rare, especially when you’re in a new place, surrounded with new people.

At the end of the day, despite the hopelessness and irritation I felt at the rejection of our proposal and for disappointing Ate Dea, I felt my day was complete and that somehow, everything was fine.

I wouldn’t take back what happened. I wouldn’t trade those precious moments of being able to connect with someone for anything because ultimately, it’s connecting with someone in a deeper level that fulfills me and makes me happy.

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Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:33:01 +0000

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Drummer Girl

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:06:31 +0000

I've caught the bug! The drummer's bug...

This is so UN-ME that even I am surprised at myself. I never was a fan of rock, alternative or any loud music before. For me, loud music usually means a lot of drums.

I don't know where this sudden interest sprung from but I'm absolutely sure it's there. It's been there for months now. I've been itching to get hold of drumsticks - and not the edible ones mind you.

Believe it or not, I've never held one. :goggle: It's so sad. I know.

I have found myself singling out the drum parts in songs and making drumming motions in time to the rhythm. A friend told me that it's synchronizing your feet and hand movements that is difficult. I've tried doing so - that is, I've tried doing it to an imaginary drum set.

Pathetic. Again, I know.

I'm also aware that if I really want to, I must enroll myself in drumming classes. That would be fun! Not to mention torture (for my arms and legs). I think Belle took drumming lessons before and she told me her arms ache.

But if I really want to - and I know I do - I'd have to sacrifice. Another one on my growing "to-do" list!

Woe is... MATH!

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:37:30 +0000

It is not that I hate math. I just don't like taking math exams.

I remember a botany blockmate last sem saying "If you're not good at it, then you're not good at it." Or maybe it was "If you're not good at math, however much you study, you'll still be the same."

I'm not exceptionally good at math. I try. My blokmates say I'm so smart.

Me: No, I'm not. Really.

But they don't believe me. Why would they when my last sem's grade screams a different argument?

So anyway, enough blabber... Here's the thing. We had our 3rd math long test this morning. 7:30 A.M. Gaaah!!! What a way to start Valentine's Day! And I wasn't able to study! Surprisingly, I wasn't extremely at my wits end.

But why not study? Um.. well, I did. For around an hour. I can't help it! I felt so sleepy so I decided I'd rest for a couple of hours. But, sadly, I wasn't able to wake up when I should. Why? Coz my blasted alarm clock chose that very moment to fail me!

So now, I'm preparing myself to see a low mark. I just hope it's not below B.

Hmm.. Maybe the title shoudl be "Woe is me." after all. I've been hearing those words a lot lately. But, just to be different, I'll stick with "math".

Happy S.A.D.

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:08:57 +0000

Oxymoron?

Nah!

Today is Singles Awareness Day! Hahaha!

Hmm.. I wonder who started this... It's been around a lot! Well, word gets 'round pretty quickly!

Well, to everyone who's filled with love, Happy Valentine's Day!

To everyone who's happy being single, Happy Single Awareness Day!

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:59:09 +0000

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