Woot! I'm going to Singapore on WED!
First time out of the country-- I can't wait!
I can't believe I'm getting married in just a month or so... I'm excited about that as well! (Tin will kill me if I don't say so hehe--i love you hun =P)
I've stayed in Luzon for 26 years hehe...2 plane rides in less than a year...now that's an improvement.
Too bad lang I'll be missing the French Film Festival but the films weren't that interesting this year anyways.
Also starting my new job on june 20th. Condo renovation starts on the 7th. Things are picking up the pace!
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Friday, June 03, 2005
This was taken from Pia's and Tin's blogs:
Total volume of music files on my computer:
none. I don't have a PC anymore hahahahaha. (sold it to carding--will hopefully get a new one soon)
Last CD I bought:
Oh dear. It's been a while. Garden State OST. (not friggin available in the Philippines the last time I asked Tower and Music 1. Had to get this from Amazon pa) SUPER AMAZING MOVIE. SUPER AMAZING SOUNDTRACK.
The Shins will change your life--or someting like that.
Song playing right now:
In my head: Cranberries' Zombie. Don't ask. I dunno myself.
Five songs I listen to a lot, or that mean a lot to me:
Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band. --> Ultimate Love Song. Ultimate Fave Group.
The Entire Little Earthquakes album by Tori Amos. --> Ultimate favorite album. I once knew each and every song right down to the lyrics, and CD playlist arrangement.
These Are Days by the 10,000 Maniacs. --> From the 10,000 Maniacs MTV Unplugged album. Another CD where I memorized everything. This was the start of my alternative music genre (of you want to go into the whole genre classification of Music and the hours of discussion that entails...) That said, 10,000 Maniacs was good up until Natalie Merchant went solo.
In My Place and Yellow by Coldplay. --> Mope rock at it's finest. There are actually better songs by Coldplay but these are the ones you can hum and LSS the most. This is another sign that my music taste is changing due to old age. As you get older you tend to look for melody as opposed to noise. Really talented band, they also appear on the Garden State OST btw.
Evanescence, Juliana Hatfield, Joss Stone and the Cocteau Twins. Yes I'm cheating but as you can see my taste is primarily centered on Strong female vocals (non pop tho).
Five people I’m passing this to:
Cuppkeyk--because he always has changing tastes in Music
Tin-- It's been a while since we had a discussion on music.
Dong-- Lets see how he's changed from the Rocker of college to the Aging Rocker of today hehe.
Pacoi and Abi-- Hiphop si pacoi dati eh. I wonder if that's still true. I dont know anything about Abi musically too.
Allan Popa-- Extremely interesting taste in music (he loved nice female vocals also) and as far as i remember, he had the best collection of singles and b-sides CDs evar. Complete Tori Amos, Suzzane Vega, Bjork etc. Very Impressive Collection considering this was way back in college.
Total volume of music files on my computer:
none. I don't have a PC anymore hahahahaha. (sold it to carding--will hopefully get a new one soon)
Last CD I bought:
Oh dear. It's been a while. Garden State OST. (not friggin available in the Philippines the last time I asked Tower and Music 1. Had to get this from Amazon pa) SUPER AMAZING MOVIE. SUPER AMAZING SOUNDTRACK.
The Shins will change your life--or someting like that.
Song playing right now:
In my head: Cranberries' Zombie. Don't ask. I dunno myself.
Five songs I listen to a lot, or that mean a lot to me:
Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band. --> Ultimate Love Song. Ultimate Fave Group.
The Entire Little Earthquakes album by Tori Amos. --> Ultimate favorite album. I once knew each and every song right down to the lyrics, and CD playlist arrangement.
These Are Days by the 10,000 Maniacs. --> From the 10,000 Maniacs MTV Unplugged album. Another CD where I memorized everything. This was the start of my alternative music genre (of you want to go into the whole genre classification of Music and the hours of discussion that entails...) That said, 10,000 Maniacs was good up until Natalie Merchant went solo.
In My Place and Yellow by Coldplay. --> Mope rock at it's finest. There are actually better songs by Coldplay but these are the ones you can hum and LSS the most. This is another sign that my music taste is changing due to old age. As you get older you tend to look for melody as opposed to noise. Really talented band, they also appear on the Garden State OST btw.
Evanescence, Juliana Hatfield, Joss Stone and the Cocteau Twins. Yes I'm cheating but as you can see my taste is primarily centered on Strong female vocals (non pop tho).
Five people I’m passing this to:
Cuppkeyk--because he always has changing tastes in Music
Tin-- It's been a while since we had a discussion on music.
Dong-- Lets see how he's changed from the Rocker of college to the Aging Rocker of today hehe.
Pacoi and Abi-- Hiphop si pacoi dati eh. I wonder if that's still true. I dont know anything about Abi musically too.
Allan Popa-- Extremely interesting taste in music (he loved nice female vocals also) and as far as i remember, he had the best collection of singles and b-sides CDs evar. Complete Tori Amos, Suzzane Vega, Bjork etc. Very Impressive Collection considering this was way back in college.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Small anecdote about the benefit of the new DnD minis
this is taken from a fan based forum post:
I love my DnD minis. They are so cool. And having the right mini to use in an encounter takes a load off the descriptions.
In a recent session, I placed half a dozen grimlocks around the party and said "You are surrounded." One player says, "Yeah, but what do they look like?" I reply, "They look exactly like that."
Mmmm, the benefit of minis.
Player's response was to pick up a mini, read the base, and say, "We're surrounded by grimlocks."
minis has brought a whole new dimesion to gaming. yes i'm hooked. =P
this is taken from a fan based forum post:
I love my DnD minis. They are so cool. And having the right mini to use in an encounter takes a load off the descriptions.
In a recent session, I placed half a dozen grimlocks around the party and said "You are surrounded." One player says, "Yeah, but what do they look like?" I reply, "They look exactly like that."
Mmmm, the benefit of minis.
Player's response was to pick up a mini, read the base, and say, "We're surrounded by grimlocks."
minis has brought a whole new dimesion to gaming. yes i'm hooked. =P
Hmm...lets see...what's new with me...
Oh yeah asides from getting my brand new passport...I have a driver's license na! Woot! ^_^
All i need now is a car. (although Tin seems to be a bit hesitant about taking a joy ride with me hehe--such faith =P)
oh and I got the Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures starter (it's cool!!!)
kick ass minis. perfect for campaigns and mini games.
Oh yeah asides from getting my brand new passport...I have a driver's license na! Woot! ^_^
All i need now is a car. (although Tin seems to be a bit hesitant about taking a joy ride with me hehe--such faith =P)
oh and I got the Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures starter (it's cool!!!)
kick ass minis. perfect for campaigns and mini games.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Some Donnie Darko news: (spotlight on the director)
DONNIE DARKO is one of those ultimate cult movies, but it looks like autuer Richard Kelly will be surpassing it with his next one, SOUTHLAND TALES, a sci-fi musical comedy mystery whatnot. It stars The Rock, Seann William Scott and Sarah Michelle Gellar as...well, here's the plot summary:
SOUTHLAND TALES is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Johnson will star as Boxer Santaros, an action star stricken with amnesia whose life intertwines with Krysta Now (Gellar), an adult film star developing her own reality television project and David Clark (Scott), a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.
The cast also includes Janeane Garofalo, Jason Lee, Amy Poehler and Kevin Smith, while Moby and Trent Reznor will compose the score, according to reports.
But here's where the comics come in.
Besides the feature film, plans are underway for an expanded version of Southland Tales including a a nine-part interactive experience with the prequel saga to be published as six separate 100 page graphic novels, each written by Kelly. The graphic novels will be released over a six month period early next year leading up to the film's release with the feature film comprised of the story's final three chapters. The aforementioned official website will continue to be updated, with hopes of making it one of the largest and most elaborate ever designed for a feature film. According to Kelly, "the graphic novels will work in tandem with the website, creating a more epic multimedia experience for those interested in taking the plunge."
The website is live now, where you can read the titles of the graphic novels there -- stuff like "Two Road Convergeds" and "The Mechanicals." The site is indeed a vast and puzzling edifice, like a giant silver bunny. It also crashed Firefox quite handily.
I got that from a comic blog hehe
DONNIE DARKO is one of those ultimate cult movies, but it looks like autuer Richard Kelly will be surpassing it with his next one, SOUTHLAND TALES, a sci-fi musical comedy mystery whatnot. It stars The Rock, Seann William Scott and Sarah Michelle Gellar as...well, here's the plot summary:
SOUTHLAND TALES is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Johnson will star as Boxer Santaros, an action star stricken with amnesia whose life intertwines with Krysta Now (Gellar), an adult film star developing her own reality television project and David Clark (Scott), a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy.
The cast also includes Janeane Garofalo, Jason Lee, Amy Poehler and Kevin Smith, while Moby and Trent Reznor will compose the score, according to reports.
But here's where the comics come in.
Besides the feature film, plans are underway for an expanded version of Southland Tales including a a nine-part interactive experience with the prequel saga to be published as six separate 100 page graphic novels, each written by Kelly. The graphic novels will be released over a six month period early next year leading up to the film's release with the feature film comprised of the story's final three chapters. The aforementioned official website will continue to be updated, with hopes of making it one of the largest and most elaborate ever designed for a feature film. According to Kelly, "the graphic novels will work in tandem with the website, creating a more epic multimedia experience for those interested in taking the plunge."
The website is live now, where you can read the titles of the graphic novels there -- stuff like "Two Road Convergeds" and "The Mechanicals." The site is indeed a vast and puzzling edifice, like a giant silver bunny. It also crashed Firefox quite handily.
I got that from a comic blog hehe
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Time Zone!
I got a new team and a new sked at work-- I start out at 7:30pm now--go home by 4:30am-- that's a big shift for my bio-clock. Bleh--still getting used to it.
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Might also mean fewer time to spend with Tin-- that's not good. (Yes I'm addicted to my girlfriend like a crackfiend)
Hmm...comparing your future wife to crack cocaine...something wrong with that image haha!
I got a new team and a new sked at work-- I start out at 7:30pm now--go home by 4:30am-- that's a big shift for my bio-clock. Bleh--still getting used to it.
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Might also mean fewer time to spend with Tin-- that's not good. (Yes I'm addicted to my girlfriend like a crackfiend)
Hmm...comparing your future wife to crack cocaine...something wrong with that image haha!
Carding has a friggin movie out!
Yeah--co-produced and edited by Carding--it has a horribly long title (check out Pia's blog for the poster and title details)
Like most independent films it's not limited or hampered by concern for the audience in terms of onscreen violence, depictions of sex and other controversial topics you rarely encounter in a local commercial film. At least 2 scenes with guys doing it, gory bloody beatups ala Fightclub, and people cursing in almost every sentence--definitely not a film for your grandmother.
Storywise--its ok. Not great, so-so actually. It's like Shock Rock--more flash than bang.
Yeah--co-produced and edited by Carding--it has a horribly long title (check out Pia's blog for the poster and title details)
Like most independent films it's not limited or hampered by concern for the audience in terms of onscreen violence, depictions of sex and other controversial topics you rarely encounter in a local commercial film. At least 2 scenes with guys doing it, gory bloody beatups ala Fightclub, and people cursing in almost every sentence--definitely not a film for your grandmother.
Storywise--its ok. Not great, so-so actually. It's like Shock Rock--more flash than bang.
Saturday, April 30, 2005
News for DC fans--and Rob Liefeld fans
Rob Liefeld (he of the badly drawn anatomy fame) has just announced that he'll be working on a 2 issue Teen Titans storyline-- here's a quote from newsarama:
RL: Shaft was intended to be Speedy. Vogue was a new Harlequin design, Combat was a Kh'undian warrior circa the Legion of Super Heroes, ditto for Photon and Die Hard was a Star Labs android. I forgot who Chapel was supposed to be. So there you have it, the secret origin of Youngblood.
Ok. Youngblood was a ripoff of the Titans, why am I not surprised.
Rob Liefeld (he of the badly drawn anatomy fame) has just announced that he'll be working on a 2 issue Teen Titans storyline-- here's a quote from newsarama:
RL: Shaft was intended to be Speedy. Vogue was a new Harlequin design, Combat was a Kh'undian warrior circa the Legion of Super Heroes, ditto for Photon and Die Hard was a Star Labs android. I forgot who Chapel was supposed to be. So there you have it, the secret origin of Youngblood.
Ok. Youngblood was a ripoff of the Titans, why am I not surprised.
It's full steam ahead for the wedding!
Invitations are currently in production, it was really lovely to see our names on the design--you get this sense of finality--like everything is clicking into place.
We even got an interior designer for our place na! (Turns out to be a fellow Quill member hehe) She's really professional --we were impressed with her portfolio, Grupo Santamaria was even featured in some issues of Real Living ^_^
Invitations are currently in production, it was really lovely to see our names on the design--you get this sense of finality--like everything is clicking into place.
We even got an interior designer for our place na! (Turns out to be a fellow Quill member hehe) She's really professional --we were impressed with her portfolio, Grupo Santamaria was even featured in some issues of Real Living ^_^
Some StarWars news:
Apparently there's gonna be a live action StarWars TV series pretty soon-- and fan favorite Kevin Smith is slated to write and direct a 3 episode storyline. This is great since he's also a StarWars fanatic--just check out Clerks, Chasing Amy etc for his StarWars discussions.
Not that I'm a StarWars fan but this will be interesting to see after all the Star Trek shows ^_^
Apparently there's gonna be a live action StarWars TV series pretty soon-- and fan favorite Kevin Smith is slated to write and direct a 3 episode storyline. This is great since he's also a StarWars fanatic--just check out Clerks, Chasing Amy etc for his StarWars discussions.
Not that I'm a StarWars fan but this will be interesting to see after all the Star Trek shows ^_^
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Breaking News! (of the non-pope variety and no it ain't about the royal wedding either)
OMG! OMG! OMG! Goodwill bookstore has a sale on all pocketbooks! It ain't just your regular sale either...non of that 10-30% off crap, it's a whopping 80% off!!!!!!
Just pause a bit and think about that. 80 FRIGGIN PERCENT.
I actually bought around 8 books (total cost over a thousand) and was only charged like 300 pesos!
Tin got a book priced at around 300 something and was charged 45 bucks! That's insane! (also actually a bit scary since I think this means Goodwill won't be selling pocketbooks anymore--just school supplies and textbooks)
Must check out the SM North branch and the Makati one... (i got my stash from the MegaMall branch--)
I'm raiding all the fantasy/sci-fi novels...(and some of the crime stuff)
OMG! OMG! OMG! Goodwill bookstore has a sale on all pocketbooks! It ain't just your regular sale either...non of that 10-30% off crap, it's a whopping 80% off!!!!!!
Just pause a bit and think about that. 80 FRIGGIN PERCENT.
I actually bought around 8 books (total cost over a thousand) and was only charged like 300 pesos!
Tin got a book priced at around 300 something and was charged 45 bucks! That's insane! (also actually a bit scary since I think this means Goodwill won't be selling pocketbooks anymore--just school supplies and textbooks)
Must check out the SM North branch and the Makati one... (i got my stash from the MegaMall branch--)
I'm raiding all the fantasy/sci-fi novels...(and some of the crime stuff)
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Saturday, March 26, 2005
You're a Vampire!! Seductive, beautiful,
mysterious, and quite evil. You're very dark
and dangerous.. You kill to feed, and prey upon
the most unsuspecting and beautiful people you
can find...
What Fantasy Race Are You?
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You Are A:
True Neutral Elf Bard
Alignment:
True Neutral characters are very rare. They believe that balance is the most important thing, and will not side with any other force. They will do whatever is necessary to preserve that balance, even if it means switching allegiances suddenly.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existance.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Detailed Results:
Alignment:
Law and Chaos:
Law ----- (-4)
Neutral - XXXXXXXXXXX (11)
Chaos --- XXXXX (5)
Good and Evil:
Good ---- XXXXX (5)
Neutral - XXXXXXXX (8)
Evil ---- XX (2)
Race:
Human ---- XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Half-Elf - XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Elf ------ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (15)
Gnome ---- XXXXXXXXX (9)
Halfling - XX (2)
Dwarf ---- XXXXXX (6)
Half-Orc - (-1)
Class:
Fighter -- (0)
Barbarian -XXXXXXXX (8)
Ranger --- XXXXXXXX (8)
Monk ----- XXX (3)
Paladin -- XX (2)
Cleric --- X (1)
Mage ----- XX (2)
Druid ---- XXXXXXXXX (9)
Thief ---- XXXXX (5)
Bard ----- XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (14)
Take this stupid test here.
True Neutral Elf Bard
Alignment:
True Neutral characters are very rare. They believe that balance is the most important thing, and will not side with any other force. They will do whatever is necessary to preserve that balance, even if it means switching allegiances suddenly.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existance.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Detailed Results:
Alignment:
Law and Chaos:
Law ----- (-4)
Neutral - XXXXXXXXXXX (11)
Chaos --- XXXXX (5)
Good and Evil:
Good ---- XXXXX (5)
Neutral - XXXXXXXX (8)
Evil ---- XX (2)
Race:
Human ---- XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Half-Elf - XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Elf ------ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (15)
Gnome ---- XXXXXXXXX (9)
Halfling - XX (2)
Dwarf ---- XXXXXX (6)
Half-Orc - (-1)
Class:
Fighter -- (0)
Barbarian -XXXXXXXX (8)
Ranger --- XXXXXXXX (8)
Monk ----- XXX (3)
Paladin -- XX (2)
Cleric --- X (1)
Mage ----- XX (2)
Druid ---- XXXXXXXXX (9)
Thief ---- XXXXX (5)
Bard ----- XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (14)
Take this stupid test here.
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