Total Reset

A year ago, I'm still taking calls. Yes, when I checked yun blog ko last year, short but well, ayun kabado sa stats and all. In the end, I was kicked out.

A year later. Now, I have no shop and yes, unlucky enough no work. For the past weeks, although kailangan ng discernment or so, pero di naman ako matutuloy na. Kasi there is something came up and I think better plan. I hope it works.. I am happy, never this free not only from work but to myself. Less stress, although some worries but not really that much. Is there any regrets? Wala naman.. Naisip ko din kung paano kung FS pa ko today, pero sabi ko parang di na kaenjoy enjoy yun work. Of course, I cannot deny I miss yun mga teams, lalo na yun FS at RAM, but oh well, time to move on. =)

I don't know if there are reading, wala na ko shop. hehe I am surprised, yes, wala nang nangugulo sa kin para sa load, cellphone or those things.. Thank it's over.

I am like a new graduate, just finished something fulfilling sa buhay tapos ayun. Walang work! hahaha

However, I tried to apply bago magresign kaso ayun nga. Talagang mukha di ko pa ata time for another field of work, bagsak sa interview and worse, no reply. Geez, when I'll be lucky. hehe

For the past what, 3 weeks, I'm quite at a peaceful rate, pero siyempre getting ready na sumabak sa mga plans, lalo na sa applying for other jobs. May backup pero ayoko sana umabot dun. Kapagod na. hehe I'm praying and hoping at the same time well, I found something na not only rewarding, but a factor that will help to reach my goals and ambitions.

Yes, that's right, I might write this at the first time, my ambition. What a word to ponder..

Yeah, I should think of it since I'm not that dude who is still searching for himself or more.

I should think and focus already at that end of the road. Really, the end of the road. At that end where life is simple, happy and secured from everything. Not a perfect or carefree life, basta life of less worries..

Malaking natulong sa kin of reading books, and yes, training for a new skill since wala pa ko masyado ginagawa, at lalo't na walang pera. hahaha Stay put at home, enjoy what I have for now and get all the rest I damn want.

Ang maganda sana, once na magstart to, I hope, it will be only like 2 steps to reach those dreams or ambitions I want. Then pag nandun na, tuloy tuloy na.

But to do that, well, I hope one day I don't have to really start again.. From anything.. From scratch.

From the start.

From pressing that reset button..

Nostalgia: Proj. 7

It only took three minutes to walk from Roosevelt hanggang Lanutan St. Habang naglalakad ako eh tinitignan ko yun mga bahay at ang laking pinagbago. Sabagay, the last time I really went there na matagal eh around 2000 pa, after nun maglipat kami. Yun lugawan sa kanto, mukhang di na yun eh, tapos yun tindahan wala na. Kahit yun botika sa Roosevelt eh Generiks na. Bagong bukas. Nagugulat ako sa ibang bahay dun, biglang laki na o magandang tignan di gaya nun panahon ko. hehe

Tapos yun kalsada semento na talaga, di na aspalto. Lalo na siguro nagkarera yun mga tricycle dun. hehe Tapos may sidewalk na talaga. Malinis at magandang tignan. I arrived sa dating bahay namin, ayun.. From bungalow to a 3 houses townhouse type, two storeys each. Damn, I can't believe naging ganun siya. hehe

Yun mga kapit bahay nandun pa din, pero may mga kaunting renovations silang ginawa. Tapos sila mang Doms na tindahan wala na, pero nandun pa din yun half court nila pero may gate na.

Yun nasa harap ng bahay namin dati, kilala ni mami yun eh white na white, pero wala na din tindahan. Yun katapat namin na bahay, nagiba lang ng pintura. Sa Road A may mga bagong bahay pero yun pataas ganun pa din. Pero yun Road B pataas, aba semento na talaga. Yun pandesalan dati, ngayon eh carinderia na at paresan, malamang iba na may-ari. Iba na kasi yun style nun bahay. Yun parking ng PLDT naging walter mart na, malaki siya. hehe Pero yun palengke ganun pa din, pero malinis na sa labas.

I can't believe after a decade eh naging ganun na ang Project 7. Changes do come in handy. Siyempre lumaki na din ako, madali na lang maglakad, kasi nun bata ako parang pagod na pagod ako maglakad. Siguro dahil maliit lang ako noon. I miss those days, lalo na yun ganito, laro sa labas, o punta sa SM kasama ang family. Linis ng linis ng bahay.. hehe At mamalengke lagi sa Mu�oz Market.

Naisip ko din, na kung di kami lumipat siguro napakahirap magaral, lalo na ang work. Especially yun UST kasi napakalayo. Yun LSQC pwede pagtiyagaan pero yun UST galing Proj 7, PM sked ako nun buong 4 years ko. hehe Which is ayoko. Malamang di ako magiging masaya nun College.

At yes, paano pa kaya pag sa work, although may LRT sa Mu�oz, eh kailan lang yun. Matagal na ko nagwork sa Makati, wala pa yun station na yun. Paano pa kaya yun Ortigas o worse Alabang. hehe Wag na siguro.

I just miss those days there, and I hope kung malinis at maayos pa noon eh mas maganda yun memories ko from this place. I can't believe that I already moved and well, just leave and move on.

Besides, I'm in a better place. =)

Tricycles still have the same toda and colors. Kaya kanina ayun, mali ata yun sinakyan ko paalis. Dapat ibang toda na lang. hehe

Impeachment

Kawawa naman yun PSBank President, isang buwan ko na siya nakikita sa TV. May ibang witness na ba?

Ah there was earlier, pero di pala siya yun dapat na witness, pinadala lang yun records ng nasasakdal pero makapal ang mukha ng prosecution, gusto witness na din nila. Hala... Fishing expedition nga. hehe Or how about the VP of PAL na it was sent packing because di naman nakalagay sa complaint or even the exact words of that attempt. Mabuti nga binigyan sila ng specific case to file, which is, bribery. Kaso yun nga, uwi na lang yun witness. Buenas niya.

And because of that, another well, mishap happened, wala silang backup after na idecline ng court yun witness, kasi may dalawang witness pa pala ang nakaabang to approve those PAL kuno freebies.

Although pwede naman nila at least to show how the freebies affected the decision of CJ, pero un first point nila na CJ is the cause of the flip flopping, they should check the facts first. May case pa nga na inhibit na siya. Hay..

You may ask, I am for the acquital of the CJ in these case. Nope, because I don't think he will go through all those 8 articles clean. May isang article dun na baka makatsamba ang prosecution. I won't say which it is. Bahala na sila, like the defense and the court says, mangisda. hehe

Although of what I understand sa law, like that SALN and how much or how should a public official should own eh parang malabo. Kung baga, parang wala naman talagang natatanggal o nahabla dahil may milyones ka sa account mo. You own a posh condo that you forgot to declare.. Even other officials in the government don't really declare all. Don't tell me, lahat ng SALN nila accurate. No!

Dapat kung ganun, aba, dapat sila icheck na ang kani kanilang SALN.

Yes, I fell asleep so many times in this trial, watching them and they are quite confused. It is work in progress..

However, di naman work in progress if our prosecution team, the ones who are representing us, and yes, our taxpayer's money, wasting efforts or at least show some orderness.

Oh crap, ni order ng articles, magulo. San ka naman nakakakita ang unang isasalang na article, number 2 muna. Hala, di ba one, two, three! hehe

Anyway, on the part of defense, you'll be asking.. They are one of the best lawyers in our country, and they do it for free. Especially when you have a retired chief justice associate. I don't feel they serve for free. Pro bono eh?

Even the senator judges are quite confused especially on what prosecution has done with this impeachment. Parang mas sila pa yun gumagawa ng trabaho, although it's not yet defense' turn, pero yun kuha ng evidence and right questioning sila pa gumagawa. Plus a law class session from Madam Miriam, geez, kung buenas pa sila.

Damn, if I'm the senator, I'll just sleep or better yet, session na lang to approve the delayed bills. Honestly, some of the trial days, just a waste time. Especially with the Article 2 case, aba, lalong dumami yun assets ni CJ dahil nadiscover ng court, not all the work of the prosecution. Lalo na yun part about the megaworld, aba pahiya sila dun. Tignan mo, di na nila pinansin. hehe Grabe.

For me, I only watch this exercise because indeed it is a great excercise of authority of our democratic system. Even it's quite not polished, at least nakikita natin na talagang may paglilitis kahit matagal. Yun nga lang, siyempre di naman lahat maiintindihan yan ni simpleng juan.

Ano ba paki ni juan or maria sa bill of rights or book of law or even the rules of the trial. Nakakaintindi ba sila lalo't na english ang ginagamit, mabuti simpleng english lang gamit nila. But sometimes, I beg, magtagalog na lang kayo.

And mabuti, si JPE ang presiding officer, knowing how the litigation and proceedings go, dahil abugado siya. Paano kaya pag di abugado yun Senate president, like Lito Lapid no? Ayos. hahahaha

That's why for choosing the senate president para safe, abugado na ha.

Kaya sana, para sa kapakanan ng lahat, kahit tayo mga pilipino eh sana mabilis ang takbo ng kaso para na din sa katatapos ng lahat. Sayang sa oras at kahit ganun yun asunto eh naaawa ako sa nasasakdal, sa pamilya niya kasi pati sila damay. Although ganun talaga sa paglilitis, ok lang kung sa RTC eh, eh hindi. National TV coverage, every trial date. Yikes...

At sa prosecution, I can say is, medyo may talo kayo. Lalo na how it was railroaded and even one your colleagues says it was badly drafted, tapos yun defense yun ang gagamitin na points to turn this upside down. Geez, at di lang yun, marami pang kapalpakan, kaya pati yun mga judges, hilo na nga sa process, pinahihilo niyo pa. I doubt you'll even use all the witnesses because of the ruling set today. Inamin na eh, tinutulungan na, pasaway pa din. Ano na? Sira na ang plano. hehe

I won't agree if this did not go through at your favor, you'll launch people power or what.. It's just badly prepared. Another thing, well, since you have all the money I mean may funds. Get some great lawyers as well. Ang dami diyan.. Tapos ibibigay niyo mga private prosecutor, kung hindi bata at mukhang shock lagi pag nasa harap na, eh yun isa matapang eh pero palpak naman. Nakita ko siya kanina at sabi ko, we have lawyers better than him. Geez, ano to.. That lawyer who shouted, damn.. Kanina he was pleading so much, that I thought he will going to cry.

Yes, please, wag na kasi puro porma at papogi, lalo na pag press con.. It's getting on my nerves.

And yes, please lahat ng prosecutors, from the lower house should be lawyers. Please since ganun naman ang trending sa political system natin, don't tell sa 200 plus na members ng lower house, eh 10-20 lang ang lawyers. Come on.. Even the speaker of the house is a lawyer. Naawa lang ako dun sa narepresent kanina ng PAL VP, although he has a point, but well.. He's clearly done.. Afraid and no confidence, he submitted. Yun lang ang alam niyang sabihin.

Tapos, may plans pa kayong di na idefend yun ibang articles? Naman eh yun iba dun pwede pa eh.. Katamaran na? Dahil malapit na ba eleksyon and end of sessions? Well.. Tama nga sabi ni JPE, baka gusto niyo ayusin yun complaint?

Defense, well, grabe ang ginawa niyo. Lalo na yun suhol news about the judges, that's a heavy accusation.. You should really defend yourselves. hehe I can sense na may laban sila because of the probono team you have. Damn, I just thought all of you are Michael Clayton. Although my sense will not help, but they are the ones will adjust the truth. Slightly, thanks to the shed of incompetence of the other party.

Maybe I'm more interested watching your side than the other party. Seem well prepared and ready to face the sanctions or accusations. Kudos to Justice Cuevas, damn.. That's the lawyer I need. Remember may team siya ha. May team siya. hehe

Although dude, any other suits than color white?

I hope they will release the $ account even without any request from the court, yun kusa kung baga. Tapos, ponto por ponto lahat ng articles, defend nila na bakit dapat acquittal yun kay CJ.

At least, feeling ko pag turn na nila, eh handa na sila at walang fishing expedition. And please, don't always go to your own turf for a remedy. You know what I mean.

To CJ.. Well, our doubts will stay when you're acquitted kasi on some actions you've done. Feeling ko lang lalo na yun biglang withdraw ha.. hehe But I hope, a fair justice will be on your side. Sayang UST ka pa naman nagdoctorate. hehe I feel sorry lalo na pag nadadala yun family mo and others at yes even the past will unearth before us. I hope they will stay strong.

If you're convicted, well, sorry, you'll not be the CJ. Simple as that. When I first saw you, even you were appointed by that little lady, oh well, parang di naman ata maging bias to. Yun nga, like PAL case, the Luisita and other cases at infairness medyo bumibilis ang mga kaso. Slight lang.

Senator Judges, I hope you'll always be fair, and kudos to JPE for handling the trial in the most fair possible. Siyempre, nandiyan sila Miriam, and other senator lawyers. Ok din si Sen. Osme�a, very normal and questions and Marcos. Well, yun iba di ko alam kung nakikinig, o natutulog na or worse, nosebleed na. hahaha

I just hope if that day comes, alam ko mahirap magdecide whether the evidences and testimonies are enough to really impeach the CJ.. Just think for the nation.. And for the justice system which even a really decaying state, it stands still.

Basta isipin lang, na talaga bang ganito itong tao na to at nagawa niya ang lahat o di naman at nadawit lang ang pangalan niya. Suggestion, I hope mas maganda at ikakabilis, wag na silang magtanong, bigyan na lang ng evidence then proceed or gawin na lang isang committee yun impeachment court. Although aayusin yun constitution pag ganun. hehe

PNOY. Just shut up. Please. hehe I know may mga comments ka and this is a free country. Pero nahahalata eh, mag comment ka na lang or do something about the prosecution team you assembled. Is that what you got? For us. Naman.. Nahahalata kasi, lalo na kung acquital to, personal na eh. hehe Lalo na sa isang kaso, aba.. Well, you have other issues to tackle, ok lang magcomment, wag lang yun buong speech mo. And outside din like the media. Where is the transparency for those comments or some actions you've done? Consistency transparency is what you need to do.

Other issues to tackle, like employment, hmmmm economy, edsa celebrations, your party in the elections or even Grace. =) Good Job!

Don't attempt PNOYgate! Malaking kahihiyan yan pagtotoo ginagawa mo. hehe

Still I never voted for you. I should get a long hair perhaps. hehe

Side notes, kudos to the PSBank president lalo na yun first day na dapat yun manager ang pumunta eh siya na lang. Don't worry about the bank run. Geez for that?

Hmmmm AMLAC, and yes the congress to really fix that bank secrecy act, how AMLAC will do their job if they cannot access foreign currency, edi lalo tayong prone sa money laundering, not only here but others who want to wire money here and hide from you know, criminal acts.. Pero nakakatakot nga lalo kung AMLAC do it for political tactics. Geez, pero dapat stern and accurate policies.

Ganun din eh, AMLAC designed not only for local currency but dapat more monitored sa foreign currency.. Sa HSBC nga isang incident lang ng suspicion, report na eh. hehe Pero dapat pag naclarify na, ok na, no more second or other audit from them.

Natawa ako sa megaworld witness, yun pa lang kamote na eh. Nagbigyan ng discount kasi may sira yun condo at halos lahat ng unit nagkaganoon, malamang ala naman ibenta mo pa din ng mahal? hehe One of the times prosecution did not see that coming. Hay..

Last!! You can see some chicks.. Yeah, but the most interesting one, that lady.. Damn, an angel.. Hay!!!!!!!!

If I'm a law student and that is your prof? I don't care how many SCRA's or law books I'll read, memorize and defend for her. =) Kahit yun kasunod niyang subject eh yun prof ko sa UST, basa basa lang ng diyaryo at pakape kape lang. hehehe Makakalimutan ko ang mga ganun prof.. Mga mukhang SCRA. haha

Except for Madam of course.

What interest me is how this process goes.. Everyday ang trial at makikita na agad kung tama o mali ang pinagagawa nila.

Sa atin kaya, justice is for all kung baga, sana for all talaga.

I hope this will be an effective tool against corruption of sorts. Kasi kung hindi naman, aba, mukhang mag cha-cha na dapat tayo. hahaha

Mabilis, at tama ang trial. Kaso parang hindi eh. Something's really wrong in our justice system kasi di lahat ng kaso ganoon kabilis. Yun mga simpleng kaso, napakatagal, pag complicated ang kaso, parang mas maaga like this, I'm not suprised with that especially with all the technicalities of law.. Anyway.

It's just sad and I think, puttng so much weight in those scales through well, power, money and strategy makes it work.. So that's justice now..

Or is there any justice for all?

High and Dry

Their best album is the Bends. Even they released a lot after that second album, still, it's the best for me. Until now. It's a mixture of great alternative songs and prelude of what they are doing now, somewhat electronic mix of rock. That was evident in OK computer onwards. However, this is the song it made me cry. I don't know why, that was the time I'm riding back home from Alabang, riding a non aircon bus going home. Maybe I was depressed or very sad at that time, I can't believe, this song made cry.. Although now, it just made me stare blank. hehehe But anyways, I still love this song, and many were putting this in alternative love song lists, I don't know why it became a love song. The rhythm, and lyrics, quite sad, no love at all. That's all I feel. Maybe how Thom sang the lyrics and chorus, that can be a point to make this song.. Sounds for love. I don't know..

Two jumps in a week, I bet you think that's pretty clever don't you boy
Flyin' on your motorcycle, watching all the ground beneath you drop
You'd kill yourself for recognition, kill yourself to never ever stop
You broke another mirror, you're turning into something you are not

Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry

Drying up in conversation, you will be the one who cannot talk
All your insides fall to pieces, you just sit there wishing you could still make love
They're the ones who'll hate you when you think you've got the world
all sussed out
They're the ones who'll spit at you, you will be the one screaming out

Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry

Oh, it's the best thing that you've ever had
The best thing that you've ever, ever had
It's the best thing that you've ever had
The best thing you've had has gone away

So don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry

No Surprises

I thought, at first, the title of the song is Planet Telex which of course, incorrect. I finally got the right title and yes, why it's second? Because it's a good lullaby song and makes me sleep. Damn that rhythm making me sleep, but the lyrics and Thom's voice, I know, it will make me sleep. A good night sleep. =)

A heart that's full up like a landfill
A job that slowly kills you
Bruises that won't heal

You look so tired and unhappy
Bring down the government
They don't, they don't speak for us
I'll take a quiet life
A handshake of carbon monoxide

No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
Silent, silent

This is my final fit, my final bellyache with

No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises
No alarms and no surprises please

Such a pretty house, such a pretty garden

No alarms and no surprises (let me out of here)
No alarms and no surprises (let me out of here)
No alarms and no surprises please (let me out of here)

Idioteque

Third Song. Actually, they have a lot of songs to choose from but I chose this from their great Kid A album because.. It brings back the JD style of music, digital yet, somehow experimental rock track. Another is the feel of it, it's great coming from a great players, from bass, some synthesizers and most of all, drums. Electricfying!

Although vocals, Thom gave his style to it but did not fit, however, by the sound of it and their style, simply great. That electric mixing they did, simply awesome...

I thought not to put the lyrics since I don't care about the lyrics and I did not understand them until now. I put it anyway.

Who's in bunker, who's in bunker?
Women and children first
Women and children first
Women and children
I'll laugh until my head comes off
I swallow till I burst
Until I burst
Until I..

Who's in bunker, who's in bunker
I've seen too much
I haven't seen enough
You haven't seen enough
I'll laugh until my head comes off
Women and children first
And children first
And children..

Here I'm allowed, everything all of the time
Here I'm allowed, everything all of the time

Ice age coming, ice age coming
Let me hear both sides
Let me hear both sides
Let me hear both..

Ice age coming, ice age coming
Throw me in the fire
Throw me in the fire
Throw me in the..

We're not scaremongering
This is really happening, happening
We're not scaremongering
This is really happening, happening

Mobiles working
Mobiles chirping
Take the money and run
Take the money and run
Take the money..

Here I'm allowed, everything all of the time
Background:
The first of the children

Karma Police

I think this was the song I was hooked to them. I saw their weird yet fun music video wayback HS days. Geez, man running from a slowing car and Thom just singing this song. Quite nostalgic perhaps.

Although the song is not really deep, but what I like is it starts slow then they mixed up until it reaches the end. The vocals were not that complicated meaning no high pitches or so but great because of the pace. The rhythm is simply great from the mixes and how the song goes, quite melodic but it never bores you like other rock songs which has just a good tune but it bores you out. This one, nah.. Then the end just cuts out. That's it.. Even the vid, well, it cuts out and weird, where was Thom at the end?

Simply it hooked it, actually I should put headmaster's ritual here, but I believe, this one is better. Way better.

Karma police, arrest this man
He talks in myths
He buzzes like a fridge
He's like a detuned radio

Karma police, arrest this girl
Her Hitler hairdo is
Making me feel ill
And we have crashed her party

This is what you get
This is what you get
This is what you get when you mess with us

Karma police
I've given all I can
It's not enough
I've given all I can
But we're still on the payroll

This is what you get
This is what you get
This is what you get when you mess with us

And for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
Phew, for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself

For for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself
Phew, for a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself

Ceremony

For this next 5 songs... Of course, coming from a great band. A living legend for alternative rock, they never cease and still doing their artistic songs.. Rock songs.

Simply Radiohead!

I can't believe that every album they release, one song goes straight to get nominated in the Grammy's. Like the previous one which even I haven't heard it, it was nominated. Geez.

Thom Yorke and the rest of the band, simply one of the best. From Thom's well, smooth yet growling vocals, then the rest of the bands fantastic skills from enigmatic guitar lead, tight bass and yes, great drum work. All of them always produce some alternative rock music which more deeper than the other bands. Until now.

Hmmmm, nah, I was not hook to them due to the song Creep. I was hook to them in, damn, I forgot already. But as I discovered their songs along the way of my being music addict.. Well, I found that this is the band who did those songs. Well, they are behind in my most fave bands, from RATM, Led Zep, The Smiths, and yes, JD/NO. But of course, if you really hear what they do, they are inspired by those bands, except for RATM.

Speaking of that.

Yes, the first song I like from them, actually their version of Ceremony of New Order. Actually, I almost put this better than the original because it's faster, and detailed from the bass and drums, better guitar rifts. Well, the problem is the vocals, not because of Thom's deep long voice but it's just I felt. Original is better. I just like who they did this for us, fans especially for New Order.

Well, you know how Ceremony plays. Check their youtube performance. =)

classics: Brazil

Wow, I did not understand what the hell happened in the end? Meaning everything was really a dream? Geez..

Although the soundtrack or the main song itself is addictive, I can't connect the song or well the title itself to the movie. There was an explanation in imdb.com or wiki but oh well, as a normal movie watcher or fan, I can't connect..

However, the movie is great! =) Second to Terry Gilliam's great 12 monkeys, this is still a movie to keep.

How I discovered the movie? Just looking at imdb.com, and Terry Gilliam's profile and checked the trivia, that's it. Got it, got to watch this one.

Story was quite complicated. I suggest, you check wikipedia, and imdb for it. At first, it's quite you'll get along even with some complications of the story but in the last 30 minutes, and after you see the ending? You'll definitely say, what the heck!!! hehe I tried to digest the simple plot for days but sorry.. You gotta see it.

For me, those films which has confusing plot or storyline style, like black swan, or donnie darko, jacob's ladder or other films which has a confusing plot and it ends in a simple shocking way. They got inspiration from this film, although not only this film, but I think it made a major contribution to others.

I love the film settings especially through the set, costumes, even the futuristic props, it helped a lot to really show the eccentric futuristic time.. I love the pace of it, since it's Terry Gilliam, there will be close camer shots and weird effects but it is really for the film, it fits the film. I love the actors, of course, from Robert De Niro, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, hmmmm I forgot the mom, even the other casts members. Of course Jonathan Pryce which yeah, catapulted to other roles and what he is right now. So, from all the sequences, like the dream ones, great executed and well acted. Thanks of course to the Director, wow, I think this was his answer to Blade Runner, although it's black comedy.. Yeah, because of the future concept and yes, answer to 1984 film.

Even the props, were great, I think all the budget was paid for all those props, from the big samurai, and flying parts, or how about the weird inventions, I like the mini car. =)

The theme, it really suprises me, although it's very dark theme, a futuristic totalitarian film, but it showed more light to it. More fun and well, the scary parts as well.

There are some minor flaws. One was even that girl is beautiful, oh well, I did not like the acting, especially in the real setting of her. Damn, that's why according to imdb, Terry was not happy for the performance. I hope, they cast other chicks instead, there are many at that time. Geez.

Another thing was, I know it's hard to polish the props, but I hope since the budget for the film was huge, they focussed on really polishing the costumes. Like the flying dude, you can see his frames at the back. hehe It's just a minor one, but I hope it's polished, even the chase sequences or simply the look of the city. I hope it was fixed before, but it's only minor and not a big deal. Especially when Terry was having a hard time, finishing the movie and worse, releasing the movie. Maybe the love conquers all version, was all crap.

Of course, I love the OST, even it has few songs, but very fantastic soundtrack.. And don't forget, the main song, is still playing in my head. Great song, although it has a rendition here, but it was acoustic version. I hope they can just sang it.

Another confusing thing, the reason why the film was titled Brazil, it's weird. Terry says, one moment while a man was quite depressed, he saw that the song playing round him, is that song. Damn..

No entities or images or even people from Brazil shown in this film, none, so please, don't search for it. hehe

Circle of Friends: Koolits!!

Let's describe my group of friends, although di lahat eh may communication pa, pero I just miss those times together with them. If lucky some of them until now.

Simulan ang HS at isa na dun ang Koolits!!! Well, sa counsel naman, although friends ko naman silang lahat despite what happened eh mas kilala ko kasi itong group ko in HS.

Bacnoy - Carlo pala, well, sa aming apat, eto ang masasabi kong may laro sa basketball. Hehe Maliit pero makulit. Mas magaling pa ata maglaro kaysa sa malalaking niyang kaibigan. Mabait at maasahan siya lalo na sa kalakohan, at kopyahan ng assignment. Bwahahaha Famous for being the first dude who won the magic tourney dati, kami kami lang 8 persons na naisip ko today, kaya naman yun deck niya. hehe Pero iba pa din yun first winner! =)

Now, wala ako balita, pero at least may GF, na nakita ko sa FB. I hope well, success in life at stable work. Wala talaga ako communication sa kanya. After HS kasi, di naman kami in the same college or UST. Pero di ko naman siya nakakalimutan, nandito pa nga yun sulat niya sa kin pang retreat. hehe

Nicks - Never call him, well Nicolo, or Gamaliel.. A dude which is very good at arts, whether it's poetry or acting, as evident in HS days. Ok lang siya sa basketball but mas malakas maglaro sa Volleyball. In HS, yeah he's one of my best friends than others, kasi naman sa Magic kasama ko lagi, lalo na pagpunta kina Mang Ed. At other projects nagkasama kami, and well, PE saka nakapunta sa bahay namin. Yun lang, although after HS sa UST kami pareho, AB siya, me Commerce.

Masarap kasama sa pag gawa ng project eh paano ba naman, artistic at pag may play or pinagagawa, aba dapat siya kasama mo, director ng play eh. hehe Ah, what else? Ayun, nagkita kami sa Dell pero nauna siya umalis sa kin punta SG.

Yes, for now he's in SG, beefed up dude, I mean the biggest of us 4 and looks good. I hope he'll drop by on May and kamustahan ng kaunti. hehe

Mayaman siguro to, tagal sa SG eh. hahahaha

Ron Marc - Nun HS, actually di kami talagang close because of his stature and big time talaga. May malaking bahay ka ba naman sa wacat di ba at may kaya ang family. Sa aming apat siya talaga yun pinakamahiyain pero pinakamabait sa aming apat. Yes, mas mabait pa ito kaysa sa kin. hehe

Siyempre, di naging madali sa kanya ang HS not only sa mahiyain siya, pero nahirapan siya sa grades din. Kaya tinutulungan namin siya dati at ayun nakatapos naman siya nung HS and college.

Pero yun nga, until now big time pa din. US citizen pa! hehe I can say for now, until today, siya yun pinakaclose ko sa kanila. Maraming beses niya ako tinulungan and napakabait at accommodating ng family. From parents, kahit si Rick na kabarkada ko na din, eh di sila nagbago. Sa tingin ko, sa aming apat, siya na ang pinaka successful. =) Lalo na this year, well, siya ang una magaasawa!!! Naman oh. hehe

At nakalimutan ko, naku, kung magic lang, eto na ang big time. Hanggang ngayon, yun hard to find cards, eh tago pa nila. Sample? 4 na wasteland, mint pa. hehe

Fredo - that was the name they usually call me, lalo na sa group na to. Yes, I'm also shy at ayun lagi tinutukso noon. Ah, napasama lang ako dito sa mga to. Inaasar kasi kami lagi na Koolits, yun sila John Lloyd yun eh na bata, pantapat sa gwapings. hehe Eh sakto apat yun, kaya ayun napasama ako. Lagi lang ako sumasama sa kanila, lalo na sa magic!!! At siyempre pag weekends, tambay kina Ron, laro ng PS one at kain lang. hahah Those were the freaking fun days sa HS

Now, well, parang ako na lang pumupunta kay Ron at yun iba di ko pa nakikita ulit. Lalo na si Bacnoy. hehe I hope one day, just meeting lang and kulitan lang siguro.

Sa Koolits, as long I remember eh more on tambayan kina Ron at talagang nagenjoy kami. Kainan, at kung buenas pa, nakalabas pa kami sa mall. I remember one time, may group date set up tong si Nicks with other HS girls, eh di naman nagtagal. Besides that, siyempre nagtulungan kami in our problems. Whether it's financial, at lalo na sa family or personal struggles eh napagusapan at tulong tulong kami.

Lalo na pag nagovernight kami kina Ron eh dun ang bonding. At siyempre ang magic days!!!!!!!!!! hehe

Damn, kaya naman ako nag magic kasi sa kanila, kaya lang di ko matuloy tuloy dahil naubos ako nun.

Some time, I'll be back with the right deck and strategy. Funds din. hehe

Di ko lang alam kung kaya ko na sila lalo na ang Ron Rick tamdem, pero feeling ko kaya ko na sila.

Ah, sa dalawa sayang yun champ di na tumuloy. Si Nicks, eh, forever ata magstuck sa elf deck at armageddon deck. hehe

Those were the days, and yes, looking forward someday, we'll have a good time.

We're a cool group!!! O ha!

broken lines (collection 21)

No more waking up at around 6:30am to check the things to do for a day.
No more disturbing in my work, and worse in my sleep, for load.
No more dragging me to collect in each buildings, 3 of them if I'm lucky.
No more walking at least 30 mins to check the shop and see if it's good.

No more asking for PTP until next payday.
No more begging for me for discounts or for load.
No more catching non payers.
No more rushing going first to Insular, then RC then if there is extra, MJ.

No more extra income from my great shop.
No more great sales ladies even well, sometimes they don't shop.
No more substitution for them if they don't show up.
No more training to them how to become a great saleslady.

No more going to suki to pick up some things.
No more debates or defending myself and the shop for low sales. =)
No more conflicts that most of the time, well it caused by me. =(
No more hard feelings, especially waking up in the morning.

No more rushing up reports.
No more shortfalls or mishaps.
No more dealing with clueless customers or explaining them the promos.
No more brand new cellphones that I can use.
No more china phones that I can play.

No more sad days, or tired days.
No more happy days or times that can celebrate victory.
No more extra profit to pay off my cab and subway.
No more forecasting the sales for the week.

No more fixing any faults in the shop.
No more making flyers to entice more customers.
No more designing tarpaulins to attract customers.
No more laminating signages to understand customers that we are a cellphone shop.

No more pushing myself very much over my limit, like even I'm very sick. Fever.
No more getting angry due to somethings did not work and working on a new one.
No more asking another help due to my shortcomings.
No more status of being a owner of a small shop.
No more rushing to the bank for funding my checks.

No more calling me that president which I don't really like.
No more good times of inviting to a team building or gathering.
No more great times of playing here and there even at work.
No more sleeping after doing 15-20 relocations per day.

No more other debts to pay, only less of them for now.
No more future of expansion that I thought for the shop.
No more planning for the next venture I'm going to do.
No more papers flying around my room.

More time to choose what's best for me.
More time to get the rest that I want.
More time to learn on the things I need and to improve.
More time for him.
More time for my family.
More time to my friends who helped me and guided me in this journey.
More time to see what's in me.
More time to seek well.. Success!

Yes, there are still some things left unfinished.

Good things comes to an end.

flashbacks: BT Junkie, a source of fun!

Ted at Tan.. Nakita niyo na ba to?

BT junkie
2005 - 2012
"This is the end of the line my friends. The decision does not come easy, but we've decided to voluntarily shut down. We've been fighting for years for your right to communicate, but it's time to move on. It's been an experience of a lifetime, we wish you all the best!"

What the ? Kala mo na di na matitibag at mahuhuli eh sila rin pala susuko. Ano ba naman yan!!!!? hehe No more source of fun.. Fun meaning I got what I need and want, and some other stuff, good things comes to an end. Great things keeps forever. Sayang, wala na talaga..

Hay, bad trip.. Ok lang mawala ang limewire, frostwire or whatever sharing or how about piratebay? I don't care about them. This is pathetic, well, it's inevitable talaga. I first discovered it siguro 3 years ago when just surfing and since walang kwenta yun ibang website, at kailangan ko ng films to watch, I accidentally fall to this site. The rest, history!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah boy! I have a collection na..

Very sad that kailangan nila magsara, siyempre nahuli yun megaupload and for their safety sa huli. Malamang inunahan na nila yun FBI or Interpool whatever.. Damn, I miss those days na kailangan ko naka-on ang computer ko for almost every night just to get some stuff!!! hahaha

90% of the stuff I have now in programs or downloading eh galing sa kanila. Thanks for everything even sa hard to find films or art films, nakuha ko naman. I learned when to get a good copy because of them.

Programs that are not easy to find eh sila muna check ko, pag ok na, edi ipagkalat na mayrun na.

I saved a lot especially time and effort, other than going to tower quiapo which now eh wala na din.

It's damn sad, it's a great loss.. Whew, sana may nakuha pa kami sa kanila kaso ganun talaga. A very sad rate.. Tragic loss perhaps.

Although it's not over yet, there are still many of them, but this one will be sorely missed. Definitely a part of our computer surfing lives, BT junkie I can say one of the best websites. Ever!!!! =(

Mautak nga sila, di nagpakilala yun founders or founder nito kasi it's a org website and simply no contact whatsoever.. Kaya they can be safely free. It was. hehe

It's not over yet, like I said, may iba pa at yes, ok naman yun iba, although not complete but that's fine. Finders Keepers...

Tuloy pa din ang sharing! =)

Kudos to BT Junkie!

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A month of love or a month to hate.For me, it's a forgettable month for me. hehe I'm not looking for a date or something perhaps. Ang iniisip ko na lang eh to find work and to learn something, although yun being healthy eh wala pa kasi wala pa ko exact schedule.Sa mga naaplayan ko, olats. Kakagaling ko lang ng job fair eh ayun, same companies that I see. Hay, is there any other company na iba naman, non voice na sana. Pero sabi nila magpahinga daw muna ako, well, mukhang ganun gagawin ko for the following weeks. Although I have my last resort pero siyempre di ko muna gagawin. Last resort nga eh. heheNBI clearance sucks, 4 hours of standing seating tapos 15-30 mins na processing, mabuti maaga na ko kumuha noon kundi hindi, siyam siyam pa pala. Talagang may hit ako, kala ko wala na. heheWhat else, hmmmm for now yun na lang, I can't tell what's going to happen.. Who can tell you that. Nobody unless him. Abangan na lang ang susunod na kabanata. Namiss ko yun charades sa office. hahahaha Saka pusoy din at siyempre tulugan na din. Musta na kaya yun mga nagpaiwan?Ah yes, nothing against showtime, but malamang. May taning na! heheheLet's hope for the best.. For all of us!

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Ah, ano pa ba sasabihin ko. Nandiyan na lahat. hehe

January, not bad like last year. Although siyempre mas mahirap ngayon pero I had to do it para maiba na and to do what I can do to enjoy life, and be happy. With him of course.

Actually I don't know what else to say, but thank God tapos yun half of my problems or worries, for this next month is crucial. San kaya ako pupulutin? hehe

For now I can't answer that, I'm just dreaming na nandun ako in those countries na nabanggit ko. I've watched films because of free time, at mabuti wala naman bumigo. hehe

I'm happy for this past month and letting go is a big part of it. Let's see what are his plans? I've already have mine, I don't know if what he will offer to me... Good luck!

Thankful and blessed I am for the past month and looking forward na lang next month. Oo nga pala, marami pala next month kasi nagshort ako last month. =)

Makakahabol ako niyan.

United Kingdom

I'll make this short and sweet for this country. =) I like calling it United Kingdom than Great Britain.

As I move forward to this description, I can say that from the other three, this is my favorite!

Thanks to the world's local bank.. I've experienced interaction with this country. Oh, how about the films I've watched, almost all of them from this country.

Let's start first, well.. What I don't like.. Well, first of all, it's hard to learn their accent. I think you will need years to adapt and copy their accent, that is British English. But never ever, please you can't copy other accents, like Welsh and Scottish. I'll just watch welsh and scottish actors to fill my need for that accent. =) Although I was able to copy that brit accent but not that long because I need to speak to another english lad.

Second, hmmmm not the geography, but the weather. Even in a sunny day, you will need to wear a jacket due to it's cold weather. Very cold weather, and I may not stand that weather for a long day.

Third, well, they like football. I know, I am not a fan of football, and they are the ones who are crazy about football even they have a weak national football team. I just can't seem to like as they are die hard fans. Hooligans perhaps except for Manc United, they're really a good team but well, I hope they can bring that in the world cup. How about Chelsea?

But for that aspect, I'll still rooting for basketball or how about rugby.. They can be great in other sports but in that one, sorry.. I think it won't work.

That third one, I just made up because I don't know what else to hate in them. I do understand that some of the customer's I spoke to are racist but well, they're few, much few than Aussies. The most? I forgot, the US.. But those comments doesn't really matter to me, unless they are so many..

Ah, one more thing, oh well, like Japan, a very high cost of living. The cheapest brand you can buy there? Marks and Sparks, and here it's like a high street brand. Damn.. That's the cheapest brand of clothing there.. Yikes, I hope they have SM there, at least one store.

Okay, let's go forth to why the heck I love this country besides the union Jack flag?

First, the people, although they are hard to understand for first timers, they are accommodating and lovely. Lovely in british terms, very approachable and most of all, intellectual. Freedom and liberty are fully incorporated those who are in the right minds, and they are those minds. Very eloquent, articulate and easy to deal with. Very understanding people, outgoing and yes, very much into travel. They are very open minded people, less censorship and very curious.

I spoke to one customer before and when I told that customer I'm from the Philippines, the customer became very intuitive, curious about the country. Our billing call became a travel talk to make it short and customer promised to come here sometime even I said to the customer less about our country. Customer maybe fond of our weather. I owe as well, my curiosity and open mind from them, and the sense of more patience and understanding. I hope the accent as well. hehe

Even times are changed, they were able to adopt and think Classical. =)

They seem interested always and always think before they act. Funny people too, when you're into their culture, they are very funny. Beautiful lads, yeah.. When you have Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz, Keira Knightley, Samantha Morton, the chick from Captain America, Carrie Mulligan, and even Helen Mirren and other ladies with stature and elegance, that's it. I want to meet more of UK ladies than Japanese ones. Intellect and elegant, strong willed.

The dudes like James Mcavoy, Michael Fassbender, Gary Oldman, Clive Owen which at first I did not like him, even Andrew Garfield, ah great Ian Mckellen if I got the spelling right, Sean Connery, Ewan Mcgregor, Roger Moore, Simon Pegg! hahaha, Daniel Craig, Colin Firth, and others to mention.. A real man, wise yet it has good looks. Not perfect but enough good looks, funny as well. Except for Timothy Dalton. hehe I forgot Christopher Lee.

Oh, well.. I hope I studied there, and get some good diet and might be like them somehow.

Second, yeah, geography, even it's cold.. Except for London, the other cities are not that tight and quite disciplined. Although they have less places to visit, I don't care.. One place I will definitely go, is not Liverpool. It's Manchester!!!! If you're not a Manc, you're a Wank! hahaha Damn, best place due to where my music idols lived, Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths, Punk bands, even the Cure perhaps, yeah, just because of that. Although I love Scotland because of the wide scenary of green and quite tranquil place. That same goest to Northern Ireland.. Isle of Man I guess. hehe

Third, yes, music! Enough said, from Pop, Rock, everything about music started here. Even dance music and rave parties as shown in 24 hour party people. hehe Very deep music, from the lyrics and rhythm.. All of it, my musical haven came here. My influence to music, came here. Even others don't understand and few who can love Brit music, well.. Great! Timeless classics and well, keeps on making serious ones like now, Adele is one great example. They creativity in music is really good, in terms of lyrics and deepness of song. That's why in my playlist, 50% are british songs, including new wave hits. hahaha

Oh I miss Amy.. =(

Fourth, great government. Although many brits may find it appalling for this part but I don't see or not too many governments who has social support in housing maybe before, hmmm benefits, assistance and most of all, which I can't believe, free hospitalization and cheap medicine. Very cheap. It's like one price and get as much as you want. Wow. That's it! I asked that in one of my customer's before, and customer quite shocked that it's not applied in other countries. Geez, what we have here is just philhealth and Mercury drug which is a moneymaker as well. So, oh well I'm envious and that's one of the factors why they have a long, very long life span. In my stay at that brit account, that was the account I've talked to many 80-90 year old lads. And they do system password reset in the phone which is a pain in the arse! Wow, their mind is still sharp. That's long life.. Indeed a long life. Like Japan, well they can live longer with that kind of support and diet they have, you'll definitely enjoy life there.



Fifth, hmmmm of course, movies! Although movies in the US and Japan are great, I got more interested in them. The european style of filmaking is always open for any theme or topic, so that's why they are influenced as well. But I found them more simple despite the accent and characters as well. I found them more entertaining. There are many films to mention about this but one great example is Shawn of the Dead. I mean, when I got that flick, I have no clue about it but great thing I am working already in that brit account, so it was a simple plot but very funny and entertaining behind that gore and crazy stuff. Or how about trainspotting, damn.. Very graphic yet it's a thrill ride. Or how about hunger which is very politically sound but damn serious. Recently, The Guard! Low budget but great story, action and acting as well..

A lot to mention, these films have one same quality. Doesn't care about censorship because their board of censors does make sense. We only cut scenes if it's really inappropriate viewed by a free mind. That's it, and look they rarely do that except for some good films. Unlike in the US, geez, one factor films cannot be pushed to the limit is because of their censorship.

How about government support for the films. Sad to say I don't know if they still exist but they are few in the world who really support and produce films. Damn I hope, they can put again UK Film Council. I know each state has one as well but that depends on the budget.


Sixth, yes, the only country that has the sixth reason. Actually I don't know. =) High brand cars are cheaper there. Yes, it is.. The ones sold here the old BMW's or Mercedes still reaches a million. In the UK, you can buy with your 3k quid for an old good BMW. Damn, that's only 200k if you converted it here!!! Even I don't know much in cars and driving, I still prefer european cars, expensive yet brand and effecient worth it. In the UK, damn.. My dream cars are not really much except for super cars. I can even watch more of Top Gear!

Lastly, simply the accent! It sounds becautiful not only in the phone but in person. Very elegant and detailed, I hope I can learn more of it except for that other accents which I can't really understand. I was shocked before that one of my customer's told me I sound like his neighbor. Very good chance that I can really get their accent. One well spoken bloke!


That's it, I hope, if there is really a chance to live in the UK. I'll grab it and raise a family! hehe

I know they are in almost dire straits, I believe they can overcome such difficulty because of not only government alone but people who knows what to do and never give up. Yeah, due to the US financial crisis, they were struck by it and sad to say it's affecting their NHS.. Quite scary.

Honorable mention for the countries I want to visit or live! Spain, maybe because of women again, spanish, and Ibiza. Brazil! hehe Same reason.. China because of the culture and food.. SG for work. hahaha Germany, home of the best beer and yes, cars! NZ because it's the same of UK just remove almost 4 factors. AUS because of the beach and UK like culture except for 3 factors. Russia! Same as Spain and Vodka perhaps. Philippines of course, more fun! France-Italy-Israel, for holy pilgrimage... Many more to mention, but in my lifetime difficult to go to all those places..

Only 3 who stands out. Indeed!

Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun. A nation full of pride and honor, up to their citizens.. A strong country able to survive troubles, and most of all, earthquakes.

Home of one the great cuisines, and yes, great culture! Great people, the HS chicks. =) And admirable ladies as well, I just like their pose, maybe I'm fond of them. I think they're better than the ladies here. Nah, just joking, first are here, then close second, Japs Girls. =)

Damn, I was very sad that they stopped their promotion of giving away free tickets to Japan due to budget contraints. It's easy to join, just make an essay about them. I thought of this one but I was demotivated already. But I'll do it anyway. =)

I was deeply sad what happened last year, a very strong earthquake and tsunami struck them, leaving them damaged and affected greatly. One of their nuclear power plants severly damaged and of course many people died, earning lost, livelihood.. It was hard for them to recover, as I heard from NHK, it may take 2-5 years to be radioactive free. Yikes. =(

However, it did not change my feeling of still going there. Someday.

While I'm in the hospital coz of Dad, some things they need to improve. Watching NHK World, and very informative indeed but come on, they can do better than that. Repeated news shows in a day, then they should get more Japanese Girl Newscasters, although they have one but well, Japanese Men speaks better english. How sad. =(

Although they have british Lady weathercaster but their other segments or programs, well, foreigners are there. Interesting those they speak Japanese. =)

Government wise, yes, they need to prepare for the worse, especially when they raise taxes. Since their trading power of exporting is down and it maybe for a long time, they need to get other sources. One of them taxes which unfortunately, will not help in the long run especially in their situation. Hmmmm, yes another thing I don't like them, sometimes honor and pride when are lost, it gets so much in their heads and commit harakiri. I thought that is only done in movies but oh well, it's a reality to their society. Please if you can also lower the cost of living.. Damn high.

Women also not really equal with men at some point, although I can't pin point some examples, but what I see and yes like in the government setting as well, they are somewhat few holding some positions.

What else, weirdness perhaps. Even one of the brightest citizens in the world, but some has weirdness as well, you can see that in some inventions, or example, some movies they show and yes, some tv shows. =) Lastly, and definitely, I denounce one region in Japan, which they legalize, dolphin hunting.. Although I'm not that environmentalist whatever, but after watching the Cove.. Come on, they should stop that for the sake of the dolphin race. Please..

Enough of the negative side!! Let's go to what I love about this country..

Ichi, the very first reason or a way that entice me to really know Japan more was through Anime. Yes, as I kid and thanks to Kuya Allan's collection of VHS tapes, I was glued to their animation, from mecha, through serious anime stuff, Newtype magazine and more, I being stuck to it. Yes, even japanese songs, OST from their anime series.

The drawings are magnificent. Imagination they have are limitless and funny as it seems, they make really kawaii type of characters perhaps. Even the serious ones, like Akira or Miyazaki's works are mind boggling which really can compete with other types of serious work. Although 3D is the way in, but for them, like I saw last week, they can now blend 3D and 2D in one shot, wow.. Way advance, way cool!

Anime also shows on how they create console games, from my favorite MGS to DMC, even Super Robot Wars, or how about Street Fighter and Tekken.. KOF as well!!! The anime factor really shows a form of entertainment that they can be proud of, worldwide. I'm not really a good sketch or drawer like my Kuya but oh well, staring at them is really a big sigh of relief for me.
Good thing, those big eyes are not real. hehe

Ni, hmmmmmmmmmm Culture! As I watch NHK world, and yes, PTV or IBC showings of japanese culture and sights.. One that strikes me, is they have a lot of rituals. A lot, like making a sword or tea ceremony which takes hours and even simple meetings. The bow they do. Their work should always be perfect.. Following the samurai code although not through the sword but through the way of life. On how they entertain guest, and yes, my favorite. Nihongo.. I want to learn that one, from the orient languages we know, Nihongo is my favorite!!! I like how it sounds and how they say it.. Even yes, if you know how to speak, you should know how to write. Kanji! Maybe my permanship will improve through their calligraphy. hehe

Their love to their country and yes, if you're really love your country or family, do with all your best and never give up until the end. A lot of pride and honor always there, although like I said earlier it was bad sometimes but well... They just like that. Great example. WWII, they never gave up even they will risk or sacrifice their lives for honor.

Culture doesn't go without food, and yes, I love the cuisine except for the sashimi and more wasabi. But ramen, sushi, miso soup, and yes their rice is great and yeah, everything in their menu are fantastic. It's hot and fresh, healthy! How about their desserts, rice cakes, takoyaki the original, the japanese pizza. Yummy!

Music, yeah, great writers of music and you can hear that in the OST of anime shows. Even right now somewhat mixed with western style but it still bring out the Japanese factor on it. Arts as well, as they are good in Manga and very imaginative.

Movies, my second favorite in their culture. Great films that I like, some of them are here. Thanks to Miike, Kitano, Fukusaku although I only watched BR 1, Tsukamoto as well. hehe Actors as well and actresses, they can really act and I hope more will be in Hollywood, not only Ken Watanabe. Hmmmm I like what they do right now, more on low budget but action packed films starring AV actresses who should be doing more that than they always do.

Yes, the great Kurosawa as well. How can I forget watching Seven Samurai non stop at the defunct CTV 31 before. No cuts. Black and white. Geez. hehe It's just amazing how they do films so that's why, if they make a film from their source like Godzilla perhaps, then they show better than the remake. So please, stop touching them.. Look at Dragon Ball as a prime evidence. You know what I mean. Hahahaha

Ah, yes I forgot, how about the festivals they have!!! I thought they have more festivals than us, but anyway, I want to be one of those festivals they have, great food, people and spectacle. Except for that falling log race, please I want to live.

San! Geography. Bridges, bullet trains and streets, earthquake proof buildings.. Advance building structures and still, they keep the old time temples, inns, and yes, hot springs. Wow! My first stop should be Akihabara because it's tech and anime heaven for enthusiast like me. Then, I'll go to Mt. Fuji then yes, since I like the balance of hot and cold, go to Okinawa! Summer and winter almost just in one place.

Although I want to go other places, like with more hot springs.. Then they have alps as well, and those farms they have which is sunny and fresh.. How about the temples? Or Even the big temples? Geez.. I want to be there. Just once..

I love the weather they have, all 4 seasons plus sakura, cherry blossoms, quite romantic so yeah.. Just to be there..

How about the inns, houses they have? I like it, zen type and a good garden with a lot of bonsai perhaps. hehe Yeah, and how they effectively use land space. So, I hope I can go there sight seeing wearing that robe they have and that big wooden slippers. hehe

Shi: People. Although of course, you can see them very strict due to customs and culture they upbring but.. Well, they are very friendly people and hospitable like us, especially if you know how to speak nihongo. Men really like the father or leader figure who really held responsible for providing his family. Doing everything even it's impractical already especially at these times.. Never give up and men there should be well, relax.. Very workaholic. Some says, they are generous, although I know Japanese companies well, doesn't have that have good compensation packages but very generous maybe in terms of events or sort of. I don't know but Japanese bosses they say, generous.

Yes, women in Japan are very hospitable. I rarely see those who are quite agitated when you approach them. Unlike here perhpas, although they are more shy. However, physically I like their posture, and innocent looks. Ageless beautiful face and skin as well which not too white or brown. Come on, 30 something actresses still looks what 20? Eyes are quite luscious.. The great feature I love about them, is they have an attitude for really an ideal housewife. I mean, as I see in films and TV shows, even they are quite shy but they show love and loyalty to a guy. Especially if that guy is her husband. Very understanding and honest, and in return as well to their partner. Lovely indeed, I forgot how about their smile as well? Intellectual as well, for example, the last Japanese Miss Universe winner, I forgot her name, even she is not that stunning. She used her wits to win and poise. Winner! hehe

And yes, quite suprisingly, AV actresses are beautiful than the real actresses.. Oh well, maybe they are paid so much than going mainstream. But quite interesting, they are going to mainstream as well. hehe Crazy! But I hope they don't need to do that especially if they have real talent. =)

Ah I forgot, I know it's quite scary but I feel if you can live 80-90 years old, wow, meaning you can really enjoy life. Seeing how your family grows and being steady. Although I don't want to live that long but on what they can do, it changed me.

Another thing, I love one of their programs that senior citizens can make volunteer work, and been sent out into different missions and countries, meaning that's how they value senior citizens in Japan.

Go! Although it's weird, but their ability of being innovative in all faucets of life stands out. From movies, TV shows, games, anime, even in business, science, I mean everything! Geez, when I look at their education system, it's damn hard but look at them, quite smart despite physical disadvantage. Physically yes, some of them look good but compare them to US, or European countries? Quite small. Take perhaps, basketball! Although they have 7 footers, it's few, unlike Euro and US, they are many. Geez.

Well, I know this post is quite long, I just can't help it but love this country. Better than USA.. I don't care if they are expensive than US but with these factors they have, it's all worth it.

I hope one day, I don't need to watch and fantasize the country by just watching backdated educational tours. Or how about NHK world in cable TV? I hope there is WOWOW here. hehe Or how about relying in their films as well? Nah..

One day, I should be there... Walking in Tokyo and go to Tokyo Tower or how about in the high mountains and live in zen for a while. Bill Murray was quite lucky in Lost in Translation. hehe That short time is enough for me..

Sodes ne.. hehe

Arigato! - Kuroikenshin

USA

Although these past months, we never discussed about going in this country. How about some of my best friends encouraging me to apply for a visa, go to this and try some luck.. My answer is no.. Geez.. Maybe, one of the very last resort I will do to earn or at least to achieve something in life.

To all the documentaries I've watched which you know they are money. With the experiences that my friends had especially right now, the crisis still stuck in it.. It is very hard to really make a living there. Even they got their citizenships or saved already, in the end, they still choose to spend their lives, here. Except for my lovely cousins and relatives who well grew up there.

I'm lucky to visit there around 16 years ago.. As a graduation gift from my parents going to HS, which I discovered later that I need to use the tourist visa they gave me before it expires.. I went and enjoyed staying there for 3 months. Yes, I cried for the first 3 days but that was it. Going to San Francisco, Oakland, LA, and some places in Cali, it's a worthwhile experience. I loved it!!!

But yes, as I grew older and discovered a lot of things in life and other tastes as well from other countries, I left my desire going back to this country already. Even my parents, or siblings and yes, friends, encouraging me to go now or visit it again, I am not that interested anymore. Quite lazy perhaps and yes, it involves a lot of effort, money and yes... Time.

If I have a lot of the first 2 factors, I'll reconsider going there. hehe But, for now, nah..

I rather enjoy what I have, and yes, places to visit here at the Philippines, more fun perhaps.

I still love the US despite it's looming national debt, unhealthy food supply, financial crisis, unemployement and other bad factors affect the country. How about the people who are quite discriminating, especially in some states. Geez, I'll never go to those states.

First is you're reading to it. Yes, simple english.. Because of it, not only I'm writing right now easily but it helped me earn in call centers I worked for. Without their influence perhaps, maybe I'm what, bum forever. hehe Or quite stupid.

Second, yes, liberty perhaps. As being called, the melting pot of races, the best country as described before.. Land of the Free, those monickers won't be possible because of the attitude of this people. To always fight for the right, although some of my customers that I talked to, are not in the right position. Most of them, well, fight indeed for the right, and their history says, the same thing. Liberty in what you want to do, do what's best or make you happy, and always aim.. Yes, excellence, if possible, perfection to succeed in what you do. People there are always going not only they want but what is right, even odds are not with them.

People there are well, more active in volunteerism, and radical change.

Third, hmmmmm business strategies, I mean, the word efficient and effective in business are present in their style. The process of those factors are always present in how their business works. Like in Dell which, they always strive what's good for the customer in an effective way and yes, cost efficient as well. That works almost in all their corporations, except for some, like Enron perhaps. hehe But I like their strategy, especially marketing wise..

Fourth, Cheap goods. Yes, even with an unhealthy food supply and trade policies which not really benefits themselves, if you have a lot of money living there, you can buy anything, literally. From cheap electronic goods, sears, walmart, fast foods, transportation, how about cars from import to local made cars, and yes... Houses!!!! Due to this financial crisis and arrogance of other financial institutions, house prices drop downwards, and a lot became homeless.. Prices of those houses left, were very low and nobody really buys it fast. Even swaps won't work. I think that's the easiest way to get a green card or Citizenship, buy a house there. hehe

Lastly, if you're living in the US, you can choose a variety of environment you can live to. I mean, there is 50 states if I'm correct, then every state has a different identity. Like if I want a fast and lively environment, live in NY or CA. If you want cool weather, then live in CO. Or like me, a balance of weather or more summer months than winter, I mean more hot than cold, stay in TX or NM, a healthy lifestyle as well. Those kind of choices, I like it and yeah, I wish I could live in my preferred state.. Please not CA especially in the cities which it's like living in the PH. Please..


The US of A has a lot of things to fix, from fiscal policies, political will which the current leader lacks, food system, education system and a bit of everything.. They are lucky that they are still standing. Even the entertainment industry, damn, they should do more good music and movies. I hope that in the coming elections, their elections, they choose leaders who will fix every factor that affects their country.

Although all countries got affected, massive due to the crisis but who's to blame? You know what I mean..

If they were the ones who started it, then they should able to solve all those problems they created. Except for outsourcing perhaps, we need the jobs here. Sorry. hehe

But other than that, it's more than thinking straight, they should think what's well effective and efficient for them, for each citizen they have.. They should work together to solve this and have a better future for them.

If they won't work accordingly and responsibly, I won't be surprised that they will be divided in the future. To pay their dues, one side under Chinese or the other side under Arabs.

Nevertheless, I hope, I'll visit there soon! See my relatives, cousins, and others.. How about Great America! Damn, I miss that place.

How about to watch an NBA and NFL games live! Buy cool gadgets, especially black friday.. hehe

Yeah, the list never ends.

Dead End

It is the time to really stop and well, start all over again. =)

Thank God that my Dad eh ok naman, it was a longer operation that I expected through but good thing di naman naging complicated and not hard for him, especially at this age. Grabe, talagang matibay si Dad, it's love, hope and faith made it possible to him to overcome, at least 2 major operations in his lifetime. I always pray for a long life for him. Or at least, enjoy life already at his age. Thanks for the family na nagsupport and together at these tough times.

For me, it is dead end for now. No more RAM na pwedeng tulugan after 4 hours of work then 4 na oras din na petiks. =( I gave up my shop that helped for almost 3 hours, the longest tenure I have in a job. Longer than yes, 24/7. hehe Pero parehas sila mahaba, longer than beloved Dell, and yes the worrisome HSBC and Parlance.

Although it was hard but I felt, it was the right thing to do.

Right now, I'm like facing a big wall and nothing to do, or let's say I'm stuck on it. I can't go back sa dati, it is a dead end. Pero siyempre, I don't want to go back, and do the same things. Maybe it's time to face this wall and try to climb o kahit think of ways to go through.

Well, I can pray perhaps until it moves. hehe Pero nah.. On the books I've read for the past weeks, siguro the best way is to find a way talaga to get out of it and lead a new path. Kung baga, nothing will happen if you stay put and pray, hoping for a miracle.. Time to take action, maybe go into that previous path pero other way naman. Or how about really, try to climb and see what's instore at the other side. Mga ganun diskarte, besides ways are limitless in this life. Don't forget as well, what you have, what you can take.. What you can do. What you want or what you need..

For now, after all what happened, it's better to stop over, rest at this dead end. =)