About Schmidt

I've always loved Jack Nicholson the same way I've always adored Robert De Niro. They are absolutely the most prolific actors of this time. No questions asked.

Anyway, Jack was hilariously irritating in As Good as it Gets, charmingly vicious in The Departed and falsely mad in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Can anything be more interesting than those?

Well, there is one more Jack character that I so love. His portrayal of Warren Schmidt in About Schmidt is for me, his best so far. I was ready for a laugh trip given the first person perspective of the lead character and how his mind thought freely after his retirement from an insurance company in Omaha, Nebraska. Sure, there were funny moments especially when a very "bold" Kathie Bates flirts with Jack in a steaming tub (that was hilarious and I didn't see it coming, Christ's sake!)...but I found myself crying towards the climax of the film. I hate myself for being a cry baby. Really, I am. Not too many films have made me weep though. This one did.

I somehow understand Warren's feelings. I felt really sorry for him that his job, his wife and even his daughter (who got married to a man Warren didn't think his daughter deserved) have all perished from his life and that ultimately in a time when he needed to get reassured that he led a good life, no one was there to convince him he did, not even himself. And so all the doubts came haunting him all throughout his journey. One simple yet meaningful drawing from a kid a thousand miles distant made him shed the tears he's been trying to keep for so long.

I guess all of us, at some point in our lives begin to question if we truly succeeded in life, if we made even a minute difference in this big old world we live in. I do get scared looking ahead myself, worrying that the same fate old Warren had trodden would happen to me.

But then, I believe...it's not what you've accomplished that matters in this life. It's how you accomplished all your triumphs and how well you handled your misfortunes and got up from them that truly matter in life. The question is not about what you've become for you could be the most famous actor or politician but it won't equate happiness and contentment. It is how you managed yourself as you earned your successes.

"I know we're all pretty small in the big scheme of things, and I suppose the most you can hope for is to make some kind of difference, but what kind of difference have I made? What in the world is better because of me?"

-- Warren Schmidt

As Warren asks himself these favorite lines of mine from the film, he does get answered instantly. That no matter how little a good deed is, it does make a difference.

Gone with the Wind

I cried a bucket of tears towards the end of this film. Poor Scarlett O'Hara. She had love right in front of her but had to see it go away.

Need To Be Next To You

Leigh Nash

Been running from this feeling for so long
Telling my heart I didn't need it
Pretending I was better off alone
But I know that it's just a lie
So afraid to take a chance again
So afraid of what I feel inside

But I need to be next to you, oh I, oh I
I need to share every breath of you, oh I, oh I
I need to know I can see you smile each morning
Look into your eyes each night for the rest of my life
Here with you, near with you, oh I
I need to be next to you

Need to be next to you

Right here with you is right where I belong
I lose my mind if I can't see you
Without you there's nothing in this life
That would make life worth living for
I can't make it if you're not there
I can't fight what I feel any more

I need to have your arms next to mine for all the time
Holding for all my life
I need to be next to you
I need to be next to you, oh I, oh I
Need to be, need to be next to you
Share every breath of you
I need to feel you in my arms baby, in my arms baby
I need to be next to you, oh I, oh I

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Goodness! I'm hopeless! Hate it.

Narito lang ako....nyekekek!

"Ang pag-ibig ko ay wholesome."

I remember uttering this to my officemate this afternoon. Honestly, there are a lot of romantic ideas about him floating in my head but none of those include sexual desires or or anything close to that. I'm just really infatuated in a teeny-bopperish kind of way. I want to hug him the way I embrace my teddy bear. I want to watch his every step. I need to be near him and to always be there for him.

Sana lang napapansin niya ako. Kaya lang sa sobrang tangkad niya at sobrang liit ko, malamang hindi nga niya alam na...narito lang ako. Nyekekek! Parang kanta 'yun ah! Pagdating ng Panahon. Haha!

Got this from a free online IQ quiz. Wala lang, just got interested.


Free-IQTest.net - Online IQ Test

and another one:

Your IQ score is 133

Your Intellectual Type is Insightful Linguist. This means you are highly intelligent and have the natural fluency of a writer and the visual and spatial strengths of an artist. Those skills contribute to your creative and expressive mind. And that's just some of what we know about you from your test results.


Haha. Insightful linguist daw oh! Nyekekek!

Si crushie kasi

Everyone thought I was kind of different today. Maybe it's too much excitement over my new guitar. Or maybe it's too much excitement over my latest Photoshop discoveries. I don't really find anything offensive in people commenting about my weirdness. In so many ways, I admit to being quite eccentric. But maybe I was too hyperactive today that it was too obvious not to be noticed.

I kept singing songs that Ramiele Malubay sang on American Idol. How can I not? I just saved all her songs in my MP3 player. My favorite is Ramiele's version of the Heart original Alone. The studio version is far better than the one she did live. I can't blame the girl though. She was sick when she sang it. Also in my list is her version of the Beatles' classic I Should Have Known Better. I love love love it. I breathe it! Sometimes I'd find myself stomping my feet to the beat, and dancing till I could utter the same words and profess my love for crushie.

Huwaaat?! Crushie...again?! What can I do? I see him all the time. Kasalanan niya. Pinanganak kasi siyang cute eh! Hala! Naloka na naman si Karen. Haha!

Photoshop and a Guitar

For the first time in weeks, there are significant things that I'm so excited to work on. First, I badly need to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and I want it now! I think this madness about learning Photoshop started ever since I saw an officemate create a collage of our boss' pictures. As I was watching my officemate do it, at the back of my mind I was thinking, 'I can do that too.'

The next day, I asked dear bro if he had any Photoshop software since he's the most technically-inclined in the family. He owns all these computer cd softwares about practically anything you can think of. I knew he had it and then and there I pleaded that he install it or I'll die of excitement.

For two days now, I've been spending most of my time reading online tutorials about the basics of Photoshop. I'm learning little by little. Ultimately, I want to be really good with it and create my own designs.

The second thing I wish to do and which I almost didn't see coming is to learn to play the guitar. Play the guitar? Yeah, I might have said in one of my earlier posts that I was greatly inspired by Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert but it never really came to me that I'd have another shot at learning what I failed to learn as a kid.

This afternoon, I purchased an acoustic guitar which I never planned to buy in the first place. It was my brother who offered to lend his money so I can buy anything I wished to have. I was literally facing a music store as he gave me the opportunity to choose and I've been staring at the guitars on display for God knows how long a time. So I told him that I wanted a guitar. He liked the idea. Voila! In less than a few minutes, I found myself holding my very first guitar.

Will I learn to play it? That's a question that lingers in my head now. I've been surfing online for basic guitar lessons but I really think it would be better to learn from an expert, first hand. That would have to wait because first, I have to pay for my bro's money and second, I'll need a lot of money to pay for an expert's fee.

Right now, the best I can do are: muster the chord chart, learn how to strum, practice, practice, and practice...then I'll be fine. I'm not aiming at becoming a guitar god. I know my limits. It's just really a personal desire of mine to at least learn a song or two that I could play decently.

By the way, I have a name for my guitar. Have any guess what it is? Clue. It's my crushie's name. Wow. Am I really that obsessed? Haha. Maybe. Wait. Obsession is bad. No way!

Though I've always fancied watching Sleepy Hollow, I cannot for the love of God, do it now. Not in this time of the night. Not with me and only me watching. I fear I might dream of the headless horseman and that would be horrendous! I'll probably have the strength to watch it on Saturday noon, when my movie buff bro challenges me to another dvd/vcd marathon that he faithfully does every weekend. But until then, I'll forget about the dark, scary mood that is in Sleepy Hollow. Oh but wait, it wouldn't hurt if Johnny Depp would make a special appearance in my sleep. Oh, I love the man!

Wala lang...

Feel like being cheesy again. Pardon me. I'm a little bored...Or could it be, I'm in my usual hopeless romantic mode again? Hate myself :(

1. Where were you THREE hours ago?
* office

2. What do you think of your LAST kiss?
* with my cute little kitten Yoorin? haha...it was wet and wild. haha!

3. Are you wearing SOCKS right now?
* no

4. When was the last time you went out
of country?
* never pa

5. Have you been to the M0VIES in the
last 5 days?
* yep

6. What did you see?
* horton hears a who! - ang cute ni horton at nung emo kid na si jojo...

7. What was the last thing you had to
drink?
* coke

8. What are you wearing right now?
* sando and skirt

9. What was your last purchase?
* vcd copy of legally blonde, sleepy hollow and the great raid

10. Last food you ate?
* tinola

11. Who was the last person you talked
to on the phone?
* daddy

12. Have you bought any clothing items
in the last week?
* yup

13. Do you have a pet?
* cats and dogs

14. What did you do last night?
* nood ng batman begins

16. If you could be anywhere you want
where would it be?
* batanes or france

17. What is the last thing you
purchased online?
* none

18. One thing you hate about yourself?
* yung pagiging geeky in front of my crushie

19. What’s your favorite soup?
* mushroom

20. Do you miss anyone?
* sobra!

21. Last movie you saw?
* batman begins

22. What are your plans for the day?
* today? gabi na eh, baka for tomorrow? wala naman...

23. Did you have fun today?
* sobra!

24. Who is your last text message from?
* jancel

25. Were you an honor roll student in
school?
* elem days

26. What do you know about the future?
* nada

27. Who was the last person you rode
in a car with?
* mariel

29. Do you have a tan?
* nope

30. How old do you want to be when you
have kids?
* shakz, pwede na ngayon. haha...

31. Did you meet anyone new today?
* nah

32. Do you have any tattoos or
piercings?
* sa tenga lang syempre yung piercing para sa hikaw...pero tattoo? no way!

33. How do you like your soda?
* cold

34. Do you like hot sauces?
* super

35. What are you doing tomorrow?
* stare at his lovely face, nyahaha!!!

36. What day is tomorrow?
* wed

37. What is your current mood?
* kilignez

38. Why?
* this feeling, this feeling...i don't know!

39. Do you remember the first person
you ever kissed?
* haha...my parents? romantic kiss? wala pa :(

40. Do you have a crush on anyone
right now?
* i guess it's more than that

41. If you could be on a TV show,
which one would it be?
*lonely planet

42. Why?
* gusto kong mag-travel at ma-explore ang iba't ibang kultura ng mga lugar na pupuntahan ko.

43. Have you ever watched a movie and
just “had” to do what they did?
* nah. life is more complicated than fiction

44. Do you have a “face” you make in
the mirror?
* marami, maarte ako eh!

45. Ever use someone else’s toothbrush?
* never

46. Do you like/love the person you
got this survey from?
* yes, she's my friend eh...

47. Can you whistle?
* nope! but i wish i could!

48. Can you wiggle your ears?
* this one, YES! haha, weird ko ba?

49. You have a song that comes on that
you just “have” to turn up and sing to?
* yes, i wanna be with you

50. Who are you thinking about right
now?
* si crushie, obvious ba?

MIDDLE NAME GAME

It's harder than it looks!

Use the 1st letter of your middle name
to answer each of the following... They
have to be real places, names,
things...

nothing made up! Try to use different
answers if the person in front of you
had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use
your name for the boy/girl name
question.


1. Middle name?
--> Ibarra

2. Famous artist/band/musican
--> Indigo Girls

3. 4-letter word:
--> Idle

4. U.S state?
--> Illinois

5. Boys name:
--> Ivan

6. Girl name:
--> Irish

7. Animal:
--> Ibon

8. Something in the kitchen:
--> Icepick

9. Reason for being late?
--> Ipit sa traffic

10. Body Part?
--> Ilong

11. Drink?
--> Iced tea

12. Something you shout?
--> I rab yu!

13. Something you eat?
--> Isda

Recently, I found out the possibility of turning this high school kind of infatuation into an idol-crazed obsession. Am I getting demoted this early? Now I really have to stop this or I'll end up being literally a fan. And I must get rid of the intelligence service before I turn into a full-fledged stalker. Or am I stalker already? Oh no...Eeeeeeeks!!! No!!!!

I absolutely believe

"Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being in love which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two."

--- Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Bored

When I start answering this kind of stuff, it only means one thing…I’m bored. Geez. Hate it.

1.Latest na narealize mo?
- Ang immature ko, hay….

2. Dapat gawin pag nalulungkot?
- Mag-videoke hanggang sa mamalat

3.Motto mo about LOVE?
- One of my favorite lines from The Bible:

1 Corinthians 13:4

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

4.Favorite food?
- Kare-Kare

5.Favorite Place To Be?
- Home

6.What's the title of the song that's
stuck in your mind??
- The Long and Winding Road

7.Pangarap mong summer get-away trip?
- Puerto Galera

8.Isang bagay na hinding hindi mo
tatanggihan?
- Dress

9.Masayang libangan kapag umuulan?
- Mag-draw

10.Isang bagay na pag-iipunan mo nang
husto?
- Yung magiging family ko. Positive dv?!

11.Gagawin mo sa susunod mong birthday?
- Libre family at yung iba kong officemates (dapat!)

12.Hindi mo makayanan o matagalan?
- Init, Crowded na lugar

13.Gusto mong panoorin sa sine?
- The Dark Knight

14.Do you love cooking?
- Sooobra!!!!

15.Paano ka ma-badtrip?
- Tatahimik, pag di na ma-contain ang inis, dadada na ako.

16.Matagal ka ba maligo?
- 30 mins max

17.kumakain ka ba ng vegetables?
- Of course

18.Tamad ka?
- Ehem, guilty!

19.sino palagi mong kausap sa phone?
- Wala.

20.sino palagi mong ka-text?
- Wala rin.

21.sino ang kasabay mong umuuwi?
- Mariel, officemate ko.

22.Are you a busy person?
- Medyo

23.What/who do you hate most?
- Wala.

24.What (who) makes you happy?
- Family, friends, God, Si Crushie

25.if given a chance to have one wish,
what wud it be?
- To fulfill my lifelong dream of making it as a scriptwriter at isa ko pang dream is to get married and start my own family, complete with adoring kids.

26. why?
- feeling ko kasi I’ll be a good mom and wife, I will try to actually…

27. In love?
- The man that I like, we're not even friends so I really don't know how he's like. Maybe I am in love…or maybe it’s the idea of being in love that I’m in love with. I'll probably know if we ever become friends. It's either I'll confirm it in my heart that I really love him or I'll realize what I have for him nothing but infatuation.

28. 10 yrs from now, what wud u be?
- Sana...a good mom to my kids and wife to my husband.

29. song that best express what ur
feeling ryt now?
- I Wanna Be With You – I really want to be with him…

30. is there any person that you miss?
- Yes!

31. what makes you really angry?
- Nothing in particular

32. gusto mong gawin ngaun?
- Sleep, Eat

33. kung may mababalik kang moment sa
buhay mo, ano un?
- College days

34. mabuti ka bang kaibigan?
- I’d like to believe so.

36. kaya mo bang gwin lahat para sa
love?
- Yung makabubuti, pero kung masama ang magiging effect, I won’t do it even if it’s for love. I’ll still use my head of course…

37. all tym favorite song?
- Something New in My Life

38. chocolates or ice creams?
- Ice Cream

39. sino gusto mo makausp ngaun?
- My brother

40. anu gusto mo sbhn sa mga nagbbsa
nito
- Thanks for reading.

Though most of the time
I ignore you,
It doesn’t mean
I don't like you.

Though each time
Our paths cross
I fail to acknowledge you,
It doesn’t mean
I don’t accept you.

It’s hard enough
To control this feeling,
So difficult
To hide this longing.

Do you know that
Each time you pass by
A part of me
follows you?

Do you know that
Everytime I look away
It's my heart
I'm really giving away?

Love taking pictures of plants and flowers. Here are a few of those I was able to capture:

Just Blabbering...

My Saturdays are usually boring. Yes, I love to stay home and rest without having to worry about work. It's just a whole lot better if I'm able to make use of some free time doing significant things. I sometimes feel like wasting my time doing nothing. Or if I ever start doing something worthwhile, more often than not I'd find myself heading the path to procrastination.

Today was a little different. My brother and I went to the moviehouse to watch 10,000 B.C. and it was...good. I was entertained, but it's not something I would rave about after watching. Anyway, after the screening, we headed to the foodcourt and had our lunch. Looking around, I see couples both young and old eat together and have fun. It made ponder again: When will I ever find my significant other? Will our love last? Will my husband be just as sweet as the men I see? Or will I be a good spouse?

So many questions. None could be answered at the moment. How on earth is that possible? Everyone treats me like I'm the baby in the family. I seldom go out. I rarely socialize. I never get to meet many people and that's frustrating because for the love of God, I'm old enough to have my own family.

Anyway, after having lunch, we headed home. I got so lethargic that I slept for more than three hours in the comfort of my bedroom. When I woke up at around six in the evening, I felt the urge to watch a film again.

The next film: Sixteen Candles.

I remember watching this film when I was younger. Molly Ringwald is the quintessential 80s teen icon. I loved her in Pretty in Pink. But then, Molly's role as Samantha Baker in Sixteen Candles has got to be my favorite character. In so many ways, though I'm not sixteen anymore, I feel like I do get dorky at times especially around the guy that I like. Proof that I have not totally matured yet. Or maybe, I'm just a child at heart. It's better to think of the latter.

Okay, so after watching Miss Molly, I went on to surf the net to find out what people thought of the film. They mostly had good to great remarks. I didn't realize it had such huge following. It's a cult classic, in the same vein as my other favorites, Some Kind of Wonderful and Pretty in Pink. John Hughes is a genius!

Finally, after much surfing about films of the 80s that sort of reminded me of my youth, another aspect of my yesteryears came to mind. Music. I remember the very first album I bought. It was in cassette format. Goodness, that was ages ago. Mr. Big's Bump Ahead was my very first album. I had it in '93. Actually, I wanted to buy the Lean Into It album because I loved To Be With You a lot. Unfortunately, it was out of stock in the record bar I inquired from. But hey, Bump Ahead was just as good. That was when I wanted badly to learn to play the guitar which I regretfully never did.

Guitar, guitar, guitar. I did remember a guitar god in Paul Gilbert. I had a thing for him back then, but he always came second to my ultimate rock hottie, Eric Martin. Anyway, I searched for some Paul Gilbert stuff and I'm surprised to know that he did a cover of the Spice Girls' 2 Become 1. Wow, he's amazing! I've been watching his videos on youtube and if I'm accurate, he's even better now.

Which leads me to the last topic in this endless post: Paul Gilbert has tinnitus. What is Tinnitus if one may ask? As defined in Answers.com:

"Tinnitus is hearing ringing, buzzing, or other sounds without an external cause."

This is interesting because for more than ten years now, this buzzing sound in my left ear has been bugging me and I didn't know how to call it. I merely attributed it to getting partially deaf, but the buzzing sound I didn't know what to call. At least now, I'm aware of it. I have finally resolved a mystery. I have tinnitus in my left ear. Should I be proud of it? No! But somehow, I'm less stupid now.

Whew! So many things happened in a day. The climax has to be the tinnitus revelation. I wonder what will be revealed to me next Saturday...I hope it's not something scary or I'll freak out. Haha.

The foreword to my fiction - What's new?

Another foreword. Well, at least I have three chapters finished. I'm just not willing to post all three here. This one would be enough. Anyway, I'll delete it sooner or later, just need to psyche myself up in making newer chapters. Geez. I'm a lazy ass.

Foreword

Sitting on the lawn that didn’t quite much feel like the grass that covered the earth only yesterday, I stare listlessly at the lake hoping that time would bring me back to those days when love tasted sweet and innocent.

“Anette,” Tita Sonia softly called out from behind as she moved closer to where I was seated.

For a moment, I didn’t realize it was I whom she had called. I must have been confused somehow I couldn’t distinguish between fantasy and reality.

“Tita,” I smiled as my eyes followed my aunt’s silhouette approach me.

Just as I was about to stand up to take a leave from the lake’s splendor, Tita Sonia pressed my shoulder as if to stop me from moving, then sat down with me looking out to the lake with as much nostalgia as I have.

“Your grandmother always gazed at the lake,” she smiled as she recounted. “She loved it so much she always asked to be brought here. There is something about the lake that made her come back.”

As she said this, tears began pouring down my cheeks though I tried in vain to keep them. Flashes of images slowly came back. Episodes of a distant memory seem to have refused to leave my thoughts.

“Why are you crying?” Tita Sonia asked, wondering what she might have said that caused me to crack into weeping.

“Nothing, Tita... I’m sorry.”

I had so many things to tell her but there is always doubt in my mind that if I did tell her, she would not understand any of the things I believe – happened.

That Someone

While I find it amusing that a guy could muster some strength to call me "honey," it is equally disturbing to hear such being uttered by someone I'm not even remotely attracted to. It's not that I'm choosy or that I set very high standards for a partner. It's just that, I did not reach this age to settle for just anyone who shows up at my doorstep.

Social status is not even in question as long as a guy sets his goals and works hard at achieving them. Looks may seem to be a factor but I've been infatuated with "unconventionally" attractive men in the past. Intelligence is important, but it would be a bonus if he's smart as well. The most important quality for me though is pureness of heart. When someone just overflows with kindness and sincerity, all the inadequacies take a backseat.

I want to meet someone I can truly share my life with, who will stick with me at my best and at my worst, who will love and accept me for who I am. In return, I will be there for him, to love and support him all the days of my life. I want to share his dreams and celebrate with his every victory. In defeat, I will stand by his side and raise up his morale, for that's what being in a relationship is for -- that two people in love should bring out the best in each other.

On me, not on my craft

It has always been easy answering personal questions with each bible study that's held in the office. This afternoon was rather unusual. Hazel, our spiritual counselor asked, "What is the biggest struggle that you have now and what could be God's message in putting you into that difficult situation?"

Nobody dared to answer. I'd usually take the initiative and lobby myself to express my thoughts. For the first time, I didn't know what to say. Really, I didn't know what to answer. Hazel somehow managed to squeeze out some ideas from my faint clouds of thought.

I wanted to speak about my non-existent love life, but that would be so petty. Still, I wanted to be true. True to myself and ultimately, true to the Lord. Yes, I'm struggling with a strong liking for someone of the opposite sex. And that I do get...disoriented every time he passes by. I get weak that sometimes I feel like I'm Superman and he's my kryptonite. But there is another side to it which is way more complex than mere infatuation for someone.

Some three years past, I've been trying to finish a script which I had long wished to enter into a scriptwriting contest. I have the idea. In fact, I finished it all up in my head ages ago. But translating it into words has been my biggest problem. Though I'm working full-time, I try to write at night, before going to bed. I type endlessly until I get sleepy. But my lazy, fickle mind can sometimes lack intention and drive.

Last December, I was intent on completing it. It didn't seem quite an impossibility because I had no worries then. All I ever desired for is to keep doing what I love doing and if I ever achieve success in doing it, I'd be the happiest person. So I had set my dream one more time...Not until I developed this crazy liking for someone. And the dream was nowhere in sight again. No matter how I try to motivate myself, I can't continue with the script anymore.

So there, I had to tell Hazel that this "inspiration" thing instead of helping me, has been causing my creative juices (or whatever is left of it) to set into oblivion. Not that I don't like the feeling of being inspired. But I need to have focus. I need to see the important. Every time he's around, I lose my mind. I need the Lord to help me overcome this feeling, for I know if there's really nothing...it will be gone soon.

What could God be teaching me? I couldn't answer. Hazel was just as puzzled as I was. Still, I managed to analyze things and now before going to bed I finally realized this: Maybe I haven't been taking risks at improving what I believe I'm good at. Maybe I've become so lax and complacent that I stopped growing. Maybe, blaming a frustrated romance is just a way of denying the true problem. I've been trying to overshadow fiction with my personal struggles. The focus has shifted on me, not on my craft.

Betty La Fea

There's been buzz lately that Betty La Fea will finally have its Filipino adaptation. Good news for me for it has been ages since I marveled about the idea of Betty acquiring a completely Pinoy twist. It just really has to be worth all the wait. I mean, I've been seeing how Filipinos tend to make impossible twists to adaptations of foreign series. It can be absurd at times. Can they just stick with the story?

The original Colombian version is by far the best Betty ever. Actually, if the project really pushes through, only a few details will have to be modified to fit the Pinoy taste. All in all, the Colombian lifestyle is so much alike the Filipino's. We've both been influenced by Spain, that's why.

Here are the strong points of the series which I believe should be written well by whoever gets the job of re-writing the Filipino version.

The romantic premise: Ugly secretary falls for handsome boss in a fashion company. Well, not all of us fall for our boss. Some of us might even hate them. But this premise works so well because the handsome to-die-for guy also happens to be the nemesis in most cases. Oh wait, but there's more. The handsome boss who is whiny, bossy and prefers elegant women is also very much engaged to a beautiful woman.

The social premise: Ugly girl works in a fashion company where being ugly is...quite an irony. But what do we truly classify as beautiful? Is beauty universal? If so, do we have to conform to the "parameters" of beauty?

The setting: Corporate office with employees gossiping about fellow employees, bosses, etc. Not that I'm putting down our culture but yes, gossip in the workplace exists. And it's what made Betty La Fea even more hilarious. There's the barracks of average looking women who either complain about their seemingly average existence or find pleasure in knowing that even their bosses experience the same misery as they do.

The web of the story: I'm pretty amazed that the writers of the original version were able to create subplots that were all very relevant to the major plot. That's what I call good story-telling. You don't create a character for mere decoration. It has to be there for a reason. Even minor characters and plot have to be well-written with the ultimate goal of getting relevantly connected to the main characters without being accused as forced or stilted. With Betty La Fea, no matter how numerous the characters are, you never get tired of watching them. That's precisely because they are all well-characterized.

I think if the Filipino version will remain truthful to what the message of the original Betty La Fea conveyed, then there's no way this one would miss. Lessen the tragedy, lessen the melodrama, focus on character development...Ultimately, be faithful with the original and you'll never go wrong. Again, it's not against our culture, but if you're making an adaptation and you put all these twists and turns, make sure it'll be better or it will naturally turn into a disaster.

And please, can they get a virtual unknown for the role? Wouldn't it be interesting to have people guess how Betty will look like if ever she gets a make-over? That would be even more exciting!

The bus that's headed the RIGHT direction

Think I posted this a few months back but let me post it again to constantly remind me of the right things to do. I can really be stubborn whenever I "think" I'm in love.

If men were like buses, how do you catch one?

Michelle McKinney Hammond

A more important questions is - how do you catch the RIGHT one?

Simple : You take only the bus that's headed the RIGHT direction.

So when you do gather facts, let us compare the process to clothes shopping:

1. Check out the fabric.

Is the person mate material? Does this man have an intimate relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ? Does he care what God thinks about his behavior? Is he accountable to God as well as another co-laborer in the faith? Accountability is an important factor. It is imperative to maintaining a committed relationship.

Furthermore, does he want to get married? If you want to be married and your dreamboat isn't interested, don't waste your time. Remember, women fall in love and get married. Men decide to get married and then look for a wife. Note the difference in order. So if a guy says he's not looking for anything serious, take his words seriously. If he's not going your direction, get off the bus & wait for the right one.

2. Does this man want you?

Is he pursuing you? The man who is right for you will pursue you and God's hand in the relationship will be clear. No guessing, no fleeces, no dead ends. Scripture says: "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord"( Prov 18:22). Note - who finds whom? THE MAN FINDS THE WIFE. From the beginning of time, God has transported men & women across the world in order to put them together. At the RIGHT TIME, He will bring that man on the scene and he will find you.

In God's perfect design, the man is the one who recognizes his mate. Adam has no problem recognizing that Eve was his missing rib. You do not need to strategically place yourself anywhere. You don't have to help a guy because he's shy. Men will do whatever they have to do to get what they truly want.

The man in your life should recognize you as the pearl of great price in his life and be willing to do whatever he must in order to gain your hand. If he is passive about gaining your affections, take it as a sign that he is not interested. Many a woman's mother has suggested that it is a good idea to marry a man who loves you more than you love him. As cold as that sounds, it actually might be scriptural if you stop to think about it : "We love him because he first loved us" (1 Jn 4:19).

Again - WAIT until the man voices his intentions. He should take the lead in establishing the relationship. You may have an inkling that he is the one, but God will use the man to set the tone of the relationship. Allow him the opportunity to woo you - this is your first act of submission. Jesus set the standard for all men to follow. They should love us first. And they should lead the relationship.

3. The man in your life should not desire to move into your house, only into your heart.

A man who prepares for your future has made his intentions clear. A man who is husband material has the means to take care of a wife. He is a responsible human being who understands he needs to have something to offer. In short, a man should have the means to be a suitable over for you.

4. Check out his buddies.

Everyone knows birds of the a feather flock together, yet most women fail to see the connection between a man and his friends. A man's pals tell you a lot about the person that you haven't seen yet. They reveal things about the guy's character that might be hidden when he is on good behavior. Everyone knows how to put his best foot forward. Don't stay focused on the foot, check out the rest of the body!

5. Check out his relationship with his mother.

How does he treat her? This is your preview of how he will treat you. There are lots of men who, because of a negative relationship with their mothers, really don't like women, yet say they do. Unresolved issues between mother and son continue between husband and wife.

6. Remember that a man's family reveals the cloth from which he's cut.

Take note and decide whether you want your future with the man in your life to look like his present family situation.

7. Check out the patterns of his life.

Do you see repeated cycles of drama in his personal kingdom? broken relationships? problems in making commitments? including the job market? mood swings? Is a problem always someone else's fault? Does he embrace responsibility or shirk it? Does he keep his promises? Is he a man of good reputation?

8. Does this man have a vision for his life?

Is running with that vision? Remember, God decided Adam needed help once Adam got busy DOING his assignment. As we saw Adam, a man doesn't need help until he is busy doing what he was created and called to do.

9. Complementarity.

Do your talents and gifts complement his? Do his gifts complement yours? What about your temperaments? Do you see the two of you as an effective team capable of bringing blessing to the lives of those around you? Do your futures mesh? Can you coordinate your gifts in an attractive and effective way?

When I go shopping always consider the fabric, the fit and what I already have in my closet. Will my next purchase be a complementary addition to what I already have? If I find that I am going to have to buy shoes and matching accessories to go with a new outfit, I leave it right on the rack. It is too expensive a proposition.

If the man you meet makes you feel that you need to completely reinvent yourself, something is wrong. This is where I ask you to consider the relationship in terms of cost. Is this relationship expensive spiritually, emotional or physically? Does your longing for a mate make you willing to forfeit who you are in the process? Or does he see you as the gift that you are?

The man in your life should consider you a rare find, a priceless jewel because of you he is getting ready to get blessed big-time! Any relationship that causes you to feel unworthy, unlovely, unacceptable, undesirable or that you have to work for love, is too expensive!

10. Does he have a healthy love & acceptance of himself?

Make sure the man in your life has taken time to heal from past relationships and has made peace with himself. How he cares for himself is how he will care for you.

A man's relationship with God is crucial here. His love for himself will only be as strong as his love for God. This is not something that you can impart. You cannot be his savior or teacher. That is out of spiritual order. In his rightful place as your personal priest, he should be leading you to a richer relationship with Christ. If he is causing you to compromise your faith and destabilize your walk, if he is leading you into sexual sin or causing you to be distracted from your commitment to Christ, the relationship is too expensive. Offending the Lover of your soul, who promises you eternal love, is too high a fare to pay for a ride that has a limited run.

This song pretty much sums up the way I feel. I'm in senti mode once again. Hate it :-(

I Wanna Be With You
Mandy Moore


I try but I can't seem
to get myself to think of anything but you
Your breath on my face
your warm, gentle kiss I taste
the truth, I taste the truth

We know what I came here for
So I won't ask for more

I wanna be with you
If only for a night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you

So I'll hold you tonight like I would
if you were mine to hold forevermore
And I'll savor each touch
that I've wanted so much to feel before, to feel before

How beautiful it is
Just to be like this

I wanna be with you
If only for a night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you

Oh, baby
I can't fight this feeling anymore
Drives me crazy when I try to
So call my name and take my hand
Can you make my wish, baby, your command

I wanna be with you
If only for a night
To be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight
I wanna be with you
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you

A Confession

Could I be a different woman now or am I just truly in love? I don’t know what’s happening to me lately. It seems that I’m a mere shadow of how I was then, when I used to mistake love for infatuation.

The tiny feeling I had just a few weeks past has grown into something immense. It’s so great I could survive just breathing this feeling, so huge that my heart couldn’t bear this much pleasure, excitement, sorrow and longing all wrapped up in one.

I’ve never felt this way before. Every time I see him, my heart overflows with longing and excitement. I want to hold him, to be there for him. I want to see his every move, to feel his very presence. I wonder at times, what makes him cry, or what it is that makes him smile.

Though he doesn’t know me, I don’t need to feel afraid when he’s around. My heart is calm and peaceful, far from the restless, tormented heart I had in the past. I can look at him straight in the eye and talk to him happily without giving away myself.

Right now, I have so much love to give. Yes, my heart...I’m willing to give, if only he’d ask for it.

1. What's the connection between you
and the last person you texted?
*** friends

2. What is wrong with you right now?
*** my a**

3. Do you miss your first love?
*** first love? i don't have one.

4. When did you last cry?
*** can't recall

5. Who do you hate?
*** none, it aint good to hate.

6. What do you want in your life right
now?
*** fulfillment and stability

7. Are you happy?
*** yes

8. What do you smell like?
*** i don't know

9. What’s your favorite thing you have
on your bed?
*** my winnie the pooh stuffed toy

10. Do you tend to make relationships
complicated?
*** no idea

11. What was the last movie you went
to?
*** jumper

12. Is your shirt new?
*** no

13. Do you live next to your boyfriend?
*** huh?

14. Are you scared of bugs?
*** no

15. Do you read?
*** of course

16. Do you sleep with a teddy bear?
*** yessss

17. Last thing that made you cry?
*** can't remember, that was ages ago

18. Do you like anyone right now?
*** yes, a little...no actually, a looooot!

19. Are you bored?
*** aha!

20. What are you excited about?
*** oscars

21. What’s on your mind right now?
*** i want my life back

22. Who was the last person to make
you cry?
*** can't remember

23. Name someone whose name starts
with the letter "R."
*** rowena

24. Do you care what others think
about you?
*** nah

25. Do you think you'll be married in
10 years?
*** yes

26. Will you ever kiss the last person
you kissed again?
*** huh?

27. What do you look forward to in the
next 3 months?
*** my birthday

28. Who was the last missed call?
*** an officemate

29. What's your ring tone?
*** too close

30. Do you plan on moving out within
the next year?
*** nah, unless i get married

EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE?
◄ yes

THINGs YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON?
◄ food and shirt

LAST FOOD YOU ATE?
◄ shawarma (yum yum!)

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
◄ calocohan

WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
WITH FRIENDS?
◄ anywhere, no particular place in mind

CAN YOU COOK?
◄ YESSSSS!!!!

LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF:
◄ i'm a sucker for solving riddles and brain twisters (give me time, i'll be able to crack it up)

HATE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF?
◄ i have low self-esteem

CAN YOU SING?
◄ most people say so...

DO YOU SMOKE?
◄ NO, NEVER!

PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST?
◄ Pancakes.

DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?
◄ No

WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU
RECEIVED AND FROM WHOM??
◄ from an officemate, nothing significant really

CAN YOU PLAY POOL?:
◄ no

CAN YOU SWIM?
◄ no

FAVORITE ICE CREAM?:
◄ strawberry

WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS
MORNING?
◄ 6:30 am

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?
◄ just did it...my brother and I watched the film jumper. it was...okay.

DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW?
◄ i'd be lying if i said no.

DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?:
◄ foolish me...yes

DO YOU HAVE A SISTER?
◄ no, but i wish i had one

WHAT WERE YOU DOING 10 MINUTES AGO?
◄ watching music videos on youtube

IF YOU WERE A COLOR, WHAT WOULD
YOU BE?
◄ purple

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE RIGHT
NOW, WHERE?
◄ France

FOOD YOU'RE CRAVING FOR RIGHT THIS
MINUTE?
◄ geez, i'm not craving for anything, what's wrong with me?

NAME A PERSON WHO'S
NAME STARTS WITH THE LETTER "J"?
◄ Jason

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING
YOU PUT IN YOUR GROCERY CART?
◄ depends, it's my mother who does that

RADIO STATION YOU FREQUENTLY LISTEN
TO?
◄ used to be home radio, lately i haven't been listening to the radio

WHERE DO YOU USUALLY HANG OUT?
◄ everywhere, anywhere

IF YOU WERE TO CHANGE CAREERS, WHAT
WOULD YOU WANT IT TO BE?
◄ novelist, scriptwriter, portrait artist, singer, pole dancer ;-)

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TOMORROW?
◄ watch the Oscars

FAVORITE DAY?
◄ Saturday

ARE YOU EASY TO GET ALONG WITH?
◄ i think so

WHOSE BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP?
◄ Ate Nitz

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO SEA WORLD?
◄ nope

Too excited to watch the Academy Awards later that I could hardly sleep. Maybe some cheesy survey can help me go into slumber...

HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
◄ 3 (more than that number, i'd probably die)

WHERE DO YOU USUALLY WATCH MOVIES?
◄ SM Fairview

TIRED OF WHAT?
◄ childish infatuations

FAVORITE PLACE IN YOUR HOUSE?
◄ my room (of course)

HAPPIEST HOUR OF YOUR DAY?
◄ mostly in the morning after waking up when i'm all sunshiny pleasant

Are you serious in a relationship?
◄ i will be when i do get into one

What is on your mouse pad?
◄ got no mouse pad

What's your favorite fruit?
◄ mango, watermelon, grapes

Do u wish to be a pilot someday?
◄ nope

What is the color of your pants?
◄ light green

Is your computer in your bedroom?
◄ nope

Is your hair long or short?
◄ long

Do u like going to the supermarket
◄ nope

How long does it take for u to fix
your hair?
◄ five minutes max

Where did you last go?
◄ to the moviehouse

What did you have for breakfast
this morning?
◄ pansit palabok

What you had for dinner last night?
◄ grilled pusit

Do you sleep alone?
◄ yup

Who is beside u now?
◄ none

What is the last thing u touched
before u went on the comp?
◄ our cute little kitten emily

What Karen Means

K is for Kinky (me, kinky? i have yet to find that out...) A is for Animated R is for Remarkable E is for Earthy N is for Neat

What Does Your Name Mean?

What Your Sleeping Position Says

You have a passion for everything - including sleeping. Outgoing and brash, you tend to still shock those who know you well. You tend to be selfish. You are the most likely type to take over the whole bed. You gravitate toward comfort and don't like extreme situations. If you don't get enough sleep, you are: In a very bad mood It's hard to sleep next to you because: You hog the covers. (omg, this is soooo true!)

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

You Are Aphrodite!

A total shining star with a ton of admirers (a ton of admirers? now this one's funny. where are they? none has emerged so far...) And no wonder: you live life to the fullest! When things get bad, you can easily take off to a happier place But occasionally, you need to deal with problems head on

What Goddess Are You?

Just a game...

How to Play:

1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc) 2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question below, type the song that’s playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don’t lie and try to pretend you’re cool …

mine are:

Opening Credits:
On My Own – Whitney Houston

First Day At School:
Yesterday When I was Young – Glenn Campbell

Falling In Love:
Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon

Breaking Up:
When She Cries – Restless Heart

Prom:
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Sam Milby

Mental Breakdown:
Even If – Jam Morales

Flashbacks:
I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan

Getting Back Together:
It Might Be You – Stephen Bishop

Wedding Scene:
In My Life – Bette Midler

Final Battle:
All The Man That I Need – Aicelle Santos

Death Scene:
Maybe – Neocolours

Funeral Song:
You Needed Me – Boyzone

End Credits:
I Need To Be In Love – The Carpenters

Finale:
Walang Kapalit – Piolo Pascual

Happy Valentine's Day

I may be jolly, crazy, out of control when the object of my affection comes a tiny inch closer, but hey my definition of love goes far deeper than how I make it seem to be.

Drawing Personality Test (Again!)

Okay, okay. Let's make it a little less abstract. Hehe. I'm getting so addicted to this online drawing quiz. Wala nang pakialam sa personality test results, dv? Adik talaga ako. Oh yeah, speaking of lethargy, I'm sleepy na!

The results of your analysis say:

You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much.
You are a direct and forthright person. You like to get to the core of the issue right away, with few signs of hesitation.
You like following the rules and being objective. You are precise and meticulous, and like to evaluate decisions before making them.
You feel morose and are prone to lethargy.



What does your drawing say about YOU?

Drawing Personality Test

The results of your analysis say:

You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much.
You have a peaceful mind, viewing the world with calm and serenity. To you, life is not about struggle and strife but about existence and co-existence.
You are creative, mentally active and industrious.
You have a sunny, cheerful disposition.



What does your drawing say about YOU?

Handwriting Personality Quiz

The results of your analysis say:

You plan ahead, and are interested in beauty, design, outward appearance, and symmetry.
You are a social person who likes to talk and meet others.
You are affectionate, passionate, expressive, and future-oriented.
You are a talkative person, maybe even a busybody!
You enjoy life in your own way and do not depend on the opinions of others.

Right click on the image above and select "Save Picture As..." to save your handwriting to your hard drive. You can also paste this code into your web page to show off your writing to others:

What does your handwriting say about YOU?

A Prayer

Lord, forgive me if I have offended a tender soul. Please relieve me from the anxiety that such encounter caused me. It was not my intention to hurt other people. I pray that you bless the person who condemned me, for I never wish ill upon anyone. Please allow peace to rule in my heart. All these I ask in Jesus' name, Amen.

Pa-tweetums

I must be infatuated…again. But honestly, I wish I wasn't. It would have been better if I never had any of these romantic notions toward someone of the opposite sex, kasi it’s always been like a cycle. I get attracted to someone (usually from a distance), then I get too excited…with all the kilig, pa-cute, etc. My goodness! I’m soooo over that. I should be! I'm way too old for a "teeny-bopperish" infatuation.

Last week, I confided in my officemate friend about this unusual feeling in me that no matter how cute a guy is, no matter how hard he tries to “make pa-cute,” I don’t get it anymore. Then my officemate described me as someone who’s near the stage of frigidness. Frigid?! Okay, maybe…but no! Of course not.

Siguro sawa na lang talaga ako sa pagpapa-tweetums coz that was ALL I've been doing my entire life that now I'm starting to realize, I wasted my time and youth thinking and dreaming of things that never really existed, probably just in my head. Yun bang, you get too excited by the prospect of love knocking on your door pero it’s just a possibility. You create a world where you're happy, even if the person doesn't know you exist. All these things are merely part of an imagination, an illusion of what might or what could happen...In short, there isn't anything tangible. Just tangible hysteria for nothing really important.

Sure, I want to love. I want to fall hopelessly in love. Something that’s worth a lifetime coz I’m a certified hopeless romantic. But geez…I want to love and be loved back. I need that love to be reciprocated. Hindi yung ako lang ang nagmamahal. Or maybe, feeling ko lang nagmamahal na nga ako when the truth is, it's petty infatuation.

I’ve probably been deceiving myself all these years. Maybe, I’ve been hiding my real self. Sometimes, I’m guilty of denying my own feelings just to protect myself from being hurt. Maybe it’s time that I learn a lesson or two on loving and being loved. In that I mean, I should be more realistic, more sociable and less afraid to take a gamble at love.

Why am I saying all these? It’s all because I’m beginning to get myself entangled into another cycle of pa-tweetums kind of liking someone which I ultimately want to end from this point on.

Only He Knows....

Jesus, Take the Wheel
Carrie Underwood


She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It's been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way to fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was sooo scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this all on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel

It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop

She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on

Oh, Jesus take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, oh

Talavera Lovin'

Speaking of work, here's a picture of me and a few of my officemates when we were in Talavera, Nueva Ecija last Tuesday night. Geez...I really enjoyed that (laugh)trip!

To quit or not to quit

The idea of leaving my current job has been flirting in my head for several months now. Honestly, I love my work. I enjoy it, really. And though there have been occurrences in the past (inevitably I'd still have if I don't get rid of it now) that my job almost entirely killed a healthy, happy weekend break...I've never really gone as far as linger about quitting just because of that. The only reason for such decision is the financial aspect of my work. Three years and counting, yet there's been no significant monetary progress.

I'm 29 now and I want a sense of financial security. I need to be realistic because one day I'd either get to have my own family and help my husband feed our kids or I'd end up living alone, worse not having enough of anything to feed myself alone.

I got a job offer last week from a potential employer (call center) but I haven't signed a contract yet, which is a good thing since it will give me more time to contemplate on things. Most people are telling me not to. I don't know. I feel as if I'm lost, like I'm at the crossroads of my life trying to figure out what life I should be leading. I don't know where to go. Should I stay with my current company which financially doesn't equate the amount of dedication I have for my work or should I move on to greener pastures not minding if the work hours would completely trouble my health?

Your Birth Month is May

Unique and creative, you seek your own path in life. You love change and are able to adapt to any situation. Your soul reflects: Sweetness, joy, and a complete life. Your gemstone: Emerald Your flower: Lily of the Valley Your colors: Yellow, red, and green

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

Dog Quiz

Labrador If you're a dog, you'll be a Labrador! You care too much about people to actually hurt someone, you may feel in your mind that you would like to, but you just care too much about people. Go to Romantic Love Quiz to do more Quizzes!

Are You a Vain Girl?

You Are a Down to Earth Doll

You're good looking and you realize that looks matter And you also know that it's your inside that really shines You do your best to look like an A-lister But you devote most of your time to being a well rounded hottie

Are You a Vain Girl?

Are You a Romantic or Realistic Girl?

You are Totally Realistic

"Romance" means you're about to roll your eyes Seriously, you can do without the sap or drama Save it for someone who has nothing really going on in their relationship For you, love is real - and easily integrated into your life You don't need candles, flowers, or chocolates to know he's the one Just some stimulating conversation... and maybe a great smile.

Are You a Romantic or Realistic Girl?

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nah, i don't agree. i'm actually more on the romantic side. hehe

Does he like me?

Distant Prospect Sorry to burst your bubble of hope, girl. It appears that he does not seem to know you and thus, it is unlikely that he will like you. Therefore, love is a Distant Prospect. Don’t despair, because there are so many other guys out there and there might be one interested in you! Remember to take a closer look around you and you might just find one unexpectedly! Go to Romantic Love Quiz to do more Quizzes!

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now this one, i totally understand...

What Color Girl Are You?

You Are A Blue Girl

Relationships and feelings are the most important things to you. You are empathetic and accepting - and good at avoiding conflict. If someone close to you is in pain, it makes you hurt as well. You try to heal the ones you love with your kind and open heart.

What Color Girl Are You?

Are you in love?

Love Target He/She is someone whom you think of regularly and the signs are there that you're falling in love. It is up to you to take it or leave it as you're still unsure of your feelings as this stage. In the meantime, he/she is a Love Target for you. Go and find out about what he/she thinks of you and go on from there. For all you know, a budding love might be on the way... Go to Romantic Love Quiz to do more Quizzes!

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erm...really now?!

Your Personality Cluster is Extraverted Feeling

You are: Able to make everyone feel comfortable and special Someone with a large social circle from all walks of life Supportive, encouraging, and truly happy when people around you succeed A great leader who gains loyalty and respect easily

What's Your Personality Cluster?

Your results:
You are Superman

Superman 80% Green Lantern 70% Wonder Woman 65% The Flash 65% Spider-Man 65% Supergirl 60% Hulk 60% Robin 50% Iron Man 45% Catwoman 30% Batman 10%

You are mild-mannered, good, strong and you love to help others.

Click here to take the "Which Superhero am I?" quiz...

Click here to create your own painting.

Your personality analysis based on this drawing:You are a suspicious person and have some paranoid tendencies.You have an evasive attitude in social relations.You are defensive.You deny your needs and can be passive aggressive.

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A Prayer

Father Almighty, if only I could make the situation better, if only I could prevent things from falling apart. At this point, the best that I can do is to rest everything upon you. Please help us overcome all these. Ease out the anger, help us forget the pain and allow love to rule in our hearts.


May You bless us with prosperity, good health and the power to win all our battles in the coming year. All this we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Just a Thought

People are faced daily with complicated situations and a few times far complicated options which in turn lead us to the right path, or at least when we believe we have chosen the right one.

Watching a copy of “The Devil Wears Prada” made me ponder on a few unexplored facts in life. Sure, my fashion sense is gravely dull and I do admit to being unaware of it for God knows how long a time. But the film screams out loud far more important concerns in life than just a peek into the glamorous world of fashion.

Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is a fresh journalism grad who could well be described as a fashion-unconscious by the conscious, tries her luck at applying as co-assistant for Runway magazine’s editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). With a positive and determined attitude, Andy gets the post to the surprise of everyone.

Miranda, with her ever modulated voice and piercing sarcasm never fails to terrorize those around her including the newly-hired assistant Andrea. Each day becomes more delirious for her though. Calls from her boss in the middle of a dinner with her father or at the verge of a break-up with her boyfriend add up to the impossibility of the poor girl’s daily existence and to some extent Andrea seems to no longer have control of her own life.

In the end, Andrea realizes that living a life outside of her own was not what she had wanted. The fancy clothes and the fancy people were not and will nowhere be within her circle. Andrea finally knew the right thing to do and that was far more important than merely pleasing an unpredictable boss at the expense of displeasing everyone who cares for her.

Choices are made, not merely accepted as they come. We can choose to be beautiful or ugly, stylish or plain. Or we can be in the middle or a range beyond. Ultimately, it is what we decide to be, the path we choose to lead that matters, and how we stand up for it and enjoy the journey.

Lost and Found

Could this be my lucky day? Okay. First of all, since technically it's already Saturday, when I say "this day" I'm referring to yesterday, Friday. But of course, having just gotten back home, it feels only a few moments ago.

The surprise of my life, the reason why I'm so ecstatic this late time of the evening (or is it day?) and the single force that drives me into writing crappy proclamations of love in this blog has staged an apparition. Yes! He emerged out of the deepest dungeons of oblivion.

Suddenly, my heart palpitated in severe motion. My blood rushed through my veins like hot lava streaming down a volcano. That same feeling which I thought would have been gone by the time I see him again was never lost after all.

I do not wish to elaborate how, when and where I found him again. All those are insignificant to what I'm feeling now. Heck, I can't even describe what it is that really drives me nuts now. Is it because I really really like him? Or is it merely nostalgia? I've got no idea. And I do not wish to know either...

But then, let me just be all too excited now with that one great moment in my life. A view of gods and goddesses won't hurt at all. Let me let this feeling cease first, then I can move on and completely forget about this madness which at the very thought of it is proof enough of how pathetic my life has been all this time. Ay, poor me!

My Ken

Ken, Ken, Oh Ken...Think I'm in love...(again?!) But why not? He's just the cutest thing on earth. I heart him!

Batanes

If I were to choose a favorite place to travel to, I’d definitely pick Batanes. I fell in love with it ever since I got to watch a feature on it in one local show a couple of years ago. Since then, I began to cultivate a dream of one day living and experiencing life in arguably one of the most beautiful places this side of the planet.

Next month, the film Batanes will premiere in local cinemas. This early, I cannot contain my excitement and eagerness of seeing this film. Hopefully, more people will be able to watch it and be thankful that God has showered us with such natural wonder.

I’ve seen the trailer and even the musical score gives me goosebumps. Its lead stars Ken Zhu and Iza Calzado add color to the already colorful setting of the film. And yes, there’s even a seemingly well-woven tale of romance that’s brewing up in the film. What else can anyone ask for?

Sickness

My tummy still aches. I have been having diarrhea for two days now and it has been causing my anus to get sore. Erm...should I even be saying that? Sorry...Aside from that, I've been feeling a little dizzy.

So last night, my brother (who suffers the same fate) and I went directly to FEU in Fairview so we can have our stool sample and blood tested. Apparently, we have the same diagnosis: Acute Gastroenteritis.

Before leaving the workplace today, I consulted one of the doctors in the office and she told me that an illness as such could last for two weeks. But she prescribed other medicines that would help speed up my recovery. She also gave me tips on what to eat and what not to eat. My sincerest thanks to her. I gained a lot of information on this illness from her. I'm just really praying that soon enough I will get well. I'm pretty sure of that...with the help of the Lord, of course.

Memorable Movie Line

"If you love someone you say it, you say it right then, out loud. Otherwise the moment just...passes you by."

--- from My Best Friend's Wedding

Current Obsession

I've been downloading a lot (and I mean...A LOT!) of Basil Valdez songs lately. Why? Why? Oh Why? Basil songs are everywhere. They are just too hard to resist especially with the romantic heart that I have...Here's one of my favorite Basil classics:

Kastilyong Buhangin


Minsan ang 'sang pangako'y maihahambing
Sa isang kastilyong buhangin,
Sakdal-rupok at huwag di masaling
Guguho sa ihip ng hangin

Ang alon ng maling pagmamahal
Ang s'yang kalaban n'yang mortal,
Kapag dalampasiga'y nahagkan
Ang kastilyo ay nabubuwal

Kayat bago nating bigkasin ang pagsintang sumpa
Sa minumutya, sa diwa't gawa,
Pakaisipin naitn kung pag-ibig ay wagas
Kahit pa magsanga ng landas

Minsan dalawang puso'y nagsumpaan
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan,
Sumpang kastilyong buhangin pala
Pag-ibig na pansamantala.

Kayat bago nating bigkasin ang pagsintang sumpa
Sa minumutya, sa diwa't gawa,
Pakaisipin naitn kung pag-ibig ay wagas
Kahit pa magsanga ng landas

Minsan dalawang puso'y nagsumpaan
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan,
Sumpang kastilyong buhangin pala
Pag-ibig na
Pansamantala, luha ang dala
'Yan ang pag-ibig na nangyari sa atin,
Gumuhong kastilyong buhangin.

Your Brain is Purple

Of all the brain types, yours is the most idealistic. You tend to think wild, amazing thoughts. Your dreams and fantasies are intense. Your thoughts are creative, inventive, and without boundaries. You tend to spend a lot of time thinking of fictional people and places - or a very different life for yourself.

What Color Is Your Brain?